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The Department of Public Works at the County of San Mateo is seeking qualified candidates to fill the role of Wastewater Collection Worker I. This crucial position involves a range of semi-skilled and manual tasks critical for the operation and maintenance of our sanitary sewer and storm drain systems. Incumbents will be responsible for the hands-on management of infrastructure that protects community health and the environment, employing various light construction and specialized wastewater collection equipment.

There is currently one Wastewater Collection Worker I vacancy in the Department of Public Works.

The department aims to reinforce its team with individuals who exemplify commitment to public service and possess a blend of technical skills and safety consciousness. The role is designed for those starting in the wastewater collection field, offering structured on-the-job training while encouraging progression towards more autonomous duties. The selected candidates will play a vital role in maintaining the integrity and efficiency of the county's wastewater infrastructure ensuring safe and effective wastewater collection and contributing significantly to our community's well-being.

The ideal candidate for this physically demanding position will be:

• Certified for confined space entry.
• Able to prepare clear and comprehensive reports.
• Able to perform basic arithmetic computations.
• Able to work independently but also contribute to a team environment.
• Able to provide excellent customer service.
• Knowledgeable of and able to utilize appropriate safety practices.
   

Examples Of Duties

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

• Perform field inspections of sanitary sewer lines.
• Read and interpret sanitary sewer system and drainage system maps.
• Calculate volume, weights, and measures.
• Work with basic arithmetic computations.
• Read and interpret engineering and construction plans and specifications.
• Perform closed-circuit television inspections of sanitary sewer lines.
• Rod (using hand-rodding equipment) and flush sanitary sewer lines as part of the preventative maintenance activities or to remove obstructions.
• Maintain accurate and complete records of work performed and system changes or modifications as determined.
• Operate pumps to remove sewage from damaged or clogged lines, in response to sanitary sewer overflows, or when by-pass pumping is required.
• Cut and refinish streets, sidewalks, and driveways, lay cement and asphalt.
• Repair and reconstruct damaged sections of sanitary sewer lines.
• Be certified for confined space entry to inspect, repair, raise, adjust, and construct manholes.
• Make minor repairs to pumps and other equipment.
• Drive, operate, and monitor wastewater collection system and road maintenance equipment, including but not limited to ½ and 1-ton trucks, haul behind compressors, and walk-behind rollers.
• Report maintenance issues of wastewater collection system and road maintenance and construction equipment.
• Respond effectively and appropriately to sanitary sewer overflows and backups.
• Monitor tools and equipment to ensure they are maintained in good working order and inform supervisor when maintenance or replacement is required.
• Operate light equipment used in trenching and pipe repair and replacement work including small tractors, light trucks, pumps, generators, compressors, forks, shoring equipment, and other tools.
• Read domestic, commercial, and industrial water meters; compute water consumption since the previous reading.
• Prepare clear and comprehensive reports such as leaks in sewer mains, laterals, and manholes; courteously and effectively communicate to customers of lateral problems that require attention or repair.
• Receive, record, and respond to complaints and answer questions regarding complaints.
• Practice safety relating to public works projects.
• Perform related duties as assigned.
   

This position requires participating in an "on-call" rotation once sufficiently trained and to be available to assist in emergencies outside of normal working hours.

Qualifications

Licensure/Certification:

• Possession of a Class C California driver license or equivalent AND
• The ability to obtain, within 18 months from the date of hire:
• Class B California driver license with both air brake and tank endorsements, AND
• Grade I Collection System Maintenance Certification through California Water Environment Association's (CWEA) Technical Certification Program.
   

Education and Experience:
Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying.

Knowledge of:

• Methods, materials, tools, and equipment used in the operation and maintenance of sanitary sewer and storm drain systems.
• Operating, monitoring, and reporting maintenance issues of wastewater collection system, road maintenance, and construction equipment.
• The proper use of hand tools including shovels, rakes, hoes, sewer maintenance tools, etc.
• The proper use of power tools and light equipment including power saws, drills, air powered tools, portable and stationary pumps, generators, compressors, vibratory rollers, motorized tampers, etc.
• Methods and materials used in sanitary sewer systems maintenance and repair.
• Basic arithmetic.
• Volume, weights, and measures.
• Safety practices relating to public works projects.
• County and CAL OSHA safety rules, procedures, and equipment.
   

Skill/Ability to:

• Operate a variety of light construction equipment and wastewater collection system maintenance equipment, which may include a combination truck (Vactor), flusher truck, rodder truck, dump truck, closed circuit television vehicle and equipment, and pumps.
• Perform heavy manual labor, which requires strength, agility, and endurance.
• Operate a wide variety of hand and power tools and equipment.
• Learn new technologies, work methods, equipment, etc.
• Work courteously and effectively with the public and co-workers.
• Remain calm and react effectively and appropriately in an emergency.
• Follow oral and written instructions.
• Bend, stand, and walk for extended periods of time.
• Be certified for confined space entry.
• Lift and carry heavy equipment and supplies used in the course of the work, such as jackhammers, pumps, piping, and paving materials.
• Follow safety procedures, including traffic regulations to minimize injuries and accidents.
• Prepare clear and comprehensive reports.
• Work with basic arithmetic computations.
• Take initiative to improve methods for performing preventative maintenance activities.
• Analyze existing sewer systems to identify problem lines and offer suggestions for improved maintenance activities and efforts.

Tentative Recruitment Schedule
Application Deadline: June 24, 2024
Performance Exams: July 16-17, 2024
Panel Interviews: Week of July 22, 2024

The City of San Mateo Police Department is Looking for a

Senior Management Analyst

Why Join our Department?

The San Mateo Police Department is seeking a candidate to join our diverse and outstanding group of people dedicated to providing exceptional public service. The Police Department is committed to improving the quality of life and solving problems while protecting our community through professionalism, integrity, and excellence. We strive to be the model police agency that others will emulate and a leader in the County and in our profession, adopting creative and innovative strategies to prevent crime and support those most in need. We will continue to do this through using cutting-edge technology, finding creative solutions to problems, respecting individual rights, and conducting fair and non-biased policing.

Look to some of the reasons why the City of San Mateo is a great place to work, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_GTIzeSpc_g

What You’ll Do

The Senior Management Analyst will perform complex, professional, and sensitive administrative and technical duties in providing staff assistance to the Police Department, including conducting special studies, surveys, and research assignments in a variety of administrative and operational procedures and topics, often with City‑wide and/or major financial impact. The emphasis of the work may be upon financial analyses, grant and contract administration and/or policy development. Successful performance of the work requires a good knowledge of municipal operations and functions in addition to well‑developed communication and analytical skills.  Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• When assigned to the Police Department, may be required to oversee civilian, alternative response-teams (i.e. homeless outreach, clinical crisis response, or other units as determined by the department) and respond in the field to calls for service related to those teams as determined by the department. Several of these teams involve partnerships with outside organizations/community partners where inter-agency collaboration and coordination is key to continued success.
• Compile and analyze data; prepare reports and make recommendations on the formulation of policy and procedure, and staffing and organization changes, often with City‑wide impact.
• Conduct surveys and perform research and statistical analyses on administrative, fiscal, personnel, and operational problems.
• Conduct financial analyses; prepare reports and make recommendations regarding rate structures, bonding, budgeting and other financial matters.
• Prepare contracts, proposals, grant applications and similar documents; prepare reports and monitor grants and contracts for program compliance.
• Participate in the development of an installation of new or revised programs, systems, procedures, and methods of operation; update and revise policies and procedures.
• Coordinate the development, administration and monitoring of the City or department budget; prepare a variety of fiscal, administrative and management reports.
• Compile materials and prepare technical and administrative reports, manuals, and publications.
• Act as the Department's primary liaison with management staff in discussing and solving sensitive and complex issues.
• Assist in the design and implementation of systems and forms for use in operation.
• Respond to complaints and requests for information; recommend solutions and courses of action after evaluating alternatives.
• Represent the City in interdepartmental, community, and professional meetings as required; negotiate settlements and has authority to adopt course of action.
• Assist in the coordination of intradepartmental and departmental activities with other City departments and divisions, and outside agencies.
• Interpret Federal, State and City regulations; coordinate their application to City operations.

The Senior Management Analyst in the Police Department receives general direction from a Sergeant or higher level department personnel and may exercise technical and functional supervision over office, technical and professional personnel.

For a complete list of duties, reference our job specifications at https://www.cityofsanmateo.org/DocumentCenter/Home/Index/86c

The following dates are tentative and subject to change based on the needs of the City:

Final filing deadline: Before 5:00pm, Wednesday, July 3, 2024 (Supplemental Questionnaire Required)

First Interview Date: Week of July 15, 2024

Appointment to this position is contingent upon:

*Reference check

*Employment and education verification

*Driving record review

*Pre-employment medical exam and drug testing

*Department of Justice fingerprinting criminal history records check

Resume will not be accepted in lieu of application. Application, including all work history, must be fully completed if a resume is attached. Incomplete and/or inaccurate applications may result in disqualification from the recruitment process. 

Salary Range: $10,240.79 - $12,447.74 per month (effective July 1, 2024)

About the Position

Under general direction from the Public Works Superintendent, this position is responsible for leading and directing the work of Senior Maintenance Workers and Maintenance Worker crews. This classification may also direct the more complex and difficult tasks in the maintenance and repair of the City’s streets, storm drains, wastewater collection facilities, facilities, parks, and open space.

Directly and indirectly supervises the work of Senior Maintenance Workers, Maintenance Workers and maintenance contractors. Receives direct supervision from the Public Works Superintendent. May serve as acting Public Works Superintendent in his/her absence. This classification is distinguished from the next higher classification of Public Works Superintendent in that the latter has overall administrative responsibility for the Public Works maintenance operations.

Essential Duties

• Directly and indirectly supervises the work of the Senior Maintenance Workers and Maintenance Workers, including the determination of work procedures and materials and methods.
• Assists workers with special projects and in solving work problems, enforcing City regulations and policies, and requiring the performance of assigned tasks at  a productive and efficient work pace.
• Ensures that the work schedules, developed in association with the Public Works Superintendent, are effectively implemented and adhered to. Monitors the quality and quantity of the work of employees by reviewing progress to determine if maintenance schedules are being met. Identifies problems in the quantity and quality of work and takes prompt and effective corrective action, if appropriate.
• Monitors the attendance of maintenance staff and ensures no scheduling conflicts exist prior to recommending approval of time off requests.
• Establishes emergency maintenance on-call schedule, and posts and distributes emergency telephone numbers.
• Assists the Public Works Superintendent in evaluating performance of subordinate staff. Reviews evaluations with the Public Works Superintendent for his/her approval.
• Implements safety programs for equipment use and ensures proper safety training. Trains  all personnel on the safe, effective operation of equipment. When new equipment is introduced, trains maintenance staff on the safe, effective operations of the equipment prior to authorizing use of the equipment. Conducts tailgate safety classes. Organizes and conducts department’s safety training program and serves as an active participant of the  City Safety Committee.  Writes codes of safe work practices.
• Administers the work furlough program, assigns projects, and completes all related documentation and reports.
• Identifies, and recommends to Public Works Superintendent, better methods for meeting service demands through streamlining and improving work methods, and tests possible improvements.
• Develops responsibility and teamwork among maintenance staff by ensuring that each person understands his/her work responsibilities. Encourages communication and feedback with and among employees.
• Motivates employees by providing recognition and a sense of achievement  when a job is well done. Helps staff learn new skills to enhance their career growth and address areas which require improvement.
• Maintains thorough knowledge of department emergency procedures. Assists in the operation of the City’s Emergency Operations Center.
• Purchases necessary supplies and equipment for the Public Works Division. Maintains accurate records of purchases.
• May supervise department staff in the absence of the Public Works Superintendent.
• Performs frequent and thorough field inspections. Writes reports on findings and submits them to the Public Works Superintendent.
• Responds promptly and effectively to citizen inquiries and complaints.
• Provides direct supervision and guidance to maintenance contractors.
• Assists in the preparation of the work programs and budget requests.
• Assists crews with solving problems encountered during performance of their job duties in the field.
• Oversee and monitor division's emergency preparedness program and inform staff of responsibilities in event of emergency.
• Perform related duties and responsibilities as assigned.

The County of San Mateo is currently seeking highly qualified applicants for the position of

Principal Civil Engineer

Kindly refer to the online brochure for a comprehensive description of this position and follow the instructions on how to apply by copying and pasting the following link to your browser: https://www.canva.com/design/DAGGE7Y_V4U/NTOscD26wJASatRCzMNEfQ/view?utm_content=DAGGE7Y_V4U&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link&utm_source=editor

The Position

The Department of Public Works seeks well-qualified candidates for the position of Principal Civil Engineer. This is an amazing opportunity to join a hard-working team of results-driven professionals.

The Principal Civil Engineer plans, organizes, and directs the staff and operations of a major functional section within the Public Works Department, including engineering design, construction management, surveying, and mapping. In addition, the Principal Civil Engineer supervises professional and technical staff related to these functions and performs a variety of professional engineering tasks relative to the assigned area of responsibility. The current vacancy is in the Design and Construction Management Section.

This position is a full managerial position in the Engineer series, with the following responsibilities:

• Supervise, coach, mentor, and manage performance of professional and technical staff.
• Work cooperatively with the other Divisions and Sections in the Department, including providing timely budget or cost information, as well as, working with other County Departments.
• Make recommendations to the Deputy Director on staffing-levels needed based on anticipated design projects, construction inspection, and administration needs.
• Make recommendations to the Deputy Director on staffing levels, positions, and responsibilities for the Department’s mapping tasks, map filing needs, and efficient storage of information.
• Understand, manage, and budget the funding sources that finance the different activities in the Design and Construction Management Section, including the costs associated with general drafting, counter assistance, and cost of reviewing record maps.
• Oversee and manage the budget and performance measurement requirements and reporting for the Design and Construction Management Section.
• Oversee and manage the design of infrastructure projects ensuring they meet quality standards and project goals.
• Act as the Resident Engineer on construction projects ensuring they are completed safely, on-time and on-budget and per the contract documents.
• Review competed projects with the applicable Divisions or Departments to improve on future projects.

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is forward-thinking and has a good balance of technical expertise and leadership abilities, with the following attributes:

• Well-versed in design, construction, and/or operation of roadways and appurtenances, flood control facilities, and/or utilities.
• Able to foster an environment of teamwork, and motivate, mentor, and engage employees.
• Service-oriented and committed to high quality work products and organizational excellence.
• Collaborative and able to assist management in achieving budget and performance initiatives.
• Willing to take reasonable risks, not threatened by change, and promotes and welcomes new, creative ideas.
• Ability to manage several projects and staff to ensure that deadlines and deliverables are met.
• Ability to convey technical information to the public in written or oral format that is easily understandable.
• Thinks clearly under pressure, maintains a positive attitude, and shares a sense of humor.
• Effective in intergovernmental settings and has a realistic knowledge of permit processes and requirements with Federal and State agencies.

Minimum Qualifications

Licensure/Certification: Possession of a valid Certificate of Registration as a Professional Civil Engineer in the state of California.

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 responsible supervisory engineer experience including difficult and complex field and office work in planning, design, construction, and maintenance of a variety of civil engineering projects.

Knowledge of:

• Principles and practices of civil engineering and municipal public works planning, design, construction, and administration.
• Methods and materials used in the design, construction, and inspection of varied civil engineering projects.
• Principles and practices of public administration, organization, and management.
• Principles, practices, and procedures of budget preparation, budget administration, and budget control.
• Principles and practices of contract preparations, negotiations, and administration.
• Practices and procedures as applied to the analysis and evaluation of programs, policies, and operational needs.
• Pertinent local, state, and federal laws, rules, regulations, and enforcement procedures.
• Principles and procedures of personnel management such as supervision, selection, training, discipline, and performance evaluation.
• Principles and procedures of safety management as it relates to public works projects.

Skill/Ability to:

• Acquire subject matter expertise in the functions and activities of a major section of a large diversified public works department, including but not limited to, laws, rules, regulations, procedures, and technical operations.
• Plan, organize, direct, coordinate, and review the activities of multiple disciplinary professional and technical staff.
• Evaluate complex design and consulting work, coordinate and prioritize work, and delegate authority and responsibility.
• Develop, control, and administer division budget and expenditures.
• Interpret, develop, and implement division, Department, and County policies, procedures, specifications, rules, and regulations.
• Analyze situations and problems accurately, identify alternative solutions, and take appropriate actions under general policy guidelines.
• Research, analyze, and make recommendations on administrative and management practices and procedures.
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Prepare comprehensive administrative, statistical, fiscal, and technical reports and correspondence.
• Represent Public Works to other departments, agencies, and before public bodies.
• Facilitate conflict/dispute resolutions among individuals from different disciplines; and gain cooperation through discussion and persuasion.
• Select, supervise, train, and evaluate supervisory, professional, and technical staff.
• Establish and maintain effective and cooperative working relationships with others contacted in course of performing assigned responsibilities.

How to Apply

To apply for this exciting career opportunity, please visit https://jobs.smcgov.org

~ TENTATIVE RECRUITMENT SCHEDULE ~

Final Filing Date: June 21, 2024

Application Screening: Week of June 24, 2024

Civil Service Panel Interviews: Week of July 8, 2024

The city of Simi Valley is looking for a dedicated, service-oriented, collaborative team leader in the Sanitation Services Division of the Public Works Department.  Consider joining a team of dedicated professionals who work to protect the environment and human health while preserving water, one of our most valuable natural resources.

The Plant Operator III is the advanced journey level classification in the Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator series responsible for performing the most complex work assigned to the series. Incumbents regularly work on tasks that are varied and complex, requiring considerable discretion and independent judgment. Positions in the classification rely on experience and judgment to perform assigned duties. Assignments are given with general guidelines and incumbents are responsible for establishing objectives, timelines, and methods to complete assignments. Work is typically reviewed upon completion for soundness, appropriateness, and conformity to policy and requirements.

Details:

• Salary range from $37.03 - $47.24 with Excellent Benefits (see below)
• The position is a regular full-time position and may require working weekends, evenings, holidays and stand-by 
• For the full job description and minimum qualifications, click on the link:

Minimum qualifications for consideration: 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:

Education/Training: Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade supplemented by specialized training in water or wastewater treatment plant operations.

Experience: Experience commensurate with each grade level of certification as required by the State of California, which includes some course work in the area of assignment.

License and Certificate:

Water: Possession of a Grade I, II or III Water Treatment Plant Operator certificate issued by the State of California Department of Public Health.

Wastewater: Possession of a Grade I, II, or III Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator certificate issued by the California State Water Resources Control Board.

All Positions: Possession of a valid Class C California driver license. Positions in Wastewater require a Class B driver license within 12 months of employment.

Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate, valid C.P.R. Certificate.

The City of Foster City is recruiting for a part-time Public Works Maintenance Worker in the Public Works Department. The is a part-time non-benefited position working approximately 20 hours per week, and no benefits are provided. 

Important and Essential Responsibilities 
Operates hand and power tools, light and heavy construction equipment and specialized wastewater equipment. Handles and applies chemicals. Maintains, operates, inspects, repairs and installs water distribution system facilities including piping, storage tanks, meters, hydrants, valves, pressure reducing stations, pumping stations, pumps, controls, measuring devices, cathodic protection systems, communication systems, and related appurtenances.

Education and Training Guidelines: 
Any combination equivalent to experience and education that could likely provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities would be qualifying. A typical way would be:

Education: Completion of a job or technical training program in maintenance or construction; completion of high school or the equivalent. 

Experience: One year of experience in general maintenance or construction. 

Licenses, Certificates, Registration: 

• Possession of a valid California Class "C" Driver’s License and maintain license and a good driving record.

Selection Process
Applications will be reviewed for relevant education, experience, training and other job related qualifications. Based upon a review of employment applications received, a limited number of the qualified applicants will be invited to participate in the examination process. 

The process will consist of an Oral Panel Interview. An eligibility list will be established from those who pass the examination process with a score of 70% or higher. Current and future vacancies may be filled from this list. The list will remain in effect for at least one year unless exhausted sooner. 

The department will invite the most qualified candidates from the eligibility list to a final department interview. The Public Works department will make the hiring decision. 

Expected Dates for Examinations (subject to change): 
Oral Panel Interview: Week of July 8 (exact date TBD) 
Department Interview: July TBD 

Note: Meeting the minimum qualifications does not guarantee that a candidate will be invited to participate in the selection process. The City of Foster City reserves the right, at its discretion, to limit the number of qualified candidates invited to the selection process. 

The City of San Mateo City Clerk’s Office is looking for a highly qualified Deputy City Clerk

Why Join our Department?

The Office of the City Clerk is a service department within the municipal government upon which the five-member City Council, all City departments, and the general public rely for information regarding the operations and legislative history of the City. The City Clerk serves as the liaison between the public and the City Council and provides related municipal services such as serving as the Elections Official, providing key staff for Council meetings and recording all Council action, and serving as records manager for the protection and preservation of the public record.

Look to some of the reasons why the City of San Mateo is a great place to work, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_GTIzeSpc_g

What You’ll Do

Under the general direction of the City Clerk, the Deputy City Clerk uses independent judgement to plan, organize, direct, and perform a variety of complex administrative, technical, and supervisory duties in support of the City Clerk Department’s day-to-day operations, primarily legislative operations and contract and process management. The Deputy City Clerk serves as the second in command within the City Clerk’s Department and provides backup to the City Clerk.  The Deputy City Clerk will provide a high level of administrative and technical support to the City Clerk and other departments and perform all duties of the City Clerk in his/her absence. Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Assists the City Clerk in performing the day to day functions of the City Clerk's office; and in the absence of the City Clerk, act as City Clerk, performing such duties as serving as the Clerk of the City Council, maintaining meeting protocols, parliamentary procedures and proper conduct, writing agenda reports, taking minutes, certifying ordinances, resolutions, agreements and other official documents, administer oaths of office and supervise staff.
• Reviews changes in law, regulations and guidelines for their effect on City Council and Advisory Body activities; evaluates the effect of such changes, and recommends and implements changes to policies and procedures as required for compliance. Participate in the development of an installation of new or revised programs, systems, procedures, and methods of operation; update and revise policies and procedures.
• Assists in the preparation of the annual budget for the Department; estimates staffing, equipment, and supply needs based upon recent trends and planned activities; monitors expenditures after budget adoption.
• Implements and manages the agenda production process including maintaining a deep knowledge of the agenda management software and process; training staff in the use of the software and process; and assists in deploying consistent agenda practices across the organization; coordinating with other departments on agenda content; enforcing work product standards and holding departments and higher classifications responsible for meeting standards and deadlines; and producing the agenda and agenda packet per state law and city requirements.
• Manages the publication of legal and public notices, for all Council bodies, in accordance with City, State and Federal law, and filing, indexing, certifying, processing for recordation, and safeguarding of all City Council proceedings.
• Maintains compliance with applicable Federal, State, local laws, relating to areas of responsibility, including but not limited to, California Elections Coe, the Brown Act, Political Reform Act, Conflict of Interest Code, and the Public Records Act.
• Oversees maintenance and development of City-wide records management initiatives.
• Assists the City Clerk in the administration and conduct of municipal elections and special events. Serves as Filing Officer for campaign and conflict of interest finance reporting.
• Serves as liaison to the County Registrar of Voters.
• Attends City Council meetings with the City Clerk to assist with operating the audio / visual / agenda / voting system and take minutes as required.  Responsible for after Council action including producing and maintaining official City records and documents in good order such as resolutions, ordinances, contracts, deeds, correspondence, inter-agency notifications and minutes.
• Prioritizes work of staff; develops and trains staff; conducts performance evaluations; approves actions regarding hiring, promoting, and disciplining; and approves recommendations on all employee actions.

The Deputy City Clerk receives general supervision from the City Clerk or higher level personnel and exercises direct supervision over management and administrative staff.

For a complete list of duties, reference our job specifications at https://www.cityofsanmateo.org/DocumentCenter/Home/Index/86c

The City of San Mateo Public Works Department is looking for a Senior Instrument Control Technician

Why Join our Department?

The Public Works Department’s Environmental Services Division (ESD) is responsible for the operation and maintenance of the City’s 15.7 million gallon per day (MGD) conventional activated sludge wastewater treatment plant (WWTP).  The WWTP serves a population of more than 140,000 with an annual operating budget in excess of $15 million and has a staff of 33 professional and technical personnel.  Planned upgrades to the WWTP include new liquids treatment process facilities consisting of new headworks, primary treatment, and biological nutrient removal/membrane bioreactor (BNR/MBR) process.  When you join the Public Works Department, you will work among collaborative and energetic colleagues who share a passion for serving our San Mateo citizens and improving the community in which we live and work.  Our team is comprised of individuals with diverse talents and experience in various fields.  We will provide you with a wide range of opportunities in a team-based collaborative environment while helping you achieve your professional goals.

Collaboration, Innovation, Respect, Creativity, Transparency and Informed Risk-taking are attributes within the City’s mission, values and organizational principles that we are seeking in the candidates.

Look to some of the reasons why the City of San Mateo is a great place to work: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_GTIzeSpc_g

What You’ll Do

The Senior Instrument Control Technician installs, maintains, calibrates, tests and repairs a variety of data acquisition, radio communications, and instrumentation and control equipment for wastewater collection and treatment plant systems; principal oversight of Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) computer systems and Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC); assists in the oversight of the Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS); performs highly skilled electrical, electronic and mechanical work related to in-plant metering equipment and remote controlled devices; operates, monitors, and controls an advanced wastewater treatment (tertiary) system; and performs other related work as required.

Depending upon assignment, duties may include, but are not limited to the following:

• Assist in the installation, calibration, maintenance and troubleshooting of electronic and electromechanical equipment to ensure proper operation; assist in the troubleshooting and repairing of control system and electrical power failures in the WWTP, pump and lift station.
• Install, calibrate, maintain, troubleshoot and repair electronic and electromechanical equipment to ensure proper operation; maintain and troubleshoot computerized process control equipment such as PLCs, RTUs, and SCADA system devices; troubleshoot control system and electrical power system failures in plants, lifts and pump stations; and maintain awareness of new related technology.
• Develops and implements improvement projects for the instrumentation and controls systems and equipment by contractors or in-house staff. Clean, oil and paint equipment.
• Maintain documentation and records for the department’s SCADA system and instrumentation/control systems at the wastewater treatment plant (schematics, licenses, etc.).  Perform regular technical programming of the SCADA system to provide programming and troubleshooting assistance as needed during special testing and operations. Confer with operators, mechanics, project engineers and supervisors regarding SCADA issues.
• Respond to and resolve internal customer complaints and issues; provide documentation as required. Communicate in advance with affected staff on programming and related SCADA work.
• Provide oversight, technical support, inspection and coordination over control system modification made by contractors. Maintain documentation and plans of modifications.
• Prepare reports on technical issues as required.
• Develop, implement, and maintain procedures for documenting activities in instrumentation and control areas related to programming of RTUs and HMI software, field implementation of programming change, and process control improvements.
• Provides safety and skills training to apprentice instrumentation technicians, electrician and other plant staff.
• Write basic PLC programming for the implementation of system modifications and process enhancements. Interpret, prepare, and verify control schematics, diagrams and prints.  Provide technical assistance and guidance to staff. Program control systems, instruments and computer operated devices.
• Read, understand and perform minor modifications to existing PLC code. Download PLC programs to PLCs and RTUs.
• Perform as lead person on Instrumentation/Controls projects; effectively provide training and direction to the Instrument Control Technician, calibration Technician and other plant staff.
• Install, troubleshoot, modify, and implement computer hardware and software applications and components. Analyze and correct data communication and acquisition system problems.
• Design, install, test, repair, calibrate and maintain complex electrical, electronic and mechanical equipment such as meters, telemeters, integrators, tone control equipment, temperature control devices, fire alarm equipment, water quality analyzers, life safety equipment, and remote controlling devices, including relays, rectifiers, and manometers.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

The Senior Instrument Control Technician receives supervision from the Wastewater Treatment Plant Maintenance Superintendent.  This position performs lead duties over the Instrumentation Control Technician and Calibration Technician and may provide technical or functional supervision related to the impacted systems to Plant operations or maintenance personnel, contractors or other designed personnel as required.

For a complete list of duties, reference our job specifications at https://www.cityofsanmateo.org/DocumentCenter/Home/Index/86

The Department of Public Works is seeking an Associate Civil Engineer in the Road Operations Unit of the Road Services Division.

Associate Civil Engineer is the registered journey level classification in the engineering series. At this level, a high degree of technical expertise and some periodic lead responsibilities are required. Under general supervision, incumbents may perform a variety of professional engineering tasks in such areas as planning, design, traffic engineering & operations and construction inspection of roads, park trails, bridges, drainage, sanitary sewer systems, water supply, and other public works projects. Associate Civil Engineers may provide lead direction to other staff in completing projects of greater difficulty and complexity. Incumbents will be required to perform field work in support of the planning, design, and/or construction inspection of public works projects.

The ideal candidate for this position will be:

• Technically knowledgeable and experienced in the principles and practices of civil engineering, public works design, construction, and/or maintenance.
• An effective communicator, both orally and in writing; able to represent the County in meetings and presentations to various groups including property owners, community groups, regulatory and other governmental agencies, and the public.
• Customer-focused and interpersonally effective in dealing with staff, engineers, contractors, and the public, and in coordinating with law enforcement agencies, emergency responders, and other agencies when necessary.
• Able to provide information to the public and other governmental agencies, in person or over the telephone, regarding County procedures and regulations, facility locations, plan requirements, and property ownership, which may require the interpretation of policies and procedures.
• Able to perform development plan reviews and prepare plan review comments.
• Able to analyze and evaluate alternatives, make sound recommendations, and prepare concise and effective technical staff reports.
• Accountable and able to schedule and carry through with assignments with independence.
• Experienced with designing public works projects such as road improvements, drainage and flood control improvements, parks facilities, water treatment and distribution systems, and sanitary sewer systems.
• Experienced with computer aided drafting software such as AutoCAD/Civil3D or similar.

Examples Of Duties

Duties for these positions may include, but are not limited to:

• Serving as resident engineer on routine construction projects.
• Preparing designs, plans, and specifications for routine projects.
• Assisting in drafting and preparing instructions for bidders, proposals, affidavits, bonds, specifications, change orders, and other documents and reports involved in the construction of engineering projects.
• Gathering, compiling, and computing data using engineering, drafting, and calculating instruments and techniques to prepare designs, plans, estimates, technical reports, and specifications for the construction, alterations, maintenance, and operations of a variety of engineering projects.
• Supervising subordinate personnel in a variety of capacities.
• Inspecting construction projects for conformance with specifications, safety standards, and federal, state, and local regulations.
• Conducting economic cost and quantity estimates for assigned projects.
• Performing related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Licensure/Certification: Candidates for Associate Civil Engineer must possess a valid Certificate of Registration as a Professional Civil Engineer in the State of California at the time of hire. Some positions require possession of a class C California driver license or equivalent.

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:

• Possession of a valid Certificate of Registration as a Professional Civil Engineer in the State of California at the time of hire,
• Two years of professional civil engineering experience which has included field and office work in the planning, design, construction, and maintenance of a variety of civil engineering projects.

Knowledge of:

• Civil engineering practices and procedures including design and construction methods and techniques.
• Strength and properties and uses of materials and hydraulics.
• Civil engineering design and drafting principles.
• Surveying methods.
• Methods, materials and equipment used in civil engineering projects.
• Methods, materials, tools and equipment used in civil engineering construction work.
• Construction inspection techniques.
• Hydraulics and strength of materials.
• Principles of engineering as they apply to public works projects.
• Engineering mathematics and their application to engineering problems.

Skill/Ability to:

• Inspect civil engineering work in progress.
• Prepare clear, concise correspondence and reports.
• Comply with safety procedures.
• Supervise subordinate staff.
• Perform engineering calculations and routine design work.
• Solve surveying problems.
• Prepare neat and accurate maps, drawings, notes and reports.
• Operate survey equipment.

IMPORTANT: Applications for this position will only be accepted online. If you are currently on the County's website, you may click the ''Apply'' button. 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.

~ TENTATIVE RECRUITMENT SCHEDULE ~

Final Filing Date: June 12, 2024

Application Screening: June 17-18, 2024

Civil Service Panel Interviews: June 27-28, 2024

The City of East Palo Alto is seeking

TWO skilled, compassionate and self-motivated professionals

ASSISTANT TO THE CITY MANAGER

Salary: $11,558 - $14,049 Monthly

$138,703 - $168,595 Annually

Plus an attractive benefits package

Onsite/Monday-Friday-8hr days           

OPEN UNTIL FILLED

The first review of applications will be on Monday, June 24, 2024

The City of East Palo Alto is excited to announce openings for two dynamic Assistant to the City Manager positions. These roles are integral to the City Manager's Office, providing vital support to the City Manager and Assistant City Manager. As an Assistant to City Manager, you will engage in diverse responsibilities, including spearheading special projects, conducting in-depth research, drafting comprehensive reports, coordinating interdepartmental activities, and overseeing budget administration. Both positions offer the unique flexibility of serving as generalist with one focusing on internal services and the other on external services, with potential rotations based on your interests and strengths. This is a unique chance to gain invaluable experience, positioning you for senior leadership roles within city management and beyond.

Key Responsibilities:

Internal Services Focus:

• Lead strategic planning, analytics, and innovation initiatives.
• Oversee budget administration and provide leadership to analysts and administrative staff.
• Assess and enhance City processes, drive innovation efforts, and foster continuous organizational improvement.

External Services Focus:

• Manage communications, community engagement, economic development, and emergency planning.
• Collaborate closely with the City Clerk/Public Information Officer on public communications and engagement.
• Partner with Community & Economic Development Department staff on economic growth initiatives.
• Work with Police personnel on emergency planning strategies.

Both positions are designed to rotate or split focuses to align with the strengths and interests of the incumbents, ensuring a tailored and enriching professional experience. Join us in East Palo Alto and take the next step in your career while contributing to the vibrant and thriving community we serve.

For more information about this exciting opportunity please view the brochure below: