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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

The City of Berkeley is now accepting applications for Assistant Inspector in the Building & Safety Division of the Planning Department! This is a temporary, two-year position with an option for a third year upon approval by the Building Official, once certain criteria and milestones are met during the initial two years.

The Assistant Inspector will learn, in phases, every aspect of the building inspection process under the tutelage of the Building Inspection Section and Permit Service Center staff. This training will include learning and understanding the building permit review and issuance process, gaining and cultivating good customer service skills, studying and learning how to enforce the California and City of Berkeley Building Standards Codes, and acquiring proper building inspection techniques.

Upon approval from the Building Official, the Assistant Inspector will have the opportunity to demonstrate their knowledge and skills by performing inspections in the field throughout the City of Berkeley as allowed by State regulations and under the guidance of a Building Inspector as assigned. These inspections will gradually increase in scope and difficulty as new skills and knowledge are acquired and confidence grows. It is expected that the Assistant Inspector will acquire an ICC Residential Building Inspector (ICC B1) certification by the end of year one and an ICC Commercial Building Inspector (ICC B2) certification by the end of the two-year position. At the end of the term and upon Building Official approval, the Assistant Inspector will have the option of promoting into the role of Building Inspector I (certified).

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

A typical way of gaining the knowledge, skills, and abilities for this position is:

Equivalent to graduation from high school and:

1. Two years of full-time paid experience in one of the following: 
   • Building, civil, or architectural design drafting;
   • Building, housing, or home inspection;
   • Code enforcement;
   • Permit processing;
   • Performing carpentry, electrical, heating and refrigeration, plumbing, or similar work; OR
2. Three years of full-time experience in support of building inspections, housing inspections, or code enforcement; OR
3. Completion of two years of education in a recognized college or university with completion of 12 semester or 16 quarter units in any of the following or similar areas: civil or structural engineering, construction technology, design, inspection technology, architectural drafting, mechanical or, electrical engineering.

Other requirements: Must be able to travel to various locations within and outside the City of Berkeley to meet the program needs and to fulfill job responsibilities. When driving on city business, the incumbent is required to maintain a valid California driver's license as well as a satisfactory driving record.

The City of Sunnyvale is seeking to fill the position of Library Specialist II, Part Time with a friendly, confident, energetic, and highly motivated individual with great customer service, technical and interpersonal skills.

 The ideal candidate will have experience working closely with the public in a fast-paced customer-driven environment. They will possess strong communication, multitasking, and teamwork skills, and demonstrate the ability to provide excellent customer service to members of the public and staff alike. 

The City of Sunnyvale provides an excellent benefits package. A complete application consists of a City application and responses to the required supplemental questions. The position opens Wednesday, June 5, 2024 and the final filing date is Wednesday, June 26, 2024, at 5:00 pm or after receiving 100 qualified and complete applications, whichever is first. For complete information regarding this current opportunity, please visit: Sunnyvale.ca.gov and click on JOBS.

Salary: $22.64– $28.89 Hourly

READY TO GROW YOUR ADMINISTRATIVE SKILLS INTO TECHNICAL EXPERTISE?

The Novato Sanitary District is actively seeking qualified candidates for a

ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES TECHNICIAN

Salary: $81,798 - $99,425 Annually

$6,816 - $8,285 Monthly

9/80 Work Schedule

OUTSTANDING Benefits Package

Deadline to Apply: June 30, 11:59 PM

The Novato Sanitary District is seeking an organized, collaborative, and fast-learning Administrative Services Technician to support a wide range of essential administrative services functions, such as risk management, human resources, purchasing, record management, and general administration. This position is well-suited for a candidate with a firm foundation of experience in secretarial or clerical support who is ready to build specialized and valuable technical skills. Success in this position brings opportunities to advance your career within the District through the Administrative Services Analyst I position and beyond.

Under general direction of the Administrative Services Manager, the Administrative Services Technician is a confidential position that provides paraprofessional, technical, administrative, and secretarial support to District programs and services. The Administrative Services Technician learns and then applies procedural, program, and compliance knowledge; assumes ongoing, technical responsibilities specific to assigned areas, such as risk management and record management; works with departments and outside agencies to coordinate assigned programs, projects, and services; and performs research and routine analysis on a wide variety of special projects.

The Administrative Services Technician also supports the general administration of the District office, such as proofreading, filing, processing mail, answering the telephone, providing front counter customer service, maintaining calendars, organizing office storage, and setting up and breaking down the Board Room for meetings and events.

IDEAL CANDIDATE

The ideal candidate has experience in either of two backgrounds. The first is a background in providing journey-level clerical or technical support in the public or private sector that included interpreting and explaining complex rules and regulations, researching information, and preparing accurate documents and reports. Alternatively, the second is a background in providing advanced office support that included data entry and the processing of forms and records.

In addition to one of these two backgrounds, the ideal candidate is curious and enjoys learning about new systems and functions at a technical level. They appreciate when careful precision and accuracy is necessary to complete a task. The ideal candidate is open to helping with functions and tasks that they are not familiar with and will seek out resources and guidance to better understand the function and complete the task accurately. They are also proactive in identifying needs, developing and recommending solutions, and ensuring the solution is fully implemented.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education & Experience: A combination of training and experience that demonstrates that a person has obtained the required knowledge and is able to perform the essential duties of the position. A person with the following combined training and experience would typically qualify to compete in a selection process:

• Equivalent to graduation from high school and four (4) years of increasingly responsible journey-level clerical or technical support experience which included responsibility for interpreting and explaining complex rules and regulations, researching information, and preparing accurate documents and reports, or advanced office support work that included data entry and the processing of forms and records.
• Equivalent to an associate degree from an accredited educational institution and two (2) years of journey-level clerical or technical support experience which included responsibility for interpreting and explaining complex rules and regulations, researching information, and preparing accurate documents and reports, or advanced office support work that included data entry and the processing of forms and records.

Other Requirements:

• Valid California motor vehicle driver's license and good driving record
• Eligibility to work in the United States under appropriate federal regulations.
• Completion of a medical examination administered by a licensed medical doctor, selected and paid by the District, to determine physical fitness for the job.
• All Novato Sanitary District employees are designated Disaster Service Workers through state and local law (California Government Code Section 3100-3109). Employment with the District requires the affirmation of a loyalty oath to this effect. Employees are required to complete all Disaster Service Worker-related training as assigned, and to return to work as ordered in the event of an emergency

For more information about this position, see the full job description, below.

The Town of Colma is currently hiring part-time Facility Attendants to join our team!

First review of Applications:  June 28, 2024.  Apply by the deadline Friday, July 19, 2024!

• Do you have a passion for providing excellent customer service to community members? 
• Do you enjoy working in a team environment? 
• Do you possess a high school diploma or GED equivalent? 
• Are you available to work varying shifts?
• If so, apply today! 

The Recreation Department provides programs and activities for Colma residents of all ages ranging from infants to seniors.  Program elements include fitness, enrichment, cultural events, special events, sporting events, trips, and community events.  It is the goal of the Recreation Services Department to offer a balanced program ensuring all elements are offered to all age groups throughout the year.  

At the Town of Colma, we are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity.  All aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs.  To us, equal opportunity employment is not just about compliance, it’s about who you are, how you can help our Town, and who you want to be.  We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and residents.

Ross Valley Sanitary District Invites Applications for the Position of ACCOUNTANT II

 Salary Range: $53.26/hour - $67.97/hour

Plus an excellent benefits package

ABOUT THE POSITION

Under general direction of the Finance Officer, this position performs professional and technical work of a confidential nature in the areas of payroll, accounts payable, accounts receivable, general accounting, and public employee retirement (CalPERS) reporting. This position assists with the day-to-day accounting and financial operations of the District, including maintenance of accounting and payroll records, and other tasks as assigned. 

TYPICAL DUTIES

• Manage, prepare, process and maintain records for bi-weekly payroll; prepare quarterly and annual tax reports and returns; confirm compliance with applicable Federal, State, and local law, rules, and regulations.
• Prepare and maintain a variety of ledgers, reports, and schedules; process accounts receivables/payables, prepare bank deposits, credit card and bank account reconciliations, and purchase orders and other accounting processes and activities as needed.
• Assist internal and external customers, provide information that may require judgment and discretion as well as interpretation of policies and procedures, request assistance for unusual situations or requests.
• Examine and explore technical transactions to resolve questions and confirm data; guarantee fiscal accountability and fund integrity for transaction and supporting documentation.
• Interpret, explain, and apply general and governmental accounting/auditing principles and procedures, laws, and regulations affecting the financial operations of special districts; provide guidance to other staff in District administrative processes and procedures.
• See job description for a more comprehensive list of job duties.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS INCLUDE

Education, Training, and Experience

Any combination of education and experience that provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities required for this position. A typical way of obtaining the required qualifications is to possess the equivalent of:

• Associate or Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in Accounting, Bookkeeping, Finance, Business Administration, Public Administration, or related field.
• Two years of increasingly responsible experience in the areas of payroll administration, accounting, finance and budgeting
• Experience working in public agencies is desirable.

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.  

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

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