EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES CITY OF BERKELEY Human Resources Department 2180 Milvia Street (1st floor), Human Resources Department Berkeley, CA 94704 (510) 981-6800 http://www.cityofberkeley.info/hr/ Employment Opportunities as of Tuesday, February 21, 2017 Job # Job Title Job Type Salary Opens Closes Job # Job Title Job Type Salary Opens Closes You can apply on-line for any of the recruitments listed below by visiting our web-page: http://www.cityofberkeley.info/jobs... 2017-02-81740 Assistant Fire Chief Full-Time $13,711.00 - $15,087.00 monthly 02/21/17 03/06/17 Under general direction, the position is responsible for overseeing administrative work assignments, providing project management, supervising assigned personnel, establishing policies and procedures, creating and maintaining program budget, performing emergency response duties as required, and performing related work as assigned. Incumbents in the class of Assistant Fire Chief work a non-shift assignment and have administrative and program management responsibilities in the areas of administration of department programs, including training, emergency medical services, maintenance, prevention and inspection code compliance, investigations, public education, hazardous materials, and disaster planning. This class is distinguished from Battalion Chief, which supervises all fire operation shift activities. This class is distinguished from Deputy Fire Chief, which is a division head with overall responsibility for programs, policy, and operations of a major division of the Fire Department. The selected candidate may be appointed to serve in the Training and EMS Division or Special Operations Division at the Fire Chief's discretion. 2017-02-27040 Assistant Human Resources Analyst Full-Time $5,846.00 - $7,110.00 monthly 02/01/17 02/27/17 The City of Berkeley is seeking highly motivated, customer oriented, and skilled individuals to join our team. This position performs a variety of professional activities in support of a centralized human resources system. Initially, under close supervision, incumbents perform the more routine duties of recruitment and selection, job analysis, classification and compensation plan administration, affirmative action, employee relations, and benefits administration while learning City policies and procedures, and specific techniques related to the broad area of human resources. Typical duties may include: Designs and implements recruitment programs to obtain qualified candidates by preparing job announcements, advertisements, and other recruitment materials; screens applications for qualifications; coordinates, designs and administers selection procedures such as application reviews, written and performance tests, interviews, and assessment exercises; Assists in classification studies by auditing and preparing new or modified job analysis documents and class descriptions; and recommends compensation levels; Collects compensation, benefit and other survey data and prepares summaries of information; provides classification, compensation, and benefits information to other organizations; Assists in implementing equal employment opportunity and affirmative action policies and programs; Attends grievance and disciplinary appeal meetings and prepares draft findings and correspondence; attends meet and confer sessions with union representatives, and assists the City's chief negotiator by taking notes and collecting information; Assists in coordinating and administering employee benefits programs; Provides information on procedures and regulations to City staff and the public; prepares employee orientation materials and conducts orientation programs, as well as assists in implementation of training programs; Prepares reports, correspondence and a variety of written materials; Maintains accurate records and files; and Utilizes a variety of computer applications commonly found in modern office equipment desktop applications such as the Microsoft Office Suite; and specific enterprise-wide applications such as HRIS software, personnel transaction and applicant-tracking systems and resource databases. 2017-01-35090 Fire and Life Safety Plans Examiner Full-Time $8,365.00 - $9,927.00 monthly 01/23/17 Continuous Employment Opportunities - City of Berkeley Page 1 of 6
The City of Berkeley's Fire Department is currently accepting applications for Fire and Life Safety Plans Examiner. The position reviews and approves plans and specifications for fire suppression and fire alarm systems; reviews building construction and site development plans for compliance with federal, state, and local fire and life safety codes and City ordinances; provides fire code related technical review and advice in consultations with City staff, and in discussions with architects, contractors, and other members of the general public at the counter and by telephone; applies knowledge of the applicable California Building Standards Code in building and safety plan checking; and performs related work as assigned. TYPICAL DUTIES: The following list of duties is intended only to describe the various types of work that may be performed and the level of technical complexity of the assignment(s) and is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties. The omission of a specific duty statement does not exclude it from the position if the work is consistent with the concept of the classification, or is similar or closely related to another duty statement. Examines plans and specifications of commercial, industrial, public or other major developments to ensure compliance with Federal, State, and local fire safety codes and ordinances; Reviews plans and specifications for compliance with exiting requirements and fire resistive construction, fire alarm systems, fire sprinkler systems, and other fire protection systems; Reviews site development plans for proposed buildings and modifications to existing buildings to ensure adequate water supply, fire hydrant availability, and firefighting equipment and rescue access; Provides technical expertise and training to staff in the Planning and Development and Fire Departments in fire and life safety requirements in accordance with Federal, State, local fire and life safety codes and City ordinances. Acts on behalf of the Fire Marshal, provides technical advice to other City staff, architects, engineers, developers, building owners, City commissions and boards, and the general public on the interpretation or application of fire safety codes and regulations; Assists the Fire Prevention Inspectors and Building and Safety plan check staff with California Building Standards Code in plan checking; and Performs related duties as assigned. This recruitment may close without notice once a sufficient number of applications have been received but no sooner than February 21, 2017 at 5pm PST. 2017-02-33060 Housing Inspector (certified) Full-Time $7,080.00 - $8,401.00 monthly 02/21/17 03/13/17 The City of Berkeley is currently accepting applications for Housing Inspector (Certified). This position is located in the Housing Code Enforcement section of the Planning & Development Department and is responsible for inspecting residential properties within the City. Assignments are varied and generally require close interaction with the public, providing information and interpretation of applicable ordinances, codes and regulations. In addition, this position investigates and resolves complaints and enforces inspection results. The Housing Inspector (Certified) may be assigned to some operational, code and zoning compliance duties on existing commercial properties or may be assigned to assist with rehabilitation projects. The mission of the Housing Code Enforcement is to preserve, improve and maintain the quality and the quantity of Berkeley's residential housing stock by: Promoting compliance with current housing codes Optimizing positive relationships with owners, residents and neighbors Enforcing housing codes, and coordinating with other City programs to provide safe and decent rental housing in Berkeley. The Housing Code Enforcement has three basic components: The Rental Housing Safety Program (RHSP). A program in which owners certify to the City that their rental units meet certain basic safety standards. The City proactively inspects certain units which are randomly selected to ensure that they are in compliance with the City's housing code. The Complaint-Generated Housing Inspection Program. This program involves the inspection of apartment buildings and units on a demand-driven basis. Program staff responds to housing code complaints initiated by Berkeley tenants or by other City programs. The Exterior Elevated Elements Inspection Program (E3). The E3 program required all property owners of residential buildings containing three or more dwelling or sleeping units to hire a licensed professional to inspect and certify that all weather exposed exterior elevated balconies, decks, landings, walkways, stairway systems, guardrails, handrails, or any parts thereof are in a generally safe condition. Typical duties of Housing Inspector (Certified) include: Schedules and conducts inspections and re-inspections of homes, apartment buildings, leased housing, hotels, trailer parks, and unlicensed residential care facilities for compliance with various codes and regulations in response to tenant complaints and/or as part of an ongoing program; Prepares inspection reports, documenting housing conditions and violations, enters information into a computer and forwards reports to property owners; Works with property owners and tenants in the field to discuss violations and needed repairs, facilitate cooperation Employment Opportunities - City of Berkeley Page 2 of 6
between owners and tenants, discuss responsibilities of each party, and negotiate completion of repairs; conducts follow-up inspections to ensure that repairs have been completed; Advises property owners on matters relevant to construction and repair methods and materials; Researches and provides information regarding departmental programs and requirements, permit requirements, housing reports, fees assessed, housing authority, status of property, etc. to property owners, tenants, members of the general public and other outside agencies; Maintains documentation and files, including correspondence, inspection reports, returned mail, photos, permits, and property ownership records; Researches and verifies possession of certifications required of property owners, such as gas heater certifications; Reviews and approves or denies requests for billing adjustments submitted by property owners; Attends Rent Stabilization Board hearings as needed to provide testimony; corresponds with Rent Stabilization Board; Refers cases and provides information to and responds to questions from individuals in other City Departments, including Building Inspection, Finance, and the Health Department; Reviews and approves scope of work for various projects associated with departmental programs; upon completion of project, reviews the completed work and project file to ensure project is completed appropriately and that permits have received final approval; Solicits participation of property owners in City housing programs, determines eligibility, and negotiates agreements 2015-03-81400 Police Officer (Experienced and Academy Graduates) Full-Time $7,891.00 - $9,821.00 monthly 03/09/15 Continuous The City of Berkeley is accepting applications on a continuous basis for Lateral applicants who have completed the Basic POST Academy and applicants who are current Police Officers or have been a Police Officer within the last three years. The City of Berkeley Police Officers perform a wide variety of peace officer duties involving the protection of life and property, enforcement of laws and ordinances, criminal investigation, crime prevention and suppression, case preparation and testimony, problem solving, and providing information and assistance to the public; and performs related work as assigned. 2015-05-24760 Psychiatrist III Full-time/Part-time $86.19 - $104.68 hourly 05/04/15 Continuous To be considered for this exciting career opportunity, or if you have any questions, please contact Vinny Catullo, Senior Search Consultant with Merritt Hawkins, at (469) 524-1633. 2017-02-24030 Registered Nurse Full-Time $7,939.00 - $8,799.00 monthly 02/21/17 03/20/17 The City of Berkeley is accepting applications for Registered Nurse! The Health, Housing & Community Services Department (HHCS) has nurses in both the Public Health and Mental Health Divisions. Those that have already applied for this position in October need not to re-submit their application. This classification is responsible for providing nursing care to patients in a City out patient clinic or in their homes, providing direct nursing services including assessments, examinations, diagnostic testing and treatment planning under the supervision of a physician. TYPICAL DUTIES: The following list of duties is intended only to describe the various types of work that may be performed and the level of technical complexity of the assignment(s) and is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties. The omission of a specific duty statement does not exclude it from the position if the work is consistent with the concept of the classification, or is similar or closely related to another duty statement. Performs selected diagnostic tests, under standardized procedures and gives prescribed treatments; Identifies physical, mental and emotional problems; Refers individuals and families to appropriate medical care and other resources and performs related follow up; Coordinates clinic services with private, public and voluntary health and social services within the community; Develops and implements nursing care plans for patients and evaluates the needs of patients and families; Gives immunizations and conducts immunization clinics, performs TB skin testing, venereal disease examinations, conducts communicable disease clinics and provides patient education on communicable diseases; Assists patients in need of follow up with physicians and hospitals; Gives injections; Prepares and maintains detailed documentation of patient visits and referrals and reports communicable diseases to appropriate medical and community agencies; Initiates preventive and rehabilitative nursing procedures appropriate to the patient's care and safety; Supervises and trains nursing support personnel in proper patient care; Maintains current knowledge of matters affecting patient care and clinic services and recommends policy and procedural improvements to City management. Performs related duties as assigned. There are currently two vacancies for Registered Nurse. The vacancies exist within the Mental Health Division. Employment Opportunities - City of Berkeley Page 3 of 6
1. Permanent position to provide nursing care to the severely and persistently mentally ill population. The Registered Nurse would work with a multi-disciplinary clinical team that includes psychiatry and clinical case management. Daily duties include coordinating primary and specialty medical care, obtaining vital signs, providing intramuscular injections, and handling and delivering medications. 2. Temporary three-year project-based position on a homeless outreach and treatment team, providing field based nursing services that is working with homeless individuals who have serious mental illness. Daily duties would include coordinating primary and specialty medical care, obtaining vital signs, providing intramuscular injections, and handing and delivering injections. Candidates who apply by the final filing date and pass the minimum qualifications screening and competitive review of training and experience process will have their names placed on a hiring eligibility list. The list established from this recruitment may be used to fill future full-time, part-time, and temporary positions for both Divisions. 2017-02-24010 Senior Public Health Nurse Temporary $8,975.00 - $10,472.00 monthly 02/21/17 02/27/17 The City is currently accepting applications for Senior Public Health Nurse. This is a temporary, full-time, and benefited position. The current vacancy is located in the Field Nursing Unit of the Public Health Division. Under direction, incumbents provide public health nursing services for the more complex client cases, provide review, and guidance for the work of professional nursing and paraprofessional staff in an assigned area; and may have independent nursing responsibility for a specialized public health activity. The Senior Public Health Nurse is overseen by the Manager of Family Health and Nursing Services/Director of Public Health Nursing. The Senior PHN works day to day as the team leader on the Field Nursing Unit in the delivery of public health nursing services; assigns clients cases and assists in evaluation of team staff; provides consultation and guidance to team members on client situations; assists in the training and orientation of staff; assists in planning and development of programs and preparation of funding proposals. Additionally, the Senior PHN will work with the Director of Public Health Nursing on development of standardized case management and documentation procedures and the quality assurance plan. 2016-12-63200 Temporary Mini Bus Driver Temporary $24.60 - $26.60 hourly 12/23/16 Continuous The Mini Bus Driver is responsible for the safe and efficient operation of a mini-bus or other City vehicle generally adhering to an established time schedule for passenger and/or goods pickup and delivery. While the primary purpose of this class is the safe transport of passengers, assignments may include the regular pick up and delivery of packaged meals to seniors. Incumbents assist with passenger loading and unloading and are responsible for maintaining routine mileage, inventory and other related records. This position is non-benefited and not-to-exceed 19 hours per week. Typical Duties include: Driving an assigned City mini-bus along an established route; Performing daily routine maintenance checks including oil, tires, vehicle equipment and engine start-up; Inspecting the condition of the vehicle and reporting maintenance needs and maintaining interior and exterior cleanliness of vehicle; Transporting passengers to various locations in the City (when assigned to a senior center, destinations may include the Social Security office, doctor and dentist offices, City hall, health clinic, supermarket and senior homes); Transporting passengers outside of the City for excursions, field trips or other special events; Physically assisting passengers on and off vehicle exercising proper and safe methods; May be required to load and unload packages, groceries, and other articles; Operating a vehicle wheelchair lift; escorting and assisting seniors on shopping trips and transporting frail elderly to day care services locations; Picking up and delivering supplies and other items; Performing other transportation errands as assigned; Reporting special situations and observations to the supervisor or other appropriate City staff member; May be required to deliver packaged meals to homebound seniors. May be required to collect monies with deliveries and deposit collections at proper location; Maintaining a daily log recording transport destinations, mileage and any needed repairs; and Performing related duties as assigned. 2017-02-13330 Temporary Recreation & Youth Services Manager Temporary $9,586.00 - $11,582.00 monthly 02/21/17 03/06/17 Employment Opportunities - City of Berkeley Page 4 of 6
The City currently has an opening for a temporary, full-time Recreation and Youth Services Manager. The classification is responsible for administrative and budgetary oversight for all of the City's Recreation programs including activities being provided at the City's Recreation and Community Centers, the Young Adult Project, sports facilities, playgrounds, swimming pools, Berkeley Day Camp and the facilities and programs at Echo Lake Youth Camp and Tuolumne Family Camp during the summer months. The incumbent is expected to use a high level of independent judgment and exercise discretionary decision making in managing all aspects of the City's Recreation Program. The City's Recreation Program is intended to improve the quality of life of the community and reach out to an ethnically and socio-economically diverse constituency of all ages. Challenges include, but are not limited to, balancing the needs and desires of the community with the financial resources available and revenue generated in delivering and sustaining recreational services. The following PROMOTIONAL openings listed below are only open to current career City of Berkeley employees... 2017-03-41070 Administrative Assistant Full-Time $5,409.00 - $6,534.00 monthly 02/21/17 03/06/17 The City of Berkeley is currently accepting applications for Administrative Assistant. This is a para-professional classification and incumbents perform varied and complex support tasks, coordinate and direct diverse elements or work processes that require a thorough knowledge of citywide and or department procedures, and the use of independent judgment, and contributions to continuous service improvement efforts. Administrative Assistants have independent responsibility for a comprehensive function, service or unit requiring the determination of appropriateness of actions in several administrative tasks, which may include lead direction of a small unit. Incumbents must have an extensive in depth knowledge of policies and procedures related to specific areas to which assigned, which may include basic principles and methods of a professional field. The current vacancy is in the Police department and reports directly to the Police Chief. This classification is also used in the following departments; In The City Manager's Office there are two positions, one reporting to the Deputy City Manager and one reporting to the Budget Manager. In the Auditor's Office reporting to the City Auditor. In Health Housing & Community Services (HHCS) reporting to the Deputy Director. In Information Technology (IT) reporting to the Director of IT. Typical duties of an Administrative Assistant may include: Administer a technical operation which requires the independent application of specialized knowledge in the completion of administrative tasks which support a major function of the department. Research, compile, tabulate and perform elementary analyses of factual data for a wide variety of administrative or program support projects, and produce statistical and narrative reports of findings. Review documents for completeness and compliance with policy and regulations; may determine sufficiency of information provided in documents submitted for review. Explain complex and changing policies to customers, communicate with a wide range of citizens and other clients, clear up misconceptions and respond to customers by interpreting regulations and ordinances. Research complex information requests, locate sources for answers; prepare and disseminate information and act as a resource to the public, city departments and other agencies on departmental programs and policies. Provide support and coordinate complex work of an employee team, providing technical assistance, ensuring that project deadlines are met; work cooperatively with other team members, receiving, sharing and critiquing information, soliciting input, identifying issues, and recommending problem-solving solutions. May direct the work of other staff, including assisting with the selection, training and evaluation of personnel. Analyze and improve computer database files and design personal computer based reports for easier access. Assist in budget preparation, monitor the cost of department operations against the approved budget; review budget performance reports, departmental financial transactions and centralized accounting records to resolve discrepancies and procedural problems. 2017-02-67080 Landscape Gardener Supervisor We are now accepting applications for Landscape Gardener Supervisor. Full-Time $6,626.00 - $7,016.00 monthly 02/06/17 02/27/17 This classification plans, organizes and directs the work of a crew of Landscape Gardeners, Groundskeepers, Landscape Equipment Operators, Rosarians, and related classes as well as performing landscape and grounds maintenance work. The Landscape Gardener Supervisor performs a variety of tasks that requires a high level of skill and judgment including: Plans, organizes, directs, schedules, assigns and evaluates the work of a crew engaged in landscape, turf and grounds maintenance activities in an assigned area of the City; Instructs and provides for the training of crew members in the methods and techniques of landscape maintenance, the proper use of tools and equipment, and in safety practices pertaining to the work; Employment Opportunities - City of Berkeley Page 5 of 6
Inspects assigned areas regularly to determine work needed and to evaluate work being performed; designs and plans landscaping and irrigation systems; Estimates personnel, material and equipment needs for assignments; Diagnoses plant problems, and directs the appropriate remedial action; Performs full range of landscape maintenance duties, including transporting materials; prepares and maintains a variety of reports and records such as worksheets, accidents reports, and maintenance requests; Orders and maintains an inventory of plants, tools, equipment, fertilizer, and other supplies as necessary; Evaluates the work performance of assigned staff; Responds to questions from the public; Investigates and rectifies complaints related to City property or private property adjoining the public right of way; and Recommends special work needed and submits estimates for proposed work. Employment Opportunities - City of Berkeley Page 6 of 6