Vallejo Weekly | Vol 11 Issue 27

VALLEJO WEEKLY

Join in the fun with a variety of events for youth and families brought to you by the Greater Vallejo Recreation District (GVRD).

GVRD Main Office (registrations & reservations) is temporarily relocated to Cunningham

Aquatic Complex (801 Heartwood Ave) open M-F 8am-5pm, Sat 9am-12pm. All GVRD Board & Committee Meetings are held at 401 Amador St (administration, finance, & human resources). To pre-register for events or for more information on programs, events, classes and activities visit www. gvrd.org, call (707) 648-4600, or email recreation@ gvrd.org.

BANDS AND BREWS 2023

Friday, July 7th, 2023- Git With It

Friday, July 21st, 2023- Papa Joe & The New Deal

Friday, August 4th, 2023- Mitch Woods & His Rockin’ 88’s

6:30pm- 8:00pm Blue Rock Springs Park- 650 Columbus Parkway FREE lawn seating and FREE parking, beer and food available for purchase, reserved seating available for purchase ($140 to purchase a reserved season table/ Chamber of Commerce Member

Price is $110)

More info at www.gvrd.org or email jmyers@gvrd. org

VALLEJO’S MOBILE RECREATION PROGRAMPARKS N' REC PARTY!

Saturday, July 8th, 2023- Norman King Community Center

Saturday, August 12th, 2023- North Vallejo Community Center

11:00am-2:00pm

FREE for youth of all ages and abilities

Find GVRD in the community with their new Mobile Recreation Program! Meet GVRD staff in uniform in the parking lot. Join GVRD for outdoor games and activities. Fun for the entire family! For special services you can add on the mobile recreation to your next party! Areas are at designated GVRD locations (Centers and park areas only). For more info contact Assistant Coordinator Emely at (707) 980-8002

FLAVORTOWN TUESDAYS

Second and fourth Tuesdays through September uly 11th, 2023 - July 25th, 2023

4:00pm-7:00pm

Children’s Wonderland Park- 360 Glenn Street

FREE entry to the park. Food and drink costs vary by vendor.

Bring your family, friends, or come solo to Flavor Town Tuesdays at Children's Wonderland! This is a free community event for the entire family. Food Trucks, Outdoor Games, Live music and so much more!

MOTHER OF ALL SALES - COMMUNITY GARAGE SALE

Saturday, July 15th, 2023 - 9:00am-2:00pm

Children’s Wonderland Park (Parking Lot) - 360 Glenn Street

Cost per spot: $20.00

One man’s trash is another one’s treasure! Declutter your home today and bring items to sell. Bring your own table, canopy, etc. Small artists and crafters welcomed. Register at www.gvrd. org. For more info call (707) 648-4600 or email recreation@gvrd.org.

ABILITY DAYS

Monday, July 24th, 2023- Ultimate Sports Day!

Monday, August 21st, 2023- Pizza and Talent Day!

Monday, October 23rd, 2023- Spooky Dance Party! 11:00am- 1:00pm

Childrens Wonderland Park- 360 Glenn Street Cost: $5.00 per participant. Pre-Registration is required.

Join GVRD for a day of music, fun and snacks at the park. Ability Day sessions are designed for individuals of all abilities who are looking for a safe and fun environment to socialize, build, and create. To pre-register or for more information visit www.gvrd.org, call (707) 648-4600, or email recreation@gvrd.org.

PARKS N’ REX DAY!

Thursday, July 29th, 2023

Session 1: 10:00am - Session 2: 12:00pm

Childrens Wonderland Park- 360 Glenn Street

Ages 5-13

This is a FREE event. Pre-Registration is required. www.gvrd.org, call (707) 648-4600, or email recreation@gvrd.org.

VIP FIBER

THE CITY OF VALLEJO BROADBAND SERVICE VALLEJONET IS NOW VIP FIBER

The City of Vallejo is excited to announce that its municipal broadband service, formerly known as "VallejoNet," has been rebranded as "VIP Fiber."

This rebranding initiative is part of the City's ongoing efforts to position Vallejo as a hub for technological innovation and to reflect its commitment to providing high-quality, reliable internet service to its residents and businesses. With VIP Fiber, Vallejo will continue providing customers with the same fast and affordable internet service they have known and loved, backed by great local customer support and technical expertise.

The new name, VIP Fiber, better reflects the premium level of service and cutting-edge fiber optic technology that Vallejo's community can expect from this broadband service. Additionally, please sign up for a service quote today and get added to the alerts and updates for when VIP Fiber service is available in your area of Vallejo.

Customers who are Onnet and currently serviceable by the existing fiber network can expect to see up to a 30% saving on their services compared to their current provider. Customers that are Offnet and not currently serviceable will soon be able to access VIP Fiber's fast and reliable internet service as the City continues its investment in expanding the fiber optic network. Offnet customers who are on our pre-registration list will be notified as soon as VIP Fiber service is available in their area and receive a special introductory offer.

Request a quote today to experience the premium internet service offered by VIP Fiber and join Vallejo in its mission to lead technological advancements in the region while enjoying fast and affordable internet!

Day of Care & Dignity

Spread the word and join the Elevate Youth California Fellows of Urban Strategies Council for an event for the unhoused.

WHEN: Saturday, July 8th, 2023 12:00pm-3:00pm

WHERE: Strong Tower Church

545 Couch Street Vallejo, CA 94590

WHAT: Food, Health Screenings, Substance Use Disorder Resources, Narcan Demo & Distributions, Haircuts, Massage, Resources, Toiletries, and much more

For more info about the event, contact Marie Miller at mariem@urbanstrategies.org

The Urban Strategies Council’s Elevate Youth California program supports youth leadership development in Vallejo and Oakland to reduce youth substance use disorder (SUD). Funded by the Sierra Health Foundation, this program trains young leaders (EYC Fellows) in Solano and

Alameda Counties to implement peer mentoring, youth advocacy, and outreach activities to middleand high-school students at risk of SUD.

Fellows receive training in research methods, data analysis, trauma-informed and healingcentered principles/practices, historical analysis and cultural awareness, stigma reduction, public speaking/writing skills, facilitation skills, social media, communications strategy and policy analysis. Fellows’ SUD training includes education on various drugs, their harms and prevention and treatment options available in their communities; healing-informed practices; and tools/language for reducing the stigma associated with opioid use disorder/mental health services.

The Fellows also host 3T: Tuesday's Transformational Talks, a monthly virtual session that talks about various mental health topics for youth ages 16-24.

More information about the program and events can be found at https://www.urbanstrategies.org or follow the EYC fellows on Instagram: @elevateyouthusc

Vallejo Fire Academy Recruits

Prepare For Fire Season

The 2023-1 Vallejo Fire Academy class underwent a strenuous week of wildland fire training to end the month of June. The training consists of mobile pump operations, handline construction, and weather and fire behavior instruction.

The 2023-1 recruit will graduate on July 22nd, after which they will begin their career serving the Vallejo community.

Vallejo Water Department is Hiring!

To view all open positions visit https://www. governmentjobs.com/careers/vallejo

ASSOCIATE / ASSISTANT ENGINEER (WATER)

CLOSE: 8/25/2023

SALARY:

$49.24 - $57.05 Hourly

$3,938.87 - $4,564.05 Biweekly

$8,534.22 - $9,888.77 Monthly

$102,410.67 - $118,665.25 Annually

BRIEF DESCRIPTION / IDEAL CANDIDATE

The ideal candidate for the Assistant Engineer will have at least one year of professional engineering experience and a Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or a related field. Assistant Engineers should be able to work under a Senior Civil or Associate Civil Engineer to successfully perform work requiring analytical ability; will be a team player who likes working with a variety of City staff and the public; enjoys working in the engineering field; and possesses excellent oral and written communication skills. While not required, experience in land development, engineering and/or capital improvement projects, reviewing and/or preparing plans,

specifications, and estimate (PS&E) and processing, engineering related permits, and an Engineering in Training (EIT) Certification are highly desirable qualifications.

The ideal candidate for the Associate Civil Engineer will have at least two years of professional civil engineering experience and hold a Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering or related field and registration as a California Professional Engineering (PE) in civil engineering. Associate Civil Engineers should be detailed oriented and able to effectively manage multiple projects, ensuring quality work, while remaining conscientious of schedules and budgets, team-oriented and able to interact with people throughout the City and the public, both cooperatively and collaboratively, has engineering design experience in a municipal or county public works department or special purpose district, as well as possesses excellent oral and written communication skills. While not required, experience in pavement related projects, pavement management programs, capital improvement projects, federal aid projects, federal ADA requirements, NPDES Permit, delivery of grant funded projects, and certification in Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification are highly desirable qualifications. For the Water position, desired experience includes design in water distribution, water treatment, storage, and pump systems.

Vallejo Water Department is Hiring!

To view all open positions visit https://www. governmentjobs.com/careers/vallejo

WATER TREATMENT PLANT OPERATOR TRAINEE

II

CLOSE: Continuous

SALARY:

$27.30 - $33.19 Hourly

$2,184.15 - $2,654.85 Biweekly

$4,732.33 - $5,752.17 Monthly

$56,787.95 - $69,026.05 Annually

BRIEF DESCRIPTION / IDEAL CANDIDATE

This is the second trainee level classification in the Water Treatment Plant Operator series. This is an intermediate level classification, with incumbents having some directly related experience and having successfully obtained their Grade T2 Water Treatment Plant Operator certification; representing the second level of a progressive classification series designed to prepare an incumbent over the course of twenty-

four (24) months from date of advancement into this classification, to qualify as a journey-level shift operator, certified by the California State Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB) as a Grade T3 Water Treatment Plant Operator. Within twentyfour (24) months of the date of advancement into this classification, incumbents are expected to have obtained the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to qualify for advancement into the classification of Water Treatment Plant Operator. Employees in this class normally have some directly related work experience and are not yet prepared to perform the full range of work assigned to the journey-level classification of Water Treatment Plant Operator. Incumbents continue to receive training and close supervision and are expected to apply acquired job skills to complete tasks of moderate scope and complexity. Judgment is exercised within defined guidelines and procedures to determine appropriate action. This classification is distinguished from the Water Treatment Plant Operator class, in that the latter is the journey level position responsible for independently performing the full range of shift operator duties and maintenance involved in the City's drinking water treatment plant, transmission, distribution systems, and appurtenances.

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