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The City of San Mateo Public Works Department is looking for

Wastewater Treatment Plant Operators I & II and Operators in Training

Why Join our Department?

The Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP) is a 15.7 MDG sub-regional facility that serves a population of more than 140,000 with an annual operating budget in excess of $10 million and has a staff of 28 professional and technical personnel.

The City of San Mateo is building a cross-functional team tasked with upgrading the City’s 15.7 MGD conventional activated sludge plant with new liquids treatment process facilities, including headworks, primary treatment, five-stage biological nutrient removal/membrane bioreactor (BNR/MBR) process, biological and chemically enhanced treatment (BioACTIFLO) process, and other general plant upgrades, including odor control to serve the new facilities. Key players on this team are the WWTP Operators.

What You’ll Do

• Operate wastewater treatment facilities to control flow and processing of wastewater, sludge and effluent; monitor gauges, meters and control panels; observe variation in operating conditions, interpreting meter and gauge readings and test results to determine processing requirements.
• Operate valves and gates, start and stop pumps, engines and electric motors to control and adjust flow and treatment processes, operate and maintain boilers, perform routine maintenance work on valves, tanks, related equipment and facilities.
• Monitor, adjust and troubleshoot as needed plant operational processes utilizing data-driven technology, such as the SCADA or PCS system.
• Fully utilize the computerized work systems in accordance with work flow processes.
• Operate treatment plant vehicles and stationary machinery as required.
• Collect samples and perform routine laboratory tests and analyses.

These positions require shift work, nights, weekends, holidays with on-call emergency response 24 hours per day. However, along with this challenge is the benefit of working a 12-hour shift that results in a very favorable work/life balance and requires the minimum commuting days as compared to other standard 8-hour shifts.

Who You Are

The WWTP Operator in Training:

• You have graduated from high school or equivalent, and have six educational units of math or science course work, and six months experience in handling mechanical equipment and tools.
• You have up to 18 months to obtain a Grade I WWTP Certificate to promote to WWTP Operator I.

The WWTP Operator I:

• You have graduated from high school or equivalent and have six months experience in handling mechanical equipment tools.
• You possess a Grade I WWTP Certificate and work under direct supervision of the WWTP Shift Supervisor or WWTP Operator II and perform more routine operation work.
• You may be promoted to WWTP Operator II upon obtaining a Grade II WWTP Certificate and completing qualifying training.

The WWTP Operator II

• You possess a Grade II Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator Certificate issued by the State of California.
• You have graduated from High school or equivalent and a minimum of one year of experience in the operation of a wastewater treatment plant.

POSITION SUMMARY:
Under supervision of Preschool Teacher II, III and Coordinator, assures policies and procedures are maintained, plans and conducts diversified recreation programs, plans and organizes daily activities, supervises participants, instructs curriculum for classroom activities, maintains communication with parents of participants, promotes and ensures safety procedures, renders first aid in the event of injury, performs related work as required. Typical activities include but are not limited to: facility attending, organizing, cleaning and setting-up the classroom and materials, assisting and leading craft, art, lessons and project preparations, leading circle time, story time, cooking projects, games and monitoring and implementing playground activities.

Tiny Tots is a recreation, play with a purpose, non-credentialed city run preschool program. Staff are scheduled from mid-August through the end of May. The shifts for this position are 11-2:30 pm Monday, Wednesday, and Friday and 12:00 – 4:00 pm on Tuesday and Thursday. If you are only available for either the MWF or Tu/Th shift, please still submit an application. This position will work on an as-needed basis and is limited to 960 hours a year.

The emphasis of the Tiny Tots program is to provide physical, social, and emotional growth for children in a child-centered environment. Activities are designed to foster a healthy child that has a positive self-image and enjoys learning. Tiny Tots programs provide material that will produce an atmosphere conducive to each child’s own individual creativity and self-expression. Children participate in arts/crafts, music, body movement, basic science, cognitive games, creative play, cooking, circle, and story time and phonics awareness.

GENERAL ACCOUNTABILITIES:
The following statements are intended as general illustrations of the work in this job class and are not all inclusive for specific positions. 

1. Ability to plan, organize and lead recreation programs specific to preschool-aged children
2. Communicate effectively in a public setting with adults and children
3. Maintain effective relationships with parents and residents
4. Follow written and verbal instructions
5. Work cooperatively with others
6. Function effectively in leadership roles
7. Report problems or hazards which may occur, either with children, parents, or equipment to on-site supervisor or Recreation Coordinator
8. Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing
9. Engage children in activities and motivate participants
10. Follow safety procedures
11. Be courteous and provide exceptional customer service in order to tactfully manage challenging situations
12. Initiate and complete work activities
13. Respond calmly and efficiently in emergency situations
14. Maintain confidentiality of information, either written or spoken
15. Sets-up daily activities in the Preschool setting.
16. Instructs curriculum for classroom activities.
17. Promotes and ensures safety procedures.
18. Assists with informing parents and collecting paperwork relevant to activities and events.
19. Performs related work as required.

MINIMUM POSITION REQUIREMENTS:
Knowledge of: Child development stages; team building principles; methods of organizing, conducting, and supervising recreation programs; marketing and customer service principals; effective oral communication; safety, first aid, and other emergency resource methods; handling the needs and concerns of preschool age children; principles and practices in working in a team environment.

Skill and Ability To: Organize and conduct recreation programs; recommend procedures to improve program; establish and maintain effective working relationships; represent the City’s high standards; interpret department programs and policies; follow written and verbal instructions; work cooperatively with others; report problems or hazards which may occur -- either with children or parents or with equipment; communicate clearly and concisely -- both orally and in writing; engage children in activities and motivate participants; follow safety procedures; practice excellent customer service to interact tactfully and courteously with program participants and general public; independently initiate and complete work activities; respond calmly and efficiently in emergency situations; maintain confidentiality of information -- either written or spoken; use initiative and sound judgment within established guidelines, prioritizing work and coordinating several activities; multitask while planning and organizing activities; communicate tactfully and effectively with the participants and parents, including interpreting and applying detailed rules and policies; organizing and maintaining supplies; good working knowledge of computer technology (including Microsoft Office); first aid and CPR.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND GENERAL WORKING CONDITIONS:
Regularly required to sit, stand, squat, climb, balance, reach, twist, kneel, bend, squat, and stoop for prolonged periods of time in the performance of daily activities; may be required to lift, drag, carry, and push equipment, tools, and supplies up to 25 pounds; maintain a professional and neat appearance.

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION: 

• Possession of a high school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent is required
• 1 year paid or volunteer work experience in a preschool, recreation environment is preferred
• CPR & First Aid training required within three months of hire

COMPENSATION:
This is a part-time, seasonal position. $15.00 to $24.50 hourly DOE.

OTHER INFORMATION:
Temporary employees are non-benefited, at-will positions. Since the City does not participate in Social Security and is required to provide an alternative retirement plan, you are required to participate in the City's defined contribution retirement plan through Nationwide where 3.75% of your gross compensation per pay period is deducted and put into the plan. The City matches this 3.75% for a total contribution of 7.5% of your gross compensation per pay period.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE:
This recruitment will remain open until filled. Applications must be submitted online.

SELECTION PROCESS:
The applicants most closely matching the City’s desired qualifications and organizational needs will be invited to participate in the interview process. Prior to hire, candidates will be required to successfully complete a pre-employment process, including a TB test and Livescan fingerprinting through the U.S. Department of Justice. A conviction history will not necessarily disqualify an applicant from appointment; however, failure to disclose a conviction will result in disqualification or termination.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER:
The City of Los Altos is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in employment on the basis of a person’s race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, mental or physical disability, medical condition, marital status, sex, age or sexual orientation. Candidates with a disability, which may require special assistance in any phase of the application or testing process, should advise City of Los Altos upon submittal of application. Documentation of the need for accommodation must accompany the request.

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The Schools Sustainability Associates (SSAs) provide opportunities for teachers, students and schools-based groups to directly contribute to the sustainability of their school and community by providing educational tours at our two Education Transfer Stations, in-class teacher training and instructional support for student action projects that enable elementary, middle, and high school classrooms and student groups throughout Alameda County. Teaching a curriculum to students, while modeling lessons for teachers, students are engaged in sustainability issues through an educational approach which may include: an introduction of environmental principles, student-led environmental waste audits of school and home resource use, activities for student action to reduce the school’s environmental footprint, outreach and education by students to the larger community, and reflection on and celebration of progress and achievements. In addition, SSAs may work and collaborate on agency initiatives, like school infrastructure, provide technical assistance and training to diverse audiences and promote campaigns, such as the agency’s Stop Food Waste community outreach campaign, and Carbon Farming projects. School Sustainability Associates work in a fast-paced team environment at schools, at the educational field trip centers, residences, at the agency, and in multiple community venues.

The position(s) receive day-to-day direction from a StopWaste Program Manager and Project Coordinators and reports to work at the StopWaste agency office and/or the Educational Field Trip Centers as assigned. Candidate must be willing to travel to school sites throughout the county on a weekly basis.

Application Procedure for Associates
Applications and correspondence will be accepted through email. Please email the following documents to jobs@stopwaste.org and include the position title “Schools Sustainability Associate” in your cover letter and email subject line.

• Cover Letter referencing the position title
• StopWaste Application
• Resume

The required application can be downloaded at www.stopwaste.org/job-application.  Application packets may also be dropped off or mailed to the StopWaste office. A link to the job description is available here: http://www.stopwaste.org/sites/default/files/Job%20Announcement-Schools%20Sustainability%20Associate-2019_0.pdf

StopWaste
ATTN:  Pat Cabrera, Administrative Services Director
1537 Webster St. 
Oakland, CA  94612

Positions will be open until filled.

Interviews: Interviews will be in person or via Skype.
 

THE CITY OF LARKSPUR INVITES APPLICATIONS FOR THE POSITION OF PUBLIC WORKS INSPECTOR.

$36.04 - $46.00 per hour (Effective July 1, 2019)

40 Hour Work Week

Plus an excellent benefits package

Deadline to apply: 

We are seeking a Public Works Inspector to join our dynamic team at the Public Works Department. 

The City of Larkspur is seeking an experienced person knowledgeable in the field of public works engineering practices and inspection of construction projects who is looking to join a team of professional public works personnel in a small town setting. This is an exciting opportunity for a professional looking to advance his/her career and work on a wide variety of public works projects with a high level of responsibility and accountability. This position involves field inspection, plan checks and reviews, engineering and regular interaction with City staff, contractors and members of the public. The ideal candidate is an experienced inspector familiar with a wide range of public  and private construction projects and the regulations and codes governing construction and encroachment, conformance with applicable standards, specifications and City ordinances.

REPORTING TO THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS/CITY ENGINEER, THE SELECTED CANDIDATE WILL:

• Inspect public works construction projects for conformance with applicable standards, codes, plans, specifications, ordinances, and regulations; plan checks and review plans and specifications in accordance with construction standards and ordinances for a variety of public works construction projects.
• Review quantities and quality of materials being used in a variety of public works projects during various stages of construction; inspect grading, paving, sidewalks, curbs, gutters, storm drains, lot grading, and other construction including storm drainage, trenching, shoring, dewatering, bedding for pipe, manhole construction, trench backfill and resting.
• Inspect underground utilities. The City is responsible for storm drains and underground facilities for street lights and traffic signals. In addition to inspection of installation of these facilities, provide inspections of right-of-way impacts of other utilities' installations including water, sewer, communication and electrical facilities.
• Inspect building permit construction activities for erosion and sediment control measures per the City's Phase II Stormwater permit.
• Note defects in construction and interprets applicable codes and ordinances for contractors and the general public.
• Observe work during progress and upon completion and throughout warranty periods as may be required; recommend progress payments and enter into pay books as necessary; confer with developers, contractors, superintendents, inspectors, and owners; ensure that safety procedures are followed; advise contractors of changes in plans and variances.
• Coordinate and communicate with project stakeholders including homeowners, resource and utility agency representatives throughout construction activities.
• Monitor contractors, subcontractors and developers through all phases of construction to ensure construction progresses in a timely and safe manner and in accordance with rules, regulations and permit conditions.
• Provide general information regarding code requirements.
• Review, draft conditions for, issue, inspect and close out encroachment permits.
•  Prepare daily construction reports, progress diaries, and reports of public works construction activities; maintain records and reports of inspections.
• Maintain accurate as-built drawings for completed projects.
• Prepare correspondence; prepare monthly progress payments.
• Perform cost control; recognize potential cost increases and provide alternatives, recommendations, and solutions.
• Investigate and respond to complaints related to public works construction activities; may coordinate inspection assignments with other City departments and government agencies and utilities.
• Assist in developing specifications for future contracts; gather quantity information for contract bids and billing.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS INCLUDE:

• Sufficient experience and education related to professional public works engineering practices to demonstrate the knowledge and skills listed and to perform the essential duties is required 
• Possession of a high school diploma or equivalent
• Four years of related public works, surveying, or code enforcement experience

In addition, qualified candidates must:

• Possess a valid Class C California Driver's License by date of appointment and have a satisfactory driving record
• Pass a pre-employment physical exam as established by City policy
• If necessary during an emergency or disaster, work as a Disaster Service Worker (DSW) as required of all public employees in the State of California

CHILD CARE DIRECTOR

Pickleweed Preschool

$3,960 - $4,814 per month

Plus excellent benefits

LAST DAY TO APPLY:   Open Until Filled – Applications reviewed on a weekly basis

THE POSITION:

The City of San Rafael is recruiting for a Child Care Director.  Under the direction of the Recreation Supervisor, this position will perform responsible work in administering and managing a state-funded preschool program.  The incumbent in this position will independently oversee the program and staff at Pickleweed Preschool located in East San Rafael. 

This position performs the following essential job duties: 

• Assist with the establishment of the program budget
• Hire, train, and supervise staff
• Supervise timely completion of annual ECERS
• Supervise completion of DRDP assessments twice annually
• Supervise timely completion of parent surveys
• Supervise timely completion of two parent conferences annually
• Supervise timely ongoing child portfolios
• Supervise and implement systems for creating and maintaining regular written child observations
• Complete annual June 1st report to Department of Education
• Schedule staff and ensure appropriate staffing levels are maintained
• Facilitate parent nights for families four times per year
• Liaison with parents and school districts
• Function as classroom instructor
• Approve Child Care Instructor II curriculum and plans
• Organize regular staff meetings
• Oversees referrals of children for assessment and special services
• Complete annual written evaluations of all staff
• Perform other duties as required.

To be eligible for this position you must have knowledge/skill of:

• Early Childhood Development
• Curriculum models such as CLASS and Pyramid training
• Classroom management techniques
• Appropriate disciplinary techniques.
• Oral and written communications skills
• Group leadership and teaching skills

• Ability to organize and manage child files for licensing.
• Ability to report any unusual incident involving parents and staff to administration and licensing
• Ability to work within established budget and order supplies for program.
• Ability to schedule and approve staff vacations, sick leave and other personal leaves.
• Ability to maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, staff, parents, and community representatives.
• Ability to work independently in carrying out a comprehensive program.
• Willingness to support and carry out the goals and objectives of the Child Care program.

Education and/or Experience:

• AA Degree or 60 units, with 24 ECE  units plus 6 administrative units and 2 adult supervision units and one year working in a preschool program, AND/OR
• Site Supervisor Permit.    

Special Requirements:

• Must be willing to work the hours required for the assigned Center.
• Possession of California Driver’s License preferred. 

Physical Demands:

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. 

Must be able to perform physical activities, such as, but not limited to lifting or carrying children or heavy items (up to 40 lbs.) unassisted, reaching, bending, standing, or walking.  The employee is occasionally required to sit, climb, or balance, twist, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

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 the following: application appraisal and oral board interview examination. The passing point for the oral board examination final score will be 70%. Note:  Prior to appointment, candidate must pass a pre-employment physical, background check, reference check, credit check, driving record, fingerprinting, and drug screen.    

• Follow this link to apply: 

San Mateo Public Library

Employment Opportunity

 Immediate Opening for a Child Care Provider

Close Date: Open until filled or upon receipt of the first 50 applications, whichever occurs first.    

Project Read – San Mateo is seeking child care assistance during English tutoring classes.

Position:          Recreation Specialist II / Library

Salary:             $15.48 per hour.

Job Type:         Part time – no benefits

Hours:              Mondays and Wednesdays, 9:15 a.m. – 11:15 a.m., some evenings & weekends.    

Daily responsibilities may include:

• Engage with children in play activities such as games, puzzles, reading books, coloring (all toys and equipment provided by program). 
• Notify parents when children need to use the bathroom or diapers need to be changed; or take children to the bathroom during library programs.   
• Help set up room.
• Help maintain the cleanliness of toys and rooms.
• Put away toys and supplies at end of session.   
• Help clean up after Library programs.

Desired Qualifications: 

• Prior experience caring for young children. 
• Good communication skills with a wide variety of people.
• Ability to speak Spanish, bilingual – Spanish & English – preferred.
• Ability to work independently and with minimal supervision.
• Good judgment and safety skills. 
• Punctuality, reliability and trustworthiness.
• Pass Live Scan fingerprint background check.

ADA Special Requirement:  Essential duties require the following physical abilities and work environment:  ability to work in a standard classroom / library environment; ability to sit, stand, walk, kneel, crouch, squat, stoop, squat, crawl, climb, reach, twist and lift 40 pounds and push/pull 200 pounds.

Close Date: Open until filled or upon receipt of the first 50 applications, whichever occurs first.                   

To Apply:  Submit an official City of San Mateo employment application to:

Project Read, San Mateo Public Library

55 West Third Avenue, San Mateo, CA  94402

or

Submit an online application and resumé at www.calopps.org.

Resumes may be submitted but must accompany the official City of San Mateo employment application. Upon review of applications, candidates who appear to be the best qualified will be invited for an interview.

Employment application forms may be printed from the City of San Mateo website at:  www.cityofsanmateo.org, under Human Resources.

For Additional Information:  Contact Donya Sultani, Literacy Program Coordinator at 650-522-7845 or email at: sultani@cityofsanmateo.org.

An Equal Opportunity Employer

www.smplibrary.org

The City of Redwood City seeks a Landscape Maintenance Worker who will assist in the maintenance of parks and landscaped areas.  Under supervision, the incumbent will operate a variety of landscape maintenance equipment and will perform the following duties:

• Perform a wide variety of general grounds and facility maintenance work including raking leaves, cleaning walkways, removing debris, cleaning restrooms, and related work.
• Water, weed, prune, renovate, and fertilize shrubs, trees, flowerbeds, and landscaped areas.
• Complete turf care including mowing, thatching, fertilizing, plugging, spraying, and installation of new turf areas with both seed and sod.
• Prepare soil and plant flowerbeds, shrubs, trees and landscape areas, including staking, fertilizing and other necessary procedures.
• Utilize a wide variety of hand and power tools and landscape maintenance equipment including a rotary gang mower tractor, rider mowers, tractors, trencher, sprayer, brush chipper and chainsaws.
• Move and install park and recreation equipment. Perform routine preventive maintenance on mowing equipment and hand and power tools used in the work.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Do you have an interest in being a Construction Project Manager in the public sector?  Is providing services to all the residents of San Mateo County important to you? Are you interested in working for a large public organization that cares about its employees, strives for life-work balance, has a strong retirement/pension program, and offers a flexible work schedule? Do you have the technical, administrative, and managerial experience to simultaneously coordinate an array of construction projects, which might include new building construction, remodels, expansions, infrastructure and maintenance upgrades, retrofits, underground work and structural upgrades, and replacement of equipment and components? 

If you would like to join a diverse team of hard-working and dedicated construction professionals, we may have a career opportunity for you!

The County of San Mateo Department of Public Works invites applications for Construction Project Manager (CPM).

The Department of Public Works is involved in the planning, design, and construction of infrastructure projects within the unincorporated areas of San Mateo County. Our mission is to provide the public with safe, accessible roads and structures that make their communities more livable. The Capital Projects Group is responsible for delivering a wide variety of building construction projects for the County's airport, hospital, parks, correctional facilities, and state courts. Your role as the project leader will require you to have technical, organizational, project administrative, and budgeting skills.

Under general supervision, the CPM is responsible for coordinating technical, administrative and management activities related to County facilities construction projects. The CPM will also manage a number of simultaneous construction improvements and major maintenance projects, which may include building infrastructure, underground, structural, system upgrades, solar, retrofits, replacement of equipment and components, remodels, expansions, and new building construction.

Taking on the role of a leader, the Construction Project Manager is vital to overseeing all the elements of a project, from initially scope development to assembling the right team to execute the work, while ensuring the project runs smoothly. The ideal candidate for this position will have at least three years of experience managing a variety of public building and facility projects that may involve work on administrative, medical, detention, judicial, parks, and support facilities OR at least three years of experience working with multidisciplinary building design and construction teams of engineering, architectural, planning, geotechnical, environmental, mechanical, electrical, drafting, inspection and support staff.
 
In addition, the ideal candidate will possess the following knowledge, skills, and abilities:

• Strong verbal construction project management skills to help ensure projects are delivered on schedule and within budget.
• Knowledge and experience with the Public Contracting Code, as well as general government contracting and procurement.
• Knowledge and experience with the Office of Statewide Health Planning and Development (OSHPD) permitting projects (highly desired), and or knowledge and experience with delivering energy and renewable projects. 
• Excellent analytical and report-writing skills to formulate and write comprehensive technical reports, specifications and business correspondence.
• Strong organization and coordination skills to manage many projects simultaneously.
• Proficiency in the use of computers for complex spreadsheets, word-processing, cost-tracking, scheduling and project management programs.
• Solicit bids, conduct pre-bid walks, conferences, analyze and qualify bids and proposals, vendor selections.
• Familiarity with current technological resources for project development and monitoring, e.g., BIM, Job Order Contracting (JOC), Design Bid Build etc.
• Coordinate and monitor contract performance, acceptance of work and other related activities associated with completion of projects.
• Work with, but are not limited to consultants, architects, engineers, end users, building inspectors, maintenance and operations staff, contractors and vendors.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with clients and co-workers.
• Superior communication skills, both orally and in writing.

NOTE: The eligible list generated from this recruitment may be used to fill future extra-help, term, unclassified, and regular classified vacancies. 

Limited Term positions are at-will positions not to exceed 3 years employees receive full medical and dental benefits, similar to regular employees, and a portable 401(a) plan.

Information for current county employees: Current and regular San Mateo County Employees who are interested in this assignment must submit an application and compete in the recruitment process. If you are successful in the recruitment and are being considered for the assignment, HR will work directly with you and/or your department for options. Please note that there is no guarantee that you will be allowed by your department to rotate into this assignment nor are your departments obligated to allow you to take on this assignment. The salary range for this position is "as is" and non-negotiable.
 
We invite you to explore the wonderful Benefit packages the County of San Mateo has to offer! Below are the links to our 2019 Benefits Guides.
Permanent: https://hr.smcgov.org/sites/hr.smcgov.org/files/documents/files/2019%20Active%20Employee%20Guide_12.12.18.pdf (Download PDF reader)
Limited Term: https://hr.smcgov.org/sites/hr.smcgov.org/files/2019-Limited-Term-Employee-Guide.pdf (Download PDF reader)

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 three years of experience as a construction superintendent, project manager or estimator for commercial or industrial construction, or as a superintendent of buildings and grounds for large complexes, or as a construction contract administrator in a public agency.

Knowledge of:

• Design and construction processes, practices, means and methods, costs, schedules, contracts, insurance, and legal requirements applicable to public works projects.
• Building Codes, operations, maintenance and repair work, and general construction including but not limited to grading, concrete, foundations, framing, structural, heating and air conditioning, controls, hazmat abatement, electrical, plumbing, roofing, sheet metal, masonry, finish carpentry, painting, signage, specialty equipment, etc.
• Contracting modes (e.g. unit prices, lump sum, not-to-exceed, time-and-material, negotiated, etc.), and methods (informal bid, Board approved bids, Job Order Contracting, etc.).
• Tools, materials, methods and practices employed in the operation, maintenance, remodel, and repair of countywide facilities.
• Administrative and clerical procedures and practices.
• Construction project management software.
• Construction safety standards, procedures, best practices and personal protective equipment.
• Current environmental standards and requirements, including but not limited to C3, CalGreen, and LEED® processes.

Skill/Ability to:

• Drive to and from job sites located throughout County; walk construction sites and/or natural terrain; climb stairs, ladders, scaffolds, lifts, and inspect confined spaces.
• Effectively use computer and applications related to construction project management (e.g. MSOffice®, MSProject®, Primavera®, Suretrack©, Expedition®, Prolog®, others).
• Estimate multi discipline, budgetary, and detailed cost for construction labor, materials and equipment.
• Interpret and develop contractual clauses, negotiate scopes and costs on proposals and change orders with consultants and contractors to the County's benefit.
• Formulate and write comprehensive technical reports, specifications, and business correspondence.
• Organize and coordinate the various elements and logistics of a major project, including scheduling and documenting progress meetings with stakeholders.
• Direct and maintain a large number of simultaneous projects countywide.
• Prepare and maintain work schedules, monitor budgets and present progress reports.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with project's stakeholders.
• Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.

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/term position prior to the final filing date will receive five points added to their final passing score on this examination. Responses to the supplemental questions must be submitted in addition to our regular employment application form. A resume will not be accepted as a substitute for the required employment application and supplemental questionnaire.

This is a continuous recruitment which may close at any time. The final filing date will be posted five days in advance on this job announcement.

The examination will consist of an application screening (weight: pass/fail) based on the candidate's application and responses to the supplemental questions. Candidates who pass the application screening will be invited to a panel interview (weight: 100%). 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 San Mateo County, 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 Online" button above or below. 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. Apply immediately. This recruitment is open on a continuous basis and selections may be made at any time within the process.


~ TENTATIVE RECRUITMENT SCHEDULE ~
Final Filing Date: Continuous
Application Screening: TBD

Analyst: Christina Chan (020619) (Construction Project Manager - N001)