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The City of Sunnyvale is recruiting for one Public Safety Specialist position in the Fire Prevention & Hazardous Materials Unit of the Department of Public Safety. The Fire Prevention & Hazardous Materials Unit provides oversight for compliance with fire prevention and hazardous materials codes and regulations for new construction and operations and is a Certified Unified Program Agency (CUPA).

For the Fire Prevention & Hazardous Materials Unit, we are seeking a highly motived, organized, and adaptable individual with effective communication skills who can support our team. This position is a pivotal role and requires flexibility and ability to jump between duties or projects.

The eligibility list from this recruitment may be used to fill other future vacancies in the Department of Public Safety.

The City of Sunnyvale provides an excellent benefits package. A complete application consists of a City application and responses to the required supplemental questions.  The final filing date is Monday, July 29 at 5:00 p.m. or after receiving 75 qualified and completed applications, whichever is first.  For complete information regarding this current opportunity, please visit: www.Sunnyvale.ca.gov, click on jobs.

Salary: $41.12 - $52.48 Hourly – Public Safety Specialist

The County of San Mateo is seeking highly qualified applicants for the position of County Executive's Office Management Analyst.

The Position

The County Executive’s Office Management Analyst (CEO Analyst) will be responsible for three main areas of work:

• Managing county-wide projects related to public government to further advance the initiatives of the office, including conducting fiscal and policy analysis.
• Working with a portfolio of departments to assist with developing and monitoring performance measures.
• Producing and publishing the County’s $4.8 billion budget.

CEO Analysts play a pivotal role in aligning the County's vision with the daily management and operations of its programs and services.

Recent initiatives led by CEO Analysts include developing and implementing a new allocation process for Measure K funds, creating the Children, Youth, and Family Budget, and establishing an annual training program for County Fiscal Officers, among others.

Please view our Online Brochure for detailed information about the position and instructions on how to apply.

An Information Session will be conducted on July 15, 2024, from 12:00 - 1:00 PM. Those attending will have an opportunity to meet members of the hiring team, learn more about the position, gain insight into the application and interview process, and participate in a questions and answer session. To register please click here!

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.

To apply:

• Complete the County of San Mateo Employment Application Form
• Provide responses to the Supplemental Questionnaire
• Attach a Cover Letter expressing your interest in the position
• Attach a Resume

Tentative Recruitment Schedule

Information Session: July 15, 2024, from 12:00 - 1:00 PM

Final Filing Date: July 26, 2024, at 11:59 PM

Application Screening (tentative): July 29 - August 2, 2024

Panel Interviews (tentative): August 7, 12, and/or 13, 2024

Engineering Technician-Inspector -Limited Term Duration - 06/30/2025

The Town of Moraga is a small, family-oriented bedroom community offering a quiet semi-rural lifestyle within easy reach of big city amenities. Located 22 miles east of San Francisco and 10 miles from Oakland, Moraga offers a unique blend of residential areas, two shopping centers and open hillsides. Moraga is also the home of Saint Mary’s College.

Under general supervision, the Engineering Technician/Construction Inspector position provides a variety of paraprofessional engineering and transportation support; performs a variety of technical and administrative duties relating to the maintenance, plan check, engineering design, development of PS&Es, construction bidding, contract management, construction management, construction quality assurance, inspection, surveying, and ordinance enforcement regarding public infrastructure and private land development under public works review; receives, investigates, and responds to complaints; maintains and updates engineering maps, drawings, records, and files; and performs related duties as required.

Distinguishing Characteristics: Incumbents will provide technical assistance and support to professional staff and construction inspection on encroachment permits, land development and construction projects. The Engineering Technician/Inspector class is distinguished from the Assistant Engineer by more routine tasks and duties received and by less independence with which to perform.

Equipment, Methods and Guidelines

Uses Federal, State, County, and local standard plans, specifications, rules and regulations; personal computer for word processing, spreadsheets, time card entry, and similar applications; motor vehicle, hand levels, pocket scales, engineering tapes, calculators, printer, copier, telephone, personal protective, hand tools, and engineering and survey equipment.

Working Conditions

Office and inspection site environment in all types of weather. Work may involve inconsistent work schedules to accommodate construction activities and may include work during weekends, holidays, and overtime as required.

Physical Demands

Work is often performed in an outdoor construction environment with year-round exposure to varying weather conditions. Work is subject to construction site noise and environment including exposure to loud equipment and machinery. Work will include exposure to various conditions encountered in a construction environment, such as steep slopes; various plants and natural environments; moving machinery; marked changes or extremes in temperature/humidity; dust, fumes, smoke, gases, odors, mists, or other irritating particles; excessive noise; slippery or uneven walking surfaces; working below ground and in confined spaces; vibrations; radiation or electrical energy; solvents, greases, oils, or chemicals; flames or burning items. (Some specific tasks may require specialized training by the Town prior to undertaking said activities, such as confined space entry.) Work is performed at various remote locations. Positions may require occasional overtime and weekend work and travel is rare.

Supervision Received and Exercised

Works under close supervision and follows established procedures; work is reviewed frequently by the Senior Civil Engineer, or designated personnel, for progress and accuracy. Independently applies applicable codes and ordinances to ensure conformance. Control over work methods is general, rather than detailed in nature; makes independent decisions when issuing permit authorizations, approving construction start dates, stopping or rejecting work, or issuing citations for violations. Work assignments, including written reports and communications, are reviewed upon completion but before submission or distribution.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

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

• Performs field, office, and computer-aided basic engineering studies and activities.
• Prepares plans, specifications, and cost estimates under direction of engineer.
• Conduct construction inspections for Capital Improvement Projects, encroachments in public right of way, public facilities improvements, stormwater facilities, and land development projects.
• Performs measurements, staking, topographical work, leveling and other related land surveying duties.
• Performs field work such as conducting observations, making traffic counts, and analyzing traffic flow.
• Reviews accident reports and other documentation.
• Researches records and other data used to compile information for decision making.
• Assists in receiving sealed bids, attends bid openings as a public works representative, reviews bids for general completeness and responsiveness, and tabulates bids.
• Maintains engineering and traffic/transportation files, including plans, studies, inspections, surveys, maps and other data related to engineering and transportation projects; updates traffic maps, engineering drawings, standard details, and information recorded in GIS.
• Receives and responds to requests from developers, contractors, private engineers, title companies, real estate brokers, and others for base maps, property line information, encroachment permits, benchmarks, copies of maps, confirming street information and other geographical data.
• Provides excellent customer service; responds to routine citizen inquiries and complaints relating to the Town’s infrastructure, including researching archival information from the Town’s files, seeking input from other departments as necessary, and communicating issues to appropriate supervisory or management staff for feedback or direction.
• Processes encroachment permits to ensure compliance with Town policy, codes, and regulations and fee, insurance, and bond requirements; coordinates and communicates with contractors, residents, other agencies, and other Town staff.
• Uses clearly defined practices and procedures to inspect the methods and materials used in encroachment permit work, construction projects, construction surveys, construction safety precautions, traffic control, and erosion and sediment control.
• Coordinates material testing and analyzes material test results including relative compaction tests, graduation of aggregates, slump tests, and resistant value of soils; Inspects producers of construction materials and its sources.
• Reviews and interprets construction plans, specifications, encroachment permits, and other documents affecting assigned projects; maintains daily diary and field records of construction activities, contractor crew, equipment, materials and quantities.
• Participates in meetings to discuss construction details and resolves issues with contractors, other departments, other agencies, and the public; identifies construction problems, monitors the corrections of project deficiencies, and recommends approval of necessary contract change orders and plan adjustments.
• Conducts compliance review of public’s maintenance responsibilities of sidewalk, curb, gutter, private storm drainage conveyance systems, and creeks; posts liens, required repairs, and construction notices.
• Can handle multiple projects and responsibilities simultaneously; has handled a wide variety of assignments in past and/or current position.
• Assists in the administration of public works contracts including contract costs, materials verification, and compliance with State and Federal regulations.
• Assists in preparing documentation related to obtaining and administering Federal and State grants.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Apply by Monday, July 15, 2024, at 5:00 pm for first consideration

THE POSITION:

The City of San Rafael Fire Department and Office of Emergency Services (OES) is seeking to fill the full-time exempt position of Emergency Management Coordinator.  This is a three (3) year fixed-term position, with the potential to be extended dependent on available funding and job performance.  This is an “at will” position with benefits available. The Coordinator will be required to work occasional nights and/or weekends for planned community engagement events or unplanned emergencies. This position is partially funded through the Marin Wildfire Prevention Authority (MPWA). 

Under the supervision of the Deputy Director of Emergency Management, the Emergency Management Coordinator will coordinate and execute activities associated with disaster preparedness, emergency management, and the San Rafael Office of Emergency Services (OES).  OES leads the City’s internal and external efforts to improve the ability of staff, residents, and businesses to prepare for, respond to, and recover from emergencies and disasters.  The Coordinator will work to improve community disaster preparedness and resiliency through outreach, education, engagement, and empowerment; support Emergency Operation Center (EOC) functions; draft, improve, train, and drill City emergency plans; and augment designated fire-prevention and emergency management staff on strategic projects and programs.

The successful candidate will demonstrate the ability to engage and influence others, an interest in training and educating others, an interest in training and educating others, a commitment to equity and inclusion, and public service.  The Coordinator is expected to be a strategic problem-solver with the ability to nimbly jump in and between a variety of tasks or duties that help enhance planning, preparedness, prevention, and safety.  The Coordinator will need to work independently and as part of small and large teams, coordinate volunteers such as the Community Emergency Response Team (CERT), have strong event planning and organizational skills, and be truly passionate about emergency management and public safety.  Off-hour work, including evenings and weekends, for disaster response, community engagement and trainings, and volunteer events is required. 

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 61,000) 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.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assist in the development and implantation of public awareness programs and drills regarding disaster preparedness and wildfire safety.
• Participates in community development and engagement events to promote emergency preparedness, wildfire awareness, and response best practices.
• Plan, organize, review, evaluate, and personally perform activities to implement a variety of emergency preparedness and disaster recovery programs and procedures under the NIMS/SEMS/ICS models.
• Support emergency alerting and notifications, including educational endeavors, outreach, signage, and database management; work to increase understanding and voluntary engagement in emergency notification programs such as Alert Marin and Zone Haven.
• Support the development and maintenance of a variety of planning documents, including but not limited to the Hazard Mitigation Plan, Wildfire Action Plan, the Emergency Operations Plan, wildfire playbook, and MWPA annual workplan.
• Address the needs and inquiries of residents in a compassionate, articulate and reasonable manner.
• Represent the department through collaboration with multiple community-based organizations, partner agencies and varied stakeholders involving emergency and non-emergency settings.
• Seek and participate in the development of various community preparedness and emergency grants and supplemental resources opportunities.
• Assist in the development and maintenance of the City’s Emergency Operations Center (EOC) and training of EOC staff.
• Support the development, execution, and after-action evaluations of City and community-based drills and exercises, including but not limited to evacuation drills and EOC exercises.
• Participates in the development and implementation of budgets for emergency preparedness activities.
• Serves as a point of contact for Emergency Management personnel to provide critical information, updates, and support during the monitoring, response, and recovery phases of an event.
• Related duties as assigned.

Knowledge of:

• The Whole Community approach to disaster preparedness, including resources and engagement strategies.
• Developing and presenting public information, teaching, and public-speaking.
• State and Federal regulations pertaining to disaster and civil defense planning and preparedness and advises management regarding compliance with such regulations.
• California Standardized Emergency Management System (NIMS); Emergency Operations Center (EOC) structure and operating procedures; emergency operations communications systems.
• Principles, practices, and techniques of wildfire prevention, mitigation, and preparedness.
• Emergency, environmental and fire hazard prevention; principles and practices of emergency management, including hazard identification, mitigation and disaster preparedness; urban interface education/training.
• Office procedures, methods and equipment including Microsoft Office and Google suites, with the specific ability to efficiently use and develop email, calendars, databases, slide decks, and word processing.
• Curriculum development, effective instructional and presentation delivery strategies, and the development of instructional materials.
• Emergency Management finances, including but not limited to CalOES and FEMA recovery process, Hazard Mitigation grants, emergency procurement policies, and resiliency and preparedness grants.
• Social sciences community engagement and marketing best practices, change management, event planning and organizing.

Ability To:

• Communicate clearly and concisely, orally and in writing; prepare clear and concise reports.
• Be self-motivated and motivate others; work on a team and independently to complete assigned duties and responsibilities in a timely manner.
• Multi-task and effectively prioritize a variety of projects and objectives to meet target outcomes and deadlines.
• Logically and creatively utilize a variety of techniques to solve complex emergency management and wildfire adaptation challenges.
• Learn and retain local geography and resources as they relate to emergency management planning and operations.
• Gain the respect, confidence and cooperation of the public, City employees, and partners; maintain effective working relationships
• Interpret and explain emergency management and wildfire safety concepts in an accessible manner to residents and community organizations.
• Perform complex analysis, planning, and reporting
• Apply principles of inclusion, equity, and public safety.
• Work cooperatively with the public, fire, law enforcement, and other emergency response organizations.
• Research, analyze and evaluate new service delivery methods and techniques to better meet objectives and actualize Together San Rafael Principals.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent experience) from an accredited college or university with a major in Emergency Management, Public Administration, Business Administration, Communications, or related field of study is preferred.
• Two (2) years of experience in emergency management, community preparedness, wildfire prevention, community engagement and organizing, preferably in a government setting, or closely related field. 
• Additional related specialized training or certification may be substituted for required work experience. 
• Possession of a California Class "C" driver's license, and satisfactory driving record. Maintenance of a California driver’s license is a condition of employment.
• Bilingual English/Spanish is strongly desired.

The San Mateo County Sheriff's Office is seeking well-qualified candidates for the position of Criminal Records Supervisor.

The Position

Under direction of the Criminal Records Manager, the incumbent will supervise the maintenance of criminal records and related activities in the Sheriff's Records Bureau and provide difficult or specialized criminal records office support. There are four supervisors within the Records Bureau that oversee staff on: day shifts, swing shifts, night shifts, and at substations.

There is currently one full-time Criminal Records Supervisor vacancy in the San Mateo County Sheriff’s Office. The individual selected for this position will be assigned to the graveyard/night shift. The approximate working hours for the graveyard shift are 8:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m.; however, schedules in the Criminal Records Bureau are flexible and can be changed depending upon the needs of the Sheriff’s Office.

About The Agency

The San Mateo County Sheriff's Office is dedicated to protecting lives and property and is committed to providing the highest level of professional law enforcement and correctional services. Our jurisdiction stretches north into San Francisco, all the way down south to Gilroy, which means we cover a lot of ground, and therefore data and paperwork. We pledge to promote public trust through fair and impartial policing and will treat all people with dignity, compassion, and respect. To learn more about the Sheriff's Office, visit: https://www.smcsheriff.com .

Rewarding aspects of the job:

Your work will have a direct impact on records staff, sworn personnel, and all of those who come to our office, not limited to other agencies, and/or the public. Requests, documents, and data processed by our department are referred to heavily for information by those who seek it, and in the role of a supervisor, each day is unique, and offers a wealth of learning opportunities as our office and duties intersect with various other departments with the agency, and county itself.

Your commitment and contributions will affect the careers of Records staff, the knowledge of sworn staff in how to handle records related items, and the Sheriff’s Office image to the public and all other agencies/departments that our department crosses paths with. Your position as a supervisor is certain to develop professional skills and relationships that would pave the way for success beyond the office.

Challenging aspects of the job:

You will provide support to a 24/7 department that works around the clock, even on holidays. You will manage multiple requests with changing priorities to support essential functions of the office, sworn personnel, and the public. Our bureau processes and maintains a lot of records, files, documents, and data, and so time-management, organization, and attentiveness to details are some of the skills that will help you succeed in the position. In addition to this, professionalism and confidentiality are two characteristics that should be possessed by the ideal candidate, as this position requires supervising personnel in addition handling any issues with staff, and possible disciplinary actions.

Qualifications

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:

Four years of responsible experience providing office support in a law enforcement and/or criminal records setting.

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 Timeline

Final Filing Date: Thursday, July 11, 2024, by 11:59PM PST

Application Screening: Week of July 15, 2024

Panel Interviews: Week of July 29, 2024

*LATERAL HIRING INCENTIVES

· Hiring Bonus $2,500 - $10,000 (DOE)

· 50 Hrs. Sick & 50 Hrs. Vacation @ Hire

· Reduced Training Period

· Reduced Probationary Period

· Relocation Assistance May Be Available

*Lateral Hiring Incentives Eligibility: Must be currently employed with an adult county, state, or federal correctional institution.

The Yuba County Sheriff’s Department is currently accepting applications to establish an eligibility list for the classification of Correctional Officer.  Under continuing supervision incumbents perform a wide variety of support in two areas: corrections, in which incumbents ensure the security, safety and care of individuals in custody; and bailiff, in which incumbents ensure the safety and security of the courts and their personnel during court proceedings; and perform related work as assigned. Incumbents may be assigned to either County Jail security or Court security. 

About the Sheriff’s Department :

The Yuba County Sheriff's Department is responsible for the administration of the Yuba County Jail and Jail staff. The Mission of the Yuba County Jail is to provide safe, efficient, humane and secure custody of all persons incarcerated. The county prisoner population is made up of those who are sentenced to county jail, those serving state prison sentences in the county jail under AB109, and those who are pre-trial and who have not yet been sentenced. The jail provides a necessary link in the criminal justice system. There are numerous programs operating within the facility including medical, kitchen, exercise, commissary, visiting, law library, inmate education, work programs, work furlough program, and inmate classification.

Under general supervision, the Maintenance Worker II - Streets is assigned to the Streets Division of the Public Works Department and is responsible for performing a variety of skilled and semi-skilled tasks and operating power-driven road maintenance or construction equipment and trucks.

Examples of duties include:

• Operates and conducts essential maintenance using power-driven street and construction machinery, encompassing auxiliary equipment like gravel spreaders. Tasks include surface preparation for paving, cement mixing, pavement demolition, and operation of concrete cutting equipment.

• Loads, transports and unloads stone, gravel, dirt, asphalt, timber and other materials.

• Clean storm drains.

• Performs concrete work.

• Directs traffic, erects barricades and traffic signs.

• Participates in constructing or resurfacing streets with permanent paving materials.

• Leads small crews in performing of specific tasks.

• Cleans and cares for tools and equipment and responds to emergency calls.

Please note the Job Description for this position is currently under review.

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