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This position is open until filled.

First review of applications will be October 7, 2019. Applications may continue to be accepted after this date.

The City of Mill Valley seeks applicants for the position of Associate Engineer. Mill Valley is a wonderful place to work and you will find ample opportunity to identify and take on projects and programs that will further you career. The engineering team features seasoned professionals who enjoy a collegiate and collaborative work environment while serving our residents needs.

Under direction of the Supervising Senior Engineer, the Associate Engineer performs engineering services in the public setting, collaborating with multiple stakeholders. Examples of assignments include:

• Serves as lead for the Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee
• Responds to public inquiries regarding topics such as retaining walls, storm drains, right of way encroachments, etc.
• Coordinates Steps, Lanes and Path activities and projects
• Reviews and addresses traffic operational and safety concerns
• Reviews planning projects and building permits for code compliance, impact on City's facilities, and recommends conditions of approval

Please be sure to upload your Cover Letter and Resume when you apply, this is a requirement.

The City of Mill Valley welcomes applications for the Supervising Senior Engineer position.

Under the direction of the Public Works Director/City Engineer, this position provides high-level engineering services for the City of Mill Valley. The Supervising Senior Engineer provides  professional and technical assistance to the Public Works Director, manages municipal engineering staff and may act on behalf of the Director as assigned.

Typical duties include:

• Land development review, coordination and oversight
• Managing flood, drainage and stormwater prevention programs and projects
• Addressing citizen traffic safety and operational concerns
• Submitting/certifying sanitary sewer system reports and overseeing the program
• Issuing encroachment permits and supervising the encroachment process

Sonoma-Marin Area Rail Transit (SMART), the Bay Area’s newest transit system, seeks an experienced Assistant Engineer to perform field and office engineering work in support of SMART's Train Control Systems. As Assistant Engineer for Rail Systems you will act as an assistant to the Manager of Train Control Systems by participating in the design, construction and implementation of a variety of systems engineering projects related to train control, grade crossing warning systems and networking. This is a term-limited position whose duration may vary depending upon the needs of the District's projects. This is a full-time position and is benefits eligible.

SMART is an equal opportunity employer.

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THE CITY OF LARKSPUR INVITES APPLICATIONS FOR THE POSITION OF ASSOCIATE PLANNER

$39.68 - $50.64 per hour*

40 Hour Work Week      

Recruitment Extended

       Deadline to Apply: Open Until Filled

The City of Larkspur is seeking an experienced planning professional looking to join the Planning & Building Department and work in a dynamic team environment in a small-town setting. This is an exciting opportunity for a professional looking to advance their career and work on a wide range of projects with a high level of responsibility and accountability. The ideal candidate is an experienced urban or regional planning professional, ready to bring outstanding customer service and professionalism to our Planning and Building Department. The position requires a high degree of interaction and coordination with various city departments, outside consultants and agencies, and the public. In addition to current and advanced planning duties, this position will be the primary staff member responsible for promoting sustainability and resiliency initiatives as well as serve as the City liaison to the Marin Climate & Energy Partnership (MCEP). The Associate Planner is expected to readily develop the skills and knowledge necessary to serve as the Zoning Administrator for the City.

• Assist and answer public inquiries at permit information counter.
• Review building permits and business license certificates for conformance to current zoning  regulations.
• Process administrative permit approvals (e.g. Exception Permits, Second Unit Permits)
• Process discretionary permit approvals; analyze planning and planning-related development projects; ensure development proposals conform to General Plan and other applicable plans and regulations.
• Assist in preparing amendments to the General Plan, Municipal Code, and/or other policy and procedure documents as necessary.
• Provide technical and professional advice; respond to questions and concerns from the general public; provide information as is appropriate and resolve complaints.
• Attend City Council meetings, Planning Commission meetings, and other boards, commissions, and committee meetings as needed and represent the City to outside agencies; participate in preparing and managing community workshops; take notes and prepare summary reports.
• Gather, interpret, and prepare data for permit application review process, studies, reports and recommendations; coordinate department activities with other City departments and agencies as needed.
• Manage and participate in the development and implementation of goals, objectives, policies and priorities for assigned programs; recommend and administer policies and procedures.
• Use a variety of software to maintain and update the Department’s website, electronic forms and databases, and records.

• Possession of a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in urban or regional planning or a related field
• At least two years of professional-level work experience in urban or regional planning or related  field

In addition, qualified candidates must:

• Possess a valid Class C California Driver’s License by date of appointment
• Be willing and able to work occasional evenings as needed for required meetings
• If necessary during an emergency or disaster, work as Disaster Service Worker (DSW) as required of all public employees in the State of California

*Effective July 1, 2019

The City is currently seeking a Senior Electric Engineering Technician who will be responsible for performing a wide range of sub-professional engineering and administrative duties including: planning, engineering design, project review, budgeting and management, labor and material estimates and complex phases of construction cost estimating. The incumbent has lead responsibility in planning, design and review of special and major development projects and has responsibility for the development and implementation of design and construction standards.

A selected sample of duties includes: assists the Utilities Director in preparing and administrating departmental work plan; by use of computer aided drafting software (i.e. ACAD) and/or other related tools, prepares detailed plans for needed maintenance and/or replacement work. Plans include providing special instructions for the materials, location of poles, anchors, guys, conduit systems, vaults, service boxes, transformers, labor estimates and other necessary information required to complete the work; determines proper cable, wire sizes, and transformer sizes for given loads on the distribution system; coordinates layout for major subdivisions with other city and third party utilities, insuring that overall City interests are a priority when said coordinating is done; conducts field surveys of project sites to determine the existing and future locations of electric and other facilities and the impact of proposed changes; ability to analyzing engineering technical and statistical information, evaluating alternatives and making sound recommendations; determines the existence of easement and requirements for new easements. Where new easements are required, initiates the process to gain easements prior to construction; assists in the development and updating of material and construction standards; works with developers, consultants, contractors, property owners, and other utilities on construction activities and proposed additions and changes to the City's electric utility system.