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The San José Police Department is dedicated to providing public safety through community partnerships and 21st Century Policing practices, ensuring equity for all. The Department is committed to treating all of San Jose's diverse community members with dignity, fairness, and respect, while protecting their rights and providing equal protection under the law.The San Jose Police Department is accepting applications for BOTH the Police Radio Dispatcher Trainee position AND the Police Communication Specialist position. Final determination of the position a candidate will be selected for will occur during the hiring board process prior to a conditional offer.

Position & Duties - Police Communication Specialist
The Police Communication Specialist position is an entry level training position in the Communications Unit for the Police Department. Police Communication Specialists are required to handle the full range of telephone answering and dispatch functions. The key responsibilities for a Police Communication Specialist include:

-Receiving, answering, and processing 911 emergency and non emergency calls; Using a Computer Aided Dispatch (CAD) system to create calls for service; Assigning priorities and type codes both to incoming calls and to the dispatch of calls for service; Ability to remain calm in stressful situations and multitask; Ability to interpret information from hysterical, incoherent, angry, and upset callers;-Create crime and informational reports.

This recruitment may be used to fill multiple positions in this, or other divisions or departments. If you are interested in employment in this classification, you should apply to ensure you are considered for additional opportunities that may utilize the applicants from this recruitment.

**Candidates that are appointed will be required to attend the Basic Dispatch Academy held in house at the San Jose Police Department for eight (8) weeks. Candidates are paid when they begin academy training. After the academy, candidates will continue on-the-job training, rotating through a number of assignments and shifts.**

Mandatory overtime will be required during critical incidents or to maintain staffing levels. Wearing a uniform is required; however, uniform expenses are partially reimbursed. The wearing of a headset is also required and is purchased by the employer. Incumbents receive paid training beginning on their first day attending the Basic Dispatch Academy.

These positions may require assignments to a Swing, Graveyard, or other non-standard shift; most work four 10-hour shifts followed by three days off. There is a shift differential payment of $2.25/hour for Swing Shift and $2.50/hour for Graveyard Shift.
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Position & Duties - Police Radio Dispatcher Trainee

The Police Radio Dispatcher Trainee position is an entry level training position in the Communications Unit of the Police Department. The key responsibilities for Police Radio Dispatcher Trainee include:

-Learning to dispatch police personnel and equipment on both routine and emergency calls utilizing the computer aided dispatch system, video display terminals, radio dispatching consoles, and related equipment; Answering the telephone and receiving emergency, non-emergency, and 9-1-1 requests for assistance; Inquiring, interpreting, verifying, receiving, and disseminating information from law enforcement computer networks relating to wanted persons, stolen property, vehicle registration, etc; Participating in field training exercises as needed to fully develop dispatching skills; Performing all related learning and testing activities.

This recruitment may be used to fill multiple positions in this, or other divisions or departments. If you are interested in employment in this classification, you should apply to ensure you are considered for additional opportunities that may utilize the applicants from this recruitment.
Formal training in the classroom and in the field will be provided in order to develop the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform the public safety dispatching functions. Police Radio Dispatcher Trainees must complete the training program and be appointed to the class of Police Radio Dispatcher in order to retain employment. Successful candidates must demonstrate excellent communication skills, strong customer service skills, and the ability to retain composure and work accurately under pressure in emergency situations.

**Candidates that are appointed will be required to attend the Basic Dispatch Academy held in house at the San Jose Police Department for eight (8) weeks. Candidates are paid when they begin academy training. After the academy, candidates will continue on-the-job training, rotating through a number of assignments and shifts. After successfully completing this portion of the training program, Candidates will begin a five (5) week Radio Academy and training program as a Police Radio Dispatcher.**

Mandatory overtime will be required during critical incidents or to maintain staffing levels. Wearing a uniform is required; however, uniform expenses are partially reimbursed. The wearing of a headset is also required which is purchased by the employer. Incumbents receive paid training beginning with their first day attending the Basic Dispatch Academy.
These positions may require assignment to a Swing, Graveyard, or other non-standard shift; most work four 10-hour shifts followed by three days off. There is a shift differential payment of $2.25/hour for Swing Shift and $2.50/hour for Graveyard shifts.

Salary Ranges
Police Communication Specialist - $84,477.12 - $102,648.00
Police Radio Dispatcher Trainee - $90,657.84 *After training is completed, the salary range for Police Radio Dispatcher is $100,660.56 - $122,391.36.*
These amounts include an approximate five percent (5%) ongoing non-pensionable pay.

San Mateo County Libraries is seeking candidates for the position of Librarian I/II - Access Services - Bilingual Language Skills Preferred!

San Mateo County Libraries is an award-winning public library system in the Bay Area. We are committed to fostering deep connections in our communities through our eclectic programming, diverse collection, and welcoming customer service. We are looking for enthusiastic, flexible librarians who are committed to innovation, service, and teamwork. We respect and value equity, inclusion, and diversity. Bilingual skills are always a plus.

The eligible list generated by this recruitment may be used to fill current and future vacancies throughout San Mateo County Libraries. There are currently multiple vacancies to be filled. Because of the diversity of the communities we serve, bilingual language skills (Mandarin, Cantonese, or Spanish) are strongly preferred.

The ideal candidate will have the ability to:

• Provide informed advocacy for the development and maintenance of a world-class collection that reflects and anticipates community needs in traditional, emerging, and yet to be determined formats.
• Offer a strong intellectual freedom perspective and a commitment to building collections and displays that reflect all points of view in a community.
• Contribute expertise, experience, and subject matter knowledge in public library access, acquisitions, and collection development innovations.
• Plan, schedule, coordinate, promote, and carry out creative and fresh outreach and programming, including school visits, special events, classes/workshops, story times, public speaking, etc.
• Use data to visualize, plan, analyze and deliver, assess, provide training on, and improve innovative library services that support our system priorities and have with measurable results.
• Possess enthusiasm for and commitment to researching and improving processes and procedures.
• Implement projects and analyze them critically to assess their effectiveness.
• Inspire kids and families from every background, strengthening our communities as a whole.
• Model exemplary and engaging customer care in all interactions--including in person, at programs, at outreach events, and helping with library card or circulation issues.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously in a deadline-driven environment and contribute to system-wide projects, task forces and committees.
• Establish and strengthen cooperative working relationships with our SMCL community.
• Skillfully use and troubleshoot emerging technology as a tool to enhance effectiveness, innovation, and efficiency.
• Collaborate and team up with others to share strengths across the organization.
• Possess a growth mindset and be courageous in trying new strategies, taking risks, and continuously learning.
• Assist in the recruitment, training, coaching, and management of volunteers.
• Communicate effectively and inclusively, with cultural sensitivity and be approachable in verbal, written, and non-verbal communications.
• Help navigate difficult situations with compassion, patience, and good humor.

The ideal candidate will also have the following knowledge, skills, and abilities:

• Understand library purposes, organization, techniques, and procedures.
• Establish principles of accessibility and freedom of information for community libraries.
• General knowledge of trends of various formats and languages (digital/nondigital) that resonate with our community.
• Establish and maintain cooperative relations with staff, the public and community groups.
• Conducting individual user needs assessments and basic data analysis.

SALARY:

Librarian I: $37.28 - $46.62 Hourly

Librarian II: $40.67 - $50.81 Hourly

SAN MATEO COUNTY LIBRARIES

San Mateo County Libraries is a Joint Powers Authority comprised of the cities of Atherton, Belmont, Brisbane, East Palo Alto, Foster City, Half Moon Bay, Millbrae, Pacifica, Portola Valley, San Carlos, Woodside, and the unincorporated areas of San Mateo County including North Fair Oaks.

San Mateo County Libraries are an invaluable community resource, an amazing family, a springboard for opportunities, and our staff are what makes it so special. We're champions of learning, sharing, and exploration -- of open minds, new ideas, and bright futures. It's our mission and our passion to strengthen our community by creating an inclusive sense of place and an environment for learning. We seek enthusiastic team players, creative risk takers, and flexible individuals who proactively search for new opportunities to make public library services relevant to all members of the community.

For more information about San Mateo County Libraries, please visit www.smcl.org.

Qualifications

Education: Master of Library Science or recognized equivalent degree, from an American Library Association accredited college or university is required.

Experience: Any combination of experience that would likely provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to qualify for a Librarian II is two years librarian experience.

Application/Examination

Open and Promotional. Anyone may apply. Current County of San Mateo and County of San Mateo Superior Court of California employees with at least six months (1040 hours) of continuous service in a classified regular, probationary, SEIU or AFSCME represented extra-help/term position prior to the final filing date will receive five points added to their final passing score on this examination.

IMPORTANT: Applications for this position will only be accepted online. If you are currently on the County's website, you may click the "Apply" button. If you are not on the County's website, please go to http://jobs.smcgov.org/ to apply.

TENTATIVE RECRUITMENT SCHEDULE

Final Filing Date: Monday, July 1, 2024, 11:59 PM PST

Application Screening: Week of July 1-5, 2024

Panel Interviews: July 18 and/or 19, 2024

San Mateo County Libraries is seeking candidates for the position of Librarian I/II - Youth and Family Outreach and Partnership - Bilingual Language Skills Preferred!

San Mateo County Libraries is an award-winning public library in the Bay Area. We are committed to fostering deep connections in our communities through our eclectic programming, diverse collection, and welcoming customer service. We are looking for an enthusiastic, flexible librarian who is committed to community engagement, innovation, service, and teamwork. We respect and value equity, inclusion, and diversity.

This position is in the Youth & Family Services Division supporting early learning programs, family engagement, and outreach in the community. The role is based out of the Library Administration Office and spends more than 50% of the time out in the community, covering locations including Pescadero, Brisbane, East Palo Alto, and Millbrae. Spanish skills are strongly preferred.

The eligible list generated by this recruitment may be used to fill current and future vacancies throughout San Mateo County Libraries. Because of the diversity of the communities we serve, bilingual language skills (Mandarin, Cantonese, or Spanish) are strongly preferred.

The ideal candidate will have the ability to:

• Effectively work with a diverse group of stakeholders to improve learning outcomes for families and children throughout the County--to include educators, nonprofits, administrators, family coalitions, parent groups, and more.
• Provide significant support to our Inspiring Summers program including working with families, interns, and school partners.
• Apply expertise and experience in early literacy best practices and innovations, science of reading approaches, and authentic, culturally relevant family engagement methods to benefit our communities.
• Support our preschool partnership initiatives across San Mateo County including outreach, supply management, cultivating partnerships, and collaborating with other library staff.
• Advance San Mateo County Libraries other evidence based high priority initiatives for youth and families in historically underserved communities.
• Plan, schedule, coordinate, promote, and carry out creative and fresh outreach and programming, including school visits, special events, classes/workshops, story times, public speaking, etc.
• Use data to visualize, plan and deliver, assess, provide training on, and improve innovative library services that support our system priorities and have measurable results.
• Inspire kids and families from all backgrounds, strengthening our communities as a whole.
• Model exemplary and engaging customer care in all interactions--including in person, at programs, and at outreach events.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously in a deadline-driven environment and contribute to system-wide projects, task forces and committees.
• Establish and strengthen cooperative working relationships with community members, various community services providers, and library staff.
• Skillfully use and troubleshoot emerging technology as a tool to enhance effectiveness, innovation, and efficiency.
• Collaborate and team up with others to share strengths across the organization.
• Have some understanding of theories of infant, child, and adolescent, and adult learning, literacy and brain development, and their implications for public library service.
• Possess a growth mindset and be courageous in trying new strategies, taking risks, and continuously learning.
• Communicate effectively and inclusively, with cultural sensitivity and be approachable in verbal, written, and non-verbal communications.
• Help navigate difficult situations with compassion, patience, and good humor.

SALARY:

Librarian I: $37.28 - $46.62 Hourly

Librarian II: $40.67 - $50.81 Hourly

SAN MATEO COUNTY LIBRARIES

San Mateo County Libraries is a Joint Powers Authority comprised of the cities of Atherton, Belmont, Brisbane, East Palo Alto, Foster City, Half Moon Bay, Millbrae, Pacifica, Portola Valley, San Carlos, Woodside, and the unincorporated areas of San Mateo County including North Fair Oaks.

San Mateo County Libraries are an invaluable community resource, an amazing family, a springboard for opportunities, and our staff are what makes it so special. We're champions of learning, sharing, and exploration -- of open minds, new ideas, and bright futures. It's our mission and our passion to strengthen our community by creating an inclusive sense of place and an environment for learning. We seek enthusiastic team players, creative risk takers, and flexible individuals who proactively search for new opportunities to make public library services relevant to all members of the community.

For more information about San Mateo County Libraries, please visit www.smcl.org.

Qualifications

Education: Master of Library Science or recognized equivalent degree, from an American Library Association accredited college or university is required.

Experience: Any combination of experience that would likely provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to qualify for a Librarian II is two years librarian experience.

IMPORTANT: Applications for this position will only be accepted online. If you are currently on the County's website, you may click the "Apply" button. If you are not on the County's website, please go to http://jobs.smcgov.org/ to apply.

TENTATIVE RECRUITMENT SCHEDULE

Final Filing Date: Monday, July 1, 2024, 11:59 PM PST

Application Screening: Week of July 1-5, 2024

Panel Interviews: July 16 and/or 17, 2024

Salary Range:
Five (5) Steps: $26.43 - $32.12/ hour ($27.48 - $33.40 / hour effective 7/1/24)

Full-time positions (weekend work may be required)

Open Until Filled

Summary:
Under supervision, performs routine semi-skilled to skilled grounds landscaping and maintenance work; performs preventive maintenance of District properties; and performs other related duties as assigned.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
The duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. These duties may be performed independently or under supervision with a Lead or Groundskeeper II present. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to this class.

• Performs a variety of routine landscape and ground maintenance tasks, including maintaining areas around District facilities, hardscapes and playgrounds, and removing debris and graffiti; maintains assigned areas in a clean, safe and orderly condition.
• Maintains turf and landscaped areas by mowing, edging and weeding; learns and assists with fertilizing, spraying with insecticides and herbicides, aerating and watering.
• Blows, sweeps and washes sidewalks, roadways, parking lots, tennis courts, and other hard­scapes to maintain a clean, safe and orderly condition.
• Assists with planting and removing trees, shrubs and plants; prunes shrubs and trees to shape and encourage growth, using hand and power saws as assigned.
• Assists with the installation, repair and maintenance of irrigation systems.
• Assists with athletic field preparation and the maintenance of play areas and related facilities.
• Operates a variety of power tools, hand tools and motor-driven equipment such as trucks and tractors.
• Loads and unloads equipment, supplies and refuse.
• Maintains daily work records, hazardous materials records and restricted pesticide-use records.
• Attends meetings; participates in safety training.
• Weekend work and rotating schedules may be required.

Other Duties and Responsibilities:

• Participates during disasters or when emergency response is needed.
• May be required to drive District or personal vehicle.
• Non-exempt employees may be required to work overtime.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

Qualifications:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge, skill, and/or ability listed below is qualifying.

Education/Experience:
A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be: graduation from high school or GED equivalent, and one year of related grounds maintenance experience and/or training; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Language Ability:
Ability to read and comprehend basic instructions, short correspondence and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to park visitors and to other employees.

Math Ability:
Ability to add and subtract two-digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10s and 100s. Ability to perform these operations using units of money and weight measure­ment, volume and distance.

Reasoning Ability:
Ability to use common-sense understanding to carry out instructions provided in written, oral or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

Certificates and Licenses:

• Valid California driver’s license with a good driving record and current automobile insurance.
• All full-time candidates require satisfactory completion of a pre-employment functional capacity examination.
• Department of Justice fingerprint clearance.

Other Required Skills:

• Use of word processing and spreadsheet programs

Supervisory Responsibilities:
This job has no supervisory responsibilities but may direct temporary or contract employees or provide direction to Groundskeeper I classification.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this class. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to outside weather conditions including rain, sun and extreme heat for extended periods. The employee is frequently exposed to moving equipment and mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles and vibration. The employee is occasionally exposed to high, precarious places, toxic or caustic chemicals and pesticides. The noise level in the environment is loud.

Physical Demands:
The physical and mental demands described here are representative of those that must be met by employees to successfully perform the essential functions of this class. Reasonable accommo­dations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk over uneven terrain; use hands to finger, handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit, climb, balance or smell. The employee is frequently required to lift up to 50 pounds and occasionally up to 100 pounds. The vision requirements include ability to adjust focus, depth perception, peripheral vision, distance vision and close vision.

Selection Process:
Apply online at:  www.crpd.org/jobs (follow link to www.calopps.org, Member Agency: Conejo Recreation & Park District)

Based on the information provided in the application documents, those candidates with the most desirable qualifications will be invited to continue in the selection process.  Not all applicants meeting the minimum qualifications are guaranteed advancement through any subsequent phase of the examination.  Be sure to include all pertinent information regarding your education and experience.  Fill out the application completely; blank spaces may cause rejection; do not refer to resume.  Falsification or omission of material fact is cause for rejection, removal from the eligibility list, or dismissal.  Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application. Cover letters and resumes are encouraged and must be submitted online as attachments with the fully completed application. Applications must be submitted online by the filing deadline, or when the listed number of applications are received, whichever occurs first.

Examination:  Candidate selection will be based on competitive examinations.  Test content will be related to the job.  A driver’s license will be requested for identification and admission to the testing area.  If there is more than one part to an examination, candidates must pass each part.  Candidates with passing scores will be asked to compete in successive parts of the examination.

• Written Test/Practical Exercise:  A written test and a practical exercise may be used, in addition to the appraisal interview.
• Appraisal Interview:  A job-related appraisal interview will be conducted to evaluate and compare participating candidates’ knowledge, skills, and abilities in relation to those factors which job analysis has determined to be essential for successful performance of the job.
• After the Appraisal Interview, the top candidates will be invited to a staff interview. All applicants will receive a written response to their standing in the selection process.

NOTE:  THE DISTRICT DOES NOT REIMBURSE APPLICANTS FOR TRAVEL, LODGING, OR OTHER EXPENSES RESULTING FROM THEIR PARTICIPATION IN THE SELECTION PROCEDURE.

In accordance with the Immigration and Control Act of 1986, the Conejo Recreation and Park District must verify that all new employees have written proof of their right to work in the United States at the time of hire.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES

The District encourages applications from qualified individuals with disabilities as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act.  Individuals who will require a reasonable accommodation to take a test as part of the selection process must notify Human Resources.  Applicants with disabilities that affect sensory, manual or speaking skills may be provided with a test in a format that does not require the use of the impaired skill.  Persons requesting reasonable accommodation will be required to provide documentation of such need.

This position is subject to a pre-employment physical.

Note:  The provisions of this bulletin do not constitute a contract, expressed or implied, and any provisions contained in this bulletin may be modified or revoked without notice.

There is currently one (1) Full-Time 2-Year fixed-term position in the Department of Public Works supporting both the Water Resources and Road Maintenance Divisions.  

The Natural Resources Senior Planner will be housed in the Water Resources Division and will primarily support environmental compliance for Department of Public Works (DPW) Road Maintenance Division projects, including maintenance, repair, and replacement of roads, bridges, and drainage infrastructure (i.e., culverts, ditches and drainage channels).  
The work is dynamic, requiring strong written, verbal, and interpersonal skills to accomplish the following tasks that range among:

• coordinating with the Road Maintenance Division managers to develop permitting strategies. 
• analyzing project impacts on species and the environment. 
• preparing permit applications and negotiating with agencies. 
• hiring and managing consultants. 
• working with project managers to identify and implement best management practices and develop mitigation strategies to off-set impacts. 
• conducting pre-project biological surveys. 
• report writing. 
• post-construction monitoring. 
   

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Highlights of the position:

• Join a dynamic Library Services Department that delivers extraordinary service
• Opportunities to engage with the community and affect positive changes
• Work in a collaborative and professional environment

The Thousand Oaks Library is in search of a Library Assistant who will be a key player in the Technical Services of the Access Services Division. This role offers a unique opportunity to perform a diverse range of library-related clerical duties, from ordering and invoicing to cataloging and processing. We're looking for a candidate who can work independently, apply their technical knowledge, and contribute to the library's best practices in the para-professionals realm. If you're a collaborative and enthusiastic individual, this could be the perfect role for you.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Instruct, coordinate, and schedule Library Pages or volunteers on library procedures; assist with scheduling and overseeing activities. 
• Participates in overseeing the day-to-day operations and services of Technical Services from acquisitions, receiving, and invoicing to cataloging and processing. 
  • Acquisitions: place orders with vendors, ensure orders are received physically and in Sierra, the Library Services Platform; resolve damaged items issues; manage canceled titles; find alternate vendors to fulfill the order. Liaise between vendors and staff to meet the needs of the library. 
  • Perform bookkeeping tasks to ensure invoices accurately reflect goods received; post weekly to update the Fund Report in the integrated library system. 
  • Perform copy cataloging of physical materials, including books, DVDs, or Spoken Word, following existing procedures based on industry-established cataloging standards to update bibliographic records. 
• Ability to interpret general library policies and procedures and apply knowledge using sound judgment 
  • Establish, maintain, and update accurate records and files  
• Technical knowledge 
  • Learn and effectively utilize various computer applications, including but not limited to MS Office365, and Sierra, the Library Services Platform
• Ability to lift, drag, and push/pull files, paper, books, and documents weighing in excess of 25 pounds

A full announcement is available through Teri Black & Company, LLC 

APPLICATION & SELECTION PROCESS

The closing date for this recruitment is midnight, Sunday, June 30, 2024. To be considered for this opportunity, upload a compelling cover letter, resume, and list of six professional references using the “Apply Now” feature at www.tbcrecruiting.com. This is a confidential process and will be handled accordingly throughout the various stages of the process.

Following the closing date, applicants with the most relevant qualifications will be granted preliminary interviews by the consultants. Candidates deemed to be the best qualified will be invited to participate in additional interviews and a meeting with the City Manager. The City anticipates making an appointment in a timely manner, once negotiations and background and reference checks are completed. Please note that references will not be contacted until mutual interest has been established.

Please reach out to Suzanne Mason of Teri Black & Company, LLC at 562-631-2500 or suzanne@tbcrecruiting.com with any questions regarding this recruitment.  

Are you ready to join a team that is "Building Community Through Fun?" Are you ready to make a difference?

San José's Parks, Recreation and Neighborhood Services Department (PRNS) is looking for people who want to make San José a better place to live. Our mission is to build healthy communities through people, parks, and programs, and our vision is to be a national leader in cultivating healthy communities through quality programs and dynamic public spaces. We are guided by the principles of accessibility, inclusiveness, affordability, equity, diversity, sustainability, and flexibility.

Using guiding principles from our 20-year strategic plan, ActivateSJ , we create and activate quality places where people want to live, work, play, and learn: 51 community centers, 210 parks, Happy Hollow Park & Zoo , and more. We take a fun approach to public service, and value the public's trust. Our team is collaborative, supportive, and innovative. We are a fast-paced organization that takes decisive action after thoughtful planning.The Department is currently recruiting to fill (2) full-time benefited vacancy and multiple part-time vacancies for Zookeeper positions at Happy Hollow Park & Zoo. The Department is seeking highly motivated, personable individuals with strong leadership skills and innovative ideas to become part of a dynamic team of employees with a strong commitment to providing excellent service to our diverse community.

The actual salary shall be determined by the final candidate's qualifications and experience. The Zookeeper classification is subject to the City's pay floor rate $26.66 hourly for full-time benefited and $28.04 hourly for part-time unbenefited Zookeeper positions. This hourly rate consists of a base amount and an approximate five percent (5%) ongoing compensation pay.

Salary range: $49,030.80- $ 59,535.84 annually.

This salary range(s) includes an approximate five percent (5%) ongoing non-pensionable compensation. Actual salary shall be determined by the final candidates' qualifications and experience.

About Happy Hollow Park & Zoo (HHPZ): This is a 16-acre amusement park and Association of Zoo's & Aquariums (AZA) accredited zoo located in San José, California. HHPZ is open year-round catering to families with children. It operates nine amusement park rides, showcases various endangered species, and operates one of the oldest classical puppet theaters in California, as well as offering many other playgrounds and attractions emphasizing play and imagination in a natural conservation setting.

About Zookeeper Full Time/Part Time: The position performs work involving the care and feeding of zoo, domestic farm, and/or non-domestic animals and maintenance of enclosures, grounds and service areas; working with animals under all types of climatic conditions to prepare them for presentations, training, capture and restraint, basic husbandry, and behavioral enrichment. In addition, responding to general questions from the public regarding non-domestic and/or domestic animals.

Please note that schedules can vary every week or be on an "on call" basis depending on knowledge, training, and experience with specific animal routines. These positions will be required to work weekends, evenings, and holidays, during all climactic conditions as assigned and must have the ability to enter animal areas and perform physical work (including lifting objects up to 50 lbs.).

Sonoma County Library

Announces an Employment Opportunity

LIBRARIAN I/II – COLLECTION SERVICES- CATALOGING- HEADQUARTERS

FULL TIME – 40 HOURS PER WEEK

 
THE POSITION:
This benefitted, full-time position in the Cataloging Department performs original and derived cataloging for materials in all formats and languages; creates metadata for special collections materials; creates and updates authority records; compiles and reviews records for monthly authority control processing; interprets cataloging policies to staff; and serves as back-up for all copy cataloging tasks and other related duties in the Cataloging Department as needed. The position reports to the Librarian III in the Cataloging Department of the Collection Services Division, located at the Rohnert Park Headquarters.

TYPICAL DUTIES include, but are not limited to:

• Performing original and derived cataloging for special collections materials in all formats, local government documents, local author books; local musician/musical group sound recordings; world language materials and other materials in the circulating/reference collections lacking records; assigns Dewey classification numbers
• Researching names, birth dates, street names, etc. in the Library catalog and other databases to create and update authority records and digital projects metadata
• Entering metadata for photos, archival collections and other special collections materials into Excel spreadsheets
• Loading new records and correcting existing records in the Library’s integrated library system (Horizon), digital asset management system (Quartex), archives system (ArchivesSpace) or other platforms
• Compiling information on new records from a series of monthly reports; investigating problems such as missing or malformed call numbers; and searching WorldCat via OCLC Connexion for replacement records
• Preparing and exporting monthly batches of new bibliographic records to Marcive, Inc. for authority processing; retrieving, importing and troubleshooting processed files 
• Managing retrieval of vendor-provided shelf-ready MARC files via FTP, importing files into Horizon and trouble-shooting problems
• Participating in maintenance and enhancements to the public catalog

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• Experience working with OCLC Connexion, Horizon, Quartex, ArchivesSpace or similar systems
• Knowledge of metadata standards, digital asset management systems
• Multilingual (Spanish especially helpful)
• Basic programming/scripting/Regular Expressions knowledge helpful

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
 
Education and Experience: Master of Library and Information Science (MLIS), Master of Library Science (MLS), or Master of Science in Library Science (MSLS) degree from an accredited college or university. The Librarian II requires two years of appropriate professional experience working as a professional librarian, preferably in a public library. Must have a valid California driver’s license. Spanish bilingual skills preferred.
 
SALARY RANGES:              Librarian I -   $36.09/hour to $45.08/hour
                                            Librarian II -  $37.90/hour to $47.34/hour
 
CLOSING DATE:                  11:59 PM, Friday, June 21, 2024

**********APPLY AT: www.governmentjobs.com/careers/sonomalibrary/jobs/4528119

The City of Sausalito Is Seeking a Forward-Thinking, Enthusiastic Planner!

Is it YOU?

ASSOCIATE PLANNER

Pay Rate: $43.39 - $58.15

Onsite at City office

4/ 9 hour days Monday - Thursday/ 36 hour work week

Plus an excellent benefits package

Deadline to Apply: Wednesday, June 19, 2024 11:59 PM

The Associate Planner administers complex current and advanced planning activities, including serving as project manager for complex development applications and special projects. The incumbent administers specified activities in such areas as zoning, advance planning, and environmental impact studies, protection, and compliance, as well as the Capital Improvement Program (CIP). The Associate Planner provides information and assistance to property owners, developers, contractors, and the public, in addition to providing complex professional assistance to the Community Development Director, City Council, Planning Commission, and others in areas of expertise.

The successful candidate will have a great attitude, be a self-starter, detail-oriented, collaborative, capable of managing multiple projects and bringing them to completion, and serve as a contributing member of the planning team.