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Principal Planner

South San Francisco Los Angeles, CA

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Description

Applications are being accepted for the position of Principal Planner with the City of South San Francisco. There is no vacancy in this job classification at this time.

An eligibility list will be established and will be used to fill any vacancy that may occur in this job classification during the life of the eligibility list.

APPLICATION DEADLINE : FRIDAY, JULY 21, 2023, 5 : 00 P.M., OR UPON THE RECEIPT OF THE FIRST 100 ONLINE APPLICATIONS, WHICHEVER OCCURS FIRST.

THE CITY OFFERS AN ATTRACTIVE BENEFIT PACKAGE, AS WELL AS CALPERS RETIREMENT PLAN AND SOCIAL SECURITY PARTICIPATION.

The City of South San Francisco is a General Law city with a population of 66,185 residents that grows to 110,000 during business hours.

South San Francisco is strategically located on the west shore of the San Francisco Bay, in northern San Mateo County, 10 miles south of San Francisco.

This City is also located along the Bay Area's main transportation routes, including 101, 280, Caltrain, BART, San Francisco Bay Ferry, and the San Francisco International Airport.

The City of South San Francisco is a full-service city with 12 City Departments including Police; Fire; Parks and Recreation;
Public Works; Economic and Community Development; City Attorney; Library; Finance; Information Technology; Human Resources;

City Clerk; and Office of the City Manager. The City has a Council-City Manager form of government with more than 460 full-time regular employees.

The City of South San Francisco proudly remains The Industrial City, a reflection of its steel mill and ship building past.

In recent years, the City has been redefined to reflect the innovative, entrepreneurial and industrious spirit, which has made South San Francisco the Biotech Capital of the World.

South San Francisco’s biotechnology cluster is the largest in the world, with roughly 45,000 life science workers, 200 biotech companies, and over 12 million square feet of office / R&D facilities with an additional 9 million square feet of new R&D facilities in the development pipeline.

South San Francisco enjoys a high quality of life with an extensive public parks system, active library and learning programming and a dynamic, engaged community making South San Francisco a great place to live, learn, work and play.

THE DEPARTMENT

The Department of Economic and Community Development is responsible for the preservation and improvement of the physical and economic conditions of the South San Francisco Community.

The Department provides the administrative oversight that contributes to the successful completion of the goals, objectives, and daily operations of the Divisions of Economic Development and Housing, Building, and Planning.

The Planning Division develops long-range planning policies and processes current applications for new development to promote compliance with the City’s Zoning Ordinance and development standards.

The division is also responsible for administering the General Plan, Zoning Ordinance, reviewing planning entitlement applications, managing the City’s Transportation Demand Management program, promoting high-quality urban design and developments, and collaborating on fostering careful consideration of historic structures and resources.

THE POSITION

Under the direction of the City Planner, the Principal Planner performs complex and sensitive professional planning work in the preparation and presentation of planning studies, plans, and reports.

The Principal Planner also develops and interprets planning policies and procedures while providing staff support to the City’s Planning Commission and City Council.

The City continues to anticipate many exciting, complex development and land use opportunities, and the Principal Planner will play a central role on many high-profile projects that may potentially include : implementation of the recently adopted 2040 General Plan Update, completion of the Lindenville Specific Plan, development of more than 5 million square feet of new biotechnology R&D uses, large-scale developments under construction such as Oyster Point, Southline, and Genentech’s corporate headquarters campus, more than 5,000 new housing units in transit-oriented locations, and many other potential projects.

Additionally, the Principal Planner may provide administrative and supervisorial support for the Planning Division at the direction of the City Planner and act as Secretary to the Planning Commission or Design Review Board, as necessary.

This position observes a hybrid work model : Up to two days per week of remote work schedule, including some in-person and virtual meetings.

Ideal Candidate

The ideal Principal Planner will be a strong leader who is solutions-oriented and is comfortable adapting, executing change, and making decisions while upholding personal and professional standards of excellence and integrity.

The ideal candidate will have knowledge of theory, principles, and practices of City, urban, and transportation planning;
analytic and research techniques related to planning practices; relevant land use and environmental laws and regulations;
and principles of management, supervision, training, and employee development. The ideal candidate will also have the ability to collect, analyze, and interpret complex demographic, land use, statistical, financial, and related information pertaining to current and long-term planning projects;

understand, apply and explain laws, regulations, policies, and procedures; make effective public presentations; and plan, direct, and mentor the work of other staff.

Furthermore, the ideal candidate will be an experienced professional that possesses the following qualifications :

QUALIFICATIONS : Any combination of experience and training that would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities would be qualifying.

A typical way to obtain the knowledge, skills, and abilities would be :

Experience : Five years of progressively more responsible professional planning experience in a municipality, county, or other public agency setting.

Possession of a Master’s degree in an appropriate field may be substituted for one year of the required experience.

Training : A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in city, urban or transportation planning, urban studies, or a related field.

Licenses / Certificates : Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid, appropriate California driver’s license and a satisfactory driving record, which must be maintained as a condition of employment.

THE SELECTION PROCESS :

The process will first consist of a review of application materials and responses to the supplemental questionnaire, which must be detailed and complete.

A resume is REQUIRED but does not substitute for a complete application. Applications with "see resume" as a substitution for the work experience description;

those with unclear past employment information; or those with insufficient information to evaluate possession of minimum qualifications will not be considered.

The most highly suitable and qualified candidates will be invited to participate in an oral panel interview. This assessment is tentatively scheduled for the week of August 14th, 2023.

Upon completion of this examination, an eligible list will be established which will be used for the appointment to the position.

Possession of minimal qualifications does not guarantee advancement in the selection process and placement on the eligible employment list.

Top scoring candidates will be invited to the next phase of the selection process which will consist of any or all of the following : a departmental interview and written / performance exercise.

All applicants will be notified by email as to whether or not they are invited to participate further in the selection process.

Appeals concerning administration of an examination must be submitted in writing within 2-business days from the date the event occurred.

Note : The City of South San Francisco reserves the right, at its discretion, to limit the number of qualified candidates invited to the selection process.

Admission to the examination may be limited to those applicants who demonstrate the best combination of qualifications on the application and resume, in addition to an assessment of supplemental questionnaire responses.

Applicants possessing the minimum qualifications are not guaranteed admission to the examination.

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Benefits

Salary : $128,918.00 - $156,728.00* annually (*4% salary increase effective July 7, 2023)

Retirement : CalPERS retirement formula is 2% at age 60 for Classic members or; 2% at age 62 for new members as defined by Government Code 7522.

04(e). Social Security and Medicare participation and option to participate in 457 deferred compensation plans. City contributes equivalent of 1.

5% of base pay towards a medical after-retirement account, with a $100 / month employee contribution.

Health Insurance : City offers a choice of medical HMO (two providers) or PPO plan, and offers vision and dental coverage.

City pays 100% of vision and dental premiums for employee and eligible dependents. Employees shall contribute 10% of the HMO premium cost based on category of coverage (single, two, family).

For PPO, employee pays cost difference between PPO and HMO plans. City provides 100% City-paid short- and long-term disability insurances.

The City offers a discretionary benefit account for employees who demonstrate health coverage elsewhere.

Income Protection : $50,000 Life Insurance, Disability Insurance, opportunities to purchase additional life insurance and Long Term Care.

Vacation : Fifteen to thirty working days annual vacation, based on the length of service.

Holidays : Fourteen paid holidays per year, including two half-days and one floating holiday.

Programs : 125 Flexible Spending account for unreimbursed medical and dependent care expenses, Employee Assistance Program, Credit Union, City Recreation Classes (12 free per year, excluding lab fees and ingredient fees), and Reduced-fee Child-care Programs are available.

This classification is in an employee bargaining unit.

Special Instructions

DEADLINE TO APPLY : FRIDAY, JULY 21, 2023 AT 5 : 00 P.M., OR UPON THE RECEIPT OF THE FIRST 100 ONLINE APPLICATIONS, WHICHEVER OCCURS FIRST.

To be considered for this employment opportunity, you must complete the online application and supplemental questionnaire in their entirety.

A resume must be included but does not substitute for a complete application. Applications with "see resume" as a substitution for the work experience description, those with unclear past employment information or those with insufficient information to evaluate possession of minimum qualifications will not be considered.

Calopps.org : Some email accounts have been known to place these emails in the spam / junk file. Please check your email folders / settings or accept emails ending with calopps.org.

Prior to hire, and after a conditional offer of appointment has been made, candidates will be required to successfully complete a pre-employment process, including a pre-employment physical and drug screening (when applicable), a driving record review, reference check, and a Department of Justice (DOJ) fingerprint check.

A conviction history will not necessarily disqualify an applicant from appointment. Determinations are made on a case-by-case basis with consideration given to nature and recency of the conviction and relationship to job duties.

All City standards must be met before the final appointment is made.

Candidates requesting veteran’s preference must provide a copy of U.S. Government Form DD 214 "Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty" as an attachment to their CalOpps application.

Candidates with a disability who may require special assistance in any phase of the application or testing process should advise the Human Resources Department upon submittal of application.

Documentation of the need for accommodation must be submitted to HR.

The policy of the City of South San Francisco is to grant equal employment opportunity to all qualified persons without regard to race, color, sex, gender, age, religion, ancestry, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status or national origin.

It is the intent and desire of the City of South San Francisco that equal employment opportunity will be provided in recruiting, hiring, training, promoting, wages, benefits, and all other privileges, terms and conditions of employment.

The City of South San Francisco is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE).

DISCLAIMER : This general announcement does not constitute an express or implied contract and is subject to change. Any provisions contained within this announcement may be modified or revoked without notice.

Tests may consist of any combination of written, oral or other exercises or assessment procedures as deemed appropriate by the City, in order to evaluate job knowledge, skills and / or abilities as they relate to the position.

The City may, without notice, change or eliminate any particular assessment component or combination of components as needs dictate

Recruitment Contact

Contact phone : (650)877-8522 Contact email :

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Communications Dispatcher, Entry-Level

South San Francisco Fresno, CA

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Description

Applications are being accepted for the position of Communications Dispatcher - Entry-Level with the City of South San Francisco.

Please note : This job posting is for entry-level applicants and NOT for lateral-transfer applicants.

CONTINUOUS RECRUITMENT : As a continuous recruitment, please ensure timely and complete submission of employment application and supporting documents.

THE CITY OFFERS AN ATTRACTIVE BENEFIT PACKAGE, AS WELL AS CALPERS RETIREMENT PLAN AND SOCIAL SECURITY PARTICIPATION.

The City of South San Francisco is a General Law city with a population of 66,185 residents that grows to 110,000 during business hours.

South San Francisco is strategically located on the west shore of the San Francisco Bay, in northern San Mateo County, 10 miles south of San Francisco.

This City is also located along the Bay Area's main transportation routes, included 101, 280, Caltrain, BART, San Francisco Bay Ferry, and the San Francisco International Airport.

The City of South San Francisco is a full-service city with 12 City Departments including Police; Fire; Parks and Recreation;
Public Works; Economic and Community Development; City Attorney; Library; Finance; Information Technology; Human Resources;

City Clerk; and Office of the City Manager. The City has a Council-City Manager form of government with more than 460 full-time regular employees.

The City of South San Francisco proudly remains The Industrial City, a reflection of its steel mill and ship building past.

In recent years, the City has been redefined to reflect the innovative, entrepreneurial and industrious spirit, which has made South San Francisco the Biotech Capital of the World.

South San Francisco’s biotechnology cluster is the largest in the world, with roughly 45,000 life science workers, 200 biotech companies, and over 12 million square feet of office / R&D facilities with an additional 9 million square feet of new R&D facilities in the development pipeline.

South San Francisco enjoys a high quality of life with an extensive public parks system, active library and learning programming and a dynamic, engaged community making South San Francisco a great place to live, learn, work and play.

THE DEPARTMENT :

The City of South San Francisco has 83 sworn and 35 civilian positions. The Department’s philosophy is one of participative management, with a high degree of emphasis on training and education.

It employs team and community-oriented policing and problem-solving concepts and recognizes the importance of staying contemporary with technological advances.

The Department acknowledges that the responsibility for public safety and the quality of life in our neighborhood is a responsibility share with the whole community.

A new state-of-the-art Police Department building and 9-1-1 Communications Center has opened at 1 Chestnut Avenue. The new Police Building includes a large training room for defensive tactics, a dedicated indoor firearms range, and progressive construction incorporating the latest in Police Station design concepts.

The 9-1-1 Communications center will have the latest communications and dispatching technologies to provide improved service and response to South San Francisco residents.

Ideal Candidate

An ideal candidate has the ability to independently identify and act on issues that affect the communications center; demonstrates good decision-making skills under pressure;
works well with a minimum of direct supervision; interprets and executes the organization's philosophy, policies, and procedures;

and, is a team-player with a positive and enthusiastic work ethic.

QUALIFICATIONS : Any combination equivalent to experience and training that would provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities.

A typical way to obtain the knowledge, skills, and abilities would be :

Experience : One year of work experience requiring maturity and responsibility involving some public contact.

Training : High school graduate or equivalent. Additional education in law enforcement; or communications experience in the military or public safety is desirable.

Licenses or Certificates :

Possession of a current POST Entry-level Dispatcher Selection Test Battery certificate with a T-score of 48 or higher obtained within the 12 months immediately preceding application submission.

Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate California Driver’s license, which must be maintained as a condition of employment.

The POST Entry-level Dispatcher Selection Battery Test is administered by South Bay Regional Public Safety Consortium (SBRPSTC) and is designed to meet the Commission of Peace Officers Standards and Training (POST) requirements.

Website to take POST Dispatcher written test :

SBRPSTC requires a non-refundable materials fee from applicants for taking the test. There are a limited number of seats for the examination dates listed at SBRPSTC.

Register early before all seats are sold out. SBRPSTC does not accept walk-ins for this test.

ATTACH A COPY OF YOUR POST ENTRY-LEVEL DISPATCHER SELECTION TEST BATTERY CERTIFICATE WITH A T-SCORE OF 48 OR HIGHER. Certificate issuance date must be no older than 1 year from the date of application submission.

Applicants who fail to submit a copy of their POST Entry-level Dispatcher Test Battery Certificate may be eliminated at any point in the process.

SELECTION PROCESS :

The Examination Process will consist of the following independent parts :

1. Examination process will first consist of a review of application materials including a copy of the POST Entry-level Dispatcher Selection Test Battery certificate with a T-score of 48 or higher from the academy.

2. Candidates with a complete application packet, including submission of a valid POST Entry-level Dispatcher Selection Test Battery certificate with a T-score of 48 or higher valid within one year of application submission, will be placed on the eligible employment list valid for one year.

Possession of minimum qualifications does not guarantee advancement in the selection process and placement on the eligible employment list.

3. Top scoring candidates on the eligible list will receive an e-mail request to complete and submit a personal history statement (PHS).

4. Based on review of the Personal History Statement, candidates may be scheduled for an oral interview examination.

Appeals concerning administration of an examination must be submitted in writing within 2-business days from the date the event occurred.

Appointment : Before a conditional employment offer is made, candidates must take a polygraph examination. If successful, a conditional employment offer is made and candidates are then required to successfully pass a psychological evaluation and medical examination, a drug screen, personal interviews, background investigation, fingerprinting, and must be able to furnish proof of legal right to work in the United States.

The process will end with the Chief of Police or his designee’s interview. The City’s standards must be met before the final appointment is made.

Benefits

Hourly Rate : $40.17 - $48.82 per hour

Retirement : CalPERS retirement formula is 2% at age 60 for Classic members or; 2% at age 62 for new members as defined by Government Code 7522.

04(e). Social Security and Medicare participation and option to participate in 457 deferred compensation plans. City contributes equivalent of 1.

5% of base pay towards a medical after-retirement account.

Health Insurance : City offers a choice of medical HMO (two providers) or PPO plan, and offers vision and dental coverage.

City pays 100% of vision and dental premiums for employee and eligible dependents. Employees shall contribute 10% of the HMO premium cost based on category of coverage (single, two, family).

For PPO, employee pays cost difference between PPO and HMO plans. City provides 100% City-paid short- and long-term disability insurances.

The City offers a discretionary benefit account for employees who demonstrate health coverage elsewhere.

Vacation : Fifteen to thirty working days annual vacation, depending on length of service.

Holidays : Fourteen paid holidays, per year, including one floating holiday.

Education Incentives : Upon completion of 2-full years of employment, a premium of 2.5% for Associate Degree or 60 units in work-related courses and 5% for Bachelor’s Degree.

Programs : 457 Deferred Compensation, Unreimbursed Medical and Dependent Care Expenses, Employee Assistance Program, Long Term Care, Credit Union, Recreation Classes, and Reduced-fee Child-care Programs are available.

This classification is in an employee bargaining unit.

Special Instructions

You must attach a copy of your POST Entry-Level Dispatcher Selection Test Battery Certificate with a T-Score of 48 or higher.

Certificate issuance date must be within one year of the date of your application submission.

This job posting is for entry-level applicants and NOT for lateral-transfer applicants.

CalOpps.org : Some email accounts have been known to place these emails in the spam / junk file. Please check your email folders / settings or accept emails ending with calopps.org.

Prior to hire, and after a conditional offer of appointment has been made, candidates will be required to successfully complete a pre-employment process, including a pre-employment physical and drug screening (when applicable), a driving record review, reference check, and a Department of Justice (DOJ) fingerprint check.

A conviction history will not necessarily disqualify an applicant from appointment. Determinations are made on a case-by-case basis with consideration given to nature and recency of the conviction and relationship to job duties.

All City standards must be met before the final appointment is made.

Candidates requesting veteran’s preference must provide a copy of U.S. Government Form DD 214 "Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty" as an attachment to their CalOpps application.

Candidates with a disability who may require special assistance in any phase of the application or testing process should advise the Human Resources Department upon submittal of application.

Documentation of the need for accommodation must be submitted to HR.

The policy of the City of South San Francisco is to grant equal employment opportunity to all qualified persons without regard to race, color, sex, gender, age, religion, ancestry, physical or mental disability, sexual preference, marital status or national origin.

It is the intent and desire of the City of South San Francisco that equal employment opportunity will be provided in recruiting, hiring, training, promoting, wages, benefits, and all other privileges, terms and conditions of employment.

The City of South San Francisco is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE).

DISCLAIMER : This general announcement does not constitute an express or implied contract. Any provisions contained within this announcement may be modified or revoked without notice.

Tests may consist of any combination of written, oral or other exercises or assessment procedures as deemed appropriate by the City, in order to evaluate job knowledge, skills and / or abilities as they relate to the position.

The City may, without notice, change or eliminate any particular assessment component or combination of components as needs dictate.

Recruitment Contact

Contact phone : (650)877-8522 Contact email :

Full-time

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Communications Dispatcher, Lateral-Transfer

South San Francisco Sacramento, CA

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Description

Applications are being accepted for the position of Communications Dispatcher Lateral Transfer with the City of South San Francisco.

Please note : This job posting is for lateral-transfer applicants and NOT entry-level applicants.

CONTINUOUS RECRUITMENT : As a continuous recruitment, please ensure timely and complete submission of employment application and supporting documents.

THE CITY OFFERS AN ATTRACTIVE BENEFIT PACKAGE, AS WELL AS CALPERS RETIREMENT PLAN AND SOCIAL SECURITY PARTICIPATION.

The City of South San Francisco is a General Law city with a population of 66,185 residents that grows to 110,000 during business hours.

South San Francisco is strategically located on the west shore of the San Francisco Bay, in northern San Mateo County, 10 miles south of San Francisco.

This City is also located along the Bay Area's main transportation routes, included 101, 280, Caltrain, BART, San Francisco Bay Ferry, and the San Francisco International Airport.

The City of South San Francisco is a full-service city with 12 City Departments including Police; Fire; Parks and Recreation;
Public Works; Economic and Community Development; City Attorney; Library; Finance; Information Technology; Human Resources;

City Clerk; and Office of the City Manager. The City has a Council-City Manager form of government with more than 460 full-time regular employees.

The City of South San Francisco proudly remains The Industrial City, a reflection of its steel mill and ship building past.

In recent years, the City has been redefined to reflect the innovative, entrepreneurial and industrious spirit, which has made South San Francisco the Biotech Capital of the World.

South San Francisco’s biotechnology cluster is the largest in the world, with roughly 45,000 life science workers, 200 biotech companies, and over 12 million square feet of office / R&D facilities with an additional 9 million square feet of new R&D facilities in the development pipeline.

South San Francisco enjoys a high quality of life with an extensive public parks system, active library and learning programming and a dynamic, engaged community making South San Francisco a great place to live, learn, work and play.

THE DEPARTMENT :

The City of South San Francisco has 83 sworn and 35 civilian positions. The Department’s philosophy is one of participative management, with a high degree of emphasis on training and education.

It employs team and community-oriented policing and problem-solving concepts and recognizes the importance of staying contemporary with technological advances.

The Department acknowledges that the responsibility for public safety and the quality of life in our neighborhood is a responsibility share with the whole community.

A new state-of-the-art Police Department building and 9-1-1 Communications Center has opened at 1 Chestnut Avenue. The new Police Building includes a large training room for defensive tactics, a dedicated indoor firearms range, and progressive construction incorporating the latest in Police Station design concepts.

The 9-1-1 Communications center will have the latest communications and dispatching technologies to provide improved service and response to South San Francisco residents.

Ideal Candidate

Under general supervision, the Dispatcher receives and transmits routine and emergency telephone and radio traffic; dispatches and coordinates police, fire, public works, and other municipal equipment via multi-frequency two-way radio;
maintains and processes a variety of communications reports, records, and radio logs An ideal candidate has the ability to independently identifies and acts on issues that affect the communications center;
demonstrates good decision-making skills under pressure; works well with a minimum of direct supervision; interprets and executes the organization's philosophy, policies, and procedures;

and, is a team-player with a positive and enthusiastic work ethic.

QUALIFICATIONS : Any combination equivalent to experience and training that would provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities.

A typical way to obtain the knowledge, skills, and abilities would be :

Experience : 18 months current experience as a Police or Police / Fire Dispatcher in a POST certified agency that is at least comparable in calls for service to the City South San Francisco.

Training : High school graduate or equivalent. Additional education in law enforcement; or communications experience in the military or public safety is desirable.

Licenses or Certificates :

Possession of a POST Dispatcher Certificate or the equivalent to out-of-state applicants.
Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate California Driver’s license, which must be maintained as a condition of employment.

ATTACH A COPY OF YOUR STATE OF CALIFORNIA POST SAFETY DISPATCHER CERTIFICATION TO YOUR APPLICATION.

SELECTION PROCESS :

The Examination Process will consist of the following independent parts :

1. Examination process will first consist of a review of application materials including a copy of the California Basic POST Dispatcher certificate from the academy.

2. The most suitable and qualified candidates will receive via e-mail a Personal History Statement (PHS) to complete and return.

3. Based on review of the PHS, candidate may be scheduled for an oral interview examination.

4. Upon successful completion of the oral interview examination, an eligible list will be established which will be used for the appointment to the position.

Possession of minimum qualifications does not guarantee advancement in the selection process and placement on the eligible employment list.

Candidates requesting veteran’s preference must provide a copy of U.S. Government Form DD 214 "Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty" as an attachment to their CalOpps application.

Appeals concerning administration of an examination must be submitted in writing within 2-business days from the date the event occurred.

Before a conditional employment offer is made, a thorough background check will be conducted, including a polygraph and fingerprint check.

If successful, candidates are then required to successfully pass a drug / alcohol screen and an audiogram test, and must be able to furnish proof of legal right to work in the United States.

Candidates may be disqualified at any point in this process. The process will end with the Chief of Police or his designee’s interview.

The City’s standards must be met before the final appointment is made.