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City of Sausalito
420 Litho Street, Sausalito CA 94965
Attn:  Human Resources Manager
(415) 289-4130   
spaterson@sausalito.gov

PERMIT TECHNICIAN

(Salary Range $4,961 – $6,649 /month)

One Full-time Position in the Sausalito Community Development Department

Application Deadline:  Friday, September 13, 2019 at 5:00pm

THE COMMUNITY AND CITY GOVERNMENT:  Sausalito is a beautiful, San Francisco Bay front city of 7,400 residents within 2.2 square miles that serves a visitor population that may be several times the size of the year round population.  The blend of historical buildings, wooded hillsides, sweeping Bay and San Francisco views nestled against the Golden Gate National Recreation Area combine to make Sausalito a community of unparalleled charm and natural beauty.  Sausalito is a General Law City incorporated in 1893 and has a City Council/City Manager form of government.  The City provides a full range of services including Administration, Finance, Police, Public Works, Parks and Recreation, and Community Development.  The City Council and staff value positive relationships with the residents, businesses, visitors and outside agencies.

Job characteristics:  The City of Sausalito is seeking an enthusiastic, seasoned Permit Technician to provide technical, paraprofessional, and customer support to the Community Development Department.  This Permit Technician provides information and direction to the public on building, planning and engineering issues, processes and requirements; issues building permits; routes and tracks plans to appropriate divisions or departments; and performs related duties as assigned. The successful candidate should have exceptional communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.  Appointments will be based on experience and overall qualifications.

Typical duties for the position include:   

The typical duties may include, but are not limited to:

• Explain zoning, engineering, state and local construction requirements, procedures, and regulations to members of the public at the public counter, on the telephone and through correspondence. 
• Provide complete counter service with the responsibility for maintaining and organizing the counter area
• Review plan submittals to verify that they are in conformance with submission standards and to assure accuracy and compliance with pertinent regulations. 
• Sort and route permit application packages for review by City staff and consultants.
• Perform minor plan checks.
• Calculate and collect fees in accordance with established fee schedules. 
• Issue building permits.
• Maintain the permit tracking system, active plans, and permit records. 
• Serve as coordinator for projects requiring multiple permit approvals.
• Compile approvals and process certificates of occupancy.
• Maintain logs, gather statistics, compile routine reports, and route files.
• Review business licenses for conformance with zoning regulations and issue Occupational Use Permits.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Must have working knowledge of:

• Basic vocabulary, principles, practices of the Municipal Code and General Plan;
• Basic building codes; land use; zoning, and construction permitting;
• Basic drafting symbols and conventions commonly found in construction plans;
• Permit processing and fee structure;
• Research techniques, and sources of information related to Community Development;
• Computer software applications.

Ability to:

• Provide accurate information to the public regarding the requirements and procedures for the community development process, including building, and engineering permits and land use;
• Read and understand basic construction plans and specifications;
• Understand, critically evaluate, and interpret architectural plans and specifications, and related drawings;
• Know the principles, and practices, of planning, building inspections, and construction methods;
• Compile and maintain complex records;
• Plan and organize workload efficiently;
• Perform arithmetic calculations accurately;
• Work independently and use good judgment in the absence of supervision;
• Provide excellent customer service; demonstrate tact and diplomacy; handle difficult customers and situations; and establish and maintain harmonious working relationships;
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.

Requirements:  Any combination of relevant experience and education that provides the required knowledge and abilities qualifies:

Experience: Minimum of four years of increasingly-responsible administrative experience or technical or office support work which involved extensive public contact and interaction providing information and processing documents or experience in building construction which involved extensive exposure to building codes, fees, and document processing. 

Education: Equivalent to completion of the twelfth grade.  College level course work in urban planning, engineering, building inspection/construction, architecture, or a closely related field is desirable.  Specialized course work in database software, building codes and/or inspection, or related courses is desired.

Licenses/Certifications Required:

• Must possess or obtain an ICC Permit Technician certification within six months of date of hire.

special Requirements:  Must possess: mobility to work in a standard office setting and use standard office equipment, exposure to a computer screens; and extensive public contact.  This classification requires sitting and standing for prolonged periods of time, working in an office setting; speaking, and hearing to exchange information; visual acuity to read and interpret information.  Must possess the physical strength and flexibility to bend, squat, reach above shoulder level, kneel, push/pull up to 25 pounds (boxes, records, etc.)

BENEFITS:

Cafeteria Benefit Plan:  The City offers a healthy cafeteria benefit program including choices among plan options for medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short and long-term disability, and PERS long-term care insurance. 

Leave:  Employees earn 120 hours of vacation and 96 hours of sick leave per year.  Employees in the Community Development Department currently work a 5-40 work schedule and are entitled to 10 paid holidays and 16 hours of “floating holiday” time each year.

Union Membership:  This position is a non-exempt position and is part of the Service Employees’ International Union group and may opt for either fee-payer status or full member status.

Retirement:  This position pays into the CalPERS Retirement System and NOT Social Security.

Application deadline – 5:00 p.m. on Friday, September 13, 2019

• Apply online at www.calopps.org/city-of-sausalito

• For questions about job openings or any topic related to Human Resources, please contact Susan S. Paterson, Human Resources Manager, at spaterson@sausalito.gov or (415) 289-4130

The City of Sausalito is a drug free workplace.

E.O.E./A.D.A.

The County of Yuba is currently recruiting both Extra-Help and Full-Time positions for the Juvenile Corrections Officer I/II (Group Counselor) classification. These positions are located in the Juvenile Institutions Division of the County Probation Department. This lock down facility operates 24 hours a day, 365 days per year. The primary responsibilities of this flexibly staffed position are to provide care, custody, supervision and control of juveniles in a secured juvenile detention facility which requires a restricted environment while legal action is pending; helps to ensure and sustain a safe and secure environment for juvenile detainees while housed in Juvenile Hall and/or the Youth Guidance Center; and coordinates counseling and behavior modification activities associated with the operation of Juvenile Facilities. 

The County of Yuba is currently recruiting for the position of Assessment Assistant I/II in the Assessor’s Office. Assessment Assistant I is the entry level class of this specialized office support series. Initially under close supervision, incumbents learn County and departmental policies and procedures and state, federal and local laws and regulations related to assessment activities. As experience is gained, there is greater independence of action within established guidelines. This class is flexibly staffed with Assessment Assistant II and incumbents may advance to the higher level after gaining the experience and demonstrating proficiency which meet the qualifications for the higher level class. Assessment Assistant II is the journey level class in this series. Under limited supervision, incumbents are fully competent to independently perform a variety of responsible assessment office support duties. Incumbents, at this level receive only occasional instruction or assistance as new or unusual situations arise and are fully aware of the operating procedures and policies within the work unit. 

About the County

Yuba County is situated in the Northern Sacramento Valley, approximately 40 miles north of the State Capitol in Sacramento and two hours away from San Francisco and Lake Tahoe. The boundaries stretch from the farms and orchards of the valley to the timberlands of the Sierras. Yuba County offers its residents the many advantages of a rural lifestyle away from the pressures of the urban areas. The County’s rivers, lakes and outdoor recreation areas provide excellent hunting, fishing, boating and skiing opportunities. Our County vision is to create a “golden” future for Yuba County by inspiring a community of participation, embracing our unique history, and discovering the wealth of our untapped potential.

The County of Yuba is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) and participates in the E-Verify program

 PSE II – HOUSING REHABILITATION WORKER I/II

CLOSE DATE: Friday, August 30th, 2019

SALARY RANGE:
I - $15.49 Per Hour
II - $16.31 Per Hour

FINAL FILING DATE:
A complete application must be received in the Glenn County Personnel Department by 5:00 P.M.,  Friday, August 30th, 2019

THE POSITION

The PSE II – Housing Rehab Worker I/II at the Glenn County Community Action Department performs a variety of semi-skilled and skilled work in construction, repairs and installations related to energy conservation, weatherization and housing rehabilitation services. The Housing Rehabilitation Worker I is the entry level class in the series and performs the more routine tasks and duties assigned to the position.  The Housing Rehabilitation Worker II is the journey level position and performs a full range of duties as assigned. As experience is acquired, the employee is expected to be fully able to perform tasks of the work unit and receive only occasional instruction or assistance as new or unusual situations arise. This position is at-Will, Temporary and Part-Time - scheduled for up to twenty five (25) hours per week, 960 in a year. Bilingual applicants are encouraged to apply. This recruitment may be used to establish a list to fill future vacancies for the next twelve (12) months.

Application forms may be completed on CalOpps.org or obtained from and returned to:

GLENN COUNTY PERSONNEL DEPARTMENT
525 W. Sycamore Street
Willows, CA  95988
Telephone (530) 934-6451 – Fax (530) 934-6452
TDD – No Voice (530) 934-6444
Website: www.countyofglenn.net

For a complete job description, please visit the Glenn County Personnel Department
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER: All applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, marital status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sex or other non-merit factors (except as limited by law, or bona-fide occupational qualifications). The County has a policy prohibiting discrimination against qualified individuals with disabilities.

The City of Marysville  is seeking qualified candidates for the position of a Assistant to the City Manager/City Clerk; this recruitment will fill 1 vacancy and create an eligible list.  Regional Government Services and its staff is conducting this recruitment for the City.

For more information about this exciting opportunity please follow the link below:  https://www.calopps.org/sites/default/files/Draft-Marysville%20CC-Asst%20to%20CM%20Brochure_Final.pdf    (Download PDF reader)

The Assistant to the City Manager/City Clerk provides highly responsible and complex administrative support to the City in administration of City Clerk operations administration, election management, the legislative function, archiving of public records and public information, and filing officer services; coordinates assigned activities with other City departments, officials, outside agencies, and the public; fosters cooperative working relationships among City departments and with State and local intergovernmental and regulatory agencies and various public and private groups; and performs related work as required.

This position reports to the City Manager and performs varied  routine to difficult administrative and operational support functions.  Employees in this class require the skill to work cooperatively and extensively with the public, responding to official and public inquiries relative to the conduct of elections, city documents, council actions and other administrative matters.   Successful performance of the work requires knowledge of public policy and municipal functions and activities, including the role of an elected City Council.

Positions Requirements

Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is  qualifying.  A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:

Education and Certification

Training: Equivalent to completion of the twelfth grade supplemented by additional specialized training in the  functions and activities of a City Clerk's Office.  Possession of, or ability to obtain, certification as a Notary Public with six (6) months of employment.

Experience

Four (4) years of increasingly responsible journey level secretarial experience in a local government agency.

Desirable Qualifications

· Experience in serving as a City Clerk, Clerk of the Board/Commission, or Planning Commission     Secretary.

· Bachelor’s Degree

· Possession of, or ability to obtain, certification as a Certified Municipal Clerk.

The County of Yuba is currently recruiting for Extra-Help Cooks in the Probation Department.  Under close supervision, prepares and provides institutional meals following federal and state nutritional guidelines, and performs other duties as assigned.  This classification is assigned to the County Juvenile Hall & Camp, a division within the Probation Department, or the County Jail division in the Sheriff’s department.  This position performs a full range of tasks associated with the preparation and distribution of meals to juvenile detainees and adult inmates.  The incumbent ensures that properly prepared nutritional meals are produced in a large volume, institutional setting.  Responsibilities also include overseeing detainees and/or inmates and institution workers assisting with food preparation. 

For successful performance, the incumbent would be required to have knowledge of principles, methods and equipment used in high volume meal preparation in an institutional setting; basic food groups and nutritional values; safe work practices related to food preparation, storage and service; basic business arithmetic; and basic inventory and record keeping principles and practices. Skill in overseeing and preparing meals in a large scale, institutional setting; overseeing and training others in basic cooking and work procedures; operating, cleaning and performing minor maintenance to large institutional food preparation and cooking equipment; maintaining accurate records and preparing work related reports; directing others in work procedures; and reading, understanding and following recipes and oral and written directions. Ability to interpret instructions and menus given by supervisor; know and understand how to clean and use kitchen equipment; observe inmates at work site; solve operational problems; remember cooking instructions; and explain work procedures to staff and inmate workers; supervise a kitchen facility utilizing inmate workers; and maintain intense concentration on activities going on around one’s location on a constant basis throughout the entire work shift. This is only a representative summary of the major duties and abilities for this position.

The County of Yuba is currently recruiting for the position of Office Specialist in the Health & Human Services Department and the Auditor Controller's Office. Under general supervision, incumbents perform a variety of administrative, secretarial, and office support duties of considerable complexity, requiring thorough knowledge of the assigned department, division, or program, its procedures and operational details; provides administrative support to various department staff; composes and prepares correspondence using judgment in content and style; performs skilled word processing, data entry and organization, telephone and counter reception, processing of invoices, recordkeeping, statistical and technical report preparation, and filing; provides information to the public and County staff; and performs related duties as assigned.  This is the fully qualified journey level class in the office support series. Office Specialist is a County wide classification.  The employment list established from this recruitment may be used to fill additional vacancies in other departments.

About Yuba County:

Yuba County is situated in the Northern Sacramento Valley, approximately 40 miles north of the State Capitol in Sacramento and two hours away from San Francisco and Lake Tahoe. The boundaries stretch from the farms and orchards of the valley to the timberlands of the Sierras. Yuba County offers its residents the many advantages of a rural lifestyle away from the pressures of the urban areas. The County’s rivers, lakes and outdoor recreation areas provide excellent hunting, fishing, boating and skiing opportunities. Our County vision is to create a “golden” future for Yuba County by inspiring a community of participation, embracing our unique history, and discovering the wealth of our untapped potential.

About the Position:

The County of Yuba is currently recruiting for the position of Agricultural Weights & Measures Specialist I/II/III in the Agricultural Commissioner Sealer of Weights and Measurers Department.  Under limited supervision,  incumbent will learn and perform a variety of agricultural inspection and regulation, pest exclusion/quarantine and weights and measures inspection and enforcement activities for the protection of public health and safety; enforce Federal, State and County laws and regulations in assigned areas of responsibility; perform a variety of technical mapping functions using geographic information systems (GIS) permit issuance programs and perform related work as assigned. This is a deep class series, in which placement is normally determined by two requirements; level of experience and the number of California State licenses obtained in the agricultural inspector/biologist and/or weights and measures areas.

About the County:

Yuba County is situated in the Northern Sacramento Valley, approximately 40 miles north of the State Capitol in Sacramento and two hours away from San Francisco and Lake Tahoe. The boundaries stretch from the farms and orchards of the valley to the timberlands of the Sierras. Yuba County offers its residents the many advantages of a rural lifestyle away from the pressures of the urban areas. The County’s rivers, lakes and outdoor recreation areas provide excellent hunting, fishing, boating and skiing opportunities. Our County vision is to create a “golden” future for Yuba County by inspiring a community of participation, embracing our unique history, and discovering the wealth of our untapped potential.

There is a selection process tentatively scheduled for Thursday, August 29, 2019. Please check your email regularly and plan accordingly.

The County of Yuba is currently recruiting for the position of Deputy Sheriff Trainee. The Deputy Sheriff Trainee is a recruiting and training level classification established to qualify candidates for duties as a Deputy Sheriff in the Yuba County Sheriff’s Department. Incumbents must undergo a formal and comprehensive training program in a California P.O.S.T. certified academy. This position reports directly to the designated California P.O.S.T. certified academy with supervision provided by a Sheriff’s Sergeant (Operations). Positions in this class are distinguished from Deputy Sheriff in that the former class is a non-sworn class, which has no peace officer powers. Upon satisfactory completion of the training and graduation from the academy, the trainee will be promoted to the level of Deputy Sheriff. Failure to successfully complete training as prescribed and therein graduation from the academy will result in termination. Incumbents.  May be required to perform other non-sworn peace officer duties as directed.

About the Position

The County of Yuba is currently recruiting for the position of Planner III on a limited term basis in the Community Development & Service Agency Department. Under limited supervision , the incumbent performs professional current and/or long-range planning assignments, including processing and management of various land use applications, general plan amendments, and land divisions, including lot line adjustments; conduct planning, land use and environmental review studies; collect, analyze and present data and prepare reports, including graphic presentations; implement a variety of State-mandated programs and ensure that State and local laws and regulations are followed; provide information and advice to the public, in person and over the telephone; and perform related work as assigned. Positions in this class are flexibly staffed and are normally filled by advancement from the lower levels if incumbents have met the minimum qualifications and have demonstrated the ability to perform the responsibilities required at the higher performance level. This full-time position is currently funded through August of 2021 and is eligible for County benefits during the extent of the term.

About the County

Yuba County is situated in the Northern Sacramento Valley, approximately 40 miles north of the State Capitol in Sacramento and two hours away from San Francisco and Lake Tahoe. The boundaries stretch from the farms and orchards of the valley to the timberlands of the Sierras. Yuba County offers its residents the many advantages of a rural lifestyle away from the pressures of the urban areas. The County’s rivers, lakes and outdoor recreation areas provide excellent hunting, fishing, boating and skiing opportunities. Our County vision is to create a “golden” future for Yuba County by inspiring a community of participation, embracing our unique history, and discovering the wealth of our untapped potential.

The County of Yuba is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) and participates in the E-Verify program.