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BUILDING INSPECTOR I

Temporary

SALARY:                   $26.55 to $37.37 hourly

FINAL FILING DATE:                       CONTINUOUS RECRUITMENT

PERS retired annuitants are not eligible to apply.

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 Building Inspector I in the Development Services Department. The normal work schedule is Monday through Friday, 7:00 am to 3:30 pm.

The City of Roseville promotes a no smoking atmosphere.

DEFINITION

To perform a wide variety of light commercial and residential building inspection duties at various stages of construction, alteration and repair for compliance with California building code, plumbing code, electrical code, and local ordinances; provide technical assistance to other inspection staff; and to provide information and assistance to the public.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS

This is the entry-level class in the Building Inspector series. Positions in this class typically have little or no directly related work experience and work under immediate supervision while learning job tasks. The Building Inspector I class is distinguished from the II level by the performance of less than the full range of duties assigned to the II level. Incumbents work under immediate supervision while learning job tasks, progressing to general supervision as procedures and processes of assigned area of responsibility are learned.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED

Receives immediate supervision from the Building Inspection Supervisor and may receive technical and functional supervision from the Senior Building Inspector.

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

• Enforce building related codes, including adopted California Building Code, California Mechanical Code, California Plumbing Code, California Electric Code, California Residential Code, California Green Building Code, California Energy Code, and local ordinances.
• Read and interpret construction plans and documents; perform on-site inspections at various stages of construction and remodeling to ensure compliance with applicable codes; research issues for code compliance; issue correction notices and citations.
• Perform on-site inspections of footings and foundations, framing electrical installations, plumbing and mechanical systems; inspect general framing and structure of building ensuring that sheathing and shear are properly secured, framing materials are of correct size and material and that the wall, roof, and floor systems match the plans and specs for design and layout.
• Inspect foundation prior to placement of concrete, checking size and placement of steel for reinforcement.
• Inspect plumbing for size, locations, and installation of all piping within the building and servicing the building; inspect mechanical systems for equipment, including location, duct sizing, emergency shutoffs, smoke and fire damper installations and locations.
• Inspect electrical systems for proper wire sizing, installation, and location, with the proper ratings of servicing equipment and fixtures.
• Inspect swimming pools and spas for steel placement prior to gunite, electrical, plumbing, and gas lines associated with pool or spa, inspect deck thickness and installation of all equipment.
• Investigate complaints regarding building related issues; assist residents with compliance issues.
• Maintain records of building and inspection activity and complete related reports daily.
• Assist in researching code questions, construction techniques and complaints regarding commercial and residential buildings.
• Respond to complex and sensitive building issues; follow up on daily inspections with contractors, architects, engineers and building owners either personally, by telephone, or in writing.
• Interact with the public to verify and enforce safe building practices.
• 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:

• Accepted safety standards and methods of building construction for commercial, industrial, and residential buildings.
• Building related codes and ordinances enforceable by the City, including the adopted California Building, Electrical, Plumbing, Residential, Energy, Green Building and Mechanical Codes; research methods and sources of information related to building code enforcement.

Ability to:

• Learn to apply technical knowledge and follow proper inspection techniques to examine workmanship and materials.
• On a continuous basis, know and understand all aspect of the job; analyze technical plans and reports; prepare inspection reports; know and understand, interpret, and explain department and program policies, procedures, rules, codes, laws, and operations procedures; observe, analyze, evaluate, and solve building inspection problems/issues, taking appropriate course of action; remember various building inspection rules and codes.
• On a continuous basis, sit at a desk or stand at a counter for long periods of time; twist to reach equipment or materials surrounding desk; stand, walk, balance, stoop, kneel, climb, crawl, and bend while performing field inspection duties; talk, push, pull or perform simple grasping and fine manipulation; use telephone, and write or use keyboard to communicate through written means; and lift or carry weight of 50 pounds or less.
• Learn to read and interpret complex building plans, specifications and building codes; detect deviations from plans, regulations, and standard construction practices; research code issues; enforce building codes and construction standards
• Learn to provide technical assistance and make arithmetical computations rapidly and accurately.
• Learn to enforce necessary regulations with firmness and tact.
• Learn to determine whether construction systems conform to requirements.
• Learn to apply rules, codes and policies regarding zoning, environmental matters, and other regulations to field situations.
• Understand and follow safety regulations.
• Understand and carry out oral and written directions.
• Work independently in the absence of supervision.
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

Experience and Training

Experience:

• Three years of journey level building construction experience.

Training:

• Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade supplemented by college level coursework or certification in Building Inspection Technology, California Electrical Code (C.E.C.), California Building Code (C.B.C.), California Mechanical Code (C.M.C.),California Plumbing Code (C.P.C) or California Residential Code (C.R.C).

License or Certificate

• Possession of a valid California driver’s license by date of appointment.
• Possession of International Code Council (I.C.C.) certification as a building inspector within two years of date of appointment

SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE

1. Was any of the work experience listed on your application an unpaid internship, or volunteer work?  If so, please list below which ones.

2. How many years of full time experience do you have performing journey level building construction duties?

• Less than 3 years
• 3-4 years
• 4-5 years
• 5-6 years
• 6+ years

3. How many years of full time experience do you have performing building inspection duties of light commercial and residential buildings?

• Less than 2 years
• 2-3 years
• 3-4 years
• 4-5 years
• 5-6 years
• 6+ years

4. Please provide a detailed list of your certifications by International Code Council (I.C.C.) and International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials (I.A.P.M.O.) as well as any California Specific Certifications you may hold.  Please list the certification, year obtained and expiration date.

5. Please indicate your completed college level coursework in the following fields.  Check all that apply.

• None
• Building Inspection Technology
• California Electrical Code (C.E.C)
• California Building Code (C.B.C)
• California Mechanical Code (C.M.C)
• California Plumbing Code (C.P.C)
• California Residential Code (C.R.C)

6. Please detail your experience inspecting Residential Single Family and Multi-Family projects for compliance with the minimum code requirements of the California Code of Regulations.

7. Please detail your experience inspecting commercial projects for compliance with the minimum code requirements of the California Code of Regulations.

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.

BUILDING TECHNICIAN

Deadline to apply:  Apply by Monday, August 12, 2019 for first consideration

The City of San Rafael is recruiting for a part-time Building Technician (.75 FTE) for the Community Development Department.  Under general supervision, this position performs a variety of technical duties associated with front counter work in a building inspection office.  The incumbent in this position will accept, route, and track building and land development applications, perform computer data entry, research and maintain files, prepare statistical reports, and respond to questions by the public regarding permit submittal requirements.   

This position performs the following essential job duties:

• Issues the appropriate building permit application forms at the front counter.
• Checks permit applications for completeness and accuracy.
• Logs and routes all permit applications and subdivision submittals for processing.
• Issues minor permits where professional evaluation is not required.
• Determines and collects fees for permits and other review and regulatory services.
• Provides information, and answers questions to the public regarding departmental policies and procedures pertaining to permits.
• Maintains and manages an inventory of forms, applications and office supplies.
• Performs related duties as required.

KNOWLEDGE/ABILITY TO:

• Knowledge of basic office and clerical procedures.
• Knowledge of simple accounting procedures.
• Knowledge of basic applied mathematics.
• Ability to read and interpret simple maps and plans.
• Ability to learn building and/or land development procedures and building related codes and ordinances enforced by the City, including the Uniform Building, Electrical, Plumbing, Mechanical Codes and Zoning Codes.
• Ability to organize and maintain files and statistical report logs.
• Ability to work and communicate effectively and efficiently with the general public, people involved with building construction, particularly contractors, architects, developers, engineers, and property owners and other employers.
• Ability to operate a variety of office equipment.
• Ability to type at required speed.
• Ability to perform calculations quickly and accurately.

• Graduation from an accredited high school or its equivalent AND
• Two (2) years of full-time work experience in a position that has contact with the general public.

• 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, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.
• 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.

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 is occasionally required to sit.  The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

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.  The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. 

APPLICATION AND SELECTION PROCESS:

City of San Rafael application is required.  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.  Note:  Prior to appointment, candidate must pass a background check, fingerprinting, DMV and pre-employment physical.  To file an application, go to www.calopps.org.  Select “Member Agencies”.  Select “San Rafael”. Follow this link to apply for this position: https://www.calopps.org/san-rafael/job-19892630

Reasonable Accommodation:  The City of San Rafael will make reasonable accommodations in the exam process to accommodate disabled applicants.  If you have a disability for which you require an accommodation, please contact us at (415) 485-3474 before the oral board date.

The City of Burlingame is accepting applications for the position of part-time Engineering Technician II

Our diverse family of employees welcomes you to apply. We are a small city that gets a lot done, and each member of our team is vital to our success as an organization.

We recently asked our employees what they enjoyed most about working for the City of Burlingame, and their responses fell into five general categories:

• Colleagues
• Community
• Location
• The Work
• The Benefits

Browse the Burlingame Welcome Brochure for more information about why employees love  working here or view our City of Burlingame is a Great Place to Work Video: 

Welcome Brochure 

City of Burlingame is a Great Place to Work Video

Great opportunity to work at the City of Thousand Oaks Municipal Service Center! 

We are seeking a part-time Building Facilities Maintenance Aide to perform general maintenance and repair of City buildings, structures, grounds, and equipment.  These duties may include painting, plumbing, masonry, and carpentry work.

Primary Responsibilities

• Perform routine building maintenance and repair on City facilities  
• Install, maintain, and repair parts and hardware, including installation and cleaning of light fixtures, doors, and locks
• Perform maintenance on HVAC, air compressors, and other plumbing systems and fixtures
• Operate small trucks and perform utility duties such as loading and unloading materials and supplies
• Perform preventative maintenance on vehicle wash equipment and accessories
• Enter information and track maintenance and repairs on the work order system

Job Announcement: Tree Care Specialist

The Public Works Department for the City of Carmel-by-the-Sea seeks a highly-motivated, service-oriented team member for the full-time role of Tree Care Specialist. The selected candidate will perform routine and semi-skilled tree care duties including planting, watering, trimming, pruning, and removing trees and stumps in addition to completing a variety of forestry, parks, and beach maintenance duties.

Why Carmel?

Located in Monterey County along the Pacific Ocean, Carmel is a city rich in coastal resources, cultural heritage, and history. It boasts a unique urban forest of over 10,000 public trees, a world-class beach, sensitive habitats, and a variety of parks, trails, and open spaces including the 8-acre North Dunes and the 34-acre Mission Trail Nature Preserve. The City also has a significant amount of unimproved right of way, a linear greenbelt and over 80 acres of parks throughout the City. More information can be found at: https://ci.carmel.ca.us

Essential Functions: 

Essential duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Climb, trim, and prune trees, plants, and shrubbery to promote health, correct damage of disease, improve appearance, provide a safer environment, and/or to provide clearance of streets, sidewalks, signs, and lights.
• Remove fallen trees, dead limbs, and other debris resulting from storm damage and other conditions.
• Diagnose and treat tree insect and disease problems.
• Install, inspect, and maintain tree cables and braces.
• Inspect for safety, operate, and maintain forestry equipment including climbing belts, spurs, flip lines, ropes, hand saws, power saws, boom lift truck, chipper, pruners, loppers, and related equipment.
• Use high ranger vehicle to access upper tree canopies.
• Determine limbs to be removed; rig ropes in trees and determine placement of ropes for easiest and safest removal of limbs; check location of power lines, personnel, equipment, pedestrians, and traffic before cutting limbs.
• Grind and remove stumps.
• Participate in the selection of equipment and plant materials needed for work assignments.
• Inspect citizen requests for service to determine urgency and needed maintenance, evaluate work being performed, and respond to questions or complaints from the public.
• Advise public concerning plant or tree questions on private property including plant identifica­tion, insect and disease problems, and pruning, trimming, and care techniques.
• Inspect other City grounds including parks, trails, street trees, landscaped median islands, playground equipment, park signs, and barrier rails; perform corrective safety and other actions.
• Install and remove holiday lights and decorations.
• Plant trees, shrubs, and flowers; water and fertilize in accordance with standard procedures.
• Apply herbicides, pesticides, growth regulators and fertilizers; conduct spraying tasks involving insecticides.
• Perform grounds maintenance or other public maintenance work when not assigned to tree trimming duties.
• Perform other job-related duties and responsibilities as required.

Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of the above representative duties, knowledge and skills. This is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and duties performed by incumbents of this class. Employees may be assigned duties which are not listed above. Reasonable accommodations will be made as required.

Minimum Qualifications:

Any combination equivalent to experience and training that would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities would be qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge, skills, and abilities would be:

• One year of work experience involving tree maintenance including tree trimming and climbing experience.
• Completion of twelfth grade supplemented by specialized training in tree care or landscape maintenance. 
• Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate, valid driver's license and a Pesticide Applicator license.

Please note: In terms of the work schedule for this position, it will normally be 40 hours, Monday – Friday each week with the daily work hours determined by the supervisor. However, the City will maintain the flexibility to schedule weekend work in lieu of, or in addition to, the normal Monday – Friday schedule as operational needs dictate.

To Apply:

To be considered, please submit an on-line application at https://www.calopps.org/city-of-carmel-by-the-sea . Applications will be screened in relation to the criteria indicated in this announcement.

Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications and whose qualifications most closely align with those needed will be invited to interview.

This recruitment is open-until-filled with the first review of applications to begin Monday, August 12.

Benefits:

Retirement

Retirement is through the California Public Employees Retirement System (PERS).

• The formula for "Classic" members hired by a CalPERS-participating agency before 11/1/11 is 2% @ 55 with a total employee contribution of 10% per payroll for FY19-20.
• The formula for "Classic" members hired by a CalPERS-participating agency on or after 11/1/11 and prior to 1/1/13 is 2% @ 60 with a total employee contribution of 10% per payroll for FY19-20.
• The formula for "MISC-PEPRA" members hired by a CalPERS-participating agency on or after 1/1/13 is 2% @ 62 with a total employee contribution of 9.75% per payroll for FY19-20.
• The total employee contribution percentage is based on CalPERS' annual valuation and can change. More information can be found at: www.calpers.ca.gov.

Deferred Compensation Plan (IRS 457)

Participation in a governmental 457 deferred compensation plan (City contribution of $25.00/month with City match of up to $50.00/month)

Health Insurance

• Fully-paid employee and dependent dental plan
• Fully-paid employee and dependent vision plan
• Fully-paid Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) insurance
• City-paid CalPERS medical coverage (80% of monthly premium)

Vacation & Sick Leave

• 96 hours of accrued annual sick leave
• 80 hours (pro-rated to hire date) of accrued annual vacation leave for first 1-4 years and thereafter up to maximum accrual rate of 176 hours annually

Holidays

• 12 annual paid holidays

Other

• Direct deposit
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) for healthcare and childcare expenses

Location: Public Works Building, City of Carmel-by-the-Sea, 93921

Recruitment Contact: Jane Wilson

T (831) 620-2017      E jwilson@ci.carmel.ca.us

Carmel-by-the-Sea is an equal employment opportunity employer and encourages all qualified individuals to submit an application for this opportunity. The information contained within this announcement may be modified or revoked without notice and does not constitute either an expressed or implied contract.

LOCATION:  Silliman Center, 6800 Mowry Ave, Newark, CA 94560

THE POSITION

Under general supervision, develop, oversee, implement, and promote aquatics programs and activities. Provide leadership for aquatics programs and safety by hiring, training and supervising aquatics staff, and coordinating other related functions in order to provide high quality service in a responsible manner. Perform a variety of daily routines to difficult clerical support services and related work as required.

The duties of an individual assigned to this class will vary depending on overall department needs.  Work involves planning and implementing a variety of aquatics programs activities; office procedures and administrative functions for all age groups.  Additional maintenance and mechanical support is required in support of general aquatics operations.  Incumbents assist with special projects, provide clerical support services, and promote excellence in customer service.  Duties require the exercise of good judgment within defined parameters.  Employee’s work hours will vary to accommodate aquatics and recreation programs being offered.

This is a paraprofessional classification in the Recreation and Community Services Department.  Positions in this class typically have specialized aquatics program experience.  The Aquatics Coordinator class is distinguished from the Recreation Coordinator position by the performance of duties directly related to the aquatics programs and activities, maintenance of aquatics equipment, and specific certifications that are required.

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

• Assist in organizing, scheduling, and directing aquatics activities; work effectively with staff and other service providers in planning and coordinating activities.
• Schedule, supervise, train and develop aquatics staff; make hiring and staffing recommendations; assist with scheduling conflicts and approve staff timesheets.
• Assign work, train, motivate, and evaluate assigned volunteers and other seasonal/temporary employees.
• Evaluate the full range of aquatics operations (i.e. lifeguard rotations, rule enforcement, staff performance, signage, café operations, birthday parties, group reservations); compile and analyze aquatics statistics and records; maintain records of participation, supplies, and equipment; being vigilant and aware of safety hazards.
• Perform aquatics skill audits; assure compliance with legal codes and requirements related to lifeguard procedures and emergency operations; monitor safety certificate expiration dates of lifeguard staff.
• Prepare written reports and recommendations on the basis of evaluated data and information; enter and retrieve registration and financial data; perform routine office work including computer data entry, reports, notes, document drafts, or brief instructions.
• Maintain discipline and observance of required safety precautions during activities; communicate plans, policies, and procedures to assigned workers and the general public; monitor activity in the aquatics center to prevent injuries, accidents, or drowning; effectively handle complaints.
• Develop and respond to aquatics emergencies to participate in, support, and/or coordinate responses; rescue swimmers in distress and/or danger of drowning and administer first aid; evaluate medical, rescue and training procedures and policies for quality assurance and safety functions.
• Interact with program participants, volunteers, and other workers to stimulate interest and participation in programs; attend meetings as assigned; work with special community groups; and make public presentations on water safety.
• Assist, teach, and arrange materials for lifeguard training, CPR & First Aid classes; conduct class or activity instruction such as lifeguard or teach swim lessons and water aerobics classes when needed.
• Maintain inventory for procurement of supplies, chemicals, and equipment for the aquatics center, café, and front desk; oversee the maintenance of pools, equipment, and the Silliman Center.
• Assure effective use of facilities & equipment; issue and ensure the return of recreation and other City equipment.
• Provide assistance on special projects as assigned.