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Under direction of the Therapeutic Services Manager, this position will perform clinical supervision of Therapeutic Specialists under the Therapeutic Art & Wellness Program at Northside Community Center. The Therapeutic Art & Wellness Program serves community members with severe and chronic mental illness, chemical dependency, dual diagnosis, developmental disabilities, and individuals seeking community and safety. This position will provide clinical oversight of staff providing individual or group counseling, psychotherapy, case management and treatment services of clients having basic and/or severe emotional, family or social adjustment problems in a community center environment. This position will direct therapeutic recreation programs for mentally disabled patients and, in collaboration with the Recreation Supervisor of the program, supervise a unit of approximately seven staff in a community center setting.

Typical Duties for the Senior Therapeutic Treatment Specialist position include, but are not limited to:

• Develops and conducts intensive counseling, psychotherapy, and treatment plans and services with clients and their families.
• Participates in psychotherapy and case reviews with clinical staff treatment teams or outside agencies to develop and implement mental health client treatment plans.
• Performs and supervises the duties associated with Drop-In Rehabilitation Clients of mental disabilities.
• Supervises and develops professional staff, clinical interns, administrative support staff and volunteers to provide the services offered to the seriously mentally disabled.
• Evaluates and make recommendations on new techniques for dealing with emotional and psychiatric problems.
• Interfaces with law enforcement agencies and ambulance personnel regarding emergencies.
• Directs specialized programs, leisure activities and special events for mentally, physically and neurologically disabled individuals of all ages.

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.

The Community Development Department of the City of Newark is responsible for current and long range planning, economic development and code enforcement. The Planning Division implements policies and plans that determine where and how the City will grow and how that growth will be balanced with the availability of infrastructure and services.  The Economic Development Division is the City’s liaison with the business community, with responsibility to recruit and retain businesses to better the City’s economic health, the services available to City residents, and the tax base and jobs market. Economic Development and Planning work hand-in-hand to achieve City goals

The Planning and Economic Development internship is designed to offer professional learning opportunities to undergraduate and graduate students who are interested in the urban planning and economic development field. Interns may be assigned to specific projects in the sub-disciplines of economic development, data analytics, planning, development review, zoning, urban design, transportation, housing, sustainability. Interns will gain exposure to the operations of an economic development department in relation to planning and will work on “real life” analyses and projects.

Examples of projects include:

Inventories of retail, office and industrial properties throughout the City. Market and data analysis, and marketing (including use of on-line data subscription resources) to assess:

• Retail demand
• Existing and potential retail tenant mix
• Consumer behavior re transportation modes and shopping destinations
• Opportunities to market to Newark-based employees
• Business conditions (surveys, information/instruction dissemination including on-line marketing)

Information and illustrations for marketing presentations:

• Marketing collateral for business opportunities in Newark
• Enhanced aerial maps illustrating business opportunities
• Data base development and management such as business inventories

The County of San Mateo Coroner's Office is seeking a dedicated and compassionate candidate to fill the role of Deputy Coroner.  With respect to the sensitive needs of the families involved, the Coroner's Office promptly investigates and determines the cause, manner, and mode of death of decedents under the Coroner's jurisdiction.  
 
Deputy Coroners are expected to provide the highest level of professional services in determining the identification of the deceased, collecting and preserving evidence, collecting records, notifying the next of kin, safeguarding personal effects of decedents, and working closely with all agencies concerned with the decedent's death.

Career Incentive: Employees holding permanent status may be eligible to receive an incentive equating to 2.5% of base pay in addition to all other compensation for possession of the Intermediate Peace Officers Standards and Training (POST) Certificate, or an incentive equating up to 7.5% of base pay for the Advanced POST Certificate. The maximum allowable certification differential is 7.5%.
 
The ideal candidates for this position will have:

• One year of coursework in Criminal Justice, Forensic Science or a related biological science.
• At least one year of experience working in a Coroner's Office either as a Deputy Coroner or a Medical Examiner Investigator or as a Deputy Sheriff with Deputy Coroner experience.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Experience dealing with people under severe emotional stress.
• Working knowledge of medical terminology, basic anatomy and physiology, medications, medical treatments and pathophysiology of disease.
• Effective oral and written communication skills with the demonstrated ability to prepare comprehensive reports.

Selected candidates must successfully pass a background investigation, including fingerprints, medical examination, psychological evaluation and a polygraph test.  The selected candidates must also be available to work nights, weekends, holidays and/or rotating shifts and willing to work on-call shifts.

Examples Of Duties:

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

• Investigate deaths falling under the jurisdiction of the Coroner.
• Report findings to determine necessity for inquests.
• Take photographs for forensic pathologist and case file.
• Maintain a clean work environment.
• Lift and move bodies of the deceased.
• Take charge of bodies, evidence and property of the deceased.
• Establish identification of deceased persons; locate and notify relatives.
• Gather evidence and interview witnesses to establish circumstances of death and responsibility.
• Cooperate with law enforcement agencies to obtain evidence in violent deaths.
• Appear as a witness in court.
• Serve subpoenas, summon jurors and witnesses; notify interested parties as to time and place of inquests.
• Prepare data to assist forensic pathologist in autopsies.
• Prepare reports of medicolegal investigations and other official activities; maintain required records.
• May do inventory, assess value of, and store personal effects; prepare them for disposal by auction or bid; may assist in auction sale and distribution of personal property in accordance with court orders.
• Investigate estates of deceased persons for the purpose of inventory and protection of assets.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience:
Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to qualify is:

One year of coursework in the Administration of Justice or one year of investigatory experience which has included researching information, interviewing individuals, and preparing detailed written reports for law enforcement, governmental, or other related agencies.

Licensure/Certification:

• Candidates must acquire a Basic Peace Officer Standards and Training Certification or an 832 Penal Code Certification within one year of appointment.

Special Educational Requirement:

• As required by the State of California Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training candidates must be graduated from high school or possess a General Education Development Certificate.

Knowledge of:

• Investigative and interviewing techniques, including recognition and preservation of evidence.
• Responsibilities and functions of a Coroner's Office.
• State and local laws and regulations governing Coroner's procedures and practices.
• Criminal law and the laws of evidence.
• Basic human anatomy and physiology.
• Estate administration, law and practice.

Skill/Ability to:

• Gather, analyze, correlate and evaluate evidence.
• Question witnesses effectively.
• Preserve evidence intact.
• Promptly respond to a request for investigation.
• Maintain a professional attitude in tragic and difficult situations and show the utmost consideration for the relatives of deceased persons.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
• Effective oral communication.
• Write clear, concise reports and correspondence.
• Perform strenuous physical activities including lifting and moving dead bodies.

APPLICATION/EXAMINATION

Open and Promotional.  Anyone may apply. Current County of San Mateo employees and County of San Mateo Superior Court of California employees with at least six months (1040 hours) of continuous service in a classified regular, probationary, SEIU or AFSCME represented extra-help or term position prior to the final filing date will receive five points added to their final passing score on this examination.
 
Responses to supplemental questions are required and must be submitted in addition to the standard County of San Mateo employment application.  A resume or reference to a resume will not be accepted as a substitute for your responses to these questions or the standard online application.

The examination process will consist of an application screening (weight: Pass/Fail) based on the candidates' application and responses to the supplemental questions. Candidates who pass the application screening will be invited to a panel interview (weight: 100%), which may include a written exercise. Depending on the number of applicants, an application appraisal of education and experience may be used in place of other examinations or further evaluation of work experience may be conducted to group applicants by level of qualification. All applicants who meet the minimum qualifications are not guaranteed advancement through any subsequent phase of the examination. All examinations will be given in County of San Mateo, California and applicants must participate at their own expense. 

IMPORTANT: Applications for this position will only be accepted online. If you are currently on the County's website, you may click the "Apply" button. If you are not on the County's website, please go to https://jobs.smcgov.org/ to apply. Online applications must be received by the Human Resources Department before midnight on the final filing date.
 
 ~ TENTATIVE RECRUITMENT SCHEDULE ~
 Final Filing Date: February 2, 2021
 Application Screening: February 4, 2021
 Panel Interviews: February 23 and/or 24, 2021
 
At the County of San Mateo, we welcome and celebrate the diversity of our employees, and strive to create a workplace where they feel valued every day.  

County of San Mateo is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer

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Public Safety Dispatcher I is the entry level class in the Public Safety Dispatch series.  Performs a variety of duties involved in receiving, evaluating, prioritizing, and relaying calls for emergency and non-emergency public safety assistance; dispatches appropriate units and coordinates response of emergency personnel; operates a variety of telecommunications equipment including radio, telephone, and computer aided dispatch systems; and performs a wide variety of specialized clerical duties involved in the preparation, maintenance, and release of materials related to law enforcement activities.

QUALIFICATIONS

The following generally describes the knowledge and ability required to enter the job and/or be learned within a short period of time in order to successfully perform the assigned duties.

Knowledge of:
Operations, services, and activities of a public safety telecommunications and dispatch center.
Operational characteristics of modern public safety telecommunications equipment including computer aided dispatch systems and multi-channel radio systems.
Law enforcement and emergency service procedures for responding to and handling reported incidents.
Techniques of questioning for both emergency and non-emergency calls.
Methods and techniques of receiving, prioritizing, and dispatching emergency and non-emergency calls for service.
Functions of the Public Safety Department and other City departments.
Geographic features and locations within the area served.
English usage, spelling, grammar, and punctuation.
Modern office procedures, methods, and computer equipment.
Pertinent federal, state, and local laws, codes, and regulations.
Methods and techniques of telephone etiquette.
Methods and techniques of conflict resolution.
Principles and procedures of record keeping.

Ability to:
Respond to and resolve difficult and sensitive citizen inquiries and complaints.
Effectively communicate and elicit information from upset and irate callers.
Speak clearly and concisely in an understandable voice via radio and telephone and in person.
Hear and distinguish radio voice traffic within normal levels and over background noise.
Make independent decisions that affect the safety of public safety personnel, citizens, and property such as those involved in determining the urgency of requests received and the appropriate action to take.
Dispatch police units quickly and effectively.
Think quickly, calmly, and clearly in emergency situations.
Perform multiple tasks simultaneously.
Operate a variety of telecommunications receiving and transmitting equipment including radio transmitting communication equipment, teletype equipment, and computer equipment.
Operate specialized public safety computer systems and applications.
Read and interpret maps and other navigational resources and give directions.
Type and enter data accurately at a speed necessary for successful job performance.
Work under pressure, exercise good judgment, and make sound decisions in emergency situations.
Understand and follow oral and written instructions.
Interpret, apply, and explain applicable federal, state and local policies, procedures, laws, codes and regulations including police records retention and dissemination policies and procedures.
Maintain composure, alertness and concentration while working for extended periods of time.
Compile, maintain, process, and prepare a variety of records and reports.
Deal tactfully and courteously with the public reporting emergencies and seeking information or filing a report.
Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

Education and Experience Guidelines - Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:

Dispatcher I

Education/Training:  Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade supplemented by successful completion of the basic dispatcher course within specified time period.

Experience:  Two years of increasingly responsible clerical experience that includes customer service in an environment with frequent interruptions.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS and WORKING ENVIRONMENT

The conditions herein 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 job functions.

Environment: Work is performed in an office and emergency services dispatch center setting with extensive public contact; incumbents are required to work evening, night, weekend, and holiday shifts; incumbents may be called back or held over to maintain staffing levels. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.  The office is a low-light environment.  The type and nature of calls can create periods of extended stress.

Physical: Primary functions require sufficient physical ability and mobility to work in an office and emergency dispatch center setting; to stand or sit for prolonged periods of time; to occasionally stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, reach, and twist; to lift, carry, push, and/or pull light to moderate amounts of weight; to operate office equipment requiring repetitive hand movement and fine coordination including use of a computer keyboard; and to verbally communicate to exchange information.

Vision: See in the normal visual range with or without correction.

Hearing: Hear in the normal audio range with or without correction.

TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT USED

Communications switchboard, including computer-aided systems, desktop and laptop computers including word processing software, copy machine, fax machine and two-way radio system.

SELECTION PROCESS

Application Evaluation:  The qualifications of each applicant, as set forth in the application, will be continuously reviewed by the Police Department and Human Resources. Applicants who pass the initial Application Evaluation Test will advance to the next testing phase, the Interview.   Note: Meeting the minimum qualifications does not guarantee advancement in the selection process.  

Those candidates who successfully pass the Interview phase of testing will be certified to a Hiring Eligibility List and the top three (3) scorers will be referred to the Police Department for a selection interview with the Chief of Police.  A select number of candidates will be authorized by the Chief to advance to the Background Investigation, including Fingerprinting. 

Conditional Offer of Employment:  Candidates who pass the Background Investigation will receive a Conditional Employment Offer and will advance to the pre-employment medical examinations, which will include medical psychiatric and physical examinations, including drug testing.

NOTE: Information contained herein does not constitute an expressed or implied contract, and is subject to change without notice.

AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT     

If you are a qualified individual with a disability as defined by the ADA and you need reasonable accommodations to participate in any of the examinations administered by the City of Ceres, you must notify the Human Resources Department in writing by the final filing date or review date for the specific job. Official documentation of your functional limitations to support your request may be required.

THE CITY OF CERES IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER COMMITTED TO DIVERSITY

SALARY:                                              $14.00 to $17.01 hourly

FINAL FILING DATE:                       CONTINUOUS RECRUITMENT

IT IS MANDATORY THAT YOU COMPLETE THE SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE. YOUR APPLICATION WILL BE REJECTED IF YOU DO NOT PROVIDE ALL NECESSARY INFORMATION.

THE POSITION

The Human Resources Department is accepting applications for the Temporary and Part-time position of Substitute School Crossing Guard in the Public Works Department. The School Crossing Guard is not assigned to a specific location but will supplement staffing for absences.  The work schedule will be a split shift (1.5 – 2 hours in the AM and 1.5 – 2 hours in the PM) Monday through Friday, between the hours of 7:30 am and 4 pm.  Assignments can range from 2 hours shifts to multiple days. This position is limited to 25 hours per week for a maximum of 1,000 hours per fiscal year. This position is for year-round employment.

The City of Roseville promotes a no smoking atmosphere.

DEFINITION

To perform duties related to escorting children across roadway intersections.

EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES - Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Escort children across designated intersections.
• Observe and report traffic violations.
• Promote and enforce safety procedures for pedestrians and bicyclists; survey designated area for potential hazards to the children's health and welfare.
• Direct traffic in emergency situations.
• Build and maintain positive working relationships with co-workers, other City employees, and the public using principles of good customer service.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge of:

• Current traffic and safety rules.
• Practices and methods of public relations and customer service; techniques and principles of effective interpersonal communication.
• Principles and practices of safety management.
• Report writing techniques.
• Basic computer usage.

Ability to:

• On a continuous basis, know and understand operations and observe safety rules; walk and pick up cones or portable pedestrian signs; stand and wait for children to arrive;; use voice to tell children to cross the street and to promote safety; use eyes to watch for traffic; judge distances of cars; identify sounds including the arrival of children and/or vehicles; intermittently interpret policies and procedures, and explain operations and problem solve issues for the public and with children.
• Intermittently, lift or carry weight of 15 pounds or less.
• Understand and translate City policies and practices into everyday working practices; make sound decisions with solid problem solving methods.
• Understand and carry out written and oral directions.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records.
• Use a computer to report time worked.
• Deal tactfully with the public.
• Work outdoors in a variety of weather conditions.
• Communicate effectively and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

Experience and Training

Experience:

• None required.

Training:

• Education that ensures the ability to read and write at a level necessary for successful job performance.

License or Certificate

• Possession of a valid California driver’s license.

Necessary Special Requirement

• Must be 18 years of age or older.

SELECTION PROCESS

Applications will be screened by the Human Resources Department for minimum qualifications.  Qualifying applicants may be contacted by the Department to interview. Final appointment is contingent upon a check of past employment references, passing a City-paid fingerprint check and depending on position applied for a pre-employment medical exam and a drug and alcohol screening test.

THE CITY OF ROSEVILLE IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.  IF YOU REQUIRE AN ACCOMMODATION DUE TO A DISABILITY, PLEASE CONTACT THE HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT AT LEAST 5 WORKING DAYS BEFORE A SCHEDULED INTERVIEW/EXAMINATION PROCESS.  MEDICAL DISABILITY VERIFICATION MAY BE REQUIRED PRIOR TO ACCOMMODATION.

THE CITY OF WOODLAND INVITES YOUR APPLICATION FOR

LIMITED TERM JUNIOR ENGINEER – FT

                            Salary: $5,468.42 - $6,979.25516.57/mo. plus Excellent Benefits

POSITION

Perform complex engineering duties and support work involving current and planned development and public works projects and programs. Branches of assignment include Capital Program Execution, Development Services, Traffic/ Transportation Engineering or Utilities Infrastructure Engineering. The purpose of this recruitment is to fill a limited term- full time vacancy (expires on June 30, 2022) in Capital and Transportation Engineering Division within the Community Development Department and establish an eligibility list for future vacancies.

IDEAL CANDIDATE

The City of Woodland is looking to fill limited term (expires on June 30, 2022) Junior Engineer/Assistant Engineer Position in the Capital and Transportation Engineering Division of the Community Development Department. The ideal candidate would have the ability to assist in the design and management of capital improvement projects, including the preparation of plans, specifications and estimates, and management of budget and schedule, as the position would act as assistant on large capital projects, and eventually as the lead on smaller projects.  The candidate must possess strong writing skills as this position plays a significant role in grant application writing.  The candidate must have an understanding of traffic engineering concepts and studies. The candidate must possess strong interpersonal, time management, communication (both orally and written), and computer skills. Experience with AutoCAD and GIS (Geographical Information Systems) is highly desirable. 

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Assist in conducting preliminary studies of engineering projects and help prepare plans for public improvements such as streets, storm drains, sewers, water works, and other public projects. Supervise, coordinate and perform professional engineering work in the design and construction of, streets, sidewalks, water and sewage facilities, and drainage structures, and other public work. Review plans, maps, specifications, cost estimates, and other work for accuracy, presentation, and conformance with established engineering practices. Perform field inspections of public works construction projects, materials testing, survey work and calculations. Prepare preliminary drawings for public works projects, tabulate field data, design improvement plans, specifications, contracts, and other documents.  Make calculations in surveying and other construction work. Assist in preparation of long-range capital improvement programs and budgets. Prepare written staff reports for departmental use and/or presentation to the City Council and City Commissions. Respond to citizen complaints and questions. Assist with property development agreements Prepare plans and legal descriptions for right-of-way acquisition. Prepare reports and applications for State and Federal funding. Supervise, train and evaluate assigned staff. Perform related duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

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

Education:  Equivalent to a Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in civil engineering.

Experience:  None required

License or Certificate:  Possession of a valid Class C driver’s license.

APPLICATION

Apply with a City of Woodland application by visiting www.cityofwoodland.org/employment or the Human Resources Office, City Hall, 300 First Street, 2nd Floor, Woodland, CA 95695 by 5:00 p.m. on Monday, January 25, 2021.    Résumés and cover letters are encouraged but will not be accepted in lieu of the application form.  Postmarks will not be accepted.

Review Process:  Based on the information provided in the application documents, and completed supplemental questions, the best qualified applicants will be invited for further examination.  All applicants meeting the minimum qualifications are not guaranteed advancement through any subsequent phase of the examination.  Depending upon the number of applications received, the examination may consist of an application screening, written and/or practical exam, oral interview or any combination thereof.  Applicants will be required to take and pass a medical examination by a City of Woodland physician to insure their physical suitability to perform the assigned duties.  If you have a disability that requires accommodation during the selection process, please notify Human Resources at least seven days prior to the event.

BENEFITS

Current Salary:                     $5,468.42 - $6,979.25 per month

Retirement:                           CalPERS Retirement System (2% @ 60 Formula for current CalPERS members and 2% @ 62 Formula for new CalPERS members)

                                                The City does not participate in social security

Deferred Comp:                    Choice of deferred compensation plans (Traditional 457(b) and Roth 457(b) plans available), including a 2% City match

Medical:                                 CalPERS Medical Insurance Plans, including HMOs & PPOs

                                                City gives an allowance toward the cost of insurance

                                                Maximum Family Medical Allowance for 2021 is $2,111.34 per month

Dental / Vision:                     City paid Delta Dental and Medical Eye Services

STD / LTD:                            City paid wage protection for short and long term disabilities

Life Insurance:                     City provides $50,000 life insurance policy

Supplemental Benefits:      Voluntary Supplemental Life, Cancer, Accident Only, and Critical Illness insurances, and Flexible Spending Accounts available

Vacation:                               6.7 hours per month during first three (3) years of service

Sick Leave:                           8 hours per month

Holidays:                               12.5 paid holidays (including two floating holidays)

Bilingual Pay:                       $200 per month upon certification

Prof. Growth Incentive:       $625 per fiscal year for additional education or professional activities

The City of Woodland hires only U.S. citizens and individuals lawfully authorized to work in the U.S.

The City of Woodland is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Welcome to Ceres!  Build upon your civil design, engineering, and drafting experience using AutoCAD, Civil 3D and other products and expertise/training.  Ideally you have a strong interest in public works and other municipal projects with an eye for advancing your engineering career.

Responsibilities may include:   

• Prepare and design plans and specs for public works projects, including streets, storm drains and sewer lines
• Research project design requirements; perform calculations and prepare estimates of time and material costs
• Perform data collection and design for capital improvements
• Use CAD to perform moderate to difficult drafting work to prepare maps, plans deeds, exhibits, records, surveys
• Check improvement plans for compliance with master plan, design criteria, special conditions and City standards

Requirements: 

• Tech I - Two years of increasingly responsible engineering, surveying or drafting experience
• Tech II - Two years of responsible municipal engineering experience equivalent to Tech I
• Some college level coursework in math, drafting, engineering, surveying or a related field
• Possession of a valid Driver License

Summary Description

Under immediate supervision (Engineering Technician I) or general supervision (Engineering Technician II), performs paraprofessional engineering office and field work involving surveying, design of Public Works facilities, construction inspection, and drafting.

Distinguishing Characteristics

Engineering Technician I - This is the entry level class in the Engineering Technician series. This class is distinguished from the Engineering Technician II series by the performance of the more routine tasks and duties assigned to positions within this series. Employees at this level are not expected to perform with the same independence of direction and judgement on matters related to established procedures and guidelines as are positions allocated to the II level. Since this class is typically used as a training class, employees may have only limited or no directly related work experience. Employees work under immediate supervision while learning job tasks.

Engineering Technician II - This is the full journey level class within the Engineering Technician series. This class is distinguished from the Engineering Technician I by the assignment of the full range of duties assigned. Employees at this level receive only occasional instruction or assistance as new or unusual situations arise and they are fully aware of the operating procedures and policies within the work unit.

Representative Duties

The following duties are typical for this classification. Incumbents may not perform all of the listed duties and/or may be required to perform additional or different duties from those set forth below to address business needs and changing business practices.

1. Design and prepare plans and specifications for public works projects, including pumping stations, streets, storm drains, and sewer lines.
2. Research project design requirements; perform calculations and prepare estimates of time and material costs.
3. Perform data collection and design for capital improvements.
4. Make and check computations and record field data.
5. Use CAD to perform moderate to difficult drafting work to prepare maps, plans, deeds, descriptions, exhibits, records, or surveys.
6. Develop revised design and construction standards for public works structures and appurtenances.
7. Check improvement plans for compliance with master plan, design criteria, special conditions, and City standards.
8. Prepare engineering field reports and related documents.
9. Answer inquiries from realtors, developers, engineers and the general public.
10. Serve as construction inspector to ensure compliance on City projects, subdivisions, and encroachments.
11. Update and maintain City basemap information.
12. Issue encroachment, water, and sewer permits.
13. May perform traffic counts and other special studies.
14. Operate total station, transit, level, and other survey instruments in the performance of control, preliminary, and construction surveys, monument checks and related projects.
15. Perform related duties as required.

QUALIFICATIONS

The following generally describes the knowledge and ability required to enter the job and/or be learned within a short period of time in order to successfully perform the assigned duties.

Knowledge of:

Civil engineering principles, practices and methods applicable to office and field work involving the use of civil engineering software and associated equipment in the design, construction and maintenance of City public works projects.

Drafting and surveying principles, techniques, practices, equipment, and computer programs,.

Safe work practices and methods.

Mathematical concepts applicable to engineering.

Construction practices and methods.

Office procedures, methods, and equipment including computers and applicable software applications such as word processing, spreadsheets, and databases.

Operation of CAD systems.

Standard drafting tools and equipment.

Ability to:

Learn and understand City engineering policies and procedures.

Prepare accurate plans, specifications, cost estimates and technical engineering reports.

Perform engineering design computations.

Check, design, and prepare engineering plans and studies.

Interpret complex construction plans and specifications.

Use and care for engineering and drafting instruments and equipment.

Operate office equipment including computers and supporting word processing, spreadsheet, and database applications.

Learn pertinent federal, state, and local codes, laws, and regulations.

Understand and follow oral and written instructions.

Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.

Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

Education and Experience Guidelines - Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:

Engineering Technician I

Education/Training:

Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade supplemented by college level courses in math, drafting, engineering, surveying, or a related field.

Experience:

Two years of increasingly responsible engineering, surveying, or drafting experience.

License or Certificate:

Possession of an appropriate, valid Driver License.

Engineering Technician II

Education and Experience Guidelines - Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:

Education/Training:

Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade supplemented by college level courses in math, drafting, engineering, surveying, or a related field.

Experience:

Two years of responsible municipal engineering experience equivalent to an Engineering Technician I in the City of Ceres.

License or Certificate:

Possession of an appropriate, valid Driver License.

      Physical Demands and Working Environment

     The conditions herein 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 job functions.

Environment: Work is performed in an indoor and outdoor setting with exposure to all types of weather and temperature conditions, and travel from site to site.

Physical: Primary functions require sufficient physical ability and mobility to work in an office setting and field environment; to walk, stand, and sit for prolonged periods of time; to frequently stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, crawl, climb, reach, twist, grasp, and make repetitive hand movement in the performance of daily duties; to lift, carry, push, and/or pull moderate amounts of weight; to operate assigned equipment and vehicles; and to verbally communicate to exchange information.

Vision: See in the normal visual range with or without correction.

      Hearing: Hear in the normal audio range with or without correction.

AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT     

If you are a qualified individual with a disability as defined by the ADA and you need reasonable accommodation to participate in any of the examinations administered by the City of Ceres, you must notify the Human Resources Department in writing by the final filing date or review date for the specific job. Official documentation of your functional limitations to support your request may be required.

THE CITY OF CERES IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

COMMITTED TO DIVERSITY

The City of Dixon is excited to announce its recruitment for the position Senior Management Analyst.

This position will primarily serve the role of office manager for both the Public Works, Operations & Maintenance Division and Engineering Division.  The incumbent will plan, organize, direct and supervise the work of assigned personnel engaged in professional administrative and analytical duties in support of City departments and programs; to perform duties requiring specialized knowledge; to manage and perform the most complex and difficult administrative and analytical tasks related to assigned area of responsibility.

Exam Process: A limited number of candidates whose applications indicate that they, among those competing, are better qualified in terms of related education, training, and experience will be invited to participate in a skills assessment (pass/fail) and an interview process (weighted 100%) , dates to be determined.  The most qualified candidates from this process will be placed on an employment eligibility list.  The department interviews will be scheduled at that time.  In light of COVID-19, the interview processes may be in person or via Zoom depending on local restrictions.  Note: the examination process may be changed as deemed necessary.

Employment Processing: Those selected may be subject to a medical exam including drug screen; DOJ fingerprint clearance; background investigation; a 12 month probation period; and in accordance with Federal Law, are able to provide proof of identity and proof that they may legally work in the United States. It is the policy of the City of Dixon to practice fair and equal employment under the law.

VETERAN'S PREFERENCE POINTS will be applied. A copy of the DD214 form must be filed at the time of application.

The City of Dixon is an EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. Reasonable Accommodation in the application, examination and selection process will be made upon request by calling 707-678-7000.