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As part of Engineering Services Division, the Survey Section of the Public Works Department, City of San José is responsible for delivering land surveying services on a variety of City projects including street widening/improvements, storm and sanitary facilities, library/community center/fire station sites, and airfield projects. These land surveying services include, but are not limited to the following: topography, property acquisition, construction staking, pavement marking layout, and monument preservation.

The Survey Section is currently recruiting to fill two Instrument Person positions. An Instrument Person performs a variety of sub-professional surveying and engineering functions of moderate difficulty either on a survey crew in the field, or in the Survey Section office.

Typical Duties and Responsibilities:

· Acts as instrument person on a survey party.

· Records field notes and prepares maps and sketches from survey data.

· Sets up, adjusts and operates all types of survey instruments.

· Provides lead direction and training to other survey personnel.

· Uses modern, survey-grade Global Positioning System (GPS) equipment.

· Calculates grades and enters data into field books.

· Turns angles and extends horizontal line using a total station.

· Uses the level to obtain vertical control.

· Uses the level, total station, rod, targets to perform topographic surveying in order to describe the existing features of a piece of land in order that it may be reproduced as a plan map.

· Locates survey points by measurement, magnetometer and from maps of former surveys.

· Assist with transferring electronic field data to a PC workstation, processing and interpreting the data, and checking for errors.

· Assists with producing high-quality, computer-generated topography maps and tables using sophisticated engineering software.

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 POSITION

The City of Union City is currently seeking a part-time, 30 hours per week, Recreation Program Coordinator who will specialize in Teen Programs and Special Events. Under general supervision, the Recreation Program Coordinator is responsible for the development, implementation, coordination, and direction of a broad range of recreation programs and services with an emphasis in innovative and cost covering teen programming and special event planning. The required work schedule may including working weekends and holidays as necessary.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

Duties may include but are not limited to the following: 

• Plans, implements, manages, and evaluates recreational programs and activities for all ages; including volunteer services and special events.  

• Develops, coordinates and implements creative program ideas.  

• Interviews, trains, and supervises seasonal, part-time, and volunteer staff.  

• Assists in grant and budget administration and other administrative functions, as assigned.  

• Maintains supply and equipment inventory as needed.  

• Develops positive relations with participants, families, and community residents.  

• Answers inquiries and provides other services to the public, as needed.  

The City of Belmont Public Works Department is seeking a detail-oriented, self-motivated individual with hands on technical experience in an engineering environment.

About you:

• You have great problem solving and analytical skills.
• You know how to create computer aided design drawings for projects.
• You know how to utilize GIS to maintain and update basemaps and infrastructure records. 
• You are a good communicator who can respond to internal and external inquiries with tact and efficiency.
• You have excellent computer skills.
• You enjoy working in a team environment.
• You excel in the production, review and processing of engineering plans, permits and specifications.

You will be working as a member of the City's engineering team to:

• Review and issue various permit applications for work in the public right of way.
• Maintain GIS layers and produce maps associated with infrastructure in the public right of way. 
• Assist in the development and management of Capital projects. 

Requirements:

• You have at least two (2) years of responsible technical experience using computer systems for civil engineering drafting and design.
   
• You have a high school diploma or equivalent supplemented with college-level course work in engineering and/or computer drafting and design.

POSITION

To perform complex paraprofessional technical duties and support work involving current and planned development and public works projects and programs.  The purpose of this recruitment is to fill a current vacancy in the Public Works Department, as well as establish an eligibility list for future vacancies.

IDEAL CANDIDATE

The City of Woodland is seeking a charismatic and determined individual who is self-directed, creative, demonstrates initiative, possesses excellent people skills and the ability to work independently as well as an effective team member. The Ideal Candidate will have knowledge and experience managing Public Works procurements and contracts related to fleet and facilities, electrical, water production and distribution, storm water, sewer collection and treatment, signs and markings and streets. The Ideal Candidate will have knowledge and experience preparing and processing contract documents, payments, reviewing of plans, maps, specifications, cost estimates and other work to ensure compliance with laws, codes, standards and engineering practice.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

This is the journey-level class in this paraprofessional engineering series. Positions at this level are distinguished from the Senior Engineering Assistant level by the performance of less than the full range of highly responsible duties than those assigned to the senior-level class within this series. General supervision is typically provided by higher-level, professional staff as designated by the department Director.

Supervises, coordinates and/or performs paraprofessional engineering work in the design and construction of street improvements, sidewalks, water and sewage facilities, storm drainage structures, and other public work. Reviews plans, maps, specifications, cost estimates, and other work to ensure the proper inclusion of necessary public works and to verify accuracy, presentation, and conformance with established City standards and engineering practice. Check legal maps, parcel maps, tract maps, lot line adjustments, and easement deeds for accuracy, completion, and legal conformance; determine and collect fees and bonds as required by conditions of approval; prepare legal descriptions for public rights of way, easements, dedications, annexations and re-zonings. Confers with engineers, contractors and developers in relation to public works projects and subdivision plans and recommends changes or modifications as necessary. Conducts or assists in the preliminary study of engineering projects and prepares and/or supports the preparation of plans for public streets, water, sewer and storm improvements and other public projects. Prepares reports and applications for State and Federal funding. Prepares plans and legal descriptions for right-of-way acquisition. Performs field inspections of public infrastructure construction (grading, street improvements, water, sewer and storm drain) for private development and C.I.P. to ensure the public works are in conformance with City policies and standards and City approved plans and specifications; may perform or oversee materials testing, survey work and calculations. Regular and consistent attendance.

OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS

Ensures proper, timely inspection and completion of assigned construction projects; identifies potential construction scheduling problems; inspects projects to verify contractor performance and to support contractor payment estimates; enforce construction safety procedures; investigate complaints related to public works projects. Prepares preliminary drawings for public works projects, tabulates field data, design improvement plans, specifications, contracts, and other documents; updates various City maps. Maintains files and performs record-keeping concerning parcel maps and private improvements or construction records. Prepares written staff reports for departmental use and/or presents them to the City Council and City Commissions. Provides technical information, assistance and support to personnel in other departments and to the public. Responds and works to resolve internal and external customer complaints, questions and concerns. Assists in preparation of long-range capital improvement programs and budgets. Makes calculations for surveying and other construction work. Supervises, trains and evaluates assigned staff. Performs related duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education: 

High School diploma supplemented with additional college level coursework in civil engineering, construction technology, land development, project management or a closely related field from an accredited college.  Associate’s Degree in a related filed is highly desirable.

Experience:

Two (2) years of experience performing duties comparable to those of a City of Woodland Engineering Technician III.

License or Certificate:

Required upon hire, possession of a valid California Class C Driver’s License.  Specialty certificate from an accredited college or university in an area related to water, sewer, or storm utility infrastructure program management, capital project design or construction management, traffic and transportation engineering, or development services is desirable.

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, November 18, 2019.  Supplemental questionnaire must be submitted with application by final filing date to be considered.  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, 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 (7) days prior to the event.

Panel interviews tentatively scheduled for Wednesday, December 4, 2019.

BENEFITS

Current Salary:                    
$5,411.32 - $6,906.36 per month

Retirement:                          
CalPERS Retirement System (2% @ 60 Formula for Classic CalPERS members and 2% @ 62 Formula for new CalPERS members).  The City does not participate in social security

Deferred Compensation:                   
Choice of deferred compensation plans (Traditional and Roth)

Medical:                                
CalPERS Medical Insurance Plans, including HMOs & PPOs.  City gives an allowance toward the cost of health insurance.  Maximum Family Allowance for 2019 is $2,027.13 per month.  Maximum Family Allowance for 2020 is $2,128.49 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 3 years of service

Sick Leave:                          
8 hours per month

Holidays:                              
12.5 paid holidays (including two floating holidays)

Bilingual Pay:                      
$200 per month for employees upon certification

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

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

The City of Woodland is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Public Works Director

City of Belmont, CA

Salary is competitive and negotiable DOQ with an excellent benefits package

Reporting directly to the City Manager, the Public Works Director is a department head, senior management classification leading a department with a budget of approximately $51 M . This dynamic position oversees 33 FTE's personnel within the Engineering, Streets, Sewer, and Fleet Management areas. The ideal candidate will be an innovative leader with considerable senior management experience in public works and engineering.

See below for position brochure.  Please visit the City’s website at www.belmont.gov  to learn more about the organization.

Filing Deadline:  November 22, 2019

The City of Dublin is seeking a Plan Check Engineer to perform, direct, and supervise Plan Check activities of the Building Division within the Community Development Department. Under the direction of the City’s Chief Building Official, performs a full range of plans examination duties to ensure projects and structures are in compliance with laws, ordinances, codes and regulations before permits are issued as well as during construction when changes are made or modifications are desired; performs a full range of customer service duties including assisting, providing information to and answering questions from architects, engineers, builders, and owner; and serves as a resource for the City’s building inspection staff.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES
The following duties are normal for this classification.  The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to this class.

• Checks plans, specifications, and calculations on building plans submitted by architects, engineers, contractors, and owners for compliance with structural design, life safety design, grading, soil reports, energy standards, disabled access, and general conformity to applicable ordinances, laws and State building codes.
• Checks plans for accuracy of design and completeness; checks complex plans and calculations to determine loading on roofs, walls, and floors, size and spacing of beams, rafters, and joists, amount and size of reinforcing in concrete members, type of structural connections and adequacy of design to meet earthquake, wind load, and material stress and Title 24 requirements. 
• Makes independent analysis, when required, to justify the adequacy and safety of questionable designs.
• Answers questions and gives instructions to architects, engineers, contractors, and owners regarding building requirements to achieve compliance standards; seeks to solve engineering problems as necessary.
• Calculates and collects building, and related fees.
• Keeps abreast of new building construction methods and materials.
• Oversee the issuance of permits after plan review approval.
• Makes field inspections as required or assigned. 
• Coordinates and participates in the City’s plan review process; coordinates with other staff to determine which projects to review in-house and which to have reviewed by outside consultants and contract review services. 
• Performs a full range of plan review related duties; reviews engineering reports, drawings, specifications and calculations for buildings to ensure compliance with codes, regulations, and ordinances; interprets codes and regulations in the performance of plan check activities. 
• Consults and provides support to engineers, architects, contractors, designers and others regarding matters such as design, engineering and regulations governing building plans; analyzes building designs to ensure basic engineering principles have been achieved.
• Coordinates the plan review process of a submitted building permit for complex construction projects with other City staff, outside agencies and professional consultants. 
• Provides technical information and compliance methods concerning building codes and other health and safety codes to the public and customers.
• Reviews and analyzes commercial, industrial and complex residential building plans, structural calculations, specifications and reports for conformance with applicable codes, ordinances and accepted design and construction practices.
• Checks specifications for buildings and other structures involving installation, repair, replacement, and alteration for compliance with applicable codes and regulations. 
• Provides a full range of customer service; responds to complex and difficult inquires and requests for information; responds to public and agency technical and non-technical inquiries by phone, e-mail, fax, and at the counter; explains requirements of various laws, codes, ordinances, and regulations. 
• Assists and works cooperatively with property owners, contractors, developers, architects, engineers, and their representatives in submitting plans and other documents, applying for permits, and on other matters relating to building permits. 
• May perform field inspections and advises/assists Contract Building Inspectors regarding structural and other problems arising in the field. 
• Provides technical and professional assistance/advice to the City’s Building Official; participates in policy development. 
• Recommend the appointment of Division personnel; provide or coordinate staff training; conduct performance evaluations; implement discipline procedures as required; maintain discipline and high standards necessary for the efficient and professional operation of the assigned unit.
• Provides technical and functional direction for assigned staff; prepares written performance evaluations; prioritizes and assigns tasks and projects; instructs employees as required. 
• Performs required duties under the City's Emergency Operations Center (EOC) and disaster response.
• Maintains records and prepares a variety of correspondence and documentation related to plan review and permit matters. 
• Maintains current knowledge of all applicable codes, ordinances and regulations and of approved methods, materials and equipment pertaining to building and construction; attends meetings and conferences of inspection officials. 
• Ensures that plan checks are processed in an accurate and timely manner. 
• Assists in the preparation and administration of the Division’s budget. 
• May assume the responsibility for supervision for all Division functions in the absence of the Chief Building Official. 
• Perform other duties as assigned. 

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THE POSITION

Tri-City is looking for one (1) special individual to serve as a Program Support for the Medical Records/Front Office Department but will be located within our Children’s Clinic.   This position will be responsible for administrative/program support, clerical, and office work.  This position will report to a Program Support Supervisor and Support Systems Manager.   

This position is responsible for a variety of ongoing responsibilities including, but not limited to:

• Greet and provide general information to clients, visitors, vendors and staff, in person and on the telephone in a professional manner.
   

• Assist clients and utilize de-escalation and basic customer service techniques.  Attend, practice and apply agency wide trainings provided in working with consumers.  

• Assist clients by referring them to sources of information, handing out standard forms and explaining how to complete them, and answering requests for factual information by consulting various available sources.

• Input, update, track and extract information into appropriate databases such as Welligent Electronic Health Record billing system (EHR) and LADMH IS system and files; search records and files for data where judgment and discrimination are required in selecting or abstracting material.

• Maintain records, logs, files, and other forms of information, including various demographic reports, room schedules and leased equipment usage, etc.; and perform other duties as assigned.