King County, WA
Seattle, Washington, United States
Summary The following job announcement has been re-posted. Previous applicants do NOT need to reapply to this announcement. This position represented by Teamsters Local 117 WTD Supervisors labor union and first consideration will be given to qualified Teamsters Local 117 WTD Supervisors applicants. Are you looking for an opportunity to lead a highly trained team of Operations and Maintenance staff and be a part of creating the strategic direction for a complex wastewater treatment system? The Wastewater Treatment Division (WTD) is hiring a Shift Operations Supervisor for the D Crew Shift Operations team at the West Point treatment plant to lead a core group of 7 certified wastewater treatment operators and manage the day-to-day operations and maintenance work for the entire treatment plant. By joining the WTD O&M Leadership team, you can create a meaningful impact to the division's mission through empowering leadership, innovative thinking, and fostering a work culture of continuous improvement. About the Role: The Shift Operations Supervisor will be responsible for personnel who monitor, operate, and maintain a wastewater treatment facility and/or collection and conveyance system and ensure appropriate local, Washington State and federal air, wastewater and safety regulations and requirements are met to maintain efficient and effective facility operations. Supervisory responsibilities include hiring, performance management, and personnel training. This role will also be involved in work planning with the crew and participate in long-range project planning. This position performs work onsite. About the Team: The Operations and Maintenance (O&M) Section of the Wastewater Treatment Division is tasked with ensuring safe, environmentally protective treatment of wastewater for King County, serving 34 wholesale customers and approximately 1.9 million residents. The Section includes five treatment facilities, 48 pump stations, 400 miles of conveyance piping and treats an average of 185MGD of wastewater. We are a clean water utility, recovering resources such as biosolids, recycled water and biogas, continually seeking new ways to capture beneficial uses of resources that would otherwise be lost. Commitment to Equity, Racial and Social Justice: King County, named after Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., is a diverse and vibrant community that represents cultures from around the world. Our True North is to create a welcoming community where everyone can thrive. We prioritize equity, racial and social justice, making it a foundational and daily expectation for all employees. As a Shift Operations Supervisor, you will actively apply these principles in all aspects of your work. Learn more about our commitment at http://www.kingcounty.gov/equity . Apply now for a rewarding career at the Wastewater Treatment Division of King County Department of Natural Resources & Parks (DNRP). Join our talented workforce in protecting and restoring the natural environment and promoting more resilient, sustainable, and equitable communities. Enjoy training, comprehensive benefits, and growth opportunities. Job Duties What You Will Be Doing : Supervise and direct the work of lead, skilled trades, semi-skilled trades for a Shift Operations Crew at the West Point Treatment Plant. Supervisory responsibilities include hiring, review, and evaluate employee job performance and provide constructive feedback; provide mentoring; recommend and/or initiate disciplinary action. Plan, schedule, coordinate, monitor and review the daily work of a crew and the long-range planning and scheduling of a crew. Ensure timely completion and quality of work by crew. Participate in long-range facilities planning. Requisition supplies and equipment, maintain inventory, ensure requisition procedures are followed and make budget decisions. Review plans, designs or procedures for assigned segment of major construction projects with contractors, design engineers, vendors, and agency's construction management division. Organize, coordinate, and provide technical expertise on long-range special projects; provide direction to senior staff on special projects. Assist senior staff in scheduling and prioritizing work orders with other divisions, departments, and agencies. Plan, schedule and provide training to others and maintain training records on employees. Review laboratory data and recommend and/or make process control decisions. Coordinate division, department and other agencies' responses to unusual occurrences and emergencies; take corrective action as appropriate. May be responsible for media contact. Ensure adherence to all policies, standards, and procedures. Operate, monitor, and control equipment and systems using complex computer systems. Participate in labor negotiations and grievance hearings. Prepare technical reports of plant operations for submittal to management and state and federal regulatory agencies. Assume operational responsibilities in the absence of the Plant Manager for rotating shifts and for other operations. Perform the duties of the other classifications within the Wastewater Treatment Operations series as needed. Be available to work all shift schedules, including rotating shifts; may be required to be on standby and/or call-out status and subject to after-hours call-in for unusual occurrences and emergencies. Experience, Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills Qualifications You Bring : Intermediate knowledge of project management techniques and principles Intermediate knowledge of the description, function and major components for plant-wide gas, chlorination, heating, ventilating and air conditioning, odor control, electrical, water, air, and hydraulic systems Extensive knowledge of the description, function, major components, causes for alarms and remote monitoring and control system for the equipment and systems in the preliminary, primary, and secondary, solids handling, odor control and/or collection and conveyance systems. Experience in description and function of computerized remote and supervisory control systems used to control, operate, and monitor a major wastewater treatment system. Extensive experience in operating, monitoring, maintaining, and training on the equipment and systems in the preliminary treatment area, primary treatment area, secondary area, solids handling area, and in the collection and conveyance system and systems for plant-wide gas, chlorination, heating, ventilating and air conditioning, odor control, electrical, water, air, and hydraulic systems. Knowledge of purchasing policies and procedures Communication skills (oral and written) Assessment and decision-making skills Experience in supervisory skills to lead, teach and coach; provide direction, prepare, and conduct performance evaluations and take disciplinary actions. Skills or advanced training to meet or exceed King County, state, and federal regulations. Skill in facilitating long- and short-term workload planning, budgeting, training, and performance management Skill in managing written and/or computerized information systems including logs, reports, lab and process data, trouble reports and work requests. Skill in the application of safety policies, procedures, and practices for confined space entry, fall protection, hazard communication, recognition and control, hazardous energy control, emergency response and evacuation, accident prevention, hearing conservation, preventing back injuries, respiratory protection, fire safety, department facilities and operations, forklift training, overhead cranes, plant-specific safety information and other department-wide safety information. General knowledge or skills in the areas of incident command and emergency response. General knowledge of interpreting and applying technical information from plant drawings, technical data sheets, operations and maintenance manuals and laboratory test results Experience in maintaining and establishing effective working relationships with the public, vendors, contractors, regulatory agencies, team members and other work groups. Competencies You Bring : Action Oriented: Taking on new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy, and enthusiasm. Builds Effective Teams: Building strong-identity teams that apply their diverse skills and perspectives to achieve common goals. Communicates Effectively: Developing and delivering multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences. Decision Quality: Making good and timely decisions that keep the organization moving forward Manages Complexity: Making sense of complex, high quantity, and sometimes contradictory information to effectively solve problems. Required Licenses: Washington State Group III Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator Certification Washington State Driver's License It Would be Great if You Also Bring: Washington State Group IV Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator Certification CPR and First Aid Certification Supplemental Information Working Conditions: Work Location : West Point Treatment Plant - 1400 Discovery Park Blvd. Seattle, WA 98199 Work Schedule: This full-time position works a 40-hour work week. This position will follow the D Crew Shift Rotation Schedule but may be assigned to any shift. Shift crews work two 11.7-hour day shifts followed by two 11.7-hour night shifts, followed by four days off. Applicants must be available to work any assigned schedule. This position is covered under the provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and is overtime eligible. Union Representation : This position represented by Teamsters Local 117 WTD Supervisors labor union. The salary reflects $1.00 per hour contribution to the Western Conference of Teamsters Pension Trust Fund. Application and Selection Process: This is a transfer opportunity, and first consideration will be given to qualified Teamsters Local 117 WTD Supervisors applicants. We value diversity, diverse perspectives and life experience and encourage people of all backgrounds to apply. Application materials will be screened for clarity, completeness and alignment with the experience, qualifications, knowledge, and skills essential for this role to determine which candidates may be invited to participate in one or more panel interviews. To apply, submit a: Complete Application Resume Cover Letter Note: Additional documents won't be considered during minimum qualification screening. Who to Contact: For more information regarding this recruitment, please contact Angelia Remolana, HR Analyst at anremolana@kingcounty.gov . Discover More About the Wastewater Treatment Division: Visit our website and check us out at Facebook , X (formerly Twitter) , Instagram , YouTube and our WTD Blog . Discover More About DNRP : Visit our website , explore an interactive map of our recent accomplishments and check us out at Facebook , X (formerly Twitter) , LinkedIn , TikTok , Instagram , YouTube and Keeping King County Green News . Sign up for Job Alerts to be notified of additional career opportunities with King County. Select the Natural Resources category for DNRP opportunities and explore other categories of interest. Forbes named King County as one of Washington State's best employers. Together, with leadership and our employees, we're changing the way government delivers service and winning national recognition as a model of excellence. Are you ready to make a difference? Come join the team dedicated to serving one of the nation's best places to live, work and play. Guided by our "True North" , we are making King County a welcoming community where every person can thrive. We value diversity, inclusion and belonging in our workplace and workforce. To reach this goal we are committed to workforce equity. Equitable recruiting, support, and retention is how we will obtain the highest quality workforce in our region; a workforce that shares and will help advance our guiding principles - we are one team; we solve problems; we focus on the customer; we drive for results; we are racially just; we respect all people; we lead the way; and we are responsible stewards. We encourage people of all backgrounds and identities to apply, including Native American and people of color, immigrants, refugees, women, LGBTQ+, people living with disabilities, and veterans. King County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer No person is unlawfully excluded from employment opportunities based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation and pregnancy), age, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or other protected class. Our EEO policy applies to all employment actions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, selection for training, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation. To Apply If you are interested in pursuing this position, please follow the application instructions carefully. If you need this announcement in an alternate language or format, would like to request accommodation or assistance in the application or assessment process or if you have questions please contact the recruiter listed on this job announcement. Closing Date/Time:
Summary The following job announcement has been re-posted. Previous applicants do NOT need to reapply to this announcement. This position represented by Teamsters Local 117 WTD Supervisors labor union and first consideration will be given to qualified Teamsters Local 117 WTD Supervisors applicants. Are you looking for an opportunity to lead a highly trained team of Operations and Maintenance staff and be a part of creating the strategic direction for a complex wastewater treatment system? The Wastewater Treatment Division (WTD) is hiring a Shift Operations Supervisor for the D Crew Shift Operations team at the West Point treatment plant to lead a core group of 7 certified wastewater treatment operators and manage the day-to-day operations and maintenance work for the entire treatment plant. By joining the WTD O&M Leadership team, you can create a meaningful impact to the division's mission through empowering leadership, innovative thinking, and fostering a work culture of continuous improvement. About the Role: The Shift Operations Supervisor will be responsible for personnel who monitor, operate, and maintain a wastewater treatment facility and/or collection and conveyance system and ensure appropriate local, Washington State and federal air, wastewater and safety regulations and requirements are met to maintain efficient and effective facility operations. Supervisory responsibilities include hiring, performance management, and personnel training. This role will also be involved in work planning with the crew and participate in long-range project planning. This position performs work onsite. About the Team: The Operations and Maintenance (O&M) Section of the Wastewater Treatment Division is tasked with ensuring safe, environmentally protective treatment of wastewater for King County, serving 34 wholesale customers and approximately 1.9 million residents. The Section includes five treatment facilities, 48 pump stations, 400 miles of conveyance piping and treats an average of 185MGD of wastewater. We are a clean water utility, recovering resources such as biosolids, recycled water and biogas, continually seeking new ways to capture beneficial uses of resources that would otherwise be lost. Commitment to Equity, Racial and Social Justice: King County, named after Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., is a diverse and vibrant community that represents cultures from around the world. Our True North is to create a welcoming community where everyone can thrive. We prioritize equity, racial and social justice, making it a foundational and daily expectation for all employees. As a Shift Operations Supervisor, you will actively apply these principles in all aspects of your work. Learn more about our commitment at http://www.kingcounty.gov/equity . Apply now for a rewarding career at the Wastewater Treatment Division of King County Department of Natural Resources & Parks (DNRP). Join our talented workforce in protecting and restoring the natural environment and promoting more resilient, sustainable, and equitable communities. Enjoy training, comprehensive benefits, and growth opportunities. Job Duties What You Will Be Doing : Supervise and direct the work of lead, skilled trades, semi-skilled trades for a Shift Operations Crew at the West Point Treatment Plant. Supervisory responsibilities include hiring, review, and evaluate employee job performance and provide constructive feedback; provide mentoring; recommend and/or initiate disciplinary action. Plan, schedule, coordinate, monitor and review the daily work of a crew and the long-range planning and scheduling of a crew. Ensure timely completion and quality of work by crew. Participate in long-range facilities planning. Requisition supplies and equipment, maintain inventory, ensure requisition procedures are followed and make budget decisions. Review plans, designs or procedures for assigned segment of major construction projects with contractors, design engineers, vendors, and agency's construction management division. Organize, coordinate, and provide technical expertise on long-range special projects; provide direction to senior staff on special projects. Assist senior staff in scheduling and prioritizing work orders with other divisions, departments, and agencies. Plan, schedule and provide training to others and maintain training records on employees. Review laboratory data and recommend and/or make process control decisions. Coordinate division, department and other agencies' responses to unusual occurrences and emergencies; take corrective action as appropriate. May be responsible for media contact. Ensure adherence to all policies, standards, and procedures. Operate, monitor, and control equipment and systems using complex computer systems. Participate in labor negotiations and grievance hearings. Prepare technical reports of plant operations for submittal to management and state and federal regulatory agencies. Assume operational responsibilities in the absence of the Plant Manager for rotating shifts and for other operations. Perform the duties of the other classifications within the Wastewater Treatment Operations series as needed. Be available to work all shift schedules, including rotating shifts; may be required to be on standby and/or call-out status and subject to after-hours call-in for unusual occurrences and emergencies. Experience, Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills Qualifications You Bring : Intermediate knowledge of project management techniques and principles Intermediate knowledge of the description, function and major components for plant-wide gas, chlorination, heating, ventilating and air conditioning, odor control, electrical, water, air, and hydraulic systems Extensive knowledge of the description, function, major components, causes for alarms and remote monitoring and control system for the equipment and systems in the preliminary, primary, and secondary, solids handling, odor control and/or collection and conveyance systems. Experience in description and function of computerized remote and supervisory control systems used to control, operate, and monitor a major wastewater treatment system. Extensive experience in operating, monitoring, maintaining, and training on the equipment and systems in the preliminary treatment area, primary treatment area, secondary area, solids handling area, and in the collection and conveyance system and systems for plant-wide gas, chlorination, heating, ventilating and air conditioning, odor control, electrical, water, air, and hydraulic systems. Knowledge of purchasing policies and procedures Communication skills (oral and written) Assessment and decision-making skills Experience in supervisory skills to lead, teach and coach; provide direction, prepare, and conduct performance evaluations and take disciplinary actions. Skills or advanced training to meet or exceed King County, state, and federal regulations. Skill in facilitating long- and short-term workload planning, budgeting, training, and performance management Skill in managing written and/or computerized information systems including logs, reports, lab and process data, trouble reports and work requests. Skill in the application of safety policies, procedures, and practices for confined space entry, fall protection, hazard communication, recognition and control, hazardous energy control, emergency response and evacuation, accident prevention, hearing conservation, preventing back injuries, respiratory protection, fire safety, department facilities and operations, forklift training, overhead cranes, plant-specific safety information and other department-wide safety information. General knowledge or skills in the areas of incident command and emergency response. General knowledge of interpreting and applying technical information from plant drawings, technical data sheets, operations and maintenance manuals and laboratory test results Experience in maintaining and establishing effective working relationships with the public, vendors, contractors, regulatory agencies, team members and other work groups. Competencies You Bring : Action Oriented: Taking on new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy, and enthusiasm. Builds Effective Teams: Building strong-identity teams that apply their diverse skills and perspectives to achieve common goals. Communicates Effectively: Developing and delivering multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences. Decision Quality: Making good and timely decisions that keep the organization moving forward Manages Complexity: Making sense of complex, high quantity, and sometimes contradictory information to effectively solve problems. Required Licenses: Washington State Group III Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator Certification Washington State Driver's License It Would be Great if You Also Bring: Washington State Group IV Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator Certification CPR and First Aid Certification Supplemental Information Working Conditions: Work Location : West Point Treatment Plant - 1400 Discovery Park Blvd. Seattle, WA 98199 Work Schedule: This full-time position works a 40-hour work week. This position will follow the D Crew Shift Rotation Schedule but may be assigned to any shift. Shift crews work two 11.7-hour day shifts followed by two 11.7-hour night shifts, followed by four days off. Applicants must be available to work any assigned schedule. This position is covered under the provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and is overtime eligible. Union Representation : This position represented by Teamsters Local 117 WTD Supervisors labor union. The salary reflects $1.00 per hour contribution to the Western Conference of Teamsters Pension Trust Fund. Application and Selection Process: This is a transfer opportunity, and first consideration will be given to qualified Teamsters Local 117 WTD Supervisors applicants. We value diversity, diverse perspectives and life experience and encourage people of all backgrounds to apply. Application materials will be screened for clarity, completeness and alignment with the experience, qualifications, knowledge, and skills essential for this role to determine which candidates may be invited to participate in one or more panel interviews. To apply, submit a: Complete Application Resume Cover Letter Note: Additional documents won't be considered during minimum qualification screening. Who to Contact: For more information regarding this recruitment, please contact Angelia Remolana, HR Analyst at anremolana@kingcounty.gov . Discover More About the Wastewater Treatment Division: Visit our website and check us out at Facebook , X (formerly Twitter) , Instagram , YouTube and our WTD Blog . Discover More About DNRP : Visit our website , explore an interactive map of our recent accomplishments and check us out at Facebook , X (formerly Twitter) , LinkedIn , TikTok , Instagram , YouTube and Keeping King County Green News . Sign up for Job Alerts to be notified of additional career opportunities with King County. Select the Natural Resources category for DNRP opportunities and explore other categories of interest. Forbes named King County as one of Washington State's best employers. Together, with leadership and our employees, we're changing the way government delivers service and winning national recognition as a model of excellence. Are you ready to make a difference? Come join the team dedicated to serving one of the nation's best places to live, work and play. Guided by our "True North" , we are making King County a welcoming community where every person can thrive. We value diversity, inclusion and belonging in our workplace and workforce. To reach this goal we are committed to workforce equity. Equitable recruiting, support, and retention is how we will obtain the highest quality workforce in our region; a workforce that shares and will help advance our guiding principles - we are one team; we solve problems; we focus on the customer; we drive for results; we are racially just; we respect all people; we lead the way; and we are responsible stewards. We encourage people of all backgrounds and identities to apply, including Native American and people of color, immigrants, refugees, women, LGBTQ+, people living with disabilities, and veterans. King County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer No person is unlawfully excluded from employment opportunities based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation and pregnancy), age, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or other protected class. Our EEO policy applies to all employment actions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, selection for training, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation. To Apply If you are interested in pursuing this position, please follow the application instructions carefully. If you need this announcement in an alternate language or format, would like to request accommodation or assistance in the application or assessment process or if you have questions please contact the recruiter listed on this job announcement. Closing Date/Time:
CITY OF OAKLAND, CA
Oakland, California, United States
The Position The filing deadline has been extended. Candidates that previously applied to this recruitment do not need to reapply. The City of Oakland is an equal opportunity employer that values workforce diversity, inclusion, and equity. Oakland has a long history of activism around issues of justice and equity. Both oppression and this resistance to oppression have shaped the city’s historical roots and the lives of its residents to this day. As public servants in one of the most diverse cities in the nation, we strive to develop employees who understand the harm and impacts of systemic inequity to create lasting, meaningful outcomes for everyone. Oakland strives to establish an environment that embraces the richness of culture, community, and individualism of employees. Why join the City of Oakland? Join the City’s workforce to be a part of Oakland’s emerging urban renaissance of great significance. Oakland is poised to experience continued growth and a corresponding upward demand for City services. Your work in this position will have an immediate impact on City operations. The City of Oakland is currently recruiting to fill one (1) Construction Inspector vacancy within the Department of Public Works (OPW) and (2) two vacancies within the Department of Transportation (OakDOT). A Construction Inspector inspects and ensures compliance with City standards, codes, and specifications utilized in the construction of public facilities such as utilities, building sewers; curbs, gutters, and sidewalks; and street development. This is a classification whose incumbents perform routine inspections of public works construction and associated tasks. The incumbents may also test construction materials. Work is done in the office, field, and testing lab. The ideal candidate is a customer service-oriented professional with excellent written and verbal communication skills; possesses knowledge and work experience in public facility construction methods, materials, testing procedures, is knowledgeable of safety standards in construction, codes, specifications, and related regulations; and possesses the ability to work well in both a team and individual setting. A Construction Inspector receives direct supervision from the Construction Supervisor or other supervisory staff and receives technical direction and training from the Senior Construction Inspector. We are looking for someone who is: An excellent communicator who can engage with individuals and organizations in the community Able to work well in both team and individual settings Committed to continuous learning and growth Creative, persistent, and excited to be part of a motivated and talented City of Oakland team that focuses on innovative and equitable solutions to challenging and technical problems Dedicated to helping the public, and maintaining a safe public right of way Skilled in utility and earthwork construction What you will typically be responsible for: Responding to complaints from the public related to streets, sidewalks, building sewers, and issues in the public right of way. Issuing citations to owners for required repairs to building sewers, sidewalks, and trenches. Enforcing regulations and performing inspections for the construction or repair of building sewers, sidewalks, trenches, street development, and utility work within the public right of way. Inspecting excavation, backfill, compaction, and paving of utility and sewer trenches. Performing construction material and field testing Assuring job site safety requirements are met. Interpreting complex projects and traffic control plans Read the complete job description by clicking this Construction Inspector A few reasons you might love this job: You will help create a city where diversity has been maintained, racial disparities have been eliminated, and racial equity has been achieved. You will develop and understand sewer lateral projects, procedures, plans, and infiltration and inflow. You will be a part of a team whose mission is to help make the City of Oakland better by maintaining a high level of public safety and convenience by monitoring construction in the public right of way. You will have the opportunity to work on a wide range of construction projects which makes the job exciting and increases the chance to learn something new in the industry. A few challenges you might face in this job: You will respond to complaints from community members who may be disgruntled You will learn the City standards, codes, and procedures, but your team will be there to guide and train you. You will have to lift or move up to 50 lbs, climb ladders, work in a limited space, walk on steep and uneven terrain, and work in challenging weather conditions. You will be required to work irregular days and hours, including holidays and weekends (if applicable). Competencies Required: Decision Making: Choosing optimal courses of action in a timely manner Environmental Exposure Tolerance: Performing under physically demanding condition General Physical Ability: Using strength, endurance, flexibility, balance, and coordination Professional & Technical Expertise: Applying technical subject matter to the job Safety Focus: Showing vigilance and care in identifying and addressing health risks and safety hazards Adaptability: Responding positively to change and modifying behavior as the situation requires Displaying Ownership and Accountability: Holding self and others accountable for measurable high-quality, timely, and cost-effective results. Professional Integrity & Ethics: Displaying honesty, adherence to principles, and personal accountability Oral Communication: Engaging effectively in dialogue Writing: Communicating effectively in writing Customer Focus: Attending to the needs and expectations of customers Handling & Resolving Conflict: Managing interpersonally strained situations Professional Impact: Presenting self as a positive representative of the organization Teamwork: Collaborating with others to achieve shared goals The eligibility list established from this recruitment may be used to fill other vacancies that occur within the City including full-time and permanent part-time positions, if applicable. *Click on the link below to see a video on what it's like to work for the City of Oakland! Working for the City of Oakland Minimum Requirements for Application This recruitment will produce two eligible lists. The restricted list will be for full-time, permanent part-time, or part-time City and Port of Oakland employees who meet the minimum qualifications. The open list will be for all other applicants who meet the minimum qualifications. Any combination of education and experience that is equivalent to the following minimum qualifications is acceptable: Experience and Education: One year of experience in construction inspection with the equivalent of the completion of the twelfth grade. OR Two years of college coursework in civil engineering. OR An acceptable combination. Desirable Qualifications: Knowledge of and experience in traffic control and Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD). Experience in construction methods and procedures such as equipment, underground construction, shoring, and forming. Experience in interpreting code violations and conducting code enforcement. Supplemental Information The Recruitment Process: The City of Oakland works with a Civil Service system. Applicants apply online, and HR staff reviews their experience, education, and training listed on the application against the “minimum qualifications” listed for each position. Candidates who demonstrate that they meet the minimum qualification requirements are then invited to participate in an assessment process (or testing) to measure their knowledge, skills, and abilities in job-related areas. Candidates who do not demonstrate that they meet the minimum qualification requirements will have an opportunity to request a final review. Candidates must request a final review within 5 business days of being notified that they did not meet the minimum qualifications. In the final review, candidates may clarify information already provided on their application. No additional work history, education, or certifications will be accepted. Any decisions made during this review process will be final. For this recruitment, all qualified applicants will be invited to the structured interview (sometimes referred to as an Oral Exam). The tentative date of the structured interview is the to be determined. For some recruitments, more than one type of assessment may be used. Depending on the number of candidates who pass the first assessment (multiple-choice test, structured interview, writing exercise, performance exam) you may be asked to complete a secondary assessment before the recruitment is finalized. If a secondary assessment is scheduled, you will be notified by email with specific details. If a secondary assessment is not scheduled, department hiring interviews will occur during this time frame. Candidates who pass each stage in the process will be placed on an eligible list. Some candidates may receive extra points, for example, if you are a Veteran with an honorable discharge, or if you are a current City of Oakland resident. If you’re applying to a “restricted” posting and you are eligible as a current City employee, you may also receive additional points for your City service. Extra points are only applied to passing scores, so if you do not pass every element of the testing process, you cannot use extra points to pass. The City of Oakland reserves the right to modify the selection process and date of examination as necessary to conform to administrative or business necessity. The information contained in this announcement is subject to change and does not constitute either an expressed or implied contract. What’s in it for you? Work/Life Balance: 40 hour work weeks 15 paid holidays Vacation: 2 weeks per year minimum with the ability to accrue more depending on public sector years of service Retirement: CalPERS (California Public Employees’ Retirement System) with a pension formula of 2.5% @ 55 (for Classic CalPERS members) and 2% @ 62 for new CalPERS members. Classic Employees contribute 8% of pre-tax wages. The City of Oakland does not participate in Social Security Health: The City of Oakland pays the full cost of employee and eligible dependent coverage at the Kaiser rate. Other plans include Anthem, Blue Shield, United Health Care, and other HMO and PPO plans Dental: Delta Dental full premium for employees and eligible dependents Vision: VSP full premium for employees and eligible dependents Sick leave: Employees accrue 12 days per year Deferred Compensation: 457(b) pre-tax plan and an after-tax ROTH 401(k)plan Other benefits include a Flexible Spending Account, Wellness Program, Employee Assistance Program, Tuition Reimbursement, Life Insurance up to $200k & Employee Training. Applicants are required to submit criminal history information upon request after receiving a conditional offer of employment. If the requested information is not furnished in a timely manner, applicants will not qualify for further consideration and will be removed from the eligible list. Disaster Service Workers All employees are designated Disaster Service Workers through state and local law. Employees are required to complete all Disaster Service Worker-related training as assigned and to return to work as ordered in the event of an emergency. How to Apply Apply prior to the closing time of the job announcement and allow at least two to three hours to submit your application if you are a new user of the system. APPLICATIONS ARE ACCEPTED ONLINE ONLY. You may apply and view current openings by visiting our employment opportunities webpage at: http://agency.governmentjobs.com/oaklandca/default.cfm. If you do not have access to a computer, there are computer stations available at any City of Oakland Public Library. There are also workstations at the Human Resources Management Department, 150 Frank H. Ogawa Plaza, 2nd Floor, Oakland, CA 94612. Workstations are available during regular business hours (normally 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.). Our online application system is provided by GovernmentJobs. If you have problems while applying online, please contact GovernmentJobs Live Applicant Support at (855) 524-5627 between 6:00 AM and 5:00 PM Pacific Time, Monday - Friday. You may also call the City of Oakland Human Resources Management Department during regular business hours at (510) 238-3112 for information; however, we are unable to provide technical support for the online application system. For recruitment-specific questions, please contact Mary Ann Gonzales, Sr. HR Analyst at mgonzales@oaklandca.gov The City of Oakland is committed to the wellbeing of its employees and offers comprehensive health and wellness services along with an array of other benefits for most positions. Benefits may include*: • CalPERS Medical • Dental • Vision • Medical Waiver Plan - Cash-In-Lieu • Flexible Spending Accounts • Commuter Benefits • Group & Supplemental Life Insurance • Employee Assistance Program (EAP) • Guaranteed Ride Home (GRH) • Pension Benefits • Deferred Compensation * Specific benefits may vary depending on the assignedspecific bargaining unit. Information regarding most benefits can be reviewed here: Employee Benefits Information Current MOUs may be reviewed here: City of Oakland Labor Agreements Closing Date/Time: 4/21/2024 11:59 PM Pacific
The Position The filing deadline has been extended. Candidates that previously applied to this recruitment do not need to reapply. The City of Oakland is an equal opportunity employer that values workforce diversity, inclusion, and equity. Oakland has a long history of activism around issues of justice and equity. Both oppression and this resistance to oppression have shaped the city’s historical roots and the lives of its residents to this day. As public servants in one of the most diverse cities in the nation, we strive to develop employees who understand the harm and impacts of systemic inequity to create lasting, meaningful outcomes for everyone. Oakland strives to establish an environment that embraces the richness of culture, community, and individualism of employees. Why join the City of Oakland? Join the City’s workforce to be a part of Oakland’s emerging urban renaissance of great significance. Oakland is poised to experience continued growth and a corresponding upward demand for City services. Your work in this position will have an immediate impact on City operations. The City of Oakland is currently recruiting to fill one (1) Construction Inspector vacancy within the Department of Public Works (OPW) and (2) two vacancies within the Department of Transportation (OakDOT). A Construction Inspector inspects and ensures compliance with City standards, codes, and specifications utilized in the construction of public facilities such as utilities, building sewers; curbs, gutters, and sidewalks; and street development. This is a classification whose incumbents perform routine inspections of public works construction and associated tasks. The incumbents may also test construction materials. Work is done in the office, field, and testing lab. The ideal candidate is a customer service-oriented professional with excellent written and verbal communication skills; possesses knowledge and work experience in public facility construction methods, materials, testing procedures, is knowledgeable of safety standards in construction, codes, specifications, and related regulations; and possesses the ability to work well in both a team and individual setting. A Construction Inspector receives direct supervision from the Construction Supervisor or other supervisory staff and receives technical direction and training from the Senior Construction Inspector. We are looking for someone who is: An excellent communicator who can engage with individuals and organizations in the community Able to work well in both team and individual settings Committed to continuous learning and growth Creative, persistent, and excited to be part of a motivated and talented City of Oakland team that focuses on innovative and equitable solutions to challenging and technical problems Dedicated to helping the public, and maintaining a safe public right of way Skilled in utility and earthwork construction What you will typically be responsible for: Responding to complaints from the public related to streets, sidewalks, building sewers, and issues in the public right of way. Issuing citations to owners for required repairs to building sewers, sidewalks, and trenches. Enforcing regulations and performing inspections for the construction or repair of building sewers, sidewalks, trenches, street development, and utility work within the public right of way. Inspecting excavation, backfill, compaction, and paving of utility and sewer trenches. Performing construction material and field testing Assuring job site safety requirements are met. Interpreting complex projects and traffic control plans Read the complete job description by clicking this Construction Inspector A few reasons you might love this job: You will help create a city where diversity has been maintained, racial disparities have been eliminated, and racial equity has been achieved. You will develop and understand sewer lateral projects, procedures, plans, and infiltration and inflow. You will be a part of a team whose mission is to help make the City of Oakland better by maintaining a high level of public safety and convenience by monitoring construction in the public right of way. You will have the opportunity to work on a wide range of construction projects which makes the job exciting and increases the chance to learn something new in the industry. A few challenges you might face in this job: You will respond to complaints from community members who may be disgruntled You will learn the City standards, codes, and procedures, but your team will be there to guide and train you. You will have to lift or move up to 50 lbs, climb ladders, work in a limited space, walk on steep and uneven terrain, and work in challenging weather conditions. You will be required to work irregular days and hours, including holidays and weekends (if applicable). Competencies Required: Decision Making: Choosing optimal courses of action in a timely manner Environmental Exposure Tolerance: Performing under physically demanding condition General Physical Ability: Using strength, endurance, flexibility, balance, and coordination Professional & Technical Expertise: Applying technical subject matter to the job Safety Focus: Showing vigilance and care in identifying and addressing health risks and safety hazards Adaptability: Responding positively to change and modifying behavior as the situation requires Displaying Ownership and Accountability: Holding self and others accountable for measurable high-quality, timely, and cost-effective results. Professional Integrity & Ethics: Displaying honesty, adherence to principles, and personal accountability Oral Communication: Engaging effectively in dialogue Writing: Communicating effectively in writing Customer Focus: Attending to the needs and expectations of customers Handling & Resolving Conflict: Managing interpersonally strained situations Professional Impact: Presenting self as a positive representative of the organization Teamwork: Collaborating with others to achieve shared goals The eligibility list established from this recruitment may be used to fill other vacancies that occur within the City including full-time and permanent part-time positions, if applicable. *Click on the link below to see a video on what it's like to work for the City of Oakland! Working for the City of Oakland Minimum Requirements for Application This recruitment will produce two eligible lists. The restricted list will be for full-time, permanent part-time, or part-time City and Port of Oakland employees who meet the minimum qualifications. The open list will be for all other applicants who meet the minimum qualifications. Any combination of education and experience that is equivalent to the following minimum qualifications is acceptable: Experience and Education: One year of experience in construction inspection with the equivalent of the completion of the twelfth grade. OR Two years of college coursework in civil engineering. OR An acceptable combination. Desirable Qualifications: Knowledge of and experience in traffic control and Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD). Experience in construction methods and procedures such as equipment, underground construction, shoring, and forming. Experience in interpreting code violations and conducting code enforcement. Supplemental Information The Recruitment Process: The City of Oakland works with a Civil Service system. Applicants apply online, and HR staff reviews their experience, education, and training listed on the application against the “minimum qualifications” listed for each position. Candidates who demonstrate that they meet the minimum qualification requirements are then invited to participate in an assessment process (or testing) to measure their knowledge, skills, and abilities in job-related areas. Candidates who do not demonstrate that they meet the minimum qualification requirements will have an opportunity to request a final review. Candidates must request a final review within 5 business days of being notified that they did not meet the minimum qualifications. In the final review, candidates may clarify information already provided on their application. No additional work history, education, or certifications will be accepted. Any decisions made during this review process will be final. For this recruitment, all qualified applicants will be invited to the structured interview (sometimes referred to as an Oral Exam). The tentative date of the structured interview is the to be determined. For some recruitments, more than one type of assessment may be used. Depending on the number of candidates who pass the first assessment (multiple-choice test, structured interview, writing exercise, performance exam) you may be asked to complete a secondary assessment before the recruitment is finalized. If a secondary assessment is scheduled, you will be notified by email with specific details. If a secondary assessment is not scheduled, department hiring interviews will occur during this time frame. Candidates who pass each stage in the process will be placed on an eligible list. Some candidates may receive extra points, for example, if you are a Veteran with an honorable discharge, or if you are a current City of Oakland resident. If you’re applying to a “restricted” posting and you are eligible as a current City employee, you may also receive additional points for your City service. Extra points are only applied to passing scores, so if you do not pass every element of the testing process, you cannot use extra points to pass. The City of Oakland reserves the right to modify the selection process and date of examination as necessary to conform to administrative or business necessity. The information contained in this announcement is subject to change and does not constitute either an expressed or implied contract. What’s in it for you? Work/Life Balance: 40 hour work weeks 15 paid holidays Vacation: 2 weeks per year minimum with the ability to accrue more depending on public sector years of service Retirement: CalPERS (California Public Employees’ Retirement System) with a pension formula of 2.5% @ 55 (for Classic CalPERS members) and 2% @ 62 for new CalPERS members. Classic Employees contribute 8% of pre-tax wages. The City of Oakland does not participate in Social Security Health: The City of Oakland pays the full cost of employee and eligible dependent coverage at the Kaiser rate. Other plans include Anthem, Blue Shield, United Health Care, and other HMO and PPO plans Dental: Delta Dental full premium for employees and eligible dependents Vision: VSP full premium for employees and eligible dependents Sick leave: Employees accrue 12 days per year Deferred Compensation: 457(b) pre-tax plan and an after-tax ROTH 401(k)plan Other benefits include a Flexible Spending Account, Wellness Program, Employee Assistance Program, Tuition Reimbursement, Life Insurance up to $200k & Employee Training. Applicants are required to submit criminal history information upon request after receiving a conditional offer of employment. If the requested information is not furnished in a timely manner, applicants will not qualify for further consideration and will be removed from the eligible list. Disaster Service Workers All employees are designated Disaster Service Workers through state and local law. Employees are required to complete all Disaster Service Worker-related training as assigned and to return to work as ordered in the event of an emergency. How to Apply Apply prior to the closing time of the job announcement and allow at least two to three hours to submit your application if you are a new user of the system. APPLICATIONS ARE ACCEPTED ONLINE ONLY. You may apply and view current openings by visiting our employment opportunities webpage at: http://agency.governmentjobs.com/oaklandca/default.cfm. If you do not have access to a computer, there are computer stations available at any City of Oakland Public Library. There are also workstations at the Human Resources Management Department, 150 Frank H. Ogawa Plaza, 2nd Floor, Oakland, CA 94612. Workstations are available during regular business hours (normally 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.). Our online application system is provided by GovernmentJobs. If you have problems while applying online, please contact GovernmentJobs Live Applicant Support at (855) 524-5627 between 6:00 AM and 5:00 PM Pacific Time, Monday - Friday. You may also call the City of Oakland Human Resources Management Department during regular business hours at (510) 238-3112 for information; however, we are unable to provide technical support for the online application system. For recruitment-specific questions, please contact Mary Ann Gonzales, Sr. HR Analyst at mgonzales@oaklandca.gov The City of Oakland is committed to the wellbeing of its employees and offers comprehensive health and wellness services along with an array of other benefits for most positions. Benefits may include*: • CalPERS Medical • Dental • Vision • Medical Waiver Plan - Cash-In-Lieu • Flexible Spending Accounts • Commuter Benefits • Group & Supplemental Life Insurance • Employee Assistance Program (EAP) • Guaranteed Ride Home (GRH) • Pension Benefits • Deferred Compensation * Specific benefits may vary depending on the assignedspecific bargaining unit. Information regarding most benefits can be reviewed here: Employee Benefits Information Current MOUs may be reviewed here: City of Oakland Labor Agreements Closing Date/Time: 4/21/2024 11:59 PM Pacific