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The City of Point Arena seeks a

Harbor & Public Works Team Member

Hourly Rate: $20.13 – $27.19 (depending on experience).

Hours/week: 40 (25 hours/week for Harbor & Pier Operations and 15 hours/week for Public Works)

The City of Point Arena offers a competitive benefits package, including health, dental, and vision coverage, paid holidays, vacation and sick leave, and professional development opportunities.

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Position Summary

The City of Point Arena is seeking a versatile and service-oriented individual to fill a combined role supporting both Harbor and Pier Operations and City streets and maintenance functions. This position performs semi-skilled work in the construction, maintenance, repair, and operation of the City’s harbor, pier, waterfront facilities, streets, and related infrastructure.

The role also provides customer service support related to harbor and pier use, fee collection, and public assistance, while ensuring the safe operation of equipment and the protection of staff, the public, and City property.

The City is seeking a candidate who can identify opportunities to enhance operations, improve services, and implement practical improvements to maximize efficiency and revenue. The Pier is an enterprise fund that currently generates revenue to support one staff member, working 25 hours per week.

Supervision

Receive direct or general supervision from assigned supervisory or management staff. May provide technical or functional guidance to assigned staff as needed.

Essential Job Functions

(Illustrative only; duties may vary based on operational needs.)

Harbor & Pier Operations (Approx. 25 Hours/Week)

• Upholds compliance with safety standards when operating, inspecting, and maintaining the boat hoist and related equipment.
• Performs security checks and enforces harbor and pier rules and regulations; interacts with the public and responds to challenging situations calmly and professionally.
• Inspects, cleans, and repairs waterfront facilities and assists with preparation for special events.
• Provides customer service related to pier and harbor use, including boat storage, rentals, key assignments, parking enforcement, and abandoned vehicle coordination.
• Collects fees and dues and handles cash transactions responsibly.
• Performs general grounds maintenance throughout harbor and pier areas, including debris removal and restroom and shower cleaning.
• Performs related administrative duties, including coordinating with vendors, responding to public inquiries, and assisting City staff as needed.
• Maintains and repairs harbor and pier buildings, waterfront facilities, and equipment, including carpentry, plumbing, light electrical, irrigation repair, janitorial work, grounds maintenance, and weed abatement.
• Maintains and services restroom facilities, refuse and recycling areas, and disposal bins at waterfront properties.

Streets, Parks & Maintenance (Approx. 15 Hours/Week)

• Performs construction, maintenance, and repair of City streets, drainage structures, and related infrastructure.
• Operates light, medium, and heavy equipment used in street maintenance and repair.
• Performs asphalt patching, striping, sign installation and repair, and basic roadway maintenance.
• Sets up traffic control zones using cones, barricades, and signage to ensure public and workers’ safety.
• Assists with weed abatement and debris removal to maintain safe public rights-of-way.

All Assignments

• Follows safe work practices and properly uses required safety equipment.
• Operates and maintains tools, vehicles, and equipment related to assigned duties.
• Maintains clean, safe, and orderly work areas.
• Responds to after-hours and emergency situations as required.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Knowledge of:

• Practices, methods, tools, and materials used in building, facility, street, and waterfront maintenance.
• Grounds-keeping, janitorial services, and general repair techniques.
• Operation and maintenance of hand and power tools, vehicles, and equipment (including hoists).
• Customer service practices, including fee collection, rentals, and public interaction.
• Applicable safety standards, traffic control procedures, and OSHA regulations.
• Shop math, safe driving practices, and hazardous materials handling.
• Basic computer applications and modern office practices.
• Proper English usage and effective communication techniques.

Ability to:

• Perform semi-skilled construction, maintenance, and repair work across multiple City facilities and infrastructure systems.
• Safely operate tools, vehicles, and equipment, including hoists.
• Read and understand basic plans, drawings, and specifications.
• Conduct safety inspections and follow established procedures.
• Estimate materials needed and maintain basic records and reports.
• Organize work, meet deadlines, and adapt to changing priorities.
• Communicate clearly and professionally with the public, coworkers, contractors, and City staff.
• Exercise tact, judgment, and professionalism in public-facing and occasionally sensitive situations.

Education and Experience

Any combination of training and experience that provides the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical background includes:

• Equivalent to completion of the 12th grade.
• One (1) year of experience in construction, maintenance, or repair of buildings, facilities, streets, or related infrastructure.
• Additional experience in harbor, pier, or waterfront operations is highly desirable.
• Valid California Class C driver’s license with a satisfactory driving record.
• Ability to obtain additional certifications (forklift, traffic safety, etc.) related to assignment may be required.

Physical Demands & Working Conditions

Work requires mobility, strength, and stamina to perform medium to heavy physical labor, including lifting, climbing, bending, and working in confined spaces. Duties are performed outdoors in varying weather conditions and may involve exposure to noise, traffic hazards, chemicals, mechanical equipment, and waterfront environments. Position requires frequent interaction with the public.

The City of Point Arena seeks an

Administrative Assistant/Deputy City Clerk

JOB: Performs a variety of administrative support duties to the City Manager in support of City programs including maintenance of official records; liaison between City Hall and the public; coordinate assigned activities with other City departments, outside agencies and the public; and provide highly responsible and administrative support to the City Manager and members of the City Council as well as perform other related administrative duties as required.

EXPERIENCE: Any combination of training, education and experience which demonstrates an ability to perform the duties of the position.  A typical way to obtain the knowledge and skills outlined above is equivalent to completion of two years of college or possession of an Associate of Arts degree with major coursework in office administration, public administration, or a closely related field and/or three years of office administrative experience involving public contact. Practical experience in the field of public administration is essential.

 32-40 Hours/Week – $22.93 – 27.87/Hour – Plus Benefit Package

Application Filing Deadline is 4:00 PM, Thursday, June 24, 2022.

Job Description

Employment Application

The City of Point Arena seeks a Bookkeeper

Under general supervision, receive invoices, enters invoice data into computer, schedules payment for invoices; receives checks and other deposits, prepares deposits and take to bank to deposit; generates monthly transaction reports; assists City Manager with budget preparation; and performs other duties as required.

Applicants should possess at least two years of either technical school or college education in the area of bookkeeping; possess preferably three years of work experience utilizing QuickBooks for accounts receivable and accounts payable; any combination of education and experience which provides the qualifications listed above will be considered. Preference will be given to applicants with governmental accounting experience.

15-20 Hours per Week @ $17.75 – 21.58 /hour

Applications are due by 4pm Thursday June 2, 2022

Full Job Description

Employment Application

The City of Point Arena seeks a Harbor Operations Technician I

Under direct or general supervision, the position performs a variety of semi-skilled work in the construction, modification, maintenance, repair and operation of the City’s Harbor, Pier and related waterfront facilities and systems; provides assistance in the overall Harbor and Pier operations, including customer services activities related to facilities rentals, usage, boat berth assignments, fees intake, and contract monitoring; and performs related work as required

This is the entry-level class in the public harbor and pier operations series. Initially under close supervision, incumbents with basic maintenance experience learn Harbor and Pier facilities, systems, and related infrastructure, use of tools and equipment, and a wide variety of practices and procedures. As experience is gained, assignments become more varied and are performed with greater independence.

This class is alternately-staffed with Harbor and Pier Operations Technician II and incumbents may advance to the higher level after gaining the knowledge, skill, experience, licenses and certifications which meet the qualifications for and demonstrating the ability to perform the work of the higher-level class.

24 + hours a week
$16.56-20.13 Hr. + Benefits

Full job description and application at:
http://pointarena.ca.gov

Or call 707-882-2122

Applications are due by 4pm Thursday September 9, 2021

Full Job Description
Employment Application

Notice to Contractors

The City of Point Arena will accept sealed bids for the Riverside Drive & Windy Hollow Road Improvements Project, #2019-01, by or before June 26, 2019, at 2:00 p.m., at the Point Arena City Hall, located at 451 School Street, Point Arena, California 95468, at which time the bids will be publicly opened and read aloud.

Project Description

The City proposes to perform roadway improvements along approximately 1,100 feet of Riverside Drive and approximately 175 feet of Windy Hollow Road. Proposed work on Riverside Drive consists of the removal and disposal of deteriorating asphalt concrete (AC) paving, placement of new AC paving and overlay, and improvements to existing drainage facilities, including the installation of a new storm drain inlet. Proposed improvements along Windy Hollow Road include the removal and disposal of deteriorating AC paving, placement of new AC paving, and the installation of two 6-inch sub drains.

An Add Alternate consisting of 30,000 square feet of AC paving overlay on Eureka Hill Road.

Engineer’s Opinion of Probable Cost for Base Bid: $233,395

Engineer’s Opinion of Probable Cost for Add Alternate: $110,000

An electronic copy of the Plans and Contract Documents for the Project may be obtained at City Hall for a fifty dollar ($50) non-refundable charge for each thumb drive. They are also posted on the local Builders Exchange websites.

Questions concerning the Project or the bid package must be in writing and may be submitted in person or by email to Sam Heath, SHN Consulting Engineers & Geologists, 335 S. Main Street, Willits, CA 95490, sheath@shn-engr.com.  Start of construction is anticipated to be in July 2019.

All Contractors and Subcontractors shall possess appropriate Contractor’s Licenses for their trades at the time the contract is awarded.

Each Bid Proposal, along with any required supporting bid materials, shall be submitted in a sealed envelope bearing the title of the work, “Riverside Drive & Windy Hollow Road Improvements, City of Point Arena Project No. 2019-01” and the name of the bidder.

The City of Point Arena reserves the right to reject any or all bids.

This is a prevailing wage contract.

Bid Documents

Civil Plans

• Flexible hours and schedule of 2 to 4 days a week largely based on the needs of the applicant;
• A pay range of $27.78 – $36.20 per hour, depending on experience;
• Benefits, including health care, vacation and sick pay, beginning at 20 hours per week;
• Point Arena provides a Simple IRA retirement plan. The City of Point Arena is not a CalPERS agency, so retired waste treatment operators may work without affecting their retirement payments.