Dear Friends and Allies~
Oakland Rising is looking for an enthusiastic, hard-working Field Coordinator to coordinate our collective civic participation activities. The ideal candidate will have experience with direct organizing, civic engagement and a demonstrated commitment to social justice and equity for low-income, immigrant and communities of color.
As you know Oakland Rising educates and mobilizes voters in the flatlands to speak up for and take charge of the issues impacting our lives. We are a multilingual, multiracial collaborative with deep roots in East and West Oakland's neighborhoods, proving that everyday residents working together have the power to change the way our city is run. 2012 is going to be a big election year with lots at stake for our communities and we want to make sure we have the capacity to win bigger than we ever have before.
I have attached a job description for the Field Director. Please pass this on to people who you think would be a good fit for the position and our organization. Interested candidates should send a cover letter and resume to jobs@oaklandrising.org by Jan 15th to be considered for the first round of interviews. We hope to be able to have someone in place by February.
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Always Towards Victory-
Esperanza Tervalon-Daumont
Executive Director
Oakland Rising
1218 Miller Ave.
Suite 101
Oakland, CA. 94601
510-261-2600
510-435-2027 (cell)
www.oaklandrising.org
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Sunday, December 18, 2011
Friday, December 16, 2011
Assistant Environmental Compliance Specialist
Recruitment #11-2068-02
Date Opened 11/30/2011 12:00:00 PM
Filing Deadline 12/27/2011 5:00:00 PM
Salary $2,847.20 - $3,299.20/biweekly; $6,168.93 - $7,148.27/month
Employment Type Permanent Full-Time Employment
HR Analyst Monique Hill
Work Location Hayward
Introduction
ALAMEDA COUNTY PUBLIC WORKS AGENCY MISSION STATEMENT:
Enhance the quality of life for the people of Alameda County by providing a safe, well-maintained, and lasting public works infrastructure through accessible, responsive, and effective services.
THE PUBLIC WORKS AGENCY AT A GLANCE:
Public services provided by the Alameda County Public Works Agency include flood and storm water pollution control, transportation planning and design, roadway and flood control maintenance and inspection, and construction and building inspections.
The goals of the Agency are to keep roads safe and well maintained, provide the highest level of flood protection, provide service levels that optimize infrastructure life cycles, minimize deferred maintenance ensure that development and construction adhere to applicable State and County rules, optimize disaster preparedness, response and recover, ensure that the Agency's operations and services minimize negative impacts on the environment, and sustain and advance County and Agency programs through a vital business and administrative support system.
For more information about the Alameda County Public Works Agency, please visit their website at www.acgov.org\pwa.
DESCRIPTION
THE EXAMINATION:
THIS IS A NEW ASSEMBLED EXAMINATION. The eligible list resulting from this examination will cancel any existing list and may last approximately one year, but can be extended.
On-Line Applications must be submitted to the Alameda County Human Resource Services Department by the Last Day for Filing, Tuesday, December 27, 2011, 5:00 p.m.
Faxes and postmarks are not accepted.
PLEASE NOTE: ONLINE APPLICATIONS ONLY https://www.jobaps.com/Alameda/newregpages/termsofuse.asp?RecruitNum1=11&RecruitNum2=2068&RecruitNum3=02
POSITION DESCRITION
The Assistant Environmental Compliance Specialist series specification describes classifications which contain three options, Environmental, Water Resources and Arboriculture. Incumbents in the Environmental option conduct environmental studies, preparing and processing the associated documentation ensuring that projects and operations of the Public Works Agency comply with local, State, and Federal environmental laws and regulations; and perform other related duties. Incumbents of the Water Resources option perform duties including development and implementation of watershed management programs, processing of basic hydrologic data and information to ensure proper management of the Agency's water resources and water resource projects; plan, implement and lead programs to reduce storm water pollution; and perform other related duties. Incumbents of the Arboriculture option conduct urban forestry and closely related tree maintenance activities; and perform other related duties.
DISTINGUISHING FEATURES
Assistant Environmental Compliance Specialist is the journey-level class in the Environmental Compliance Specialist series. Incumbents work independently on routine duties and under limited supervision on more complex assignments. The class is distinguished from the next higher class of Associate Environmental Compliance Specialist in that the latter class acts in a lead capacity, assigning, coordinating and reviewing the work of assigned staff.
Environmental Option:
Incumbents normally work independently on routine environmental analysis, environmental document preparation and processing, regulatory permits, mitigation planning and monitoring, biological and/or physical science assessments and surveys, design team studies, and public relations.
Water Resources Option:
Incumbents normally carry out water resources activities in such areas as watershed management, surface water, ground water, rainfall, or special studies as required. Work may involve review of water resources related studies or legislation that impacts the County. Responsibilities include assisting in environmental compliance program activities to ensure compliance with regulations, conducting water quality studies and preparing technical studies and required regulatory reports.
Arboriculture Option:
Incumbents normally work independently in administering and enforcing the Tree Ordinance and all phases of the Urban Forestry Program
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Either I
Experience:
The equivalent of one year of full-time experience as a Junior Environmental Compliance Specialist in the Alameda County classified service. (Non-classified includes District Attorney’s Office, and the Hospital Authority.)
Or II
Education:
Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree in the biological, physical, or environmental sciences; engineering or a related field such as hydrology, soils, urban or regional planning, natural resources, geography, environmental studies, ecology, , horticulture or forestry,
AND
Experience:
The equivalent of three years of full-time experience working independently on routine duties and under limited supervision on complex assignments that involve preparing and processing documents or conducting technical studies for compliance with environmental regulation and laws, and/or in conducting water resources activities and/or conducting urban forestry or closely related tree maintenance activities. (A Master's degree in one of the above curricula may be substituted for one year of experience.)
License:
All levels in the class series must possess a valid State of California Motor Vehicle Operator's license.
Certification – Arboriculture Option:
Possession of a current Arborist certificate from the International Society of Arboriculture.
NOTE: The Civil Service Commission may modify the above minimum qualifications in the announcement of an examination.
KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS
THE IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL POSSESS KNOWLEDGE OF:
• College level natural and physical science.
• Basic photography, drafting and graphic arts.
• Tree diseases, pests and methods of treatment.
• Inspection techniques.
• Principles and practices of environmental compliance.
• Local, State and Federal environmental laws, and/or surface water quality, and regulations and their implementation as they pertain to the Public Works Agency and Alameda County.
• Methods of environmental assessment and mitigation, and/or water quality assessment.
• Basic engineering design and construction, contracts and agreements.
• Public Works Agency policies and procedures and the administration of local government.
• General principles of geology, hydrology, climatology, ecology, archeology, biology, botany, chemistry, arboriculture, horticulture or urban forestry.
• Storm water and drainage facilities.
• Basic word processing and spread sheet computer use.
• Customer service/public relations practices.
THE IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL HAVE THE ABILITY TO:
• Research, organize and write clear and concise reports and correspondence (may include environmental impact reports).
• Read and interpret topographic maps, construction and engineering drawings, and technical reports in a variety of fields.
• Conduct special studies and field investigations independently or as part of an inter-disciplinary team.
• Coordinate environmental planning, habitat restoration, natural resources management and conservation planning activities and services.
• Request, coordinate, and evaluate input from public agencies, private organizations, and individuals.
• Make oral presentations before groups.
• Use effective interpersonal skills to handle questions and criticism from various sources.
• Reach collaborative solutions, using problem-solving skills.
• Review and interpret legislation and regulations.
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with other County employees and the public.
• Conduct research and analysis of projects.
• Coordinate, organize, prioritize and schedule activities.
EXAMINATION COMPONENTS
The examination will consist of the following steps:
1.A review of applications to verify possession of minimum requirements. Those applicants who possess the minimum requirements for the class will move on to the next step in the examination process, a screening for best qualified.
2.Candidates considered, "BEST QUALIFIED", will move forward to the next step in the examination process, an oral interview.
3.The final step in the examination process, the oral interview, will be weighted as 100% of the candidate's final examination score. The oral interview may contain situational exercises.
Candidates must attain a qualifying rating of each portion of this examination.
WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO MAKE CHANGES TO THE ANNOUNCED EXAMINATION STEPS.
Selection Plan
TENTATIVE RECRUITMENT PLAN:
**Recruitment Closes (LDF) - 12/27/11; 5:00 p.m.
**Screening of Applications for Minimum Qualifications - 01/3/2012
**Screening for Best Qualified - 01/13/2012
**Oral Interviews (weighted at 100% of final score) - 01/25/2012
**Promulgation of Eligible List - 02/08/2012
**Departmental Hiring Interviews - To Be Scheduled After Promulgation of Eligible List
*WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO MAKE CHANGES TO THE ANNOUNCED RECRUITMENT & SELECTION PLAN.
BENEFITS
ABOUT THE COUNTY
Alameda County, located on the east side of San Francisco Bay, is California’s seventh-largest county. The County employs 9,080 full-time employees and operates on an annual budget of $2.39 billion. Oakland, the County seat, is California’s eighth largest city. One and a half million people call Alameda County home and live in a variety of incorporated cities, unincorporated communities and rural areas. As a major urban county, Alameda provides a full range of services to its citizens. The County is a blend of culturally and ethnically diverse communities, and its mixture of cosmopolitan and suburban areas provides the perfect environment for families and their active lifestyles. The County offers extensive cultural resources, countless recreational opportunities and an array of fine public and private colleges and universities.
BENEFITS FOR NON-MANAGEMENT POSITIONS
MEDICAL PLANS
The County offers HMO and PPO medical plans. The County has two contributions structures, 1) County contributes 100% of the lowest cost HMO; or 2) County contributes 90% of the HMO plans and 90% of the lowest cost HMO towards the PPO. The County contribution can be prorated based on the number of work hours up to 50% of the standard hours in a pay period. If an eligible employee waives all medical coverage through the County, a monthly stipend may be provided.
DENTAL PLANS
The County offers two Dental Plans: PPO and Dental Maintenance Option (DMO). The County contributes 100% of the family coverage for both plans as long as the employee works at least 50% of the standard hours in a pay period. The PPO option plan design is 100% Preventative, 80% Basic Care, 80% Major Care with a $45 per individual deductible and annual maximum up to $1,450 per year. The DMO option has an orthodontic benefit for children as well as adults.
VISION BENEFIT
The County offers two Voluntary Vision Plans through Vision Service Plan (VSP) for eligible employees. The two plans consist of a low option and a high option that offer annual eye exams and coverage for various frames and lenses. The Voluntary Vision Plan is 100% employee paid and is available for employees and their dependents. In addition, an annual eye exam is covered for participants in the HMO Medical Plans with corresponding co-pay.
A Vision Reimbursement Plan is available for some union bargaining units who have a provision in their Memorandum of Understanding that after six months of continuous service, Vision Reimbursement for eye lenses or contacts is provided up to a set dollar amount. This vision reimbursement benefit is available to employees only.
COUNTY ALLOWANCE DOLLARS
The County provides up to $300 of flex dollars annually, dependent upon the eligible employee's represented or unrepresented classification. These flex dollars can be used to pay for medical premiums. The unused portion of these flex dollars are deposited into a Health Flexible Spending Account for the employee, which can be used for unreimbursed medical expenses.
HEALTH FLEXIBLE SPENDING ACCOUNT
Employees may opt to salary contribute on a pre-tax basis up to $5,000 for eligible out of pocket medical, dental and vision expenses such as: prescription co-pays, office visit co-pays, prescription eye glasses or contact lenses.
DEPENDENT CARE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
For employees who have either children under age 13 or dependents (parent, sibling or in-law incapable of self-care) that are dependent upon the employee for care can salary contribute on a pre-tax basis up to $5,000 annually. These pre-tax dollars can be used to pay for day care expenses provided by a licensed facility.
LIFE INSURANCE
The County pays for a Basic Life Insurance policy of $9,000 up to $20,000 for an employee based on the affiliation with their appropriate union.
COMMUTER BENEFITS
For the 2011 Plan Year, an employee can set aside up to $230 a month in pre-tax dollars to pay for qualified work-related parking and commuting to and from work transit fees.
HOLIDAYS
Most employees are provided 11 paid holidays plus four floating holidays dependent upon the union bargaining unit.
VACATION AND SICK LEAVE WITH PAY
Vacation accrual ranges from two weeks to five weeks depending upon years of service and the union bargaining unit to which the position is assigned. Sick leave accruals are based on the union bargaining unit and are defined in the corresponding Memorandum of Understanding.
EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (EAP)
The County has an EAP available for employees, spouses/domestic partners and eligible dependents. This program provides services such as: counseling, financial consulting, child and elder care consulting and some legal counseling.
DISABILITY or INCOME REPLACEMENT
Two voluntary plans are offered: Short-term Disability and Long-term Disability can be purchased through a payroll deduction or with accrued vacation hours depending upon the union bargaining unit.
LONG TERM CARE
This voluntary benefit extends care for yourself and/or your spouse and/or your parents who experience a serious accident, chronic illness or frailties of old age. Places where care can be provided are: in one’s home, at a nursing home, at an assisted living facility or adult day care center.
RETIREMENT
The County retirement program is a Defined Benefit plan and is governed under the provisions of the 1937 Act systems. The County’s retirement is based on one’s age upon entrance, compensation, years of service and specific percentage of employee/employer contributions with the County’s portion vesting after five years of employment.
DEFERRED COMPENSATION
The County offers a Deferred Compensation program where an eligible employee can voluntarily contribute on a pre-tax and/or after-tax basis, a minimum of $20 per pay period up to the total annual contribution limit.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
VETERAN’S PREFERENCE
Those claiming additional preference points as a VETERAN must submit a copy of the DD214 form on the day of the oral examination. Those claiming additional preference points as a DISABLED VETERAN must submit a copy of the DD214 form and a letter from the Department of Veteran Affairs confirming eligibility for additional points on the day of the oral examination.
REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION
The Human Resource Services Department will make reasonable efforts in the examination process to accommodate qualified individuals with mental and physical disabilities, and/or medical conditions in accordance/compliance with the State Fair Employment Housing Act (FEHA), Federal Americans with Disability Act (ADA) of 1990, and Alameda County Resolution No. R-83-773. To request reasonable accommodation, you must notify the Human Resource Representative listed on this bulletin as soon as possible and before the last day to file, in order to make the necessary arrangements during each step of the examination process. (510) 272-3703 (TDD)
DISASTER SERVICE WORKER
All government employees are disaster service workers as defined by California Government Code Section 3100. In addition to everyday duties, employees have the added responsibility of helping throughout any disaster.
BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION
An applicant’s previous employment may be investigated. Results of this investigation may be cause for disqualification. Also, all convictions will be reviewed and may result in a request for additional information or termination of employment. A conviction record will not necessarily disqualify an applicant from employment. Each case will be given individual consideration, based on job-relatedness.
MEDICAL EXAMINATION
All prospective county employees must pass a medical examination before beginning employment. For positions which require a commercial driver’s license and the performance of functions defined as “safety sensitive,” Federal law and County policy requires that the examination include a drug screening process. Offers of employment are conditional upon successful completion of this examination.
Alameda County is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Women, ethnic and racial minorities and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Applicants will be considered without regard to their race, color, religion, sex national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, or any other non-job-related factor.
Date Opened 11/30/2011 12:00:00 PM
Filing Deadline 12/27/2011 5:00:00 PM
Salary $2,847.20 - $3,299.20/biweekly; $6,168.93 - $7,148.27/month
Employment Type Permanent Full-Time Employment
HR Analyst Monique Hill
Work Location Hayward
Introduction
ALAMEDA COUNTY PUBLIC WORKS AGENCY MISSION STATEMENT:
Enhance the quality of life for the people of Alameda County by providing a safe, well-maintained, and lasting public works infrastructure through accessible, responsive, and effective services.
THE PUBLIC WORKS AGENCY AT A GLANCE:
Public services provided by the Alameda County Public Works Agency include flood and storm water pollution control, transportation planning and design, roadway and flood control maintenance and inspection, and construction and building inspections.
The goals of the Agency are to keep roads safe and well maintained, provide the highest level of flood protection, provide service levels that optimize infrastructure life cycles, minimize deferred maintenance ensure that development and construction adhere to applicable State and County rules, optimize disaster preparedness, response and recover, ensure that the Agency's operations and services minimize negative impacts on the environment, and sustain and advance County and Agency programs through a vital business and administrative support system.
For more information about the Alameda County Public Works Agency, please visit their website at www.acgov.org\pwa.
DESCRIPTION
THE EXAMINATION:
THIS IS A NEW ASSEMBLED EXAMINATION. The eligible list resulting from this examination will cancel any existing list and may last approximately one year, but can be extended.
On-Line Applications must be submitted to the Alameda County Human Resource Services Department by the Last Day for Filing, Tuesday, December 27, 2011, 5:00 p.m.
Faxes and postmarks are not accepted.
PLEASE NOTE: ONLINE APPLICATIONS ONLY https://www.jobaps.com/Alameda/newregpages/termsofuse.asp?RecruitNum1=11&RecruitNum2=2068&RecruitNum3=02
POSITION DESCRITION
The Assistant Environmental Compliance Specialist series specification describes classifications which contain three options, Environmental, Water Resources and Arboriculture. Incumbents in the Environmental option conduct environmental studies, preparing and processing the associated documentation ensuring that projects and operations of the Public Works Agency comply with local, State, and Federal environmental laws and regulations; and perform other related duties. Incumbents of the Water Resources option perform duties including development and implementation of watershed management programs, processing of basic hydrologic data and information to ensure proper management of the Agency's water resources and water resource projects; plan, implement and lead programs to reduce storm water pollution; and perform other related duties. Incumbents of the Arboriculture option conduct urban forestry and closely related tree maintenance activities; and perform other related duties.
DISTINGUISHING FEATURES
Assistant Environmental Compliance Specialist is the journey-level class in the Environmental Compliance Specialist series. Incumbents work independently on routine duties and under limited supervision on more complex assignments. The class is distinguished from the next higher class of Associate Environmental Compliance Specialist in that the latter class acts in a lead capacity, assigning, coordinating and reviewing the work of assigned staff.
Environmental Option:
Incumbents normally work independently on routine environmental analysis, environmental document preparation and processing, regulatory permits, mitigation planning and monitoring, biological and/or physical science assessments and surveys, design team studies, and public relations.
Water Resources Option:
Incumbents normally carry out water resources activities in such areas as watershed management, surface water, ground water, rainfall, or special studies as required. Work may involve review of water resources related studies or legislation that impacts the County. Responsibilities include assisting in environmental compliance program activities to ensure compliance with regulations, conducting water quality studies and preparing technical studies and required regulatory reports.
Arboriculture Option:
Incumbents normally work independently in administering and enforcing the Tree Ordinance and all phases of the Urban Forestry Program
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Either I
Experience:
The equivalent of one year of full-time experience as a Junior Environmental Compliance Specialist in the Alameda County classified service. (Non-classified includes District Attorney’s Office, and the Hospital Authority.)
Or II
Education:
Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree in the biological, physical, or environmental sciences; engineering or a related field such as hydrology, soils, urban or regional planning, natural resources, geography, environmental studies, ecology, , horticulture or forestry,
AND
Experience:
The equivalent of three years of full-time experience working independently on routine duties and under limited supervision on complex assignments that involve preparing and processing documents or conducting technical studies for compliance with environmental regulation and laws, and/or in conducting water resources activities and/or conducting urban forestry or closely related tree maintenance activities. (A Master's degree in one of the above curricula may be substituted for one year of experience.)
License:
All levels in the class series must possess a valid State of California Motor Vehicle Operator's license.
Certification – Arboriculture Option:
Possession of a current Arborist certificate from the International Society of Arboriculture.
NOTE: The Civil Service Commission may modify the above minimum qualifications in the announcement of an examination.
KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS
THE IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL POSSESS KNOWLEDGE OF:
• College level natural and physical science.
• Basic photography, drafting and graphic arts.
• Tree diseases, pests and methods of treatment.
• Inspection techniques.
• Principles and practices of environmental compliance.
• Local, State and Federal environmental laws, and/or surface water quality, and regulations and their implementation as they pertain to the Public Works Agency and Alameda County.
• Methods of environmental assessment and mitigation, and/or water quality assessment.
• Basic engineering design and construction, contracts and agreements.
• Public Works Agency policies and procedures and the administration of local government.
• General principles of geology, hydrology, climatology, ecology, archeology, biology, botany, chemistry, arboriculture, horticulture or urban forestry.
• Storm water and drainage facilities.
• Basic word processing and spread sheet computer use.
• Customer service/public relations practices.
THE IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL HAVE THE ABILITY TO:
• Research, organize and write clear and concise reports and correspondence (may include environmental impact reports).
• Read and interpret topographic maps, construction and engineering drawings, and technical reports in a variety of fields.
• Conduct special studies and field investigations independently or as part of an inter-disciplinary team.
• Coordinate environmental planning, habitat restoration, natural resources management and conservation planning activities and services.
• Request, coordinate, and evaluate input from public agencies, private organizations, and individuals.
• Make oral presentations before groups.
• Use effective interpersonal skills to handle questions and criticism from various sources.
• Reach collaborative solutions, using problem-solving skills.
• Review and interpret legislation and regulations.
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with other County employees and the public.
• Conduct research and analysis of projects.
• Coordinate, organize, prioritize and schedule activities.
EXAMINATION COMPONENTS
The examination will consist of the following steps:
1.A review of applications to verify possession of minimum requirements. Those applicants who possess the minimum requirements for the class will move on to the next step in the examination process, a screening for best qualified.
2.Candidates considered, "BEST QUALIFIED", will move forward to the next step in the examination process, an oral interview.
3.The final step in the examination process, the oral interview, will be weighted as 100% of the candidate's final examination score. The oral interview may contain situational exercises.
Candidates must attain a qualifying rating of each portion of this examination.
WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO MAKE CHANGES TO THE ANNOUNCED EXAMINATION STEPS.
Selection Plan
TENTATIVE RECRUITMENT PLAN:
**Recruitment Closes (LDF) - 12/27/11; 5:00 p.m.
**Screening of Applications for Minimum Qualifications - 01/3/2012
**Screening for Best Qualified - 01/13/2012
**Oral Interviews (weighted at 100% of final score) - 01/25/2012
**Promulgation of Eligible List - 02/08/2012
**Departmental Hiring Interviews - To Be Scheduled After Promulgation of Eligible List
*WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO MAKE CHANGES TO THE ANNOUNCED RECRUITMENT & SELECTION PLAN.
BENEFITS
ABOUT THE COUNTY
Alameda County, located on the east side of San Francisco Bay, is California’s seventh-largest county. The County employs 9,080 full-time employees and operates on an annual budget of $2.39 billion. Oakland, the County seat, is California’s eighth largest city. One and a half million people call Alameda County home and live in a variety of incorporated cities, unincorporated communities and rural areas. As a major urban county, Alameda provides a full range of services to its citizens. The County is a blend of culturally and ethnically diverse communities, and its mixture of cosmopolitan and suburban areas provides the perfect environment for families and their active lifestyles. The County offers extensive cultural resources, countless recreational opportunities and an array of fine public and private colleges and universities.
BENEFITS FOR NON-MANAGEMENT POSITIONS
MEDICAL PLANS
The County offers HMO and PPO medical plans. The County has two contributions structures, 1) County contributes 100% of the lowest cost HMO; or 2) County contributes 90% of the HMO plans and 90% of the lowest cost HMO towards the PPO. The County contribution can be prorated based on the number of work hours up to 50% of the standard hours in a pay period. If an eligible employee waives all medical coverage through the County, a monthly stipend may be provided.
DENTAL PLANS
The County offers two Dental Plans: PPO and Dental Maintenance Option (DMO). The County contributes 100% of the family coverage for both plans as long as the employee works at least 50% of the standard hours in a pay period. The PPO option plan design is 100% Preventative, 80% Basic Care, 80% Major Care with a $45 per individual deductible and annual maximum up to $1,450 per year. The DMO option has an orthodontic benefit for children as well as adults.
VISION BENEFIT
The County offers two Voluntary Vision Plans through Vision Service Plan (VSP) for eligible employees. The two plans consist of a low option and a high option that offer annual eye exams and coverage for various frames and lenses. The Voluntary Vision Plan is 100% employee paid and is available for employees and their dependents. In addition, an annual eye exam is covered for participants in the HMO Medical Plans with corresponding co-pay.
A Vision Reimbursement Plan is available for some union bargaining units who have a provision in their Memorandum of Understanding that after six months of continuous service, Vision Reimbursement for eye lenses or contacts is provided up to a set dollar amount. This vision reimbursement benefit is available to employees only.
COUNTY ALLOWANCE DOLLARS
The County provides up to $300 of flex dollars annually, dependent upon the eligible employee's represented or unrepresented classification. These flex dollars can be used to pay for medical premiums. The unused portion of these flex dollars are deposited into a Health Flexible Spending Account for the employee, which can be used for unreimbursed medical expenses.
HEALTH FLEXIBLE SPENDING ACCOUNT
Employees may opt to salary contribute on a pre-tax basis up to $5,000 for eligible out of pocket medical, dental and vision expenses such as: prescription co-pays, office visit co-pays, prescription eye glasses or contact lenses.
DEPENDENT CARE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
For employees who have either children under age 13 or dependents (parent, sibling or in-law incapable of self-care) that are dependent upon the employee for care can salary contribute on a pre-tax basis up to $5,000 annually. These pre-tax dollars can be used to pay for day care expenses provided by a licensed facility.
LIFE INSURANCE
The County pays for a Basic Life Insurance policy of $9,000 up to $20,000 for an employee based on the affiliation with their appropriate union.
COMMUTER BENEFITS
For the 2011 Plan Year, an employee can set aside up to $230 a month in pre-tax dollars to pay for qualified work-related parking and commuting to and from work transit fees.
HOLIDAYS
Most employees are provided 11 paid holidays plus four floating holidays dependent upon the union bargaining unit.
VACATION AND SICK LEAVE WITH PAY
Vacation accrual ranges from two weeks to five weeks depending upon years of service and the union bargaining unit to which the position is assigned. Sick leave accruals are based on the union bargaining unit and are defined in the corresponding Memorandum of Understanding.
EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (EAP)
The County has an EAP available for employees, spouses/domestic partners and eligible dependents. This program provides services such as: counseling, financial consulting, child and elder care consulting and some legal counseling.
DISABILITY or INCOME REPLACEMENT
Two voluntary plans are offered: Short-term Disability and Long-term Disability can be purchased through a payroll deduction or with accrued vacation hours depending upon the union bargaining unit.
LONG TERM CARE
This voluntary benefit extends care for yourself and/or your spouse and/or your parents who experience a serious accident, chronic illness or frailties of old age. Places where care can be provided are: in one’s home, at a nursing home, at an assisted living facility or adult day care center.
RETIREMENT
The County retirement program is a Defined Benefit plan and is governed under the provisions of the 1937 Act systems. The County’s retirement is based on one’s age upon entrance, compensation, years of service and specific percentage of employee/employer contributions with the County’s portion vesting after five years of employment.
DEFERRED COMPENSATION
The County offers a Deferred Compensation program where an eligible employee can voluntarily contribute on a pre-tax and/or after-tax basis, a minimum of $20 per pay period up to the total annual contribution limit.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
VETERAN’S PREFERENCE
Those claiming additional preference points as a VETERAN must submit a copy of the DD214 form on the day of the oral examination. Those claiming additional preference points as a DISABLED VETERAN must submit a copy of the DD214 form and a letter from the Department of Veteran Affairs confirming eligibility for additional points on the day of the oral examination.
REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION
The Human Resource Services Department will make reasonable efforts in the examination process to accommodate qualified individuals with mental and physical disabilities, and/or medical conditions in accordance/compliance with the State Fair Employment Housing Act (FEHA), Federal Americans with Disability Act (ADA) of 1990, and Alameda County Resolution No. R-83-773. To request reasonable accommodation, you must notify the Human Resource Representative listed on this bulletin as soon as possible and before the last day to file, in order to make the necessary arrangements during each step of the examination process. (510) 272-3703 (TDD)
DISASTER SERVICE WORKER
All government employees are disaster service workers as defined by California Government Code Section 3100. In addition to everyday duties, employees have the added responsibility of helping throughout any disaster.
BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION
An applicant’s previous employment may be investigated. Results of this investigation may be cause for disqualification. Also, all convictions will be reviewed and may result in a request for additional information or termination of employment. A conviction record will not necessarily disqualify an applicant from employment. Each case will be given individual consideration, based on job-relatedness.
MEDICAL EXAMINATION
All prospective county employees must pass a medical examination before beginning employment. For positions which require a commercial driver’s license and the performance of functions defined as “safety sensitive,” Federal law and County policy requires that the examination include a drug screening process. Offers of employment are conditional upon successful completion of this examination.
Alameda County is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Women, ethnic and racial minorities and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Applicants will be considered without regard to their race, color, religion, sex national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, or any other non-job-related factor.
2012 INTERNSHIP
Friends of Sausal Creek (FOSC), a non-profit 501(c)(3) located in Oakland, is a volunteer-based community group
founded in 1996 to promote awareness and enhancement of Sausal Creek and its watershed. Our mission is to educate,
inspire, and take action to restore and preserve Sausal Creek and its 2,656-acre watershed as a unique natural community
resource. We involve students, residents, and volunteers in protection, monitoring, and revegetation activities to restore the
native plant ecosystem and increase the diversity of wildlife in the watershed.
As a part of our community-based restoration effort, we are currently seeking interns to assist with FOSC’s nursery
and restoration programs. These programs consist of leading school groups and community members in habitat restoration
and environmental education projects along the creek, collecting local native seeds and cuttings, native species
propagation, and construction and maintenance projects at the nursery. Internship duties will include leading restoration
and nursery workdays which involve planning, preparation and clean-up; organizing tools and equipment; helping with
volunteer outreach; planting data input; site monitoring; and curriculum development. Our workdays focus on removal of
invasive species, erosion control, planting natives, and teaching environmental education to groups of elementary school,
high school, and college students, as well as corporate groups and local community members.
The ideal intern(s) enjoy working outdoors, have a strong interest in the environment and helping to preserve and
enhance it, can work well with students in grades 4-12, and are able to commit to a regular schedule, including some
Saturdays each month.
Applicants will need to have attended at least two volunteer events with FOSC within the past six months. Please
submit a letter of interest to FOSC Nursery and Restoration Megan Hess at Field@SausalCreek.org. In your letter of
interest, please indicate which of the following areas you are interested in focusing on (you may choose as many focus
areas as you wish): public events, field trips, nursery projects, restoration projects, and summer youth program.
• Public Events: 1-4 Saturdays each month at community events throughout FOSC’s restoration sites and native plant
nursery. Interns will be asked to help lead and manage volunteers in restoration and nursery projects and teach
participants about the Sausal Creek Watershed. Preparation and leadership help is especially needed prior to large events
(e.g., Earth Day on April 21, Creek to Bay Day in September, Solstice Planting in December). Interns will receive
training in each of these areas. Saturday restoration events typically run from 9am-noon with up to an hour of
preparation beforehand, and up to an hour of clean-up at the end of the day. Nursery events typically run in the
afternoons from 1:30-4:30pm.
• Field Trips: 2-6 weekday field trips/month throughout FOSC restoration sites and the JMP Nursery. Each field trip
event will begin by gathering materials needed from storage locations in Dimond Park and the JMP Nursery. Interns
will lead students in an introduction to FOSC and the worksite, tool safety, educational activities, and will lead
students in restoration or nursery projects during each field trip. Field trips typically run for 2-4 hours, with up to an
hour of preparation beforehand, and an hour of clean-up at the end of each day. In spring 2012, we need interns to help
supervise buildOn youth for a door-to-door pollution prevention project.
• Restoration projects include:
o Vegetation monitoring throughout restoration sites
o GPS mapping of restoration plots and species in the watershed
o Ongoing site maintenance throughout restoration sites (watering, weeding, etc.)
• Nursery projects include:
o Transplanting seedlings
o General nursery maintenance (weeding, moving plants, upkeep of stock)
o Organize and inventory equipment
o Input nursery data
• Summer Youth Program: Interns will help lead local youth in a short-term internship program at the JMP Nursery
and in Dimond Park, two-three days a week for six weeks from mid-June to late July. Preparation, training, and
planning will take place during the first two weeks of June. Excellent opportunity to take learned skills to the next
level at the end of the internship.
founded in 1996 to promote awareness and enhancement of Sausal Creek and its watershed. Our mission is to educate,
inspire, and take action to restore and preserve Sausal Creek and its 2,656-acre watershed as a unique natural community
resource. We involve students, residents, and volunteers in protection, monitoring, and revegetation activities to restore the
native plant ecosystem and increase the diversity of wildlife in the watershed.
As a part of our community-based restoration effort, we are currently seeking interns to assist with FOSC’s nursery
and restoration programs. These programs consist of leading school groups and community members in habitat restoration
and environmental education projects along the creek, collecting local native seeds and cuttings, native species
propagation, and construction and maintenance projects at the nursery. Internship duties will include leading restoration
and nursery workdays which involve planning, preparation and clean-up; organizing tools and equipment; helping with
volunteer outreach; planting data input; site monitoring; and curriculum development. Our workdays focus on removal of
invasive species, erosion control, planting natives, and teaching environmental education to groups of elementary school,
high school, and college students, as well as corporate groups and local community members.
The ideal intern(s) enjoy working outdoors, have a strong interest in the environment and helping to preserve and
enhance it, can work well with students in grades 4-12, and are able to commit to a regular schedule, including some
Saturdays each month.
Applicants will need to have attended at least two volunteer events with FOSC within the past six months. Please
submit a letter of interest to FOSC Nursery and Restoration Megan Hess at Field@SausalCreek.org. In your letter of
interest, please indicate which of the following areas you are interested in focusing on (you may choose as many focus
areas as you wish): public events, field trips, nursery projects, restoration projects, and summer youth program.
• Public Events: 1-4 Saturdays each month at community events throughout FOSC’s restoration sites and native plant
nursery. Interns will be asked to help lead and manage volunteers in restoration and nursery projects and teach
participants about the Sausal Creek Watershed. Preparation and leadership help is especially needed prior to large events
(e.g., Earth Day on April 21, Creek to Bay Day in September, Solstice Planting in December). Interns will receive
training in each of these areas. Saturday restoration events typically run from 9am-noon with up to an hour of
preparation beforehand, and up to an hour of clean-up at the end of the day. Nursery events typically run in the
afternoons from 1:30-4:30pm.
• Field Trips: 2-6 weekday field trips/month throughout FOSC restoration sites and the JMP Nursery. Each field trip
event will begin by gathering materials needed from storage locations in Dimond Park and the JMP Nursery. Interns
will lead students in an introduction to FOSC and the worksite, tool safety, educational activities, and will lead
students in restoration or nursery projects during each field trip. Field trips typically run for 2-4 hours, with up to an
hour of preparation beforehand, and an hour of clean-up at the end of each day. In spring 2012, we need interns to help
supervise buildOn youth for a door-to-door pollution prevention project.
• Restoration projects include:
o Vegetation monitoring throughout restoration sites
o GPS mapping of restoration plots and species in the watershed
o Ongoing site maintenance throughout restoration sites (watering, weeding, etc.)
• Nursery projects include:
o Transplanting seedlings
o General nursery maintenance (weeding, moving plants, upkeep of stock)
o Organize and inventory equipment
o Input nursery data
• Summer Youth Program: Interns will help lead local youth in a short-term internship program at the JMP Nursery
and in Dimond Park, two-three days a week for six weeks from mid-June to late July. Preparation, training, and
planning will take place during the first two weeks of June. Excellent opportunity to take learned skills to the next
level at the end of the internship.
Monday, December 5, 2011
FARM ASSISTANT
City Slicker Farms, a non-profit urban farming program in West Oakland, California is seeking qualified applicants for our Farm Assistant position. This is a great position for motivated people who are interested in all aspects of community food security and food justice. The Farm Assistant reports directly to the Operations Manager. The Farm Assistant will work in multiple areas of our program.
The Community Market Farms Program takes vacant or underutilized land and transforms it into market farms. All the food produced on the farms is distributed on a donation-only basis at our Saturday farm stand. In an area where access to healthy foods is limited, it is our farms that make it possible for many families to eat fresh vegetables rather than processed foods. The program creates sustainable food systems that provide affordable, nutritious food directly to traditionally underserved populations in West Oakland.
Farm Assistant Responsibilities:
- Farm work (planning, obtaining supplies, planting, harvesting, integrated pest management, maintaining tools and toolsheds, composting, fruit tree care, etc.)
- Drip irrigation installation and maintenance
- Greenhouse management
- Volunteer management (both youth and adults)
- Light construction/carpentry (ex. planter box building, fixing fences)
- Animal husbandry (chicken and bee care)
- Farmstand sales
- Community outreach
- Technical assistance for community members
- Farm supplies management
- Administrative work
- Record keeping
- Give talks and presentations about City Slicker Farms and food/social justice related topics
Skills Required:
- Able and willing to do hard manual labor and lift at least 50 pounds
- Basic gardening and/or farming skills
- Basic computer skills (Word, Excel, e-mail, etc.)
- Organizational and communication skills (record-keeping, data entry, planning, filing, managing schedules, e-mail, etc)
- Experience working with a diverse group of people (age, race, gender, ethnicity, economic status)
- Valid driver’s license and ability to drive a dump truck
- Ability to ride a bicycle and haul a bike trailer
- Outgoing and friendly with the public
- Ability to stay on task while handling multiple distractions and think on your feet
- Comfortable directing volunteer workers and giving feedback
- Attention to detail (attractive produce displays, clean tool sheds, etc.)
- Ability to instruct community members in gardening techniques
- Committed to social justice
- Good sense of humor
Skills Preferred:
- At least one year of farming or gardening experience
- Spanish speaker
- Basic construction/carpentry experience
- Experience with drip irrigation
- Experience supervising staff and/or volunteers
Work Schedule and Benefits:
- 70% FTE, Fridays and Saturdays required
- Two weeks paid holiday in December plus two weeks paid vacation (70% FTE)
- Compensation negotiable based on skills. Please submit your salary request with your cover letter and resume.
Please submit resume, cover letter and salary request using one of the following methods:
1.) email to jobs@cityslickerfarms.org, or 2.) postal mail to City Slicker Farms, Attn: Julie Pavuk, Operations Manager, 1625 16th St., Oakland, CA 94607.
Applications will be accepted until January 2, 2012. Job opening will be posted until filled.
People of color and West Oakland residents are encouraged to apply.
The Community Market Farms Program takes vacant or underutilized land and transforms it into market farms. All the food produced on the farms is distributed on a donation-only basis at our Saturday farm stand. In an area where access to healthy foods is limited, it is our farms that make it possible for many families to eat fresh vegetables rather than processed foods. The program creates sustainable food systems that provide affordable, nutritious food directly to traditionally underserved populations in West Oakland.
Farm Assistant Responsibilities:
- Farm work (planning, obtaining supplies, planting, harvesting, integrated pest management, maintaining tools and toolsheds, composting, fruit tree care, etc.)
- Drip irrigation installation and maintenance
- Greenhouse management
- Volunteer management (both youth and adults)
- Light construction/carpentry (ex. planter box building, fixing fences)
- Animal husbandry (chicken and bee care)
- Farmstand sales
- Community outreach
- Technical assistance for community members
- Farm supplies management
- Administrative work
- Record keeping
- Give talks and presentations about City Slicker Farms and food/social justice related topics
Skills Required:
- Able and willing to do hard manual labor and lift at least 50 pounds
- Basic gardening and/or farming skills
- Basic computer skills (Word, Excel, e-mail, etc.)
- Organizational and communication skills (record-keeping, data entry, planning, filing, managing schedules, e-mail, etc)
- Experience working with a diverse group of people (age, race, gender, ethnicity, economic status)
- Valid driver’s license and ability to drive a dump truck
- Ability to ride a bicycle and haul a bike trailer
- Outgoing and friendly with the public
- Ability to stay on task while handling multiple distractions and think on your feet
- Comfortable directing volunteer workers and giving feedback
- Attention to detail (attractive produce displays, clean tool sheds, etc.)
- Ability to instruct community members in gardening techniques
- Committed to social justice
- Good sense of humor
Skills Preferred:
- At least one year of farming or gardening experience
- Spanish speaker
- Basic construction/carpentry experience
- Experience with drip irrigation
- Experience supervising staff and/or volunteers
Work Schedule and Benefits:
- 70% FTE, Fridays and Saturdays required
- Two weeks paid holiday in December plus two weeks paid vacation (70% FTE)
- Compensation negotiable based on skills. Please submit your salary request with your cover letter and resume.
Please submit resume, cover letter and salary request using one of the following methods:
1.) email to jobs@cityslickerfarms.org, or 2.) postal mail to City Slicker Farms, Attn: Julie Pavuk, Operations Manager, 1625 16th St., Oakland, CA 94607.
Applications will be accepted until January 2, 2012. Job opening will be posted until filled.
People of color and West Oakland residents are encouraged to apply.
BACKYARD GARDEN COORDINATOR
City Slicker Farms, a non-profit urban farming program in West Oakland, California is seeking qualified applicants for our Backyard Garden Coordinator position. The Coordinator will be managing the operations of the Backyard Garden Program. This will include supervising mentors, interns and volunteers; conducting trainings, coordinating outreach, builds, and site visits; gardening; coordinating materials; administrative work; and record keeping. The Backyard Garden Coordinator reports directly to the Operations Manager. This is a great position for motivated people who are interested in all aspects of community food security and food justice.
The Backyard Garden Program builds food self-sufficiency by empowering low-income households to grow fresh produce where they live. Low-income households interested in growing their own food apply to this free program. Our staff then tests their soil for contaminants. Based upon the soil analysis and what the household wants to grow, the household makes a garden plan with our staff. Together, the household gardeners and City Slicker Farms’ staff and volunteers build a garden in only four hours. Backyard Gardeners not only work with City Slicker Farms to create a garden in their yard; they are partnered with a garden mentor to support them through two years of growing food for the table. Mentors provide technical assistance and bring needed supplies, including compost, plants, and seeds for the garden. Backyard Gardeners are responsible for maintaining their gardens. We encourage them to share their harvest and their knowledge with their family and community.
Backyard Garden Program Responsibilities:
- Provide marketing for and outreach to program participants and volunteer mentors
- Conduct site visits and builds with backyard gardeners
- Coordinate and provide quarterly follow-up support visits and ongoing technical assistance to backyard gardeners
- Organize events for backyard gardeners
- Coordinate backyard garden mentors (including monthly mentor meeting)
- Plan and lead community workshops
- Supervise, delegate and train backyard garden mentors, preschool garden coordinator, interns, and volunteers on program tasks and protocols, including safety, health, and cleanliness standards
- Work with Operations Manger in the greenhouse
- Give talks and presentations about City Slicker Farms and food/social justice related topics
- Update calendar and pertinent information on website for Backyard Garden Program
- Follow-up with email and phone communications for the Backyard Garden Program
- Attend all internal meetings. Attend any community outreach, collaborative or other pertinent meetings when needed
- Help foster connection among backyard gardeners (examples include introducing backyard gardener neighbors to each other and inviting established backyard gardeners to builds)
- With the Operations Manager, monitor the upkeep of all vehicles (bikes, trucks, etc)
- Help research and secure garden supplies, including in-kind donations
- Manage record keeping and inventory of supplies
- Manage all evaluation, program reports, goal settings, data entry and other needed administrative duties
- Maintain all training and procedure documents
Skills Required:
- Minimum of one year gardening and/or farming work
- Ability to instruct community members in gardening techniques
- Experience supervising staff and/or volunteers
- Have a valid driver’s license and ability to drive dump truck
- Attention to detail
- Organizational & communication skills (record-keeping, data entry, planning, filing, managing schedules, e-mail, etc)
- Great interpersonal skills
- Able and willing to do hard manual labor and to lift 50 pounds
- Ability to stay on task while handling multiple distractions and think on your feet
- Ability to ride a bicycle and haul a bike trailer
- Experience working with a diverse group of people (age, race, gender, ethnicity, economic status)
- Experience supervising staff and/or volunteers
- Basic computer skills (Microsoft platforms, email, database)
- Committed to social justice
- Good sense of humor
Skills Preferred:
- Spanish speaker
- Basic construction/carpentry experience
- Experience with drip irrigation
Work Schedule and Benefits:
- 100% FTE, Tuesday-Saturdays required
- Two weeks paid holiday in December plus two weeks paid vacation
- Compensation negotiable based on skills. Please submit your salary request with your cover letter and resume
Please submit resume, cover letter and salary request using one of the following methods:
1.) email to jobs@cityslickerfarms.org, or 2.) postal mail to City Slicker Farms, Attn: Julie Pavuk, Operations Manager, 1625 16th St., Oakland, CA 94607.
Applications will be accepted until January 2, 2012. Job opening will be posted until filled.
People of color and West Oakland residents are encouraged to apply.
The Backyard Garden Program builds food self-sufficiency by empowering low-income households to grow fresh produce where they live. Low-income households interested in growing their own food apply to this free program. Our staff then tests their soil for contaminants. Based upon the soil analysis and what the household wants to grow, the household makes a garden plan with our staff. Together, the household gardeners and City Slicker Farms’ staff and volunteers build a garden in only four hours. Backyard Gardeners not only work with City Slicker Farms to create a garden in their yard; they are partnered with a garden mentor to support them through two years of growing food for the table. Mentors provide technical assistance and bring needed supplies, including compost, plants, and seeds for the garden. Backyard Gardeners are responsible for maintaining their gardens. We encourage them to share their harvest and their knowledge with their family and community.
Backyard Garden Program Responsibilities:
- Provide marketing for and outreach to program participants and volunteer mentors
- Conduct site visits and builds with backyard gardeners
- Coordinate and provide quarterly follow-up support visits and ongoing technical assistance to backyard gardeners
- Organize events for backyard gardeners
- Coordinate backyard garden mentors (including monthly mentor meeting)
- Plan and lead community workshops
- Supervise, delegate and train backyard garden mentors, preschool garden coordinator, interns, and volunteers on program tasks and protocols, including safety, health, and cleanliness standards
- Work with Operations Manger in the greenhouse
- Give talks and presentations about City Slicker Farms and food/social justice related topics
- Update calendar and pertinent information on website for Backyard Garden Program
- Follow-up with email and phone communications for the Backyard Garden Program
- Attend all internal meetings. Attend any community outreach, collaborative or other pertinent meetings when needed
- Help foster connection among backyard gardeners (examples include introducing backyard gardener neighbors to each other and inviting established backyard gardeners to builds)
- With the Operations Manager, monitor the upkeep of all vehicles (bikes, trucks, etc)
- Help research and secure garden supplies, including in-kind donations
- Manage record keeping and inventory of supplies
- Manage all evaluation, program reports, goal settings, data entry and other needed administrative duties
- Maintain all training and procedure documents
Skills Required:
- Minimum of one year gardening and/or farming work
- Ability to instruct community members in gardening techniques
- Experience supervising staff and/or volunteers
- Have a valid driver’s license and ability to drive dump truck
- Attention to detail
- Organizational & communication skills (record-keeping, data entry, planning, filing, managing schedules, e-mail, etc)
- Great interpersonal skills
- Able and willing to do hard manual labor and to lift 50 pounds
- Ability to stay on task while handling multiple distractions and think on your feet
- Ability to ride a bicycle and haul a bike trailer
- Experience working with a diverse group of people (age, race, gender, ethnicity, economic status)
- Experience supervising staff and/or volunteers
- Basic computer skills (Microsoft platforms, email, database)
- Committed to social justice
- Good sense of humor
Skills Preferred:
- Spanish speaker
- Basic construction/carpentry experience
- Experience with drip irrigation
Work Schedule and Benefits:
- 100% FTE, Tuesday-Saturdays required
- Two weeks paid holiday in December plus two weeks paid vacation
- Compensation negotiable based on skills. Please submit your salary request with your cover letter and resume
Please submit resume, cover letter and salary request using one of the following methods:
1.) email to jobs@cityslickerfarms.org, or 2.) postal mail to City Slicker Farms, Attn: Julie Pavuk, Operations Manager, 1625 16th St., Oakland, CA 94607.
Applications will be accepted until January 2, 2012. Job opening will be posted until filled.
People of color and West Oakland residents are encouraged to apply.
Friday, December 2, 2011
Program Director- Public Housing
Job Summary
The Program Director will coordinate the delivery of resources and technical assistance to Enterprise’s partners with public housing portfolios in Northern California that are rebuilding homes and reconfiguring service delivery with and emphasis on comprehensive community revitalization. The Program Director will coordinate internally and externally to identify community and organizational needs, develop/implement programmatic work plans, and seek synergies where possible with other Enterprise program and loan products.
The successful candidate will be a highly motivated, creative, enthusiastic, effective team player eager to create innovative ways to revitalize public housing. The position requires working with a wide variety of public and private organizations. The position requires organizational, computer and administrative skills, creativity and the ability to perform a wide array of tasks in a fast paced environment with light supervision.
Job Responsibilities
Coordinate and implement programs and activities for HOPE SF with the San Francisco Mayor’s Office of Housing, San Francisco Redevelopment Agency, San Francisco Housing Authority, HOPE SF developers, the Campaign for HOPE SF and other key partners collaborating on this bold revitalization of multiple public housing sites.
Collaborate with public agencies, environmental organizations, investors, and internal and external partners on the creation and implementation of the Campaign for HOPE SF, as well as new financing, policy and service initiatives emerging to execute the vision.
Work with community based organizations to develop organizational and programmatic work plans utilizing information gathered from input from key stakeholders.
Work with the Campaign for HOPE SF Director (located at San Francisco Foundation) to identify process and product needs.
Convene and facilitate key committees, task forces, stakeholder groups and learning tour participants –providing coordination, meeting venue, materials and logistical support as well.
Develop a system and manage grant funds to community based organizations and consultant contracts including budgets, scopes of work and reporting requirements –including for evaluation and communication consultants.
Work with housing authorities and other public agencies in the Bay Area to assess needs, develop programs to meet those needs.
Assist Enterprise to push the envelope in implementing innovative programs for public housing
Assist in fundraising and grant writing and related reporting.
Assist in communication efforts around Enterprise and public housing.
Participate in Enterprise Northern California endeavors to improve internal office operations and/or services provided to external partners.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in city planning, public policy, public administration or other related field with at least six (6) years of relevant work experience. Graduate degree may be substituted for up to two (2) years of experience.
Demonstrated knowledge in the areas of affordable housing, public housing, housing development, housing based human services.
Technical expertise in one or more of the following areas: program design and delivery; training and technical assistance; research and report writing/communications; grants management, public housing finance.
Experience with and knowledge of nonprofit program management, organization, project development, or implementation of community development programs.
Actively participates in team-oriented activities, builds relationships.
Strong presentation, negotiation and interpersonal skills.
Strong oral and written communication skills.
Excellent computer skills, including Word, PowerPoint and Excel.
Respond to requests for information and analysis on a range of issues, putting into practice Enterprise’s role as a trusted advisor to our partners.
Sound judgment and ability to identify and analyze typical work situations and develop solutions.
Candidate must be able to work in a fast paced environment and manage simultaneous projects.
Commitment to actively participate in team-oriented activities, builds relationships, and facilitate solutions.
Ability to operate independently under minimal supervision and successfully navigate new situations and environments.
Ability to reflect upon successes and failures constructively and openly.
Compensation
Enterprise offers a competitive benefits package that can be viewed at www.enterprisecommunity.org. The salary for this position will be established to be commensurate with the candidate’s experience.
Official applications are only through our website.
The Program Director will coordinate the delivery of resources and technical assistance to Enterprise’s partners with public housing portfolios in Northern California that are rebuilding homes and reconfiguring service delivery with and emphasis on comprehensive community revitalization. The Program Director will coordinate internally and externally to identify community and organizational needs, develop/implement programmatic work plans, and seek synergies where possible with other Enterprise program and loan products.
The successful candidate will be a highly motivated, creative, enthusiastic, effective team player eager to create innovative ways to revitalize public housing. The position requires working with a wide variety of public and private organizations. The position requires organizational, computer and administrative skills, creativity and the ability to perform a wide array of tasks in a fast paced environment with light supervision.
Job Responsibilities
Coordinate and implement programs and activities for HOPE SF with the San Francisco Mayor’s Office of Housing, San Francisco Redevelopment Agency, San Francisco Housing Authority, HOPE SF developers, the Campaign for HOPE SF and other key partners collaborating on this bold revitalization of multiple public housing sites.
Collaborate with public agencies, environmental organizations, investors, and internal and external partners on the creation and implementation of the Campaign for HOPE SF, as well as new financing, policy and service initiatives emerging to execute the vision.
Work with community based organizations to develop organizational and programmatic work plans utilizing information gathered from input from key stakeholders.
Work with the Campaign for HOPE SF Director (located at San Francisco Foundation) to identify process and product needs.
Convene and facilitate key committees, task forces, stakeholder groups and learning tour participants –providing coordination, meeting venue, materials and logistical support as well.
Develop a system and manage grant funds to community based organizations and consultant contracts including budgets, scopes of work and reporting requirements –including for evaluation and communication consultants.
Work with housing authorities and other public agencies in the Bay Area to assess needs, develop programs to meet those needs.
Assist Enterprise to push the envelope in implementing innovative programs for public housing
Assist in fundraising and grant writing and related reporting.
Assist in communication efforts around Enterprise and public housing.
Participate in Enterprise Northern California endeavors to improve internal office operations and/or services provided to external partners.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in city planning, public policy, public administration or other related field with at least six (6) years of relevant work experience. Graduate degree may be substituted for up to two (2) years of experience.
Demonstrated knowledge in the areas of affordable housing, public housing, housing development, housing based human services.
Technical expertise in one or more of the following areas: program design and delivery; training and technical assistance; research and report writing/communications; grants management, public housing finance.
Experience with and knowledge of nonprofit program management, organization, project development, or implementation of community development programs.
Actively participates in team-oriented activities, builds relationships.
Strong presentation, negotiation and interpersonal skills.
Strong oral and written communication skills.
Excellent computer skills, including Word, PowerPoint and Excel.
Respond to requests for information and analysis on a range of issues, putting into practice Enterprise’s role as a trusted advisor to our partners.
Sound judgment and ability to identify and analyze typical work situations and develop solutions.
Candidate must be able to work in a fast paced environment and manage simultaneous projects.
Commitment to actively participate in team-oriented activities, builds relationships, and facilitate solutions.
Ability to operate independently under minimal supervision and successfully navigate new situations and environments.
Ability to reflect upon successes and failures constructively and openly.
Compensation
Enterprise offers a competitive benefits package that can be viewed at www.enterprisecommunity.org. The salary for this position will be established to be commensurate with the candidate’s experience.
Official applications are only through our website.
Communications Manager Media Relations Team, Enterprise Marketing & Communications Department
About Enterprise
Enterprise is a leading provider of the development capital and expertise it takes to create decent, affordable homes and rebuild communities. For nearly 30 years, Enterprise has introduced neighborhood solutions through public-private partnerships with financial institutions, governments, community organizations and others that share our vision. Enterprise has raised and invested more than $11 billion in equity, grants and loans to help build or preserve more than 280,000 affordable rental and for-sale homes to create vital communities. Visit www.enterprisecommunity.org and www.enterprisecommunity.com to learn more about Enterprise's efforts to build communities and opportunity.
Job Summary
The Enterprise Marketing & Communications team is a highly performing group of experienced and passionate professionals who understand and believe in the power of marketing and communications to advance Enterprise’s mission and business. Our job is to tell a powerful story across all media in an integrated and consistent way. To do this, we function on an agency model where team members serve as both Client Leads who provide a single point of entry into our department for assigned business lines, program areas, and initiatives, and in a functional capacity. The Communications Manager will provide strategic media relations counsel to internal clients such as company executives and subject matter experts, and design and execute broader marketing and communications plans that advance the business and philanthropic priorities of the company. When serving in a Client Lead capacity, the Communications Manager will manage and coordinate the delivery of services from across all Marketing & Communications functional areas: Editorial & Design Services, Event Marketing Services, Online Services, and with Media Relations colleagues.
The person will demonstrate superior judgment by using limited resources to obtain the best possible results with minimal supervision. The Communications Manager is the primary back-up for media relations and reports to the deputy director of Marketing & Communications. The position may be based in Los Angeles, San Francisco, or Seattle with periodic travel to Enterprise headquarters in Columbia, MD.
Duties
Job responsibilities include: managing tasks on several client projects concurrently, interacting with members of the Client Lead teams on a daily basis, and strengthening Enterprise’s relationships with top-tier news organizations. More specifically, the ideal candidate will be able to identify, build and manage media relationships, and anticipate, prepare for, and manage media issues. Integrate social media as appropriate. Support the team with research, tracking and compiling media clips and summaries. The candidate must be able to demonstrate solid written and verbal communication skills with experience in developing communications plans, press materials, pitches, op-eds and blog or social media postings. Candidate should be organized, interested in affordable housing-related issues, and ready to hit the ground running as part of a fast-moving team.
Operates within team environment, juggling multiple priorities
Is organized and exhibits critical attention to detail
Coordinates and communicates with client teams frequently to execute on deliverables
Is responsive and proactive in meeting the needs of clients
Coordinates company responses to media inquiries within deadline
Demonstrates interest in a variety of affordable housing-related issues
Thrives in a fast-paced environment
Executes assignments within deadline and adheres to quality standards
Planning, Management and Administration
Assists in the department’s long-term and annual planning and budgeting process
Participates in the ongoing education and training of junior staff
Represents the deputy director in his/her absence on media relations issues
Project Management
Identifies goals, requirements, scope and time and cost estimates
Identifies and gets consensus on project approach, schedules, deliverables, tasks and resources required
Tracks execution of project and budget; manages schedule, deliverables, milestones, etc.
Qualifications
The ideal candidate would possess the following skills:
An undergraduate degree and 7-10 years in PR/Communications
Proven track record of working with the press to garner positive coverage
Agency experience strongly preferred
Experience working with top tier media and housing/finance trade press a plus
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Superb project manager
Flexibility to work with a diverse set of clients and colleagues
Creative thinker
Deadline driven
Accepts new challenges readily
Proficiency in social networking tools is preferred
Official applications are only through our website.
Enterprise is a leading provider of the development capital and expertise it takes to create decent, affordable homes and rebuild communities. For nearly 30 years, Enterprise has introduced neighborhood solutions through public-private partnerships with financial institutions, governments, community organizations and others that share our vision. Enterprise has raised and invested more than $11 billion in equity, grants and loans to help build or preserve more than 280,000 affordable rental and for-sale homes to create vital communities. Visit www.enterprisecommunity.org and www.enterprisecommunity.com to learn more about Enterprise's efforts to build communities and opportunity.
Job Summary
The Enterprise Marketing & Communications team is a highly performing group of experienced and passionate professionals who understand and believe in the power of marketing and communications to advance Enterprise’s mission and business. Our job is to tell a powerful story across all media in an integrated and consistent way. To do this, we function on an agency model where team members serve as both Client Leads who provide a single point of entry into our department for assigned business lines, program areas, and initiatives, and in a functional capacity. The Communications Manager will provide strategic media relations counsel to internal clients such as company executives and subject matter experts, and design and execute broader marketing and communications plans that advance the business and philanthropic priorities of the company. When serving in a Client Lead capacity, the Communications Manager will manage and coordinate the delivery of services from across all Marketing & Communications functional areas: Editorial & Design Services, Event Marketing Services, Online Services, and with Media Relations colleagues.
The person will demonstrate superior judgment by using limited resources to obtain the best possible results with minimal supervision. The Communications Manager is the primary back-up for media relations and reports to the deputy director of Marketing & Communications. The position may be based in Los Angeles, San Francisco, or Seattle with periodic travel to Enterprise headquarters in Columbia, MD.
Duties
Job responsibilities include: managing tasks on several client projects concurrently, interacting with members of the Client Lead teams on a daily basis, and strengthening Enterprise’s relationships with top-tier news organizations. More specifically, the ideal candidate will be able to identify, build and manage media relationships, and anticipate, prepare for, and manage media issues. Integrate social media as appropriate. Support the team with research, tracking and compiling media clips and summaries. The candidate must be able to demonstrate solid written and verbal communication skills with experience in developing communications plans, press materials, pitches, op-eds and blog or social media postings. Candidate should be organized, interested in affordable housing-related issues, and ready to hit the ground running as part of a fast-moving team.
Operates within team environment, juggling multiple priorities
Is organized and exhibits critical attention to detail
Coordinates and communicates with client teams frequently to execute on deliverables
Is responsive and proactive in meeting the needs of clients
Coordinates company responses to media inquiries within deadline
Demonstrates interest in a variety of affordable housing-related issues
Thrives in a fast-paced environment
Executes assignments within deadline and adheres to quality standards
Planning, Management and Administration
Assists in the department’s long-term and annual planning and budgeting process
Participates in the ongoing education and training of junior staff
Represents the deputy director in his/her absence on media relations issues
Project Management
Identifies goals, requirements, scope and time and cost estimates
Identifies and gets consensus on project approach, schedules, deliverables, tasks and resources required
Tracks execution of project and budget; manages schedule, deliverables, milestones, etc.
Qualifications
The ideal candidate would possess the following skills:
An undergraduate degree and 7-10 years in PR/Communications
Proven track record of working with the press to garner positive coverage
Agency experience strongly preferred
Experience working with top tier media and housing/finance trade press a plus
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Superb project manager
Flexibility to work with a diverse set of clients and colleagues
Creative thinker
Deadline driven
Accepts new challenges readily
Proficiency in social networking tools is preferred
Official applications are only through our website.
Enterprise Community Loan Fund Loan Officer
Enterprise Community Loan Fund is a certified community development financial institution and a member of the Enterprise family of companies. For almost 30 years, Enterprise has raised and invested over $11 billion to help finance nearly 300,000 affordable homes in communities across the nation, and is the industry leader in green affordable housing. For more information about Enterprise, please visit our website at www.enterprisecommunity.org.
The Loan Fund has an immediate opening for a Loan Officer position. The position would have lending and portfolio responsibilities throughout Enterprise’s national footprint .
Position Description
Reporting to the Chief Lending Officer of Enterprise Community Loan Fund, the Loan Officer is responsible for underwriting loan requests in support of community development with particular emphasis on community facilities and non-real estate, commercial transactions including small business lending. The responsibilities also include managing a defined portfolio of loans from origination through repayment. The Loan Officer is expected to develop and maintain relationships with community development organizations and other relevant groups for the regions in which he/she works, as well as field representatives of Enterprise. The position requires an experienced professional with strong analytical, financial and relationship management skills.
Responsibilities
Contribute to production goals by identifying lending opportunities, and originating new loans upon referral through the Enterprise system and external partners.
Structure and negotiate financing proposals/commitments, and prepare comprehensive written loan packages for review and approval by management or Loan Committee.
Review and interpret third party due diligence reports, including appraisals, market assessments, entitlement/zoning classifications, and environmental reports to determine transaction viability and appropriate loan structure.
Draft commitment letters and coordinate preparation of loan documents with attorneys.
Manage the closing process, including internal and external closing counsel, and the collection, review, approval and execution of all closing items.
Manage an existing portfolio of loans, including annual site visits, timely review of financial statements, review and approval of disbursement/funding requests, monitoring for covenant compliance and processing modification and extension requests.
Maintain loan files in audit-ready condition to ensure accuracy and completeness.
Work cooperatively with local and regional staff from Enterprise Community Partners and Enterprise Community Investment to coordinate and leverage Enterprise resources (grants, loans and equity) in project development and advancement of the One Enterprise approach.
Assist with other projects as needed.
Qualifications
Undergraduate degree required; advanced degree in business, finance or related field preferred.
Five (5) years of lending experience, with three (3) years of non-real estate, commercial credit underwriting responsibilities required. NMTC and small business underwriting and knowledge of the broader community development field is a plus.
Demonstrated experience in preparing and negotiating complex, multi-layered transactions and balancing the programmatic needs of community based organizations with sound underwriting judgment and risk mitigation.
Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects and assignments, meet tight deadlines, and coordinate and communicate effectively across all levels of an organization.
Strong business development, analytical, communication, and problem solving skills, with working knowledge of spreadsheet programs.
Detailed analytical skills with database management and spreadsheet knowledge.
Familiarity with federal, state and local community development programs, particularly programs that finance charter schools and federally-qualified health centers.
Ability to travel up to 30% of the time.
Official applications are only through website.
The Loan Fund has an immediate opening for a Loan Officer position. The position would have lending and portfolio responsibilities throughout Enterprise’s national footprint .
Position Description
Reporting to the Chief Lending Officer of Enterprise Community Loan Fund, the Loan Officer is responsible for underwriting loan requests in support of community development with particular emphasis on community facilities and non-real estate, commercial transactions including small business lending. The responsibilities also include managing a defined portfolio of loans from origination through repayment. The Loan Officer is expected to develop and maintain relationships with community development organizations and other relevant groups for the regions in which he/she works, as well as field representatives of Enterprise. The position requires an experienced professional with strong analytical, financial and relationship management skills.
Responsibilities
Contribute to production goals by identifying lending opportunities, and originating new loans upon referral through the Enterprise system and external partners.
Structure and negotiate financing proposals/commitments, and prepare comprehensive written loan packages for review and approval by management or Loan Committee.
Review and interpret third party due diligence reports, including appraisals, market assessments, entitlement/zoning classifications, and environmental reports to determine transaction viability and appropriate loan structure.
Draft commitment letters and coordinate preparation of loan documents with attorneys.
Manage the closing process, including internal and external closing counsel, and the collection, review, approval and execution of all closing items.
Manage an existing portfolio of loans, including annual site visits, timely review of financial statements, review and approval of disbursement/funding requests, monitoring for covenant compliance and processing modification and extension requests.
Maintain loan files in audit-ready condition to ensure accuracy and completeness.
Work cooperatively with local and regional staff from Enterprise Community Partners and Enterprise Community Investment to coordinate and leverage Enterprise resources (grants, loans and equity) in project development and advancement of the One Enterprise approach.
Assist with other projects as needed.
Qualifications
Undergraduate degree required; advanced degree in business, finance or related field preferred.
Five (5) years of lending experience, with three (3) years of non-real estate, commercial credit underwriting responsibilities required. NMTC and small business underwriting and knowledge of the broader community development field is a plus.
Demonstrated experience in preparing and negotiating complex, multi-layered transactions and balancing the programmatic needs of community based organizations with sound underwriting judgment and risk mitigation.
Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects and assignments, meet tight deadlines, and coordinate and communicate effectively across all levels of an organization.
Strong business development, analytical, communication, and problem solving skills, with working knowledge of spreadsheet programs.
Detailed analytical skills with database management and spreadsheet knowledge.
Familiarity with federal, state and local community development programs, particularly programs that finance charter schools and federally-qualified health centers.
Ability to travel up to 30% of the time.
Official applications are only through website.
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