Search Jobs

TO VIEW JOB ANNOUNCEMENT, CLICK JOB PDF OR JOB ANNOUNCEMENT URL BELOW.

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator I

($19.62 - $25.11 per hour)

The City of Chowchilla is seeking a Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator I to assist in the operation and maintenance of the City’s wastewater treatment and collection system under general supervision of the Utilities Systems Supervisor and/or Director of Public Works.

Full-Time Positions Available

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Until Filled

Applicants are recommended to apply and submit application materials online at www.CalOpps.org. Application materials can also be emailed or hand-delivered to Chowchilla City Hall, Human Resources, 130 S Second Street, Chowchilla, CA 93610; emailed to CityClerk@CityofChowchilla.org; faxed (559) 665-7418.

Position:  The City of Orinda is looking for responsible, courteous individuals who enjoy working outdoors, can work independently of supervision and have experience dealing tactfully and effectively with members of the public.  The successful applicants will work in a part-time capacity with a schedule including afternoon and weekend hours.  Our City’s mission is to provide excellent service in a fiscally responsible manner and to promote a safe, healthy and vibrant community.

The Parking and Traffic Specialist enforces City parking regulations and assists with parking, traffic, and related issues and provides general information and assistance to the public.    This position is non-benefited and works a variable schedule based on need.

How to Apply:  To be considered for this position, qualified job applicants are required to submit the following:

• Apply Online!  You can apply online by visiting CalOpps.org. 
• Please attach a resume with your application for the Parking & Traffic Specialist position

Minimum Qualifications: Candidates with the following qualifications are encouraged to apply:

• Education: Equivalent to a high school diploma.  Supplemental specialized training in planning, zoning, inspection, or law enforcement is desirable; and
• Experience: One year of experience in public contact, customer service, or related experience; and
• License and Certificate: Possession of a valid California Driver's License with a demonstrated history of safe driving.

Special Requirements: Essential duties require the following physical skills and work environment:

Ability to drive, sit, stand, or walk for extended hours; ability to kneel, crouch, stoop, squat, twist, and lift 50 lbs.; exposure to outdoors for extended hours, including walking hills and on wet, muddy, or slippery surfaces; ability to travel to different sites and locations.

Must be willing to work a scheduled variety of hours, which may include evenings, and/or weekends, as needed.

Pre-Employment Processes:  Any candidate selected by the hiring department will be required to successfully complete a pre-employment process, which may consist of a background history check, conviction history check, as well as a medical exam including a pre-placement drug screen before hire.

Primary duties of the Parking & Traffic Specialist include (but are not limited to):

• Enforces parking regulations within the guidelines of California State Law and City requirements.  Safely maintains and operates specialized equipment including radios and hand held computers or devices.
• Efficiently patrols assigned routes throughout the City to identify and resolve parking violations and traffic hazards, and enforce applicable laws; issues parking citations utilizing an electronic ticket writer and updates records as necessary.  May write warnings and amendments to previously issued citations.
• Responds to citizen complaints and concerns regarding parking and traffic issues and abandoned vehicle laws; tag and arrange transportation of abandoned vehicles; refers issues to supervisor or law enforcement as necessary;
• Chalks tires of vehicles parking in timed spaces, records time, and returns at specified intervals to ticket vehicles remaining in spaces illegally;
• Explains California State laws, California Vehicle Code, and City ordinances to the general public regarding parking citations and parking in general;
• Provides guidance to residents on how to obtain Residential Parking Permits and assists residents on permit questions and issues;
• Reports missing or damaged traffic signals and signs; reports improperly operating traffic signals; submits work order requests for signage, curb painting, and repairs;
• May perform traffic control duties at accident scenes and special events, including directing traffic and diverting flow of traffic by erecting temporary barricades and posting temporary signs; and
• Perform related duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Other job related duties and Essential Qualifications:

All employees of the City of Orinda are expected to uphold and exhibit the City’s Core Values including serving the public, being respectful, professional, responsible and accountable.

• Excellent customer service skills;
• Ability to interpret and apply policies, procedures, laws, codes, and regulations pertaining to parking citation programs;
• Working knowledge of modern office equipment and procedures, including the use of a variety of software applications and handheld electronic devices;
• Knowledge of City geography, maps, streets, landmarks, and driving directions; and
• Principles and procedures of record keeping.

The information contained within this announcement may be modified or revoked without notice and does not constitute either an expressed or implied contract.

The City of Orinda is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex origin or disability.  In accordance with Federal law, the City of Orinda will only hire individuals who are legally authorized to work in the United States.  Candidates with a disability which may require special assistance in any phase of the application or testing process should submit a request for accommodation with the application.  Documentation of the need for accommodation must accompany the request.
 

Fixed-Term Street Sweeper Operator

$20.00 - $29.72 per hour (Depending upon experience)

Full-Time/Limited Benefits Available

Deadline to apply:  Apply by Monday, Monday, October 28, 2019 for first consideration

THE POSITION:

The City of San Rafael Public Works Department is hiring for the position of Fixed-Term Street Sweeper Operator to maintain its commitment to clean streets and stormwater runoff as a member agency of the Marin County Stormwater Pollution Prevention Program (MCSTOPPP).  This position will make a difference in the San Rafael community by preventing trash and other debris from entering the stormwater system (i.e. local creeks and watersheds) that eventually discharge into the San Francisco Bay.   Continued appointment in this position is contingent upon funding and job performance.  This is an “at will” position.  Fixed-Term appointments may be made for up to a three-year period.  This is a temporary position working under general supervision.  Duties shall include, but are not limited to: 

Duties:  Safely operates a motorized sweeper and other motorized maintenance/construction equipment on an assigned route; clean streets gutters, and reports large debris on streets and rights of way; respond to traffic accidents; clean debris and hazardous materials spills; report illegally parked vehicles, hazardous conditions, road damage, damaged curbs and sidewalks, downed signage and signal malfunctions; perform daily equipment inspections and preventative maintenance; make minor adjustments and repairs; perform minor equipment repairs.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Knowledge of construction and maintenance equipment.
• Knowledge of City streets, California Vehicle Code and traffic laws.
• Knowledge of safe work practices, safe operation of street sweepers and heavy equipment/vehicles.
• Knowledge of street sweeper/heavy equipment maintenance and repair methods and practices.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Ability to operate power/hand tools, motorized equipment and vehicles.
• Ability to detect minor mechanical defects and minor repairing.
• Ability to carry out oral and written instructions and communicate effectively.
• Ability to work well with others and maintain professionalism at all times.
• Ability to provide excellent customer service.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent AND
• Two (2) years of experience operating a motorized sweeper or other heavy equipment/construction vehicles, OR
• An equivalent combination of training and experience.
• Must possess a valid California Class “B” Commercial Drivers License with air-brake and tanker endorsement at time of appointment.  The Class B license must be maintained throughout employments.

SELECTION PROCESS:

City of San Rafael application is required.  Qualified applicants will be interviewed by the hiring department and the most qualified applicants will be subject to a reference check, which will include fingerprinting.

APPLICATION PROCESS:

City of San Rafael application is required.  Resumes do not substitute for the City application.  To file an application on line go to www.calopps.org.  Select “Member Agencies”.  Select “City of San Rafael”.  Follow this link to submit your application:  

Reasonable Accommodation:  The City of San Rafael will make reasonable accommodations in the exam process to accommodate disabled applicants.  If you have a disability for which you require an accommodation, please contact us at (415) 485-3474 before the test date.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.  Such accommodations must be requested by the applicant. 

The County of San Mateo aims to foster positive employee experiences and increase employee engagement that result in improved outcomes for the residents of San Mateo County. Join us in leading a high-impact performance management pilot program.

The Human Resources Performance Management Fellow will build on an established evidence-based method of performance management, including promoting ongoing development and performance conversations between supervisors and employees. This position will be part of the Human Resources Department Organizational and Development Unit and will have the opportunity to work with leaders throughout the organization.

In this dynamic role, you will:

• Understand the principles of the pilot and support plans for county expansion
• Be responsible for the program management of the pilot and serve as point of contact for administrative tasks and coordinating technical issues with TinyPulse and departments
• Lead continuous improvement of the TINYpulse platform and explore additional features for implementation
• Build upon the planned 2019 evaluation by tracking impact after three years, adding additional data sources as available  
• Persuasively communicate goals and expectations of the pilot to all participants by writing, designing, and sharing Pilot Newsletter quarterly
• Deliver Pilot onboarding presentation to new teams
• Evangelize Pilot model with County leadership
• Prepare reports and insights on the pilot and make recommendations for adjustments and iterations to achieve maximum effectiveness
• Anticipate issues and bring high energy to offering solutions
• Schedule, plan and facilitate effective meetings and training sessions/learning opportunities for participants
• Generate and share monthly department reports of TINYpulse results based on existing templates
• Analyze data and recommend actionable responses to trends

Education:

A Master's Degree in a related field is required for this Fellowship. A graduate degree in Organizational Development, Human Resources Development, Education, Industrial-Organizational Psychology, Learning Design and Development, Performance Technology, Instructional Design or Adult Learning, Business, Public Administration, Sociology, or a related field is preferred. 

List of Desired Skill Sets:

• Skillful facilitation of large and small group activities
• Understand and have enthusiasm for employee performance management innovations
• Ability to create momentum and foster organizational change
• Ability to lead complex projects across multiple departments through influence
• Outstanding ability to influence, inspire, and motivate a team
• High level of comfort with technology tools and advanced applications of Microsoft Office/Google Drive
• Familiar with Excel, able to navigate PowerBI and TINYpulse platforms. 
• Experience designing surveys and interpreting results
• Experience in research and analysis
• Approachable, positive energy and initiative
• Role model emotional intelligence, build relationships, and communicate effectively
• Be curious and want to experiment and take risks in order to learn
• Collaborative, participatory decision maker
• Change management or professional employee coaching experience
• Strongly self-motivated and enjoys working hard to achieve ambitious goals

To apply for this exciting position, please click on the "Apply" button or go to http://jobs.smcgov.org.  

In addition to completing the application, you will need to attach: 

• A Cover Letter
• Resume
• Three References

TENTATIVE RECRUITMENT SCHEDULE:
Final Filing Date: December 10, 2019
Application Screening: Week of December 16, 2019
Panel Interview: January 2020 - TBD
Finalist Interview: January 202 - TBD

For more information about Human Resources please visit our website: http://hr.smcgov.org/

THE POSITION
The City of Hayward is excited to announce its recruitment to fill the Assistant/Associate Civil Engineer position. Hayward is excited to announce an opportunity to join its progressive and dynamic Engineering team as an Assistant or Associate Civil Engineer. This position performs journey level and professional engineering work in conjunction with design, plan check, and construction, and maintenance of solar, water and wastewater projects.

DEADLINE TO APPLY: First review scheduled for October 14, 2019; open until filled.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS

Assistant Civil Engineer – This classification performs journey level professional engineering work in conjunction with construction and maintenance of Public Works projects.

Monthly rate: $7,068 - $8,600
 
Associate Civil Engineer – This classification performs more difficult and complex engineering design work on private development and public works projects; and supervise the work of Assistant Civil Engineers and Engineering Technicians performing related work.

Monthly rate: $8,205 - $9,959
 
Incumbents may advance from the Assistant Civil Engineer to the Associate Civil Engineer level, as recommended by their supervisor and approved by the Director of Public Works, as they learn City and departmental practices and procedures. As knowledge and experience are gained, the work becomes broader in scope and assignments are more varied and are performed under more general supervision.  Advancement to the higher classification requires gaining the knowledge, skill, experience and credentials that meet the qualifications for that class and demonstrating the ability to consistently perform the work of the higher classification.
 

APPLICATION AND SELECTION PROCEDURE
To apply for this posting, please create an account profile with Government Jobs by clicking on the following link https://www.governmentjobs.com/Home/ApplicationGuide as your CalOpps profile information will not transfer automatically to Government Jobs.

This job opportunity is continuous and application reviews are performed periodically.

The Position

San Mateo is a city of approximately 104,000 residents, strategically located midway between San Francisco and San Jose, and is within the Silicon Valley.  One of the City’s strengths is its diversity, both in the ethnic makeup and the physical development of the community.  San Mateo has a vibrant business and retail environment with national and international businesses, two major shopping centers and an active downtown.  The community values its historic and new residential neighborhoods and recently approved a major new Transit Oriented Development that will add 1,500 new homes, 300,000 square feet of new retail and as much as 1.5 million square feet of commercial office space.  

The City organization has a culture of innovation, collaboration and strong customer service.  The City’s annual budget is $191 million and is staffed by over 540 full time employees.  The City is continually evaluating new and innovative ways of providing high quality services to its residents while acknowledging the competing demands for the limited funds available. Find out more interesting facts at:  www.cityofsanmateo.org.

This position will receive general direction from the Chief Plant Operator and instruction from their Shift Supervisor to provide daily guidance to lower level operators and trainees. The WWTP Operator III will be responsible for supporting these efforts to guide, develop and mentor staff on their assigned shift, act in a supervisory capacity in the absence of the Shift Supervisor, and is the assigned lead in getting both scheduled and unscheduled work completed. Those who have prepared themselves and are ready for the challenge to use their skills as a journey-level wastewater professional should seriously consider this opportunity.

This position is assigned rotating shifts working nights, weekends, and holidays with on-call emergency response 24 hours per day.  However, along with this challenge is the benefit of working  a 12-hour shift that results in a very favorable work/life balance and requires the minimum commuting days as compared to other standard 8-hour shifts.

The Department

The Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP) is a 15.7 MDG sub-regional facility that serves an estimated 164,545 customers  administering the annual operation and maintenance budget over $12.8 million with a staff of 34 professional and technical personnel.  The City of San Mateo is building a team tasked with the safe and continuous operation of the current expansion of this conventional activated sludge plant by introducing new facilities including; preliminary treatment, primary treatment, enhanced biological nutrient removal/membrane bioreactors (BNR/MBR), biological and chemically enhanced treatment (BioACTIFLO), and additional upgrades to existing process equipment. A vital and instrumental member of this team is the WWTP Operator III.

The Duties

Depending upon assignment, duties may include, but are not limited to the following.

Operate wastewater treatment facilities to control flow and processing of wastewater, sludge and effluent; monitor gauges, meters and control panels; observe variation in operating conditions, interpreting meter and gauge readings and test results to determine process requirements.

• Operate valves and gates; start and stop pumps, engines and electric motors to control and adjust flow and treatment processes; operate and maintain boilers; perform routine maintenance work on valves, tanks, related equipment and facilities to optimize performance.
• Maintain appropriate plant records to support water quality goals.
• Perform the duties of the Designated Operator-in-Charge when required in accordance with State regulations.
• Operate rolling vehicles and stationary machinery as required to perform essential job functions.
• Foster and maintain good working relationships and provide excellent customer service in the course of their work.
• Assist in the inventory, requisition, and purchase of supplies and materials.
• Supervise and train less experienced operators on assigned shift.

Under general supervision, coordinates and administers assigned human resources programs including recruitment and selection, employee benefits administration, leave of absence administration, job analysis and classification, compensation, workers’ compensation, safety, performance management, and general human resources administration; coordinates and serves as a liaison for assigned programs, projects, and activities with other Santa Clara County Housing Authority (Agency) departments, outside agencies, and the general public; performs related work as required.

Incumbents at this level are capable of performing the full range of duties in support of assigned human resources programs such as recruitment and selection, classification, compensation, benefits administration, leave of absence administration, performance management, safety, and/or worker’s compensation, in addition to performing a variety of record-keeping, administrative, and technical support activities.  The work has technical and programmatic aspects, requiring the interpretation and application of policies, procedures, and regulations and involving frequent contact with staff and the public, as well as performing various research functions.  Employees at this level are required to be fully trained in all procedures related to the assigned area(s) of responsibility and function with a high degree of independent judgment and initiative.

TO VIEW JOB ANNOUNCEMENT, CLICK ON THE 'JOB ANNOUNCEMENT' LINK ON THE BOTTOM RIGHT CORNER OF THIS PAGE.

SELECTION PROCESS

Interested applicants must complete a standard application form.  Applications and resumes may be submitted via our website at www.scchousingauthority.org.  For assistance: please contact the Human Resources Department at (408) 993-2934.

The City of Patterson’s Public Works Department is seeking to fill (1) one part-time Maintenance Worker positions and to establish an Eligibility List. Duties include but are not limited: Learns to perform a variety of maintenance duties related to area of assignment, including but not limited to, city buildings, tree and vegetation maintenance, street, collection system, and water utility maintenance; performs general maintenance, upkeep and repair of City buildings and facilities; assists with street maintenance and repair including digging out, breaking up and hauling away damaged sidewalks, gutters, curb, and asphalt pavement; proper and effective use of landscaping maintenance tools, equipment, and materials; methods, techniques safety practices used in maintaining parks and landscaping.