Janitorial Maintenance Workers (Limited Term)
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Please fill out your application as fully as possible. The City evaluates candidates based on the information provided in the online application only.
Do not submit resumes and cover letters. Read the "Hiring Process" section below to learn more.
Job Summary City of Bellevue is hiring a Janitorial Maintenance Worker to join our Parks Department! We are filling one opening for a fully benefited full-time Limited-Term (LTE) role.
This position is responsible for the general maintenance and clean up of physical facilities. Duties and responsibilities include cleaning and sanitizing buildings;
sweeping, mopping, and vacuuming floors; and the performance of minor equipment and facility repairs.
Work schedule : Will vary and determined at time of hire by supervisor. Generally, schedules will be on a 5 days consecutive rotation.
Oct - March 6am-3pm April - Sept 6am-2 : 30pm
Location : will vary based on assignments and need. Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Cleans and sanitizes restrooms; dust mops, sweeps, polishes, and refinishes floors; vacuums carpets; removes trash; cleans windows, walls, counters, and carpets.
- Polishes and refinishes tennis courts.
- Lubricates pulleys, fans, and checks belts on cleaning equipment; performs minor repairs on non-warrantee cleaning equipment.
- Washes windows, strips and waxes floors, and shampoos carpets.
- Repairs doors, windows, roof leaks, and water pressure leaks; performs minor electrical and plumbing repairs.
- Sets up furniture and other equipment needed for meetings.
- Responds to special cleaning requests.
- Supervises and inspects work performed by contracted custodians.
- Assists in the training and evaluation of subordinate custodial staff; orients new workers to evening shifts.
- Inventories and orders equipment needed to perform custodial duties.
- Participates in the planning and implementation of custodial assignments.
- Cleans sensitive areas such as the police records and evidence rooms.
- Secures buildings and activates alarms at the end of each shift.
Qualifications
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES ANQ COMPETENCIES :
- Knowledge in use and application of cleaning and sanitizing chemicals and floor finishes and ability to follow instructions in their application and use.
- Some knowledge of plumbing and electrical maintenance to repair tools and equipment.
- Work requires conversational skills and courtesy to exchange information and maintain harmony among fellow employees.
EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS :
- Some vocational training / technical training in building maintenance, custodial equipment and supplies, and boiler maintenance.
- Work experience sufficient to perform the duties of the position.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS :
The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Work involves walking; talking; hearing; using hands to handle, feel, or operate objects, tools, or controls; and reaching with hands and arms.
- Vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.
- Physical ability to operate equipment and perform general cleaning activities.
- Work is performed using potentially hazardous chemicals and / or equipment, and requires moderate physical effort in manipulating equipment.
- Ability to work alone.
- Duties are performed after the regular working hours of most city employees.
This is a Teamsters union position and Limited Term Employment position.
Limited Term Employee (LTE) : A fully benefited employee appointed to serve in a position scheduled to work a minimum of 30 hours a week for a specific project with a specific ending date which is anticipated to last more than five months but in no event longer than three consecutive years (36 months).
Hiring Process : This hiring process will be used to fill multiple vacancies in Parks and Community Services Department across the city.
- This is a recruitment will be open until filled.
- Please fill out your application as fully as possible. The City evaluates candidates based on the information provided in the online application only.
- To evaluate all candidates fairly and equitably, the City will make all applicants anonymous when we are screening the applications.
We will redact information from our application such as your name, address, and other demographics. To help us, please complete the online application form as fully as possible.
- Only electronic applications are accepted. We do not accept resumes and cover letters.
Signal Electrician
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Please fill out your application as fully as possible. The City evaluates candidates based on the information provided in the online application only.
Do not submit resumes and cover letters. Read the "Hiring Process" section below to learn more.
Job Summary
The City of Bellevue Transportation Department Signal and Lighting shop is seeking a Signal Electrician for the Projects Inspection group that is self-motivated and team oriented.
The position in this classification is responsible for repair, maintenance, and inspection of traffic signals, street lighting systems, pedestrian signals, Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) and related electrical equipment.
Incumbents locate existing circuits; locate and / or repair defective circuits; inspect contractor installation of traffic signal systems;
and provide technical support to inspectors during construction of transportation systems.
The mission of the Transportation department is to provide a safe and efficient transportation system that supports livable neighborhoods and a vital economy in partnership with the community.
We take pride in being a dynamic, international, and multicultural, future-focused, high performing city and department.
We invest in our employees and encourage and reward employee growth and development. Our culture values and encourages quality communication, shared leadership and responsibility, innovation, and integrity.
A successful candidate possessing a Journeyman Electrician License (EL01) issued by the Department of Labor and Industries and four years of experience as a journey level electrician after obtaining an EL01 License may be eligible for premium add to pay of 7.5%.
Please fill out your application as fully as possible. The City evaluates candidates based on the information provided in the online application only.
Read the "Hiring Process" section below to learn more.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Maintains a clean, safe work environment.
- Strong communication skills both written and verbal.
- Program management; planning, scheduling, and monitoring work.
- Participates in plan and project review.
- Ensures compliance with city, county, state, and federal regulations.
- May enter service work request and physical infrastructure information into maintenance management system.
- Diagnoses malfunctioning traffic signal equipment, makes electrical repairs, and / or replaces modular electronic equipment as required.
- Inspects traffic signal and street light installations made by contractors for conformance to city specifications and codes.
- Diagnose and repair malfunctioning traffic signal equipment, ITS equipment and Street lighting systems.
- Locate and mark traffic signal and street lighting underground equipment.
- Develop and maintain records showing locations and types of existing underground street lighting and traffic signal systems.
- Required to respond to emergencies on a 24-hour basis. City personnel have a duty to report when emergencies impact the health, safety, and / or mobility of City residents.
Qualifications
KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES & SKILLS
- Extensive knowledge of electrical circuitry, Traffic Signal, ITS and Street lighting systems.
- Thorough knowledge of National Electrical Code, Washington State Administrative Code and City of Bellevue Standard plans and Specifications.
- Ability to diagnose electrical failures through problem solving, identifying alternative causes of malfunction, and testing of circuits to identify actual problems.
- Ability to perform on site inspections, multiple locations and create field logs.
- Ability to work safely around high voltage circuits.
- Ability to apply proper safety procedures when working in traffic.
- Ability to work from boom trucks at a height of up to 60 feet.
- Ability to operate power tools such as drills and soldering equipment in a safe fashion.
- Ability to work with tight deadlines on critical public safety equipment.
- Ability to understand and work from blueprints, engineering plans, specifications, wiring diagrams and to prepare as-built prints as needed.
- Ability to cooperate within the work group and respond to others in a courteous fashion.
- Ability to deal effectively with Contractors, Engineers, Designers, City staff and the public in a courteous and effective manner.
- Computer aptitude and interest and / or training as it relates to this position.
- Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
- Ability to become Standby Qualified Status and must be obtained before advancing to Journey Classification Step 6. Training will be provided to ensure you reach this step.
EDUCATION, EXPERINCE, AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS
- Possession of a Journeyman Electrician License (EL01) issued by the Department of Labor and Industries and four years of experience as a journey level electrician after obtaining an EL01 License required.
- Possession of a current, valid Washington State driver's license and a good safety and driving record.
- Possession of an IMSA Level I or II Certification as a Signal Electrician, or the ability to obtain within 2 years.
- Possession of a Washington State Traffic Control Flaggers Card, or the ability to obtain within 1 year.
- Must have or be able to obtain a Washington State Class B Commercial Driver's License and valid medical card, within six months of employment.
- Selected candidates who possess a current CDL, must pass a pre-employment drug and alcohol test (consistent with Federal Laws requiring drug and alcohol testing for all job classifications requiring a CDL).
- Selected candidates who do not currently possess a CDL will be subject to a drug and alcohol test upon obtaining CDL in accordance with DOT rules and regulations.
Physical Demands :
The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Work involves walking, talking, listening, using hands to; handle, feel, or operate objects, tools, or controls, and reaching with hands and arms.
Vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, color differentiation, and the ability to adjust focus.
- The employee may be required to push, pull, lift, and / or carry objects up to 50 pounds.
- The noise level in the work environment is usually moderately quiet while in the office or moderately loud when in the field.
- Work may routinely require the employee to climb, balance, bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, and / or crawl in all types of weather.
- The work environment is in the field in all weather conditions and in streets open to traffic. Work may routinely require the employee to work in bucket trucks at heights of 60 feet or greater and work on street light systems of up to 240 volts.
- The employee may be required to work in outside weather conditions, in wet and / or humid conditions, in high precarious places, near moving mechanical parts and traffic, near fumes, airborne particles, and / or toxic or caustic hazardous chemical, or near risk of electrical shock and / or vibration.
Employee must understand and use appropriate PPE as needed.
- Required to response to emergencies on a 24-hour basis and work alternate shifts as needed for seasonal or traffic needs.
- This is a full time, union IBEW-77 position and is located at the Bellevue Service Center.
Hiring Process : To evaluate all candidates fairly and equitably, the City will make all applicants anonymous when we are screening the applications.
We will redact information from our application such as your name, address, and other demographics. To help us, please complete the online application form as fully as possible.
We do not accept resumes and cover letters.
- Answer the Supplemental Questions included as part of this employment opportunity.
- Only electronic applications are accepted.
- For further information about this position, please contact Albert Becerra via email [email protected] or at 425-864-8080.
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
- All candidates will be required to establish employment authorization and identity at the time of hire. The City is not able to sponsor work visas.
- All positions the completion of references checks, including at least one prior supervisor.
- Some positions may require completion of a criminal background check prior to start employment
- Some positions may require obtaining a commercial driver's license (CDL), licensures, or additional certifications.
The City of Bellevue values diversity in its workforce and is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, sex, age, color, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, marital status, genetic information, veteran's status, disability, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state or local laws.
At the City of Bellevue, you'll be part of a team committed to providing exceptional customer service, upholding the public interest and advancing the community vision.
The five essential and enduring principles that guide our individual actions, our interactions, and our decision making in the City of Bellevue organization is : exceptional public service, stewardship, committee to employees, integrity, and innovation.
You'll work in an environment that is innovative, collaborative, future focused, and committed to excellence. Bellevue welcomes the world.
Our diversity is our strength. We embrace the future while respecting our past. It's what makes the City of Bellevue an exciting place to work, live, and explore.
Have we piqued your interest yet? Come join our team!
Senior Planner
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Please fill out your application as fully as possible. The City evaluates candidates based on the information provided in the online application only.
Do not submit resumes and cover letters. Read the "Hiring Process" section below to learn more.
Job Summary
Bellevue is building the city of the future. Our welcoming, multicultural, innovation-focused community attracts technology pioneers, outdoor enthusiasts, and family-focused professionals from around the world.
At Bellevue, you will be part of a team committed to providing exceptional customer service, upholding the public interest, and being a part of the community vision.
Our people bring unique skills and qualities to the table, embrace the values of honesty, accountability, and commitment to service, and take pride in the work they do.
You will work in an environment where being innovative, collaborative, and future-focused are the status quo. Bellevue welcomes the world.
Our diversity is our strength. It is what makes Bellevue an exciting place to work, live, and explore.
We are looking for a Senior Planner to advance Council priorities, specifically related to the City's Affordable Housing Strategy and regulatory reform and programs related to housing needs in the City.
The position is limited term and anticipated to last up to three (3) years. This position will work primarily on housing-related projects and will focus on developing code amendments to implement policy direction.
This position is expected to partner and coordinate throughout policy planning and code development, as well as work closely with staff within and outside of the Development Services Department.
Bellevue’s Development Services Department is part of is a multi-department Development Services line of business that offers one-stop shopping for general information and the permits needed for development activity in Bellevue and the surrounding service areas.
We are code compliance officers, engineers, finance analysts, inspectors, planners, plans examiners, permit technicians, and support staff from the Development Services, Fire, Transportation, and Utilities departments.
This position is a member of the Code and Policy team that works together with staff from other city departments in the development of city codes and regulations that unlock and guide future land uses that advance the City’s vision.
Currently, the Code and Policy team is busy with several major projects such as the Wilburton Vision Implementation and Grand Connection, implementing amendments related to the City's Affordable Housing Strategy, amending the code to align with legislative changes, as well as multiple other code development efforts.
This is a limited term position anticipated to last up to 3 years
Please fill out your application as fully as possible. The City evaluates candidates based on the information provided in the online application only.
Read the "Hiring Process" section below to learn more.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Conduct complex technical analysis that may be used for many planning purposes, including affordable housing strategy implementation, special initiatives, and associated processes.
- Maintain familiarity with federal, state, regional, and local housing programs, policies, and regulations; analyzing and ensuring compliance with applicable requirements.
- Maintaining appropriate records; collecting and assembling data on assisted developments.
- Providing information to residents and community groups.
- Assisting with other City housing programs and special projects as needed.
- Work constructively in teams that span multiple departments and, at times, agencies, using communication and shared leadership skills to successfully collaborate and achieve multiple objectives.
- Communicate effectively with peers, City Council, Planning Commission, and other stakeholders on planning issues in a manner that develops and maintains positive relationships and advances the understanding of the issues at hand.
- Represent the City on various committees, at neighborhood organizations and community meetings, and at public hearings.
- Be responsible for project outcomes.
- Draft, process, and manage planning initiatives and amendments to the Land Use Code and other development regulations.
- Gather, interpret, and prepare studies, analysis reports, and recommendations as part of the planning initiative and code amendment project or other needs.
- Respond to changing Council priorities and economic development needs.
- Coordinate and collaborate with, and train other planners, reviewers, Code Compliance, and other affected City staff in the development of such initiatives and amendments.
- Coordinate and lead interdepartmental teams as necessary to achieve intended work program outcomes.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED :
- This position will work under the general supervision of the Code and Policy Planning Manager.
- No formal supervisory responsibilities but may act as lead to other staff.
Qualifications
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS :
- Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a degree in public policy, public administration, law, urban planning, or related field.
- Five or more years of professional related experience in development and codification of implementing regulations, public policy formulation, and implementation of legislative action / relations.
- Or any equivalent combination of education, experience, and training that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities for this position.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIREMENTS :
- Knowledge of housing affordability issues, including common policy tools.
- Demonstrated skill to work independently yet inclusively with other City staff and stakeholders.
- Ability to prepare regulatory code amendments that are understandable and defensible, reflect the vision of the Comprehensive Plan, community priorities, and achieve desired outcomes.
- Proficiency to internalize and support the department's mission, vision, strategic direction, goals, objectives, policies, procedures, priorities, and departmental operations.
- Knowledge of federal, state, regional, and local issues impacting the planning environment.
- Proficiency in identifying emerging issues, developing and implementing new approaches; ability to anticipate and resolve problems before a crisis ensues.
- Aptitude to maintain confidences and routinely handle extremely sensitive and political information; skill in human relations, diplomacy, tact, and negotiating.
- Demonstrated skill for developing and maintaining productive relationships with elected officials, community leaders, advisory boards, City department representatives, the news media, and the general public.
- Ability to understand and navigate the City's political environment and sensitivities, and to function effectively within that environment.
- Skill in researching complex issues, conducting complex administrative studies, and developing recommended actions. Ability to prepare informative reports and deliver persuasive, succinct presentations to senior management, elected officials, and other audiences.
- Skill in effective, clear, and persuasive oral and written communications to individuals and groups.
- Ability to think clearly and strategically and convey information in a clear, concise, and logical manner.
- Proficiency in utilizing project management techniques.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS :
The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Work involves walking, talking, hearing, using hands to handle, feel or operate objects, tools, or controls and reach with hands and arms.
Vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
- The employee may be required to push, pull, lift, and / or carry objects up to 40 pounds.
- The noise level in the work environment is usually moderately quiet.
Limited Term Employee (LTE) : A fully benefited employee appointed to serve in a position scheduled to work a minimum of 30 hours a week for a specific project with a specific ending date which is anticipated to last more than five months but in no event longer than three consecutive years (36 months).
Hiring Process :
To evaluate all candidates fairly and equitably, the City will make all applicants anonymous when we are screening the applications.
We will redact information from our application such as your name, address, and other demographics. To help us, please complete the online application form as fully as possible.
We do not accept resumes and cover letters.
- Answer the Supplemental Questions included as part of this employment opportunity.
- Only electronic applications are accepted.
Crisis Response Social Worker
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Please fill out your application as fully as possible. The City evaluates candidates based on the information provided in the online application only.
Do not submit resumes and cover letters. Read the "Hiring Process" section below to learn more.
Job Summary Come join us and be a part of an exciting program! Building on 10 years of success with Bellevue Fire CARES, we are expanding our crisis response program in the City of Bellevue.
We are looking for Crisis Response Social Workers to be a part of an innovative, multidisciplinary team to respond to 911 calls for people in crisis.
You will directly accompany emergency medical responders and / or law enforcement on scene to assist individuals experiencing mental health, substance use, homelessness, domestic violence and other crises.
Your duties include considerable public contact and are intended to bridge the gap between emergency medical response and / or law enforcement and the social needs of people within this population.
Learn more : https : / / bellevuewa.gov / city-government / departments / fire / medical / fire-cares
Schedule : Swing shift - 3PM to 2AMincluding weekends, and holidays Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Respond with fire and policepersonnel to individuals in crisis including, behavioral health, substance use, homelessness, self-neglect, domestic violence and hoarding.
Evaluate mental health status and make DCR referrals, when appropriate.
Cultivate contacts and establish and maintain positive, effective, collaborative working relationships with Bellevue Fire and Police Department personnel, other law enforcement agencies, other emergency medical response agencies, court system, community leaders, federal, state, regional and local agencies, homeless shelters, area community service and faith-based groups, staff of state and local hospitals and health professionals in an effort to care for and assist chronic utilizers and other individuals in need of social services.
Establish and maintain rapport with the individuals served.
Provide information, consultation and referral. Respond to requests for information about available services for homelessness,behavioralhealth, substance useand other human and social service needs.
Promote best practices in engagement approaches, support systems and interventions. Meet with and interview contacts, families and other care providers to assess needs and eligibility for services.
Advocate needs of individuals within and outside system; liaise between individuals, caregivers and service providers. Provide client-level and system-wide troubleshooting and advocacy.
Follow-up with identified individuals in an effort to bridge gaps between emergency medical responders and / or police and social services.
Consult with other agency professionals on difficult cases.
Work effectively within law enforcement andfire departmentenvironment and, which includes exposure to high stress, rapidly evolving incidents, public safety culture and norms.
Prepare memos, correspondence, records, case notes and reports related to social service activities.
Work variable shifts including nights, weekends, and holidays
Qualifications
Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Modern office practices and computer applications including spreadsheets, databases and statistics.
Excellent verbal and written skills.
Excellent interpersonal skills for establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with team members, other departments and city staff, city officials and the public.
Proficient research, statistical and analytical skills.
Work effectively in team environments.
Express ideas and recommendations clearly and effectively both orally and in writing.
View and address the total spectrum of service needs.
Exercise a high degree of initiative and independent judgement, problem solving and decision making within the scope of assigned authority.
Effectively identify and resolve conflict.
Maintain detailed records and prepare clear, concise written reports.
Support diversity and multi-cultural understanding in the workplace and the community.
Education and Experience :
A Master's degree in Social Work required.
Two years of experience working from a trauma-informed approach with individuals with significant mental health and substance usedisorders or in a Mobile Integrated Health Program.
Licenses and Other Requirements :
Current Washington State Driver’s License is required.
Associate Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker preferred.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS :
The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Work involves walking, talking, hearing, using hands to handle, feel or operate objects, tools, or controls and reach with hands and arms.
Vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.
The employee may be required to push, pull, lift, and / or carry up to 20 pounds.
Hiring Process : This hiring process will be used to fill multiple vacancies. To evaluate all candidates fairly and equitably, the City will make all applicants anonymous when we are screening the applications.
We will redact information from our application such as your name, address, and other demographics.
- To help us, please complete the online application form as fully as possible.
- We do not accept resumes and cover letters.
- For further information about this position, please contact Natasha Grossman, [email protected]
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
- All candidates will be required to establish employment authorization and identity at the time of hire. The City is not able to sponsor work visas.
- All positions the completion of references checks, including at least one prior supervisor.
- Some positions may require completion of a criminal background check prior to start employment
- Some positions may require obtaining a commercial driver's license (CDL), licensures, or additional certifications.
The City of Bellevue values diversity in its workforce and is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, sex, age, color, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, marital status, genetic information, veteran's status, disability, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state or local laws.
At the City of Bellevue, you'll be part of a team committed to providing exceptional customer service, upholding the public interest and advancing the community vision.
The five essential and enduring principles that guide our individual actions, our interactions, and our decision making in the City of Bellevue organization is : exceptional public service, stewardship, committee to employees, integrity, and innovation.
You'll work in an environment that is innovative, collaborative, future focused, and committed to excellence. Bellevue welcomes the world.
Our diversity is our strength. We embrace the future while respecting our past. It's what makes the City of Bellevue an exciting place to work, live, and explore.
Have we piqued your interest yet? Come join our team!