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Sustainability Coordinator

EXCITING OPPORTUNITY

Are you passionate about sustainability?

The City of Los Altos has an exciting opportunity for a Sustainability Coordinator position in the Environmental Services and Utilities Department. The Sustainability Coordinator is essential in helping the City achieve its climate and sustainability goals per the Climate Action and Adaption Plan.

We are looking for a person who fosters and advances the City of Los Altos’ environmental and sustainability efforts that lead to a better environment for the City, the region, and the world. The ideal candidate has a passion for sustainability and climate action, a foundational knowledge of sustainability and climate change concepts, experience tracking data and reporting on key performance indicators and similar metrics, and experience in social marketing and partnership development.

This position has alternative work schedules available (either a 9/80 or 4/10 schedule), may work flexible hours, and the ability to work from home 2-3 days per week.

ABOUT THE SUSTAINABILITY TEAM

The Sustainability Division Team will lead community engagement, data collection, and progress reporting. Working closely with other city departments, the Sustainability Team will plan, draft, and create outreach strategy, stakeholder engagement, and education pieces that promote sustainability and climate action. The Sustainability Team will be responsible for collecting data and tracking and reporting the progress of the Climate Action and Adaptation Plan, and assist in the development of policies, procedures, processes, pilots, and the City’s reporting responsibilities.

ABOUT THE POSITION

An experienced professional with a passion for helping the City with its sustainability goals is highly desirable. The IDEAL candidate is highly professional, patient, respectful, and ethical; possesses excellent problem-solving skills and can-do attitude; and communicates effectively and proactively both verbally and in writing.

Below are a few examples of typical job functions.

• Plan, organize, and coordinate a greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions reduction and environmental sustainability program.
• Establish and implement an action plan for City operations and the community-at-large.
• Implement the City’s Solid Waste program, including education and outreach tasks and other action items related to increasing landfill diversion rates.
• Serve as staff liaison and support to the Environmental Commission.
• Prepare staff reports for commissions and City Council.
• Develop and implement mechanisms to track progress in achieving environmentally sustainable goals and objectives.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

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

• Experience: Three years of progressively responsible experience in related field.
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in environmental sciences or equivalent, planning, engineering, economics, or closely related program.

PERKS AND BENEFITS OF WORKING FOR THE CITY OF LOS ALTOS

• Annual salary range of $99,909.74 - $121,440.21; Depending on qualifications and experience
• Situated in the charming small town (City) of Los Altos
• Short walk to vibrant Downtown
• Tight-knit, supportive Team
• Paid vacation, holiday, and sick leave
• Alternate work schedules and remote work available
• Medical plans to choose between a traditional PPO (low deductible) medical plan in which you pay a portion of the monthly premium or an employer-paid (high deductible) medical plan
• Dental and Vision reimbursement plan per employee and their dependents
• Employer paid Life and AD&D insurance coverage, plus optional supplemental available for employee/spouse
• Employer paid Long Term Disability coverage
• Employer paid retirement contribution towards CalPERS
• Deferred Compensation 457b Plan with optional employee contribution
• View the full benefits summary

APPLICATION AND SELECTION PROCESS

This recruitment is being conducted to fill one Sustainability coordinator vacancy and may be used to fill future full-time vacancies as they occur during the active status of the employment list.

The first review of the applications is scheduled for Thursday, July 7, 2022. Prior to hire, candidates will be required to successfully complete a pre-employment process, COVID-19 self-attestation, 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.

To apply for the position of Sustainability Coordinator please click the Job Announcement URL below. To view the full job description for the position of Sustainability Coordinator please see attachment.

DEFINITON

Oversee the construction phase of public works projects by conducting field inspections and performing highly responsible and technical liaison work among contractors and staff involved in public works construction. Maintain written and photographic records of construction progress. Assist in administering construction contracts during implementation by inspecting and verifying work and assisting in preparation and processing of change orders, requests for payment, and related documents.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED

Receives direction from the Civil Engineering Associate.  This position does not exercise supervision over others.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES

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

• Read and interpret project plans and specifications for public works construction and industry standards, such as the Caltrans Standard Plans and Specifications as they apply to assigned projects.
• Provide quality assurance inspections of assigned construction projects to verify contractor adherence to applicable plans, specifications, conditions of approval, and/or permit requirements.
• Ensure that contactors meet designated construction schedules and project delivery commitments.
• Assist in planning and scheduling the construction of projects to minimize adverse impacts to the community; monitor project schedules to ensure continuous progress; schedule and monitor the work of materials testing laboratories, land surveyors, design engineers, and/or architects.
• Identify potential construction problems and seek resolution by advising and coordinating the efforts of architects, engineers, and contractors.
• Respond to requests for information, or similar written correspondence.
• Review and approve contract submittals; maintain contract files during construction phase.
• Prepare or obtain documentation necessary to maintain comprehensive contract file records; document progress by maintaining organized and legible written diaries and photographic archives.
• Exchange necessary information among architects, engineers, contractors and staff to formally establish responsibility for each aspect of work using all available forms of communication including face-to-face conversations, written correspondence, cellular and office telephone, e-mail, text messaging, and/or use of the internet.
• Interact with contractors, business owners, utility company representatives, and the public in a professional manner.
• Attend preconstruction and progress meetings with contractors, developers, or permittees; attend staff meetings or committee meetings as assigned or required. 
• Assist in the preparation of progress payments and change orders by measuring and verifying installed quantities and negotiating the equitable cost of changes in work and time; collect and track certified payroll reports.
• Serve as an emergency service worker during times when the Town’s Emergency Operations Center has been activated due to a natural disaster or emergency affecting the Town.

QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge of:

• Construction methods and techniques; principles of engineering and construction; Caltrans standards for construction and inspection.
• Principles of cost and time analysis, including critical path method scheduling.
• Roadway construction and asphalt concrete paving and underground utility construction; traffic signal construction and landscaping/irrigation is helpful but not required.
• Standard computer software including e-mail, internet, Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Mathematics and use of arithmetic and geometry.
• Ability to communicate clearly both orally and in writing; ability to speak Spanish is helpful but not required.

Ability to:

• Determine priorities and handle a complex workload; expedite items of work and processes to accomplish public improvement and development goals, and work with contractors, architects and engineers to do so.
• Demonstrate strong coordinating and negotiating skills.
• Demonstrate sound judgment and serve as an effective representative of the Town in diverse settings. 
• Interpret plans and specifications; inspect construction sites and evaluate conformance to plans, specifications, and code requirements; identify unsafe conditions at a construction site. 
• Establish and maintain effective work relationships.
• Stoop, climb, crawl, balance, maneuver, walk and stand for long periods of time; work outside in varying weather conditions; wear appropriate safety clothing; and conduct job responsibilities in close proximity to active construction equipment.

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION

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

Experience:

Five (5) years of experience in inspection, management, or construction of diverse public works projects, preferably for a governmental agency.

Education:

Equivalent to completion of the twelfth grade supplemented by college coursework in mathematics, engineering, and construction management.

LICENSE(S) AND CERTIFICATION(S)

Possession of a valid California State Driver’s License, or license in another state with the ability to obtain a California license within 30 days of hire.  

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THE POSITION
Under supervision, performs general janitorial and maintenance duties related to the cleaning and upkeep of assigned buildings and facilities; sets up and removes tables, chairs and equipment for meetings, and performs a variety of tasks relative to an assigned area of responsibility. Building Maintenance Worker I is the entry-level performing the more routine and less complex building maintenance assignments. Building Maintenance Worker II is the full journey level performing the full range of building maintenance duties including semi-skilled maintenance tasks.

COMPENSATION:  The salary range for this position is $196,596 - $235,800 annually, dependent upon qualifications.   

The Opportunity

The Deputy City Manager (DCM) joins the City Manager’s leadership team and will be instrumental in helping the City Manager achieve short- and long-term goals for the City. There are several large projects occurring internally and within the Union City community. For example, the City is implementing a five year plan to significantly upgrade information technology beginning with finance and human resources and later expanding to community development. The City’s Strategic Plan details priorities for the City through FY 2024-2025 and emphasizes goals related to fiscal sustainability, organizational stability and growth, and economic development.

While the exact portfolio of responsibilities for the Deputy City Manager will be determined based on the experience of the successful candidate, a summary of likely responsibilities is listed below:

• Supporting daily City operations;
• Leading special projects and initiatives;
• Developing Citywide policies, procedures, and programs;
• Leading community engagement efforts; and
• Providing support to the City Council.

The DCM role will be supported by two staff analysts and is expected to work collaboratively with other executive leaders and with the department heads.

Public Safety Dispatcher I is the entry level class in the Public Safety Dispatch series.  Performs a variety of duties involved in receiving, evaluating, prioritizing, and relaying calls for emergency and non-emergency public safety assistance; dispatches appropriate units and coordinates response of emergency personnel; operates a variety of telecommunications equipment including radio, telephone, and computer aided dispatch systems; and performs a wide variety of specialized clerical duties involved in the preparation, maintenance, and release of materials related to law enforcement activities.

QUALIFICATIONS

The following generally describes the knowledge and ability required to enter the job and/or be learned within a short period of time in order to successfully perform the assigned duties.

Knowledge of:
Operations, services, and activities of a public safety telecommunications and dispatch center.
Operational characteristics of modern public safety telecommunications equipment including computer aided dispatch systems and multi-channel radio systems.
Law enforcement and emergency service procedures for responding to and handling reported incidents.
Techniques of questioning for both emergency and non-emergency calls.
Methods and techniques of receiving, prioritizing, and dispatching emergency and non-emergency calls for service.
Functions of the Public Safety Department and other City departments.
Geographic features and locations within the area served.
English usage, spelling, grammar, and punctuation.
Modern office procedures, methods, and computer equipment.
Pertinent federal, state, and local laws, codes, and regulations.
Methods and techniques of telephone etiquette.
Methods and techniques of conflict resolution.
Principles and procedures of record keeping.

Ability to:
Respond to and resolve difficult and sensitive citizen inquiries and complaints.
Effectively communicate and elicit information from upset and irate callers.
Speak clearly and concisely in an understandable voice via radio and telephone and in person.
Hear and distinguish radio voice traffic within normal levels and over background noise.
Make independent decisions that affect the safety of public safety personnel, citizens, and property such as those involved in determining the urgency of requests received and the appropriate action to take.
Dispatch police units quickly and effectively.
Think quickly, calmly, and clearly in emergency situations.
Perform multiple tasks simultaneously.
Operate a variety of telecommunications receiving and transmitting equipment including radio transmitting communication equipment, teletype equipment, and computer equipment.
Operate specialized public safety computer systems and applications.
Read and interpret maps and other navigational resources and give directions.
Type and enter data accurately at a speed necessary for successful job performance.
Work under pressure, exercise good judgment, and make sound decisions in emergency situations.
Understand and follow oral and written instructions.
Interpret, apply, and explain applicable federal, state and local policies, procedures, laws, codes and regulations including police records retention and dissemination policies and procedures.
Maintain composure, alertness and concentration while working for extended periods of time.
Compile, maintain, process, and prepare a variety of records and reports.
Deal tactfully and courteously with the public reporting emergencies and seeking information or filing a report.
Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

Education and Experience Guidelines - 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:

Dispatcher I

Education/Training:

Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade supplemented by successful completion of the basic dispatcher course within specified time period.

Experience:

Two years of increasingly responsible clerical experience that includes customer service in an environment with frequent interruptions.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS and WORKING ENVIRONMENT

The conditions herein 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 job functions.

Environment: Work is performed in an office and emergency services dispatch center setting with extensive public contact; incumbents are required to work evening, night, weekend, and holiday shifts; incumbents may be called back or held over to maintain staffing levels. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.  The office is a low-light environment.  The type and nature of calls can create periods of extended stress.

Physical: Primary functions require sufficient physical ability and mobility to work in an office and emergency dispatch center setting; to stand or sit for prolonged periods of time; to occasionally stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, reach, and twist; to lift, carry, push, and/or pull light to moderate amounts of weight; to operate office equipment requiring repetitive hand movement and fine coordination including use of a computer keyboard; and to verbally communicate to exchange information.

Vision: See in the normal visual range with or without correction.

Hearing: Hear in the normal audio range with or without correction.

TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT USED

Communications switchboard, including computer-aided systems, desktop and laptop computers including word processing software, copy machine, fax machine and two-way radio system.

SELECTION PROCESS

Application Evaluation:  The qualifications of each applicant, as set forth in the application, will be continuously reviewed by the Police Department and Human Resources. Applicants who pass the initial Application Evaluation Test will advance to the next testing phase, the Interview.   Note: Meeting the minimum qualifications does not guarantee advancement in the selection process.  

Those candidates who successfully pass the Interview phase of testing will be certified to a Hiring Eligibility List and the top three (3) scorers will be referred to the Police Department for a selection interview with the Chief of Police.  A select number of candidates will be authorized by the Chief to advance to the Background Investigation, including Fingerprinting. 

Conditional Offer of Employment:  Candidates who pass the Background Investigation will receive a Conditional Employment Offer and will advance to the pre-employment medical examinations, which will include medical psychiatric and physical examinations, including drug testing.

NOTE: Information contained herein does not constitute an expressed or implied contract, and is subject to change without notice.

AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT     

If you are a qualified individual with a disability as defined by the ADA and you need reasonable accommodations to participate in any of the examinations administered by the City of Ceres, you must notify the Human Resources Department in writing by the final filing date or review date for the specific job. Official documentation of your functional limitations to support your request may be required.

THE CITY OF CERES IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER COMMITTED TO DIVERSITY

MAINTENANCE WORKER I
 Public Works Department
$4,632.42 - $5,630.67 Monthly Plus Excellent Benefits
(Compensation is currently under review as part of the current contract negotiations process.)
 
The City of Gilroy is an equal opportunity employer and supports workforce diversity.

ABOUT THE POSITION
City of Gilroy is currently recruiting for two (2) full-time Maintenance Worker I positions. The current vacancies are in the Water section. However, positions may be assigned to any of the Public Works, Operations Sections (Water, Parks & Landscape, or Streets/ Wastewater/Trees). This recruitment eligibility list may also be used to fill future openings over the next year in any of the Public Works Operations Sections. Therefore, interested candidates should apply and get on the eligibility list in the event an opening occurs in the future. Eligibility lists are typically good for one year and may be extended for an additional year.
The Water Section personnel are responsible for planning and maintaining City wells, and the distribution system that provides safe drinking water to the City. The Water section is also responsible for the booster pumps, the reservoirs, maintenance, and the monthly reading of all water meters. The Water section is responsible for meeting California State requirements for a Backflow Program within the City of Gilroy.
The Parks/Landscape Section personnel are responsible for planning and developing new parks, and landscaping within those parks. Parks/Landscape Section is responsible for maintaining landscaped areas, such as median islands in the downtown public right of way and throughout the City. Parks/Landscape maintains a water conservation program and provides a weed abatement program around sound walls and around City owned facilities. Parks/Landscape maintains equipment throughout the park system and City facilities. 
The Streets/Wastewater/Trees Section personnel are responsible for maintaining and repairing the City's improved and unimproved streets, curbs and gutters, bikeways, public parking lots and parking lots at City facilities. Streets/Wastewater/Trees also cleans and maintains the storm drains throughout the City. Streets/Wastewater/Trees provides the City with 24-hour emergency tree response, neighborhood tree clearance pruning, removal and replacement of dead and unsound trees, planting trees in new subdivisions, as well as processing permits for citizens who want to plant, prune or remove a City tree.

Under direct supervision of the Operations Services Supervisor, this position performs work in one of the three following sections as assigned: Parks & Landscape, Water, Streets/ Wastewater/ Trees. Employees in this job classification may rotate/transfer between the sections noted above as determined by the City and will be required to fully meet the job requirements, including the obtaining of certifications, when assigned to a specific for an extended period of time.


ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT
The goal of the Public Works Department is to promote a better quality of life for those who live, work, and visit the City of Gilroy. To support the community's health and safety, design and construction of high quality and sustainable transportation, utilities, public facilities, and park infrastructure, and provision of quality maintenance services is performed in accordance with state and federal statutes and best practices by the City's Parks & Landscape, Streets/Wastewater/Trees, and Water Sections.

This is an outstanding opportunity to gain invaluable experience in all aspects of Human Resources in a small agency! The Human Resources Analyst for Team San Dimas will partner with the Human Resources Manager and City leadership to support our people behind the scenes by promoting a positive culture where everyone can succeed.

The City of Thousand Oaks has an Excellent Opportunity!

We are seeking a conscientious, organized, and detail-oriented Laboratory Chemist to perform a variety of biological, physical, and chemical analysis on wastewater, receiving waters, potable water, and biosolids. The Laboratory Chemist will perform analyses to evaluate operating conditions of the treatment facility, assure compliance with facility’s NPDES permit, and to satisfy State of California drinking water requirements. This is a journey-level position where Chemist is expected to be experienced and fully qualified to be able to perform assigned duties with minimal supervision.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Collects, preserves, and prepares plant samples for laboratory analysis, performs sample analysis, reviews data, and reports results.
• Performs bacteriological tests on potable water and wastewater to assure safety and regulatory compliance. Organizes and/or participates on special projects and analyses.
• Understands and interprets data obtained from tests, including whether or not results meet laboratory QA/QC criteria.  Enters laboratory results into data base, and maintains accurate written records of sample preparation, reagents, and analysis.
• Prepares reagents, standards, and other solutions used in daily lab operations.
• Maintains, calibrates, and services laboratory and/or sampling equipment.
• Monitors data analyses to comply with Quality Assurance/Control Program, promptly recognizes, flags, and reports data outliers, presents fully vetted data results
• Trains other staff in use of lab equipment as necessary
• Performs sample collection duties as required and delivers samples to contract labs 

LATERAL HIRING INCENTIVES

Hiring Bonus $2,500 - $10,000 (DOE)

 50 Hrs. Sick & 50 Hrs. Vacation (@ Hire)

Reduced Field Training Program

Reduced Probationary Period

Relocation Assistance May Be Available

(*Lateral Hiring Incentives Eligibility: Must be currently employed in a California municipal or state police agency, county sheriff’s department or California Highway Patrol, or similar as defined in California Penal Code §830.1 or §830.2)

The County of Yuba is currently recruiting for the position of Deputy Sheriff. Deputy Sheriff’s perform a wide variety of patrol officer and related duties required to effectively respond to and resolve the normal scope of peace situations, including the protection of life and property, enforcement of laws and ordinances, criminal investigation, report writing, crime prevention and suppression, case preparation and testimony, and providing information and assistance to the public and perform related duties as assigned. Incumbents may be assigned to a specific geographic area for patrol, investigations, crime prevention or other peace officer-related functions.