Senior Public Works Maintenance Worker at City of Vallejo

Description
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THE POSITION

5% COLA increase effective July 20255% COLA increase effective July 2026
This recruitment is being conducted to fill two full-time vacancies. The list established by this recruitment may be used to fill future full-time, part-time, limited term, and temporary vacancies for up to one year.

The City of Vallejo is seeking candidates for two Senior Public Works Maintenance Worker positions, as collaborative members of the City's Public Works Department. The ideal candidate for Senior Public Works Maintenance Worker will possess some leadership experience and experience in one of the following areas: general maintenance, electrical maintenance, signs/markings, street sweeping, grounds maintenance, or street and traffic maintenance. This position will be required to lead, oversee, and participate in the more complex and difficult work of staff responsible for providing public works construction, repair, and maintenance services, and to perform a variety of technical tasks relative to assigned areas of responsibility.

THE DEPARTMENT
The Public Works Department is responsible for the engineering design, construction, and maintenance of the City's roads, sidewalks, traffic signals, trees, open spaces, and buildings. The department also manages stormwater compliance programs, transportation planning, and recycling & solid waste contract services. The Maintenance Division is responsible for the maintenance of City-owned infrastructure including traffic signals, streets and alleys, city buildings, vehicles, landscape of City medians, open spaces, and facility grounds. For more information about the specific Maintenance Divisions, please .

THE CITY OF VALLEJO
The City of Vallejo is located in Solano County and has a population of approximately 121,000 residents. Vallejo is a rapidly changing, highly diverse community located midway between the cities of San Francisco and Sacramento. It is a friendly, active waterfront community that attracts innovative, hardworking people and takes great pride in its 148-year history and maritime heritage. Residents of Vallejo are situated to take advantage of the best of what the area has to offer. Golf, museums, performing arts, boutique shopping, brewpubs and a wide selection of restaurants are all available in Vallejo. Residents and visitors alike enjoy Vallejo's delightful historical downtown area, weekly downtown farmer's market, and beautifully restored Victorian homes and business facades. Vallejo is also home to Six Flags Discovery Kingdom, one of America's only combination wildlife, oceanarium and theme parks.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED
Receives general supervision from a Public Works Supervisor.
Exercises functional and technical supervision over lower level maintenance staff.
EXAMPLES OF IMPORTANT RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES
EXAMPLES OF IMPORTANT RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES - Important responsibilities and duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

Lead, plan, train and review the work of staff responsible for providing public works construction, repair and maintenance services relating to streets, sidewalks and a variety of roadway signs and markings.

Plan, direct, and participate in the installation, repair and maintenance of public works facilities including streets, sidewalks, roadway signs and markings, and other associated public works facilities within an assigned section.

Supervise the use of and operate moderately heavy and light equipment including backhoe, loader, paving machines, paint striper, jackhammer, concrete saws, and various other equipment.

Estimate time, materials and equipment required for jobs assigned, requisition materials as required.

Train assigned employees in their area of work in maintenance and repair methods, techniques, and in the set up and use of equipment.

Perform preventive maintenance on equipment as required.

Perform heavy physical labor.

Perform minor welding as required.

Ensure the adherence to safe work policies and procedures.

Perform the full range of duties in the assigned area of work.

Verify the work of assigned employees for accuracy, proper work methods, techniques, and compliance with applicable standards and specifications.

Respond to public inquiries in a courteous manner; provide information within the area of assignment; resolve complaints in an efficient and timely manner.

Perform related duties and responsibilities as required.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES / MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Knowledge of:

Operations, services and activities of a public works maintenance program.

Principles of lead supervision and training.

Methods and techniques of construction, maintenance and repair related to the area of work assigned.

Operational characteristics of mechanical equipment and tools used in the area of work assigned.

Principles and techniques of welding.

Occupational hazards and standard safety practices necessary in the area of work assigned.

Principles and procedures of record keeping.

Ability to:

Lead, organize and review the work of maintenance staff in the area of work assigned.

Independently perform the most difficult maintenance, construction and repair work in the area of work assigned.

Interpret, explain and enforce Department policies and procedures within assigned crew.

Operate a variety of equipment in a safe and effective manner.

Perform preventive maintenance on mechanical equipment as required.

Work independently in the absence of supervision.

Use and operate hand tools, power tools, and mechanical equipment in a safe and efficient manner.

Read and interpret maps, sketches, drawings, specifications and technical manuals.

Perform a variety of manual tasks for extended periods of time and in unfavorable weather conditions.

Perform heavy manual labor.

Apply good judgment and practical knowledge to resolve unusual or irregular problems in the area of work assigned.

Perform duties in a manner to maximize public safety in the area of work assigned.

Understand and follow oral and written instructions.

Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.

Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work including the general public.

Respond to the Corporation Yard for an emergency call out.


EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING GUIDELINES
Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:


Experience:
Two years of increasingly responsible experience performing field maintenance duties within the assigned area of responsibility.

Training:
Formal or informal education or training which ensures the ability to read and write at a level necessary for successful job performance supplemented by additional specialized technical training within the assigned area of responsibility.

License or Certificate
Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate, valid driver's license.

*Any license, certification, or registration required for this position shall be maintained (i.e. active and in good standing) at all times during employment with City of Vallejo. For continued employment with City of Vallejo, you must maintain such license, certification, or registration to meet the minimum qualifications of this position.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Working Conditions:
Travel from site to site; some exposure to dust, noise and heights; some heavy lifting, standing, climbing; work in inclement weather conditions.

The Recruitment & Selection Process

Applications are due by 5:00 P.M. on Friday, November 1, 2024. Applicants must submit a completed City of Vallejo online application, including all responses to the Supplemental Questionnaire (Resume/Cover Letter Optional), by the posted deadline in order to be considered.NOTE: If you have problems creating a user account, obtaining your already created account information, or submitting your online application, please contact governmentjobs.com applicant support directly at 855-524-5627. City of Vallejo HR staff are unable to assist with these issues.

• Applications will be screened for overall qualifications the week of November 4, 2024.
  • Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications will have their supplemental responses scored by subject matter experts the week of November 4, 2024. The most qualified applicants from the scoring of the supplemental questions will be invited for an Oral Panel Interview.
    • Oral Panel Interviews are tentatively scheduled to take place the week of November 18, 2024. Oral Panel Interviews are weighted at 100% of the candidates' score. Candidates must achieve a minimum passing score of 70%. Those achieving 70% or higher will be placed on the Register of Eligibles (eligible list) and may be considered to fill positions for up to one year.
      The City reserves the right to limit the number of candidates to those determined to be best qualified based upon all requested application materials, including training and experience, current resume, and responses to supplemental questions.
      
      • Candidates who are successful in the assessment process will be placed on the Register of Eligibles (eligible list). Candidates will then be referred at the department's discretion. The Department will conduct all final interviews and make the final candidate selection for this position.REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS
        The City of Vallejo is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA). Qualified individuals with disabilities who need reasonable accommodation during the application, assessment or selection process may contact the Human Resources Department to request an accommodation. Please contact Sukari Dixon at (707) 648-4398 or send an email to: Sukari.Dixon@cityofvallejo.net no later than November 1, 2024, at 5:00 P.M.
        
        PRIOR TO HIRE
        The selected candidate will be required to: 1) Submit to reference checks 2) Submit to and successfully pass a pre-employment background check, including fingerprint check. 3) Provide proof of legal right to work in the United States.
        
        Disaster Service Workers - All City of Vallejo ("City") employees are designated Disaster Service Workers ("DSW") by state law (California Government Code Section 3100-3109). Employment with the City requires the affirmation of a loyalty oath to this effect. Employees are required to complete all DSW-related training as assigned and to return to work as ordered in the event of an emergency.
        
        Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) - The City of Vallejo is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of the City of Vallejo to provide equal employment opportunity for all qualified persons. All applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, ancestry, medical condition (cancer and genetic characteristics), genetic information, or denial of medical and family care leave, or any other non-job-related factors.
        
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