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AC Transit is currently seeking qualified candidates for the position of Maintenance Superintendent. This position serves as the primary maintenance manager overseeing one of our divisions. Under general direction, this positions plans, coordinates, and directs the cleaning, service maintenance, repair, and overhaul of District vehicles for an assigned operating division. In addition to working with some of the best in the business at one of the largest bus agencies in California, AC Transit also has an excellent benefits package that includes pension, medical, dental and vision coverage, flexible spending and 457 savings plan.

REPRESENTATIVE FUNCTIONS:

• Develops and implements performance goals, objectives, policies, procedures, and work plans for the assigned Maintenance division.
• Analyzes Maintenance department workload for the assigned division; sets priorities, and schedules activities for a complex 24 hour operation.
• Analyzes and maintains a wide variety of computerized and paper records, including buses "out late;" road call statistics and reasons; breakdown reports by specific manufacturer and equipment type; fuel, oil, and lubricant consumption; vehicle repairs; accumulated engine mileage; tire life; and overhaul status.
• Analyzes the causes of unscheduled maintenance, implements reduction plans, reviews results, and modifies as needed to attain on-time performance acceptable to the District. Supervises staff directly, and through subordinate supervisors.Monitors the assignment and completion of projects and jobs, including staff performance.
• Authorizes and monitors the training of division maintenance personnel.
• Counsels employees on problems affecting work performance.Determines the need for discipline, issues adverse letters, and participates in disciplinary or grievance hearings.
• Meets informally with union officials and/or shop stewards to resolve concerns regarding working conditions; in order to avoid grievances.
• Consults with Transportation Department personnel regarding the availability of revenue vehicles, and other requirements.
• Schedules major and minor bus component replacement and overhauls. Coordinates the installation of new equipment, such as wheelchair lifts, and electronic fare boxes.
• Schedules construction, remodeling, or repair of buildings, equipment, and premises.
• Consults with the staff of the Procurement Department and Materials unit to set specifications, and review tool and equipment orders.
• Provides cost estimates to the Claims Department, as well as vehicle failure information pertinent to the resolution of claims.
• Prepares estimates of labor, parts, and material costs for vehicle and facilities maintenance projects and activities.
• Consults with representatives of vehicle and parts manufacturers in regard to District performance requirements, vehicle and equipment wear, failure trends, and other issues.
• Enforces Cal/OSHA laws and District safety rules and regulations.Submits industrial injury reports following OSHA guidelines.
• Initiates and signs all department turn-around documents, including job vacancies and job postings. Ensures the confidentiality and security of all division personnel records.
• Performs periodic personal inspection tours of all division maintenance facilities, including individual shops and buses, during on-duty hours.
• Initiates and responds to correspondence, telephone calls, and emails.
• May be required to temporarily replace or act in the position of the senior District staff member to whom this position normally reports, and may be required to perform some or all the senior staff members representative functions in these situations.
• Performs related duties, as required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education: Equivalent to a Bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university in Business Administration, Management, or a similar field.

Experience: Six (6) years of progressively responsible experience in heavy duty-coach maintenance, at least three (3) years of which involved supervisory and/or management level experience and responsibilities equivalent to an AC Transit Senior Maintenance Supervisor.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

Physical Requirements: Must maintain the physical condition necessary to (1) perform tasks in an office setting operating a personal computer, keyboards, and other peripheral equipment; and (2) possess physical mobility in order to move around a large maintenance facility.

THIS POSITION IS AN UNREPRESENTED AT-WILL POSITION

To apply, visit: https://apptrkr.com/1615176

The Selection Process: The Human Resources department must receive a completed online application by the filling date. If this recruitment is "Continuous," it may be closed at any time without notice. Applications will be screened for job-related qualifications, and those candidates who best meeting the qualifications listed on this Job Announcement will be invited to participate in an examination process that may include written, oral and/or performance segments. Current District employees must have satisfactory attendance and performance records. Finalists will be placed on an Eligibility List. When filling vacancies, the Human Resources Department will refer the top candidates to the hiring department for final screening and recommendation. Per Board Policy, selected candidates may require background checks performed on their criminal and/or financial records.

Benefits: All employees hired on or after January 1, 2016, may be in the District's Tier II pension plan covered by the Public Employees' Pension Reform Act of 2013 (PEPRA). As such, he/she may be required to contribute 6% or more of annual income towards the cost of his/hers District pension.

ADA Compliant and Drug-Free Workplace: The Human Resources Department will make reasonable efforts in the recruitment/examination process to accommodate applicants with disabilities. If you have a need for an accommodation, please call Human Resources at (510) 891-4783.

The Alameda-Contra Costa Transit District has established the goal of a 100 percent drug and alcohol-free workplace. Applicants will be required to undergo drug and alcohol testing prior to employment and those in safety sensitive positions will be subject to further drug and alcohol testing through their period of employment, including random drug and alcohol testing.

AC Transit is actively searching for qualified candidates for the Senior Financial Analyst position. Under direction of a department manager or Principal Financial Analyst, using considerable journey-level professional level financial analytical skills including the supervision of lower level staff, performs difficult to complex professional level work in a variety of areas such as budget, finance, payroll, and treasury; makes recommendations on the basis of completed studies and analyses; and performs other related duties as required.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS:

This is the journey level of the Financial Analyst classification series. In a staff capacity, analysts in this class perform a variety of difficult financial analytical work in various finance-related management areas. Major duties of positions allocated to this class generally include continuing assignments of a comprehensive and analytical nature in one or more areas of financial management.

REPRESENTATIVE FUNCTIONS:

• Compares and contrasts reported information against the general ledger; audits, analyzes, reconciles accounts related to area of assignment
• Implements necessary adjustments and/or corrections;
• Reviews revenue, expenditure and balance sheet accounts, investigates discrepancies
• Advises appropriate individual of entry errors
• Ensures payroll entries balance to general ledger
• Reviews inventory accounts
• Prepares monthly financial statements related to area of assignment
• Develops projections for future spending
• Assists in preparing written summaries of technical analyses including memos to the General Manager and Board of Directors
• Analyzes general ledger and profit and loss
• Maintains indexes for general ledger and computer accounting record systems
• Resolves problems with reports
• Prepares monthly closing schedules
• Recommends appropriate corrections
• Compiles, analyzes and reports financial data from month-end financial reports
• Audits payroll tax deposits
• Prepares quarterly and annual payroll tax returns, miscellaneous fuel and fuel related tax returns, corresponding journal entries and sales tax returns
• Prepares and monitors department budgets
• Prepares cost estimates for budget recommendations
• Submits justifications for costs
• Prepares comprehensive and complex analytical reports
• Maintains files and records
• Develops financial forecasts and trend analyses
• Develops computerized cost allocation models to identify cost of District bus routes and evaluate financial impacts and designs staffing financial planning models
• Analyzes and verifies monthly financial reports related to area of assignment
• Ensures accurate general ledger reporting and data entry of manually generated journal entries
• Maintains filing systems for reference materials
• Monitors accurate filing of ledgers
• Maintains contact with District personnel as well as Federal, State, and local transit officials
• Builds and maintains positive working relationships with co-workers, other District employees and the public using principles of good customer service
• Analyzes budgetary, financial, and statistical data and make recommendations on the basis of conclusions derived from such analyses
• Examines supporting documents/records to establish proper authorization with agreements, contracts, grants, and state and federal regulations
• Communicates effectively both orally and in writing
• Prepares computerized reports and spreadsheets
• Supervises assigned lower level clerical employees
• Provides functional direction to lower level financial analysts.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education/Training: Equivalent to a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in accounting, finance, economics, business administration, or a related field.

Experience: Three years progressively responsible professional experience in accounting, finance, budgeting, including three years experience in the development and use of financial or budgeting systems and reports, financial analysis, and other aspects of accounting.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

THIS POSITION IS A UNION POSITION, REPRESENTED BY AFSCME

To apply, visit: https://apptrkr.com/1615170

The Selection Process: The Human Resources department must receive a completed online application by the filling date. If this recruitment is "Continuous," it may be closed at any time without notice. Applications will be screened for job-related qualifications, and those candidates who best meeting the qualifications listed on this Job Announcement will be invited to participate in an examination process that may include written, oral and/or performance segments. Current District employees must have satisfactory attendance and performance records. Finalists will be placed on an Eligibility List. When filling vacancies, the Human Resources Department will refer the top candidates to the hiring department for final screening and recommendation. Per Board Policy, selected candidates may require background checks performed on their criminal and/or financial records.

Benefits: All employees hired on or after January 1, 2016, may be in the District's Tier II pension plan covered by the Public Employees' Pension Reform Act of 2013 (PEPRA). As such, he/she may be required to contribute 6% or more of annual income towards the cost of his/hers District pension.

ADA Compliant and Drug-Free Workplace: The Human Resources Department will make reasonable efforts in the recruitment/examination process to accommodate applicants with disabilities. If you have a need for an accommodation, please call Human Resources at (510) 891-4783.

The Alameda-Contra Costa Transit District has established the goal of a 100 percent drug and alcohol-free workplace. Applicants will be required to undergo drug and alcohol testing prior to employment and those in safety sensitive positions will be subject to further drug and alcohol testing through their period of employment, including random drug and alcohol testing.

AC Transit is currently seeking experienced candidates for the position of Payroll Administrator. The Payroll Administrator provides supervision over the operations and services of technical and clerical payroll support staff to ensure timely and accurate payment to the District's employees and retirees; participates in the daily operations and activities of the payroll function in the Finance Department, including all phases of the payroll processing, payroll recordkeeping, and various payroll related reporting activities. This position is distinguished from the Payroll Manager in that the latter has overall management responsibility of the unit, and has the ultimate decision- making authority related to the direction, and operation of the unit, while this position assists in the determination of the direction but is primarily responsible for its implementation and day-to-day supervision of the unit's functions, activities, and staff.

This is a wonderful opportunity for career growth and an opportunity to work at one of largest bus agencies in California. In addition to being a premier public transit agency, AC Transit has excellent benefits that include pension, medical, dental, vision, vacation, sick leave and 457 deferred compensation.

REPRESENTATIVE FUNCTIONS:

• Plans, organizes, assigns, supervises, and reviews the day-to-day payroll operations and activities to assure District employees are paid in an accurate and timely manner; oversees the processing of payroll-related forms and applications; reviews, edits, approves and processes the District's payroll runs; assures payroll activities comply with established laws, codes, regulations, policies and procedures.
• Participates in the selection, supervision, training, motivation, evaluation and discipline of assigned staff and ensures the development of staff skills and competencies; documents, tracks and schedules the ongoing training of assigned staff to ensure that they are able to maintain proficiency with evolving job requirements; ensures the provision of a high performing team.
• Participates in the development and implementation of goals, objectives, policies, and priorities for payroll services and programs; identifies resource needs; recommends and implements policies and procedures, develops standard operating procedures for the payroll department; identifies opportunities for improving service delivery; reviews with appropriate management staff; implements improvements after approval.
• Assists and provides input to the Payroll Manager in the development, administration, and oversight of assigned budget.
• Coordinates assigned services, projects, and activities with other departments and outside agencies.
• Participates in completion of third party and payroll general ledger account reconciliations, analyzes transactions, identifies errors, makes necessary corrections and presents data in a user-friendly format.
• Ensures third-party remittance and postings to financial records are completed in a timely and accurate manner.
• Performs Time and Labor, and Payroll troubleshooting, and support activities, including resolving configuration-related time exceptions; coordinating resolution of audit discrepancies, supporting supervisors and managers in troubleshooting process issues and resolving time exceptions.
• Assists in performing a variety of system set-up, configuration and maintenance activities including performing audits of the payable time and exceptions; maintain and monitor the time and labor system set-up tables and resolve issues.
• Reviews payroll computations to ensure accuracy and compliance with state and federal tax regulations.
• Assists in assembling materials, analyzing, and preparing PBC's ("prepared by client") schedules per auditor request and specifications.
• Creates and provides various queries, necessary for the creation of financial reports on an ad-hoc basis by extracting, compiling, analyzing, and formatting financial data.
• Implementation of new systems or system enhancements, including coordinating with affected departments.
• Attends and participates in professional group meetings and committees; stays abreast of new trends and innovations in the field of payroll processing and time reporting, stays abreast of federal, state, and local regulations and related to wage and hour laws to ensure the District's compliance.
• Maintains and audits control logs for check disbursements.
• May act in the role, and assume the responsibilities of the Payroll Manager in his/her absence.
• Performs related duties as required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education: Equivalent to a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in accounting, finance, business administration, or a related field.

Experience: Four (4) years of recent and verifiable professional payroll experience or related field and one (1) year experience in a supervisory/lead capacity.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

Physical Requirements: Must maintain the physical condition necessary to perform tasks in an office setting and operate computers, keyboards, and other peripheral equipment.

THIS POSITION IS AN UNREPRESENTED POSITION

To apply, visit: https://apptrkr.com/1615168

The Selection Process: The Human Resources department must receive a completed online application by the filling date. If this recruitment is "Continuous," it may be closed at any time without notice. Applications will be screened for job-related qualifications, and those candidates who best meeting the qualifications listed on this Job Announcement will be invited to participate in an examination process that may include written, oral and/or performance segments. Current District employees must have satisfactory attendance and performance records. Finalists will be placed on an Eligibility List. When filling vacancies, the Human Resources Department will refer the top candidates to the hiring department for final screening and recommendation. Per Board Policy, selected candidates may require background checks performed on their criminal and/or financial records.

Benefits: All employees hired on or after January 1, 2016, may be in the District's Tier II pension plan covered by the Public Employees' Pension Reform Act of 2013 (PEPRA). As such, he/she may be required to contribute 6% or more of annual income towards the cost of his/hers District pension.

ADA Compliant and Drug-Free Workplace: The Human Resources Department will make reasonable efforts in the recruitment/examination process to accommodate applicants with disabilities. If you have a need for an accommodation, please call Human Resources at (510) 891-4783.

The Alameda-Contra Costa Transit District has established the goal of a 100 percent drug and alcohol-free workplace. Applicants will be required to undergo drug and alcohol testing prior to employment and those in safety sensitive positions will be subject to further drug and alcohol testing through their period of employment, including random drug and alcohol testing.

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The City of Lafayette is looking for an experienced professional in urban planning that can demonstrate a track record for providing high level analysis and excellent customer service. 

Lafayette prides itself on its vibrant downtown, beautiful tree-studded hillsides and great schools.  Just 20 minutes from downtown San Francisco via BART, Lafayette offers an oasis of tranquility.  Residents also expect personalized service to deliver customized solutions to the community’s unique planning guidelines.  This position will be part of the team that ensures that Lafayette retains its semi-rural character and “small town” downtown feel.

This is a challenging job in a great city!  The new Planner will be joining a staff of dedicated, energetic and fun professionals.

The ideal candidate will be a professional who is tactful, self-motivated, creative, and detail-oriented. Exceptional analytical and communication skills and the ability to write well and persuasively are required. Candidates should have a four-year degree with major coursework in urban planning, community development, business or public administration, or a related field and at least 4 years of professional experience.  All candidates must have the ability to work some evening hours to attend Council and Commission meetings.

The Planner will perform the following major duties:

• Reviews routine to complex development proposals, applications, permits and plans for completeness and compliance and serves as project manager.
• Prepares and reviews environmental impact reports, prepares written initial studies, negative declarations, and staff reports.
• Assists the public  as well as confers with and advises architects, builders, attorneys, contractors, engineers to clarify information relative to land use, zoning, code interpretation, general plan compliance, signage, and other issues related to the City’s entitlement process.
• Staffs and assists limited-duration committees tasked with providing policy direction on advance planning studies.

Lafayette also provides an attractive benefits package that includes:

• A 401-A retirement plan with City-paid monthly contributions of 10% of salary with the option of a 5% match as well as City-paid social security contributions.  Lafayette does not participate in PERS.
• City-subsidized health and dental insurance as well as life insurance and disability insurance.
• 12 paid holidays and up to 20 days of annual vacation, depending on tenure.
• Challenging, interesting work; opportunities for innovation and creativity; family friendly policies; a flexible work environment; and casual dress.

The final filing date is September 27, 2019.   To be considered, you must submit an online City of Lafayette Employment Application, plus relevant materials that amplify your qualifications at www.lovelafayette.org/jobs.

Email TRobinson@lovelafayette.org for questions.

Following the filing date, resumes will be screened and candidates with the most relevant qualifications will be invited to interviews in mid-October with an anticipated start date in November 2019.

AC Transit is currently seeking experienced candidates for the position of Administrative Specialist. Under general supervision of the District Secretary, provides professional-level, administrative and support duties for the District Secretary and the Board of Directors. The classification independently performs a wide variety of complex, technical, and time-sensitive administrative duties and assumes the responsibilities for the Assistant District Secretary in his/her absence. This classification is distinguished from other administrative support classifications by its frequent contact with the District's leadership team, Board Members and the public. Incumbents frequently work with and maintain confidential information pertaining to financial, political, and personnel matters having District-wide impact. This classification is unrepresented at-will and reports directly to the District Secretary.

This is a wonderful opportunity for career growth and an opportunity to work at one of largest bus agencies in California. In addition to being a premier public transit agency, AC Transit has excellent benefits that include pension, medical, dental, vision, vacation, sick leave and 457 deferred compensation.

REPRESENTATIVE FUNCTIONS:

• Serves as the primary administrative support to the District Secretary.
• Prepares, edits, proofreads, and processes a variety of routine to complex documents and correspondence including forms, memos, financial and staff reports; completes critical, time-sensitive, and/or confidential documentation for internal and external stakeholders; may certify a variety of documents on behalf of the District Secretary.
• Provides logistical support for Board of Director's and Committee meetings, including, but not limited to organization, equipment testing, meeting set-up and clean-up, meals, and distribution of information; attends meetings and public hearings as required.
• Distributes the agenda to outside agencies/organizations; prepares minute orders from the official minutes of Board and Committee meetings for all agenda items.
• Assists in the implementation of the records management and retention program within the District Secretary's Office.
• Prepares resolutions and ordinances adopted by the Board for signature.
• Maintains the District Secretary's Master Outlook Calendar of Board meetings and individual Board member meetings; schedules meetings as requested and accepts meetings into the calendar.
• Utilizes the District Secretary's agenda management software to calendar all Board and Committee meetings and reviews and may approve routine reports on behalf of the District Secretary.
• Sets up new users in the agenda management system and assigns user access at the direction of the District Secretary or the Assistant District Secretary; directs new users to training resources; may troubleshoot user issues as needed and stays abreast of new system features and requirements.
• Maintains the District Secretary and Board of Directors intranet pages; updates Board information and policies; posts new content on the District's website as needed.
• Assists Board members with issues pertaining to routine use of smartphones, tablet devices, and applications; interfaces with the Department of Innovation and Technology when required to troubleshoot technology related problems and service issues.
• Serves as the primary point of contact in processing tort claims, summons and complaint, and small claims filings.
• Processes assuming and leaving office Statement of Economic Interest forms and related filings.
• Monitors budget expenditures calculates monthly reconciliations, and prepares Board payroll and other financial documentation.
• Tracks customer complaints and follows-up with appropriate staff to ensure timely response.
• Coordinates all travel arrangements for the Board and District Secretary's Office, including itineraries, and prepares quarterly travel reports for Board members and Officers; prepares and processes cash advances and expense claims.
• Monitors electronic correspondence and responds to requests as directed.
• Opens, scans, and distributes incoming mail; uploads and indexes electronic documents.
• Prepares check requests, special requisitions, petty cash reimbursements, purchase order payments; verifies the accuracy of vendor invoices and processes payments.
• Orders and maintains an inventory of office and meeting supplies.
• Coordinates or assists in the coordination of special administrative projects.
• May assist in the preparation of agendas and minutes as needed.
• May prepare transcripts of testimony given at Board meetings or public hearings or recorded testimony or comments received.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education: Equivalent to a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in business administration, public administration, or a closely related field.

Experience: Equivalent to five (5) years of increasingly responsible administrative support experience for management personnel involving frequent public contact; including (3) years in a public or governmental agency that operates under the Brown Act at the level-of an executive assistant, senior administrative assistant, administrative coordinator, deputy city clerk, or equivalent.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

Physical Requirements: Must maintain the physical condition necessary to perform tasks in an office setting operating a personal computer, keyboards, and other peripheral equipment. Must possess the mobility necessary to transport oneself to other locations within the District in order to attend meetings.

THIS POSITION IS AN UNREPRESENTED AT-WILL POSITION

To apply, visit: https://apptrkr.com/1574021

The Selection Process: The Human Resources department must receive a completed online application by the filling date. If this recruitment is "Continuous," it may be closed at any time without notice. Applications will be screened for job-related qualifications, and those candidates who best meeting the qualifications listed on this Job Announcement will be invited to participate in an examination process that may include written, oral and/or performance segments. Current District employees must have satisfactory attendance and performance records. Finalists will be placed on an Eligibility List. When filling vacancies, the Human Resources Department will refer the top candidates to the hiring department for final screening and recommendation. Per Board Policy, selected candidates may require background checks performed on their criminal and/or financial records.

Benefits: All employees hired on or after January 1, 2016, may be in the District's Tier II pension plan covered by the Public Employees' Pension Reform Act of 2013 (PEPRA). As such, he/she may be required to contribute 6% or more of annual income towards the cost of his/hers District pension.

ADA Compliant and Drug-Free Workplace: The Human Resources Department will make reasonable efforts in the recruitment/examination process to accommodate applicants with disabilities. If you have a need for an accommodation, please call Human Resources at (510) 891-4783.

The Alameda-Contra Costa Transit District has established the goal of a 100 percent drug and alcohol-free workplace. Applicants will be required to undergo drug and alcohol testing prior to employment and those in safety sensitive positions will be subject to further drug and alcohol testing through their period of employment, including random drug and alcohol testing.

THE POSITION

The City is currently seeking a highly energetic, motivated individual for our Chief Building Official. Under direction of the Economic and Community Development Director, the Chief Building Official position is a management position that administers plan check duties, provides building inspections, and functions as Neighborhood Preservation Manager and trains and supervises assigned staff performing those functions; provides expert professional and technical assistance to departmental staff in assigned areas of responsibility; performs related work as required.

THE DIVISION

The Economic and Community Development department is responsible for helping the city grow by balancing jobs and housing by developing long-term strategic plans to attract high-paying jobs for residents as well as maintain housing affordability and keeping Union City a great place to live and work.

THE COMMUNITY AND MUNICIPAL GOVERNMENT

The City of Union City, a general law city, is the gateway to the Silicon Valley and a past recipient of the All-America City award. Union City is located in the San Francisco Bay Area. We are proud of our culturally diverse population of 72,155. We have safe and award winning schools and are close to shopping and transportation. Our community is near parklands such as Coyote Hills and the Alameda Regional Trails. In our residential community you will enjoy over 33 parks, mild climate year round, and a City-owned and operated Sports Center.

ABOUT US

Fremont is a well-managed and innovative city, and has recently generated national attention by placing in Money Magazine’s top 50 “Best Places to Live 2016” in the country, and ranking 4th on the “Most Family Friendly” list of California cities by Estately.  Located in the heart of the Bay Area and Silicon Valley, Fremont prides itself on innovation, green technology, a low crime rate, great schools, a low unemployment rate, quality parks and nearby open space, and an incredibly diverse population of over 231,664 residents.  As a full service city, Fremont employs over 937 regular employees and has a General Fund budget for FY 18-19 of approximately $205.7 million.

Fremont is an employer that values its people, creativity, quality service, integrity, open communication, collaboration, mutual respect, and diversity.  Employees find their work challenging, yet rewarding, and most importantly, enjoy the chance to make a difference through public service.

THE DEPARTMENT

The Community Development Department provides community planning, engineering, code enforcement, and building permit and inspection services. Using the City's General Plan and zoning and subdivision ordinances, the Department acts as the steward of the community by assisting the public through mandated development project reviews, the subdivision of land, and related public improvement plans.

To safeguard life, health, property, and the public welfare, the Department is also responsible for ensuring that buildings and public improvements are designed and constructed according to established standards and governing regulations. The City's capital assets - such as streets, parks, and public buildings - are designed and constructed under the Department's auspices.

WHAT IS A TYPICAL DAY LIKE FOR THE BUILDING INSPECTOR SPECIALIST—ELECTRICAL?

- Perform inspections, plan check, and related duties in the specialized field of electrical building inspections.
- Investigate unlisted equipment and suspect substandard installations to determine product equivalency.
- Resolve disputes over interpretation and application of building codes.
- Review building plans to determine compliance to specialized systems and methods and schedules of inspection.
- Meet with City officials, business representatives and the general public to discuss specialized facets of inspection, including procedures and problems.
- Represent the City at meetings and conferences.
- Review and approve building permits.
- Train staff in assigned building inspection specialty.
- Perform combination building inspection duties.
- Prepare correspondence and reports.
- Maintain building inspection records.
- Utilize computer for tracking projects, writing, and generating reports.

PLAN CHECK ENGINEER

Salary Range: $7,381 to $10,113

DEFINITION

Under general supervision, plans, coordinates, reviews, supervises, and participates in the review of construction plans and structural calculations. The Plan Check Engineer is a Registered Professional Engineer, who performs the most difficult and complex structural and fire and life-safety plan reviews and has the responsibility for planning, coordinating and supervising the plan checking operations of the Building Division. Performs complex review and examination of building construction, improvement, and repair plans and specifications for compliance with all applicable building codes, laws, rules and regulations.  As assigned, provides operational oversight of the building permits issuance process and activities, and coordination of plan checking with other Permit Center departments/divisions. Performs on-site building inspections in conjunction with plans examining work and maintains plans examining records and performs related and other work as required.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED

Supervision received is characterized by general supervisory direction; receives general outline of work in terms of objectives rather than methods and selects from or adapts existing procedures; assignments require the regular use of discretion, resourcefulness, and independent judgment to provide primarily standard solutions to a wide range of building construction review problems; work is reviewed upon completion for adequacy in meeting objectives. Has latitude for selection of procedures and techniques to be applied. Supervision given includes exercising supervisory authority over the Permit Center staff and inspection staff, as assigned. Work involves providing project direction, training of staff, and conducting performance reviews of assigned staff.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Work is conducted primarily in an office setting and at field construction sites as required. Some field assignments involve exposure to variable weather.

EQUIPMENT, METHODS AND GUIDELINES

Typically uses state, federal and local building codes, laws, rules and ordinances applicable to building construction, such as the California Building Code, California Mechanical Code, California Plumbing Code, California Electric Code, California Energy Code, and California Green Building Code; Town policies and procedures; standards, practices, equipment and materials associated with the checking and examination of plans. Uses telephone, building engineering and design reference manuals, calculator and computer terminal.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Work emphasizes speech, hearing, vision, and dexterity; and to perform the duties required on construction sites: stoop, climb, crawl, balance, maneuver, walk and stand for long periods of time. Must possess the ability to lift up to 50 lbs.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES

• Plans, coordinates, reviews, supervises, and participates in the review of construction plans and structural calculations for residential, commercial and industrial building construction, alterations, and repairs.
• Responsible for performing the most difficult and complex plan checks, including all that require a Registered Professional Engineer.
• Investigate reports of structural problems on other assignments and makes recommendations to the Chief Building and Safety Official.
• Reviews plans and administers systems and procedures to ensure that plans, structural calculations, energy calculations and specifications comply with all state, federal, and local building laws, rules, ordinances and regulations.
• As assigned, provides operational oversight of the building permits issuance process and activities, and coordination of plan checking with other Permit Center departments/divisions.
• As assigned, supervise, train and evaluate staff including, but not limited to, assigning/monitoring workload and evaluation of quality and quantity of work performed.
• Assists the Chief Building and Safety Official with developing policies and standard operating procedures for Permit Center Activities.
• Confers with architects, engineers, builders and homeowners to give and obtain information and interpret building codes and regulations; recommends necessary changes to obtain compliance with applicable codes and regulations.
• Attends and participates in development plan review meetings to provide code related comments and guidance for future, current and past projects.
• When required, make difficult on-site construction inspections to confirm that construction complies with approved plans and specifications.
• Checks the stability of soils and footing systems in accordance with geological and soils reports.
• Prepares correspondence to architects, engineers, contractors, property owners and others in conjunction with the correction of plans and engineering details, permit requirements, notices and other matters relating to the acceptance and approval of construction plans and permitting process.
• Administers plan review contracts and coordinates the work of outside plan review consultants.
• Manages, assigns and reviews quality of plan checks being completed by contract engineers and architects and Permit Center staff.
• Advises inspectors on structural and other building related problems arising in the field during construction.
• Investigates and completes recommendations for alternate materials and methods of design and construction as required.
• Prepares and leads training sessions and seminars for Permit Center staff and inspection staff as required.
• Prepares reports and statistical data relating to plans examining functions and permit issuance activities.
• Performs building inspections as required
• Acts on behalf of the Chief Building and Safety Official as required.

QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge of:

• State and local codes, laws, rules, ordinances and regulations that pertain to building design, theories and principles of structural design, engineering, soils engineering, mathematics and construction.
• Standards, practices, terms, procedures, techniques, equipment, tools and materials associated with building design and construction.
• General principles and practices of budgeting
• General principles of supervision, training and performance evaluation.

Ability to:

• Interpret and fairly apply complex building laws and regulations

• Apply Town and Department policies, procedures, rules, regulations and practices pertaining to the work and the Building Division
• Perform detailed analysis and examination of building and construction designs, specifications and plans; apply engineering and architectural principles and techniques to solve complex construction problems
• Analyze structural integrity and load factors using engineering design mechanics
• Analyze and evaluate complex building plans, data and reports to determine compliance
• Make accurate engineering calculations
• Evaluate alternate materials and methods of design and construction
• Organize work and set priorities in order to meet work deadlines
• Prepare clear, concise and accurate reports, correspondence and other written materials.
• Operate a computer and use word processing, spreadsheet, and permit processing software
• Plan, organize, and assign and evaluate the work of assigned staff
• Use written and oral communication skills to communicate and work tactfully and effectively with both professionals and non-professionals while reflecting the highest standards of customer service
• Read and interpret data, information and documents
• Analyze and solve complex problems; use math and mathematical reasoning
• Perform highly detailed work under changing and strict deadlines, on multiple concurrent tasks
• Work well under pressure and with frequent interruptions
• Interact effectively with staff, management, property owners, builders, engineers, architects, developers, and manufactures
• Establish and maintain cooperative and effective relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION
 

Any combination equivalent to experience and education that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities would be qualifying. Generally, this will require:

Experience: Four years of increasingly responsible plan check or plans examiner, or four years of experience in the private sector providing building design or engineering services.

Education: A Bachelor's Degree in civil, structural or architectural engineering, or a closely related design or engineering field. A Master's degree is highly desirable.
 

LICENSES AND REGISTRATION

A California registered civil or structural engineer, or California licensed architect is required. Certification as a Plans Examiner from a nationally recognized certification entity is required at time of, or within 12 months of, employment and is a condition of continued employment. A California Driver License and a satisfactory driving record are conditions of initial and continued employment.

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

Click here to review the Town of Danville's employee benefits for 2019.

THE COMMUNITY

Located approximately 40 miles east of San Francisco, Danville is located in the center of the San Ramon Valley. Comprising 20 square miles at the foot of Mount Diablo, Danville features quality housing, a progressive educational system, and a historic downtown village. Danville's current population is 43,574 (1/10). The San Ramon Valley, part of the growing I-680 corridor, has become a popular location for professional and retail complexes, light industry as well as convenient, yet secluded, living.

RECRUITMENT CONTACT

Qiana London, Human Resources Analyst

Contact Phone: (925) 314-3356

Contact Email: qlondon@danville.ca.gov

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