City of Santa Clara, CA
Santa Clara, California, United States
Description The Department: SVP currently provides over 600 Megawatts of power to residential and business customers within Santa Clara, of which 40 percent of comes from carbon-free renewable resources. In addition to using green energy from large-scale wind, solar, geothermal and hydroelectric projects outside of the area, SVP employs innovative ways to locally produce electricity by operating Thermal Generation facilities utilizing Simple Cycle, Combined Cycle, and Cogeneration technologies. It is the mission of Silicon Valley Power to be a progressive, service-oriented utility, offering reliable, competitively priced services for the benefit of Santa Clara and its customers. Being competitive in the marketplace with a continuous focus on customer service, SVP can provide economic value to the City of Santa Clara and its customers while maintaining low residential rates and offering competitive rates for all customers. The Positions: Silicon Valley Power is recruiting to fill various Electric Program Manager positions in the following specialties: Capital Project Management, Contracts, Distributed Energy Resources and Storage, Environmental, Safety, and System Operations. Capital Project Management The focus and priority of this position will be to perform complex professional project management work to support the successful completion of over $300 million in near-term capital improvement program projects to support electric utility load growth. The position is assigned to the customer development and project management unit which manages, plans, and oversees the development and implementation of the capital improvement program. This position will report to the Principal Electric Utility Engineer overseeing the System Expansion Program and will work collaboratively on the management of these critical projects. The individual will perform and manage the work related to planning, design, construction, operations, and maintenance of utility projects, including receiving stations, substations, electric transmission and distribution facilities, and other electrical infrastructure. The incumbent is expected to manage consultants and directly administer public works contracts. Experience in electric utility engineering, utility asset management, GIS and work order management system is desirable. Distinguishing Characteristics/Experience: Direct knowledge in managing, planning, and overseeing the development and implementation of Capital Improvement Program(s) (CIP). Ability to provide extensive, in-depth, and specialized administrative, budgetary, financial, and compliance research, analysis, and support. Experience in management, engineering, financial, high-level administrative planning and analysis, and/or project management experience. Contracts Portfolio The focus and priority of this position will be to perform complex professional work to support the development and management of SVP’s contracts portfolio. SVP’s operation requires hundreds of unique contracts including specialized services agreements, leases, agreements with customers for substation construction, funding and deposits, public works contracts, license agreements, power purchase and resource adequacy agreements, as well as other unique agreements. The position is assigned to the Business Services Division. The incumbent will both lead staff supporting contracts functions and have direct involvement in negotiating and reviewing contracts. Experience in utility contracts is desirable. Distinguishing Characteristics/Experience: Direct knowledge and experience in contracts review, negotiating, and management for a variety of contract types. Ability to providing extensive, in-depth, and specialized administrative, budgetary, financial, and compliance research, analysis, and support Experience in managing and assigning work to administrative and clerical staff. Distributed Energy Resources , Renewable Energy and Power Purchase Contracts This position develops and implements cutting edge programs entailing distributed and renewable generation, energy storage, demand response, and microgrids. Incumbents perform professional level, individual work in project development. Duties may include supervising and participating in the conduct of studies and surveys, data interpretation, forecasting, commodity purchasing, contract negotiation, pricing/rate making, engineering studies, development of policies and procedures, evaluating regulatory and legislative initiatives, preparing, reviewing, and managing budgets and operations. Commodity purchasing and contract negotiation may include evaluation and development of strategies for electricity generation, both distributed and utility scale. Incumbents may supervise management and non-management staff and act as project team leaders and manage programs and projects. Project management responsibilities include preparing RFPs, evaluating proposals, and managing contractors and consultants. Environmental This position will ensure the City’s compliance with applicable federal, state, and local regulatory agency requirements and guidelines pertaining to Air Quality, Water, Wastewater, Storm water, and Industrial waste. This position will work with staff across multiple Divisions to develop, implement, and perform procedures and guidelines designed to ensure compliance and develop staff. They will compose, compile, track, and analyze information related to regulatory, program, and compliance oversight. This position will act as SVP’s Subject Matter Expert and provide technical and functional advisement to Management and Staff concerning Environmental Compliance. This position requires in-depth knowledge of Federal, State, and Local laws/regulations. This position also requires the ability to forecast and identify compliance issues and to develop mitigation strategies to correct issues. The position will also assist in the development of budgets, service contracts and training programs. Safety This position establishes, implements, and enforces an effective department wide safety and compliance program that prevents injury and illness. They will work to ensure that employees, both management and non-management, comply with the rules and regulations of Federal, State and Local Regulatory Agencies, and that company safety and compliance policies and procedures are consistently followed. The position will also facilitate the development and completion of the department’s compliance and controls register, controls testing and auditing, standards development and review, horizon scanning for new and changing regulatory requirements, and serving as an OSHA subject matter for the department. The position will also assist in the development of budgets, service contracts and training programs. System Operations This position will administer programs for work management, maintenance monitoring and asset management focused in all areas of Utility Operations (Metering, Substations, Transmission and Distribution). This position will also be responsible for the performance, review, and implementation of improvements to these programs. The position will develop, maintain, and improve SVP’s Outage Management System. This position will work to ensure compliance with all applicable NERC standards and seek constant improvement in SVP Work and Safety standards affecting System Operations. The position will also assist in the development of budgets, service contracts and training programs. As a member of the City's Unclassified Service, this is an "at-will" position and the incumbent serves at the discretion of the City Manager. An incumbent in this classification: demonstrates strong ethical, professional, and service-oriented leadership and interpersonal skills; sets a good example; and correctly applies the tenets of the City's Code of Ethics and values. THIS RECRUITMENT MAY BE USED TO FILL MULTIPLE POSITIONS IN THIS, OR OTHER DIVISIONS OR DEPARTMENTS BESIDES THE POSITIONS LISTED BELOW. IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN EMPLOYMENT IN THIS CLASSIFICATION, YOU SHOULD APPLY TO ENSURE YOU ARE CONSIDERED FOR ADDITIONAL OPPORTUNITIES THAT MAY UTILIZE THE APPLICANTS FROM THIS RECRUITMENT. MEETING THE MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS DOES NOT GUARANTEE ADMITTANCE INTO THE EXAMINATION PROCESS. ONLY THE MOST QUALIFIED CANDIDATES WHO DEMONSTRATE THE BEST COMBINATION OF QUALIFICATIONS IN RELATION TO THE REQUIREMENTS AND DUTIES OF THE POSITION WILL BE INVITED TO TEST OR INTERVIEW. Typical Duties This description may not include all the duties listed below, nor do the examples cover all duties that may be performed. Under general direction, the incumbent will: • Plan, develop, implement, evaluate, and manage an assigned program or core department service area; Supervise subordinate supervisory, professional, technical, and/or clerical staff; participate in the selection, hiring, training, and coaching of staff; conduct performance evaluations; and implement disciplinary actions as required; • Research and analyze program operations to ensure effective utilization of resources and increase productivity of work, provide regular reporting measures, conduct presentations, and make recommendations to management; • Plan and implement work plans and projects for assigned area; • Oversee daily operations of assigned program area and safety ensuring that all applicable regulatory requirements are followed; • Develop and monitor resource models and/or programs in alignment with State, Federal and local regulations and policies; • Deliver and manage communications to internal and external customers; • Administer program budget, including budget preparation, forecasting, and monitoring expenses and revenue; • Plan, implement, and monitor program or service area goals and objectives in alignment with Department goals to ensure effective programming and operations; • Monitor and report on assigned area activities, including managing resources, tracking short and long-term work activities and provide recommendations to management staff to improve efficiency in assigned area; • Serve as the subject matter expert in assigned specialty and provides consultation to subordinates, vendors, and management on assigned area of expertise; • Set the standard for safety and adhere to all applicable safety and environmental standards and regulations, including City safety standards and policies; • May act as a representative of the Department in assigned program or service area; • Implement programs which may include such functions as scheduling, coordinating, and assigning staff to projects; • Oversee request for proposal processes, participate in the preparation of vendor contracts, negotiate contracts, and act as lead contract administrator for planned program objectives; • Prepare a variety of narrative and periodic reports to keep management informed of program/project status; • Implement program audit systems to ensure appropriate use of public funds; • Develop qualitative and quantitative measures to evaluate program/project financial status, customer satisfaction, contractor performance, and public relations; • Maintain current knowledge of external program trends and legislation to ensure necessary compliance; • May represent the Department and participate in regional and state efforts to meet compliance, legislative and societal goals; • Develop, implement and evaluate marketing and educational materials to present to internal and external customers; • Use City computer applications (including but not limited to Microsoft Suite) and databases to track program status and funds and use; • Prepare reports, memos, and supporting documentation; • May act as Division Manager on a temporary basis, as assigned; and • Perform other related duties as assigned. Minimum Qualifications EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE • Education and experience equivalent to graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Economics, Public or Business Administration, Environmental Sciences, Finance or a closely-related field; AND • Three (3) years' experience leading, supervising, managing, and coordinating work including but not limited to, customer related programs, project management, building facilities management, or writing, developing or administering safety or environmental compliance standards; OR • Generation/Substation/Transmission and Distribution/System Operations Specialties: Three (3) years of experience in a lead, supervisory, or senior role performing work, including but not limited to a Supervisor, Engineer, Manager, Lead Technician, or Foreperson, ACCEPTABLE SUBSTITUTION • For Generation/Substation/Transmission and Distribution/System Operations Specialties: additional years of experience in a role equivalent to, but not limited to a Control Room Operator, Electric Utility Technician, Engineer, Lineworker, or working in a lead, supervisory, or senior role performing work, including but not limited to a Supervisor, Manager, Lead Technician, or Foreperson may substitute for the degree requirement on a year for year basis up to four (4) years. • For Generation/Substation/Transmission and Distribution/System Operations Specialties: Two (2) years of experience working in a role equivalent to, but not limited to a Control Room Operator, Electric Utility Technician, Engineer, or Lineworker may be substituted for one (1) year of experience as a lead, supervisor, or senior role up to six (6) years. • Two (2) years of experience in customer related programs, project management, building facilities management, or writing, developing or administering safety or environmental compliance standards may be substituted one (1) year of experience as a lead, supervisor, manager, and coordinator experience up to six (6) years. LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS Possession of a valid Class C California driver's license is required at the time of appointment and for the duration of employment. DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS • An advanced degree in Engineering, Public or Business Administration, Environmental Sciences or related field is desirable. • When assigned to Systems and Project Management, a: Project Management Professional (PMP) certification from Project Management Institute (PMI) or an equivalent certification from accredited program is desirable. • When assigned to Generation/Substation/Transmission and Distribution/System Operations Specialties, experience working in a power plant, substation, transmission & distribution, or Electric System Control Center environment is desirable. • When assigned to Safety Compliance, an in depth knowledge of OSHA and CalOSHA standards is desirable. • When assigned to Environmental Compliance, an in-depth knowledge of Spill Prevention, Control and Countermeasures (SPCC), Air Permits, and Water Permits is desirable. OTHER REQUIREMENTS • Must be able to perform all of the essential functions of the job assignment. • Incumbents may be subject to initial and periodic comprehensive background checks. • May be required to work unusual hours and weekends in performance of their duties and be available on an "on call" basis. Other Requirements: Must be able to perform all of the essential functions of the job assignment. Incumbents may be subject to initial and periodic comprehensive background checks. May be required to work unusual hours and weekends in performance of their duties and be available on an "on call" basis. CONFLICT OF INTEREST Incumbents in this position are required to file a Conflict of Interest statement upon assuming office, annually and upon leaving office, in accordance with City Manager Directive 100. Meeting the minimum qualifications does not guarantee admittance into the examination process. Only the most qualified candidates who demonstrate the best combination of qualifications in relation to the requirements and duties of the position will be invited to interview. Federal law requires all employees to provide verification of their eligibility to work in this country. Please be informed that the City of Santa Clara will not sponsor, represent, or sign documents related to visa applications/transfers for H1B or any other type of visa which requires an employer application. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Knowledge of: • Local, State and Federal Laws related to environmental, safety, health, electrical system construction, maintenance, inspection, and NERC regulations pertaining Electric Utilities; • Best practice utility maintenance and project planning strategies and methods; • Cost-benefit and return on investment analysis for proposed programs • Basic understanding of Electric Utility economics, methodologies and principles; • Best practice utility compliance, maintenance and operations methods; • Electric department contract methodologies; • Project management tools and methodologies, including workload planning and budgeting; • Project and workload planning; • Preparation, negotiation, and administration of contracts and fiscal planning; • Negotiation techniques and strategies; • Principles and practices of customer service; • Research methods and statistical analysis; • Principles and practices of management, employee supervision, training, and performance evaluation; • Pertinent State, Federal, and Local laws and regulations for assigned specialty area; • Problem solving and conflict resolution practices and techniques; and • Office safety practices, procedures and standards. Ability to: • Develop, implement, and monitor programs and projects; • Effectively problem solve with various teams and management to improve and streamline processes; • Supervise staff in compliance with applicable Memorandum of Understandings • Analyze situations, identify problems, and exercise sound independent judgment within established guidelines; • Identify, research and gather relevant information from a variety of sources; • Collect and analyze data and prepare a variety of statistical and narrative reports; • Operate standard office equipment and learn City databases and software programs; • Develop and maintain electronic databases; • Effectively develop, negotiate, and monitor contracts; • Interpret and apply laws and regulations, policies and procedures; • Communicate clearly and effectively both orally and in writing and carry out oral and written instructions; • Prepare and present clear, concise and complex written and oral reports and presentations; • Develop and conduct effective public relations programs on assigned specialty; • Speak effectively before large groups of people; • Establish and maintain tactful, courteous and effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work including the general public; • Work independently with minimal supervision; • Work effectively as a member of the department to achieve common goals and be able to deliver excellent customer service to both internal and external City clients; • Work effectively in time-sensitive situations and meet deadlines; • Coordinate multiple projects and complex tasks simultaneously; • Develop creative and practical solutions to complex and difficult problems; and • Bend, stoop, reach, carry, climb, and lift as necessary to perform assigned duties. Additional Information: You must answer all job-specific questions in order to be considered for this vacancy or your application will be deemed incomplete and withheld from further consideration. Applications must be filled out completely (i.e. do not write “see resume or personnel file.”) To receive consideration for the screening process, candidates must submit a 1) Cover Letter and, 2) Resume. Incomplete applications will not be accepted. Application packets may be submitted online through the “Apply Now” feature on the job announcement at www.santaclaraca.gov . Applications will be reviewed on a weekly basis for consideration to the position. If you are interested in applying you are encouraged to apply as soon as possible, before the position is closed. A first review of applications will be on September 18, 2023. The City of Santa Clara is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants for all job openings will be considered without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status or any other consideration made unlawful under any federal, state or local laws. The City of Santa Clara is committed to offering reasonable accommodations to job applicants with disabilities. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please contact us at (408) 615-2080 or HumanResources@santaclaraca.gov . City of Santa Clara Benefit Summary Overview for Bargaining Unit #9 Miscellaneous Unclassified Management This summary provides a brief overview of the City of Santa Clara’s benefits available to Bargaining Unit #9 employees in 2024. In the event of any conflict between the information in this summary and the applicable official plan documents, City Manager’s Directives (CMDs), Personnel and Salary Resolution, or Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), the applicable official plan documents, CMDs, Personnel and Salary Resolution, or MOU will prevail over this summary. Benefits are subject to change. Retirement: Membership in the California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS) Classic Employees: 2.7% @ age 55 formula -employee pays 8.00% of gross pay, minus $61 bi-weekly New Employees: 2.0% @ age 62 formula - employee pays 7.00% of gross pay Medicare and Social Security (FICA) Employee pays 6.20% up to $10,397.40(Social Security) and 1.45% (Medicare) of gross pay Health Insurance: City contribution up to $2042.82/month, based on enrollment in a CalPERS health plan Employees electing health coverage with premiums above the City health contribution will pay additional premium costs from salary on a pre-tax basis Coverage is effective as early asthe first day of the monthafter date of hire If an employee enrolls in a plan with a premium that is less than $946.86/month, they will be paid the difference in cash Employees hired on or after 1/1/2023who opt-out of City-offered health insurance and provide annual attestation and acceptableproof of alternative required coverage for themselves and their tax family, if applicable, are eligible for a cash-in-lieu amount of $250/month. Contact Human Resources for more details Dental Insurance: Choice of two Delta Dental plans; enrollment is mandatory City pays lowest cost employee only plan; additional cost is paid by employee Coverage is effective as early asthe first day of the monthafter date of hire Vision Insurance: Choice of two VSP plans City pays lowest cost employee only plan; additional cost is paid by employee Coverage is effective as early asthe first day of the monthafter date of hire Voluntary Employee Beneficiary Association (VEBA): City contributes $50.00 a month toward employee’s VEBA account Account funds may be used to pay for qualified medical expenses after separation from the City and after age 50 (pre-tax) Life Insurance: City pays for $50,000 of Basic Life Insurance coverage Coverage is effective the first of the month after one calendar month of employment Additional optional insurance may be purchased by the employee for the employee, spouse, domestic partner, and/or dependent children State Disability Insurance (SDI): Employee pays 1.1% of gross pay (includes Paid Family Leave) 7 day waiting period. Weekly paid leave for absences due to non-work related injuries/illnesses. Benefit is based on past earnings. Refer to edd.ca.gov for more information Paid Family Leave (PFL): Up to 8 weeks of benefits within a 12-month period to care for a family member or to bond with a new child No waiting period. Weekly paid leave benefit. Benefit is based on past earnings. Refer to edd.ca.gov for more information Long Term Disability (LTD) Insurance: Benefit is 60% of basic wage up to $13,333; max $8,000/month City paid benefit. City pays $.207/$100 of insured earnings 60 calendar day waiting period Coverage is effective the first of the month after one calendar month of employment Deferred Compensation: Voluntary plan through Nationwide Retirement Solutions Employee may contribute up to the lesser of the IRS maximum or100% of gross compensation into a pre-tax 457(b) account or a post-tax Roth 457(b) account (or a combination of the two accounts) subject to IRS rules Flexible Spending Account (IRS Section 125 Plan): Employee may contribute up to $3,200per year in pre-tax dollars to a health care spending account Employee may contribute up to $5,000 per year in pre-tax dollars to a dependent care spending account Employee may contribute up to $315per month in pre-tax dollars to a commuter benefit plan Vacation: Vacation is accrued bi-weekly, cannot use vacation during first 6 months of City service For 1 -4 years of service: 10 days (80 hours)/year For 5 -9 years of service: 15 days (120 hours)/year For 10 - 15 years of service: 21 days (168 hours)/year For 16 - 20 years of service: 22 days (176 hours)/year For 21+ years of service: 24 days (192 hours)/year Maximum accrual is 480 hours Once per year, employees can elect to convert up to 80 hours of accrued vacation to cash to be paid out in up to two cash-outs the following calendar year Sick Leave: Sick leave is accrued bi-weekly for equivalent of 96 hours per calendar year with no maximum accrual Up to 48 hours/year of accumulated sick leave may be used for family illness Up to 32 hours/year of accumulated sick leave may be used for personal leave Employee may convert sick leave to vacation once per calendar year (annual maximum conversion is 96 hours sick to 48 hours vacation) Partial sick leave payoff provision on retirement depending on years of service Management Leave: 120 hours of management leave credited to employees each January 1st New employees hired between January 1st and June 30th receive 120 hours of management leave their first year New employees hired between July 1st and December 31st receive 60 hours of management leave their first year Unused management leave may be carried over from one calendar year to the next; however, an employee may never have more than 240 hours (calendar years 2021 through 2024) of “banked” management leave Holidays: Seventeen paid eight-hour holidays per year (13 & 4 holidays between 12/25 to 1/1 of following year) Mobile Communication Device Allowance: $80/month in lieu of carrying a City-issued cell phone Auto Allowance (an alternative to mileage reimbursement or use of a City vehicle): Department Heads receive $320/month (up to $520, with City Manager approval). Assistant Department Heads and Division Managers can receive $200/month (Up to $500 with City Manager approval) Tuition Reimbursement Program: Up to $2,000 per fiscal year for tuition reimbursement Employee Assistance Program: Confidential counseling to employees and dependents. Up to maximum of five (5) consultations per family member per incident per year City paid benefit Retiree Medical Reimbursement Program: Employees who retire from the City with at least ten (10) years of service shall receive reimbursement to help cover retiree single health insurance premiums. The reimbursement maximum includes the PEMHCA minimum. Up to age 65, retirees are eligible for reimbursement up to$416/month in 2024(amount adjusted annually) After age 65, retirees are eligible for reimbursement up to $249/month in 2024(amount adjusted annually) Alternate Work Schedule: An employee shall be eligible to work a 9/80 alternate work schedule according to the conditions, criteria, and requirements set forth in City Manager's Directive 71. Requests to work a 9/80 schedule shall be made through or by the Department Head to the City Manager. The City Manager must approve the schedule and the City Manager or Department Head (for employees other than Department Heads) may terminate the schedule at anytime. Closing Date/Time: Continuous
Mar 08, 2024
Full Time
Description The Department: SVP currently provides over 600 Megawatts of power to residential and business customers within Santa Clara, of which 40 percent of comes from carbon-free renewable resources. In addition to using green energy from large-scale wind, solar, geothermal and hydroelectric projects outside of the area, SVP employs innovative ways to locally produce electricity by operating Thermal Generation facilities utilizing Simple Cycle, Combined Cycle, and Cogeneration technologies. It is the mission of Silicon Valley Power to be a progressive, service-oriented utility, offering reliable, competitively priced services for the benefit of Santa Clara and its customers. Being competitive in the marketplace with a continuous focus on customer service, SVP can provide economic value to the City of Santa Clara and its customers while maintaining low residential rates and offering competitive rates for all customers. The Positions: Silicon Valley Power is recruiting to fill various Electric Program Manager positions in the following specialties: Capital Project Management, Contracts, Distributed Energy Resources and Storage, Environmental, Safety, and System Operations. Capital Project Management The focus and priority of this position will be to perform complex professional project management work to support the successful completion of over $300 million in near-term capital improvement program projects to support electric utility load growth. The position is assigned to the customer development and project management unit which manages, plans, and oversees the development and implementation of the capital improvement program. This position will report to the Principal Electric Utility Engineer overseeing the System Expansion Program and will work collaboratively on the management of these critical projects. The individual will perform and manage the work related to planning, design, construction, operations, and maintenance of utility projects, including receiving stations, substations, electric transmission and distribution facilities, and other electrical infrastructure. The incumbent is expected to manage consultants and directly administer public works contracts. Experience in electric utility engineering, utility asset management, GIS and work order management system is desirable. Distinguishing Characteristics/Experience: Direct knowledge in managing, planning, and overseeing the development and implementation of Capital Improvement Program(s) (CIP). Ability to provide extensive, in-depth, and specialized administrative, budgetary, financial, and compliance research, analysis, and support. Experience in management, engineering, financial, high-level administrative planning and analysis, and/or project management experience. Contracts Portfolio The focus and priority of this position will be to perform complex professional work to support the development and management of SVP’s contracts portfolio. SVP’s operation requires hundreds of unique contracts including specialized services agreements, leases, agreements with customers for substation construction, funding and deposits, public works contracts, license agreements, power purchase and resource adequacy agreements, as well as other unique agreements. The position is assigned to the Business Services Division. The incumbent will both lead staff supporting contracts functions and have direct involvement in negotiating and reviewing contracts. Experience in utility contracts is desirable. Distinguishing Characteristics/Experience: Direct knowledge and experience in contracts review, negotiating, and management for a variety of contract types. Ability to providing extensive, in-depth, and specialized administrative, budgetary, financial, and compliance research, analysis, and support Experience in managing and assigning work to administrative and clerical staff. Distributed Energy Resources , Renewable Energy and Power Purchase Contracts This position develops and implements cutting edge programs entailing distributed and renewable generation, energy storage, demand response, and microgrids. Incumbents perform professional level, individual work in project development. Duties may include supervising and participating in the conduct of studies and surveys, data interpretation, forecasting, commodity purchasing, contract negotiation, pricing/rate making, engineering studies, development of policies and procedures, evaluating regulatory and legislative initiatives, preparing, reviewing, and managing budgets and operations. Commodity purchasing and contract negotiation may include evaluation and development of strategies for electricity generation, both distributed and utility scale. Incumbents may supervise management and non-management staff and act as project team leaders and manage programs and projects. Project management responsibilities include preparing RFPs, evaluating proposals, and managing contractors and consultants. Environmental This position will ensure the City’s compliance with applicable federal, state, and local regulatory agency requirements and guidelines pertaining to Air Quality, Water, Wastewater, Storm water, and Industrial waste. This position will work with staff across multiple Divisions to develop, implement, and perform procedures and guidelines designed to ensure compliance and develop staff. They will compose, compile, track, and analyze information related to regulatory, program, and compliance oversight. This position will act as SVP’s Subject Matter Expert and provide technical and functional advisement to Management and Staff concerning Environmental Compliance. This position requires in-depth knowledge of Federal, State, and Local laws/regulations. This position also requires the ability to forecast and identify compliance issues and to develop mitigation strategies to correct issues. The position will also assist in the development of budgets, service contracts and training programs. Safety This position establishes, implements, and enforces an effective department wide safety and compliance program that prevents injury and illness. They will work to ensure that employees, both management and non-management, comply with the rules and regulations of Federal, State and Local Regulatory Agencies, and that company safety and compliance policies and procedures are consistently followed. The position will also facilitate the development and completion of the department’s compliance and controls register, controls testing and auditing, standards development and review, horizon scanning for new and changing regulatory requirements, and serving as an OSHA subject matter for the department. The position will also assist in the development of budgets, service contracts and training programs. System Operations This position will administer programs for work management, maintenance monitoring and asset management focused in all areas of Utility Operations (Metering, Substations, Transmission and Distribution). This position will also be responsible for the performance, review, and implementation of improvements to these programs. The position will develop, maintain, and improve SVP’s Outage Management System. This position will work to ensure compliance with all applicable NERC standards and seek constant improvement in SVP Work and Safety standards affecting System Operations. The position will also assist in the development of budgets, service contracts and training programs. As a member of the City's Unclassified Service, this is an "at-will" position and the incumbent serves at the discretion of the City Manager. An incumbent in this classification: demonstrates strong ethical, professional, and service-oriented leadership and interpersonal skills; sets a good example; and correctly applies the tenets of the City's Code of Ethics and values. THIS RECRUITMENT MAY BE USED TO FILL MULTIPLE POSITIONS IN THIS, OR OTHER DIVISIONS OR DEPARTMENTS BESIDES THE POSITIONS LISTED BELOW. IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN EMPLOYMENT IN THIS CLASSIFICATION, YOU SHOULD APPLY TO ENSURE YOU ARE CONSIDERED FOR ADDITIONAL OPPORTUNITIES THAT MAY UTILIZE THE APPLICANTS FROM THIS RECRUITMENT. MEETING THE MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS DOES NOT GUARANTEE ADMITTANCE INTO THE EXAMINATION PROCESS. ONLY THE MOST QUALIFIED CANDIDATES WHO DEMONSTRATE THE BEST COMBINATION OF QUALIFICATIONS IN RELATION TO THE REQUIREMENTS AND DUTIES OF THE POSITION WILL BE INVITED TO TEST OR INTERVIEW. Typical Duties This description may not include all the duties listed below, nor do the examples cover all duties that may be performed. Under general direction, the incumbent will: • Plan, develop, implement, evaluate, and manage an assigned program or core department service area; Supervise subordinate supervisory, professional, technical, and/or clerical staff; participate in the selection, hiring, training, and coaching of staff; conduct performance evaluations; and implement disciplinary actions as required; • Research and analyze program operations to ensure effective utilization of resources and increase productivity of work, provide regular reporting measures, conduct presentations, and make recommendations to management; • Plan and implement work plans and projects for assigned area; • Oversee daily operations of assigned program area and safety ensuring that all applicable regulatory requirements are followed; • Develop and monitor resource models and/or programs in alignment with State, Federal and local regulations and policies; • Deliver and manage communications to internal and external customers; • Administer program budget, including budget preparation, forecasting, and monitoring expenses and revenue; • Plan, implement, and monitor program or service area goals and objectives in alignment with Department goals to ensure effective programming and operations; • Monitor and report on assigned area activities, including managing resources, tracking short and long-term work activities and provide recommendations to management staff to improve efficiency in assigned area; • Serve as the subject matter expert in assigned specialty and provides consultation to subordinates, vendors, and management on assigned area of expertise; • Set the standard for safety and adhere to all applicable safety and environmental standards and regulations, including City safety standards and policies; • May act as a representative of the Department in assigned program or service area; • Implement programs which may include such functions as scheduling, coordinating, and assigning staff to projects; • Oversee request for proposal processes, participate in the preparation of vendor contracts, negotiate contracts, and act as lead contract administrator for planned program objectives; • Prepare a variety of narrative and periodic reports to keep management informed of program/project status; • Implement program audit systems to ensure appropriate use of public funds; • Develop qualitative and quantitative measures to evaluate program/project financial status, customer satisfaction, contractor performance, and public relations; • Maintain current knowledge of external program trends and legislation to ensure necessary compliance; • May represent the Department and participate in regional and state efforts to meet compliance, legislative and societal goals; • Develop, implement and evaluate marketing and educational materials to present to internal and external customers; • Use City computer applications (including but not limited to Microsoft Suite) and databases to track program status and funds and use; • Prepare reports, memos, and supporting documentation; • May act as Division Manager on a temporary basis, as assigned; and • Perform other related duties as assigned. Minimum Qualifications EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE • Education and experience equivalent to graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Economics, Public or Business Administration, Environmental Sciences, Finance or a closely-related field; AND • Three (3) years' experience leading, supervising, managing, and coordinating work including but not limited to, customer related programs, project management, building facilities management, or writing, developing or administering safety or environmental compliance standards; OR • Generation/Substation/Transmission and Distribution/System Operations Specialties: Three (3) years of experience in a lead, supervisory, or senior role performing work, including but not limited to a Supervisor, Engineer, Manager, Lead Technician, or Foreperson, ACCEPTABLE SUBSTITUTION • For Generation/Substation/Transmission and Distribution/System Operations Specialties: additional years of experience in a role equivalent to, but not limited to a Control Room Operator, Electric Utility Technician, Engineer, Lineworker, or working in a lead, supervisory, or senior role performing work, including but not limited to a Supervisor, Manager, Lead Technician, or Foreperson may substitute for the degree requirement on a year for year basis up to four (4) years. • For Generation/Substation/Transmission and Distribution/System Operations Specialties: Two (2) years of experience working in a role equivalent to, but not limited to a Control Room Operator, Electric Utility Technician, Engineer, or Lineworker may be substituted for one (1) year of experience as a lead, supervisor, or senior role up to six (6) years. • Two (2) years of experience in customer related programs, project management, building facilities management, or writing, developing or administering safety or environmental compliance standards may be substituted one (1) year of experience as a lead, supervisor, manager, and coordinator experience up to six (6) years. LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS Possession of a valid Class C California driver's license is required at the time of appointment and for the duration of employment. DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS • An advanced degree in Engineering, Public or Business Administration, Environmental Sciences or related field is desirable. • When assigned to Systems and Project Management, a: Project Management Professional (PMP) certification from Project Management Institute (PMI) or an equivalent certification from accredited program is desirable. • When assigned to Generation/Substation/Transmission and Distribution/System Operations Specialties, experience working in a power plant, substation, transmission & distribution, or Electric System Control Center environment is desirable. • When assigned to Safety Compliance, an in depth knowledge of OSHA and CalOSHA standards is desirable. • When assigned to Environmental Compliance, an in-depth knowledge of Spill Prevention, Control and Countermeasures (SPCC), Air Permits, and Water Permits is desirable. OTHER REQUIREMENTS • Must be able to perform all of the essential functions of the job assignment. • Incumbents may be subject to initial and periodic comprehensive background checks. • May be required to work unusual hours and weekends in performance of their duties and be available on an "on call" basis. Other Requirements: Must be able to perform all of the essential functions of the job assignment. Incumbents may be subject to initial and periodic comprehensive background checks. May be required to work unusual hours and weekends in performance of their duties and be available on an "on call" basis. CONFLICT OF INTEREST Incumbents in this position are required to file a Conflict of Interest statement upon assuming office, annually and upon leaving office, in accordance with City Manager Directive 100. Meeting the minimum qualifications does not guarantee admittance into the examination process. Only the most qualified candidates who demonstrate the best combination of qualifications in relation to the requirements and duties of the position will be invited to interview. Federal law requires all employees to provide verification of their eligibility to work in this country. Please be informed that the City of Santa Clara will not sponsor, represent, or sign documents related to visa applications/transfers for H1B or any other type of visa which requires an employer application. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Knowledge of: • Local, State and Federal Laws related to environmental, safety, health, electrical system construction, maintenance, inspection, and NERC regulations pertaining Electric Utilities; • Best practice utility maintenance and project planning strategies and methods; • Cost-benefit and return on investment analysis for proposed programs • Basic understanding of Electric Utility economics, methodologies and principles; • Best practice utility compliance, maintenance and operations methods; • Electric department contract methodologies; • Project management tools and methodologies, including workload planning and budgeting; • Project and workload planning; • Preparation, negotiation, and administration of contracts and fiscal planning; • Negotiation techniques and strategies; • Principles and practices of customer service; • Research methods and statistical analysis; • Principles and practices of management, employee supervision, training, and performance evaluation; • Pertinent State, Federal, and Local laws and regulations for assigned specialty area; • Problem solving and conflict resolution practices and techniques; and • Office safety practices, procedures and standards. Ability to: • Develop, implement, and monitor programs and projects; • Effectively problem solve with various teams and management to improve and streamline processes; • Supervise staff in compliance with applicable Memorandum of Understandings • Analyze situations, identify problems, and exercise sound independent judgment within established guidelines; • Identify, research and gather relevant information from a variety of sources; • Collect and analyze data and prepare a variety of statistical and narrative reports; • Operate standard office equipment and learn City databases and software programs; • Develop and maintain electronic databases; • Effectively develop, negotiate, and monitor contracts; • Interpret and apply laws and regulations, policies and procedures; • Communicate clearly and effectively both orally and in writing and carry out oral and written instructions; • Prepare and present clear, concise and complex written and oral reports and presentations; • Develop and conduct effective public relations programs on assigned specialty; • Speak effectively before large groups of people; • Establish and maintain tactful, courteous and effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work including the general public; • Work independently with minimal supervision; • Work effectively as a member of the department to achieve common goals and be able to deliver excellent customer service to both internal and external City clients; • Work effectively in time-sensitive situations and meet deadlines; • Coordinate multiple projects and complex tasks simultaneously; • Develop creative and practical solutions to complex and difficult problems; and • Bend, stoop, reach, carry, climb, and lift as necessary to perform assigned duties. Additional Information: You must answer all job-specific questions in order to be considered for this vacancy or your application will be deemed incomplete and withheld from further consideration. Applications must be filled out completely (i.e. do not write “see resume or personnel file.”) To receive consideration for the screening process, candidates must submit a 1) Cover Letter and, 2) Resume. Incomplete applications will not be accepted. Application packets may be submitted online through the “Apply Now” feature on the job announcement at www.santaclaraca.gov . Applications will be reviewed on a weekly basis for consideration to the position. If you are interested in applying you are encouraged to apply as soon as possible, before the position is closed. A first review of applications will be on September 18, 2023. The City of Santa Clara is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants for all job openings will be considered without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status or any other consideration made unlawful under any federal, state or local laws. The City of Santa Clara is committed to offering reasonable accommodations to job applicants with disabilities. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please contact us at (408) 615-2080 or HumanResources@santaclaraca.gov . City of Santa Clara Benefit Summary Overview for Bargaining Unit #9 Miscellaneous Unclassified Management This summary provides a brief overview of the City of Santa Clara’s benefits available to Bargaining Unit #9 employees in 2024. In the event of any conflict between the information in this summary and the applicable official plan documents, City Manager’s Directives (CMDs), Personnel and Salary Resolution, or Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), the applicable official plan documents, CMDs, Personnel and Salary Resolution, or MOU will prevail over this summary. Benefits are subject to change. Retirement: Membership in the California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS) Classic Employees: 2.7% @ age 55 formula -employee pays 8.00% of gross pay, minus $61 bi-weekly New Employees: 2.0% @ age 62 formula - employee pays 7.00% of gross pay Medicare and Social Security (FICA) Employee pays 6.20% up to $10,397.40(Social Security) and 1.45% (Medicare) of gross pay Health Insurance: City contribution up to $2042.82/month, based on enrollment in a CalPERS health plan Employees electing health coverage with premiums above the City health contribution will pay additional premium costs from salary on a pre-tax basis Coverage is effective as early asthe first day of the monthafter date of hire If an employee enrolls in a plan with a premium that is less than $946.86/month, they will be paid the difference in cash Employees hired on or after 1/1/2023who opt-out of City-offered health insurance and provide annual attestation and acceptableproof of alternative required coverage for themselves and their tax family, if applicable, are eligible for a cash-in-lieu amount of $250/month. Contact Human Resources for more details Dental Insurance: Choice of two Delta Dental plans; enrollment is mandatory City pays lowest cost employee only plan; additional cost is paid by employee Coverage is effective as early asthe first day of the monthafter date of hire Vision Insurance: Choice of two VSP plans City pays lowest cost employee only plan; additional cost is paid by employee Coverage is effective as early asthe first day of the monthafter date of hire Voluntary Employee Beneficiary Association (VEBA): City contributes $50.00 a month toward employee’s VEBA account Account funds may be used to pay for qualified medical expenses after separation from the City and after age 50 (pre-tax) Life Insurance: City pays for $50,000 of Basic Life Insurance coverage Coverage is effective the first of the month after one calendar month of employment Additional optional insurance may be purchased by the employee for the employee, spouse, domestic partner, and/or dependent children State Disability Insurance (SDI): Employee pays 1.1% of gross pay (includes Paid Family Leave) 7 day waiting period. Weekly paid leave for absences due to non-work related injuries/illnesses. Benefit is based on past earnings. Refer to edd.ca.gov for more information Paid Family Leave (PFL): Up to 8 weeks of benefits within a 12-month period to care for a family member or to bond with a new child No waiting period. Weekly paid leave benefit. Benefit is based on past earnings. Refer to edd.ca.gov for more information Long Term Disability (LTD) Insurance: Benefit is 60% of basic wage up to $13,333; max $8,000/month City paid benefit. City pays $.207/$100 of insured earnings 60 calendar day waiting period Coverage is effective the first of the month after one calendar month of employment Deferred Compensation: Voluntary plan through Nationwide Retirement Solutions Employee may contribute up to the lesser of the IRS maximum or100% of gross compensation into a pre-tax 457(b) account or a post-tax Roth 457(b) account (or a combination of the two accounts) subject to IRS rules Flexible Spending Account (IRS Section 125 Plan): Employee may contribute up to $3,200per year in pre-tax dollars to a health care spending account Employee may contribute up to $5,000 per year in pre-tax dollars to a dependent care spending account Employee may contribute up to $315per month in pre-tax dollars to a commuter benefit plan Vacation: Vacation is accrued bi-weekly, cannot use vacation during first 6 months of City service For 1 -4 years of service: 10 days (80 hours)/year For 5 -9 years of service: 15 days (120 hours)/year For 10 - 15 years of service: 21 days (168 hours)/year For 16 - 20 years of service: 22 days (176 hours)/year For 21+ years of service: 24 days (192 hours)/year Maximum accrual is 480 hours Once per year, employees can elect to convert up to 80 hours of accrued vacation to cash to be paid out in up to two cash-outs the following calendar year Sick Leave: Sick leave is accrued bi-weekly for equivalent of 96 hours per calendar year with no maximum accrual Up to 48 hours/year of accumulated sick leave may be used for family illness Up to 32 hours/year of accumulated sick leave may be used for personal leave Employee may convert sick leave to vacation once per calendar year (annual maximum conversion is 96 hours sick to 48 hours vacation) Partial sick leave payoff provision on retirement depending on years of service Management Leave: 120 hours of management leave credited to employees each January 1st New employees hired between January 1st and June 30th receive 120 hours of management leave their first year New employees hired between July 1st and December 31st receive 60 hours of management leave their first year Unused management leave may be carried over from one calendar year to the next; however, an employee may never have more than 240 hours (calendar years 2021 through 2024) of “banked” management leave Holidays: Seventeen paid eight-hour holidays per year (13 & 4 holidays between 12/25 to 1/1 of following year) Mobile Communication Device Allowance: $80/month in lieu of carrying a City-issued cell phone Auto Allowance (an alternative to mileage reimbursement or use of a City vehicle): Department Heads receive $320/month (up to $520, with City Manager approval). Assistant Department Heads and Division Managers can receive $200/month (Up to $500 with City Manager approval) Tuition Reimbursement Program: Up to $2,000 per fiscal year for tuition reimbursement Employee Assistance Program: Confidential counseling to employees and dependents. Up to maximum of five (5) consultations per family member per incident per year City paid benefit Retiree Medical Reimbursement Program: Employees who retire from the City with at least ten (10) years of service shall receive reimbursement to help cover retiree single health insurance premiums. The reimbursement maximum includes the PEMHCA minimum. Up to age 65, retirees are eligible for reimbursement up to$416/month in 2024(amount adjusted annually) After age 65, retirees are eligible for reimbursement up to $249/month in 2024(amount adjusted annually) Alternate Work Schedule: An employee shall be eligible to work a 9/80 alternate work schedule according to the conditions, criteria, and requirements set forth in City Manager's Directive 71. Requests to work a 9/80 schedule shall be made through or by the Department Head to the City Manager. The City Manager must approve the schedule and the City Manager or Department Head (for employees other than Department Heads) may terminate the schedule at anytime. Closing Date/Time: Continuous
Sacramento County, CA
Sacramento, California, United States
The Position Come join one of Forbes Magazine's Best Employers ! This is a continuous filing exam. The next filing cut-offs are at 5:00 pm on: 7/14/2023, 10/13/2023, 1/12/2024, 4/12/2024, 7/12/2024, 10/11/2024, 1/10/2025 Sanitation District Maintenance & Operations Supervisors, under direction, supervise staff engaged in the inspection, cleaning, repair, preventive maintenance and minor construction of sewer lines and the operation, maintenance and repair of pump and lift stations of the Sanitation Districts Agency in Sacramento County. Examples of Knowledge and Abilities Knowledge of Basic principles of supervisory responsibilities and training methods Equipment and methods for cleaning and repairing pipelines involved in the conveyance of wastewater Pipe types and pipe materials used in the maintenance and repair of wastewater systems Methods, materials, tools, and equipment, including their operation, maintenance, capacities and limitations, used in the maintenance and repair of wastewater collection systems, including electrical and mechanical motors and pumps at pump and lift stations General Safety Orders and Construction Safety Orders as issued by OSHA for personal safety Various computer programs and software including computerized maintenance management systems and Supervisor Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) systems Environmental considerations, policies, procedures and agreements with government agencies and jurisdictions Math principles such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division Purchasing contracts, policies and procedures for purchasing rental agreements, equipment and supplies Policies and procedures regarding gas detection devices, confined space, and handling of hazardous materials Traffic control and worksite safety methods Ability to Plan, organize, supervise and direct the work processes of others Communicate clearly, concisely and courteously with co-workers, other employees, customers, and the general public Record data, prepare work orders, and write investigatory reports Provide good customer service, work in a team environment and establish good relationships with co-workers, the public, and other customers Recognize abilities of employees and their competence for various duties and recommend training Read and interpret plans and specifications Investigate service requests Be flexible, decisive and make responsible decisions Identify plants and rodents and determine their control by herbicides and pesticides Make decisions in emergency situations Read and understand maps Direct and train staff Read and interpret electronic controls Employment Qualifications Minimum Qualifications A valid California Driver License, Class C or higher; - AND - The Grade 2 California Water Environmental Association (CWEA) Collection System Maintenance Certification - AND - Either: 1. One year of full-time, paid experience employed by the County of Sacramento supervising work involved in highway maintenance, stormwater drainage, airfield maintenance, or construction inspection. Or: 2. Two years of full-time, paid experience in the class of Sanitation District Maintenance and Operations Senior Technician, Mechanical Maintenance Technician and/or Underground Construction and Maintenance Specialist in Sacramento County service. Or: 3. Two years of full-time, paid experience in the public or private sector as a lead worker or supervisor over crews performing, inspecting or planning/scheduling the maintenance, construction, repair or cleaning of wastewater systems, storm drainage systems, or water distribution systems. Note: The following education may be substituted for one year of experience in either pattern 2 or 3 above: Possession of an Associate's degree or higher from an accredited college or university in engineering technology or civil, environmental or mechanical engineering; management, business or public administration; or construction management technology or construction management. Note: The word "experience" referenced in the minimum qualifications means full-time paid experience unless the job announcement states that volunteer experience is acceptable. Part-time paid experience may be accumulated and pro-rated to meet the total experience requirements. Note: If the minimum qualifications include an educational or certificate/license requirement, applicants must submit proof of requirements with the application. Failure to submit proof of requirements may result in disqualification from the examination. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. For guidelines on submitting acceptable proof of educational requirements, please click here or speak to someone in our office before the cut-off date listed in this notice. General Qualifications Driver's License: Incumbents appointed to this class are required to maintain a valid California driver's license, Class C. Failure to maintain the appropriate California driver's license constitutes cause for personnel action in accordance with Civil Service Rule 11.4. Individuals who do not meet this requirement due to disability will be reviewed on a case by case basis. Certificates/licenses: Incumbents must obtain the Grade 3 CWEA for Collection System Maintenance Certification within two years of permanent appointment to this class or within two CWEA exam cycles after the date of appointment to this class, whichever is greater. Failure to obtain and maintain the appropriate certificates as described above may constitute cause for termination from this class in accordance with Civil Service Rules and/or applicable bargaining unit agreement. Physical Abilities: Positions in this class require the incumbent to be able to: Sit for periods up to one hour while driving to work sites Stand and walk on a consistent and daily basis When working at the wastewater collection systems sites instructing employees, planning work to be performed or reviewing completed work, discussing plans and specifications with contractors, etc., incumbents will be required to: Bend, stoop, kneel, and crouch Reach above the shoulder Climb ladders with a maximum capacity of 300 pounds Lift and carry up to 60 pounds without assistance Walk on uneven surfaces Climb into and out of excavations Wear respirators or breathing devices Enter and exit restricted entrances of 24 inches in diameter. Individuals who do not meet these physical requirements due to disability will be reviewed on a case by case basis. Working Conditions: Positions in this class require the incumbent to be able to: Work outside in all weather conditions on a daily basis and subject to temperatures rarely under 32 degrees and occasionally over 100 degrees. Work in enclosed areas where the temperature may occasionally exceed 100 degrees or rarely reach lows below 20 degrees. Work in enclosed and confined spaces. Work in trenches up to 23 feet, or more, in depth. Work around dust, fumes, smoke, gases, noise, contaminated and non-contaminated water, chemicals such as silica and solvents, machinery and equipment with moving parts, moving vehicles, traffic, fumes and/or odors. Shift, Weekend and Holiday Work: Wastewater collection systems operation and maintenance work is performed 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. All employees in this class will be subject to working shifts, weekend, holidays, overtime and standby. Background/Criminal History: The County may access criminal history information on candidates who have accepted a conditional offer of appointment for this class consistent with the provisions of Board of Supervisors Resolution No. 82-602, Personnel Policies and Procedures B-5, and applicable federal and state laws. The County shall not consider for employment any candidate who has been convicted of a felony or misdemeanor that relates to or impacts the candidate's ability to perform the job duties of this class unless it is determined that mitigating circumstances exist. For purposes of accessing criminal history information, the candidate will be fingerprinted. A subsequent arrest notification may be obtained. Probationary Period The probationary period for this classification is six (6) months. Application and Testing Information APPLICATION Qualified applicants are encouraged to apply immediately. All applicants must complete and submit an online County of Sacramento employment application by 5:00 PM on the posted cut-off date. Click here to apply. County of Sacramento Department of Personnel Services Employment Services Division 700 H Street, Room 4667 Sacramento, CA 95814 Phone (916) 874-5593; 7-1-1 California Relay Service Email EmployOffice@Saccounty.net Inter-Office Mail Code: 09-4667 www.SacCountyJobs.net Employment applications and all documentation requested in this announcement must be submitted by 5:00 p.m. on the cut-off date. Employment Services is not responsible for any issues or delays caused by an applicant's computer or web browser. Applicants will be automatically logged out if they have not submitted their applications and all documentation prior to 5:00 p.m. on the cut-off date. Your application should highlight all relevant education, training, and experience, and clearly indicate how you meet the minimum qualifications for the position as of the cut-off date. Application information must be current, concise and related to the requirements in this job announcement. You may only apply for this recruitment once. Duplicate and incomplete applications will be disqualified. A resume may be included with your application, however it will not substitute for the information requested on the application. SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE Applicants are required to provide a full and complete response to each supplemental question. The Supplemental Questionnaire is located in the tab marked "Supplemental Questions". Please be descriptive in your response. Note: Responses of "See Resume" or "See Application", or copy and paste of work experience are not qualifying responses and will not be considered. Supplemental Questionnaires must be submitted by 5:00 p.m. on the cut-off date. Employment Services is not responsible for any issues or delays caused by an applicant's computer or web browser. Applicants will be automatically logged out if they have not submitted their applications and all documentation prior to 5:00 p.m. on the cut-off date. The supplemental questions are designed to elicit specific information regarding a candidate's experience, education, and training. Responses should be consistent with the information on your application and are subject to verification. Please provide place of employment, pertinent dates, and concise, descriptive and detailed information for each question. If a job included responsibilities applicable to several questions, separate the different functions of the job to answer all the questions completely. Resumes or referral to the application or other questionnaire responses will not be accepted in lieu of completing each question. If you have no experience, write "no experience" for the appropriate question. For many individuals, it is more efficient to develop responses to the supplemental questions in a word processing document and then paste them into the final document to be submitted. Changes or corrections to your Supplemental Questionnaire cannot be made once your application packet has been submitted. If the Supplemental Questionnaire is used in the Formula Rate exam, failure to complete all of the questions or incomplete responses will result in a lower score. While scoring the Supplemental Questionnaire, the candidate's application and/or attachments will not be reviewed , therefore, a candidate's responses to the questions should be accurate, thorough, detailed, and complete. FORMULA RATE EXAMINATION (Weighted 100%) All candidates meeting the minimum qualifications by the cut-off date will have their Supplemental Questionnaire scored in the Formula Rate Examination. This examination will evaluate the relevance, level, recency, progression and quality of candidate's education, training and experience. The candidate's application or other materials will not be included in this examination. Therefore, the candidate's responses to the supplemental questionnaire should be thorough, detailed and complete. The score from the Formula Rate Examination will determine the ranking on the eligible/employment list for this job. All candidates competing in the testing process will receive written notice of their examination results by email. Notices can also be accessed in their governmentjobs.com inbox. Applicants achieving a passing score will be placed on the eligible list in rank order. The rank is determined by the test score attained from the examination. FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS Click here for Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's) For information regarding County jobs: www.saccountyjobs.net Applicants requesting reasonable accommodations during employment examinations: For more information, please review the Job Applicant Exam Reasonable Accommodation Information and submit an Employment Exam Reasonable Accommodation Online Request Form . EMPLOYEE BENEFITS As an employee of the County of Sacramento, there will be a variety of benefits available to you. These benefits currently include: health, dental and life insurance; flexible spending account options for dependent care and unreimbursed dental and/or medical cost; and an employee assistance program (EAP). GENERAL BENEFITS: Most employee benefits are similar to the following for all County employees. However, some benefits differ, depending on the employee representation unit to which the employee's job classification is assigned. Information about the exact benefits applicable to a particular job classification may be obtained from the Sacramento County Department of Benefits or by visiting www.saccountyjobs.net. TEMPORARY POSITIONS: Most benefits do not apply to temporary positions. The explanations of benefits applies to employees in regular positions. SALARY STEP INCREASES: The beginning salary and the top of the salary range are usually shown on the job announcement. Upon satisfactory service, salary increases of approximately 5% are given annually until the top of the salary range has been attained. PAY: All employees are paid bi-weekly via direct deposit into the employee's bank account. The pay period covers fourteen (14) calendar days, starting on a Sunday and ending on the second Saturday thereafter. Salaries are generally paid on the Friday following the end of the pay period. Employees can set up their direct deposit and access their pay information via Employee Self Service in MySacCounty. VACATION: Generally, vacation with pay begins at 10 days annually. With increase over a period of years, the maximum annual vacation with pay is 25 days. HOLIDAYS: 14.5 holidays per year as recognized. SICK LEAVE: Equivalent to 15 days annually, unlimited accumulation. Upon retirement, unused sick leave is converted to retirement service credit. PARENTAL LEAVE: Entitles a regular County employee, with at least one year of continuous employment, to schedule a paid parental leave of up to 160 hours upon the birth or during the process of an adoption of a minor child. Parental leave shall be approved by the employee's appointing authority, except where the granting of the parental leave request would unduly interfere with or cause severe hardship upon department operations. TUITION REIMBURSEMENT: Dependent upon union agreements, regular County employees may be eligible to receive Tuition Reimbursement. The costs for course tuition/registration fees and required books/supplies are eligible for reimbursement. Tuition reimbursement amounts may vary depending upon union agreement. RETIREMENT: Social Security and Sacramento County Employees' Retirement System coverage. HEALTH INSURANCE: The County offers a variety of health plan design options to fit individual needs. DENTAL INSURANCE: The County provides a comprehensive dental benefit program for regular full-time and part-time employees and their eligible dependents. This plan pays on a set fee schedule that varies by procedure. Any amount over the fee schedule is the employee's responsibility. The yearly maximum is $2,000 per person, not including orthodontia. The orthodontic benefit is 50% of covered charges with a lifetime maximum of $1,000 per person. LIFE INSURANCE: The County of Sacramento provides a basic life insurance benefit of $15,000 to all eligible employees at no cost. Additional coverage may be purchased through payroll deduction. DEFERRED COMPENSATION: The County offers a Deferred Compensation Program which enables employees to save in a systematic way without paying income tax on either the payroll deduction or the earned interest, prior to withdrawal. EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM: The County of Sacramento provides an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for employees and their eligible dependents. The EAP offers confidential, professional counseling services in areas such as: Legal Advice/Difficult Decisions Marriage or Family Relationships Financial or Credit Worries/Elder Care Alcohol and Drug Abuse WELLNESS INCENTIVE PROGRAM: The County will recognize and award time off to eligible employees who maintain an excellent attendance record. FLEXIBLE SPENDING ACCOUNT: The County offers regular employees two separate Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA's). These accounts allow employees to set money aside, on a pre-tax basis via payroll deduction, to pay for medical, dental or dependent care expenses. DEPENDENT CARE REIMBURSEMENT ACCOUNT: Employees may set aside pre-tax dollars to pay for qualified childcare or dependent care expenses that are necessary for the employee and/or spouse to continue working. MEDICAL REIMBURSEMENT ACCOUNT: The Medical Reimbursement Account allows pre-tax dollars to be set aside to pay for out-of-pocket expenses that are not paid by insurance or reimbursed by any other benefit plan. WORKERS' COMPENSATION: In case of injury while on the job, each employee is protected under the Workers' Compensation laws of California. SACRAMENTO CREDIT UNION: The credit union offers loan facilities and systematic saving plans through payroll deduction. SELECTION AND PLACEMENT Sacramento County encourages applications from all persons regardless of race, color, ancestry, religious creed, national origin, gender, disability, political affiliation, or age. Certain age limits may be required by law, ordinance, or Civil Service direction for specific classifications such as those identified with hazardous occupations. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Please read carefully the "Minimum Qualifications" section of your announcement. You must meet those qualifications by the application deadline date unless otherwise specified. Your application must clearly show you meet the minimum qualifications by the application deadline date, or it will not be accepted. All statements are subject to verification. "Experience" means full-time paid experience unless the announcement states that volunteer experience is acceptable. Part-time paid experience may be accumulated and pro-rated to meet the total experience requirements. PROMOTIONAL EXAMINATIONS: If the announcement indicates the examination is given on a promotional basis, candidates must hold permanent status in Sacramento County Civil Service by the application deadline date and must meet the minimum qualifications. OPEN EXAMINATIONS: Any person who meets the minimum qualifications may apply. CONTINUOUS FILING EXAMINATIONS: Applicants are eligible to reapply to and retake a continuous filing exam after 6 months from the date the previous exam results was received. ELIGIBLE LISTS: Names of qualified persons who made a passing score on an examination are entered, in order of their final grades, on an eligible list. To fill each vacancy, the hiring department will make a selection from among the top three ranks on the employment lists. EXAMINATION RATINGS: Unless otherwise stated on the announcement: To be successful, candidates must obtain a rating of at least 70% on each part of the examination. This may be an adjusted score or an arithmetic 70% of the total possible score as determined by the Director. APPEAL PROCESS: Persons who believe their applications have been improperly rejected may request the Employment Services Division to review its decision to reject the application. If the applicant desires to submit additional proof of qualifications, such proof must be received by Personnel Services not less than two (2) calendar days prior to the scheduled date for the examination. Persons who are disqualified in any phase of the examination may appeal such adverse action, in writing, to the Civil Service Commission, 700 H Street, Room 2640, Sacramento, CA 95814, telephone: (916) 874-5586. Such appeals must be filed within thirty (30) calendar days after notice of the adverse action was mailed to the candidate. FOR MORE INFORMATION PLEASE VISIT OUR FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQs): https://personnel.saccounty.net/Pages/EmploymentServicesFAQs.aspx OTHER INFORMATION VETERAN'S PREFERENCE: Military veterans who have served during wartime shall be given preference in initial appointment to County service. Such preference shall apply, provided the veteran has first achieved a minimum passing score in the examination. The passing score of a veteran shall be annotated to indicate the veteran's score shall be regarded as 5 points or higher, OR 10 points higher for disabled veterans, only for the purpose of determining the three ranks along with which the veteran's name shall be certified. No score shall actually be changed and no new rank shall be created as a result of application of veteran's preference for certification purposes. "Disabled Veteran" means any veteran who has served during wartime and, who, as of the final filing date for an examination is declared by the United States Veterans Administration or military service department to be 10% or more disabled as a result of his/her military service. Persons claiming eligibility for disabled veteran's preference must submit to the employment office, on or before the application deadline date, a certification from the United States Veterans Administration or a military service department, dated within 1 year, which certifies the present existence of a service related disability of 10% or more, or other acceptable proof of such disability as a result of his/her military service. Persons claiming eligibility for veterans preference must submit a copy of Form DD 214 or other acceptable proof of veteran's status on or before the final filing date for the examination. For purpose of this rule "reserve" status does not constitute active duty. CITIZENSHIP OR AUTHORIZED ALIEN REQUIREMENT: As required by the Immigration Reform and Control Act, all County employees must be United States citizens or aliens lawfully authorized to work in the United States. Proof of citizenship or authorized status will be required prior to appointment. CONFLICT OF INTEREST CODE: Some County Civil Service positions are covered by financial disclosure requirements intended to identify potential conflicts of interest. CONCURRENT EMPLOYMENT: No employee may concurrently occupy more than one County position. SPECIAL SKILL QUALIFICATIONS (WHEN SPECIFIED ON THE APPLICATION): Persons who have special skills required by some (but not all) positions in a class may be certified ahead of others provided that: Such special skills are based on the duties and requirements of the positions and are in conformance with merit system and equal opportunity principles, and The certification of eligibles who possess special skills have been approved by the Civil Service Commission. PRE-EMPLOYMENT MEDICAL EXAMINATION & DRUG TESTING: The County of Sacramento is committed to maintaining a drug and alcohol free workplace. All persons selected for appointment to positions must pass a medical examination and a drug test, administered by the County at no cost to the applicant. DRIVER LICENSE: Possession of a valid California Driver License may be required for some positions. PROBATIONARY PERIOD: Regular positions are subject to a probationary period which is an extension of the selection process. Unless otherwise indicated on the announcement, the probationary period is six (6) months. AGENCY SHOP/FAIR SHARE FEE: Some positions require, as a condition of continued employment, that the person either: 1. Become a union member; 2. Pay a fair share fee to the union; or, 3. Meet specific requirements under which an equivalent amount must be paid to a charity. FINGERPRINTING AND CRIMINAL RECORD CHECKS: Fingerprinting and criminal record checks are required for some positions. Closing Date/Time: Continuous
May 01, 2024
The Position Come join one of Forbes Magazine's Best Employers ! This is a continuous filing exam. The next filing cut-offs are at 5:00 pm on: 7/14/2023, 10/13/2023, 1/12/2024, 4/12/2024, 7/12/2024, 10/11/2024, 1/10/2025 Sanitation District Maintenance & Operations Supervisors, under direction, supervise staff engaged in the inspection, cleaning, repair, preventive maintenance and minor construction of sewer lines and the operation, maintenance and repair of pump and lift stations of the Sanitation Districts Agency in Sacramento County. Examples of Knowledge and Abilities Knowledge of Basic principles of supervisory responsibilities and training methods Equipment and methods for cleaning and repairing pipelines involved in the conveyance of wastewater Pipe types and pipe materials used in the maintenance and repair of wastewater systems Methods, materials, tools, and equipment, including their operation, maintenance, capacities and limitations, used in the maintenance and repair of wastewater collection systems, including electrical and mechanical motors and pumps at pump and lift stations General Safety Orders and Construction Safety Orders as issued by OSHA for personal safety Various computer programs and software including computerized maintenance management systems and Supervisor Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) systems Environmental considerations, policies, procedures and agreements with government agencies and jurisdictions Math principles such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division Purchasing contracts, policies and procedures for purchasing rental agreements, equipment and supplies Policies and procedures regarding gas detection devices, confined space, and handling of hazardous materials Traffic control and worksite safety methods Ability to Plan, organize, supervise and direct the work processes of others Communicate clearly, concisely and courteously with co-workers, other employees, customers, and the general public Record data, prepare work orders, and write investigatory reports Provide good customer service, work in a team environment and establish good relationships with co-workers, the public, and other customers Recognize abilities of employees and their competence for various duties and recommend training Read and interpret plans and specifications Investigate service requests Be flexible, decisive and make responsible decisions Identify plants and rodents and determine their control by herbicides and pesticides Make decisions in emergency situations Read and understand maps Direct and train staff Read and interpret electronic controls Employment Qualifications Minimum Qualifications A valid California Driver License, Class C or higher; - AND - The Grade 2 California Water Environmental Association (CWEA) Collection System Maintenance Certification - AND - Either: 1. One year of full-time, paid experience employed by the County of Sacramento supervising work involved in highway maintenance, stormwater drainage, airfield maintenance, or construction inspection. Or: 2. Two years of full-time, paid experience in the class of Sanitation District Maintenance and Operations Senior Technician, Mechanical Maintenance Technician and/or Underground Construction and Maintenance Specialist in Sacramento County service. Or: 3. Two years of full-time, paid experience in the public or private sector as a lead worker or supervisor over crews performing, inspecting or planning/scheduling the maintenance, construction, repair or cleaning of wastewater systems, storm drainage systems, or water distribution systems. Note: The following education may be substituted for one year of experience in either pattern 2 or 3 above: Possession of an Associate's degree or higher from an accredited college or university in engineering technology or civil, environmental or mechanical engineering; management, business or public administration; or construction management technology or construction management. Note: The word "experience" referenced in the minimum qualifications means full-time paid experience unless the job announcement states that volunteer experience is acceptable. Part-time paid experience may be accumulated and pro-rated to meet the total experience requirements. Note: If the minimum qualifications include an educational or certificate/license requirement, applicants must submit proof of requirements with the application. Failure to submit proof of requirements may result in disqualification from the examination. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. For guidelines on submitting acceptable proof of educational requirements, please click here or speak to someone in our office before the cut-off date listed in this notice. General Qualifications Driver's License: Incumbents appointed to this class are required to maintain a valid California driver's license, Class C. Failure to maintain the appropriate California driver's license constitutes cause for personnel action in accordance with Civil Service Rule 11.4. Individuals who do not meet this requirement due to disability will be reviewed on a case by case basis. Certificates/licenses: Incumbents must obtain the Grade 3 CWEA for Collection System Maintenance Certification within two years of permanent appointment to this class or within two CWEA exam cycles after the date of appointment to this class, whichever is greater. Failure to obtain and maintain the appropriate certificates as described above may constitute cause for termination from this class in accordance with Civil Service Rules and/or applicable bargaining unit agreement. Physical Abilities: Positions in this class require the incumbent to be able to: Sit for periods up to one hour while driving to work sites Stand and walk on a consistent and daily basis When working at the wastewater collection systems sites instructing employees, planning work to be performed or reviewing completed work, discussing plans and specifications with contractors, etc., incumbents will be required to: Bend, stoop, kneel, and crouch Reach above the shoulder Climb ladders with a maximum capacity of 300 pounds Lift and carry up to 60 pounds without assistance Walk on uneven surfaces Climb into and out of excavations Wear respirators or breathing devices Enter and exit restricted entrances of 24 inches in diameter. Individuals who do not meet these physical requirements due to disability will be reviewed on a case by case basis. Working Conditions: Positions in this class require the incumbent to be able to: Work outside in all weather conditions on a daily basis and subject to temperatures rarely under 32 degrees and occasionally over 100 degrees. Work in enclosed areas where the temperature may occasionally exceed 100 degrees or rarely reach lows below 20 degrees. Work in enclosed and confined spaces. Work in trenches up to 23 feet, or more, in depth. Work around dust, fumes, smoke, gases, noise, contaminated and non-contaminated water, chemicals such as silica and solvents, machinery and equipment with moving parts, moving vehicles, traffic, fumes and/or odors. Shift, Weekend and Holiday Work: Wastewater collection systems operation and maintenance work is performed 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. All employees in this class will be subject to working shifts, weekend, holidays, overtime and standby. Background/Criminal History: The County may access criminal history information on candidates who have accepted a conditional offer of appointment for this class consistent with the provisions of Board of Supervisors Resolution No. 82-602, Personnel Policies and Procedures B-5, and applicable federal and state laws. The County shall not consider for employment any candidate who has been convicted of a felony or misdemeanor that relates to or impacts the candidate's ability to perform the job duties of this class unless it is determined that mitigating circumstances exist. For purposes of accessing criminal history information, the candidate will be fingerprinted. A subsequent arrest notification may be obtained. Probationary Period The probationary period for this classification is six (6) months. Application and Testing Information APPLICATION Qualified applicants are encouraged to apply immediately. All applicants must complete and submit an online County of Sacramento employment application by 5:00 PM on the posted cut-off date. Click here to apply. County of Sacramento Department of Personnel Services Employment Services Division 700 H Street, Room 4667 Sacramento, CA 95814 Phone (916) 874-5593; 7-1-1 California Relay Service Email EmployOffice@Saccounty.net Inter-Office Mail Code: 09-4667 www.SacCountyJobs.net Employment applications and all documentation requested in this announcement must be submitted by 5:00 p.m. on the cut-off date. Employment Services is not responsible for any issues or delays caused by an applicant's computer or web browser. Applicants will be automatically logged out if they have not submitted their applications and all documentation prior to 5:00 p.m. on the cut-off date. Your application should highlight all relevant education, training, and experience, and clearly indicate how you meet the minimum qualifications for the position as of the cut-off date. Application information must be current, concise and related to the requirements in this job announcement. You may only apply for this recruitment once. Duplicate and incomplete applications will be disqualified. A resume may be included with your application, however it will not substitute for the information requested on the application. SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE Applicants are required to provide a full and complete response to each supplemental question. The Supplemental Questionnaire is located in the tab marked "Supplemental Questions". Please be descriptive in your response. Note: Responses of "See Resume" or "See Application", or copy and paste of work experience are not qualifying responses and will not be considered. Supplemental Questionnaires must be submitted by 5:00 p.m. on the cut-off date. Employment Services is not responsible for any issues or delays caused by an applicant's computer or web browser. Applicants will be automatically logged out if they have not submitted their applications and all documentation prior to 5:00 p.m. on the cut-off date. The supplemental questions are designed to elicit specific information regarding a candidate's experience, education, and training. Responses should be consistent with the information on your application and are subject to verification. Please provide place of employment, pertinent dates, and concise, descriptive and detailed information for each question. If a job included responsibilities applicable to several questions, separate the different functions of the job to answer all the questions completely. Resumes or referral to the application or other questionnaire responses will not be accepted in lieu of completing each question. If you have no experience, write "no experience" for the appropriate question. For many individuals, it is more efficient to develop responses to the supplemental questions in a word processing document and then paste them into the final document to be submitted. Changes or corrections to your Supplemental Questionnaire cannot be made once your application packet has been submitted. If the Supplemental Questionnaire is used in the Formula Rate exam, failure to complete all of the questions or incomplete responses will result in a lower score. While scoring the Supplemental Questionnaire, the candidate's application and/or attachments will not be reviewed , therefore, a candidate's responses to the questions should be accurate, thorough, detailed, and complete. FORMULA RATE EXAMINATION (Weighted 100%) All candidates meeting the minimum qualifications by the cut-off date will have their Supplemental Questionnaire scored in the Formula Rate Examination. This examination will evaluate the relevance, level, recency, progression and quality of candidate's education, training and experience. The candidate's application or other materials will not be included in this examination. Therefore, the candidate's responses to the supplemental questionnaire should be thorough, detailed and complete. The score from the Formula Rate Examination will determine the ranking on the eligible/employment list for this job. All candidates competing in the testing process will receive written notice of their examination results by email. Notices can also be accessed in their governmentjobs.com inbox. Applicants achieving a passing score will be placed on the eligible list in rank order. The rank is determined by the test score attained from the examination. FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS Click here for Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's) For information regarding County jobs: www.saccountyjobs.net Applicants requesting reasonable accommodations during employment examinations: For more information, please review the Job Applicant Exam Reasonable Accommodation Information and submit an Employment Exam Reasonable Accommodation Online Request Form . EMPLOYEE BENEFITS As an employee of the County of Sacramento, there will be a variety of benefits available to you. These benefits currently include: health, dental and life insurance; flexible spending account options for dependent care and unreimbursed dental and/or medical cost; and an employee assistance program (EAP). GENERAL BENEFITS: Most employee benefits are similar to the following for all County employees. However, some benefits differ, depending on the employee representation unit to which the employee's job classification is assigned. Information about the exact benefits applicable to a particular job classification may be obtained from the Sacramento County Department of Benefits or by visiting www.saccountyjobs.net. TEMPORARY POSITIONS: Most benefits do not apply to temporary positions. The explanations of benefits applies to employees in regular positions. SALARY STEP INCREASES: The beginning salary and the top of the salary range are usually shown on the job announcement. Upon satisfactory service, salary increases of approximately 5% are given annually until the top of the salary range has been attained. PAY: All employees are paid bi-weekly via direct deposit into the employee's bank account. The pay period covers fourteen (14) calendar days, starting on a Sunday and ending on the second Saturday thereafter. Salaries are generally paid on the Friday following the end of the pay period. Employees can set up their direct deposit and access their pay information via Employee Self Service in MySacCounty. VACATION: Generally, vacation with pay begins at 10 days annually. With increase over a period of years, the maximum annual vacation with pay is 25 days. HOLIDAYS: 14.5 holidays per year as recognized. SICK LEAVE: Equivalent to 15 days annually, unlimited accumulation. Upon retirement, unused sick leave is converted to retirement service credit. PARENTAL LEAVE: Entitles a regular County employee, with at least one year of continuous employment, to schedule a paid parental leave of up to 160 hours upon the birth or during the process of an adoption of a minor child. Parental leave shall be approved by the employee's appointing authority, except where the granting of the parental leave request would unduly interfere with or cause severe hardship upon department operations. TUITION REIMBURSEMENT: Dependent upon union agreements, regular County employees may be eligible to receive Tuition Reimbursement. The costs for course tuition/registration fees and required books/supplies are eligible for reimbursement. Tuition reimbursement amounts may vary depending upon union agreement. RETIREMENT: Social Security and Sacramento County Employees' Retirement System coverage. HEALTH INSURANCE: The County offers a variety of health plan design options to fit individual needs. DENTAL INSURANCE: The County provides a comprehensive dental benefit program for regular full-time and part-time employees and their eligible dependents. This plan pays on a set fee schedule that varies by procedure. Any amount over the fee schedule is the employee's responsibility. The yearly maximum is $2,000 per person, not including orthodontia. The orthodontic benefit is 50% of covered charges with a lifetime maximum of $1,000 per person. LIFE INSURANCE: The County of Sacramento provides a basic life insurance benefit of $15,000 to all eligible employees at no cost. Additional coverage may be purchased through payroll deduction. DEFERRED COMPENSATION: The County offers a Deferred Compensation Program which enables employees to save in a systematic way without paying income tax on either the payroll deduction or the earned interest, prior to withdrawal. EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM: The County of Sacramento provides an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for employees and their eligible dependents. The EAP offers confidential, professional counseling services in areas such as: Legal Advice/Difficult Decisions Marriage or Family Relationships Financial or Credit Worries/Elder Care Alcohol and Drug Abuse WELLNESS INCENTIVE PROGRAM: The County will recognize and award time off to eligible employees who maintain an excellent attendance record. FLEXIBLE SPENDING ACCOUNT: The County offers regular employees two separate Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA's). These accounts allow employees to set money aside, on a pre-tax basis via payroll deduction, to pay for medical, dental or dependent care expenses. DEPENDENT CARE REIMBURSEMENT ACCOUNT: Employees may set aside pre-tax dollars to pay for qualified childcare or dependent care expenses that are necessary for the employee and/or spouse to continue working. MEDICAL REIMBURSEMENT ACCOUNT: The Medical Reimbursement Account allows pre-tax dollars to be set aside to pay for out-of-pocket expenses that are not paid by insurance or reimbursed by any other benefit plan. WORKERS' COMPENSATION: In case of injury while on the job, each employee is protected under the Workers' Compensation laws of California. SACRAMENTO CREDIT UNION: The credit union offers loan facilities and systematic saving plans through payroll deduction. SELECTION AND PLACEMENT Sacramento County encourages applications from all persons regardless of race, color, ancestry, religious creed, national origin, gender, disability, political affiliation, or age. Certain age limits may be required by law, ordinance, or Civil Service direction for specific classifications such as those identified with hazardous occupations. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Please read carefully the "Minimum Qualifications" section of your announcement. You must meet those qualifications by the application deadline date unless otherwise specified. Your application must clearly show you meet the minimum qualifications by the application deadline date, or it will not be accepted. All statements are subject to verification. "Experience" means full-time paid experience unless the announcement states that volunteer experience is acceptable. Part-time paid experience may be accumulated and pro-rated to meet the total experience requirements. PROMOTIONAL EXAMINATIONS: If the announcement indicates the examination is given on a promotional basis, candidates must hold permanent status in Sacramento County Civil Service by the application deadline date and must meet the minimum qualifications. OPEN EXAMINATIONS: Any person who meets the minimum qualifications may apply. CONTINUOUS FILING EXAMINATIONS: Applicants are eligible to reapply to and retake a continuous filing exam after 6 months from the date the previous exam results was received. ELIGIBLE LISTS: Names of qualified persons who made a passing score on an examination are entered, in order of their final grades, on an eligible list. To fill each vacancy, the hiring department will make a selection from among the top three ranks on the employment lists. EXAMINATION RATINGS: Unless otherwise stated on the announcement: To be successful, candidates must obtain a rating of at least 70% on each part of the examination. This may be an adjusted score or an arithmetic 70% of the total possible score as determined by the Director. APPEAL PROCESS: Persons who believe their applications have been improperly rejected may request the Employment Services Division to review its decision to reject the application. If the applicant desires to submit additional proof of qualifications, such proof must be received by Personnel Services not less than two (2) calendar days prior to the scheduled date for the examination. Persons who are disqualified in any phase of the examination may appeal such adverse action, in writing, to the Civil Service Commission, 700 H Street, Room 2640, Sacramento, CA 95814, telephone: (916) 874-5586. Such appeals must be filed within thirty (30) calendar days after notice of the adverse action was mailed to the candidate. FOR MORE INFORMATION PLEASE VISIT OUR FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQs): https://personnel.saccounty.net/Pages/EmploymentServicesFAQs.aspx OTHER INFORMATION VETERAN'S PREFERENCE: Military veterans who have served during wartime shall be given preference in initial appointment to County service. Such preference shall apply, provided the veteran has first achieved a minimum passing score in the examination. The passing score of a veteran shall be annotated to indicate the veteran's score shall be regarded as 5 points or higher, OR 10 points higher for disabled veterans, only for the purpose of determining the three ranks along with which the veteran's name shall be certified. No score shall actually be changed and no new rank shall be created as a result of application of veteran's preference for certification purposes. "Disabled Veteran" means any veteran who has served during wartime and, who, as of the final filing date for an examination is declared by the United States Veterans Administration or military service department to be 10% or more disabled as a result of his/her military service. Persons claiming eligibility for disabled veteran's preference must submit to the employment office, on or before the application deadline date, a certification from the United States Veterans Administration or a military service department, dated within 1 year, which certifies the present existence of a service related disability of 10% or more, or other acceptable proof of such disability as a result of his/her military service. Persons claiming eligibility for veterans preference must submit a copy of Form DD 214 or other acceptable proof of veteran's status on or before the final filing date for the examination. For purpose of this rule "reserve" status does not constitute active duty. CITIZENSHIP OR AUTHORIZED ALIEN REQUIREMENT: As required by the Immigration Reform and Control Act, all County employees must be United States citizens or aliens lawfully authorized to work in the United States. Proof of citizenship or authorized status will be required prior to appointment. CONFLICT OF INTEREST CODE: Some County Civil Service positions are covered by financial disclosure requirements intended to identify potential conflicts of interest. CONCURRENT EMPLOYMENT: No employee may concurrently occupy more than one County position. SPECIAL SKILL QUALIFICATIONS (WHEN SPECIFIED ON THE APPLICATION): Persons who have special skills required by some (but not all) positions in a class may be certified ahead of others provided that: Such special skills are based on the duties and requirements of the positions and are in conformance with merit system and equal opportunity principles, and The certification of eligibles who possess special skills have been approved by the Civil Service Commission. PRE-EMPLOYMENT MEDICAL EXAMINATION & DRUG TESTING: The County of Sacramento is committed to maintaining a drug and alcohol free workplace. All persons selected for appointment to positions must pass a medical examination and a drug test, administered by the County at no cost to the applicant. DRIVER LICENSE: Possession of a valid California Driver License may be required for some positions. PROBATIONARY PERIOD: Regular positions are subject to a probationary period which is an extension of the selection process. Unless otherwise indicated on the announcement, the probationary period is six (6) months. AGENCY SHOP/FAIR SHARE FEE: Some positions require, as a condition of continued employment, that the person either: 1. Become a union member; 2. Pay a fair share fee to the union; or, 3. Meet specific requirements under which an equivalent amount must be paid to a charity. FINGERPRINTING AND CRIMINAL RECORD CHECKS: Fingerprinting and criminal record checks are required for some positions. Closing Date/Time: Continuous
Westminster, Colorado
Westminster, Colorado, United States
POSITION PURPOSE / IMPORTANT APPLICATION INFORMATION This position works with limited supervision from the Open Space Superintendent and assists the Parks, Recreation, and Libraries Department in carrying out the objectives of the Open Space program. The Open Space Supervisor provides expertise to oversee and monitor multiple projects of small to medium size and complexity that have been identified to support the Open Space Stewardship Plan. The Open Space Supervisor will provide leadership, direction, supervision and guidance to a dynamic team responsible for recruiting, supporting, and managing volunteers, , delivering programs focused on outdoor recreation, environmental education, trail use, sustainability and stewardship opportunities. Supervise four direct reports with responsibilities in the work areas below and assist the Open Space Superintendent in long-term vision planning and management plan implementation: Natural resource and stewardship programs, including native and non-native vegetation mapping, monitoring, and data analysis, prairie restoration, and implementation, noxious and undesirable weed control, wildlife mapping, monitoring, management, and data analysis Volunteer, education, and outreach programming. Pilot and maintain outreach plans to engage the community to promote stewardship of Open Space values and other relevant topics Create and implement programs to help maintain the balance of ecosystem preservation and passive recreation in Open Space Recruit, manage, and maintain effective communication with volunteers and youth corps including notifications and training Utilize knowledge of local ecosystems to create site-specific work plans based on Open Space plans, goals, and objectives for youth corps and other organizations to implement in the field The full salary range for this position is stated above. The starting range of pay is dependent on qualifications and experience of each individual candidate. The City of Westminster has a Multilingual Stipend Program to encourage and reward benefited employees who are conversationally fluent in languages other than English. Benefited employees have the opportunity to test their language proficiency skills and qualify for a bi-weekly stipend that will vary based on the employee’s level of proficiency and usage. ORGANIZATIONAL COMPETENCIES AND CULTURAL VALUES/GENERAL COMPETENCIES The City's work culture encourages passionate, positive and enthusiastic employees who, along with our City Council and City Manager, are strong supporters of our mission: Westminster’s purpose is to provide core services and foster economic resilience to give our community the opportunity to thrive. Westminster is a city of beautiful, safe, well-maintained neighborhoods and destinations with a vibrant, diverse economy, rich and resilient environment and a strong sense of community belonging. Our core values are embodied in our SPIRIT (Service - Pride - Integrity - Responsibility - Innovation - Teamwork). This position supports the mission of the Parks, Recreation and Libraries Department, which is to provide exceptional opportunities for a vibrant community with a commitment to nature, wellness and literacy. Every employee is accountable to: Demonstrate a high level of customer service; encourage others to focus on the customer; foster an environment where customer service is a priority Communicate with customers to ensure that, where possible, they are satisfied, and that their needs are being addressed; solicit and evaluate customer feedback Act as an ambassador by understanding and fostering the organization's mission and vision Exhibit pride in self, the department, the city, and the community; conduct self in a professional manner Demonstrate integrity and build trust through credibility, reliability, commitment, loyalty, and ethical behavior Address difficult or contentious issues in a constructive manner Support/promote change; demonstrate flexibility, and take calculated risks when appropriate Participate in personal growth opportunities, and attend trainings designed to enhance capacity to bring new skills and ideas to the job and the organization Work to continuously improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the service or product being delivered Demonstrate support for team efforts by accepting new roles and responsibilities, and helping others achieve objectives Value diversity; demonstrate an awareness of differences; demonstrate sensitivity, and adapt behaviors and communication to accommodate these differences GENERAL COMPETENCIES Citywide - Every employee in this position is accountable to: Establish effective interpersonal relationships through honest, open communication and follow-through on commitments Recognize personal strengths and weaknesses, and target areas for personal self-development Demonstrate initiative in performing job tasks Exhibit problem-solving skills leading to sound judgment and quality decisions Achieve goals, and handle assigned workload and new assignments effectively; demonstrate an ability to work independently Communicate effectively with individuals and groups using clear and concise verbal and written communications Demonstrate accountability for work, and take ownership in job performance Demonstrate concern for the accuracy and quality of work; take steps to correct mistakes and improve the overall product Job Specific - Every employee in this position must be able to: Demonstrate a high degree of knowledge of natural resource and recreation management, sustainability and stewardship principles Supervise, inspire and motivate a dynamic group of individuals Demonstrated skill in natural resource management and the ability to research, develop and apply concepts to operations; experience in program coordination including volunteer management, youth corps oversight, and partner agency collaboration; creative in developing solutions for ecosystem enhancement in urban settings Demonstrate knowledge of best practices, procedures, and processes for contract administration and compliance with grants; write scope of work for Requests for Proposals/Bids (RFPs/RFBs), review proposals/bids, and manage contracts Coordinate the development of area management plans for Open Space properties, including providing for public input and engagement, developing proposed actions for the protection of natural resources while providing for passive recreation opportunities Apply knowledge of the principles and practice of project management Provide and implement a vision of goals and objectives for the team Communicate at a high level both verbally and written Create an atmosphere of creativity and innovation Contribute to and provide support for the strategic plan for the Open Space Program Meet deadlines while handling multiple tasks and work hours above and beyond regular schedule to bring project objectives to completion Establish and maintain effective working relationships with superiors, other employees, City officials, and the public through honest, open communication and follow-through on commitments Attend meetings and work at special events and programs Professionally interact with all levels of this organization as well as outside organizations JOB SPECIFIC FUNCTIONS Essential Job Functions, Duties, Responsibilities, and Tasks Provides functional supervision and coordinate work activities of assigned staff with responsibilities for open space management plan implementation, restoration and ecosystem management, youth corps and volunteer management, grant writing and administration, contractor/consultant oversightAssists with the coordination and implementation of the City of Westminster’s Open Space Stewardship PlanLeads the development and implementation of area management plans for the Open Space system, focused on ecosystem restoration and passive recreational management.Assists or leads the Open Space staff with special and routine projects and events related to planning, development, grants and Open Space land managementManages expenditures and revenues, manages and maintains contracts and agreements, researches and applies for appropriate grants; administers and reports on procured grantsEvaluates proposals and bids, recommends award and negotiates and administers contract followed by reviewing documents, reports and inspecting work products from consultant and contractors from start to project close-outProvides oversight to consultants, design professionals, environmental specialists and contractors as neededMaintains regular and punctual attendance Other Duties and Responsibilities Incumbent is accountable for all duties of this job, and other projects and responsibilities may be added at the City’s discretion POSITION REQUIREMENTS/WORKING CONDITIONS/PRE-EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS Education, Experience, Skills, Formal Training, Licenses, and Certifications Required : Equivalent to a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college in Natural Resource Management, Environmental Science, Wildlife or Conservation Sciences, Biology, or closely related field; requires an in-depth comprehension and familiarity with local ecosystems, encompassing native, invasive, and noxious flora and fauna. Thorough understanding of natural areas and open space conservation in the Colorado high plains prairie and the management of urban open space programs to plan for and implement resource conservation and sustainability practices Experience working with youth, managing volunteers, and coordinating with outside organizations to implement projects One or more years of work experience in open space or parks performing project management, planning, or restoration One or more years of work experience in grant writing, implementation and reporting Maintain a valid driver’s license and safe driving record throughout employment At least two (2) years of supervisory experience Experience with budget development and management Passionate commitment to the Parks, Recreation and Libraries Department’s mission statement Preferred : Advanced Degree in Natural Resource Management, Environmental Science, Wildlife or Conservation Sciences, Biology, or closely related field Experience drafting and implementing natural resource management plans Three (3) years of increasingly responsible full-time experience in open space management or natural resource management Any equivalent combination of education, training and experience, which would provide the required knowledge and skills, may be considered. Physical Requirements This position can be physical in nature and requires sufficient physical strength and stamina for bending, lifting, pulling, pushing, carrying, walking, running, sitting and standing are some of the motor skills needed to complete work-related tasks. WORKING CONDITIONS Work is performed both indoors in a highly used public facility where noise level is high with frequent interruptions, and outdoors, which may include cold, heat, wet, snow, humid or icy conditions and with exposure to, dusts, grasses, molds, and fertilizers. There may be exposure to cleaning agents and other chemicals. The most critical physical activities of the work environment involve leading demanding outdoor activities, etc. Must possess the sufficient physical strength and flexibility to lift/maneuver the recreational equipment/supplies applicable to each individual position. Required Materials and Equipment Computers and computer programs such as JDEdwards, Outlook, GIS, Windows and related software programs. Knowledge of the operation of equipment used in the maintenance of open space and public facilities including; trucks, trailers, tractors, loaders, backhoes, mowers, renovators, seeders, mulchers and other related equipment. PRE-EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS Background checks will include employment references, criminal history and driver’s license record Pre-employment drug screen Pre-employment physical Must be legally entitled to work in the United States The City of Westminster offers a comprehensive benefit package including: Health and Dental Flexible Spending Pension/ Retirement Plans Term Life Insurance Long-term Disability Survivor Benefits Wellness Program General leave that provides vacation, holidays, illness leave and administrative leave Education and Training Reimbursement, and Exempt Reimbursement Program For a more detailed overview of our Exempt and Administrative Officer benefit package: Benefit Package The City of Westminster does not participate in the Social Security system.In lieu of social security contributions, the city contributes to a 401(a) defined contribution plan on your behalf. 401(a) Contribution Rates: Employee Mandatory Contribution: 11% of your base pay. Contributions are pre-tax and fully vested. Employer Contribution: 11.25%of your base pay. Employer Contribution Vesting Schedule Less than 3 years - 0% 3 years- 60% 4 years - 80% 5+ years - 100% The City of Westminster provides employees with innovative and practical ways to improve their commute through two key features, EcoPass and Commute Benefits powered by Commutrics. EcoPass provides unlimited trips on RTD's core transit services and Commute Rewards allows you to record your trips and get rewards based on your commute mode. Closing Date/Time: 5/13/2024 8:30 AM Mountain
Apr 30, 2024
Full Time
POSITION PURPOSE / IMPORTANT APPLICATION INFORMATION This position works with limited supervision from the Open Space Superintendent and assists the Parks, Recreation, and Libraries Department in carrying out the objectives of the Open Space program. The Open Space Supervisor provides expertise to oversee and monitor multiple projects of small to medium size and complexity that have been identified to support the Open Space Stewardship Plan. The Open Space Supervisor will provide leadership, direction, supervision and guidance to a dynamic team responsible for recruiting, supporting, and managing volunteers, , delivering programs focused on outdoor recreation, environmental education, trail use, sustainability and stewardship opportunities. Supervise four direct reports with responsibilities in the work areas below and assist the Open Space Superintendent in long-term vision planning and management plan implementation: Natural resource and stewardship programs, including native and non-native vegetation mapping, monitoring, and data analysis, prairie restoration, and implementation, noxious and undesirable weed control, wildlife mapping, monitoring, management, and data analysis Volunteer, education, and outreach programming. Pilot and maintain outreach plans to engage the community to promote stewardship of Open Space values and other relevant topics Create and implement programs to help maintain the balance of ecosystem preservation and passive recreation in Open Space Recruit, manage, and maintain effective communication with volunteers and youth corps including notifications and training Utilize knowledge of local ecosystems to create site-specific work plans based on Open Space plans, goals, and objectives for youth corps and other organizations to implement in the field The full salary range for this position is stated above. The starting range of pay is dependent on qualifications and experience of each individual candidate. The City of Westminster has a Multilingual Stipend Program to encourage and reward benefited employees who are conversationally fluent in languages other than English. Benefited employees have the opportunity to test their language proficiency skills and qualify for a bi-weekly stipend that will vary based on the employee’s level of proficiency and usage. ORGANIZATIONAL COMPETENCIES AND CULTURAL VALUES/GENERAL COMPETENCIES The City's work culture encourages passionate, positive and enthusiastic employees who, along with our City Council and City Manager, are strong supporters of our mission: Westminster’s purpose is to provide core services and foster economic resilience to give our community the opportunity to thrive. Westminster is a city of beautiful, safe, well-maintained neighborhoods and destinations with a vibrant, diverse economy, rich and resilient environment and a strong sense of community belonging. Our core values are embodied in our SPIRIT (Service - Pride - Integrity - Responsibility - Innovation - Teamwork). This position supports the mission of the Parks, Recreation and Libraries Department, which is to provide exceptional opportunities for a vibrant community with a commitment to nature, wellness and literacy. Every employee is accountable to: Demonstrate a high level of customer service; encourage others to focus on the customer; foster an environment where customer service is a priority Communicate with customers to ensure that, where possible, they are satisfied, and that their needs are being addressed; solicit and evaluate customer feedback Act as an ambassador by understanding and fostering the organization's mission and vision Exhibit pride in self, the department, the city, and the community; conduct self in a professional manner Demonstrate integrity and build trust through credibility, reliability, commitment, loyalty, and ethical behavior Address difficult or contentious issues in a constructive manner Support/promote change; demonstrate flexibility, and take calculated risks when appropriate Participate in personal growth opportunities, and attend trainings designed to enhance capacity to bring new skills and ideas to the job and the organization Work to continuously improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the service or product being delivered Demonstrate support for team efforts by accepting new roles and responsibilities, and helping others achieve objectives Value diversity; demonstrate an awareness of differences; demonstrate sensitivity, and adapt behaviors and communication to accommodate these differences GENERAL COMPETENCIES Citywide - Every employee in this position is accountable to: Establish effective interpersonal relationships through honest, open communication and follow-through on commitments Recognize personal strengths and weaknesses, and target areas for personal self-development Demonstrate initiative in performing job tasks Exhibit problem-solving skills leading to sound judgment and quality decisions Achieve goals, and handle assigned workload and new assignments effectively; demonstrate an ability to work independently Communicate effectively with individuals and groups using clear and concise verbal and written communications Demonstrate accountability for work, and take ownership in job performance Demonstrate concern for the accuracy and quality of work; take steps to correct mistakes and improve the overall product Job Specific - Every employee in this position must be able to: Demonstrate a high degree of knowledge of natural resource and recreation management, sustainability and stewardship principles Supervise, inspire and motivate a dynamic group of individuals Demonstrated skill in natural resource management and the ability to research, develop and apply concepts to operations; experience in program coordination including volunteer management, youth corps oversight, and partner agency collaboration; creative in developing solutions for ecosystem enhancement in urban settings Demonstrate knowledge of best practices, procedures, and processes for contract administration and compliance with grants; write scope of work for Requests for Proposals/Bids (RFPs/RFBs), review proposals/bids, and manage contracts Coordinate the development of area management plans for Open Space properties, including providing for public input and engagement, developing proposed actions for the protection of natural resources while providing for passive recreation opportunities Apply knowledge of the principles and practice of project management Provide and implement a vision of goals and objectives for the team Communicate at a high level both verbally and written Create an atmosphere of creativity and innovation Contribute to and provide support for the strategic plan for the Open Space Program Meet deadlines while handling multiple tasks and work hours above and beyond regular schedule to bring project objectives to completion Establish and maintain effective working relationships with superiors, other employees, City officials, and the public through honest, open communication and follow-through on commitments Attend meetings and work at special events and programs Professionally interact with all levels of this organization as well as outside organizations JOB SPECIFIC FUNCTIONS Essential Job Functions, Duties, Responsibilities, and Tasks Provides functional supervision and coordinate work activities of assigned staff with responsibilities for open space management plan implementation, restoration and ecosystem management, youth corps and volunteer management, grant writing and administration, contractor/consultant oversightAssists with the coordination and implementation of the City of Westminster’s Open Space Stewardship PlanLeads the development and implementation of area management plans for the Open Space system, focused on ecosystem restoration and passive recreational management.Assists or leads the Open Space staff with special and routine projects and events related to planning, development, grants and Open Space land managementManages expenditures and revenues, manages and maintains contracts and agreements, researches and applies for appropriate grants; administers and reports on procured grantsEvaluates proposals and bids, recommends award and negotiates and administers contract followed by reviewing documents, reports and inspecting work products from consultant and contractors from start to project close-outProvides oversight to consultants, design professionals, environmental specialists and contractors as neededMaintains regular and punctual attendance Other Duties and Responsibilities Incumbent is accountable for all duties of this job, and other projects and responsibilities may be added at the City’s discretion POSITION REQUIREMENTS/WORKING CONDITIONS/PRE-EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS Education, Experience, Skills, Formal Training, Licenses, and Certifications Required : Equivalent to a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college in Natural Resource Management, Environmental Science, Wildlife or Conservation Sciences, Biology, or closely related field; requires an in-depth comprehension and familiarity with local ecosystems, encompassing native, invasive, and noxious flora and fauna. Thorough understanding of natural areas and open space conservation in the Colorado high plains prairie and the management of urban open space programs to plan for and implement resource conservation and sustainability practices Experience working with youth, managing volunteers, and coordinating with outside organizations to implement projects One or more years of work experience in open space or parks performing project management, planning, or restoration One or more years of work experience in grant writing, implementation and reporting Maintain a valid driver’s license and safe driving record throughout employment At least two (2) years of supervisory experience Experience with budget development and management Passionate commitment to the Parks, Recreation and Libraries Department’s mission statement Preferred : Advanced Degree in Natural Resource Management, Environmental Science, Wildlife or Conservation Sciences, Biology, or closely related field Experience drafting and implementing natural resource management plans Three (3) years of increasingly responsible full-time experience in open space management or natural resource management Any equivalent combination of education, training and experience, which would provide the required knowledge and skills, may be considered. Physical Requirements This position can be physical in nature and requires sufficient physical strength and stamina for bending, lifting, pulling, pushing, carrying, walking, running, sitting and standing are some of the motor skills needed to complete work-related tasks. WORKING CONDITIONS Work is performed both indoors in a highly used public facility where noise level is high with frequent interruptions, and outdoors, which may include cold, heat, wet, snow, humid or icy conditions and with exposure to, dusts, grasses, molds, and fertilizers. There may be exposure to cleaning agents and other chemicals. The most critical physical activities of the work environment involve leading demanding outdoor activities, etc. Must possess the sufficient physical strength and flexibility to lift/maneuver the recreational equipment/supplies applicable to each individual position. Required Materials and Equipment Computers and computer programs such as JDEdwards, Outlook, GIS, Windows and related software programs. Knowledge of the operation of equipment used in the maintenance of open space and public facilities including; trucks, trailers, tractors, loaders, backhoes, mowers, renovators, seeders, mulchers and other related equipment. PRE-EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS Background checks will include employment references, criminal history and driver’s license record Pre-employment drug screen Pre-employment physical Must be legally entitled to work in the United States The City of Westminster offers a comprehensive benefit package including: Health and Dental Flexible Spending Pension/ Retirement Plans Term Life Insurance Long-term Disability Survivor Benefits Wellness Program General leave that provides vacation, holidays, illness leave and administrative leave Education and Training Reimbursement, and Exempt Reimbursement Program For a more detailed overview of our Exempt and Administrative Officer benefit package: Benefit Package The City of Westminster does not participate in the Social Security system.In lieu of social security contributions, the city contributes to a 401(a) defined contribution plan on your behalf. 401(a) Contribution Rates: Employee Mandatory Contribution: 11% of your base pay. Contributions are pre-tax and fully vested. Employer Contribution: 11.25%of your base pay. Employer Contribution Vesting Schedule Less than 3 years - 0% 3 years- 60% 4 years - 80% 5+ years - 100% The City of Westminster provides employees with innovative and practical ways to improve their commute through two key features, EcoPass and Commute Benefits powered by Commutrics. EcoPass provides unlimited trips on RTD's core transit services and Commute Rewards allows you to record your trips and get rewards based on your commute mode. Closing Date/Time: 5/13/2024 8:30 AM Mountain
State of Missouri
Jefferson City, Missouri, United States
Salary: $3,101 - $3,304 semi-monthly *Salary may be based on education and/or experience Job Location: This position is with the Missouri Department of Natural Resources, Division of Environmental Quality, Waste Management Program, and will be located at 1730 E. Elm Street, Jefferson City, MO. Why you’ll love this position: You’ll be joining the Missouri Department of Natural Resources’ Waste Management Program Engineering Section, where science and policy meet to ensure that solid and hazardous waste management is protective of human health and the environment. You’ll work with a diverse group of staff and stakeholders to make sure the businesses and entities that treat, store, or dispose of solid and hazardous waste in Missouri, are performing these tasks in a manner that is safe for all Missouri residents and visitors. This is an independent and advanced professional engineering position responsible for RCRA permitting. Provide supervision and technical leadership to three Assistant/Associate Engineers and one Environmental Program Specialist, who review construction permit applications for municipal, utility waste landfills, and solid waste processing facilities. Review the team’s engineering documents, including approval letters, comments and associated work related to engineering reports, detailed plans and specifications, and other submittals for solid waste facilities to ensure compliance with standard engineering practices, regulatory requirements, and protection of public health and the environment. Coordinate closely with the Attorney General’s Office and Department colleagues, including Compliance and Enforcement team members and Regional Office team members, regarding the status of permitted facilities, as well as creating or maintaining policies and procedures for that coordination. Provide technical assistance and guidance to the engineering team, regulated facilities, public citizens, engineering consultants, legislators, and others regarding laws, regulations, and engineering requirements through in-person or online meetings, written communications, and presentations. Participate in training and technical conferences to remain current on supervisory role, engineering practices, and innovative treatment technologies, and effectively communicate this information to other Department engineers and engineering consultants. Develop and maintain an extensive working knowledge of federal, state and local regulations, technical principles and/or practices applicable to assigned projects and area of expertise, including the permitting process and the sampling and analysis of environmental media, groundwater monitoring programs at solid and hazardous waste management facilities, and fate and transport of contaminants in the environment. Statewide travel for periods up to one week may be required. A Bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline from an ABET accredited program, and 6 or more years of engineering experience Registration as a Professional Engineer in the State of Missouri Ability to operate a motor vehicle and maintain a valid vehicle operator’s license Work 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. schedule, with occasional overtime required. Ability to communicate clearly and professionally, both verbally and with written correspondence. Ability to provide direction to engineering professionals within the team, as well as, outside as needed. Ability to maintain effective working relationships with others in a positive manner. Ability to effectively prioritize work assignments and manage multiple tasks with varying timelines. Ability to understand and interpret technical engineering information, analyze issues, and provide alternative solutions. Exercise good judgement by making timely and effective decisions with available information/knowledge and within the position’s authority. Ability to provide testimony and expert advice. Use of Microsoft Office, AutoCAD, GIS software, project management tools such as Trello, and general knowledge of office equipment. Training, certification, and/or education in continuous process improvement programs such as Lean Six Sigma as well as completion of Missouri Way, Leadership Academy, and similar programs is preferred. The State of Missouri offers an excellent benefits package that includes a defined pension plan, generous amounts of leave and holiday time, and eligibility for health insurance coverage. Your total compensation is more than the dollars you receive in your paycheck. To help demonstrate the value of working for the State of Missouri, we have created an interactive Total Compensation Calculator. This tool provides a comprehensive view of benefits and more that are offered to prospective employees. The Total Compensation Calculator and other applicant resources can be found here .
May 04, 2024
Full Time
Salary: $3,101 - $3,304 semi-monthly *Salary may be based on education and/or experience Job Location: This position is with the Missouri Department of Natural Resources, Division of Environmental Quality, Waste Management Program, and will be located at 1730 E. Elm Street, Jefferson City, MO. Why you’ll love this position: You’ll be joining the Missouri Department of Natural Resources’ Waste Management Program Engineering Section, where science and policy meet to ensure that solid and hazardous waste management is protective of human health and the environment. You’ll work with a diverse group of staff and stakeholders to make sure the businesses and entities that treat, store, or dispose of solid and hazardous waste in Missouri, are performing these tasks in a manner that is safe for all Missouri residents and visitors. This is an independent and advanced professional engineering position responsible for RCRA permitting. Provide supervision and technical leadership to three Assistant/Associate Engineers and one Environmental Program Specialist, who review construction permit applications for municipal, utility waste landfills, and solid waste processing facilities. Review the team’s engineering documents, including approval letters, comments and associated work related to engineering reports, detailed plans and specifications, and other submittals for solid waste facilities to ensure compliance with standard engineering practices, regulatory requirements, and protection of public health and the environment. Coordinate closely with the Attorney General’s Office and Department colleagues, including Compliance and Enforcement team members and Regional Office team members, regarding the status of permitted facilities, as well as creating or maintaining policies and procedures for that coordination. Provide technical assistance and guidance to the engineering team, regulated facilities, public citizens, engineering consultants, legislators, and others regarding laws, regulations, and engineering requirements through in-person or online meetings, written communications, and presentations. Participate in training and technical conferences to remain current on supervisory role, engineering practices, and innovative treatment technologies, and effectively communicate this information to other Department engineers and engineering consultants. Develop and maintain an extensive working knowledge of federal, state and local regulations, technical principles and/or practices applicable to assigned projects and area of expertise, including the permitting process and the sampling and analysis of environmental media, groundwater monitoring programs at solid and hazardous waste management facilities, and fate and transport of contaminants in the environment. Statewide travel for periods up to one week may be required. A Bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline from an ABET accredited program, and 6 or more years of engineering experience Registration as a Professional Engineer in the State of Missouri Ability to operate a motor vehicle and maintain a valid vehicle operator’s license Work 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. schedule, with occasional overtime required. Ability to communicate clearly and professionally, both verbally and with written correspondence. Ability to provide direction to engineering professionals within the team, as well as, outside as needed. Ability to maintain effective working relationships with others in a positive manner. Ability to effectively prioritize work assignments and manage multiple tasks with varying timelines. Ability to understand and interpret technical engineering information, analyze issues, and provide alternative solutions. Exercise good judgement by making timely and effective decisions with available information/knowledge and within the position’s authority. Ability to provide testimony and expert advice. Use of Microsoft Office, AutoCAD, GIS software, project management tools such as Trello, and general knowledge of office equipment. Training, certification, and/or education in continuous process improvement programs such as Lean Six Sigma as well as completion of Missouri Way, Leadership Academy, and similar programs is preferred. The State of Missouri offers an excellent benefits package that includes a defined pension plan, generous amounts of leave and holiday time, and eligibility for health insurance coverage. Your total compensation is more than the dollars you receive in your paycheck. To help demonstrate the value of working for the State of Missouri, we have created an interactive Total Compensation Calculator. This tool provides a comprehensive view of benefits and more that are offered to prospective employees. The Total Compensation Calculator and other applicant resources can be found here .
Oklahoma State Department of Health
Oklahoma County, Oklahoma, United States
Job Posting Title Lead Program Case Coordinator I/II Agency 340 OKLAHOMA STATE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH Supervisory Organization 340 Screening & Special Services Job Posting End Date (Continuous if Blank) May 17, 2024 Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the posting end date above. Estimated Appointment End Date (Continuous if Blank) Full/Part-Time Full time Job Type Regular Compensation The annual salary for this position is based on education and experience. Level I: Up to $46,000.00 Level II: Up to $50,000.00 Job Description Location: Central Office - 123 Robert S. Kerr, Oklahoma City Salary: $46,000.00 - $50,000.00 Full Time /Part Time: Full Time Primary Hours: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Why you’ll love it here! RESPECT. COLLABORATION. SERVICE. The Oklahoma State Department of Health (OSDH) is committed to leading Oklahoma to prosperity through health. Our mission is to protect and promote health, prevent disease and injury, and cultivate conditions by which Oklahomans can thrive. Check out why we are passionate about public health and believe it is the career for you!!! What is Public Health? Oh yeah, did we mention perks? We know that benefits matter and that is why we offer a competitive benefits package for all eligible employees. Generous state paid benefit allowance to help cover insurance premiums. A wide choice of insurance plans with no pre-existing condition exclusions or limitations. Flexible spending accounts for health care expenses and/or dependent care. Retirement Savings Plan with a generous match. 15 days of vacation and 15 days of sick leave the first year for full time employees. 11 paid holidays a year. Student Loan repayment options & tuition reimbursement. Employee discounts with a variety of companies and venders. Longevity Bonus for years of service Position Description: The Oklahoma Lead Poisoning Prevention Program Case Coordinator will provide support to the Oklahoma Childhood (OCLPPP) and Adult Blood (ABLES) Lead Programs within Screening and Special Services by providing case management services that are timely, effective, efficient, equitable, and client-centered while maintaining confidentiality within continuum of care or HIPAA guidelines, as applicable. This position will provide families with education regarding lead exposure including prevention, necessity of follow-up testing, cost-effective interventions, resources to assist with lead abatement or lead reduction available, etc. Also, position will work with private providers, county health departments, Head Start programs, and the like to provide educational resources, learning opportunities, and encourage screening of children for blood lead in Oklahoma. Duties: Schedules and conducts in-home environmental investigations in the homes of children with elevated blood lead levels and collects for analysis samples to determine lead content and source of exposure. Assist in preparing sample collection during environmental investigations and sends to laboratory for analysis. Assist in preparing written reports based on laboratory results documenting sources of lead found, recommendations to reduce or remove lead exposure, and provide recommendations or refer outside agencies for additional resources. Will maintain client records by entering appropriate data, patient information, progress, case notes, referrals, etc., into the Healthy Homes and Lead Poisoning Surveillance Systems (HHLPSS). Assists in assessing, reporting, and recording health status and follow-up related to lead. Links patients’ families to necessary and appropriate resources that are culturally appropriate, and community based. Develops and implements appropriate aspects of plan of care related to removal of potential sources of lead exposure, nutrition, hygiene as related to lead. Completes intake assessment questionnaires for environmental investigations and reports appropriate patient information to Program Manager. Sends quarterly activity reports of lead-based paint activities conducted as a certified risk assessor/inspector to the Department of Environmental Quality. Teaches basic lead risk identification and follow-up skills and related principles to other staff through demonstrations, presentations, or workshops. Conducts presentations pertaining to the program’s mission and goals to community and professional groups. Participates in writing grant applications and reports. Expands job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications; maintaining professional networks and participating in professional organizations. Obtains certification as a Lead Risk Assessor/Inspector through the Department of Environmental Quality. (Must be able to take and pass Lead Risk assessor test within one year of employment, if not already certified as Lead Risk Assessor) Improves case management services by studying, evaluation, and re-designing processes; implementing changes; rewriting policies and procedures, when applicable and required. Some out-of-state travel required. Minimum Qualifications: Level I: Bachelor's degree and have one year of experience in lead, asbestos, environmental remediation work, construction, or related fields, or have an equivalent combination of education and experience. Level II: Bachelor's degree and at least two years of experience in lead, asbestos, environmental remediation work, construction, or a related field. Additionally, you must be certified as a Lead Risk Assessor/Inspector by the Department of Environmental Quality. There is no substitution for the certification. Preferred Qualifications: Spanish speaking a plus. Previous experience with investigations, report writing, case management experience. Professional experience in public health, social work, child welfare, probation and parole, employment services, community-based services, community outreach, project management, case management, nursing, or communications. Physical Demands and Work Environment: This position is typically performed in an office setting with a climate-controlled setting and exposure to moderate noise level. While performing the duties of the job, employee is required to talk, stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms. This position also requires travel to client’s homes to conduct environmental investigations and collect samples both inside and outside the homes. The activities will require bending, carrying equipment, stooping, climbing, reaching. This position requires long periods of sitting and daily use of computer and phone. Work related travel is required. Telework: This position may be eligible for Hybrid Telework and is subject to OSDH policy and supervisor’s discretion. Application Requirements: If education, certification or licensure is required to meet qualifications, applicants must provide documentation at the time of application. All applicants are subject to a background check and must be legally authorized to work in the United States without visa sponsorship. Equal Opportunity Employment The State of Oklahoma is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of genetic information, race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, or disability. Current active State of Oklahoma employees must apply for open positions internally through the Workday Jobs Hub .
May 03, 2024
Full Time
Job Posting Title Lead Program Case Coordinator I/II Agency 340 OKLAHOMA STATE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH Supervisory Organization 340 Screening & Special Services Job Posting End Date (Continuous if Blank) May 17, 2024 Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the posting end date above. Estimated Appointment End Date (Continuous if Blank) Full/Part-Time Full time Job Type Regular Compensation The annual salary for this position is based on education and experience. Level I: Up to $46,000.00 Level II: Up to $50,000.00 Job Description Location: Central Office - 123 Robert S. Kerr, Oklahoma City Salary: $46,000.00 - $50,000.00 Full Time /Part Time: Full Time Primary Hours: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Why you’ll love it here! RESPECT. COLLABORATION. SERVICE. The Oklahoma State Department of Health (OSDH) is committed to leading Oklahoma to prosperity through health. Our mission is to protect and promote health, prevent disease and injury, and cultivate conditions by which Oklahomans can thrive. Check out why we are passionate about public health and believe it is the career for you!!! What is Public Health? Oh yeah, did we mention perks? We know that benefits matter and that is why we offer a competitive benefits package for all eligible employees. Generous state paid benefit allowance to help cover insurance premiums. A wide choice of insurance plans with no pre-existing condition exclusions or limitations. Flexible spending accounts for health care expenses and/or dependent care. Retirement Savings Plan with a generous match. 15 days of vacation and 15 days of sick leave the first year for full time employees. 11 paid holidays a year. Student Loan repayment options & tuition reimbursement. Employee discounts with a variety of companies and venders. Longevity Bonus for years of service Position Description: The Oklahoma Lead Poisoning Prevention Program Case Coordinator will provide support to the Oklahoma Childhood (OCLPPP) and Adult Blood (ABLES) Lead Programs within Screening and Special Services by providing case management services that are timely, effective, efficient, equitable, and client-centered while maintaining confidentiality within continuum of care or HIPAA guidelines, as applicable. This position will provide families with education regarding lead exposure including prevention, necessity of follow-up testing, cost-effective interventions, resources to assist with lead abatement or lead reduction available, etc. Also, position will work with private providers, county health departments, Head Start programs, and the like to provide educational resources, learning opportunities, and encourage screening of children for blood lead in Oklahoma. Duties: Schedules and conducts in-home environmental investigations in the homes of children with elevated blood lead levels and collects for analysis samples to determine lead content and source of exposure. Assist in preparing sample collection during environmental investigations and sends to laboratory for analysis. Assist in preparing written reports based on laboratory results documenting sources of lead found, recommendations to reduce or remove lead exposure, and provide recommendations or refer outside agencies for additional resources. Will maintain client records by entering appropriate data, patient information, progress, case notes, referrals, etc., into the Healthy Homes and Lead Poisoning Surveillance Systems (HHLPSS). Assists in assessing, reporting, and recording health status and follow-up related to lead. Links patients’ families to necessary and appropriate resources that are culturally appropriate, and community based. Develops and implements appropriate aspects of plan of care related to removal of potential sources of lead exposure, nutrition, hygiene as related to lead. Completes intake assessment questionnaires for environmental investigations and reports appropriate patient information to Program Manager. Sends quarterly activity reports of lead-based paint activities conducted as a certified risk assessor/inspector to the Department of Environmental Quality. Teaches basic lead risk identification and follow-up skills and related principles to other staff through demonstrations, presentations, or workshops. Conducts presentations pertaining to the program’s mission and goals to community and professional groups. Participates in writing grant applications and reports. Expands job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications; maintaining professional networks and participating in professional organizations. Obtains certification as a Lead Risk Assessor/Inspector through the Department of Environmental Quality. (Must be able to take and pass Lead Risk assessor test within one year of employment, if not already certified as Lead Risk Assessor) Improves case management services by studying, evaluation, and re-designing processes; implementing changes; rewriting policies and procedures, when applicable and required. Some out-of-state travel required. Minimum Qualifications: Level I: Bachelor's degree and have one year of experience in lead, asbestos, environmental remediation work, construction, or related fields, or have an equivalent combination of education and experience. Level II: Bachelor's degree and at least two years of experience in lead, asbestos, environmental remediation work, construction, or a related field. Additionally, you must be certified as a Lead Risk Assessor/Inspector by the Department of Environmental Quality. There is no substitution for the certification. Preferred Qualifications: Spanish speaking a plus. Previous experience with investigations, report writing, case management experience. Professional experience in public health, social work, child welfare, probation and parole, employment services, community-based services, community outreach, project management, case management, nursing, or communications. Physical Demands and Work Environment: This position is typically performed in an office setting with a climate-controlled setting and exposure to moderate noise level. While performing the duties of the job, employee is required to talk, stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms. This position also requires travel to client’s homes to conduct environmental investigations and collect samples both inside and outside the homes. The activities will require bending, carrying equipment, stooping, climbing, reaching. This position requires long periods of sitting and daily use of computer and phone. Work related travel is required. Telework: This position may be eligible for Hybrid Telework and is subject to OSDH policy and supervisor’s discretion. Application Requirements: If education, certification or licensure is required to meet qualifications, applicants must provide documentation at the time of application. All applicants are subject to a background check and must be legally authorized to work in the United States without visa sponsorship. Equal Opportunity Employment The State of Oklahoma is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of genetic information, race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, or disability. Current active State of Oklahoma employees must apply for open positions internally through the Workday Jobs Hub .
Orange County, CA
Orange County, California, United States
CAREER DESCRIPTION Information Technology Supervisor T his recruitment is open to the public beginning Tuesday, April 30, 2024 for a minimum of five (5) business days, and will remain open on a continuous basis until 11:59 p.m. (Pacific Time) on the day the Department's needs are met. In addition to performance-based merit increases, this position is scheduled to receive salary range increases on the following dates: Effective June 28, 2024 - 4.25% increase Effective June 27, 2025 - 4.00% increase Salary may be negotiable within the range listed above, based on position requirements and successful candidate's qualifications, subject to appropriate authorization. THIS RECRUITMENT IS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC RECRUITMENT/POSITION INFORMATION This recruitment is being held to establish an Open Eligible List to fill a current vacancy with the Sheriff-Coroner Department. The eligible list established may also be used to fill positions in similar/or lower classifications . THE OPPORTUNITY The Sheriff's Department is looking to fill an IT Supervisor to oversee the department’s Network team. The position will include planning, supporting, and managing all network devices for the Sheriff's support systems. Supervise a unit of Network staff responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining an enterprise network to meet the department strategies and requirements. Oversee and directs work unit quality assurances activities. The IT Supervisor will provide professional support for information systems projects; assists in monitoring vendor performance to ensure compliance with County standards and specifications, interfaces with clients to define project scope and review project activities, recommendations, and outcomes. Also responsible for implementing security requirements and federal mandates that requires increase security on law enforcement network. DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS Experience in a Public Safety Agency such as Police, Fire or Emergency Management. In-depth knowledge of LAN/WAN communications, network hardware's such as Cisco routers, wireless access point, Ethernet switches, bridges, gateways, and firewalls. Design, configure and implement end-to-end Cisco networks using best practices. Administer Cisco networks as well as related network systems and software, including design, installation, configuration, support, optimization and administration of associated department network infrastructure and applications. Resolve end-to-end systems and network issues. Resolve end-user 2nd and 3rd tier support for department and enterprise-wide network systems and applications, coordinate with vendors as necessary to identify issues & determine proper resolution. Coordinate and manage Cisco installations, migrations, and troubleshooting. Document successful implementation techniques. Coordinate and administer large complex information technology projects. Gather and evaluate information to reason logically, draw valid conclusions, take appropriate actions and/or make appropriate recommendations. Configure, test, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair complex data, voice, and video network equipment. Troubleshoot a variety of technical network systems hardware and software problems, identify, and recommend alternative technical solutions, and respond appropriately to user requests. Plan and evaluate new network systems and equipment. Plan, organize, prioritize and process work to ensure that deadlines are met. Adapt quickly to changes in policies, procedures, assignments, and work locations. Communicate effectively both in orally and in writing for technical and non-technical audiences. Minimum of 5 years of progressively responsible systems project administration and management in the context of complex moderate to large scale systems environments including approximately one year at a leadership level. Minimum 5 years' experience in Cisco network solutions. A background in performance tuning, script programming, and troubleshooting is highly desirable. Interpersonal & Analytical Skills: Works well in a team environment. Handle concurrent or multiple tasks/projects efficiently. Ability to develop technical documentation and procedures. Communicate effectively orally and in writing. Highly motivated, with the ability to work under pressure, analyze problems, propose solutions, and drive issues to resolution and deal with changing priorities is highly desirable. Enthusiasm and the ability to positively motivate a team. Sophisticated communication and conflict resolution skills. Technical expertise, a vision of the big technological picture A customer service orientation to internal and external customers. Leadership | Management Skills Leading a high performance, results-oriented team to implement organizational goals while balancing competing needs and objectives. Ability to train staff on complex procurement processes and develop training programs. Employee coaching, accountability, and administering discipline in a fair and consistent manner in consultation. Utilizing good judgment and diplomacy which support the mission of the Department in dealing with difficult and sensitive situations. Strategic Planning | Analytical Skills Develops and recommends work unit goals, objectives, policies and procedures; maintains procedure manuals and other unit documentation; plans and prioritizes work strategies for self and subordinates; creates workflow processes; and identifies and recommends staffing changes in response to workload requirements. Assists in administering and monitoring departmental budgets; tracks and monitors expenditures for assigned areas; researches costs for new hardware, software and other items and prepares reports and recommendations. Working independently and managing time wisely and effectively prioritizing multiple competing tasks; meeting Departmental and project goals and deadlines by prioritizing workload and projects. Preparing clear and concise project and asset management plans and documents, reports of work performed, and other written materials. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Note: Technology discipline-based knowledge and ability requirements may differ, and are subject to area of assignment. Knowledge of: Principles and practices of public administration; including, budgeting, staff development, customer service and human resource management Principles and practices of supervision and leadership Computer hardware and software systems similar to those being used by the hiring department, including business applications, operating systems, and network systems Project management principles and techniques Principles, methods and techniques used in designing, developing, testing and implementing information technology applications, systems and networks Advanced operations, services, concepts, terms and activities common to a comprehensive, state-of-the-art information technology program Advanced information technology development lifecycle and design principles Advanced methods and techniques of evaluating business need requirements to provide technology solutions Database concepts Operational characteristics of local and wide area network systems Operational characteristics of communication systems, equipment and devices Principles and methods of troubleshooting computer hardware, software and network problems Principles and practices of customer service Methods and techniques of developing and presenting technical documentation and training materials Ability to: Supervise a unit of subordinate employees who perform professional information technology work Develop work plans and methods to ensure that assigned work areas are functioning in the most effective and efficient manner Develop and maintain comprehensive procedures manuals and documentation Assist with development and administration of the budget for the assigned unit Perform professional level applications, systems and network analysis and administration duties Coordinate and administer a variety of information technology projects Gather and evaluate information in order to reason logically, draw valid conclusions, take appropriate actions and/or make appropriate recommendations Communicate technical information to a wide variety of users Interpret and apply complex and technical information pertaining to computer and network systems Adapt quickly to changes in policies, procedures, assignments and work locations Communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those encountered during the course of the work Click here to view the class specification/job description. Education and Experience College level education or training directly related to the competencies and attributes required of the position may be substituted for up to one year of the required experience at the rate of three semester units or the equivalent, equaling one month of experience and one hour of training equaling one hour of experience. College level education or training beyond a bachelor's degree, which is directly related to the competencies and attributes required of the position, may be substituted for up to an additional year of required experience at the same rate identified above. Three years performing at a level that is comparable to an Orange County class of Senior IT Professional in a specific discipline. License/Certification Depending upon assignment, some positions in this class may require possession of a valid California driver's license, Class C or higher. Special Requirements Depending upon assignment, demonstrated professional level competency and/or certification pertaining to the information technologies used by the appointing department may be required. PHYSICAL, MENTAL, ENVIRONMENTAL and WORKING CONDITIONS Physical and Mental Requirements Frequent standing or sitting for extended periods; frequent walking; occasional driving may be required, depending upon assignment; infrequent pushing/pulling; infrequent bending, kneeling, squatting and crawling; infrequent lifting up to 25 pounds; constant use of good overall vision for reading/close up work; infrequent use of color perception and occasional eye/hand coordination; frequent repetitive motion from writing and using a computer keyboard; occasional grasping, holding and reaching; frequent hearing/talking to others on the telephone and in person; frequent decision making and concentration; occasional public contact; occasional working alone. Additional physical/mental requirements or frequencies may be required, depending upon assignment. Environmental and Working Conditions Work is typically performed in an indoor office environment, but occasionally requires travel to other locations. Work environments may include high levels of noise, dust and/or unpleasant odors. Occasional early morning, evening, holiday and/or weekend work may be required. SPECIAL QUALIFICATIONS Applicants must not have been convicted of a felony or be on any form of probation and must pass an extensive background investigation to the satisfaction of the Orange County Sheriff-Coroner. Background screening includes completing of a Personal History Form, interview with a background investigator, fingerprinting and may include a polygraph test. Some of the areas considered in the background screening include prior convictions, traffic violations, drug use and credit problems, employment history, professional references and education verification (i.e. degree, license, or official transcripts. Foreign degrees require an evaluation of U.S. equivalency by an agency that is a member of the National Association of Credentials Evaluation Services (N.A.C.E.S.). Human Resources | Minimum Qualifications Sheriff Human Resources screens all applications to identify the most qualified candidates for the position based on the skills required to meet the needs of the Department. After the initial screening, the qualified candidates will be referred to the next step and notified of all further procedures applicable to their status in the competition. SELECTION PROCEDURES Applications must emphasize all the areas in which the applicant has expertise and accomplishments in the specific competencies related to the position. Application Appraisal Panel |Application Rating (Refer/Non-Refer):An Application Appraisal Panel (AAP) of job knowledge experts will thoroughly screen all application materials and rate for job knowledge, competencies and related experience described above. The more qualified candidates will be referred to the next step. (The information you provide will be used as a scoring device, so please be descriptive in your response. "See Resume" is not a qualifying response and will not be scored in lieu of the required information.) Structured Oral Interview | SOI (Weighted 100%): Candidates will be interviewed and rated by a panel of job knowledge experts. Each candidate's rating will be based on responses to a series of questions designed to elicit the candidate's qualifications for the job. Only the most successful candidates will be placed on the eligible list. Based on the Department's needs, the selection procedures listed above may be modified. All candidates will be notified of any changes in the selection procedures. ELIGIBLE LIST After all procedures have been completed, Sheriff Human Resources will establish an eligible list of qualified candidates. Candidates placed on the eligible list may be referred to a selection interview to be considered for present and future vacancies. Veterans Employment Preference Policy (VEPP) The County is committed to providing a mechanism to give preferential consideration in the employment process to veterans and their eligible spouses and will provide eligible participants the opportunity to receive interviews in the selection process for employment and paid internship openings. Please click here to review the policy. HOW TO APPLY Only on-line applications will be accepted. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of on line applications. Application information must be current, succinct and related to the requirements in this job announcement. Click here for tips to complete your application. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION EMAIL NOTIFICATION: Email is the primary form of notification during the recruitment process. Please ensure your correct email address is included in our application and use only one email account. NOTE: User accounts are established for one person only and should not be shared with another person. Multiple applications with multiple users may jeopardize your status in the recruitment process for any positions for which you apply. Candidates will be notified regarding their status as the recruitment proceeds via email through the GovernmentJobs.com site. Please check your email folders, including spam/junk folders, and/or accept emails ending with "governmentjobs.com" and "ocgov.com." If your email address should change, please update your profile at www.governmentjobs.com . Click here for additional Frequently Asked Questions For specific information pertaining to this recruitment, contact Maria Cervantes at 714-834-5624 or email at Mcervantes@ocsheriff.gov . EEO INFORMATION Orange County, as an equal employment opportunity employer, encourages, applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply. Non-Management Benefits In addition to the County's standard suite of benefits, such as a variety of health plan options, annual leave and paid holidays--we also offer an excellent array of benefits such as a Health Care Reimbursement Account, 457 Defined Contribution Plan and Annual Education and Professional Reimbursement. Employees are provided a Retirement Plan through the Orange County Employees Retirement System (OCERS). Please go to the following link to find out more about Defined Benefit Pensions and OCERS Plan Types/Benefits. http://www.ocers.org/active-member-information Click here for information about benefits offered to County of Orange employees. Closing Date/Time: Continuous
May 01, 2024
Full Time
CAREER DESCRIPTION Information Technology Supervisor T his recruitment is open to the public beginning Tuesday, April 30, 2024 for a minimum of five (5) business days, and will remain open on a continuous basis until 11:59 p.m. (Pacific Time) on the day the Department's needs are met. In addition to performance-based merit increases, this position is scheduled to receive salary range increases on the following dates: Effective June 28, 2024 - 4.25% increase Effective June 27, 2025 - 4.00% increase Salary may be negotiable within the range listed above, based on position requirements and successful candidate's qualifications, subject to appropriate authorization. THIS RECRUITMENT IS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC RECRUITMENT/POSITION INFORMATION This recruitment is being held to establish an Open Eligible List to fill a current vacancy with the Sheriff-Coroner Department. The eligible list established may also be used to fill positions in similar/or lower classifications . THE OPPORTUNITY The Sheriff's Department is looking to fill an IT Supervisor to oversee the department’s Network team. The position will include planning, supporting, and managing all network devices for the Sheriff's support systems. Supervise a unit of Network staff responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining an enterprise network to meet the department strategies and requirements. Oversee and directs work unit quality assurances activities. The IT Supervisor will provide professional support for information systems projects; assists in monitoring vendor performance to ensure compliance with County standards and specifications, interfaces with clients to define project scope and review project activities, recommendations, and outcomes. Also responsible for implementing security requirements and federal mandates that requires increase security on law enforcement network. DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS Experience in a Public Safety Agency such as Police, Fire or Emergency Management. In-depth knowledge of LAN/WAN communications, network hardware's such as Cisco routers, wireless access point, Ethernet switches, bridges, gateways, and firewalls. Design, configure and implement end-to-end Cisco networks using best practices. Administer Cisco networks as well as related network systems and software, including design, installation, configuration, support, optimization and administration of associated department network infrastructure and applications. Resolve end-to-end systems and network issues. Resolve end-user 2nd and 3rd tier support for department and enterprise-wide network systems and applications, coordinate with vendors as necessary to identify issues & determine proper resolution. Coordinate and manage Cisco installations, migrations, and troubleshooting. Document successful implementation techniques. Coordinate and administer large complex information technology projects. Gather and evaluate information to reason logically, draw valid conclusions, take appropriate actions and/or make appropriate recommendations. Configure, test, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair complex data, voice, and video network equipment. Troubleshoot a variety of technical network systems hardware and software problems, identify, and recommend alternative technical solutions, and respond appropriately to user requests. Plan and evaluate new network systems and equipment. Plan, organize, prioritize and process work to ensure that deadlines are met. Adapt quickly to changes in policies, procedures, assignments, and work locations. Communicate effectively both in orally and in writing for technical and non-technical audiences. Minimum of 5 years of progressively responsible systems project administration and management in the context of complex moderate to large scale systems environments including approximately one year at a leadership level. Minimum 5 years' experience in Cisco network solutions. A background in performance tuning, script programming, and troubleshooting is highly desirable. Interpersonal & Analytical Skills: Works well in a team environment. Handle concurrent or multiple tasks/projects efficiently. Ability to develop technical documentation and procedures. Communicate effectively orally and in writing. Highly motivated, with the ability to work under pressure, analyze problems, propose solutions, and drive issues to resolution and deal with changing priorities is highly desirable. Enthusiasm and the ability to positively motivate a team. Sophisticated communication and conflict resolution skills. Technical expertise, a vision of the big technological picture A customer service orientation to internal and external customers. Leadership | Management Skills Leading a high performance, results-oriented team to implement organizational goals while balancing competing needs and objectives. Ability to train staff on complex procurement processes and develop training programs. Employee coaching, accountability, and administering discipline in a fair and consistent manner in consultation. Utilizing good judgment and diplomacy which support the mission of the Department in dealing with difficult and sensitive situations. Strategic Planning | Analytical Skills Develops and recommends work unit goals, objectives, policies and procedures; maintains procedure manuals and other unit documentation; plans and prioritizes work strategies for self and subordinates; creates workflow processes; and identifies and recommends staffing changes in response to workload requirements. Assists in administering and monitoring departmental budgets; tracks and monitors expenditures for assigned areas; researches costs for new hardware, software and other items and prepares reports and recommendations. Working independently and managing time wisely and effectively prioritizing multiple competing tasks; meeting Departmental and project goals and deadlines by prioritizing workload and projects. Preparing clear and concise project and asset management plans and documents, reports of work performed, and other written materials. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Note: Technology discipline-based knowledge and ability requirements may differ, and are subject to area of assignment. Knowledge of: Principles and practices of public administration; including, budgeting, staff development, customer service and human resource management Principles and practices of supervision and leadership Computer hardware and software systems similar to those being used by the hiring department, including business applications, operating systems, and network systems Project management principles and techniques Principles, methods and techniques used in designing, developing, testing and implementing information technology applications, systems and networks Advanced operations, services, concepts, terms and activities common to a comprehensive, state-of-the-art information technology program Advanced information technology development lifecycle and design principles Advanced methods and techniques of evaluating business need requirements to provide technology solutions Database concepts Operational characteristics of local and wide area network systems Operational characteristics of communication systems, equipment and devices Principles and methods of troubleshooting computer hardware, software and network problems Principles and practices of customer service Methods and techniques of developing and presenting technical documentation and training materials Ability to: Supervise a unit of subordinate employees who perform professional information technology work Develop work plans and methods to ensure that assigned work areas are functioning in the most effective and efficient manner Develop and maintain comprehensive procedures manuals and documentation Assist with development and administration of the budget for the assigned unit Perform professional level applications, systems and network analysis and administration duties Coordinate and administer a variety of information technology projects Gather and evaluate information in order to reason logically, draw valid conclusions, take appropriate actions and/or make appropriate recommendations Communicate technical information to a wide variety of users Interpret and apply complex and technical information pertaining to computer and network systems Adapt quickly to changes in policies, procedures, assignments and work locations Communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those encountered during the course of the work Click here to view the class specification/job description. Education and Experience College level education or training directly related to the competencies and attributes required of the position may be substituted for up to one year of the required experience at the rate of three semester units or the equivalent, equaling one month of experience and one hour of training equaling one hour of experience. College level education or training beyond a bachelor's degree, which is directly related to the competencies and attributes required of the position, may be substituted for up to an additional year of required experience at the same rate identified above. Three years performing at a level that is comparable to an Orange County class of Senior IT Professional in a specific discipline. License/Certification Depending upon assignment, some positions in this class may require possession of a valid California driver's license, Class C or higher. Special Requirements Depending upon assignment, demonstrated professional level competency and/or certification pertaining to the information technologies used by the appointing department may be required. PHYSICAL, MENTAL, ENVIRONMENTAL and WORKING CONDITIONS Physical and Mental Requirements Frequent standing or sitting for extended periods; frequent walking; occasional driving may be required, depending upon assignment; infrequent pushing/pulling; infrequent bending, kneeling, squatting and crawling; infrequent lifting up to 25 pounds; constant use of good overall vision for reading/close up work; infrequent use of color perception and occasional eye/hand coordination; frequent repetitive motion from writing and using a computer keyboard; occasional grasping, holding and reaching; frequent hearing/talking to others on the telephone and in person; frequent decision making and concentration; occasional public contact; occasional working alone. Additional physical/mental requirements or frequencies may be required, depending upon assignment. Environmental and Working Conditions Work is typically performed in an indoor office environment, but occasionally requires travel to other locations. Work environments may include high levels of noise, dust and/or unpleasant odors. Occasional early morning, evening, holiday and/or weekend work may be required. SPECIAL QUALIFICATIONS Applicants must not have been convicted of a felony or be on any form of probation and must pass an extensive background investigation to the satisfaction of the Orange County Sheriff-Coroner. Background screening includes completing of a Personal History Form, interview with a background investigator, fingerprinting and may include a polygraph test. Some of the areas considered in the background screening include prior convictions, traffic violations, drug use and credit problems, employment history, professional references and education verification (i.e. degree, license, or official transcripts. Foreign degrees require an evaluation of U.S. equivalency by an agency that is a member of the National Association of Credentials Evaluation Services (N.A.C.E.S.). Human Resources | Minimum Qualifications Sheriff Human Resources screens all applications to identify the most qualified candidates for the position based on the skills required to meet the needs of the Department. After the initial screening, the qualified candidates will be referred to the next step and notified of all further procedures applicable to their status in the competition. SELECTION PROCEDURES Applications must emphasize all the areas in which the applicant has expertise and accomplishments in the specific competencies related to the position. Application Appraisal Panel |Application Rating (Refer/Non-Refer):An Application Appraisal Panel (AAP) of job knowledge experts will thoroughly screen all application materials and rate for job knowledge, competencies and related experience described above. The more qualified candidates will be referred to the next step. (The information you provide will be used as a scoring device, so please be descriptive in your response. "See Resume" is not a qualifying response and will not be scored in lieu of the required information.) Structured Oral Interview | SOI (Weighted 100%): Candidates will be interviewed and rated by a panel of job knowledge experts. Each candidate's rating will be based on responses to a series of questions designed to elicit the candidate's qualifications for the job. Only the most successful candidates will be placed on the eligible list. Based on the Department's needs, the selection procedures listed above may be modified. All candidates will be notified of any changes in the selection procedures. ELIGIBLE LIST After all procedures have been completed, Sheriff Human Resources will establish an eligible list of qualified candidates. Candidates placed on the eligible list may be referred to a selection interview to be considered for present and future vacancies. Veterans Employment Preference Policy (VEPP) The County is committed to providing a mechanism to give preferential consideration in the employment process to veterans and their eligible spouses and will provide eligible participants the opportunity to receive interviews in the selection process for employment and paid internship openings. Please click here to review the policy. HOW TO APPLY Only on-line applications will be accepted. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of on line applications. Application information must be current, succinct and related to the requirements in this job announcement. Click here for tips to complete your application. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION EMAIL NOTIFICATION: Email is the primary form of notification during the recruitment process. Please ensure your correct email address is included in our application and use only one email account. NOTE: User accounts are established for one person only and should not be shared with another person. Multiple applications with multiple users may jeopardize your status in the recruitment process for any positions for which you apply. Candidates will be notified regarding their status as the recruitment proceeds via email through the GovernmentJobs.com site. Please check your email folders, including spam/junk folders, and/or accept emails ending with "governmentjobs.com" and "ocgov.com." If your email address should change, please update your profile at www.governmentjobs.com . Click here for additional Frequently Asked Questions For specific information pertaining to this recruitment, contact Maria Cervantes at 714-834-5624 or email at Mcervantes@ocsheriff.gov . EEO INFORMATION Orange County, as an equal employment opportunity employer, encourages, applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply. Non-Management Benefits In addition to the County's standard suite of benefits, such as a variety of health plan options, annual leave and paid holidays--we also offer an excellent array of benefits such as a Health Care Reimbursement Account, 457 Defined Contribution Plan and Annual Education and Professional Reimbursement. Employees are provided a Retirement Plan through the Orange County Employees Retirement System (OCERS). Please go to the following link to find out more about Defined Benefit Pensions and OCERS Plan Types/Benefits. http://www.ocers.org/active-member-information Click here for information about benefits offered to County of Orange employees. Closing Date/Time: Continuous
CITY OF ATLANTA, GA
Atlanta, Georgia, United States
Posted until filled Salary commensurate with experience At the City of Atlanta, we are passionate about building and improving our community. Our police officers, firefighters and building inspectors keep our citizens safe. Our Public Works staff keeps our City clean and helps maintain, build and improve our City’s infrastructure. Our City planners help envision and shape future City growth. Our Parks & Recreation professionals enhance our quality of life. Our engineers help keep our drinking water clean, the largest airport in the world (by passenger volume) operating and our buildings maintained. Along with the host of Finance, Procurement, and Human Resources professionals whose support is vital, we are the City of Atlanta! If you are seeking a meaningful role where you can make a real difference improving and growing our City, we welcome you to explore the job opportunities we have to offer. Responsible for the overall administration and management of the City's Drinking Water Facilities, including program implementation, fundraising/grant writing, and business operations. Areas of responsibility include planning and evaluation, policy and program development, personnel and fiscal management, and public relations. This is the highest level of strategic and/or operations management reporting to a top department executive or a department deputy. Position manages a primary function of the department and recommends high level policy and procedure subject to department, mayoral, and/or Council approval. This level would be expected to manage either a varied array of professionals and manager or a group of professionals in a City-wide administrative or operations function. This is NOT a routine promotional level and the specific justification for classification at this level must be documented. Supervision Received May work independently or as part of a team of managers that meet to discuss issues related to budgets, staff, policy, and operations. Direction received is very general and focuses on strategic objectives and is typically collaborative in nature. This is a policy-making level of management and would be considered "upper middle" management. Essential Duties & Responsibilities These are typical responsibilities for this position and should not be construed as exclusive or all inclusive. May perform other duties as assigned. Provides direct management responsibility for the day-to-day operations of the following functional areas; Forecasting, Budgeting (Operations and Capital), Water System Operations. Monthly Budget-to-Actual Reporting, General Accounting Operations, Fixed Asset Accounting, Accounts Payable, and Cash Collections. Manages the invoicing for the Office of Water Treatment and Reclamation which includes invoicing for formal contracts, goods and services, and utilities and inter-jurisdictional expenses. Approves payroll for the distribution groups. Develops policy and write rules, regulations, and ordinances for environmental protection and land development in the City of Atlanta; interfaces with the Mayor's office, City Council, and other departments for policy and technical issues; Resolves technical issues and make final determination regarding the application of Federal, State, and local requirements for land development. Manages the operation of Watershed Information Systems which provides IT and GIS support for the Department of Watershed Management. Areas of responsibility includes providing application, desktop, network and geographic information system (GIS) support. Oversees and manages the operation of Watershed Information Systems. Ensures both, the short-term and long-term financial health and viability of the Department; provides assurance related to the delivery of financial-related information to internal management, City Council, Bond Rating Agencies, and the department's bondholders; provides financial leadership and oversight of the department's annual financial audit. Ensures the City follows all state, federal, local & regional policies, laws and regulations pertaining to water treatment. Develops and maintains the City's Conservation Plan. Provides positive leadership, working harmoniously with others in the Department and other organizations, and ensuring that the day-to-day activities. Manages the water system operations including producing the budget, managing the staff, and overseeing technical and engineering processes. Ensures the Office of Water Treatment and Reclamation has all the necessary resources required to successfully complete job assignments in financial, human and administrative related areas which enables the City to fulfill its mission to deliver potable water and to manage waste water services for its customers 365 days a year. Directs and prepares the annual budget submission and detailed financial plan; duties include budget formulation and execution, approving all budget adjustments and budget transfers Department-wide, developing the plan assumptions, and ensuring that the annual budget is in sync with the strategic financial plan. Manages the operation of Watershed Information Systems which provides IT and GIS support for the Department of Watershed Management. Areas of responsibility includes providing application, desktop, network and geographic information system (GIS) support. Provides leadership and direction to group managers and oversee project goals. Develops project strategies, implementation plan, project scope and milestones. Decision Making This position is generally required to provide input regarding decisions that impact any area within the watershed's divisions and offices. Such issues may be related to policy/procedure, strategy, budget, and/or technical. May commit department to action. Establishes organization strategy and policy within required legislative or executive limitations. Leadership Provided Provides guidance to a varied group of Managers and Supervisors or may directly supervise a staff of professionals and team leaders engaged in an organization-wide or policy-advisory activity. Guidance should typically be general in nature and focus on objectives, end results, and policies. Knowledge, Skills & Abilities This is a partial listing of necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform the job successfully. It is not an exhaustive list. Extensive knowledge of technical terminology; extensive knowledge of construction projects, administrative activities or field operations; knowledge of engineering, water and sewage, procurement, hydraulics, and geotechnical processes and terminology; knowledge of legal requirements of water conservation laws & ordinances; thorough knowledge of the principles and practices of water resource management and watershed science; knowledge of grant writing and grant management. Strong Computer and Software (Microsoft) Skills; very strong administrative and managerial skills; inter-personal and team working skills; skilled in communicating verbally and in writing. Ability to be decisive; ability to develop relationships and partnerships; ability to write clear and concise technical documents; ability to read, understand, and prepare legal documents; ability to effectively negotiate resolution of conflicts among citizens, neighbors, elected official, and staff, as well as efficiently manage a government office open to the public; ability to interact effectively with various personality styles and with upper departmental management or elected officials; ability to read and interpret construction drawings; ability to interpret laws, regulations and guidelines; ability to utilize Microsoft office suite and project management programs. Minimum Qualifications - Education and Experience Bachelor’s degree with a major in Business Management, Biology, Chemistry, Engineering or Public Administration. (Equivalent professional experience may be considered for substitution for the master’s degree on an exception basis). 10 years of experience in environmental engineering, municipal government sector, or water / wastewater plant operations with at least 5 years of experience as a manager, supervisor, team leader, etc. Preferred Education & Experience Master's degree in Business, Management or Public Administration. (Equivalent professional experience may be considered for substitution for the master’s degree on an exception basis). Minimum of 10 years of work experience in environmental engineering, municipal government sector, or water / wastewater plant operations with at least 5 years of experice as a manager, supervisor, team leader, etc. Licensures and Certifications Class I Water Treatment certification Essential Capabilities and Work Environment Required physical, lifting, and sensory capabilities are requirements to perform the job successfully. Typical environmental conditions associated with job.
Mar 08, 2024
Full Time
Posted until filled Salary commensurate with experience At the City of Atlanta, we are passionate about building and improving our community. Our police officers, firefighters and building inspectors keep our citizens safe. Our Public Works staff keeps our City clean and helps maintain, build and improve our City’s infrastructure. Our City planners help envision and shape future City growth. Our Parks & Recreation professionals enhance our quality of life. Our engineers help keep our drinking water clean, the largest airport in the world (by passenger volume) operating and our buildings maintained. Along with the host of Finance, Procurement, and Human Resources professionals whose support is vital, we are the City of Atlanta! If you are seeking a meaningful role where you can make a real difference improving and growing our City, we welcome you to explore the job opportunities we have to offer. Responsible for the overall administration and management of the City's Drinking Water Facilities, including program implementation, fundraising/grant writing, and business operations. Areas of responsibility include planning and evaluation, policy and program development, personnel and fiscal management, and public relations. This is the highest level of strategic and/or operations management reporting to a top department executive or a department deputy. Position manages a primary function of the department and recommends high level policy and procedure subject to department, mayoral, and/or Council approval. This level would be expected to manage either a varied array of professionals and manager or a group of professionals in a City-wide administrative or operations function. This is NOT a routine promotional level and the specific justification for classification at this level must be documented. Supervision Received May work independently or as part of a team of managers that meet to discuss issues related to budgets, staff, policy, and operations. Direction received is very general and focuses on strategic objectives and is typically collaborative in nature. This is a policy-making level of management and would be considered "upper middle" management. Essential Duties & Responsibilities These are typical responsibilities for this position and should not be construed as exclusive or all inclusive. May perform other duties as assigned. Provides direct management responsibility for the day-to-day operations of the following functional areas; Forecasting, Budgeting (Operations and Capital), Water System Operations. Monthly Budget-to-Actual Reporting, General Accounting Operations, Fixed Asset Accounting, Accounts Payable, and Cash Collections. Manages the invoicing for the Office of Water Treatment and Reclamation which includes invoicing for formal contracts, goods and services, and utilities and inter-jurisdictional expenses. Approves payroll for the distribution groups. Develops policy and write rules, regulations, and ordinances for environmental protection and land development in the City of Atlanta; interfaces with the Mayor's office, City Council, and other departments for policy and technical issues; Resolves technical issues and make final determination regarding the application of Federal, State, and local requirements for land development. Manages the operation of Watershed Information Systems which provides IT and GIS support for the Department of Watershed Management. Areas of responsibility includes providing application, desktop, network and geographic information system (GIS) support. Oversees and manages the operation of Watershed Information Systems. Ensures both, the short-term and long-term financial health and viability of the Department; provides assurance related to the delivery of financial-related information to internal management, City Council, Bond Rating Agencies, and the department's bondholders; provides financial leadership and oversight of the department's annual financial audit. Ensures the City follows all state, federal, local & regional policies, laws and regulations pertaining to water treatment. Develops and maintains the City's Conservation Plan. Provides positive leadership, working harmoniously with others in the Department and other organizations, and ensuring that the day-to-day activities. Manages the water system operations including producing the budget, managing the staff, and overseeing technical and engineering processes. Ensures the Office of Water Treatment and Reclamation has all the necessary resources required to successfully complete job assignments in financial, human and administrative related areas which enables the City to fulfill its mission to deliver potable water and to manage waste water services for its customers 365 days a year. Directs and prepares the annual budget submission and detailed financial plan; duties include budget formulation and execution, approving all budget adjustments and budget transfers Department-wide, developing the plan assumptions, and ensuring that the annual budget is in sync with the strategic financial plan. Manages the operation of Watershed Information Systems which provides IT and GIS support for the Department of Watershed Management. Areas of responsibility includes providing application, desktop, network and geographic information system (GIS) support. Provides leadership and direction to group managers and oversee project goals. Develops project strategies, implementation plan, project scope and milestones. Decision Making This position is generally required to provide input regarding decisions that impact any area within the watershed's divisions and offices. Such issues may be related to policy/procedure, strategy, budget, and/or technical. May commit department to action. Establishes organization strategy and policy within required legislative or executive limitations. Leadership Provided Provides guidance to a varied group of Managers and Supervisors or may directly supervise a staff of professionals and team leaders engaged in an organization-wide or policy-advisory activity. Guidance should typically be general in nature and focus on objectives, end results, and policies. Knowledge, Skills & Abilities This is a partial listing of necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform the job successfully. It is not an exhaustive list. Extensive knowledge of technical terminology; extensive knowledge of construction projects, administrative activities or field operations; knowledge of engineering, water and sewage, procurement, hydraulics, and geotechnical processes and terminology; knowledge of legal requirements of water conservation laws & ordinances; thorough knowledge of the principles and practices of water resource management and watershed science; knowledge of grant writing and grant management. Strong Computer and Software (Microsoft) Skills; very strong administrative and managerial skills; inter-personal and team working skills; skilled in communicating verbally and in writing. Ability to be decisive; ability to develop relationships and partnerships; ability to write clear and concise technical documents; ability to read, understand, and prepare legal documents; ability to effectively negotiate resolution of conflicts among citizens, neighbors, elected official, and staff, as well as efficiently manage a government office open to the public; ability to interact effectively with various personality styles and with upper departmental management or elected officials; ability to read and interpret construction drawings; ability to interpret laws, regulations and guidelines; ability to utilize Microsoft office suite and project management programs. Minimum Qualifications - Education and Experience Bachelor’s degree with a major in Business Management, Biology, Chemistry, Engineering or Public Administration. (Equivalent professional experience may be considered for substitution for the master’s degree on an exception basis). 10 years of experience in environmental engineering, municipal government sector, or water / wastewater plant operations with at least 5 years of experience as a manager, supervisor, team leader, etc. Preferred Education & Experience Master's degree in Business, Management or Public Administration. (Equivalent professional experience may be considered for substitution for the master’s degree on an exception basis). Minimum of 10 years of work experience in environmental engineering, municipal government sector, or water / wastewater plant operations with at least 5 years of experice as a manager, supervisor, team leader, etc. Licensures and Certifications Class I Water Treatment certification Essential Capabilities and Work Environment Required physical, lifting, and sensory capabilities are requirements to perform the job successfully. Typical environmental conditions associated with job.
Oklahoma State Department of Health
Payne County, Oklahoma, United States
Job Posting Title Biosafety Manager / CT Coordinator Agency 340 OKLAHOMA STATE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH Supervisory Organization 340 Public Health Lab Service Job Posting End Date (Continuous if Blank) Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the posting end date above. Estimated Appointment End Date (Continuous if Blank) Full/Part-Time Full time Job Type Regular Compensation Job Description Biosafety Manager/ CT Coordinator Location: Public Health Lab / 4615 W Lakeview Salary: Up to $89,596.42 based on education and experience. Full Time /Part Time: Full Time Work Schedule: Monday-Friday Primary Hours: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Why you’ll love it here! RESPECT. COLLABORATION. SERVICE. The Oklahoma State Department of Health (OSDH) is committed to leading Oklahoma to prosperity through health. Our mission is to protect and promote health, prevent disease and injury, and cultivate conditions by which Oklahomans can thrive. Check out why we are passionate about public health and believe it is the career for you!!! What is Public Health? Oh yeah, did we mention perks? We know that benefits matter and that is why we offer a competitive benefits package for all eligible employees. Generous state paid benefit allowance to help cover insurance premiums. A wide choice of insurance plans with no pre-existing condition exclusions or limitations. Flexible spending accounts for health care expenses and/or dependent care. Retirement Savings Plan with a generous match. 15 days of vacation and 15 days of sick leave the first year for full time employees. 11 paid holidays a year. Student Loan repayment options & tuition reimbursement. Employee discounts with a variety of companies and venders. Longevity Bonus for years of service Position Description: The Biosafety Manager within the public health laboratory will ensure adequate biosafety training and practices to avoid potential hazards associated with the handling of biological materials, the spread of multi-drug resistant pathogens and threats of emerging pathogens, and act as the primary point of contact for several key roles in the functional capacity of Biosafety Officer, Chemical Hygiene Officer, and Training Coordinator. The person in this position develops and monitors adherence to laboratory biosafety programs, provides related workforce training for biosafety for the agency and sentinel clinical laboratories, assists public health and clinical laboratories with biosafety risk assessments and risk mitigation plans, and works cohesively with key system partners and public health officials to improve communications and emergency management and response practices. Efficient communication skills, knowledge of microbiology and general laboratory practices, and experience in laboratory safety, training and outreach, and quality management systems are necessary for this position. This role will be responsible for the oversight of the Accessioning, Shipping and Receiving section within PHL and of laboratory operations as related to Chemical Terrorism in Oklahoma. Duties: Reports to the Lab Director for prioritization of assigned duties. Develops and oversees the clinical laboratory safety programs, including but not limited to, Emergency Preparedness, Infection and Tuberculosis exposure, Fire prevention and evacuation, Chemical Hygiene, and Chemical and Hazardous Waste Management in accordance with agency, local, state, and federal laws and regulatory agencies. Facilitates and conducts quarterly safety meetings. Responsible for the development and review of safety-related and bioterrorism policies and procedures to meet regulatory compliance. Evaluates work practices, safety events, and lab environment to identify hazards, investigate problems, take actions to prevent recurrence or mitigate potential risks, as appropriate, to meet agency and OSHA, CLIA, and CAP safety requirements. Performs risk assessments and safety audits on scheduled basis and as needed or requested by the Lab Director and CLIA Director. Responsible for education and training for laboratory staff on biohazard risk assessments, chemical hygiene, bloodborne pathogens, personal protective equipment (PPE), decontamination, packaging and shipping of infectious agents, and waste management, including appropriate methods for recycling and disposal of biological and chemical hazards. Coordinates spill, security, fire, and other safety drills as determined by the Lab Director and CLIA Director. Facilitates and conducts outreach to sentinel clinical laboratories in jurisdiction to assist with performing biosafety risk assessments, using personal protective equipment (PPE), implementing decontamination procedures, packaging, and shipping of infectious agents, and reviewing waste management plans, including methods for recycling and disposal of biological hazards. Encourages a culture of safety and reporting of actual and potential safety issues which may place staff and others at risk; assesses those risks; and implements redundant systems to keep risks to the absolute minimum. Coordinates occupational health need for employees as it relates to vaccines, respiratory fit tests, and workman’s compensation. Facilitates appropriate reporting to OSHA for any on-site safety event requiring medical treatment beyond first aid. Maintains appropriate licensure, certification, or permits related to safety, such as APHIS permit and EPA Attends and participates in training exercises, conferences, and other development program related to position. Develops and oversees the chemical and hazardous waste program for compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations. In addition, corresponds with appropriate agencies to determine site-specific chemical and hazardous disposal limitations. Demonstrates knowledge of and supports mission, vision, value statements, standards, policies and procedures, operating instructions, confidentiality standards, and the code of ethical behavior. Works effectively in team environment, participating and assisting their peers. Other Duties This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Minimum Qualifications: At a minimum, a bachelor’s degree in microbiology, Biology, Clinical Laboratory Science, Medical Technology, or related health sciences field from an accredited university. Previous experience as a laboratory safety officer, Chemical Hygiene Officer certification or other related certification is preferred. In addition, two years of laboratory experience is required at minimum. Strong understanding of BSL-2 and BSL-3 operations and practices is preferred. The position requires strong verbal and written communication skills and the ability to work with diverse groups of individuals. Supervisory/lead experience is required Application Requirements: If education, certification or licensure is required to meet qualifications, applicants must provide documentation at the time of application. All applicants are subject to a background check and must be legally authorized to work in the United States without visa sponsorship. Preferred Qualifications: OSHA Laboratory Safety and HAZWOPER Environmental Protective Agency (EPA) and Resource Conservation Recovery Act (RCRA) Laws and Regulations Chemical Hygiene Plan Development and Oversight CAP Accreditation Program: Laboratory General Checklist and Laboratory Section Checklists related to safety Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) Physical Demands and Work Environment: Work is typically performed in an office setting with a climate-controlled settings and exposure to moderate noise level. While performing the duties of the job, employee is required to talk, stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms. This position requires long period of sitting and daily use of computer and phone. Travel is required with this position. Telework: This position is not eligible for Telework and is subject to OSDH policy and supervisor’s discretion. Equal Opportunity Employment The State of Oklahoma is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of genetic information, race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, or disability. Current State of Oklahoma employees must apply for open positions through their Workday account. Go to Careers app on WD home screen>Click on 'Find Jobs-Internal State of Oklahoma'.
Apr 21, 2024
Full Time
Job Posting Title Biosafety Manager / CT Coordinator Agency 340 OKLAHOMA STATE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH Supervisory Organization 340 Public Health Lab Service Job Posting End Date (Continuous if Blank) Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the posting end date above. Estimated Appointment End Date (Continuous if Blank) Full/Part-Time Full time Job Type Regular Compensation Job Description Biosafety Manager/ CT Coordinator Location: Public Health Lab / 4615 W Lakeview Salary: Up to $89,596.42 based on education and experience. Full Time /Part Time: Full Time Work Schedule: Monday-Friday Primary Hours: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Why you’ll love it here! RESPECT. COLLABORATION. SERVICE. The Oklahoma State Department of Health (OSDH) is committed to leading Oklahoma to prosperity through health. Our mission is to protect and promote health, prevent disease and injury, and cultivate conditions by which Oklahomans can thrive. Check out why we are passionate about public health and believe it is the career for you!!! What is Public Health? Oh yeah, did we mention perks? We know that benefits matter and that is why we offer a competitive benefits package for all eligible employees. Generous state paid benefit allowance to help cover insurance premiums. A wide choice of insurance plans with no pre-existing condition exclusions or limitations. Flexible spending accounts for health care expenses and/or dependent care. Retirement Savings Plan with a generous match. 15 days of vacation and 15 days of sick leave the first year for full time employees. 11 paid holidays a year. Student Loan repayment options & tuition reimbursement. Employee discounts with a variety of companies and venders. Longevity Bonus for years of service Position Description: The Biosafety Manager within the public health laboratory will ensure adequate biosafety training and practices to avoid potential hazards associated with the handling of biological materials, the spread of multi-drug resistant pathogens and threats of emerging pathogens, and act as the primary point of contact for several key roles in the functional capacity of Biosafety Officer, Chemical Hygiene Officer, and Training Coordinator. The person in this position develops and monitors adherence to laboratory biosafety programs, provides related workforce training for biosafety for the agency and sentinel clinical laboratories, assists public health and clinical laboratories with biosafety risk assessments and risk mitigation plans, and works cohesively with key system partners and public health officials to improve communications and emergency management and response practices. Efficient communication skills, knowledge of microbiology and general laboratory practices, and experience in laboratory safety, training and outreach, and quality management systems are necessary for this position. This role will be responsible for the oversight of the Accessioning, Shipping and Receiving section within PHL and of laboratory operations as related to Chemical Terrorism in Oklahoma. Duties: Reports to the Lab Director for prioritization of assigned duties. Develops and oversees the clinical laboratory safety programs, including but not limited to, Emergency Preparedness, Infection and Tuberculosis exposure, Fire prevention and evacuation, Chemical Hygiene, and Chemical and Hazardous Waste Management in accordance with agency, local, state, and federal laws and regulatory agencies. Facilitates and conducts quarterly safety meetings. Responsible for the development and review of safety-related and bioterrorism policies and procedures to meet regulatory compliance. Evaluates work practices, safety events, and lab environment to identify hazards, investigate problems, take actions to prevent recurrence or mitigate potential risks, as appropriate, to meet agency and OSHA, CLIA, and CAP safety requirements. Performs risk assessments and safety audits on scheduled basis and as needed or requested by the Lab Director and CLIA Director. Responsible for education and training for laboratory staff on biohazard risk assessments, chemical hygiene, bloodborne pathogens, personal protective equipment (PPE), decontamination, packaging and shipping of infectious agents, and waste management, including appropriate methods for recycling and disposal of biological and chemical hazards. Coordinates spill, security, fire, and other safety drills as determined by the Lab Director and CLIA Director. Facilitates and conducts outreach to sentinel clinical laboratories in jurisdiction to assist with performing biosafety risk assessments, using personal protective equipment (PPE), implementing decontamination procedures, packaging, and shipping of infectious agents, and reviewing waste management plans, including methods for recycling and disposal of biological hazards. Encourages a culture of safety and reporting of actual and potential safety issues which may place staff and others at risk; assesses those risks; and implements redundant systems to keep risks to the absolute minimum. Coordinates occupational health need for employees as it relates to vaccines, respiratory fit tests, and workman’s compensation. Facilitates appropriate reporting to OSHA for any on-site safety event requiring medical treatment beyond first aid. Maintains appropriate licensure, certification, or permits related to safety, such as APHIS permit and EPA Attends and participates in training exercises, conferences, and other development program related to position. Develops and oversees the chemical and hazardous waste program for compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations. In addition, corresponds with appropriate agencies to determine site-specific chemical and hazardous disposal limitations. Demonstrates knowledge of and supports mission, vision, value statements, standards, policies and procedures, operating instructions, confidentiality standards, and the code of ethical behavior. Works effectively in team environment, participating and assisting their peers. Other Duties This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Minimum Qualifications: At a minimum, a bachelor’s degree in microbiology, Biology, Clinical Laboratory Science, Medical Technology, or related health sciences field from an accredited university. Previous experience as a laboratory safety officer, Chemical Hygiene Officer certification or other related certification is preferred. In addition, two years of laboratory experience is required at minimum. Strong understanding of BSL-2 and BSL-3 operations and practices is preferred. The position requires strong verbal and written communication skills and the ability to work with diverse groups of individuals. Supervisory/lead experience is required Application Requirements: If education, certification or licensure is required to meet qualifications, applicants must provide documentation at the time of application. All applicants are subject to a background check and must be legally authorized to work in the United States without visa sponsorship. Preferred Qualifications: OSHA Laboratory Safety and HAZWOPER Environmental Protective Agency (EPA) and Resource Conservation Recovery Act (RCRA) Laws and Regulations Chemical Hygiene Plan Development and Oversight CAP Accreditation Program: Laboratory General Checklist and Laboratory Section Checklists related to safety Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) Physical Demands and Work Environment: Work is typically performed in an office setting with a climate-controlled settings and exposure to moderate noise level. While performing the duties of the job, employee is required to talk, stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms. This position requires long period of sitting and daily use of computer and phone. Travel is required with this position. Telework: This position is not eligible for Telework and is subject to OSDH policy and supervisor’s discretion. Equal Opportunity Employment The State of Oklahoma is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of genetic information, race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, or disability. Current State of Oklahoma employees must apply for open positions through their Workday account. Go to Careers app on WD home screen>Click on 'Find Jobs-Internal State of Oklahoma'.
State of Missouri
Jefferson City, Missouri, United States
Job Location: This position will be located in the Harry S. Truman Building - Jefferson City, Missouri Why you’ll love this position: We are looking for someone who thrives in a team environment, has strong communication skills, and a passion for service. At the Missouri Community Service Commission, field program officers work together to oversee a portfolio of grantees who need both programmatic and fiscal support. Local and national professional development opportunities are available through the year, as well as opportunities to participate in Days of Service and quarterly Commission meetings. The Missouri Community Service Commission works directly with local partners to change lives for the better! We support thousands of volunteers across the state each year and offer a dynamic work environment that will allow you to flourish and grow as a professional and a human being. The Missouri Community Service Commission (MCSC) administers approximately $20 million in federal funding each year from the AmeriCorps agency to support volunteer and national service (AmeriCorps) programs that address community needs in six areas identified by the Edward M. Kennedy Serve America Act: Disaster Services; Economic Opportunity; Education; Environmental Stewardship; Healthy Futures; and Veterans and Military Families. Note: Each year, over twenty sub-grantees engage between 750-850 AmeriCorps State members in service at nonprofits, schools, faith-based organizations, and units of government across Missouri. Program Compliance Monitoring: Conduct desk audits and on-site visits of AmeriCorps programs to ensure compliance with federal requirements and prepare site visit reports in a timely manner Conduct compliance reviews of reimbursement requests Reconcile formula and competitive reimbursement requests with budgets Monitor Financial Status Reports and Periodic Expense Reports in web-based reporting system Review draft budgets for applicants and provide feedback; approve budgets in web-based reporting system Perform annual risk analysis of sub-grantees Monitor progress and management practices of assigned programs Collaborate with team to develop and maintain evaluation procedures and monitoring tools Technical Assistance - Training Provide technical assistance to AmeriCorps programs Conduct informational and application workshops statewide Assess training needs and develop/deliver training within Missouri Conduct training to include: fiscal management, program director and sub-grantees Maintain up-to-date information in training manuals Application Review Review and rate grant applications (formula and competitive); critically evaluate budget and performance measures Review concept papers and provide feedback Collaborate with team to develop program application guidelines and materials Support Activities Attend quarterly meetings statewide Plan events and coordinate logistics as directed by supervisor Write press releases and other materials as directed by supervisor Edit, compile and proof materials as directed by supervisor Be able to work/perform in a team environment Work with DED administration to renew contracts Be willing to serve on a sub-committee of the Commission Maintain resources (databases, rosters, checklists, web site, filing systems) Assist in maintaining inventory, supplies and promotional materials Perform other related work as assigned Minimum Qualifications: Four or more years of professional experience with demonstrated knowledge in the business practices and principles of Community Development. This can be obtained through work experience or through completion of a Bachelor’s degree in Planning, Finance, Accounting, Marketing Economics, Business Administration, Community Development, Economic Development, or a closely related field Preferred Qualifications: Knowledge of community and economic development activities and community development theory Knowledge of National Service (AmeriCorps, VISTA, Senior Corps) helpful Knowledge of financial statements, budgeting, accounting and auditing principles and procedures Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office software Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of public (local, state, federal and non-profit organization) and Department staff Ability to work independently and carry out assignments without close supervision Ability to analyze, interpret and communicate technical information effectively to applicable audience Ability to prepare complete and concise reports Ability to travel statewide in the performance of duties Ability to demonstrate regular and reliable attendance Lack of post-secondary education will not be used as the sole basis denying consideration to any applicant. The State of Missouri offers an excellent benefits package that includes a defined pension plan, generous amounts of leave and holiday time, and eligibility for health insurance coverage. Your total compensation is more than the dollars you receive in your paycheck. To help demonstrate the value of working for the State of Missouri, we have created an interactive Total Compensation Calculator. This tool provides a comprehensive view of benefits and more that are offered to prospective employees. The Total Compensation Calculator and other applicant resources can be found here .
Apr 22, 2024
Full Time
Job Location: This position will be located in the Harry S. Truman Building - Jefferson City, Missouri Why you’ll love this position: We are looking for someone who thrives in a team environment, has strong communication skills, and a passion for service. At the Missouri Community Service Commission, field program officers work together to oversee a portfolio of grantees who need both programmatic and fiscal support. Local and national professional development opportunities are available through the year, as well as opportunities to participate in Days of Service and quarterly Commission meetings. The Missouri Community Service Commission works directly with local partners to change lives for the better! We support thousands of volunteers across the state each year and offer a dynamic work environment that will allow you to flourish and grow as a professional and a human being. The Missouri Community Service Commission (MCSC) administers approximately $20 million in federal funding each year from the AmeriCorps agency to support volunteer and national service (AmeriCorps) programs that address community needs in six areas identified by the Edward M. Kennedy Serve America Act: Disaster Services; Economic Opportunity; Education; Environmental Stewardship; Healthy Futures; and Veterans and Military Families. Note: Each year, over twenty sub-grantees engage between 750-850 AmeriCorps State members in service at nonprofits, schools, faith-based organizations, and units of government across Missouri. Program Compliance Monitoring: Conduct desk audits and on-site visits of AmeriCorps programs to ensure compliance with federal requirements and prepare site visit reports in a timely manner Conduct compliance reviews of reimbursement requests Reconcile formula and competitive reimbursement requests with budgets Monitor Financial Status Reports and Periodic Expense Reports in web-based reporting system Review draft budgets for applicants and provide feedback; approve budgets in web-based reporting system Perform annual risk analysis of sub-grantees Monitor progress and management practices of assigned programs Collaborate with team to develop and maintain evaluation procedures and monitoring tools Technical Assistance - Training Provide technical assistance to AmeriCorps programs Conduct informational and application workshops statewide Assess training needs and develop/deliver training within Missouri Conduct training to include: fiscal management, program director and sub-grantees Maintain up-to-date information in training manuals Application Review Review and rate grant applications (formula and competitive); critically evaluate budget and performance measures Review concept papers and provide feedback Collaborate with team to develop program application guidelines and materials Support Activities Attend quarterly meetings statewide Plan events and coordinate logistics as directed by supervisor Write press releases and other materials as directed by supervisor Edit, compile and proof materials as directed by supervisor Be able to work/perform in a team environment Work with DED administration to renew contracts Be willing to serve on a sub-committee of the Commission Maintain resources (databases, rosters, checklists, web site, filing systems) Assist in maintaining inventory, supplies and promotional materials Perform other related work as assigned Minimum Qualifications: Four or more years of professional experience with demonstrated knowledge in the business practices and principles of Community Development. This can be obtained through work experience or through completion of a Bachelor’s degree in Planning, Finance, Accounting, Marketing Economics, Business Administration, Community Development, Economic Development, or a closely related field Preferred Qualifications: Knowledge of community and economic development activities and community development theory Knowledge of National Service (AmeriCorps, VISTA, Senior Corps) helpful Knowledge of financial statements, budgeting, accounting and auditing principles and procedures Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office software Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of public (local, state, federal and non-profit organization) and Department staff Ability to work independently and carry out assignments without close supervision Ability to analyze, interpret and communicate technical information effectively to applicable audience Ability to prepare complete and concise reports Ability to travel statewide in the performance of duties Ability to demonstrate regular and reliable attendance Lack of post-secondary education will not be used as the sole basis denying consideration to any applicant. The State of Missouri offers an excellent benefits package that includes a defined pension plan, generous amounts of leave and holiday time, and eligibility for health insurance coverage. Your total compensation is more than the dollars you receive in your paycheck. To help demonstrate the value of working for the State of Missouri, we have created an interactive Total Compensation Calculator. This tool provides a comprehensive view of benefits and more that are offered to prospective employees. The Total Compensation Calculator and other applicant resources can be found here .
Orange County, CA
Santa Ana, California, United States
CAREER DESCRIPTION PUBLIC HEALTH NUTRITIONIST I / PUBLIC HEALTH NUTRITIONIST I (SUPERVISORY) In addition to performance-based merit increases, this position is scheduled to receive salary range increases on the following dates: Effective June 28, 2024 - 4.25% increase Effective June 27, 2025 - 4.00% increase Salary may be negotiable within the range listed above, based on position requirements and successful candidate's qualifications, subject to appropriate authorization. This recruitment is open to the public for a minimum of five (5) business days and will remain open on a continuous basis until 11:59 p.m. (PST) on the day the needs of the County are met. Applicants are encouraged to apply immediately. This recruitment is being held to establish an Open eligible list to fill current and future vacancies within the Health Care Agency. This recruitment may also be used to fill positions in similar and/or lower classifications throughout the County of Orange. THE AGENCY The County of Orange Health Care Agency (HCA) is a dynamic organization dedicated to creating and supporting an environment that promotes the achievement of optimal individual, family and community health. Under the leadership of the Agency Director, a new and dynamic executive team with an organizational structure comprised of seven (7) service areas - Administrative and Financial, Strategy and Special Projects, Behavioral Health, Correctional Health, Office of Care Coordination, Medical Health and Public Health - is committed to meeting the health needs of the diverse Orange County community. THE DEPARTMENT Through assessment, policy development and assurance, Public Health Services provides a wide range of services aimed at reducing death and disability by reducing the transmission of communicable diseases, preventing and lessening the impact of chronic diseases, and ensuring healthy and safe environments. THE OPPORTUNITY The department is seeking to fill one (1) Public Health Nutritionist I (Supervisory) within the Women, Infants and Children (WIC) program and one (1) Public Health Nutritionist I within the CalFresh Healthy Living (CFHL) program. Job duties include, but are not limited to: Supervisory Duties: Monitor clinic flow and staff assignments to maintain efficient program operations Maintain work environment where cooperation and teamwork can occur Promote and encourage staff development and skills enhancement Resolve staff and client conflicts and conduct corrective action plan as necessary Provide input to Program Support Staff on clinic operations and needs Enforce WIC Program rules and regulations Provide back up for paraprofessional roles as needed Maintain and ensure secure delivery of negotiable instrument (food instruments and Farmers Market Coupons) Participate in Quality Improvement (QI) audits of staff to ensure efficiency and compliance to State mandates Review the work of staff for accuracy Develop and present performance evaluation to staff Verify time sheets and mileage reimbursement claims of staff Conduct staff meetings Assist in mentoring Dietetic Interns Client Services: Determine nutritional risk of participants for certification Provide individual nutrition counseling for low risk and high risk contacts as defined by the State Oversee services to WIC and CFHL participants/recipients such as nutrition education classes, issuance of food benefits, referrals, etc. Community Services Implement and assist in developing population-based community interventions to guide individual clients to choose healthier diets such as coordinating and facilitating nutrition classes Incorporate public health functions and essential public health nutrition services, community nutrition assessments and program, personnel, fiscal and data management skills Ensure all aspects of education are culturally competent and literacy appropriate Apply, plan, manage, and evaluate techniques to public health nutrition programs and/or individual clients such as administering pre and post-tests and surveys Assess, plan, implement and evaluate activities, projects and programs in order to meet defined public health measures Monitor nutrition policies, procedures, protocols and quality improvement systems and contract deliverables, to assure consistency, effectiveness and compliance Interact with community leaders for the purposes of offering services Other Administrative Duties: Maintain inventory of assets (ie. Electric breast pumps, computers, etc.) Perform tasks as delegated by the Administrative Manager II, HCA Program Supervisor II or Supervising Public Health Nutritionist Assist with surveys to determine nutrition needs and problems of participants Conduct Quality Improvement (QI) audits of staff workload and functions to monitor efficiency and quality of client care Assist in initial and ongoing training of WIC and/or CFHL staff Provide input to Operations Management in developing clinic procedures and/or community activities Provide follow-up consultation/information for public and private providers Prepare reports as needed Serve as liaison with Information Technology (IT) department regarding computer system issues as needed Participate in professional workshops and other trainings to update nutrition knowledge, administrative skills, and to comply with the County/State program mandates DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS & CORE COMPETENCIES: The ideal candidate will be a Registered Dietician or Registered Dietitian Eligible. Also, supervisory experience and two (2) or more years of experience working in a Women, Infants and Children program type of setting is highly preferred. In addition, the ideal candidate will possess the knowledge, skills and abilities that demonstrates the following competencies: Technical Knowledge | Technical Experience WIC Information System Enterprise (WIC WISE) database WIC and/or CalFresh/SNAP regulations Maternal, child and infant nutrition for optimal health Quality Improvement tools and intervals to conduct audits Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Outlook software Nutritional Care, Counseling and Advocacy Being culturally sensitive to the needs of the multicultural participant background Interpreting and determining the health and nutritional status of participants Improving the nutrition of participants by identifying environmental factors that affect health progress Developing and applying public health nutrition interventions Having the ability to use participant centered techniques when conducting counseling Promoting breastfeeding as optimal feeding choice for infants Leadership, Community Engagement and Supervision Having the knowledge of personnel management and maintaining optimal clinic flow Facilitating meetings with peers Delegating work duties to staff effectively Managing personnel issues and taking care of special participants needs and concerns effectively Applying conflict resolution by using effective leadership style to inspire and motivate staff Reporting team progress to upper management as requested Facilitating team work and cooperation among staff Writing staff work performance and providing feedback to staff Collaborating with upper management and Human Resource Services (HRS) regarding personnel issues Being a role model to staff and mentoring Dietetic Interns Training Developing work and training plans for participants Conducting presentations and providing training in group or individual setting Communication and Professionalism Communicating effectively both orally and in writing Assessing and identifying issues when providing services to participants and implementing improvements when necessary Evaluating own practice and requesting for effective feedback from WIC colleagues to identify additional learning needs Using appropriate communication method when communicating/sharing sensitive information with participants and staff Adaptability, Analytical Thinking and Accountability Being adaptable, flexible while maintaining a focus on program quality of care and services Applying different ways of assessing nutrition and health outcomes of participants Using appropriate and effective study designs to evaluate diet related diseases Formulating effective resolutions to problems by being consistent with the WIC's mission and vision Being accountable for the "negotiable instruments" in the clinic Managing workload effectively, following directions and meeting deadlines Willing to take on additional assignments MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Click here to learn more about the minimum qualifications for the Public Health Nutritionist I (Supervisory) classification as well as the physical and mental requirements and the environmental and working conditions. Physical & Mental Requirement, Environmental and Working Conditions Physical Requirements Must have the body mobility to walk, climb stairs, reach, bend, twist, reach overhead and stoop; stamina to sit for a prolonged period of time (up to one hour); strength to lift and carry or push and pull objects such as boxes of materials and supplies, which may weigh up to 25 lbs.; hearing for normal conversations, ability to work in diverse environments; and the ability to drive a car. Environmental Conditions Will be required to work in clinic or community environment; may work with individuals who have a communicable disease; may be assigned to evenings and/or weekends. RECRUITMENT PROCESS Human Resource Services (HRS) will screen all application materials to identify qualified applicants. After screening, qualified applicants will be referred to the next step and notified of all further procedures applicable to their status in the competition. Application Screening (Refer/Non-Refer) Applications and supplemental responses will be screened for qualifications that are highly desirable and most needed to successfully perform the duties of this job. Only those applicants that meet the qualifications as listed in the job bulletin will be referred to the next step. Veterans Employment Preference The County is committed to providing a mechanism to give preferential consideration in the employment process to veterans and their eligible spouses and will provide eligible participants the opportunity to receive interviews in the selection process for employment and paid internship openings. Please click here to review the policy. Structured Oral Interview (Weighted 100%) Applicants will be interviewed and rated by an oral interview panel of job knowledge experts. Each applicant's rating will be based on responses to a series of structured questions designed to elicit the applicant's qualifications for the job. Based on the Department's needs, the selection procedures listed above may be modified. All candidates will be notified of any changes in the selection procedures. Eligible List Once the assessment process has been completed, HRS will establish an eligible list of candidates. Candidates placed on the eligible list may be referred to a selection interview to be considered for present and future vacancies. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Please see below for important information regarding COVID-19 related requirements. The COVID-19 pandemic continues to evolve, and laws, regulations, and policies regarding COVID-19 are subject to change. The County of Orange is required to comply with all applicable State or County Public Health Orders, some of which require vaccination or testing as follows: Workers, who provide services in certain Medical or High-Risk Settings, will be required to provide proof of full vaccination from COVID-19 or to wear a mask and undergo weekly COVID-19 testing . Workers, who provide services in certain Health Care Facilities or in a correctional facility or detention center where health care is provided, will be required to provide proof that they are fully vaccinated and boosted . (Workers may be exempt from this requirement based on religious beliefs or a qualifying medical reason; however, if exempted, they will be required to wear a mask and undergo weekly COVID-19 testing.) The position for which you are applying may be required to adhere to any applicable State or County Public Health Orders. You will receive notification of any requirement as it applies to a position. Email Notification Email is the primary form of notification during the recruitment process. Please ensure your correct email address is included in our application and use only one email account. NOTE: User accounts are established for one person only and should not be shared with another person. Multiple applications with multiple users may jeopardize your status in the recruitment process for any positions for which you apply. Candidates will be notified regarding their status as the recruitment proceeds via email through the GovernmentJobs.com site. Please check your email folders, including spam/junk folders, and/or accept emails ending with "governmentjobs.com" and "ocgov.com." If your email address should change, please update your profile at www.governmentjobs.com . Frequently Asked Questions Click here for additional Frequently Asked Questions. For specific information pertaining to this recruitment, please contact John Duckson at (714) 834-3119 or jduckson@ochca.com . EEO INFORMATION Orange County, as an equal employment opportunity employer, encourages applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply. Non-Management Benefits In addition to the County's standard suite of benefits, such as a variety of health plan options, annual leave and paid holidays--we also offer an excellent array of benefits such as a Health Care Reimbursement Account, 457 Defined Contribution Plan and Annual Education and Professional Reimbursement. Employees are provided a Retirement Plan through the Orange County Employees Retirement System (OCERS). Please go to the following link to find out more about Defined Benefit Pensions and OCERS Plan Types/Benefits. http://www.ocers.org/active-member-information Click here for information about benefits offered to County of Orange employees. Closing Date/Time: Continuous
Apr 22, 2024
Full Time
CAREER DESCRIPTION PUBLIC HEALTH NUTRITIONIST I / PUBLIC HEALTH NUTRITIONIST I (SUPERVISORY) In addition to performance-based merit increases, this position is scheduled to receive salary range increases on the following dates: Effective June 28, 2024 - 4.25% increase Effective June 27, 2025 - 4.00% increase Salary may be negotiable within the range listed above, based on position requirements and successful candidate's qualifications, subject to appropriate authorization. This recruitment is open to the public for a minimum of five (5) business days and will remain open on a continuous basis until 11:59 p.m. (PST) on the day the needs of the County are met. Applicants are encouraged to apply immediately. This recruitment is being held to establish an Open eligible list to fill current and future vacancies within the Health Care Agency. This recruitment may also be used to fill positions in similar and/or lower classifications throughout the County of Orange. THE AGENCY The County of Orange Health Care Agency (HCA) is a dynamic organization dedicated to creating and supporting an environment that promotes the achievement of optimal individual, family and community health. Under the leadership of the Agency Director, a new and dynamic executive team with an organizational structure comprised of seven (7) service areas - Administrative and Financial, Strategy and Special Projects, Behavioral Health, Correctional Health, Office of Care Coordination, Medical Health and Public Health - is committed to meeting the health needs of the diverse Orange County community. THE DEPARTMENT Through assessment, policy development and assurance, Public Health Services provides a wide range of services aimed at reducing death and disability by reducing the transmission of communicable diseases, preventing and lessening the impact of chronic diseases, and ensuring healthy and safe environments. THE OPPORTUNITY The department is seeking to fill one (1) Public Health Nutritionist I (Supervisory) within the Women, Infants and Children (WIC) program and one (1) Public Health Nutritionist I within the CalFresh Healthy Living (CFHL) program. Job duties include, but are not limited to: Supervisory Duties: Monitor clinic flow and staff assignments to maintain efficient program operations Maintain work environment where cooperation and teamwork can occur Promote and encourage staff development and skills enhancement Resolve staff and client conflicts and conduct corrective action plan as necessary Provide input to Program Support Staff on clinic operations and needs Enforce WIC Program rules and regulations Provide back up for paraprofessional roles as needed Maintain and ensure secure delivery of negotiable instrument (food instruments and Farmers Market Coupons) Participate in Quality Improvement (QI) audits of staff to ensure efficiency and compliance to State mandates Review the work of staff for accuracy Develop and present performance evaluation to staff Verify time sheets and mileage reimbursement claims of staff Conduct staff meetings Assist in mentoring Dietetic Interns Client Services: Determine nutritional risk of participants for certification Provide individual nutrition counseling for low risk and high risk contacts as defined by the State Oversee services to WIC and CFHL participants/recipients such as nutrition education classes, issuance of food benefits, referrals, etc. Community Services Implement and assist in developing population-based community interventions to guide individual clients to choose healthier diets such as coordinating and facilitating nutrition classes Incorporate public health functions and essential public health nutrition services, community nutrition assessments and program, personnel, fiscal and data management skills Ensure all aspects of education are culturally competent and literacy appropriate Apply, plan, manage, and evaluate techniques to public health nutrition programs and/or individual clients such as administering pre and post-tests and surveys Assess, plan, implement and evaluate activities, projects and programs in order to meet defined public health measures Monitor nutrition policies, procedures, protocols and quality improvement systems and contract deliverables, to assure consistency, effectiveness and compliance Interact with community leaders for the purposes of offering services Other Administrative Duties: Maintain inventory of assets (ie. Electric breast pumps, computers, etc.) Perform tasks as delegated by the Administrative Manager II, HCA Program Supervisor II or Supervising Public Health Nutritionist Assist with surveys to determine nutrition needs and problems of participants Conduct Quality Improvement (QI) audits of staff workload and functions to monitor efficiency and quality of client care Assist in initial and ongoing training of WIC and/or CFHL staff Provide input to Operations Management in developing clinic procedures and/or community activities Provide follow-up consultation/information for public and private providers Prepare reports as needed Serve as liaison with Information Technology (IT) department regarding computer system issues as needed Participate in professional workshops and other trainings to update nutrition knowledge, administrative skills, and to comply with the County/State program mandates DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS & CORE COMPETENCIES: The ideal candidate will be a Registered Dietician or Registered Dietitian Eligible. Also, supervisory experience and two (2) or more years of experience working in a Women, Infants and Children program type of setting is highly preferred. In addition, the ideal candidate will possess the knowledge, skills and abilities that demonstrates the following competencies: Technical Knowledge | Technical Experience WIC Information System Enterprise (WIC WISE) database WIC and/or CalFresh/SNAP regulations Maternal, child and infant nutrition for optimal health Quality Improvement tools and intervals to conduct audits Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Outlook software Nutritional Care, Counseling and Advocacy Being culturally sensitive to the needs of the multicultural participant background Interpreting and determining the health and nutritional status of participants Improving the nutrition of participants by identifying environmental factors that affect health progress Developing and applying public health nutrition interventions Having the ability to use participant centered techniques when conducting counseling Promoting breastfeeding as optimal feeding choice for infants Leadership, Community Engagement and Supervision Having the knowledge of personnel management and maintaining optimal clinic flow Facilitating meetings with peers Delegating work duties to staff effectively Managing personnel issues and taking care of special participants needs and concerns effectively Applying conflict resolution by using effective leadership style to inspire and motivate staff Reporting team progress to upper management as requested Facilitating team work and cooperation among staff Writing staff work performance and providing feedback to staff Collaborating with upper management and Human Resource Services (HRS) regarding personnel issues Being a role model to staff and mentoring Dietetic Interns Training Developing work and training plans for participants Conducting presentations and providing training in group or individual setting Communication and Professionalism Communicating effectively both orally and in writing Assessing and identifying issues when providing services to participants and implementing improvements when necessary Evaluating own practice and requesting for effective feedback from WIC colleagues to identify additional learning needs Using appropriate communication method when communicating/sharing sensitive information with participants and staff Adaptability, Analytical Thinking and Accountability Being adaptable, flexible while maintaining a focus on program quality of care and services Applying different ways of assessing nutrition and health outcomes of participants Using appropriate and effective study designs to evaluate diet related diseases Formulating effective resolutions to problems by being consistent with the WIC's mission and vision Being accountable for the "negotiable instruments" in the clinic Managing workload effectively, following directions and meeting deadlines Willing to take on additional assignments MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Click here to learn more about the minimum qualifications for the Public Health Nutritionist I (Supervisory) classification as well as the physical and mental requirements and the environmental and working conditions. Physical & Mental Requirement, Environmental and Working Conditions Physical Requirements Must have the body mobility to walk, climb stairs, reach, bend, twist, reach overhead and stoop; stamina to sit for a prolonged period of time (up to one hour); strength to lift and carry or push and pull objects such as boxes of materials and supplies, which may weigh up to 25 lbs.; hearing for normal conversations, ability to work in diverse environments; and the ability to drive a car. Environmental Conditions Will be required to work in clinic or community environment; may work with individuals who have a communicable disease; may be assigned to evenings and/or weekends. RECRUITMENT PROCESS Human Resource Services (HRS) will screen all application materials to identify qualified applicants. After screening, qualified applicants will be referred to the next step and notified of all further procedures applicable to their status in the competition. Application Screening (Refer/Non-Refer) Applications and supplemental responses will be screened for qualifications that are highly desirable and most needed to successfully perform the duties of this job. Only those applicants that meet the qualifications as listed in the job bulletin will be referred to the next step. Veterans Employment Preference The County is committed to providing a mechanism to give preferential consideration in the employment process to veterans and their eligible spouses and will provide eligible participants the opportunity to receive interviews in the selection process for employment and paid internship openings. Please click here to review the policy. Structured Oral Interview (Weighted 100%) Applicants will be interviewed and rated by an oral interview panel of job knowledge experts. Each applicant's rating will be based on responses to a series of structured questions designed to elicit the applicant's qualifications for the job. Based on the Department's needs, the selection procedures listed above may be modified. All candidates will be notified of any changes in the selection procedures. Eligible List Once the assessment process has been completed, HRS will establish an eligible list of candidates. Candidates placed on the eligible list may be referred to a selection interview to be considered for present and future vacancies. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Please see below for important information regarding COVID-19 related requirements. The COVID-19 pandemic continues to evolve, and laws, regulations, and policies regarding COVID-19 are subject to change. The County of Orange is required to comply with all applicable State or County Public Health Orders, some of which require vaccination or testing as follows: Workers, who provide services in certain Medical or High-Risk Settings, will be required to provide proof of full vaccination from COVID-19 or to wear a mask and undergo weekly COVID-19 testing . Workers, who provide services in certain Health Care Facilities or in a correctional facility or detention center where health care is provided, will be required to provide proof that they are fully vaccinated and boosted . (Workers may be exempt from this requirement based on religious beliefs or a qualifying medical reason; however, if exempted, they will be required to wear a mask and undergo weekly COVID-19 testing.) The position for which you are applying may be required to adhere to any applicable State or County Public Health Orders. You will receive notification of any requirement as it applies to a position. Email Notification Email is the primary form of notification during the recruitment process. Please ensure your correct email address is included in our application and use only one email account. NOTE: User accounts are established for one person only and should not be shared with another person. Multiple applications with multiple users may jeopardize your status in the recruitment process for any positions for which you apply. Candidates will be notified regarding their status as the recruitment proceeds via email through the GovernmentJobs.com site. Please check your email folders, including spam/junk folders, and/or accept emails ending with "governmentjobs.com" and "ocgov.com." If your email address should change, please update your profile at www.governmentjobs.com . Frequently Asked Questions Click here for additional Frequently Asked Questions. For specific information pertaining to this recruitment, please contact John Duckson at (714) 834-3119 or jduckson@ochca.com . EEO INFORMATION Orange County, as an equal employment opportunity employer, encourages applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply. Non-Management Benefits In addition to the County's standard suite of benefits, such as a variety of health plan options, annual leave and paid holidays--we also offer an excellent array of benefits such as a Health Care Reimbursement Account, 457 Defined Contribution Plan and Annual Education and Professional Reimbursement. Employees are provided a Retirement Plan through the Orange County Employees Retirement System (OCERS). Please go to the following link to find out more about Defined Benefit Pensions and OCERS Plan Types/Benefits. http://www.ocers.org/active-member-information Click here for information about benefits offered to County of Orange employees. Closing Date/Time: Continuous
City of Santa Clara, CA
Santa Clara, California, United States
Description The Position This announcement is for two (2) positions as described below: Department of Public Works The City of Santa Clara's Department of Public Works seeks a results-oriented and innovative engineer to serve out the Department's mission to provide the highest quality public works services to the residents of Santa Clara, the development community, and our customers in a responsible and efficient manner. The Department has focus areas that include Engineering Services and Operations and Maintenance. Engineering Services is comprised of five divisions: Administration, Traffic, Design, Land and Property Development, and Field Services. Operations and Maintenance include public roadways, parkways and boulevards, City trees, street sweeping, environmental programs, storm drain systems, fleet, solid and mixed waste/recyclables, and City facilities. For more information about the Department of Public Works please visit the department website . The Traffic Engineering Division provides traffic engineering (lead and support for the design and construction of both City and private development projects), traffic impact analysis reviews for private development projects and transportation projects, bicycle and pedestrian improvement planning, grant administration, and traffic signal maintenance and operation services for the City. The division receives and investigates resident/business inquiries related to street parking, traffic calming, intersection control (i.e., signals, warning beacons, regulatory signage, and crosswalks), and bicycling and pedestrian travel on public streets. The investigations may involve interaction with the residents, field review, traffic data collection, and evaluation of collected information with established city policies to prepare engineering recommendations for possible improvements. The division also focuses on multi-modal planning and implementation related explicitly to the goals and projects included with the City’s Bicycle Plan, Pedestrian Masterplan, and the City’s Complete Streets policy. Finally, this division coordinates with other agencies such as the Valley Transportation Authority, County of Santa Clara Roads and Airports, Caltrans, and the cities of San Jose, Cupertino, and Sunnyvale related to projects, programs, and grant opportunities. Experience in customer service, traffic design and construction, transportation planning, traffic control device operations, and project management and delivery is essential to success in this position. Under direct supervision of the Transportation Manager, the Senior Civil Engineer performs the following duties: Prepare and manage the preparation of preliminary, final design, and contract documents (plans, specifications, and cost estimates) Implementation of transportation plans and programs (i.e. Bicycle Master Plan, Pedestrian Master Plan, Complete Streets Policy, and Vision Zero); Conduct studies and analyses of traffic engineering projects or problems, and prepares technical reports; Coordinate engineering activities with other City departments and other public agencies in the transportation related matters; Track and manage project budgets; Manage operation of City traffic signals, intelligent transportation systems, and traffic control devices. Develop and review traffic signal timing parameters and coordination timing plans; Supervise, train, and support associate engineers; Check plans submitted by private engineers and other public agencies for compliance with City standards related to public transportation facilities and infrastructure; Prepare and administer grant funding applications and reports Conduct field and office work, Supports the City’s Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee; and Work with the public and consultants on various projects and transportation related inquiries. Water and Sewer Utilities De p artment Santa Clara Water & Sewer Utilities' mission is to provide customers a dependable supply of safe, potable water, environmentally-sound wastewater collection, treatment, and disposal. Furthermore, recycled water is offered for approved uses including irrigation and industrial processes, where available. Programs and services are designed and implemented with economic and environmental benefits in mind. For more information about the Water & Sewer Utilities Department, please visit the department website . The City of Santa Clara's Water and Sewer Utilities Department seeks an experienced Senior Civil Engineer with excellent project management skills; strong oral and written communication skills; and a proven track record of designing and delivering utility projects and administering consultant and construction contracts. The qualified candidate will have experience working in a team environment on major construction projects, including working collaboratively with contractors, technicians, utility operations staff, outside agency staff, and the public. The Senior Civil Engineer delivers projects with widely varied scopes, from small, customer-focused, residential projects, to large, high-profile capital improvements with City and Region-wide implications for the delivery of services well into the future. Under direct supervision, the Senior Civil Engineer performs the following duties: Perform high-level, fast paced engineering work relating to the permitting, design and construction of water, sewer, and other utilities projects within the City. Review proposed public and/or commercial utilities projects for compliance with City, County, State and Federal government construction and environmental standards, design criteria, rules and regulations. Be a part of a dynamic small team of engineering professionals, working on delivering projects in the Water, Sewer, and Recycled Water Utilities through their entire project life cycle, including research and design, plan review, construction, operation and maintenance. Assist the Principal Engineer in the planning, organizing and management of the work of the Utilities Engineering Division. Perform technical and administrative tasks and exercise a high degree of independent judgment and decision making in resolving problems. THIS RECRUITMENT MAY BE USED TO FILL MULTIPLE POSITIONS IN THIS, OR OTHER DIVISIONS OR DEPARTMENTS BESIDES THE POSITIONS LISTED IN THIS JOB ANNOUNCEMENT. IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN EMPLOYMENT IN THIS CLASSIFICATION, YOU SHOULD APPLY TO ENSURE YOU ARE CONSIDERED FOR ADDITIONAL OPPORTUNITIES THAT MAY UTILIZE THE APPLICANTS FROM THIS RECRUITMENT. MEETING THE MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS DOES NOT GUARANTEE ADMITTANCE INTO THE EXAMINATION PROCESS. ONLY THE MOST QUALIFIED CANDIDATES WHO DEMONSTRATE THE BEST COMBINATION OF QUALIFICATIONS IN RELATION TO THE REQUIREMENTS AND DUTIES OF THE POSITION WILL BE INVITED TO TEST OR INTERVIEW. The annual salary range for this position is $154,897.80 - $197,793.60. This position will be filled at or near the bottom of the salary range. Additional Information: You must answer all job-specific questions in order to be considered for this vacancy or your application will be deemed incomplete and withheld from further consideration. Applications must be filled out completely (i.e. do not write “see resume or personnel file.”). To receive consideration for the screening process, candidates must submit a 1) Cover Letter and, 2) Resume. Incomplete applications will not be accepted. Application packets may be submitted online through the “Apply Now” feature on the job announcement at www.santaclaraca.gov . The job posting for this position is continuous: Applications will be reviewed on a bi-weekly basis for consideration to the position. If you are interested in applying you are encouraged to apply as soon as possible, before the position is closed. The City of Santa Clara is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants for all job openings will be considered without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status or any other consideration made unlawful under any federal, state or local laws. The City of Santa Clara is committed to offering reasonable accommodations to job applicants with disabilities. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please contact us at (408) 615-2080 or HumanResources@santaclaraca.gov . Typical Duties Duties include, but are not limited to the following: Under general supervision: • Conduct studies and analyses of engineering projects or problems, and prepares technical reports on matters of public interest, including City infrastructure and transportation planning activities, public works maintenance programs, public works projects and other municipal or public facilities (e.g., storm drains and sanitary sewer systems, urban roadways, bridges, traffic and transportation system, and public buildings) • Prepare and manage the preparation of preliminary, final design, and contract documents (plans, specifications, and cost estimates) for a wide variety of municipal public works projects such as those described above • May assist with the department’s annual and five-year capital improvement budgets and the operating budget • Update the City Standard Specifications, Standard Details, and Design Criteria • Supervise the management and maintenance of engineering records and drawings • Prepare and administer grant funding applications and reports • Oversee inspection and testing of public works projects and Encroachment Permit projects • May manage the City’s Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Community Rating System (CRS) Program • May manage operation of City traffic signals and transportation systems • Provide construction management, construction contract administration, and consultant contract administration for public works projects • May prepare or review for adequacy work necessary to accomplish assessment districts • Check plans submitted by private engineers and other public agencies for compliance with City standards related to public facilities and infrastructure • Prepare and administer request for proposals and consultant contracts for various projects including, but not limited to, public works projects, public buildings, environmental issues and studies • Coordinate engineering activities with other City departments and other public agencies having interest in the public work • Prepare and supervise preparation of plans, maps, plats, land descriptions, charts, diagrams, specifications, and reports • Supervise and train other professional or paraprofessional engineering personnel • Direct and coordinate land surveying activities • Write, review and edit City Council agenda reports and engineering reports • Prepare and check subdivision maps, easement documents, and other title documents • Calculate and collect development fees • Manage the City’s Encroachment Permits Program • Review and write conditions of approval for proposed development • Provide technical information to other City departments and to the general public • Represent the Department in community, other public agency and professional meetings • Act as a Principal Engineer or Traffic Engineer in his/her absence • Perform other related duties as assigned Minimum Qualifications EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE Minimum Qualifications • A Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering from a college or university that is accredited by the Accreditation Board of Engineering and Technology (ABET) • Five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in civil engineering office and field work performing professional level engineering work, and Possible Substitutions • A Master's Degree in any branch of Civil Engineering from an accredited college or university may be substituted for one (1) year of experience LICENSES& CERTIFICATION • Possession of a valid California Class C driver's license is required at time of appointment and for duration of employment • Registration as a Civil Engineer in the State of California is required at time of appointment and for duration of employment • Other licenses and certificates directly related to the Civil Engineering field (e.g. Geotechnical Engineer, Traffic Engineer, Structural Engineer, Land Surveyor, Qualified Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan Developer (QSD), Qualified Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan Practitioner (QSP))is desirable • Current city employees appointed to Senior Civil Engineer prior to September 1, 2015 are waived of the required Registration as a Civil Engineer in the State of California OTHER REQUIRMENTS • Must be able to perform all of the essential functions of the job assignment • May be required to work shifts, weekends, and odd and unusual hours in the performance of duties and emergency situations Meeting the minimum qualifications does not guarantee admittance into the examination process. Only the most qualified candidates who demonstrate the best combination of qualifications in relation to the requirements and duties of the position will be invited to test. Candidates must attain a passing score on the examination process to qualify for the Eligible List. A department interview will be required prior to appointment. Candidates must attain a passing score on each phase of the examination process to qualify for the Eligible List. A department interview will be required prior to appointment. Federal law requires all employees to provide verification of their eligibility to work in this country. Please be informed that the City of Santa Clara will not sponsor, represent, or sign documents related to visa applications/transfers for H1B or any other type of visa which requires an employer application. PERMANENT CITY EMPLOYEES PREFERENCE POINTS: Current permanent employee candidates who receive a passing score on the examination will have an additional five (5) points added to their final score. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Knowledge of: • Principles, practices, methods, and techniques of civil engineering as applied to the planning, design, construction, repair, maintenance, and operation of urban roadways, storm drain and sanitary sewer systems, bridges, traffic and transportation systems including, but not limited to land surveying, grading and drainage, hydraulics of open channel and pipe flow, highway engineering, traffic and transportation engineering, economic analysis, construction testing and inspection, strengths, properties and uses of material for public works projects, soil investigation, structural analysis, drafting, report writing, mapping, and project technical specification writing • Federal, State and local laws, codes, ordinances, regulations, and policies pertaining to public works projects and transportation infrastructure operation • Approved construction and field safety standards, practices, and procedures related to public works projects • Hydrology • Transportation planning and traffic signal operation • Project and construction management • Consultant and construction contract administration • Means, methods, materials and equipment used in construction of public works projects • Project cost estimating and project plan preparation • Principles of supervision and training • Computer applications (e.g., Microsoft Office Suite, project management software, scheduling tools, computer-aided design (CAD) with civil engineering modules and geographic information system (GIS)) • Environmental and safety practices, procedures and standards Ability to: • Comprehend, carry out and issue oral and written technical instructions; • Prepare, review, interpret and evaluate plans, specifications, cost estimates, proposals, land surveys and engineering reports for public works projects; • Read, interpret and apply laws, codes, ordinances, regulations, and policies governing public works projects and transportation infrastructure operation • Maintain records, logs and databases • Prepare comprehensive engineering and administrative staff reports • Perform quantity take-off work from construction plans • Compile and analyze data, prepare reports and make recommendations • Make accurate mathematical calculations and engineering computations and drawings • Effectively communicate both orally and in writing • Prepare and make public presentations • Write clear, concise reports, using correct composition, English grammar and spelling • Supervise and train other professional or paraprofessional engineering personnel • Analyze facts and to exercise independent judgment • Grasp new ideas and concepts • Understand and use administrative and engineering computer applications and software (e.g., project management software, Access, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and Word, computer-aided design and drafting (CADD) with civil engineering modules, and GIS) • Use drafting and survey instruments, and other engineering aids • Operate personal computer, plotter, and other standard office equipment • Interact, establish, and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work including the public, other agencies and coworkers • Work in a team based environment to resolve problems, achieve common goals, and successfully deliver projects • Deal tactfully and courteously with others • Focus on the important matters, effectively handle multiple priorities, organize workload and meet deadlines • Make sound decisions in a manner consistent with the essential job functions • Bend, stoop, reach, carry, crawl, climb and lift as necessary to perform assigned duties City of Santa Clara Benefit Summary Overview for Bargaining Unit #4 Professional Engineers This summary provides a brief overview of the City of Santa Clara’s benefits available to Bargaining Unit #4 employees in 2024. In the event of any conflict between the information in this summary and the applicable official plan documents, City Manager’s Directives (CMDs), Personnel and Salary Resolution, or Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), the applicable official plan documents, CMDs, Personnel and Salary Resolution, or MOU will prevail over this summary. Benefits are subject to change. Retirement: Membership in the California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS) Classic Employees: 2.7% @ age 55 formula - employee pays 8.00% of gross pay, minus $61 bi-weekly New Employees: 2.0% @ age 62 formula - employee pays 7.00% of gross pay Medicare and Social Security (FICA) Employee pays 6.20% up to $10,397.40 (Social Security) and 1.45% (Medicare) of gross pay Health Insurance: The City contributes up to 100% of the premium of the Kaiser (Region 1) plan for Employee Only and Employee + 1 Dependent plans, and up to 90% of the premium of the Kaiser (Region 1) plan of the Employee + 2 or More Dependents plan Employees electing health coverage with premiums above the City health contribution will pay additional premium costs from salary on a pre-tax basis No cash difference is paid if an employee elects a plan cheaper than the max City contribution To be eligible for the City’s contribution toward health, employees must be on a paid status for at least 80 hoursin the month prior to the month of coverage Coverage is effective as early asthe first day of the monthafter date of hire Employees hired on or after 1/1/2024who opt-out of City-offered health insurance and provide annual attestation and acceptableproof of alternative required coverage for themselves and their tax family, if applicable, are eligible for a cash-in-lieu amount of $250/month. Contact Human Resources for more details Dental Insurance: Choice of two Delta Dental plans; enrollment is mandatory City pays lowest cost employee only plan; additional cost is paid by employee Coverage is effective as early asthe first day of the monthafter date of hire Vision Insurance: Choice of two VSP plans City pays lowest cost employee only plan; additional cost is paid by employee Coverage is effective as early asthe first day of the monthafter date of hire Voluntary Employee Beneficiary Association (VEBA): City contributes $50.00 a month toward employee’s VEBA account Account funds may be used to pay for qualified medical expenses after separation from the City and after age 50 (pre-tax) Life Insurance: City pays for $50,000 of Basic Life Insurance coverage Coverage is effective the first of the month after one calendar month of employment Additional optional insurance may be purchased by the employee for the employee, spouse, domestic partner, and/or dependent children State Disability Insurance (SDI): Employee pays 1.1% of gross pay (includes Paid Family Leave) 7 day waiting period. Weekly paid leave for absences due to non-work related injuries/illnesses. Benefit is based on past earnings. Refer to edd.ca.gov for more information Paid Family Leave (PFL): Up to 8 weeks of benefits within a 12-month period to care for a family member or to bond with a new child No waiting period. Weekly paid leave benefit. Benefit is based on past earnings. Refer to edd.ca.gov for more information Deferred Compensation: Voluntary plan through Nationwide Retirement Solutions Employee may contribute up to the lesser of the IRS maximum or100% of gross compensation into a pre-tax 457(b) account or a post-tax Roth 457(b) account (or a combination of the two accounts) subject to IRS rules Additionally, the City contributes $166.00 a month toward the 457(b) plan for employees in classifications not in SVP. The City contributes $330.00 a month toward the 457(b) plan for employees in classifications in SVP. This dollar amount will factor into the above mentioned IRS rules and limits Flexible Spending Account (IRS Section 125 Plan): Employee may contribute up to $3,200per year in pre-tax dollars to a health care spending account Employee may contribute up to $5,000 per year in pre-tax dollars to a dependent care spending account Employee may contribute up to $315per month in pre-tax dollars to a commuter benefit plan Vacation: Vacation is accrued bi-weekly, cannot use vacation during first 6 months of City service For 1 - 4 years of service: 10 days (80 hours)/year For 5 -9 years of service: 15 days (120 hours)/year For 10 - 15 years of service: 21 days (168 hours)/year For 16 - 20 years of service: 22 days (176 hours)/year For 21+ years of service: 24 days (192 hours)/year Maximum vacation accrual is 400 hours Once per year, employees can elect to convert up to 60 hours of accrued vacation to cash to be paid out thefollowing calendar year Sick Leave: Sick leave is accrued bi-weekly for equivalent of 96 hours per calendar year with no maximum accrual Up to 48 hours/year of accumulated sick leave may be used for family illness Up to 32 hours/year of accumulated sick leave may be used for personal leave Employee may convert sick leave to vacation once per calendar year (annual maximum conversion is 96 hours sick to 48 hours vacation) Partial sick leave payoff provision on retirement depending on years of service Compensatory Time Off (CTO): Employees may accrue CTO in lieu of overtime hours up to a maximum of 240 hours 16 hours of PCTO is credited to employees each January 1st (prorated if hired after January 1st) Holidays: Seventeen paid eight-hour holidays per year (13 & 4 holidays between 12/25 to 1/1 of following year and an additional 32 hours of floating holiday for calendar year 2024 Personal Safety Equipment Reimbursement: Reimbursement up to $200/calendar year toward the purchase or repair of specified protective personal safety equipment (per MOU) Professional Registration: The City will pay cost of Professional Engineer registration fee. Employees eligible for $3,600 per year in premium pay for attaining and continued maintenance and possession of Professional Engineering Certification Tuition Reimbursement Program: Up to $2,000 per fiscal year for tuition reimbursement Employee Assistance Program: Confidential counseling to employees and dependents. Up to maximum of five (5) consultations per family member per incident per year City paid benefit Retiree Medical Reimbursement Program: Employees who retire from the City with at least ten (10) years of service shall receive reimbursement to help cover retiree single health insurance premiums. The reimbursement maximum includes the PEMHCA minimum. Up to age 65, retirees are eligible for reimbursement up to$416/month in 2024(amount adjusted annually) After age 65, retirees are eligible for reimbursement up to $249/month in 2024(amount adjusted annually) Alternate Work Schedule: An employee, subject to the conditions of the employee’s job assignment, may propose an alternate work schedule as described in City Manager’s Directive #71. Proposal must be made to the Department Head through the immediate supervisor Resident Status: Engineers will be permitted to pay the “resident” rate rather than the non-resident rate for City programs andactivities so long as the employee’s sign-up or participation will not interfere with a resident’s access to or ability to participate in the applicable program or activity
Mar 27, 2024
Full Time
Description The Position This announcement is for two (2) positions as described below: Department of Public Works The City of Santa Clara's Department of Public Works seeks a results-oriented and innovative engineer to serve out the Department's mission to provide the highest quality public works services to the residents of Santa Clara, the development community, and our customers in a responsible and efficient manner. The Department has focus areas that include Engineering Services and Operations and Maintenance. Engineering Services is comprised of five divisions: Administration, Traffic, Design, Land and Property Development, and Field Services. Operations and Maintenance include public roadways, parkways and boulevards, City trees, street sweeping, environmental programs, storm drain systems, fleet, solid and mixed waste/recyclables, and City facilities. For more information about the Department of Public Works please visit the department website . The Traffic Engineering Division provides traffic engineering (lead and support for the design and construction of both City and private development projects), traffic impact analysis reviews for private development projects and transportation projects, bicycle and pedestrian improvement planning, grant administration, and traffic signal maintenance and operation services for the City. The division receives and investigates resident/business inquiries related to street parking, traffic calming, intersection control (i.e., signals, warning beacons, regulatory signage, and crosswalks), and bicycling and pedestrian travel on public streets. The investigations may involve interaction with the residents, field review, traffic data collection, and evaluation of collected information with established city policies to prepare engineering recommendations for possible improvements. The division also focuses on multi-modal planning and implementation related explicitly to the goals and projects included with the City’s Bicycle Plan, Pedestrian Masterplan, and the City’s Complete Streets policy. Finally, this division coordinates with other agencies such as the Valley Transportation Authority, County of Santa Clara Roads and Airports, Caltrans, and the cities of San Jose, Cupertino, and Sunnyvale related to projects, programs, and grant opportunities. Experience in customer service, traffic design and construction, transportation planning, traffic control device operations, and project management and delivery is essential to success in this position. Under direct supervision of the Transportation Manager, the Senior Civil Engineer performs the following duties: Prepare and manage the preparation of preliminary, final design, and contract documents (plans, specifications, and cost estimates) Implementation of transportation plans and programs (i.e. Bicycle Master Plan, Pedestrian Master Plan, Complete Streets Policy, and Vision Zero); Conduct studies and analyses of traffic engineering projects or problems, and prepares technical reports; Coordinate engineering activities with other City departments and other public agencies in the transportation related matters; Track and manage project budgets; Manage operation of City traffic signals, intelligent transportation systems, and traffic control devices. Develop and review traffic signal timing parameters and coordination timing plans; Supervise, train, and support associate engineers; Check plans submitted by private engineers and other public agencies for compliance with City standards related to public transportation facilities and infrastructure; Prepare and administer grant funding applications and reports Conduct field and office work, Supports the City’s Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee; and Work with the public and consultants on various projects and transportation related inquiries. Water and Sewer Utilities De p artment Santa Clara Water & Sewer Utilities' mission is to provide customers a dependable supply of safe, potable water, environmentally-sound wastewater collection, treatment, and disposal. Furthermore, recycled water is offered for approved uses including irrigation and industrial processes, where available. Programs and services are designed and implemented with economic and environmental benefits in mind. For more information about the Water & Sewer Utilities Department, please visit the department website . The City of Santa Clara's Water and Sewer Utilities Department seeks an experienced Senior Civil Engineer with excellent project management skills; strong oral and written communication skills; and a proven track record of designing and delivering utility projects and administering consultant and construction contracts. The qualified candidate will have experience working in a team environment on major construction projects, including working collaboratively with contractors, technicians, utility operations staff, outside agency staff, and the public. The Senior Civil Engineer delivers projects with widely varied scopes, from small, customer-focused, residential projects, to large, high-profile capital improvements with City and Region-wide implications for the delivery of services well into the future. Under direct supervision, the Senior Civil Engineer performs the following duties: Perform high-level, fast paced engineering work relating to the permitting, design and construction of water, sewer, and other utilities projects within the City. Review proposed public and/or commercial utilities projects for compliance with City, County, State and Federal government construction and environmental standards, design criteria, rules and regulations. Be a part of a dynamic small team of engineering professionals, working on delivering projects in the Water, Sewer, and Recycled Water Utilities through their entire project life cycle, including research and design, plan review, construction, operation and maintenance. Assist the Principal Engineer in the planning, organizing and management of the work of the Utilities Engineering Division. Perform technical and administrative tasks and exercise a high degree of independent judgment and decision making in resolving problems. THIS RECRUITMENT MAY BE USED TO FILL MULTIPLE POSITIONS IN THIS, OR OTHER DIVISIONS OR DEPARTMENTS BESIDES THE POSITIONS LISTED IN THIS JOB ANNOUNCEMENT. IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN EMPLOYMENT IN THIS CLASSIFICATION, YOU SHOULD APPLY TO ENSURE YOU ARE CONSIDERED FOR ADDITIONAL OPPORTUNITIES THAT MAY UTILIZE THE APPLICANTS FROM THIS RECRUITMENT. MEETING THE MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS DOES NOT GUARANTEE ADMITTANCE INTO THE EXAMINATION PROCESS. ONLY THE MOST QUALIFIED CANDIDATES WHO DEMONSTRATE THE BEST COMBINATION OF QUALIFICATIONS IN RELATION TO THE REQUIREMENTS AND DUTIES OF THE POSITION WILL BE INVITED TO TEST OR INTERVIEW. The annual salary range for this position is $154,897.80 - $197,793.60. This position will be filled at or near the bottom of the salary range. Additional Information: You must answer all job-specific questions in order to be considered for this vacancy or your application will be deemed incomplete and withheld from further consideration. Applications must be filled out completely (i.e. do not write “see resume or personnel file.”). To receive consideration for the screening process, candidates must submit a 1) Cover Letter and, 2) Resume. Incomplete applications will not be accepted. Application packets may be submitted online through the “Apply Now” feature on the job announcement at www.santaclaraca.gov . The job posting for this position is continuous: Applications will be reviewed on a bi-weekly basis for consideration to the position. If you are interested in applying you are encouraged to apply as soon as possible, before the position is closed. The City of Santa Clara is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants for all job openings will be considered without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status or any other consideration made unlawful under any federal, state or local laws. The City of Santa Clara is committed to offering reasonable accommodations to job applicants with disabilities. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please contact us at (408) 615-2080 or HumanResources@santaclaraca.gov . Typical Duties Duties include, but are not limited to the following: Under general supervision: • Conduct studies and analyses of engineering projects or problems, and prepares technical reports on matters of public interest, including City infrastructure and transportation planning activities, public works maintenance programs, public works projects and other municipal or public facilities (e.g., storm drains and sanitary sewer systems, urban roadways, bridges, traffic and transportation system, and public buildings) • Prepare and manage the preparation of preliminary, final design, and contract documents (plans, specifications, and cost estimates) for a wide variety of municipal public works projects such as those described above • May assist with the department’s annual and five-year capital improvement budgets and the operating budget • Update the City Standard Specifications, Standard Details, and Design Criteria • Supervise the management and maintenance of engineering records and drawings • Prepare and administer grant funding applications and reports • Oversee inspection and testing of public works projects and Encroachment Permit projects • May manage the City’s Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Community Rating System (CRS) Program • May manage operation of City traffic signals and transportation systems • Provide construction management, construction contract administration, and consultant contract administration for public works projects • May prepare or review for adequacy work necessary to accomplish assessment districts • Check plans submitted by private engineers and other public agencies for compliance with City standards related to public facilities and infrastructure • Prepare and administer request for proposals and consultant contracts for various projects including, but not limited to, public works projects, public buildings, environmental issues and studies • Coordinate engineering activities with other City departments and other public agencies having interest in the public work • Prepare and supervise preparation of plans, maps, plats, land descriptions, charts, diagrams, specifications, and reports • Supervise and train other professional or paraprofessional engineering personnel • Direct and coordinate land surveying activities • Write, review and edit City Council agenda reports and engineering reports • Prepare and check subdivision maps, easement documents, and other title documents • Calculate and collect development fees • Manage the City’s Encroachment Permits Program • Review and write conditions of approval for proposed development • Provide technical information to other City departments and to the general public • Represent the Department in community, other public agency and professional meetings • Act as a Principal Engineer or Traffic Engineer in his/her absence • Perform other related duties as assigned Minimum Qualifications EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE Minimum Qualifications • A Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering from a college or university that is accredited by the Accreditation Board of Engineering and Technology (ABET) • Five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in civil engineering office and field work performing professional level engineering work, and Possible Substitutions • A Master's Degree in any branch of Civil Engineering from an accredited college or university may be substituted for one (1) year of experience LICENSES& CERTIFICATION • Possession of a valid California Class C driver's license is required at time of appointment and for duration of employment • Registration as a Civil Engineer in the State of California is required at time of appointment and for duration of employment • Other licenses and certificates directly related to the Civil Engineering field (e.g. Geotechnical Engineer, Traffic Engineer, Structural Engineer, Land Surveyor, Qualified Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan Developer (QSD), Qualified Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan Practitioner (QSP))is desirable • Current city employees appointed to Senior Civil Engineer prior to September 1, 2015 are waived of the required Registration as a Civil Engineer in the State of California OTHER REQUIRMENTS • Must be able to perform all of the essential functions of the job assignment • May be required to work shifts, weekends, and odd and unusual hours in the performance of duties and emergency situations Meeting the minimum qualifications does not guarantee admittance into the examination process. Only the most qualified candidates who demonstrate the best combination of qualifications in relation to the requirements and duties of the position will be invited to test. Candidates must attain a passing score on the examination process to qualify for the Eligible List. A department interview will be required prior to appointment. Candidates must attain a passing score on each phase of the examination process to qualify for the Eligible List. A department interview will be required prior to appointment. Federal law requires all employees to provide verification of their eligibility to work in this country. Please be informed that the City of Santa Clara will not sponsor, represent, or sign documents related to visa applications/transfers for H1B or any other type of visa which requires an employer application. PERMANENT CITY EMPLOYEES PREFERENCE POINTS: Current permanent employee candidates who receive a passing score on the examination will have an additional five (5) points added to their final score. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Knowledge of: • Principles, practices, methods, and techniques of civil engineering as applied to the planning, design, construction, repair, maintenance, and operation of urban roadways, storm drain and sanitary sewer systems, bridges, traffic and transportation systems including, but not limited to land surveying, grading and drainage, hydraulics of open channel and pipe flow, highway engineering, traffic and transportation engineering, economic analysis, construction testing and inspection, strengths, properties and uses of material for public works projects, soil investigation, structural analysis, drafting, report writing, mapping, and project technical specification writing • Federal, State and local laws, codes, ordinances, regulations, and policies pertaining to public works projects and transportation infrastructure operation • Approved construction and field safety standards, practices, and procedures related to public works projects • Hydrology • Transportation planning and traffic signal operation • Project and construction management • Consultant and construction contract administration • Means, methods, materials and equipment used in construction of public works projects • Project cost estimating and project plan preparation • Principles of supervision and training • Computer applications (e.g., Microsoft Office Suite, project management software, scheduling tools, computer-aided design (CAD) with civil engineering modules and geographic information system (GIS)) • Environmental and safety practices, procedures and standards Ability to: • Comprehend, carry out and issue oral and written technical instructions; • Prepare, review, interpret and evaluate plans, specifications, cost estimates, proposals, land surveys and engineering reports for public works projects; • Read, interpret and apply laws, codes, ordinances, regulations, and policies governing public works projects and transportation infrastructure operation • Maintain records, logs and databases • Prepare comprehensive engineering and administrative staff reports • Perform quantity take-off work from construction plans • Compile and analyze data, prepare reports and make recommendations • Make accurate mathematical calculations and engineering computations and drawings • Effectively communicate both orally and in writing • Prepare and make public presentations • Write clear, concise reports, using correct composition, English grammar and spelling • Supervise and train other professional or paraprofessional engineering personnel • Analyze facts and to exercise independent judgment • Grasp new ideas and concepts • Understand and use administrative and engineering computer applications and software (e.g., project management software, Access, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and Word, computer-aided design and drafting (CADD) with civil engineering modules, and GIS) • Use drafting and survey instruments, and other engineering aids • Operate personal computer, plotter, and other standard office equipment • Interact, establish, and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work including the public, other agencies and coworkers • Work in a team based environment to resolve problems, achieve common goals, and successfully deliver projects • Deal tactfully and courteously with others • Focus on the important matters, effectively handle multiple priorities, organize workload and meet deadlines • Make sound decisions in a manner consistent with the essential job functions • Bend, stoop, reach, carry, crawl, climb and lift as necessary to perform assigned duties City of Santa Clara Benefit Summary Overview for Bargaining Unit #4 Professional Engineers This summary provides a brief overview of the City of Santa Clara’s benefits available to Bargaining Unit #4 employees in 2024. In the event of any conflict between the information in this summary and the applicable official plan documents, City Manager’s Directives (CMDs), Personnel and Salary Resolution, or Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), the applicable official plan documents, CMDs, Personnel and Salary Resolution, or MOU will prevail over this summary. Benefits are subject to change. Retirement: Membership in the California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS) Classic Employees: 2.7% @ age 55 formula - employee pays 8.00% of gross pay, minus $61 bi-weekly New Employees: 2.0% @ age 62 formula - employee pays 7.00% of gross pay Medicare and Social Security (FICA) Employee pays 6.20% up to $10,397.40 (Social Security) and 1.45% (Medicare) of gross pay Health Insurance: The City contributes up to 100% of the premium of the Kaiser (Region 1) plan for Employee Only and Employee + 1 Dependent plans, and up to 90% of the premium of the Kaiser (Region 1) plan of the Employee + 2 or More Dependents plan Employees electing health coverage with premiums above the City health contribution will pay additional premium costs from salary on a pre-tax basis No cash difference is paid if an employee elects a plan cheaper than the max City contribution To be eligible for the City’s contribution toward health, employees must be on a paid status for at least 80 hoursin the month prior to the month of coverage Coverage is effective as early asthe first day of the monthafter date of hire Employees hired on or after 1/1/2024who opt-out of City-offered health insurance and provide annual attestation and acceptableproof of alternative required coverage for themselves and their tax family, if applicable, are eligible for a cash-in-lieu amount of $250/month. Contact Human Resources for more details Dental Insurance: Choice of two Delta Dental plans; enrollment is mandatory City pays lowest cost employee only plan; additional cost is paid by employee Coverage is effective as early asthe first day of the monthafter date of hire Vision Insurance: Choice of two VSP plans City pays lowest cost employee only plan; additional cost is paid by employee Coverage is effective as early asthe first day of the monthafter date of hire Voluntary Employee Beneficiary Association (VEBA): City contributes $50.00 a month toward employee’s VEBA account Account funds may be used to pay for qualified medical expenses after separation from the City and after age 50 (pre-tax) Life Insurance: City pays for $50,000 of Basic Life Insurance coverage Coverage is effective the first of the month after one calendar month of employment Additional optional insurance may be purchased by the employee for the employee, spouse, domestic partner, and/or dependent children State Disability Insurance (SDI): Employee pays 1.1% of gross pay (includes Paid Family Leave) 7 day waiting period. Weekly paid leave for absences due to non-work related injuries/illnesses. Benefit is based on past earnings. Refer to edd.ca.gov for more information Paid Family Leave (PFL): Up to 8 weeks of benefits within a 12-month period to care for a family member or to bond with a new child No waiting period. Weekly paid leave benefit. Benefit is based on past earnings. Refer to edd.ca.gov for more information Deferred Compensation: Voluntary plan through Nationwide Retirement Solutions Employee may contribute up to the lesser of the IRS maximum or100% of gross compensation into a pre-tax 457(b) account or a post-tax Roth 457(b) account (or a combination of the two accounts) subject to IRS rules Additionally, the City contributes $166.00 a month toward the 457(b) plan for employees in classifications not in SVP. The City contributes $330.00 a month toward the 457(b) plan for employees in classifications in SVP. This dollar amount will factor into the above mentioned IRS rules and limits Flexible Spending Account (IRS Section 125 Plan): Employee may contribute up to $3,200per year in pre-tax dollars to a health care spending account Employee may contribute up to $5,000 per year in pre-tax dollars to a dependent care spending account Employee may contribute up to $315per month in pre-tax dollars to a commuter benefit plan Vacation: Vacation is accrued bi-weekly, cannot use vacation during first 6 months of City service For 1 - 4 years of service: 10 days (80 hours)/year For 5 -9 years of service: 15 days (120 hours)/year For 10 - 15 years of service: 21 days (168 hours)/year For 16 - 20 years of service: 22 days (176 hours)/year For 21+ years of service: 24 days (192 hours)/year Maximum vacation accrual is 400 hours Once per year, employees can elect to convert up to 60 hours of accrued vacation to cash to be paid out thefollowing calendar year Sick Leave: Sick leave is accrued bi-weekly for equivalent of 96 hours per calendar year with no maximum accrual Up to 48 hours/year of accumulated sick leave may be used for family illness Up to 32 hours/year of accumulated sick leave may be used for personal leave Employee may convert sick leave to vacation once per calendar year (annual maximum conversion is 96 hours sick to 48 hours vacation) Partial sick leave payoff provision on retirement depending on years of service Compensatory Time Off (CTO): Employees may accrue CTO in lieu of overtime hours up to a maximum of 240 hours 16 hours of PCTO is credited to employees each January 1st (prorated if hired after January 1st) Holidays: Seventeen paid eight-hour holidays per year (13 & 4 holidays between 12/25 to 1/1 of following year and an additional 32 hours of floating holiday for calendar year 2024 Personal Safety Equipment Reimbursement: Reimbursement up to $200/calendar year toward the purchase or repair of specified protective personal safety equipment (per MOU) Professional Registration: The City will pay cost of Professional Engineer registration fee. Employees eligible for $3,600 per year in premium pay for attaining and continued maintenance and possession of Professional Engineering Certification Tuition Reimbursement Program: Up to $2,000 per fiscal year for tuition reimbursement Employee Assistance Program: Confidential counseling to employees and dependents. Up to maximum of five (5) consultations per family member per incident per year City paid benefit Retiree Medical Reimbursement Program: Employees who retire from the City with at least ten (10) years of service shall receive reimbursement to help cover retiree single health insurance premiums. The reimbursement maximum includes the PEMHCA minimum. Up to age 65, retirees are eligible for reimbursement up to$416/month in 2024(amount adjusted annually) After age 65, retirees are eligible for reimbursement up to $249/month in 2024(amount adjusted annually) Alternate Work Schedule: An employee, subject to the conditions of the employee’s job assignment, may propose an alternate work schedule as described in City Manager’s Directive #71. Proposal must be made to the Department Head through the immediate supervisor Resident Status: Engineers will be permitted to pay the “resident” rate rather than the non-resident rate for City programs andactivities so long as the employee’s sign-up or participation will not interfere with a resident’s access to or ability to participate in the applicable program or activity
City of Santa Clara, CA
Santa Clara, California, United States
Description This recruitment is open until filled. Applications will be reviewed on a bi-weekly basis. If you are interested in applying you are encouraged to apply as soon as possible, before the position is closed. The Position This announcement is for two (2) positions as described below: Department of Public Works The City of Santa Clara's Department of Public Works seeks a results-oriented and innovative engineer to serve out the Department's mission to provide the highest quality public works services to the residents of Santa Clara, the development community, and our customers in a responsible and efficient manner. The Department has focus areas that include Engineering Services and Operations and Maintenance. Engineering Services is comprised of five divisions: Administration, Traffic, Design, Land and Property Development, and Field Services. Operations and Maintenance include public roadways, parkways and boulevards, City trees, street sweeping, environmental programs, storm drain systems, fleet, solid and mixed waste/recyclables, and City facilities. For more information about the Department of Public Works please visit the department website . The Traffic Engineering Division provides traffic engineering (technical support for the design and construction of both City and private development projects), traffic impact analysis reviews for private development projects and transportation projects, bicycle and pedestrian improvement planning, grant administration, and traffic signal maintenance and operation services for the City. The division receives and investigates resident/business inquiries related to street parking, traffic calming, intersection control (i.e signals, beacons, and crosswalks), and bicycling and pedestrian travel on public streets. The investigations may involve interaction with the residents, field review, traffic data collection, and evaluation of collected information with established city policies to prepare engineering recommendations for possible improvements. The division also focuses on multi-modal planning and implementation specifically related to the goals and projects included with the City’s Bicycle Plan, Pedestrian Masterplan, and the City’s Complete Streets policy. Finally, this division coordinates with other agencies such as the Valley Transportation Authority, County of Santa Clara Roads and Airports, Caltrans, and the cities of San Jose, Cupertino, and Sunnyvale related to projects, programs, and grant opportunities. Experience in customer service, traffic design and construction, transportation planning, and project management and delivery is essential to success in this position. Under direct supervision, the Associate Engineer (Civil) performs field and office work, reviews and approves designs for traffic control, traffic improvement, and private development related public improvements, administers grants, provides technical assistance in the implementation of transportation plans and programs (i.e. Bicycle Master Plan, Pedestrian Master Plan, Complete Streets Policy), supports the City’s Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee, and will work with the public and consultants on various projects and transportation related inquiries. [CM1] Water & Sewer Utilities Department Santa Clara Water & Sewer Utilities' mission is to provide customers a dependable supply of safe, potable water, environmentally-sound wastewater collection, treatment, and disposal. Furthermore, recycled water is offered for approved uses including irrigation and industrial processes, where available. Programs and services are designed and implemented with economic and environmental benefits in mind. The City of Santa Clara's Water & Sewer Utilities Department seeks an engineer with excellent project management skills; strong oral and written communication skills; a proven record of preparing and administering consultant contracts and agreements; experience preparing construction documents; experience designing, managing, maintaining and/or operating water, recycled water and sanitary sewer utilities; experience reviewing land development projects; experience working in a team environment on major construction projects, including working collaboratively with contractors, technicians, field staff, outside agency staff, and the general public. For more information about the Water & Sewer Utilities Department, please visit the department website . Under direct supervision, the Associate Engineer (Civil) performs high-level, fast paced engineering work relating to the permitting, design and construction of water, recycled water, and sewer projects within the City. In addition, the Associate Engineer prepares construction documents such as improvement plans, specifications, estimates and schedules for water and sewer projects. As well as procures consultant and construction contracts for the design and construction of water and sewer projects including the preparation of requests for proposals (RFP), administration of the bidding and awarding process, preparation of Council agenda items, and administration of the consultant and construction contracts. This incumbent will review new developments and proposed public and/or commercial utilities improvement projects for compliance with City, County, State and Federal government regulations and standards. The Associate Engineer is expected to plan, organize, and prioritize a diverse workload of projects and tasks including technical and administrative tasks, and exercise independent judgment and decision making in resolving problems. THIS RECRUITMENT MAY BE USED TO FILL MULTIPLE POSITIONS IN THIS, OR OTHER DIVISIONS OR DEPARTMENTS BESIDES THE POSITIONS LISTED BELOW. IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN EMPLOYMENT IN THIS CLASSIFICATION, YOU SHOULD APPLY TO ENSURE YOU ARE CONSIDERED FOR ADDITIONAL OPPORTUNITIES THAT MAY UTILIZE THE APPLICANTS FROM THIS RECRUITMENT. MEETING THE MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS DOES NOT GUARANTEE ADMITTANCE INTO THE EXAMINATION PROCESS. ONLY THE MOST QUALIFIED CANDIDATES WHO DEMONSTRATE THE BEST COMBINATION OF QUALIFICATIONS IN RELATION TO THE REQUIREMENTS AND DUTIES OF THE POSITION WILL BE INVITED TO TEST OR INTERVIEW. Typical Duties Duties include, but are not limited to the following: Under direct supervision: • Conduct studies and analyses of engineering projects or problems, including public works planning activities, public works maintenance programs, traffic and transportation engineering, and other public projects • Prepare plans, specifications and cost estimates for storm drain and sanitary sewer systems, urban roadways, bridges, traffic and transportation systems, public building and other public projects • Compile engineering data and make calculations • Perform calculations and prepare estimates of time and material costs • Perform drafting involved in the preparation of maps, drawings, plans, easement and right-of-way documents, and other related matters • Tabulate field data, design routine civil engineering projects and structures • Write land descriptions, prepare contracts, agreements and other documents • Write reports, minutes, conditions of approval and actively participate in the City's staff committees on review of projects and subdivisions • Run surveying equipment, perform general survey work, or inspect and/or administer public works construction projects • Answer questions, write replies, review permit requests, determine and collect development fees, review and comment on developer public improvement plans, subdivision maps, and easement/right of way documents as generated by general public, contractors, developers, engineers and other public agencies • Issue Encroachment Permits (EP) and determine and collect fees • Assist with the department's annual and five-year capital improvement budgets and the operating budget • Manage the operation of City traffic signals and transportation systems • Coordinate engineering activities with other City departments and other public agencies • Provide technical information to other City departments and to the general public • Write, review and edit City Council agenda reports and engineering reports • May prepare and coordinate project construction schedules • May prepare and/or revise design construction standard documents • Provide construction management, construction contract administration, and consultant contract administration for public works projects • Train and supervise professional and paraprofessional engineering staff • Represent the Public Works Department in community, other public agency and professional meetings • Perform other related duties as assigned. Minimum Qualifications Minimum Qualifications • A Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering from a college or university that is accredited by the Accreditation Board of Engineering and Technology (ABET) • Two (2) years of experience in civil engineering office and field work. Possible Substitutions: • A Master's Degree in any branch of Civil Engineering from an ABET accredited college or University may be substituted for one (1) year of experience LICENSES & CERTIFICATION • Possession of a valid California Class C driver's license is required at time of appointment and for duration of employment • Possession of a State of California Engineer in Training (E.I.T.) Certificate or Registration as a Civil Engineer in the State of California is required at time of appointment and for duration of employment • Registration as a Civil Engineer in the State of California is desirable • Other licenses and certificates directly related to the Civil Engineering field (e.g. Geotechnical Engineer, Traffic Engineer, Structural Engineer, Land Surveyor, Qualified Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan Developer (QSD), Qualified Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan Practitioner (QSP))is desirable • Current city employees appointed to Associate Engineer (Civil) prior to September 1, 2015 are waived of the required State of California Engineer in Training (E.I.T.) Certificate or Registration as a Civil Engineer in the State of California OTHER REQUIREMENTS • Must be able to perform all of the essential functions of the job assignment. • May be required to work shifts, weekends, and odd and unusual hours in the performance of duties and emergency situations. CONFLICT OF INTEREST Incumbents assigned to the Field Services position are required to file a Conflict of Interest statement upon assuming office, annually, and upon leaving office, in accordance with City Manager Directive 100. Candidates must attain a passing score on each phase of the examination process to qualify for the Eligible List. A department interview will be required prior to appointment. Federal law requires all employees to provide verification of their eligibility to work in this country. Please be informed that the City of Santa Clara will not sponsor, represent, or sign documents related to visa applications/transfers for H1B or any other type of visa which requires an employer application. PERMANENT CITY EMPLOYEES PREFERENCE POINTS: Current permanent employee candidates who receive a passing score on the examination will have an additional five (5) points added to their final score. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Knowledge of: • Principles, practices, methods and techniques of civil engineering as applied to the planning, design, construction, repair, maintenance and operation of urban roadways, storm drain and sanitary sewer systems, bridges, traffic and transportation systems including, but not limited to land surveying, grading and drainage, hydraulics of open channel and pipe flow, highway engineering, traffic and transportation engineering, economic analysis, project scheduling, construction testing and inspection, strengths properties and uses of material for public works projects, soil investigation, structural analysis, drafting, report writing, mapping, and project technical specification writing • Federal, State and local laws, codes, ordinances, regulations, and policies pertaining to public works projects and transportation infrastructure operation • Approved construction and field safety standards, practices, and procedures related to public works projects • Hydrology and hydraulics as they relate to civil engineering • Transportation planning and traffic signal operation • Project and construction management • Consultant and construction contract administration • Means, methods, materials and equipment used in construction of public works projects • Project cost estimating and project plan preparation • Principles of supervision and training • Computer applications (e.g., Microsoft Office Suite, project management software, scheduling tools, computer-aided drafting and design (CADD) with civil engineering modules and geographic information system (GIS)) • Environmental and safety practices, procedures and standards Ability to: • Follow oral and written directions; • Prepare, review, interpret and evaluate plans, specifications, cost estimates, project schedules, proposals, land surveys and engineering reports for public works projects • Read, interpret and apply laws, codes, ordinances, regulations, and policies governing public works projects and transportation infrastructure operation • Maintain records, logs and databases • Prepare comprehensive engineering and administrative staff reports • Perform quantity take-off work from construction plans • Compile and analyze data, prepare reports and make recommendations • Make accurate mathematical calculations and engineering computations and drawings • Effectively communicate both orally and in writing • Prepare and make public presentations • Write clear, concise reports, using correct composition, English grammar and spelling • Comprehend, carry out and issue oral and written technical instructions • Supervise and train other professional or paraprofessional engineering personnel • Analyze facts and to exercise independent judgment • Grasp new ideas and concepts • Understand and use administrative and engineering computer applications and software (e.g., project management software, Access, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and Word, computer-aided design and drafting (CADD) with civil engineering modules, and GIS) • Use drafting and survey instruments, and other engineering aids • Operate personal computer, plotter, and other standard office equipment • Interact, establish, and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work including the public, other agencies and coworkers • Work in a team based environment to resolve problems, achieve common goals, and successfully deliver projects • Deal tactfully and courteously with others • Focus on the important matters, effectively handle multiple priorities, organize workload and meet deadlines • Make sound decisions in a manner consistent with the essential job functions; and • Bend, stoop, reach, carry, crawl, climb and lift as necessary to perform assigned duties Additional Information: You must answer all job-specific questions in order to be considered for this vacancy or your application will be deemed incomplete and withheld from further consideration. Applications must be filled out completely (i.e. do not write “see resume or personnel file.”). To receive consideration for the screening process, candidates must submit a 1) Cover Letter and, 2) Resume. Incomplete applications will not be accepted. Application packets may be submitted online through the “Apply Now” feature on the job announcement at www.santaclaraca.gov . This recruitment is open until filled. Applications will be reviewed on a bi-weekly basis. If you are interested in applying you are encouraged to apply as soon as possible, before the position is closed. City of Santa Clara Benefit Summary Overview for Bargaining Unit #4 Professional Engineers This summary provides a brief overview of the City of Santa Clara’s benefits available to Bargaining Unit #4 employees in 2024. In the event of any conflict between the information in this summary and the applicable official plan documents, City Manager’s Directives (CMDs), Personnel and Salary Resolution, or Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), the applicable official plan documents, CMDs, Personnel and Salary Resolution, or MOU will prevail over this summary. Benefits are subject to change. Retirement: Membership in the California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS) Classic Employees: 2.7% @ age 55 formula - employee pays 8.00% of gross pay, minus $61 bi-weekly New Employees: 2.0% @ age 62 formula - employee pays 7.00% of gross pay Medicare and Social Security (FICA) Employee pays 6.20% up to $10,397.40 (Social Security) and 1.45% (Medicare) of gross pay Health Insurance: The City contributes up to 100% of the premium of the Kaiser (Region 1) plan for Employee Only and Employee + 1 Dependent plans, and up to 90% of the premium of the Kaiser (Region 1) plan of the Employee + 2 or More Dependents plan Employees electing health coverage with premiums above the City health contribution will pay additional premium costs from salary on a pre-tax basis No cash difference is paid if an employee elects a plan cheaper than the max City contribution To be eligible for the City’s contribution toward health, employees must be on a paid status for at least 80 hoursin the month prior to the month of coverage Coverage is effective as early asthe first day of the monthafter date of hire Employees hired on or after 1/1/2024who opt-out of City-offered health insurance and provide annual attestation and acceptableproof of alternative required coverage for themselves and their tax family, if applicable, are eligible for a cash-in-lieu amount of $250/month. Contact Human Resources for more details Dental Insurance: Choice of two Delta Dental plans; enrollment is mandatory City pays lowest cost employee only plan; additional cost is paid by employee Coverage is effective as early asthe first day of the monthafter date of hire Vision Insurance: Choice of two VSP plans City pays lowest cost employee only plan; additional cost is paid by employee Coverage is effective as early asthe first day of the monthafter date of hire Voluntary Employee Beneficiary Association (VEBA): City contributes $50.00 a month toward employee’s VEBA account Account funds may be used to pay for qualified medical expenses after separation from the City and after age 50 (pre-tax) Life Insurance: City pays for $50,000 of Basic Life Insurance coverage Coverage is effective the first of the month after one calendar month of employment Additional optional insurance may be purchased by the employee for the employee, spouse, domestic partner, and/or dependent children State Disability Insurance (SDI): Employee pays 1.1% of gross pay (includes Paid Family Leave) 7 day waiting period. Weekly paid leave for absences due to non-work related injuries/illnesses. Benefit is based on past earnings. Refer to edd.ca.gov for more information Paid Family Leave (PFL): Up to 8 weeks of benefits within a 12-month period to care for a family member or to bond with a new child No waiting period. Weekly paid leave benefit. Benefit is based on past earnings. Refer to edd.ca.gov for more information Deferred Compensation: Voluntary plan through Nationwide Retirement Solutions Employee may contribute up to the lesser of the IRS maximum or100% of gross compensation into a pre-tax 457(b) account or a post-tax Roth 457(b) account (or a combination of the two accounts) subject to IRS rules Additionally, the City contributes $166.00 a month toward the 457(b) plan for employees in classifications not in SVP. The City contributes $330.00 a month toward the 457(b) plan for employees in classifications in SVP. This dollar amount will factor into the above mentioned IRS rules and limits Flexible Spending Account (IRS Section 125 Plan): Employee may contribute up to $3,200per year in pre-tax dollars to a health care spending account Employee may contribute up to $5,000 per year in pre-tax dollars to a dependent care spending account Employee may contribute up to $315per month in pre-tax dollars to a commuter benefit plan Vacation: Vacation is accrued bi-weekly, cannot use vacation during first 6 months of City service For 1 - 4 years of service: 10 days (80 hours)/year For 5 -9 years of service: 15 days (120 hours)/year For 10 - 15 years of service: 21 days (168 hours)/year For 16 - 20 years of service: 22 days (176 hours)/year For 21+ years of service: 24 days (192 hours)/year Maximum vacation accrual is 400 hours Once per year, employees can elect to convert up to 60 hours of accrued vacation to cash to be paid out thefollowing calendar year Sick Leave: Sick leave is accrued bi-weekly for equivalent of 96 hours per calendar year with no maximum accrual Up to 48 hours/year of accumulated sick leave may be used for family illness Up to 32 hours/year of accumulated sick leave may be used for personal leave Employee may convert sick leave to vacation once per calendar year (annual maximum conversion is 96 hours sick to 48 hours vacation) Partial sick leave payoff provision on retirement depending on years of service Compensatory Time Off (CTO): Employees may accrue CTO in lieu of overtime hours up to a maximum of 240 hours 16 hours of PCTO is credited to employees each January 1st (prorated if hired after January 1st) Holidays: Seventeen paid eight-hour holidays per year (13 & 4 holidays between 12/25 to 1/1 of following year and an additional 32 hours of floating holiday for calendar year 2024 Personal Safety Equipment Reimbursement: Reimbursement up to $200/calendar year toward the purchase or repair of specified protective personal safety equipment (per MOU) Professional Registration: The City will pay cost of Professional Engineer registration fee. Employees eligible for $3,600 per year in premium pay for attaining and continued maintenance and possession of Professional Engineering Certification Tuition Reimbursement Program: Up to $2,000 per fiscal year for tuition reimbursement Employee Assistance Program: Confidential counseling to employees and dependents. Up to maximum of five (5) consultations per family member per incident per year City paid benefit Retiree Medical Reimbursement Program: Employees who retire from the City with at least ten (10) years of service shall receive reimbursement to help cover retiree single health insurance premiums. The reimbursement maximum includes the PEMHCA minimum. Up to age 65, retirees are eligible for reimbursement up to$416/month in 2024(amount adjusted annually) After age 65, retirees are eligible for reimbursement up to $249/month in 2024(amount adjusted annually) Alternate Work Schedule: An employee, subject to the conditions of the employee’s job assignment, may propose an alternate work schedule as described in City Manager’s Directive #71. Proposal must be made to the Department Head through the immediate supervisor Resident Status: Engineers will be permitted to pay the “resident” rate rather than the non-resident rate for City programs andactivities so long as the employee’s sign-up or participation will not interfere with a resident’s access to or ability to participate in the applicable program or activity
Mar 08, 2024
Full Time
Description This recruitment is open until filled. Applications will be reviewed on a bi-weekly basis. If you are interested in applying you are encouraged to apply as soon as possible, before the position is closed. The Position This announcement is for two (2) positions as described below: Department of Public Works The City of Santa Clara's Department of Public Works seeks a results-oriented and innovative engineer to serve out the Department's mission to provide the highest quality public works services to the residents of Santa Clara, the development community, and our customers in a responsible and efficient manner. The Department has focus areas that include Engineering Services and Operations and Maintenance. Engineering Services is comprised of five divisions: Administration, Traffic, Design, Land and Property Development, and Field Services. Operations and Maintenance include public roadways, parkways and boulevards, City trees, street sweeping, environmental programs, storm drain systems, fleet, solid and mixed waste/recyclables, and City facilities. For more information about the Department of Public Works please visit the department website . The Traffic Engineering Division provides traffic engineering (technical support for the design and construction of both City and private development projects), traffic impact analysis reviews for private development projects and transportation projects, bicycle and pedestrian improvement planning, grant administration, and traffic signal maintenance and operation services for the City. The division receives and investigates resident/business inquiries related to street parking, traffic calming, intersection control (i.e signals, beacons, and crosswalks), and bicycling and pedestrian travel on public streets. The investigations may involve interaction with the residents, field review, traffic data collection, and evaluation of collected information with established city policies to prepare engineering recommendations for possible improvements. The division also focuses on multi-modal planning and implementation specifically related to the goals and projects included with the City’s Bicycle Plan, Pedestrian Masterplan, and the City’s Complete Streets policy. Finally, this division coordinates with other agencies such as the Valley Transportation Authority, County of Santa Clara Roads and Airports, Caltrans, and the cities of San Jose, Cupertino, and Sunnyvale related to projects, programs, and grant opportunities. Experience in customer service, traffic design and construction, transportation planning, and project management and delivery is essential to success in this position. Under direct supervision, the Associate Engineer (Civil) performs field and office work, reviews and approves designs for traffic control, traffic improvement, and private development related public improvements, administers grants, provides technical assistance in the implementation of transportation plans and programs (i.e. Bicycle Master Plan, Pedestrian Master Plan, Complete Streets Policy), supports the City’s Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee, and will work with the public and consultants on various projects and transportation related inquiries. [CM1] Water & Sewer Utilities Department Santa Clara Water & Sewer Utilities' mission is to provide customers a dependable supply of safe, potable water, environmentally-sound wastewater collection, treatment, and disposal. Furthermore, recycled water is offered for approved uses including irrigation and industrial processes, where available. Programs and services are designed and implemented with economic and environmental benefits in mind. The City of Santa Clara's Water & Sewer Utilities Department seeks an engineer with excellent project management skills; strong oral and written communication skills; a proven record of preparing and administering consultant contracts and agreements; experience preparing construction documents; experience designing, managing, maintaining and/or operating water, recycled water and sanitary sewer utilities; experience reviewing land development projects; experience working in a team environment on major construction projects, including working collaboratively with contractors, technicians, field staff, outside agency staff, and the general public. For more information about the Water & Sewer Utilities Department, please visit the department website . Under direct supervision, the Associate Engineer (Civil) performs high-level, fast paced engineering work relating to the permitting, design and construction of water, recycled water, and sewer projects within the City. In addition, the Associate Engineer prepares construction documents such as improvement plans, specifications, estimates and schedules for water and sewer projects. As well as procures consultant and construction contracts for the design and construction of water and sewer projects including the preparation of requests for proposals (RFP), administration of the bidding and awarding process, preparation of Council agenda items, and administration of the consultant and construction contracts. This incumbent will review new developments and proposed public and/or commercial utilities improvement projects for compliance with City, County, State and Federal government regulations and standards. The Associate Engineer is expected to plan, organize, and prioritize a diverse workload of projects and tasks including technical and administrative tasks, and exercise independent judgment and decision making in resolving problems. THIS RECRUITMENT MAY BE USED TO FILL MULTIPLE POSITIONS IN THIS, OR OTHER DIVISIONS OR DEPARTMENTS BESIDES THE POSITIONS LISTED BELOW. IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN EMPLOYMENT IN THIS CLASSIFICATION, YOU SHOULD APPLY TO ENSURE YOU ARE CONSIDERED FOR ADDITIONAL OPPORTUNITIES THAT MAY UTILIZE THE APPLICANTS FROM THIS RECRUITMENT. MEETING THE MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS DOES NOT GUARANTEE ADMITTANCE INTO THE EXAMINATION PROCESS. ONLY THE MOST QUALIFIED CANDIDATES WHO DEMONSTRATE THE BEST COMBINATION OF QUALIFICATIONS IN RELATION TO THE REQUIREMENTS AND DUTIES OF THE POSITION WILL BE INVITED TO TEST OR INTERVIEW. Typical Duties Duties include, but are not limited to the following: Under direct supervision: • Conduct studies and analyses of engineering projects or problems, including public works planning activities, public works maintenance programs, traffic and transportation engineering, and other public projects • Prepare plans, specifications and cost estimates for storm drain and sanitary sewer systems, urban roadways, bridges, traffic and transportation systems, public building and other public projects • Compile engineering data and make calculations • Perform calculations and prepare estimates of time and material costs • Perform drafting involved in the preparation of maps, drawings, plans, easement and right-of-way documents, and other related matters • Tabulate field data, design routine civil engineering projects and structures • Write land descriptions, prepare contracts, agreements and other documents • Write reports, minutes, conditions of approval and actively participate in the City's staff committees on review of projects and subdivisions • Run surveying equipment, perform general survey work, or inspect and/or administer public works construction projects • Answer questions, write replies, review permit requests, determine and collect development fees, review and comment on developer public improvement plans, subdivision maps, and easement/right of way documents as generated by general public, contractors, developers, engineers and other public agencies • Issue Encroachment Permits (EP) and determine and collect fees • Assist with the department's annual and five-year capital improvement budgets and the operating budget • Manage the operation of City traffic signals and transportation systems • Coordinate engineering activities with other City departments and other public agencies • Provide technical information to other City departments and to the general public • Write, review and edit City Council agenda reports and engineering reports • May prepare and coordinate project construction schedules • May prepare and/or revise design construction standard documents • Provide construction management, construction contract administration, and consultant contract administration for public works projects • Train and supervise professional and paraprofessional engineering staff • Represent the Public Works Department in community, other public agency and professional meetings • Perform other related duties as assigned. Minimum Qualifications Minimum Qualifications • A Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering from a college or university that is accredited by the Accreditation Board of Engineering and Technology (ABET) • Two (2) years of experience in civil engineering office and field work. Possible Substitutions: • A Master's Degree in any branch of Civil Engineering from an ABET accredited college or University may be substituted for one (1) year of experience LICENSES & CERTIFICATION • Possession of a valid California Class C driver's license is required at time of appointment and for duration of employment • Possession of a State of California Engineer in Training (E.I.T.) Certificate or Registration as a Civil Engineer in the State of California is required at time of appointment and for duration of employment • Registration as a Civil Engineer in the State of California is desirable • Other licenses and certificates directly related to the Civil Engineering field (e.g. Geotechnical Engineer, Traffic Engineer, Structural Engineer, Land Surveyor, Qualified Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan Developer (QSD), Qualified Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan Practitioner (QSP))is desirable • Current city employees appointed to Associate Engineer (Civil) prior to September 1, 2015 are waived of the required State of California Engineer in Training (E.I.T.) Certificate or Registration as a Civil Engineer in the State of California OTHER REQUIREMENTS • Must be able to perform all of the essential functions of the job assignment. • May be required to work shifts, weekends, and odd and unusual hours in the performance of duties and emergency situations. CONFLICT OF INTEREST Incumbents assigned to the Field Services position are required to file a Conflict of Interest statement upon assuming office, annually, and upon leaving office, in accordance with City Manager Directive 100. Candidates must attain a passing score on each phase of the examination process to qualify for the Eligible List. A department interview will be required prior to appointment. Federal law requires all employees to provide verification of their eligibility to work in this country. Please be informed that the City of Santa Clara will not sponsor, represent, or sign documents related to visa applications/transfers for H1B or any other type of visa which requires an employer application. PERMANENT CITY EMPLOYEES PREFERENCE POINTS: Current permanent employee candidates who receive a passing score on the examination will have an additional five (5) points added to their final score. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Knowledge of: • Principles, practices, methods and techniques of civil engineering as applied to the planning, design, construction, repair, maintenance and operation of urban roadways, storm drain and sanitary sewer systems, bridges, traffic and transportation systems including, but not limited to land surveying, grading and drainage, hydraulics of open channel and pipe flow, highway engineering, traffic and transportation engineering, economic analysis, project scheduling, construction testing and inspection, strengths properties and uses of material for public works projects, soil investigation, structural analysis, drafting, report writing, mapping, and project technical specification writing • Federal, State and local laws, codes, ordinances, regulations, and policies pertaining to public works projects and transportation infrastructure operation • Approved construction and field safety standards, practices, and procedures related to public works projects • Hydrology and hydraulics as they relate to civil engineering • Transportation planning and traffic signal operation • Project and construction management • Consultant and construction contract administration • Means, methods, materials and equipment used in construction of public works projects • Project cost estimating and project plan preparation • Principles of supervision and training • Computer applications (e.g., Microsoft Office Suite, project management software, scheduling tools, computer-aided drafting and design (CADD) with civil engineering modules and geographic information system (GIS)) • Environmental and safety practices, procedures and standards Ability to: • Follow oral and written directions; • Prepare, review, interpret and evaluate plans, specifications, cost estimates, project schedules, proposals, land surveys and engineering reports for public works projects • Read, interpret and apply laws, codes, ordinances, regulations, and policies governing public works projects and transportation infrastructure operation • Maintain records, logs and databases • Prepare comprehensive engineering and administrative staff reports • Perform quantity take-off work from construction plans • Compile and analyze data, prepare reports and make recommendations • Make accurate mathematical calculations and engineering computations and drawings • Effectively communicate both orally and in writing • Prepare and make public presentations • Write clear, concise reports, using correct composition, English grammar and spelling • Comprehend, carry out and issue oral and written technical instructions • Supervise and train other professional or paraprofessional engineering personnel • Analyze facts and to exercise independent judgment • Grasp new ideas and concepts • Understand and use administrative and engineering computer applications and software (e.g., project management software, Access, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and Word, computer-aided design and drafting (CADD) with civil engineering modules, and GIS) • Use drafting and survey instruments, and other engineering aids • Operate personal computer, plotter, and other standard office equipment • Interact, establish, and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work including the public, other agencies and coworkers • Work in a team based environment to resolve problems, achieve common goals, and successfully deliver projects • Deal tactfully and courteously with others • Focus on the important matters, effectively handle multiple priorities, organize workload and meet deadlines • Make sound decisions in a manner consistent with the essential job functions; and • Bend, stoop, reach, carry, crawl, climb and lift as necessary to perform assigned duties Additional Information: You must answer all job-specific questions in order to be considered for this vacancy or your application will be deemed incomplete and withheld from further consideration. Applications must be filled out completely (i.e. do not write “see resume or personnel file.”). To receive consideration for the screening process, candidates must submit a 1) Cover Letter and, 2) Resume. Incomplete applications will not be accepted. Application packets may be submitted online through the “Apply Now” feature on the job announcement at www.santaclaraca.gov . This recruitment is open until filled. Applications will be reviewed on a bi-weekly basis. If you are interested in applying you are encouraged to apply as soon as possible, before the position is closed. City of Santa Clara Benefit Summary Overview for Bargaining Unit #4 Professional Engineers This summary provides a brief overview of the City of Santa Clara’s benefits available to Bargaining Unit #4 employees in 2024. In the event of any conflict between the information in this summary and the applicable official plan documents, City Manager’s Directives (CMDs), Personnel and Salary Resolution, or Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), the applicable official plan documents, CMDs, Personnel and Salary Resolution, or MOU will prevail over this summary. Benefits are subject to change. Retirement: Membership in the California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS) Classic Employees: 2.7% @ age 55 formula - employee pays 8.00% of gross pay, minus $61 bi-weekly New Employees: 2.0% @ age 62 formula - employee pays 7.00% of gross pay Medicare and Social Security (FICA) Employee pays 6.20% up to $10,397.40 (Social Security) and 1.45% (Medicare) of gross pay Health Insurance: The City contributes up to 100% of the premium of the Kaiser (Region 1) plan for Employee Only and Employee + 1 Dependent plans, and up to 90% of the premium of the Kaiser (Region 1) plan of the Employee + 2 or More Dependents plan Employees electing health coverage with premiums above the City health contribution will pay additional premium costs from salary on a pre-tax basis No cash difference is paid if an employee elects a plan cheaper than the max City contribution To be eligible for the City’s contribution toward health, employees must be on a paid status for at least 80 hoursin the month prior to the month of coverage Coverage is effective as early asthe first day of the monthafter date of hire Employees hired on or after 1/1/2024who opt-out of City-offered health insurance and provide annual attestation and acceptableproof of alternative required coverage for themselves and their tax family, if applicable, are eligible for a cash-in-lieu amount of $250/month. Contact Human Resources for more details Dental Insurance: Choice of two Delta Dental plans; enrollment is mandatory City pays lowest cost employee only plan; additional cost is paid by employee Coverage is effective as early asthe first day of the monthafter date of hire Vision Insurance: Choice of two VSP plans City pays lowest cost employee only plan; additional cost is paid by employee Coverage is effective as early asthe first day of the monthafter date of hire Voluntary Employee Beneficiary Association (VEBA): City contributes $50.00 a month toward employee’s VEBA account Account funds may be used to pay for qualified medical expenses after separation from the City and after age 50 (pre-tax) Life Insurance: City pays for $50,000 of Basic Life Insurance coverage Coverage is effective the first of the month after one calendar month of employment Additional optional insurance may be purchased by the employee for the employee, spouse, domestic partner, and/or dependent children State Disability Insurance (SDI): Employee pays 1.1% of gross pay (includes Paid Family Leave) 7 day waiting period. Weekly paid leave for absences due to non-work related injuries/illnesses. Benefit is based on past earnings. Refer to edd.ca.gov for more information Paid Family Leave (PFL): Up to 8 weeks of benefits within a 12-month period to care for a family member or to bond with a new child No waiting period. Weekly paid leave benefit. Benefit is based on past earnings. Refer to edd.ca.gov for more information Deferred Compensation: Voluntary plan through Nationwide Retirement Solutions Employee may contribute up to the lesser of the IRS maximum or100% of gross compensation into a pre-tax 457(b) account or a post-tax Roth 457(b) account (or a combination of the two accounts) subject to IRS rules Additionally, the City contributes $166.00 a month toward the 457(b) plan for employees in classifications not in SVP. The City contributes $330.00 a month toward the 457(b) plan for employees in classifications in SVP. This dollar amount will factor into the above mentioned IRS rules and limits Flexible Spending Account (IRS Section 125 Plan): Employee may contribute up to $3,200per year in pre-tax dollars to a health care spending account Employee may contribute up to $5,000 per year in pre-tax dollars to a dependent care spending account Employee may contribute up to $315per month in pre-tax dollars to a commuter benefit plan Vacation: Vacation is accrued bi-weekly, cannot use vacation during first 6 months of City service For 1 - 4 years of service: 10 days (80 hours)/year For 5 -9 years of service: 15 days (120 hours)/year For 10 - 15 years of service: 21 days (168 hours)/year For 16 - 20 years of service: 22 days (176 hours)/year For 21+ years of service: 24 days (192 hours)/year Maximum vacation accrual is 400 hours Once per year, employees can elect to convert up to 60 hours of accrued vacation to cash to be paid out thefollowing calendar year Sick Leave: Sick leave is accrued bi-weekly for equivalent of 96 hours per calendar year with no maximum accrual Up to 48 hours/year of accumulated sick leave may be used for family illness Up to 32 hours/year of accumulated sick leave may be used for personal leave Employee may convert sick leave to vacation once per calendar year (annual maximum conversion is 96 hours sick to 48 hours vacation) Partial sick leave payoff provision on retirement depending on years of service Compensatory Time Off (CTO): Employees may accrue CTO in lieu of overtime hours up to a maximum of 240 hours 16 hours of PCTO is credited to employees each January 1st (prorated if hired after January 1st) Holidays: Seventeen paid eight-hour holidays per year (13 & 4 holidays between 12/25 to 1/1 of following year and an additional 32 hours of floating holiday for calendar year 2024 Personal Safety Equipment Reimbursement: Reimbursement up to $200/calendar year toward the purchase or repair of specified protective personal safety equipment (per MOU) Professional Registration: The City will pay cost of Professional Engineer registration fee. Employees eligible for $3,600 per year in premium pay for attaining and continued maintenance and possession of Professional Engineering Certification Tuition Reimbursement Program: Up to $2,000 per fiscal year for tuition reimbursement Employee Assistance Program: Confidential counseling to employees and dependents. Up to maximum of five (5) consultations per family member per incident per year City paid benefit Retiree Medical Reimbursement Program: Employees who retire from the City with at least ten (10) years of service shall receive reimbursement to help cover retiree single health insurance premiums. The reimbursement maximum includes the PEMHCA minimum. Up to age 65, retirees are eligible for reimbursement up to$416/month in 2024(amount adjusted annually) After age 65, retirees are eligible for reimbursement up to $249/month in 2024(amount adjusted annually) Alternate Work Schedule: An employee, subject to the conditions of the employee’s job assignment, may propose an alternate work schedule as described in City Manager’s Directive #71. Proposal must be made to the Department Head through the immediate supervisor Resident Status: Engineers will be permitted to pay the “resident” rate rather than the non-resident rate for City programs andactivities so long as the employee’s sign-up or participation will not interfere with a resident’s access to or ability to participate in the applicable program or activity
City of McKinney, TX
McKinney, Texas, United States
Summary WORKING FOR THE CITY OF MCKINNEY Working for the City of McKinney is more than a job. It is an opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of others. It is also an opportunity to have a hand in the development of one of the fastest growing communities in the nation. In 2014, our community was named “The #1 Best Place to Live in America.” Although proud of that honor, everyone on our team is committed to making McKinney an even better place to live, work and raise a family. That’s why we exist. OUR CORE VALUES City of McKinney employees work hard and at a very fast pace. However, we also look after and support one another. All of us are guided by four employee-inspired values - Respect, Integrity, Service, and Excellence (RISE). We are also supported by servant-based leaders who foster and support a healthy, family-oriented culture. All new employees are expected to embrace and live by our core values and commit to helping us sustain our exceptional work environment as a high performance organization. SUMMARY OF POSITION The purpose of this position is to investigate, interpret, and enforce numerous commercial, residential, and miscellaneous ordinance violations for the City. Employees in this classification perform technical level work. Position is responsible for issuing notices of violation and citations for non-compliance to both commercial and residential sectors in reference to violations of local ordinances, codes, and permits. Incumbent prepares cases for judicial process. Acts as a public information resource. Performs related work as required. GENERAL EXPECTATIONS FOR ALL EMPLOYEES In order for us to continue to achieve our primary function of making McKinney a better place to live, work, and raise a family, we hold these expectations for all employees. Learn and demonstrate an understanding of how team, department, and City goals are interconnected. Contribute to a positive work culture. Maintain regular and reliable attendance. Ability to assess his/her work performance or the work performance of the team. Contribute to the development of others and/or the working unit or overall organization. Ability and willingness to work as part of a team, to demonstrate team skills, and to perform a fair share of team responsibilities. Ability to continuously learn and develop through a mix of internal and external training opportunities, and if applicable, encourage subordinates to do the same. Essential Functions/Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES When assigned to Code Compliance Officer Enforces City ordinances and codes, including, but not limited to, property maintenance, landscaping, junked and abandoned vehicles, dangerous and substandard structures, zoning, signs, fences, residential pools and stagnant water, , illegal dumping, lighting and glare violations, noise violations, , parking prohibitions, garage sales, outdoor storage and displays, drought management and other public health and safety issues in both commercial and residential arenas. Issues municipal court citations for violations to both the public and private sector regarding city ordinances, codes, etc. Testifies and presents evidence at court hearings. Performs research and investigative work in determining extent of violation and non-compliance, and in preparing cases for judicial process, to include photography of evidence. Use of professional knowledge to determine substandard structure conditions for consideration of the Building and Standards Commission. Investigates and resolves citizen complaints received concerning suspected/potential violations. Initiates towing of inoperable, illegally parked, and/or abandoned vehicles on private property through judicial orders for the abatement of public nuisances. Prepares Investigation and Abatement warrants for judicial signatures, and executes those warrants. Prepares, maintains, and files reports and records regarding activities, i.e., door hangers, electronic case files, inspection reports, incident reports, notices of violation, and citations. Responds to citizen inquiries both orally and in writing. Investigate and monitor construction activities for the purpose of checking permits, issuing citations or stop work orders until structures, premises, or property are brought to code. Performs follow up to ensure compliance. Files, makes copies, and prepares mailing of notifications and citations. Performs related work as directed. Comply with all written City policies and procedures. Adhere to assigned work schedule as outlined in City and department attendance policies and procedures. When assigned to Code Compliance Officer, Senior Duties of Code Compliance Officer carry over, in addition to: Assists the Code Enforcement Supervisor in prioritizing case assignments and is responsible for entering, routing, and assignment of cases to assigned staff within the Code Enforcement division. Performs public speaking presentations to various boards, commissions, homeowners associations, civic groups, and other similar entities. Serves as a mentor for Code Enforcement Officers by assisting in their training and development and for assisting with more complicated code enforcement matters. Shares Code Enforcement expertise to assist in the betterment of other employees and the organization. Assists in establishing standard operating procedures, setting priorities, and expediting the resolution of issues. Conducts research on varied topics and issues and may create reports and/or other analytical or statistical information. Assists in coordinating joint abatement and investigation activities with other City departments and agencies. Serves as backup for the Code Enforcement Supervisor in limited situations. Responds to and resolves sensitive and/or controversial inquires and complaints. Serves as the Officer in Charge when the Code Compliance Manager is not available. May be periodically required to work evenings, weekends, and/or holidays. May be required to travel to meetings. OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS: Perform other duties as assigned or directed. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES, AND BEHAVIORS Ability to embrace and embody the City’s core values of Respect, Integrity, Service, and Excellence (R.I.S.E.). Ability to communicate effectively with peers, supervisors, subordinates, and people to whom service is provided. Ability to produce desired work outcomes, including quality, quantity, and timeliness. Ability to plan and organize work, time, and resources, and if applicable, that of subordinates. Requires ability to analyze and recognize potentially hazardous and hostile situations and apply the correct skills necessary to deescalate those situations. Requires the ability to review, classify, categorize, prioritize, and/or analyze data and/or information. Includes exercising discretion in determining data classification, and in referencing such analysis to established standards for the purpose of recognizing actual or probable interactive effects and relationships. Requires the ability to apply principles of persuasion and/or influence. Requires the ability to operate, maneuver and/or control the actions of equipment, machinery, tools, and/or materials used in performing essential functions. Requires the ability to operate specific technical apparatus such as light meters and noise meters. Requires the ability to utilize a variety of advisory data and information, such as city codes, state statutes, zoning maps and code enforcement books, site plan approvals, and sub-division plats. Requires the ability to perform addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division; ability to calculate decimals and percentages; ability to utilize principles of fractions; ability to interpret graphs. Requires ability to apply principles of rational systems. Ability to interpret instructions furnished in written, oral, diagrammatic, or schedule form. Ability to exercise independent judgment to adopt or modify methods and standards to meet variations in assigned objectives. Requires the ability to exercise the judgment, decisiveness and creativity required in situations involving evaluation of information against measurable or verifiable criteria. Requires the ability to perform coordinated movements involving placing and turning motions, such as utilizing a tape measure, measure wheel, hammer, and operating a computer terminal and various office equipment and software programs. Requires ability to obtain necessary continuing education units necessary to retain certification. Utilize GIS and other data bases or programs to locate property, property owners, and to verify zoning. Assist City Marshall’s with information on location of individuals with outstanding warrants. Interacts with other City/County/State agencies on special programs. The ability to work in a team environment; contribute as a team member and treat co-workers, subordinates and customers with respect. Build professional relationships with internal staff and customers. Offer flexibility and adaptability, especially during times of change. Communicate effectively both orally and in writing. Required Qualifications MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Any work related experience resulting in acceptable proficiency levels in the below Minimum Qualifications may be an acceptable substitute for the below specified education and experience requirements. When assigned to Code Compliance Officer High school diploma or GED; Valid Texas Driver’s License required. Ability to obtain State of Texas Code Enforcement certification within one (1) year of employment. Must have the ability to perform data entry and possess effective written and oral communication skills. When assigned to Code Compliance Officer, Senior Minimum qualifications carry over, in addition to: Three (3) years of progressive Code Enforcement experience. Ability to obtain State of Texas Code Enforcement certification and ICC IPMC (International and Property Maintenance Code) certification within one (1) year of employment. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS When assigned to Code Compliance Officer Current State of Texas Code Enforcement Officer Certification. When assigned to Code Compliance Officer, Senior Minimum qualifications carry over, in addition to: ICC (international Code Council) IPMC (International and Property Maintenance Code) Certification. Ability to speak and write Spanish. CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT Must pass a drug screen and background check. Must have Class C Texas Driver’s License. Physical Demands/Supplemental PHYSICAL DEMANDS Specific physical demands may be required to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. This may include the following: Between one and two-thirds of on the job time: Sitting; Talking; Hearing; Lifting and/or exerting force up to one-hundred plus (one hundred plus) pounds. Under one-third of on the job time: Standing; Walking; Using one’s hands to touch, handle or feel objects; Reaching with hands and arms; Climbing or balancing; Stooping, kneeling, crouching or crawling; Smelling. Special vision requirements include: Close vision; Distance vision; Color vision; Peripheral vision; Depth perception; and the ability to adjust focus. WORK ENVIRONMENT Exposure to certain environmental conditions may be required while performing the essential functions of this job. This may include the following: Between one and two-thirds of on the job time: Exposure to outdoor weather conditions. Under one-third of on the job time: Exposure to: Non-weather extreme cold, heat, wet or humid conditions; working in high, precarious places; Exposure to fumes or airborne particles and toxic or caustic chemicals. The above statements describe the general nature and level of work being performed as of the date of preparation and approval. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of the position. Employees holding this position will be required to perform any other job-related duties as requested by management. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee, and all requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. The City of McKinney is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) committed to an alcohol / drug free workplace and to providing equal opportunities regardless of age, race, color, gender, religion, national origin, marital status, veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status. The City offers a full complement of benefits: Health Insurance Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance Health Savings Account (HSA), Flexible Spending Medical and Childcare Account (FSA) Mental Health Care and Employee Assistance Program (EAP) City-paid and VoluntaryLifeInsurance City-paid and VoluntaryLong Term Disability Insurance Supplemental Insurance through Aflac Additional Benefits Legal Services through Legal Shield Tuition Reimbursement (up to $10,000 per year) Wellness Program (earn up to $600 per year) Retirement Texas Municipal Retirement System (TMRS) Mandatory 7% employee contribution City match 2:1 5 year vesting Retire after 20 years of service, or age 60 with 5 years of service 457(b) Deferred Compensation Plans Paid Time Off (PTO) Paid Vacation (80 hours per year for new hires; tieredincreases after 2 yrs) Sick Leave (135 hours per year for yourself and immediate family) Paid Parental Leave (80 hours for birth, adoption, or placement of a child in foser care) Ten Paid Holidays Personal Day Optional compensatory time for hourly employees Compensatory time for salaried employees For more detailed information, please see the City of McKinney's summary of benefits . Closing Date/Time: Continuous
Mar 07, 2024
Full Time
Summary WORKING FOR THE CITY OF MCKINNEY Working for the City of McKinney is more than a job. It is an opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of others. It is also an opportunity to have a hand in the development of one of the fastest growing communities in the nation. In 2014, our community was named “The #1 Best Place to Live in America.” Although proud of that honor, everyone on our team is committed to making McKinney an even better place to live, work and raise a family. That’s why we exist. OUR CORE VALUES City of McKinney employees work hard and at a very fast pace. However, we also look after and support one another. All of us are guided by four employee-inspired values - Respect, Integrity, Service, and Excellence (RISE). We are also supported by servant-based leaders who foster and support a healthy, family-oriented culture. All new employees are expected to embrace and live by our core values and commit to helping us sustain our exceptional work environment as a high performance organization. SUMMARY OF POSITION The purpose of this position is to investigate, interpret, and enforce numerous commercial, residential, and miscellaneous ordinance violations for the City. Employees in this classification perform technical level work. Position is responsible for issuing notices of violation and citations for non-compliance to both commercial and residential sectors in reference to violations of local ordinances, codes, and permits. Incumbent prepares cases for judicial process. Acts as a public information resource. Performs related work as required. GENERAL EXPECTATIONS FOR ALL EMPLOYEES In order for us to continue to achieve our primary function of making McKinney a better place to live, work, and raise a family, we hold these expectations for all employees. Learn and demonstrate an understanding of how team, department, and City goals are interconnected. Contribute to a positive work culture. Maintain regular and reliable attendance. Ability to assess his/her work performance or the work performance of the team. Contribute to the development of others and/or the working unit or overall organization. Ability and willingness to work as part of a team, to demonstrate team skills, and to perform a fair share of team responsibilities. Ability to continuously learn and develop through a mix of internal and external training opportunities, and if applicable, encourage subordinates to do the same. Essential Functions/Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES When assigned to Code Compliance Officer Enforces City ordinances and codes, including, but not limited to, property maintenance, landscaping, junked and abandoned vehicles, dangerous and substandard structures, zoning, signs, fences, residential pools and stagnant water, , illegal dumping, lighting and glare violations, noise violations, , parking prohibitions, garage sales, outdoor storage and displays, drought management and other public health and safety issues in both commercial and residential arenas. Issues municipal court citations for violations to both the public and private sector regarding city ordinances, codes, etc. Testifies and presents evidence at court hearings. Performs research and investigative work in determining extent of violation and non-compliance, and in preparing cases for judicial process, to include photography of evidence. Use of professional knowledge to determine substandard structure conditions for consideration of the Building and Standards Commission. Investigates and resolves citizen complaints received concerning suspected/potential violations. Initiates towing of inoperable, illegally parked, and/or abandoned vehicles on private property through judicial orders for the abatement of public nuisances. Prepares Investigation and Abatement warrants for judicial signatures, and executes those warrants. Prepares, maintains, and files reports and records regarding activities, i.e., door hangers, electronic case files, inspection reports, incident reports, notices of violation, and citations. Responds to citizen inquiries both orally and in writing. Investigate and monitor construction activities for the purpose of checking permits, issuing citations or stop work orders until structures, premises, or property are brought to code. Performs follow up to ensure compliance. Files, makes copies, and prepares mailing of notifications and citations. Performs related work as directed. Comply with all written City policies and procedures. Adhere to assigned work schedule as outlined in City and department attendance policies and procedures. When assigned to Code Compliance Officer, Senior Duties of Code Compliance Officer carry over, in addition to: Assists the Code Enforcement Supervisor in prioritizing case assignments and is responsible for entering, routing, and assignment of cases to assigned staff within the Code Enforcement division. Performs public speaking presentations to various boards, commissions, homeowners associations, civic groups, and other similar entities. Serves as a mentor for Code Enforcement Officers by assisting in their training and development and for assisting with more complicated code enforcement matters. Shares Code Enforcement expertise to assist in the betterment of other employees and the organization. Assists in establishing standard operating procedures, setting priorities, and expediting the resolution of issues. Conducts research on varied topics and issues and may create reports and/or other analytical or statistical information. Assists in coordinating joint abatement and investigation activities with other City departments and agencies. Serves as backup for the Code Enforcement Supervisor in limited situations. Responds to and resolves sensitive and/or controversial inquires and complaints. Serves as the Officer in Charge when the Code Compliance Manager is not available. May be periodically required to work evenings, weekends, and/or holidays. May be required to travel to meetings. OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS: Perform other duties as assigned or directed. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES, AND BEHAVIORS Ability to embrace and embody the City’s core values of Respect, Integrity, Service, and Excellence (R.I.S.E.). Ability to communicate effectively with peers, supervisors, subordinates, and people to whom service is provided. Ability to produce desired work outcomes, including quality, quantity, and timeliness. Ability to plan and organize work, time, and resources, and if applicable, that of subordinates. Requires ability to analyze and recognize potentially hazardous and hostile situations and apply the correct skills necessary to deescalate those situations. Requires the ability to review, classify, categorize, prioritize, and/or analyze data and/or information. Includes exercising discretion in determining data classification, and in referencing such analysis to established standards for the purpose of recognizing actual or probable interactive effects and relationships. Requires the ability to apply principles of persuasion and/or influence. Requires the ability to operate, maneuver and/or control the actions of equipment, machinery, tools, and/or materials used in performing essential functions. Requires the ability to operate specific technical apparatus such as light meters and noise meters. Requires the ability to utilize a variety of advisory data and information, such as city codes, state statutes, zoning maps and code enforcement books, site plan approvals, and sub-division plats. Requires the ability to perform addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division; ability to calculate decimals and percentages; ability to utilize principles of fractions; ability to interpret graphs. Requires ability to apply principles of rational systems. Ability to interpret instructions furnished in written, oral, diagrammatic, or schedule form. Ability to exercise independent judgment to adopt or modify methods and standards to meet variations in assigned objectives. Requires the ability to exercise the judgment, decisiveness and creativity required in situations involving evaluation of information against measurable or verifiable criteria. Requires the ability to perform coordinated movements involving placing and turning motions, such as utilizing a tape measure, measure wheel, hammer, and operating a computer terminal and various office equipment and software programs. Requires ability to obtain necessary continuing education units necessary to retain certification. Utilize GIS and other data bases or programs to locate property, property owners, and to verify zoning. Assist City Marshall’s with information on location of individuals with outstanding warrants. Interacts with other City/County/State agencies on special programs. The ability to work in a team environment; contribute as a team member and treat co-workers, subordinates and customers with respect. Build professional relationships with internal staff and customers. Offer flexibility and adaptability, especially during times of change. Communicate effectively both orally and in writing. Required Qualifications MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Any work related experience resulting in acceptable proficiency levels in the below Minimum Qualifications may be an acceptable substitute for the below specified education and experience requirements. When assigned to Code Compliance Officer High school diploma or GED; Valid Texas Driver’s License required. Ability to obtain State of Texas Code Enforcement certification within one (1) year of employment. Must have the ability to perform data entry and possess effective written and oral communication skills. When assigned to Code Compliance Officer, Senior Minimum qualifications carry over, in addition to: Three (3) years of progressive Code Enforcement experience. Ability to obtain State of Texas Code Enforcement certification and ICC IPMC (International and Property Maintenance Code) certification within one (1) year of employment. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS When assigned to Code Compliance Officer Current State of Texas Code Enforcement Officer Certification. When assigned to Code Compliance Officer, Senior Minimum qualifications carry over, in addition to: ICC (international Code Council) IPMC (International and Property Maintenance Code) Certification. Ability to speak and write Spanish. CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT Must pass a drug screen and background check. Must have Class C Texas Driver’s License. Physical Demands/Supplemental PHYSICAL DEMANDS Specific physical demands may be required to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. This may include the following: Between one and two-thirds of on the job time: Sitting; Talking; Hearing; Lifting and/or exerting force up to one-hundred plus (one hundred plus) pounds. Under one-third of on the job time: Standing; Walking; Using one’s hands to touch, handle or feel objects; Reaching with hands and arms; Climbing or balancing; Stooping, kneeling, crouching or crawling; Smelling. Special vision requirements include: Close vision; Distance vision; Color vision; Peripheral vision; Depth perception; and the ability to adjust focus. WORK ENVIRONMENT Exposure to certain environmental conditions may be required while performing the essential functions of this job. This may include the following: Between one and two-thirds of on the job time: Exposure to outdoor weather conditions. Under one-third of on the job time: Exposure to: Non-weather extreme cold, heat, wet or humid conditions; working in high, precarious places; Exposure to fumes or airborne particles and toxic or caustic chemicals. The above statements describe the general nature and level of work being performed as of the date of preparation and approval. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of the position. Employees holding this position will be required to perform any other job-related duties as requested by management. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee, and all requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. The City of McKinney is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) committed to an alcohol / drug free workplace and to providing equal opportunities regardless of age, race, color, gender, religion, national origin, marital status, veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status. The City offers a full complement of benefits: Health Insurance Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance Health Savings Account (HSA), Flexible Spending Medical and Childcare Account (FSA) Mental Health Care and Employee Assistance Program (EAP) City-paid and VoluntaryLifeInsurance City-paid and VoluntaryLong Term Disability Insurance Supplemental Insurance through Aflac Additional Benefits Legal Services through Legal Shield Tuition Reimbursement (up to $10,000 per year) Wellness Program (earn up to $600 per year) Retirement Texas Municipal Retirement System (TMRS) Mandatory 7% employee contribution City match 2:1 5 year vesting Retire after 20 years of service, or age 60 with 5 years of service 457(b) Deferred Compensation Plans Paid Time Off (PTO) Paid Vacation (80 hours per year for new hires; tieredincreases after 2 yrs) Sick Leave (135 hours per year for yourself and immediate family) Paid Parental Leave (80 hours for birth, adoption, or placement of a child in foser care) Ten Paid Holidays Personal Day Optional compensatory time for hourly employees Compensatory time for salaried employees For more detailed information, please see the City of McKinney's summary of benefits . Closing Date/Time: Continuous
Sonoma State University
1801 E Cotati Ave, Rohnert Park, California, USA
Department Of Literacy Studies and Elementary Education Our Commitment Guided by our core values as a university: diversity, sustainability, community engagement, and adaptability, Sonoma State University (SSU) offers an education that fosters intellectual, social, and personal growth. SSU is a public liberal arts and sciences university. As the only member of the Council of Public Liberal Arts Colleges in the state of California, we are committed to preparing students for a life of active citizenship and public service. We have a vibrant campus life characterized by a lively co-curriculum that fosters broad based intellectual and artistic opportunities in which the campus as a whole is actively engaged. Faculty members are committed to facilitating spaces in which all can grow by building on our scholars’ assets as they explore new knowledge. These efforts include fostering creativity, critical thinking, collaboration, experimentation, empathy, and communication. We strive to create a diverse, equity-minded, and inclusive campus environment. Faculty are expected to collaborate thoughtfully with our staff and scholars, which means we value the full range of everyone's assets in terms of languages, abilities, cultures, and ways of knowing. We are fully committed to the rights of scholars, staff, and faculty. We are especially interested in candidates who are committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. The University Sonoma State University’s beautiful 274-acre campus is located in Sonoma County wine country, an hour north of San Francisco. The campus offers the ideal setting for teaching and learning and access to a community of rich cultural, environmental, and recreational opportunities. Founded in 1960, SSU is one of the 23 campuses of the California State University System. As members of the largest public higher educational system in the nation, we provide accessible, high-quality education. Sonoma State University is a federally-designated Hispanic Serving Institution, as such we are committed to achieving the goals of equal opportunity and endeavors to employ faculty and staff reflecting the linguistic, ethnic, and cultural diversity of the region and state. The Department The Department of Literacy Studies and Elementary Education prepares aspiring teachers to play a vital role in California public schools. As the home department to SSU’s Multiple Subject Teaching Credential Program, we immerse teacher candidates in theory, research, and pedagogical practices across content areas and grade levels in the elementary school setting (TK through Grade 6). The diversity of our school population in terms of culture, social class, gender, language, and race is a significant focus of our coursework and field experiences. Upon completing the program, teacher candidates will have both breadth and depth of knowledge about teaching and learning, and will be capable of making informed decisions in diverse settings. Prospective applicants are encouraged to see the department’s web page at: https://education.sonoma.edu/departments/lsee Duties of the Position Lecturers may be expected to: 1. Teach introductory and/or methods courses in our California Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CTC) accredited multiple subjects credential program focusing on theory and practice for elementary students in TK (Transitional Kindergarten) through Grade 6 in the following areas: Math Science History/Social Studies Language & Literacy/Language Development Biliteracy/dual-language pedagogy (English/Spanish) Social Justice / Anti-racist Curriculum and Pedagogy Visual and performing Arts; Classroom community building / restorative practices Health and fitness Technology Education / Digital citizenship Service-learning Instructor duties include: - planning and teaching face-to-face (F2F), online (asynchronous or bisynchronous), or hybrid courses based on best practices and current theory and research in collaboration with tenure track faculty and following the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CTC) approved syllabi for these required credential courses - maintaining up-to-date course pages in Canvas (SSU’s Learning Management System), including readings and assignments - responding to and addressing student concerns - providing timely feedback related course assignments - holding regularly scheduled office hours - assisting struggling students as needed - attending regular department and program meetings as needed -collaborating with the department chair and colleagues 2. Supervise student teachers in grades TK-6 in local service areas. Student teacher supervisors are responsible for a cohort of student teachers (4-6 student teachers) at each site. Supervisor duties include: - teaching weekly seminar at field sites for student teachers based on program demands and established syllabus -regularly observe student teachers in their classroom placements following the program model of co-teaching and co-observing - facilitating debrief sessions after each observation with student teachers and others - responding to and troubleshooting of student and mentor teacher concerns - facilitation of regular on-site meetings for mentor teachers that support collaboration, co-teaching, California Teacher Performance Assessment (CalTPA) completion - creation of a learning community - providing timely feedback to student teachers related to lesson planning, implementation, and assessment - supporting struggling student teachers as needed - supporting students in the completion of the California Teacher Performance Assessment (CalTPA) required to earn the Multiple Subject Credential - problem solving at the placement site - placing student teachers with qualified and effective mentors and support this relationship as needed in collaboration with the onsite principal and program's Placement Director Professional Qualifications To be recommended for appointment, the candidate must have: Master's degree in Education (or related field) required; Experience working with new teachers, teacher candidates/ student teachers, or struggling teachers. Experience working with diverse student populations; A minimum of 3 years recent experience working as a teacher or principal in public elementary school, or in teacher education (preferred). Ph.D. or Ed.D. in Education or specific content area (math, science, social studies, etc.), or related fields (preferred). Reading Certificate, Dual-Language Certificate, ELD Certificate, bilingual authorization, or equivalent (preferred). Valid CA teaching or admin credential (preferred); Bilingual and biliterate in Spanish & English (preferred). Knowledge and experience in elementary school settings (preferred). Rank and Salary Full-time is 15-unit workload per semester. Actual salary is dependent upon number of units assigned, educational preparation, and availability of funds subject to any CSU system faculty contract salary increases. Selection as a candidate in the applicant pool, does not guarantee employment. Temporary Faculty appointments are made on a part-time, temporary basis and contingent upon department needs and funding. Temporary Faculty appointments are made on a semester-by-semester basis. Relocation expenses will not be provided for temporary faculty appointments. Expenses incurred to attend an interview for temporary faculty positions are not reimbursed by the University. How to Apply To apply for this position, go to jobs.sonoma.edu and click on the Staff & Faculty Career Opportunities link. Find and select the faculty position you are applying for to view the description and select Apply Now. If you have not previously applied, you will be prompted to create an account. You can use this account to apply to multiple positions. Once you have submitted the application, a confirmation email will be automatically sent to you. Please do not send materials to facultysearch@sonoma.edu . If you encounter difficulties during the application process, please email facultysearch@sonoma.edu . Please submit: Required Application letter Curriculum vitae Optional Statement of Research Interests Teaching Philosophy Student Evaluations Contact Information for 3 References Official transcripts are required at the time of hire. Application procedures for temporary faculty already teaching in the department: Temporary Faculty with three-year contracts do not need to reapply. Temporary Faculty who had a paid appointment during the prior academic year with your department (either one or both semesters); this includes Lecturers on the Re-Employment list are not required to apply through the Recruitment Pool unless they would like to be evaluated to teach additional courses, not currently designated as qualified to teach. Sonoma State University hires only individuals lawfully authorized to work in the United States. All offers of employment are contingent upon presentation of documents demonstrating the appointee’s identity and eligibility to work, in accordance with the provisions of the Immigration Reform and Control Act. Sonoma State University does not facilitate the process of applying for an H1B Visa for temporary positions. CSU Out of State Policy - Sonoma State University, as part of the CSU system, is a State of California Employer. As such, the University requires all employees upon date of hire to reside in the State of California. As of January 1, 2022 the CSU Out-of-State Employment Policy prohibits the hiring of employees to perform CSU-related work outside the state of California. Questions concerning the application process may be directed to: facultysearch@sonoma.edu Questions concerning this position may be directed to: Dr. Aja LaDuke laduke@sonoma.edu Please refer to the requisition number listed for this posting if you have correspondence and inquiries regarding this position. The ADA Coordinator is also available ( hraccomodations@sonoma.edu ) to assist individuals with disabilities in need of accommodation during the hiring process. Other Information The university is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, medical condition, disability, marital status, or protected veteran status. This position is considered a “mandated reporter” under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment. View Benefits Summary Advertised: May 18 2023 Pacific Daylight Time Applications close: Closing Date/Time:
Mar 07, 2024
Department Of Literacy Studies and Elementary Education Our Commitment Guided by our core values as a university: diversity, sustainability, community engagement, and adaptability, Sonoma State University (SSU) offers an education that fosters intellectual, social, and personal growth. SSU is a public liberal arts and sciences university. As the only member of the Council of Public Liberal Arts Colleges in the state of California, we are committed to preparing students for a life of active citizenship and public service. We have a vibrant campus life characterized by a lively co-curriculum that fosters broad based intellectual and artistic opportunities in which the campus as a whole is actively engaged. Faculty members are committed to facilitating spaces in which all can grow by building on our scholars’ assets as they explore new knowledge. These efforts include fostering creativity, critical thinking, collaboration, experimentation, empathy, and communication. We strive to create a diverse, equity-minded, and inclusive campus environment. Faculty are expected to collaborate thoughtfully with our staff and scholars, which means we value the full range of everyone's assets in terms of languages, abilities, cultures, and ways of knowing. We are fully committed to the rights of scholars, staff, and faculty. We are especially interested in candidates who are committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. The University Sonoma State University’s beautiful 274-acre campus is located in Sonoma County wine country, an hour north of San Francisco. The campus offers the ideal setting for teaching and learning and access to a community of rich cultural, environmental, and recreational opportunities. Founded in 1960, SSU is one of the 23 campuses of the California State University System. As members of the largest public higher educational system in the nation, we provide accessible, high-quality education. Sonoma State University is a federally-designated Hispanic Serving Institution, as such we are committed to achieving the goals of equal opportunity and endeavors to employ faculty and staff reflecting the linguistic, ethnic, and cultural diversity of the region and state. The Department The Department of Literacy Studies and Elementary Education prepares aspiring teachers to play a vital role in California public schools. As the home department to SSU’s Multiple Subject Teaching Credential Program, we immerse teacher candidates in theory, research, and pedagogical practices across content areas and grade levels in the elementary school setting (TK through Grade 6). The diversity of our school population in terms of culture, social class, gender, language, and race is a significant focus of our coursework and field experiences. Upon completing the program, teacher candidates will have both breadth and depth of knowledge about teaching and learning, and will be capable of making informed decisions in diverse settings. Prospective applicants are encouraged to see the department’s web page at: https://education.sonoma.edu/departments/lsee Duties of the Position Lecturers may be expected to: 1. Teach introductory and/or methods courses in our California Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CTC) accredited multiple subjects credential program focusing on theory and practice for elementary students in TK (Transitional Kindergarten) through Grade 6 in the following areas: Math Science History/Social Studies Language & Literacy/Language Development Biliteracy/dual-language pedagogy (English/Spanish) Social Justice / Anti-racist Curriculum and Pedagogy Visual and performing Arts; Classroom community building / restorative practices Health and fitness Technology Education / Digital citizenship Service-learning Instructor duties include: - planning and teaching face-to-face (F2F), online (asynchronous or bisynchronous), or hybrid courses based on best practices and current theory and research in collaboration with tenure track faculty and following the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CTC) approved syllabi for these required credential courses - maintaining up-to-date course pages in Canvas (SSU’s Learning Management System), including readings and assignments - responding to and addressing student concerns - providing timely feedback related course assignments - holding regularly scheduled office hours - assisting struggling students as needed - attending regular department and program meetings as needed -collaborating with the department chair and colleagues 2. Supervise student teachers in grades TK-6 in local service areas. Student teacher supervisors are responsible for a cohort of student teachers (4-6 student teachers) at each site. Supervisor duties include: - teaching weekly seminar at field sites for student teachers based on program demands and established syllabus -regularly observe student teachers in their classroom placements following the program model of co-teaching and co-observing - facilitating debrief sessions after each observation with student teachers and others - responding to and troubleshooting of student and mentor teacher concerns - facilitation of regular on-site meetings for mentor teachers that support collaboration, co-teaching, California Teacher Performance Assessment (CalTPA) completion - creation of a learning community - providing timely feedback to student teachers related to lesson planning, implementation, and assessment - supporting struggling student teachers as needed - supporting students in the completion of the California Teacher Performance Assessment (CalTPA) required to earn the Multiple Subject Credential - problem solving at the placement site - placing student teachers with qualified and effective mentors and support this relationship as needed in collaboration with the onsite principal and program's Placement Director Professional Qualifications To be recommended for appointment, the candidate must have: Master's degree in Education (or related field) required; Experience working with new teachers, teacher candidates/ student teachers, or struggling teachers. Experience working with diverse student populations; A minimum of 3 years recent experience working as a teacher or principal in public elementary school, or in teacher education (preferred). Ph.D. or Ed.D. in Education or specific content area (math, science, social studies, etc.), or related fields (preferred). Reading Certificate, Dual-Language Certificate, ELD Certificate, bilingual authorization, or equivalent (preferred). Valid CA teaching or admin credential (preferred); Bilingual and biliterate in Spanish & English (preferred). Knowledge and experience in elementary school settings (preferred). Rank and Salary Full-time is 15-unit workload per semester. Actual salary is dependent upon number of units assigned, educational preparation, and availability of funds subject to any CSU system faculty contract salary increases. Selection as a candidate in the applicant pool, does not guarantee employment. Temporary Faculty appointments are made on a part-time, temporary basis and contingent upon department needs and funding. Temporary Faculty appointments are made on a semester-by-semester basis. Relocation expenses will not be provided for temporary faculty appointments. Expenses incurred to attend an interview for temporary faculty positions are not reimbursed by the University. How to Apply To apply for this position, go to jobs.sonoma.edu and click on the Staff & Faculty Career Opportunities link. Find and select the faculty position you are applying for to view the description and select Apply Now. If you have not previously applied, you will be prompted to create an account. You can use this account to apply to multiple positions. Once you have submitted the application, a confirmation email will be automatically sent to you. Please do not send materials to facultysearch@sonoma.edu . If you encounter difficulties during the application process, please email facultysearch@sonoma.edu . Please submit: Required Application letter Curriculum vitae Optional Statement of Research Interests Teaching Philosophy Student Evaluations Contact Information for 3 References Official transcripts are required at the time of hire. Application procedures for temporary faculty already teaching in the department: Temporary Faculty with three-year contracts do not need to reapply. Temporary Faculty who had a paid appointment during the prior academic year with your department (either one or both semesters); this includes Lecturers on the Re-Employment list are not required to apply through the Recruitment Pool unless they would like to be evaluated to teach additional courses, not currently designated as qualified to teach. Sonoma State University hires only individuals lawfully authorized to work in the United States. All offers of employment are contingent upon presentation of documents demonstrating the appointee’s identity and eligibility to work, in accordance with the provisions of the Immigration Reform and Control Act. Sonoma State University does not facilitate the process of applying for an H1B Visa for temporary positions. CSU Out of State Policy - Sonoma State University, as part of the CSU system, is a State of California Employer. As such, the University requires all employees upon date of hire to reside in the State of California. As of January 1, 2022 the CSU Out-of-State Employment Policy prohibits the hiring of employees to perform CSU-related work outside the state of California. Questions concerning the application process may be directed to: facultysearch@sonoma.edu Questions concerning this position may be directed to: Dr. Aja LaDuke laduke@sonoma.edu Please refer to the requisition number listed for this posting if you have correspondence and inquiries regarding this position. The ADA Coordinator is also available ( hraccomodations@sonoma.edu ) to assist individuals with disabilities in need of accommodation during the hiring process. Other Information The university is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, medical condition, disability, marital status, or protected veteran status. This position is considered a “mandated reporter” under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment. View Benefits Summary Advertised: May 18 2023 Pacific Daylight Time Applications close: Closing Date/Time:
City of McKinney, TX
McKinney, Texas, United States
Summary WORKING FOR THE CITY OF MCKINNEY Working for the City of McKinney is more than a job. It is an opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of others. It is also an opportunity to have a hand in the development of one of the fastest growing communities in the nation. In 2014, our community was named “The #1 Best Place to Live in America.” Although proud of that honor, everyone on our team is committed to making McKinney an even better place to live, work and raise a family. That’s why we exist. OUR CORE VALUES City of McKinney employees work hard and at a very fast pace. However, we also look after and support one another. All of us are guided by four employee-inspired values - Respect, Integrity, Service, and Excellence (RISE). We are also supported by servant-based leaders who foster and support a healthy, family-oriented culture. All new employees are expected to embrace and live by our core values and commit to helping us sustain our exceptional work environment as a high performance organization. SUMMARY OF POSITION The Administrative Assistant provides administrative support to the Planning Department management team and staff. Primary responsibilities include, but are not limited to: providing general office support and customer service such as answering telephone calls, providing general information to the public, data entry, maintaining files and records, processing department mail and documentation; composing and preparing correspondence, memoranda and other documents, assisting with budget preparation and management; processing payroll; and providing general support and coordination for multiple boards including, preparing and posting meeting agendas, preparing board meeting materials and taking official public board meeting minutes; coordinating arrangements for meeting rooms/facilities, equipment, materials, meeting setup and cleanup. Performs related work as required. Essential Functions/Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities GENERAL EXPECTATIONS FOR ALL EMPLOYEES In order for us to continue to achieve our primary function of making McKinney a better place to live, work, and raise a family, we hold these expectations for all employees. Learn and demonstrate an understanding of how team, department, and City goals are interconnected. Contribute to a positive work culture. Maintain regular and reliable attendance. Ability to assess his/her work performance or the work performance of the team. Contribute to the development of others and/or the working unit or overall organization. Ability and willingness to work as part of a team, to demonstrate team skills, and to perform a fair share of team responsibilities. Ability to continuously learn and develop through a mix of internal and external training opportunities, and if applicable, encourage subordinates to do the same. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Provides administrative support for the Planning Department and assists staff with routine administrative tasks such as screening telephone calls, mail, e-mail, and other communications and initiating appropriate action/response; types, composes, edits, or proofreads various documentation. Maintains calendars and coordinates meetings, appointments, interviews, and/or other activities including, but not limited to travel arrangements, accommodations, conference registrations, and/or other related plans. Provides clerical support functions for meetings and other strategic initiatives including, but not limited to researching and booking meeting dates and locations, producing supporting materials, and producing meeting minutes. Responsible for the creation of board meeting agendas; preparation of board meeting materials; taking official public board meeting minutes; coordinating arrangements for meeting rooms/facilities, equipment, materials, meeting setup and cleanup. Responsible for the accurate execution of a number of budget related functions including, but not limited to assisting in the creation of an annual budget, monitoring and processing expenditures, drafting and processing financial forms, reconciling financial statements, and practicing sound budget management techniques. Processes accounts payable and financial documentation: reviews invoices for accuracy and researches discrepancies; assigns proper budgetary codes to invoices; prepares check requests and forwards invoices for payment; compiles budget information. Responsible for monitoring and processing department-level payroll functions including, but not limited to ensuring that payroll activities are executed correctly and processed on time. Compiles administrative and/or statistical data pertaining to department operations: consolidates data; enters data into computer; prepares reports/lists. Researches and investigates records and various information sources, compiles summaries, and composes and prepares correspondence, memoranda, reports, presentations, and other documents. Processes incoming/outgoing mail: sorts, organizes, opens, stamps, and/or distributes incoming mail; receives/signs for incoming mail/packages and delivers to appropriate personnel; processes outgoing mail. Maintains current manuals, City ordinance manuals, code books, and other reference materials. Maintains inventory of office supplies. Provides superior customer service by consistently operating in a friendly, courteous, timely, thorough, helpful, detail-oriented, and professional manner. Communicates with supervisor, employees, other departments, City officials, board/committee members, vendors/service providers, contractors, consultants, applicants, customers, the public, outside agencies, and other individuals as needed to coordinate work activities, review status of work, exchange information, or resolve problems. Offers flexibility and adaptability, especially during times of change. Posts/updates department-wide information on city/departmental web pages, bulletin boards, or other miscellaneous locations. Provides assistance and/or backup coverage for other employees or departments, including the City Manager’s Office, as needed. Serves as the primary point person responsible for implementing, monitoring, and continuously improving the employee onboarding efforts of the Development Services Division’s administrative team. This position’s onboarding responsibilities are extremely important and play a significant role in helping the Development Services Division achieve a higher level of performance. Performs general/clerical tasks, which may include making copies, sending/receiving faxes, entering data into computer, sorting/distributing incoming mail, or processing outgoing mail. Comply with all written City policies and procedures. Adhere to assigned work schedule as outlined in City and department attendance policies and procedures. OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS: Perform other duties as assigned or directed. Required Qualifications KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES, AND BEHAVIORS Ability to embrace and embody the City’s core values of Respect, Integrity, Service, and Excellence (R.I.S.E.). Ability to communicate effectively with peers, supervisors, subordinates, and people to whom service is provided. Ability to produce desired work outcomes, including quality, quantity, and timeliness. Ability to plan and organize work, time, and resources, and if applicable, that of subordinates. Requires the ability to exercise judgment, decisiveness and creativity in situations involving a variety of generally pre-defined duties which are often characterized by frequent change. Highly organized and able to prioritize tasks and adapt in a dynamic environment Proficient use of computers and various computer-based programs such as Microsoft Office 365, Adobe Acrobat Pro, Laserfiche, Legistar and the internet. Knowledge of office administration procedures. Knowledge of public records and document research practices and methods. Able to work in a team environment; contribute as a team member and treat co-workers, subordinates and customers with respect. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Requires High school diploma or GED; supplemented by three (3) years previous experience and/or training involving office management, office administration, meeting coordination, customer service, record/file management, and personal computer operations; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job. Experience in setting up filing systems, operating office equipment (i.e. computer, scanner, etc.) and competency in Microsoft Office 365. Any work related experience resulting in acceptable proficiency levels in the above Minimum Qualifications may be an acceptable substitute for the above specified education and experience requirements. CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT Must pass a drug screen and background check. Must have Class C Texas Driver’s License PHYSICAL DEMANDS Tasks require the ability to exert light physical effort in sedentary to light work, but which may involve some lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling of objects and materials of light weight (5-10 pounds). Tasks may involve extended periods of time at a keyboard or work station. Some tasks require the ability to perceive and discriminate visual cues or signals. Some tasks require the ability to communicate orally. Physical Demands/Supplemental WORK ENVIRONMENT Performance of essential functions may require exposure to limited adverse environmental conditions, such as rude or irate customers. The above statements describe the general nature and level of work being performed as of the date of preparation and approval. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of the position. Employees holding this position will be required to perform any other job-related duties as requested by management. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee, and all requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. The City of McKinney is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) committed to an alcohol / drug free workplace and to providing equal opportunities regardless of age, race, color, gender, religion, national origin, marital status, veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status. The City offers a full complement of benefits: Health Insurance Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance Health Savings Account (HSA), Flexible Spending Medical and Childcare Account (FSA) Mental Health Care and Employee Assistance Program (EAP) City-paid and VoluntaryLifeInsurance City-paid and VoluntaryLong Term Disability Insurance Supplemental Insurance through Aflac Additional Benefits Legal Services through Legal Shield Tuition Reimbursement (up to $10,000 per year) Wellness Program (earn up to $600 per year) Retirement Texas Municipal Retirement System (TMRS) Mandatory 7% employee contribution City match 2:1 5 year vesting Retire after 20 years of service, or age 60 with 5 years of service 457(b) Deferred Compensation Plans Paid Time Off (PTO) Paid Vacation (80 hours per year for new hires; tieredincreases after 2 yrs) Sick Leave (135 hours per year for yourself and immediate family) Paid Parental Leave (80 hours for birth, adoption, or placement of a child in foser care) Ten Paid Holidays Personal Day Optional compensatory time for hourly employees Compensatory time for salaried employees For more detailed information, please see the City of McKinney's summary of benefits . Closing Date/Time: 5/15/2024 5:00 PM Central
May 02, 2024
Full Time
Summary WORKING FOR THE CITY OF MCKINNEY Working for the City of McKinney is more than a job. It is an opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of others. It is also an opportunity to have a hand in the development of one of the fastest growing communities in the nation. In 2014, our community was named “The #1 Best Place to Live in America.” Although proud of that honor, everyone on our team is committed to making McKinney an even better place to live, work and raise a family. That’s why we exist. OUR CORE VALUES City of McKinney employees work hard and at a very fast pace. However, we also look after and support one another. All of us are guided by four employee-inspired values - Respect, Integrity, Service, and Excellence (RISE). We are also supported by servant-based leaders who foster and support a healthy, family-oriented culture. All new employees are expected to embrace and live by our core values and commit to helping us sustain our exceptional work environment as a high performance organization. SUMMARY OF POSITION The Administrative Assistant provides administrative support to the Planning Department management team and staff. Primary responsibilities include, but are not limited to: providing general office support and customer service such as answering telephone calls, providing general information to the public, data entry, maintaining files and records, processing department mail and documentation; composing and preparing correspondence, memoranda and other documents, assisting with budget preparation and management; processing payroll; and providing general support and coordination for multiple boards including, preparing and posting meeting agendas, preparing board meeting materials and taking official public board meeting minutes; coordinating arrangements for meeting rooms/facilities, equipment, materials, meeting setup and cleanup. Performs related work as required. Essential Functions/Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities GENERAL EXPECTATIONS FOR ALL EMPLOYEES In order for us to continue to achieve our primary function of making McKinney a better place to live, work, and raise a family, we hold these expectations for all employees. Learn and demonstrate an understanding of how team, department, and City goals are interconnected. Contribute to a positive work culture. Maintain regular and reliable attendance. Ability to assess his/her work performance or the work performance of the team. Contribute to the development of others and/or the working unit or overall organization. Ability and willingness to work as part of a team, to demonstrate team skills, and to perform a fair share of team responsibilities. Ability to continuously learn and develop through a mix of internal and external training opportunities, and if applicable, encourage subordinates to do the same. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Provides administrative support for the Planning Department and assists staff with routine administrative tasks such as screening telephone calls, mail, e-mail, and other communications and initiating appropriate action/response; types, composes, edits, or proofreads various documentation. Maintains calendars and coordinates meetings, appointments, interviews, and/or other activities including, but not limited to travel arrangements, accommodations, conference registrations, and/or other related plans. Provides clerical support functions for meetings and other strategic initiatives including, but not limited to researching and booking meeting dates and locations, producing supporting materials, and producing meeting minutes. Responsible for the creation of board meeting agendas; preparation of board meeting materials; taking official public board meeting minutes; coordinating arrangements for meeting rooms/facilities, equipment, materials, meeting setup and cleanup. Responsible for the accurate execution of a number of budget related functions including, but not limited to assisting in the creation of an annual budget, monitoring and processing expenditures, drafting and processing financial forms, reconciling financial statements, and practicing sound budget management techniques. Processes accounts payable and financial documentation: reviews invoices for accuracy and researches discrepancies; assigns proper budgetary codes to invoices; prepares check requests and forwards invoices for payment; compiles budget information. Responsible for monitoring and processing department-level payroll functions including, but not limited to ensuring that payroll activities are executed correctly and processed on time. Compiles administrative and/or statistical data pertaining to department operations: consolidates data; enters data into computer; prepares reports/lists. Researches and investigates records and various information sources, compiles summaries, and composes and prepares correspondence, memoranda, reports, presentations, and other documents. Processes incoming/outgoing mail: sorts, organizes, opens, stamps, and/or distributes incoming mail; receives/signs for incoming mail/packages and delivers to appropriate personnel; processes outgoing mail. Maintains current manuals, City ordinance manuals, code books, and other reference materials. Maintains inventory of office supplies. Provides superior customer service by consistently operating in a friendly, courteous, timely, thorough, helpful, detail-oriented, and professional manner. Communicates with supervisor, employees, other departments, City officials, board/committee members, vendors/service providers, contractors, consultants, applicants, customers, the public, outside agencies, and other individuals as needed to coordinate work activities, review status of work, exchange information, or resolve problems. Offers flexibility and adaptability, especially during times of change. Posts/updates department-wide information on city/departmental web pages, bulletin boards, or other miscellaneous locations. Provides assistance and/or backup coverage for other employees or departments, including the City Manager’s Office, as needed. Serves as the primary point person responsible for implementing, monitoring, and continuously improving the employee onboarding efforts of the Development Services Division’s administrative team. This position’s onboarding responsibilities are extremely important and play a significant role in helping the Development Services Division achieve a higher level of performance. Performs general/clerical tasks, which may include making copies, sending/receiving faxes, entering data into computer, sorting/distributing incoming mail, or processing outgoing mail. Comply with all written City policies and procedures. Adhere to assigned work schedule as outlined in City and department attendance policies and procedures. OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS: Perform other duties as assigned or directed. Required Qualifications KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES, AND BEHAVIORS Ability to embrace and embody the City’s core values of Respect, Integrity, Service, and Excellence (R.I.S.E.). Ability to communicate effectively with peers, supervisors, subordinates, and people to whom service is provided. Ability to produce desired work outcomes, including quality, quantity, and timeliness. Ability to plan and organize work, time, and resources, and if applicable, that of subordinates. Requires the ability to exercise judgment, decisiveness and creativity in situations involving a variety of generally pre-defined duties which are often characterized by frequent change. Highly organized and able to prioritize tasks and adapt in a dynamic environment Proficient use of computers and various computer-based programs such as Microsoft Office 365, Adobe Acrobat Pro, Laserfiche, Legistar and the internet. Knowledge of office administration procedures. Knowledge of public records and document research practices and methods. Able to work in a team environment; contribute as a team member and treat co-workers, subordinates and customers with respect. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Requires High school diploma or GED; supplemented by three (3) years previous experience and/or training involving office management, office administration, meeting coordination, customer service, record/file management, and personal computer operations; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job. Experience in setting up filing systems, operating office equipment (i.e. computer, scanner, etc.) and competency in Microsoft Office 365. Any work related experience resulting in acceptable proficiency levels in the above Minimum Qualifications may be an acceptable substitute for the above specified education and experience requirements. CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT Must pass a drug screen and background check. Must have Class C Texas Driver’s License PHYSICAL DEMANDS Tasks require the ability to exert light physical effort in sedentary to light work, but which may involve some lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling of objects and materials of light weight (5-10 pounds). Tasks may involve extended periods of time at a keyboard or work station. Some tasks require the ability to perceive and discriminate visual cues or signals. Some tasks require the ability to communicate orally. Physical Demands/Supplemental WORK ENVIRONMENT Performance of essential functions may require exposure to limited adverse environmental conditions, such as rude or irate customers. The above statements describe the general nature and level of work being performed as of the date of preparation and approval. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of the position. Employees holding this position will be required to perform any other job-related duties as requested by management. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee, and all requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. The City of McKinney is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) committed to an alcohol / drug free workplace and to providing equal opportunities regardless of age, race, color, gender, religion, national origin, marital status, veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status. The City offers a full complement of benefits: Health Insurance Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance Health Savings Account (HSA), Flexible Spending Medical and Childcare Account (FSA) Mental Health Care and Employee Assistance Program (EAP) City-paid and VoluntaryLifeInsurance City-paid and VoluntaryLong Term Disability Insurance Supplemental Insurance through Aflac Additional Benefits Legal Services through Legal Shield Tuition Reimbursement (up to $10,000 per year) Wellness Program (earn up to $600 per year) Retirement Texas Municipal Retirement System (TMRS) Mandatory 7% employee contribution City match 2:1 5 year vesting Retire after 20 years of service, or age 60 with 5 years of service 457(b) Deferred Compensation Plans Paid Time Off (PTO) Paid Vacation (80 hours per year for new hires; tieredincreases after 2 yrs) Sick Leave (135 hours per year for yourself and immediate family) Paid Parental Leave (80 hours for birth, adoption, or placement of a child in foser care) Ten Paid Holidays Personal Day Optional compensatory time for hourly employees Compensatory time for salaried employees For more detailed information, please see the City of McKinney's summary of benefits . Closing Date/Time: 5/15/2024 5:00 PM Central
Supervisor Long Term Support Services CalOptima CalOptima Health is seeking a highly motivated an experienced Supervisor Long Term Support Services to join our team. The Supervisor, Long Term Support Services will be responsible for planning, organizing, developing and implementing the principles, programs, policies and procedures employed in the delivery of Long Term Services and Supports (LTSS) to members in the community and institutionalized settings. The incumbent will be responsible for the management of the day-to-day operational activities for LTSS programs: Long Term Care (LTC), Community Based Adult Services (CBAS) and CalAIM (Enhanced Care Management (ECM) and Community Supports (CS)), while interacting with internal/external management staff, providers, vendors, health networks and other internal and external customers in a professional, positive and competent manner. The incumbent will be responsible for supervising and monitoring the ongoing and daily activities of the department staff. In addition, the incumbent will resolve members' and providers' issues and barriers ensuring excellent customer service. The incumbent will manage staff coverage in all areas of LTSS to complete all assignments, the orienting and training of new employees and ensure contractual and regulatory requirements are met. Position Information: Department: Long Term Care Salary Grade: N - $95,000 - $155,078 ($45.67 - $74.5567) Work Arrangement: Partial Telework **This position is eligible for telework in California.** Duties & Responsibilities: 80% - Supervisory Participates in a mission-driven culture of high-quality performance, with a member focus on customer service, consistency, dignity and accountability. Assists the team in carrying out department responsibilities and collaborates with others to support short- and long-term goals/priorities for the department. Supervises, trains and audits the LTSS Medical Case Managers, Social Workers, Program Specialists and non-clinical staff such as Personal Care Coordinators (PCC), Medical Authorization Assistants (MAA) and Administrative Assistants (AA) per Medi-Cal processing guidelines. Serves as a resource to departmental and organizational staff which includes internal departments and affiliated health networks, regarding authorization rules and processes. Manages the day-to-day activities of the department to ensure compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements. Attends all LTSS required meetings, Concurrent Review and Case Management clinical rounds and other meetings, including internal and external interdisciplinary care team meetings as needed or assigned. Makes staffing assignments and recommendations based on authorization priority, overall workload and staffing needs per program to ensure daily workloads are fulfilled with a cost-effective use of resources and time. Provides on-going/periodic in-service training for all staff based on audit findings and facilitates the on-going development and education of staff. Trains, evaluates and provides performance feedback to staff as needed, including day-to-day coaching and performance feedback to individuals, annual and 90-day appraisals and Performance Improvement Plans based on individual needs; involves Human Resources as necessary. Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with public and private agencies providing long term support services to members, including assisting health networks and other departments to minimize barriers to discharge planning. Resolves provider/vendor/member problems related to the delivery of LTSS. 15% - Program Support Conducts audits as assigned by LTSS management team as required by policy and procedure, including auditing for quantity and quality of work completed and timeliness required by regulations. Provides assistance in the development and implementation of policies and procedures, as well as orientation. Identifies areas of improvement in workflows, assists in the creation of desktop procedures and new workflows for corrective action and educates the LTSS staff on new/revised workflow processes. Assists the Manager of LTSS in all areas of the department to ensure departmental and organizational goals are met, including the requirement to be able to complete authorization approvals for CBAS, LTC, ECM and CS programs. Works with the Information Technology Services (ITS) and reporting departments to support the department in the creation of reports that ensures monitoring and reporting of LTSS program activities to regulatory agencies as required by the organization and regulatory entities. 5% - Completes other projects and duties as assigned. Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in a healthcare related field required. Current unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) License to practice in the State of California required. For non-RNs, a master's degree in healthcare, social work or related field required. 3 years of experience in applying Managed Care, Medicare, and Medi-Cal guidelines to skilled nursing facilities, CBAS, or CalAIM. Experience working with Long Term Care, Health Facilities, Managed Care, Geriatrics, or persons with disabilities required. An equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the position such as those listed above may also be qualifying. Valid driver's license and vehicle or other approved means of transportation, an acceptable driving record and current auto insurance will be required for work away from the primary office 25% of the time or more required. Preferred Qualifications: 1 year of supervisory and/or lead experience. Required Licensure / Certifications: N/A Knowledge & Abilities: Develop rapport and establish and maintain effective working relationships with CalOptima Health's leadership and staff and external contacts at all levels and with diverse backgrounds. Work independently and exercise sound judgment. Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing. Work a flexible schedule; available to participate in evening and weekend events. Organize, be analytical, problem-solve and possess project management skills. Work in a fast-paced environment and in an efficient manner. Manage multiple projects and identify opportunities for internal and external collaboration. Motivate and lead multi-program teams and external committees/coalitions. Utilize computer and appropriate software (e.g., Microsoft Office: Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint) and job specific applications/systems to produce correspondence, charts, spreadsheets, and/or other information applicable to the position assignment. Physical Requirements (With or Without Accommodations): Ability to visually read information from computer screens, forms and other printed materials and information. Ability to speak (enunciate) clearly in conversation and general communication. Hearing ability for verbal communication/conversation/responses via telephone, telephone systems, and face-to-face interactions. Manual dexterity for typing, writing, standing and reaching, flexibility, body movement for bending, crouching, walking, kneeling and prolonged sitting. Lifting and moving objects, patients and/or equipment 10 to 25 pounds Work Environment: If located at the 500, 505 Building or a remote work location: Work is typically indoors and sedentary and is subject to schedule changes and/or variable work hours, with travel as needed. There are no harmful environmental conditions present for this job. The noise level in this work environment is usually moderate. If located at PACE: Work is typically indoors in a clinical setting serving the frail and elderly. There may be harmful or hazardous environmental conditions present for this job. The noise level in this work environment is usually moderate to loud. If located in the Community: Work is typically indoors and sedentary and is subject to schedule changes and/or variable work hours, with travel as needed. Employee will occasionally work outdoors in varied temperatures. There may be harmful or hazardous environmental conditions present for this job. The noise level in this work environment is usually moderate to loud. About CalOptima Health: CalOptima Health is the single largest health plan in Orange County, serving one in four residents. Our motto - "Better. Together." - is at the heart of our mission to serve members with excellence, dignity and respect. We are a public agency made up of compassionate leaders and professionals working together to strengthen our community's health. We are continuing to build a culture that promotes diversity and inclusion within our community where employees have a sense of belonging, and are valued for their ideas, contributions, and their unique individual perspectives they bring. CalOptima Health has been recognized as one of Orange County's best places to work, so we know there is something special about our organization. It is why people choose to work here and why they choose to stay! About our Benefits & Wellness options: At CalOptima Health, we know that a healthy and happy workforce is a thriving workforce, which is why we offer a comprehensive benefits package, including participation in the California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS), low-cost medical/vision/dental insurance options, and paid time off. To support quality work-life balance, we allow flexible scheduling during core business hours, telework options for some positions, work schedules that allow every other Monday or Friday off (9/80 schedule), and a wellness program featuring diverse activities. Additionally, CalOptima Health contributes 4% of pensionable earnings to a 401(a) retirement program with no required employee contribution. For those who are interested in additional retirement savings, employees have access to 457(b) retirement plans with pre/post-tax contribution options. For more information, please click on the 2024 CalOptima Health Benefits Guide regarding our comprehensive benefits and wellness package. IMPORTANT APPLICATION INFORMATION AND INSTRUCTIONS Applications will be accepted on a continuous basis until a sufficient number of qualified applications have been received. The deadline for the first review of applications is May 6, 2024 at 9:00 PM (PST). Applicants are encouraged to apply early. Applicants that apply after the first review are not guaranteed to be considered for this recruitment. This recruitment may close at any time without notice after the first review date. The selection process may include, but is not limited to, a skills assessment, phone screen and interview. The successful candidate will be required to undergo a reference / background check (to include a conviction record) and if applicable also pass a post-offer pre-employment medical examination (which will include a drug screening). Internal CalOptima Health applicants should apply through InfoNet. Communication regarding your application will be sent to the email address listed on your application. Please check your email, including your SPAM folder, regularly throughout the recruitment process. You can also visit your candidate portal to receive the most up to date status of your application. CalOptima Health is committed to attracting, hiring, and retaining a diverse staff, where we will honor your unique experiences, identity, and perspectives. Our organization strives to create and maintain a workplace environment that is inclusive, equitable and welcoming so we can truly be Better Together. CalOptima Health is an equal opportunity employer and makes all employment decisions on the basis of merit. CalOptima Health wants to have qualified employees in every job position. CalOptima Health prohibits unlawful discrimination against any employee, or applicant for employment, based on race, religion/religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, mental or physical disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, sex stereotype, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transitioning status, age, sexual orientation, immigration status, military status as a disabled veteran, or veteran of the Vietnam era, or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state, or local laws. CalOptima Health also prohibits unlawful discrimination based on the perception that anyone has any of those characteristics or is associated with a person who has, or is perceived as having, any of those characteristics. If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you may request a reasonable accommodation at (714) 246-8400 if you are unable or limited in your ability to access job openings or apply for a job on this site as a result of your disability. To apply, please visit: https://jobs.caloptima.org/jobs/supervisor-long-term-support-services-505-city-parkway-california-united-states Copyright 2024 Jobelephant.com Inc. All rights reserved. Posted by the FREE value-added recruitment advertising agency jeid-5765d9899afb5041bc842ddfac880846
Apr 24, 2024
Supervisor Long Term Support Services CalOptima CalOptima Health is seeking a highly motivated an experienced Supervisor Long Term Support Services to join our team. The Supervisor, Long Term Support Services will be responsible for planning, organizing, developing and implementing the principles, programs, policies and procedures employed in the delivery of Long Term Services and Supports (LTSS) to members in the community and institutionalized settings. The incumbent will be responsible for the management of the day-to-day operational activities for LTSS programs: Long Term Care (LTC), Community Based Adult Services (CBAS) and CalAIM (Enhanced Care Management (ECM) and Community Supports (CS)), while interacting with internal/external management staff, providers, vendors, health networks and other internal and external customers in a professional, positive and competent manner. The incumbent will be responsible for supervising and monitoring the ongoing and daily activities of the department staff. In addition, the incumbent will resolve members' and providers' issues and barriers ensuring excellent customer service. The incumbent will manage staff coverage in all areas of LTSS to complete all assignments, the orienting and training of new employees and ensure contractual and regulatory requirements are met. Position Information: Department: Long Term Care Salary Grade: N - $95,000 - $155,078 ($45.67 - $74.5567) Work Arrangement: Partial Telework **This position is eligible for telework in California.** Duties & Responsibilities: 80% - Supervisory Participates in a mission-driven culture of high-quality performance, with a member focus on customer service, consistency, dignity and accountability. Assists the team in carrying out department responsibilities and collaborates with others to support short- and long-term goals/priorities for the department. Supervises, trains and audits the LTSS Medical Case Managers, Social Workers, Program Specialists and non-clinical staff such as Personal Care Coordinators (PCC), Medical Authorization Assistants (MAA) and Administrative Assistants (AA) per Medi-Cal processing guidelines. Serves as a resource to departmental and organizational staff which includes internal departments and affiliated health networks, regarding authorization rules and processes. Manages the day-to-day activities of the department to ensure compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements. Attends all LTSS required meetings, Concurrent Review and Case Management clinical rounds and other meetings, including internal and external interdisciplinary care team meetings as needed or assigned. Makes staffing assignments and recommendations based on authorization priority, overall workload and staffing needs per program to ensure daily workloads are fulfilled with a cost-effective use of resources and time. Provides on-going/periodic in-service training for all staff based on audit findings and facilitates the on-going development and education of staff. Trains, evaluates and provides performance feedback to staff as needed, including day-to-day coaching and performance feedback to individuals, annual and 90-day appraisals and Performance Improvement Plans based on individual needs; involves Human Resources as necessary. Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with public and private agencies providing long term support services to members, including assisting health networks and other departments to minimize barriers to discharge planning. Resolves provider/vendor/member problems related to the delivery of LTSS. 15% - Program Support Conducts audits as assigned by LTSS management team as required by policy and procedure, including auditing for quantity and quality of work completed and timeliness required by regulations. Provides assistance in the development and implementation of policies and procedures, as well as orientation. Identifies areas of improvement in workflows, assists in the creation of desktop procedures and new workflows for corrective action and educates the LTSS staff on new/revised workflow processes. Assists the Manager of LTSS in all areas of the department to ensure departmental and organizational goals are met, including the requirement to be able to complete authorization approvals for CBAS, LTC, ECM and CS programs. Works with the Information Technology Services (ITS) and reporting departments to support the department in the creation of reports that ensures monitoring and reporting of LTSS program activities to regulatory agencies as required by the organization and regulatory entities. 5% - Completes other projects and duties as assigned. Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in a healthcare related field required. Current unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) License to practice in the State of California required. For non-RNs, a master's degree in healthcare, social work or related field required. 3 years of experience in applying Managed Care, Medicare, and Medi-Cal guidelines to skilled nursing facilities, CBAS, or CalAIM. Experience working with Long Term Care, Health Facilities, Managed Care, Geriatrics, or persons with disabilities required. An equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the position such as those listed above may also be qualifying. Valid driver's license and vehicle or other approved means of transportation, an acceptable driving record and current auto insurance will be required for work away from the primary office 25% of the time or more required. Preferred Qualifications: 1 year of supervisory and/or lead experience. Required Licensure / Certifications: N/A Knowledge & Abilities: Develop rapport and establish and maintain effective working relationships with CalOptima Health's leadership and staff and external contacts at all levels and with diverse backgrounds. Work independently and exercise sound judgment. Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing. Work a flexible schedule; available to participate in evening and weekend events. Organize, be analytical, problem-solve and possess project management skills. Work in a fast-paced environment and in an efficient manner. Manage multiple projects and identify opportunities for internal and external collaboration. Motivate and lead multi-program teams and external committees/coalitions. Utilize computer and appropriate software (e.g., Microsoft Office: Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint) and job specific applications/systems to produce correspondence, charts, spreadsheets, and/or other information applicable to the position assignment. Physical Requirements (With or Without Accommodations): Ability to visually read information from computer screens, forms and other printed materials and information. Ability to speak (enunciate) clearly in conversation and general communication. Hearing ability for verbal communication/conversation/responses via telephone, telephone systems, and face-to-face interactions. Manual dexterity for typing, writing, standing and reaching, flexibility, body movement for bending, crouching, walking, kneeling and prolonged sitting. Lifting and moving objects, patients and/or equipment 10 to 25 pounds Work Environment: If located at the 500, 505 Building or a remote work location: Work is typically indoors and sedentary and is subject to schedule changes and/or variable work hours, with travel as needed. There are no harmful environmental conditions present for this job. The noise level in this work environment is usually moderate. If located at PACE: Work is typically indoors in a clinical setting serving the frail and elderly. There may be harmful or hazardous environmental conditions present for this job. The noise level in this work environment is usually moderate to loud. If located in the Community: Work is typically indoors and sedentary and is subject to schedule changes and/or variable work hours, with travel as needed. Employee will occasionally work outdoors in varied temperatures. There may be harmful or hazardous environmental conditions present for this job. The noise level in this work environment is usually moderate to loud. About CalOptima Health: CalOptima Health is the single largest health plan in Orange County, serving one in four residents. Our motto - "Better. Together." - is at the heart of our mission to serve members with excellence, dignity and respect. We are a public agency made up of compassionate leaders and professionals working together to strengthen our community's health. We are continuing to build a culture that promotes diversity and inclusion within our community where employees have a sense of belonging, and are valued for their ideas, contributions, and their unique individual perspectives they bring. CalOptima Health has been recognized as one of Orange County's best places to work, so we know there is something special about our organization. It is why people choose to work here and why they choose to stay! About our Benefits & Wellness options: At CalOptima Health, we know that a healthy and happy workforce is a thriving workforce, which is why we offer a comprehensive benefits package, including participation in the California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS), low-cost medical/vision/dental insurance options, and paid time off. To support quality work-life balance, we allow flexible scheduling during core business hours, telework options for some positions, work schedules that allow every other Monday or Friday off (9/80 schedule), and a wellness program featuring diverse activities. Additionally, CalOptima Health contributes 4% of pensionable earnings to a 401(a) retirement program with no required employee contribution. For those who are interested in additional retirement savings, employees have access to 457(b) retirement plans with pre/post-tax contribution options. For more information, please click on the 2024 CalOptima Health Benefits Guide regarding our comprehensive benefits and wellness package. IMPORTANT APPLICATION INFORMATION AND INSTRUCTIONS Applications will be accepted on a continuous basis until a sufficient number of qualified applications have been received. The deadline for the first review of applications is May 6, 2024 at 9:00 PM (PST). Applicants are encouraged to apply early. Applicants that apply after the first review are not guaranteed to be considered for this recruitment. This recruitment may close at any time without notice after the first review date. The selection process may include, but is not limited to, a skills assessment, phone screen and interview. The successful candidate will be required to undergo a reference / background check (to include a conviction record) and if applicable also pass a post-offer pre-employment medical examination (which will include a drug screening). Internal CalOptima Health applicants should apply through InfoNet. Communication regarding your application will be sent to the email address listed on your application. Please check your email, including your SPAM folder, regularly throughout the recruitment process. You can also visit your candidate portal to receive the most up to date status of your application. CalOptima Health is committed to attracting, hiring, and retaining a diverse staff, where we will honor your unique experiences, identity, and perspectives. Our organization strives to create and maintain a workplace environment that is inclusive, equitable and welcoming so we can truly be Better Together. CalOptima Health is an equal opportunity employer and makes all employment decisions on the basis of merit. CalOptima Health wants to have qualified employees in every job position. CalOptima Health prohibits unlawful discrimination against any employee, or applicant for employment, based on race, religion/religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, mental or physical disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, sex stereotype, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transitioning status, age, sexual orientation, immigration status, military status as a disabled veteran, or veteran of the Vietnam era, or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state, or local laws. CalOptima Health also prohibits unlawful discrimination based on the perception that anyone has any of those characteristics or is associated with a person who has, or is perceived as having, any of those characteristics. If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you may request a reasonable accommodation at (714) 246-8400 if you are unable or limited in your ability to access job openings or apply for a job on this site as a result of your disability. To apply, please visit: https://jobs.caloptima.org/jobs/supervisor-long-term-support-services-505-city-parkway-california-united-states Copyright 2024 Jobelephant.com Inc. All rights reserved. Posted by the FREE value-added recruitment advertising agency jeid-5765d9899afb5041bc842ddfac880846
Supervisor, Finance (Budget) CalOptima CalOptima Health is seeking a highly motivated an experienced Supervisor, Finance (Budget) to join our team. The Supervisor Finance (Budget) will be responsible for overseeing the development and management of CalOptima Health's annual budget process planning related to general and administrative, medical management and capital budgets. The incumbent will measure and track departmental expenditures against the budget and provide insights on monthly and quarterly variances. The incumbent will also provide support to the department leadership for budget related issues and concerns. Position Information: Department: Budget Salary Grade: N - $95,000 - $155,078 Work Arrangement: Partial Telework **This position is eligible for telework in California.** Duties & Responsibilities: 50% - Supervisory Functions Participates in a mission-driven culture of high-quality performance, with a member focus on customer service, consistency, dignity and accountability. Assists the team in carrying out department responsibilities and collaborates with others to support short- and long-term goals/priorities for the department. Supervises and trains employees directly and assists in the hiring process, performance appraisal, performance goal setting and resource allocation. Assists in the development and/or updates CalOptima Health's policies and the team's desktop procedures. Identifies opportunities for operational efficiency improvements. 45% - Budget Oversight Oversees and manages the development of the annual administrative, medical management and capital budgets for each line of business by collaborating with the departments. Monitors and tracks operating and capital expenditures based on established measures to provide variances analysis for management review. Collaborates with the Information Technology Service (ITS) department to manage and monitor ITS budgets and Digital Transformation Strategy initiatives. Oversees monthly, quarterly and annual reports for the departments and the Board. Collaborates with Human Resources on the position control management for reporting, planning and budgeting. Responds to complex budget inquiries and related problems to assist in resolving budget issues. Provides guidance and support with ad-hoc analysis and projects. 5% - Completes other projects and duties as assigned. Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in business administration, finance, accounting or related field required. 5 years of experience in accounting, finance or budget experience required. An equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the position such as those listed above may also be qualifying. Preferred Qualifications: 2 years of experience in a senior level and/or supervisory role. Experience in budgeting, forecasting and financial modeling. Required Licensure / Certifications: N/A Knowledge & Abilities: Develop rapport and establish and maintain effective working relationships with CalOptima Health's leadership and staff and external contacts at all levels and with diverse backgrounds. Work independently and exercise sound judgment. Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing. Work a flexible schedule; available to participate in evening and weekend events. Organize, be analytical, problem-solve and possess project management skills. Work in a fast-paced environment and in an efficient manner. Manage multiple projects and identify opportunities for internal and external collaboration. Motivate and lead multi-program teams and external committees/coalitions. Utilize computer and appropriate software (e.g., Microsoft Office: Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint) and job specific applications/systems to produce correspondence, charts, spreadsheets, and/or other information applicable to the position assignment. Physical Requirements (With or Without Accommodations): Ability to visually read information from computer screens, forms and other printed materials and information. Ability to speak (enunciate) clearly in conversation and general communication. Hearing ability for verbal communication/conversation/responses via telephone, telephone systems, and face-to-face interactions. Manual dexterity for typing, writing, standing and reaching, flexibility, body movement for bending, crouching, walking, kneeling and prolonged sitting. Lifting and moving objects, patients and/or equipment 10 to 25 pounds Work Environment: If located at the 500, 505 Building or a remote work location: Work is typically indoors and sedentary and is subject to schedule changes and/or variable work hours, with travel as needed. There are no harmful environmental conditions present for this job. The noise level in this work environment is usually moderate. If located at PACE: Work is typically indoors in a clinical setting serving the frail and elderly. There may be harmful or hazardous environmental conditions present for this job. The noise level in this work environment is usually moderate to loud. If located in the Community: Work is typically indoors and sedentary and is subject to schedule changes and/or variable work hours, with travel as needed. Employee will occasionally work outdoors in varied temperatures. There may be harmful or hazardous environmental conditions present for this job. The noise level in this work environment is usually moderate to loud. About CalOptima Health: CalOptima Health is the single largest health plan in Orange County, serving one in four residents. Our motto - "Better. Together." - is at the heart of our mission to serve members with excellence, dignity and respect. We are a public agency made up of compassionate leaders and professionals working together to strengthen our community's health. We are continuing to build a culture that promotes diversity and inclusion within our community where employees have a sense of belonging, and are valued for their ideas, contributions, and their unique individual perspectives they bring. CalOptima Health has been recognized as one of Orange County's best places to work, so we know there is something special about our organization. It is why people choose to work here and why they choose to stay! About our Benefits & Wellness options: At CalOptima Health, we know that a healthy and happy workforce is a thriving workforce, which is why we offer a comprehensive benefits package, including participation in the California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS), low-cost medical/vision/dental insurance options, and paid time off. To support quality work-life balance, we allow flexible scheduling during core business hours, telework options for some positions, work schedules that allow every other Monday or Friday off (9/80 schedule), and a wellness program featuring diverse activities. Additionally, CalOptima Health contributes 4% of pensionable earnings to a 401(a) retirement program with no required employee contribution. For those who are interested in additional retirement savings, employees have access to 457(b) retirement plans with pre/post-tax contribution options. For more information, please click on the 2024 CalOptima Health Benefits Guide regarding our comprehensive benefits and wellness package. IMPORTANT APPLICATION INFORMATION AND INSTRUCTIONS Applications will be accepted on a continuous basis until a sufficient number of qualified applications have been received. The deadline for the first review of applications is April 19, 2024 at 9:00 PM (PST). Applicants are encouraged to apply early. Applicants that apply after the first review are not guaranteed to be considered for this recruitment. This recruitment may close at any time without notice after the first review date. The selection process may include, but is not limited to, a skills assessment, phone screen and interview. The successful candidate will be required to undergo a reference / background check (to include a conviction record) and if applicable also pass a post-offer pre-employment medical examination (which will include a drug screening). Internal CalOptima Health applicants should apply through InfoNet. Communication regarding your application will be sent to the email address listed on your application. Please check your email, including your SPAM folder, regularly throughout the recruitment process. You can also visit your candidate portal to receive the most up to date status of your application. CalOptima Health is committed to attracting, hiring, and retaining a diverse staff, where we will honor your unique experiences, identity, and perspectives. Our organization strives to create and maintain a workplace environment that is inclusive, equitable and welcoming so we can truly be Better Together. CalOptima Health is an equal opportunity employer and makes all employment decisions on the basis of merit. CalOptima Health wants to have qualified employees in every job position. CalOptima Health prohibits unlawful discrimination against any employee, or applicant for employment, based on race, religion/religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, mental or physical disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, sex stereotype, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transitioning status, age, sexual orientation, immigration status, military status as a disabled veteran, or veteran of the Vietnam era, or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state, or local laws. CalOptima Health also prohibits unlawful discrimination based on the perception that anyone has any of those characteristics or is associated with a person who has, or is perceived as having, any of those characteristics. If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you may request a reasonable accommodation at (714) 246-8400 if you are unable or limited in your ability to access job openings or apply for a job on this site as a result of your disability. To apply, please visit: https://jobs.caloptima.org/jobs/supervisor-finance-budget-505-city-parkway-california-united-states Copyright 2024 Jobelephant.com Inc. All rights reserved. Posted by the FREE value-added recruitment advertising agency jeid-bf2f003d84d6d7448ca31915f3ac7305
Apr 12, 2024
Supervisor, Finance (Budget) CalOptima CalOptima Health is seeking a highly motivated an experienced Supervisor, Finance (Budget) to join our team. The Supervisor Finance (Budget) will be responsible for overseeing the development and management of CalOptima Health's annual budget process planning related to general and administrative, medical management and capital budgets. The incumbent will measure and track departmental expenditures against the budget and provide insights on monthly and quarterly variances. The incumbent will also provide support to the department leadership for budget related issues and concerns. Position Information: Department: Budget Salary Grade: N - $95,000 - $155,078 Work Arrangement: Partial Telework **This position is eligible for telework in California.** Duties & Responsibilities: 50% - Supervisory Functions Participates in a mission-driven culture of high-quality performance, with a member focus on customer service, consistency, dignity and accountability. Assists the team in carrying out department responsibilities and collaborates with others to support short- and long-term goals/priorities for the department. Supervises and trains employees directly and assists in the hiring process, performance appraisal, performance goal setting and resource allocation. Assists in the development and/or updates CalOptima Health's policies and the team's desktop procedures. Identifies opportunities for operational efficiency improvements. 45% - Budget Oversight Oversees and manages the development of the annual administrative, medical management and capital budgets for each line of business by collaborating with the departments. Monitors and tracks operating and capital expenditures based on established measures to provide variances analysis for management review. Collaborates with the Information Technology Service (ITS) department to manage and monitor ITS budgets and Digital Transformation Strategy initiatives. Oversees monthly, quarterly and annual reports for the departments and the Board. Collaborates with Human Resources on the position control management for reporting, planning and budgeting. Responds to complex budget inquiries and related problems to assist in resolving budget issues. Provides guidance and support with ad-hoc analysis and projects. 5% - Completes other projects and duties as assigned. Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in business administration, finance, accounting or related field required. 5 years of experience in accounting, finance or budget experience required. An equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the position such as those listed above may also be qualifying. Preferred Qualifications: 2 years of experience in a senior level and/or supervisory role. Experience in budgeting, forecasting and financial modeling. Required Licensure / Certifications: N/A Knowledge & Abilities: Develop rapport and establish and maintain effective working relationships with CalOptima Health's leadership and staff and external contacts at all levels and with diverse backgrounds. Work independently and exercise sound judgment. Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing. Work a flexible schedule; available to participate in evening and weekend events. Organize, be analytical, problem-solve and possess project management skills. Work in a fast-paced environment and in an efficient manner. Manage multiple projects and identify opportunities for internal and external collaboration. Motivate and lead multi-program teams and external committees/coalitions. Utilize computer and appropriate software (e.g., Microsoft Office: Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint) and job specific applications/systems to produce correspondence, charts, spreadsheets, and/or other information applicable to the position assignment. Physical Requirements (With or Without Accommodations): Ability to visually read information from computer screens, forms and other printed materials and information. Ability to speak (enunciate) clearly in conversation and general communication. Hearing ability for verbal communication/conversation/responses via telephone, telephone systems, and face-to-face interactions. Manual dexterity for typing, writing, standing and reaching, flexibility, body movement for bending, crouching, walking, kneeling and prolonged sitting. Lifting and moving objects, patients and/or equipment 10 to 25 pounds Work Environment: If located at the 500, 505 Building or a remote work location: Work is typically indoors and sedentary and is subject to schedule changes and/or variable work hours, with travel as needed. There are no harmful environmental conditions present for this job. The noise level in this work environment is usually moderate. If located at PACE: Work is typically indoors in a clinical setting serving the frail and elderly. There may be harmful or hazardous environmental conditions present for this job. The noise level in this work environment is usually moderate to loud. If located in the Community: Work is typically indoors and sedentary and is subject to schedule changes and/or variable work hours, with travel as needed. Employee will occasionally work outdoors in varied temperatures. There may be harmful or hazardous environmental conditions present for this job. The noise level in this work environment is usually moderate to loud. About CalOptima Health: CalOptima Health is the single largest health plan in Orange County, serving one in four residents. Our motto - "Better. Together." - is at the heart of our mission to serve members with excellence, dignity and respect. We are a public agency made up of compassionate leaders and professionals working together to strengthen our community's health. We are continuing to build a culture that promotes diversity and inclusion within our community where employees have a sense of belonging, and are valued for their ideas, contributions, and their unique individual perspectives they bring. CalOptima Health has been recognized as one of Orange County's best places to work, so we know there is something special about our organization. It is why people choose to work here and why they choose to stay! About our Benefits & Wellness options: At CalOptima Health, we know that a healthy and happy workforce is a thriving workforce, which is why we offer a comprehensive benefits package, including participation in the California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS), low-cost medical/vision/dental insurance options, and paid time off. To support quality work-life balance, we allow flexible scheduling during core business hours, telework options for some positions, work schedules that allow every other Monday or Friday off (9/80 schedule), and a wellness program featuring diverse activities. Additionally, CalOptima Health contributes 4% of pensionable earnings to a 401(a) retirement program with no required employee contribution. For those who are interested in additional retirement savings, employees have access to 457(b) retirement plans with pre/post-tax contribution options. For more information, please click on the 2024 CalOptima Health Benefits Guide regarding our comprehensive benefits and wellness package. IMPORTANT APPLICATION INFORMATION AND INSTRUCTIONS Applications will be accepted on a continuous basis until a sufficient number of qualified applications have been received. The deadline for the first review of applications is April 19, 2024 at 9:00 PM (PST). Applicants are encouraged to apply early. Applicants that apply after the first review are not guaranteed to be considered for this recruitment. This recruitment may close at any time without notice after the first review date. The selection process may include, but is not limited to, a skills assessment, phone screen and interview. The successful candidate will be required to undergo a reference / background check (to include a conviction record) and if applicable also pass a post-offer pre-employment medical examination (which will include a drug screening). Internal CalOptima Health applicants should apply through InfoNet. Communication regarding your application will be sent to the email address listed on your application. Please check your email, including your SPAM folder, regularly throughout the recruitment process. You can also visit your candidate portal to receive the most up to date status of your application. CalOptima Health is committed to attracting, hiring, and retaining a diverse staff, where we will honor your unique experiences, identity, and perspectives. Our organization strives to create and maintain a workplace environment that is inclusive, equitable and welcoming so we can truly be Better Together. CalOptima Health is an equal opportunity employer and makes all employment decisions on the basis of merit. CalOptima Health wants to have qualified employees in every job position. CalOptima Health prohibits unlawful discrimination against any employee, or applicant for employment, based on race, religion/religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, mental or physical disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, sex stereotype, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transitioning status, age, sexual orientation, immigration status, military status as a disabled veteran, or veteran of the Vietnam era, or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state, or local laws. CalOptima Health also prohibits unlawful discrimination based on the perception that anyone has any of those characteristics or is associated with a person who has, or is perceived as having, any of those characteristics. If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you may request a reasonable accommodation at (714) 246-8400 if you are unable or limited in your ability to access job openings or apply for a job on this site as a result of your disability. To apply, please visit: https://jobs.caloptima.org/jobs/supervisor-finance-budget-505-city-parkway-california-united-states Copyright 2024 Jobelephant.com Inc. All rights reserved. Posted by the FREE value-added recruitment advertising agency jeid-bf2f003d84d6d7448ca31915f3ac7305
Minimum Qualifications Environmental Health Officer I Graduation with a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with at least thirty (30) semester hours of natural or basic Science. Licenses and Certifications Required: Valid Texas Class C Driver’s License. State of Texas Professional Sanitarian-in-Training Registration Successful completion of the State of Texas Professional Sanitarian Registration exam within 6 months of employment. Credentialed as an Environmental Health Specialist/ Registered Sanitarian ( REHS /RS) by the National Environmental Health Association ( NEHA ) with the ability to obtain a Texas Registered Sanitarian license within (Six) 6 months of acceptance of position. Environmental Health Officer II Graduation with a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with at least thirty (30) semester hours of natural or basic Science. Two (2) years’ experience in the field of Environmental Health Licenses or Certifications: Valid Texas Class C Driver’s License. State of Texas Professional Sanitarian Registration or Credentialed as an Environmental Health Specialist/ Registered Sanitarian ( REHS /RS) by the National Environmental Health Association ( NEHA ) with the ability to obtain a Texas Registered Sanitarian license within (Six) 6 months of acceptance of position. Notes to Applicants Position Overview: The Austin Public Health, Environmental Health Services Division provides critical public health regulatory operations including food inspections, special permitting, plan review, environmental vector control and community education efforts. This position will primarily provide inspection services in unincorporated Travis County districts, including food, pools, and environmental complaint investigations. In addition to the minimum and preferred qualifications, the ideal candidate for these positions will demonstrate ethical values and integrity in decision-making. The Ideal candidate will be able to work independent of continuous supervision. They will be a self-starter. They will have an eye for detail. They will have an aptitude for good customer service and be able to deescalate conflict or heated situations. APH Information: This position supports Austin Public Health’s Mission and Core Purpose identified in the Austin Public Health Strategic Plan . Departmental Competencies related to the position can be found on Austin Public Health’s website . Immunization Requirement: Due to high-risk areas, Austin Public Health employees must comply with the department’s immunization policy. Driving Requirement: This position requires a Valid Texas Class C Driver’s License or the ability to acquire one by your hire date. External New Hires must meet the City of Austin’s Driver Record Evaluation ( DRE ) requisite . To be considered for a driving position, applicants cannot have more than three moving violations or a total of six Driver Record Evaluation points within a period of thirty-six (36) months. Regarding your application: Incomplete applications will not be considered. Qualifying education experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities must be clearly stated on your application. Resumes are welcome, but we do not use any information provided on your resume to qualify and refer you to the hiring department. Work experience listed must include a month, year, and a verifiable Supervisor or Human Resources phone number. Each individual who submits an Application as provided in the Municipal Civil Service Rules and meets the Minimum Qualifications for a Competitive Position shall be considered a Candidate for that Position. Employees, in Good Standing, who are candidates within the Department or division that the Position resides in and who meet the Minimum and Preferred Qualifications (if any) of the Position will be included in the initial interview. Additional Information: When public health responds to an emergency you may be assigned activities that are outside your regular job description. This may involve responding at any time, including nights and weekends with possible deployment to locations other than the Austin Public Health. This position is eligible for Public Service Loan Forgiveness ( PSF ) Program. This program is a federal program that is intended to encourage individuals to work in public service by forgiving the balance of their federal student loans. To qualify, the individual must have made 120 qualifying payments while employed by a qualifying employer. If you are selected to interview: Military/Veterans must p r ovide a copy of their DD214 at the time of the initial interview to receive military/veteran interview preference This position will require a pre-employment Criminal Background Investigation ( CBI ). If you are identified as a top candidate, verification of your education, which may include High School graduation or GED , undergraduate, and/or graduate degrees, will be required. Electronic Notification to Applications: Applicants will be notified via e-mail to communicate important information related to the status of their application as part of an ongoing effort to increase operational efficiency, promote a green environment and minimize delays and costs. Please ensure that the email address and contact information you provide are current, secure, and readily accessible to you. We will not be responsible in any way if you do not receive our e-mails or fail to check your inbox in a timely manner. Applicants are encouraged to apply immediately. Please note that the Department may close the job posting at any time after 7 days Pay Range EHO I $23.76-$27.56 or EHO II $25.40-$30.10 Hours Monday-Friday 7:45 a.m.-4:45 p.m. Job Close Date 05/09/2024 Type of Posting External Department Austin Public Health Regular/Temporary Regular Grant Funded or Pooled Position Not Applicable Category Professional Location 1520 Rutherford Ln Austin, TX 78754 Preferred Qualifications Preferred Qualifications: Bilingual preferred but not required Environmental Health or retail food business experience Regulatory or Enforcement experience Strong Customer Skills Registered Sanitarian or Environmental Health Specialist Duties, Functions and Responsibilities Essential duties and functions, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following. Other related duties may be assigned. Environmental Health Officer I Environmental Health Officer II Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Must possess required knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience and be able to explain and demonstrate, with or without reasonable accommodations, that the essential functions of the job can be performed. Environmental Health Officer I Environmental Health Officer II Criminal Background Investigation This position has been approved for a Criminal Background Investigation. EEO/ADA The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. If you require reasonable accommodation during the application process or have a question regarding an essential job function, please call (512) 974-3210 or Texas Relay by dialing 7-1-1. The City of Austin will not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, creed, color, national origin, sex, gender identity, age, religion, veteran status, disability, or sexual orientation. In addition, the City will not discriminate in employment decisions on the basis of an individual’s AIDS , AIDS Related Complex, or HIV status; nor will the City discriminate against individuals who are perceived to be at risk of HIV infection, or who associate with individuals who are believed to be at risk. Information For City Employees: If you are an employee within the department, are in good standing and meet both the minimum and preferred qualifications, then you will receive an initial interview. Supplemental Questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*). * The minimum qualifications for the Environmental Health Officer I are: Graduation with a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with at least thirty (30) semester hours of natural or basic Science and successful completion of the State of Texas Professional Sanitarian Registration exam within 6 months of employment. In addition the following licenses are required: Valid Texas Class C Driver’s License and State of Texas Professional Sanitarian-in-Training Registration. Do you meet these minimum qualifications? Yes No * This position requires that you obtain a passing score on the State of Texas Sanitarian in Training Registration Examination within six (6) months of employment. Will you be able to meet this requirement? Yes No * This position requires a Texas Class C Drivers License. Do you have a Texas Class C Drivers License or if selected for this position, do you have the ability to acquire a Texas Class C Drivers License by your hire date? Yes No * The City of Austin Driver Eligibility Standards require that External New Hires meet the City’s Driver Record Evaluation (DRE) requisite. To be considered for a driving position, applicants cannot have more than three moving violations or a total of six Driver Record Evaluation points within a period of thirty-six (36) months. Do you meet this requirement? Yes No * This position requires a criminal background investigation (CBI). By selecting the following, you are acknowledging that you understand if you are selected as a top candidate for this position, you will need a successful CBI to be hired. I acknowledge and understand this position requires a Criminal Background Investigation. * Are you bilingual in English/Spanish or English/other language. Fluent in two languages - read, write, speak Bilingual and able to speak in the second languae Bilingual and understand if someone is speaking to me in second language None of the above * Due to working in high risk areas, applicants applying for this position must comply with the departments immunization policy. Can you meet this requirement? Yes, I will comply to the vaccinations required by the EMS department No, I cannot meet this requirement * This position requires a criminal background investigation. Do you agree to submit to a Criminal Background Investigation? Yes No * In the prior twelve months have you been employed by, owned any interest in, or been an officer or board member, for any business entity, including a non-profit organization, that is transacting any business with the City of Austin, including a recipient of any contracts, grants, or any funds of any kind from the City of Austin? Yes No Don't know If you answered yes to the previous question, please explain below. (Open Ended Question) Optional & Required Documents Required Documents Cover Letter Resume Optional Documents
May 03, 2024
Full Time
Minimum Qualifications Environmental Health Officer I Graduation with a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with at least thirty (30) semester hours of natural or basic Science. Licenses and Certifications Required: Valid Texas Class C Driver’s License. State of Texas Professional Sanitarian-in-Training Registration Successful completion of the State of Texas Professional Sanitarian Registration exam within 6 months of employment. Credentialed as an Environmental Health Specialist/ Registered Sanitarian ( REHS /RS) by the National Environmental Health Association ( NEHA ) with the ability to obtain a Texas Registered Sanitarian license within (Six) 6 months of acceptance of position. Environmental Health Officer II Graduation with a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with at least thirty (30) semester hours of natural or basic Science. Two (2) years’ experience in the field of Environmental Health Licenses or Certifications: Valid Texas Class C Driver’s License. State of Texas Professional Sanitarian Registration or Credentialed as an Environmental Health Specialist/ Registered Sanitarian ( REHS /RS) by the National Environmental Health Association ( NEHA ) with the ability to obtain a Texas Registered Sanitarian license within (Six) 6 months of acceptance of position. Notes to Applicants Position Overview: The Austin Public Health, Environmental Health Services Division provides critical public health regulatory operations including food inspections, special permitting, plan review, environmental vector control and community education efforts. This position will primarily provide inspection services in unincorporated Travis County districts, including food, pools, and environmental complaint investigations. In addition to the minimum and preferred qualifications, the ideal candidate for these positions will demonstrate ethical values and integrity in decision-making. The Ideal candidate will be able to work independent of continuous supervision. They will be a self-starter. They will have an eye for detail. They will have an aptitude for good customer service and be able to deescalate conflict or heated situations. APH Information: This position supports Austin Public Health’s Mission and Core Purpose identified in the Austin Public Health Strategic Plan . Departmental Competencies related to the position can be found on Austin Public Health’s website . Immunization Requirement: Due to high-risk areas, Austin Public Health employees must comply with the department’s immunization policy. Driving Requirement: This position requires a Valid Texas Class C Driver’s License or the ability to acquire one by your hire date. External New Hires must meet the City of Austin’s Driver Record Evaluation ( DRE ) requisite . To be considered for a driving position, applicants cannot have more than three moving violations or a total of six Driver Record Evaluation points within a period of thirty-six (36) months. Regarding your application: Incomplete applications will not be considered. Qualifying education experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities must be clearly stated on your application. Resumes are welcome, but we do not use any information provided on your resume to qualify and refer you to the hiring department. Work experience listed must include a month, year, and a verifiable Supervisor or Human Resources phone number. Each individual who submits an Application as provided in the Municipal Civil Service Rules and meets the Minimum Qualifications for a Competitive Position shall be considered a Candidate for that Position. Employees, in Good Standing, who are candidates within the Department or division that the Position resides in and who meet the Minimum and Preferred Qualifications (if any) of the Position will be included in the initial interview. Additional Information: When public health responds to an emergency you may be assigned activities that are outside your regular job description. This may involve responding at any time, including nights and weekends with possible deployment to locations other than the Austin Public Health. This position is eligible for Public Service Loan Forgiveness ( PSF ) Program. This program is a federal program that is intended to encourage individuals to work in public service by forgiving the balance of their federal student loans. To qualify, the individual must have made 120 qualifying payments while employed by a qualifying employer. If you are selected to interview: Military/Veterans must p r ovide a copy of their DD214 at the time of the initial interview to receive military/veteran interview preference This position will require a pre-employment Criminal Background Investigation ( CBI ). If you are identified as a top candidate, verification of your education, which may include High School graduation or GED , undergraduate, and/or graduate degrees, will be required. Electronic Notification to Applications: Applicants will be notified via e-mail to communicate important information related to the status of their application as part of an ongoing effort to increase operational efficiency, promote a green environment and minimize delays and costs. Please ensure that the email address and contact information you provide are current, secure, and readily accessible to you. We will not be responsible in any way if you do not receive our e-mails or fail to check your inbox in a timely manner. Applicants are encouraged to apply immediately. Please note that the Department may close the job posting at any time after 7 days Pay Range EHO I $23.76-$27.56 or EHO II $25.40-$30.10 Hours Monday-Friday 7:45 a.m.-4:45 p.m. Job Close Date 05/09/2024 Type of Posting External Department Austin Public Health Regular/Temporary Regular Grant Funded or Pooled Position Not Applicable Category Professional Location 1520 Rutherford Ln Austin, TX 78754 Preferred Qualifications Preferred Qualifications: Bilingual preferred but not required Environmental Health or retail food business experience Regulatory or Enforcement experience Strong Customer Skills Registered Sanitarian or Environmental Health Specialist Duties, Functions and Responsibilities Essential duties and functions, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following. Other related duties may be assigned. Environmental Health Officer I Environmental Health Officer II Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Must possess required knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience and be able to explain and demonstrate, with or without reasonable accommodations, that the essential functions of the job can be performed. Environmental Health Officer I Environmental Health Officer II Criminal Background Investigation This position has been approved for a Criminal Background Investigation. EEO/ADA The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. If you require reasonable accommodation during the application process or have a question regarding an essential job function, please call (512) 974-3210 or Texas Relay by dialing 7-1-1. The City of Austin will not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, creed, color, national origin, sex, gender identity, age, religion, veteran status, disability, or sexual orientation. In addition, the City will not discriminate in employment decisions on the basis of an individual’s AIDS , AIDS Related Complex, or HIV status; nor will the City discriminate against individuals who are perceived to be at risk of HIV infection, or who associate with individuals who are believed to be at risk. Information For City Employees: If you are an employee within the department, are in good standing and meet both the minimum and preferred qualifications, then you will receive an initial interview. Supplemental Questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*). * The minimum qualifications for the Environmental Health Officer I are: Graduation with a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with at least thirty (30) semester hours of natural or basic Science and successful completion of the State of Texas Professional Sanitarian Registration exam within 6 months of employment. In addition the following licenses are required: Valid Texas Class C Driver’s License and State of Texas Professional Sanitarian-in-Training Registration. Do you meet these minimum qualifications? Yes No * This position requires that you obtain a passing score on the State of Texas Sanitarian in Training Registration Examination within six (6) months of employment. Will you be able to meet this requirement? Yes No * This position requires a Texas Class C Drivers License. Do you have a Texas Class C Drivers License or if selected for this position, do you have the ability to acquire a Texas Class C Drivers License by your hire date? Yes No * The City of Austin Driver Eligibility Standards require that External New Hires meet the City’s Driver Record Evaluation (DRE) requisite. To be considered for a driving position, applicants cannot have more than three moving violations or a total of six Driver Record Evaluation points within a period of thirty-six (36) months. Do you meet this requirement? Yes No * This position requires a criminal background investigation (CBI). By selecting the following, you are acknowledging that you understand if you are selected as a top candidate for this position, you will need a successful CBI to be hired. I acknowledge and understand this position requires a Criminal Background Investigation. * Are you bilingual in English/Spanish or English/other language. Fluent in two languages - read, write, speak Bilingual and able to speak in the second languae Bilingual and understand if someone is speaking to me in second language None of the above * Due to working in high risk areas, applicants applying for this position must comply with the departments immunization policy. Can you meet this requirement? Yes, I will comply to the vaccinations required by the EMS department No, I cannot meet this requirement * This position requires a criminal background investigation. Do you agree to submit to a Criminal Background Investigation? Yes No * In the prior twelve months have you been employed by, owned any interest in, or been an officer or board member, for any business entity, including a non-profit organization, that is transacting any business with the City of Austin, including a recipient of any contracts, grants, or any funds of any kind from the City of Austin? Yes No Don't know If you answered yes to the previous question, please explain below. (Open Ended Question) Optional & Required Documents Required Documents Cover Letter Resume Optional Documents
City of Tacoma, WA
Tacoma, Washington, United States
Position Description ****SPECIAL NOTE**** First consideration will be given to applicants that apply by May 3, 2024 The City of Tacoma (City), Environmental Services (ES) Department, is recruiting for the Appointive position of Assistant Division Manager in the Laboratory Group within the Science and Engineering Division. The Science and Engineering Division provides engineering, planning, program management and laboratory services for the City's Wastewater, Surface Water and Solid Waste utilities. The major areas of focus include collection system pipes, wastewater treatment plants, pumping stations, regional drainage facilities, landfill facilities, stormwater systems, sampling and analyses, environmental cleanup projects, and regulatory compliance both as a regulator and a regulated entity. The Science and Engineering Division is comprised of the following five core sections, in addition to administrative and technical services support groups: Environmental Services Laboratory, Environmental Programs, Asset Management, Capital Delivery, and Special Programs Group. The ES Lab’s mission is to provide high-quality analytical lab services for the City’s and regional partners responding to environmental regulations, supporting research and developing solutions to environmental problems facing the greater Tacoma area and Puget Sound. This position provides management and technical oversight for the Environmental Services Laboratory at CUW. This position has final responsibility for lab quality assurance, work product timeliness, lab safety, laboratory equipment and supplies, staff development and training, operational budget, and spending approvals within the laboratory. This position is directly responsible or influential in meeting a number of key environmental regulations by performing analyses of environmental samples for the Clean Water Act, Resource Conservation and Recovery Act, Comprehensive Environmental Response Compensation and Liability Act, Model Toxics Control Act, and hazardous waste designation rules. Laboratory results are used to inform environmental decisions within the regulations that may lead to cleanup of environmental sites, capital improvements, mitigation activities, and waste disposal decisions. Responsible for managing the CUW laboratory operational and capital budget (4.8 million biennial budget) within allotments. Proper resourcing ensures the lab is able to perform required work necessary to demonstrate compliance, enlighten pollutant source tracing, inform operational effectiveness and compliance for two WWTPs, and inform long term trend monitoring of clean-up sites and strategies to reduce and address pollutant loading in stormwater and wastewater. The below video links provide an overview of the award winning, exciting, and diverse engineering projects we often work on: Point Defiance Stormwater Treatment Facility Project Stormwater Sampling Overview The applicant selected for this position will co-locate with a group of dynamic and creative engineers, scientists, and technicians all housed at Tacoma's Center for Urban Waters facility situated adjacent to Tacoma's Thea Foss Waterway in downtown Tacoma. For more information on the unique Center for Urban Waters professional environment visit the following web site: https://www.urbanwaters.org/ As the Assistant Division Manager for the Laboratory Group, you will: Provide leadership, plan, and manage the work of the Laboratory Group with approximately 17 direct reports. Oversee all laboratory operations; ensuring timely and accurate analytical results that support City enforcement and monitoring requirements. Maintain all required and appropriate laboratory certifications and accreditations. Direct all laboratory quality assurance activities including Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) development, ensure the Laboratory Quality Assurance Manual is up to date and maintained to include current practices. Direct and coordinate laboratory data management activities, Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS), data management planning and strategic software and hardware planning and acquisition. Responsible for laboratory safety, health, and environmental control issues, including compliance with State and Federal laws relating to the Chemical Hygiene Plan, Occupation Health and Safety (OSHA/WISHA) regulations, Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) hazardous waste and Ecology Dangerous waste disposal regulations. Manage the laboratory budget and monitor expenditures to result in a non-negative balance at the end of each biennium. Work with budget staff to set appropriate allotments. Approve laboratory staff schedules, leave use, training/travel requests, and purchasing requests. Analytical support of the NPDES Phase 1 Municipal Stormwater Permit and federal Consent Decree for the long-term monitoring of the Thea Foss Waterway Superfund Site. Develop staff to implement and to support the Division and Department programs and initiatives, especially focused on meeting Tacoma 2025 goals. Coordinate with other City work groups, divisions and departments. Make presentations to City Council, Committees, Governmental Partners and the Public. Participate in the development of the vision / strategic approach to support the Environmental Services Strategic Plan 2018-2025. Participate in the Division biennial budget process. Our Ideal Candidate will be a person who exemplifies the following traits: Strong personal motivation and drive - an energetic and committed self-starter. Excellent interpersonal communication skills. A dynamic leader who motivates others, with exceptional team building and performance leadership skills. A strategic thinker who knows how to paint a picture of the Department's vision and strategy and creates and sustains a climate where people are motivated to do their best to help the organization achieve its objectives. High-performing customer service and conflict management skill sets Interest in personal growth and development. Experience with enhancing diversity, equity and inclusion in the workplace. Other Responsibilities: Oversee the preparation of laboratory reports related to local, state, and federal regulatory compliance. Keep current with the latest technologies and management techniques, federal, state, and local rules, and regulations and laws related to wastewater and stormwater monitoring and analysis; Confer with other Environmental Services Assistant Division Managers to coordinate work efforts whenever necessary or desirable. Attend management and technical training seminars and workshops. Physical Requirements and Working Conditions: Office and laboratory environment, occasional travel to a variety of locations to conduct work and may be exposed to typical hazards encountered at such work sites. Subject to emergency calls during off-duty hours. WHY WORK FOR THE CITY? The City of Tacoma offers a generous program of employee benefits: Outstanding working conditions and an exceptional quality-of-life environment. Medical coverage for eligible employees, spouses and dependents, including children up to age 26. Vision care with VSP for employees and eligible dependents enrolled in the Regence PPO medical plan with vision benefits. Dental coverage for eligible employees and their elected dependents, including dependent children up to the age of 26. Deferred compensation allowing tax-deferred savings as authorized under Section 457 of the IRS Code. Personal time off. Paid holidays. A great pension plan. The Community Tacoma is a mid-sized urban port city that sits along the Puget Sound with a population of nearly 210,000. The third largest city in the state of Washington, it is a diverse, progressive international gateway to the Pacific Rim. Propelled by significant development such as the University of Washington Tacoma, the Tacoma Link light rail system, the restored urban waterfront of the Thea Foss Waterway, the expansions of both the MultiCare and Franciscan health systems, and a significant influx of foreign direct investment in its downtown core, Tacoma has evolved considerably since the 1990s. Tacoma boasts the state's highest density of art and history museums and is home to a flourishing creative community of writers, artists, musicians, photographers, filmmakers, chefs, entrepreneurs, and small business owners who each add their unique flair to the city's vibrant commercial landscape. The iconic Tacoma Dome has endured as a high-demand venue for some of the largest names in the entertainment industry. Tacoma's natural beauty and proximity to the Puget Sound and Mount Rainier draws hikers, runners, bicyclists, and maritime enthusiasts to the area. Its lively social scene is infused with energy by thousands of students attending the University of Washington Tacoma, the University of Puget Sound, the Evergreen State College Tacoma campus, and Tacoma Community College, as well as a number of local trade and technical colleges. Its prime location - just 20 minutes south of the Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, 30 miles north of the state capital in Olympia, and within 10 miles of the U.S. Department of Defense's premier military installation on the West Coast - only adds to Tacoma's desirability. To see a few of the great things Tacoma has to offer, view this YouTube Video! City of Tacoma Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion Tacoma's diversity is its greatest asset. Tacoma embraces its multi-cultural and multi-ethnic character. Communities of color and immigrant communities are fundamental to Tacoma's entrepreneurial spirit, workforce, and long-term success. In Tacoma, equity and empowerment are top priorities, meaning that all Tacoma residents must have equitable opportunities to reach their full potential and share in the benefits of community progress. One of our goals is for the City of Tacoma workforce to reflect the community it serves. We actively work to eliminate racial and other disparities and welcome candidates with diverse backgrounds and/or multicultural skill sets and experiences. Our goal is for Tacoma to be an inclusive and equitable place to live, work, and play. Qualifications MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE Bachelor's degree in engineering, business or public administration or directly related field. AND Six years of experience in one or more fields in the environmental services department, including 1 year prior as supervisor, manager or SME *Equivalency: 1 year of experience = 1 year of education LICENSES, CERTIFICATES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS Valid Washington State driver's license at time of appointment with maintenance thereafter, or evidence of equivalent mobility. Knowledge & Skills KNOWLEDGE: Operations, principles, practices, methods and techniques of wastewater treatment. Asset management strategies and implementation. Compiling and analyzing statistical and technical information, and other data. Labor relations including Labor union contract negotiations. Managing staff and programs, including developing and implementing workgroup policies, workload projections and assignments; conduct performance reviews and oversee and make recommendations regarding performance management. Coordinate communication and projects with other City departments, governmental and private agencies, consultants, architects, contractors, vendors and the general public. Presentations to elected officials, stakeholders and other groups, as designated. Develop and meet schedules and timelines for yourself and assigned staff. Establishing and maintaining cooperative and effective working relationships with others. Prepare and maintain various personnel and work-related records and reports; prepare the annual division budget; forecast personnel requirements and authorize purchases within established guidelines. SKILLS: Proficient in use of all office equipment including personal computers and related software applications. Promote and maintain a culturally diverse work force and take appropriate pro-active steps to provide employees with a work environment free of harassment, intimidation, hostility and coercion based on race, color, national origin, gender, religion, age, disability, and family status. Effectively organize multiple assignments, sometimes of a complex nature or involving competing priorities, to produce work products that are accurate, thorough, cost effective and on time. Ability to adapt to an ever-changing work environment and make effective decisions quickly during stressful situations. Set and communicate clear expectations for staff, follow through and establish accountability for all. Selection Process & Supplemental Information Our City: With a population over 210,000, Tacoma is the second largest city in the Puget Sound region, gracing the shores of Commencement Bay. We are a diverse, progressive, international city that serves as a gateway to the Pacific Rim and the rest of the world. Named one of the most livable areas in the country by Livability.com, Tacoma and the surrounding area is a playground for outdoor and maritime enthusiasts. Our businesses are vibrant, our parks are beautiful, and our schools are exceptional. The City of Tacoma supports a healthy work/life balance, continuing education programs, leadership pathways, wellness incentives and a total rewards benefits program. We welcome you to take a look at our website and discover how the City of Tacoma can make your next career move part of our combined destiny: http://www.cityoftacoma.org/ http://www.traveltacoma.com/ ****SPECIAL NOTE**** First consideration will be given to applicants that apply by May 3, 2024 Interested individuals must complete the online application and attach a detailed resume and cover letter that includes major responsibilities and accomplishments related to this position. This is a competitive selection process. Your application will be reviewed and evaluated on the basis of education, certifications and related experience. Applicants whose qualifications most closely correspond to the City of Tacoma's needs will be eligible for further consideration. Those who meet the minimum qualifications will be placed on a Referral List for review and potential interview selection. Appointment is subject to passing a pre-employment background check. Communication from the City of Tacoma: We primarily communicate via email during the application process. Emails from cityoftacoma.org and/or governmentjobs.com must be placed on your safe domain list to ensure that you receive notifications in a timely manner. As a precaution, you may also want to check your junk email folders. The online application system requires you to enter a substantial amount of information. Be prepared to spend at least an hour entering information. In order for your application materials to be considered, all information must be submitted by the closing date and time listed on this job announcement. For assistance with the NEOGOV application process, questions regarding this job announcement, or if you are experiencing complications while applying, please contact the Human Resources office at (253) 591.5400 by 4:00 pm of the closing date of the job announcement. This will allow us to assist you before the job announcement closes. Agency City of Tacoma Address Human Resources Department 747 Market Street Tacoma, Washington, 98402-3764 Phone 253-591-5400 Website http://www.cityoftacoma.org The City of Tacoma provides excellent medical, dental and vision plans for the whole family; paid holidays and paid leave; participation in the Tacoma Public Employees' Retirement System (alternate plan for Police/Fire); continuing education and advancement opportunities and a growing variety of City-sponsored health and wellness opportunities and incentives. Medical Coverage: For eligible employees and their families, including domestic partners and dependent children age 26 or younger. Dental Coverage: For eligible employees and their families, including domestic partners and dependent children age 26 or younger. Vision Coverage: For eligible employees and their eligible dependents. Paid Leave: City employees are entitled to received paid holidays, sick/vacation leave or personal time off (PTO), depending upon union affiliation and appointment type. Insurance Plans: Employees are covered by a long-term disability plan. Short-term and expanded long-term disability insurance plans are also available to employees. The State Industrial Insurance Act also covers employees. Deferred Compensation: Income can be set aside on a pretax basis and invested for supplementation of normal retirement income. Retirement: All employees of the City, except members of the Police and Fire services, Tacoma Rail and certain project employees, are included in the Tacoma Employees' Retirement System. Information on the Tacoma Employees' Retirement System can be found at www.cityoftacoma.org or by calling (253) 502-8200. Other Employment Information Direct Deposit: Employees are paid on a bi-weekly schedule by direct deposit. Salary Increases: Based on satisfactory job performance, the City provides for a regular progression of salary increases for most classifications according to the salary schedule. Union Affiliation: Many job classifications are covered by union security provisions which require union membership, dues, or payment of equivalent service fees. Note: The provisions of this job announcement do not constitute an expressed or implied contract. Any provision contained herein may be modified and/or revoked without notice. Closing Date/Time: Continuous
Apr 20, 2024
Full Time
Position Description ****SPECIAL NOTE**** First consideration will be given to applicants that apply by May 3, 2024 The City of Tacoma (City), Environmental Services (ES) Department, is recruiting for the Appointive position of Assistant Division Manager in the Laboratory Group within the Science and Engineering Division. The Science and Engineering Division provides engineering, planning, program management and laboratory services for the City's Wastewater, Surface Water and Solid Waste utilities. The major areas of focus include collection system pipes, wastewater treatment plants, pumping stations, regional drainage facilities, landfill facilities, stormwater systems, sampling and analyses, environmental cleanup projects, and regulatory compliance both as a regulator and a regulated entity. The Science and Engineering Division is comprised of the following five core sections, in addition to administrative and technical services support groups: Environmental Services Laboratory, Environmental Programs, Asset Management, Capital Delivery, and Special Programs Group. The ES Lab’s mission is to provide high-quality analytical lab services for the City’s and regional partners responding to environmental regulations, supporting research and developing solutions to environmental problems facing the greater Tacoma area and Puget Sound. This position provides management and technical oversight for the Environmental Services Laboratory at CUW. This position has final responsibility for lab quality assurance, work product timeliness, lab safety, laboratory equipment and supplies, staff development and training, operational budget, and spending approvals within the laboratory. This position is directly responsible or influential in meeting a number of key environmental regulations by performing analyses of environmental samples for the Clean Water Act, Resource Conservation and Recovery Act, Comprehensive Environmental Response Compensation and Liability Act, Model Toxics Control Act, and hazardous waste designation rules. Laboratory results are used to inform environmental decisions within the regulations that may lead to cleanup of environmental sites, capital improvements, mitigation activities, and waste disposal decisions. Responsible for managing the CUW laboratory operational and capital budget (4.8 million biennial budget) within allotments. Proper resourcing ensures the lab is able to perform required work necessary to demonstrate compliance, enlighten pollutant source tracing, inform operational effectiveness and compliance for two WWTPs, and inform long term trend monitoring of clean-up sites and strategies to reduce and address pollutant loading in stormwater and wastewater. The below video links provide an overview of the award winning, exciting, and diverse engineering projects we often work on: Point Defiance Stormwater Treatment Facility Project Stormwater Sampling Overview The applicant selected for this position will co-locate with a group of dynamic and creative engineers, scientists, and technicians all housed at Tacoma's Center for Urban Waters facility situated adjacent to Tacoma's Thea Foss Waterway in downtown Tacoma. For more information on the unique Center for Urban Waters professional environment visit the following web site: https://www.urbanwaters.org/ As the Assistant Division Manager for the Laboratory Group, you will: Provide leadership, plan, and manage the work of the Laboratory Group with approximately 17 direct reports. Oversee all laboratory operations; ensuring timely and accurate analytical results that support City enforcement and monitoring requirements. Maintain all required and appropriate laboratory certifications and accreditations. Direct all laboratory quality assurance activities including Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) development, ensure the Laboratory Quality Assurance Manual is up to date and maintained to include current practices. Direct and coordinate laboratory data management activities, Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS), data management planning and strategic software and hardware planning and acquisition. Responsible for laboratory safety, health, and environmental control issues, including compliance with State and Federal laws relating to the Chemical Hygiene Plan, Occupation Health and Safety (OSHA/WISHA) regulations, Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) hazardous waste and Ecology Dangerous waste disposal regulations. Manage the laboratory budget and monitor expenditures to result in a non-negative balance at the end of each biennium. Work with budget staff to set appropriate allotments. Approve laboratory staff schedules, leave use, training/travel requests, and purchasing requests. Analytical support of the NPDES Phase 1 Municipal Stormwater Permit and federal Consent Decree for the long-term monitoring of the Thea Foss Waterway Superfund Site. Develop staff to implement and to support the Division and Department programs and initiatives, especially focused on meeting Tacoma 2025 goals. Coordinate with other City work groups, divisions and departments. Make presentations to City Council, Committees, Governmental Partners and the Public. Participate in the development of the vision / strategic approach to support the Environmental Services Strategic Plan 2018-2025. Participate in the Division biennial budget process. Our Ideal Candidate will be a person who exemplifies the following traits: Strong personal motivation and drive - an energetic and committed self-starter. Excellent interpersonal communication skills. A dynamic leader who motivates others, with exceptional team building and performance leadership skills. A strategic thinker who knows how to paint a picture of the Department's vision and strategy and creates and sustains a climate where people are motivated to do their best to help the organization achieve its objectives. High-performing customer service and conflict management skill sets Interest in personal growth and development. Experience with enhancing diversity, equity and inclusion in the workplace. Other Responsibilities: Oversee the preparation of laboratory reports related to local, state, and federal regulatory compliance. Keep current with the latest technologies and management techniques, federal, state, and local rules, and regulations and laws related to wastewater and stormwater monitoring and analysis; Confer with other Environmental Services Assistant Division Managers to coordinate work efforts whenever necessary or desirable. Attend management and technical training seminars and workshops. Physical Requirements and Working Conditions: Office and laboratory environment, occasional travel to a variety of locations to conduct work and may be exposed to typical hazards encountered at such work sites. Subject to emergency calls during off-duty hours. WHY WORK FOR THE CITY? The City of Tacoma offers a generous program of employee benefits: Outstanding working conditions and an exceptional quality-of-life environment. Medical coverage for eligible employees, spouses and dependents, including children up to age 26. Vision care with VSP for employees and eligible dependents enrolled in the Regence PPO medical plan with vision benefits. Dental coverage for eligible employees and their elected dependents, including dependent children up to the age of 26. Deferred compensation allowing tax-deferred savings as authorized under Section 457 of the IRS Code. Personal time off. Paid holidays. A great pension plan. The Community Tacoma is a mid-sized urban port city that sits along the Puget Sound with a population of nearly 210,000. The third largest city in the state of Washington, it is a diverse, progressive international gateway to the Pacific Rim. Propelled by significant development such as the University of Washington Tacoma, the Tacoma Link light rail system, the restored urban waterfront of the Thea Foss Waterway, the expansions of both the MultiCare and Franciscan health systems, and a significant influx of foreign direct investment in its downtown core, Tacoma has evolved considerably since the 1990s. Tacoma boasts the state's highest density of art and history museums and is home to a flourishing creative community of writers, artists, musicians, photographers, filmmakers, chefs, entrepreneurs, and small business owners who each add their unique flair to the city's vibrant commercial landscape. The iconic Tacoma Dome has endured as a high-demand venue for some of the largest names in the entertainment industry. Tacoma's natural beauty and proximity to the Puget Sound and Mount Rainier draws hikers, runners, bicyclists, and maritime enthusiasts to the area. Its lively social scene is infused with energy by thousands of students attending the University of Washington Tacoma, the University of Puget Sound, the Evergreen State College Tacoma campus, and Tacoma Community College, as well as a number of local trade and technical colleges. Its prime location - just 20 minutes south of the Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, 30 miles north of the state capital in Olympia, and within 10 miles of the U.S. Department of Defense's premier military installation on the West Coast - only adds to Tacoma's desirability. To see a few of the great things Tacoma has to offer, view this YouTube Video! City of Tacoma Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion Tacoma's diversity is its greatest asset. Tacoma embraces its multi-cultural and multi-ethnic character. Communities of color and immigrant communities are fundamental to Tacoma's entrepreneurial spirit, workforce, and long-term success. In Tacoma, equity and empowerment are top priorities, meaning that all Tacoma residents must have equitable opportunities to reach their full potential and share in the benefits of community progress. One of our goals is for the City of Tacoma workforce to reflect the community it serves. We actively work to eliminate racial and other disparities and welcome candidates with diverse backgrounds and/or multicultural skill sets and experiences. Our goal is for Tacoma to be an inclusive and equitable place to live, work, and play. Qualifications MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE Bachelor's degree in engineering, business or public administration or directly related field. AND Six years of experience in one or more fields in the environmental services department, including 1 year prior as supervisor, manager or SME *Equivalency: 1 year of experience = 1 year of education LICENSES, CERTIFICATES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS Valid Washington State driver's license at time of appointment with maintenance thereafter, or evidence of equivalent mobility. Knowledge & Skills KNOWLEDGE: Operations, principles, practices, methods and techniques of wastewater treatment. Asset management strategies and implementation. Compiling and analyzing statistical and technical information, and other data. Labor relations including Labor union contract negotiations. Managing staff and programs, including developing and implementing workgroup policies, workload projections and assignments; conduct performance reviews and oversee and make recommendations regarding performance management. Coordinate communication and projects with other City departments, governmental and private agencies, consultants, architects, contractors, vendors and the general public. Presentations to elected officials, stakeholders and other groups, as designated. Develop and meet schedules and timelines for yourself and assigned staff. Establishing and maintaining cooperative and effective working relationships with others. Prepare and maintain various personnel and work-related records and reports; prepare the annual division budget; forecast personnel requirements and authorize purchases within established guidelines. SKILLS: Proficient in use of all office equipment including personal computers and related software applications. Promote and maintain a culturally diverse work force and take appropriate pro-active steps to provide employees with a work environment free of harassment, intimidation, hostility and coercion based on race, color, national origin, gender, religion, age, disability, and family status. Effectively organize multiple assignments, sometimes of a complex nature or involving competing priorities, to produce work products that are accurate, thorough, cost effective and on time. Ability to adapt to an ever-changing work environment and make effective decisions quickly during stressful situations. Set and communicate clear expectations for staff, follow through and establish accountability for all. Selection Process & Supplemental Information Our City: With a population over 210,000, Tacoma is the second largest city in the Puget Sound region, gracing the shores of Commencement Bay. We are a diverse, progressive, international city that serves as a gateway to the Pacific Rim and the rest of the world. Named one of the most livable areas in the country by Livability.com, Tacoma and the surrounding area is a playground for outdoor and maritime enthusiasts. Our businesses are vibrant, our parks are beautiful, and our schools are exceptional. The City of Tacoma supports a healthy work/life balance, continuing education programs, leadership pathways, wellness incentives and a total rewards benefits program. We welcome you to take a look at our website and discover how the City of Tacoma can make your next career move part of our combined destiny: http://www.cityoftacoma.org/ http://www.traveltacoma.com/ ****SPECIAL NOTE**** First consideration will be given to applicants that apply by May 3, 2024 Interested individuals must complete the online application and attach a detailed resume and cover letter that includes major responsibilities and accomplishments related to this position. This is a competitive selection process. Your application will be reviewed and evaluated on the basis of education, certifications and related experience. Applicants whose qualifications most closely correspond to the City of Tacoma's needs will be eligible for further consideration. Those who meet the minimum qualifications will be placed on a Referral List for review and potential interview selection. Appointment is subject to passing a pre-employment background check. Communication from the City of Tacoma: We primarily communicate via email during the application process. Emails from cityoftacoma.org and/or governmentjobs.com must be placed on your safe domain list to ensure that you receive notifications in a timely manner. As a precaution, you may also want to check your junk email folders. The online application system requires you to enter a substantial amount of information. Be prepared to spend at least an hour entering information. In order for your application materials to be considered, all information must be submitted by the closing date and time listed on this job announcement. For assistance with the NEOGOV application process, questions regarding this job announcement, or if you are experiencing complications while applying, please contact the Human Resources office at (253) 591.5400 by 4:00 pm of the closing date of the job announcement. This will allow us to assist you before the job announcement closes. Agency City of Tacoma Address Human Resources Department 747 Market Street Tacoma, Washington, 98402-3764 Phone 253-591-5400 Website http://www.cityoftacoma.org The City of Tacoma provides excellent medical, dental and vision plans for the whole family; paid holidays and paid leave; participation in the Tacoma Public Employees' Retirement System (alternate plan for Police/Fire); continuing education and advancement opportunities and a growing variety of City-sponsored health and wellness opportunities and incentives. Medical Coverage: For eligible employees and their families, including domestic partners and dependent children age 26 or younger. Dental Coverage: For eligible employees and their families, including domestic partners and dependent children age 26 or younger. Vision Coverage: For eligible employees and their eligible dependents. Paid Leave: City employees are entitled to received paid holidays, sick/vacation leave or personal time off (PTO), depending upon union affiliation and appointment type. Insurance Plans: Employees are covered by a long-term disability plan. Short-term and expanded long-term disability insurance plans are also available to employees. The State Industrial Insurance Act also covers employees. Deferred Compensation: Income can be set aside on a pretax basis and invested for supplementation of normal retirement income. Retirement: All employees of the City, except members of the Police and Fire services, Tacoma Rail and certain project employees, are included in the Tacoma Employees' Retirement System. Information on the Tacoma Employees' Retirement System can be found at www.cityoftacoma.org or by calling (253) 502-8200. Other Employment Information Direct Deposit: Employees are paid on a bi-weekly schedule by direct deposit. Salary Increases: Based on satisfactory job performance, the City provides for a regular progression of salary increases for most classifications according to the salary schedule. Union Affiliation: Many job classifications are covered by union security provisions which require union membership, dues, or payment of equivalent service fees. Note: The provisions of this job announcement do not constitute an expressed or implied contract. Any provision contained herein may be modified and/or revoked without notice. Closing Date/Time: Continuous
SOUTH ORANGE COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT (SOCCC)
Mission Viejo, California, United States
Title: Project Specialist (Clerical Support) (SC - Instructional Support and Teaching Innovations (ISTI) Division) Job Category: NBU Job Opening Date: April 18, 2024 Job Closing Date: June 30, 2024 Locations: Saddleback College Department: Pay Grade, for more information click on this link: https://www.socccd.edu/departments/human-resources/contracts-and-salary-schedules Pay Type: Hourly Hours Per Week: 0 Job Description: To provide clerical support for a grant-funded professional development project. Housed within the Instructional Support and Teaching Innovations (ISTI) Division. The incumbent will support the faculty coordinators and project director in all programmatic activities including outreach, recruitment, special event planning, faculty stipend management and other administrative duties specific to program activities. 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. Perform a variety of clerical, technical, and administrative support duties. 2. Assist the supervisor in meeting reporting requirements, functional responsibilities, and research objectives; assure the timely completion of work in accordance with established policies, procedures, and standards. 3. Utilize electronic technology to correspond with others and to maintain assigned calendars, schedules, and appointments; coordinate and arrange meetings; coordinate activities with other divisions and departments. 4. Facilitate communications between assigned supervisor, other administrators, students, academic and classified staff, other offices, educational institutions, public agencies, and the general public; interact and relay information, questions, and decisions regarding administrator's area of assignment; prepare preliminary responses to correspondence for administrator's approval. 5. Attend meetings and take notes or record proceedings; prepare and distribute agendas, background materials, and minutes, as appropriate. 6. Track budget activity and resolve budget issues and problems; process budget/expense transfers; prepare purchase requisitions, check requests, contracts, and claims for reimbursement of special funds related to assignment. 7. Order office supplies and materials as directed; assure their timely receipt and storage; assure proper functioning of office equipment. 8. Answer telephones and respond to routine questions and requests for information from administrative, management, academic, and/or classified staff and the general public; communicate information in person or by telephone where judgment, knowledge, and interpretation of policies and procedures are necessary. 9. Train and provide work direction to assigned student workers, clerical assistants, and other staff as assigned. 10. Establish and maintain complex, interrelated filing systems including confidential files; collect, compile, and record narrative, statistical, and financial data and other information; research and verify information as requested. 11. Type, format, proofread, duplicate, and distribute a wide variety of correspondence, reports, notices, schedules, lists, forms, and other materials according to established procedures, policies, and standards; type from rough draft, verbal instructions, or transcribing machine recordings; compose correspondence related to area of assignment. 12. Receive mail and identify and refer matters to the administrator in order of priority. 13. Utilize various computer applications and software packages; maintain and generate reports from a database or network system. 14. Operate office equipment including computer equipment, typewriter, calculator, copier, and facsimile machine. 15. When assigned to an instructional division: may assist in the development of the schedule of classes; may participate in the process for the development of new courses/curriculum and/or program offerings and assist in keeping current programs up-to-date; may assist in coordinating the use of facilities assigned to the division; may assist with the process to audit and facilitate submission of grades and attendance records in accordance with guidelines and time schedules to meet established deadlines. 16. Perform related duties as required. 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: Office procedures, methods, and equipment including computers and applicable software applications such as word processing, spreadsheets, and databases. Principles, practices, and procedures of business letter writing. Principles and practices used to establish and maintain files and information retrieval systems. Principles, practices and procedures of fiscal, statistical, and administrative record keeping. Principles and techniques used in public relations including methods and techniques of proper receptionist and telephone etiquette. Basic mathematical concepts. Basic research methods and techniques. Work organization and basic office management principles and practices. English usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation, and vocabulary. Ability to: Learn and understand the organization and operation of the assigned division and/or department as necessary to assume assigned responsibilities. Learn, understand, interpret, and apply administrative and office policies and procedures as well as pertinent laws, regulations, and ordinances. Perform a range of administrative, secretarial, and clerical duties involving the use of independent judgment and personal initiative. Compile information and write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals using correct English usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation and vocabulary. Respond to requests and inquiries from students, staff, or the public; effectively present information in person or on the telephone to students, staff, or the public. Use sound judgment in recognizing scope of authority. Exercise good judgment and discretion in analyzing and resolving confidential, difficult, and sensitive situations. Type or enter data at a speed necessary for successful job performance. Take and transcribe dictation, if required by the position, at a speed necessary for successful job performance. Research, compile, analyze, and interpret data. Prepare a variety of clear and concise administrative and financial records. Implement and maintain filing systems. Independently compose and prepare routine correspondence and memoranda. Train and provide work direction to others. Establish, review, and revise office work priorities. Plan and organize work to meet schedules and changing deadlines. Operate office equipment including computers and supporting word processing, spreadsheet, and database applications. Adapt to changing technologies and learn functionality of new equipment and systems. Work under steady pressure with frequent interruptions and a high degree of public contact by phone or in person. Work effectively with minimal supervision. Work with and exhibit sensitivity to and understanding of the varied racial, ethnic, cultural, sexual orientation, academic, socio-economic, and disabled populations of community college students. Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing. Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work. PHYSICAL DEMANDS ANDWORKING 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 primarily in a standard office setting. Duties are typically performed at a desk or computer terminal; subject to noise from office equipment operation; frequent interruptions and contact in person and on the telephone with students, academic and classified staff, and others. At least minimal environmental controls are in place to assure health and comfort. Physical: Primary functions require sufficient physical ability and mobility to work in an office setting; to stand or sit for prolonged periods of time; to occasionally stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, reach, and twist; to lift, carry, push, and/or pull light to moderate amounts of weight; to operate office equipment requiring repetitive hand movement and fine coordination including use of a computer keyboard; to verbally communicate to exchange information; and to occasionally travel to other offices or locations to attend meetings or to pick up or deliver materials. Vision: See in the normal visual range with or without correction. Hearing: Hear in the normal audio range with or without correction. Additional Information: $27.50/hr Up to 25 hours per week Schedule TBD On-site only This position is a short-term, temporary, hourly, Non-Bargaining Unit (NBU) assignment, not to exceed 160 days per fiscal year (July 1-June 30). The assignment is on an as needed basis, and may be shortened or extended at any time, due to departmental needs, with little to no notice. This recruitment will remain open until filled or withdrawn. Once you have submitted an application electronically, the current status of your application will be available to view at any time upon signing in under your personal username and password. Please do not call the Human Resources Office regarding the status of your application. Employment with the South Orange County Community College District is contingent upon successful completion of the Human Resources pre-employment ("onboarding") process. The Human Resources onboarding process may include, but is not limited to, successful completion of Live Scan fingerprinting (approx.. $70), I-9 completion, background checks, reference checks, TB testing, as well as completion of the online onboarding process. Failure to successfully complete any portion of the onboarding process will invalidate any conditional job offer received. Falsification of, or omission on, any SOCCCD pre-employment information may result in withdrawal of any conditional job offer or termination of employment. Short term, non-bargaining unit (NBU) positions may only be used on an intermittent/seasonal basis. Ed. Code sect. 88003 states "Short-term employee means any person who is employed to perform a service for the district, upon the completion of which, the service required or similar services will not be extended or needed on a continuing basis." The Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, Public Law 99-603, requires that employers obtain documentation from every new employee which authorizes that individual to accept employment in this country. Documentation according to USCIS I-9 guidelines (i.e. ID card and Social Security card) must be presented at the time of hire. Per IRS regulations, a Social Security card must be presented at the time of hire. Inclusion, Diversity, and Equity: The South Orange County Community College District is committed to creating an academic and work environment that fosters diversity, equity and inclusion and equal opportunity for all, and ensures that students, faculty, management and staff of all backgrounds feel welcome, included, supported, and safe. Our culture of belonging, openness, and inclusion, makes our district a unique and special place for individuals of all backgrounds. Our District and our colleges are looking for equity and inclusion-minded applicants who represent the full diversity of California and who demonstrate a sensitivity to the understanding of diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds present within our community. When you join our District, you can expect to be part of an exciting, thriving, equity-focused, and inclusive community that approaches higher education with the lens of social justice and collaboration among students, faculty, staff, administration, and community partners. In deciding whether to apply for a position with our District, you are strongly encouraged to consider whether your values align with our District's mission and goals for EEO, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. Disability Accommodations: If you require special accommodations in the application and/or selection process, please notify District Human Resources (DHR) at least two (2) business days prior to the Job Close Date/Initial Screening Date, by either calling (949) 582-4850 or sending an e-mail to hrinfodesk@socccd.edu . NBU at-will employment: After successful completion of the onboarding requirements, an individual may be employed by the South Orange County Community College District as a short-term, temporary NBU employee. Employment will be on an "if and as needed" basis, as determined by the District. NBU employment is at-will, and either party may terminate this working relationship at any time. Neither party shall be required to provide any reason for the separation. NBU employees shall not have reemployment rights or recourse to petition to be reinstated. Worksite: NBU employees are limited to working in a single position in one department/site Work schedules: Department/Division managers, administrators, and/or supervisors shall determine the work schedule of NBU employees to include the number of days and hours worked per week and the start and stop times. 160-day restriction: NBU employees will not work more than 160 days (in any combination of NBU positions) no matter how many hours per day they work. Payroll reporting period: The payroll reporting period is from the 15th of the first month to the 14th of the next month. NBU employees are paid on the 10th of the following month. Ex: Pay Period 01/15/23 through 02/14/23 will be paid on March 10th. California Sick leave : NBU employees are eligible for California Sick leave per AB1522. Information regarding AB1522 is provided to all NBU new hires during the onboarding process. Retirement information: NBU employees may not work more than 960 hours from July 1st-June 30th. NBU employees who work more than 1000 hours per fiscal year are required to contribute to the California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS), through payroll deduction of about 7-9%. The District does not intend to employ NBU employees for more than 1,000 hours during any fiscal year. Sexual Harassment/Discrimination: The District is committed to providing an environment that respects the dignity of individuals and groups; is free of sexual harassment, exploitation, intimidation, violence, and other unlawful discrimination, preferential treatment, and harassment, including that which is based on any legally protected characteristic. Equal Employment Opportunity: It is the intent of the Board to establish and maintain within the District and all of its programs and activities a policy of equal opportunity in employment for all persons, and to prohibit discrimination, preferential treatment, or harassment based on sex, age, gender identity, gender expression, race, color, ethnic group identification, national origin, ancestry, religion, mental or physical disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, marital status or sexual orientation or because an individual is perceived as having one or more of the above characteristics. Confidentiality: Confidentiality of student and staff information is protected under federal law. Any information regarding students or staff that might be accessed in the course of a work assignment through a computer, student file, or other documentation, is to be used strictly to perform my job duties and may only be shared with those who are authorized to have such information. Mandated reporter: Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting: The South Orange County Community College District recognizes the responsibility of its staff to report to the appropriate agency when there is a reasonable suspicion that an abuse or neglect of a child may have occurred. Elder and Dependent Adult Abuse Reporting: It is the policy of the South Orange County Community College District to treat reports of violence against elderly persons or dependent adults as high priority criminal activity that is to be fully investigated regardless of the relationship between the victim and the suspect(s). Campus Crime and Safety Awareness : Information regarding campus crime and safety awareness can be found at www.saddleback.edu or www.ivc.edu. Paper copies are available in Human Resources upon request. Drug-Free Environment: The District shall be free from all unlawful possession, use, or distribution of illicit drugs and alcohol by students and employees. The unlawful manufacture, distribution, dispensing, possession, or use of a controlled substance is prohibited in all facilities under the control and use of the District. Any student or employee who violates this policy will be subject to disciplinary action, consistent with local, state, or federal law, which may include the referral to an appropriate rehabilitation program, suspension, demotion, expulsion, or dismissal. Smoke Free District: It is the intent of the South Orange County Community College District to maintain an educational and workplace environment that is conductive to the health and safety of our students and employees. Realizing the health hazards posed by smoking and by second-hand smoke, it is policy of the South Orange County Community College District to maintain a smoke free environment for all district sites. SPECIAL COVID-19 NOTICE: Interviews may be held in-person (following all necessary precautions) or in a virtual format. Employees must reside in California while employed with the South Orange County Community College District (SOCCCD), even during remote work. Thank you for your continued interest in working at the SOCCCD. The SOCCCD is committed to protecting the health and wellbeing of students, faculty, staff, administrators, and the communities it serves. More information can be found on our District website by visiting https://www.socccd.edu/communications/covid-19-information . NOTICE TO ALL CANDIDATES FOR EMPLOYMENT: The Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, Public Law 99-603, requires that employers obtain documentation from every new employee which authorizes that individual to accept employment in this country. SOCCCD will not sponsor any visa applications. DISABILITY ACCOMMODATIONS: If you require special accommodations in the application and/or selection process, please notify District Human Resources (DHR) at least two (2) business days prior to the Job Close Date/Initial Screening Date, by either calling (949) 582-4850 or sending an e-mail to hrinfodesk@socccd.edu . CAMPUS CRIME AND SAFETY AWARENESS: Information regarding campus crime and safety awareness can be found at www.saddleback.edu or www.ivc.edu. Paper copies are available in the District Human Resources (DHR) office upon request. PLEASE NOTE: A California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS) retiree may not accept employment until after the first 180 days of retirement. Anyone retired from CalPERS accepting permanent employment with this District will be required to reinstate as an active CalPERS member. Please contact CalPERS for additional information regarding your retirement status. Any active vested member of California State Teachers Retirement System (CalSTRS), who accepts employment with the District to perform service that requires membership in CalPERS, is eligible to elect to continue retirement system coverage under CalSTRS. DIVERSITY, EQUITY, INCLUSION, AND EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY: The South Orange County Community College District is committed to creating an academic and work environment that fosters diversity, equity and inclusion and equal opportunity for all, and ensures that students, faculty, management and staff of all backgrounds feel welcome, included, supported, and safe. Our culture of belonging, openness, and inclusion, makes our district a unique and special place for individuals of all backgrounds. Our District and our colleges are looking for equity and inclusion-minded applicants who represent the full diversity of California and who demonstrate a sensitivity to the understanding of diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds present within our community. When you join our District, you can expect to be part of an exciting, thriving, equity-focused, and inclusive community that approaches higher education with the lens of social justice and collaboration among students, faculty, staff, administration, and community partners. In deciding whether to apply for a position with our District, you are strongly encouraged to consider whether your values align with our District's mission and goals for EEO, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. SOCCCD IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER Important: You must make sure that you have completed your application for a posting by 11:59 p.m. , Pacific Time, on the posting's Job Close Date, along with any required documents , in order to be considered for the position.
Apr 19, 2024
Part Time
Title: Project Specialist (Clerical Support) (SC - Instructional Support and Teaching Innovations (ISTI) Division) Job Category: NBU Job Opening Date: April 18, 2024 Job Closing Date: June 30, 2024 Locations: Saddleback College Department: Pay Grade, for more information click on this link: https://www.socccd.edu/departments/human-resources/contracts-and-salary-schedules Pay Type: Hourly Hours Per Week: 0 Job Description: To provide clerical support for a grant-funded professional development project. Housed within the Instructional Support and Teaching Innovations (ISTI) Division. The incumbent will support the faculty coordinators and project director in all programmatic activities including outreach, recruitment, special event planning, faculty stipend management and other administrative duties specific to program activities. 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. Perform a variety of clerical, technical, and administrative support duties. 2. Assist the supervisor in meeting reporting requirements, functional responsibilities, and research objectives; assure the timely completion of work in accordance with established policies, procedures, and standards. 3. Utilize electronic technology to correspond with others and to maintain assigned calendars, schedules, and appointments; coordinate and arrange meetings; coordinate activities with other divisions and departments. 4. Facilitate communications between assigned supervisor, other administrators, students, academic and classified staff, other offices, educational institutions, public agencies, and the general public; interact and relay information, questions, and decisions regarding administrator's area of assignment; prepare preliminary responses to correspondence for administrator's approval. 5. Attend meetings and take notes or record proceedings; prepare and distribute agendas, background materials, and minutes, as appropriate. 6. Track budget activity and resolve budget issues and problems; process budget/expense transfers; prepare purchase requisitions, check requests, contracts, and claims for reimbursement of special funds related to assignment. 7. Order office supplies and materials as directed; assure their timely receipt and storage; assure proper functioning of office equipment. 8. Answer telephones and respond to routine questions and requests for information from administrative, management, academic, and/or classified staff and the general public; communicate information in person or by telephone where judgment, knowledge, and interpretation of policies and procedures are necessary. 9. Train and provide work direction to assigned student workers, clerical assistants, and other staff as assigned. 10. Establish and maintain complex, interrelated filing systems including confidential files; collect, compile, and record narrative, statistical, and financial data and other information; research and verify information as requested. 11. Type, format, proofread, duplicate, and distribute a wide variety of correspondence, reports, notices, schedules, lists, forms, and other materials according to established procedures, policies, and standards; type from rough draft, verbal instructions, or transcribing machine recordings; compose correspondence related to area of assignment. 12. Receive mail and identify and refer matters to the administrator in order of priority. 13. Utilize various computer applications and software packages; maintain and generate reports from a database or network system. 14. Operate office equipment including computer equipment, typewriter, calculator, copier, and facsimile machine. 15. When assigned to an instructional division: may assist in the development of the schedule of classes; may participate in the process for the development of new courses/curriculum and/or program offerings and assist in keeping current programs up-to-date; may assist in coordinating the use of facilities assigned to the division; may assist with the process to audit and facilitate submission of grades and attendance records in accordance with guidelines and time schedules to meet established deadlines. 16. Perform related duties as required. 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: Office procedures, methods, and equipment including computers and applicable software applications such as word processing, spreadsheets, and databases. Principles, practices, and procedures of business letter writing. Principles and practices used to establish and maintain files and information retrieval systems. Principles, practices and procedures of fiscal, statistical, and administrative record keeping. Principles and techniques used in public relations including methods and techniques of proper receptionist and telephone etiquette. Basic mathematical concepts. Basic research methods and techniques. Work organization and basic office management principles and practices. English usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation, and vocabulary. Ability to: Learn and understand the organization and operation of the assigned division and/or department as necessary to assume assigned responsibilities. Learn, understand, interpret, and apply administrative and office policies and procedures as well as pertinent laws, regulations, and ordinances. Perform a range of administrative, secretarial, and clerical duties involving the use of independent judgment and personal initiative. Compile information and write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals using correct English usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation and vocabulary. Respond to requests and inquiries from students, staff, or the public; effectively present information in person or on the telephone to students, staff, or the public. Use sound judgment in recognizing scope of authority. Exercise good judgment and discretion in analyzing and resolving confidential, difficult, and sensitive situations. Type or enter data at a speed necessary for successful job performance. Take and transcribe dictation, if required by the position, at a speed necessary for successful job performance. Research, compile, analyze, and interpret data. Prepare a variety of clear and concise administrative and financial records. Implement and maintain filing systems. Independently compose and prepare routine correspondence and memoranda. Train and provide work direction to others. Establish, review, and revise office work priorities. Plan and organize work to meet schedules and changing deadlines. Operate office equipment including computers and supporting word processing, spreadsheet, and database applications. Adapt to changing technologies and learn functionality of new equipment and systems. Work under steady pressure with frequent interruptions and a high degree of public contact by phone or in person. Work effectively with minimal supervision. Work with and exhibit sensitivity to and understanding of the varied racial, ethnic, cultural, sexual orientation, academic, socio-economic, and disabled populations of community college students. Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing. Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work. PHYSICAL DEMANDS ANDWORKING 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 primarily in a standard office setting. Duties are typically performed at a desk or computer terminal; subject to noise from office equipment operation; frequent interruptions and contact in person and on the telephone with students, academic and classified staff, and others. At least minimal environmental controls are in place to assure health and comfort. Physical: Primary functions require sufficient physical ability and mobility to work in an office setting; to stand or sit for prolonged periods of time; to occasionally stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, reach, and twist; to lift, carry, push, and/or pull light to moderate amounts of weight; to operate office equipment requiring repetitive hand movement and fine coordination including use of a computer keyboard; to verbally communicate to exchange information; and to occasionally travel to other offices or locations to attend meetings or to pick up or deliver materials. Vision: See in the normal visual range with or without correction. Hearing: Hear in the normal audio range with or without correction. Additional Information: $27.50/hr Up to 25 hours per week Schedule TBD On-site only This position is a short-term, temporary, hourly, Non-Bargaining Unit (NBU) assignment, not to exceed 160 days per fiscal year (July 1-June 30). The assignment is on an as needed basis, and may be shortened or extended at any time, due to departmental needs, with little to no notice. This recruitment will remain open until filled or withdrawn. Once you have submitted an application electronically, the current status of your application will be available to view at any time upon signing in under your personal username and password. Please do not call the Human Resources Office regarding the status of your application. Employment with the South Orange County Community College District is contingent upon successful completion of the Human Resources pre-employment ("onboarding") process. The Human Resources onboarding process may include, but is not limited to, successful completion of Live Scan fingerprinting (approx.. $70), I-9 completion, background checks, reference checks, TB testing, as well as completion of the online onboarding process. Failure to successfully complete any portion of the onboarding process will invalidate any conditional job offer received. Falsification of, or omission on, any SOCCCD pre-employment information may result in withdrawal of any conditional job offer or termination of employment. Short term, non-bargaining unit (NBU) positions may only be used on an intermittent/seasonal basis. Ed. Code sect. 88003 states "Short-term employee means any person who is employed to perform a service for the district, upon the completion of which, the service required or similar services will not be extended or needed on a continuing basis." The Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, Public Law 99-603, requires that employers obtain documentation from every new employee which authorizes that individual to accept employment in this country. Documentation according to USCIS I-9 guidelines (i.e. ID card and Social Security card) must be presented at the time of hire. Per IRS regulations, a Social Security card must be presented at the time of hire. Inclusion, Diversity, and Equity: The South Orange County Community College District is committed to creating an academic and work environment that fosters diversity, equity and inclusion and equal opportunity for all, and ensures that students, faculty, management and staff of all backgrounds feel welcome, included, supported, and safe. Our culture of belonging, openness, and inclusion, makes our district a unique and special place for individuals of all backgrounds. Our District and our colleges are looking for equity and inclusion-minded applicants who represent the full diversity of California and who demonstrate a sensitivity to the understanding of diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds present within our community. When you join our District, you can expect to be part of an exciting, thriving, equity-focused, and inclusive community that approaches higher education with the lens of social justice and collaboration among students, faculty, staff, administration, and community partners. In deciding whether to apply for a position with our District, you are strongly encouraged to consider whether your values align with our District's mission and goals for EEO, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. Disability Accommodations: If you require special accommodations in the application and/or selection process, please notify District Human Resources (DHR) at least two (2) business days prior to the Job Close Date/Initial Screening Date, by either calling (949) 582-4850 or sending an e-mail to hrinfodesk@socccd.edu . NBU at-will employment: After successful completion of the onboarding requirements, an individual may be employed by the South Orange County Community College District as a short-term, temporary NBU employee. Employment will be on an "if and as needed" basis, as determined by the District. NBU employment is at-will, and either party may terminate this working relationship at any time. Neither party shall be required to provide any reason for the separation. NBU employees shall not have reemployment rights or recourse to petition to be reinstated. Worksite: NBU employees are limited to working in a single position in one department/site Work schedules: Department/Division managers, administrators, and/or supervisors shall determine the work schedule of NBU employees to include the number of days and hours worked per week and the start and stop times. 160-day restriction: NBU employees will not work more than 160 days (in any combination of NBU positions) no matter how many hours per day they work. Payroll reporting period: The payroll reporting period is from the 15th of the first month to the 14th of the next month. NBU employees are paid on the 10th of the following month. Ex: Pay Period 01/15/23 through 02/14/23 will be paid on March 10th. California Sick leave : NBU employees are eligible for California Sick leave per AB1522. Information regarding AB1522 is provided to all NBU new hires during the onboarding process. Retirement information: NBU employees may not work more than 960 hours from July 1st-June 30th. NBU employees who work more than 1000 hours per fiscal year are required to contribute to the California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS), through payroll deduction of about 7-9%. The District does not intend to employ NBU employees for more than 1,000 hours during any fiscal year. Sexual Harassment/Discrimination: The District is committed to providing an environment that respects the dignity of individuals and groups; is free of sexual harassment, exploitation, intimidation, violence, and other unlawful discrimination, preferential treatment, and harassment, including that which is based on any legally protected characteristic. Equal Employment Opportunity: It is the intent of the Board to establish and maintain within the District and all of its programs and activities a policy of equal opportunity in employment for all persons, and to prohibit discrimination, preferential treatment, or harassment based on sex, age, gender identity, gender expression, race, color, ethnic group identification, national origin, ancestry, religion, mental or physical disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, marital status or sexual orientation or because an individual is perceived as having one or more of the above characteristics. Confidentiality: Confidentiality of student and staff information is protected under federal law. Any information regarding students or staff that might be accessed in the course of a work assignment through a computer, student file, or other documentation, is to be used strictly to perform my job duties and may only be shared with those who are authorized to have such information. Mandated reporter: Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting: The South Orange County Community College District recognizes the responsibility of its staff to report to the appropriate agency when there is a reasonable suspicion that an abuse or neglect of a child may have occurred. Elder and Dependent Adult Abuse Reporting: It is the policy of the South Orange County Community College District to treat reports of violence against elderly persons or dependent adults as high priority criminal activity that is to be fully investigated regardless of the relationship between the victim and the suspect(s). Campus Crime and Safety Awareness : Information regarding campus crime and safety awareness can be found at www.saddleback.edu or www.ivc.edu. Paper copies are available in Human Resources upon request. Drug-Free Environment: The District shall be free from all unlawful possession, use, or distribution of illicit drugs and alcohol by students and employees. The unlawful manufacture, distribution, dispensing, possession, or use of a controlled substance is prohibited in all facilities under the control and use of the District. Any student or employee who violates this policy will be subject to disciplinary action, consistent with local, state, or federal law, which may include the referral to an appropriate rehabilitation program, suspension, demotion, expulsion, or dismissal. Smoke Free District: It is the intent of the South Orange County Community College District to maintain an educational and workplace environment that is conductive to the health and safety of our students and employees. Realizing the health hazards posed by smoking and by second-hand smoke, it is policy of the South Orange County Community College District to maintain a smoke free environment for all district sites. SPECIAL COVID-19 NOTICE: Interviews may be held in-person (following all necessary precautions) or in a virtual format. Employees must reside in California while employed with the South Orange County Community College District (SOCCCD), even during remote work. Thank you for your continued interest in working at the SOCCCD. The SOCCCD is committed to protecting the health and wellbeing of students, faculty, staff, administrators, and the communities it serves. More information can be found on our District website by visiting https://www.socccd.edu/communications/covid-19-information . NOTICE TO ALL CANDIDATES FOR EMPLOYMENT: The Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, Public Law 99-603, requires that employers obtain documentation from every new employee which authorizes that individual to accept employment in this country. SOCCCD will not sponsor any visa applications. DISABILITY ACCOMMODATIONS: If you require special accommodations in the application and/or selection process, please notify District Human Resources (DHR) at least two (2) business days prior to the Job Close Date/Initial Screening Date, by either calling (949) 582-4850 or sending an e-mail to hrinfodesk@socccd.edu . CAMPUS CRIME AND SAFETY AWARENESS: Information regarding campus crime and safety awareness can be found at www.saddleback.edu or www.ivc.edu. Paper copies are available in the District Human Resources (DHR) office upon request. PLEASE NOTE: A California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS) retiree may not accept employment until after the first 180 days of retirement. Anyone retired from CalPERS accepting permanent employment with this District will be required to reinstate as an active CalPERS member. Please contact CalPERS for additional information regarding your retirement status. Any active vested member of California State Teachers Retirement System (CalSTRS), who accepts employment with the District to perform service that requires membership in CalPERS, is eligible to elect to continue retirement system coverage under CalSTRS. DIVERSITY, EQUITY, INCLUSION, AND EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY: The South Orange County Community College District is committed to creating an academic and work environment that fosters diversity, equity and inclusion and equal opportunity for all, and ensures that students, faculty, management and staff of all backgrounds feel welcome, included, supported, and safe. Our culture of belonging, openness, and inclusion, makes our district a unique and special place for individuals of all backgrounds. Our District and our colleges are looking for equity and inclusion-minded applicants who represent the full diversity of California and who demonstrate a sensitivity to the understanding of diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds present within our community. When you join our District, you can expect to be part of an exciting, thriving, equity-focused, and inclusive community that approaches higher education with the lens of social justice and collaboration among students, faculty, staff, administration, and community partners. In deciding whether to apply for a position with our District, you are strongly encouraged to consider whether your values align with our District's mission and goals for EEO, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. SOCCCD IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER Important: You must make sure that you have completed your application for a posting by 11:59 p.m. , Pacific Time, on the posting's Job Close Date, along with any required documents , in order to be considered for the position.