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Job Description
Salary Range
$37.21 - $48.51
Job Description
The Superior Court of California, County of Alameda is recruiting for the position ofFacilities and Emergency Services Specialist. Under supervision,theFacilities and Emergency Services Specialistprovides a wide range of work in which incumbents are responsible for providing administrative and customer service support for facilities maintenance activities, including repairs, facilities renovation, moves, salvage, and routine and major maintenance of Court buildings; assists in planning and coordinating the Court’s emergency management and disaster readiness and preparedness program; and performs other related duties as assigned.
DISTINGUISHING FEATURES
This is a paraprofessional level class in the Facilities Unit and/or Emergency Services Unit within the Finance & Facilities Division. This position reports to the Facilities Manager or designee and under general supervision performs technical and coordinative facilities work or assists in planning and coordinating the disaster readiness and preparedness program. This class may perform facility-related work and may have limited responsibility for completion of routine projects or portions of major projects.
Example of Duties
NOTE: The following are duties performed by employees in this classification; however, employees may perform other related duties at an equivalent level. Each individual in the classification does not necessarily perform all listed duties.
1. Provides general and administrative support in the Facilities and Emergency Services Unit.
2. Receives requisitions for minor remodel projects and repairs or maintenance jobs; and confers with staff to ascertain problems or update the status of a problem within a building.
3. Responds to requests for service work orders received from staff; determines priorities and escalates, accordingly; monitors the customer service inbox.
4. Assists in performing facility assessments, that include all aspects of office, courtroom and staff conditions such as carpet, paint, ceiling, lights, vents, doors, hinges, swing gates, sound systems, signage and furniture and minor plumbing, electrical and HVAC.
5. Notes indications of required maintenance or repair work, potential deficiencies, and safety hazards, etc.; and recommends the best course of action for improvements or corrections and processes appropriate work orders.
6. Assists in coordinating staff and judicial moves, facility management projects with judicial officers; and coordinates court salvage program with staff and Alameda County's General Services Agency.
7. Coordinates and monitors repair or maintenance work being performed by vendors to determine if Court's needs have been met; and answers questions regarding repair and/or maintenance work.
8. Coordinates the preparation of new buildings for occupancy involving the initiation of work orders, requisitions and correspondence to ensure that desks and equipment, telephone and data service, and key systems have been delivered or arranged prior to the scheduled in-service date.
9. Responds to emergency or trouble calls involving facilities or emergency services related issues.
10. Participates in walk throughs of outgoing and completed construction and remodel projects to verify completion.
11. Coordinates requests for keys and lock changes in accordance with established policies and procedures.
12. Assists in the implementation of courtwide and site-specific emergency plans, policies, and procedures, including building evacuation plans, Continuity of Operations Plans and emergency response plans.
13. Assists with courtwide emergency training and exercise programs, including staff training on plans and procedures, developing and conducting drills and exercises to test procedures and trainings. Performs after action reviews and develops improvement plans to enhance current plans and procedures based on exercise results.
14. Assists in stocking and maintaining disaster preparedness-related supplies and equipment.
15. Assists in coordinating publication and dissemination of public notices; responds to verbal and written public inquiries and surveys.
16. Attends a variety of meetings and training related to facilities and emergency services work.
17. Maintains appropriate court records and files for all facility and emergency-related services.
18. Performs other related duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
Experience:
The equivalent of three years full-time experience in facilities maintenance, construction, project management, or assisting with planning and procedure development in an emergency management program.
Knowledge of modern office procedures and equipment, including computer and printer, keyboard and mouse, fax machine, copier, filing and record keeping systems; principles and practices of business and office management; basic project coordination of vendor's work; basic analysis techniques; facility maintenance procedures; basic principles and practices of project management; regulations and procedures governing building maintenance and safety; public safety requirements and practices related to building construction projects; general construction project management techniques and procedures; court procedures for contract administration and procurement; state and federal laws and ordinances related to local and regional disaster preparedness, response and recovery; the Americans with Disabilities Act; technology, trends and techniques in the areas of emergency and disaster preparedness, response, relief and recovery. word processing and database application software including, Microsoft word and Excel.
Ability to relate to and work with a variety of people to achieve project goals; work with sensitivity, judgment and tact in dealing effectively with people; read and understand detailed construction documents, technical specifications and blue prints; communicate clearly and effectively using the English language; analyze problems and complaints, and recommend solutions; prioritize work and meet project schedules; understand and follow oral and written instructions; perform mathematical calculations correctly; carry out duties in accordance with policies, procedures and scope of responsibilities; coordinate and monitor the work of vendors, contractors and consultants; collect and gather information; manage multiple projects and tasks simultaneously; effectively use a variety of computer software applications; exercise discretion and independent judgment within general policy guidelines; maintain sensitive and confidential information; establish and maintain effective working relationships with judicial officers, court and county staff, the public and representatives of other agencies or departments.
This position includes a one-year probationary period. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of fingerprint check and the provision of appropriately identifying documents to certify eligibility to work in the United States.
The position is:
Unrep'd Non-Manager
Hiring Process
The hiring process will include the following components:- An initial screening of all application materials receivedincluding a completed application and supplemental questionnaire. A resume does not substitute for completing the application. An incomplete or partial application or supplemental questionnaire will result in disqualification.
- A review of the completed application and supplemental questionnaire to select the best-qualified candidates for the oral panel interview process.
- An oral interview that will be weighted as 100% of the candidate's final score. The oral interview may contain situational exercises.
The Court reserves the right to change the components of the examination process and may limit the number of candidates invited to the oral interview process to include only the best-qualified candidates should there be a large applicant pool.
The application and supplemental questionnaire are used to evaluate the candidate's qualifications. If you are interested in the opportunity, it is recommended that you submit your application and supplemental questionnaire as soon as possible since this recruitment may be closed at any time should the Court receive a sufficient number of qualified applicants.
If you require accommodation in the examination process because of disability, please call (510) 891-6021 to discuss.
Job Posting End Date
March 16, 2026 -
ABOUT THE COMPANY
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Superior Court of California, County of Alameda
Show moreThe Superior Court of California, County of Alameda is a state trial court whose mission is to fairly and efficiently resolve disputes arising under the law and to protect the rights and liberties guaranteed by the Constitutions of California and the United States. The Superior Court is part of the judicial branch of government that includes trial courts, Courts of Appeal, and the California Supreme Court. The Judicial Council of California establishes the rules and policies that govern trial court operations. The Court is a state-funded independent public employer.
The Superior Court of California, County of Alameda has approximately 700 employees in 9 locations and serves 1.6 million residents in all trial court matters including criminal, civil, juvenile dependency and delinquency, family law, probate, guardianship, conservatorship, mental health, and traffic cases. Following are the 9 Court locations:
Alameda – George E. McDonald Hall of Justice
Berkeley – Berkeley Courthouse
Dublin - East County Hall of Justice
Fremont - Fremont Hall of Justice
Hayward – Hayward Hall of Justice
Oakland - René C. Davidson Courthouse complex
Oakland - Wiley W. Manuel Courthouse
San Leandro – John George Psychiatric Pavilion
San Leandro - Juvenile Justice Center
The Superior Court of California, County of Alameda is committed to investing in staff and operations, so that Court employees will be able to offer the highest level of service that true access to justice demands.
The Superior Court of California, County of Alameda’s mission to provide access to justice for all drives Court operations. The Superior Court of California, County of Alameda is committed to ensuring equal access to court services and inspiring public confidence in the court system through excellence in service, integrity, impartiality, competence, and diversity.
About Alameda County:
Alameda County is located on the east side of the San Francisco Bay extending from Berkeley and Albany in the north to Fremont in the south. The County has varied geography with wooded hills, vineyards, streams, and lakes. Elevations range from sea level to 3,817 feet at Rose Peak in the southern part of the County.
Alameda County offers air, sea, and ground transportation access to the rest of the United States and the Pacific Basin. The County has long been hailed as the transportation hub of the West. The County is served by one of the world's most advanced and comprehensive transit systems, including the Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART) system.
The County is home to some of the most prestigious educational and research campuses in the world, the University of California, Berkeley, and Lawrence Livermore Labs. In addition to these institutions, the County offers a developed and diverse system of higher education institutions, and an extensive network of cultural and outdoor recreational activities.
Alameda County is one of the most ethnically diverse communities in the nation. -