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AC TRANSIT
invites applications for the position of:
Senior Human Resources Analyst (Recruiter)

SALARY
$3,685.00 - $4,398.69 Biweekly
$7,984.17 - $9,530.50 Monthly
$95,810.00 - $114,366.00 Annually

AC Transit is actively searching for an exceptional, professional senior recruiter who can source, recruit, and interview good quality candidates for high level, complex and high-volume recruitments. This position will serve as a lead recruiter to support a full cycle recruitment process by developing recruitment strategies, assisting in salary recommendations, and staffing according to EEO guidelines and District policies and procedures. The successful candidate will possess a consultative, customer focused approach with an emphasis on professionalism and a history of providing the best possible support to hiring managers to guide them in hiring high caliber candidates. Strong recruitment experience, compensation experience and/or generalist background are highly desirable.

This is an excellent opportunity to work for the largest bus agency in California, make a difference in our local community and promote AC Transit as a great employer of the East Bay. In addition to working with some of the best in the business, AC Transit also has an outstanding benefits package that includes pension, medical, dental and vision coverage, flexible spending and 457 savings plan.

REPRESENTATIVE FUNCTIONS:

• Directs, organizes and executes complex, high level and high-volume recruitments including development of strategic recruitment plans, planning and placement of advertising, creation of examination plans, writing of announcements and sourcing of candidates.
• Serves as lead recruiter and sets an example in professionalism, customer focused mindset and consistent follow up.
• Evaluates and prepares statistical analyses on applicant data, including trend analysis, utilization analysis and adverse impact analysis.
• Analyzes and interprets federal laws, state laws, District policies and procedures, and collective bargaining agreements.
• Screens applicants for minimum qualifications based on applications, supplemental questionnaires, and other required documentation.
• Analyzes and evaluates the compensation for new and existing positions; recommends appropriate internal and external comparators; conducts salary surveys and makes recommendations for the appropriate compensation for individual positions and groups of positions; explains recommendations to managers, supervisors, and employees; provides recommendations and guidance for compensation system revisions and updates. Develops, coordinates, administers and evaluates oral and written examinations and their results, including compiling test scores, preparing eligibility lists and candidate information;and coordinating follow-up pre-employment drug testing, physical capacity testing, and background/reference checks.
• Analyzes and evaluates new and existing positions for classification; designs and drafts classification specifications or alters existing specifications; explains the classification process and recommendations to managers, supervisors, and employees; and makes recommendations for the improvement of the classification system.
• Conducts job analysis for assigned positions, including identifying job content, analyzing position description questionnaires and writing job descriptions.
• Coordinates and implements recruitment processes for District departments; confers with department managers and supervisors to determine recruiting needs.
• Collaborates with hiring department on workforce planning initiatives.
• Prepare and organize appropriate salary surveys and benchmark comparable positions. May be assigned various human resources special projects as needed.
• Establishes and maintains confidential files and records, and performs administrative tasks such as data entry, and the writing and distribution of correspondence and other documents.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education: Equivalent to a Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources, Industrial/Organizational Psychology, Organizational Development, Public Administration, or a related field, from an accredited college or university.

Experience: Equivalent to at least four (4) years of increasingly responsible Analyst level experience in a Human Resources Department. Experience in a supervisory or lead capacity is desired. Additional education, such as a graduate degree in one of the above disciplines from an accredited college or university may be substituted for experience on a year-for-year basis.

Desirable Experience: Experience in high level complex, high volume recruitments, and compensation analysis. Excellent communication skills and presentation skills, ability to develop strong rapport with hiring managers and provide outstanding customer service to internal and external clients. This position requires the incumbent to occasionally travel to District facilities, with the flexibility to work early mornings, late afternoons/evenings, and or on the weekends as needed for events at various District locations and in the community. Union experience is desirable but not required.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

License Requirement: Must possess, or obtain and maintain a valid California Class C Driver License and meet the District’s safe driving standards.

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 and within the various District facilities.

THIS POSITION IS A UNION POSITION, REPRESENTED BY AFSCME

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.

Vaccination Requirement for Candidates Seeking Employment: Alameda-Contra Costa Transit District has implemented a requirement that requires all candidates for District employment to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19, including variants, prior to being employed by the District, subject to limited exceptions. AC Transit adopted this vaccination policy as an emergency public health response to mitigate the negative public health consequences associated with increased incidence and test positivity rates and the prevalence of new virus variants, including increased hospitalizations, intensive care unit admissions, and deaths.
As such, candidates seeking District employment will be required to: (1) be fully vaccinated (two weeks after completion of the entire recommended COVID-19 vaccination series) and (2) submit a copy of their COVID-19 vaccination card prior to their start date, unless a reasonable accommodation request for a medical or religious exemption has been approved.

Benefits: The transit professionals who call AC Transit home represent the rich cultural diversity of the Bay Area. For more than 60 years, we have been an equal opportunity employer honoring religion, ethnic background, national origin, gender, gender expression, genetic information, disabilities, age, and veteran status. We are not only an inclusive employer but also offer a comprehensive benefits package rooted in choice, flexibility, and affordability. Most Benefits are effective the first of the month following your hire date. Employees and eligible dependents have access to the following benefits*:
Medical - Choice of two Health Maintenance Organizations (HMOs): Kaiser Permanente and Health Net. $10.00 office visit co-pays; $5.00 - $35.00 prescription co-pays.
Dental – MetLife Preferred Provider Organization (PPO) $50 annual deductible per person/$150 per family; $3,000 per person annual maximum; preventative care covered at 100%; basic and major care covered at 90%; $4,000 lifetime maximum orthodontia covered at 50%.
Vision - Vision Service Plan - $10.00 copay; eligible for an exam, lenses, frames or contact lenses every 12 months – based on the last date of service. $200 frame allowance or $120 allowance for contact lenses.
Employer paid Basic Life Insurance
Employee paid Voluntary Term Life Insurance
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Retirement – employees automatically participate in a lifetime defined benefit plan and have the option to contribute to a 457 deferred compensation plan via payroll deductions.
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, employee may be required to contribute a small portion of annual income towards the cost of the pension.
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) for Health Care, Dependent Care, Parking, Transit
AC Transit contributes up to $50.00/month towards an employee’s FSA Transit costs
Free AC Transit Bus Pass
Federal Credit Union
Vacation and Sick Leave or Personal Time Off
Nine (9) paid holidays; 2 paid floating holidays; 1 paid birthday holiday
Tuition Reimbursement – up to $2500 per fiscal year on approved courses
Wellness Program
*AC Transit benefits are negotiated and subject to change based on collective bargaining agreements.

Pension: All AC Transit employees participate in a lifetime defined benefit pension. 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 a small portion 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.
In accordance with federal requirements, all job applicants selected for appointments in a safety sensitive position are subject to pre-employment drug and alcohol testing. A final job applicant will be tested for five prohibited drugs: Cocaine, PCP, Amphetamines, Marijuana and Opiates. During employment, employees holding safety sensitive positions are subject to random, reasonable suspicion, post-accident, return-to-duty, and follow-up drug and alcohol testing. Additionally, in the event of an absence of more than 90 days from a safety sensitive position, pre-employment drug testing will be performed.

APPLICATION MAY BE FILED ONLINE AT : http://www.actransit.org
1600 Franklin Street Oakland, CA 94612
510-891-7148
employment@actransit.org

Equal Opportunity Employer
Position #22-00484 SENIOR HUMAN RESOURCES ANALYST (RECRUITER) MS

Senior Human Resources Analyst (Recruiter) Supplemental Questionnaire
* 1. Do you possess a Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources, Industrial/Organizational Psychology, Organizational Development, Public Administration, or a related field, from an accredited college or university?
Yes No
* 2. Do you possess at least at least four (4) years of responsible Analyst level experience in a Human Resources Department? If so, please describe your professional work experience below.
* 3. Should you proceed through our recruitment process, are you willing to submit to a pre-employment drug and alcohol test? (Testing is paid for by the District)
Yes No
* 4. If you do not pass the pre-employment drug and alcohol test according to District standards, you will be disqualified from this recruitment. Do you understand the statement above?
Yes No
* Required Question

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Description

DEADLINE TO APPLY: First Review: Friday, February 17, 2023 @ 5:00 PM PST
 

THE DEPARTMENT
The Department of Public Works and Utilities is comprised of six divisions that work collaboratively to develop, build, operate, and maintain Hayward's infrastructure. The Department is responsible for providing engineering and transportation support to City operating departments and divisions and for implementation of the City's Capital Improvement Program, all while providing excellent customer service to the community.  

DEFINITION 
To perform a variety of paraprofessional office and field engineering work including drafting, minor design work, engineering records preparation and maintenance and operation of equipment and instruments; may work as survey crew member in support of surveying and other civil and traffic engineering functions.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS 
This is an entry level classification that assists higher level technical and professional engineers in all activities of the Engineering & Transportation Division. The Engineering Technician is responsible for conducting traffic, engineering and similar studies for public works projects, and for assigned technical engineering tasks, preparing plans and estimating for various design and construction activities. It is distinguished from the Assistant Civil Engineer which is the journey level classification with responsibility of the more complicated technical tasks. 

 

Essential Duties

Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following: 

Performs non-routine drafting assignments which require application of standardized drawing technique
Gathers field data for planning, design and construction. 
Prepares accurate drawings from design notes, sketches and field survey notes. 
Makes traffic counts and prepares simple diagrams of intersections showing sight distances and traffic flow. 
Makes speed surveys, polls motorists and pedestrians, and prepares diagrams of accident frequencies.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES
Makes computations to determine quantities and costs. Performs complex mathematical calculations by using accepted formulas, manuals and equipment. Reads and interprets maps and other engineering records and prepares legal descriptions of property. Corrects and re-designs construction plans for street improvements, utility installations, drainage and material quantities by using appropriate calculations, computations and engineering data and by consulting with engineers. Performs survey office work using drafting tools while employing mathematical and engineering data to prepare information for use by survey field crews, construction crews and construction inspectors. Interprets information from survey field work for use in mapping, designing construction plans, analyzing earthquake fault monitoring data and updating survey records. Performs various duties associated with land surveying including using measuring tapes and level rods to assist in determining lines, angles, points, elevations and distances. Performs various record keeping and file maintenance duties such as recording instrument readings in field survey notes, maintaining office files of notes, control data, monument records, surveyors maps, and construction drawings. Prepares and maintains accurate “as-built” plans from notes from contractors of completed projects. Computes horizontal and vertical curves. Calculates distances, earth work quantities, fees and charges. Performs plan checking by comparing drawings of proposed improvements against drawings which illustrates established engineering standards applicable to various projects.

JOB RELATED AND ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS
 
Knowledge of: Algebra, geometry and trigonometry. 
Proficient in AutoCAD Civil 3D drafting including working with raw topographic survey points to build surfaces, produce maps, renderings, view graphs, cross-sections and plan and profiles.

Ability to:
Perform basic engineering and surveying calculations.
Interpret construction drawings, field survey notes, deeds, maps and other legal descriptions and to extract pertinent information. 
Maintain neat and accurate records. 
Understand and carry out oral and written instructions. 
Communicate effectively orally and in writing. 
Establish and maintain cooperative and effective relationships with those contacted in the course of work. 
Visualize the practical application of designs. 
Manage extensive public contact. 
Draft engineering plans from rough layouts. 
Prepare exhibits using a variety of software applications.

Minimum Qualifications

Any combination that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities to perform the duties of this position would be qualifying.  A typical way to obtain them would be: 

Experience: Two (2) years of experience in engineering drafting and calculations, performing responsibilities related to engineering design, construction, inspection and or traffic.

Education: Equivalent to completion of the twelfth grade supplemented by courses in algebra, geometry, trigonometry land surveying, engineering design, construction inspection, and or traffic engineering. An Associate degree in a related field is desirable.

Training: Any recent training such as academic courses, and certification programs which are relevant to this job classification.

License and Certificates: Possession of a valid Class C California driver's license and satisfactory driving record as determined by the City.

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DEADLINE TO APPLY: First Review: Monday, January 16, 2023 @ 5:00 PM PST; Open Until Filled
 

THE DEPARTMENT
The Department of Public Works and Utilities is comprised of six divisions that work collaboratively to develop, build, operate, and maintain Hayward's infrastructure. The Department is responsible for providing engineering and transportation support to City operating departments and divisions and for implementation of the City's Capital Improvement Program, all while providing excellent customer service to the community.  

DEFINITION
To inspect a variety of public works projects funded by federal, state, and municipal funds and inspection of both public and private improvements in new subdivisions to ensure compliance with plans and specifications, schedule, and safety regulations during their construction. Projects include those involving federal and municipal funds and both public and private improvements in new subdivisions.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS
This is a skilled journey-level class that requires independence of action, judgement and discretion in interpreting plans and specifications and enforcing local, state, and federal construction regulations.

 

Essential Duties

Duties may include but are not limited to the following:

Makes field inspections of a variety of public works projects including streets, roads, airport runways and taxiways, grade separations, curbs and gutters, sanitary sewers, storm drains, water lines, public buildings and structures, airport facilities, reservoirs, and new facilities for Water Pollution Control Facility (WPCF).

Evaluates the quality of construction and of materials used in construction, to insure compliance with plans and specifications.

Requests and interprets results of soils, materials, and operational tests, including compaction test reports.

Performs contract administration duties including preparation of daily construction reports, weekly statement of working days, change orders, progress payments, general correspondence, and checking payroll records, material submittals, and certificates of compliance.

Writes letters to contractors, and initiates change orders concerning the contract.

Collects and reviews contractor payroll records to ensure compliance with state and federal wage rate laws.

Conducts employee interviews relative to federal requirements.

Write daily construction reports.

Estimates the cost of materials and labor necessary to complete new or unanticipated work.

Prepares progress payments to contractors and prepares reports relative to completed work.

Interprets and explains plans and specifications to the general public.

Responds to questions and complaints from the general public related to construction activities.

Enforces storm water pollution prevention program (SWPPP), Private and Public developments and makes reports for the Alameda Countywide Clean Water Program.

JOB RELATED AND ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS

 Knowledge of:

• Materials and methods used in the construction of a variety of public works projects including public streets, curbs and gutters, sanitary sewers, storm drains and domestic water lines.
• Public buildings, airport paving, sidewalks and accessible curb ramps, mass grading, concrete structures, streetlights and traffic signals, landscaping, and C.3 Storm Water Controls.
• Trenching and shoring.
• Basic soils engineering principles.

Ability to:

• Estimate and calculate amounts and costs of materials used in constructions.
• Evaluate quality of construction.
• Evaluate quality of materials used in construction.
• Work effectively with others while enforcing provisions of construction contracts.
• Prepare accurate written reports.
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Read and interpret plans and specifications.
• Perform contract administration duties including preparation of daily construction reports, weekly statements of working days, change orders, progress payments, general correspondence, and checking payroll records, material submittals, and certificates of compliance.

 

Minimum Qualifications

Any combination that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities to perform the duties of this position would be qualifying.  A typical way to obtain them would be: 

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION

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

Experience: Two years of experience as a public works construction inspector or three (3) years of experience similar to that of a soil technician with public works field inspection responsibilities, or similarly responsible experience in public works construction, including work in any of the following areas: grading and paving, underground utilities, forming and pouring concrete structures. It is desirable to be familiar with CALTRANS specifications, procedures and standards.
 
Education: Equivalent to completion of the twelfth (12th) grade.
 
License and Certificates: Possess and maintain a valid Class C California Driver's
License.

Laterals may be eligible to receive a hiring bonus of up to $20,000 disbursed in four equal phases: the first phase upon successful completion of the testing process and acceptance of a final offer of employment, and the last phase two years after completion of the probationary period as a Police Officer. 

The City of Hayward is accepting applications for Police Officer--Lateral. Police Officers at the City of Hayward perform a wide variety of law enforcement assignments including but not limited to patrol, traffic control, criminal and juvenile investigation, and radio communication. These require operating a patrol car or motorcycle, arresting and citing violators of laws, writing reports, serving warrants, testifying in court and providing information to the public.

ABOUT HAYWARD

Hayward has been routinely billed as one of the most diverse cities in the state of California. We're proud of that. We thrive on the vibrant mix of cultures and customs that makes Hayward such a wonderful place to live, work and play. For well over a century, Hayward has been a "community of opportunity," a city with open arms and an enviable list of resources to help newcomers build their dreams. Unlike many other Bay Area cities, Hayward remains accessible, affordable and primed for growth. People are beginning to see Hayward for everything it has to offer: a warm and inviting climate, easy access to three international airports within 20 minutes, affordable real estate, superior water resources, well-run city government, considerable open space and a host of recreational opportunities. Add an educated workforce, a wide range of housing options and one of California's most diverse populations, and you have the ingredients for an unparalleled location: Hayward, the Heart of the Bay.

THE DEPARTMENT

The Hayward Police Department is committed to enhancing the quality of life in the city by maintaining partnerships with its diverse community, together creating safe and cohesive neighborhoods. We pledge to safeguard the lives and property of the people served, and to reduce the incidence and fear of crime. We do this by treating all people fairly and equitably; and by being ethical, honest, responsive, and professional in the services we provide. We are accountable to one another and to the community.

The Hayward Police Department is comprised of a staff of 197 sworn personnel and 124 professional staff.  The Department supports a Community Policing philosophy and offers excellent promotional and special assignment opportunities.  The Patrol Division currently works 3-12.5 hour days and has weekends off at least six months out of the year. Patrol Officers enjoy a minimum of 9 training days per year.  Detectives who work investigations (SVU, Homicide, Gangs, Narcotics, etc.) receive incentive pay and participate in several task forces in Alameda County.  Officers have a wide variety of specialty assignments to choose from, such as School Resource Officer, K9, Special Duty Unit (street enforcement related to gangs), and Traffic (motors).

For more information about The Hayward Police Department, please visit www.joinhaywardpd.com.
 

Essential Duties

Duties may include but are not limited to the following:

• Patrols the assigned area on foot or in patrol vehicle, makes routine security checks, inspects places of possible disorder and keeps alert to discover suspect circumstances or persons.
• Operates a patrol car, motorcycle, or other vehicle
• Responds to radio and telephone dispatches and appears at scene or disorder or crime.
• Resolves disputes, admonishes individuals, responds to accidents and provide emergency first aid.
• Arrests and cites violators of laws and ordinances.
• Investigates calls and complaints.
• Investigates traffic accidents.
• Prepares and documents cases; write reports; serve warrants and subpoenas; and testifies in court.
• Writes citations.
• Investigates conditions hazardous to life or property.
• Coordinates crime scene control; makes initial investigations of crimes and crime scenes.
• Assists Detectives and other investigators in crime investigation.
• Watches for suspicious cars, curfew violators and wanted persons.
• Operates two-way radio equipment.
• Takes fingerprints and photographs and processes evidence
• Assists in booking and jailing prisoners.
• Processes and transports prisoners.
• Directs traffic.
• Questions suspects and witnesses.
• Provides information, directions, other services and assistance to the public.
• Inspects patrol cars/motorcycles, equipment and weapons to ensure proper operation.
• Prepares for and participates in planned events; stands and directs traffic at collision scenes and demonstrations; controls crowds; and cooperates with City, State and other agencies to secure areas at special events or crime scenes.
• Participates in special details and assignments.
• May serve as a field training officer.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION 

Any combination equivalent to experience and education that could likely provide the required knowledge and abilities would be qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:

Experience: One (1) year in a law enforcement agency within the last thirty-six (36) months and possession of a current Basic California P.O.S.T Certificate.

Education: High school diploma or equivalent (possession of an Associate's degree or Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution is desirable).

License
Possession and maintenance of a valid Class C California Driver's License.

Necessary Special Qualifications: 

- Free of any felony convictions.

- A citizen of the United States or a permanent resident alien who is eligible for and has applied for citizenship (Government Code Para. 1031).

- 21 years of age at time of appointment.

- Vision in each eye, correctable to at least 20/30.

- Must pass a background investigation.

- Must meet all Department medical, physical and psychological standards.

- Bi-lingual applicants are encouraged to apply.
 

JOB RELATED AND ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge Of:

• Basic law enforcement terminology and concepts.
• Public relations in law enforcement.
• Techniques for dealing with people of all socio-economic levels under hostile and emergency situations.
• Safe vehicle operation.
• Principles of first aid.

Ability to:

• Learn principles, practices, procedures, terminology and operation of equipment used in law enforcement and crime prevention and investigation.
• Read and interpret laws, ordinances, regulations and Department policies.
• Analyze situations and adopt a quick, effective and reasonable course of action.
• Drive a vehicle safely.
• Write clear, concise and accurate reports.
• Understand and follow oral and written directions.
• Observe and accurately recall places, names, faces, descriptive characteristics and details of incidents.
• Perform physical tasks inherent in the work of a Police Officer.
• Be courteous but firm with the public when needed
• React quickly and calmly under emergency and stressful situations.
• Make sound decisions.
• Develop skill in the use of a firearm.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
• Perform physically demanding tasks for extended periods of time.

Academy Graduates/Academy Participants/FTOs may be eligible to receive a hiring bonus of up to $10,000 disbursed in four equal phases: the first phase upon successful completion of the testing process and acceptance of a final offer of employment, and the last phase two years after completion of the probationary period as a Police Officer. 

POLICE OFFICER

(ACADEMY GRADUATE / ACADEMY PARTICIPANT/ FTO)
 
Candidates must have successfully completed a California POST approved Basic Police Academy with a valid California POST Academy Certificate; OR Currently attending a POST approved Basic Police Academy and/or has been accepted to a POST approved Basic Police Academy.

The City of Hayward is accepting application for Police Officer--Academy Graduates and Academy Participants. Police Officers at the City of Hayward perform a wide variety of law enforcement assignments including but not limited to: patrol, traffic control, criminal and juvenile investigation, and radio communication. These require operating a patrol car or motorcycle, arresting and citing violators of laws, writing reports, serving warrants, testifying in court and providing information to the public.

Those candidates who are currently participating in the Police Academy would be hired as a Police Officer Trainee ($5,837-$6,125). The Police Officer Trainee is hired into a civilian position for the period of time they are assigned to the police academy. Upon successful completion of training at the academy, Trainees will then be sworn in and appointed to the classification of Police Officer. Police Officer Trainee benefits are limited to those of a civilian employee.

THE DEPARTMENT

The Hayward Police Department is committed to enhancing the quality of life in the city by maintaining partnerships with its diverse community, together creating safe and cohesive neighborhoods. We pledge to safeguard the lives and property of the people served, and to reduce the incidence and fear of crime. We do this by treating all people fairly and equitably; and by being ethical, honest, responsive, and professional in the services we provide. We are accountable to one another and to the community.

The Hayward Police Department is comprised of a staff of 197 sworn personnel and 124 professional staff.  The Department supports a Community Policing philosophy and offers excellent promotional and special assignment opportunities.  The Patrol Division currently works 3-12.5 hour days and has weekends off at least six months out of the year. Patrol Officers enjoy a minimum of 9 training days per year.  Detectives who work investigations (SVU, Homicide, Gangs, Narcotics, etc.) receive incentive pay and participate in several task forces in Alameda County.  Officers have a wide variety of specialty assignments to choose from, such as School Resource Officer, K9, Special Duty Unit (street enforcement related to gangs), and Traffic (motors).

For more information about The Hayward Police Department, please visit www.joinhaywardpd.com.

DEFINITION 

Under general supervision, the Police Officer patrols the City's commercial, industrial, and residential districts; enforces laws and ordinances of the state of California and the city of Hayward, works closely with the community to preserve the peace and promote public safety; carefully documents own activities in written reports and statements; performs a wide variety of law enforcement assignments such as patrol, traffic control, criminal and juvenile investigation, radio communications, and administrative services; provides court testimony; investigates crimes such as burglary, robbery, assault, and disturbing the peace; assists firefighters and emergency medical technicians; and performs related duties as assigned.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS 

Work normally consists of routine police tasks performed according to Department rules and regulations. Incumbents receive general and special instructions and must be able to act without direct supervision. The absence of ongoing supervisory responsibilities distinguishes this class from the class of Police Sergeant.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED 

General supervision is provided by higher level officers.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED

Provide occasional supervision to volunteers, reserve officers and professional support staff.

 

Essential Duties

Duties may include but are not limited to the following:

• Patrols the assigned area on foot or in patrol vehicle, makes routine security checks, inspects places of possible disorder and keeps alert to discover suspect circumstances or persons.
• Operates a patrol car, motorcycle, or other vehicle
• Responds to radio and telephone dispatches and appears at scene or disorder or crime.
• Resolves disputes, admonishes individuals, responds to accidents and provide emergency first aid.
• Arrests and cites violators of laws and ordinances.
• Investigates calls and complaints.
• Investigates traffic accidents.
• Prepares and documents cases; write reports; serve warrants and subpoenas; and testifies in court.
• Writes citations.
• Investigates conditions hazardous to life or property.
• Coordinates crime scene control; makes initial investigations of crimes and crime scenes.
• Assists Detectives and other investigators in crime investigation.
• Watches for suspicious cars, curfew violators and wanted persons.
• Operates two-way radio equipment.
• Takes fingerprints and photographs and processes evidence
• Assists in booking and jailing prisoners.
• Processes and transports prisoners.
• Directs traffic.
• Questions suspects and witnesses.
• Provides information, directions, other services and assistance to the public.
• Inspects patrol cars/motorcycles, equipment and weapons to ensure proper operation.
• Prepares for and participates in planned events; stands and directs traffic at collision scenes and demonstrations; controls crowds; and cooperates with City, State and other agencies to secure areas at special events or crime scenes.
• Participates in special details and assignments.
• May serve as a field training officer.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

JOB RELATED AND ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS 

Knowledge Of: 

• Basic law enforcement terminology and concepts.
• Public relations in law enforcement.
• Techniques for dealing with people of all socio-economic levels under hostile and emergency situations.
• Safe vehicle operation.
• Principles of first aid.

Ability to:

• Learn principles, practices, procedures, terminology and operation of equipment used in law enforcement and crime prevention and investigation.
• Read and interpret laws, ordinances, regulations and Department policies.
• Analyze situations and adopt a quick, effective and reasonable course of action.
• Drive a vehicle safely.
• Write clear, concise and accurate reports.
• Understand and follow oral and written directions.
• Observe and accurately recall places, names, faces, descriptive characteristics and details of incidents.
• Perform physical tasks inherent in the work of a Police Officer.
• Be courteous but firm with the public when needed
• React quickly and calmly under emergency and stressful situations.
• Make sound decisions.
• Develop skill in the use of a firearm.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
• Perform physically demanding tasks for extended periods of time.

 

Minimum Qualifications

 

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION 

Any combination equivalent to experience and education that could likely provide the required knowledge and abilities would be qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:

Experience:  One (1) year in a law enforcement agency within the last thirty-six (36) months and possession of a current Basic California P.O.S.T Certificate.       

OR 
Currently employed by a law enforcement agency and have successfully passed a field training officer (FTO) program, but have yet to complete probation.

OR
Successful completion of a California Basic P.O.S.T approved academy certificate. Obtained within the past eighteen (18) months from date of application is desirable.
 
Education:  High school diploma or equivalent. Possession of an Associate's degree or Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution is desirable.
 
Necessary Special Qualifications: 

- Free of any felony convictions.

- A citizen of the United States or a permanent resident alien who is eligible for and has applied for citizenship (Government Code Para. 1031).

- Age, not less than 21 years at time of appointment.

- Vision in each eye, correctable to at least 20/30.

- Must pass a background investigation.

- Must meet all Department medical, physical and psychological standards.

Licenses and Certificates: Possession and maintenance of a valid Class C California Driver's License.

Finance Systems Project Manager – (Senior Project Manager)

SALARY:
$5,406.50 - $6,456.42 Biweekly
$11,714.08 - $13,988.92 Monthly
$140,569.00 - $167,867.00 Annually

AC Transit is seeking a Finance Systems Project Manager. Under general direction serves as the project manager leading a variety of complex, finance systems-related projects. This position works with department end-users, Innovation and Technology (IT) staff, consultants and, vendors to translate business and operational requirements into workable finance system solutions. Incumbents in this position provide training and technical assistance in the use of the system software.

This classification is distinguished from other finance classifications by the assigned project management responsibilities leading District-wide, finance systems-related projects and studies of considerable size and complexity. Incumbents at this level are expected to operate with a high degree of professional judgment and independence, providing technical and functional direction to vendors, professional, technical, and contract staff.

This is an excellent opportunity to work for the largest bus agency in California. In addition to working with some of the best in the business, AC Transit also has an excellent benefits package that includes pension, medical, dental and vision coverage, flexible spending and a 457 savings plan.

REPRESENTATIVE FUNCTIONS:
REPRESENTATIVE FUNCTIONS may include but are not limited to the following:
Assumes responsibility within the finance department for enterprise systems, activities, and operations, including system architecture, applications support, data security and integrity, network and system integration, disaster recovery, and application/user support. Participates in the development and implementation of goals, objectives, policies, and priorities; recommends and implements resulting policies and procedures.

Coordinates between department end-users, IT staff, consultants, and vendors in researching, analyzing, designing, configuring, testing and maintaining finance systems; coordinates with managers and staff of other divisions/departments to define business system requirements.

May participate in the selection of assigned personnel; manages, develops, and trains assigned staff; sets goals for team members; ensures results of work performed; works with employees to correct deficiencies; initiates and implements the grievance and/or disciplinary processes and termination procedures, when appropriate.

Develops and implements a set of business systems analysis standards including processes, project tracking, success metrics, incident management procedures, and system analysis; performs more complex system analysis in relation to business needs and user requirements.
Assists and acts in a confidential capacity providing financial, payroll, and business data/information to District staff who formulate, determine management policies with regard to labor relations, negotiations, and collective bargaining policies.

Oversees the development and delivery of training for end-users, including identifying training needs and determining training methods; plans and oversees change management communications and methods; coordinates departmental implementation of enterprise finance system updates and upgrades.
Analyzes current and future enterprise finance system needs; prioritizes, manages, and oversees system updates and enhancements; develops requests for proposals, selects vendors, and administers contracts; acts as final approver in the change control process. Evaluates system issues and conditions for risk; develops contingency plans to cover various finance systems failure scenarios and application software systems recovery and restoration procedures.

Analyzes testing criteria and results to support development, evaluation, and configuration of existing and new systems.

Works with IT staff on the development and implementation of finance systems security protocols, including policies and procedures on security, disaster recovery, standards, and best practices.
Oversees the finance software and hardware acquisition and procurement process; develops cost estimates for hardware and software components, connectivity solutions, system integrations, and ongoing support, maintenance, and training for assigned systems and databases.

Serves as staff on a variety of committees; consults with District staff and consultants concerning information technology, finance system issues, work progress, and priorities; coordinates and runs periodic meetings; ensures adherence to standards and procedures; presents recommendations for strategic initiatives, long range planning, and process improvements.

Performs project management functions and activities and is responsible for the full lifecycle of the assigned projects overseeing scope, timeline, budget, and quality standards from the project’s inception to completion; manages the activities of outside vendors and contractors.

Provides consultation and professional, technical advice to executive staff, management teams, and other District departments; represents the Department on various external committees and projects.
Prepares and presents a variety of reports on finance operations, activities, and special projects; presents findings to the Board of Directors, executive management, other District staff, and various public and private entities.

Evaluates and recommends professional consulting services for assigned projects; develops and disseminates Requests for Proposals (RFPs), Request for Qualifications (RFQs), and Invitation For Bids (IFBs) and develops proposal evaluation criteria; assists in the negotiation, preparation, and administration of professional services and contracts; recommends and prepares amendments to professional services contracts.

Prepares, reviews, and maintains a variety of project-related information and documentation, including project schedules, Statements of Work (SOWs), status reports, detailing issues, risks, and deliverables; monitors agreements and projects for compliance with relevant codes, ordinances, rules, and regulations.
Attends and participates in professional group meetings and committees; stays abreast of new trends and innovations in the field of project management and market research. Provides technical and functional direction to professional, technical, and contract staff and participates in the formation, planning, review, and management of assigned projects.

Performs related duties as required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Education: Equivalent to a bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university in a field directly related to the area to which assigned.
For the Finance Systems Project Manager position the following are applicable fields of study: business administration, public administration, accounting, finance, management information systems, or a related field.

Experience: Eight (8) years of experience in the professional field required by the assigned special projects. The Finance Systems Project Manager position requires accounting support experience utilizing and supporting financial systems and/or two (2) years that involved responsibilities at a level equivalent to the District's classification of Project Manager II. Years of experience may be substituted for the educational requirement on a two for one basis (two years experience may be submitted for one year of education).

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
Physical Requirements: Must maintain the physical condition necessary to perform tasks in an office setting operating a computer, keyboard, and other peripheral equipment; safely drive a District automobile; and walk, stand, and climb short distances in construction settings in order to inspect the progress of assigned projects.

Special Environmental Conditions: None.

THIS POSITION IS AN UNREPRESENTED AT WILL POSITION

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.

Vaccination Requirement for Candidates Seeking Employment: Alameda-Contra Costa Transit District has implemented a requirement that requires all candidates for District employment to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19, including variants, prior to being employed by the District, subject to limited exceptions. AC Transit adopted this vaccination policy as an emergency public health response to mitigate the negative public health consequences associated with increased incidence and test positivity rates and the prevalence of new virus variants, including increased hospitalizations, intensive care unit admissions, and deaths.
As such, candidates seeking District employment will be required to: (1) be fully vaccinated (two weeks after completion of the entire recommended COVID-19 vaccination series) and (2) submit a copy of their COVID-19 vaccination card prior to their start date, unless a reasonable accommodation request for a medical or religious exemption has been approved.

Benefits: The transit professionals who call AC Transit home represent the rich cultural diversity of the Bay Area. For more than 60 years, we have been an equal opportunity employer honoring religion, ethnic background, national origin, gender, gender expression, genetic information, disabilities, age, and veteran status. We are not only an inclusive employer but also offer a comprehensive benefits package rooted in choice, flexibility, and affordability. Most Benefits are effective the first of the month following your hire date. Employees and eligible dependents have access to the following benefits*:

• Medical - Choice of two Health Maintenance Organizations (HMOs): Kaiser Permanente and Health Net. $10.00 office visit co-pays; $5.00 - $35.00 prescription co-pays.
• Dental – MetLife Preferred Provider Organization (PPO) $50 annual deductible per person/$150 per family; $3,000 per person annual maximum; preventative care covered at 100%; basic and major care covered at 90%; $4,000 lifetime maximum orthodontia covered at 50%.
• Vision - Vision Service Plan - $10.00 copay; eligible for an exam, lenses, frames or contact lenses every 12 months – based on the last date of service. $200 frame allowance or $120 allowance for contact lenses.
• Employer paid Basic Life Insurance
• Employee paid Voluntary Term Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Retirement – employees automatically participate in a lifetime defined benefit plan and have the option to contribute to a 457 deferred compensation plan via payroll deductions.
• 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, employee may be required to contribute a small portion of annual income towards the cost of the pension.
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) for Health Care, Dependent Care, Parking, Transit
• AC Transit contributes up to $50.00/month towards an employee’s FSA Transit costs
• Free AC Transit Bus Pass
• Federal Credit Union
• Vacation and Sick Leave or Personal Time Off
• Nine (9) paid holidays; 2 paid floating holidays; 1 paid birthday holiday
• Tuition Reimbursement – up to $2500 per fiscal year on approved courses
• Wellness Program
• *AC Transit benefits are negotiated and subject to change based on collective bargaining agreements.
• Pension: All AC Transit employees participate in a lifetime defined benefit pension. 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 a small portion 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.

In accordance with federal requirements, all job applicants selected for appointments in a safety sensitive position are subject to pre-employment drug and alcohol testing. A final job applicant will be tested for five prohibited drugs: Cocaine, PCP, Amphetamines, Marijuana and Opiates. During employment, employees holding safety sensitive positions are subject to random, reasonable suspicion, post-accident, return-to-duty, and follow-up drug and alcohol testing. Additionally, in the event of an absence of more than 90 days from a safety sensitive position, pre-employment drug testing will be performed.

Equal Opportunity Employer

APPLICATIONS MAY BE FILED ONLINE AT:
http://www.actransit.org
1600 Franklin Street Oakland, CA 94612 510-891-7148
employment@actransit.org

Position #22-00474 FINANCE SYSTEMS PROJECT MANAGER – (SENIOR PROJECT MANAGER) MC

Finance Systems Project Manager – (Senior Project Manager) Supplemental Questionnaire

1. *Should you proceed through our recruitment process, are you willing to submit to a pre-employment drug and alcohol test? (Testing is paid for by the District) Yes/No
2. *If you do not pass the pre-employment drug and alcohol test according to District standards, you will be disqualified from this recruitment. Do you understand the statement above? Yes/No

* Required Question
 

Project Manager I (Utility Location and Marking)

SALARY:
$4,300.96 - $5,137.19 Biweekly
$9,318.75 - $11,130.58 Monthly
$111,825.00 - $133,567.00 Annually

AC Transit is seeking a Project Manager I (Utility Location and Marking) in the Capital Projects department. Under general direction, serves as project manager for routine to moderately complex projects and assists higher-level project managers on more complex projects as needed. This is the experienced level within the Project Manager series. There are four (4) levels within the series, which are distinguished from one another by the technical complexity of the assigned duties and the level of discretion and independent judgment exercised. Positions at this level are responsible for performing project management activities for routine to moderately complex projects.

Positions in the Project Manager series are flexibly staffed to meet the needs of the District. Positions at the experienced level are normally filled by advancement from the entry-level and promotion is subject to the following: (i) management affirmation that the incumbent is performing the full range of duties assigned and (ii) after gaining requisite experience and demonstrating proficiency that meets the minimum qualifications of the next higher-level classification.

This classification is differentiated from the Project Manager II in that the latter is a lead-level classification responsible for organizing, assigning, and reviewing the work of departmental and/or contract staff, and is further differentiated by the scope, complexity, and sensitivity of the assigned projects.
This is an excellent opportunity to work for the largest bus agency in California. In addition to working with some of the best in the business, AC Transit also has an excellent benefits package that includes pension, medical, dental and vision coverage, flexible spending and a 457 savings plan.

REPRESENTATIVE FUNCTIONS:
Performs project management functions and activities and is responsible for the full lifecycle of an assigned project overseeing scope, timeline, budget, and quality standards from the project’s inception to completion.
Develops project timeline, schedule, and milestones, detailing the nature and level of staffing/labor/contracted services needed to meet the proposed timeline; monitors project progress and confers with stakeholders on matters that may impact timeline expectations and deliverables.Develops project budget, detailing labor and materials costs; reviews invoices for accuracy and to affirm services/equipment have been delivered in accordance with project requirements; tracks project expenses; recommends payment of invoices; conducts regular and periodic reviews to discuss expense alignment with budget, anticipated adjustments, or significant variances from budget.

Develops and monitors standards of quality and ensures that standards of quality are met and are delivered in conformity with contractual obligations; manages changes in project scope; identifies and provides timely communication of potential crises and/or deviations from project timeline, budget or quality standards; proposes and evaluates solutions; devises and implements contingency plans.

Evaluates and recommends professional consulting services for assigned projects; develops and disseminates Requests for Proposals (RFPs), Request for Qualifications (RFQs) and Invitation For Bids (IFBs) and develops proposal evaluation criteria; assists in the negotiation, preparation and administration of professional services and contracts; recommends and prepares amendments to professional services contracts.

Prepares, reviews, and maintains a variety of project-related information and documentation, including project schedules, Statements of Work (SOWs), status reports, detailing issues, risks, and deliverables; monitors agreements and projects for compliance with relevant codes, ordinances, rules, and regulations.
Reviews and recommends the approval of project proposals; coordinates design and planning services for assigned projects; and reviews design concepts for compliance with development plans.
Coordinates with grants management, grants accounting, Accounts Payable, and Accounts Receivable to resolve issues.

Prepares project staff reports for Board presentations; presents oral and written presentations to a variety of stakeholders that may include external boards and commissions, advisory committees, and citizen groups.

Attends and participates in professional group meetings and committees; stays abreast of new trends and innovations in the field of project management and federal, state, and local regulations related to the area of assignment.

Performs utility marking of the District's Fiber Optic Cable located in the public right-of-way using industry standard locating equipment and as-built drawings based on notifications from 811/USA Alert or City Building Departments.

Performs utility marking of all utilities located on District property using industry standard locating equipment and as-built drawings based on requests from District's Project Managers.
Maintain and upgrade as appropriate existing utility location documentation.
Performs related duties as required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Education: Equivalent to a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university in a field directly related to the area to which assigned. For Engineering/Capital Projects: Equivalent to a Bachelor’s degree in architecture, engineering, planning, or a related field.

Experience: Four (4) years of experience in the professional field required by the assigned special projects or two (2) years that involved responsibilities at a level equivalent to the District's classification of Project Coordinator. Years of experience may be substituted for the educational requirement on a two for one basis; two (2) years of experience may be submitted for one (1) year of education).

Highly Desirable: 

• Ability to read and understand as-built plans, including construction plans
• Ability to observe construction work performed by others that impacts District's utilities to ensure any site restoration is done to code.
• Must understand the 811 / USA Alert system and program, how it works, how to monitor for projects that may impact our District assets.
• Must know the color codes used to mark utilities.
• Interpersonal skills to coordinate with contractor who are permitted to excavate in/around District assets and with City inspectors to enforce quality standards on subject contractors. Ability to use locator equipment, materials, and hand tools to perform marking tasks. Ability to write reports documenting marking tasks performed.
• Must be proactive and a self-starter. Utility marking requires the individual to stay ahead of the contractors.
• Must be willing to work in inclement weather.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
Physical Requirements: Must maintain the physical condition necessary to perform tasks in an office setting operating a computer, keyboard, and other peripheral equipment; safely drive a District automobile; and walk, stand, and climb short distances in construction settings in order to inspect the progress of assigned projects.

Special Environmental Conditions: None.

THIS POSITION IS AN UNREPRESENTED AT WILL POSITION

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.

Vaccination Requirement for Candidates Seeking Employment: Alameda-Contra Costa Transit District has implemented a requirement that requires all candidates for District employment to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19, including variants, prior to being employed by the District, subject to limited exceptions. AC Transit adopted this vaccination policy as an emergency public health response to mitigate the negative public health consequences associated with increased incidence and test positivity rates and the prevalence of new virus variants, including increased hospitalizations, intensive care unit admissions, and deaths.
As such, candidates seeking District employment will be required to: (1) be fully vaccinated (two weeks after completion of the entire recommended COVID-19 vaccination series) and (2) submit a copy of their COVID-19 vaccination card prior to their start date, unless a reasonable accommodation request for a medical or religious exemption has been approved.

Benefits: The transit professionals who call AC Transit home represent the rich cultural diversity of the Bay Area. For more than 60 years, we have been an equal opportunity employer honoring religion, ethnic background, national origin, gender, gender expression, genetic information, disabilities, age, and veteran status. We are not only an inclusive employer but also offer a comprehensive benefits package rooted in choice, flexibility, and affordability. Most Benefits are effective the first of the month following your hire date. Employees and eligible dependents have access to the following benefits*:

• Medical - Choice of two Health Maintenance Organizations (HMOs): Kaiser Permanente and Health Net. $10.00 office visit co-pays; $5.00 - $35.00 prescription co-pays.
• Dental – MetLife Preferred Provider Organization (PPO) $50 annual deductible per person/$150 per family; $3,000 per person annual maximum; preventative care covered at 100%; basic and major care covered at 90%; $4,000 lifetime maximum orthodontia covered at 50%.
• Vision - Vision Service Plan - $10.00 copay; eligible for an exam, lenses, frames or contact lenses every 12 months – based on the last date of service. $200 frame allowance or $120 allowance for contact lenses.
• Employer paid Basic Life Insurance
• Employee paid Voluntary Term Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Retirement – employees automatically participate in a lifetime defined benefit plan and have the option to contribute to a 457 deferred compensation plan via payroll deductions.
• 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, employee may be required to contribute a small portion of annual income towards the cost of the pension.
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) for Health Care, Dependent Care, Parking, Transit
• AC Transit contributes up to $50.00/month towards an employee’s FSA Transit costs
• Free AC Transit Bus Pass
• Federal Credit Union
• Vacation and Sick Leave or Personal Time Off
• Nine (9) paid holidays; 2 paid floating holidays; 1 paid birthday holiday
• Tuition Reimbursement – up to $2500 per fiscal year on approved courses
• Wellness Program
• *AC Transit benefits are negotiated and subject to change based on collective bargaining agreements.
• Pension: All AC Transit employees participate in a lifetime defined benefit pension. 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 a small portion 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.

In accordance with federal requirements, all job applicants selected for appointments in a safety sensitive position are subject to pre-employment drug and alcohol testing. A final job applicant will be tested for five prohibited drugs: Cocaine, PCP, Amphetamines, Marijuana and Opiates. During employment, employees holding safety sensitive positions are subject to random, reasonable suspicion, post-accident, return-to-duty, and follow-up drug and alcohol testing. Additionally, in the event of an absence of more than 90 days from a safety sensitive position, pre-employment drug testing will be performed.

APPLICATIONS MAY BE FILED ONLINE AT:
http://www.actransit.org
1600 Franklin Street Oakland, CA 94612 510-891-7148
employment@actransit.org
Equal Opportunity Employer

Position #22-00480 PROJECT MANAGER I (UTILITY LOCATION AND MARKING) MC
Project Manager I (Utility Location and Marking) Supplemental Questionnaire

1. Explain how you would perform utility marking and what equipment and tools would you use?
2. Describe your experience performing utility coordination. What are the conventional color codes used to mark utilities.
3. Explain the 811/USA system and program. How do you know what to mark and when to mark it?
4. Should you proceed through our recruitment process, are you willing to submit to a pre-employment drug and alcohol test? (Testing is paid for by the District) Yes/No
5. If you do not pass the pre-employment drug and alcohol test according to District standards, you will be disqualified from this recruitment. Do you understand the statement above? Yes/No
   *Required Question

Market Research Project Manager II

SALARY:
$5,006.15 - $5,978.50 Biweekly
$10,846.67 - $12,953.42 Monthly
$130,160.00 - $155,441.00 Annually

AC Transit is seeking a Market Research Project Manager II. Under general direction serves as the project manager leading a variety of complex market research projects, functions, and activities. Incumbents in this position provide actionable data-driven insight informing and aligning strategic business decisions with customer sentiment.

This classification is distinguished from other marketing and communications classifications by the assigned project management responsibilities leading District-wide, market research projects and studies of considerable size and complexity. Incumbents at this level are expected to operate with a high degree of professional judgment and independence, providing technical and functional direction to vendors, professional, technical, and contract staff.

This is an excellent opportunity to work for the largest bus agency in California. In addition to working with some of the best in the business, AC Transit also has an excellent benefits package that includes pension, medical, dental and vision coverage, flexible spending and a 457 savings plan.

REPRESENTATIVE FUNCTIONS:
Leads the District’s primary and secondary market and research projects and studies, including customer opinion surveys, focus groups, personal interviews, field research, and quantitative and qualitative market research studies conducted across a variety of surveying channels, including in-person and on-line; identifies trends and responds with appropriate strategies to achieve the departmental and the District’s strategic goals and objectives.

Conducts a variety of market research projects; collects and analyzes data concerning customer sentiment; collaborates and coordinates efforts District-wide to design and implement communication and outreach campaigns to measure and drive improvement in service delivery, key performance metrics, and customer experiences; aligns customer experience strategies with departmental and the District’s strategic initiatives.
Performs project management functions and activities and is responsible for the full lifecycle of the assigned market research projects overseeing scope, timeline, budget, and quality standards from the project’s inception to completion; manages the activities of outside vendors and contractors. Provides consultation and professional, technical advice to executive staff, management teams, and other District departments; represents the Department on various external committees and projects.

Prepares and presents a variety of reports on operations, activities, and special projects; presents findings to the Board of Directors, executive management, other District staff, and various public and private entities.
Evaluates and recommends professional consulting services for assigned projects; develops and disseminates Requests for Proposals (RFPs), Request for Qualifications (RFQs), and Invitation For Bids (IFBs) and develops proposal evaluation criteria; assists in the negotiation, preparation, and administration of professional services and contracts; recommends and prepares amendments to professional services contracts.

Prepares, reviews, and maintains a variety of project-related information and documentation, including project schedules, Statements of Work (SOWs), status reports, detailing issues, risks, and deliverables; monitors agreements and projects for compliance with relevant codes, ordinances, rules, and regulations.
Attends and participates in professional group meetings and committees; stays abreast of new trends and innovations in the field of project management and market research. Provides technical and functional direction to professional, technical, and contract staff and participates in the formation, planning, review, and management of assigned projects. Performs related duties as required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Education: Equivalent to a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university in a field directly related to the area to which assigned. For the Market Research Project Manager position the following are applicable fields of study: business administration, sociology, statistics, market research, communications, public administration, marketing, or a related field. Additional experience may be substituted for education on a year-for-year basis.

Experience: Six (6) years of experience in the professional field required by the assigned special projects. The Market Research Project Manager position requires experience in developing and implementing market research, marketing, public information, or communications programs with an emphasis on data collection, market analysis, and detailing the customer journey or two (2) years that involved responsibilities at a level equivalent to the District's classification of Project Manager I. Years of experience may be substituted for the educational requirement on a two for one basis; two (2) years of experience may be submitted for one (1) year of education).

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

THIS POSITION IS AN UNREPRESENTED AT WILL POSITION

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.

Vaccination Requirement for Candidates Seeking Employment: Alameda-Contra Costa Transit District has implemented a requirement that requires all candidates for District employment to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19, including variants, prior to being employed by the District, subject to limited exceptions. AC Transit adopted this vaccination policy as an emergency public health response to mitigate the negative public health consequences associated with increased incidence and test positivity rates and the prevalence of new virus variants, including increased hospitalizations, intensive care unit admissions, and deaths.

As such, candidates seeking District employment will be required to: (1) be fully vaccinated (two weeks after completion of the entire recommended COVID-19 vaccination series) and (2) submit a copy of their COVID-19 vaccination card prior to their start date, unless a reasonable accommodation request for a medical or religious exemption has been approved.

Benefits: The transit professionals who call AC Transit home represent the rich cultural diversity of the Bay Area. For more than 60 years, we have been an equal opportunity employer honoring religion, ethnic background, national origin, gender, gender expression, genetic information, disabilities, age, and veteran status. We are not only an inclusive employer but also offer a comprehensive benefits package rooted in choice, flexibility, and affordability. Most Benefits are effective the first of the month following your hire date. Employees and eligible dependents have access to the following benefits*:

• Medical - Choice of two Health Maintenance Organizations (HMOs): Kaiser Permanente and Health Net. $10.00 office visit co-pays; $5.00 - $35.00 prescription co-pays.
• Dental – MetLife Preferred Provider Organization (PPO) $50 annual deductible per person/$150 per family; $3,000 per person annual maximum; preventative care covered at 100%; basic and major care covered at 90%; $4,000 lifetime maximum orthodontia covered at 50%.
• Vision - Vision Service Plan - $10.00 copay; eligible for an exam, lenses, frames or contact lenses every 12 months – based on the last date of service. $200 frame allowance or $120 allowance for contact lenses.
• Employer paid Basic Life Insurance
• Employee paid Voluntary Term Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Retirement – employees automatically participate in a lifetime defined benefit plan and have the option to contribute to a 457 deferred compensation plan via payroll deductions.
• 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, employee may be required to contribute a small portion of annual income towards the cost of the pension.
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) for Health Care, Dependent Care, Parking, Transit
• AC Transit contributes up to $50.00/month towards an employee’s FSA Transit costs
• Free AC Transit Bus Pass
• Federal Credit Union
• Vacation and Sick Leave or Personal Time Off
• Nine (9) paid holidays; 2 paid floating holidays; 1 paid birthday holiday
• Tuition Reimbursement – up to $2500 per fiscal year on approved courses
• Wellness Program
• *AC Transit benefits are negotiated and subject to change based on collective bargaining agreements.
• Pension: All AC Transit employees participate in a lifetime defined benefit pension. 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 a small portion 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.

In accordance with federal requirements, all job applicants selected for appointments in a safety sensitive position are subject to pre-employment drug and alcohol testing. A final job applicant will be tested for five prohibited drugs: Cocaine, PCP, Amphetamines, Marijuana and Opiates. During employment, employees holding safety sensitive positions are subject to random, reasonable suspicion, post-accident, return-to-duty, and follow-up drug and alcohol testing. Additionally, in the event of an absence of more than 90 days from a safety sensitive position, pre-employment drug testing will be performed.

APPLICATIONS MAY BE FILED ONLINE AT:
https://apptrkr.com/3748238
1600 Franklin Street Oakland, CA 94612 510-891-7148
employment@actransit.org

Position #22-00455 MARKET RESEARCH PROJECT MANAGER II MC
Equal Opportunity Employer

Market Research Project Manager II Supplemental Questionnaire

1. *Identify and describe the types of market research studies you have conducted or managed.
2. *Should you proceed through our recruitment process, are you willing to submit to a pre-employment drug and alcohol test? (Testing is paid for by the District) Yes/No
3. *If you do not pass the pre-employment drug and alcohol test according to District standards, you will be disqualified from this recruitment. Do you understand the statement above? Yes/No
   * Required Question