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The City is seeking a highly motivated, innovative, and results-driven professional who is goal-oriented and self-motivated, possessing the skills and abilities to build strategic collaboration and partnerships that achieve success. This senior-level executive will oversee the industrial/commercial development of hundreds of acres of land sitting at the crossroads of two major highways linking together the San Joaquin Valley.  The successful candidate will also lead the downtown renovation program and focus on a growing housing demand in the City. This is an excellent opportunity for a creative professional who can provide strong support for public-private partnerships.

Under the administrative direction of the City Administrator, the Community and Economic Development Director will plan, organize, direct and coordinate the City’s community and economic development program and will represent the City in matters of economic development; and performs related work as required.

This is a department head position und the direction of the City Administrator and coordinator of the City’s efforts in promoting community and economic development. The incumbent reports to the City Administrator who also serves as Executive Director of the Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency. The incumbent serves as liaison with local, state and federal economic development agencies, and brings various program activities together into a City-wide coordinated and planned economic development strategy. The Community and Economic Development Director acts with a high degree of independence of action in the assigned area of responsibility to attain objectives according to policy guidelines. The incumbent is expected to develop methods and procedures and solve problems encountered. Except where a deviation in policy is involved, most work is not reviewed directly by supervisor and when work is reviewed, the review is directed toward final outcomes and results

The Director will direct and coordinate the City's economic development efforts that may include financing, site selection, supplemental outreach recruitment and existing business expansion and development entitlement assistance. Prepares and recommends the City's economic development policy goals and implementation plans. Serves as a liaison with local, state and federal agencies responsible for economic development activities. Manages developer selection process and negotiates developmental agreements for commercial and industrial projects. Manages permit processing, planning, building plan checking and inspections, code enforcement, historic preservation and development engineering. Directs research and preparation of various reports, proposals, and studies. Chairs committees comprised of key employees from other city departments in order to respond in a coordinate manner to the development needs of applicants. Represents the City at various meetings. Performs related work as required. 

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES: The essential responsibilities of the director are to have knowledge of principles and practices of economic development efforts that may include financing, site selection, business outreach and recruitment, existing business expansion, and development entitlement assistance methods and techniques of permit processing, building inspection and code enforcement; laws, ordinances and regulations governing the operation of municipal government; management theory and practice; spelling, grammar and punctuation; appropriate safety precautions and procedures. 

Have the ability to plan, organize and administer comprehensive economic development programs; coordinate a task force designed to respond to developmental needs of applicants; prepare comprehensive reports, make effective oral presentation and maintain effective public relations; exercise good judgement in the handling of municipal affairs; formulate and administer budget; operate a vehicle observing legal and defensive driving practices; establish and maintain effective relationships with those contacted in the course of work; deal with a wide variety of planning, building and code/zone customers and reaching a satisfactory resolution to difficult and complex problems; maintain confidentiality and determine what information can be dispensed; coordinate with various departments for plans and permits review; manage the performance of others in the department with regards to scheduling inspections, computerized data entry, permit issuance, public relations, complaint, planning and community and economic development conditions and monetary follow-up. 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS & WORKING CONDITIONS: Strength, light work-lifting, carrying and/or pushing 25 pounds maximum; incumbents are required to attend periodic evening meetings; and required to travel within and out of City to attend meetings. 

PREREQUISITES: This position requires equivalent to a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in business administration, urban planning, economics or a closely related field.

A Master’s degree in one of these fields is desirable.

A minimum of three years of increasingly responsible experience in managerial-level work in economic/business development and municipal services.

Possession of a valid California driver's license and a satisfactory driving record.

The application deadline is Friday, August 30, 2024. Please email a cover letter, comprehensive resume and five professional references to hr@CityofChowchilla.org; telephone (559) 6650-8615 x104, or mail the packet to: Human Resource Department, City of Chowchilla, 130 S Second Street, Chowchilla, CA 93610.

SENIOR CIVIL ENGINEER

$7,971 - $9,690 monthly (paid bi-weekly)

Open: Tuesday, July 30, 2024

Open Until Filled

SENIOR CIVIL ENGINEER

Class specifications are intended to present a descriptive list of the range of duties performed by employees in the class. Specifications are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job.

SUMMARY DESCRIPTION

Under the general direction of the Assistant City Engineer or City Engineer this is the professional engineer classification responsible to perform complex engineering calculations and to review development maps and plans for compliance with Federal, State and Municipal Codes and specifications.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS

This is position is the advanced journey level class in the engineering series. Positions at this level are distinguished from other classes within the series by the level of responsibility assumed, complexity of duties assigned, independence of action taken, by the amount of time spent performing the duties, and the nature of the public contact made. Employees perform the most difficult and responsible types of duties assigned to classes within this series, including providing direct supervision over assigned personnel including Assistant or Associate Engineers. Positions in this class are flexibly staffed and are normally filled by advancement from the Associate Engineer class.

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES

The following duties are typical for this classification. Incumbents may not perform all of the listed duties and/or may be required to perform additional or different duties from those set forth below to address business needs and changing business practices. 1. Participate in the development and implementation of goals and objectives; implement policies and procedures related to the engineering division. 2. Assist City Engineer in the preparation and monitoring of the capital improvement program. 3. May provide direct supervision as assigned by City Engineer to professional and technical engineering staff within the engineering division; assign daily work and monitor work progress; evaluate work in progress and provide training and technical assistance. 4. Administer development reviews for site plan approval for streets, utilities, tentative final subdivision and parcel maps. 5. Administer public works construction contracts, supervise quality and exercise control on all public works projects; supervise and perform preparation and maintenance of all required legal descriptions and documents necessary to acquire land, rights of way; and easements; process encroachment requests into City Easements and rights of way. 6. Supervise, oversee and participate in the development of Civil Engineering designs and plans including the calculation of the quantity, quality and cost of materials and the development of specifications related to the assigned project. 7. Participate in the review and approval of subdivision plans; ensure that public improvements comply with City standards, applicable codes, local, federal and state legislation, as well as sound engineering practices. 8. Provide administrative and engineering assistance to developers, contractors, consultants, other agencies and the general public to resolve complaints and problems and ensure successful project completion.

CITY OF CERES Senior Civil Engineer (Continued) 9. Review the design plans and check results of consulting engineers for compliance with sound engineering principles and City standards and specifications. 10. Resolve work problems and interpret routine administrative policies to subordinates, other departments, contractors, consultants and the public. 11. Coordinate activities with those of other departments and outside agencies and organizations. 12. Assist in budget preparation and administration; maintain budget records and work performance records. 13. Prepare RFP's for design services of different projects. 14. Prepare legal descriptions related to City rights of way and easements. 15. Prepare comprehensive contracts related to construction projects including construction standards, specifications, project schedules and payments plans. 16. Provide information to the public, respond to and resolve citizen inquires and complaints. 17. Perform contract administration and construction management of Capital Improvement Projects. 18. Supervise and oversee survey and construction inspection activities. 19. Direct the preparation and filing of documents and maps related to the assigned area of responsibility. 20. Perform related duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS The following generally describes the knowledge and ability required to enter the job and/or be learned within a short period of time in order to successfully perform the assigned duties. Knowledge of: Engineering principles, programs, procedures, practices, forms, and techniques pertinent to functions within the Engineering Division. Laws and regulations governing the formation of assessment districts and public works construction. Budgeting as practiced in public agencies. Recent developments, current literature and sources of information regarding engineering functions applicable to the Engineering Division. Principles and practice as applied to computer usage, including but not limited to Auto CAD, spread sheet programs and word processing programs. Basic principles and practices of project management. Computer applications to engineering and construction management. Methods, materials and techniques used in the construction of public works projects. Ability to: Prepare plans and drawings neatly and accurately. Make engineering design calculations and check, design and prepare engineering plans. Provide skill in the preparation and presentation of clear and concise written and verbal reports. Deal effectively with engineers, developers, contractors, property owners and general public. Understand and interpret engineering construction plans, specifications and other contract documents. Perform technical research and solve difficult engineering problems.

CITY OF CERES Senior Civil Engineer (Continued) Coordinate phases of major construction projects and prepare progress reports. Conduct comprehensive engineering studies and analyses and prepare reports with appropriate recommendations. Ensure project compliance with State, Federal, and local rules, laws and regulations. Interpret and apply pertinent laws, rules and regulations. Provide direct supervision and training to assigned personnel. Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing. Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contracted in the course of work. Education and Experience Guidelines - Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be: Education/Training: A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in civil engineering or a related field. Experience: Five years of increasingly responsible professional public works engineering experience or two years as an Associate Engineer in the City of Ceres, including lead work or supervisory experience. License or Certificate: Possession of an appropriate, valid driver’s license, to be maintained as a condition of continued employment. Possession of a certificate of registration as a Professional Civil Engineer in the State of California is required. If licensed in another state, must obtain California Professional Civil Engineer within six months of appointment.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT

The conditions herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions. Environment: Work is performed in an indoor and outdoor setting with exposure to all types of weather and temperature conditions, and travel from site to site. Physical: Primary functions require sufficient physical ability and mobility to work in an office setting and field environment; to walk, stand, and sit for prolonged periods of time; to frequently stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, crawl, climb, reach, twist, grasp, and make repetitive hand movement in the performance of daily duties; to lift, carry, push, and/or pull moderate amounts of weight; to operate assigned equipment and vehicles; and to verbally communicate to exchange information. Vision: See in the normal visual range with or without correction. Hearing: Hear in the normal audio range with or without correction. Bargaining Group: Miscellaneous FLSA Status: Non-Exempt October, 2013

Fire Inspector

Serve your community as a Fire Inspector for the City of San Bruno!

The Position
The City of San Bruno Fire Department is offering a unique career opportunity to those who desire a challenge and wish to work in a dynamic urban setting. The City seeks a self-motivated Fire Inspector to ensure that the City’s fire inspection program provides an excellent level of service to the surrounding community. Under the general supervision of a Fire Battalion Chief / Fire Marshal, the Fire Inspector performs the full range of fire inspection duties including fire and life safety inspection, plan review, code enforcement activities, and assistance with fire investigations.
 
The Fire Inspector is a hard-working and dedicated individual with experience and ability to perform a full range of fire prevention duties, including: inspecting residential, commercial and industrial units for compliance with safety laws and ordinances, as well as maintaining complete and accurate records of fire safety codes, regulations, ordinances, inspections, violations, and penalties.

Examples of Duties

In addition to the technical duties involved with fire inspection, the Fire Inspector will have opportunities to educate and enrich the San Bruno community by planning and conducting public education programs and outreach regarding fire prevention, make presentations to civic organizations and school groups, as well as observing fire drills in schools, convalescent homes, businesses, and other places within the City. 
 
The Fire Inspector will also work cooperatively with internal City departments on inspections and projects, provide expert guidance and direct support for plan check reviews, including providing professional-level reviews, comments, and recommendations to ensure that work conforms to current fire code standards and established City policy and procedure. 
 
This position upholds fire inspection best practices, serves as an integral team player and demonstrates flexibility, cooperation, and communication, adheres to labor and safety guidelines, ensures compliance with policy and procedures, respects the cultural and ethnic diversity of the community, represents the City with dignity, integrity, and the spirit of cooperation in all relations with staff and the public, and performs in a manner that upholds the values of the City.

Typical Qualifications

Requirements
 
In addition to one year of experience in fire and life safety prevention inspection or a related field (two years of firefighting experience may be substituted for the one year of fire and life safety experience experience), a special requirement to be 21 years of age or older (per Health and Safety Penal Code 830.37), and the successful completion of a comprehensive background investigation.

The ideal candidate will possess Ca. State Fire Marshal Fire Inspector I and/or II series as well as certification by International Conference of Building Officials (ICBO) or International Code Council (ICC), as well as a successful track record of the following:
 

• Achieving a satisfactory level of technical, functional, and/or professional skill or knowledge in position-related areas, keeping up with current developments and trends in areas of expertise, and leveraging expert knowledge to accomplish results. 
• Conveying information and ideas clearly and concisely to individuals or groups in an engaging manner that helps them understand and retain the message and listening actively to others. 
• Ensuring that customer perspectives (whether internal or external) are a driving force behind strategic priorities, business decisions, organizational processes, and individual activities, as well as crafting and implementing service practices that meet customer and organizational needs and promoting and operationalizing customer service as a value.
• Presenting ideas effectively, clearly, and succinctly to individuals or groups, delivering presentations suited to the characteristics and needs of the audience, and communicating in a focused and compelling way that drives others’ thoughts and actions.
• Taking prompt action to accomplish work goals, taking action to achieve results beyond what is required, and being proactive.
• Effectively managing one’s time and resources to ensure that work is completed efficiently

This recruitment is being conducted to fill one Fire Inspector vacancy and may be used to fill future full-time vacancies as they occur during the active status of the employment list.  For a full, detailed class specification, click HERE.

Supplemental Information

Excellent Benefits

• CalPERS retirement formula of 2.7% @ 55 for classic members or 2% @ 62 for new members
• Annual accruals of 10-23 vacation days based on years of service, 14.5 holidays and 12 sick days
• Up to 7.5% Education and Certification Incentive Pay
• Opportunity for bilingual incentive pay up to $140 per month
• Medical, dental and vision benefits provided with employee contribution
• Life Insurance equal to one year’s annual salary provided at no cost
• Long-term disability insurance provided at no cost
• Home loan assistance program
• Section 125 Flexible Benefit Plan
• Tuition reimbursement

How to Apply
Applications may be submitted online at www.governmentjobs.com/careers/sanbruno . Please apply by the deadline of Monday, August 19, 2024, by 5:00 PM. City of San Bruno utilizes a merit-based selection system. Such a system is competitive and based on broad outreach efforts and equal opportunity for qualified applicants to take part in a process designed to determine the qualifications, fitness and ability of competitors to perform duties of the vacant position. 

 What Happens Next?

• We will review your application and all supplemental materials to select the best qualified applicants to continue in the process. Screening will include a review of minimum qualifications, application appraisal rating of education, training and experience and relevance of background qualifications related to the target job as well as supplemental questions if applicable.
• Applicants selected to move forward in the process may be asked to participate in any combination of the following (at any phase of the selection process): a written examination, job related exercise, physical test or job simulation, phone interview, in-person or video interview(s), and/or web-based testing.
• The final phase of the selection process is the probationary period, which in most cases is one year, depending on your classification.
• Anticipated Interview Dates (subject to change): 1st round: August 28th - 2nd Round:  September 13th  

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS:
The City of San Bruno is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) and provides equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, ancestry, religion, creed, age, physical or mental disability, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws in its employment actions, decisions, policies, and practices. The City of San Bruno Human Resources Department will make reasonable efforts in the selection process to accommodate disabled applicants. Individuals with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation in the process must inform the Human Resources Department by the final filing date by emailing: hr@sanbruno.ca.gov. 
 

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

Applicants must submit 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.

The Dixon Fire Department is looking to fill a full-time vacancy for a Fire Engineer and to establish an eligibility list for any future vacancies. This position performs advanced firefighting and rescue activities; operates and maintains the entire range of Fire Department vehicles, apparatus, equipment & facilities. Performs related work and other duties as required.

To be considered eligible for this hiring and eligibility list, you must meet the following criteria listed under Ideal Candidate.

SELECTION PROCESS:  Apply immediately and include all required documents at the time application is submitted.  Applications will be reviewed and screened, and the most qualified candidates will be invited to continue in the examination process.

EXAM PROCESS:  A limited number of candidates whose applications indicate that they, among those competing, are better qualified in terms of related education, training and experience will be invited to participate in the following:

Assessment process consisting of:

1. Written Exam - (pass/fail)
2. City of Dixon Fire Department Physical Agility Exam, only if you do not possess a current, valid Cal-JAC CPAT Card issued within the last 12 months from date of application.

(Both processes above are tentatively scheduled the week of September 16, 2024. Please wear casual athletic clothes and shoes.)

Following the exam, candidates who "pass" both the agility and the written exam will be invited back for:

     3.  Manipulative Skills Test- (pass/fail) Tentatively scheduled the week of October 7, 2024.

Following the skills exam, candidates who "pass" will be invited back for:

     4.  Oral panel interviews - Tentatively scheduled the week of October 14, 2024.

The most qualified candidates from the assessment process will be placed on an employment eligibility list. The Fire Chief will make a final selection from candidates on the certified employment list.

EMPLOYMENT PROCESSING:  Selected candidates will be required to successfully complete a Personal History Statement (PHS) review, personal background investigation, pre-employment medical, and drug test, an 18-month probationary period, and in accordance with Federal law, are to provide proof of identity and proof that they may legally work in the United States.

Failure of any component during the exam/employment process eliminates the candidate.

Veteran's Preference Points: Veteran's Preference points will be applied. A PDF copy of the DD214 form must be filed at the time of application.

Special Accommodations:  Contact Human Resources at 707-678-7000. EOE.

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PERMIT TECHNICIAN

Regular Full-Time Employment Opportunity (1)

Regular Part-Time Employment Opportunity (1)

The list established from this recruitment may also be used to fill future vacancies within the City of Sunnyvale including the Community Development Department and the Department of Public Safety.

The City of Sunnyvale is currently recruiting for TWO Permit Technician positions to perform a variety of responsible customer service, clerical and technical assistance duties. 

The Community Development Department has one regular Full-Time Permit Technician position to support the Building Safety Team at the City's One-Stop Permit Center. 

The Department of Public Safety has one Regular Part-Time Permit Technician position to support the Fire Prevention & Hazardous Materials Unit and will report to the Civilian Assistant Fire Marshal. 

Under direction of an assigned manager from Building, Planning, or Fire Prevention performs responsible technical work in one or more specialized divisions which involves researching and responding to customer questions regarding department policies and procedures, the receipt of fees, and assisting with processing permit applications; and performs related work as required.

A complete application consists of a City application and responses to the required supplemental questions. The position opens on Wednesday, July 24, 2024 and the final filing date is Monday, August 19, 2024, at 5:00 pm.  Candidates are asked to fully describe any training, education, experience, or skills relevant to this position. 

For complete information regarding this current opportunity, please visit: Sunnyvale.ca.gov and click JOBS

Open Continuous
To be considered in the first application review cycle, submit your application at www.calopps.org by August 16, 2024 @ 11:59 p.m.
 

The Role:

The City of Redwood City is seeking Firefighter Trainees who, under immediate supervision, actively participate in the Firefighter Academy training program. Trainees perform all related learning and testing activities in preparation for the Firefighter/Engineer classification within the Fire Department of the City of Redwood City.  See Firefighter Trainee job description for more details. Upon successful completion of the Firefighter Academy training program and Field Training Orientation (FTO/Apprentice), incumbents of this non-sworn classification may be appointed to the sworn classification of Firefighter/Engineer and serve a probationary period of eighteen (18) months. The Firefighter/Engineer monthly salary range is from $9,528.52 to $12,162.81. Please see the Firefighter/Engineer job description for more details.

Required Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent (G.E.D. or California Certificate of Proficiency).
• Possession of a valid Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) OR a valid Paramedic certification, prior to appointment.
• Proof of a valid Candidate Physical Ability Test (CPAT) dated within 12 months prior to appointment.
• Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid California driver’s license prior to appointment to the classification of Firefighter/ Engineer.
• To be eligible for this recruitment, candidates must be on the Firefighter Candidate Testing Center's (FCTC) Statewide Eligibility List (SEL).

IMPORTANT: The Firefighter Candidate Testing Center’s (FCTC) Written Exam and Statewide Eligibility List and will be used to screen applications.  If you are not already on the FCTC Statewide Eligibility List, please make arrangements to take the exam at www.fctconline.org/written-testing/. There is a $50 fee for the FCTC written test. Candidates experiencing financial hardship may qualify for financial aid to pay for their FCTC testing fees at https://www.fctconline.org/grants/.

Open Continuous
To be considered in the first application review cycle, submit your application at www.calopps.org by August 16, 2024 @ 11:59 p.m.

The Firefighter Candidate Testing Center’s (FCTC) Written Exam and Statewide Eligibility List (SEL) and will be used to screen applications.  If you are not already on the FCTC Statewide Eligibility List (SEL), please arrange to be on the list at www.fctconline.org/written-testing/. There is a $50 fee for the test. Candidates experiencing financial hardship may qualify for financial aid to pay for their FCTC testing fees at https://www.fctconline.org/grants/.

The Role:

The City of Redwood City is seeking Firefighters or Firefighter/Paramedics who, under direction of the Fire Captain, will perform firefighting and fire prevention duties aimed at protecting life and property, operate and maintain firefighting equipment, and provide basic medical assistance.  Firefighters also provide Basic Life Support first responder pre-hospital emergency medical care and emergency medical assistance, perform minor station maintenance, and participate in training to maintain skills.  Please see the Firefighter/Engineer job description for more details.

Required Qualifications:

A typical way to demonstrate the applicant possesses the required knowledge and ability may be obtained through the following ways:

1. Minimum of 30 semester college units.  Completion of college credits in the study of Fire Science or similar field.
2. High School Diploma or equivalent (G.E.D. or California Certificate of Proficiency).
3. Successful completion of a Firefighter 1 equivalent training program, or possession of a California State Fire Training Firefighter 1 certificate.

Required Certification and License:

1. Must possess a valid Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) certificate or valid Paramedic license.
2. Provide proof of a valid Candidate Physical Ability Test (CPT) certificate prior to appointment to the classification of Firefighter/Engineer.  CPAT must be current.
3. Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid California driver’s license.  Driving record will be reviewed and any infractions will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis.

Knowledge of:

• Basic life support

Ability To:

• Act in accordance with departmental policies, rules, and instructions in the field of firefighting.
• Apply principles practices and procedures of modern firefighting.
• Safely operate fire apparatus, equipment, tools, devices, facilities and use properly.
• Perform tasks relating to firefighting, medical aid and other calls for assistance.
• Maintain an Emergency Medical Technician Certification as required by the State of California.
• Act appropriately in emergency situations.
• Understand and follow oral and written directions promptly and accurately.
• Analyze fire and emergency situations and adopt effective courses of action.
• Communicate clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Establish, maintain and foster positive and harmonious working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
• Operate and maintain voice radio equipment, and a computer terminal or personal computer.
• Drive and operate fire apparatus and motor vehicles proficiently and safely.

Special Requirements - Essential duties require the following physical abilities and work environment:

• Must be eighteen years of age;
• Vision Standards: Must pass a pre-employment medical exam according to the standards set by The National Fire Protection Agency (NFPA) and freedom from color blindness;
• Hearing Standards: Must pass a pre-employment medical exam according to NFPA;
• Ability to sit, stand, walk, kneel, crouch, squat, stoop, reach, crawl, twist, climb, lift and carry in excess of 100 lbs.; pull and/or drag 175 lbs.; work in the following environments: cold, extreme heat, extreme noise, outdoors, confining work spaces, elevated areas; work with electrical hazards, vibration, chemicals, dust, toxic waste, mechanical hazards, and explosive materials; availability for shift work.
• This position shall serve a probationary period of eighteen (18) months.
• As a condition of employment, employees shall comply with mandated medical monitoring.

The City of Thousand Oaks has an excellent opportunity for a Combination Building Inspector I/II/Senior!

This position(s) may be filled as Combination Building Inspector I ($36.0157 - $48.2645 per hour), Combination Building Inspector II ($39.7935 - $53.3271 per hour), or Senior Combination Building Inspector ($43.9679 - $58.9212 per hour), depending on candidate experience and qualifications.

The Combination Building Inspector must possess excellent customer service and communication skills, be self-motivated, exercise discretion and independent judgment, and project a very professional image through in-person, phone, and e-mail interactions at all times. Additionally, this position will plan check in specialized areas such as plumbing and mechanical.

The Senior Combination Building Inspector will lead, oversee, and participate in the more complex inspection duties associated with commercial and residential enforcement of building, zoning, and related codes and regulations governing the construction, alteration, repair, and use of buildings and structures.  Additionally, this position will provide lead supervision to assigned staff as needed.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Performs the more skilled inspection work in the enforcement of building, zoning, fire, mechanical, plumbing, electrical, housing, energy, accessibility, and related codes and regulations governing the construction, alteration, repair and use of buildings and structures
• Reads and interprets plans and specifications for inspection on commercial and residential buildings and related construction on commercial and residential buildings and related construction involving installation, repair, replacement and alterations for compliance with codes and regulations
• Performs the more skilled building inspections on commercial sites before construction to determine validity of permits and compliance with regulations
• Participates in the development of policies and procedures; recommends programs and projects to Building Inspections personnel
• Ensures a high-performance, customer service-oriented work environment that supports the department and City’s mission, objectives, and values
• Confers and coordinates with, and provides information and assistance to owners, architects, engineers, contractors, builders, and the general public in the field and office; explains and interprets applicable codes, ordinances, and zoning regulations

SENIOR RESPONSIBILITIES

• Trains assigned employees in their areas of work including building inspection methods, procedures, and techniques; serves as a resource for staff to ensure consistency and effectiveness in enforcing building codes and carrying out policy
• Leads, plans, trains, and reviews the work of staff responsible for performing skilled inspection work in the enforcement of building, zoning, fire, mechanical, plumbing, electrical, housing, and related codes and regulations governing the construction, alteration, repair, and use of buildings and structures
• Provides leadership and works with staff to ensure a high-performance and customer service-oriented work environment that supports achieving the department’s and the City’s mission, objectives, and values.
• Assists other building inspection staff, departments, and divisions with questions, inspections, and compliance issues.
• Assists in the preparation of legal documents such as warrants for inspection, citation briefs, and demolition or repair orders; tracks extended cases through the court system and coordinates action with the City Attorney’s office.
• Keeps informed of changes and new legislation pertaining to building codes and regulations that affect the work of the department, and ensures that appropriate staff is informed and current.
• Participates in the development of policies and procedures; recommends programs and projects to higher-level Building Inspections personnel.
• Performs counter plan checks and reviews field revisions and/or as-built plans as necessary; ensures compliance with City, state, and federal construction, maintenance, use, health, safety, electrical, mechanical, and plumbing laws, codes, and standards.

The San José Fire Department's (SJFD) core mission is to serve the community by protecting life, property, and the environment through prevention and response. SJFD is a high-volume, high-performance, all-risk Fire Department that protects approximately 200 square miles including, residential, commercial, high-rise, wildland interface areas, and several high-hazard occupancies. For additional information visit click here .

Click here for information about the Fire Communications Division.

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Please note that applications are currently not accepted through CalOpps or any other third-party job board application system. To apply, applicants must complete an application via the City of San Jose's website at www.sanjoseca.gov/citycareers .

The San José Fire Department (SJFD) is seeking to fill multiple Senior Public Safety Dispatcher positions in the Communications Division.

Senior Public Safety Dispatchers (Senior PSDs) are responsible for supervising a team of Public Safety Radio Dispatchers (PSRDs) assigned to a shift in the Communications Center. PSRD is the journey-level class for public safety dispatching within the City of San José wherein incumbents are required to handle the full range of telephone answering and dispatch functions.

Responsibilities of the Senior PSD include, but are not limited to the following:

• Supervising PSRDs, including approving time-off and other scheduling requests in accordance with the established guidelines.
• Assigning PSRDs to work the various dispatch positions within the Communications Center.
• Conducting training sessions and drills to maintain the efficiency and coordination of their assigned team.
• Evaluating the performance of team members and giving frequent feedback to subordinates.
• Preparing written training evaluations and performance appraisals.
• Investigating and responding to resident, department, and allied agency concerns or complaints.
• Coordinating with Chief Officers in the field regarding matters affecting department operations.
• Performing additional support tasks when assigned to an administrative role in the Operations Unit, Training Unit, Quality Improvement Unit, or Systems Support Unit.
• Performing all duties of the PSRD classification.

In addition to the salary, employees in the Senior Public Safety Dispatcher classification shall also receive an approximate five percent (5%) ongoing non-pensionable compensation pay and a (3.75%) Public Safety Radio Dispatcher Certification Pay.

Salary range(s) for this classification is/are:

• $115,356.80 - $140,358.40 (pensionable)
• $125,450.52 - $152,639.76 ( including non-pensionable and certification pay )