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Permit Technician I/II

Level I:  $ 5,381 - $6,541 per month

Level II:  $5,919 - $7,194 per month

(Appointment level will depend on experience and qualifications)

Plus excellent benefits

APPLICATION DEADLINE:  Wednesday, November 6, 2024 at 5:00 pm  

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 62,000) 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 $172 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 Community & Economic Development Department is recruiting for two full-time Permit Technicians.  Appointment will be made at the appropriate level depending upon qualifications.  Under general supervision, the Permit Technician will perform a variety of technical permitting and administrative support work associated with front counter, virtual counter, and other office tasks related to department operations.

Permit Technician I: This is the journey-level class in the Permit Technician series.  Employees at this level are not expected to perform with the same independence and judgment on matters allocated to the Permit Technician II.  Since this class is typically used as a training class, employees may have limited or no directly related work experience.  Employees work under immediate supervision while learning job tasks.   

Permit Technician II:   This is the journey-level class in the Permit Technician series.  Employees at this level are expected to perform with more independence and receive only occasional instruction or assistance as new or unusual situations arise and are fully aware of the operating procedures and policies within the work unit.  Depending on expertise and certifications, incumbents may perform

minor over-the-counter planning and building plan check reviews.  Positions in this class are flexibly staffed and may be filled by advancement from the Permit Technician I class.

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

• Reviews and intakes planning and building permit applications.
• Determines and collects fees for permits and other review and regulatory services.
• Routes all application submittals to the appropriate departments/agencies for processing.
• Maintains files for all applications after checking for general completeness and accuracy.
• Provides written and verbal information to the public regarding departmental policies and procedures pertaining to topics such as permits, building code requirements, zoning, application procedures, and current projects.
• Reads and interprets blueprints, maps, planning regulations, and a variety of other information while responding to general inquiries.
• Processes minor planning applications and reviews business licenses and building permits for compliance with zoning regulations.
• Provides public information in support of the building, planning, housing, and code enforcement programs.
• Enter invoices, prepares refunds, and reconciles web payments.
• Provides administrative support for public meetings, including preparation, distribution, and posting of agendas and minutes.
• Assists in setting up rooms and virtual webinars for department and/or public meetings.
• Operates a variety of office equipment and uses a variety of software programs, including word processing, spreadsheet, permit tracking software, digital archiving software, and visual presentation equipment as appropriate.
• Maintains and manages an inventory of forms, applications, and office supplies.
• Builds and maintains positive working relationships with co-workers, other City employees, the public using principles of good customer service.
• Performs a variety of other tasks related to office administration and permit services as assigned.

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

Permit Technician I:

• Basic office and clerical procedures.
• Modern office methods, procedures, and computer equipment and various software applications.
• Simple accounting procedures.
• Basic applied mathematics.
• Communicate clearly and concisely, orally and in writing with the general public and customers involved with development and construction, particularly contractors, architects, developers, engineers, and property owners.
• Learn to read and interpret maps, construction drawings and blueprints.
• Learn and apply a variety of zoning, land use, planning, and building procedures, codes, and ordinances enforced by the city including the Uniform Building, Electrical, Plumbing, Mechanical Codes and zoning codes. 

Permit Technician II (in addition to the requirements for Permit Technician I):

• Basic knowledge of building, electrical, plumbing, and mechanical codes.
• Basic engineering concepts.
• Basic planning and land use concepts.
• Read and interpret maps, construction drawings, and blueprints.
• Interpret and apply a variety of zoning, land use, planning, and building procedures, codes, and ordinances enforced by the city, including the Uniform Building, Electrical, Plumbing, Mechanical Codes and zoning codes.
• Organize and maintain files.
• Operate a variety of office equipment.
• Quickly and accurately review plans for submittal requirements and calculate permit fees in accordance with established laws.
• Research and compile information requested.
• Prepare written zoning research letters and administrative land use entitlements.
• Research, compile, and analyze data for special projects and various reports.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE (A typical way of gaining the knowledge, skill and ability outlined above is):

Permit Technician I:

• Graduation from high school or equivalent.
• Two (2) years of experience in an office or customer service environment with direct contact with the general public.

 Permit Technician II:

• Graduation from high school or equivalent.
• Completion of two courses in building code, electrical code plumbing code, mechanical code, engineering, planning, or related field.
• One (1) year of experience equivalent to Permit Technician I in the City of San Rafael.

CERTIFICATES/LICENSES/REGISTRATIONS:

• Possession of International Code Council (ICC) Permit Technician certification is desirable for Permit Technician I and II and is required for Permit Technician III.

LANGUAGE/MATHEMATICAL/REASONING SKILLS:

• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.
• Ability to speak Spanish is desirable but not required.
• Ability to work with mathematical concepts.
• Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where standardization exists.
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

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 accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  While performing the duties of this job, the employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 20 pounds for a distance of less than 50 feet.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.  Much of the work consists of entering data into and retrieving data from personal computers and terminals via keyboards and is performed while standing or sitting for extended periods of time with the ability to move about at will.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Incumbents within this classification are expected to be able to communicate orally, in person, online or via the telephone, with members of the general public, other City employees, or employees of outside companies and other agencies.  Much of the work is performed in a crowded and noisy office setting. 

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%.  Prior to appointment candidate must mass a pre-employment physical, background check, driving record, and fingerprinting.  To file an application, go to:  www.calopps.org.  Select “Member Agencies”.  Select “San Rafael”.  Follow this link to submit your application:   https://www.calopps.org/san-rafael/job-20555851. 

If selected, the first-round interviews will be IN PERSON on Monday, November 18, 2024.  Applicants qualifying for a second-round interview will be expected to be available for an IN PERSON interview on Wednesday, November 20, 2024.  Phone and Zoom interviews WILL NOT be available. 

For more information about the City of San Rafael, go to:  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 accommodation, please contact us at (415) 485-3474 before the test date.  Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.  Such accommodation must be requested by the applicant. 

THE POSITION

Tri-City Mental Health Authority is currently hiring to fill one (1) full-time vacancy for the position of Behavioral Health Specialist within the Mobile Crisis Care Program (MCCP). Tri-City’s MCCP is a 24/7 mobile crisis response team with shifts that may include evenings, weekends, daytime hours, and holidays. Weekend and night shifts will be entitled to Shift Differential Pay of $2.50 per hour on weekdays (Monday through Friday) and $3.50 per hour on weekends (Saturday and Sunday). Holiday shifts will be entitled to Holiday Pay.

The MCCP Behavioral Health Specialist will be part of a team that provides crisis intervention and stabilization, linkage and referral, consultation, and education within the scope of practice. The MCCP Behavioral Health Specialist will report to the Mobile Crisis Care Program Manager.

This position is responsible for a variety of ongoing responsibilities including, but not limited to:

• Provides individual, group, family, and collateral rehabilitative support services to facilitate behavior modification including skill building, needs assessment, self-care/safety, and coping strategies and techniques; may provide case management services in the office and in the field.

• Develops, monitors, and evaluates client rehabilitative and case management goals and increases/decreases in targeted behavior according to client needs; monitors goal
  progress/regression.

• Provides linkages, resources, and referrals to address basic needs and other barriers to wellness and recovery including food, housing, clothing, transportation, and other financial resources.

• Encourages and supports clients to fully engage in services; provides outreach and assists clients in addressing and overcoming barriers to treatment.

• Plans and facilitates and/or co-facilitates group sessions for clients and community members focused on skill building; tracks client attendance and follows up with individual clients, as necessary.

• Provides advocacy for clients to ensure inclusion in all aspects of the community including socialization, employment, education, and housing to meet client needs.

The City of Thousand Oaks is seeking enthusiastic and service-oriented individuals to join our team!  As an Administrative Aide (Part-time, Hourly City Worker), you will interact with a broad range of customers and play an important role in delivering extraordinary customer service to City residents and customers.  The Administrative Aide will serve as a primary contact for City departments and maintain positive and professional customer relationships by responding promptly to inquiries and finding solutions.  

The Administrative Aide (Hourly City Worker) is a part-time, hourly, at-will position that involves working approximately 15-25 hours per week, not to exceed 29 hours in a week, or 1000 hours per fiscal year (July 1st to June 30th).  

Exact working hours will vary depending on the department or work location and will be between Monday - Friday. We currently have openings at City Hall/Civic Arts Plaza, and this recruitment may be used to fill future vacancies at the Hill Canyon Treatment Plant (HCTP), Municipal Service Center (MSC), and/or either of the two Library locations (Thousand Oaks branch or Newbury Park branch). 

The eligibility list established from this recruitment may be used for vacancies within the City as they occur.

Primary duties may include but are not limited to:

• Provide clerical and administrative support for assigned department
• Greet clients/customers; answer incoming phone calls (may include multi-line phone system), and handle incoming and outgoing mail and email
• Respond to customer inquiries
• Organize and maintain file systems
• Maintain databases and ensure attention to detail when entering data
• Perform basic data analysis and prepare routine reports
• Support the day-to-day activities of assigned department

The Human Services Agency (HSA) of County of San Mateo is seeking qualified applicants for the position of Director of Center on Homelessness.

Please click here to view the online brochure for a detailed description of this position and instructions on how to apply!

Join us for a virtual informational session on Tuesday, October 22, 2024, from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM PST to learn more about the role. Register here!

The Position

Under general direction from the Director of the Human Services Agency, the Director of the Center on Homelessness (COH) leads, plans, develops, organizes, coordinates and evaluates the programs and operations of the Center on Homelessness. This position is responsible for the county’s emergency safety net and homeless services programs with the high-level goal that every person experiencing homelessness in San Mateo County has the opportunity to engage in services and is supported with safe shelter and a pathway to housing. The County’s goal to reach a functional zero level of homelessness incorporates the vision that homelessness will be a rare, brief, and one-time occurrence, and that every unsheltered homeless person in San Mateo County who chooses assistance can be sheltered in an emergency shelter or in temporary or permanent housing.

This position is a member of the leadership team of the Human Services Agency (HSA), and together with the Agency Director, collaborates with the County Executive’s Office, the Board of Supervisors, other County departments, and key community-based organizations to address and respond to issues related to homelessness and housing instability. The Director of COH will provide strategic guidance on policy and program development, organizational and human resource analysis, planning, evaluation, reporting, grant writing and compliance monitoring, and contract management.

COH works collaboratively with stakeholders to ensure that the County has a system to end homelessness in San Mateo County. Through early intervention, stabilization services, and financial assistance for households with housing instability, the goal is to prevent people from experiencing homelessness. Services are in place to engage and support people who are unsheltered to transition to interim housing, permanent housing, or other places where they can access needed services and supports. COH administers contracts with community partners to provide safety net services, homeless prevention and outreach services, interim housing in congregate and non-congregate settings and a continuum of homeless services focused on moving clients into permanent housing, including rapid rehousing programs.

COH serves as the lead for the Homeless Continuum of Care; the Homeless Management Information System (HMIS) System Administrator; grant administrator for the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Continuum of Care Grant; Community Services Block Grant’s for the Community Action Agency; California Department of Housing and Community Development’s Homeless Housing, Assistance and Prevention (HHAP) and Encampment Resolution Funding (ERF); California Department of Social Services’ (CDSS) Housing Disability and Advocacy Program (HDAP); and homeless programs that are funded by the County of San Mateo’s Measure K sales and use tax revenues. COH is responsible for the federally required One Day Homeless Point-in-Time Count and staffs the County’s Housing Our People Effectively (HOPE) Interagency Council, and the Continuum of Care Steering Committee. Lastly, COH manages operators in County owned facilities, and works closely with other County departments to ensure safe and quality programming.

COH advances equity by identifying and addressing disparities in who experiences homelessness, who accesses the homeless crisis response system, their experiences with the system, and the outcomes of the system. Through a client-centered approach, COH listen and respond to the voices of people with lived experience of homelessness to create solutions.

This is a new position created to provide high-level oversight of the County’s efforts to address homelessness in San Mateo County. This critical role requires a collaborative leader to bring innovative ideas and transform big picture vision and goals into comprehensive plans for implementation focused on long-term solutions to homelessness. The Center on Homelessness unit is comprised of 2 Human Services Managers, 4 Management Analysts, and 12 Human Services Analysts, and one administrative support staff. This includes a blend of permanent and temporary, grant funded positions. This team oversees and administers and implements programs for over $34m of Federal, State, and Local Funding.

Application/Examination

To apply for this exciting career opportunity, the following materials must be submitted online at https://jobs.smcgov.org .

• Resume
• A Cover Letter that includes responses to the following:
• Please describe your management philosophy and demonstrate how you have implemented this philosophy as a leader.
• Describe your leadership experience working on solutions to end homelessness within a government or community setting, including stakeholder engagement, system planning, data-driven decision-making, and presenting recommendations for system improvements.

Tentative Recruitment Timeline

Virtual Informational Session: October 22, 2024 from 12 p.m. to 1 p.m. PST

Final Filing Date: October 28, 2024, at 11:59 p.m. PST

Application Screening: October 29, 2024

Panel Interviews: November 13, 2024

Job Title/Classification: Intern/Fellow II Children's Fund
 Pay Rate: Starting at $21.08 hourly (no benefits)
 Part Time Position – Approximately 8-10 weeks
 Location: 1 Davis Drive, Belmont CA 94002 (In-Person Position)

 Job Description:  The Children's Fund of San Mateo County is seeking two Part-Time/Temporary interns. This position would report directly to the Children's Fund Program Coordinator and assist with the Holiday Gift program. Each year over 1,500 gifts are distributed to low income/foster youth living in San Mateo County. This is a fun, fast paced, hands on position that requires dedication and flexibility to the job.

NOTE: This is an extra-help, at-will assignment, paid on an hourly basis. Some extra help positions are eligible for benefits under the Affordable Care Act. Extra help employees are not guaranteed permanent status at the end of the assignment.
 

 

Examples Of Duties

• Manage and stock inventory of toys in the warehouse
• Manage scheduling with donors and establish good working relationships with both internal and external staff
• Work in a fast-paced environment with strict deadlines
• Create working relationships with the community
• Conduct data entry and inventory tracking in Microsoft Excel
• Organizing toys for pick up and manage donations delivered 
• Assist with lifting/ moving items in our warehouse 
• Sorting through items donated and tracking incoming donations
• Delivering items for Adopt-A Family program 
• Assist with managing volunteers 
• Some minimal administrative office work
• Communicate efficiently and professionally with staff and volunteers
• Assist with record keeping of incoming holiday drive verification forms
• Create promotional material for the Holiday Drive

Qualifications

• Requirements:
  • Must have a valid driver's license
  • Must be at least 18 years of age
  • Experience with Microsoft programs
  • Good communication skills
  • Must be able to work independently and manage multiple tasks at once
  • Must be willing to work some weekends/evenings if needed
  • Attention to detail 
  • Must be able to work in person

Application/Examination

How to apply:
 To apply, interested applicants should send the following documents via email to Jocelyn Banuelos at jbanuelos@smcgov.org by October 28, 2023 at 5:00 pm PST.
 
Combine all application components into 1 document (PDF preferred, but other formats are acceptable such as a Word document) and attach the document to the email. The subject of the email should be “Application for the Intern/Fellow II - Children's Fund Position.”

1. Cover letter 
2. Resume
   1. Apply immediately.  Application materials will be reviewed as they are received, and well-qualified candidates will be contacted for an interview.
        

NOTE: Application materials are only accepted via e-mail. Materials sent via regular mail and/or fax will not be accepted
 
At the County of San Mateo, we take pride in the way our employees bring together their diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives to serve our community's needs. The County is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

Senior Workforce Services Representative - Grant Funded

Full-Time Employment Opportunity

*Note: This is a grant-funded position.  Continued employment is contingent upon ongoing grant funding.

The Senior Workforce Service Representative-Grant Funded position provides administrative support including answering the phones, assisting customers, scheduling appointments, and data entry. This position requires graduation from high school or tested equivalent and two years of progressively responsible clerical and customer service experience.

 NOVA Workforce Services (NOVAworks) is a team of caring professionals dedicated to helping every customer succeed in their employment and career goals. Daily, we earn our reputation for delivering professional, customer-focused employment and training services meeting the needs of the Silicon Valley labor market.

 In all our interactions, we:

• Lift our customers up.
• Listen, validate, and are respectful.
• Demonstrate empathy and compassion.
• Strive to deliver valuable services and resources.

The City of Sunnyvale provides an excellent benefits package. A complete application consists of a City application and responses to the supplemental questionnaire. The position opens October 3, 2024 and final filing date is October 31, 2024, 5:00pm or after receiving 100 qualified and completed applications, whichever is first. For complete information regarding this current opportunity, please visit: Sunnyvale.ca.gov and click on JOBS.

Salary $32.88 - $41.97 Hourly

$2500 Sign-on Bonus!

Intermittent Teleworking Available!

Annual Salary Ranges:

Clinical Supervisor I  $92,362.82 - $117,880.88

Clinical Supervisor II  $101,951.20 - $130,118.35

Are you a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)?

Are you inspired by providing mentorship, coaching, and supervision to clinical staff who work directly with moderate to severe mental health clients?  Tri-City has a position for you!

THE POSITION

Tri-City is actively recruiting to fill a vacancy for Clinical Supervisor I/II within the Adult Outpatient ("AOP") Program. This position will be a part of the on-call rotation and crisis response and be responsible for supervising, planning, organizing, and directing the work of clinical, professional, & technical staff & providing mental health services to individuals & families. Clinical Supervisor I/II position will report to the Clinical Program Manager.

This position is responsible for a variety of ongoing responsibilities including, but not limited to:

• Coordinate, supervise, and direct the clinical, operational and program activities, inclusive of unit personnel, on a day-to-day basis to meet unit objectives;

• Provide direct services to clients under appropriate scope of practice;

• Consult with Clinical Program Manager regarding program goals, activities, policies, and procedures; make recommendations on programmatic, clinical and administrative policies; regularly update program policies and procedures; and implement and enforce policies and procedures.

• Supervise, train, evaluate, and participate in the selection of student interns, subordinate clinical staff, Mental Health Specialists and Mental Health Workers; and initiate and participate in personnel actions in accordance with the Agency’s human resources practices and procedures.

• Make or review decisions on difficult client assessment and casework matters; supervise the timely and accurate submission of activity logs of assigned staff; and review caseload and task/needs reports for accuracy and timely changes & other duties as assigned.

THE POSITION

Tri-City is currently hiring to fill a full-time vacancy for the position of Peer Support Specialist I/II (PSS) within the Children's Outpatient (COP) Department. The PSS position provides peer-to-peer support services in the office and/or in the field including, but not limited to outreach, support, encouragement, guidance, advocacy, and referrals to external resources and services for clients and their families; builds rapport with clients and their families through sharing stories of lived experience and recovery.

This position is responsible for a variety of ongoing responsibilities including, but not limited to:

• Encourages and supports clients to fully engage in services; provides outreach and assists clients in addressing and overcoming barriers to treatment.

• Provides resources and referrals to address basic needs and other barriers to wellness and recovery including food, housing, clothing, transportation, and other financial resources.

• Assists clients with setting, implementing, and tracking wellness and recovery goals; develops individual Wellness and Recovery Action Plans (WRAP); models and shares effective coping strategies.

• Assists clients and families to understand behavioral health problems and steps to recovery.

• Provides support and guidance in navigating systems and obtaining additional support services; attends meetings and therapy sessions with clients (as needed); assists with completing applications and forms; and ensures client concerns are address and processes understood.

THE POSITION

Tri-City is currently hiring to fill one full time vacancy for an Office Specialist. The Office Specialist position provides difficult, complex, and specialized administrative support to assigned departmental projects and programs; develops, summarizes, and maintains administrative and financial records; types, edits, processes, distributes, and files a variety of documents; enters data and information into various databases and computer systems; and performs related duties as assigned.

This position will perform the following essential duties, including, but not limited to:

• Performs technical and procedural work in support for an assigned department, division, or program; applies technical procedures, methods, and techniques to support program and functions and processes; monitors and explains operational and program requirements and processes to various stakeholders.

• Provides information to the public or Authority Staff that requires the use of independent judgment, compliance with laws and interpretation of policies, rules and procedures.

• Greets and provides general information to clients, visitors, vendors, and staff, in person and on the telephone, in a professional manner; schedules appointments and meetings, and maintains calendars; assists clients by referring them to applicable sources of information; distributes applications and forms, and explains how to complete them; answers requests for information by consulting various available sources.

• Verifies and reviews calculations, forms, data, and reports for accuracy, completeness, and conformance with established Authority regulations and procedures.

• Types, formats, edits, revises, proofreads, tracks, and prints a variety of narrative, statistical, and technical documents, reports, correspondence, spreadsheets, and other documents and materials.

• Inputs, updates, tracks, and extracts information into appropriate databases and billing systems; searches records and files for data.

The County of Yuba is recruiting for the position of Social Worker III/III Master’s Level in the Child and Adult Protective Services Division of the Health & Human Services Department in an effort to establish an eligibility list for future vacancies. Under general supervision, incumbents are fully competent to independently perform the most complex and sensitive social services case work by providing a variety of services to County residents; identify, access and document abuse and neglect cases; provide counseling and support services to children and parents; refer clients to services; prepare detailed, complex court documents and testify in court as required; and perform related work as assigned. The work may be related to a specific program area or to more general social service benefit provision. The Social Worker III and the Social Worker III – Master’s Level are the advanced journey-level classes in the general social work series.

About Health and Human Services:

The Yuba County Health and Human Services Department provides a wide array of services through a diverse system of holistic programs.  Employees, numbering about 300, are responsible for planning, managing, coordinating, and delivering a continuum of these services in a manner that is responsive to the needs of the community. There are several major divisions within the department including: Adult Services; Child Welfare Services; Public Assistance; Employment Services; Housing and Integrated Services; Public Health; Veterans Services; Special Investigations Division; and Finance and Administration.  The department is committed to its vision of a healthy and thriving community by improving the overall well-being of our residents, valuing employees and encouraging a healthy work/life balance. The Health and Human Services Department offers flexible work schedules.