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The Auto Messenger II operates specialized software to track deliveries and perform routine messenger services, including picking up and delivering mail, presorting and sizing mail for discounts, and logging plan submittals. This position requires one year of experience as an Auto Messenger I and a valid California Class C Driver’s License.
The Auto Parts Stock Clerk is responsible for receiving, storing, and distributing automotive supplies and parts, maintaining inventory records, processing purchase requisitions, and ensuring proper storage and delivery of items. This position requires six months of experience in receiving and storing automotive parts or one year of experience in automotive parts sales, along with a valid California Class C Driver’s License.
Benefits Representative I
The Benefits Representative I performs specialized clerical work in processing transactions under the City’s benefit plans, including determining eligibility, processing enrollments and changes, providing plan information, resolving coverage issues, and maintaining financial records. This role requires one year of clerical experience and six months of employee benefits experience.
Benefits Representative II
The Benefits Representative II performs complex processing and calculations of employee benefits transactions, including withdrawals, paybacks, forfeitures, termination payments, and claims reimbursements, while reconciling and balancing control documents. Responsibilities include determining eligibility, processing changes in insurance plans, providing information on benefit options, investigating complaints regarding coverage, ensuring compliance with tax guidelines, and maintaining records.
Under immediate supervision and in a training capacity, the Bindery Worker I operates bindery equipment, performs hand bindery work, wraps packages, cleans and makes routine adjustments to machines, and rotates stock. This entry-level position involves specific instructions and closely reviewed work assignments.
Under general supervision, the Bindery Worker II sets up and operates various bindery equipment, performs maintenance and simple repairs on machines, maintains records, assists in training other employees, and works under close technical supervision to learn offset printing.
Under general supervision, the Bindery Worker III leads and trains subordinates, performs complex bindery projects, and conducts skilled repair and maintenance of bindery equipment. Responsibilities include inspecting and replacing defective parts, setting up adjustment levels, and maintaining service records, while also working under close technical supervision to learn offset printing.
Under immediate supervision and in a training capacity, the Biologist I performs professional microbiological and biological tests on potable water, wastewater, and ocean and freshwater samples, identifies and quantifies various organisms, conducts quality assurance checks, and participates in water quality survey programs. Responsibilities include maintaining technical logs, conducting applied research on water treatment methods, and assisting in training technical staff.
Under general supervision, the Biologist II performs journey-level professional microbiological and biological tests on potable water, wastewater, and ocean and freshwater samples, identifies and quantifies various organisms, conducts applied research on water treatment methods, and assists in training professional and technical staff. Responsibilities include maintaining technical logs, conducting quality assurance checks, and participating in water quality survey programs.
Under direction, the Biologist III supervises a major biology section in a State-certified water or wastewater laboratory, performs difficult professional biological and microbiological analyses, develops and monitors quality assurance procedures, prepares technical reports, and coordinates with regulatory agencies and other sections on sampling and data analysis. Responsibilities include training staff, setting priorities, and participating in water quality survey programs.
Under general supervision, the Boat Operator is responsible for piloting ocean monitoring vessels, performing maintenance on boat engines and on-board equipment, troubleshooting and repairing instrumentation, overseeing regular and emergency vessel maintenance, and assisting scientific crews with sampling activities. This role requires two years of full-time experience operating and maintaining a 30-foot or larger diesel-powered boat, including maintenance and repair of various systems and equipment.
Under general supervision, the Body and Fender Mechanic performs skilled repair work on the bodies and frames of automotive, construction, fire, and industrial equipment. Responsibilities include straightening and repairing grills, door panels, hoods, cabs, bodies, frames, and other body parts; applying body filler; welding and metal fabrication; painting; and replacing windshields, glass, and upholstery. This role requires successful completion of a State-accredited four-year apprenticeship program or four years of full-time journey-level experience.
Under general supervision, the Bookmobile Driver drives a bookmobile to scheduled stops, performs routine clerical library tasks, including checking books in and out, collecting fines, registering borrowers, filing, and maintaining circulation records. Responsibilities also include keeping the bookmobile clean and orderly, performing maintenance checks, and working at the circulation desk in the main library or branches as assigned. This role requires one year of full-time clerical or public contact experience, the ability to type at 30 net words per minute, and a valid California Class C Driver’s License.
Building Code and Noise Abatement Supervisor
Under direction, the Building Code and Noise Abatement Supervisor plans, organizes, coordinates, and supervises the City’s Noise Abatement and Building Code Enforcement programs. Responsibilities include supervising staff in the investigation and resolution of building code and noise ordinance violations, developing policies and procedures, coordinating with other departments, conducting administrative hearings, and overseeing legal proceedings. This role requires a Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent education and one year of full-time supervisory experience in investigating and resolving building code and noise ordinance violations.
Building Maintenance Supervisor
Under direction, the Building Maintenance Supervisor plans and supervises various units engaged in the general repair, remodeling, and maintenance of City buildings and facilities. Responsibilities include supervising skilled trades crews, reviewing and prioritizing work requests, estimating project costs, developing preventive maintenance programs, preparing budgets, inspecting work, administering contracts, maintaining inventories, and ensuring compliance with safety regulations. This role requires two years of journey-level skilled trades experience in building construction, repair, and maintenance, and one year of supervisory experience.
Building Services Supervisor
Under direction, the Building Services Supervisor plans, coordinates, and directs custodial and minor maintenance services for a group of City buildings and facilities. Responsibilities include preparing specifications for custodial contracts, administering and inspecting contract work, developing cost estimates and service schedules, establishing cleaning standards, supervising custodial and maintenance crews, investigating new products and methods, liaising with occupants and facility managers, handling requests and complaints, preparing budget estimates, and training subordinates. This role requires one year of full-time experience managing building services and custodial work in public or commercial buildings or offices, including supervising and inspecting maintenance and custodial crews, and preparing and administering service contracts.
Building Services Technician
Under general supervision, the Building Service Technician performs a wide variety of semi-skilled building maintenance and repair tasks, services and regulates building equipment, and assists skilled trades personnel. Duties include performing minor maintenance and repairs involving carpentry, electrical, painting, plastering, plumbing, HVAC, concrete, and mechanical work; adjusting, lubricating, and repairing hardware and furniture; servicing building equipment and systems; clearing minor plumbing stoppages; installing utility outlets; maintaining simple records; and potentially driving light trucks and electric carts. This role requires two years of full-time experience performing semi-skilled maintenance and repair work at a public or commercial facility or an equivalent combination of experience and education.
The Building Supervisor supervises the cleaning and minor maintenance of a large building or multiple smaller buildings, plans and assigns work to custodial and maintenance staff, and handles occupant requests and complaints. Duties include inspecting buildings for cleanliness and maintenance, maintaining liaison with service contractors and City trades personnel, directing furniture and equipment moves, requisitioning supplies, setting up facilities for meetings and events, supervising partition changes, managing facility staffing and maintenance budgets, coordinating repair work, inspecting contract work, checking for safety hazards, and training and evaluating subordinates. This role requires three years of full-time experience in building repair and maintenance work in a public or commercial facility.
The Business Systems Aide, under immediate supervision and in a training capacity, performs less complex technical and analytical duties related to the operation, maintenance, and enhancement of an integrated City-wide information management system. Responsibilities include defining requirements for new developments, writing functional specifications, assisting with SAP module configuration, conducting data analyses and troubleshooting, updating test scripts, creating training materials, and supporting Business Systems Analysts with project management tasks. This role requires a Bachelor's degree or equivalent education and four years of subprofessional experience in financial, payroll, or personnel business processes, including six months in the implementation or support of an automated Enterprise Resource Planning System.
Business Systems Analyst I
The Business Systems Analyst I performs increasingly complex technical and analytical duties related to the operation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and enhancement of the City’s integrated SAP ERP system. Responsibilities include reviewing and evaluating systems and business processes, making customer-specific changes to SAP software, performing configuration changes, analyzing business needs, formulating technology solutions, conducting system design, developing tests and training plans, analyzing budgets, and acting as a liaison for SAP development. This role requires a Bachelor's degree or equivalent education and one year of recent full-time experience in analyzing business needs and software development/implementation projects, or providing technical and operations support of an automated system
Business Systems Analyst II
The Business Systems Analyst II performs a variety of enterprise business process technical and analytical duties related to the operation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and enhancement of the City’s integrated SAP ERP system. Responsibilities include reviewing and evaluating systems and business processes, making customer-specific changes to SAP software, performing configuration changes, analyzing business needs, formulating technology solutions, conducting system design, developing tests and training plans, analyzing budgets, acting as a liaison for SAP development, and preparing reports. This role requires a Bachelor's degree or equivalent education and two years of recent full-time experience in analyzing business needs and software development/implementation projects, or providing technical and operations support of an automated system.
Business Systems Analyst III
The Business Systems Analyst III performs the most complex, in-depth enterprise business process technical and analytical duties related to the operation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and enhancement of the City’s integrated SAP ERP system. Responsibilities include reviewing and evaluating systems and business processes, making customer-specific changes to SAP software, performing configuration changes, analyzing business needs, formulating technology solutions, conducting system design, developing tests and training plans, analyzing budgets, acting as a liaison for SAP development, providing direction and supervision to team members, and preparing reports. This role requires a Bachelor's degree or equivalent education and four years of recent full-time experience in analyzing business needs, software development/implementation projects, or providing technical and operations support of an automated system, with a minimum of two years of City of San Diego SAP support/implementation experience, or three years working with core SAP Business Suite applications.
The Buyer’s Aide I performs subprofessional purchasing tasks for a variety of supplies, materials, and equipment under general supervision. Responsibilities include reviewing requisitions, obtaining and evaluating bids and quotes, awarding contracts, expediting orders, and interpreting specifications and regulations governing the purchasing process. This role requires completion of 60 college semester units, or two years of full-time experience performing complex clerical functions equivalent to Senior Clerk/Typist, or one year of full-time experience in subprofessional purchasing.
The Buyer’s Aide II performs subprofessional purchasing tasks for a wide variety of supplies, materials, and equipment under general supervision. Responsibilities include reviewing requisitions, obtaining and evaluating bids and quotes, awarding contracts, conducting price/value analyses, writing contracts with vendor performance considerations, resolving department/vendor disputes, and interpreting specifications and regulations governing the purchasing process. This role requires one year of full-time experience equivalent to Buyer’s Aide I and one additional year of subprofessional purchasing experience covering specific tasks such as reviewing requisitions, obtaining bids, and awarding contracts.
The CAL-ID Technician performs specialized fingerprint identification using the Cal-ID system under general supervision. Responsibilities include examining and matching fingerprints from print cards with various databases, pattern typing fingerprints, entering and retrieving information, comparing prints to determine points of identification, and providing criminal history and wanted persons information to law enforcement officers. The role requires one year of full-time clerical experience, completion of the City’s Police Records Clerk Phase Training Program, six months of full-time experience with specialized fingerprint matching using the Cal-ID system, and completion of the City’s Cal-ID Fingerprint Identification System Phase Training Program.
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