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The PRNS Department is seeking a Senior Construction Inspector to join the Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Team. The CIP Team is a dynamic, multifaceted, and fast-paced organization in which the ideal candidate will be driven by diverse and stimulating projects. The vision of the CIP Team is to deliver beautiful parks and community spaces that delight residents of all ages and abilities. The candidate will be joining a team that oversees activities such as preparing the department’s Capital Improvement budget, strategic planning, community engagement, acquiring land, rehabilitating and replacing facilities at existing parks, trails, and community centers, oversight of the design and construction of new facilities, and negotiating with residential applicants. The Senior Construction Inspector will be collaborating with the CIP Team in overseeing the extensive renovation and new construction work throughout the City’s 160 parks. Under general supervision of the Senior Landscape Architect, this position deals with the technical inspections of major and minor capital improvements involving the construction of landscapes, hardscapes, structures, playground equipment, and other improvements. The Senior Construction Inspector will play a collaborative role with the CIP project delivery team, contractors, and other agencies.
 
Responsibilities include, but may not be limited to:

• Contract administration of open purchase orders including asphalt, concrete, sport courts, resilient surface contracts, etc.
• Coordinates pre-construction activities by the City, contractor, utilities, and private citizens to ensure expeditious job scheduling.
• Maintains daily construction activities logs.
• Ensures contractors conformance to applicable safety regulation; recommends extra work orders; recommends field order contract changes; coordinates materials testing and inspection.
• Responsible for calculations of quantity of work completed and payments.
• Review and approve quotes per purchase orders.
• Prepares and renew purchase orders with the Finance Department.
• Inspects and reviews entire project for final acceptance for the City per PRNS standards.
• Reviews plans and specifications for conformance to established standards on construction projects and ADA accessibility.
• Performs playground safety inspections.
• Performs site assessments.
• Prepares reports for project tracking.

 Competencies
 
The ideal candidate will possess the following competencies, as demonstrated in past and current employment history. Desirable competencies for this position include:
 
Job Expertise: Demonstrates knowledge of and experience with applicable professional/technical principles and practices, Citywide and departmental procedures/policies, and federal and state rules and regulations.

• Knowledge of principles, techniques, and terminology related to pavement, concrete, landscape maintenance, and/or capital improvement construction.
• Knowledge of principles, installation techniques, and terminology related to construction materials, sampling, and testing.
• Ability to administer maintenance contracts and programs, including experience in the pay letter processing.
• Knowledge of basic mathematics including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
• Certified Playground Safety Inspector highly desirable; if the selected candidate does not currently hold certification, it is expected that this certification is to be obtained within the probationary period.  

Communication Skills: Effectively conveys information and expresses thoughts and facts clearly, orally and in writing; demonstrates effective use of listening skills; displays openness to other people's ideas and thoughts.
 
Computer Skills: Experienced with common business computer applications including but not limited to: MS Outlook, MS Word, MS PowerPoint, MS Access, and MS Excel.
 
Problem Solving: Approaches a situation or problem by defining the problem or issue; determines the significance of problem; collects information; uses logic and intuition to arrive at decisions or solutions to problems that achieve the desired outcome.
 
Conflict Management: Uses appropriate interpersonal styles and methods to reduce tension or conflict between two or more people, by presenting the facts, analysis, and conclusions or solutions that show command of content and perspectives and interests of the audience.
 
Decision Making: Identifies and understands issues, problems, and opportunities; uses effective approaches for choosing a course of action or developing appropriate solutions.
 
Project Management: Ensures support for projects and implements agency goals and strategic objectives.
 
Teamwork and Interpersonal Skills: Develops effective relationships with co-workers and supervisors by helping others accomplish tasks and using collaboration and conflict resolution skills.

This recruitment may be used to fill multiple positions in this or other divisions or departments. If you are interested in employment in this classification, you should apply to ensure you are considered for additional opportunities that may utilize the applicants from this recruitment.

ABOUT THE POSITION

The City of Gilroy is recruiting for the position of Police Officer Trainee.  The Gilroy Police Department is located 28 miles south of San Jose, in Santa Clara County, and serves a diverse population base of approximately 53,000 residents.  The Gilroy Police Department (GPD) provides 24 hours patrol services responding to public safety calls for service and implementing crime suppression, conducting investigations, traffic enforcement and accident investigation and solving civil conflicts, arresting suspects and engaging in directed patrol missions to prevent or reduce crime in order to protect life and property for the citizens of Gilroy.

The Mission of the Gilroy Police Department is:  Providing excellent public safety services in partnership with the community.

The Vision of the Gilroy Police Department is:  The men and women of the Gilroy Police Department are dedicated to courageously ensuring the safety of our community.

The Core Values are:  Respect, Integrity, Compassion, Teamwork, Innovation, and Accountability.

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

Under general direction of a police supervisor and/or police academy supervisor, and in a non-sworn capacity, attend and participate in a comprehensive training program at a Peace Officer Standards and Training (P.O.S.T.) certified basic police academy; to learn, train and successfully perform all related learning and testing activities relative to the technical knowledge, skills and physical capabilities required to perform in the capacity of a sworn police officer; and to successfully complete the police academy.  Perform related duties as required.

Police Officer Trainees do not possess peace officer authority while attending the academy. Individuals in this job classification are considered temporary, non-sworn, at-will employees. Appointment to a sworn peace officer position is contingent upon successful completion of the academy followed by a final review by the Police Chief.

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DESCRIPTION:

Preferred Filing Date: Friday, September 21, 2018

Applications must be filled out completely. Please do not substitute "see resume or see personnel file" in the employment history section of the application. To receive first consideration in the screening process, candidates must submit a 1) City Employment Application and 2) Resume no later than 4:00 p.m. on the preferred filing date. Incomplete applications will not be accepted. This recruitment may remain open until filled.

Effective December 16, 2018 salary will increase by 4%.

The Permit Center Supervisor is a classified supervisory position in the Building Division of the Community Development Department. This position is distinguished from other staff positions by its focus on first line supervisory responsibility for the operation of the daily activities, scheduling and workflow of assigned permit technician employees of the division. This position oversees the Permit Center for the Building Division by planning, scheduling and assigning work to staff and ensuring good customer service through efficient permit services and coordination with multiple departments and agencies.

Minimum Qualifications:

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

•Graduation from high school or possession of a GED; and

•Four (4) years of increasingly responsible experience in permit administration and permit counter operation involving extensive public contact in building construction, engineering, or architecture, one (1) year of which is in a lead or supervisory capacity in a municipal building department/division involving public contact in building construction, engineering or architecture trades.

Desirable Qualifications:

•One (1) year of experience supervising permit technicians is desirable.

LICENSES

•Possession of a valid California Class C driver's license is required at time of appointment and for the duration of employment.

•Possession of a Permit Technician, Plans Examiner or Inspector Certificate issued by the International Code Council (ICC) or other recognized agency is required at time of appointment and for the duration of employment.

The Police Data Specialist (PDS) position is an entry level training position in the Operations Support Services Division (O.S.S.D.) of the Police Department. Under close supervision, Police Data Specialists learn to perform specialized technical work utilizing automated law enforcement information systems that lend support to sworn personnel and other department members. Duties include complex data input and retrieval processes requiring extreme accuracy; providing services to the community; and performing related work as required. O.S.S.D. operates 24 hours per day, 7 days per week. 

The Police Department provides a six-month training program. During a one-year probationary period, incumbents complete the training program and a subsequent six months of on-the-job training. This includes but is not limited to a demonstrated proficiency of all aspects of Operations Support Services Division's responsibilities. While on probation, candidate performance is rated on a daily basis by experienced Police Data Specialists, Senior Police Data Specialists and/or other supervisors. Those who pass probation receive a pass/fail proficiency examination. Upon passing the examination, incumbents will be promoted to the position of Police Data Specialist II.  

This recruitment may be used to fill multiple positions in this, or other divisions or departments. If you are interested in employment in this classification, you should apply to ensure you are considered for additional opportunities that may utilize the applicants from this recruitment. For more information about Police department, OSSD unit, CLICK HERE

The workweek may consist of four workdays of 10.5 hours followed by 3 consecutive days off or five workdays of 8.5 hours followed by 2 consecutive days off. Each workday includes two paid 15 minute breaks and a 1/2 hour unpaid meal breaks. OSSD employees wear uniforms. A prorated uniform allowance of $500 per year is provided in January of each year. Trainees are expected to purchase and begin wearing their uniforms by the start of the 16th week of training. 

Trainees are rotated through different units of OSSD and will be assigned to various shifts (Day, Swing and Midnight) and days off. New PDS's should expect to work night shifts, weekends and holidays. A shift differential of $1.50 per hour for Swing Shift and $1.75 per hour for Midnight shift is added to the base salary and compensatory time or pay will be granted for holiday work in accordance with the memorandum of agreement between the City of San Jose and the Municipal Employees Federation. 

After training, PDS's bid for assignments, shifts (day, swing or midnight) and days off every six months in order of seniority as a Police Data Specialist. Senior employees typically select preferred shifts and days off and may have the option of a five day work week and/or alternate start times available to them. New employees may work nights, weekends and holidays for several years before they attain the seniority required to bid for more desirable assignments, shifts, days off and/or start times.
 

ABOUT THE POSITION
The City of Gilroy is recruiting for an Information Technology Applications Analyst, a position in the Information Technology Division of the Finance Department. The goal of the Information Technology Division is to provide high quality technology-based services in a cost-effective manner to facilitate the city’s mission of quality services to the community. The Information Technology Applications Analyst will work cooperatively with staff to identify software system needs and develop, evaluate, and recommend technological solutions required to achieve the city’s objectives including the maintenance and upgrade of application software systems and data processing.

GENERAL DESCRIPTION
Under general supervision of the Information Technology Manager, administers and supports citywide software applications, databases along with web development. This position will serve as an IT project manager for all software related projects. This position will also assist the IT division in the management and direction setting for the enterprise's application programming group including setting priorities, coordinating, interfacing with vendors and preparing technical reports and management communication. The person in this position will be responsible for, but not limited to, such duties as designing, developing, testing, implementing, and supporting the core City applications which include Intranet and Internet web sites. This position analyzes customer information needs and provides advanced application and technology solutions. This Exempt, Professional level position is also expected to handle material efficiently, confidentially, and in a professional manner.

CAPITAL PROJECT MANAGER III

Annual Pay Range: $96,321- $120,275 – plus full benefits, including CalPERS Pension

Application Deadline: September 12, 2018 @ 5:00 p.m.

Do you have a passion for outdoor recreation and open space? With the passage of Measure AA, Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District is ramping up project delivery to fulfill the commitments made to the public regarding greater access and outdoor education, protected open space lands, and resource restoration.  We are seeking a Capital Project Manager III who will manage key public access projects in open space areas in Santa Clara, San Mateo, and Santa Cruz Counties. Project work includes designing, permitting, and contracting for recreational amenities such as bridges, roads, staging areas, site amenities, structures, water systems, and District infrastructure. The ideal candidate should be an organized, creative, and collaborative self-starter with excellent oral and written communication skills.

About the District:  The District is a regional greenbelt system in the Santa Cruz Mountain region comprised of over 63,000 acres of land in 26 extraordinary open space preserves, permanently protected for public enjoyment and recreation. The District is a growing organization with a focused mission that guides our work, and where every employee makes an impact.  If you are looking for an outstanding opportunity to contribute to the legacy of open space protection and outdoor recreation, working with an incredible team of like-minded colleagues, we invite you to apply for this position!  View the interactive story map, Top 25 Future Open Space Project Portfolios, and also check out the Working for Midpen video on our Employment Opportunities page.         

About the Position:  The Capital Project Manager III focuses on the development and implementation of a wide variety of capital improvement projects to increase public access and enjoyment of District lands.  The Capital Project Manager III will support a project from planning and conceptual design and take a lead role from design development through construction.  The ideal candidate should be an organized, creative, energetic, and collaborative self-starter with excellent communication skills, who enjoys working in an outdoor open space setting within a collaborative group dynamic. The candidate is also expected to foster communication and collaboration with other District departments to coordinate project requirements, work with local jurisdictional agencies to fulfill project permitting requirements, interact with project design consultants and contractors, and maintain project documentation.  This position will focus on project management – evaluating the constructability of a project during planning and conceptual design, and leading the design development and engineering, permitting, CEQA mitigation compliance, bidding, contracting and construction oversight to completion.  Candidates with engineering, landscape architecture, construction inspection, and/or construction management backgrounds are desirable.

Work Environment:  This position will operate in the Engineering and Construction Department at the District’s office in Los Altos, California.  In addition to providing project presentations to the Board of Directors, Board Committees and at public meetings, the Capital Project Manager III will often work in the field, and hike steep terrain and wildland areas with poison oak and wildlife. Fieldwork will require driving in remote areas on dirt roads, working in temperatures ranging from cold and blustery to hot and dry. Ideal candidates will be comfortable working in these types of field conditions, as well as in an office environment.

Education and Experience:  Any combination of training and experience that would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required qualifications would be:  Equivalent to graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with major coursework in civil or structural engineering, construction management, landscape architecture, or a related field, and five (5) years of increasingly responsible experience in project management preferably in parks, open space, or related field.  A Master’s Degree in an Engineering, Architecture, or Geology discipline and/or a professional license (PE, PG, Landscape Architect, Architect) is highly desirable.

Licenses & Certifications Required:   Possession of a valid California Driver’s License.

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

How to Apply: Final filing date – September 12, 2018 at 5:00 p.m. Apply online at CalOpps.org.  The following three application items are required in order to be considered for the position:

(1) fully completed CalOpps employment application

(2) Resume

(3) Supplemental question responses (we recommend completing your responses on a separate saved document and copy/paste them in the application)

Applicants are encouraged to submit an optional cover letter.

PLEASE NOTE: The CalOpps system will close to submission of applications at 5:00 p.m. on September 12th (CalOpps will not accept submissions after 5:00 p.m. of applications begun before 5:00 p.m.) Incomplete CalOpps employment applications will not be considered for the position. Applicants with the most relevant experience and qualifications suitable for the position will be contacted for interviews.

Recruitment Timeline: We recommend applicant’s schedules be open during this time frame for panel interviews:

First Interview: September 27, 2018

Final Interview/Written Exercise: October 4, 2018

Estimated Start Date: end of October/early November

Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Applicants with disabilities may request reasonable accommodation by contacting the Human Resources department.    8/2018

Put your passion for Open Space to work!

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The City of Campbell announces an employment opportunity for: Building Maintenance Supervisor

Open Date: Monday, August 13, 2018

Close Date: Friday,  August 24, 2018 at 5:00 p.m.

Salary: $7,673.35 – 9,327.20 per month DOE

Building Maintenance Supervisor: Under general direction, plans, supervises and assists in performance of a variety of building maintenance activities, including supervision of capital projects, at City buildings; and performs related work as required.

Typical Duties: Schedules, assigns and supervises work of Building Maintenance employees; supervises, trains and evaluates subordinates, including full‑time building maintenance employees and temporary part‑time employees; prepares maintenance schedules and assigns work orders; is responsible for requisition and control of inventories of supplies and equipment; obtains quotations for maintenance projects and equipment and prepares purchasing documentation; is responsible for development of specifications for and work performed by contractual custodial services and contractors performing repairs; investigates maintenance problems reported by City employees or Community Center tenants; assists with a variety of building maintenance activities which may include set‑up activities, heating and air conditioning, boiler, plumbing, electrical or pool maintenance, and painting; make minor repairs and contact contractors when significant malfunctions occur; plan, assign, and coordinate the repair, maintenance, and construction of public buildings and facilities; perform routine building inspections; assist in the preparation and administration of program budget; may be required to work evenings, weekends and holidays; and performs other related duties as required.

Ability to: Plan, supervise and assist with activities of a building maintenance program; work well with limited supervision; prepare schedules, reports; maintain records; follow oral and written directions; maintain effective working relations; train and supervise personnel; read and interpret construction plans and specifications;  use the telephone, radios, and computers with repetitive keyboarding, work safely in an outdoor environment; drive to various locations and work and supervise safely in an outdoor environment including hard-hat construction and other hazardous maintenance zones; and work a flexible work schedule which may include evenings, weekends and holidays. 

Knowledge of: Methods, materials, tools and equipment used in building maintenance; safety practices and equipment; principles and techniques of supervision; principles of budgeting related to facilities maintenance; principles and practices of ADA as it pertains to public facilities; and methods and techniques of contract negotiations and administration.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education and Experience: Equivalent to completion of the twelfth grade.  College and/or post-secondary training in a related field is highly desirable. Five years of responsible experience involving building maintenance and custodial duties, including three years of experience in a supervisory or lead capacity. 

Possession of:  Valid California Driver's License

Application Process:

How to Apply:  City employment applications may be obtained from the City of Campbell Human Resources Division, 70 N. First Street, Campbell, CA 95008 or by visiting the City’s website at www.cityofcampbell.com.  Completed employment application and supplemental questionnaire must be received by the Human Resources Division by Friday, August 24, 2018 at 5:00 p.m.  We do not accept late applications or applications that are emailed or faxed. Please do not substitute “see resume” on the employment history section of the applications.  Resumes should be attached separately.  Applications that do not include responses to the supplemental questionnaire will be rejected.

Testing Process:

Following initial screening of applications, those applicants with the most appropriate qualifications will be invited to continue in the selection process.

For questions regarding this recruitment, please call City of Campbell Human Resources at 408-866-2122 or email salinaf@cityofcampbell.com.

Prior to hire, candidates will be required to successfully complete a pre-employment process, including employment verification and a Department of Justice (DOJ) fingerprint check. A conviction history will not necessarily disqualify an applicant from appointment; however, failure to disclose a conviction will result in disqualification or termination.

Candidates with a disability who may require special assistance in any phase of the application or testing process should advise the Human Resources Division upon submittal of application. Documentation of the need for accommodation must accompany the request. The City of Campbell is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE).

The Water Resources Division (Division) is comprised of three sections: Municipal Water System (MWS), South Bay Water Recycling (SBWR), and Operations and Maintenance (O & M). The Division provides potable water service through the MWS to the communities of Evergreen, North San José/Alviso, Edenvale, and Coyote. The MWS consists of 350 miles of pipeline, 15 pump stations, 14 wells, and 18 reservoirs, and serves a growing population of over 115,000 in a 33.3 square mile service area. The Division also provides recycled water service through the SBWR system to the cities of San José, Santa Clara, and Milpitas. In addition, the Division also leads water conservation efforts for the City of San José. 

The Division is currently seeking to fill one Senior Engineer position in the MWS section. This position is located at the MWS office, at 3025 Tuers Road, San Jose.
 
This position is responsible for work of considerable difficulty in managing and supervising the MWS, a group of engineering and technical staff performing work related to the operation, improvement, and long-term reliability planning for the MWS. The position reports to the Principal Engineer of the MWS.  
 
The Senior Engineer manages and implements a water supply master plan to serve current and future customers; develops new water supply infrastructure; manages the Capital Improvement Program (CIP), and ensures continued compliance with water quality standards. The Senior Engineer is also responsible for preparing the annual CIP budget and ensuring that projects are completed on time and on budget in accordance with AWWA Standards. Duties will also include the planning and implementation of infrastructure installation and replacement projects and/or programs, and local and regional water coordination for San Jose MWS. The goal is for incumbent to acquire the necessary knowledge, experience, and certification as necessary to effectively support the growth of a mid-sized drinking water utility.
 
Appointments to this position require disclosure of outside investments, real property interests, income, and business positions through Form 700. More information on requirements and disclosure can be found at this website - http://www.fppc.ca.gov/Form700.html
 
Typical duties include but are not limited to:

• Leads and manages the work group including: prioritizing and assigning work, conducting performance evaluations, ensuring staff is trained, making hiring, termination, and disciplinary recommendations.
• Directs and reviews CIP projects, including assessment of plans and specifications for conformance to established standards.
• Leads and/or oversees the formulation, preparation, and implementation of master plans, water operation plans, and water quality monitoring plans.
• Represents the City with contractors, consulting firms, and/or public agencies at meetings concerning City policy and/or engineering projects. Work effectively and tactfully in associated communications.
• Performs technical research and complete thorough analyses of engineering and financial data and reports, as needed to identify and implement recommended actions.
• Directs the collection and analysis of field data and prepare recommendations.
• Ability to obtain California State Water Distribution Operator Certification.

This recruitment may be used to fill multiple positions in this, or other divisions or departments. If you are interested in employment in this classification, you should apply to ensure you are considered for additional opportunities that may utilize the applicants from this recruitment.