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LATERAL HIRING INCENTIVES

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

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

Reduced Field Training Program

Reduced Probationary Period

Relocation Assistance May Be Available

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

About The Position:

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

About the Engineering Group Manager - Facility
 
The Engineering Group Manager – Facility position reports to the Deputy Director for Transit and Facility Engineering, and manages a diverse, talented team of seasoned staff. This team is well-versed in the delivery of capital projects in the Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority operation and maintenance responsibility. This position is responsible for directing and leading collaboration on master planning, design development (including technical analysis in support of preliminary engineering and final design), construction management and close out, overall program/project management (including scopes, costs, schedules and quality of work), management of staff resources (both VTA and consultant), and coordination with project stakeholders within VTA and the community.

The Community
Located nearly halfway between the metropolitan powerhouses of San Francisco and the state’s capital, Sacramento, Suisun City is hidden gem of the Bay Area. Suisun City is accessible from Interstate 80 via Highway 12 and Amtrak’s Capitol Corridor commuter rail service right to the heart of the City’s historic Waterfront District, making it a prime location for job seekers as well as homeowners. The community is a unique destination for a Bay Area day trip, an overnight getaway or even a place to work, particularly with its reverse commute for inner Bay Area residents. The Waterfront Promenade offers beautiful views and serves as an ideal setting for the myriad of outdoor activities, dining choices and lunch hour strolls.

The Department
The Recreation, Parks and Marina Department is responsible for the operations and programs of the Suisun City Marina, the Senior Center and the Joseph A. Nelson Center, including preschool, after-school programs at various sites, recreation classes and sports leagues, community events and special event rentals.

The Position
Special Events Attendants work behind the scenes making all Recreation and Community Services excel! This job entails interacting with the public and vendors participating in recreation and community activities, facilitating arts, crafts, games, and sports; performing participant check-in, reception duties and cash handling duties; assisting with large equipment (stage and booth) set-up, take down and housekeeping; opening and closing facilities. As experience is gained, may provide administrative and onsite program support; assisting with training, leading, scheduling and directing staff; organizing and directing event activities; preparing written and verbal reports and correspondence which may include drafting advertisements and social media posts. We’re looking for highly motivated people with a customer service orientation who genuinely enjoy helping others and who are flexible problem-solvers.

The Community
Located nearly halfway between the metropolitan powerhouses of San Francisco and the state’s capital, Sacramento, Suisun City is hidden gem of the Bay Area. Suisun City is accessible from Interstate 80 via Highway 12 and Amtrak’s Capitol Corridor commuter rail service right to the heart of the City’s historic Waterfront District, making it a prime location for job seekers as well as homeowners. The community is a unique destination for a Bay Area day trip, an overnight getaway or even a place to work, particularly with its reverse commute for inner Bay Area residents. The Waterfront Promenade offers beautiful views and serves as an ideal setting for the myriad of outdoor activities, dining choices and lunch hour strolls.

The Department
The Recreation, Parks and Marina Department is responsible for the operations and programs of the Suisun City Marina, the Senior Center and the Joseph A. Nelson Center, including preschool, after-school programs at various sites, recreation classes and sports leagues, community events and special event rentals.

The Position
Pre-School Aides assist Pre-School Teachers with teaching fundamental cognitive, emotional, social, and physical skills to children three to five years old. Duties may include assisting with planning and leading program activities; interacting, leading, and supervising youth in arts, crafts, games, and sports; performing participant check-in and reception duties; assisting with equipment set-up, take down and housekeeping; chaperoning participants on field trips, opening and closing facilities.

The City of Berkeley invites you to apply for the position of Supervising Transportation Engineer in the Transportation Division of the Public Works Department! In this role, you will serve as the City's technical expert in the traffic engineering field. You'll oversee administrative, technical, planning, and design work while ensuring contract compliance with specifications and engineering standards.

Current projects and opportunities in the Transportation Division include the MLK Jr Way Vision Zero Quick Build, Southside Complete Streets Project, and other projects associated with the City's safety, accessibility, and sustainability goals.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

A typical way of gaining the knowledge, skills, and abilities for this position is equivalent to graduation from a four-year college or university with major coursework in civil or traffic engineering and five years of increasingly responsible professional traffic engineering experience, three years of which were at a level equivalent to the Associate Transportation Engineer class.

Other requirements include:

• Possession of a valid California Registration as a professional Traffic Engineer or professional Civil Engineer. California Registration as a professional Traffic Engineer is preferred.
• Must be able to travel to various locations within and outside the City of Berkeley to meet the program needs and to fulfill the job responsibilities. When driving on City business, maintenance of a valid California driver's license and satisfactory driving record is required.

APPLICATION PROCESS

Applications must be received by July 29, 2024 at 5:00 PM PST and must include a completed application and responses to the supplemental questionnaire. Please note that resumes are not a substitute for a completed application.

Applications are available in alternative formats (audio-format, braille, large print, electronic text, etc.) upon request to ada@berkeleyca.gov. Please allow 10 days for production of the material in an alternative format.

Lateral Hiring Incentives*

• Hiring Bonus $2,500 - $10,000 (DOE)
• 50 Hours Sick & 50 Hours Vacation (@ Hire)
• Relocation Assistance May Be Available

(*Lateral Hiring Incentives Eligibility: Must be currently employed with a another recognized law enforcement agency.)

The County of Yuba is actively recruiting to fill current vacancies and establish an employment list for the position of Public Safety Dispatcher within the Sheriff’s Department.  The incumbent receives 9-1-1 system sheriff, fire, medical emergency and rescue calls; dispatches sheriff, fire and medical personnel following established procedures; maintains communication with officers in the field to ensure safety and provide back-up and information; provides relief coverage for the records unit; and performs related work as assigned. These classifications require shift work and the ability to make decisions and act appropriately in stressful situations. The work also involves interdepartmental cooperation with various public safety agencies located throughout the County to coordinate the most effective response to requests for assistance from the public.

San José Clean Energy, or SJCE, is San José's local, not-for-profit electricity supplier operated by the City of San José's Energy Department. Since 2019, our dedicated and motivated team has provided clean energy for residents and businesses at competitive rates, while also offering community programs, local benefits, and increased transparency and accessibility.

San José Clean Energy serves more than 350,000 customers and has a peak load of almost 1 GW. SJCE is responsible for purchasing over 4,500 GWh of electricity annually and has an annual operating budget of over $300 million. Serving our community with respect and integrity is at the core of what we do. Joining our team means that you will be making a big impact and in the forefront in the fight against climate change. SJCE plays an important role in meeting San José's ambitious goal to be carbon neutral by 2030 and in implementing Climate Smart San José, the City's climate action plan.
SJCE centers equity in its drive to provide clean, renewable energy at competitive rates and provide local benefits. Since inception, SJCE has sprinted ahead to now provide 60% renewable and 95% carbon-free energy in our base product and has contracted to add over 1GW of new solar, wind, and battery storage to the grid. SJCE's low carbon energy supply is foundational as we work to meet the electrification goals outlined in Climate Smart San José. For more information about San José Clean Cascade Opportunity
At present, the City of San José's Energy Department (SJCE) has onevacant Power Resources Specialist I/II and one vacant Senior Power Resources Specialist position for which the City is recruiting to fill. In the event that the Senior Power Resources Specialist recruitment results in an internal promotion from the ranks of existing Power Resources Specialist Is or Power Resources Specialist IIs, the qualified candidate group identified through this process may also be used to fill the subsequent and future vacancy at the Power Resources Specialist I/II level. In addition, this recruitment may also be used to fill future Senior Power Resources Specialist and Power Resources Specialist I/II vacancies if and when they become available. If you are interested in being considered for employment in one of these classifications, please apply to this job announcement to ensure you are considered for current and future opportunities.

The Programs Team is responsible for designing and implementing customer programs for SJCE that fall under six areas: vehicle electrification, building electrification, Distributed Energy Resources, energy efficiency, program-specific rates, and resiliency. City Council recently approved an SJCE Programs Roadmap that includes a budget expansion of $12 million for FY 2024-2025 and a programs portfolio that is anticipated to result in over $18.5 million in lifetime customer savings and 44,000 metric tons of CO2 reductions. SJCE's programs largely focus on driving equitable access to clean energy technologies and improving affordability. SJCE has a goal of investing at least half of program incentive funds into "priority communities," defined according to income, pollution, and climate burden.

The ideal candidates are skilled and highly motivated individuals, with creative problem-solving skills. Both positions will be part of a fast-paced team, often working on multiple high-priority projects that impact the community. Good judgment, initiative, and cooperation with other staff and outside stakeholders will be an asset to these positions.

Senior Power Resources Speci alist - Distributed Energy Resources

The Energy Department is seeking to fill one (1) full-time Senior Power Resources Specialist to focus on Distributed Energy Resources for our Programs Team.

Distributed Energy Resources (DERs), such as customer-sited solar, battery storage, demand response, smart thermostats, and electric vehicles and chargers, are important tools to flatten the net demand curve and make bills more affordable as the electric grid transitions to 100% clean energy. SJCE has the additional long-term goals of using DERs to lower power procurement costs, ensuring equitable participation in the clean energy transition by improving access to DERs among San José's priority communities, and contributing to a more resilient grid.

Reporting to the Senior Environmental Program Manager, the Senior Power Resources Specialist will serve as the Senior Decarbonizations Programs Specialist - DERs, to oversee and expand SJCE's DER programs. In FY2024-2025, SJCE will expand its demand response program, Peak Rewards, to residential customers and will deploy options to enroll DERs. SJCE will also launch a telematics-based managed charging program, pilot a new super off-peak charging rate for residential customers, design and implement a battery storage incentive program, apply to grant opportunities to bolster program funding, and expand its Disadvantaged Communities Green Tariff program, Solar Access. The Senior Decarbonizations Programs Specialist will manage a Decarbonizations Programs Specialist (Power Resources Specialist I/II) that implements various DER programs and supports the team with data analytics, greenhouse gas reduction calculations, and modeling load curves.

The ideal candidates will have experience designing, planning, implementing, and evaluating Distributed Energy Resources programs for residential or commercial customer segments.

Duties include the following, but are not limited to:

- Manage the implementation of SJCE's current and upcoming DER programs, including overseeing consultants, leading solicitations, coordinating with staff in other City departments, working with SJCE's Accounts team and marketing team to analyze commercial and residential customer uptake, and verifying results and impact through analysis of meter and other data

- Identify future DER programs based on community needs and City Council feedback, alignment with SJCE's programs prioritization framework, and funding opportunities

- Supervise and motivate staff

- Work with the Equity and Community Engagement Programs Specialist and SJCE marketing team on education and outreach campaigns to increase program participation as well as support surveys, focus groups, and interviews to understand barriers to program participation and understand community needs

- Track and apply for federal, state, and local grant opportunities and federal tax incentives that align with SJCE's current and future programs, including in partnership with other Community Choice Aggregators

- Coordinate with SJCE's Regulatory and Legislative teams on advocacy for funding opportunities and proceedings affecting programs that arise through the California Public Utilities Commission and California Energy Commission

- Track DER adoption in San Jose across neighborhoods and demographics to identify target audiences for programs and marketing

- Prepare memos and presentations and present to the City Council, Climate Advisory Commission and other stakeholder groups

- Help develop indicators to measure program effectiveness, analyze program outcomes to modify implementation activities, and develop and implement verification protocols to support cost and environmental effectiveness claims.

- Other duties as assigned

Power Resources Specialist I/II - Building Electrification

The Energy Department is seeking to fill one (1) full-time Power Resources Specialist I/II position to support the Programs Team's building electrification efforts.

Buildings account for over 30% of San Jose's greenhouse gas emissions. The City Council-approved Pathway to Carbon Neutrality identified that for buildings, the primary focus should be on electrifying space and water heating equipment in residential buildings. SJCE has additional goals for building electrification:

• Electrifying buildings efficiently by complementing electric technologies with energy efficiency and Distributed Energy Resources , and prioritizing upgrades that lead to lower utility bills
• Electrifying both residential and commercial buildings

Reporting to the Senior Decarbonization Programs Specialist who leads SJCE building electrification, the Power Resources Specialist I/II will serve as the Decarbonizations Programs Specialist - Building Electrification, to help oversee and expand SJCE's building electrification and efficiency programs. The Decarbonizations Programs Specialist - Building Electrification will work with the Senior Decarbonization Programs Specialist to coordinate SJCE programming that supports an equitable transition to a decarbonized building stock. This position will support the implementation of SJCE's existing and upcoming building electrification and efficiency programs:

• Heat pump incentive program
• On-bill financing pilot
• Workforce development programs
• Future residential and commercial energy efficiency programs
• Marketing and education campaigns around building electrification
• Research into program designs that support participation from renters
• Future commercial building electrification program design
• Future energy advisor concierge service program
• Future water heater loaner pilot program

The position will also be instrumental in coordinating applications for state and federal building decarbonization grant opportunities. The Decarbonization Programs Specialist - Building Electrification will play a key role in identifying, designing, and implementing current and future building electrification program offerings. SJCE has received approval to implement a heat pump incentive program, on-bill financing pilot, and workforce development programs in FY 2024-2025, and the Decarbonization Programs Specialist will play a key role in the development and implementation of these programs.

The ideal candidates will have experience designing, planning, implementing, and evaluating electrification, Distributed Energy Resources, or energy efficiency programs for residential or commercial customer segments. Duties include the following, but are not limited to:

- Assist with managing the implementation of SJCE's upcoming building electrification programs, including overseeing consultants, supporting solicitations, coordinating with staff in other City departments, working with SJCE's Accounts team and marketing team to analyze uptake, and working with the marketing team and community-based organizations on education and outreach campaigns to increase adoption of building electrification technologies among low-income households

- Track building electrification program participation in San Jose across neighborhoods and demographics to identify target audiences for programs and marketing

- With the Equity and Community Engagement Programs Specialist and SJCE marketing team, support surveys, focus groups, and interviews to understand barriers to building electrification adoption and understand community needs

- Help track federal, state, and local funding opportunities that align with SJCE's near-term and long-term programs, including the federal Inflation Reduction Act and Bipartisan Infrastructure Law

- Participate in advocacy for funding opportunities that arise through the California Public Utilities Commission and California Energy Commission

- Present to the Climate Advisory Commission and other stakeholder groups as needed and help prepare materials for the City Council

- Help develop indicators to measure program effectiveness, analyze program outcomes to modify implementation activities, and develop and implement verification protocols to support cost and environmental effectiveness claims.

- Other duties as assigned

The City of Woodland offers a competitive total compensation package including:

• Starting income ranging from $6,064.11 to $8,542.97 per month based on skills and years of experience, with incremental pay increases.
• Robust Retirement Program including CalPERS defined benefit pension plan, Retirement Health Savings Plan & 457 Deferred Comp plans with a 3% City match
• Low-Cost & No-Cost Health Benefits, including choice of CalPERS Medical plans, and City-paid Dental Insurance, Vision insurance and Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Training & Career Development, including City-paid Professional Growth Incentive, City-provided training, and professional advancement opportunities
• Home-Life Balance, inclusive work environment and predictable work schedule, as well as paid holiday, vacation, sick and administrative leaves
   

POSITION

Administers the City’s affordable housing programs including homebuyer loans, project funding assistance, housing monitoring, housing portfolio, and inclusionary housing; implements the City’s CDBG and Continuum of Care programs and other federal and state grants; serves as the City’s representative for the Yolo County Homeless and Poverty Action and represents the City at other homeless-related meetings; serves as staff to the City’s Manufactured Home Fair Practices Commission; and performs a variety of highly specialized administrative work. Working closely with Community Development Department staff on the development and implementation of the City’s Housing Element, including annual reporting and related policies, as well as implementation of State housing laws at the local level.  The purpose of this recruitment is to fill a current vacancy in the Community Development Department, as well as establish an eligibility list for future vacancies.

IDEAL CANDIDATE

Attributes of the Ideal Candidate include the ability to meet deadlines, prioritize assignments, explain complex subjects through verbal and written communications, work collaboratively with colleagues and outside agencies on the best approaches to address challenges and initiatives, recognize gaps in one’s knowledge and be willing to find the information and resources to bridge those gaps, and manage expectations of individuals and agencies that seek assistance and funding from the City of Woodland.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Explains, interprets and analyzes affordable housing policies and regulations for the public. Implements and interprets the local, state and federal legislation on inclusionary housing policies. Provides information to housing developers regarding compliance with regulatory agreements for residential projects.   Negotiates complex agreements and policies related to affordable housing, effectively soliciting the input of developers, affordable housing advocates, and other stakeholders. Manage housing consultant contracts. Reviews proformas and financial assistance options. Evaluates requests for loans and grant financing and bond issuances for projects leading to funding recommendations. Coordinates and facilitates the development of affordable subsidized and inclusionary housing in the Spring Lake Specific Plan area, as well as infill sites throughout the City. Manages and monitors affordable housing program (all inclusionary units) for rental and for sale properties. Administers the City’s Community Development Block Grant and Continuum of Care programs including funded activities. Prepares state and federal grant applications and assists in locating alternative funding sources for community development activities and completes all related reporting. Administers projects and programs funded by the State HOME Program and other federal and state funding sources, including contract management and long-term compliance monitoring.  Regular, predictable, consistent and timely attendance is an essential function of the position, in that Employee must be present to work to complete assigned tasks. 

OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS

Researches and analyzes technical and statistical data to implement goals, objectives and policies of the Housing Element and makes recommendations to improve program activities. Prepares and presents staff reports to a variety of audiences. Coordinates with the Finance Department in preparation and administration of the Housing Program budget and maintenance of affordable housing program portfolio. Performs related duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education:
Housing Analyst I and II

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in community development, planning, public administration, business administration, economics or related field.  

Experience:
Housing Analyst I

One (1) year of responsible work experience in housing, community development, public administration, or a related field is preferred.

Housing Analyst II

Two (2) years of professional work experience in housing, community development, public administration, or a related field.

License and Certificate:

Housing Analyst I and II

Required upon hire, possession of a valid California Driver's License.

APPLICATION

Apply with a City of Woodland application by visiting www.cityofwoodland.gov/employment or the Human Resources Office, City Hall, 300 First Street, 2nd Floor, Woodland, CA 95695 by 5:00 p.m. on Friday, July 26, 2024 (or first 25 qualified applications). Supplemental questionnaire must be submitted with application by the final filing date to be considered.  Résumés and cover letters are encouraged but will not be accepted in lieu of the application form. Postmarks will not be accepted.  

Review Process: Based on the information provided in the application documents, the best qualified applicants will be invited for further examination. All applicants meeting the minimum qualifications are not guaranteed advancement through any subsequent phase of the examination. Depending upon the number of applications received, the examination may consist of an application screening, written and/or practical exam, oral interview or any combination thereof. Applicants will be required to take and pass a medical examination by a City of Woodland physician to ensure their physical suitability to perform the assigned duties.  

If you have a disability that requires accommodation during the selection process, please notify Human Resources at least seven (7) days prior to the event.

Virtual interviews are tentatively scheduled for the week of August 5, 2024.

CURRENT SALARY

Housing Analyst I
$6,064.11 - $7,739.50 /monthly
$2,798.82 - $3,572.08 /bi-weekly

Housing Analyst II
$6,693.64 - $8,542.97 /monthly
$3,089.37 - $3,942.91 /bi-weekly

BENEFITS

Future COLAs:                      
4% increase effective January 2025 and another 4% increase effective January 2026.           

Retirement:                           
CalPERS Retirement system (2% @ 60 Formula for Classic CalPERS members and 2% @ 62 Formula for new CalPERS members).  The City does not participate in social security

Deferred Compensation:                    
Choice of deferred compensation plans (Traditional and Roth).  City will match up to 3% of employee’s base salary

Medical:                                 
CalPERS Medical Insurance Plans, including HMOs & PPOs.  City gives an allowance toward the cost of insurance

Maximum Family Allowance for 2024: $2,195.79 per month

Dental/Vision:                       
City paid Delta Dental and VSP Vision Insurance

STD/LTD:                              
City paid wage protection for short- and long-term disabilities

Life Insurance:                      
City provides $50,000 life insurance policy

Voluntary Benefits:               
Voluntary Supplemental Life, Cancer, Accident Only, STD/LTD, and Critical Illness insurances, and Flexible Spending Accounts available

Vacation:                               
7 hours per month during first 3 years of service

Sick Leave:                           
8 hours per month

Administrative Leave:          
96 hours of leave time given each fiscal year

Holidays:                               
12.5 paid holidays (including two floating holidays)

Bilingual Pay:                        
$200 per month upon certification

Professional Growth Incentive:        
$625 per year for additional educational or professional activities

The City of Woodland hires only U.S. citizens and individuals lawfully authorized to work in the U.S.

The City of Woodland is an Equal Opportunity Employer

THE POSITION

Under the direction of the Public Works Director, or designee, the Senior Civil Engineer will perform complex professional municipal engineering duties and will lead and control the activities of the Land Development Section and may be responsible for other areas of engineering (secondary duties) as assigned.  The incumbent will exercise a full range of supervisory authority and responsibilities over assigned professional engineering and technical personnel, who may, in turn, direct the work of others.  The Senior Civil Engineer will participate in departmental projects and tasks with the Planning, Building, and Maintenance staff and perform other work as assigned.  The Senior Civil Engineer may occasionally serve as the Acting City Engineer and will also be assigned to serve as the Engineering representative for several commissions.  

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

The Senior Civil Engineer receives general direction from the Public Works Director, or designee, and exercises direct supervision over professional and technical staff.  Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following: 

• Coordinate, supervise and perform responsible engineering work in connection with municipal public work projects; prepare and supervise the design of engineering plans and specifications for the construction of streets, storm drains, parks, signals and buildings and other improvements; gather data, make calculations, and recommend alternatives.
• As project engineer, perform design work including preparation of preliminary drawings, finished plans, specifications, and estimates.
• Inspect and supervise the checking of structure and/or subdivision plans for conformance to City standards; participate in the final inspection of capital improvement projects for compliance with City specifications; and prepare conditions for land use and development permits.
• Interpret the application of design criteria; check plans and specifications for accuracy of design and completeness; supervise right-of-way engineering work; review subdivision maps, improvement plans, and other engineering designs for compliance with City standards.
• Determine the need for materials, supplies and equipment, and prepare requisitions and requests. Prepare cost estimates for labor, equipment, and material to accomplish various maintenance projects.
• Administer the encroachment permit process, including issuance of permits and inspection of the work for compliance with City standards.
• Make presentations to the City Council, City Commissions, and various public agencies and community groups.
• Assist in budget preparation and administration. Supervise, train and evaluate professional and technical subordinates.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge of:

• Principles and practices of engineering.
• Modern methods and techniques used in; the design and construction of a wide variety of public works engineering projects.
• Modern developments, current literature and sources of information regarding the assigned area of engineering.
• Applicable laws and regulatory codes relevant to design and construction in the area of assignment.

Ability to:

• Plan, assign, determine priorities, and supervise work of sub- professional and professional engineering personnel; ability to make independent investigations in the review of engineering problems; ability to determine adherence to engineering specifications on a variety of public works improvement and construction projects.
• Explain technical issues to non-professional people and to deal effectively with developers, civil engineers, consultants, City staff, City Council, Commission members and general public.
• Interpret diagrams, drawings, specifications, contracts, technical journals and other information pertaining to assigned areas of responsibility.

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION

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

Experience: Four years experience in professional engineering work in area of assignment including one year of supervisory experience.

Education: Equivalent to a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major work in civil engineering or a closely related field.                           

LICENSE OR CERTIFICATE

Possession of a Certificate or Registration as a professional engineer in the state of California.  Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate California driver's license and a satisfactory driving record.

APPLICATION

A completed application and supplemental questionnaire must be submitted online at CalOpps. Deadline to apply is 5:00 p.m. on July 31, 2024.  Resumes are not accepted in lieu of the City application. 

SELECTION

The most qualified candidates will be invited for an oral board interview, based on background and experience as evidenced by their application. This position is assigned to Land Development section, therefore experience in this area is required. To be placed on an eligibility list, an applicant must receive a passing score of 70 or more from each member of the oral board panel and on the written exam. 

EMPLOYMENT INFORMATION 

Employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of a pre-employment physical exam and background check, including fingerprinting.

IMMIGRATION REFORM AND CONTROL ACT

To comply with the Immigration Reform and Control Act, all new employees are required to provide proof of U.S. citizenship or authorization to work in the United States on their first day of employment.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

The City of Pleasant Hill is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA), requests for special accommodations during any stage of the examination process should be made in advance to the Human Resources Department.

THE PROCESS

Deadline to apply is Friday, July 26, 2024, at 5:00 pm, but recruitment may close sooner if a sufficient number of qualified applications have been received.

To be considered for this opportunity, please apply online through www.calopps.org. As part of your online application, provide the City with responses to the required supplemental questions (see last section). Applications without supplemental questions will not be considered.

THE POSITION

The Maintenance Worker I performs semi-skilled and skilled labor in the construction, maintenance, repair, and related service activities related to streets, sidewalk, park, grounds, irrigation, and/or turf and may be assigned to either the Streets & Fleet or Parks Maintenance Divisions. The current opening is in the Park Maintenance Division.

Typical duties in the Parks Division may include but are not limited to: Maintains turf, trees, shrubs, groundcover, top dressings, irrigation systems, playground equipment, park furnishings, restrooms, and sport field equipment; Operates and understands basic maintenance procedures for various power turf equipment, including but not limited to mowers of various sizes, edgers, blowers, chainsaws, and related equipment as required; Performs a wide variety of skilled tasks involving the use of power equipment and hand tools in the areas of park and grounds maintenance, irrigation system installation, programming, and maintenance, and tree/shrub trimming maintenance; Performs installation, maintenance and repair of various parks and grounds improvements and planting and trimming of trees/shrubs; Performs fertilizer and herbicide application related to turf and ornamental plant care; and performs other related duties as assigned.

The normal work schedule will be a 9/80 work schedule (9-hour days Monday-Thursday, 8-hour Friday with every other Friday off) from 6:00 am-3:30 pm. The ideal candidate should like working cooperatively to accomplish established goals and tasks, have a willingness to learn and apply procedures and methods, and have an interest in providing the public with exceptional customer service. Attention to detail and commitment to safety requirements and practices are essential.

To read the complete job description, visit  https://www.saratoga.ca.us/DocumentCenter/View/2432/Maintenance-Worker-IIIIII