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The City of Livermore is accepting applications for the position of Administrative Assistant (to the Police Chief).  If you possess the described requirements and would like to work for this amazing organization, submit your online application at cityoflivermore.net/jobs by 5 p.m. on Friday, February 12, 2021.

 

THE POSITION

The City of Livermore has an exciting employment opportunity to fill an Administrative Assistant vacancy in the Livermore Police Department.  This classification is the highest level of our administrative support series.  Under general supervision, the incumbent will perform difficult and responsible para-professional level duties including financial and administrative work in support of the Police Chief and Police Department; research and analyze data; prepare technical and administrative reports; and perform other duties as assigned.

 

Examples of Duties:

• Coordinate, prepare, and maintain routine to highly sensitive departmental financial, budgetary, and administrative records;
• Coordinate projects and programs, and data gathering and analysis on a continuous or special project basis;
• Assist the Police Chief with a variety of administrative tasks and represent the office of the Police Chief with coordination of meetings, calendaring, and screening and responding to phone calls, mail, and public requests;
• Interact with a variety of individuals including law enforcement personnel, local, state, and federal government officials, the public, and employees; and
• Prepare and/or recommend process improvement on a variety of issues and documents.

 

DEFINITION

To organize and supervise, assign and schedule work crews engaged in the maintenance and repair of streets, traffic markings, signs, catch basins, storm drains, creeks and ditches; and to do related work as required.

 

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED

General supervision is provided by the Public Works Director or designee.

Responsibilities include direct supervision of street maintenance and street sweeping personnel.

 

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

Duties may include but are not limited to the following:

• Recommend and assist in the implementation of goals and objectives; establish schedules and methods for street, traffic and drain maintenance and repair; implement policies and procedures.

 

• Conducts periodic surveys to determine the maintenance needs of the streets, pavement markings, signs and signals, sidewalks, curbs, gutters, and drainage facilities; formulates programs/projects to be carried out by outside contract or by City forces to effect the needed maintenance.

 

• Supervise, assign, and coordinate pavement and sidewalk construction, maintenance and repair work; inspect repair work during its performance and upon its completion; provide advice and assistance to subordinate leads.

 

• Arrange for and schedule appropriate equipment and materials necessary for maintenance projects; maintain and interpret time, material and equipment use records; determine and implement adjustments to optimize the effectiveness of the maintenance system.

 

• Oversee street cleaning operations and coordinate routing, schedules, and personnel.

 

• Oversees street signing and pavement marking programs.

 

• Purchase necessary, authorized materials and recommend major capital purchase.

 

• Respond to citizen inquires and complaints; recommend corrective actions as necessary to resolve complaints.

 

• Monitor and review work performed by contractors on behalf of the City.

 

• Maintain daily records of equipment, personnel, and materials use for each maintenance project.

 

• Participate in selecting, training, motivating, counseling and evaluating staff; participate in monitoring employee performance objectives; prepare employee performance reviews; provide or coordinate staff training; work with employees to correct deficiencies; implement discipline procedures.

 

• Assist in preparing cost estimates for street, traffic and drainage system maintenance and repair activities; make plans and sketches for minor street maintenance and repair projects.

 

• Assist in coordinating street, sewer, traffic and drainage system maintenance activities with other City departments, divisions, and sections and with outside agencies.

 

• Participate in budget preparation and administration; prepare cost estimates for budget recommendations; submit justifications for needed equipment and materials; monitor and control expenditures.

 

• Perform related duties and responsibilities as required.

 

DEFINITION

Under general direction of the Planning Manager, performs planning work of substantial professional difficulty, including work on complex current and long-range planning projects. 

 

CLASS CHARACTERISTICS

This is the journey level class within the professional planning classification series. Employees at this level may have responsibilities spanning the entire spectrum of the City's planning functions and are assigned more complex planning-related tasks. Employees at this level perform with more independence of direction and judgment on planning-related matters than the Assistant Planner position.

 

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES (illustrative only)

• Management of current planning projects including review of development plans for conformance with the General Plan and Municipal Code (including the Zoning Ordinance); review of site plans and architectural designs for quality; preparation of comprehensive written staff reports on projects, which include a recommended course of action and discussion of required finding; and oral presentations to the Planning Commission and City Council.
• Preparation of amendments and updates to the General Plan and Municipal Code in conformance with State law.
• Preparation of long-range planning documents. 
• Preparation of environmental clearance documents in conformance with the California Environmental Quality Act.
• Preparation of contracts for consulting services, preparation of technical reports in cooperation with consultants, management of consultant’s work for compliance with work program, and review of  invoices for payment.
• Assists in the preparation of agendas, public hearing notices, and scheduling of planning applications for review by different boards and commissions.
• Responds to public inquiries for planning and zoning related information.
• Reviews and approves building permits for conformance with project approvals and the Municipal Code.
• Researches, analyzes, and interprets social, economic, population, and land use data and trends, prepares complex written reports and special studies on various planning matters.
• Coordinates with other governmental jurisdictions, agencies, and citizen groups.

The Community Development Department of the City of Newark is responsible for current and long range planning, economic development and code enforcement. The Planning Division implements policies and plans that determine where and how the City will grow and how that growth will be balanced with the availability of infrastructure and services.  The Economic Development Division is the City’s liaison with the business community, with responsibility to recruit and retain businesses to better the City’s economic health, the services available to City residents, and the tax base and jobs market. Economic Development and Planning work hand-in-hand to achieve City goals

 

The Planning and Economic Development internship is designed to offer professional learning opportunities to undergraduate and graduate students who are interested in the urban planning and economic development field. Interns may be assigned to specific projects in the sub-disciplines of economic development, data analytics, planning, development review, zoning, urban design, transportation, housing, sustainability. Interns will gain exposure to the operations of an economic development department in relation to planning and will work on “real life” analyses and projects.

 

Examples of projects include:

Inventories of retail, office and industrial properties throughout the City. Market and data analysis, and marketing (including use of on-line data subscription resources) to assess:

• Retail demand
• Existing and potential retail tenant mix
• Consumer behavior re transportation modes and shopping destinations
• Opportunities to market to Newark-based employees
• Business conditions (surveys, information/instruction dissemination including on-line marketing)

Information and illustrations for marketing presentations:

• Marketing collateral for business opportunities in Newark
• Enhanced aerial maps illustrating business opportunities
• Data base development and management such as business inventories

 

DEFINITION:

Under direction, provides clerical and administrative support to a department head, division head, section supervisor and/or supervisory and professional staff within a variety of City departments. On occasion, work may involve confidential issues and thus needs to be handled accordingly. May also perform related work as assigned.  Incumbents in this classification perform administrative, technical and analytical duties within assigned program or functional area(s) of a City department.

 

CLASS CHARACTERISITICS:

This is the lead-level class in the Administrative Assistant series. Under general supervision, may provide lead direction and training to a small group of Administrative Assistants and Office Specialists; provides difficult and/or specialized office support to a designated department head, division head, section supervisor and/or supervisory and professional staff within a variety of City departments; and performs related work as assigned. This position is distinguished from the Administrative Assistant II class by the high degree of independence, level of responsibility, the greater complexity of assignments received, and its possible supervisory nature. Incumbents exercise a high degree of responsibility for administrative research and analysis and provide recommendations to department heads, section supervisors and/or supervisory and professional staff within a variety of City departments.

 

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES (illustrative only):

• May provide lead direction, training and review of work of those in the Office Specialist and Administrative Assistant series.

 

• Coordinates purchasing and supply ordering activities; contacts vendors; obtains the best terms and prices; arranges for delivery; and processes paperwork for payment.

 

• Arranges for the maintenance and repair of facilities and equipment; follows up to ensure that repairs have been completed.

 

• Prepares policies and procedures for department use; disseminates such procedures and instructs others in their use.

 

• Coordinates the issuance of permits for use of various City facilities; may arrange for staff coverage for specified events.

 

• Interprets departmental and/or program rules, policies, and procedures for others; recommends improvements to policies and procedures.

 

• Prepares a variety of written reports and correspondence regarding department or program activities, policies, procedures and/or services; maintains records and files.

 

• May assist in the development and administration of the annual program and/or departmental budget; analyzes requests and prepares cost figures; determines the reason for variances.

 

• May provide general administrative support to departmental and/or program staff in such areas as payroll, contract administration, and production and distributions of written and promotional materials.

 

• May attend a variety of meetings with City staff, contractors, vendors, representatives of other governmental and/or regulatory agencies and the public, to identify, discuss and/or resolve problems.

 

• May attend and participate in professional group meetings to maintain knowledge of developing trends and/or innovations in assigned program area.

 

• Participates in various studies by collecting, monitoring, and analyzing data; performs analysis of issues affecting program; assists in developing recommendations, improvements, and/or modifications to policies and procedures to enhance program and administrative effectiveness.

 

• Assists in preparing requests for proposals and contractual agreements.

 

• Perform related duties as assigned.

DEFINITION:

Under general direction, the Senior Administrative Assistant performs a wide variety of complex office, administrative and technical tasks and duties in support of department management, department staff, and department programs requiring knowledge of a specialized function or service; researches, collects and analyzes data and prepares reports; tracks and reports operational data; assists the public by personally or directly providing information to requests according to established procedures; sorts, logs, and maintains records and other documents; follows policies, procedures, and work methods associated with assigned duties; and performs related work as required in a manner that is responsive, cost effective and innovative.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS:

The Senior Administrative Assistant is the advanced journey-level class in the Administrative Assistant series. Positions at this level are distinguished from other classes within the series by the level of responsibility assumed, complexity of duties assigned, independence of action taken, by the amount of time spent performing the duties, and the nature of public contact made. Incumbents perform a full range of technical and administrative support duties, including organizing and coordinating workload; preparing reports; coordinating, reviewing, and interpreting technical documents; performing entry level plan review and permit and license issuance; and explaining Town ordinances, all requiring considerable department/program knowledge.

Working Conditions

Work is conducted primarily in an office setting and includes occasional trips to other agencies and offices to conduct administrative work. Pressures may be generated by deadlines, volume of work, frequent interruptions, or seasonal peak work periods.

Physical and Mental Demands

Physical: Position requires prolonged sitting, standing, walking, reaching, twisting, turning, kneeling, bending, squatting, and stooping in the performance of daily office activities. The position also requires grasping, repetitive hand movement and fine coordination in preparing statistical reports and data using a computer keyboard. Additionally, the position requires near and far vision in reading correspondence, statistical data and using the computer, and acute hearing is required when providing phone and personal service.  The need to lift, drag, and push files, paper, and documents weighing up to 25 pounds also is required. 

Mental: While performing the duties of this class, the incumbent is regularly required to use written and oral communication skills; read and interpret data, information and documents; analyze and solve complex problems; use math and mathematical reasoning; perform highly detailed work under changing, intensive deadlines, on multiple concurrent tasks; work with constant interruptions; and interact with other staff, officials and the public.

Supervision Received/Exercised

This position receives direction from the Director of an assigned department. Incumbents in this class may exercise functional and/or technical supervision over assigned staff or volunteers.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Performs a wide variety of complex office, administrative support, and technical tasks and duties, including organizing and coordinating work; sets priorities and meets deadlines.
• Assists the public by phone and receives visitors at the counter; listens to and receives complaints; responds to requests for documentation related to assigned area of responsibility; explains and interprets area policies and procedures to internal and external customers, demonstrating an understanding of applicable policies, procedures, and work methods associated with assigned duties; represents the Town to callers and visitors in a professional and customer-friendly manner.

• Performs technical and paraprofessional duties related to area of assignment including interpreting, analyzing, and determining compliance or acceptance of information and materials; prepares reports to document results of duties performed.
• Assists professional staff in performing and conducting studies, special projects, administrative and technical functions; performs data collection, research and analysis; prepares draft reports and technical documents; provides project oversight for the less complex or political projects.

• Establishes and maintains systems related to assigned technical area of responsibility; monitors area activities and reports progress as required.

• Ensures areas of responsibilities are in compliance with related laws, codes, ordinances, and legislation; advises staff of any irregularities in compliance.
• Reviews, verifies and processes documents related to department activities including budgets, contracts, grants, claims, legislation, purchasing, and other specialized documents based on area of assignment.
• Compiles and develops information for special studies and reports from a variety of resources; collects, compiles and reports findings and recommendations.

• Uses computers to enter, prepare, and proofread drafts, labels, forms, envelopes, and a variety of documents, which may include complex correspondence, agendas, press releases, reports, and memos; prepares and distributes a variety of documents; creates logs, maps, databases, and forms; prepares and distributes public hearing notices; maintains accurate files and records.
• Orders supplies; creates purchase orders; prepares invoices for payment; monitors expenditures; submits demands for payment; sorts and distributes mail.
• Edits, updates and uploads current information to the Town website on a regular basis.
• Prepares time sheets for assigned department for full-time, part-time and contract employees.
• When assigned, reviews routine plans for compliance with Town standards and issues permits; collects permitting fees.
• Assists customers with applications for appropriate permits; ensures applications are complete; oversees application process and forwards applications to appropriate location; receives plans and forwards to the appropriate staff member; locates and retrieves specific documents and plans for the public; provides information regarding procedures and services, tracks applications in a database.

• Assists supervisor and managers with a variety of administrative operations; prepares, recommends and implements procedural modifications.
• Coordinates and assists in the development and administration of a department budget; prepares budget reports; compiles annual budget requests; monitors and classifies expenditures; tracks and reconciles bills; produces budget reports; researches and resolves discrepancies.
• Independently responds to letters, e-mail and general correspondence based on areas of assignment.

• Coordinates, compiles and drafts communications, as requested.
• Coordinates and sets up public hearings, meetings and workshops on a regular basis. This requires agenda preparation, meeting set-up (whether in person or in an online portal), preparation and distribution of meeting minutes and agenda packets, coordination with staff, and technical proficiency in running Zoom meetings and webinars to provide public access to meetings and provides support to staff to conduct the meetings.
• Assists in supporting other departments as needed; depending on assignment, may support contract staff.
• Builds and maintains positive working relationships with co-workers, other Town employees and the public using principles of good customer service.
• Performs related work as required.
• Create forms, documents and applications for the public.

*The employer will make reasonable accommodation in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.*

 

THE POSITION

This is a Part-time Public Service Assistant position for the City of Fremont to assist the Urban Forestry Program with updating the City-wide Tree Inventory database, tree canopy assessment, and Urban Forest Management Plan.  The primary function of this position is to perform data entry of records and administrative assistance as assigned with an emphasis in database maintenance.  It will consist of approximately 70% in-office with the possibility of teleworking for a portion of that time and 30% in the field verifying data.

SALARY AND BENEFITS

The hourly salary range for this position is $19.00—$43.70 depending on qualifications. This temporary assignment does not include benefits.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

· Make maintenance recommendations on street and public trees.

· Enter historical maintenance data into spreadsheets, data fields, and reports.

· Ability to articulate Arboriculture, Urban Forestry, or Landscape Architecture knowledge.

· Draft letters, reports, and summaries.

· Read and understand GIS layers. 

· Perform data acquisition on GIS and non-GIS datasets.

· Create maps and exhibits.

· Assist in the preparation of administrative documents such as letters, reports, and mapping requests.

· Technical problem solving.

IDEAL CANDIDATE

The ideal applicant will have the ability to communicate and articulate clearly, have strong attention to detail, be capable of using mobile devices, and should be familiar with Microsoft Office, Teams, Excel and Word. The ideal applicant would also possess some knowledge of GIS principles, familiarity with computer software, and ESRI Arc desktop.

 

QUALIFICATIONS

Any combination of education and/or experience that has provided the knowledge and skills necessary for satisfactory job performance would be qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required knowledge and skills would be completion or be enrolled in college course work in Urban Forestry, Business Administration, GIS, Geography, or a related field.  Formal Municipal Urban Forestry work experience will be considered in place of formal education.  Computer experience is required.

 

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS, RECRUITMENT & SELECTION PROCESS

Interested candidates are encouraged to apply online as soon as possible.  The position will remain open until filled.  To be considered for this position, submit a completed City application, resume, and completed supplemental questionnaire through the online application system at www.fremont.gov/tempjobs.  Highly competitive candidates may be invited to participate in an individual and/or panel interviews, fingerprints, and other related components.  Only those candidates who have the best combination of qualifications in relation to the requirements and duties of the position will continue in the selection process.

 

 

DEFINITION

Under direction, incumbents perform varied professional technical, and administrative tasks in the operation of a centralized personnel system; assist with various employee and labor relations matters; perform onboarding and off boarding processes; conduct recruitment, selection, classification and compensation activities; administer benefits and leaves; maintain records and process personnel actions; perform related duties and special projects, as required.

 

CLASS CHARACTERISTICS

The Human Resources Analyst II is the journey-level class in the professional Human Resources Analyst series. Incumbents are expected to be fully competent in all major human resources functions and able to independently perform assignments.

 

Incumbents are required to have an in-depth and comprehensive knowledge of the policies and procedures necessary to achieve program results.

 

Positions in the professional Human Resources Analyst series are flexibly staffed. Incumbents may advance to the higher level after gaining the knowledge, skill, experience, licenses, and certifications which meet the qualifications for and demonstrating the ability to perform the work of the higher-level class.

 

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES (illustrative only)

• Works with hiring manager to fill vacant positions. Prepares recruitment plans and announcements, develops and implements recruitment strategies, examination components and other related material for vacant positions.
• Responsible for full cycle of recruitment including reviewing applications for examinations; conducting job analyses for the validation of examinations; developing and conducting examinations; analyzing and interpreting exam results.
• Reviews and revises job descriptions to ensure they are current and accurate.
• Conducts job audits; interviews subject matter experts and develops and/or modifies class descriptions.
• Conducts salary surveys to obtain necessary data and make recommendations.
• Prepares written and oral reports including recommendations for actions; develops cost information as needed.
• Administers the benefit programs for all employees and specified retirees; collaborates regularly with the California Public Employees’ Retirement System (CalPERS).
• Administers the City’s workers’ compensation and safety programs, including monitoring workers’ compensation claims and collaborating with supervisors regarding various workers’ compensation and safety issues.
• Manages employee leaves of absence, including reviewing medical documentation and tracking the duration of leaves.
• Actively prepares for and participates in labor negotiations activities.
• Interprets and applies relevant laws, rules, policies, procedures, MOU’s and ordinances for managers, supervisors, employees.
• Reviews and processes personnel forms and changes.
• Provides information and data as requested; responds to subpoenas, public request acts and other requests for information developed and/or maintained within the department.
• Organizes and maintains automated and manual personnel record systems.
• Develops and maintains forms as needed.
• Performs onboarding and off boarding duties as needed.
• Composes letters, reports, memoranda and other written material as directed or on own initiative.
• Prepares routine reports required of the City by other government agencies.

THE OPPORTUNITY
 
We invite you to join a city that strives to be a healthier, more sustainable community -- the kind of place we'd like to pass along to our children. Guided by values of caring, openness and integrity, and working with a team of dedicated and passionate professional and regional partners, the Senior Water Resources Engineer will have a key role in developing and implementing sustainable water supply projects.

DEADLINE TO APPLY: 

First review of applications will be on Friday,  February 12, 2021 at 5:00PM

THE POSITION

The City of Hayward is seeking a Senior Water Resources Engineer for the Department of Public Works & Utilities. This senior-level position is responsible for implementing a diverse range of water resources activities, including sustainable groundwater management, recycled water, and water conservation. The Senior Water Resources Engineer reports directly to the Water Resources Manager and has a key role in ensuring a reliable and sustainable water supply for residents and businesses.  
 
The incumbent will have a hands-on role in implementing innovative water resource development projects, regional partnerships and water demand management. As examples, the successful candidate will manage technical aspects of the City's responsibilities as a Groundwater Sustainability Agency, including development and implementation of the Groundwater Sustainability Plan in cooperation with a regional partner and implementation of future phases of the City's recycled water program.
 
The ideal candidate will be a collaborative individual with strong technical capabilities, excellent communication skills and the ability to establish positive working relationships with colleagues, local constituents and regional partners. A strong work ethic, accountability and commitment to sustainability in all aspects of water resources planning will also be required to succeed in this position.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS

This is a mid-management level classification allocated to the Water Resources Division of the Utilities & Environmental Services Department.  The incumbent is responsible for implementing water resources activities, including groundwater management, recycled water projects, water conservation, water transfers, and water-related sustainability goals.  This position is distinguished from the Water Resources Manager by the latter position's overall responsibility for all aspects of the development and management of the City's water resources program.
 
SUPERVISION RECEIVED

Receives general supervision from the Water Resources Manager.
 
SUPERVISION EXERCISED

May exercise functional supervision over technical and administrative support personnel.

Essential Duties

Duties may include but are not limited to:
 
Implementing a wide range of water resources activities, including sustainable groundwater management, recycled water projects, dry year supply planning, water conservation programs, and water transfers. 

Managing the technical aspects of the City’s responsibilities as a Groundwater Sustainability Agency under the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act (SGMA),including serving as the lead for preparation and implementation of the Groundwater Sustainability Plan, and managing the development and maintenance of technical resources such as modeling tools and databases.

Managing water conservation and water use efficiency programs.
 
Preparing technical analyses related to water resources, such as supply and demand projections, and water supply allocations during drought periods.
 
Researching and preparing complex technical and administrative reports.

Managing environmental assessments related to water resources projects, in compliance with state and federal requirements
 
Managing implementation of select capital improvement projects related to water resources.
 
Working cooperatively with federal, state and regional entities regarding a variety of water resource issues.
 
Representing the City and working cooperatively with federal, state, and regional
entities.
 
Assisting the Water Resources Manager in negotiating and developing joint projects and multi-agency agreements with other federal, state and regional entities.
 
Tracking and evaluating legislation and regulations as they pertain to water supply and preparing analyses and comments to address the City's interests.
 
Developing water supply assessments in compliance with California Water Code and any subsequent laws and regulations that integrate land use and water supply planning.
 
Preparing Urban Water Management Plans.
 
Preparing grant and loan applications for water supply projects and studies.
 
Participating in the procurement and supervision of technical consultants, including preparing and issuing requests for proposals, participating in selection, negotiating professional services agreements, and supervising work.
 
Assisting in preparing goals and objectives related to water resources programs.

Preparing City Council and Council Committee communications, including reports and presentation materials.

Performing related duties as assigned
 
Making presentations to various elected and appointed officials, including City Council and Council Committees, as well as community groups.
 
Championing the implementation of sustainable initiatives in the City's water resources programs.
 
Building and maintaining positive working relationships with co-workers, other City employees and the public using principles of excellent customer service.

JOB RELATED AND ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS
 
Knowledge of:

• Current methods, technologies, principles and practices of water resource management, including storage, surface water, groundwater, recycled water and water transfers.
• Principles of hydrology, hydraulics and hydrogeology.
• Computer applications relating to water resources planning and modeling, including basic knowledge of GIS tools and groundwater models.
• Typical water project funding sources, including grants and loans, preparation of applications and administration.
• Requirements of environmental impact assessments, CEQA and NEPA.
• Pertinent federal and state laws and regulations related to California water resources, including SGMA
• Principles and practices of analytical research, project management and contract administration.
• Techniques and principles of effective interpersonal communication.
• Principles and methods of report writing and presentations
• Research methods and techniques.
• English usage, spelling, punctuation and grammar.
• Arithmetic and basic mathematical calculations.
• Statistics and statistical methods.

Ability to:

• Implement principles, practices and methods associated with water resources management, including hydrology, hydraulics, groundwater management, recycled water and water transfers.
• Apply knowledge of water rights, laws, and economics to water resource management, including groundwater management and water transfers.
• Prepare cost/benefit and alternative analyses.
• Analyze and interpret technical materials, financial reports and legal documents, in order to make sound recommendations.
• Identify, apply for, and administer grants and loans.
• Prepare or oversee the preparation of environmental assessments in compliance with CEQA and NEPA.
• Operate a personal computer, including sophisticated modeling programs and basic GIS applications
• Work cooperatively with staff from federal, state and regional entities to achieve common goals while representing the City's interests.
• Prepare clear and concise written reports.
• Develop and manage resources, budgets, and schedules for specific projects.
• Interpret, apply and explain laws, rules, codes, and City policies and procedures.
• Make sound decisions with solid problem-solving methods.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.

Minimum Qualifications

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Experience:  Four (4) years of progressively responsible professional-level experience as
an engineer or related field with a focus on water resources management, including one (1) year of supervisory experience.
 
Education:  Possession of a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in natural or physical sciences or engineering. A Master's degree in a similar field is desirable.
 
License or Certificate:  Possession of a valid California Class C Driver's License. 
Registration as a Professional Engineer (PE) or equivalent professional registration/certification in a science field.
 

Supplemental Information

SELECTION PROCEDURE

Candidates must submit a completed City of Hayward job application and responses to the Supplemental Questionnaire, which fully describe the nature of their professional experience and qualifications. Applications submitted without all required materials will not be considered.

Based on the information provided, those best qualified may be invited to the next phase of the process, which may include an oral, practical, and/or written examination.

The examination process will result in a ranked eligible register of candidates for hiring consideration by the department.  Actual hire depends on success in the departmental selection process.

Candidates under final consideration for employment with the City should expect to undergo an employment background/reference check that may include, but is not limited to: employment history, confirmation of educational credentials and degrees, licenses including driver's license, registrations, certificates, and other credentials as part of the appointment process. Some positions, depending on the nature of the work, also require a credit check and a review of Summary Criminal History obtained from the State Department of Justice through Live Scan Fingerprinting.

Applicants will be notified electronically via Government Jobs as to their status in the selection process.  It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure they can receive email notice from Neogov/Government Jobs and the City of Hayward.

  APPLICATIONS

Candidates are encouraged to apply online at www.hayward-ca.gov under the Current Vacancies tab or at www.GovernmentJobs.com.  Paper applications can be obtained by visiting the Human Resources Department at Hayward City Hall located at 777 B Street, Hayward, CA  94541.  Office hours are Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. 

Apply prior to the closing time of the job announcement and allow at least one (1) hour to submit your application if you are a new user to the system.  Our on-line application system is provided by Government Jobs. If you have problems while applying online, please contact the Government Jobs Help Desk at (877) 204-4442.
  The City of Hayward is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Town of Danville
SUMMER AQUATIC STAFF POSITIONS
Salary Range: $14.00 to $19.00/hour; non-benefited, DOE and position offered

 

The Town of Danville strives to provide an aquatic environment that is safe, instructive and fun through recreational and lap swim, special events, the Learn to Swim program, Junior Lifeguard program and Lifeguard training classes.

 

PROGRAM LEADER (SWIM INSTRUCTOR/LIFEGUARD)

 

QUALIFICATIONS  
Applicants must be at least 15 years of age.  Required certifications by the end of Staff Training Week:  American Red Cross Lifeguard Training, CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer, First Aid.  

 

Aquatics staff members generally work 3-5 hours per day, in morning, afternoon, or evening shifts at San Ramon Valley High School Pool.  Most staff members will work an average of 15-20 hours per week, up to a maximum of 37.5 hours per week. 

 

SUPERVISION 
Under the general supervision of the Pool Managers, Program Coordinator and Program Supervisor, the Swim Instructor/Lifeguard is responsible for ensuring aquatic safety and providing instruction for pool patrons.  Swim Instructors/Lifeguards must enjoy working with children and the general public, be patient, reliable and have lots of energy.  

 

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES 
Job duties include lifeguarding, swim lesson instruction, leading pool parties, mandatory staff training, cashiering, pulling tarps, required daily fitness swims and administrative duties, including some weekend shifts.  Also: 

• Provide aquatic safety and instruction for pool patrons.
• Use positive discipline and communicate effectively with parents/guardians.
• Perform duties within OSHA standards.

 

PROGRAM ASSISTANT (SENIOR GUARD)

 

QUALIFICATIONS 
Applicants must be at least 17 years of age.  Required certifications by the end of Staff Training Week: American Red Cross Lifeguard Training, CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer, First Aid and Water Safety Instructor. Senior Guards must have a minimum of two years of lifeguard/swim instructor experience; leadership experience highly desired. 

Aquatics staff members generally work 3-5 hours per day, in morning, afternoon, or evening shifts at San Ramon Valley High School Pool.  Most staff members will work an average of 15-20 hours per week, up to a maximum of 37.5 hours per week. 

 

SUPERVISION 
Under the general supervision of the Pool Managers, Program Coordinator and Program Supervisor, the Senior Guard teaches swim lessons, lifeguards, and serves on the Aquatics Leadership Team. 

 

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES 
Job duties include lifeguarding, swim lesson instruction, leading pool parties, mandatory staff training, cashiering, pulling tarps, required daily fitness swims and administrative duties, including some weekend shifts. Also:

• The Senior Guard identifies staff training needs, plans and leads weekly staff training, and may supervise on-duty staff in the absence of a Pool Manager.
• Provide aquatic safety and instruction for pool patrons.
• Use positive discipline and communicate effectively with parents/guardians.
• Perform duties within OSHA standards. 

 

PROGRAM ASSISTANT (POOL MANAGER)

 

QUALIFICATIONS 
Applicants must be at least 18 years of age.  Required certifications by the end of Staff Training Week: American Red Cross Lifeguard Training, CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer, First Aid and Water Safety Instructor, Lifeguard Training Instructor and/or WSI Instructor Trainer certifications highly desired.   

 

Aquatics staff members generally work 3-5 hours per day, in morning, afternoon, or evening shifts at San Ramon Valley High School Pool.  Most staff members will work an average of 15-20 hours per week, up to a maximum of 37.5 hours per week. 

 

SUPERVISION 
Under the general supervision of the Program Coordinator, Pool Managers are responsible for the day to day operations of the summer aquatics program.   

 

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES   
 

• Schedules, trains and supervises performance of part-time staff.
• Provides valuable customer service skills by assisting the community with aquatic related issues.
• Provides operational site management by assisting class placement of participants.
• Teaches swim classes and acts as a lifeguard as needed.
• Maintains inventory of pool equipment and supplies, assure pool equipment is in excellent condition and arrange repairs as needed.
• Maintains proper and accurate attendance and cash handling records.
• Perform duties within OSHA standards.