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The City of Live Oak is hiring for the position of Building Inspector Code Enforcement Officer  I/II. Placement into a classification level is dependent upon qualifications.  Interested applicants are encouraged to apply immediately.

ANNUAL SALARY PER LEVEL:

Building Inspector Code Enforcement Officer I: $52,623.75 - $68,008.60

Building Inspector Code Enforcement Officer II: $56,307.45 - $72,769.24

DEFINITION: 

Under general direction of the Chief Building Official, reviews plans, and inspects the construction or remodel of residential and commercial buildings; enforces applicable State and County codes and City ordinances; provides inspection support for various Public Works activities; assists in the construction, maintenance and improvements of City buildings and facilities; performs other related work as required.

CLASS CHARACTERISTICS : 

Level I
This class represents the entry level class of the Building Inspector and Code Enforcement series that allows the incumbent to develop journey level knowledge and abilities. It is a generalist class with responsibilities in all phases of building activity; incumbents work with considerable independence in the conduct of their inspections. A high degree of skill in communication and public relations is required to convey the provisions of applicable codes to a broad cross section of the public and to the construction industry. Building Inspectors, while working as generalists, also function as a specialist to advise other members of the staff in terms of the various technical areas of construction. 

Level II
This class represents the journey level of the Building Inspector and Code Enforcement series in which incumbents are responsible for performing the full scope of assigned duties. Incumbents are considered skilled in making inspections, performing plan checks and enforcing codes and regulations on a broad range of building and related codes. The work requires independence and discretion in both field inspections and plan checks. 

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES: 

• Perform as a team member in carrying out program tasks of the Building Division. 
• Set up inspection schedule and route and travel to field sites. 
• Approve work done or note corrections to be made; prepare correction letters and inspection reports. 
• Interpret and explain applicable building codes, division policies and procedures to the public.
• Assist the public at the counter, by email, and/or by phone in the processing of permits and applications.
• Provide technical assistance to others within the City Departments as needed.
• Maintain files, retrieve permit information, issue permits, and conduct research.
• Assist the Public Works Department in inspecting roadways to determine compliance with City policies and/or work contracts.
• Assist in the construction, maintenance and improvements of City buildings and facilities.
• Assist Chief Building Official in maintaining the City’s safety program, safety meetings and Cal/OSHA requirements.
• Perform plan checks as assigned on residential and commercial buildings prior to permit issuance.
• Perform zoning inspections. 
• Inspect buildings and structures to confirm that construction, alteration, or equipment installation work is performed in a safe manner, in compliance with provisions of applicable codes and ordinances, and in      accordance with the approved plans and specifications.
• Respond to public inquiries regarding complaints and conduct field investigations in response to complaints of possible code violations.
• Prepare and send Code Enforcement letters to tenants, owners, and contractors and carry cases through prosecution in situations of non-compliance; compile complete evidence files and exhibits. Testify in court proceedings as necessary. 
• Perform follow-up investigations to see that remedial action has been taken.
• Confer and coordinate with other agencies and the City attorney on investigation and disposition of nuisance housing, zoning, building, sanitation, and other code violations.
• Assist with completing grant applications and administering grant-funded housing and community development projects (including but not limited to, housing, buildings, parks, streets, water, sewer, any other infrastructure, and grant reporting) as directed.
• Prepare staff and technical reports as directed.
• Build and maintain positive working relationships with co-workers, other agencies and the public using principles of good customer service.
• Draft recommendations to the Building Official for changes in Building Department related policies. Make recommendations or take appropriate action. 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT: 
Employee will be required to sit at a desk for long periods of time; stand at the counter to answer questions of the public; intermittently walk, stand, kneel, climb, crawl, and bend in the field; perform grasping, pushing, pulling and fine manipulation; write and use a keyboard to communicate, and occasionally lift moderate weight. 

Some additional physical demands are to be able to walk on uneven ground or 1 ½” joist and narrow beams, walk on roofs, climb scaffolds and ladders, crawl in confined areas 12-inches high, and crawl in attics in the summer. Employee will regularly be subject to varying weather conditions while walking outdoors on a construction site, this may include rain, wind, cold, heat, and direct sun. 

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CODE ENFORCEMENT OFFICIAL I/II/III

Level I:  $4,637 - $5,636 per month

Level II:  $5,116 - $6,219 per month

Level III:  $6,076 - $7,386 per month

(Level of placement will depend on experience/qualifications)

Plus excellent benefits

OPEN UNTIL FILLED:  Apply by Friday, May 6, 2022, for first consideration

THE CITY is focused on enhancing our community members’ quality of life through well-designed services and a positive workplace culture.  San Rafael is the economic and cultural heart of Marin County, and its high quality of life is centered on its commercial districts, engaged neighborhoods, active lifestyle, and natural environment.  San Rafael (population 61,000) is a full-service city with a city council/city manager form of government with 12 departments, more than 400 employees, and an annual budget of $120 million.  The City’s vision is to be a vibrant economic and cultural center reflective of its diversity.  The City Council is engaged and seeks to strengthen the urban and commercial areas as well as sustain the beautiful natural environment. 

San Rafael’s Organizational culture framework is an initiative called “Together San Rafael.”  City employees are our greatest asset, and we seek talented individuals with diverse backgrounds who are creative, curious, and excited about a challenge.  We are a results-driven team focused on the needs of community members.  The Together San Rafael initiative is focused on modernizing City services and increasing the engagement of employees.  This initiative recognizes the interconnectedness of the customer and employee experience.  

THE POSITION:

The City of San Rafael is recruiting for a Code Enforcement Officer in our Community Development Department.  Under immediate supervision, this position assists with the enforcement of all provisions of the San Rafael Municipal Code, performs code inspections, and enforces the zoning code.

This position is a flexibly staffed position and may be filled at any level in the series, dependent upon the candidate’s experience and qualifications.  The distinguishing characteristics between each level is as follows:

Code Enforcement Official I:  This class is distinguished from the Code Enforcement Officer II by the performance of the more routine tasks and duties assigned to positions within the series including field investigations and field inspections.  Since this class is typically used as a training class, employees may have only limited or no directly related work experience.

Code Enforcement Official II:  This is the full journey level class.  Employees at this level are distinguished from the Code Enforcement Officer I by the performance of the full range of duties as assigned.  Employees at this level receive only occasional instruction or assistance as new or unusual situations arise, and are fully aware of the operating procedures and policies of the work unit.  Positions in this class shift away from office and group fieldwork to more defined, independent work. 

Code Enforcement Official III:  This is the lead work level position within this job class series.  As a lead worker, this position is responsible for providing advanced journey level code enforcement duties and for providing some building and/or fire inspection duties typically regarding issues that do not require a permit.  This position requires certification as a Building or Fire Prevention Inspector, defined as having completed the ICC certification as a Combination Building Inspector or the residential inspection track of the International Code Council and/or the Fire Prevention IA, 2A, and 3A courses of the California State Fire Training.

This position performs the following essential job duties (including but not limited to):

• Exercises enforcement and abatement responsibilities under the land use regulations of the City’s Municipal Codes.
• Conducts field investigations of reported complaints of municipal code, ordinance and resolution violations.
• Advises individuals of violations and methods of abatement.
• Seeks abatement (remedies) through voluntary compliance or informal administrative process or administrative hearings or judicial action.
• Conducts field inspections to uncover violations, gathers supporting evidence, inform individuals of code provisions and encourage compliance.
• Issue warnings and violation notices and see remedies through voluntary compliance or informal administrative process or administrative hearings or judicial action.
• Explains and interprets municipal codes, ordinances, and resolutions at the counter and in the field to City staff, to property owners and the generic public.
• Confers with other agencies and City departments, verbally and in writing, on the investigation and disposition of related violations.
• Prepares written staff reports and presents evidence at hearings before the Planning Commission, City Council, Hearing Officer, and/or Courts of law related to current code enforcement administrative and judicial proceedings.
• Complete forms, prepare reports, investigation narratives and related correspondence.
• Maintains case records, program statistics, and related materials.
• At the Level III, function as a lead work supervisor over other Code Enforcement Official (I/II) employees.
• Performs related duties as required.

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

• Correct English usage, spelling and punctuation.
• Simple research and statistical methods.
• Interviewing techniques necessary to obtain investigative and personal data.
• Modern office policies, procedures, and equipment.
• Goals, objectives and policies of the department.
• Correct written and spoken English.
• Technical aspects of Zoning and Code Enforcement.
• Supervisory techniques and methods.
• Interpret and apply laws, ordinances, codes and policies. 
• Express oneself clearly and concisely both orally and in writing. 
• Work cooperatively with other departments, agencies, and citizens. 
• Establish and maintain effective work relationships. 
• Lead and direct the work of others. 
• Perform field inspections, investigations.   
• Enforce applicable codes and ordinances.

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

Code Enforcement Official I:

• Graduation from an accredited high school or equivalent.
• Community College coursework in communications, law enforcement, planning, business, or public administration, or a related field preferred.
• One (1) year of full-time experience involving the enforcement and interpretation of administrative rules and regulations and direct public contact.
• Valid driver’s license.

Code Enforcement Official II:

• Graduation from an accredited high school or equivalent.
• Three (3) years of full-time experience involving the enforcement and interpretation of administrative rules and regulations, two (2) years of which must be in a code inspection capacity.
• Valid driver’s license.

Code Enforcement Official III:

• Graduation from an accredited high school or equivalent.
• Three (3) years of full-time experience involving the enforcement and interpretation of administrative rules and regulations, two (2) years of which must be in a code inspection capacity, with at least one (1) of those years at an equivalent level to the Code Enforcement Official II. 
• Certification as a Building or Fire Prevention Inspector.
• Valid driver’s license.

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. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear.  The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.  The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally 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.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

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. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to outdoor weather conditions and regularly works in inside environmental conditions.  The employee is frequently exposed to video display and moving mechanical parts.  The employee occasionally works with use of personal vehicle.  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.  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/fingerprinting, and drug screen.  To file an application, go to:  www.calopps.org.  Select “Member Agencies”.   Select “San Rafael”.   Follow this link to apply via CalOpps:  https://www.calopps.org/san-rafael/job-20233266 

For more information about the City of San Rafael, please visit www.cityofsanrafael.org

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 test date.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.  Such accommodations must be requested by the applicant. 

$2500 SIGN-ON BONUS & BILINGUAL PAY!

Intermittent Telework Schedule Available!

Hourly Rate includes 5% Equity Adjustment effective March 2022.

Tri-City is actively recruiting for talented individuals that have clerical/administrative support experience in the behavioral/mental health or medical setting to fill two (2) vacancies for Program Support Assistant II.  These positions will report to the Support Systems Manager in the Medical Records/Front Desk Department.  These positions will be responsible for administrative/program support, clerical and front office work within a community behavioral health outpatient clinic.

These positions are responsible for a variety of ongoing responsibilities including, but not limited to:

• Front desk/reception administrative and clerical duties, medical records, operator/switchboard, provides support to Medical Doctors, and client technical support;

• 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.

THE POSITION

This is a Part-time Public Service Assistant position for the City of Fremont to assist the Urban Forestry Program with updating the City-wide Tree Inventory database, tree canopy assessment, and Urban Forest Management Plan. The primary function of this position is to perform data entry of records and administrative assistance as assigned with an emphasis in database maintenance. It will consist of approximately 70% in-office with the possibility of teleworking fora portion of that time and 30% in the field verifying data.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

- Make maintenance recommendations on street and public trees.
- Enter historical maintenance data into spreadsheets, data fields, and reports.
- Ability to articulate Arboriculture, Urban Forestry, or Landscape Architecture knowledge.
- Draft letters, reports, and summaries.
- Read and understand GIS layers.
- Perform data acquisition on GIS and non-GIS datasets.
- Create maps and exhibits.
- Assist in the preparation of administrative documents such as letters, reports, and mapping requests.
- Technical problem solving.

POSITION:            CAPITAL & GRANTS PROGRAM ANALYST (PS101612)                                                     

This position has a Professional Development Program which allows consideration and appointment of eligible candidates at the appropriate position level. The unit has the following position levels: 1) Associate or 2) Analyst.

                                        To assess the level that you will best qualify for, please respond to the attached Supplemental Questionnaire .

LOCATION:           San Francisco, CA  - Administration Building, Golden Gate Bridge Toll Plaza

SALARY:                *$104,811.20 - $126,692.80 annually plus benefits

                              Employee pays 7% of salary/wage toward CalPERS retirement plan

                              *Salary placement is dependent on the position level of candidate’s qualifications.

OPEN TO:              All Qualified Applicants

CLOSING DATE:      Open until September 19, 2022

OPENINGS:            One (1) and to Create an Eligibility List

POSITION SUMMARY:

Under general direction of the Director of Capital and Grant Programs, performs a variety of complex financial, analytical and administrative functions to support development, implementation, and management of the District’s capital and grant programs. Department work activities include: long‐range capital program and fixed asset planning; annual capital budget development, accounting, monitoring, analysis, and reporting; grant program development, implementation, accounting and administration; and, related legislative monitoring, analysis and reporting. This position collaborates with District and outside agency staffs in order to meet program goals and objectives.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education and/or Work Experience

A combination of college level training and position related experience equivalent to:

• Bachelor's degree in Public Administration, Business Administration, Finance, Accounting or related field. Additional qualifying experience on a year per year basis may be substituted in lieu of degree.
• Minimum of one year of recent (must be within the last three years), progressive and verifiable professional experience in financial or management analysis or equivalent experience including capital budget, capital program planning or grants administration.
• Must possess intermediate level of skill using computers and application software, specifically all Microsoft Office application (Excel, PowerPoint, Access and Word).

*** Please refer and respond to the supplemental questionnaire to determine your eligibility for the Associate or Analyst level position.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

Responsible for assisting in activities related to capital and grant program development and administration. The responsibilities are focused primarily on grant and capital programming, monitoring, administration, audits, financial analysis, and specifically include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Develop the District’s Annual Capital budget in Excel using pivot tables, macros and advanced Excel formulas (Lookup, SumIf, etc.), including coordinating annual capital budget project solicitation & review with Division Managers & staff, and review and analyze project costs, justifications & schedules
• Manage ongoing tracking and internal/external reporting of capital project budgets and expenditures, including preparing monthly capital expenditure reports for the Board of Directors through District’s financial management system
• Maintain the District’s ten‐year capital and fixed asset replacement plan including coordinating development of project‐level descriptions, budgets, cash flow, implementation schedules, and program‐ level descriptions, priorities, financial analyses, and reports
• Assist in planning, programming, organizing and implementing the District’s grant program activities including: researching potential grant opportunities, developing grant funding strategies and identifying projects for specific grant programs; completing necessary grant programming and application materials; preparing grant related reports for the Board of Directors; tracking the drawdown of funds by grant program and project; and coordinating lobbying activities associated with earmark funds
• Assist in grant contract administration activities including: developing grant contract documents; administering grant rules, regulations and requirements; developing grant amendment requests; tracking project activities, and preparing project status reports for granting agencies, District management, and the Board of Directors
• Assist in the development of the District’s capital element of Metropolitan Transportation Commission (MTC) Regional Transportation Plan (RTP), Regional Transit Capital Inventory (RTCI), Program of Projects (POP), Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) and Transit Asset Management (TAM), including development and input of project and fixed asset replacement information
• Assist with internal and external financial or grant‐related audits and reviews of the District’s capital, grant, fixed asset, or other related programs and facilitate the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) Triennial Review
• Assist in writing and reviewing staff reports for the Board of Directors that may impact the capital budget and/or the District’s grant funds
• Work with project managers, department heads, accounting and finance staff to resolve any grant, project, or budget discrepancies or issues
• Evaluate and develop standardized procedures for internal capital and grants related functions to streamline work processes and maximize office efficiency and productivity
• May represent the District’s interests at federal, state, and local meetings
• Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with District employees, customers, vendors and all others contacted during the course of work using principles of excellent customer service
• Performs additional related duties as assigned
• Regular and reliable performance and attendance is required

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS and ABILITIES:

Working knowledge of:

• Applicable state, federal local laws, rules and regulations governing capital and grants programs, practices, and terminology

Ability to:

• Work collaboratively in a team atmosphere as well as perform tasks independently
• Establish and maintain cooperative professional work relationships with District and outside agency staff
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing
• Organize, prioritize and manage multiple work tasks while meeting critical deadlines
• Demonstrate being detail‐oriented as well ability to understand the “big picture”
• Learn new concepts in an ever‐changing environment
• Carry out short‐ and long‐range assignments and see them through to completion
• Understand, interpret, and apply complex rules, regulations, and legal provisions governing fiscal functions and grant programs
• Interpret and analyze legislative proposals and their potential impact on the District’s capital and operating programs and grant opportunities
• Write in a clear, concise and persuasive manner
• Learn principles and practices relating to budget programs and systems management
• Identify & research issues & develop sound strategies and options for implementing solutions
• Use personal computer spreadsheet and word processing software to develop spreadsheets, graphs, and reports – intermediate/advanced Excel
• Follow the safety and health rules and safe working practices applicable to the job

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENT:

Mobility to work in a typical office setting. Vision to read printed materials and a computer screen. Hearing and speech to communicate in person and over the telephone. Routine use of computer, telephone and other office equipment. Ability to travel to District facilities.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE:

FAILURE TO MEET ANY OF THE REQUIREMENTS STATED BELOW MAY RESULT IN REJECTION OF YOUR APPLICATION

TO APPLY: www.goldengate.org/jobs

Applicants must apply online by the deadline date. Applications received after the deadline will not be considered.

The District’s Human Resources Kiosk is available for filling out and submitting your online application and employment documents. The HR kiosk is located at the San Rafael Office. For directions and general information, visit our website www.goldengate.org.

All notices related to District recruitments for which you apply will be sent via email.  Please ensure the email address you provide on your application is correct, and add ‘@goldengate.org’ as an accepted address to any email blocking or spam filtering program you may use to ensure receipt of notification from the District regarding your recruitment application.  The District is not responsible for notices that are not read, received, or accessed by any applicant for any District recruitment.

THE FOLLOWING DOCUMENT(S) MUST BE SUBMITTED AT TIME OF APPLICATION:

1. GGBHTD Online Employment Application
2. Resume (Scan and attach as PDF to your online application)
3. Applicants who do not possess a degree; attach a statement supporting additional, recent qualifying position related experience
4. Supplemental Questionnaire (Scan and attach as PDF to your online application)

THE SELECTION PROCESS FOR THIS POSITION may include: **

• Assessment of education, training and experience
• Skills Assessment
• Oral Panel Interview
• Department Interview for Final Candidates
• Background, Employment and Security Investigation

**The District will only invite those candidates whose qualifications MOST CLOSELY MATCH the position requirements to continue in the selection process.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

The Golden Gate Bridge, Highway and Transportation District provides equal employment opportunity for all qualified persons based on merit and other job-related factors without regard to race, color, religion, religious creed (including religious dress and grooming practices), national origin, ancestry, citizenship, physical and mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and/or related medical conditions) gender, gender identity, gender expression, age (40 years and over), sexual orientation, veteran and/or military status, protected medical leaves, domestic violence victim status, political affiliation and any other status protected by state or federal law.

Applicants with Disabilities: The Human Resources Department will make reasonable efforts to accommodate applicants with disabilities to complete the Employment Application and in any job-related examination process. Please contact Human Resources at (415) 257-4535 to request assistance with an Employment Application. To request a job-related examination process accommodation, please submit your request to Human Resources with sufficient time to allow the District to consider the reasonableness of the request. 

City of Los Altos
Invites you to apply for the position of:

Communications Officer

Annual Salary: $101,962.37- $123,935.90

EXCITING OPPORTUNITY! The Police Communications Center is a fast-paced environment serving first responders and the community during emergency and non-emergency events. Communications Officers interact daily with the public and law enforcement personnel through phone calls, 9-1-1 events, in person and over the police radio system. We are looking for highly skilled professionals who can multi-task and react calmly during emergency situations, while making quick decisions and determining the nature and severity of service calls. If you are looking to make a difference in the City of Los Altos while working in the Communications Center, this position is for you!

ABOUT THE POSITION

Under general supervision, the Communications Officer, as a member of the Police Department, transmits and receives information over the police and public works radio system; dispatches routine and emergency calls for service; types, records, and files information; handles emergency and non-emergency telephone calls utilizing complex technical aids, such as computer aided dispatch systems (CAD), and performs related work as assigned.

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

• Receives emergency and non-emergency telephone calls from the public for police, fire, or other emergency services; determines the nature of the call and the resources necessary to respond.
• Monitors police radio communications; maintains contact with police units to track officer status and respond to need for additional resources; monitors various radio channels to keep abreast of county-wide police activities affecting the City and assist other county agencies with mutual aid.
• Prioritizes requests for police and other public safety services; determines availability and location of patrol units; transmits information and dispatches police personnel and equipment in response to calls; routes calls for fire and emergency medical assistance to the Santa Clara County Fire Department.
• Assists police personnel in the field by quickly and accurately researching and relaying criminal history information and other requested data.
• Receives and coordinates requests for emergency Public Works assistance outside of the City’s normal business hours (pertaining to full municipal services in Los Altos, and sewer maintenance requests in Los Altos Hills and the surrounding unincorporated areas).

IDEAL CANDIDATE

Is highly professional, patient, respectful, and ethical; possesses excellent problem-solving skills; ability to multi-task in stressful situations. Communicates effectively and proactively both verbally and in writing. Enjoys working in a small-town atmosphere with an engaged public, including merchants, property owners and residents.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

KNOWLEDGE OF: Standard office methods, procedures, software and equipment; Geography of the local area; General public safety communications practices; Principles of customer service.

SKILL AND ABILITY TO: Multi-task and prioritize; Efficiently use radio and other communications equipment; Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing; Analyze situations quickly and accurately; Maintain composure and work effectively under pressure; Understand and follow oral and written direction; Demonstrate initiative and exercise good judgment in the performance of duties; Establish, maintain, and promote positive working relationships with employees, other agencies, and the public.

EXPERIENCE, EDUCATION, & CERTIFICATES:

Any combination of the listed experience and education requirements may lead to a qualifying application. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:

Experience:

• A minimum of one year of public safety radio dispatching and/or basic clerical experience is required

Education:

• Possession of a High School Diploma or G.E.D. equivalent is required.
• Proof of successful completion of either the Criticall Dispatcher test with a passing score or the P.O.S.T. Entry-level Dispatcher Test with a T-score of 50 or above. (Lateral applicants that are currently employed as a Public Safety Dispatcher (non-probationary) do not need to submit proof of test scores, however a California POST Dispatcher Academy Certificate is required.)
• Completion of college-level coursework is highly desirable

Certificates:

• Possession of a typing certificate with a minimum of 50 wpm dated within one year of the application date must be included as an attachment.
• Possession of Basic P.O.S.T. Dispatch Certificate is highly desirable and may be substituted for work experience.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS REQUIREMENTS AND GENERAL WORKING CONDITIONS: This position will require the ability to work rotating shifts on an on-going basis, including irregular hours on short notice. This position will also be assigned a uniform to wear during work hours.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS:

The salary range for this position ranges from $101,962.37 - $123,935.90 annually. Placement within the range will be DOE. This is a full-time, non-exempt and represented by Los Altos Peace Officers’ Association.

Retirement:

• Hired Prior to 12/31/2011: 2.7% @ 55, with employee paying a contribution of 8%; highest 12-consecutive month compensation.
• Hired from 01/01/2012 – 12/30/2012: 2% @ 60, with employees paying a contribution of 7%; highest average 36-consecutive month compensation
• Hired on or after 01/01/2013: 2% @ 62 plan, with employee paying a contribution of 6.75%; highest average 36-consecutive month compensation.
• The City does not participate in Social Security.

Certificate Pay: 

• 5% of base pay for POST Intermediate Certificate, additional 2.5% for Advanced POST Certificate, & additional 2.5% for Supervisory POST Certificate.
• 1% of base pay for Crisis Intervention Training Program (CIT).

Quality of Life Wellness Benefit: $1,300 annually towards quality-of-life wellness expenses, FSA, or 457 retirement plans.

Health Plans:

• Choice of HMO or PPO plans through CalPERS Health with select family plans covered at 100%.

Dental/Vision: City also offers a dental and vision reimbursement plan.

Flexible Spending Plan: Dependent care and health care reimbursement plan available

Deferred Compensation: Voluntary participation in either Nationwide or Mission Square Retirement

Holidays: The Communications Officer classifications receives pay for the 13 City-observed holidays in the form of 5% percent of base pay for regularly scheduled hours each pay period.

Vacation: Starting at 14 days annually.

RECRUITMENT PROCESS: This recruitment is open until filled with the first review of applications on December 15th, 2022. Prior to hire, candidates will be required to successfully complete a pre-employment process, including a complete background investigation. A conviction history will not necessarily disqualify an applicant from appointment; however, failure to disclose a conviction will result in a disqualification or termination.

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