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If you are a real property professional with an interest in protecting and preserving open space, the position of Real Property Specialist at Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District is an excellent opportunity. Midpen is seeking a Real Property Specialist I or II to join our team to acquire and protect open space lands and the natural environment and provide for future public access.  

The District manages a regional greenbelt system in the Santa Cruz Mountains compromised of over 63,000 acres of land and 26 open space preserves, protected for public enjoyment. In 2014, Peninsula voters passed Measure AA, a mandate for District to continue to pursue our mission to acquire and preserve open space land, protect, restore the natural environment and provide opportunities for public access as part of a green-belt system near Silicon Valley in the San Francisco Bay Area. If you are looking for an outstanding opportunity to contribute to the legacy of open space protection and outdoor recreation, we invite you to apply for this position! To learn more about the District, visit our website, OpenSpace.org, and view our “Working for Midpen” video on our Jobs page.

*About the Position: We are seeking to fill one position at this time, at either the I or II level, depending upon candidate qualifications. The Real Property Specialist is a generalist role, and is expected to possess the ability to deal with all aspects of real property transactions and issues. The position is responsible for handling a wide variety of routine to complex professional real property activities including, but not limited to, the following: property acquisitions, easements (execution, interpretation, enforcement, etc.), title research, due diligence investigations, litigation prevention and resolution, encroachments, exchanges and leases.

The ideal candidate will be organized, analytical, and pragmatic with a strong foundation in real estate principles, practices and law. Strong communication, collaboration, interpersonal and problem solving skills are the most critical abilities required for the position. The Real Property Specialist should be familiar with appraisal review and valuation principles, title report interpretation, legal description fundamentals, real property and easement law.

The Real Property Specialist will communicate and collaborate closely with District departments when purchasing property, securing easements, or resolving encroachments. The position will also write Board reports to request approval for real estate transactions, and provide presentations to senior management, the Board of Directors, Board Committees, and constituents at public meetings.

Work Environment:  The Real Property Specialist is part of the Real Property Department at the District’s offices in Los Altos, California. In addition to working in the office and providing project presentations to senior management, the Board of Directors, and Committees, and at public meetings, the Real Property Specialist will often meet property owners and/or District staff in the field and hike through steep terrain and wildland areas. Field work will require driving District vehicles in remote areas on dirt roads, working in temperatures ranging from cold and blustery to hot and dry. Ideal candidates will be comfortable working in these types of field conditions, as well as in an office environment.

Education and Experience:  Any combination of training and experience that would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required qualifications would be:

Equivalent to graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with major coursework in real estate, real estate law, business administration, or a related field, and at least one (1) year of experience for the Real Property Specialist I or three (3) years of experience for the Real Property Specialist II in real estate that includes significant public contact, preferably with a public agency or land trust.

Licenses & Certifications Required:   

Possession of a valid California Driver’s License

Real Property Specialist II: Successful candidate required to attain Right of Way Certification relevant to position within 18 months of hire (certification is desired, but not required, for Real Property Specialist I).

Benefits:   The Open Space District provides an excellent benefits package including health, life & disability insurance as well as CalPERS pension. Please see the Benefits page of the District website for details.

The following four (4) application items are required and constitute a complete application:

(1) A fully completed CalOpps employment application

(2) Cover Letter

(3) Resume

(4) Supplemental question responses

Incomplete applications will not be considered for the position. Applicants with the most relevant experience and qualifications suitable for the position will be contacted for interviews.

Recruitment Timeline: We recommend applicants be available on the following dates for panel interviews (we are unable to accommodate individual schedules):

First Interview: October 17, 2019

Final Interview/Written Exercise at our office in Los Altos: October 24, 2019

 

Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Applicants with disabilities may request reasonable accommodation

by contacting the Human Resources department at (650) 691-1200.

Put your passion for Open Space to work!

To view the full announcement for this exciting opportunity, please visit the City of San José’s employment page by clicking on the link below.

Then click on the “Management Recruitments” link. 

City of San José Employment Page

PARKS AND FACILITIES MANAGER

Filing Deadline: 5pm on Friday, October 4, 2019

Annual Salary: $107,688 — $132,156

THE POSITION

The City of San Bruno is currently recruiting for a Parks and Facilities Manager. Under general direction of the Community Services Director, this position is a supervisory managerial position with significant field and administrative responsibility for planning and organizing activities of parks and facilities maintenance, and supervising personnel, including two field supervisors, lead maintenance workers, maintenance workers, custodians, and other staff engaged in a wide range of maintenance-related projects involving public parks, trees, buildings, and facilities. This is a Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) exempt position.

 

As a key leader in the Community Services Department, the Parks and Facilities Manager oversees two divisions: Parks and Buildings & Facilities. The Parks Division maintains the City's outdoor recreation sites, including 18 parks covering 71 acres, 12 baseball fields, 8 soccer fields, 2 football fields, and one dog park - several of which are located on 4 different school sites covering an additional 25 acres. The Buildings and Facilities Division maintains approximately 7.3 miles of street medians, approximately 7,250 trees, and 128 acres of open space. The Buildings and Facilities Division provides facility maintenance and management for 17 City facilities, including routine custodial services, maintenance and repair of building systems, fixtures and equipment, management of contracts and vendor relationships, and oversight of all construction projects such as HVAC upgrades, roof replacements, and facility improvements and renovations.

IDEAL CANDIDATE

The Community Services Department seeks a candidate who possesses strong supervisory experience coupled with hands-on maintenance experience, technical knowledge, and customer service skills. The candidate should have strong organizational and planning skills as well as sharp attention to detail.  The ideal candidate is a self-starting, independent individual capable of working in a team-oriented environment with strong leadership skills. The candidate should be knowledgeable about preventative maintenance in plumbing, electrical, HVAC, and roof repairs including formulating scopes of work for various projects. 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Any combination of experience and education that could likely provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities would be qualifying. A typical way would be:

· High school diploma or GED supplemented by two (2) years of college level coursework in horticulture, landscape architecture, construction, engineering, or a related field

· Three (3) years of increasingly responsible experience in parks or facilities maintenance and repair at a journey or lead level, including at least three (3) years of administrative and supervisory responsibility

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

· Possession of a valid California Class “C” driver's license at date of hire (possession of, or ability to obtain a Class B driver’s license, is highly desirable)

· Possession of a Qualified Applicator’s Certificate (such as categories B, C, D, and K) by date of appointment

· Possession of a Certified Arborist Certificate issued by the International Society of Arboriculture or related certification is highly desirable

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Candidate should possess knowledge of public administration and local government operations related to parks and facility operations; principles of organization, administration, budget, financial, and personnel management; project management; safety practices and procedures including occupational hazards and safety precautions; safe driving principles and practices; research techniques, methods and procedures and report presentation; computer use and techniques; considerable knowledge of materials, methods, practices, and equipment used in facility, parks and landscape maintenance and repair activities, principles of supervision, training, and performance evaluation; hazards and accepted safety precautions in the construction trades; principles and techniques of horticulture and arboriculture; municipal forestry and landscaping practices; interaction between trees and sidewalks/pathways; mitigation methods and effects of treatments; basics of concrete construction and inspection procedures. Candidates should also possess the ability to plan, organize, direct, review and supervise the work of technical, clerical and semi-skilled and skilled maintenance personnel; select, supervise, motivate, train and evaluate personnel; communicate clearly and concisely, both verbally and in writing; establish, maintain and foster positive and harmonious working relationships with those supervised and contacted in the course of work; plan, communicate; delegate and monitor a variety of concurrent projects; prepare, maintain and interpret records and reports; evaluate operations and problems, recommend and implement efficiency and productivity improvements; prepare and administer division budget including purchasing; attend public meetings to explain and promote department programs and policies; develop and administer systems, evaluate maintenance needs and problems; identify materials and resources required to solve problems; read and interpret plans and specifications, work from sketches, penciled layouts and blueprints, prepare plans for minor projects; estimate time, materials, and equipment needed to perform maintenance and repair work; hold subordinates accountable for performance and behavior; build trust and create a positive atmosphere within the department between subordinates and supervisors; follow through on assigned tasks and promises made; exercise sound judgment and discretion; make decisions and communicate the decision process and outcomes with subordinates and management team; establish a monitoring system for work accomplished, plans, goals and objectives; remain calm in difficult situations, respond politely and courteously to citizen inquiries and complaints.

EXCELLENT BENEFITS

· CalPERS retirement formula (2.7%@55 Classic  2%@62 PEPRA)

· Employer-subsidized medical/dental/vision/prescription plan with employee contribution

· 80 hours management leave annually with an annual option to cash out

· 10-23 vacation days annually based on years of service

· 14.5 holidays and 12 sick days annually

· $500 personal and professional reimbursement annually

· Deferred compensation matching at 0.5% of bi-weekly salary

· Tuition reimbursement

· Home loan program

· City-paid life insurance and long-term disability insurance

HOW TO APPLY

Interested candidates may apply on line at www.calopps.org. After an initial screening of applications, those candidates that meet the minimum qualifications and appear to best meet the Department’s need will be invited to participate further in the recruitment process.   

Filing Deadline: 5:00pm on Friday, October 4, 2019

The City of San Bruno is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) and as such does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, sex, gender, religion, ancestry, physical or mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, or other applicable legally protected characteristics in its employment actions, decisions, policies and practices.  If you require special accommodations, please contact us to discuss your needs.

 

Applications are being accepted for the position of Park Maintenance Worker with the City of South San Francisco.

DEADLINE TO APPLY: 5:00 PM, SEPTEMBER 20, 2019 OR UPON RECEIPT OF THE FIRST 100 QUALIFIED APPLICATIONS, WHICHEVER OCCURS FIRST.

THE CITY OFFERS AN ATTRACTIVE BENEFIT PACKAGE, AS WELL AS CalPERS RETIREMENT PLAN.

 

The City of South San Francisco is a fully independent and highly commercialized full-service City with an estimated population of over 65,000 growing to 100,000 during business hours. City departments include: Police; Fire; Parks and Recreation; Public Works; Economic and Community Development; City Attorney; Library; Finance; Information Technology; Human Resources; City Clerk; and Office of the City Manager. The City has a Council-City Manager form of government with more than 400 full and part-time employees. South San Francisco is about 10 miles south of San Francisco, and is the birthplace of the biotechnology industry, including Genentech’s headquarters. 

 

THE DEPARTMENT:

The Parks and Recreation Department is the third largest department in the City and is organized by program area, with each program administered by a supervisor, coordinator, or specialist. The Parks and Recreation Department is composed of a Director and 14 full-time management positions. The department is comprised of the Recreation, Community Services, Parks, Facilities and Common Greens divisions.

The Parks Division is in charge of planning and maintaining the city’s parks, playgrounds, sports fields, and other landscaping. There are approximately 25 parks and play lots, including Sign Hill Park, which has 41 acres of open space, and Centennial Way Linear Park, a 3 mile pedestrian and bicycle trail. Amenities include Centennial Dog Park, bocce ball courts, an above-ground skate park, a variety of ball fields, tennis and basketball courts, and picnic shelters and group picnic areas.

 

 

 

JOB TYPE

Part-time, Temporary/Seasonal (no more than 20 hours per week)

THE POSITION

The Parks & Community Services Department has immediate Facility Attendant I position(s) to fill in the Senior Center.  The workweek schedule is generally 10-20 hours per week.

Under general supervision, the Facility Attendant I oversees the proper use of a community recreational facility; performs a variety of custodial tasks; and assists the public and staff in their use of the facility. Duties include setting up and cleaning community recreational facilities during use by private parties and community groups.

Facility Attendant I classification performs set-up and take-down duties, opens and closes for daytime rentals and weekend leisure classes. 

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

The following duties are normal for this classification. 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 this class.

•     Opens and closes facilities as scheduled for use.

•     Sets up furniture or equipment for activities scheduled and sees that it is in proper condition and is replaced after use.

•     Monitors activities of facility users for appropriate and safe conduct.

•     Cleans up after facility users and sets up for subsequent activities.

•     Sweeps and mops floors as required.

•     Keeps restrooms and kitchen clean and well stocked with paper towels, tissues, etc.

•     Empties garbage throughout the facility as necessary.

•     Secures the facility upon leaving.

•     Other duties as assigned.

JOB TYPE

Part-time, Temporary/Seasonal

THE POSITION

Under general supervision, oversees the proper use of a community recreational facility; performs a variety of tasks; and assists the public and staff in their use of the facility.

The Senior Facility Attendant opens and closes for weekday and weekend public hours, tours, special events and rentals; welcomes visitors; provides tours, tour materials and answers patron questions; assists visitors with exhibits, activities and interactive displays; provides customer service that will lead to a positive visitor experience; oversees the safety and security of visitors, the facility, exhibits and grounds; opens, sets up and cleans up after special events or use by private parties and community groups.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The following duties are normal for this classification. 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 this class.

• Open and close facilities as scheduled for use.
• Set-up furniture or equipment for activities scheduled and very that it is in proper condition and is replaced after use.
• When work assignments are in public area of assigned facility, greet visitors, collect fees, have visitors sign guest book.
• Provide facility and exhibit orientations and/or tours including appropriate tour materials.
• Function as supervising attendant for evening rentals and weekday evening shifts; as necessary.
• Monitor activities of facility users for adherence to building rules and appropriate and safe conduct.
• Clean-up after facility users and set up for subsequent activities.
• Sweep and mop floors as required.
• Keep restrooms and kitchen clean and well stocked with paper towels, tissues, etc.
• Empty garbage throughout the facility as necessary.
• Make written reports of damage to equipment or facility.
• Train ancillary attendant and maintenance staff on facility and rental procedures.
• Appropriately secure the facility upon leaving.
• Build and maintain positive working relationships with co-workers, other City employees, and the public using principles of good customer service.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

This is a temporary part-time position (24–40 hours/week) that will extend up to a total of 950 hours per fiscal year (July–June).  Under direct supervision of the Visitor Services Management Analyst II, this position works on a range of topics related to the collection and analysis of data regarding visitor use patterns in a variety of District preserves.  Assignments and schedule will vary on a daily basis depending on current priorities.  Some tasks will include measuring vehicle occupancy levels at field locations, gathering data from onsite data collection devices, working with Excel and Word documents doing data analysis, and writing and presenting reports. Experience designing and analyzing data-based projects a plus.

Work duties provide exposure to a range of issues, tools, equipment, and working conditions in the field of natural lands management.  The position requires experience with Windows and Microsoft Office computer software.  The position will require working non-standard working hours, such as early mornings, evenings, and weekends.  Not all days will be full 8-hour days.

About the District:  The Open Space District is a regional greenbelt system in the Santa Cruz Mountain region comprised of over 63,000 acres of land in 26 open space preserves, protected for public enjoyment and recreation. 

Basic Requirements:

• Possession of a valid driver’s license and proof of insurance
• Knowledge of basic math operations and data gathering/analysis
• Ability to use Word, Excel, and Internet-based software programs
• Ability to work regular hours as well as early mornings, late evenings, weekends, and holidays
• Good writing and presentation skills with the ability to analyze and summarize data
• Ability to work independently
• Must be currently attending, or recently graduated from (within the last 12 months), a college or technical course of study
• Ability to write and present reports

Working Conditions:

Office and field environment. May sit for prolonged periods of time both indoors and outdoors. Use of computer both in field and office environments. May traverse rough, difficult terrain under variable weather conditions and around poison oak.

How to Apply:  Final filing date is September 22, 2019 at 11:00 p.m.

Apply online via CalOpps.org.  The following four application items are required in order to be considered for the position: (1) CalOpps Employment application (2) Cover Letter (3) Resume (4) Supplemental question responses. Incomplete applications will not be considered for the position. Applicants with the most relevant experience and qualifications suitable for the position will be contacted for interviews.

During the course of duties for this position, the incumbent will drive a District vehicle or their own personal vehicle while on District business.  Therefore, those chosen for an interview will be required to provide a current DMV report at the time of the interview.

Recruitment Timeline: Interviews and computer skills (Word and Excel) test are scheduled for Tuesday, October 1, 2019 with an estimated start date of Monday, October 21, 2019. We recommend marking your calendar accordingly.