INTERSHIPS - Town of Truckee ($9.00 -$12.00 per hour).  The Town of Truckee is seeking self-motivated and responsible individuals to fill internship positions in various Town Departments.  The successful candidates will provide a variety of responsible and complex administrative and program support services to the Department, as well as provide information and assistance to the public. The ideal candidate will have the ability to work independently; exercise judgment and initiative; plan and carry out assignments; collect, compile, and analyze information from various sources; write reports which present and interpret findings; serve as contact/resource person for the assigned department; participate in various community outreach activities. Positions are currently available in both the Solid Waste & Recycling Division and the Engineering Division.  Contact the Town of Truckee at 530-582—2925 or visit www.townoftruckee.com for a full job description.    The Town of Truckee is a drug-free workplace. Town requires the successful completion of a physical examination, drug screen, background check and a copy of your DMV record. To receive an application, please call the Town of Truckee at 530-582-2925. Send resume and application to the Town of Truckee, Administrative Services, 10183 Truckee Airport Rd, Truckee, CA 96161. The Town of Truckee is an equal opportunity employer. Continuous filings until positions are filled. Click the following links for a complete job description Recycling Division and Engineering Division.

POLICE OFFICER (LATERAL / ACADEMY GRADUATE) -  Town of Truckee:  *Top step officer can earn UP TO $7173/mo. with incentives.*  Are you ready to elevate your career?  The Town of Truckee and the Truckee Police Department offer personal and professional opportunities that few other California agencies can match.   Truckee is a mountain community at the top of the Sierra Nevada Range.  It offers an abundance of year-round outdoor and recreational activities.  The Town is also close to the metropolitan areas of Reno and Sacramento.  Truckee was incorporated in 1993 and the police department started in 2001.  Your experience is valued here as the Town and department seek innovative ways to deliver service to a unique community.  The police department has 26 sworn officers which includes patrol, dedicated traffic officer, detectives, and an SRO.  Collateral assignments include bike patrol, FTO, dive team, boat and personal watercraft patrol, and collision investigation team.  Salary as of July 2007 is $4369 - $5898/mo, plus 5% for an Int. POST and an additional 2.5% for an Advanced; 5% shift differential; 5% for detectives; 5% for FTOs w/trainees; 2.5% bilingual pay.  (Contract negotiations are in progress for FY 08/09.)  Additional benefits include PERS 3% @ 50 (employees’ contribution paid by Town); fully provided uniforms and safety equipment (dry-cleaning paid by Town); health, dental, and vision; tuition reimbursement.  Applications may also be obtained at Download an Application Form or by calling (530) 582-7700.  Prospective applicants are encouraged to visit and go on a ride-along by calling (530) 550-2328. Open until filled; interviews anticipated in early May 2008.  E.O.E.  Click here for a complete job description.

RESERVE POLICE OFFICER ($20/ hour) The Truckee Police Department is seeking highly qualified individuals to become part of the Truckee Police Department.  The Reserve Police Officer will be expected to perform all the duties of a full time Police Officer with the main difference being the Reserve Police Officer is a part time officer called upon to assist the agency when needed to meet staffing needs and participate in special events.  We are looking for high energy persons who are innovative and progressive thinking, and who demonstrate self-initiative and leadership abilities.  Applicants should possess excellent interpersonal skills to effectively respond to problems and complaints from the community and are able to think clearly and act quickly and decisively in emergency situations, while remaining calm.   Requirements include possession of a valid California or Nevada license and a satisfactory driving record; possession of a California POST Basic Certificate or California POST Academy Completion Certificate within the last 3 years; successful completion of background investigation, polygraph exam, and medical and psychological evaluations.  The Town of Truckee is a drug-free work place and all employees must pass a pre-employment drug screen and physical.  To request an application package, call the Town of Truckee at 530-582-2925, or visit the website at townoftruckee.com.  Send completed applications to: Town of Truckee, Administrative Services Department, 10183 Truckee Airport Road, Truckee, CA  96161-3306.  This position is open until filled.  Click here for a complete job description.

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GENERAL INFORMATION:

Truckee, California, is a mountain community located on top of the Sierra Nevada Range just north of Lake Tahoe. The community is located within a scenic basin surrounded by forests and mountains with a four-season climate uncommon in California. There is a windfall of outdoor recreational opportunities in the area including Lake Tahoe, several lakes and reservoirs, the Truckee River and other trout streams, hiking and camping, cross-country skiing, rock climbing, mountain biking, and a dozen ski resorts within 30 minutes. We are also close to the Reno (35 minutes) and Sacramento (90 minutes) metropolitan areas.

Truckee is growing, but we still maintain our small town atmosphere and lifestyle. Truckee is known as a wonderful family community with an excellent school system. Truckee has a permanent population of nearly 15,000, but a large number of tourists and second home owners visit us throughout the year.

Benefits (Regular, Full-time Employees)

Employees are covered by the California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS).  The CalPERS formulas are 2.7% at age 55 for miscellaneous class employees and 3% at age 50 for safety class employees. 

The Town does not participate in Social Security.

Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance (The Town pays 100% for employees and part of premium for dependent coverage.)

Group Term Life Insurance (paid by Town).

Sick Leave.

13 Paid Holidays.

Accrued Vacation: 1-4 years of service, 2 weeks; 5-11 years of service, 3 weeks; 12 years and over, 4 weeks.

Two weeks of administrative leave each year is provided for exempt personnel.