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 Youth Basketball Referee

Open: June 12, 2018 Recruitment will close when positions are filled

Seasonal (September, 2018 to November, 2018)

Position is for Part-time employment from September to November approximately ten (10) hours per week(hours may vary depending on basketball scheduling)  Number of Positions to be filled are six (6) Part time/Seasonal positions.  Games are held on Saturday(s).  The positions work only during the sports activity season.

Sports officials are responsible for officiating youth sports programs. Most games are on evening and weekend schedules.

DUTIES:

• Officiate activities of assigned youth basketball program, including administering program schedules, participating in all program activities, monitoring and enforcing rules and regulations, monitoring games to maintain time schedules, maintaining a safe environment and collecting necessary paperwork.

• Instruct youth in sports rules, model appropriate behavior, monitor strict adherence to and enforce sport and spectator rules.

• Ensure appropriate use, maintenance and storage of sports program supplies and equipment.

• Establish and maintain a respectful and courteous working relationship with participants, volunteers, staff and those contacted in the course of work.

FIREFIGHTER

2  anticipated positions available

Salary: $3,757 – 4,756 monthly (paid bi-weekly) **CURRENTLY IN CONTRACT NEGOTIATIONS**

Tentatively scheduled to Open:  Thursday, August 23, 2018

Closed:  Monday, September 3, 2018

 Interview Panel:  Mid-September

HOW TO APPLY

Candidates who are active on the FCTC Statewide Eligibility List, on or before August 23, 2018, will be eligible to apply and may be considered for interviews. Candidates must have a valid CPAT card dated within twelve (12) months of August 23, 2018. The City of Ceres will receive a list of eligible candidates from FCTC on August 23, 2018 and will notify selected candidates of their eligibility to apply for this position by email invitation only.

YOU MUST UPLOAD THE FOLLOWING CERTIFICATES AS A SINGLE PDF DOCUMENT: CPAT, EMT, CPR/AED, HAZMAT First Responder Operations and FIREFIGHTER 1 or FIRE ACADEMY. Candidates must apply through CalOpps, via the special link provided on or after August 22, 2018.

Summary Description

Under general supervision, performs various duties to protect life, property, and the environment including to respond to emergency medical, fire, rescue, and hazardous materials alarms and public service calls; maintains firefighting, emergency medical, and associated vehicles, apparatus, and equipment; performs the full range of fire suppression duties; provides basic life support emergency medical assistance; conducts fire prevention inspection and public education programs including fire safety inspections of buildings; and conducts and participates in firefighting, fire prevention, public education, disaster preparedness, and related training activities.

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.       Respond to fire, emergency medical, rescue, and hazardous material alarms and emergency calls to protect life, property, and environment; perform tasks to suppress or control fires, limit damage, and reduce injury and death caused by fires, accidents, or other calamities; respond to non-emergency calls for service as necessary.

2.       Assist in all phases of fire suppression; place fire hoses; set ladders; ventilate and enter burning structures to extinguish fires and rescue victims; operate pneumatic and auxiliary equipment such as generators and pumps.

3.       Perform tasks that support the activities of emergency medical services (EMS) workers in providing emergency medical care; perform emergency medical tasks in patient care and administers basic life support at the EMT level to victims of injury or illness.

4.       Assist with annual equipment testing; perform routine and minor repairs and maintenance; identify needs for major repairs; maintain records of maintenance work performed.

5.       Assist with the cleaning and reloading of all equipment, tools, and apparatus upon completion of fire or emergency response activities; repair and maintain air packs.

6.       Assist in the investigation of fire scenes to determine causes; preserve evidence and provides observations to investigators.

7.       Maintain skill levels, new equipment and procedure familiarization, and certifications that are relevant and/or required for assigned responsibilities; participate in drills and training exercises, classes, and activities including but not limited to those related to fire suppression, fire prevention, emergency medical service, hazardous material response, technical rescue, extrication, physical fitness, and other related areas.

8.       Participate in public relations, fire/safety education activities, and fire prevention activities including station tours, fire safety/fire suppression education away from the station, school education programs, group activities, fire drills, courtesy walk through visits, and phone inquiries.

9.       Present classes and other training to various groups including other employees, volunteers, and members of the general public in subjects related to fire service.

10.    Participate in fire and life safety inspections; perform routine inspections of commercial, industrial, residential, and other buildings; perform fire sprinkler, alarm, and hydrant flow tests; identify fire and life safety hazards; provide suggestions for correction; schedule re-inspections for verification of correction; submit reports as needed.

11.    Perform general maintenance work in the upkeep of fire station facilities and equipment; clean living quarters, kitchen, bathrooms, and other areas of the fire station.

12.    Perform special projects as assigned; assist in developing plans for special assignments such as emergency preparedness, hazardous communications, training programs, firefighting, hazardous materials, and emergency aid activities.

13.    Perform related duties as required.

POSITION SUMMARY

The City of Ceres is accepting applications for Lateral and Academy Graduate Police Officers!   Under general supervision, the ideal candidate will perform state and local law enforcement and crime prevention duties and responsibilities; including traffic control and issuing citations; participate in and conduct criminal investigations, and makes arrests; provides support and assistance to special crime prevention and law enforcement programs; and performs a variety of technical and administrative law enforcement services and activities; engages with local Ceres community and contributes to a positive, trustful, and professional Police Department image, and respected relationships with residents, businesses, academic, and other communities throughout the City.   POA (Police Officers Association) Bargaining Group.  Non-Exempt, Sworn Safety FLSA Status.

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES

· Patrol designated areas of the City in car, by foot, or other means to preserve law and order, discover and prevent the commission of crimes, and enforce traffic and other laws and ordinances; protect real and personal property by providing security checks of residential, business, and public premises; maintain awareness of and remains alert for wanted suspects, known criminals, stolen vehicles, missing persons, traffic violators, and crimes in progress; issue warnings and citations.

· Conduct investigations at scenes of incidents to which summoned or incidents observed; determine what, if any, crime has been committed; identify, collect, preserve, process, and book evidence; locate and interview victims and witnesses; identify and interrogate suspects.

· Contact and cooperate with other law enforcement agencies in matters relating to the apprehension of offenders and the investigation of offenses; may respond to requests for assistance from agencies outside the City for mutual aid in the suppression of civil disturbances, apprehension of criminals, or other related requests.

· Participate in continuous training to enhance law enforcement skills including firearms proficiency, defensive driving skills, apprehension and arrest techniques, investigative skills, and general law enforcement skills.

· Participate in special assignments including Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT), etc..

· When assigned as a Field Training Officer, train new recruits and lateral police officers; document trainee progress and prepare evaluations; serve as acting field supervisor as assigned.

· When assigned to traffic, patrol assigned areas on a police motorcycle; perform a full range of traffic enforcement duties; observe, monitor, and control routine and unusual traffic conditions; assist and advise motorist; use radar to detect speed; issue citations and warnings; investigate traffic accidents.

· Sign off on citations and Vehicle Identification (VIN) verification.

· Enforce parking regulations; issue citations; tow vehicles that are in violation of codes.

Detective Assignment

· Serve on assigned taskforce including auto theft, gang or drug taskforces; gather knowledge about individuals or groups who are involved in criminal activity in order to understand how they function, describe their current activities, forecast future action they may undertake, and provide intelligence and resources that will eradicate criminal activity; coordinate and participate in multi-jurisdictional intelligence gathering and suppression operations.

· Receive, review, and analyze reports and case information on law enforcement activities requiring special and detailed investigations.

· Coordinate and conduct complete and detailed investigations of crimes involving juveniles and adults, crimes against persons and property including child and elder abuse claims, homicides, rape and assaults with deadly weapons, and crimes involving vice, gaming, and narcotics violations; follow cases from reporting, to arrest, to prosecution.

· Contact, interview, and interrogate victims, complainants, witnesses, suspects, and others involved in cases and incidents; obtain statements, documents, and factual and physical evidence.

· Review information and evidence obtained for presentation in court cases; testify in court concerning evidence and facts gathered during the investigative process.

· Remain on-call during stipulated time periods to respond to incidents that will probably require major investigative follow-up and criminal identification work at the scene of the incident .

· Collect, preserve, maintain, and book evidence and recovered property found that is involved with suspected crimes.

· Hold stakeouts, perform undercover activities, conduct surveillance activities, and other observation assignments.

· Prepare investigative reports and case information; recommend disposition of cases including to discuss recommended disposition of cases with legal authorities.

· Perform related duties as required

WASTEWATER OPERATOR I/II

The City of Ceres is pleased to offer the opportunity for a Wastewater Operator I or II. The level at which an individual is hired will be dependent on the applicant's qualifications, work experience and certifications. Ceres offers an excellent benefits package, currently including 100% employer paid medical premiums for several of the plan options and a retirement pension paid out upon eligible retirement from the City (reciprocity with CalPERS in some situations). 

Wastewater Operator I: $2,928 - $3,560 monthly (paid bi-weekly)

Wastewater Operator II: $3,232 - $3,929 monthly (paid bi-weekly)

**CONTRACT NEGOTIATIONS CURRENTLY UNDERWAY**

Open: Thursday, August 2, 2018

Close date: Until filled or when 150 applications are received

First review of applications on Friday, August 17, 2018

Class specifications are intended to present a descriptive list of the range of duties performed by employees in the class. Specifications are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job.

Summary Description

Under immediate supervision (Wastewater Operator I) or general supervision (Wastewater Operator II), performs a variety of skilled and semi-skilled tasks in the maintenance and operation of the City's sanitary sewer system and wastewater treatment plant.

Distinguishing Characteristics

Wastewater Operator I - This is the entry level class in the Wastewater Operator series. This class is distinguished from the Wastewater Operator II by the performance of the more routine tasks and duties assigned to positions within this series. Employees at this level are not expected to perform with the same independence of direction and judgment on matters related to established procedures and guidelines as are positions allocated to the II level. Since this class is typically used as a training class, employees may have only limited or no directly related work experience. Employees work under immediate supervision while learning job tasks.

Wastewater Operator II - This is the full journey level class within the Wastewater Operator series. This class is distinguished from the Wastewater 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 they 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 the I level.

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. Operate and adjust controls on treatment plant equipment and machinery, such as valves, pumps and motors.
2. Grease and clean plant equipment; read and interpret meters and gauges; regulate plant effluent.
3. Monitor, repair, and maintain wastewater system lift stations; remove debris; disassemble and clean pumps; perform minor repairs when necessary.
4. Respond to emergency calls as needed; locate problems and operate sewer cleaning equipment to clear stoppages.
5. Collect samples and perform various lab tests.
6. Inspect and make repairs to plant equipment.
7. Perform general plant maintenance work such as sweeping, cleaning, sanding and painting of equipment and facilities.
8. Assist in operating video inspection system.
9. Perform general grounds maintenance work.
10. Rod sanitary sewers; install and repair sanitary sewer laterals and trunk lines.
11. Enter and work in permitted confined spaces and underground trenches.
12. Locate, mark and notify sewer lines per USA (underground service alert) requirements.
13. Observe and enforce safety precautions.
14. May temporarily be assigned to work with other City departments as needed.
15. Operate trucks, tractors and other motorized equipment of comparable size and complexity.
16. Perform related duties as required.

***THE TESTING HAS BEEN SUSPENDED FOR THIS POSITION UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE, ALTHOUGH WE ARE STILL ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS IN THE EVENT THAT TESTING RESUMES**

Summary Description

Under general supervision from higher level supervisory or management staff and from training staff at a Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST)-certified Basic Law Enforcement Academy, this is a non-sworn classification structured for incumbents who have not yet entered or not yet completed the California POST-certified Basic Law Enforcement Academy.  Successful completion of a POST-certified Basic Law Enforcement Academy, resulting in graduation and certification, enables incumbent to become a probationary sworn Police Officer with the City.

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. Attend classroom activities, participate in both the learning process and the interactions with students and faculty, resulting in achieving a passing grade on all classroom requirements.
2. Complete classroom assignments and projects, as required.
3. Participate in physical activities, resulting in achieving a passing grade on the POST physical agility exam.
4. Participate in firearms course, resulting in achieving a qualifying score for firearms qualification under California Penal Code Section 832.
5. Build and maintain positive working relationships with co-workers, other City employees and the public, using principles of good customer service.
6. Perform related duties as required.

RESERVE POLICE OFFICER

Three (3) Positions to be filled

OPEN DATE: Friday, October 13, 2017

Continuous Recruitment until filled

*$25.26 per hour

POSITION Summary

Dependent upon Reserve level designation, 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. Supervision received and exercised -

Level II Reserve: Works under close supervision from a sworn officer or other designated authority assigned by the department 

Level I Reserve: Receives general supervision from a police sergeant or other designated authority.

RECREATION MANAGER

$5,588 - $6,793 monthly (paid bi-weekly)

 (**SALARY & BENEFITS CURRENTLY UNDER NEGOTIATION)

Open: Tuesday, August 14, 2018

Closed:  Open until filled

FIRST REVIEW OF APPLICATIONS ON SEPTEMBER 4, 2018

Resume not accepted in lieu of online format application.

Summary Description

Under administrative direction, directs, manages, supervises, and coordinates the activities and operations of the Recreation Division, including community and recreation programs, special events, recreation facility rental, and contract services; coordinates assigned activities with other divisions, departments, and outside agencies; and provides highly responsible and complex administrative support to the City Manager's Office.

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.       Assume management responsibility for assigned services and activities of the Recreation Division, including community and recreation programs, special events, recreation facility rental, and contract management.

2.       Manage and participate in the development and implementation of goals, objectives, policies, and priorities for assigned areas; recommend and administer policies and procedures.

3.       Monitor and evaluate the efficiency and effectiveness of service delivery methods and procedures; recommend, within departmental policy, appropriate service and staffing levels.

4.       Plan, direct, coordinate, and review the work plan for Recreation Division staff; assign work activities, projects, and programs; review and evaluate work products, methods, and procedures; meet with staff to identify and resolve problems.

5.       Select, train, motivate, and evaluate Recreation personnel; provide or coordinate staff training; work with employees to correct deficiencies; implement discipline and termination procedures.

6.       Oversee and participate in the development and administration of the Division’s annual budget; participate in the forecast of funds needed for staffing, equipment, materials, and supplies; monitor and approve expenditures; implement adjustments.

7.       Serve as the liaison for the Recreation Division with other divisions, departments, outside agencies and community groups; negotiate and resolve sensitive and controversial issues.

8.       Serve as staff on a variety of boards, commissions, and committees; prepare and present staff reports and other necessary correspondence.

9.       Provide responsible staff assistance to the division head; conduct a variety of organizational studies, investigations, and operational studies; recommend modifications to Recreation programs, policies, and procedures as appropriate.

10.    Attend and participate in professional group meetings; maintain awareness of new trends and developments in the field of recreation; incorporate new developments as appropriate.

11.    Respond to and resolve difficult and sensitive citizen inquiries and complaints.

12.    Perform related duties as required.

Physical Demands and Working Environment

The conditions herein 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 job functions.

Environment: Work is performed primarily in a standard office environment, and at indoor and outdoor recreational facilities; travel to different locations; incumbents may be exposed to inclement weather conditions; work and/or walk on various types of surfaces, including slippery or uneven surfaces; incumbents may be required to work extended hours including evenings and weekends, and may be required to travel outside City boundaries to attend meetings.

Physical: Primary functions require sufficient physical ability and mobility to work in an office and recreation facility setting; to stand or sit for prolonged periods of time; to occasionally stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, reach, and twist; to lift, carry, push, and/or pull light to moderate amounts of weight; to operate office equipment requiring repetitive hand movement and fine coordination including use of a computer keyboard; to travel to other locations using various modes of private and commercial transportation; and to verbally communicate to exchange information.

Vision: See in the normal visual range with or without correction.

Hearing: Hear in the normal audio range with or without correction.