CITY OF ESCONDIDO, CA
City of Escondido, California, United States
Summary If you want to join a hardworking team that shares a commitment to provide top-quality municipal services in a prime North County location, consider a career with the City of Escondido. We have an opening for the position of Senior Maintenance Technician in our Public Works Department/Streets Division. For a complete listing of job duties and qualifications, please refer to the corresponding job description, which can be obtained from the Human Resources Department or downloaded from the City's website. Under direction, leads, oversees, and participates in the more complex and difficult work of staff responsible for performing a variety of skilled, semi-skilled, and unskilled duties in support of the assigned Department's operations and services including those involved in constructing, repairing, installing, maintaining, landscaping, and cleaning City parks, streets, city facilities, trees, and channel maintenance systems; ensures adherence to safe working practices and procedures; provides training to lower level personnel; and performs a variety of technical tasks relative to assigned areas of responsibility. This is a broad classification with individual positions assigned to specific functional areas; duties and assignments may overlap depending on the operational needs of the departments and staffing levels. DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS This is a journey level class in the Maintenance Technician series. Positions at this level are distinguished from other classes within the series by the level of responsibility assumed and the complexity of duties assigned. Employees perform the most difficult and responsible types of duties assigned to classes within this series including providing lead supervision to assigned staff, performing the more technical work of the unit, and providing administrative support to the assigned unit. Lead Maintenance Technicians differ from the Maintenance Technician I/II by having greater responsibility, autonomy, and discretion in planning and completing a wide variety of activities. Employees at this level are required to be fully trained in all procedures related to assigned area of responsibility. Key Responsibilities 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. General Functions: Leads, plans, trains, and reviews the work of staff responsible for performing a variety of skilled, semi-skilled, and unskilled duties in support of the assigned Department's operations and services including those involved in constructing, repairing, installing, maintaining, landscaping, and cleaning City parks, streets, city facilities, trees, and channel maintenance systems; participates in performing the most complex work of the unit including the more complex maintenance assignments as well as administrative support duties. Trains assigned employees in their areas of work including construction, maintenance, and repair methods, procedures, and techniques. Supervises the use, care, and operation of maintenance equipment including various heavy and light equipment including loaders, bobcats, dump trucks, lawn mowers, pruners, chain saws, sprayers, edgers, blowers, hedge trimmers, chippers, shredders, power saws and hand tools. Verifies the work of assigned employees for accuracy, proper work methods, techniques, and compliance with applicable standards and specifications; ensures adherence to safe work practices and procedures. Oversees and participates in the operation of a variety of construction and maintenance equipment and hand and small power tools including loaders, bobcats, dump trucks, lawn mowers, pruners, chain saws, drills, sprayers, edgers, blowers, hedge trimmers, chippers, and shredders; maintains assigned equipment; performs preventive maintenance on equipment. Drives and operates vehicles and other motorized equipment on City streets and at off-road construction sites; performs maintenance and minor repairs of assigned equipment. Uses chemicals and other supplies as required. Inspects and evaluates potential job sites to determine the resources necessary for project completion; estimates time, materials, and equipment required for jobs assigned; requisitions materials as required. Prepares and maintains records and reports of work performed; uses computer to access information and enter work reports and other data. Reads, interprets and explains directions, construction sketches and equipment manuals. Maintains and repairs City buildings and facilities including electrical, plumbing, carpentry, painting, roofing, drywall, masonry or any combination of trades. Responds to public inquiries in a courteous manner; provides information within the area of assignment; resolves complaints in an efficient and timely manner. Utilizes proper safety precautions related to all work performed. Performs vacation and temporary relief as necessary. Performs related work as required. Parks Maintenance Functions: Prepares soil for planting and transplanting. Plants, waters, cultivates, fertilizes, rakes, and cares for lawns and ground with hand tools and light power equipment. Oversees and participates in chemical application duties; stores, mixes, and sprays herbicides, fungicides, and pesticides; ensures proper application of all materials; performs all duties in compliance with City and mandated health and safety rules and regulations. Trims shrubs and hedges. Mows lawns, fields or street medians. Cleans and maintains rest rooms and park structures. Assists in installation and repair of irrigation systems, fencing and lighting. Sets up safety devices for trimming crew and may act as flag person. Operates a variety of vehicles and equipment such as water trucks, riding lawn mowers, tanker trucks and large trailers. Installs and repairs lawn sprinkler system, ball field fencing and pool facilities. Lines out ball fields. Operates a chipper, chain saw or tractor mower. Checks chlorine and pH levels and maintains pools. Street Maintenance Functions: Patches streets and assists in paving streets and alleys. Constructs and repairs curbs and gutters by excavating with pneumatic and hand tools, building forms, mixing, placing and finishing concrete. Places traffic control and warning signs and monitors traffic flow. Fabricates and installs street and traffic control signs. Paints street lines, crosswalks, and curbs using spray tank, street striper and brush. Places preformed plastic pavement markings and applies raised pavement markers. Cleans, maintains and stores painting equipment. Cleans storm drains, drainage ditches and culverts. Operates street sweeper. Performs tree trimming duties. Tree Maintenance Functions: Climbs trees using climbing equipment or works from bucket of an aerial lift truck boom to perform tree maintenance tasks, pruning, limb removal, or line clearing. Directs the work of the immediate support crew in a safe and effective manner. Operates all types of tree maintenance equipment such as aerial lift trucks, chainsaws, brush chippers, sprayers, stump grinders, or other tools and equipment. Keeps records of work performed, including damage to property. Assists in the training and supervision of lower level staff. Maintains tree maintenance equipment. Responds to inquiries from the general public regarding tree maintenance work and explains City tree policies. Responds to emergency calls outside of normal work hours as required. QUALIFICATIONS Knowledge of: Operations, services and activities of assigned maintenance and repair program. Methods, techniques, tools, equipment and materials utilized in assigned area. General construction and maintenance procedures. Principles of lead supervision and training. Safety principles and practices related to Maintenance and Operations projects and materials. Proper procedures used in the maintenance and repair of power equipment, hand tools, and motorized equipment used in construction and maintenance. Materials, methods, terminology, and tools used in the maintenance and repair of streets, storm drains, sidewalks, curbs, and related systems. Materials, methods, terminology, and tools used in building maintenance and repair. Landscape maintenance and construction materials, methods, terminology, and tools including principles used in the application of chemicals. Safe use of hazardous chemicals. Principles and practices of record keeping. Principles and practices of customer service. Effective leadership methods. Building crafts and facility maintenance (for building maintenance assignment). Basic carpentry, electrical and plumbing methods, tools, equipment and materials (for building maintenance assignment). Basic office procedures, methods, and equipment including computers and supporting software applications. Pertinent federal, state, and local laws, codes, and regulations. Ability to: Lead, organize, train, review, and participate in the work of crews performing skilled and semi-skilled construction, repair, maintenance and/or landscape tasks. Perform more difficult skilled tasks associated with the particular craft(s) required in assigned area. Maintain and repair a variety of tools and equipment. Follow oral instructions and read, interpret, follow and explain written instructions, construction sketches, maps, blue prints, and equipment manuals. Give clear direction to work crews orally and in writing. Operate required tools, equipment and vehicles in a manner consistent with safety principles. Perform maintenance and minor repair of assigned equipment and report the need for more difficult mechanical repairs. Ensure adherence to safe work practices and procedures. Maintain records including time and material use records. Safely drive and skillfully operate power equipment and hand tools involved in maintenance, repair, and construction activities. Work independently in the absence of supervision. Understand and follow oral and written instructions. Demonstrate an awareness and appreciation of the cultural diversity of the community. Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing. Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work. Minimum Requirements Education/Training: Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade. Supplemental specialized training in area of concentration is highly desirable. Experience: Three years (full-time equivalent) of increasingly responsible maintenance and repair experience in assigned program area. License, Certificate or Other Requirements: Incumbents must possess a valid Class "C" California driver's license at the time of application. Designated positions require a Class "A" or Class "B" unrestricted commercial driver's license within six months of employment with the City. A Commercial driver's license with a tank endorsement is required of some positions. Certified Tree Worker Certificate (ISA) and Certified Line Clearance certificate is required within twelve months of appointment of some positions. ISA Arborist Certificate is required for some positions. First Aid and CPR certificates within twelve months of appointment are highly desirable. Incumbents must be willing to work mandatory overtime when required; may be required to work nights, weekends and holidays as required in emergency situations. Special Requirements: Safety regulations prohibit incumbents from wearing contact lenses when working with certain chemicals. Incumbents in positions requiring use of a respirator are prohibited from wearing beards or other facial hair which prevents a proper respirator fit. Supplemental Information NOTE: For a complete listing of job duties and qualifications, please refer to the corresponding job description, which can be obtained from the Human Resources Department or downloaded from the City's web site. The City of Escondido is committed to a drug and alcohol free workplace. All applicants will be subject to fingerprint investigation before a conditional offer of employment is extended. A pre-employment medical examination will be conducted following a conditional offer of employment for all positions. Safety sensitive positions will include a pre-employment drug screen. Positions subject to the Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations will be subject to DOT pre-employment drug testing and random drug and alcohol testing. SELECTION PROCEDURE Applications will be screened and the most qualified candidates will be invited to appear for testing. All positions require the ability to read, write and speak English. Types of tests may include written and/or oral examination, physical agility, practical exam or other appropriate job-related selection process. When testing is completed, candidates will be ranked on an eligibility list in the order of their test score. Selection for appointments is made from names certified on the eligibility list. All appointments are subject to the successful completion of background investigation including LIVESCAN fingerprinting, and will be required to submit verification of the legal right to work in the United States. Qualification by a medical examination will be required at the time of appointment. After appointment, classified employees must satisfactorily complete a probationary period to be eligible for regular status. In accordance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, all new employees must produce proof of eligibility to work in the United States within the first three days of their employment. The City of Escondido participates in E-Verify®. The Loyalty Oath will be administered to all new employees on their first day of hire. New employees hired into positions that require a driver's license must provide proof of a valid California Driver's License of the appropriate class level on their first day of employment. Additional information regarding the essential functions and physical, environmental and communication demands of the position may be obtained from the Human Resources Department. If you require reasonable accommodation in the testing process, such as an alternate means of testing, you must contact the Human Resources Department by the final filing date to complete a Request for Reasonable Accommodation form. The provisions of this bulletin do not constitute an express or implied contract. Any provision contained in this bulletin may be modified or revoked without notice. Note: Pursuant to California Civil Code section 1786.53, the City of Escondido shall provide to all job candidates a copy of any records of arrest, indictment, conviction, civil judicial action, tax lien or outstanding judgment which was obtained in the course of conducting an evaluation for employment, assignment, and/or promotion. A copy of this information, if received by the City, will be given to candidates within seven days of the City's receipt. VETERANS' PREFERENCE Eligible individuals are those who meet the following criteria: Served in the U.S. armed forces Received an honorable discharge Did not retire from military service Seeking employment with the City of Escondido for the first time. Guard and Reserve active duty for training purposes does not qualify for veterans' preference. Proof of eligibility (copy of DD-214) must be submitted at time of application, or later if the promulgation of the eligibility list will not be delayed. Veterans' preference credit will only be applied to eligible applicants who attained a passing grade (total score exclusive of credit) on the final open examination. ABOUT OUR CITY The City of Escondido is a prominent agricultural, commercial hub and residential center of North San Diego County. Located a short 30-minute drive from the beach, the mountains or downtown San Diego, Escondido residents enjoy the pleasure of a rural lifestyle with all the benefits of suburban living. Escondido is a diverse, vibrant community with many amenities. The city offers attractive homes in a wide range of prices, two lakes, several parks, a sports center, golf courses, restaurants, wineries, shopping centers, a variety of art galleries, entertainment venues, and a state of the art hospital. Established in 1888, the city's rich past brings charm and stability to the community; yet integrated with Escondido's treasured heritage is a progressive future, bright and brimming with promise. EOE The City of Escondido does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, disability, sex, age, national origin, or sexual orientation. We will attempt to reasonably accommodate applicants with disabilities upon request. The City of Escondido offers a comprehensive benefit package including vacation, holiday, and sick leave as well as medical, dental, vision, and life insurance. The Benefits of Choice program offers you a range of benefits. You choose the coverage that is right for you, your family and your budget. Read this e-Guide for an overview of your options, with links to additional details and forms. For a more detailed overview of this benefits package, please visit the Maintenance & Operations Benefit Summary. Closing Date/Time: 7/29/2024 5:00 PM Pacific
Jul 16, 2024
Full Time
Summary If you want to join a hardworking team that shares a commitment to provide top-quality municipal services in a prime North County location, consider a career with the City of Escondido. We have an opening for the position of Senior Maintenance Technician in our Public Works Department/Streets Division. For a complete listing of job duties and qualifications, please refer to the corresponding job description, which can be obtained from the Human Resources Department or downloaded from the City's website. Under direction, leads, oversees, and participates in the more complex and difficult work of staff responsible for performing a variety of skilled, semi-skilled, and unskilled duties in support of the assigned Department's operations and services including those involved in constructing, repairing, installing, maintaining, landscaping, and cleaning City parks, streets, city facilities, trees, and channel maintenance systems; ensures adherence to safe working practices and procedures; provides training to lower level personnel; and performs a variety of technical tasks relative to assigned areas of responsibility. This is a broad classification with individual positions assigned to specific functional areas; duties and assignments may overlap depending on the operational needs of the departments and staffing levels. DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS This is a journey level class in the Maintenance Technician series. Positions at this level are distinguished from other classes within the series by the level of responsibility assumed and the complexity of duties assigned. Employees perform the most difficult and responsible types of duties assigned to classes within this series including providing lead supervision to assigned staff, performing the more technical work of the unit, and providing administrative support to the assigned unit. Lead Maintenance Technicians differ from the Maintenance Technician I/II by having greater responsibility, autonomy, and discretion in planning and completing a wide variety of activities. Employees at this level are required to be fully trained in all procedures related to assigned area of responsibility. Key Responsibilities 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. General Functions: Leads, plans, trains, and reviews the work of staff responsible for performing a variety of skilled, semi-skilled, and unskilled duties in support of the assigned Department's operations and services including those involved in constructing, repairing, installing, maintaining, landscaping, and cleaning City parks, streets, city facilities, trees, and channel maintenance systems; participates in performing the most complex work of the unit including the more complex maintenance assignments as well as administrative support duties. Trains assigned employees in their areas of work including construction, maintenance, and repair methods, procedures, and techniques. Supervises the use, care, and operation of maintenance equipment including various heavy and light equipment including loaders, bobcats, dump trucks, lawn mowers, pruners, chain saws, sprayers, edgers, blowers, hedge trimmers, chippers, shredders, power saws and hand tools. Verifies the work of assigned employees for accuracy, proper work methods, techniques, and compliance with applicable standards and specifications; ensures adherence to safe work practices and procedures. Oversees and participates in the operation of a variety of construction and maintenance equipment and hand and small power tools including loaders, bobcats, dump trucks, lawn mowers, pruners, chain saws, drills, sprayers, edgers, blowers, hedge trimmers, chippers, and shredders; maintains assigned equipment; performs preventive maintenance on equipment. Drives and operates vehicles and other motorized equipment on City streets and at off-road construction sites; performs maintenance and minor repairs of assigned equipment. Uses chemicals and other supplies as required. Inspects and evaluates potential job sites to determine the resources necessary for project completion; estimates time, materials, and equipment required for jobs assigned; requisitions materials as required. Prepares and maintains records and reports of work performed; uses computer to access information and enter work reports and other data. Reads, interprets and explains directions, construction sketches and equipment manuals. Maintains and repairs City buildings and facilities including electrical, plumbing, carpentry, painting, roofing, drywall, masonry or any combination of trades. Responds to public inquiries in a courteous manner; provides information within the area of assignment; resolves complaints in an efficient and timely manner. Utilizes proper safety precautions related to all work performed. Performs vacation and temporary relief as necessary. Performs related work as required. Parks Maintenance Functions: Prepares soil for planting and transplanting. Plants, waters, cultivates, fertilizes, rakes, and cares for lawns and ground with hand tools and light power equipment. Oversees and participates in chemical application duties; stores, mixes, and sprays herbicides, fungicides, and pesticides; ensures proper application of all materials; performs all duties in compliance with City and mandated health and safety rules and regulations. Trims shrubs and hedges. Mows lawns, fields or street medians. Cleans and maintains rest rooms and park structures. Assists in installation and repair of irrigation systems, fencing and lighting. Sets up safety devices for trimming crew and may act as flag person. Operates a variety of vehicles and equipment such as water trucks, riding lawn mowers, tanker trucks and large trailers. Installs and repairs lawn sprinkler system, ball field fencing and pool facilities. Lines out ball fields. Operates a chipper, chain saw or tractor mower. Checks chlorine and pH levels and maintains pools. Street Maintenance Functions: Patches streets and assists in paving streets and alleys. Constructs and repairs curbs and gutters by excavating with pneumatic and hand tools, building forms, mixing, placing and finishing concrete. Places traffic control and warning signs and monitors traffic flow. Fabricates and installs street and traffic control signs. Paints street lines, crosswalks, and curbs using spray tank, street striper and brush. Places preformed plastic pavement markings and applies raised pavement markers. Cleans, maintains and stores painting equipment. Cleans storm drains, drainage ditches and culverts. Operates street sweeper. Performs tree trimming duties. Tree Maintenance Functions: Climbs trees using climbing equipment or works from bucket of an aerial lift truck boom to perform tree maintenance tasks, pruning, limb removal, or line clearing. Directs the work of the immediate support crew in a safe and effective manner. Operates all types of tree maintenance equipment such as aerial lift trucks, chainsaws, brush chippers, sprayers, stump grinders, or other tools and equipment. Keeps records of work performed, including damage to property. Assists in the training and supervision of lower level staff. Maintains tree maintenance equipment. Responds to inquiries from the general public regarding tree maintenance work and explains City tree policies. Responds to emergency calls outside of normal work hours as required. QUALIFICATIONS Knowledge of: Operations, services and activities of assigned maintenance and repair program. Methods, techniques, tools, equipment and materials utilized in assigned area. General construction and maintenance procedures. Principles of lead supervision and training. Safety principles and practices related to Maintenance and Operations projects and materials. Proper procedures used in the maintenance and repair of power equipment, hand tools, and motorized equipment used in construction and maintenance. Materials, methods, terminology, and tools used in the maintenance and repair of streets, storm drains, sidewalks, curbs, and related systems. Materials, methods, terminology, and tools used in building maintenance and repair. Landscape maintenance and construction materials, methods, terminology, and tools including principles used in the application of chemicals. Safe use of hazardous chemicals. Principles and practices of record keeping. Principles and practices of customer service. Effective leadership methods. Building crafts and facility maintenance (for building maintenance assignment). Basic carpentry, electrical and plumbing methods, tools, equipment and materials (for building maintenance assignment). Basic office procedures, methods, and equipment including computers and supporting software applications. Pertinent federal, state, and local laws, codes, and regulations. Ability to: Lead, organize, train, review, and participate in the work of crews performing skilled and semi-skilled construction, repair, maintenance and/or landscape tasks. Perform more difficult skilled tasks associated with the particular craft(s) required in assigned area. Maintain and repair a variety of tools and equipment. Follow oral instructions and read, interpret, follow and explain written instructions, construction sketches, maps, blue prints, and equipment manuals. Give clear direction to work crews orally and in writing. Operate required tools, equipment and vehicles in a manner consistent with safety principles. Perform maintenance and minor repair of assigned equipment and report the need for more difficult mechanical repairs. Ensure adherence to safe work practices and procedures. Maintain records including time and material use records. Safely drive and skillfully operate power equipment and hand tools involved in maintenance, repair, and construction activities. Work independently in the absence of supervision. Understand and follow oral and written instructions. Demonstrate an awareness and appreciation of the cultural diversity of the community. Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing. Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work. Minimum Requirements Education/Training: Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade. Supplemental specialized training in area of concentration is highly desirable. Experience: Three years (full-time equivalent) of increasingly responsible maintenance and repair experience in assigned program area. License, Certificate or Other Requirements: Incumbents must possess a valid Class "C" California driver's license at the time of application. Designated positions require a Class "A" or Class "B" unrestricted commercial driver's license within six months of employment with the City. A Commercial driver's license with a tank endorsement is required of some positions. Certified Tree Worker Certificate (ISA) and Certified Line Clearance certificate is required within twelve months of appointment of some positions. ISA Arborist Certificate is required for some positions. First Aid and CPR certificates within twelve months of appointment are highly desirable. Incumbents must be willing to work mandatory overtime when required; may be required to work nights, weekends and holidays as required in emergency situations. Special Requirements: Safety regulations prohibit incumbents from wearing contact lenses when working with certain chemicals. Incumbents in positions requiring use of a respirator are prohibited from wearing beards or other facial hair which prevents a proper respirator fit. Supplemental Information NOTE: For a complete listing of job duties and qualifications, please refer to the corresponding job description, which can be obtained from the Human Resources Department or downloaded from the City's web site. The City of Escondido is committed to a drug and alcohol free workplace. All applicants will be subject to fingerprint investigation before a conditional offer of employment is extended. A pre-employment medical examination will be conducted following a conditional offer of employment for all positions. Safety sensitive positions will include a pre-employment drug screen. Positions subject to the Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations will be subject to DOT pre-employment drug testing and random drug and alcohol testing. SELECTION PROCEDURE Applications will be screened and the most qualified candidates will be invited to appear for testing. All positions require the ability to read, write and speak English. Types of tests may include written and/or oral examination, physical agility, practical exam or other appropriate job-related selection process. When testing is completed, candidates will be ranked on an eligibility list in the order of their test score. Selection for appointments is made from names certified on the eligibility list. All appointments are subject to the successful completion of background investigation including LIVESCAN fingerprinting, and will be required to submit verification of the legal right to work in the United States. Qualification by a medical examination will be required at the time of appointment. After appointment, classified employees must satisfactorily complete a probationary period to be eligible for regular status. In accordance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, all new employees must produce proof of eligibility to work in the United States within the first three days of their employment. The City of Escondido participates in E-Verify®. The Loyalty Oath will be administered to all new employees on their first day of hire. New employees hired into positions that require a driver's license must provide proof of a valid California Driver's License of the appropriate class level on their first day of employment. Additional information regarding the essential functions and physical, environmental and communication demands of the position may be obtained from the Human Resources Department. If you require reasonable accommodation in the testing process, such as an alternate means of testing, you must contact the Human Resources Department by the final filing date to complete a Request for Reasonable Accommodation form. The provisions of this bulletin do not constitute an express or implied contract. Any provision contained in this bulletin may be modified or revoked without notice. Note: Pursuant to California Civil Code section 1786.53, the City of Escondido shall provide to all job candidates a copy of any records of arrest, indictment, conviction, civil judicial action, tax lien or outstanding judgment which was obtained in the course of conducting an evaluation for employment, assignment, and/or promotion. A copy of this information, if received by the City, will be given to candidates within seven days of the City's receipt. VETERANS' PREFERENCE Eligible individuals are those who meet the following criteria: Served in the U.S. armed forces Received an honorable discharge Did not retire from military service Seeking employment with the City of Escondido for the first time. Guard and Reserve active duty for training purposes does not qualify for veterans' preference. Proof of eligibility (copy of DD-214) must be submitted at time of application, or later if the promulgation of the eligibility list will not be delayed. Veterans' preference credit will only be applied to eligible applicants who attained a passing grade (total score exclusive of credit) on the final open examination. ABOUT OUR CITY The City of Escondido is a prominent agricultural, commercial hub and residential center of North San Diego County. Located a short 30-minute drive from the beach, the mountains or downtown San Diego, Escondido residents enjoy the pleasure of a rural lifestyle with all the benefits of suburban living. Escondido is a diverse, vibrant community with many amenities. The city offers attractive homes in a wide range of prices, two lakes, several parks, a sports center, golf courses, restaurants, wineries, shopping centers, a variety of art galleries, entertainment venues, and a state of the art hospital. Established in 1888, the city's rich past brings charm and stability to the community; yet integrated with Escondido's treasured heritage is a progressive future, bright and brimming with promise. EOE The City of Escondido does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, disability, sex, age, national origin, or sexual orientation. We will attempt to reasonably accommodate applicants with disabilities upon request. The City of Escondido offers a comprehensive benefit package including vacation, holiday, and sick leave as well as medical, dental, vision, and life insurance. The Benefits of Choice program offers you a range of benefits. You choose the coverage that is right for you, your family and your budget. Read this e-Guide for an overview of your options, with links to additional details and forms. For a more detailed overview of this benefits package, please visit the Maintenance & Operations Benefit Summary. Closing Date/Time: 7/29/2024 5:00 PM Pacific
CITY OF SANTA ANA, CA
Santa Ana, California, United States
Description The City of Santa Ana is looking for individuals who are results-oriented, possess great attitude, demonstrate creativity and innovation, work efficiently, show a record of success and have a passion for public service. Having highly talented employees provides the best service to our community. This is a part-time position. The incumbents will work an average of 19 hours per week. Work schedule is to be determined. Applications received from this recruitment may be considered by Maintenance Services, Parks Services, or Water Services in the Public Works Department. Essential Functions Include But Are Not Limited To IF ASSIGNED TO MAINTENANCE SERVICES, DUTIES MAY INCLUDE: Under general supervision, performs concrete, asphalt, and general construction, maintenance, and repair activities of City streets, alleys, sidewalks, curbs, gutters, fences, and walls, including resurfacing and pouring sidewalks, curbs, and gutters; sealing cracks; applying applicable chemicals to surfaces; raking, compacting, and paving surfaces; and cleaning up work areas. Cleans City right-of-way by removing abandoned items, including homeless encampments, non-hazardous spills, and other debris. Operates, cleans and maintains vehicles and a variety of light to heavy construction and maintenance machinery and equipment, including those powered by pneumatic, gas and electric power. Operates, maintains, and stores power spray equipment and chemicals. Maintains and installs street markings and signage. Sets-up traffic safety devices and barricades. Performs tree services and weed abatement duties, which may require the use of tree chippers, chainsaws, and other gas-powered equipment and includes helping to lower tree limbs, trimming shrubs, pruning small trees and bushes, sectioning limbs, assisting in removing trees, and planting trees. Removes graffiti markings by paint or other chemical application. Maintains vehicles, storage sites, and other work areas. Prepares, lifts, moves, loads, and unloads objects and materials weighing up to 95 pounds.Maintains and records accurate work logs and documentation. Uses a computer or similar devices to input data and retrieve work orders for public service requests. Responds to emergency requests during and after work hours. Follows safe work practices, policies and procedures when performing work and operating equipment. Performs related duties and responsibilities as required. IF ASSIGNED TO PARKS SERVICES, DUTIES MAY INCLUDE: Assists Park Services employees at park facilities and properties by performing skilled construction and maintenance work. The improvements, repairs, or park services duties may include, but are not limited to the following: plumbing, heating and air conditioning, metal fabrication, carpentry, electrical, masonry, tile setting, horticulture, arboriculture, irrigation system programming/repair/auditing, and Integrated Pest Management (IPM). Assists Park Services employees by overseeing weekend operations, which may include reviewing or coordinating timely completion of duties performed by other part-time employees. Digs and backfills ditches and trenches. Lifts, moves and carries heavy objects weighing up to 95 pounds. Tools and equipment that may be used include, but are not limited to: power saws, sewer augers, welding equipment, test gauges, GPS/computer tablets, survey equipment, and other power equipment and tools. May operate small equipment such as backhoes, tractors, and air compressor powered equipment. Performs other duties as assigned. IF ASSIGNED TO WATER SERVICES, DUTIES MAY INCLUDE: Under general supervision, performs pick and shovel work on a variety of surfaces that may include, but not limited to: asphalt, concrete, unpaved streets, sidewalks and parkways. Loads and unloads supplies and materials that may include, but not limited to: stone, gravel, dirt, asphalt, timber, pipe, debris, construction materials, tools and equipment. Digs and backfills ditches and trenches; lifts, moves and carries heavy objects weighing up to 95 pounds. May operate small power equipment and drive small trucks. Duties may also include: assists in laying pipe; assists in installing water services, sewer main/laterals and cleaning sewer laterals. Performs other related duties as assigned. Minimum Qualifications Some experience involving construction, maintenance, and repair of streets, sidewalks, water or sewer lines, or trees; maintenance and repair of involving plumbing, irrigation, aquatics, masonry, electrical, painting, air conditioning and heating (HVAC), horticulture, arboriculture, IPM and/or carpentry work and basic to intermediate skill in using a personal computer and software programs. Must possess a high school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities listed below. DESIRABLE KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES Knowledge of: common tools and equipment used in construction, maintenance, and repair work, basic knowledge of safety precautions and practices in the operation of these common tools and equipment. Ability to: operate a computer; understand and follow specific oral and written instructions; perform strenuous manual tasks, often for extended periods and under occasionally adverse climatic conditions; operate standard transmission vehicles. Must be willing and able to perform work of a strenuous physical nature, including lifting up and carrying objects weighing up to 95 pounds. Skill in: the safe use of common tools and equipment used in a variety of construction, maintenance, and repair work. Special Requirements: Must possess and retain a valid California Class C Driver's License as a condition of employment. Some assignments will involve performing duties considered safety-sensitive under the Department of Transportation (DOT). Those assigned to these duties are required to possess and retain a California Class B Driver's License. Applicants who possess a Class B Driver’s License are highly desirable. Employees will be required to wear appropriate personal protective equipment when cleaning and removing property and performing other assignments. Must be willing and able to work irregular hours, including weekends and evenings on an occasional basis, as a condition of employment. Incumbents may be required to respond to emergency requests during and after work hours. Must be willing and able to perform work of a strenuous physical nature, including lifting up and carrying objects weighing up to 95 pounds. Selection Process All applicants are required to complete and submit a City application AND supplemental application form online. Resumes or faxed copies will not be accepted in lieu of an original application. Applications must be submitted online. Click on the "Apply" link located at the top of this page. New users must create an account first. Click on this link for instructions on how to set up your account and apply for the first time: Online Employment Application Guide. The Human Resources Department and Public Works Agency will review all applications and those candidates who possess the most pertinent qualifications may be invited for an oral interview by the hiring agency. NOTE: Prior to appointment, a background records check and medical exam will be conducted. The City of Santa Ana is an equal opportunity employer. If you consider yourself a person with a disability, you may contact us regarding providing reasonable accommodation. Part-Time employees accrue paid sick leave at the rate of one (1) hour of paid sick leave for every thirty (30) hours worked up to a maximum accrual of 6 days or 48 hours. Employees are eligible to use 3 days or 24 hours of accrued paid sick leave in a 12-month period. For additional information please visit the Department of Industrial Relations Website: www.dir.ca.gov/dlse/Paid_Sick_Leave.htm Closing Date/Time:
Jul 14, 2024
Part Time
Description The City of Santa Ana is looking for individuals who are results-oriented, possess great attitude, demonstrate creativity and innovation, work efficiently, show a record of success and have a passion for public service. Having highly talented employees provides the best service to our community. This is a part-time position. The incumbents will work an average of 19 hours per week. Work schedule is to be determined. Applications received from this recruitment may be considered by Maintenance Services, Parks Services, or Water Services in the Public Works Department. Essential Functions Include But Are Not Limited To IF ASSIGNED TO MAINTENANCE SERVICES, DUTIES MAY INCLUDE: Under general supervision, performs concrete, asphalt, and general construction, maintenance, and repair activities of City streets, alleys, sidewalks, curbs, gutters, fences, and walls, including resurfacing and pouring sidewalks, curbs, and gutters; sealing cracks; applying applicable chemicals to surfaces; raking, compacting, and paving surfaces; and cleaning up work areas. Cleans City right-of-way by removing abandoned items, including homeless encampments, non-hazardous spills, and other debris. Operates, cleans and maintains vehicles and a variety of light to heavy construction and maintenance machinery and equipment, including those powered by pneumatic, gas and electric power. Operates, maintains, and stores power spray equipment and chemicals. Maintains and installs street markings and signage. Sets-up traffic safety devices and barricades. Performs tree services and weed abatement duties, which may require the use of tree chippers, chainsaws, and other gas-powered equipment and includes helping to lower tree limbs, trimming shrubs, pruning small trees and bushes, sectioning limbs, assisting in removing trees, and planting trees. Removes graffiti markings by paint or other chemical application. Maintains vehicles, storage sites, and other work areas. Prepares, lifts, moves, loads, and unloads objects and materials weighing up to 95 pounds.Maintains and records accurate work logs and documentation. Uses a computer or similar devices to input data and retrieve work orders for public service requests. Responds to emergency requests during and after work hours. Follows safe work practices, policies and procedures when performing work and operating equipment. Performs related duties and responsibilities as required. IF ASSIGNED TO PARKS SERVICES, DUTIES MAY INCLUDE: Assists Park Services employees at park facilities and properties by performing skilled construction and maintenance work. The improvements, repairs, or park services duties may include, but are not limited to the following: plumbing, heating and air conditioning, metal fabrication, carpentry, electrical, masonry, tile setting, horticulture, arboriculture, irrigation system programming/repair/auditing, and Integrated Pest Management (IPM). Assists Park Services employees by overseeing weekend operations, which may include reviewing or coordinating timely completion of duties performed by other part-time employees. Digs and backfills ditches and trenches. Lifts, moves and carries heavy objects weighing up to 95 pounds. Tools and equipment that may be used include, but are not limited to: power saws, sewer augers, welding equipment, test gauges, GPS/computer tablets, survey equipment, and other power equipment and tools. May operate small equipment such as backhoes, tractors, and air compressor powered equipment. Performs other duties as assigned. IF ASSIGNED TO WATER SERVICES, DUTIES MAY INCLUDE: Under general supervision, performs pick and shovel work on a variety of surfaces that may include, but not limited to: asphalt, concrete, unpaved streets, sidewalks and parkways. Loads and unloads supplies and materials that may include, but not limited to: stone, gravel, dirt, asphalt, timber, pipe, debris, construction materials, tools and equipment. Digs and backfills ditches and trenches; lifts, moves and carries heavy objects weighing up to 95 pounds. May operate small power equipment and drive small trucks. Duties may also include: assists in laying pipe; assists in installing water services, sewer main/laterals and cleaning sewer laterals. Performs other related duties as assigned. Minimum Qualifications Some experience involving construction, maintenance, and repair of streets, sidewalks, water or sewer lines, or trees; maintenance and repair of involving plumbing, irrigation, aquatics, masonry, electrical, painting, air conditioning and heating (HVAC), horticulture, arboriculture, IPM and/or carpentry work and basic to intermediate skill in using a personal computer and software programs. Must possess a high school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities listed below. DESIRABLE KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES Knowledge of: common tools and equipment used in construction, maintenance, and repair work, basic knowledge of safety precautions and practices in the operation of these common tools and equipment. Ability to: operate a computer; understand and follow specific oral and written instructions; perform strenuous manual tasks, often for extended periods and under occasionally adverse climatic conditions; operate standard transmission vehicles. Must be willing and able to perform work of a strenuous physical nature, including lifting up and carrying objects weighing up to 95 pounds. Skill in: the safe use of common tools and equipment used in a variety of construction, maintenance, and repair work. Special Requirements: Must possess and retain a valid California Class C Driver's License as a condition of employment. Some assignments will involve performing duties considered safety-sensitive under the Department of Transportation (DOT). Those assigned to these duties are required to possess and retain a California Class B Driver's License. Applicants who possess a Class B Driver’s License are highly desirable. Employees will be required to wear appropriate personal protective equipment when cleaning and removing property and performing other assignments. Must be willing and able to work irregular hours, including weekends and evenings on an occasional basis, as a condition of employment. Incumbents may be required to respond to emergency requests during and after work hours. Must be willing and able to perform work of a strenuous physical nature, including lifting up and carrying objects weighing up to 95 pounds. Selection Process All applicants are required to complete and submit a City application AND supplemental application form online. Resumes or faxed copies will not be accepted in lieu of an original application. Applications must be submitted online. Click on the "Apply" link located at the top of this page. New users must create an account first. Click on this link for instructions on how to set up your account and apply for the first time: Online Employment Application Guide. The Human Resources Department and Public Works Agency will review all applications and those candidates who possess the most pertinent qualifications may be invited for an oral interview by the hiring agency. NOTE: Prior to appointment, a background records check and medical exam will be conducted. The City of Santa Ana is an equal opportunity employer. If you consider yourself a person with a disability, you may contact us regarding providing reasonable accommodation. Part-Time employees accrue paid sick leave at the rate of one (1) hour of paid sick leave for every thirty (30) hours worked up to a maximum accrual of 6 days or 48 hours. Employees are eligible to use 3 days or 24 hours of accrued paid sick leave in a 12-month period. For additional information please visit the Department of Industrial Relations Website: www.dir.ca.gov/dlse/Paid_Sick_Leave.htm Closing Date/Time:
CITY OF VERNON, CA
Vernon, California, United States
Job Summary EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY WITH THE CITY OF VERNON STREET MAINTENANCE WORKER PART-TIME TEMPORARY ASSIGNMENT HOURLY RATE: $26.66* *HOURLY RATE INCLUDES 3% COST OF LIVING EFFECTIVE JULY 14, 2024 FINAL FILING DEADLINE SUNDAY, JULY 28, 2024, 11:59 PM OR WHEN WE RECEIVE THE FIRST 50 QUALIFIED APPLICATIONS, WHICHEVER OCCURS FIRST. THIS RECRUITMENT IS TO FILL TWO PART-TIME TEMPORARY VACANCIES IN THE PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT AND TO ESTABLISH AN ELIGIBILITY LIST TO BE USED FOR FUTURE TEMPORARY VACANCIES. This temporary assignment is to perform street maintenance work and graffiti removal. Assignment hours will range from 20-29 hours/week, Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays. Assignment duration approximately one year. SUMMARY: Under general supervision, performs a variety of unskilled to semi-skilled sewer and storm drain repairs and maintenance for the City's streets. Essential Functions Essential Functions: As defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of the following representative duties, knowledge, and skills. This is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and duties performed by incumbents of this class; employees may be assigned duties which are not listed below; reasonable accommodations will be made as required. The job flyer does not constitute an employment agreement and is subject to change at any time by the employer. Essential duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following: Assists in asphalt and concrete jobs; performs sign maintenance, graffiti removal, tree trimming and street sweeping. Monitors the sewer system to inspect sewer flow at problem areas; performs flow studies and confined space entry. Cleans catch basins before rain; maintains the storm drain system during rain events. Paints street legends, including stop signs, cross walks and rail road signs. Performs basic building maintenance, including painting, cleaning and general repairs. Performs weed, litter and illegal dumping control and cleanup; maintains bus stops; disposes of dead animals. Operates heavy equipment. Responds to spills to contain and prevent entry into the City's storm drain system. Cleans tools and equipment. Assists with the excavation of utilities and other special projects. Maintains grounds and performs other maintenance duties as assigned. Operates the vactor truck to clean and maintain the sewer and storm drain system. May perform meter reading for utility billing. May be required to perform standby and on-call duties as assigned; and respond to after-hours emergencies as needed. Supports the relationship between the City of Vernon and the general public by demonstrating courteous and cooperative behavior when interacting with visitors and City staff; maintains confidentiality of work-related issues and City information; performs other duties as required or assigned. Minimum Qualifications Education, Training and Experience Guidelines: High School Diploma or GED equivalent; AND two years of street maintenance and repair experience. Supplemental Information Knowledge of: Principles and practices of street and water distribution system maintenance and repair. Street painting methods and equipment. Sign maintenance practices. Concrete and asphalt repair methods and practices. Customer service standards and protocols. Skill in: Using power and hand tools. Operating various motorized vehicles and equipment. Following verbal and written instructions and procedures. Communicating effectively verbally and in writing. Dealing tactfully and courteously with the public. Establishing and maintaining cooperative working relationships with supervisors and co-workers. LICENSE AND CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: A valid California State Class B Commercial Driver’s License is preferred. Other certifications may be required based on area of assignment. PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT: Work is performed in an outdoor work environment. May be exposed to dangerous machinery, extreme weather conditions, hazardous chemicals and infectious diseases. May be required to work in trenches or confined spaces. May be required to lift and carry items weighing up to 60 pounds. SELECTION PROCESS: Completed application packets will be reviewed and only the first 50 qualified applicants whose qualifications best meet or exceed the requirements of the temporary assignment and needs of the City, will be invited to participate further in the selection process that may include: a written exam and an external panel interview. Candidates must be specific and complete in describing their qualifications for the position. Failure to state all pertinent information may lead to elimination from consideration. Applications must be submitted online . If you submit multiple applications, only the most recent application will be considered. Stating "see resume" is not an acceptable substitution for a completed application. To view the complete job description, please visit our website at www.cityofvernon.org. It is the applicant's responsibility to notify the Human Resources Department of any changes to their contact information. CITY OF VERNON HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT Lisette Grizzelle, Senior Human Resources Analyst lgrizzelle@cityofvernon.org (323) 583-8811, ext. 166 “The City of Vernon is an Equal Opportunity Employer” The City of Vernon offers a comprehensive benefit package including vacation, holiday, and sick leave as well as medical, dental vision, life, and long term disability insurance. Retirement Benefit : Retirement benefits are provided by the California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS): Effective January 1, 2013, newly hired non-safety employees who are new CalPERS members, as defined by the Public Employees' Pension Reform Act of 2013 ("PEPRA"), will be enrolled in the CalPERS 2% at 62 benefit formula. New members will be required to pay 7% as their member contribution. An employee who is a "classic" member of CalPERS, will be enrolled in the CalPERS 2.7% at 55 benefit formula. Classic employees urrently pay an 8% employee contribution and a 3% share of the employer contribution. Cafeteria Benefits Plan : The City offers a monthly allowance towards the purchase of a HMO, PPO or HSA medical plan for the employee and their family members. Any remaining amount can be used towards the purchase of a HMO or PPO Dental planand Vision coverage for dependents. Vision coverage is included at no cost to the employee. Supplemental Insurance plans are available. Holiday pay : The City has 13 authorized holidays per calendar year. Bilingual pay : Employees in eligible positions who successfully demonstrate Spanish speaking skills would be eligible to receive an additional $275.00 a month. Vacation : Continuous Years of Service Vacation Hours Earned Bi-Weekly Accrual 1st year thru 4th year 80hrs; 3.08 accrual rate 5th year thru 9th year 100hrs; 3.85 accrual rate 10th year thru 14th year 120hrs; 4.62 accrual rate 15th year thru 24th year 160hrs; 6.16 accrual rate 25th year and more 190hrs; 7.31 accrual rate Vacation 24/7 Operation: Continuous Years of Service Vacation Hours Earned Bi-Weekly Accrual 1st year thru 4th year 96hrs; 3.69 accrual rate 5th year thru 9th year 120hrs; 4.61 accrual rate 10th year thru 14th year 144hrs; 5.53 accrual rate 15th year thru 24th year 192hrs; 7.38 accrual rate 25th year and more 228hrs; 8.76 accrual rate City offers vacation cash out. Sick Leave : All full-time employees shall accrue up to 80 hours of sick leave per calendar year, at a rate of 3.08 hours per pay period. Tuition Reimbursement : $2,200.00 is available to those who satisfactorily complete job related college courses. Hybrid Work Program: The City offers a hybrid work schedule for elgible positions. The City allows a combination/flexible work schedule upto 50% remote work. Other Benefits : Most employees work a 4/10 schedule. In addition, the City offers paid parental leave, bereavement leave and jury duty. Miscellaneous Benefits : The City provides an interest-free loan program for the purchase of a computer, corrective eye surgery and a hearing aide device. The City of Vernon encourages you to log onto our website for the benefit details www.cityofvernon.org Closing Date/Time: 7/28/2024 11:59 PM Pacific
Jul 16, 2024
Part Time
Job Summary EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY WITH THE CITY OF VERNON STREET MAINTENANCE WORKER PART-TIME TEMPORARY ASSIGNMENT HOURLY RATE: $26.66* *HOURLY RATE INCLUDES 3% COST OF LIVING EFFECTIVE JULY 14, 2024 FINAL FILING DEADLINE SUNDAY, JULY 28, 2024, 11:59 PM OR WHEN WE RECEIVE THE FIRST 50 QUALIFIED APPLICATIONS, WHICHEVER OCCURS FIRST. THIS RECRUITMENT IS TO FILL TWO PART-TIME TEMPORARY VACANCIES IN THE PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT AND TO ESTABLISH AN ELIGIBILITY LIST TO BE USED FOR FUTURE TEMPORARY VACANCIES. This temporary assignment is to perform street maintenance work and graffiti removal. Assignment hours will range from 20-29 hours/week, Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays. Assignment duration approximately one year. SUMMARY: Under general supervision, performs a variety of unskilled to semi-skilled sewer and storm drain repairs and maintenance for the City's streets. Essential Functions Essential Functions: As defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of the following representative duties, knowledge, and skills. This is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and duties performed by incumbents of this class; employees may be assigned duties which are not listed below; reasonable accommodations will be made as required. The job flyer does not constitute an employment agreement and is subject to change at any time by the employer. Essential duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following: Assists in asphalt and concrete jobs; performs sign maintenance, graffiti removal, tree trimming and street sweeping. Monitors the sewer system to inspect sewer flow at problem areas; performs flow studies and confined space entry. Cleans catch basins before rain; maintains the storm drain system during rain events. Paints street legends, including stop signs, cross walks and rail road signs. Performs basic building maintenance, including painting, cleaning and general repairs. Performs weed, litter and illegal dumping control and cleanup; maintains bus stops; disposes of dead animals. Operates heavy equipment. Responds to spills to contain and prevent entry into the City's storm drain system. Cleans tools and equipment. Assists with the excavation of utilities and other special projects. Maintains grounds and performs other maintenance duties as assigned. Operates the vactor truck to clean and maintain the sewer and storm drain system. May perform meter reading for utility billing. May be required to perform standby and on-call duties as assigned; and respond to after-hours emergencies as needed. Supports the relationship between the City of Vernon and the general public by demonstrating courteous and cooperative behavior when interacting with visitors and City staff; maintains confidentiality of work-related issues and City information; performs other duties as required or assigned. Minimum Qualifications Education, Training and Experience Guidelines: High School Diploma or GED equivalent; AND two years of street maintenance and repair experience. Supplemental Information Knowledge of: Principles and practices of street and water distribution system maintenance and repair. Street painting methods and equipment. Sign maintenance practices. Concrete and asphalt repair methods and practices. Customer service standards and protocols. Skill in: Using power and hand tools. Operating various motorized vehicles and equipment. Following verbal and written instructions and procedures. Communicating effectively verbally and in writing. Dealing tactfully and courteously with the public. Establishing and maintaining cooperative working relationships with supervisors and co-workers. LICENSE AND CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: A valid California State Class B Commercial Driver’s License is preferred. Other certifications may be required based on area of assignment. PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT: Work is performed in an outdoor work environment. May be exposed to dangerous machinery, extreme weather conditions, hazardous chemicals and infectious diseases. May be required to work in trenches or confined spaces. May be required to lift and carry items weighing up to 60 pounds. SELECTION PROCESS: Completed application packets will be reviewed and only the first 50 qualified applicants whose qualifications best meet or exceed the requirements of the temporary assignment and needs of the City, will be invited to participate further in the selection process that may include: a written exam and an external panel interview. Candidates must be specific and complete in describing their qualifications for the position. Failure to state all pertinent information may lead to elimination from consideration. Applications must be submitted online . If you submit multiple applications, only the most recent application will be considered. Stating "see resume" is not an acceptable substitution for a completed application. To view the complete job description, please visit our website at www.cityofvernon.org. It is the applicant's responsibility to notify the Human Resources Department of any changes to their contact information. CITY OF VERNON HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT Lisette Grizzelle, Senior Human Resources Analyst lgrizzelle@cityofvernon.org (323) 583-8811, ext. 166 “The City of Vernon is an Equal Opportunity Employer” The City of Vernon offers a comprehensive benefit package including vacation, holiday, and sick leave as well as medical, dental vision, life, and long term disability insurance. Retirement Benefit : Retirement benefits are provided by the California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS): Effective January 1, 2013, newly hired non-safety employees who are new CalPERS members, as defined by the Public Employees' Pension Reform Act of 2013 ("PEPRA"), will be enrolled in the CalPERS 2% at 62 benefit formula. New members will be required to pay 7% as their member contribution. An employee who is a "classic" member of CalPERS, will be enrolled in the CalPERS 2.7% at 55 benefit formula. Classic employees urrently pay an 8% employee contribution and a 3% share of the employer contribution. Cafeteria Benefits Plan : The City offers a monthly allowance towards the purchase of a HMO, PPO or HSA medical plan for the employee and their family members. Any remaining amount can be used towards the purchase of a HMO or PPO Dental planand Vision coverage for dependents. Vision coverage is included at no cost to the employee. Supplemental Insurance plans are available. Holiday pay : The City has 13 authorized holidays per calendar year. Bilingual pay : Employees in eligible positions who successfully demonstrate Spanish speaking skills would be eligible to receive an additional $275.00 a month. Vacation : Continuous Years of Service Vacation Hours Earned Bi-Weekly Accrual 1st year thru 4th year 80hrs; 3.08 accrual rate 5th year thru 9th year 100hrs; 3.85 accrual rate 10th year thru 14th year 120hrs; 4.62 accrual rate 15th year thru 24th year 160hrs; 6.16 accrual rate 25th year and more 190hrs; 7.31 accrual rate Vacation 24/7 Operation: Continuous Years of Service Vacation Hours Earned Bi-Weekly Accrual 1st year thru 4th year 96hrs; 3.69 accrual rate 5th year thru 9th year 120hrs; 4.61 accrual rate 10th year thru 14th year 144hrs; 5.53 accrual rate 15th year thru 24th year 192hrs; 7.38 accrual rate 25th year and more 228hrs; 8.76 accrual rate City offers vacation cash out. Sick Leave : All full-time employees shall accrue up to 80 hours of sick leave per calendar year, at a rate of 3.08 hours per pay period. Tuition Reimbursement : $2,200.00 is available to those who satisfactorily complete job related college courses. Hybrid Work Program: The City offers a hybrid work schedule for elgible positions. The City allows a combination/flexible work schedule upto 50% remote work. Other Benefits : Most employees work a 4/10 schedule. In addition, the City offers paid parental leave, bereavement leave and jury duty. Miscellaneous Benefits : The City provides an interest-free loan program for the purchase of a computer, corrective eye surgery and a hearing aide device. The City of Vernon encourages you to log onto our website for the benefit details www.cityofvernon.org Closing Date/Time: 7/28/2024 11:59 PM Pacific
CITY OF GREENVILLE NORTH CAROLINA
Greenville, North Carolina, United States
Job Summary The purpose of this position is to maintain and improve City streets, roads, curbs, sidewalks, and drainage infrastructure. This is accomplished by constructing and repairing streets, alleys, and sidewalks; maintaining and operating equipment; raking asphalt; finishing concrete; operating asphalt rollers; cleaning and constructing basins and manholes; cleaning and mowing ditch lines; and training and leading assigned work crews. FLSA Status: Non-Exempt This is a continuous recruitment and may close at any time. Examples of Duties Operates and maintains various light to heavy-duty equipment related to construction maintenance and repair of streets, roads, curbs, sidewalks, and open and closed drainage systems; Transports equipment as required; Applies sealing materials; Rebuilds road shoulders; Replaces deteriorated curbs and gutters; Replaces asphalt surface and base materials; Controls vegetation growth with chemical applications; Reduces weather effects with salt brine treatments; Removes trash and debris from right of way; Repairs storm drainage systems. Performs independent skilled street maintenance work; Interprets construction plans, sketches, and blueprints; Assigns and monitors crew work tasks; Ensures compliance with safety measures; Trains crew members on equipment operating procedures and maintenance; Performs other duties as assigned. Minimum Qualifications Education and Experience: High school diploma or GED and; At least three years of experience operating various pieces of heavy construction equipment to include, but not limited to, backhoes, excavators, dump trucks with trailers, salt spreaders, and snowplows. One year of supervisory or lead worker experience (preferred). REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES: Knowledge of: materials, methods, and tools used in the construction and repair of streets, roads, sidewalks, curbs, drainage structures, and pipe laying. how to set concrete forms to grade. how to use levels, transits, and pipe lasers to set grade for storm drain pipe installation and ditch elevations for proper water flow. how to pour and finish concrete, lute and roll asphalt, and lay storm drain pipe. masonry products and their uses. how to build a masonry manhole or drop-inlet structure. how to apply hardening and sealing compounds to cure concrete surface, and waterproof or restore surface. Skilled in: operating assigned equipment in a safe manner. Ability to: assign work to crew members based on the material and requirements of specific jobs. assess the skill level and work performance of crew members. work from plans, drawings, and sketches to complete tasks. confer with managerial or technical personnel, other departments, or contractors to resolve problems or to coordinate activities. work cooperatively with City officials, other employees, and the general public. work safely without presenting a direct threat to self or others. meet the mental and physical demands of the job. Special Requirements Valid N.C. Class A or B Commercial Driver's License (CDL). Preferred North Carolina Department of Agriculture Pesticide Applicator License The City of Greenville offers a comprehensive benefits package to all regular full-time employees including vacation, holiday, and sick leave as well as medical, dental, vision, life and short-term disability insurance. Employees in designated part-time positions may participate in some of the benefit programs offered to regular full-time employees. Visit the City of Greenville Human Resources Website for a more in depth summary of our benefits.
Jul 14, 2024
Full Time
Job Summary The purpose of this position is to maintain and improve City streets, roads, curbs, sidewalks, and drainage infrastructure. This is accomplished by constructing and repairing streets, alleys, and sidewalks; maintaining and operating equipment; raking asphalt; finishing concrete; operating asphalt rollers; cleaning and constructing basins and manholes; cleaning and mowing ditch lines; and training and leading assigned work crews. FLSA Status: Non-Exempt This is a continuous recruitment and may close at any time. Examples of Duties Operates and maintains various light to heavy-duty equipment related to construction maintenance and repair of streets, roads, curbs, sidewalks, and open and closed drainage systems; Transports equipment as required; Applies sealing materials; Rebuilds road shoulders; Replaces deteriorated curbs and gutters; Replaces asphalt surface and base materials; Controls vegetation growth with chemical applications; Reduces weather effects with salt brine treatments; Removes trash and debris from right of way; Repairs storm drainage systems. Performs independent skilled street maintenance work; Interprets construction plans, sketches, and blueprints; Assigns and monitors crew work tasks; Ensures compliance with safety measures; Trains crew members on equipment operating procedures and maintenance; Performs other duties as assigned. Minimum Qualifications Education and Experience: High school diploma or GED and; At least three years of experience operating various pieces of heavy construction equipment to include, but not limited to, backhoes, excavators, dump trucks with trailers, salt spreaders, and snowplows. One year of supervisory or lead worker experience (preferred). REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES: Knowledge of: materials, methods, and tools used in the construction and repair of streets, roads, sidewalks, curbs, drainage structures, and pipe laying. how to set concrete forms to grade. how to use levels, transits, and pipe lasers to set grade for storm drain pipe installation and ditch elevations for proper water flow. how to pour and finish concrete, lute and roll asphalt, and lay storm drain pipe. masonry products and their uses. how to build a masonry manhole or drop-inlet structure. how to apply hardening and sealing compounds to cure concrete surface, and waterproof or restore surface. Skilled in: operating assigned equipment in a safe manner. Ability to: assign work to crew members based on the material and requirements of specific jobs. assess the skill level and work performance of crew members. work from plans, drawings, and sketches to complete tasks. confer with managerial or technical personnel, other departments, or contractors to resolve problems or to coordinate activities. work cooperatively with City officials, other employees, and the general public. work safely without presenting a direct threat to self or others. meet the mental and physical demands of the job. Special Requirements Valid N.C. Class A or B Commercial Driver's License (CDL). Preferred North Carolina Department of Agriculture Pesticide Applicator License The City of Greenville offers a comprehensive benefits package to all regular full-time employees including vacation, holiday, and sick leave as well as medical, dental, vision, life and short-term disability insurance. Employees in designated part-time positions may participate in some of the benefit programs offered to regular full-time employees. Visit the City of Greenville Human Resources Website for a more in depth summary of our benefits.
Town of Los Gatos, CA
Town of Los Gatos, California, United States
Senior Transportation Planner (New Position) Salary: $58.96-$75.83 (hourly plus excellent benefits) Apply by July 28, 2024 (11:59 p.m.) The Town of Los Gatos is accepting applications for the newly created Senior Transportation Planner position in the Parks and Public Works Department . This is a unique opportunity to shape and develop a vital role within our organization. The Senior Transportation Planner will focus on managing projects and programs that support sustainable transportation opportunities for the Town while addressing and improving mobility, safety, environmental, social, and economic conditions around transportation. The selected candidate will support the Town’s ongoing initiatives around transportation planning, including identifying grant programs and managing transportation planning related projects. The Senior Transportation Planner will assist in the review of transportation studies and develop and implement policies related to Transportation Demand Management and Vehicle Miles Traveled in private developments. They will manage parking programs and implement the Town’s Safe Routes to School Program. The Senior Transportation Planner will represent the Town on regional transportation committees and take the lead in identifying and securing local and competitive transportation funds. The Ideal Candidate The Town is looking for an experienced transportation professional who is visionary and innovative with strong leadership skills, passion for community engagement, and commitment to customer service. They will be results-oriented with strong communication skills, including public speaking, writing, listening, persuasion, and facilitation with the following experience: Researching, applying for, and managing State and Federal transportation grants. Presenting to elected and appointed officials, the public, and other stakeholders. Bicycle and pedestrian master planning on a community wide basis, both the planning phase of the work and project implementation/management. Variety of mobility-related projects and programs, including bicycle, pedestrian and rideshare. VTA process and procedures. Parking program management. About the Department The Parks and Public Works Department (PPW) is responsible for the maintenance and improvements of the Town's public parks, facilities, streets, and other infrastructure. Our goal is to efficiently provide residents, businesses, and visitors with the highest quality service possible, with dedication and professionalism. The Department has five service areas: Engineering, Capital Improvement, Streets and Signals, Parks, and Environmental Services. The Department also collaborates with all Town departments, and external partners and stakeholders. Engineering Services : The Engineering team provides services in the areas of encroachment permits and permitting and inspection of other work in the public right of way, including situations where new developments need to provide improvements in the right of way. Capital Improvement : The Capital Improvement team develops and constructs capital projects across all Town assets, including improvements to roads, streetlights, parks, and Town buildings. See the annual capital budget for a list of current capital projects. Streets and Signals : The Streets and Signals team maintains the Town’s roadways, signs, and traffic signals. Traffic plays a big part in this team’s daily work as they seek to meet the needs of the community. This includes traffic on major streets as well as on neighborhood streets where traffic calming can be a solution. Park Services : The Park Services team maintains the Town’s parks, trails, open spaces, facility grounds, median islands, parking lot landscaping, downtown planters, and the urban forest as well as administering park use fees and reservations. Environment Services : The Environmental Services team ensures that the Town is at the forefront of environmental stewardship. This team also manages the Town’s utilities, including the contract with West Valley Collection and Recycling for garbage service Town wide. About the Town The Town of Los Gatos is a general law city operating under the Council/Manager form of government. The Town Manager and Town Attorney are appointed and directly report to the Town Council. The Town’s 150 full- and part-time employees are organized into the following departments: Parks & Public Works, Community Development, Police, Library; and Administrative Services. The Town’s fiscal year 2023/2024 General Fund budget is $52.9 million. Duties and Responsibilities EXAMPLES OF TYPICAL FUNCTIONS (Illustrative Only) Management reserves the right to add, modify, change, or rescind the work assignments of different positions and to make reasonable accommodations so that qualified employees can perform the essential functions of the job. Essential and other important responsibilities and duties may include, but are not limited to, the following: Develops and implements transportation planning projects, programs, systems, and policies. Plans, prioritizes, and manages assigned activities. Provides program area expertise, project support, and coordination and collaborates with Parks and Public Works staff and other Town Departments on complex, highly visible, and politically significant transportation-related policies, projects, and issues. Evaluates the complex and often sensitive and competing aspects of transportation planning decisions. Manages project scoping, budgeting, performance measures, consultant services (procuring and managing), grant applications and compliance, public outreach, and other program activities. Identifies problems and potential solutions, evaluates alternatives, prepares findings, recommends options, and ensures implementation. Designs and prepares maps, charts, outreach flyers, and other graphic materials. Reviews, analyzes, and responds to project applications, ensuring compliance with ordinances and standards and making recommendations that balance and optimize the needs of all transportation users and of the community at large. Provides outreach to and solicits from stakeholders, including representatives of business, schools, and community organizations regarding transportation-related needs and concerns; responds to transportation-related inquiries from the public. Presents transportation plans, policies, programs, options, and considerations to a wide range of audiences including staff, contractors and consultants, executive management, Town Council, other agencies, members of the public, and the business community. Facilitates community outreach meetings, and professionally responds to community and stakeholder questions and concerns, with appropriate follow-up action. Manages funding for and implementation of the Town’s Safe Routes to School program. Participates in and contributes to the implementation of multi-modal transportation programs and projects in the Town’s General Plan Update (Circulation Element) and various other Town-wide planning documents. Participates in updating the Traffic Mitigation Fee ordinance and any future transportation-related mitigation fees. Reviews, promotes, and recommends design and service features of new private developments supporting the use of multi-modal transportation. Coordinates planning for bicycle and pedestrian facilities in cooperation with other Town Departments, regional agencies, and community organizations. Oversees the work of and administers contracts for transportation and parking consultants. Develops policies, procedures, and operational actions related to effective parking management, including periodic review of parking related policy issues such as rates, time limits, enforcement hours, loading zones, and other issues. Identifies and leverages funds to implement planned strategies through drafting and coordinating submittals for grant funding from various local, state, and federal funding sources. Oversees the Town’s Parking Programs. Assists in the planning and construction of parking-related capital projects including preparation of purchase requisitions, requests for proposals, development of the scope of work, professional service agreements and coordination with other Town Departments as appropriate. Attends meetings of the Town Council, the Development Review Committee, Planning Commission and/or the Complete Streets and Transportation Commission and other Town Commissions as directed. Participates in regional planning and working groups and serves as the liaison for the boards and working groups as requested. Plans projects for consultants; develops and communicates project scope and timeline(s); and reviews delivered project as compared to project contracted. Develops and submits transportation-related grant applications; oversees proper execution and expenditure of grant funds received. Manages updates to pedestrian and bicycle master plans; develops, updates, distributes, and promotes Town programs, policies, educational materials, and projects to improve pedestrian, bicycle, and other forms of mobility and to encourage safe practices of all forms of mobility; serve as staff liaison to the Town’s Complete Streets and Transportation Commission. Manages capital projects as appropriate. Builds and maintains positive working relationships with co-workers, other Town employees, elected officials, and the general public, exhibiting exceptional customer service and communication skills. May be assigned as a Disaster Service Worker, as required. Performs other related duties as assigned. Minimum Qualifications Any combination of training and experience that would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required qualifications would be: Any combination of training and experience equivalent to a Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university in transportation planning, city and regional planning, urban studies, civil engineering, or closely related field, and five (5) years of increasingly responsible experience in transportation development programs including two (2) years of project management. A Master’s Degree from an accredited college or university is desirable. License and Certification: A California Driver's License and a satisfactory driving record are conditions of initial and continued employment. Possession of a Certificate of Registration as Professional Transportation Planner or Professional Engineer in the State of California, or certification from the American Institute of Certified Planners is highly desirable. Application and Selection Process To be considered for this career opportunity, click the "Apply" button to complete the online application form. All application materials must be submitted online. Resumes may be attached but not accepted in place of a complete online application. Only complete applications will be accepted. Applications will be screened in relation to the criteria in this job announcement. Applicants with the most relevant qualifications will be invited to interview. The information in this announcement may be modified or revoked without notice and does not constitute an express or implied contract. For technical questions, visit GovernmentJobs Support. The Town of Los Gatos 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 Town of Los Gatos is committed to offering reasonable accommodations to job applicants with disabilities. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, contact us at (408) 399-5743 or at HR@losgatosca.gov. This classification is represented by the Town Employees' Association (T.E.A.). Please refer to the Benefit Summaries postedon theTown of Los Gatos Human Resources Department Webpage. Closing Date/Time: 7/28/2024 11:59 PM Pacific
Jul 09, 2024
Full Time
Senior Transportation Planner (New Position) Salary: $58.96-$75.83 (hourly plus excellent benefits) Apply by July 28, 2024 (11:59 p.m.) The Town of Los Gatos is accepting applications for the newly created Senior Transportation Planner position in the Parks and Public Works Department . This is a unique opportunity to shape and develop a vital role within our organization. The Senior Transportation Planner will focus on managing projects and programs that support sustainable transportation opportunities for the Town while addressing and improving mobility, safety, environmental, social, and economic conditions around transportation. The selected candidate will support the Town’s ongoing initiatives around transportation planning, including identifying grant programs and managing transportation planning related projects. The Senior Transportation Planner will assist in the review of transportation studies and develop and implement policies related to Transportation Demand Management and Vehicle Miles Traveled in private developments. They will manage parking programs and implement the Town’s Safe Routes to School Program. The Senior Transportation Planner will represent the Town on regional transportation committees and take the lead in identifying and securing local and competitive transportation funds. The Ideal Candidate The Town is looking for an experienced transportation professional who is visionary and innovative with strong leadership skills, passion for community engagement, and commitment to customer service. They will be results-oriented with strong communication skills, including public speaking, writing, listening, persuasion, and facilitation with the following experience: Researching, applying for, and managing State and Federal transportation grants. Presenting to elected and appointed officials, the public, and other stakeholders. Bicycle and pedestrian master planning on a community wide basis, both the planning phase of the work and project implementation/management. Variety of mobility-related projects and programs, including bicycle, pedestrian and rideshare. VTA process and procedures. Parking program management. About the Department The Parks and Public Works Department (PPW) is responsible for the maintenance and improvements of the Town's public parks, facilities, streets, and other infrastructure. Our goal is to efficiently provide residents, businesses, and visitors with the highest quality service possible, with dedication and professionalism. The Department has five service areas: Engineering, Capital Improvement, Streets and Signals, Parks, and Environmental Services. The Department also collaborates with all Town departments, and external partners and stakeholders. Engineering Services : The Engineering team provides services in the areas of encroachment permits and permitting and inspection of other work in the public right of way, including situations where new developments need to provide improvements in the right of way. Capital Improvement : The Capital Improvement team develops and constructs capital projects across all Town assets, including improvements to roads, streetlights, parks, and Town buildings. See the annual capital budget for a list of current capital projects. Streets and Signals : The Streets and Signals team maintains the Town’s roadways, signs, and traffic signals. Traffic plays a big part in this team’s daily work as they seek to meet the needs of the community. This includes traffic on major streets as well as on neighborhood streets where traffic calming can be a solution. Park Services : The Park Services team maintains the Town’s parks, trails, open spaces, facility grounds, median islands, parking lot landscaping, downtown planters, and the urban forest as well as administering park use fees and reservations. Environment Services : The Environmental Services team ensures that the Town is at the forefront of environmental stewardship. This team also manages the Town’s utilities, including the contract with West Valley Collection and Recycling for garbage service Town wide. About the Town The Town of Los Gatos is a general law city operating under the Council/Manager form of government. The Town Manager and Town Attorney are appointed and directly report to the Town Council. The Town’s 150 full- and part-time employees are organized into the following departments: Parks & Public Works, Community Development, Police, Library; and Administrative Services. The Town’s fiscal year 2023/2024 General Fund budget is $52.9 million. Duties and Responsibilities EXAMPLES OF TYPICAL FUNCTIONS (Illustrative Only) Management reserves the right to add, modify, change, or rescind the work assignments of different positions and to make reasonable accommodations so that qualified employees can perform the essential functions of the job. Essential and other important responsibilities and duties may include, but are not limited to, the following: Develops and implements transportation planning projects, programs, systems, and policies. Plans, prioritizes, and manages assigned activities. Provides program area expertise, project support, and coordination and collaborates with Parks and Public Works staff and other Town Departments on complex, highly visible, and politically significant transportation-related policies, projects, and issues. Evaluates the complex and often sensitive and competing aspects of transportation planning decisions. Manages project scoping, budgeting, performance measures, consultant services (procuring and managing), grant applications and compliance, public outreach, and other program activities. Identifies problems and potential solutions, evaluates alternatives, prepares findings, recommends options, and ensures implementation. Designs and prepares maps, charts, outreach flyers, and other graphic materials. Reviews, analyzes, and responds to project applications, ensuring compliance with ordinances and standards and making recommendations that balance and optimize the needs of all transportation users and of the community at large. Provides outreach to and solicits from stakeholders, including representatives of business, schools, and community organizations regarding transportation-related needs and concerns; responds to transportation-related inquiries from the public. Presents transportation plans, policies, programs, options, and considerations to a wide range of audiences including staff, contractors and consultants, executive management, Town Council, other agencies, members of the public, and the business community. Facilitates community outreach meetings, and professionally responds to community and stakeholder questions and concerns, with appropriate follow-up action. Manages funding for and implementation of the Town’s Safe Routes to School program. Participates in and contributes to the implementation of multi-modal transportation programs and projects in the Town’s General Plan Update (Circulation Element) and various other Town-wide planning documents. Participates in updating the Traffic Mitigation Fee ordinance and any future transportation-related mitigation fees. Reviews, promotes, and recommends design and service features of new private developments supporting the use of multi-modal transportation. Coordinates planning for bicycle and pedestrian facilities in cooperation with other Town Departments, regional agencies, and community organizations. Oversees the work of and administers contracts for transportation and parking consultants. Develops policies, procedures, and operational actions related to effective parking management, including periodic review of parking related policy issues such as rates, time limits, enforcement hours, loading zones, and other issues. Identifies and leverages funds to implement planned strategies through drafting and coordinating submittals for grant funding from various local, state, and federal funding sources. Oversees the Town’s Parking Programs. Assists in the planning and construction of parking-related capital projects including preparation of purchase requisitions, requests for proposals, development of the scope of work, professional service agreements and coordination with other Town Departments as appropriate. Attends meetings of the Town Council, the Development Review Committee, Planning Commission and/or the Complete Streets and Transportation Commission and other Town Commissions as directed. Participates in regional planning and working groups and serves as the liaison for the boards and working groups as requested. Plans projects for consultants; develops and communicates project scope and timeline(s); and reviews delivered project as compared to project contracted. Develops and submits transportation-related grant applications; oversees proper execution and expenditure of grant funds received. Manages updates to pedestrian and bicycle master plans; develops, updates, distributes, and promotes Town programs, policies, educational materials, and projects to improve pedestrian, bicycle, and other forms of mobility and to encourage safe practices of all forms of mobility; serve as staff liaison to the Town’s Complete Streets and Transportation Commission. Manages capital projects as appropriate. Builds and maintains positive working relationships with co-workers, other Town employees, elected officials, and the general public, exhibiting exceptional customer service and communication skills. May be assigned as a Disaster Service Worker, as required. Performs other related duties as assigned. Minimum Qualifications Any combination of training and experience that would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required qualifications would be: Any combination of training and experience equivalent to a Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university in transportation planning, city and regional planning, urban studies, civil engineering, or closely related field, and five (5) years of increasingly responsible experience in transportation development programs including two (2) years of project management. A Master’s Degree from an accredited college or university is desirable. License and Certification: A California Driver's License and a satisfactory driving record are conditions of initial and continued employment. Possession of a Certificate of Registration as Professional Transportation Planner or Professional Engineer in the State of California, or certification from the American Institute of Certified Planners is highly desirable. Application and Selection Process To be considered for this career opportunity, click the "Apply" button to complete the online application form. All application materials must be submitted online. Resumes may be attached but not accepted in place of a complete online application. Only complete applications will be accepted. Applications will be screened in relation to the criteria in this job announcement. Applicants with the most relevant qualifications will be invited to interview. The information in this announcement may be modified or revoked without notice and does not constitute an express or implied contract. For technical questions, visit GovernmentJobs Support. The Town of Los Gatos 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 Town of Los Gatos is committed to offering reasonable accommodations to job applicants with disabilities. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, contact us at (408) 399-5743 or at HR@losgatosca.gov. This classification is represented by the Town Employees' Association (T.E.A.). Please refer to the Benefit Summaries postedon theTown of Los Gatos Human Resources Department Webpage. Closing Date/Time: 7/28/2024 11:59 PM Pacific
City of Costa Mesa, CA
Costa Mesa, California, United States
Description There is currently one (1) full-time vacancy within the Public Works Department. THE POSITION: Under general direction, plans, organizes, supervises and performs responsible and complex professional level engineering work in the field and office associated with design, development, investigation, construction and maintenance of parks and parkway projects, public works infrastructure and City facilities; serves as resident engineer and/or project manager on assigned projects; and performs related duties as required. CLASS CHARACTERISTICS: Planning, organizing, supervising and reviewing the work of subordinate staff is a major function of positions in this class. Incumbents generally supervise a staff professional level engineering and/or inspection employees who perform varied and responsible field and office engineering work. Positions in this class normally supervise positions that are designated as first-level supervisors. Supervision, at this level is normally over multiple project teams. Positions in this class perform the most complex professional engineering and administrative work, frequently make difficult decisions that require interpretation and professional judgment, and communicate with departmental management to obtain direction on matters that deviate from practice, policy and/or generally accepted professional standards. APPLICATION AND SELECTION PROCESS: Applications must be completed and submitted online. This recruitment will remain open until filled and may close without prior notice. Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis, therefore prompt application is encouraged. Candidates are requested to provide specific information regarding their education and experience as it relates to the position by completing all fields of the application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete . Do not include "see attached resume" in your responses, as they will not be accepted or reviewed in the application process. Based upon the information presented on the application, a limited number of candidates who possess qualifications most pertinent to the position will be invited to participate in the selection process. The selection process may include, but is not limited to the following components: application review and evaluation, written examination or exercise, physical examination, practical exercise and interview evaluation. Please notify the Human Resources Division 72 hours in advance of the test date if you have a disability which requires accommodation for the testing process. The eligibility list will be in effect for one (1) year, unless exhausted sooner. The eligibility list established from this recruitment may be utilized to fill other lower level vacancies which occur during the life of the list. It is recommended you use a personal email address on your application instead of a work email address. Notifications during this recruitment will be sent by email only (regardless of the notification preference selected during the online application process). Notifications will be sent to the email address that is listed on your online application. All employment offers made by the City are contingent upon establishing proof of a prospective candidate's legal authorization to work in the United States and successfully passing all components of the pre-employment process which may include, but is not limited to: comprehensive background check, criminal history check (Live Scan fingerprint check), polygraph examination, post-offer psychological evaluation and post-offer medical evaluation (may include drug screen). Based upon current and/or future assignments, an employee may be subject to pre-employment, random, reasonable and post-accident drug and alcohol testing pursuant to the Department of Transportation Regulations. Note: The provisions of this job bulletin do not constitute an expressed or implied contract. Any provisions contained within may be modified or revoked without notice. Essential Functions These functions may not be present in all positions in this class. When a position is to be filled, the essential functions will be noted in the announcement of position availability. Management reserves the right to add, modify, change or rescind work assignments as needed. Assigns, schedules, monitors, trains, checks, and corrects the work of assigned supervisory, professional, technical, and clerical staff; Participates in the selection of personnel; Develops standard of performance, advises subordinates of standards of performance, observes and documents performance, and prepares periodic and special evaluations of performance; Serve as a reviewer of performance evaluations prepared by subordinate supervisory personnel; Prepares supporting documentation and recommends employee recognition and discipline; Processes formal and informal grievances; Counsels employees on matters related to performance and employment status; Makes oral and written directives; Interprets, enforces and applies policies and regulatory requirements controlling the work of the unit; Ensures dissemination of information and promotes effective communications within the unit. Meets with departmental staff and contractors to resolve disputes; Determines work items that are eligible for grant funding; Approves expenditures from project funds and makes arrangements for additional funds for change orders; Monitors preparation of and approves, or recommends as appropriate, changes to the scope of work of projects, justifications for change orders; and negotiates design and construction contract change orders. Conducts studies, formulates findings, conclusions and recommendations, and implements approved changes in policies and procedures of the City Council, the Planning Commission, the Parks and Recreation Commission, and the Public Services Department. Corresponds and interfaces with contractors, consulting engineers, developers, utility companies, other agencies and the general public as the City's representative for construction projects proposed or in progress in the City. Monitors the maintenance of necessary records and report preparation. Participates in the preparation of the annual budget. Prepares and updates the long-term projects in the assigned section of the Division (Engineering or Transportation) for the City's Capital Improvement Program. Proposes budget recommendations for capital improvement projects. When assigned to the Engineering Division: Advertises projects for construction, evaluates bids, oversees contract administration and inspections for capital improvement projects. Manages the development of storm water Best Management Practices (BMP) and evaluates BMP effectiveness through monitoring and sampling programs; Reviews Water Quality Management Plans and Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plans; Coordinates the design and construction of Public Works projects including buildings, parks and street improvement projects with various divisions and departments of the City, developers, other governmental agencies and consulting engineering and landscape architectural firms. Performs the duties of construction project manager/resident engineer on assigned projects. Supervises and participates in the full range of professional field and office work of the unit; Manages construction of buildings, parks, parkways and street improvements; visits construction work sites regularly to monitor work of staff and contractors; Supervises materials tests; installation of plant material, and associated irrigation devices; Prepares and supervises the preparation of parks and parkway and/or public works improvement-related correspondence. Monitors preparation of and approves, or recommends as appropriate, changes in construction projects, justifications for change orders, and contract change orders. Confers with the City Attorney's office regarding contract administration; prepares technical reports with recommendations regarding legal issues for review, concurrence and/or approval by the City Attorney's office; consults with City Attorneys on responses to claims and litigation. When assigned to the Transportation Services Division: Manages the design of transportation improvements including roadway and intersection widening, and traffic signal improvements; Manages the City's Traffic Operations Center (TOC), traffic signals, CCTVs, radar speed feedback signs and communication hardware and software; Develops and implements traffic signal timing and coordination plans along major arterials, and calculates Intersection Level of Services (LOS). Prepares traffic and parking analyses; Reviews traffic sections of environmental impact reports; Manages the City's traffic impact fee program. Coordinates the review of planning applications and represents the Transportation Services Division at Bikeway and Walkability Committee meetings. Qualification Guidelines A typical way to obtain the requisite knowledge and abilities to perform the duties and responsibilities of this classification is as follows: EDUCATION, TRAINING AND/OR EXPERIENCE: Experience at a supervisory level with responsibility for advanced journey-level professional civil engineering work that relates to municipal public works design, park development, construction, administration and contracts. Graduation from an accredited college or university with major coursework in civil engineering or a closely related field. An equivalent combination of education and relevant experience that provides the desired knowledge, skills and abilities to successfully perform essential functions may also be considered. LICENSE AND/OR CERTIFICATE: Possession or the ability to obtain a valid Class C California Driver's License before the date of appointment may be required. Revocation of license during employment may result in disciplinary action or reassignment. Possession of a valid Certificate of Registration as a Registered Civil Engineer in the State of California is required when assigned to the Engineering Division. Possession of a valid Certificate of Registration as a Registered Civil Engineer or Traffic Engineer in the State of California is required when assigned to the Transportation Services Division. REQUISITE KNOWLEDGE AND SKILL LEVELS: Knowledge of the advanced principles of civil engineering as they relate to public works projects in general; Working level knowledge of engineering design; Knowledge of the preparation, processing and monitoring of construction project contracts, Knowledge of the preparation of specifications, estimates, plans, designs and contract agreements, and applicable laws, ordinances and codes as they specifically relate to the design and construction of public works projects. Working knowledge of and skill in applying the principals and practices of administration and budgeting. Thorough knowledge of principles and practices of leadership and supervision. Thorough knowledge of laws, regulations and reporting requirements pertaining to state- and federally-funded construction projects. When assigned to the Engineering Division: Knowledge of principles and practices of Civil Engineering related to design, construction and inspection of building facilities, parks, streets, storm drains and grading plans; Knowledge of investigative techniques, basic chemistry concepts and interactions; Knowledge of storm water regulations and functions of related regulatory agencies and organizations; Knowledge of construction and construction inspection work practices, Knowledge of principles related to case management, reporting and record keeping. When assigned to the Transportation Services Division: Knowledge of principles and practices of Civil Engineering related to the design and construction of streets, signing and striping plans, and traffic signals. REQUISITE ABILITIES: Ability to plan, organize and supervise the work of multiple project teams of professional engineers; Ability to secure and maintain effective work relationships with contractors, property owners, neighborhood groups, developers, consulting engineers, representatives of other governmental agencies and the general public; Ability to plan and implement administrative policies and procedures to insure that all phases of a project are completed in a timely manner and to insure compliance to specifications, time tables and financial guidelines; Ability to effectively negotiate the City's position on assigned projects while demonstrating good judgment, tact, discretion, persuasiveness and self-reliance; Ability to prepare and analyze date requiring the development of conclusions to present in definitive, Ability to be clear and concise reports on public works and parks and parkway projects; and effectively supervise and train assigned engineering, field and clerical staff members. Supplemental Information PUBLIC EMPLOYEE DISASTER SERVICE WORKER: In accordance with Government Code Section 3100 - all City of Costa Mesa employees are required to perform assigned disaster service worker duties in the event of an emergency or a disaster. PHYSICAL TASKS AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS : Please contact Human Resources for a summary of the essential tasks and environmental factors for this classification. Employee accommodations for physical or mental disabilities will be considered on a case-by-case basis. To view benefit information for all groups, Click Here New employees contribute 9% of their salary on a pre-tax basis towards the 2%@60 or 2%@62 CalPERS retirement formula depending on eligibility. Employees receive the following health insurance flexible benefits contribution: Current: $1,600monthly Effective January 2025: $1,650monthly The City does not participate in the Social Security system; however, federal mandate requires new employees to contribute 1.45% of wages to Medicare. As a condition of employment, all new employees are required to enroll and participate in the direct deposit program. Closing Date/Time: Continuous
Jul 20, 2024
Full Time
Description There is currently one (1) full-time vacancy within the Public Works Department. THE POSITION: Under general direction, plans, organizes, supervises and performs responsible and complex professional level engineering work in the field and office associated with design, development, investigation, construction and maintenance of parks and parkway projects, public works infrastructure and City facilities; serves as resident engineer and/or project manager on assigned projects; and performs related duties as required. CLASS CHARACTERISTICS: Planning, organizing, supervising and reviewing the work of subordinate staff is a major function of positions in this class. Incumbents generally supervise a staff professional level engineering and/or inspection employees who perform varied and responsible field and office engineering work. Positions in this class normally supervise positions that are designated as first-level supervisors. Supervision, at this level is normally over multiple project teams. Positions in this class perform the most complex professional engineering and administrative work, frequently make difficult decisions that require interpretation and professional judgment, and communicate with departmental management to obtain direction on matters that deviate from practice, policy and/or generally accepted professional standards. APPLICATION AND SELECTION PROCESS: Applications must be completed and submitted online. This recruitment will remain open until filled and may close without prior notice. Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis, therefore prompt application is encouraged. Candidates are requested to provide specific information regarding their education and experience as it relates to the position by completing all fields of the application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete . Do not include "see attached resume" in your responses, as they will not be accepted or reviewed in the application process. Based upon the information presented on the application, a limited number of candidates who possess qualifications most pertinent to the position will be invited to participate in the selection process. The selection process may include, but is not limited to the following components: application review and evaluation, written examination or exercise, physical examination, practical exercise and interview evaluation. Please notify the Human Resources Division 72 hours in advance of the test date if you have a disability which requires accommodation for the testing process. The eligibility list will be in effect for one (1) year, unless exhausted sooner. The eligibility list established from this recruitment may be utilized to fill other lower level vacancies which occur during the life of the list. It is recommended you use a personal email address on your application instead of a work email address. Notifications during this recruitment will be sent by email only (regardless of the notification preference selected during the online application process). Notifications will be sent to the email address that is listed on your online application. All employment offers made by the City are contingent upon establishing proof of a prospective candidate's legal authorization to work in the United States and successfully passing all components of the pre-employment process which may include, but is not limited to: comprehensive background check, criminal history check (Live Scan fingerprint check), polygraph examination, post-offer psychological evaluation and post-offer medical evaluation (may include drug screen). Based upon current and/or future assignments, an employee may be subject to pre-employment, random, reasonable and post-accident drug and alcohol testing pursuant to the Department of Transportation Regulations. Note: The provisions of this job bulletin do not constitute an expressed or implied contract. Any provisions contained within may be modified or revoked without notice. Essential Functions These functions may not be present in all positions in this class. When a position is to be filled, the essential functions will be noted in the announcement of position availability. Management reserves the right to add, modify, change or rescind work assignments as needed. Assigns, schedules, monitors, trains, checks, and corrects the work of assigned supervisory, professional, technical, and clerical staff; Participates in the selection of personnel; Develops standard of performance, advises subordinates of standards of performance, observes and documents performance, and prepares periodic and special evaluations of performance; Serve as a reviewer of performance evaluations prepared by subordinate supervisory personnel; Prepares supporting documentation and recommends employee recognition and discipline; Processes formal and informal grievances; Counsels employees on matters related to performance and employment status; Makes oral and written directives; Interprets, enforces and applies policies and regulatory requirements controlling the work of the unit; Ensures dissemination of information and promotes effective communications within the unit. Meets with departmental staff and contractors to resolve disputes; Determines work items that are eligible for grant funding; Approves expenditures from project funds and makes arrangements for additional funds for change orders; Monitors preparation of and approves, or recommends as appropriate, changes to the scope of work of projects, justifications for change orders; and negotiates design and construction contract change orders. Conducts studies, formulates findings, conclusions and recommendations, and implements approved changes in policies and procedures of the City Council, the Planning Commission, the Parks and Recreation Commission, and the Public Services Department. Corresponds and interfaces with contractors, consulting engineers, developers, utility companies, other agencies and the general public as the City's representative for construction projects proposed or in progress in the City. Monitors the maintenance of necessary records and report preparation. Participates in the preparation of the annual budget. Prepares and updates the long-term projects in the assigned section of the Division (Engineering or Transportation) for the City's Capital Improvement Program. Proposes budget recommendations for capital improvement projects. When assigned to the Engineering Division: Advertises projects for construction, evaluates bids, oversees contract administration and inspections for capital improvement projects. Manages the development of storm water Best Management Practices (BMP) and evaluates BMP effectiveness through monitoring and sampling programs; Reviews Water Quality Management Plans and Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plans; Coordinates the design and construction of Public Works projects including buildings, parks and street improvement projects with various divisions and departments of the City, developers, other governmental agencies and consulting engineering and landscape architectural firms. Performs the duties of construction project manager/resident engineer on assigned projects. Supervises and participates in the full range of professional field and office work of the unit; Manages construction of buildings, parks, parkways and street improvements; visits construction work sites regularly to monitor work of staff and contractors; Supervises materials tests; installation of plant material, and associated irrigation devices; Prepares and supervises the preparation of parks and parkway and/or public works improvement-related correspondence. Monitors preparation of and approves, or recommends as appropriate, changes in construction projects, justifications for change orders, and contract change orders. Confers with the City Attorney's office regarding contract administration; prepares technical reports with recommendations regarding legal issues for review, concurrence and/or approval by the City Attorney's office; consults with City Attorneys on responses to claims and litigation. When assigned to the Transportation Services Division: Manages the design of transportation improvements including roadway and intersection widening, and traffic signal improvements; Manages the City's Traffic Operations Center (TOC), traffic signals, CCTVs, radar speed feedback signs and communication hardware and software; Develops and implements traffic signal timing and coordination plans along major arterials, and calculates Intersection Level of Services (LOS). Prepares traffic and parking analyses; Reviews traffic sections of environmental impact reports; Manages the City's traffic impact fee program. Coordinates the review of planning applications and represents the Transportation Services Division at Bikeway and Walkability Committee meetings. Qualification Guidelines A typical way to obtain the requisite knowledge and abilities to perform the duties and responsibilities of this classification is as follows: EDUCATION, TRAINING AND/OR EXPERIENCE: Experience at a supervisory level with responsibility for advanced journey-level professional civil engineering work that relates to municipal public works design, park development, construction, administration and contracts. Graduation from an accredited college or university with major coursework in civil engineering or a closely related field. An equivalent combination of education and relevant experience that provides the desired knowledge, skills and abilities to successfully perform essential functions may also be considered. LICENSE AND/OR CERTIFICATE: Possession or the ability to obtain a valid Class C California Driver's License before the date of appointment may be required. Revocation of license during employment may result in disciplinary action or reassignment. Possession of a valid Certificate of Registration as a Registered Civil Engineer in the State of California is required when assigned to the Engineering Division. Possession of a valid Certificate of Registration as a Registered Civil Engineer or Traffic Engineer in the State of California is required when assigned to the Transportation Services Division. REQUISITE KNOWLEDGE AND SKILL LEVELS: Knowledge of the advanced principles of civil engineering as they relate to public works projects in general; Working level knowledge of engineering design; Knowledge of the preparation, processing and monitoring of construction project contracts, Knowledge of the preparation of specifications, estimates, plans, designs and contract agreements, and applicable laws, ordinances and codes as they specifically relate to the design and construction of public works projects. Working knowledge of and skill in applying the principals and practices of administration and budgeting. Thorough knowledge of principles and practices of leadership and supervision. Thorough knowledge of laws, regulations and reporting requirements pertaining to state- and federally-funded construction projects. When assigned to the Engineering Division: Knowledge of principles and practices of Civil Engineering related to design, construction and inspection of building facilities, parks, streets, storm drains and grading plans; Knowledge of investigative techniques, basic chemistry concepts and interactions; Knowledge of storm water regulations and functions of related regulatory agencies and organizations; Knowledge of construction and construction inspection work practices, Knowledge of principles related to case management, reporting and record keeping. When assigned to the Transportation Services Division: Knowledge of principles and practices of Civil Engineering related to the design and construction of streets, signing and striping plans, and traffic signals. REQUISITE ABILITIES: Ability to plan, organize and supervise the work of multiple project teams of professional engineers; Ability to secure and maintain effective work relationships with contractors, property owners, neighborhood groups, developers, consulting engineers, representatives of other governmental agencies and the general public; Ability to plan and implement administrative policies and procedures to insure that all phases of a project are completed in a timely manner and to insure compliance to specifications, time tables and financial guidelines; Ability to effectively negotiate the City's position on assigned projects while demonstrating good judgment, tact, discretion, persuasiveness and self-reliance; Ability to prepare and analyze date requiring the development of conclusions to present in definitive, Ability to be clear and concise reports on public works and parks and parkway projects; and effectively supervise and train assigned engineering, field and clerical staff members. Supplemental Information PUBLIC EMPLOYEE DISASTER SERVICE WORKER: In accordance with Government Code Section 3100 - all City of Costa Mesa employees are required to perform assigned disaster service worker duties in the event of an emergency or a disaster. PHYSICAL TASKS AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS : Please contact Human Resources for a summary of the essential tasks and environmental factors for this classification. Employee accommodations for physical or mental disabilities will be considered on a case-by-case basis. To view benefit information for all groups, Click Here New employees contribute 9% of their salary on a pre-tax basis towards the 2%@60 or 2%@62 CalPERS retirement formula depending on eligibility. Employees receive the following health insurance flexible benefits contribution: Current: $1,600monthly Effective January 2025: $1,650monthly The City does not participate in the Social Security system; however, federal mandate requires new employees to contribute 1.45% of wages to Medicare. As a condition of employment, all new employees are required to enroll and participate in the direct deposit program. Closing Date/Time: Continuous