City of Kansas City, MO
Kansas City, MO, United States
Full-time position available with the Parks and Recreation Department, Engineering, Planning and Design Services Division located at 4600 E. 63rd St. Salary Range: $3,957-$6,769/month Normal Work Days/Hours: Monday- Friday, 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m., may include evening meetings Application Deadline Date: March 8, 2021 Responsibilities Manages multiple projects related to park master plan development and urban planning using current GIS demographic and census information. Develops analysis form data, asset and project management software implementation, and/or maintenance repairs and improvements for community centers, parks, aquatic facilities, trails, golf courses, athletic fields, and parks jurisdictional streets. Evaluates internal resources for the execution of projects, ensuring that all projects are delivered on-time, within scope and within budget. Develops project scope and estimates. Manages changes to the project scope, project schedule and project costs. Reports and escalates issues to management as needed. Creates and maintains comprehensive project documentation. Uses and continually develops leadership skills. Performs other related duties as assigned. Qualifications REQUIRES an accredited Bachelor's degree in landscape architecture, horticulture, park management, or related area and 3 years of responsible experience in the practice of landscape architecture, horticulture or related area. Must pass a pre-employment drug screen and post-offer physical examination as prescribed by the City. Other Information URGENT!!! CRITICAL RECRUITMENT INFORMATION May be required to have a negative COVID-19 test result within 7 days of hire as the most recent test result. Having a positive result at any point for any current or potential employee will have no impact on employment status nor employment offer. QUESTIONS REGARDING AVIATION POSITIONS SHOULD BE DIRECTED TO THE AVIATION DEPARTMENT AT 816-243-3010. POSITIONS POSTED FOR THE WATER DEPARTMENT ARE FOR THE WATER DEPARTMENT ONLY . QUESTIONS REGARDING THESE POSITIONS SHOULD BE DIRECTED TO 816-513-0253. IF YOU SEE THE SAME POSITION TITLE POSTED FOR A DIFFERENT DEPARTMENT, YOU MUST SUBMIT A SEPARATE APPLICATION TO BE CONSIDERED BY THE OTHER CITY DEPARTMENT. The evaluation of applications is based only on the information submitted by the application deadline. Therefore, in order to have your application properly considered, you should include all relevant dates, i.e., attendance at educational institutions, date degree(s) conferred, etc. Further, you should provide detailed description of relevant work experience/dates, including months/years of employment. Failure to submit a completed application may eliminate you from the selection process. Resumes may be filed to determine eligibility, but an official City application must be completed prior to appointment. For positions requiring college education as part of the minimum requirement and/or an equivalency, the minimum education requirement is high school graduation. The requirement of "high school graduation" also includes the state-issued GED certificate. For positions that require an accredited degree, qualifying professional, responsible experience must be obtained AFTER receipt of the accredited degree. Unless otherwise stated, the requirement of "an accredited" degree includes only those degrees obtained from colleges or universities listed with the U. S. Department of Education and recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education. If claiming military veterans preference points, you must attach a copy of your DD-214 or other qualifying documents prior to the application deadline. Applications submitted in person or by USPS mail must be received by the published Application Deadline, 5:00P.M., C.T. Applications submitted by FAX or online must be received by the published Application Deadline, midnight, C.T. All positions require successful completion of a pre-employment criminal history/background check. Non-residents, if appointed, must establish residency within the city limits of Kansas City, MO within nine months. The City of KCMO is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse workforce. EOE. POLICY OF NON DISCRIMINATION ON THE BASIS OF DISABILITY The City of KCMO does not discriminate on the basis of disability in the admission or access to, or treatment or employment in, its programs or activities. Any applicant requiring an accommodation should contact the Human Resources Department, Recruitment & Selections Division at (816) 513-1945.
Feb 10, 2021
Full-time position available with the Parks and Recreation Department, Engineering, Planning and Design Services Division located at 4600 E. 63rd St. Salary Range: $3,957-$6,769/month Normal Work Days/Hours: Monday- Friday, 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m., may include evening meetings Application Deadline Date: March 8, 2021 Responsibilities Manages multiple projects related to park master plan development and urban planning using current GIS demographic and census information. Develops analysis form data, asset and project management software implementation, and/or maintenance repairs and improvements for community centers, parks, aquatic facilities, trails, golf courses, athletic fields, and parks jurisdictional streets. Evaluates internal resources for the execution of projects, ensuring that all projects are delivered on-time, within scope and within budget. Develops project scope and estimates. Manages changes to the project scope, project schedule and project costs. Reports and escalates issues to management as needed. Creates and maintains comprehensive project documentation. Uses and continually develops leadership skills. Performs other related duties as assigned. Qualifications REQUIRES an accredited Bachelor's degree in landscape architecture, horticulture, park management, or related area and 3 years of responsible experience in the practice of landscape architecture, horticulture or related area. Must pass a pre-employment drug screen and post-offer physical examination as prescribed by the City. Other Information URGENT!!! CRITICAL RECRUITMENT INFORMATION May be required to have a negative COVID-19 test result within 7 days of hire as the most recent test result. Having a positive result at any point for any current or potential employee will have no impact on employment status nor employment offer. QUESTIONS REGARDING AVIATION POSITIONS SHOULD BE DIRECTED TO THE AVIATION DEPARTMENT AT 816-243-3010. POSITIONS POSTED FOR THE WATER DEPARTMENT ARE FOR THE WATER DEPARTMENT ONLY . QUESTIONS REGARDING THESE POSITIONS SHOULD BE DIRECTED TO 816-513-0253. IF YOU SEE THE SAME POSITION TITLE POSTED FOR A DIFFERENT DEPARTMENT, YOU MUST SUBMIT A SEPARATE APPLICATION TO BE CONSIDERED BY THE OTHER CITY DEPARTMENT. The evaluation of applications is based only on the information submitted by the application deadline. Therefore, in order to have your application properly considered, you should include all relevant dates, i.e., attendance at educational institutions, date degree(s) conferred, etc. Further, you should provide detailed description of relevant work experience/dates, including months/years of employment. Failure to submit a completed application may eliminate you from the selection process. Resumes may be filed to determine eligibility, but an official City application must be completed prior to appointment. For positions requiring college education as part of the minimum requirement and/or an equivalency, the minimum education requirement is high school graduation. The requirement of "high school graduation" also includes the state-issued GED certificate. For positions that require an accredited degree, qualifying professional, responsible experience must be obtained AFTER receipt of the accredited degree. Unless otherwise stated, the requirement of "an accredited" degree includes only those degrees obtained from colleges or universities listed with the U. S. Department of Education and recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education. If claiming military veterans preference points, you must attach a copy of your DD-214 or other qualifying documents prior to the application deadline. Applications submitted in person or by USPS mail must be received by the published Application Deadline, 5:00P.M., C.T. Applications submitted by FAX or online must be received by the published Application Deadline, midnight, C.T. All positions require successful completion of a pre-employment criminal history/background check. Non-residents, if appointed, must establish residency within the city limits of Kansas City, MO within nine months. The City of KCMO is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse workforce. EOE. POLICY OF NON DISCRIMINATION ON THE BASIS OF DISABILITY The City of KCMO does not discriminate on the basis of disability in the admission or access to, or treatment or employment in, its programs or activities. Any applicant requiring an accommodation should contact the Human Resources Department, Recruitment & Selections Division at (816) 513-1945.
Landscape Architects perform professional landscape architecture involving the design, planning and coordination of capital improvement projects and major renovations. Incumbents possess a degree of knowledge and proficiency sufficient to perform work independently with little or no additional training; OR Incumbents function as first-line supervisors who train, supervise and evaluate the performance of assigned staff; assign and review work; and initiate disciplinary action. This position is in Carson City within the Landscape Architecture Section of the Roadway Design Division at the Nevada Department of Transportation (NDOT). The incumbent will perform professional landscape architecture for transportation construction and capital improvement projects; designs, plans, and coordinates site restoration, revegetation, seed mix designs and other erosion control treatments, landscape architectural improvements including contract administration, cost estimating, field and construction submittal reviews, inspection and compliance to laws, regulations and specification and coordination with other public and private agencies. In addition, the incumbent will be involved in the management of consultants, including the solicitation and selection, negotiation for scope of work and time frames and cost. Women and under-represented groups are encouraged to apply. The State of Nevada is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action in recruitment of its employees and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion or belief, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, domestic partnership, genetic information (GINA), or compensation and/or wages. Closing Date/Time: 02/26/2021
Feb 10, 2021
Full Time
Landscape Architects perform professional landscape architecture involving the design, planning and coordination of capital improvement projects and major renovations. Incumbents possess a degree of knowledge and proficiency sufficient to perform work independently with little or no additional training; OR Incumbents function as first-line supervisors who train, supervise and evaluate the performance of assigned staff; assign and review work; and initiate disciplinary action. This position is in Carson City within the Landscape Architecture Section of the Roadway Design Division at the Nevada Department of Transportation (NDOT). The incumbent will perform professional landscape architecture for transportation construction and capital improvement projects; designs, plans, and coordinates site restoration, revegetation, seed mix designs and other erosion control treatments, landscape architectural improvements including contract administration, cost estimating, field and construction submittal reviews, inspection and compliance to laws, regulations and specification and coordination with other public and private agencies. In addition, the incumbent will be involved in the management of consultants, including the solicitation and selection, negotiation for scope of work and time frames and cost. Women and under-represented groups are encouraged to apply. The State of Nevada is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action in recruitment of its employees and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion or belief, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, domestic partnership, genetic information (GINA), or compensation and/or wages. Closing Date/Time: 02/26/2021
LOS ANGELES COUNTY
Los Angeles, California, United States
FIRST DAY OF FILING: MARCH 11, 2020 AT 9:00 a.m., PT UNTIL THE NEEDS OF THE SERVICE ARE MET AND IS SUBJECT TO CLOSURE WITHOUT PRIOR NOTICE EXAM NUMBER: Y-4032-G OPEN COMPETITIVE JOB OPPORTUNITY THIS ANNOUNCEMENT IS A REBULLETIN TO NOTIFY THAT ALL NOTIFICATION LETTERS AND OTHER CORRESPONDENCES WILL BE SENT TO THE EMAIL ADDRESS PROVIDED ON THE APPLICATION. IT IS IMPORTANT THAT APPLICANTS PROVIDE A VALID EMAIL ADDRESS. PLEASE ADD (THE ANALYST EMAIL ADDRESS) AND INFO@GOVERNMENTJOBS.COM TO YOUR EMAIL ADDRESS BOOK AND TO THE LIST OF APPROVED SENDERS TO PREVENT EMAIL NOTIFICATIONS FROM BEING FILTERED AS SPAM/JUNK MAIL. TO REOPEN THE FILING PERIOD, UPDATE SALARY INFORMATION, APPLICATION AND FILING INFORMATION, VACANCY INFORMATION AND THE ADDITION OF A SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE. DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH SERVICES The Los Angeles County Department of Health Services (DHS) is the second largest municipal health system in the nation. Through its integrated system of 27 health centers and four hospitals - and expanded network of community partner clinics - DHS annualy provides direct care for over 600,000 unique patients, employs over 23,000 staff, and has an annual budget of over $6.2 billion. For additional information regarding DHS please visit www.dhs.lacounty.gov . MISSION Our mission is to advance the health of our patients and our communities by providing extraordinary care. DEFINITION: Functions as a project architect and is responsible for coordinating, preparing and reviewing the study and development of program requirements, schematic, preliminary, and complete working drawings for complex projects. Essential Job Functions Reviews the progress of all assigned projects to ensure that the architect, engineer, telecommunications, and landscape architecture sections are working on schedule and within budgetary and fee limitations; expedites the completion of work when delays occur. Prepares reports, project status schedules and architectural design cost estimates for budget purposes; coordinates the status of schedules and estimates with departmental representatives, leasing and other project managers, and fiscal groups. Leads or directs architectural activities involving the design and plan preparation of complex construction projects when necessary. Prepares or coordinates the preparation of complex architectural design work utilizing the Computer Aided Design and Drafting (CADD) System, including developing program requirements, plan layouts, schematic, preliminary plans, complete working drawings, specifications and cost estimates. Reviews plans and specifications prepared by private architects to determine compliance with program requirements and County architectural standards. Prepares and participates in the preparation of feasibility studies and reports. Reviews shop drawings submitted by contractors to determine if program requirements and architectural standards have been met. Inspects construction operations and materials to maintain design control. Attends conferences and meetings involving division heads, other County officials, contract architects or contractors to resolve problems. Provides information or gives instructions regarding unique features of particular projects, code requirements or County architectural standards. Conducts field investigations to obtain data, measurements and information needed to draft or design detail for alteration or new construction projects. Attends conferences and meetings involving division heads, other County officials, contract architects or contractors to resolve problems. Requirements SELECTION REQUIREMENTS: A California license to practice architecture, issued by the California Architects Board* -AND- (1) One year of architectural experience. Please be sure to include the title of the required license, the license number, date issued, date of expiration and the name of the issuing agency on your application as specified in the Selection Requirements . The required license must be current and unrestricted; conditional, provisional, or a restricted license will NOT be accepted. LICENSE : A valid California Class C Driver License is required to perform job-related essential functions. Ph ysical Class II - Light : Light physical effort which may include occasional light lifting to a 10 pound limit, and some bending, stooping or squatting. Considerable walking may be involved. DESIRABLE QUALIFICATION: Experience in the design of healthcare facilities. Credit will be given for additional experience in excess of the Selection Requirements. Additional Information Examination Content: This examination will consist of an evaluation of training and experience based on application information and desirable qualifications weighted 100%. Candidates must achieve a passing score of 70% or higher on this examination in order to be placed on the eligible register. Eligibility Information: Applications will be processed on an "as-received" basis and those receiving a passing score will be promulgated to the eligible register accordingly. The names of candidates receiving a passing score on the examination will be added to an eligible register and will appear in the order of their score group for a period of twelve (12) months following the date of promulgation. NO PERSON MAY COMPETE FOR THIS EXAMINATION MORE THAN ONCE EVERY TWELVE (12) MONTHS. Special Information: Appointees may be required to work any shift including evenings, nights, weekends and holidays. The County of Los Angeles is a Fair Chance employer. Except for a very limited number of positions, you will not be asked to provide information about a conviction history unless you receive a contingent offer of employment . The County will make an individualized assessment of whether your conviction history has a direct or adverse relationship with the specific duties of the job, and consider potential mitigating factors, including, but not limited to, evidence and extent of rehabilitation, recency of the offense(s), and age at the time of the offense(s). If asked to provide information about a conviction history, any convictions or court records which are exempted by a valid court order do not have to be disclosed . Vacancy Information: The resulting eligible register for this examination will be used to fill vacancies throughout the Department of Health Services as they occur. APPLICATION AND FILING INFORMATION: Applications must be filed online only. Hardcopy/paper applications submitted by U.S. MAIL, FAX OR IN PERSON will not be accepted. Applications electronically received after 5:00 p.m., PT, on the last day of filing will not be accepted. Apply online by clicking on the green "Apply" button at the top right of this posting. You can also track the status of your application using this website. All information is subject to verification. We may reject your application at any time during the examination and hiring process, including after appointment has been made. Falsification of any information may result in disqualification or rescission of appointment . Utilizing verbiage from the Class Specification and Requirements serving as your description of duties will not be sufficient to demonstrate that you met the requirements. Doing so may result in an incomplete application and you may be disqualified . The acceptance of your application depends on whether you have clearly shown that you meet the Requirements . Fill out your application completely and correctly to receive full credit for relevant education, and/or experience in the spaces provided so we can evaluate your qualifications for the position. Please do not group your experience. For each position held, give the name and address of your employer, your position title, beginning and ending dates, number of hours worked per week, and description of work performed. If your application is incomplete, it will be rejected . SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER: Please provide your social security number for record control purposes. Federal law requires that all employed persons have a social security number. COMPUTER AND INTERNET ACCESS AT PUBLIC LIBRARIES: For candidates who may not have regular access to a computer or the internet, applications can be completed on computers at public libraries throughout Los Angeles County. NO SHARING OF USER ID AND PASSWORD: All applicants must file their application online using their own user ID and password. Using a family member's or friend's user ID and password may erase a candidate's original application record. DEPARTMENT CONTACT: Karen Carrillo, Exam Analyst Phone: (323) 914-8961 E-mail: Kcarrillo@dhs.lacounty.gov ADA COORDINATOR PHONE: (323) 914-7111 CALIFORNIA RELAY SERVICES PHONE: (800) 735-2922 Closing Date/Time:
Feb 10, 2021
Full Time
FIRST DAY OF FILING: MARCH 11, 2020 AT 9:00 a.m., PT UNTIL THE NEEDS OF THE SERVICE ARE MET AND IS SUBJECT TO CLOSURE WITHOUT PRIOR NOTICE EXAM NUMBER: Y-4032-G OPEN COMPETITIVE JOB OPPORTUNITY THIS ANNOUNCEMENT IS A REBULLETIN TO NOTIFY THAT ALL NOTIFICATION LETTERS AND OTHER CORRESPONDENCES WILL BE SENT TO THE EMAIL ADDRESS PROVIDED ON THE APPLICATION. IT IS IMPORTANT THAT APPLICANTS PROVIDE A VALID EMAIL ADDRESS. PLEASE ADD (THE ANALYST EMAIL ADDRESS) AND INFO@GOVERNMENTJOBS.COM TO YOUR EMAIL ADDRESS BOOK AND TO THE LIST OF APPROVED SENDERS TO PREVENT EMAIL NOTIFICATIONS FROM BEING FILTERED AS SPAM/JUNK MAIL. TO REOPEN THE FILING PERIOD, UPDATE SALARY INFORMATION, APPLICATION AND FILING INFORMATION, VACANCY INFORMATION AND THE ADDITION OF A SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE. DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH SERVICES The Los Angeles County Department of Health Services (DHS) is the second largest municipal health system in the nation. Through its integrated system of 27 health centers and four hospitals - and expanded network of community partner clinics - DHS annualy provides direct care for over 600,000 unique patients, employs over 23,000 staff, and has an annual budget of over $6.2 billion. For additional information regarding DHS please visit www.dhs.lacounty.gov . MISSION Our mission is to advance the health of our patients and our communities by providing extraordinary care. DEFINITION: Functions as a project architect and is responsible for coordinating, preparing and reviewing the study and development of program requirements, schematic, preliminary, and complete working drawings for complex projects. Essential Job Functions Reviews the progress of all assigned projects to ensure that the architect, engineer, telecommunications, and landscape architecture sections are working on schedule and within budgetary and fee limitations; expedites the completion of work when delays occur. Prepares reports, project status schedules and architectural design cost estimates for budget purposes; coordinates the status of schedules and estimates with departmental representatives, leasing and other project managers, and fiscal groups. Leads or directs architectural activities involving the design and plan preparation of complex construction projects when necessary. Prepares or coordinates the preparation of complex architectural design work utilizing the Computer Aided Design and Drafting (CADD) System, including developing program requirements, plan layouts, schematic, preliminary plans, complete working drawings, specifications and cost estimates. Reviews plans and specifications prepared by private architects to determine compliance with program requirements and County architectural standards. Prepares and participates in the preparation of feasibility studies and reports. Reviews shop drawings submitted by contractors to determine if program requirements and architectural standards have been met. Inspects construction operations and materials to maintain design control. Attends conferences and meetings involving division heads, other County officials, contract architects or contractors to resolve problems. Provides information or gives instructions regarding unique features of particular projects, code requirements or County architectural standards. Conducts field investigations to obtain data, measurements and information needed to draft or design detail for alteration or new construction projects. Attends conferences and meetings involving division heads, other County officials, contract architects or contractors to resolve problems. Requirements SELECTION REQUIREMENTS: A California license to practice architecture, issued by the California Architects Board* -AND- (1) One year of architectural experience. Please be sure to include the title of the required license, the license number, date issued, date of expiration and the name of the issuing agency on your application as specified in the Selection Requirements . The required license must be current and unrestricted; conditional, provisional, or a restricted license will NOT be accepted. LICENSE : A valid California Class C Driver License is required to perform job-related essential functions. Ph ysical Class II - Light : Light physical effort which may include occasional light lifting to a 10 pound limit, and some bending, stooping or squatting. Considerable walking may be involved. DESIRABLE QUALIFICATION: Experience in the design of healthcare facilities. Credit will be given for additional experience in excess of the Selection Requirements. Additional Information Examination Content: This examination will consist of an evaluation of training and experience based on application information and desirable qualifications weighted 100%. Candidates must achieve a passing score of 70% or higher on this examination in order to be placed on the eligible register. Eligibility Information: Applications will be processed on an "as-received" basis and those receiving a passing score will be promulgated to the eligible register accordingly. The names of candidates receiving a passing score on the examination will be added to an eligible register and will appear in the order of their score group for a period of twelve (12) months following the date of promulgation. NO PERSON MAY COMPETE FOR THIS EXAMINATION MORE THAN ONCE EVERY TWELVE (12) MONTHS. Special Information: Appointees may be required to work any shift including evenings, nights, weekends and holidays. The County of Los Angeles is a Fair Chance employer. Except for a very limited number of positions, you will not be asked to provide information about a conviction history unless you receive a contingent offer of employment . The County will make an individualized assessment of whether your conviction history has a direct or adverse relationship with the specific duties of the job, and consider potential mitigating factors, including, but not limited to, evidence and extent of rehabilitation, recency of the offense(s), and age at the time of the offense(s). If asked to provide information about a conviction history, any convictions or court records which are exempted by a valid court order do not have to be disclosed . Vacancy Information: The resulting eligible register for this examination will be used to fill vacancies throughout the Department of Health Services as they occur. APPLICATION AND FILING INFORMATION: Applications must be filed online only. Hardcopy/paper applications submitted by U.S. MAIL, FAX OR IN PERSON will not be accepted. Applications electronically received after 5:00 p.m., PT, on the last day of filing will not be accepted. Apply online by clicking on the green "Apply" button at the top right of this posting. You can also track the status of your application using this website. All information is subject to verification. We may reject your application at any time during the examination and hiring process, including after appointment has been made. Falsification of any information may result in disqualification or rescission of appointment . Utilizing verbiage from the Class Specification and Requirements serving as your description of duties will not be sufficient to demonstrate that you met the requirements. Doing so may result in an incomplete application and you may be disqualified . The acceptance of your application depends on whether you have clearly shown that you meet the Requirements . Fill out your application completely and correctly to receive full credit for relevant education, and/or experience in the spaces provided so we can evaluate your qualifications for the position. Please do not group your experience. For each position held, give the name and address of your employer, your position title, beginning and ending dates, number of hours worked per week, and description of work performed. If your application is incomplete, it will be rejected . SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER: Please provide your social security number for record control purposes. Federal law requires that all employed persons have a social security number. COMPUTER AND INTERNET ACCESS AT PUBLIC LIBRARIES: For candidates who may not have regular access to a computer or the internet, applications can be completed on computers at public libraries throughout Los Angeles County. NO SHARING OF USER ID AND PASSWORD: All applicants must file their application online using their own user ID and password. Using a family member's or friend's user ID and password may erase a candidate's original application record. DEPARTMENT CONTACT: Karen Carrillo, Exam Analyst Phone: (323) 914-8961 E-mail: Kcarrillo@dhs.lacounty.gov ADA COORDINATOR PHONE: (323) 914-7111 CALIFORNIA RELAY SERVICES PHONE: (800) 735-2922 Closing Date/Time:
Minimum Qualifications Education and/or Equivalent Experience: Graduation with a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in a related field or major coursework in project management, plus six (6) years of progressively responsible work experience in managing projects. Licenses and Certifications Required: None. Notes to Applicants The purpose of this position is to provide programmatic project management oversight for multiple coincident projects for the Waller Creek Tunnel and other stormwater infrastructure located in the downtown area. This Project Manager position will specifically represent the Operations division ( WPD ) by performing capital project planning, providing field engineering solutions, and managing capital projects and large-scale maintenance efforts. This person will also serve as a City liaison with contractors, consultants, and utility departments. In addition, the Project Manager will be responsible for coordinating projects and activities amongst a diverse stakeholder group in the downtown area such as The Waterloo Greenway Conservancy, Downtown Austin Alliance, Shoal Creek Conservancy, Project Connect, Trail Foundation to help maintain and implement improvements to a variety of significant stormwater infrastructure in the Downtown Area such as Lady Bird Lake, Waller Creek Tunnel, and other critical infrastructure. TRAVEL : If you are selected for this position, and meet the Driver Safety Standards in the City of Austin Driver Safety Program , you may drive when necessary to multiple locations as part of your regular job duties. Otherwise, you are responsible for getting to and from these locations. CRIMINAL BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION : Job Offer is contingent on passing a Criminal Background Investigation. RELATED EDUCATION : For this posting, related field includes civil engineering, landscape architecture or project management, and environmental science. EDUCATION : Education verification will be conducted on the top candidate. ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS : Must be able to work in various types of weather conditions and terrains (e.g. conducting field work/site visits/surveys). ABOUT YOUR EMPLOYMENT APPLICATION (Please read carefully): When completing the City of Austin Employment Application: • Include details on the application of prior or current work history with the City of Austin. • A resume must be submitted with the employment application but does not substitute for a complete employment application. • A detailed and complete employment application will help us better evaluate your qualifications and will be used to determine salary if you are selected for this position. • Include any previous employment that you wish to be considered as part of your qualifications and relevant experience. • Your work history must include employer name and address, job title, supervisor's name and phone number, the month and year of employment and whether it was full or part-time work. • Every position listed in work history should include a detailed description of the work you performed. We do not accept "See Resume" and your application will be considered incomplete. • Any relevant work history on the resume must be reflected in the employment application be considered. Pay Range $35.36 - $45.96 Hours 40 hours per week, Monday - Friday. May require working outside of normal business hours as dictated by business needs. Must be agreeable to accepting on-call assignments which might result in a call-back to work. Job Close Date 03/08/2021 Type of Posting External Department Watershed Protection Regular/Temporary Regular Grant Funded or Pooled Position Not Applicable Category Professional Location Waller Creek Tunnel, 411 Chicon St, 78702 Preferred Qualifications Experience in stream restoration, treatment facilities that contain process mechanical equipment, instrumentation and control infrastructure. Registered Professional Engineer, Landscape Architect and/or certified Project Management Professional. Experience in planning, design and construction management of highly complex and high-profile engineering/green infrastructure projects Experience in capital project tracking and reporting including schedules and budgets. Experience working with operations staff to identify problems and execute solutions to existing infrastructure or maintenance processes. Experience with construction projects on an active facility, treatment plant, utility service, or waterway. Experience in presenting project updates to executive management or boards and commissions. Ability to travel to more than one work location. Duties, Functions and Responsibilities Essential duties and functions, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following. Other related duties may be assigned. Manages the design, development, and implementation of projects to include, but not limited to, gathering and defining the project requirements; obtains staffing requirements; and forms projected teams. Manages the selection process and administers consultant services, including negotiating contract terms and fees by negotiating the contract, approving the consultant's product, approving payment to consultant, initiating poor performance remedies, etc. Develops short- and long-range plans for future to ongoing projects, including estimating timelines for start-up and completion of projects. Manages, monitors, and reviews contracts and contractors to ensure compliance with contractual obligations, including administering change orders and estimates. Coordinates and prepares reports and correspondence in response to requests for information from City Manager's Office, Mayor, and City Council Offices; prepares City Council agenda material such as ordinance memorandums and presentations. Prepares and delivers presentations to the City Manager, management team, and department directors. Suggests and implements management solutions to address new or ongoing challenges faced by the City organization. Manages the performance of professional staff in work involving organizational structure review and operations research and related work reviewing departments, divisions, and programs. Assists in planning, directing, and coordinating, through subordinate level staff, the department work plan; meets with management staff to identify and resolve problems; assigns projects and programmatic areas of responsibility; and reviews and evaluates work methods and procedures. Provides technical advice and assistance to City management, field personnel, contractors, etc. Responsibilities- Supervision and/or Leadership Exercised: May provide leadership and/or supervision to assigned employees or project management. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Must possess required knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience and be able to explain and demonstrate, with or without reasonable accommodations, that the essential functions of the job can be performed. Knowledge of laws, rules, regulations, and codes associate project assignment. Knowledge of project accounting and methodologies and the principles, methods, and practices of project management. Knowledge of design principles, practices, procedures, and estimating techniques. Knowledge of budget policies and principles. Knowledge of contract policies and procedures. Skill in adapting, interpreting, and applying guidelines and standards. Skill in establishing and maintaining positive relationships with internal and external customers. Skill in using available applicable software packages. Skill in evaluating contract agreements. Skill in negotiating with various audiences to accomplish objectives. Skill in written and oral communications including public presentations. Skill in completing projects within the required scheduling. Ability to make prompt decisions and develop new and relative ideas for providing a quality product and quality customer service with little or no supervision. Ability to perform all facets of projects with little or no supervision. Ability to plan, execute, and control a project (establishing realistic estimates and reporting metrics). Ability to assess and analyze project risks and exposures, identify options and alternatives, make decisions, and implement corrective actions. Ability to exercise sound judgment, tact, and diplomacy in all public contacts. Ability to resolve conflicts and difficult situations. Ability to communicate in oral or written format to a variety of audiences. Criminal Background Investigation This position has been approved for a Criminal Background Investigation. EEO/ADA City of Austin is committed to compliance with the American Disabilities Act. If you require reasonable accommodation during the application process or have a question regarding an essential job function, please call (512) 974-3210 or TTY (512) 974-2445. The City of Austin will not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, creed, color, national origin, sex, gender identity, age, religion, veteran status, disability, or sexual orientation. In addition, the City will not discriminate in employment decisions on the basis of an individual's AIDS , AIDS Related Complex, or HIV status; nor will the City discriminate against individuals who are perceived to be at risk of HIV infection, or who associate with individuals who are believed to be at risk. Information For City Employees: If you are an employee within the department, are in good standing and meet both the minimum and preferred qualifications, then you will receive an initial interview. Supplemental Questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*). * The minimum qualifications of this position are graduation with a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in a related field or major coursework in project management, plus six (6) years of progressively responsible work experience in managing projects. Do you meet this requirement? Yes No * Do you have the ability to travel to multiple sites as part of the regular job duties? Yes No * If identified as a top candidate, do you agree to a Criminal Background Investigation (CBI)? Yes No * This position may require working outside of normal business hours as dictated by business needs. Are you willing to accepting on-call assignments which might result in a call-back to work? Yes No * Are you a registered Professional Engineer, Landscape Architect and/or certified Project Management Professional? Please specify which and the state where you are licensed. (Open Ended Question) * Give an in-depth description of your experience to include complex projects, project management system, how you addressed problems with existing infrastructure, coordinating construction work and how you present high profile or sensitive project information to executive management or boards and commissions. In your response include examples and level of experience in those areas. (Open Ended Question) * Describe your experience with operations staff related to addressing problems with existing infrastructure. Provide examples of how you incorporated feedback from operations staff into the project. (Open Ended Question) Optional & Required Documents Required Documents Cover Letter Resume Optional Documents
Feb 10, 2021
Full Time
Minimum Qualifications Education and/or Equivalent Experience: Graduation with a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in a related field or major coursework in project management, plus six (6) years of progressively responsible work experience in managing projects. Licenses and Certifications Required: None. Notes to Applicants The purpose of this position is to provide programmatic project management oversight for multiple coincident projects for the Waller Creek Tunnel and other stormwater infrastructure located in the downtown area. This Project Manager position will specifically represent the Operations division ( WPD ) by performing capital project planning, providing field engineering solutions, and managing capital projects and large-scale maintenance efforts. This person will also serve as a City liaison with contractors, consultants, and utility departments. In addition, the Project Manager will be responsible for coordinating projects and activities amongst a diverse stakeholder group in the downtown area such as The Waterloo Greenway Conservancy, Downtown Austin Alliance, Shoal Creek Conservancy, Project Connect, Trail Foundation to help maintain and implement improvements to a variety of significant stormwater infrastructure in the Downtown Area such as Lady Bird Lake, Waller Creek Tunnel, and other critical infrastructure. TRAVEL : If you are selected for this position, and meet the Driver Safety Standards in the City of Austin Driver Safety Program , you may drive when necessary to multiple locations as part of your regular job duties. Otherwise, you are responsible for getting to and from these locations. CRIMINAL BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION : Job Offer is contingent on passing a Criminal Background Investigation. RELATED EDUCATION : For this posting, related field includes civil engineering, landscape architecture or project management, and environmental science. EDUCATION : Education verification will be conducted on the top candidate. ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS : Must be able to work in various types of weather conditions and terrains (e.g. conducting field work/site visits/surveys). ABOUT YOUR EMPLOYMENT APPLICATION (Please read carefully): When completing the City of Austin Employment Application: • Include details on the application of prior or current work history with the City of Austin. • A resume must be submitted with the employment application but does not substitute for a complete employment application. • A detailed and complete employment application will help us better evaluate your qualifications and will be used to determine salary if you are selected for this position. • Include any previous employment that you wish to be considered as part of your qualifications and relevant experience. • Your work history must include employer name and address, job title, supervisor's name and phone number, the month and year of employment and whether it was full or part-time work. • Every position listed in work history should include a detailed description of the work you performed. We do not accept "See Resume" and your application will be considered incomplete. • Any relevant work history on the resume must be reflected in the employment application be considered. Pay Range $35.36 - $45.96 Hours 40 hours per week, Monday - Friday. May require working outside of normal business hours as dictated by business needs. Must be agreeable to accepting on-call assignments which might result in a call-back to work. Job Close Date 03/08/2021 Type of Posting External Department Watershed Protection Regular/Temporary Regular Grant Funded or Pooled Position Not Applicable Category Professional Location Waller Creek Tunnel, 411 Chicon St, 78702 Preferred Qualifications Experience in stream restoration, treatment facilities that contain process mechanical equipment, instrumentation and control infrastructure. Registered Professional Engineer, Landscape Architect and/or certified Project Management Professional. Experience in planning, design and construction management of highly complex and high-profile engineering/green infrastructure projects Experience in capital project tracking and reporting including schedules and budgets. Experience working with operations staff to identify problems and execute solutions to existing infrastructure or maintenance processes. Experience with construction projects on an active facility, treatment plant, utility service, or waterway. Experience in presenting project updates to executive management or boards and commissions. Ability to travel to more than one work location. Duties, Functions and Responsibilities Essential duties and functions, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following. Other related duties may be assigned. Manages the design, development, and implementation of projects to include, but not limited to, gathering and defining the project requirements; obtains staffing requirements; and forms projected teams. Manages the selection process and administers consultant services, including negotiating contract terms and fees by negotiating the contract, approving the consultant's product, approving payment to consultant, initiating poor performance remedies, etc. Develops short- and long-range plans for future to ongoing projects, including estimating timelines for start-up and completion of projects. Manages, monitors, and reviews contracts and contractors to ensure compliance with contractual obligations, including administering change orders and estimates. Coordinates and prepares reports and correspondence in response to requests for information from City Manager's Office, Mayor, and City Council Offices; prepares City Council agenda material such as ordinance memorandums and presentations. Prepares and delivers presentations to the City Manager, management team, and department directors. Suggests and implements management solutions to address new or ongoing challenges faced by the City organization. Manages the performance of professional staff in work involving organizational structure review and operations research and related work reviewing departments, divisions, and programs. Assists in planning, directing, and coordinating, through subordinate level staff, the department work plan; meets with management staff to identify and resolve problems; assigns projects and programmatic areas of responsibility; and reviews and evaluates work methods and procedures. Provides technical advice and assistance to City management, field personnel, contractors, etc. Responsibilities- Supervision and/or Leadership Exercised: May provide leadership and/or supervision to assigned employees or project management. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Must possess required knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience and be able to explain and demonstrate, with or without reasonable accommodations, that the essential functions of the job can be performed. Knowledge of laws, rules, regulations, and codes associate project assignment. Knowledge of project accounting and methodologies and the principles, methods, and practices of project management. Knowledge of design principles, practices, procedures, and estimating techniques. Knowledge of budget policies and principles. Knowledge of contract policies and procedures. Skill in adapting, interpreting, and applying guidelines and standards. Skill in establishing and maintaining positive relationships with internal and external customers. Skill in using available applicable software packages. Skill in evaluating contract agreements. Skill in negotiating with various audiences to accomplish objectives. Skill in written and oral communications including public presentations. Skill in completing projects within the required scheduling. Ability to make prompt decisions and develop new and relative ideas for providing a quality product and quality customer service with little or no supervision. Ability to perform all facets of projects with little or no supervision. Ability to plan, execute, and control a project (establishing realistic estimates and reporting metrics). Ability to assess and analyze project risks and exposures, identify options and alternatives, make decisions, and implement corrective actions. Ability to exercise sound judgment, tact, and diplomacy in all public contacts. Ability to resolve conflicts and difficult situations. Ability to communicate in oral or written format to a variety of audiences. Criminal Background Investigation This position has been approved for a Criminal Background Investigation. EEO/ADA City of Austin is committed to compliance with the American Disabilities Act. If you require reasonable accommodation during the application process or have a question regarding an essential job function, please call (512) 974-3210 or TTY (512) 974-2445. The City of Austin will not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, creed, color, national origin, sex, gender identity, age, religion, veteran status, disability, or sexual orientation. In addition, the City will not discriminate in employment decisions on the basis of an individual's AIDS , AIDS Related Complex, or HIV status; nor will the City discriminate against individuals who are perceived to be at risk of HIV infection, or who associate with individuals who are believed to be at risk. Information For City Employees: If you are an employee within the department, are in good standing and meet both the minimum and preferred qualifications, then you will receive an initial interview. Supplemental Questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*). * The minimum qualifications of this position are graduation with a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in a related field or major coursework in project management, plus six (6) years of progressively responsible work experience in managing projects. Do you meet this requirement? Yes No * Do you have the ability to travel to multiple sites as part of the regular job duties? Yes No * If identified as a top candidate, do you agree to a Criminal Background Investigation (CBI)? Yes No * This position may require working outside of normal business hours as dictated by business needs. Are you willing to accepting on-call assignments which might result in a call-back to work? Yes No * Are you a registered Professional Engineer, Landscape Architect and/or certified Project Management Professional? Please specify which and the state where you are licensed. (Open Ended Question) * Give an in-depth description of your experience to include complex projects, project management system, how you addressed problems with existing infrastructure, coordinating construction work and how you present high profile or sensitive project information to executive management or boards and commissions. In your response include examples and level of experience in those areas. (Open Ended Question) * Describe your experience with operations staff related to addressing problems with existing infrastructure. Provide examples of how you incorporated feedback from operations staff into the project. (Open Ended Question) Optional & Required Documents Required Documents Cover Letter Resume Optional Documents
GILA COUNTY HUMAN RESOURCES JOB ANNOUNCEMENT 1400 E. ASH STREET, GLOBE, AZ 85501 POSTED: DECEMBER 18, 2020 OPEN UNTIL FILLED PURPOSE OF THE JOB The purpose of this position is to administer community development activities in the unincorporated areas of Gila County. This position ensures that County ordinances regulating land use, zoning, and building safety reflect the community's strategic direction and that policies and procedures are in place to provide fair, effective and efficient administration of these ordinances.This position provides strategic direction and leadership to the Community Development team to ensures staff are motivated, trained and equipped to perform effectively. The position writes reports, updates and interprets ordinances, makes presentations, liaises with other governmental agencies including Federal, State, Municipal and County jurisdictions. SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES Regularly assigns work to other employees and supervises related activities. Makes final decisions on hiring employees; scheduling work hours of employees; evaluating employee performance; handling employee grievances; employee training; granting time off; employee promotions; employee coaching; managing assistants and managing supervisors. Provides recommendations on employee salary increases; employee disciplinary actions and discharging employees. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES TIME SPENT • Departmental Oversight - Oversees the functions of Code Enforcement, Planning and Zoning, and Building Safety divisions and ensures staff have adequate training and equipment to perform effectively; develops, implements and manages department goals and objectives; provides leadership, direction, and guidance in County land use/zoning ordinances and issues, administering and enforcing of building codes, and code enforcement rules, coordinates the County plans with State, Federal, and Regional agencies, assures effective commmunication of issues and strategies; anticipates problems and pursues solutions. 20% • SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES - Directs the managers and staff through appropriate delegation and work supervision; meets regularly with staff to discuss and resolve workload and technical issues; reviews work in progress in order to anticipate technical and management problems; recommends changes to improve the organization's functions and processes; co-develops divisional goals and objectives; hires, supervises and monitors the performance of assigned personnel; ensures compliance with departmental policies and procedures; monitors and authorizes employee timesheets and leave requests; prioritizes and assigns tasks and projects; sees to the development of staff and evaluates staff performance; counsels, coaches and instructs employees as required. 20% • Managing Ordinances - Ensures that the Zoning Ordinance, the Master Comprehensive Plan, the Building Code Ordinance, and other ordinances and regulations are updated to reflect current State and Federal Laws and the strategic direction of the Board of Supervisors; associated policies, procedures, permit applications, checklists and other supporting forms are updated; assures departmental activities are in compliance with all laws, policies, regulations; interprets laws and ordinances and consults with the County Attorney as needed to help the departments achieve appropriate compliance; evaluates and analyzes issues, and recommends and implements solutions to meet the needs of the community. 20% • Community Liaison - Participates and presents meetings with government officials including Board of Adjustments, Planning and Zoning Commission, Board of Supervisors; participates with community groups and makes public presentations of program goals and accomplishments; liaises with developers, architects, engineers, realtors, and representatives from other agencies, utilities, and governments in relation to community development activities; serves on the Management Team in establishing and maintaining good management policies and procedures and prepares presentations to communicate information and provide updates on major projects and initiatives; works with other agencies to provide leadership in development related issues within the County; maintains professional affiliations; attends conferences, workshops and training sessions as appropriate. 20% • Customer Service and Process Improvement - Analyzes trends and evaluates program requirements and resource utilization; assures that appropriate and customer friendly services are provided; assures effective communication between County departments and outside agencies; establishes and reviews performance objectives and outcome measures; assesses quality and conformance to standards. 10% • Budget - Develops and monitors department budget, approves budget expenditures; prepares special and recurring reports; prepares and reviews operational analysis of program costs, revenue streams, fees, and revenue enhancement opportunities; approves departmental purchasing, journal vouchers, creates, revises, and implements departmental policies and procedures. 10% • Performs other duties as assigned. DEPARTMENT: Community Development POSITION: Director Community Development LOCATION: Payson JOB CODE: 20-071 ANNUAL SALARY: $77,142-$102,214 DOE BUDGET RESPONSIBILITIES This position reviews, approves for submission and presents the department budget. PROJECT RESPONSIBILITIES Initiates, communicates, reviews, approves project resources and communicates results of quality assurance projects as well as employee training and development projects. Provides project resource allocation based on pre-approved resources on organizational planning projects and capital development projects. ORAL COMMUNICATION DUTIES This position trains colleagues, explains County procedures or processes, conducts, and participates in meetings and negotiates or persuades. WRITTEN COMMUNICATION DUTIES This position creates or edits documents, internal memos, emails, formal letters and reports. INTERACTIONS WITH THE GENERAL PUBLIC Interacts extensively with employees, customers, the general public, vendors, regulatory bodies, and other groups and/or individuals and Institutions over the telephone, by email, and/or in person. INTERACTIONS SPECIFICALLY WITH CUSTOMERS Regularly (More than 55% but less than 70% in a year) MINIMUM EDUCATION REQUIRED Bachelor's Degree in Land Use Planning or closely related field, or equivalent combination of education, training and experience. MINIMUM YEARS OF DIRECTLY RELATED EXPERIENCE REQUIRED Five (5) years experience in a management or supervisory role in a Community Development, Building Safety or Planning and Zoning within a municipality or County government (with attributes similar to those found in Gila County) or a private sector organization servicing the development and/or construction community. PROFESSIONAL CREDENTIALS PREFERRED One or any combination of status as Registered Landscape Architect (R.L.A.), American Institute of Certified Planners certification (A.I.C.P.), Licensed Professional Engineer (P.E.), Registered Land Surveyor (R.L.S.), or International Code Council Building Certifications (I.C.C.). Arizona Driver's License with an acceptable driving record. KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED Administration and management, customer and personal service, Geographic Information System (GIS), economics and law and government. SKILLS REQUIRED Analytical thinking, critical thinking, analytical writing, communicating diplomatically, customer service, public speaking (large groups), developing alternative solutions and time management. ABILITIES REQUIRED Express one's self orally, express self through written words, react in a calm and timely manner, consider options, risks and benefits and read and write at professional level. PHYSICAL DEMANDS • This position requires the use of personal or County vehicles on County business. The incumbent must be physically capable of operating the vehicles safely. • Occasionally stands to present and regularly stands to attend to customers. • Routinely sits to complete reports; regularly sits to operate computers; occasionally sits to attend to reception areas. • Occasionally lifts up to 75 lbs. of work related materials, equipment or tools. • Routinely requires dexterity for keyboard operation. • Incumbents in this position may be required to occasionally walk to and from work sites and occasionally bend to complete tasks. WORK ENVIRONMENT Incumbents in this position constantly spends time in office environment as well as external construction sites; may routinely spend time in lobby environment. SAFETY RISK EXPOSURE Incumbents in this position may become exposed to telephone verbal abuse by customers or citizens; as well as exposure to extreme weather conditions. PROTECTIVE GEAR & SAFETY MANUALS Incumbents in this position are required to constantly follow written safety procedures and manuals relevant to the division or department. CONSEQUENCES OF ERROR Potential errors can have legal ramifications, loss of funding, loss of organization's credibility. NOTICE: APPLICANTS MAY BE REQUIRED TO FURNISH, AT THEIR OWN EXPENSE, DOCUMENTARY PROOF OF EDUCATIONS, CERTIFICATION, REGISTRATION, LICENSE OR ANY OTHER PROOF OF COMPETENCY AS REQUIRED IN THE OFFICIAL CLASSIFICATION DESCRIPTION OR ANNOUNCEMENT AND MAY BE REQUIRED TO UNDERGO PHYSICAL, PSYCHOLOGICAL AND/OR BACKGROUND INVESTIGATIONS AS A CONTINUING CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT. FURTHER, APPLICANTS FOR POSITIONS REQUIRING OPERATION OF A COUNTY OR PERSONAL VEHICLE ON OFFICIAL BUSINESS MUST POSSESS AND MAINTAIN COUNTY OR PERSONAL VEHICLE OPERATORS LICENSE. GILA COUNTY DOES NOT DISCRIMINATE ON THE BASIS OF RACE, COLOR, NATIONAL ORIGIN, SEX, RELIGION, AGE OR DISABILITY, AND FAMILIAL STATUS IN EMPLOYMENT OR THE PROVISIONS OF SERVICE. AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER. Closing Date/Time:
Feb 10, 2021
Full Time
GILA COUNTY HUMAN RESOURCES JOB ANNOUNCEMENT 1400 E. ASH STREET, GLOBE, AZ 85501 POSTED: DECEMBER 18, 2020 OPEN UNTIL FILLED PURPOSE OF THE JOB The purpose of this position is to administer community development activities in the unincorporated areas of Gila County. This position ensures that County ordinances regulating land use, zoning, and building safety reflect the community's strategic direction and that policies and procedures are in place to provide fair, effective and efficient administration of these ordinances.This position provides strategic direction and leadership to the Community Development team to ensures staff are motivated, trained and equipped to perform effectively. The position writes reports, updates and interprets ordinances, makes presentations, liaises with other governmental agencies including Federal, State, Municipal and County jurisdictions. SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES Regularly assigns work to other employees and supervises related activities. Makes final decisions on hiring employees; scheduling work hours of employees; evaluating employee performance; handling employee grievances; employee training; granting time off; employee promotions; employee coaching; managing assistants and managing supervisors. Provides recommendations on employee salary increases; employee disciplinary actions and discharging employees. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES TIME SPENT • Departmental Oversight - Oversees the functions of Code Enforcement, Planning and Zoning, and Building Safety divisions and ensures staff have adequate training and equipment to perform effectively; develops, implements and manages department goals and objectives; provides leadership, direction, and guidance in County land use/zoning ordinances and issues, administering and enforcing of building codes, and code enforcement rules, coordinates the County plans with State, Federal, and Regional agencies, assures effective commmunication of issues and strategies; anticipates problems and pursues solutions. 20% • SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES - Directs the managers and staff through appropriate delegation and work supervision; meets regularly with staff to discuss and resolve workload and technical issues; reviews work in progress in order to anticipate technical and management problems; recommends changes to improve the organization's functions and processes; co-develops divisional goals and objectives; hires, supervises and monitors the performance of assigned personnel; ensures compliance with departmental policies and procedures; monitors and authorizes employee timesheets and leave requests; prioritizes and assigns tasks and projects; sees to the development of staff and evaluates staff performance; counsels, coaches and instructs employees as required. 20% • Managing Ordinances - Ensures that the Zoning Ordinance, the Master Comprehensive Plan, the Building Code Ordinance, and other ordinances and regulations are updated to reflect current State and Federal Laws and the strategic direction of the Board of Supervisors; associated policies, procedures, permit applications, checklists and other supporting forms are updated; assures departmental activities are in compliance with all laws, policies, regulations; interprets laws and ordinances and consults with the County Attorney as needed to help the departments achieve appropriate compliance; evaluates and analyzes issues, and recommends and implements solutions to meet the needs of the community. 20% • Community Liaison - Participates and presents meetings with government officials including Board of Adjustments, Planning and Zoning Commission, Board of Supervisors; participates with community groups and makes public presentations of program goals and accomplishments; liaises with developers, architects, engineers, realtors, and representatives from other agencies, utilities, and governments in relation to community development activities; serves on the Management Team in establishing and maintaining good management policies and procedures and prepares presentations to communicate information and provide updates on major projects and initiatives; works with other agencies to provide leadership in development related issues within the County; maintains professional affiliations; attends conferences, workshops and training sessions as appropriate. 20% • Customer Service and Process Improvement - Analyzes trends and evaluates program requirements and resource utilization; assures that appropriate and customer friendly services are provided; assures effective communication between County departments and outside agencies; establishes and reviews performance objectives and outcome measures; assesses quality and conformance to standards. 10% • Budget - Develops and monitors department budget, approves budget expenditures; prepares special and recurring reports; prepares and reviews operational analysis of program costs, revenue streams, fees, and revenue enhancement opportunities; approves departmental purchasing, journal vouchers, creates, revises, and implements departmental policies and procedures. 10% • Performs other duties as assigned. DEPARTMENT: Community Development POSITION: Director Community Development LOCATION: Payson JOB CODE: 20-071 ANNUAL SALARY: $77,142-$102,214 DOE BUDGET RESPONSIBILITIES This position reviews, approves for submission and presents the department budget. PROJECT RESPONSIBILITIES Initiates, communicates, reviews, approves project resources and communicates results of quality assurance projects as well as employee training and development projects. Provides project resource allocation based on pre-approved resources on organizational planning projects and capital development projects. ORAL COMMUNICATION DUTIES This position trains colleagues, explains County procedures or processes, conducts, and participates in meetings and negotiates or persuades. WRITTEN COMMUNICATION DUTIES This position creates or edits documents, internal memos, emails, formal letters and reports. INTERACTIONS WITH THE GENERAL PUBLIC Interacts extensively with employees, customers, the general public, vendors, regulatory bodies, and other groups and/or individuals and Institutions over the telephone, by email, and/or in person. INTERACTIONS SPECIFICALLY WITH CUSTOMERS Regularly (More than 55% but less than 70% in a year) MINIMUM EDUCATION REQUIRED Bachelor's Degree in Land Use Planning or closely related field, or equivalent combination of education, training and experience. MINIMUM YEARS OF DIRECTLY RELATED EXPERIENCE REQUIRED Five (5) years experience in a management or supervisory role in a Community Development, Building Safety or Planning and Zoning within a municipality or County government (with attributes similar to those found in Gila County) or a private sector organization servicing the development and/or construction community. PROFESSIONAL CREDENTIALS PREFERRED One or any combination of status as Registered Landscape Architect (R.L.A.), American Institute of Certified Planners certification (A.I.C.P.), Licensed Professional Engineer (P.E.), Registered Land Surveyor (R.L.S.), or International Code Council Building Certifications (I.C.C.). Arizona Driver's License with an acceptable driving record. KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED Administration and management, customer and personal service, Geographic Information System (GIS), economics and law and government. SKILLS REQUIRED Analytical thinking, critical thinking, analytical writing, communicating diplomatically, customer service, public speaking (large groups), developing alternative solutions and time management. ABILITIES REQUIRED Express one's self orally, express self through written words, react in a calm and timely manner, consider options, risks and benefits and read and write at professional level. PHYSICAL DEMANDS • This position requires the use of personal or County vehicles on County business. The incumbent must be physically capable of operating the vehicles safely. • Occasionally stands to present and regularly stands to attend to customers. • Routinely sits to complete reports; regularly sits to operate computers; occasionally sits to attend to reception areas. • Occasionally lifts up to 75 lbs. of work related materials, equipment or tools. • Routinely requires dexterity for keyboard operation. • Incumbents in this position may be required to occasionally walk to and from work sites and occasionally bend to complete tasks. WORK ENVIRONMENT Incumbents in this position constantly spends time in office environment as well as external construction sites; may routinely spend time in lobby environment. SAFETY RISK EXPOSURE Incumbents in this position may become exposed to telephone verbal abuse by customers or citizens; as well as exposure to extreme weather conditions. PROTECTIVE GEAR & SAFETY MANUALS Incumbents in this position are required to constantly follow written safety procedures and manuals relevant to the division or department. CONSEQUENCES OF ERROR Potential errors can have legal ramifications, loss of funding, loss of organization's credibility. NOTICE: APPLICANTS MAY BE REQUIRED TO FURNISH, AT THEIR OWN EXPENSE, DOCUMENTARY PROOF OF EDUCATIONS, CERTIFICATION, REGISTRATION, LICENSE OR ANY OTHER PROOF OF COMPETENCY AS REQUIRED IN THE OFFICIAL CLASSIFICATION DESCRIPTION OR ANNOUNCEMENT AND MAY BE REQUIRED TO UNDERGO PHYSICAL, PSYCHOLOGICAL AND/OR BACKGROUND INVESTIGATIONS AS A CONTINUING CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT. FURTHER, APPLICANTS FOR POSITIONS REQUIRING OPERATION OF A COUNTY OR PERSONAL VEHICLE ON OFFICIAL BUSINESS MUST POSSESS AND MAINTAIN COUNTY OR PERSONAL VEHICLE OPERATORS LICENSE. GILA COUNTY DOES NOT DISCRIMINATE ON THE BASIS OF RACE, COLOR, NATIONAL ORIGIN, SEX, RELIGION, AGE OR DISABILITY, AND FAMILIAL STATUS IN EMPLOYMENT OR THE PROVISIONS OF SERVICE. AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER. Closing Date/Time:
Cal State University (CSU) Maritime Academy
200 Maritime Academy Drive, Vallejo, CA 94590, USA
Description: POSITION SUMMARY: Within the Administration and Finance Division, Facilities Management is responsible for creating and maintaining an environment that enables faculty and staff to fulfill the educational mission of California State University Maritime Academy through the continued planning, design and construction of new and renovated facilities, maintenance of existing campus facilities and grounds, by providing services in a reasonable and timely manner, and by maintaining a quality oriented organization geared toward the enhancement of the educational environment. The Assistant Vice President (AVP) is the principal facilities administrator at Cal Maritime. The incumbent, reporting to the Vice President for Administration and Finance, provides leadership to the institutional processes associated with the planning, funding, design, construction, operation, and maintenance of an expanding portfolio of University facilities. The AVP is responsible for overall administration of the University's property and land assets, facilities strategic planning, campus master plan, capital planning, facility design and construction, facility maintenance, capital construction project management and continuous improvement of its facilities. Responsibilities also include directing aspects of facilities operations including long-term planning, and fiscal management. The AVP works cooperatively and collaboratively with other campus offices and departments, key campus administration, faculty, and staff. The AVP will act as the liaison for Cal Maritime with local and state approval and permitting agencies as it relates to facilities. This position requires exceptional business acumen, leadership, organizational, and communications competencies. HOW TO APPLY: Interested parties should submit the Cal Maritime Employment Application, a cover letter and resume. Apply on-line at http://www.csum.edu/web/hr/careers. ABOUT THE CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY MARITIME ACADEMY: Established in 1929, California State University Maritime Academy, a campus of the California State University, is the only degree-granting maritime academy on the West Coast. Located on a scenic waterfront site in Vallejo, the campus serves a student population of approximately 1100 undergraduates and 50 graduate students. The campus currently offers undergraduate degrees in Mechanical Engineering, Facilities Engineering Technology, Marine Engineering Technology, Marine Transportation, Global and Maritime Studies, and Business Administration. A master's degree in Transportation and Engineering Management is offered as well as a number of extended learning programs and courses. MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES: Leadership and supervision: This position provides leadership and supervision to management and represented employees in the following areas: Facilities Operations, Grounds, Custodial Services, Energy and Sustainability and Facilities Planning. Facilities Operations is responsible for maintenance and repair of all buildings, mechanical systems, infrastructure, special repairs, renovation, deferred maintenance, and the work order system. Grounds is responsible for landscaping the main campus and maintenance of all campus lands (approximately 92 acres). Custodial Services ensures a clean and safe environment for students, faculty and staff and provides special event support. Energy and Sustainability oversight includes sustainability programing, energy, and utility management. Facilities Planning is responsible for campus planning including all activities associated with capital construction programming in support of the University's strategic and master plans. Manage compliance with internal and external regulatory agencies: This position interfaces with numerous external county, state and federal agencies such as, but not limited to, California State Fire Marshal, Solano County Environmental Health, Yolo-Solano Air Quality Management District, California Division of State Architect, and other agencies accordingly to ensure that campus facilities operations comply with applicable county, state, federal, and local regulations. The AVP also interfaces with the Chancellor's Office - Capital Planning, Design and Construction. The AVP also serves on a number of strategic campus committees and participates in the development of policy and procedures related to the on-going operations of Cal Maritime. Oversight for key projects: This position provides oversight and direct management for selected, high-profile maintenance, repair, and renovation jobs along with major capital outlay projects monitoring such jobs and projects to ensure agency compliance, cost control, schedule, and quality control. Assure quality improvement: This position develops and implements systems, procedures, processes, and new approaches that continually promote, foster, and assure quality improvement and exhibit a clear customer service commitment to meet the needs of a diverse campus community. Financial and resource management: The position is directly responsible for the management of all Facilities Management financial and material resources. Develops and controls department budget. Makes departmental commitments and approves certain projects and expenditures, and has responsibility to manage projects and personnel, and to handle situations not covered in existing policies and procedures. Initiates and approves requisitions for purchase of materials, supplies and contractor's services. Campus-wide capital and master planning: The Associate Vice President for Facilities Management is responsible for overall administration of the University's property and land assets, facilities strategic planning, campus master plan, capital planning and facility design and construction. The AVP serves as the primary liaison with the Chancellor's Office (CO) for capital planning and budgeting, and must develop and maintain a strong partnership with all units and individuals within CPDC (Capital Planning, Design and Construction) at the CO. The AVP is frequently in contact with the general public and represents the campus in a variety of settings. The AVP has significant contact with the Chancellor's Office staff and other campus representatives with respect to the development of capital planning and implementation of Chancellor's Office policy and procedures. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: • The incumbent in this position must possess the equivalent to a bachelor's degree in architecture, landscape architecture, urban planning, engineering, construction management, business management or a closely related field. • Must possess a minimum of ten (10) years of progressively responsible experience involving the operation and maintenance of facilities and infrastructure. • Incumbent must have a thorough knowledge of facilities planning, design and construction; facilities maintenance and building renewal management; sustainable building design and operations; utilities operation and management; human resources management, organizational development, and training; and financial management. Incumbent must have demonstrated experience providing successful leadership in facilities management, budget management, staff supervision and the design and construction of renovation projects. Incumbent must have expert project management skills, including capital projects, thorough knowledge of maintenance operations, building systems and utilities operations. Incumbent must have knowledge of state and federal (e.g. Americans with Disabilities Act Amendment Act, "ADAAA") laws relating to physical barriers removal along with a broad knowledge of principles of sustainability that may be applicable to campus operations, especially involving reduction of carbon emissions. • Incumbent must have proven leadership skills with success in complex and distributed organizations. Incumbent must have the ability to establish metrics for department and employee goals that measure effectiveness of contributions to efficient operations of department. Incumbent must have excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills. Incumbent must have the ability to interact with a diverse range of people, including the ability to build trust and consensus with university constituents including faculty, staff, and students. • Incumbent must have well developed analytical, organizational, supervisory, reasoning, problem solving, and conflict resolution skills along with effective communication skills to include excellent written and oral communication skills. Incumbent must possess high energy, be action-oriented, honest, have integrity, compassion for others and perseverance. Incumbent must have the ability to build and establish credibility with all; equally able to connect in the boiler room and the boardroom and have the ability to grasp the bigger picture and goals of the institution and to integrate the goals fully into the facilities operation. Incumbent must be a strategic thinker who creates clear communication channels, sets goals, improves efficiency, and continuously improves client satisfaction. Incumbent must have a commitment to excellence and be part of an evolving, energetic, and forward-thinking campus environment. • Demonstrated customer service experience requiring a very high level of diplomacy and professionalism. • Ability to use tact and diplomacy to effectively handle a broad range of high level and sensitive interpersonal situations with diverse personalities, and to respond appropriately to conflicts and problems. • Ability to initiate, establish, and foster communication and teamwork by maintaining a positive, cooperative, productive work atmosphere in the University with the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships within a diverse population and with those from various cultural backgrounds. • Excellent communication skills with the ability to effectively communicate information in a clear and understandable manner, both verbally and in writing. • Ability to interpret, communicate and apply policies and procedures. • Demonstrated ability to maintain a high degree of confidentiality. • Excellent organizational and time management skills with the ability to set own priorities to coordinate multiple assignments with fluctuating and time-sensitive deadlines. • Working knowledge of or ability to quickly learn University infrastructure, policies, and procedures. • Valid California driver's license. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: • An advanced degree in Architecture, Engineering, or Business Management is preferred. Previous experience in a University setting with multiple collective bargaining units is highly desirable. • At least five (5) years of the required experience in an executive management position overseeing a facilities management organization or a major component of one. • Demonstrated skills in an institutional/educational environment utilizing a customer-oriented and service-centered attitude. SPECIAL CONDITIONS: PHYSICAL, MENTAL and ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS: • Involves mainly sitting with up to 25% of the activities involving regular standing or walking; involves lifting of medium weight objects limited to 25 pounds. • Drives motorized equipment. HOURS of WORK/TRAVEL: Travel and attendance at various functions, events, meetings, and training is required. BACKGROUND CHECK: Satisfactory completion of a background check (including a criminal records check) is required for employment. CSU will make a conditional offer of employment, which may be rescinded if the background check reveals disqualifying information, and/or it is discovered that the candidate knowingly withheld or falsified information. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the continued employment of a current CSU employee who was conditionally offered the position. DESIGNATED POSITION: This position is a "designated position" in the California State University's Conflict of Interest Code. The successful candidate accepting this position is required to file Conflict of Interest forms subject to the regulations of the Fair Political Practices Commission. MANDATED REPORTER: The person holding this position is considered a 'mandated reporter' under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 revised July 21, 2017 as a condition of employment. ELIGIBILITY TO WORK: Applicants must provide proof of U.S. citizenship or authorization to work in the United States within three days of the date of hire. TITLE IX: Please view the Notice of Non-Discrimination on the Basis of Gender or Sex and Contact Information for Title IX Coordinator at: https://www2.calstate.edu/titleix EEO STATEMENT: Cal Maritime is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action Employer. The university subscribes to all state and federal regulations and prohibits discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity/gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, age, disability, genetic information, medical condition, covered veteran status, or any other protected status. Reasonable Accommodations will be provided to applicants with qualifying disabilities who self-disclose by contacting the Benefits Coordinator at (707) 654-1146. Closing Date/Time: Open until filled
Feb 23, 2021
Full Time
Description: POSITION SUMMARY: Within the Administration and Finance Division, Facilities Management is responsible for creating and maintaining an environment that enables faculty and staff to fulfill the educational mission of California State University Maritime Academy through the continued planning, design and construction of new and renovated facilities, maintenance of existing campus facilities and grounds, by providing services in a reasonable and timely manner, and by maintaining a quality oriented organization geared toward the enhancement of the educational environment. The Assistant Vice President (AVP) is the principal facilities administrator at Cal Maritime. The incumbent, reporting to the Vice President for Administration and Finance, provides leadership to the institutional processes associated with the planning, funding, design, construction, operation, and maintenance of an expanding portfolio of University facilities. The AVP is responsible for overall administration of the University's property and land assets, facilities strategic planning, campus master plan, capital planning, facility design and construction, facility maintenance, capital construction project management and continuous improvement of its facilities. Responsibilities also include directing aspects of facilities operations including long-term planning, and fiscal management. The AVP works cooperatively and collaboratively with other campus offices and departments, key campus administration, faculty, and staff. The AVP will act as the liaison for Cal Maritime with local and state approval and permitting agencies as it relates to facilities. This position requires exceptional business acumen, leadership, organizational, and communications competencies. HOW TO APPLY: Interested parties should submit the Cal Maritime Employment Application, a cover letter and resume. Apply on-line at http://www.csum.edu/web/hr/careers. ABOUT THE CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY MARITIME ACADEMY: Established in 1929, California State University Maritime Academy, a campus of the California State University, is the only degree-granting maritime academy on the West Coast. Located on a scenic waterfront site in Vallejo, the campus serves a student population of approximately 1100 undergraduates and 50 graduate students. The campus currently offers undergraduate degrees in Mechanical Engineering, Facilities Engineering Technology, Marine Engineering Technology, Marine Transportation, Global and Maritime Studies, and Business Administration. A master's degree in Transportation and Engineering Management is offered as well as a number of extended learning programs and courses. MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES: Leadership and supervision: This position provides leadership and supervision to management and represented employees in the following areas: Facilities Operations, Grounds, Custodial Services, Energy and Sustainability and Facilities Planning. Facilities Operations is responsible for maintenance and repair of all buildings, mechanical systems, infrastructure, special repairs, renovation, deferred maintenance, and the work order system. Grounds is responsible for landscaping the main campus and maintenance of all campus lands (approximately 92 acres). Custodial Services ensures a clean and safe environment for students, faculty and staff and provides special event support. Energy and Sustainability oversight includes sustainability programing, energy, and utility management. Facilities Planning is responsible for campus planning including all activities associated with capital construction programming in support of the University's strategic and master plans. Manage compliance with internal and external regulatory agencies: This position interfaces with numerous external county, state and federal agencies such as, but not limited to, California State Fire Marshal, Solano County Environmental Health, Yolo-Solano Air Quality Management District, California Division of State Architect, and other agencies accordingly to ensure that campus facilities operations comply with applicable county, state, federal, and local regulations. The AVP also interfaces with the Chancellor's Office - Capital Planning, Design and Construction. The AVP also serves on a number of strategic campus committees and participates in the development of policy and procedures related to the on-going operations of Cal Maritime. Oversight for key projects: This position provides oversight and direct management for selected, high-profile maintenance, repair, and renovation jobs along with major capital outlay projects monitoring such jobs and projects to ensure agency compliance, cost control, schedule, and quality control. Assure quality improvement: This position develops and implements systems, procedures, processes, and new approaches that continually promote, foster, and assure quality improvement and exhibit a clear customer service commitment to meet the needs of a diverse campus community. Financial and resource management: The position is directly responsible for the management of all Facilities Management financial and material resources. Develops and controls department budget. Makes departmental commitments and approves certain projects and expenditures, and has responsibility to manage projects and personnel, and to handle situations not covered in existing policies and procedures. Initiates and approves requisitions for purchase of materials, supplies and contractor's services. Campus-wide capital and master planning: The Associate Vice President for Facilities Management is responsible for overall administration of the University's property and land assets, facilities strategic planning, campus master plan, capital planning and facility design and construction. The AVP serves as the primary liaison with the Chancellor's Office (CO) for capital planning and budgeting, and must develop and maintain a strong partnership with all units and individuals within CPDC (Capital Planning, Design and Construction) at the CO. The AVP is frequently in contact with the general public and represents the campus in a variety of settings. The AVP has significant contact with the Chancellor's Office staff and other campus representatives with respect to the development of capital planning and implementation of Chancellor's Office policy and procedures. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: • The incumbent in this position must possess the equivalent to a bachelor's degree in architecture, landscape architecture, urban planning, engineering, construction management, business management or a closely related field. • Must possess a minimum of ten (10) years of progressively responsible experience involving the operation and maintenance of facilities and infrastructure. • Incumbent must have a thorough knowledge of facilities planning, design and construction; facilities maintenance and building renewal management; sustainable building design and operations; utilities operation and management; human resources management, organizational development, and training; and financial management. Incumbent must have demonstrated experience providing successful leadership in facilities management, budget management, staff supervision and the design and construction of renovation projects. Incumbent must have expert project management skills, including capital projects, thorough knowledge of maintenance operations, building systems and utilities operations. Incumbent must have knowledge of state and federal (e.g. Americans with Disabilities Act Amendment Act, "ADAAA") laws relating to physical barriers removal along with a broad knowledge of principles of sustainability that may be applicable to campus operations, especially involving reduction of carbon emissions. • Incumbent must have proven leadership skills with success in complex and distributed organizations. Incumbent must have the ability to establish metrics for department and employee goals that measure effectiveness of contributions to efficient operations of department. Incumbent must have excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills. Incumbent must have the ability to interact with a diverse range of people, including the ability to build trust and consensus with university constituents including faculty, staff, and students. • Incumbent must have well developed analytical, organizational, supervisory, reasoning, problem solving, and conflict resolution skills along with effective communication skills to include excellent written and oral communication skills. Incumbent must possess high energy, be action-oriented, honest, have integrity, compassion for others and perseverance. Incumbent must have the ability to build and establish credibility with all; equally able to connect in the boiler room and the boardroom and have the ability to grasp the bigger picture and goals of the institution and to integrate the goals fully into the facilities operation. Incumbent must be a strategic thinker who creates clear communication channels, sets goals, improves efficiency, and continuously improves client satisfaction. Incumbent must have a commitment to excellence and be part of an evolving, energetic, and forward-thinking campus environment. • Demonstrated customer service experience requiring a very high level of diplomacy and professionalism. • Ability to use tact and diplomacy to effectively handle a broad range of high level and sensitive interpersonal situations with diverse personalities, and to respond appropriately to conflicts and problems. • Ability to initiate, establish, and foster communication and teamwork by maintaining a positive, cooperative, productive work atmosphere in the University with the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships within a diverse population and with those from various cultural backgrounds. • Excellent communication skills with the ability to effectively communicate information in a clear and understandable manner, both verbally and in writing. • Ability to interpret, communicate and apply policies and procedures. • Demonstrated ability to maintain a high degree of confidentiality. • Excellent organizational and time management skills with the ability to set own priorities to coordinate multiple assignments with fluctuating and time-sensitive deadlines. • Working knowledge of or ability to quickly learn University infrastructure, policies, and procedures. • Valid California driver's license. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: • An advanced degree in Architecture, Engineering, or Business Management is preferred. Previous experience in a University setting with multiple collective bargaining units is highly desirable. • At least five (5) years of the required experience in an executive management position overseeing a facilities management organization or a major component of one. • Demonstrated skills in an institutional/educational environment utilizing a customer-oriented and service-centered attitude. SPECIAL CONDITIONS: PHYSICAL, MENTAL and ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS: • Involves mainly sitting with up to 25% of the activities involving regular standing or walking; involves lifting of medium weight objects limited to 25 pounds. • Drives motorized equipment. HOURS of WORK/TRAVEL: Travel and attendance at various functions, events, meetings, and training is required. BACKGROUND CHECK: Satisfactory completion of a background check (including a criminal records check) is required for employment. CSU will make a conditional offer of employment, which may be rescinded if the background check reveals disqualifying information, and/or it is discovered that the candidate knowingly withheld or falsified information. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the continued employment of a current CSU employee who was conditionally offered the position. DESIGNATED POSITION: This position is a "designated position" in the California State University's Conflict of Interest Code. The successful candidate accepting this position is required to file Conflict of Interest forms subject to the regulations of the Fair Political Practices Commission. MANDATED REPORTER: The person holding this position is considered a 'mandated reporter' under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 revised July 21, 2017 as a condition of employment. ELIGIBILITY TO WORK: Applicants must provide proof of U.S. citizenship or authorization to work in the United States within three days of the date of hire. TITLE IX: Please view the Notice of Non-Discrimination on the Basis of Gender or Sex and Contact Information for Title IX Coordinator at: https://www2.calstate.edu/titleix EEO STATEMENT: Cal Maritime is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action Employer. The university subscribes to all state and federal regulations and prohibits discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity/gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, age, disability, genetic information, medical condition, covered veteran status, or any other protected status. Reasonable Accommodations will be provided to applicants with qualifying disabilities who self-disclose by contacting the Benefits Coordinator at (707) 654-1146. Closing Date/Time: Open until filled
Description Deadline to Apply: Thursday, March 18, 2021 by 5:00PM THE POSITION The City of Hayward is now recruiting for the position of Water Pollution Source Control Inspector. Under general supervision in a team environment, performs inspections of businesses and evaluates commercial and industrial facilities for compliance with pretreatment, urban runoff and pollution prevention requirements, and reports findings; reviews, evaluates, and issues wastewater discharge permits; initiates and participates in enforcement actions; represents the City with industries; collects and interprets data related to program; collects samples; prepares reports and documentation; and performs related work as required and other duties as assigned. IDEAL CANDIDATE The ideal candidate will demonstrate the ability to work effectively and impactfully in a work environment that is often diverse culturally, racially, and ethnically. The ideal candidate will excel in communicating with coworkers and the community alike in a manner that is cooperative, sensitive, respectful, and concise, both orally and in writing. The department is committed to exhibiting and encompassing a family friendly environment that will be evident in the manner the candidate and their coworkers will operate. Strong communication skills partnered with the knowledge, skills, and experience associated with the duties of a Water Pollution Source Control Inspector will make the ideal candidate a wonderful fit in a Hayward team committed to making sure all people in Hayward are happy, healthy, and safe. SUPERVISION RECEIVED General supervision is provided by the Senior Water Pollution Source Control Inspector or other higher-level management personnel. SUPERVISION EXERCISED Responsibilities may require providing directions to interns as needed. Essential Duties Depending upon assignment, duties may include but are not limited to the following: Collects grab and 24-hour composite samples of industrial, commercial, groundwater, and/or residential wastewater discharges to determine compliance with applicable ordinances, laws, regulations or discharge permits. Prepares and maintains wastewater sampling schedule to ensure industrial, commercial, groundwater, and residential wastewater sampling commitments are met. Conducts field surveys as necessary to identify or characterize industrial, commercial, and residential dischargers to both the sanitary and stormwater collection systems. Acts as liaison between the City of Hayward Water Pollution Source Control and outside contract laboratories responsible for the analysis of wastewater samples not performed by the City of Hayward Water Pollution Source Control Facility Laboratory. Maintains, repairs, designs, and builds monitoring equipment to suit. Conducts stormwater treatment measure inspections to verify operation, management, and maintenance of treatment devices. Performs waste minimization audits and promotes pollution prevention through special recognition programs to reduce pollutant loading. Staffs outreach events to promote pollution prevention, integrative pest management, stormwater, and wastewater discharge programs. Prepares and amends industrial wastewater discharge permits for categorical, significant, and groundwater discharges to the sanitary sewer system. Reviews industrial and commercial building and planning applications including CUP and AUP and other submitted plans and blueprints for stormwater and pretreatment applications and compliance, potential environmental impacts, structural needs for pollution prevention monitoring and inspections, and provide narrative on alternative environmental compliance and mitigation based on current stormwater and pretreatment regulations. Attends interdepartmental meetings to incorporate required blueprint changes with architect and design engineers to ensure that provisions of the Wastewater Discharge Regulations and Urban Runoff Control Ordinance Regulations are met. Attends regional meetings to plan regional actions and develop educational materials as pertaining to stormwater and sanitary sewer discharges. Enters into database industrial user self-monitoring reports, inspections, sampling data, stormwater treatment inspections, and enforcement action responses. Performs dental inspections and enforce upon dental requirements pursuant to the City of Hayward's Wastewater Discharge Regulations as well as provide public outreach for treatment and stormwater applications regarding dental facilities. JOB RELATED AND ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS Knowledge of: Wastewater sampling collection procedures, sample preservation techniques, chain of custody documentation and sample holding times, and water quality analytical methodology. Laws regulating water quality, including federal and state standards for wastewater and stormwater as well as and water quality sampling protocols. Familiarity with wastewater treatment processes and technology. General principles of groundwater hydrology, water quality monitoring and analysis. General principles of horticulture, landscape architecture, construction, and engineering as it relates to green infrastructure for stormwater treatment. Basic organic and inorganic chemistry as it relates to water quality. Mechanical skills working with small tools and equipment. Ability to: Interact with the public, and all levels of City staff, in an effective and professional manner and maintain effective and positive working relationships. Work in noisy and odorous environments. Communicate tactfully and effectively in a clear and concise manner, both orally and in writing, with customers as well as City personnel. Safely lift monitoring equipment, manhole covers, or similar objects weighing up to 70 lbs. Prioritize work assignments and use effective time management. Perform industrial waste and stormwater inspections and associated field work. Interpret data, technical reports, procedures, and regulations. Use computers, computer databases, and computer programs such as Microsoft Office Suite, MUNIS, and ArcView. Minimum Qualifications EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION Any combination equivalent to experience and education that could likely provide the required knowledge and abilities would be qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be: Experience: Two (2) years of experience as an inspector for environmental compliance or similar field. Education: Equivalent to two (2) years of college with major coursework in biology, chemistry, environmental science, or a closely related field. License and Certificates : Possession and maintenance of a valid Class C California Driver's License. Possession of, or ability to obtain within one (1) year of appointment, a Grade I Environmental Compliance Inspector certificate is highly desirable. Supplemental Information SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS Essential duties require the following mental and/or physical abilities and work environment: work in a standard office environment and use standard office equipment and current software; grasp, perform repetitive hand movements and fine coordination to prepare documents and data using a computer keyboard and mouse/trackball; sit for prolonged periods of time; stand, crouch, stoop, squat, walk, reach, bend, kneel, climb, twist and safely lift and move equipment and material weighing up to 70 pounds; work indoors and outdoors in various weather conditions; withstand exposure to noise, vibration, chemicals, mechanical and electrical hazards; converse by telephone, by email, in person, and to small or large groups and be clearly understood; read and comprehend legal, technical, and complex documents, interact with the public and all different levels of City staff in an effective and professional manner; and safely drive to various locations throughout the City and County to travel to fulfill assigned duties. Essential functions must be performed with or without reasonable accommodation. PROBATIONARY PERIOD : One (1) year SELECTION PROCEDURE Candidates must submit a completed City of Hayward job application and responses to the Supplemental Questionnaire, which fully describe the nature of their professional experience and qualifications. Applications submitted without all required materials will not be considered. Based on the information provided, those best qualified may be invited to the next phase of the process, which may include an oral, practical, and/or written examination. The examination process will result in a ranked eligible register of candidates for hiring consideration by the department. Actual hire depends on success in the departmental selection process. * Completion of this Supplemental Questionnaire is required for your application to be considered and is an integral part of the examination process. Writing 'see resume' or 'N/A' is not a sufficient response. The rating of the supplemental questions may determine application status and/or rank on the eligible list. Candidates under final consideration for employment with the City should expect to undergo an employment background/reference check that may include, but is not limited to: employment history, confirmation of educational credentials and degrees, licenses including driver's license, registrations, certificates, and other credentials as part of the appointment process. Some positions, depending on the nature of the work, also require a credit check and a review of Summary Criminal History obtained from the State Department of Justice through Live Scan Fingerprinting. Applicants will be notified electronically via Government Jobs as to their status in the selection process. It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure they can receive email notice from Neogov/Government Jobs and the City of Hayward. APPLICATIONS Candidates are encouraged to apply online at www.hayward-ca.gov under the Current Vacancies tab or at www.NeoGov.com. Paper applications can be obtained by contacting HR at: employment@hayward-ca.gov. Office hours are Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Apply prior to the closing time of the job announcement and allow at least one (1) hour to submit your application if you are a new user to the system. Our on-line application system is provided by Government Jobs. If you have problems while applying online, please contact the Government Jobs Help Desk at (877) 204-4442. The City of Hayward is an Equal Opportunity Employer Closing Date/Time: 3/18/2021 5:00 PM Pacific
Feb 19, 2021
Full Time
Description Deadline to Apply: Thursday, March 18, 2021 by 5:00PM THE POSITION The City of Hayward is now recruiting for the position of Water Pollution Source Control Inspector. Under general supervision in a team environment, performs inspections of businesses and evaluates commercial and industrial facilities for compliance with pretreatment, urban runoff and pollution prevention requirements, and reports findings; reviews, evaluates, and issues wastewater discharge permits; initiates and participates in enforcement actions; represents the City with industries; collects and interprets data related to program; collects samples; prepares reports and documentation; and performs related work as required and other duties as assigned. IDEAL CANDIDATE The ideal candidate will demonstrate the ability to work effectively and impactfully in a work environment that is often diverse culturally, racially, and ethnically. The ideal candidate will excel in communicating with coworkers and the community alike in a manner that is cooperative, sensitive, respectful, and concise, both orally and in writing. The department is committed to exhibiting and encompassing a family friendly environment that will be evident in the manner the candidate and their coworkers will operate. Strong communication skills partnered with the knowledge, skills, and experience associated with the duties of a Water Pollution Source Control Inspector will make the ideal candidate a wonderful fit in a Hayward team committed to making sure all people in Hayward are happy, healthy, and safe. SUPERVISION RECEIVED General supervision is provided by the Senior Water Pollution Source Control Inspector or other higher-level management personnel. SUPERVISION EXERCISED Responsibilities may require providing directions to interns as needed. Essential Duties Depending upon assignment, duties may include but are not limited to the following: Collects grab and 24-hour composite samples of industrial, commercial, groundwater, and/or residential wastewater discharges to determine compliance with applicable ordinances, laws, regulations or discharge permits. Prepares and maintains wastewater sampling schedule to ensure industrial, commercial, groundwater, and residential wastewater sampling commitments are met. Conducts field surveys as necessary to identify or characterize industrial, commercial, and residential dischargers to both the sanitary and stormwater collection systems. Acts as liaison between the City of Hayward Water Pollution Source Control and outside contract laboratories responsible for the analysis of wastewater samples not performed by the City of Hayward Water Pollution Source Control Facility Laboratory. Maintains, repairs, designs, and builds monitoring equipment to suit. Conducts stormwater treatment measure inspections to verify operation, management, and maintenance of treatment devices. Performs waste minimization audits and promotes pollution prevention through special recognition programs to reduce pollutant loading. Staffs outreach events to promote pollution prevention, integrative pest management, stormwater, and wastewater discharge programs. Prepares and amends industrial wastewater discharge permits for categorical, significant, and groundwater discharges to the sanitary sewer system. Reviews industrial and commercial building and planning applications including CUP and AUP and other submitted plans and blueprints for stormwater and pretreatment applications and compliance, potential environmental impacts, structural needs for pollution prevention monitoring and inspections, and provide narrative on alternative environmental compliance and mitigation based on current stormwater and pretreatment regulations. Attends interdepartmental meetings to incorporate required blueprint changes with architect and design engineers to ensure that provisions of the Wastewater Discharge Regulations and Urban Runoff Control Ordinance Regulations are met. Attends regional meetings to plan regional actions and develop educational materials as pertaining to stormwater and sanitary sewer discharges. Enters into database industrial user self-monitoring reports, inspections, sampling data, stormwater treatment inspections, and enforcement action responses. Performs dental inspections and enforce upon dental requirements pursuant to the City of Hayward's Wastewater Discharge Regulations as well as provide public outreach for treatment and stormwater applications regarding dental facilities. JOB RELATED AND ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS Knowledge of: Wastewater sampling collection procedures, sample preservation techniques, chain of custody documentation and sample holding times, and water quality analytical methodology. Laws regulating water quality, including federal and state standards for wastewater and stormwater as well as and water quality sampling protocols. Familiarity with wastewater treatment processes and technology. General principles of groundwater hydrology, water quality monitoring and analysis. General principles of horticulture, landscape architecture, construction, and engineering as it relates to green infrastructure for stormwater treatment. Basic organic and inorganic chemistry as it relates to water quality. Mechanical skills working with small tools and equipment. Ability to: Interact with the public, and all levels of City staff, in an effective and professional manner and maintain effective and positive working relationships. Work in noisy and odorous environments. Communicate tactfully and effectively in a clear and concise manner, both orally and in writing, with customers as well as City personnel. Safely lift monitoring equipment, manhole covers, or similar objects weighing up to 70 lbs. Prioritize work assignments and use effective time management. Perform industrial waste and stormwater inspections and associated field work. Interpret data, technical reports, procedures, and regulations. Use computers, computer databases, and computer programs such as Microsoft Office Suite, MUNIS, and ArcView. Minimum Qualifications EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION Any combination equivalent to experience and education that could likely provide the required knowledge and abilities would be qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be: Experience: Two (2) years of experience as an inspector for environmental compliance or similar field. Education: Equivalent to two (2) years of college with major coursework in biology, chemistry, environmental science, or a closely related field. License and Certificates : Possession and maintenance of a valid Class C California Driver's License. Possession of, or ability to obtain within one (1) year of appointment, a Grade I Environmental Compliance Inspector certificate is highly desirable. Supplemental Information SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS Essential duties require the following mental and/or physical abilities and work environment: work in a standard office environment and use standard office equipment and current software; grasp, perform repetitive hand movements and fine coordination to prepare documents and data using a computer keyboard and mouse/trackball; sit for prolonged periods of time; stand, crouch, stoop, squat, walk, reach, bend, kneel, climb, twist and safely lift and move equipment and material weighing up to 70 pounds; work indoors and outdoors in various weather conditions; withstand exposure to noise, vibration, chemicals, mechanical and electrical hazards; converse by telephone, by email, in person, and to small or large groups and be clearly understood; read and comprehend legal, technical, and complex documents, interact with the public and all different levels of City staff in an effective and professional manner; and safely drive to various locations throughout the City and County to travel to fulfill assigned duties. Essential functions must be performed with or without reasonable accommodation. PROBATIONARY PERIOD : One (1) year SELECTION PROCEDURE Candidates must submit a completed City of Hayward job application and responses to the Supplemental Questionnaire, which fully describe the nature of their professional experience and qualifications. Applications submitted without all required materials will not be considered. Based on the information provided, those best qualified may be invited to the next phase of the process, which may include an oral, practical, and/or written examination. The examination process will result in a ranked eligible register of candidates for hiring consideration by the department. Actual hire depends on success in the departmental selection process. * Completion of this Supplemental Questionnaire is required for your application to be considered and is an integral part of the examination process. Writing 'see resume' or 'N/A' is not a sufficient response. The rating of the supplemental questions may determine application status and/or rank on the eligible list. Candidates under final consideration for employment with the City should expect to undergo an employment background/reference check that may include, but is not limited to: employment history, confirmation of educational credentials and degrees, licenses including driver's license, registrations, certificates, and other credentials as part of the appointment process. Some positions, depending on the nature of the work, also require a credit check and a review of Summary Criminal History obtained from the State Department of Justice through Live Scan Fingerprinting. Applicants will be notified electronically via Government Jobs as to their status in the selection process. It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure they can receive email notice from Neogov/Government Jobs and the City of Hayward. APPLICATIONS Candidates are encouraged to apply online at www.hayward-ca.gov under the Current Vacancies tab or at www.NeoGov.com. Paper applications can be obtained by contacting HR at: employment@hayward-ca.gov. Office hours are Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Apply prior to the closing time of the job announcement and allow at least one (1) hour to submit your application if you are a new user to the system. Our on-line application system is provided by Government Jobs. If you have problems while applying online, please contact the Government Jobs Help Desk at (877) 204-4442. The City of Hayward is an Equal Opportunity Employer Closing Date/Time: 3/18/2021 5:00 PM Pacific
Minimum Qualifications Education and/or Equivalent Experience: Graduation with a Bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university with major coursework in Planning, Architecture, Engineering, Geography, Landscape Architecture or other field related to design or construction and four (4) years of related technical or professional experience. The Plans Examiner Supervisor position requires a minimum of one (1) year of the related experience involved supervisory or lead experience, or completion of formal training in basic supervisory skills. One (1) additional year of relevant work experience may substitute for one (1) year of the required education with a maximum substitution of four (4) years. Master's degree may substitute for experience up to a maximum of two (2) years. Licenses or Certifications: Plans Examiner Supervisor shall meet the requirements of a Plans Examiner C plus an additional certification in a related field by ICC , IAPMO , AICP , NFPA or other recognized authority; or a Master State issued license with one (1) State issued license endorsement. An employee who is certified by ICC or other recognized authority as a Certified Building Official ( CBO ) shall be considered to have met the certification or licensing requirements for the Plans Examiner Supervisor position. An employee who is a Texas registered professional engineer (PE) or an active Engineer-In-Training ( EIT ) who has passed the Texas Board of Professional Engineers ( TBPE ) principles and practices examination for a related discipline shall be considered to have met the certification or licensing requirements for the Plans Examiner Supervisor position. An employee who is a Texas registered architect (RA) or has passed the Architect Registration Examination shall be considered to have met the certification or licensing requirements for Building or Zoning Plans Examiner Supervisor positions. An employee who is certified by the American Institute of Certified Planners ( AICP ) shall be considered to have met the certification or licensing requirements for Zoning Plans Examiner Supervisor position. Notes to Applicants The Development Services Department ( DSD ) assists homeowners, business owners, and contractors when they build, demolish, remodel or perform any type of construction to ensure compliance with applicable city and building codes. DSD is seeking a Plans Examiner Supervisor. This position, under managerial supervision, supervises a team of technical staff performing reviews, performs examinations and interpretations of building and MEP plans to ensure compliance with applicable building and technical codes, City Ordinances, the Land Development Code, Building Criteria Manual, and applies policies and precedents to commercial and multi-family development. The role requires the technical expertise necessary to perform building and technical code review of plans, including having a comprehensive knowledge of code requirements and their practical applications to building designs and public safety requirements. This position meets and guides a team of staff members to maintain the quality and accuracy of comments, maintains a steady pace of the group and is responsible for meeting review time lines for the group. This position will be responsible for training and supporting their team members and is highly motivated to help the Commercial Plan Review group meet its metrics and mission of quality and on time reviews. DUE TO COVID -19 all interviews for Development Services are being conducted virtually via Microsoft Teams 365. Working with the City of Austin provides a number of health and welfare benefits. Please click HERE for more information. Employment Application: Only complete applications will be considered. Be sure your employment history on the application includes your past job titles, employment dates, and a detailed summary of your job duties, functions and responsibilities. Please take the time to ensure that the application is complete to represent your history and skills/abilities. Although there are posting dates listed, Development Services may close the posting any time after seven days from the initial advertisement. Once a position is closed, no additional applications or application changes will be accepted. Post Interview Verification: If you are selected as the top candidate for a position, we will be contacting your current and former employer, as well as the references listed in your application. Please do your best to ensure that the contact information on the application is accurate. Top candidates will also be required to provide proof of education from an accredited organization, copies of any professional licenses or certificates listed on the application and a copy of your DD-214 if claiming veteran's preference. Assessment(s): Candidates selected for interview may undergo a skill/competency based assessment(s). Travel: If you are selected for this position, and meet the Driver Safety Standards in the City of Austin Driver Safety Program , you may drive when necessary to multiple locations as part of your regular job duties. Otherwise, you are responsible for getting to and from these locations. THE DEPARTMENT MAY CLOSE THIS JOB POSTING AT ANY TIME AFTER 7 DAYS . Pay Range Commensurate Hours Monday-Friday, 7:45 AM-4:45 PM. Teleworking during COVID -19. Job Close Date 03/14/2021 Type of Posting External Department Development Services Regular/Temporary Regular Grant Funded or Pooled Position Not Applicable Category Professional Location 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Drive - PDC Preferred Qualifications Experience successfully training staff, coordinating a fast paced and complicated work process, and communicating complex technical construction or code issues to a wide variety of staff and members of the public in a manner that all will understand the issues when needed Excellent communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills with the ability to communicate effectively across departments and/or various technical disciplines Experience providing excellent customer service, equitable solutions, and conflict resolution Experience motivating team members and creating strategies to boost productivity Relevant work experience with technical codes including building design, reviewing plans for compliance with building codes, building inspections, building construction, or construction administration Experience working in a political environment and demonstrating political savvy Duties, Functions and Responsibilities Essential duties and functions, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following. Other related duties may be assigned. Manage the review of complex technical code issues relating to building, zoning (residential), mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and energy codes, update and maintain program records and generate monthly performance data for programs. Organize, call and chair meetings dealing with issues affecting special projects, and develop and administer new programs such as Registered Industrial Plant and Special Inspections. Consult with contractors, engineers, architects and other City staff to identify and resolve issues and problems, and designate projects for Special Inspections program. Develop and implement specific strategies for achieving department's goals and objectives as they affect special projects, and communicate with engineer, owner, general contractor, and testing lab to resolve Special Inspections problems. Interact with and advise inspectors concerning unusual projects and alternative methods and approve alternate methods of code compliance and mediate code related problems with customers and Plans Examiners. Track plans and review history of buildings. Prepare rejection comment lists. Develops code amendment language for ordinances adopting related codes, and coordinate work of Plans Examiners on overlapping code issues and coordinate with other programs or divisions for problem resolution Answer code related questions from customers, City management and other divisions, and speak to public groups on code issues Coordinate with other divisions for planning, zoning, environmental protection and inspections. Provide field inspection assistance for Special Inspections problem resolution. Responsibilities- Supervision and/or Leadership Exercised: Leads and trains plans examiner staff. The Plans Examiner Supervisor has supervisory responsibility including employee development and evaluation of employee performance using the City of Austin SSPR process. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Must possess required knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience and be able to explain and demonstrate, with or without reasonable accommodations, that the essential functions of the job can be performed. Knowledge in the use of building codes and related state and local regulations with regard to mechanical, electrical, and plumbing codes. Certain positions require recognized expertise in zoning regulations and the ability to research the City of Austin's zoning regulations. Knowledge expertise in the terminology and techniques for one or more of the following professional disciplines: Architecture; Civil, Environmental, Structural, Architectural, Plumbing, Mechanical and/or Electrical Services or Engineering; Zoning aspects of land planning. Knowledge of architectural and engineering principles and practices. Knowledge of construction practices. Knowledge of architectural drawing practices, symbols and abbreviations. Knowledge of leadership and management principles. Knowledge of various phases of the plans review and inspections processes. Skill in reading and interpreting complex architectural and engineering plans and specifications, including shop drawings. Skill in the use of common computer software programs, including productivity software, computer aided design software, and data entry for databases. Skill in performing complex analyses including skill in interpreting code provisions in order to determine compliance with or deviation from applicable codes, including the analysis of alternate methods of compliance or performance based designs. Skill in communicating code requirements orally and in writing to city plan review and inspections staff, architects, contractors, developers and the general public Skill in establishing and maintaining good working relationships with other employees, customers and the general public. Ability to perform mathematical calculations. Ability to communicate with and provide direction to peers and assigned personnel. Ability to maintain records. Criminal Background Investigation This position does not require a Criminal Background Investigation EEO/ADA City of Austin is committed to compliance with the American Disabilities Act. If you require reasonable accommodation during the application process or have a question regarding an essential job function, please call (512) 974-3210 or TTY (512) 974-2445. The City of Austin will not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, creed, color, national origin, sex, gender identity, age, religion, veteran status, disability, or sexual orientation. In addition, the City will not discriminate in employment decisions on the basis of an individual's AIDS , AIDS Related Complex, or HIV status; nor will the City discriminate against individuals who are perceived to be at risk of HIV infection, or who associate with individuals who are believed to be at risk. Information For City Employees: If you are an employee within the department, are in good standing and meet both the minimum and preferred qualifications, then you will receive an initial interview. Supplemental Questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*). * The minimum qualifications of this position are Graduation with a Bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university with major coursework in Planning, Architecture, Engineering, Geography, Landscape Architecture or other field related to design or construction and four (4) years of related technical or professional experience. The Plans Examiner Supervisor position requires a minimum of one (1) year of the related experience involved supervisory or lead experience, or completion of formal training in basic supervisory skills. One (1) additional year of relevant work experience may substitute for one (1) year of the required education with a maximum substitution of four (4) years. Master's degree may substitute for experience up to a maximum of two (2) years. Do you meet this requirement? Yes No * Plans Examiner Supervisor shall meet the requirements of a Plans Examiner C plus an additional certification in a related field by ICC, IAPMO, AICP, NFPA or other recognized authority; or a Master State issued license with one (1) State issued license endorsement. An employee who is certified by ICC or other recognized authority as a Certified Building Official (CBO) shall be considered to have met the certification or licensing requirements for the Plans Examiner Supervisor position. An employee who is a Texas registered professional engineer (PE) or an active Engineer-In-Training (EIT) who has passed the Texas Board of Professional Engineers (TBPE) principles and practices examination for a related discipline shall be considered to have met the certification or licensing requirements for the Plans Examiner Supervisor position. An employee who is a Texas registered architect (RA) or has passed the Architect Registration Examination shall be considered to have met the certification or licensing requirements for Building or Zoning Plans Examiner Supervisor positions. An employee who is certified by the American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) shall be considered to have met the certification or licensing requirements for Zoning Plans Examiner Supervisor position. Please describe which licenses/certifications you hold from the above list. (Open Ended Question) * Please select the statement that describes your supervisory/lead experience. 1 year of supervisory experience 1 year of lead experience Completion of formal training in basic supervisory skills None of the above * Describe your experience in working in a political environment. (Open Ended Question) * Please describe your involvement in architectural or engineering building design, construction, building inspections, residential land use/zoning plan review, and/or technical building plan review. (Open Ended Question) Optional & Required Documents Required Documents Cover Letter Resume Optional Documents
Feb 10, 2021
Full Time
Minimum Qualifications Education and/or Equivalent Experience: Graduation with a Bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university with major coursework in Planning, Architecture, Engineering, Geography, Landscape Architecture or other field related to design or construction and four (4) years of related technical or professional experience. The Plans Examiner Supervisor position requires a minimum of one (1) year of the related experience involved supervisory or lead experience, or completion of formal training in basic supervisory skills. One (1) additional year of relevant work experience may substitute for one (1) year of the required education with a maximum substitution of four (4) years. Master's degree may substitute for experience up to a maximum of two (2) years. Licenses or Certifications: Plans Examiner Supervisor shall meet the requirements of a Plans Examiner C plus an additional certification in a related field by ICC , IAPMO , AICP , NFPA or other recognized authority; or a Master State issued license with one (1) State issued license endorsement. An employee who is certified by ICC or other recognized authority as a Certified Building Official ( CBO ) shall be considered to have met the certification or licensing requirements for the Plans Examiner Supervisor position. An employee who is a Texas registered professional engineer (PE) or an active Engineer-In-Training ( EIT ) who has passed the Texas Board of Professional Engineers ( TBPE ) principles and practices examination for a related discipline shall be considered to have met the certification or licensing requirements for the Plans Examiner Supervisor position. An employee who is a Texas registered architect (RA) or has passed the Architect Registration Examination shall be considered to have met the certification or licensing requirements for Building or Zoning Plans Examiner Supervisor positions. An employee who is certified by the American Institute of Certified Planners ( AICP ) shall be considered to have met the certification or licensing requirements for Zoning Plans Examiner Supervisor position. Notes to Applicants The Development Services Department ( DSD ) assists homeowners, business owners, and contractors when they build, demolish, remodel or perform any type of construction to ensure compliance with applicable city and building codes. DSD is seeking a Plans Examiner Supervisor. This position, under managerial supervision, supervises a team of technical staff performing reviews, performs examinations and interpretations of building and MEP plans to ensure compliance with applicable building and technical codes, City Ordinances, the Land Development Code, Building Criteria Manual, and applies policies and precedents to commercial and multi-family development. The role requires the technical expertise necessary to perform building and technical code review of plans, including having a comprehensive knowledge of code requirements and their practical applications to building designs and public safety requirements. This position meets and guides a team of staff members to maintain the quality and accuracy of comments, maintains a steady pace of the group and is responsible for meeting review time lines for the group. This position will be responsible for training and supporting their team members and is highly motivated to help the Commercial Plan Review group meet its metrics and mission of quality and on time reviews. DUE TO COVID -19 all interviews for Development Services are being conducted virtually via Microsoft Teams 365. Working with the City of Austin provides a number of health and welfare benefits. Please click HERE for more information. Employment Application: Only complete applications will be considered. Be sure your employment history on the application includes your past job titles, employment dates, and a detailed summary of your job duties, functions and responsibilities. Please take the time to ensure that the application is complete to represent your history and skills/abilities. Although there are posting dates listed, Development Services may close the posting any time after seven days from the initial advertisement. Once a position is closed, no additional applications or application changes will be accepted. Post Interview Verification: If you are selected as the top candidate for a position, we will be contacting your current and former employer, as well as the references listed in your application. Please do your best to ensure that the contact information on the application is accurate. Top candidates will also be required to provide proof of education from an accredited organization, copies of any professional licenses or certificates listed on the application and a copy of your DD-214 if claiming veteran's preference. Assessment(s): Candidates selected for interview may undergo a skill/competency based assessment(s). Travel: If you are selected for this position, and meet the Driver Safety Standards in the City of Austin Driver Safety Program , you may drive when necessary to multiple locations as part of your regular job duties. Otherwise, you are responsible for getting to and from these locations. THE DEPARTMENT MAY CLOSE THIS JOB POSTING AT ANY TIME AFTER 7 DAYS . Pay Range Commensurate Hours Monday-Friday, 7:45 AM-4:45 PM. Teleworking during COVID -19. Job Close Date 03/14/2021 Type of Posting External Department Development Services Regular/Temporary Regular Grant Funded or Pooled Position Not Applicable Category Professional Location 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Drive - PDC Preferred Qualifications Experience successfully training staff, coordinating a fast paced and complicated work process, and communicating complex technical construction or code issues to a wide variety of staff and members of the public in a manner that all will understand the issues when needed Excellent communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills with the ability to communicate effectively across departments and/or various technical disciplines Experience providing excellent customer service, equitable solutions, and conflict resolution Experience motivating team members and creating strategies to boost productivity Relevant work experience with technical codes including building design, reviewing plans for compliance with building codes, building inspections, building construction, or construction administration Experience working in a political environment and demonstrating political savvy Duties, Functions and Responsibilities Essential duties and functions, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following. Other related duties may be assigned. Manage the review of complex technical code issues relating to building, zoning (residential), mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and energy codes, update and maintain program records and generate monthly performance data for programs. Organize, call and chair meetings dealing with issues affecting special projects, and develop and administer new programs such as Registered Industrial Plant and Special Inspections. Consult with contractors, engineers, architects and other City staff to identify and resolve issues and problems, and designate projects for Special Inspections program. Develop and implement specific strategies for achieving department's goals and objectives as they affect special projects, and communicate with engineer, owner, general contractor, and testing lab to resolve Special Inspections problems. Interact with and advise inspectors concerning unusual projects and alternative methods and approve alternate methods of code compliance and mediate code related problems with customers and Plans Examiners. Track plans and review history of buildings. Prepare rejection comment lists. Develops code amendment language for ordinances adopting related codes, and coordinate work of Plans Examiners on overlapping code issues and coordinate with other programs or divisions for problem resolution Answer code related questions from customers, City management and other divisions, and speak to public groups on code issues Coordinate with other divisions for planning, zoning, environmental protection and inspections. Provide field inspection assistance for Special Inspections problem resolution. Responsibilities- Supervision and/or Leadership Exercised: Leads and trains plans examiner staff. The Plans Examiner Supervisor has supervisory responsibility including employee development and evaluation of employee performance using the City of Austin SSPR process. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Must possess required knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience and be able to explain and demonstrate, with or without reasonable accommodations, that the essential functions of the job can be performed. Knowledge in the use of building codes and related state and local regulations with regard to mechanical, electrical, and plumbing codes. Certain positions require recognized expertise in zoning regulations and the ability to research the City of Austin's zoning regulations. Knowledge expertise in the terminology and techniques for one or more of the following professional disciplines: Architecture; Civil, Environmental, Structural, Architectural, Plumbing, Mechanical and/or Electrical Services or Engineering; Zoning aspects of land planning. Knowledge of architectural and engineering principles and practices. Knowledge of construction practices. Knowledge of architectural drawing practices, symbols and abbreviations. Knowledge of leadership and management principles. Knowledge of various phases of the plans review and inspections processes. Skill in reading and interpreting complex architectural and engineering plans and specifications, including shop drawings. Skill in the use of common computer software programs, including productivity software, computer aided design software, and data entry for databases. Skill in performing complex analyses including skill in interpreting code provisions in order to determine compliance with or deviation from applicable codes, including the analysis of alternate methods of compliance or performance based designs. Skill in communicating code requirements orally and in writing to city plan review and inspections staff, architects, contractors, developers and the general public Skill in establishing and maintaining good working relationships with other employees, customers and the general public. Ability to perform mathematical calculations. Ability to communicate with and provide direction to peers and assigned personnel. Ability to maintain records. Criminal Background Investigation This position does not require a Criminal Background Investigation EEO/ADA City of Austin is committed to compliance with the American Disabilities Act. If you require reasonable accommodation during the application process or have a question regarding an essential job function, please call (512) 974-3210 or TTY (512) 974-2445. The City of Austin will not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, creed, color, national origin, sex, gender identity, age, religion, veteran status, disability, or sexual orientation. In addition, the City will not discriminate in employment decisions on the basis of an individual's AIDS , AIDS Related Complex, or HIV status; nor will the City discriminate against individuals who are perceived to be at risk of HIV infection, or who associate with individuals who are believed to be at risk. Information For City Employees: If you are an employee within the department, are in good standing and meet both the minimum and preferred qualifications, then you will receive an initial interview. Supplemental Questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*). * The minimum qualifications of this position are Graduation with a Bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university with major coursework in Planning, Architecture, Engineering, Geography, Landscape Architecture or other field related to design or construction and four (4) years of related technical or professional experience. The Plans Examiner Supervisor position requires a minimum of one (1) year of the related experience involved supervisory or lead experience, or completion of formal training in basic supervisory skills. One (1) additional year of relevant work experience may substitute for one (1) year of the required education with a maximum substitution of four (4) years. Master's degree may substitute for experience up to a maximum of two (2) years. Do you meet this requirement? Yes No * Plans Examiner Supervisor shall meet the requirements of a Plans Examiner C plus an additional certification in a related field by ICC, IAPMO, AICP, NFPA or other recognized authority; or a Master State issued license with one (1) State issued license endorsement. An employee who is certified by ICC or other recognized authority as a Certified Building Official (CBO) shall be considered to have met the certification or licensing requirements for the Plans Examiner Supervisor position. An employee who is a Texas registered professional engineer (PE) or an active Engineer-In-Training (EIT) who has passed the Texas Board of Professional Engineers (TBPE) principles and practices examination for a related discipline shall be considered to have met the certification or licensing requirements for the Plans Examiner Supervisor position. An employee who is a Texas registered architect (RA) or has passed the Architect Registration Examination shall be considered to have met the certification or licensing requirements for Building or Zoning Plans Examiner Supervisor positions. An employee who is certified by the American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) shall be considered to have met the certification or licensing requirements for Zoning Plans Examiner Supervisor position. Please describe which licenses/certifications you hold from the above list. (Open Ended Question) * Please select the statement that describes your supervisory/lead experience. 1 year of supervisory experience 1 year of lead experience Completion of formal training in basic supervisory skills None of the above * Describe your experience in working in a political environment. (Open Ended Question) * Please describe your involvement in architectural or engineering building design, construction, building inspections, residential land use/zoning plan review, and/or technical building plan review. (Open Ended Question) Optional & Required Documents Required Documents Cover Letter Resume Optional Documents