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Summary Description

Under immediate supervision (Water Distribution Operator I) or general supervision (Water Distribution Operator II), performs skilled maintenance, repair, and construction work on the potable water treatment and distribution system of the water utilities services division; operates maintenance and construction tools and equipment; performs a variety of maintenance tasks relative to water distribution and treatment.

Water Distribution Operator II: This is the full journey level class within the Water Distribution Operator series. This class is distinguished from the Water Distribution Operator I by the assignment of the full range of duties assigned. Employees 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. Positions in this class are flexibly staffed and are normally filled by advancement from level I.

Please see the job description and announcement below.

POSITION SUMMARY

This is a Level I Peace Officer designation that performs a wide variety of duties in the enforcement of law and order; and to carry out special assignments in the protection of life and property within the City of Ceres. Receives general supervision from a police sergeant or other designated authority.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Patrol an assigned area by motor vehicle, on foot, or by other designated means to answer calls for the protection of life and property, and the enforcement of city, county, and state laws; conduct both preliminary and follow-up investigations of disturbances, prowlers, burglaries, thefts, robberies, death and other criminal incidents.
• Make arrests as necessary; interview victims, complainants and witnesses; interrogate suspects; gather and preserve evidence; testify and present evidence in court.
• Investigate major crimes against property, persons, and narcotics and vice-related crimes.
• Gather evidence using a variety of methods and techniques, including taking photographs, lifting fingerprints, tracing movements and talking with informants.
• Present information upon completion of investigations to the District Attorney's office for filing charges; appear in court, as directed.
• Serve warrants and subpoenas; file complaints; perform other work related to the processing of misdemeanor and felony complaints.
• Prepare reports on arrest, traffic violation, impounded property and other case reports.
• Check buildings for physical security; report street lamps or traffic signals that are not working; report or remove traffic hazards and report and take corrective action on other conditions detrimental to the general public.
• Detain drivers who are operating vehicles in violation of laws; warn drivers against unlawful practices; issue citations and make arrests as necessary.
• Contact and cooperate with other law enforcement agencies in matters relating to the apprehension of offenders and the investigation of offenses.
• Conduct surveillance of known suspected criminal activity.
• Attend meetings with civic groups; participate in and conduct
• Public awareness/education programs at schools; work with the schools on specialized awareness programs
• Maintain contact with citizens regarding potential law enforcement problems and preserve good relationships with the general public.
• Direct and control pedestrian and vehicular traffic at emergency or other congested traffic situations.
• May assist in training new officers in areas such as traffic enforcement, safety, report writing and policy procedures.
• Attend meetings, seminars and training sessions as assigned.
• The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed.  The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.

TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT USED

Police car, police radio, M.D.C. (Mobile Data Computer), radar gun, handgun and other weapons as required, side handle baton, straight baton, asp, chemical agent, handcuffs, breathalyzer, first aid equipment.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit and talk or hear.  The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; run; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and taste or smell.

The employee must occasionally lift and/or move more than 100 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• While performing duties of this job, the employee frequently works in outside weather conditions.  The employee occasionally works near moving mechanical parts; in high, precarious places; and with explosives and is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, extreme cold, extreme heat, and vibration.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
• The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.

Please see the job description and announcement below.

Please see the job description and announcement below.

The City of Thousand Oaks is seeking a Landscape Maintenance Crew Leader to join our team!   

The Landscape Maintenance Crew Leader should have thorough knowledge of industry standards for proper construction and maintenance of municipal landscape, including irrigation, street trees, graffiti abatement, open space fuel modification, and environmental sustainability. The successful candidate will report to the Landscape Maintenance Supervisor and will lead, oversee and participate in the more difficult and responsible work of the landscape division. 

Primary responsibilities:

• Prioritize projects and assign work orders
• Assist in the supervision and evaluation of work crews
• Identify opportunities and provide for staff training and development
• Instruct employees on proper work methods and standards
• Monitor crew work quality and ensure work is performed in a safe and effective manner
• Inspect landscape maintenance and construction work performed by contractors
• Address and resolve complex customer requests and concerns
• Prepare reports and maintain records, including budgetary estimates
• Assist in the implementation of goals, policies and procedures

REPRESENTATIVE Duties

The following duties are typical for this classification. Incumbents may not perform all of the listed duties and/or may be required to perform additional or different duties from those set forth below to address business needs and changing business practices.

1. Coordinate with City Finance staff on delinquent accounts; turn on/turn off instructions, non-reads and improper billings.

2. Input data into computer records and generate various reports.

3. Assist customers, departments, and employees by providing information, explaining procedures, and answering questions over the telephone and in person.

4. Handle a variety of assignments related to high utility consumption and leak notification.

5. Participate in the enforcement of the State requirements pertaining to water conservation within the City of Cere’s water distribution system.

6. Oversee the City’s water conservation program with an emphasis on public education and outreach activities.

7. Meet with and educate City of Ceres customers on water efficiency use, discuss and resolve problems and concerns.

8. Respond to public inquiries and complaints regarding water use.

9. Respond to customer requests for setting automatic sprinkler timers.

10. Perform other duties as assigned.

The Community

The City of Lathrop serves more than 24,000 residents and is one of Northern California’s fastest growing communities. It is strategically centered between the Stockton, Manteca, and Tracy submarkets within San Joaquin County.

A dynamic executive leadership team guides City staff to deliver services to Lathrop’s growing community. As a result of careful stewardship, the City operates in a strong and stable financial environment.

The City of Lathrop is a full-service city with police services provided through contractual agreement and fire service  provided by a separate special district. In addition to the standard city departments and functions, Lathrop has an active Development Team that deals with many of the growth related issues.

The Organization

The City of Lathrop incorporated in 1989 and operates in a Council-Manager form of government. The Lathrop City Council is comprised of five members, including the directly elected Mayor and four Councilmembers. This vibrant organization enjoys a strong, collaborative, and open setting.  Lathrop has developed a long-range strategy to ensure a strong financial position for short and long-term stability.

The Position

The Economic Development Administrator reports directly to the City Manager.  The successful candidate will work closely with the Community Development Department, the Public Works Department and the Finance Department. The ideal candidate will be able to capitalize on Lathrop’s unique geographic location and assist the City in attracting a  balanced mix of commercial, industrial and residential development.  

Essential Functions

• Ensures that economic development activities comply with City goals, policies and procedures as well as local, federal and state regulations; develops and maintains required reports, files and records.
• Participates in the development and administration of the Economic Development program budget.
• Provides assistance and coordination to the City Council, commissions, committees and City management staff in matters related to a wide variety of economic development activities and programs.
• Develops and proposes policies for the effective recruitment of new industry, business and investment in the area.
• Develops and proposes policies to stimulate the expansion of existing industry, business and investment in the area.
• Serves as liaison with existing and potential industries, businesses, land and building owners, developers, marketing firms and federal, state, regional and county agencies regarding loans, grants, data and educational resources.
• Researches and analyzes economic problems and prepares comprehensive reports.
• Prepares reports and gives presentations to community groups, business and government committees, commissions and City Council.
• Assists new and existing firms with expeditious permit processing and capital needs including packaging of financing from federal, state and local sources.
• Attends meetings of local industrial, commercial and civic organizations to increase community contact and develop understanding of the economic development program.

Minimum Qualifications

A typical way of obtaining the required qualifications is to possess the equivalent of:

• Three Years of professional level experience in economic/business development and municipal services.
• A Bachelor’s Degree from and accredited college or university with major coursework in Urban Planning, Business, Public Administration, Finance or a closely related field.
• California Class C Driver’s license. 

In addition to the minimum qualifications, the ideal candidate will be independent, highly motivated, organized, have a positive attitude and will be an effective team player who is able to multi-task in a fast-paced work environment.

The Assistant to the City Manager is a member of the Executive Team and provides a full range of highly complex staff assistance and analytical support to the City Manager, Assistant City Manager, and City Council members in a highly sensitive and rapidly changing environment.  

The incumbent will promote internal and external communication that is aligned with City Council objectives.  The Assistant to the City Manager is also responsible for supervising the Communications Division, including two Marketing and Communications Analysts and a staff of three in cable TV operations.   This is an at-will position that reports to the Assistant City Manager.

The Assistant to the City Manager will have a project management orientation and support the organization in:

• Serving as a liaison between the City Manager’s Office and the public, City staff, appointed boards and committees, community organizations, and other governmental agencies;
• Responding to and resolving difficult and sensitive issues and inquiries and managing the City-wide referral system to ensure City Council, citizen, and administrative referrals are resolved in a timely manner;
• Providing administrative and analytical support to members of the City Council, City Manager, Assistant City Manager, and other Senior Executives, including resolving City Council issues, preparing responses and presentations, and writing reports;
• Conducting research and analysis to develop recommendations and assist in integrating the City’s vision, goals, and people strategy with City departments;
• Supporting the management of organizational initiatives such as employee training, communication, and major projects in City Departments;
• Cultivating employee development and performance through training and participation in key organizational wide employee initiatives;
• Shaping and accomplishing department and City objectives, goals, and performance metrics within guidelines established by the City Council and City Manager; and
• Identifying and implementing new ways to partner with the community and other organizations.

For additional information about the position, please review the recruitment brochure (job announcement URL)

The COSCA Administrator will play a pivotal role in promoting public outreach and partnerships to increase awareness and appreciation of open space.  The COSCA Administrator will be a key participant in promoting the protection, conservation, and restoration of open space for the benefit of the environment and the public for the enjoyment of both current and future generations. 

The administrator will develop and provide recommendations to senior management and the COSCA Board of Directors for proposed uses and activities in public open spaces which reflect community values and sound resource management; develop and implement operational activities in support of the COSCA Strategic Plan; develop proposals for site acquisition; provide recommendations for utilization and deployment of staff and volunteer programs; and promote City, CRPD and COSCA practices which are innovative, efficient and financially and environmentally sustainable.  The COSCA Administrator will plan and coordinate construction of new trails and coordinate planning for open space improvements; coordinate natural resource management efforts including post-wildfire remediation; prepare open space management plans; and assist with the facilitation of exotic species removal and sensitive species protection.

Communicating with stakeholders and users of open space utilizing various forums including an effective social media presence will be a key responsibility of the COSCA Administrator.

First review of candidates is scheduled for Monday, February 25, 2019.

For additional information about the position, please review the recruitment brochure (job announcement URL)