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ABOUT THE POSITION

The City of Gilroy is currently recruiting a full-time Engineering Technician/Inspector II for the Engineering Division of the Public Works Department. The position will support the engineering staff with technical tasks for public works improvements, public works projects, and land development projects, and will entail a mix of technician and inspection duties. The goal of the Engineering Division is to promote a better quality of life for those who live, work, and visit the city of Gilroy through the provision of efficient engineering services and the creation of orderly growth and development within the city.
 
THE TEAM

The Public Works Engineering team values teamwork and collaboration and offers a busy yet supportive environment.

This position under general supervision, leads and performs golf course maintenance and other skilled landscape and building maintenance tasks; operates motorized equipment and irrigation systems, and does related work, as required.

Sunnyvale Golf Course is a par 70 regulation 18-hole course with numerous bunker, dog legs, and water holes. Sunnyvale is a well-manicured test of the player's skill stretching out to 6,225 yards. Sunken Garden Golf Course is a 9-hole, 1,502-yard executive course. Sunken Garden is ideal for the beginner golfer with ample practice facilities and shorter length holes.
 
The City of Sunnyvale offers a competitive salary, generous benefits, training, and career development opportunities. A complete application consists of a City application and responses to the required supplemental questions. For complete information regarding this current opportunity, please visit: www.Sunnyvale.ca.gov click on jobs.

Salary: $33.04 - $42.17

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ABOUT THE POSITION:

The City of Gilroy is recruiting to fill the position of Public Works Director. As a key member of the City’s Senior Executive Team, the Public Works Director will to work closely with the City Administrator, elected officials, peer department heads and will provide quality, cost efficient services to the community.  Public Works priorities include timely completion of a wide array of capital projects, traffic control and mitigation efforts, and providing quality landscape and maintenance services.  

Under general direction of the City Administrator, organizes and administers the operations of the Public Works Department; directs the activities of the Engineering Division (capital improvement, development, environmental, traffic/transportation) and Operations Division (parks & landscape; water; streets/wastewater/trees). The Department also oversees the capital budget and operation of the South County Regional Wastewater Authority (SCRWA).  SCRWA treats wastewater for the Cities of Gilroy and Morgan Hill and produces recycled water for South Santa Clara County.

 
Water Quality Specialist
$6,599 - $8,421 monthly
$79,188 - $101,052 annually

Choose Morgan Hill: The City of Morgan Hill is the best community for people to live, work, visit, and operate their businesses.

Under general supervision of the Utility Systems Manager, is responsible to assist and advise in development, implementation, and maintenance of drinking water and wastewater system quality control standards.  Lead the development and implementation of backflow and cross connection control, water quality monitoring, and water management plans as directed.  Assist in the operation of Water and Wastewater Systems programs including sampling plans, backflow device management, regulatory reporting, and sample collection.  Prepare technical reports as directed.

Class Characteristics: Water Quality Specialist is journey-level class who works independently and is expected to perform essential job duties to ensure the continued safe operation of the City's drinking water and wastewater systems with a minimum of supervision.

The City of Morgan Hill is an AFSCME agency shop. Members of this class must either join AFSCME or pay an agency fee in lieu of membership.

Ideal Candidate:

• Has a clear understanding of current drinking water quality regulations and sampling protocols
• Demonstrates a strong working knowledge of cross connection control and backflow prevention
• Has direct experience with assisting customers with water quality questions and concerns
• Has outstanding communication, interpersonal, and planning skills
• Embraces the use of technology to improve daily work flow
• Demonstrates strong organizational skills including scheduling and coordination of work tasks, vendors, and contract laboratories
• Demonstrates the ability and desire to mentor and share knowledge with coworkers

Application and Selection Process:
To be considered for this exciting opportunity, please apply on-line at www.morganhill.ca.gov and submit the following items:

• A completed City of Morgan Hill employment application
• Responses to the supplemental questions
• Cover Letter
• Resume
• Copy of Certificates (if applicable)

Please note only completed application packets will be reviewed.  The first review of applications will be Friday, March 20, 2020.

Candidates for this position may be required to complete a practical exam and oral interview.