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The City of Sunnyvale is seeking to fill the position of Career Advisor with the NOVA Workforce Services Department. Hosted by the City of Sunnyvale, NOVA provides grant-funded workforce development services to job seekers and businesses in northern Santa Clara County and in San Mateo County.

The Career Advisor supports individuals in all aspects of the job search process including assessing their needs, setting goals, developing a job search plan and strategy and providing encouragement. They also facilitate a variety of job search workshops to prepare customers for employment. 

The ideal candidate will have experience identifying the specific needs of individual job seekers and providing guidance through all stages of the job search process: defining career focus, developing marketing materials, implementing job search strategies, and preparing for interviews. Candidates must be skilled in facilitating one-on-one advising appointments as well as group services. Candidates are expected to have a thorough knowledge of the local labor market.  This is an opportunity to make a difference in someone's career journey by providing support, guidance, and concrete strategies that result in employment for our customers.

The County of San Mateo has an excellent opportunity for exceptional candidates with strong administrative experience.  The Office of the Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder and Chief Elections Officer is seeking well-qualified applicants to fill the role of Administrative Assistant II. 
 
In general, Administrative Assistants assist management personnel in such activities as budgeting, purchasing, analysis of office methods and procedures, personnel and payroll transactions, and supervision of clerical staff.
 
In the Office of the Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder and Chief Elections Officer, the Administrative Assistant II will support the executive management team with such activities as budget preparation, data analytics and report generation, research of appraisal, recordation, and elections topics, information gathering from statewide databases, purchasing and contracts administration, streamlining office procedures, and supervision of clerical staff performing office services.
 
The person hired for this position will be "tech-savvy" with a demonstrated ability to use technology for gathering, synthesizing, and sharing information. A key to success in this position will include the demonstration of excellent analytical skills for researching and understanding legislative changes, as well as determining "industry" best practices.  A keen interest in and experience with studies of departmental operations, in such areas as program funding, staffing requirements, organization structure, and personnel management, will also be critical to excellent job performance.

In this position, excellent verbal and written communication skills, strong interpersonal skills, including conflict resolution skills and the ability to work with employees across departments, and keen problem-solving skills will be hallmarks for success.  The ability to manage a large and varied workload with changing and conflicting deadlines, work effectively in a high-volume and fast-paced environment, and work well independently and with a team will also be hallmarks for success.
 

This position is based at 555 County Center, Redwood City, CA 94063.  However the position will require some travel to and from the San Mateo County Registration & Elections Division located to 40 Tower Road, San Mateo, CA 94402.  The position will also require attendance at some evening meetings.

For more information about the Office of the Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder and Chief Elections Officer please visit: https://www.smcacre.org/.

Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Collect information from a variety of sources and synthesize the data into a report format with recommendations
• Audit and verify various information including source data as well as manual and computer-produced reports
• Provide information to County staff that requires the use of judgment and the interpretation of policies, rules, and/or procedures
• Perform a variety of general office support work such as organizing and maintaining files, typing correspondence, reports, forms, and specialized documents, and proofreading and checking materials for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with departmental policies and procedures
• Assist management staff in analyzing budget needs and provide budget development support
• Assist with the development, announcement, evaluation, processing, and monitoring of contracts, including negotiation with contractors and managing contract execution timeliness
• Maintain auditing and budget controls on a level not required by a professional accountant
• Assist with the development of policies and procedures and streamline department and program processes
• Respond to staff issues and work inter-departmentally to resolve them
• Assist management staff in acquiring, maintaining, and reporting performance measure data and information
• Assist with special projects as assigned
• Provide back up to other positions when necessary
• Perform related duties as assigned

Qualifications

Education and Experience:
Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to qualify is:

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with major work in Public or Business Administration or a closely related field and two years of experience in such fields as accounting, personnel management, office management, or management analysis.

 
Knowledge of:

• Principles of organization, administration, and supervision

• Budgeting principles and practices
• Modern office methods and procedures associated with information technology
• Principles and practices of sub-professional accounting, bookkeeping, and fiscal procedures

 
Skill/Ability to:

• Analyze organizational structures and recommend procedural changes and prepare and present reports in narrative and graphic form
• Establish and maintain accounts and budgetary controls
• Learn quickly the laws and rules governing the operations of the department to which assigned
• Interpret and explain laws and rules to subordinates, other County departmental staff, and to the general public
• Plan, organize, and supervise the work of clerical personnel effectively

The County of Yuba is currently recruiting for the position of Public Health Nurse III in the Health and Human Services Department.  This position provides programmatic oversight and review to multiple public health nursing programs; may direct or mentor the work of public health nursing staff on a relief or project basis; performs the full range of public health nursing services including teaching, health assessment, and counseling services in connection with the prevention and control of diseases and adverse health conditions; manages a patient caseload; performs related work as assigned. The Health and Human Services Department offers flexible work schedules.

Example of Duties: 

¨ Prepares grant applications and other funding requests and monitors fund expenditures as required.

¨ Monitors, directs and reviews assigned programmatic areas; participates in program planning and development and provides input into program budgets and grants.

¨ Investigates and resolves health problems, furnishes guidance and advice regarding preventative steps and community assistance to individuals and families.

¨ Coordinates community health nursing activities with those of other County human service departments.

¨ Identifies at-risk populations; develops strategies to meet identified needs and  provide primary prevention and health promotions services to the community.

About Public Health: Yuba County Public Health nurses work with individuals, families, and the community in a holistic way. The Social Determinants of Health and the 10 Essential Public Health Services heavily influence our programs and initiatives. This may look like applying fluoride varnish to a child, helping a new mother learn how to breastfeed, assisting a father who is worried about his one year old child’s developmental status and managing a caseload of medically fragile children, children in foster care or developing programs to assist the community achieve wellness.

About Yuba County:

Yuba County is situated in the Northern Sacramento Valley, approximately 40 miles north of the State Capitol in Sacramento and two hours away from San Francisco and Lake Tahoe. The boundaries stretch from the farms and orchards of the valley to the timberlands of the Sierras. Yuba County offers its residents the many advantages of a rural lifestyle away from the pressures of the urban areas. The County’s rivers, lakes and outdoor recreation areas provide excellent hunting, fishing, boating and skiing opportunities. Our County vision is to create a “golden” future for Yuba County by inspiring a community of participation, embracing our unique history, and discovering the wealth of our untapped potential.

The County of Yuba is currently recruiting for the position of Public Health Nurse Intern, Public Health Nurse I/II in the Health and Human Services Department. There are currently full-time, part-time and extra-help opportunities available. This position provides the full range of public health nursing services in homes, clinics, schools and community centers that include: education, assessments, clinical services and communicable disease control and prevention. Public Health Nurses are assigned to specific programs such as; Maternal, Child and Adolescent Health, California Children’s Services, Child Health and Disability Prevention, Foster Care and communicable disease control. Performs related work as assigned.

Public Health Nurse Intern is a recruiting and training level class established to qualify candidates for duties as a PHN I/II in Yuba County Health & Human Services Department. Under close supervision, incumbents learn and perform a variety of public health nursing duties in assigned program areas while pursuing a Public Health Nurse Certification.

Public Health Nurse I is the entry level in this class series. Initially under close supervision, incumbents learn and perform a variety of public health nursing duties in assigned program areas. As experience is gained, assignments become more complex and are performed under more general supervision. This class is flexibly staffed with the PHN II and incumbents may advance to the higher level after gaining experience, qualifications and demonstrating proficiency which meet the requirements for the higher level class.

Public Health Nurse II is the journey level in this class series, fully qualified to provide public health nursing services for complex cases and to review the work of para-professional or support staff assigned to a nursing team.

About Public Health : Yuba County Public Health nurses work with individuals, families, and the community in a holistic way. The Social Determinants of Health and the 10 Essential Public Health Services heavily influence our programs and initiatives. This may look like applying fluoride varnish to a child, helping a new mother learn how to breastfeed, assisting a father who is worried about his one year old child’s developmental status and managing a caseload of medically fragile children, children in foster care or developing programs to assist the community achieve wellness.

About Yuba County:

Yuba County is situated in the Northern Sacramento Valley, approximately 40 miles north of the State Capitol in Sacramento and two hours away from San Francisco and Lake Tahoe. The boundaries stretch from the farms and orchards of the valley to the timberlands of the Sierras. Yuba County offers its residents the many advantages of a rural lifestyle away from the pressures of the urban areas. The County’s rivers, lakes and outdoor recreation areas provide excellent hunting, fishing, boating and skiing opportunities. Our County vision is to create a “golden” future for Yuba County by inspiring a community of participation, embracing our unique history, and discovering the wealth of our untapped potential.

PEOPLE FIRST 
Conduct Fair, Accurate, and Transparent Elections
to Increase Public Participation and Confidence
 

The County of San Mateo Registration & Elections Division is seeking full-time seasonal extra-help Election Materials Proofreaders to assist in the upcoming November 2019 Election. This is an excellent nonpartisan opportunity to get involved in the election process!

We recently advertised for these positions and made several excellent hires.  We still seek a few more dedicated and hard-working proofreaders to help us prepare for the upcoming elections. 

Proofreaders will be hired into one of three areas (please specify in your application which position you are seeking):

• English Proofreading
• Spanish Proofreading
• Chinese Proofreading

All Proofreaders will be responsible for proofreading and/or translating election materials leading up to established election deadlines. Proofreaders will review, edit, and proofread documents for accuracy, context, readability, and syntax. Proofreaders will work on-site at the Registration & Elections Division at 40 Tower Road in San Mateo.
 
Examples of projects and materials needing to be proofread include, but are not limited to:

• Sample Ballot & Voter Information Pamphlet
• Official Ballot
• Accessible Vote by Mail
• Website content
• Legal documents
• Letters, flyers, and other notices to voters
• Video scripts

The Proofreader is classified as an Office Specialist. The hourly wage for the Election Materials Proofreader - Office Specialist position is $24.26.

NOTE: This is an extra-help, at-will assignment, paid on an hourly basis. Some extra help positions are eligible for benefits under the Affordable Care Act. Extra help employees are not guaranteed permanent status at the end of the assignment.

PEOPLE FIRST – Conduct fair, accurate and transparent elections to increase public participation and confidence.
 
The San Mateo County Registration & Elections Division is seeking seasonal 
Election Worker - Office Specialists to assist in the upcoming November 5, 2019 Consolidated Municipal, School and Special District Election. The Elections Division is a fast-paced environment; this is an excellent opportunity to work with a group of dynamic, well-organized and highly efficient individuals committed to the democratic process.

We are currently seeking dedicated and hard-working individuals for the temporary, full-time position of Office Specialist to be hired into:

• Vote Center Trainer
• Vote Center Tech Support 

Vote Center Trainer

• Training Vote Center Representatives on how to use voting equipment to assist voters
• Supervising Vote Center staff and communicating with headquarters
• Identifying uniquely skilled staff for special assignments
   

Vote Center Tech Support

• Helping to test equipment that will be used at Vote Centers
• Visiting Vote Centers and testing connections
• Troubleshooting equipment issues in the field

NOTE: This is an extra-help, at-will assignment, paid on an hourly basis. Extra help employees are not guaranteed permanent status at the end of the assignment. Overtime is expected.
 
Hourly wage starts at $24.26.                                                       

The San Mateo County Registration & Elections Division is seeking seasonal Election Worker – Office Assistants to assist in the upcoming November 5, 2019 Consolidated Municipal, School, and Special District Election.
 
The Elections Division is a fast-paced environment.  This is an excellent opportunity to work with a group of dynamic, well-organized, and highly efficient individuals committed to the democratic process.

We are currently seeking dedicated and hard-working individuals for the temporary, full-time position of Office Assistant to be hired into one of five areas:

Clerical Support/Vote by Mail

• Data entry
• Assembling election supplies
• Assembling and processing of Vote by Mail ballot packets
• Counting ballots
• Operating voting equipment

 
Customer Service/Phone Bank

• Assisting voters in finding election material and understanding their voting opportunities over the phone

 
Outreach Services

• Demonstrating voting equipment
• Registering voters
• Presenting information about the upcoming election

 
Voting Equipment

• Helping function test voting equipment
• Assisting in delivery and pickup of voting equipment at Vote Centers

 
Supplies

• Inventorying and packing/unpacking Vote Center supplies
• May also help with delivering supplies to Vote Centers           

 
Fluency in Spanish, Mandarin and/or Cantonese, Tagalog/Filipino, or Korean is preferred in areas 1 - 3 but not required.
 
The Election Worker is classified as an Office Assistant. The hourly wage for the Election Worker – Office Assistant is $19.12.

NOTE: This is an extra-help, at-will assignment, paid on an hourly basis. Extra help employees are not guaranteed permanent status at the end of the assignment. Overtime is expected.

PEOPLE FIRST – Conduct fair, accurate and transparent elections to increase public participation and confidence

The San Mateo County Registration & Elections Division is seeking seasonal 
Election Vote Center Representatives (Office Assistant I) to assist in the upcoming November 5, 2019 Consolidated Municipal, School, and Special District Election. Vote Centers have replaced polling places as in-person voting sites and offer additional services over a longer period of time. This position requires the ability to operate a computer and computer applications/software quickly and accurately.  

We are currently seeking dedicated and hard-working individuals for the temporary, full-time position of Election Vote Center Representative to be hired for the following duties:

1. Use a computer to verify voter eligibility
2. Provide information about the upcoming election
3. Guide voters on use of electronic ballot marking devices
4. Operate/troubleshoot voting equipment
5. Provide in-person customer service including assisting voters to register to vote and assisting voters in casting a ballot
6. Issue ballots
7. Maintain accurate files and records

Several, but not all, Vote Center Representatives require fluency in Spanish, Mandarin and/or Cantonese, Tagalog/Filipino, or Korean.
 
Vote Centers will be open for four to eleven days. Those hired can expect to work approximately 7 – 15 days including training.
 
Vote Center Representatives will work five days per week and eight hours per day. This assignment will include weekends and potentially two or more evenings. On Election Day, Vote Center Representatives will work from 6:30 a.m. - 9:00 p.m. or later if necessary.
 
Vote Center hours are 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. daily during the period of operation, including weekends and holidays, and 6:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. on Election Day, November 5, 2019.  These positions may require evening work assignments.
 
NOTE: This is an extra-help, at-will assignment, paid on an hourly basis. Extra help employees are not guaranteed permanent status at the end of the assignment. 
 
The hourly wage for the Election Vote Center Representatives starts at: $19.12.

THE POSITION

Tri-City is looking for one individual to serve as a Program Analyst I for the Best Practices Department. The Program Analyst I will appeal to those who are passionate about project coordination and data analysis of performance measures for quality improvement of behavioral health programs.  This position will be responsible for ensuring data quality and improvement of all projects and programs within our community mental health agency. The Program Analyst I will report to a Program and Outcomes Analyst Supervisor.

This position is responsible for a variety of ongoing responsibilities including, but not limited to:

• Review of databases to determine that needed assessments and measures are submitted in a timely manner;
• Data entry of program data into required data bases;
• Acquire data from primary or secondary data sources and maintain databases/data systems;
• Develop and implement databases, data collection tools/systems, data analytics and other strategies that optimize data efficiency and quality;
• Create reports to be used for agency-wide program development, implementation and improvement;
• Prepare data to assist in required quarterly reports, annual updates, and other analyses and evaluations for all agency programs;
• Assist in the development of work products necessary for all phases of programs;
• Responsible for developing, arranging, leading and coordinating trainings and meetings to plan and review quality improvement projects and outcomes data.
• Facilitate the process for the development of agency and program performance measures;
• Ensure confidentiality and integrity of Protected Health Information (PHI) of clients served by Agency to comply with all Health Insurance Portability and Accountability (HIPAA) regulations and other duties as assigned.

San Mateo County Health is seeking a highly qualified

IT Business Analyst II - Limited Term 
for their Health IT Division.

To view the online brochure for this recruitment please follow this link:
https://jobs.smcgov.org/BA-II

The individual in this position performs complex and technical systems maintenance, operational duties, and/or modification of application systems; serves as a liaison between system users and information technology staff, vendors, and service providers; provides technical and analytical support and training to system users; performs system administration functions to ensure security and effective operation; develops and maintains a variety of automated files, records, and databases; prepares and distributes new procedures, training materials, and a variety of scheduled and adhoc reports; and performs related work as required. This position will support multiple divisions within the Health System such as Administration, Emergency Medical Services, Finance, and Public Health, Policy and Planning.

 
IS Business Analyst II is the journey-level class in the IS Business Analyst series and is responsible for serving as a liaison between system users and information technology staff, vendors, and service providers.  Responsibilities require the use of tact, discretion, and independent judgment and to have full and thorough knowledge of the concepts, practices, procedures, and policies of assigned function.  

This is a limited term, at-will position.  Limited Term Employees are assigned to assignments not to exceed three years. They receive medical and dental benefits, similar to regular employees, and a defined contribution retirement plan. 
 
Information for current county employees: Current and regular County of San Mateo Employees who are interested in this assignment must submit an application and compete in the recruitment process. If you are successful in the recruitment and are being considered for the assignment, HR will work directly with you and/or your department for options. Please note that there is no guarantee that you will be allowed by your department to rotate into this assignment nor are your departments obligated to allow you to take on this assignment. The salary range for this position is "as is" and non-negotiable.