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Introduction THIS IS A NEW ASSEMBLED EXAMINATION . The eligible list resulting from this examination will cancel any existing list and may last approximately one year, but can be extended. Applications must be in the possession of the Human Resource Services Department by 5:00 p.m. on the Last Day for Filing. Postmarks are not accepted. Applications will only be accepted on-line. Supplemental Questionnaire : A properly completed Supplemental Questionnaire must be submitted with each application. Applications and Supplemental Questionnaires must be in the possession of the Human Resource Services Department by 5:00 p.m. on the Last Day for Filing. Applications will only be accepted on-line. Postmarks are not accepted. Failure to submit the Application or Supplemental Questionnaire will result in disqualification. DESCRIPTION THE AGENCY The Community Development Agency's mission is to enhance the quality-of-life of County residents and plan for the future well-being of the County's diverse communities; to balance the physical, economic, and social needs of County residents through land use planning, environmental management, neighborhood improvement, and community development; and to promote and protect agriculture, the environment, economic vitality and human health. Code Enforcement Program The County's Code Enforcement Staff works together with neighborhood associations, residents and business owners to eliminate those situations that could lead to unsightly and decaying conditions. THE POSITION Zoning Investigators are primarily responsible for the office and field investigation work involved in the enforcement of land-use codes and ordinances dealing with zoning, subdivision, neighborhood preservation, abandoned vehicles, sign regulation, conformance with conditions of approval for land development, and surface mining. Investigative work includes reviewing and resolving complaints of violations, as well as proactive patrol for violations, involving the misuse of property, buildings, and vehicles. The position also involves performing related work as required. IDEAL CANDIDATE In addition to meeting the minimum qualifications stated below, the ideal candidate will have demonstrated a track record of success in the following areas: • Have achieved a satisfactorily level of technical and professional skill or knowledge in position related areas • Operating computer applications ; i.e. creating spreadsheets; use of templates to develop letters, public websites and applications for public search • Established courses of action for self and others to ensure work is completed efficiently • Maintained effectiveness when experiencing major changes in work responsibilities or environment • Developed and used collaborative relationships to facilitate the accomplishment of work goals • Assimilated and applied new-job-related information • Identified and understand issues, problems, and opportunities • Monitored the results of delegated assignments, or projects • Maintained stable performance under pressure or opposition • Demonstrated ability to adapt to work conditions to accomplish tasks with teams of staff • Demonstrated ability to develop compliance strategies and plans for problem properties Please CLICK HERE for the fullZoning Investigator IIjob specification/description. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS One year full-time experience in the class of Zoning Investigator I or Planner I in Alameda County Community Development Agency's Planning Department. Or The equivalent of two years full-time experience in investigative work for a public agency in zoning, law enforcement, building inspection, health inspection, welfare, or construction sales; or, three years full time experience dealing directly with complaints from the public or enforcing codes, regulations and/or standards. License: Possession of a valid California Motor Vehicle Operator's license. NOTE: The Civil Service commission may modify the above Minimum Qualifications in the announcement of an examination. KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS The most suitably qualified candidates will possess the following competencies: Knowledge of: • Elements of planning and zoning theory. • Basic legal principles relating to law enforcement. • Effective investigative techniques, including interviewing and rules of evidence. • Effective public relations techniques. • Related computer applications. Ability to: • Learn and enforce laws and ordinances governing land use. • Plan and organize work. • Analyze and solve problems. • Make decisions. • Exercise analytical ability, tact, and good judgment in land-use ordinance enforcement. • Work effectively with citizens, homeowner groups, boards, and commissions. • Prepare clear and concise reports. • Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing. EXAMINATION COMPONENTS THE EXAMINATION WILL CONSIST OF the following steps: 1) A review of candidates' applications and Supplemental Questionnaire to verify possession of minimum requirements. Those candidates who possess the minimum requirements for the class will move on to the next step in the examination process. 2) An oral interview which will be weighted as 100% of the candidate's final examination score. The oral interview may contain situational exercises. CANDIDATES MUST ATTAIN A QUALIFYING RATING ON EACH PORTION OF THIS EXAMINATION. We reserve the right to make changes to the announced examination components. Alameda County utilizes a Civil Service Selection System founded on merit. Such a system is competitive and based on broad recruitment efforts and equal opportunity for qualified applicants to test in an examination process designed to determine the qualifications, fitness and ability of competitors to perform duties of the vacant position. Many of our recruitments are targeted and specific to the needs of a current vacant position, in which case, the eligible list may be exclusively used for that current vacant position. Other recruitments may be more broadly used for both current and future vacancies, or for other alternate jobs with comparable scopes of work. To learn more about our recruitment and selection process, please visit the "What You Need to Know" section of our website, www.acgov.org/hrs . Selection Plan Applicants will be informed via email with reasonable notice in advance of any examination process which will require their attendance. The following dates are tentative and subject to change based on the needs of the Agency: TENTATIVE SELECTION PLAN Deadline for Filing Monday, September 23, 2019 Review of Minimum Qualifications Friday, October 4, 2019 Panel Interviews Monday &Tuesday October28 & 29, 2019 Alameda County and the Human Resource Services Department will make reasonable efforts in the examination and/or selection process to accommodate qualified individuals with disabilities and/or medical conditions in accordance/compliance with the State Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA), Federal Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Alameda County's Reasonable Accommodation Policy and applicable statutes. To request an accommodation due to a disability/medical condition during this or other phases of the examination/selection process, please contact the assigned Human Resources Representative listed on the job announcement before the last date of filing . Alameda County requires applicants to provide supporting documentation to substantiate a request for reasonable accommodation. In order to qualify for a reasonable accommodation, applicants must have a disability/medical condition pursuant to the ADA, FEHA and applicable statutes. For more information regarding our Reasonable Accommodation procedures, please visit our website, www.acgov.org/hrs BENEFITS Alameda County offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package that affords wide-ranging health care options to meet the different needs of a diverse workforce and their families. We also sponsor many different employee discount, fitness and health screening programs focused on overall well being. These benefits include but are not limited to*: For your Health & Well-Being Medical - HMO & PPO Plans Dental - HMO & PPO Plans Vision or Vision Reimbursement Share the Savings Basic Life Insurance Supplemental Life Insurance (with optional dependent coverage for eligible employees) County Allowance Credit Flexible Spending Accounts - Health FSA, Dependent Care and Adoption Assistance Short-Term Disability Insurance Long-Term Disability Insurance Voluntary Benefits - Accident Insurance, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity and Legal Services Employee Assistance Program For your Financial Future Retirement Plan - (Defined Benefit Pension Plan) Deferred Compensation Plan (457 Plan or Roth Plan) For your Work/Life Balance 11 paid holidays Floating Holidays Vacation and sick leave accrual Vacation purchase program Catastrophic Sick Leave Employee Mortgage Loan Program Group Auto/Home Insurance Pet Insurance Commuter Benefits Program Guaranteed Ride Home Employee Wellness Program (e.g. At Work Fitness, Incentive Based Programs, Gym Membership Discounts) Employee Discount Program (e.g. theme parks, cell phone, etc.) Child Care Resources 1 st United Services Credit Union *Eligibility is determined by Alameda County and offerings may vary by collective bargaining agreement. This provides a brief summary of the benefits offered and can be subject to change. Conclusion All notices related to County recruitments for which you have applied will be sent/delivered via email. Please add @acgov.org and alamedacountyHR@acgov.org as accepted addresses to any email blocking or spam filtering program you may use. If you do not do this, your email blocking or spam filtering program may block receipt of the notices regarding your application for recruitments. You are also strongly advised to regularly log into your County of Alameda online application account to check for notices that may have been sent to you. All email notices that will be sent to you will also be kept in your personal online application account. You will be able to view all of your notices in your online application account by clicking on the 'My applications' button on the Current Job Openings page. Please take the steps recommended above to ensure you do not miss any notices about a recruitment for which you have applied. The County of Alameda is not responsible for notices that are not read, received, or accessed by any applicant for a County recruitment. NOTE: All notices are generated through an automated email notification system. Replies to the email box alamedacountyHR@acgov.org are routed to an unmonitored mailbox. If you have questions please go to our website at www.acgov.org/hrs . You may also contact the Human Resources Analyst listed on the bulletin for the recruitment for which you have applied. Debra Robinson-Harris, Human Resources Analyst III Human Resource Services, County of Alameda Debra.Robinson@acgov.org (510) 272-6437 Alameda County has a diverse workforce, that is representative of the communities we serve, and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment are based on merit, competence, performance and business need. Alameda County does not discriminate in employment on the basis of, race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factors protected under federal, state and local law. Alameda County celebrates diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive, and welcoming workplace environment. Closing Date/Time: 9/23/2019 5:00:00 PM

Introduction THIS IS ARE OPEN OF ANEW CONTINUOUS EXAMINATION . The eligible list resulting from this examination willlast approximately one year but can be extended. This examination may be reopened as necessary and the names of additional candidates merged onto the existing list according to examination score. Search Services are provided by Alliance Resource Consulting LLC DESCRIPTION THE COMMUNITY Alameda County is the geographic center of the San Francisco Bay Area, located on the east side of the Bay across from the San Francisco peninsula. Commonly referred to as the "East Bay," the region has been the fastest growing in the San Francisco Bay Area for more than two decades. The East Bay is popular because of its desirable location, incredible diversity, ideal climate, broad economic base, plus its range of available housing and business opportunities. The County itself is one of the most diverse regions in the country. Alameda County offers a rich array of cultural activities, including the Oakland Museum and the Oakland East Bay Symphony. The wine country of the inland Tri-Valley area, the Chabot Space and Science Center, and outstanding outdoor recreational facilities bring additional opportunities for recreation,relaxation, and education. The University of California, Berkeley and California State University, East Bay are just two of the distinguished academic institutions serving Northern California. Urban transportation options are extremely accessible including the Oakland International Airport, the Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART) system, and the San Francisco Bay ferry system. THE COUNTY Established in 1853, Alameda County has a population approaching 1.6 million residents making it the second largest county in the Bay Area and the seventh largest in the State. The County encompasses 14 cities including Alameda, Albany, Berkeley, Dublin, Emeryville, Fremont, Hayward, Livermore, Newark, Oakland, Piedmont, Pleasanton, San Leandro, and Union City as well as 6 unincorporated communities and rural areas that span a total of 738 square miles. The City of Oakland is the seat of County government and is also the largest city in Alameda County. The County operates under a charter form of government and is governed by a five member Board of Supervisors elected on a non partisan basis from the districts in which they live, and serve four year staggered terms. The Board is responsible for setting policy, overseeing all County operations, approving the organization's annual budget, and representing the County in a number of areas including its numerous special districts and regional agencies. The Board appoints the County Administrator, who is charged with overseeing County operations and services as well as developing the overall budget. Alameda County employs over 9,000 employees working in 21 different agencies and departments and has an annual budget of nearly $2.7billion. As a major urban county, Alameda delivers a full spectrum of services, including general government and internal services, healthcare, social services, public works, criminal justice, and other public safety services for a population that is culturally and ethnically diverse. The County's mission is to enrich the lives of its residents through visionary policies and accessible, responsive, and effective services. Its vision is to be recognized as one of the best counties in which to live, work, and do business. For more information, visit https://www.acgov.org . THE PUBLIC WORKS AGENCY The Alameda County Public Works Agency has a continuing commitment to public services, with a focus on improving the overall safety and quality of life of Alameda County residents. Its mission and goal is to provide, maintain and preserve public infrastructure in an efficient and effective manner, while promoting a healthy and sustainable environment that supports safe and livable communities. The Agency values community engagement and participation, and performs its tasks in transparent and responsive manner. THE POSITION The Public Works Field Maintenance Superintendent directs the general and specialized maintenance and repair crews who maintain and repair County roads and flood control facilities. Representative duties are as follows: • Plans, organizes, directs and inspects the maintenance, repair and improvement of all roads and flood control structures done by the Agency's field crews and supporting office staff; makes cost estimates on work to be performed; reviews with subordinate supervisors the daily assignment of personnel and equipment. • Supervises the inspection of roads and flood control structures for needed repairs; coordinates chip sealing, erosion repairs, levy grading, desilting of channels, tide gates, vegetation control and other program activities; prepares estimates for materials, tools, and equipment necessary for projects and assures their availability; reviews work in progress to assure compliance with safety practices and assures proper safety training is provided; prepares reports and maintenance. • Handles complaints and requests for service from the public or private agencies. Coordinates activities with other agencies such as the California Highway Patrol, Department of Fish and Game, incorporated cities and County Sheriff; makes presentations to the public and other agencies on planned and in-progress projects; orders office and other supplies. • Prepares and maintains written records and correspondence; integrates new program activities into preventive maintenance schedules. • Prepares and manages the operating budget for roads or flood control including submitting budgetary recommendation, anticipating future budgetary needs and assists in developing the budget for the Capital Improvement Program updates. • Manages Field Supervisors, work evaluations, and disciplinary action of staff and provides for their training and development. • Prepares or assist in preparing cost estimates for proposed jobs. • Notifies administration of any conditions which might endanger public safety, including storm or flood damages or hazards, excavations, fallen trees, or other emergency conditions, and directs staff of corrective action to be taken. • Represents the Public Works Agency to citizens on issues concerning interpreting relevant laws and ordinances and to assist in resolving complaints; contacts property owners, public utilities employees, private construction firms, governmental agencies and civic groups to secure cooperation on road and flood structures maintenance matters of present and future concerns. • Participates in the Public Works Agency's emergency management planning, and serves as the department liaison or Incident commander during emergency operations and disasters as required. (Other roles may be assigned as necessary) • Represents the department and/or agency at public meetings or meetings with other agencies, municipalities, etc. THE IDEAL CANDIDATE The ideal candidate will be a seasoned manager who understands the value and communicates the need for continuous investment in the County's aging infrastructure system. This individual will be an inspiring and collaborative leader who grows and develops staff, supports other departments, and carries forward the objectives of leadership. He/She will be a creative problem solver with a business mindset who understands how the Agency's automated maintenance management system can be used to improve decision-making and operational efficiencies. Armed with that knowledge, the Field Maintenance Superintendent will ensure that team members leverage the system's capabilities to better forecast maintenance needs, schedule and complete repairs, enhance communication, and improve work flow. The incumbent will inspire, grow and develop talent within the Public Works Agency. The best qualified candidate will have a positive outlook, flexible attitude, excellent communication skills, and sincere interest in moving the Agency forward. To learn more about this exciting opportunity click on the recruitment brochure below. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Either I Experience: The equivalent of five years' full-time experience as a Field Maintenance Supervisor or an equivalent or higher level class in the Alameda County service. (Non-classified includes District Attorney's Office, Hospital Authority, and the Consolidated Courts.) Or II Education: Possession of a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in engineering, construction management, business administration, public administration or a closely related field. And Experience: Two (2) years' experience in roads, flood control structures and public works maintenance, construction management, or related activity. One (1) year as a supervisor. Or III Experience: The equivalent of six (6) years' full-time experience in roads, flood control structures and public works maintenance, construction management, or related activity. Two (2) years as a supervisor. And License (required for all patterns): Possess and maintain a valid California Motor Vehicle Class C Driver's License. Candidates must submit evidence from DMV showing current status of their license at the time of application and must have a clean driving record for the previous three-year period. NOTE: The Civil Service Commission may modify the above Minimum Qualifications in the announcement of an examination. KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS NOTE: The level and scope of the following knowledge and abilities are related to duties listed under the "Examples of Duties" section of this specification. Knowledge of: • Methods, materials, blueprints, tools and equipment used in the maintenance and construction of roads, flood control structures, and related facilities. • Agency rules and procedures. • Techniques for estimating materials, tools, equipment and staffing necessary to complete projects. • Construction safety practices. • Contemporary supervision and organization principles and practices. • Budgetary methods, procedures and techniques. • Operational and financial record-keeping methods. • Maintenance or roads, flood control structures, landscape, street lighting, traffic control signals and related public infrastructure. • English usage, grammar, spelling, vocabulary and punctuation. KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES Ability to: • Plan, organize, coordinate and supervise a maintenance and construction program for road and flood control facilities. • To determine equipment and personnel resources required for maintenance operations. • Direct the work of others through subordinate supervisors. • Understand and follow complex instruction and technical specifications. • Communicate effectively both orally and in writing. • Determine the condition of facilities by inspection and estimating accurately the time, materials, equipment, and cost of specific jobs and programs. • Work harmoniously with other people and agencies, and maintain good relations with the general public, other departments, and outside agencies. • Keep operational and financial records. • Operate a standard office computer to enter data, retrieve data, utilize spreadsheet and other applications. • Make decisions. • Plan and organize. • Be a team player • Perform administrative functions • Deal with citizens' concerns in a tactful manner • Analyze and problem solve. Working Conditions: Duties of this position require prolonged sitting and walking on flat, uneven, wet and slippery surfaces such as along roadsides, construction sites, flood control channels, dirt inclines, and side slopes. Incumbents drive daily for up to two hours and must frequently get in and out of the vehicle. Duties require working outdoors in all weather conditions and incumbents are exposed to heavy dust and pollen; loud noise from construction equipment; chemicals used in vegetation control and equipment wash downs. Incumbents work near moving traffic and heavy construction equipment. EXAMINATION COMPONENTS THE EXAMINATION WILL CONSIST OF the following steps: 1) A review of candidates' applications to verify possession of minimum requirements. Those candidates who possess the minimum requirements for the class will move on to the next step in the examination process. 2) Those candidates who possess the minimum requirements for the class will move on to the next step in the examination process; review of candidates' work experience and background to select the best qualified applicants to continue in the process which may involve an interview with Alliance Resource Consulting LLC. 3) An oral interview which will be weighted as 100% of the candidate's final examination score. The oral interview may contain situational exercises. CANDIDATES MUST ATTAIN A QUALIFYING RATING ON EACH PORTION OF THIS EXAMINATION. *Alliance Resource Consulting LLC is soliciting qualified candidates on behalf of Alameda County and this recruitment is being conducted pursuant to the Alameda County Civil Service Commission rules. Interested candidates should apply by June 14, 2019. We reserve the right to make changes to the announced examination components. Alameda County utilizes a Civil Service Selection System founded on merit. Such a system is competitive and based on broad recruitment efforts and equal opportunity for qualified applicants to test in an examination process designed to determine the qualifications, fitness and ability of competitors to perform duties of the vacant position. Many of our recruitments are targeted and specific to the needs of a current vacant position, in which case, the eligible list may be exclusively used for that current vacant position. Other recruitments may be more broadly used for both current and future vacancies, or for other alternate jobs with comparable scopes of work. To learn more about our recruitment and selection process, please visit the "What You Need to Know" section of our website, www.acgov.org/hrs. Selection Plan Applicants will be informed via email with reasonable notice in advance of any examination process which will require their attendance. The following dates are tentative and subject to change based on the needs of the Agency: TENTATIVE SELECTION PLAN Deadline for Filing: September 20, 2019 Review of Applications for Minimum Qualifications: September 23, 2019 Review of Applications for Best Qualified: September 30, 2019 Oral Examination: Week of October 21st, 2019 *WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO MAKE CHANGES TO THE ANNOUNCED RECRUITMENT & SELECTION PLAN* Alameda County and the Human Resource Services Department will make reasonable efforts in the examination and/or selection process to accommodate qualified individuals with disabilities and/or medical conditions in accordance/compliance with the State Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA), Federal Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Alameda County's Reasonable Accommodation Policy and applicable statutes. To request an accommodation due to a disability/medical condition during this or other phases of the examination/selection process, please contact the assigned Human Resources Representative listed on the job announcement before the last date of filing . Alameda County requires applicants to provide supporting documentation to substantiate a request for reasonable accommodation. In order to qualify for a reasonable accommodation, applicants must have a disability/medical condition pursuant to the ADA, FEHA and applicable statutes. For more information regarding our Reasonable Accommodation procedures, please visit our website, www.acgov.org/hrs BENEFITS Alameda County offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package that affords wide-ranging health care options to meet the different needs of a diverse workforce and their families. We also sponsor many different employee discount, fitness and health screening programs focused on overall well being. These benefits include but are not limited to*: For your Health & Well-Being Medical - HMO & PPO Plans Dental - HMO & PPO Plans Vision or Vision Reimbursement Share the Savings Basic Life Insurance Supplemental Life Insurance (with optional dependent coverage for eligible employees) Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance County Allowance Credit Flexible Spending Accounts - Health FSA, Dependent Care and Adoption Assistance Short-Term Disability Insurance Long-Term Disability Insurance Voluntary Benefits - Accident Insurance, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity and Legal Services Employee Assistance Program For your Financial Future Retirement Plan - (Defined Benefit Pension Plan) Deferred Compensation Plan (457 Plan or Roth Plan) For your Work/Life Balance 11 paid holidays Floating Holidays Vacation and sick leave accrual Vacation purchase program Management Paid Leave** Catastrophic Sick Leave Group Auto/Home Insurance Pet Insurance Commuter Benefits Program Guaranteed Ride Home Employee Wellness Program (e.g. At Work Fitness, Incentive Based Programs, Gym Membership Discounts) Employee Discount Program (e.g. theme parks, cell phone, etc.) Child Care Resources 1 st United Services Credit Union *Eligibility is determined by Alameda County and offerings may vary by collective bargaining agreement. This provides a brief summary of the benefits offered and can be subject to change. ** Non-exempt management employees are entitled to up to three days of management paid leave. Exempt management employees are entitled to up to seven days of management paid leave. Conclusion Applicants will be informed via email with reasonable notice in advance of any examination process which will require their All notices related to County recruitments for which you have applied will be sent/delivered via email. Please add @acgov.org and alamedacountyHR@acgov.org as accepted addresses to any email blocking or spam filtering program you may use. If you do not do this, your email blocking or spam filtering program may block receipt of the notices regarding your application for recruitments. You are also strongly advised to regularly log into your County of Alameda online application account to check for notices that may have been sent to you. All email notices that will be sent to you will also be kept in your personal online application account. You will be able to view all of your notices in your online application account by clicking on the "My applications" button on the Current Job Openings page. Please take the steps recommended above to ensure you do not miss any notices about a recruitment for which you have applied. The County of Alameda is not responsible for notices that are not read, received or accessed by any applicant for a County recruitment. NOTE: All notices are generated through an automated email notification system. Replies to the email box alamedacountyHR@acgov.org are routed to an unmonitored mailbox. If you have questions please go to our website at www.acgov.org/hrs. You may also contact the Human Resources Analyst listed on the job announcement for the recruitment for which you have applied. Sam Gee, Human Resources Division Manager Human Resource Services Department, County of Alameda 510-267-9492 For questions and inquiries, please contact: Cindy Krebs or Sherrill Uyeda ALLIANCE RESOURCE CONSULTING LLC 1 Centerpointe Drive, Suite 440 La Palma, CA 90623 Telephone: (562) 901-0769 Email: info@alliancerc.com Alameda County is an Equal Opportunity EmployerClosing Date/Time: 9/20/2019 5:00:00 PM

Introduction THIS IS A NEW CONTINUOUS EXAMINATION. The eligible list resulting from this examination will cancel any existing list and may last approximately one year but can be extended. This examination may be reopened as necessary and the names of additional candidates merged onto the existing list according to examination score. APPLY IMMEDIATELY AS THIS RECRUITMENT MAY CLOSE AT ANY TIME. Supplemental Questionnaire: A properly completed Supplemental Questionnaire must be submitted with each application. Failure to submit the Supplemental Questionnaire will result in disqualification. Applications and Supplemental Questionnaires must be in the possession of the Human Resource Services Department by 5:00 p.m. on the Last Day for Filing. Applications will only be accepted on-line DESCRIPTION THE AGENCY The mission of Public Works is to enhance the quality of life for the people of Alameda County by providing a safe, well-maintained, and lasting public works infrastructure through accessible, responsive and effective services. Public services provided by the Alameda County Public Works Agency include flood and storm water pollution control, transportation planning and design, roadway and flood control maintenance and inspection, and construction and building inspections. The goals of the Agency are to keep roads safe and well maintained, provide the highest level of flood protection, provide service levels that optimize infrastructure life cycles, minimize deferred maintenance, ensure that development and construction adhere to applicable State and County rules, optimize disaster preparedness, response and recover, ensure that the Agency's operations and services minimize negative impacts on the environment, and sustain and advance County and Agency programs through a vital business and administrative support system. For more information about the Alameda County Public Works Agency, please visit their website at www.acgov.org/pwa . THE POSITION This series specification describes three levels of Public Works Inspector, Construction. Incumbents receive close supervision at the lower level and work under general direction at the upper levels. The Public Works Inspector, Construction performs field work inspecting the construction of capital projects, improvements and repairs to flood control facilities, roads, highways, sidewalks and water supply systems, overseeing the work of outside contractors enforcing compliance with plans and specifications for the construction projects, supervising the removal of hazardous materials and signing off on completed hazardous material clean-up work. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Either I The equivalent of two years' full-time experience as a Public Works Inspector II, Construction or an equivalent or higher level class in the Alameda County classified service (non-classified includes District Attorney's Office, Hospital Authority, and the Consolidated Courts) that provided the required knowledge and abilities. Or II The equivalent of five years of full-time journey-level construction inspection experience. Or III The equivalent of four years of full-time journey-level construction inspection experience and one year of surveying and/or materials testing and completion of a plane surveying course or equivalent experience. (A certificate of Achievement of Public Works Inspection from an accredited college may be substituted for the equivalent of one year of experience.) Special Certificate: Within six months of employment, Public Works Inspectors must meet Operations Level or higher training requirements and/or competencies sufficient to respond, recognize and manage hazardous materials cleanup. These requirements are typically met by possession Hazardous Water Operations and Emergency Response (HAZWOPER) First Responder Operations (FRO) level certification. HAZWOPER FRO training requirements and competencies are defined in the California Codes of Regulations Title 8, Section 5192 (q) (6) (B) or 29CCR 1910.120 (q) (6) (i). License (required for all levels): Possession of a valid California Motor Vehicle Operator's license. NOTE: The Civil Service Commission may modify the above Minimum Qualifications in the announcement of an examination. KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS The most suitably qualified candidates will possess the following competencies: Knowledge of: • Construction practices including carpentry, cement masonry, ironwork, plumbing, pipe laying, pile driving, earthwork, paving equipment, landscaping and safety. • Engineering practices OSHA Regulations. • Materials testing procedures that include hazardous response and erosion control specifications. • Basic design criteria. • Public Works construction contracts, labor compliance, and related documents and specifications. • Surveying. • Basic computer and software applications related to the work. Ability to: • Keep accurate records, measure and calculate quantities for preparation of progress payments. • Interpret plans and specifications. • Work independently. • Communicate effectively both orally and in writing. • Be flexible. • Make accurate cost estimates for negotiation of change orders. • Identify problem areas. • Interpret and enforce a variety of codes, ordinances and special requirements. • Apply basic drafting techniques. • Train and provide field supervision to personnel on special projects. EXAMINATION COMPONENTS The examination will consist of the following steps: A review of the candidates' applicationand supplemental questionnaireto verify possession of minimum requirements. Those candidates who possess the minimum requirements for the class will move on to the next step in the examination process. An oral interview which will be weighted as 100% of the candidates' final examination score. The oral interview may contain situational exercises. Candidates must attain a qualifying rating on each portion of this recruitment. WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO MAKE CHANGES TO THE ANNOUNCED EXAMINATION STEPS. Alameda County utilizes a Civil Service Selection System founded on merit. Such a system is competitive and based on broad recruitment efforts and equal opportunity for qualified applicants to test in an examination process designed to determine the qualifications, fitness and ability of competitors to perform duties of the vacant position. Many of our recruitments are targeted and specific to the needs of a current vacant position, in which case, the eligible list may be exclusively used for that current vacant position. Other recruitments may be more broadly used for both current and future vacancies, or for other alternate jobs with comparable scopes of work. To learn more about our recruitment and selection process, please visit the "What You Need to Know" section of our website, www.acgov.org/hrs . Selection Plan Applicants will be informed via email with reasonable notice in advance of any examination process which will require their attendance. The following dates are tentative and subject to change based on the needs of the Agency: Deadline for Filing: Ongoing Review of Minimum Qualifications and Supplemental Questionnaire: Ongoing Oral Interviews*: Ongoing *If designated as a combined oral examination/hiring interview, in addition to establishing an eligibility list, the oral interviews may serve as the final selection interview for vacancies in this classification. Alameda County and the Human Resource Services Department will make reasonable efforts in the examination and/or selection process to accommodate qualified individuals with disabilities and/or medical conditions in accordance/compliance with the State Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA), Federal Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Alameda County's Reasonable Accommodation Policy and applicable statutes. To request an accommodation due to a disability/medical condition during this or other phases of the examination/selection process, please contact the assigned Human Resources Representative listed on the job announcement before the last date of filing. Alameda County requires applicants to provide supporting documentation to substantiate a request for reasonable accommodation. In order to qualify for a reasonable accommodation, applicants must have a disability/medical condition pursuant to the ADA, FEHA and applicable statutes. For more information regarding our Reasonable Accommodation procedures, please visit our website, www.acgov.org/hrs . BENEFITS Alameda County offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package that affords wide-ranging health care options to meet the different needs of a diverse workforce and their families. We also sponsor many different employee discount, fitness and health screening programs focused on overall well being. These benefits include but are not limited to*: For your Health & Well-Being Medical - HMO & PPO Plans Dental - HMO & PPO Plans Vision or Vision Reimbursement Share the Savings Basic Life Insurance Supplemental Life Insurance (with optional dependent coverage for eligible employees) County Allowance Credit Flexible Spending Accounts - Health FSA, Dependent Care and Adoption Assistance Short-Term Disability Insurance Long-Term Disability Insurance Voluntary Benefits - Accident Insurance, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity and Legal Services Employee Assistance Program For your Financial Future Retirement Plan - (Defined Benefit Pension Plan) Deferred Compensation Plan (457 Plan or Roth Plan) For your Work/Life Balance 11 paid holidays Floating Holidays Vacation and sick leave accrual Vacation purchase program Catastrophic Sick Leave Employee Mortgage Loan Program Group Auto/Home Insurance Pet Insurance Commuter Benefits Program Guaranteed Ride Home Employee Wellness Program (e.g. At Work Fitness, Incentive Based Programs, Gym Membership Discounts) Employee Discount Program (e.g. theme parks, cell phone, etc.) Child Care Resources 1 st United Services Credit Union *Eligibility is determined by Alameda County and offerings may vary by collective bargaining agreement. This provides a brief summary of the benefits offered and can be subject to change. Conclusion All notices related to County recruitments for which you have applied will be sent/delivered via email. Please add @acgov.org and alamedacountyHR@acgov.org as accepted addresses to any email blocking or spam filtering program you may use. If you do not do this, your email blocking or spam filtering program may block receipt of the notices regarding your application for recruitments. You are also strongly advised to regularly log into your County of Alameda online application account to check for notices that may have been sent to you. All email notices that will be sent to you will also be kept in your personal online application account. You will be able to view all of your notices in your online application account by clicking on the 'My applications' button on the Current Job Openings page. Please take the steps recommended above to ensure you do not miss any notices about a recruitment for which you have applied. The County of Alameda is not responsible for notices that are not read, received or accessed by any applicant for a County recruitment. NOTE: All notices are generated through an automated email notification system. Replies to the email box alamedacountyHR@acgov.org are routed to an unmonitored mailbox. If you have questions please go to our website at www.acgov.org/hrs . You may also contact the Human Resources Analyst listed on the bulletin for the recruitment for which you have applied. Leticia Diaz, Human Resources Analyst Human Resource Services Division, County of Alameda 510-272-6469; Email: Leticia.Diaz@acgov.org www.acgov.org/hrs Alameda County has a diverse workforce, that is representative of the communities we serve, and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment are based on merit, competence, performance and business need. Alameda County does not discriminate in employment on the basis of, race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factors protected under federal, state and local law. Alameda County celebrates diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive, and welcoming workplace environment.Closing Date/Time: Continuous