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The City of Foster City is looking for a Public Works Maintenance Worker I who is able to demonstrate competency and increasing independence, knowledge and ability in performing routine and special assignments in a variety of maintenance program areas in the Public Works department. This position is expected to rotate through all the maintenance divisions of streets, lagoons, water, and wastewater. This is a full-time entry-level position. 

The ideal candidate will be an active listener with the ability to understand and follow verbal or written instruction. They will be able to safely operate equipment and tools and recognize the use of safe work practices. This individual will establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others and learn and retain information concerning equipment, functions, and projects. This position requires standby and emergency response coverage before or after regular work hours, weekends, and holidays.

Education and Training Guidelines
Any combination equivalent to experience and education that could likely provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities. 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 full-time experience in general maintenance or construction.

Licenses, Certificates, Registration
Licenses:  Possession of a valid California Class "C" and Class "B" Driver's License. Must obtain valid California Class “B” Driver’s License within six months of appointment.

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 (weighted 50%), Written Exercise (weighted 25%), and Practical Exercise (weighted 25%). 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: August 2024 (exact date TBD)
Department Interview: August 2024 (exact date 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.

Please note that this is a flexibly staffed position intended to be filled at the entry level Public Works Maintenance Worker I position. The higher level Public Works Maintenance Worker II position may be offered at management's discretion. 

Senior Planner
Annual Salary: $118,354 - $159,778 (DOQ)
Closing Date: July 14, 2024

Welcome to the Senior Planner recruitment announcement for the Town of Los Altos Hills. The Town of Los Altos Hills is a small community in the heart of Silicon Valley with just over 8,400 residents. The town’s residents are some of the world’s best and brightest in their fields, and the same is true of its staff and leadership team, who are looking to add a dedicated planning professional to its community development team.

Los Altos Hills is known for its residential feel, highlighted by one-acre estate lots, a rural focus, and a network of pathways and trails to keep residents active and connected. Don’t let this fool you into thinking there isn’t much going on in Los Altos Hills. While the town’s size and residential makeup lend itself to a relaxed work environment and steady pace of work, the town is a leader in the Bay Area, being one of the first municipalities to adopt and implement its sixth-cycle Housing Element and to enact new legislation, a first in California, to curb climate change. While other jurisdictions are stepping back, the Town of Los Altos Hills is standing up, working with industry leaders, our City Council, and residents to build a more sustainable and resilient community. Los Altos Hills is focused on enhancing the quality of life for its residents and staff.

Los Altos Hills operates under a city council/city manager form of government, with the city council comprised of five members elected at large, and a new council member appointed as mayor each year. The town boasts thirteen separate committees and commissions, including the planning commission that helps the city council and staff lead the way. The city council and planning commission are helmed by thoughtful and supportive representatives that this position will undoubtedly interact and team with to continue to protect and improve our community. The most prominent committees for the planning division are Environmental Design & Protection, History, Open Space, and Pathways, all of which can play a part in public outreach and provide feedback for projects. Town residents are known for their spirit of community volunteerism and are encouraged to become active in Town governance, serve on the various committees, and participate in local events. This inclusive, open style of governance is embraced by the residents and is part of what makes Los Altos Hills a unique and progressive town.

Added support for the senior planning position comes from the staff itself. With a city manager focused on supportive environment that grows up and coming leaders and a new Community Development Director and Assistant who have decades of experience in Planning, Building, and Code Enforcement—the divisions that make up the Community Development Department—this position will have no shortage of like-minded professionals focused on transparency and accountability in both long-range and current planning efforts to help guide and support the new senior planner.

This position will focus on long-range planning while existing staff focuses on continuity within current planning. Long-range planning efforts also have the benefit of utilizing consultants and subject matter experts to help develop and refine the town’s programs and initiatives as we work through the implementation of the housing element and other long-range planning efforts like updates to the town’s general plan, zoning and objective design standards, hazard mitigation, and emergency operation plans. Example duties, knowledge and abilities, and qualifications needed to succeed in the role of the Senior Planner for the town are as follows:

Examples of Duties:

• Reviews applications for subdivision and residential development; evaluates alternatives and conformance with Town policies, ordinances, the General Plan, and state and federal laws; prepares and presents staff reports to the Planning Commission and the City Council.
• Serves as project manager for complex planning projects, including analyzing and evaluating site and architectural plans, performing technical reviews for project plans and applications, and making recommendations.
• Manages consultant contracts, including determining scope of work and budgets, tracking budgets, and approving contract payments.
• Supervises, coaches, and trains professional, technical, and support staff, including determining workloads and schedules, developing and interpreting policies and procedures, evaluating staff performance, and making hiring, disciplinary, and termination recommendations.
• Updates and creates long-range planning documents such as the Town’s General Plan, Hazard Mitigation Plan, Emergency Operations Plan, and other assigned plans; prepares modifications, amendments, or updates to specific General Plan elements.
• Prepares written project analysis, including identifying appropriate land use policy, design issues, and environmental requirements; makes recommendations for action.
• Serves as staff liaison for committees and elected officials, including providing technical advice and giving presentations.
• Confers with and provides information to property owners, contractors, developers, engineers, architects, and the public regarding conformance to standards, plans, specifications, and codes; explains codes, requirements, and procedures and evaluates alternatives.
• Conducts site inspections, including determining if projects comply with laws, regulations, and ordinances; makes recommendations on changes.
• Administers and evaluates projects for compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and related state and federal laws and regulations; prepares Negative Declarations or coordinates the preparation of Environmental Impact Reports as necessary.
• Manages the Housing Element.
• Coordinates interagency programs, enforcement projects, and cross-functional reviews with other departments and agencies and assists with code enforcement investigations.
• Performs other duties of a similar nature or level.

Knowledge of:

• Principles, practices, and procedures related to Town and regional planning and zoning administration, including applicable state and local laws and regulations.
• Comprehensive plans and current planning and the development process.
• Planning policy and administration.
• Computer applications related to the work, including permit tracking software and basic GIS concepts and applications.
• Project management techniques.
• Practices of researching planning issues, evaluating alternatives, making sound recommendations, and preparing and presenting effective staff reports.
• Principles and practices of effective supervision.
• Techniques for effectively representing the Town with governmental agencies, community groups, business, professional, and regulatory bodies, and with property owners, developers, contractors, and the public.

Abilities:

• Provide leadership and support to Community Development staff.
• Administer complex current and advanced planning and zoning conformance activities independently and effectively.
• Conduct complex planning research projects, evaluate alternatives, make sound recommendations, and prepare effective technical staff reports.
• Understand, interpret, apply, and explain complex laws, codes, regulations, and ordinances.
• Direct and review the work of support staff on a project or day-to-day basis and train staff in work procedures.
• Effectively represent the department and the Town in meetings with governmental agencies, community groups, and various business, professional, and regulatory organizations, and in meetings with individuals.
• Work effectively with the Director and Assistant Community Development Director, City Manager, Planning Commission, City Council, and volunteer committees.
• Conduct zoning studies and interpret Town zoning laws, regulations, and codes.
• Use specialized computer software such as GIS, permit tracking systems, and AutoCAD.
• Read, understand, and explain site development and construction plans and conduct site inspections.
• Communicate clearly and effectively with officials, co-workers, subordinates, the public, representatives of organizations, and others to exchange or convey information and receive work direction.

Qualifications:

• Equivalent to graduation from a four-year college or university with major coursework in city, urban, or environmental planning, architecture, or a field related to the area of assignment, and seven years of planning-related experience, which must have included two years of project management or supervisory experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job as listed above. Master’s degree preferred.
• Certification by the American Institute of Certified Planners.
• At the option of the appointing authority or the Town, persons hired into this class may be required either to possess at entry or obtain within specified time limits, designated licenses, professional registration, certification, or specialized education and training related to the area of assignment. Must possess and maintain a valid California class C driver’s license and a satisfactory driving record.
• Must possess mobility to work in a standard office setting and to use standard office equipment, including a computer, and to attend meetings at various sites within the Town and away from the Town and to inspect various work, building, or construction sites; strength to lift and carry materials and equipment up to twenty-five pounds; vision to read printed materials and a computer screen; and hearing and speech to communicate in person and over the telephone and/or radio.

About Stanford University Dept. of Public Safety

The Stanford Department of Public Safety (SUDPS) provides safety, security, law enforcement, crime prevention, and emergency response services for Stanford's main campus (in unincorporated Santa Clara County), 24 hours a day, seven days a week. The Stanford Department of Public Safety is looking for friendly, professional and customer service minded people to fill the positions of Deputy Cadet Trainee on the Stanford University campus. Please apply for full time employment at careersearch.stanford.edu or email the recruitment unit at robertc2@stanford.edu for assistance.

Deputy Cadet Trainee: The expected pay range for this position is $61.02 (Step A) to $77.91 (Step 6) per hour.

Stanford DPS Main Website: police.stanford.edu

About Stanford University Dept. of Public Safety

The Stanford Department of Public Safety (SUDPS) provides safety, security, law enforcement, crime prevention, and emergency response services for Stanford's main campus (in unincorporated Santa Clara County), 24 hours a day, seven days a week. The Stanford Department of Public Safety is looking for friendly, professional and customer service minded people to fill the positions of Deputy Sheriff on the Stanford University campus. Please apply for fulltime employment at careersearch.stanford.edu or email the recruitment unit at robertc2@stanford.edu for assistance.

Deputy Sheriff: The expected pay range for this position is $61.02 (Step A) to $77.91 (Step 6) per hour.

Stanford DPS Main Website: police.stanford.edu

About Stanford University Dept. of Public Safety

The Stanford Department of Public Safety (SUDPS) provides safety, security, law enforcement, crime prevention, and emergency response services for Stanford's main campus (in unincorporated Santa Clara County), 24 hours a day, seven days a week. The Stanford Department of Public Safety is looking for friendly, professional and customer service minded people to fill the positions of Special Event Patrol on the Stanford University campus. Please email the recruitment unit at robertc2@stanford.edu for assistance and application.

Special Event Patrol: The expected pay range for this position is $25.00 per hour. (part-time casual)

Stanford DPS Main Website: police.stanford.edu

About Stanford University Dept. of Public Safety

The Stanford Department of Public Safety (SUDPS) provides safety, security, law enforcement, crime prevention, and emergency response services for Stanford's main campus (in unincorporated Santa Clara County), 24 hours a day, seven days a week. The Stanford Department of Public Safety is looking for friendly, professional and customer service minded people to fill the positions of Public Safety Officer on the Stanford University campus. Please apply for full time employment at careersearch.stanford.edu or email the recruitment unit at robertc2@stanford.edu for assistance.

Public Safety Officer: The expected pay range for this position is $28.85 to $30.77 per hour. (full-time benefited, non-sworn)

Stanford DPS Main Website: police.stanford.edu

Please click on the Job PDF to view the announcement.

This position performs a variety of work in the monitoring of county, state and federal detainees and maintains the security and safety of inmates and staff.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

• Performs booking procedures, including receiving, booking and assigning prisoners to cells; performing body searches; fingerprinting, and photographing prisoners, etc.
• Maintains custody of prisoners’ private property.
• Maintains the safe and orderly operation of the County jail facility; monitors security cameras and door warning lights; screens and monitors visitors. Inspects all of inmates’ incoming and outgoing mail and telegrams.
• Inspects facilities regularly.
• Monitors the condition and activities of prisoners.
• Prepares prisoners for court appearances; provides transportation as necessary.
• Administers First Aid in emergency situations.
• Performs general office work, including but not limited to entering computer data, copying and filing documents, etc.
• Prepares and submits required records and reports.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

This position will perform a variety of responsible law enforcement and crime prevention work, including patrolling assigned areas, answering calls and complaints, investigating crimes, serving civil papers, and providing court room security; enforce all federal and state laws and local ordinances related to public safety and welfare.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Performs routine patrol duties, including but not limited to patrolling assigned areas of the County; responding to emergency calls and/or public calls for assistance; investigating disturbances, prowlers, burglaries, thefts, vehicle accidents and other crimes; checking buildings for physical security, etc.

• Administers first aid in emergency situations.

• Issues traffic citations.

• Serves warrants, subpoenas and civil documents.

• Apprehends and arrests suspects and violent persons; transports prisoners; seizes property and/or criminal evidence; interrogates suspects, witnesses and complainants; gathers and preserves evidence.

• Assists with County search and rescue operations.

• Prepares various reports on investigations, including arrest and unusual incidents observed.

• Assists with criminal investigations as required.

• Prepares case files; testifies and presents evidence in court.

• Works with other law enforcement agencies in matters related to the investigation of crimes and apprehension of offenders.

• May serve as special duty officer as assigned, including responsibilities such as serving on the narcotics task force, serving as Deputy Coroner, providing court security, serving as school resource officer, serving as K-9 handler, serving on gang task force, etc.

• Participates in other special projects and programs as assigned.

• Performs duties related to crime prevention and community relations.

• Performs general administrative work, including but not limited to attending meetings, preparing correspondence and reports, entering computer data, maintaining files, answering the phone, etc..

• Performs related duties as assigned.

We are seeking two outgoing and community-oriented individuals to join our Public Works department as temporary, part-time and/or substitute Crossing Guards. This rewarding and impactful position safely assists school children in crossing busy intersections by halting vehicles through the use of mechanical signals and/or hand-held stop signs; maintains order among children waiting to cross the street at street crossing points; permits street crossing only when safe to do so; reports the license numbers of vehicles violating school crosswalk-related traffic laws to Community Services management personnel or the Simi Valley Police Department; and, instills an awareness in school children of safety measures necessary for safe street crossing. 

Pay rate for this position is $16.00 hourly

Our Minimum Qualifications for consideration are:

Any combination of education and experience, which would provide the necessary knowledge and abilities, along with the following special requirements:

• Must be 18 years of age or older, have open availability, and be willing to work outdoors in all weather conditions.
• Must be able to remain calm and use good judgment in emergency situations.
• Basic first aid knowledge is desirable.
• Must possess good hearing ability across a frequency range from 500 Hz to 3,000 Hz. Hearing levels meeting these requirements in the better ear either with or without a hearing aid will be acceptable. If an individual meets the criteria by using a hearing aid, then he/she must wear that hearing aid and be in possession of a spare power source for the hearing aid.
• Must possess corrected vision of 20/40 minimum, with no color blindness.
• A medical examination may be required prior to appointment and as a condition of continuing employment with the City.

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