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CITY OF SALINAS, CALIFORNIA

INVITES YOUR INTEREST IN THE POSITION OF
FIRE CHIEF

THE COMMUNITY
The City of Salinas is the 34th largest City in the state with a population of approximately 161,042. It is located in beautiful Monterey County, California. Salinas offers a great career opportunity for a Fire Chief. 

As the city with the largest population in California’s Central Coast, Salinas is a multicultural and diverse community and a key asset in today’s global economy.   The City’s diverse community is comprised of an approximate 75% Hispanic population. The median age of the community is 29.3 years young.  The region offers various cultural family events and consistent Mediterranean climate for year-long outdoor activity.  Salinas also boasts about being among the top ten cities in the nation with the cleanest air.

With world-class events that take place in the city each year, such as the California Air Show, California Rodeo, and Forbes Ag Tech Summit, and world-renowned amenities right next door, including the Pebble Beach Golf Resort and the Monterey Bay Aquarium, Salinas is a place that truly has it all. The city is also home to a wealth of cultural and historic assets, including the Steinbeck museum– the only museum in the country devoted to a single author - along with Steinbeck’s family home.  Additionally, Salinas is home to educational institutions such as Hartnell Community College founded in 1920 and California State University Monterey Bay.  

Although agriculture forms the economic base, more than 100 manufacturing, financial, and medical related firms call Salinas home. Salinas has a global reputation as an agriculture and innovation hub.  It is a source for agricultural research and resources and is developing the latest technology and advancements. Some of the largest employers in the city include the County of Monterey, Taylor Farms, D’Arrigo Bros, and Salinas Valley Memorial Hospital.

THE CITY GOVERNMENT
The City of Salinas was incorporated in 1874 and became a Charter City in 1903.  The City operates under a Council-Manager form of government. The City Manager is responsible for all City departments except the appointed City Attorney. The seven-member City Council includes six members elected by district for four-year staggered terms on a nonpartisan basis, plus the Mayor who is elected at-large and serves a term of two years.

The City employs 728 full and part-time employees with a FY 2018-19 budget of $280M. The City Manager leads and directs the City’s seven departments: Administration, Community Development, Finance, Fire, Library and Community Services, Public Works, and the Police Department.

MISSION AND VISION STATEMENT
The Salinas Fire Department is dedicated to preserving and protecting the safety of our community with integrity, pride and commitment.  We will do this with diversity of thought and people while ensuring fiscal responsibility.  Our steadfast belief in each other and our mission guides us in providing dynamic, professional service to our community through emergency response and community risk reduction.

THE DEPARTMENT
The Fire Department provides 24-hour prevention, response, mitigation, and recovery efforts for fires, hazardous materials, emergency medical services, traffic collisions and aircraft emergencies, and all other emergency and non-emergency service requests within the City of Salinas corporate limits, approximately 23.5 square miles.  The primary goal of the Fire Department is the protection of life, property, and the environment for those that live, work, and visit the City of Salinas.  All divisions of the Fire Department—Administration, Suppression and Rescue, Emergency Medical Services, Prevention, Disaster Preparedness, Training, Vehicle Maintenance, and Hazardous Materials—work in conjunction to support this goal.

The Department has six stations and is working on a plan for a seventh station.   Monterey County Regional Fire Protection District also contracts with the City for fire protection services for a portion of its district on the northwest side of the City, bringing the total area protected to approximately 35 square miles.  

The department has 100 employees with three operational shifts working a 48/96 hour schedule.  Each shift includes a Battalion Chief, 8 Captains, 8 Engineers and 12 Firefighters staffing six Advanced Life Support (ALS) engines and two tiller trucks.  The department has one regional mobile command-communications vehicle, one Type-3 engine and one Aircraft Rescue Firefighting (ARFF) apparatus.

In addition, the Salinas and Seaside Fire Departments provide Hazardous Material (HazMat) response teams for Monterey County.  Department Administrative support is provided by the Fire Chief, a Deputy Fire Chief, Battalion Chief-Fire Marshal, Battalion Chief – Training, Administrative Secretary, Office Technician, EMS Officer, and 3 Fire Inspectors.  The department budget for FY 2018-2019 is $24M. 

The Salinas Fire Department is committed to providing professional services to Salinas residents, businesses, and visitors with integrity, respect, and compassion.

THE POSITION
•    The Fire Chief is an at-will position reporting directly to the City Manager.
•    Oversees all divisions of the Fire Department.
•    Plans, organizes, coordinates, and administers operational activities.
•    Analyzes operational costs and directs preparation of annual budget requests and justifications.
•    Administer the annual budget.
•    Attends City Council and community meetings.
•    Facilitates the counseling and disciplining of personnel.
•    Determines service levels and staffing requirements.
•    Fulfills emergency response obligations on a 24/7 basis, as needed.
•    Most importantly, builds and maintains positive working relationships with other departments, coworkers, other City employees, community groups and the public.
•    Please visit the City website for a complete job description.
 

STREET MAINTENANCE WORKER I/II

Level I - $4,371 - $5,313 per month

Level II - $4,589 - $5,578 per month

Plus excellent benefits

Deadline to apply:  Apply by Monday, February 25, 2019 for first consideration

Maintenance Worker I:  This is the entry level to the classification series.  This position performs the least skilled and most repetitive tasks, while learning to use and apply the methods, materials, tools and equipment involved.

Maintenance Worker II: This is the full working level of the series.  This position performs more skilled tasks, works with greater independence, and performs more light equipment operation.

• Performs manual and semiskilled work in street excavation and repair, asphalt laying, cold tar patching, concrete work, weed control spraying, street painting, street signing, and flushing, clearing and maintaining sewer and storm drainage pipelines, culverts, and pumping stations.
• Uses shovels, rakes, other hand tools, jackhammers, asphalt saws, tampers, packers, dump trucks, rollers and spray equipment in the excavation, building up, patching and surfacing of streets.
• Performs or assists in finished concrete work by excavating and clearing areas, constructing forms, trucking and pouring concrete.  Performs or assists with concrete leveling, floating, and finishing.
• Removes debris and assists in cleaning and clearing of sewer lines, catch basins, canals, pipelines, and pumping stations.
• Assists in maintenance, repair, or replacement of pumps, motors, valves, gates, and pipelines.
• Prepares and installs traffic signs and related posts per specifications.
• Places traffic barriers and warnings signs and directs traffic.
• Performs street painting and striping per specifications, using a variety of materials and related equipment.
• Assists in emergency repairs of Public Works facilities.
• Completes daily time activity reports.
• May be assigned to operate heavy motorized street sweeping equipment to clean residential and commercial streets of trash and other accumulations.
• Performs related duties as required.

To be eligible for this position you must have knowledge of:

Maintenance Worker I:

• Basic use of hand and routine power tools.

Maintenance Worker II:

• Techniques and materials use in the maintenance, repair, construction and improvement of asphalt and concrete surfaces and structures; operation and operator maintenance of a wide variety of hand and power tools and light equipment.
• Safe working practices.

Maintenance Worker I:

• Understand and follow oral and written instructions.  Operate and maintain basic hand and power tools.  Learn the skills necessary for Level II.

Maintenance Worker II:

• Operate and maintain a wide variety of hand and power tools and light equipment.
• Build forms and pour and finish concrete.
• Spread, patch, and roll asphalt.
• Assist in mechanical and hydraulic repairs of pumps, gates, valves, pipelines and related equipment.
• Keep records of materials and equipment used, hours spent, location of work etc.
• Read and understand basic diagrams.
• Wear a dust mask when operating a leaf vacuum.
• Perform sustained strenuous manual labor.
• Wear a respirator in confined space work and for weed spraying.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

Maintenance Worker I:

• Graduation from high school or equivalent
• Prior experience in the operation of power driven equipment or previous maintenance experience is desirable, but not required

Maintenance Worker II:

• Graduation from high school or equivalent
• Two years of increasingly responsible experience in the maintenance and construction of public works facilities, equivalent to the Maintenance Worker I

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

Maintenance Worker I:

• Must have a valid California Driver’s License
• Must obtain a Class B license prior to passing probation

Maintenance Worker II:

• Must have a valid California Driver’s License
• Effective July 1, 2010, employees hired or promoted into the II position are required to obtain a Class B license prior to passing probationary period, and participate in the DOT Program.

LANGUAGE, MATHEMATICAL AND REASONING SKILLS:

• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
• Ability to write simple correspondence.
• Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.
• Ability to add and subtract two-digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10’s and 100’s. 
• Ability to perform these operations using units of American money and weight measurement, volume, and distance.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. 
• Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.

PHYSICAL DEMAND/WORK ENVIRONMENT: 

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear.  The employee frequently is required to climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and taste or smell.  The employee is occasionally required to sit.  The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. 

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and outside weather conditions.  The employee is occasionally exposed to high, precarious places; risk of electrical shock; and vibration.  The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

APPLICATION AND SELECTION PROCESS:

Resumes do not substitute for the City application. Candidates should detail related education and experience on the application since this information will be used to determine who will be invited to participate in the next phase of the examination process.  The examination process may include any or all of the following: application appraisal and oral board interview examination.  To file an application go to www.calopps.org.  Select “Member Agencies”.  Select “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 no later than three (3) calendar days before the test date.

Two and a half percent (2.5%) increase to base salary effective last pay period in April 2019

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS: All interested applicants must provide a copy of diploma/GED or transcripts at the time of application or submit to the Human Resources Department. Applications are incomplete without the required document.

DEFINITION: To inspect public works construction projects in the public right-of-way or new and redevelopment projects for work quality, proper materials used, conformance with project plans, specifications, and City municipal code and to ensure compliance with local, State, and Federal regulations. This position may be assigned to either the Development Engineering division in the Public Works Department or the Engineering Services division also in the Public Works Department.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED: Receives general supervision from the Construction Inspection Supervisor or Department Director designee.  No supervision is exercised over others.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS OF THE POSITION: Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following: Review plans and specifications of assigned projects; attend pre-construction conferences. Receive change orders for review by the City Engineer or designee. Prepare change orders for review by Construction Inspection Supervisor. Inspect materials for identification and conformance to specifications. Take samples of materials for laboratory analysis. Perform routine to complex field inspections of public improvements such as grading (rough and final), construction and installation of public utilities (sanitary sewer facilities, storm drain facilities and fire protection facilities), street lighting systems, traffic signals systems, curbs, gutters and sidewalks, signage, striping and survey monumentation. Inspect all work, during and after completion; check for line and grade, number and size, elevation and location of various items detailed in the approved plans. Monitor staffing level reports and payroll for compliance with contracts and regulations. Inspect various structures such as utilities, streets, sidewalks, gutters, bioswales, planters and other off-site construction; check line, grade, size, elevation and location of structures for conformance with specifications and regulations. Record amount of materials used, and work performed; prepare necessary reports for progress payments. Indicate location of various appurtenances on plans. Inspect adjacent properties for damage from construction activity.  Confer with property owners regarding project schedule, hazards and inconvenience. Coordinate work with other City departments and utilities. Help locate other utility structures ahead of work sites. Prepare activity records and reports. Record in-field design additions, alterations, changes and revisions and confer with senior staff. Inspect construction and post construction Best Management Practices (BMPs) for compliance with project requirements and City’s NPDES permit. Document inspections and review project documentation for accuracy and adequacy with site conditions. Promote and maintain safety in the work place. Perform related duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS: Knowledge of: Principles, methods, materials, equipment and safety hazards of construction and surveying. Defects and faults in construction. Advanced mathematics including, algebra, geometry, and trigonometry as applied in construction inspection work. Basic soil mechanics and geology. Erosion and sediment control principles. Principles of engineering as applied to construction inspections. Materials sampling, testing, and estimating procedures. Engineering mechanics of structures. Construction and post construction Best Management Practices (BMPs) to protect stormwater quality.  Ability to:  Learn applicable laws, regulations, codes and departmental policies governing the construction of assigned projects. Understand and interpret engineering plans and specifications and prepare accurate engineering records. Deal firmly and tactfully with contractors, engineers and property owners. Communicate clearly and concisely, orally and in writing. Detect and locate faulty materials and poor work quality and determine the stage of construction during which defects are most easily found and remedied. Analyze construction plans, specifications, and maps. Prepare technical reports. Effectively organize and manage workload. Skills to:  Sample and test soils, concrete, water, and related materials samples.

PHYSICAL AND MENTAL CHARACTERISTICS: Physical, mental and emotional stamina to perform the duties and responsibilities of the position; manual dexterity sufficient to write, use telephone, business machines and related equipment; vision sufficient to read printed materials; hearing sufficient to conduct in person and telephone conversations; speaking ability in an understandable voice with sufficient volume to be heard in a normal conversational distance, on the telephone and in addressing groups; physical agility to push/pull, squat, twist, turn, bend, stoop and reach overhead; physical mobility sufficient to move about the work environment, climb ladders, and to walk on uneven surfaces; physical strength to lift up to 50 lbs.; physical stamina sufficient to sit for prolonged periods of time; mental acuity to collect and interpret data, evaluate, reason, define problems, establish facts, draw valid conclusions, and make valid judgments and decisions.

WORKING CONDITIONS: A combination of outdoor work inspecting construction sites, and a business office working environment. In the office, subject to sitting at a desk or standing at a counter for long periods of time, bending, crouching, or kneeling at files, pushing/pulling of file drawers and supplies, reaching in all directions and prolonged periods of time working at a computer terminal. Outdoors (on the construction job site) work in all types of weather environments, carry and climb ladders, crawl, and walk to perform inspections.

License or Certificate:  Possession of valid California Class C Driver’s License.  Ability to obtain required CASQA Qualified SWPPP Practitioner (QSP) certification within six months of hire and CASQA Qualified SWPPP Developer (QSD) certification within one year of hire. Certified Professional in Erosion and Sediment Control (CPESC) certification highly desirable.

Education and Experience:  An example of the education and experience which most likely demonstrates the skills, knowledge and abilities required to perform the duties would be any combination equivalent to completion of the twelfth grade and three years of professional construction-related work experience or an Associate’s degree in Science, Planning or Construction Management with one year of professional construction-related work experience.

SELECTION PROCESS: Applicants’ qualifications will be evaluated based on the information provided on the employment application. The exam process may consist of an application appraisal, oral interview, performance exam and/or written exam. The City reserves the right to use alternate testing procedures if deemed necessary. CITY COMMUNICATION REGARDING THE SELECTION PROCESS WILL BE VIA E-MAIL. PLEASE ENSURE THAT YOU HAVE ACCESS TO THE E-MAIL ON YOUR APPLICATION. Finalist interview/assessment will be held with the City of Salinas.  

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

The City of Salinas does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, religion, sexual orientation, age, disability, marital status, political affiliation, or any other non-merit factor. The City of Salinas makes reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with a disability. Individuals requiring any accommodation in order to participate in the testing process must inform the Human Resources Director in writing no later than the final filing date stated in this job announcement. Requests for accommodation should include an explanation of the type and extent of accommodations needed to participate in the selection process and/or to perform the duties of the job for which they have applied. EEO Utilization Report is available for candidate review upon request.

SALARY STEPS: Appointments are normally made at the first step. Consideration is given for increase to the second step after successful completion of a six-month probationary period. (Employees appointed at a higher step will be eligible for consideration for the next step after one year, providing they successfully complete a six-month probationary period.) 2/6/19 pp

First review of applications will be February 15th, however this position will remain open until filled.  Interested applicants are encouraged to apply early.

Under general supervision, assists in the planning, coordination, and implementation of the activities, operations, and duties in support of the District's information technology network; researches, installs, configures, and maintains all components of the data network infrastructure; implements new systems, programs, and hardware and software upgrades; implements, monitors, and maintains network security; coordinates assigned activities with other departments and outside agencies; provides highly technical and complex staff assistance to the Information Technology Manager; and performs related work as required.

Class Characteristics

This is a single-position class responsible for designing, planning, implementing, and maintaining the District’s computer network infrastructure, including hardware, operating systems, and desktop/network applications.  Responsibilities include maintaining network firewalls, routers, and switches, administering the e-mail system, and providing technical support to District staff.  Successful performance of the work requires extensive knowledge of information technology infrastructure, systems, operations, maintenance, and repair.  This class is distinguished from Information Technology Manager in that the latter has full management and supervisory authority in planning, organizing, and directing the full scope of information systems operations.

Examples of TYPICAL JOB FUNCTIONS (Illustrative Only)

Management reserves the right to add, modify, change, or rescind the work assignments of different positions and to make reasonable accommodations so that qualified employees can perform the essential functions of the job.

1. Researches, installs, configures, and maintains all network hardware and software, including switches, routers, and firewalls, for functionality and security.
2. Manages network architecture, including local area network (LAN) and wide area network (WAN) technologies.
3. Manages multiple servers, workstations, and terminals, ensuring proper integration of these components with existing system architecture.
4. Implements new systems, programs, and hardware and software upgrades; supports technical requirements of software for users; identifies, analyzes, and resolves software and network problems; researches and selects new software to improve internal information technology processes.
5. Conducts growth analysis and planning to prepare for and minimize costs of system expansion.
6. Designs, implements, and upgrades network architecture to accommodate growing communication requirements.
7. Maintains and troubleshoots networks, systems, and applications to identify and correct malfunctions and other operational problems.
8. Troubleshoots network connectivity problems; monitors the performance of the network system; tracks possible problem areas affecting response time and prepares recommendations for correction of problems and improvement in performance.
9. Provides security authorization for application access and coordinates security maintenance on department computer systems with the Information Technology Manager and WAN administrators or technical support staff.
10. Works with vendor representatives to identify and correct causes of hardware and software malfunctions and to perform enhancements; coordinates the work of outside consultants.
11. Represents the department at conferences on specialized topics and at meetings with appropriate vendors.
12. Coordinates special projects in support of District-wide functions.
13. Manages engine inspection reports for fire safety; posts data and reports to the SharePoint site.
14. Implements, monitors, and maintains network security; ensures proper user accessibility, including remote access through the virtual private network; oversees security procedures; configures and implements security policies; monitors logs for intrusion attempts; secures systems from internal and external threats.
15. Defines and implements network disaster recovery; ensures hardware, software, and information protection and file integrity; oversees backup procedures.
16. Develops and implements backup policies and procedures; performs system backups.
17. Develops, implements, maintains, and enforces policies and procedures for network administration.
18. Responds to inquiries from other computer support staff and from other departments.
19. Identifies opportunities for improving service delivery methods and procedures; reviews with appropriate management staff and implements improvements; works with District staff to maintain, revise, or improve the overall information technology operation.
20. Maintains and compiles an electronic documentation library of user procedures manuals, technical references, training manuals, handbooks and guides; maintains logs, charts, diagrams, and testing data for the District’s data and voice network.
21. Performs other duties as assigned.

The City of Patterson’s Public Works Department is seeking to fill (2) two 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.

ABOUT US
Centrally located and serving as the eastern anchor of the Bay Area and Silicon Valley, the City of Fremont (pop. 235,439) prides itself on being a vibrant and strategically urban community.  Fremont has developed into a technological and advanced manufacturing power base that captures metropolitan living at its best.  It is also one of the most ethnically and culturally diverse cities in the Bay Area.
Within its 90-square miles, Fremont boasts over 42 million square feet of office, R&D, manufacturing, and warehouse building space. It is home to a wide variety of innovative high tech, life science, and clean technology firms including Tesla Motors, Lam Research, Thermo Fisher Scientific, Redwood Systems, Boston Scientific, and Western Digital, among many others. The city’s Innovation District is known as the hottest new address for start-ups. Over the last two years, companies in Fremont received more than $400 million in venture funding according to PitchBook Data.  Fremont is a City on the move!
The City of Fremont is  also an employer that values its people, creativity, quality service, integrity, open communication, collaboration, mutual respect, and diversity. Employees find their work challenging, yet rewarding, and most importantly, enjoy the chance to make a difference through public service.  
Think Fremont!
      
THE PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
The Public Works Department is poised to play a key role in shaping the community and its future, as Fremont has several transformative land use and transportation projects underway and in planning, to allow us to achieve the City’s vision of being “strategically urban”. Public Works is responsible for engineering, transportation, civic facilities, inspections, and maintenance for the City. The Engineering Division within Public Works reviews proposed land development projects, executes the design and construction of public projects, and maintains and enhances the City’s transportation network. We value our people, creativity, quality service, integrity, open communication, mutual respect, and diversity.  Employees find their work challenging, yet rewarding, and most importantly, enjoy the chance to make a difference through public service.

THE POSITIONS
The Construction Inspector is a critical position in the Engineering Division. Incumbents perform inspections of public streets, highways, bridges, City parks and private developments. 

EXAMPLES OF RESPONSIBILITIES
-Review construction plans, specifications, encroachment permits and other plans.
-Conduct on-site inspections of construction materials, grade elevations, underground facilities, -construction safety precautions, etc. to determine compliance with contract  plans and specifications.
-Make field measurements.
-Ensure conformance with applicable safety standards and regulations.
-Inspect implementations of storm water best management practices.  
-Monitor and document the correction of project deficiencies.
-Identify and recommend approval of necessary contract and/or plan adjustments to accommodate field conditions.
-Prepare inspector’s daily reports, track contract time, and maintain field records on materials and quantities used.
-Calculate and recommend formal approval of appropriate progress payments to contractors for work completed.
-Investigate citizen complaints related to encroachment and/or grading violations.
-Respond to public inquiries and concerns.
-Other duties as assigned.
 

FREMONT — A CITY ON THE MOVE!

Fremont is a well-managed and innovative city, and has recently generated national attention by placing 7th on the list of the Greenest Cities in America according to a 2018 Wallet Hub survey and ranking 3rd Best City in the Nation  to raise a family, according to another 2018 survey by Wallet Hub. Located in the heart of the Bay Area and Silicon Valley, Fremont prides itself on innovation, green technology, a low crime rate, great schools, a low unemployment rate, quality parks and nearby open space, and an incredibly diverse population of over 235,000 residents.   As a full service City, Fremont employs over 937 regular employees and has a General Fund budget of $205 million.  

Fremont is an employer that values its people, creativity, quality service, integrity, open communication, collaboration, mutual respect, and diversity. Employees find their work challenging, yet rewarding, and most importantly, enjoy the chance to make a difference through public service.   

EXAMPLES OF JOB DUTIES

-Manage and direct a comprehensive Facilities section
-Be knowledgeable and experienced in Facility Management practices;  and flexible, progressive and innovative in seeking solutions.
-Manage challenging and multidisciplinary Public Works infrastructure projects from conception through construction; responsible for planning, budget, design, scheduling, bidding , and contracting.
-Analyze relevant facility management and construction issues and identify possible solutions.
-Select, manage and review the work of consultant teams to deliver all or parts of capital projects.
-Participate in a collaborative and positive manner with internal and external stakeholders to achieve resolution; generate options and make recommendations.
-Communicate clearly in both written and verbal form.
-Excited to work for a diverse community preparing for urban growth with corresponding infrastructure needs. 
-Other duties as assigned including flexibility to work on stretch assignments to foster professional growth. 
 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: (include but are not limited to the following)

• Perform a variety of fire prevention and fire suppression duties and responsibilities at a fire scene such as responding to alarms, hooking lines to hydrants, laying lines of hose, conducting initial attacks on fires, directing streams of water, carrying and setting up ladders, ventilating buildings, performing search and rescue, administering first aid, sweeping, and cleaning after fires, as well as performing salvage and overhaul.
• Perform medical emergency duties such as performing CPR, giving oxygen, hooking up monitors, and stripping IVs.
• Maintain firefighting equipment which may include washing, polishing and servicing fire apparatus and equipment; test, wash and hang hose.
• Participate in drills and training exercises with engine company employees; attend special training sessions on firefighting and prevention techniques.
• Study and learn City layout and water systems.
• Participate in engine company fire prevention inspections of local businesses and companies. 
• May participate in fire investigations as to the cause and origin.
• Demonstrate a general understanding of applicable policies, procedures and work methods associated with assigned duties.
• Respond to questions and concerns from the general public; provide information as is appropriate and resolve complaints.
• Participate in public education programs in the areas of fire suppression and fire prevention.
• Work Monday-Friday, times to be to determined; be available for calls when off duty at time and a half.
• Extinguish fires and take proper precautions to prevent rekindle thereof.
• Respond, as designated, with their units to all alarms and emergency calls, and perform duties as required.
• Keep the apparatus, equipment, tools and station premises neat, clean and in good order.
• Perform related work as their superior officer may require.
• For expedience in response to alarms they shall acquaint themselves with the streets, topography, physical conditions and other matters affecting response in the Fire Department.
• They shall, under supervision of their superior officers, be responsible for the condition and operation of apparatus to which they are assigned and are held accountable for its readiness for service.
• They shall be continually familiar with practices and procedures relative to water supply, hydrants, fire streams, pump capacities and other operations which will enable them to perform their duties efficiently.
• They shall work as a company unit under the command of their company officer while at fires or other emergencies unless ordered otherwise.
• They shall follow the chain of command in all communications regarding Department business.
• All inquiries from the press shall be referred to the incident commander.
• Perform other related duties as required.

Working Conditions:

Position requires sitting, standing, walking on level and slippery surfaces, reaching, twisting, turning, kneeling, bending, stooping, squatting, crouching, grasping and making repetitive hand movement in the performance of daily duties. The position also requires both near and far vision when inspecting work and operating assigned equipment. The need to lift, carry and push tools, equipment and supplies weighing 25 pounds or more is also required.  Additionally, the incumbent in this outdoor position works in all weather conditions including wet, hot, and cold. The incumbent may work around or in contact with hazardous materials, blood products and other potentially toxic substances.  Incumbent may be subject to physical threats, verbal abuse, or other stressful situations.  During fire suppression activities, incumbent wears self-contained breathing apparatus and enters smoke filled buildings.

Qualifications:

FIREFIGHTER

Education and/or Experience:

Any combination of education and experience that has provided the necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary for a Firefighter. A typical way of obtaining the required qualifications is to possess the equivalent of a high school diploma. Equivalent of one years of municipal fire suppression experience (preferred).

License/Certificate:

• Possession of a valid Class ‘C’ California driver's license and no more than 2-points on driving record
• California State Certificate Firefighter I
• California State EMT Certificate and National Registry EMT Card (desired)
• American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Certification

ENGINEER

Education and/or Experience:

Any combination of education and experience that has provided the necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary for a Firefighter. A typical way of obtaining the required qualifications is to possess the equivalent of a high school diploma. Equivalent of three years of municipal fire suppression experience.

License/Certificate:

• California State Certificate Firefighter I
• Possession of a valid California Class B driver’s license or Firefighters Class B driver’s license and a satisfactory driving record
• California State EMT Certificate and National Registry EMT Card
• American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Certification
• Possession of Associate of Arts/Science degree (desirable)

KNOWLEDGE/ABILITIES/SKILLS: (The following are a representative sample of the KAS’s necessary to perform essential duties of the Firefighter & Engineer positions.)

Knowledge of:

• Complex principles, practices and procedures of modern firefighting
• Principles and practices involved with the general maintenance of fire fighting vehicles, equipment and apparatus
• Purposes and uses of a variety of vehicles, equipment, tools, and apparatus used in firefighting, rescue, and medical assistance operations
• Occupational hazards and standard safety practices
• Methods and techniques for record keeping
• Proper English, spelling and grammar.

Ability to:

• Learn and implement firefighting principles and techniques
• Demonstrate mechanical aptitude as required in the operation of firefighting equipment
• Work a variety of shifts including weekends, and holidays
• Understand and follow instructions
• Work independently
• Make adjustments to standard operating guidelines at an emergency scene as appropriate
• Remain calm and implement appropriate responses to emergency scenes
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships
• Meet standards for height, weight and physical fitness
• Attend 66% of Thursday night training drills: 18:00—21:00/22:00 hours (dinner provided at no charge)
• Attend Fire Department Association events including but not limited to; 4 social dinners, occasional fundraising events, 6 association meetings per year on Thursday evenings
• Work a minimum of two 8 hour shifts per month at (Firefighter, Step A) $26.65/hr
• Be available for strike team assignments; up to a 9-day commitment:
  • 8 hrs. straight time = $213.20
  • 4 hrs. of 1.5 time = $159.90
  • 12 hrs. of double time = $639.60
  • $1012.70 gross per 24 hour shift
  • Portal to Portal for 9 days = Approx. $9,114.30 gross

Skill to:

• Effectively operate firefighting and life safety equipment and tools
• Effectively operate a motor vehicle on City streets
• Operate computer and applicable software
• Follow oral directions in emergency situations
• Operate mechanical equipment.

Some of these requirements may be accommodated for otherwise qualified individuals requiring and requesting such accommodations.

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

This Temporary/Hourly position is NOT in Civil Service and does not receive benefits.

 DEFINITION

Under supervision, performs sub-professional engineering office work related to Public Works improvements; elementary field surveying; computer-aided drafting and design work; and related work as required.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

Performs a wide variety of responsible sub-professional engineering work; computes and posts simple engineering data; computer-aided drafting, design, and mapping; revises, reviews, files, and updates engineering plans and maps; assists field survey and traffic survey crews as needed.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge of: The elementary principles of algebra, geometry, and trigonometry; drafting symbols used in construction work; basic engineering office equipment; modern personal computers and related computer software; principles and practical application of computer-aided drafting, design, and mapping systems.

Ability to: Learn the use of surveying equipment and techniques; learn basic construction inspection procedures; accurately make and verify mathematical computations; perform neat and accurate drafting; collect engineering field data, and make field notes; maintain accurate records; effectively operate computer-aided drafting, design and mapping software; effectively use modern office software; understand and carry out oral and written instructions; work flexible hours; deal effectively and courteously with the public and general contractors; attend work and perform duties as assigned.

Experience: None required

Education: Completion of 45 semester college units with major in civil engineering or related course of study.

License: Possession of valid Class C California Driver's License.