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Foster City Police Department is currently accepting applications for Per Diem Communications Dispatchers.  This is a part-time/temporary position (maximum of 999 hours per fiscal year), and no benefits are provided. The following is a description of the job responsibilities and conditions of employment for this position.

DEFINITION:

Receives and dispatches 9-1-1, emergency and non-emergency calls from the public and allied agencies for police, fire and ambulance personnel, equipment, services, and after-hours public works services.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE:

We require the applicant to have a minimum of two years’ experience in Public Safety as a dispatcher.    Experience with "RIMS" CAD is required.  A valid California Driver’s License and satisfactory driving record is required.  Education equivalent to completion of the 12th grade and completion of a POST-certified Basic Dispatcher training course. 

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS, FEATURES, REQUIREMENTS:

This is a non-sworn, non-benefited, scheduled as needed, subject to availability position that works a variety of shifts, and often solo. It features a high volume and degree of communications responsibility for public safety and service.

CRITICAL AND IMPORTANT DUTIES:

Receives and directs telephone, radio and data communications, collecting pertinent information and dispatching units using radio and computer-aided dispatch system; determines priority, nature and location of emergency and non-emergency calls and status of units on and off assignment; maintains complete and accurate records, logs and reports on calls for a variety of services; operates a variety of teletype, computer, radio and recording equipment, monitors equipment for correct functioning; making records checks, computer entries, confirms and updates status of warrants; updates information in various law enforcement systems including stolen vehicles, missing and unidentified persons, automated property, supervised release files, and automated firearms systems; processes in-custody paperwork on prisoners; processes restraining orders and enters emergency protective orders into the restraining order system; receives and responds to complaints, questions and requests for reports from citizens at the counter and on the phone when the business office is closed; contacts citizens and allied agencies regarding traffic incidents, crimes, fires, and other emergencies, and requests for information; and you may be called to testify in a court of law regarding activities leading to legal proceedings as necessary.

FURTHER CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

The requirement to maintain training, at a minimum, to meet POST guidelines is the responsibility of the Per Diem Dispatcher and will take place at his/her expense.

Department specific training, for which a Per Diem Dispatcher is required to attend, will be compensated at the prevailing rate of pay for the hours of required attendance.

Any and all work performed, including time spent in court in response to a subpoena, will be compensated at the straight time prevailing rate of pay, based on the actual number of hours worked.

THE PROCESS: 

Apply immediately as applications will be reviewed daily and well-qualified applicants will be scheduled for an interview. Position may close at any time. A City/District application is required to be submitted for consideration.

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The City of San Bruno is recruiting for

Building Inspector I/II

Filing Deadline:  Open Until Filled

   Building Inspector I:      $79,068 — $97,032

   Building Inspector II:      $88,704—$108,852    

The Position

The City of San Bruno Community Development Department is recruiting for a Building Inspector I/II, who will have a unique opportunity to help shape and guide the community’s future.  As the City continues to grow in population and develop within the burgeoning San Francisco Bay Area, now is an exciting time to join the San Bruno Community Development Department. Under the guidance of the Chief Building Official, the Building Inspector performs routine to complex inspections for compliance with building codes, issues corrections notices and citations, authors reports of building inspection activity, assists in administering the permitting function for commercial and residential buildings, and performs customer service for the residents of the community. The Building Inspector may also develop educational materials for the public, perform duties of a plan examiner, and represent the City at professional meetings, training sessions and other industry events.  Municipal or jurisdictional building inspection experience is highly desirable for this position.

The Department

The Community Development Department includes Planning, Building, and Code Enforcement. The Department is responsible for ensuring that new development and modifications to existing development in San Bruno are completed in compliance with City and State laws and for supporting the maintenance of safe, attractive neighborhoods and business areas through a progressive code enforcement program.

Minimum Qualifications

Graduation from high school or GED equivalent.   Possession of an AA/AS degree from an accredited college in Building Inspection or Construction Technology highly desirable, plus:

Building Inspector I:

¨ Two (2) years of experience in general construction or related fields or two (2) years of experience in municipal or jurisdictional building inspection experience, or a combination of both.

Building Inspector II:

¨ Five (5) years of experience in the capacity of Building Inspector I.

Special Requirements

Possession of and ability to maintain a valid California driver’s license.

Building Inspector I

¨ Possession of a minimum of one (1) Legacy International Conference Building Officials (ICBO) or International Code Council (ICC) Certification in Residential Building, Plumbing, Electrical or Mechanical; a combination of certificates preferred.

Building Inspector II

¨ Possession of a minimum of five (5) Legacy International Conference of Building Officials (ICBO) or International Code Council (ICC) Certifications in Building, Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing, Combination and/or other approved certifications as determined by the Chief Building Official.

Necessary Knowledge and Skills

Applicants should possess knowledge of principles, practices and methods used in various building construction areas, including residential building, mechanical, electrical and/or plumbing; operational characteristics and use of standard equipment used in building inspection and the building trades; building and construction standards and materials; testing procedures; basic principles of mathematics; applicable federal, state and local laws, codes and regulations, including construction code manuals and specifications; standard office procedures, practices and equipment including a computer and applicable software; methods and techniques for record keeping and report preparation and writing; proper English, spelling and grammar; and occupational hazards and standard safety procedures.  Applicants should also posses the ability to work effectively with contractors, developers, architects, engineers, owners, and the general public; read and understand complicated plans and blueprints; communicate effectively orally and in writing; make sound decisions within established guidelines; implement, explain and apply applicable laws, codes and regulations; analyze complex issues, and develop and implement appropriate responses; facilitate appropriate corrective action from property owners regarding violations.

Excellent Benefits

· CalPERS retirement formula of 2.7% @ 55 for classic members and 2% @ 62 for new members

· Annual accruals of 10-23 vacation days based on years of service, 14.5 holidays and 12 sick days

· $500 personal and professional reimbursement annually

· Opportunity for bilingual incentive pay up to 2.5%

· Matching deferred compensation contribution up to 0.5% of salary on a biweekly basis

· Medical, dental and vision benefits provided with employee contribution

· Life insurance equal to one year’s annual salary provided at no cost

· Long-term disability insurance provided at no cost

· Home loan assistance program

· Section 125 Flexible Benefit Plan

· Tuition reimbursement

How to Apply

Interested candidates may apply online at www.calopps.org.  Candidates are encouraged to read the entire job announcement and job description prior to submitting an application.  After an initial screening of applications, those candidates that meet the minimum qualifications and meet the Department’s needs will be invited to participate further in the recruitment process.   

Application Deadline:  Open Until Filled

The City of San Bruno is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) and as such does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, sex, gender, religion, ancestry, physical or mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or national origin in its employment actions, decisions, policies and practices.
 

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The City of Redwood City invites you to apply for the position of Casual Maintenance Custodian. Under the direction of the Custodial Supervisor, the Casual Maintenance Custodian serves as the worker in the duties of care, upkeep, and cleaning of assigned buildings and related facilities.  The incumbent may be required to travel between several City buildings during their scheduled shift. 

This recruitment is to fill a position that has been designated to cover a night shift from 5 p.m., to 1:30 a.m., including weekends.  This recruitment may also be used to fill similar casual positions through the City, shifts and schedules may vary, and may include daytime shifts as needed. 

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The City of Glendora Police Department is hiring Full Time Police Service Representatives (dispatchers). We are looking for individuals who have current or previous police dispatch experience.

Possession of a POST dispatch certificate at time of hire is highly desirable.

The City of Glendora seeks enthusiastic and motivated individuals with high moral standards and a desire to contribute to Glendora’s quality of life to join our team in the Police Department in providing outstanding personal service, safety, professionalism and respect, while maintaining the highest level of integrity in partnership with the community. The ideal candidate will have strong organizational skills and the ability to remain calm and tactful during stressful situations. Outstanding customer service and communication skills are a must.

If you are excited about delivering the highest level of public safety and service and enjoy creatively solving problems, we invite your application!

For a complete job description, applicants may go to the City’s website at cityofglendora.org or contact the Human Resources & Risk Management Department.

Class specifications are intended to present a descriptive list of the range of duties performed by employees in the class. Specifications are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job.

Under general supervision, receives requests for law enforcement services and dispatches units via radio; maintains contact with department personnel in the field; performs related duties as required.

• Receives requests for police or other emergency services over the phone; answers 911 calls; screens incoming calls to determine necessity, priority, and type of response required; monitors other radio frequencies to be aware of incidents elsewhere that may affect City police operations; monitors cameras throughout the building.

• Dispatches, as necessary, police units in response to calls for service or requests from officers in the field; uses law enforcement terminology and cites Code sections by number; calls public and private agencies, such as allied law enforcement, hospitals, towing services, and utilities and requests mutual assistance when necessary; acts as liaison to other City Departments.

• Keeps track of police unit locations and status; maintains constant radio communication with personnel in the field; runs warrant checks on subjects, registration checks on vehicles, criminal histories and property checks; relays information and instructions to personnel in the field.

• Maintains accurate log of incoming service requests and actions taken; prepares other reports and records as directed; maintains files necessary for dispatch as assigned; enters, updates, and retrieves information from the computer and teletype networks.

• Provides general information to the public; as necessary, refers callers to appropriate agencies; calms angered or distraught callers; maintains calm in radio transmissions during chaotic, tense, and dangerous situations; may assist citizens and police officers with translation related needs.

• Provides temporary and vacation relief for other staff as necessary

Education and/or Experience:

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 graduation from high school or equivalent.

Knowledge and Skill Levels:

Knowledge of office procedures, record keeping system, forms, correspondence, reports and other materials common to operation of a police department; police dispatching procedures and the laws and regulations governing the use of dispatching equipment in a law enforcement agency; agencies involved with police activities; Penal Code, Vehicle Code, and local municipal code; 911 system (voice and text) and TDD Deaf Translation System; Spillman computerized systems used in municipal law enforcement agencies.

Special Requirements:

Completion of a P.O.S.T. approved entry level Police Dispatcher basic training course prior to completion of probationary period. Candidates must possess and maintain a valid Class C California driver's license and a satisfactory driving record during employment. Ability to type 25 net wpm.

A Typing Certificate dated within the last six months is required to be submitted with your application. INTERNET TYPING CERTIFICATES WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.

The successful candidate must be willing and available to work weekends, holidays and nights on a routine scheduled basis as well as perform these duties solo at times.

CONTINUOUS RECRUITMENT: This is a continuous recruitment. Applicants will be contacted at the time of processing.

Selection Process:
All applications will be reviewed and evaluated. Those candidates who are determined to be best qualified based upon the information presented on the application materials will be invited to continue in the selection process which may include a qualifying written or performance evaluation and will include an interview weighted 100%.

APPLY ONLINE AT: www.CalOpps.org. A completed online employment application is required and must be submitted at www.calopps.org. Incomplete, late, emailed, faxed, and hard copy applications are not accepted. Resumes are not considered in lieu of the required employment application available at CalOpps. Certificates, resumes, and cover letters must be uploaded with your application on the CalOpps website. The City of Glendora is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The City does not discriminate on the basis of age, sex, race, religion, national origin, marital status, medical condition or disability. Please notify the Human Resources & Risk Management Department in advance if you require special accommodations to participate in any phase of the selection process.

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 Applications are being accepted for the position of Communications Dispatcher - Entry-level with the City of South San Francisco.

OPEN UNTIL FILLED RECRUITMENT: applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis. Once it is determined that there are a sufficient number of eligible candidates who meet the minimum requirements OR once hiring selection has been made based on departmental interviews from among candidate pool, this posting will close. Please ensure timely and complete submission of employment application and supporting documents as recruitment may close at any time.

Please note: This job posting is for entry-level applicants and NOT for lateral-transfer.

THE CITY OFFERS AN ATTRACTIVE BENEFIT PACKAGE, AS WELL AS CalPERS retirement plan and participation in Social Security.

The City of South San Francisco is a fully independent and highly commercialized full-service City with an estimated population of 62,700 growing to 100,000 during business hours. City departments include: Police; Fire; Parks and Recreation; Public Works; Economic and Community Development; City Attorney; Library; Finance; Information Technology; Human Resources; City Clerk; and Office of the City Manager. The City has a Council-City Manager form of government with more than 400 full and part-time employees. South San Francisco is about 10 miles south of San Francisco, and is the birthplace of the biotechnology industry, including Genentech’s headquarters.

The South San Francisco Communications Center is housed within and managed by the Police Department and provides 24-hour dispatching services for police for the Cities of South San Francisco and Pacifica, after hours police and public works for the neighboring Town of Colma. The Communications Center is staffed by 12 dispatchers; 2 Supervising Dispatchers; and a Communications and Records Manager. The Communications Center handles approximately 35,000 calls for service per year involving requests for Police or Fire Department. SSF Communications is a team-oriented center responsible for both dispatch and records functions. Its Windows-based, RIMS dispatching system is the cutting-edge of CAD/RMS technology and is extremely easy to learn and use. The South San Francisco Police Department has 83 sworn and 35 civilian positions. The Department's philosophy is one of participative management, with a high degree of emphasis on training and education.

Under general supervision, Dispatchers receive and transmit routine and emergency telephone and radio traffic; dispatch and coordinate police, public works, and other municipal equipment via multi-frequency two-way radio; maintains and processes a variety of communications reports, records, and radio logs.

Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) is seeking to add a talented Business Diversity Program Manager to our team.

Under direction, the Business Diversity Program Manager plans, directs, manages, and administers VTA's business diversity programs, including the Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE), Small Business Enterprise (SBE), Minority and Women-Owned Business Enterprise (MWBE), Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE), and Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Business Enterprise (LGBTBE) Programs.

The Business Diversity Program Manager is a single position class that manages the work of professional level analytical staff in addition to performing complex and responsible duties. This classification works with a high degree of independence and is expected to carry out the necessary day to day activities without direction, except as new or unusual circumstances require. The incumbent serves as a subject expert on DBE, SBE, MWBE, DVBE, LGBTBE, and related programs, providing direction, assistance, and input on program policies and procedures, and serves as VTA's liaison to a variety of individuals and organizations regarding the DBE, SBE, MWBE, DVBE, LGBTBE, and related programs.

Minimum Qualifications:

Development of the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is typically obtained through a combination of training, education, and experience equivalent to graduation from an accredited college or university with a four-year degree in public or business administration, or a related field, and four years of increasingly responsible experience performing DBE-related work for a public or private sector organization, with at least two years at the level of Management Analyst or equivalent. Experience in a lead or supervisory capacity is desirable.

Only on-line applications are accepted for this position. In order to apply, please click on the following link: 

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