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Under direct or general supervision, oversees, recreation activities in connection with a specific recreation services program or functional area in support of community, recreational, or park facilities; and performs related duties, as assigned.

Recreation Leader II Hourly: $16.30 - $19.82

950 hours per year / less than 20 hours per week

Fire Chief - Menlo Park Fire Protection District, CA

To apply: Submit resume, cover letter and three professional references by 5:00 pm PST on October 22, 2021 to:  

The District

We are a progressive and dynamic fire district that is headquartered in Menlo Park and located between the three metro cities of San Francisco, San Jose and Oakland. Serving an estimated population of 90,000, the District's coverage area encompasses 29 square miles in the southernmost part of San Mateo County, including the communities of Atherton, Menlo Park, East Palo Alto, and select unincorporated county areas.

Our employees provide first response for residential, commercial, industrial, life sciences, technology and investment sectors via seven strategically located stations. Also located within the District’s boundaries is the U.S. Department of Energy's SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory, a Veteran's Hospital, and parts of Stanford University, along with major research and healthcare organizations, such as SRI International and Stanford Hospital. The entire region has experienced relatively rapid growth largely attributable to the increasing presence of technology firms and significant expansion activity by some well-known companies, including Facebook, which is headquartered in Menlo Park.

We are a California Special District, which is an independent government agency with our own tax base and administrative functions (finance and human resources) that is governed by a five-member Board of Directors who are elected at-large to staggered, four-year terms. Our Board of Directors is charged with providing strategic leadership, policy direction, and fiscal oversight. We are organized across seven divisions: Administration, Human Resources and Risk Management, Fire Prevention, Information Technology, Operations, Support Services, and Training.

Our 148 full-time equivalent employees (109 FTE provide direct fire services) work to protect the area's residents, businesses, and visitors through a variety of services and programs, including fire suppression, fire prevention, water rescue, emergency medical services (EMS), arson investigation, public education, and fire and hazardous materials inspections. In addition, we offer the following community programs: Community Emergency Response Teams (CERT) and Cadet and Explorer Programs. The District sponsors California Task Force 3, Urban Search and Rescue (CA-TF3 US&R). The Task Force provides critical emergency response services as one of 28 teams in the country that constitute the National Search and Rescue Response System.

The Candidate

We are seeking a strong leader with a diverse background in fire operations, emergency medical services, fire prevention, disaster preparedness, complex mutual aid/task force deployments and administration. This fire professional will be an outstanding critical thinker and innovative problem solver who is skilled at anticipating challenges and opportunities to ensure the District is well-prepared for the future.

To be successful in this role, the District's Fire Chief must be an exceptional relationship builder, active listener, and capable of quickly building trust and rapport with board members, district staff, and external stakeholders. Our next Fire Chief will be actively engaged with our workforce and maintain a continuous presence in the organization. The successful candidate will lead by example and support a learning organization culture comprised of mentorship, training and developing future leaders for succession planning. Respected for superior interpersonal skills and sophisticated political acumen, the individual will be empathetic and sensitive to diverse communities and will have a history of placing interests of the community and District personnel above personal self-interests. The individual will be an excellent written and verbal communicator who is effective at presenting before a wide array of audiences and understands the importance of continually engaging with all stakeholders in a variety of ways. The successful candidate will have a background in labor group negotiations with firefighters, civilians, and unrepresented employees, in addition to fostering productive working relationships with labor and non-labor groups. Some other top competencies include experience with long-range planning, project management, management of substantial budgets,  and knowledge of special district governance, funding and authority.

The Board of Directors is seeking candidates who possess a minimum of ten (10) years of increasingly responsible and broad experience in fire service operations and administration which includes at least five (5) years of supervisory experience in a command position.

A bachelor's degree with coursework in fire science, public administration, business administration or related field is required. Desirous qualities include a master's degree, Chief Fire Officer designation, and recognition as an NFA Executive Fire Officer.

Process

Tentative Timeline

· Week of October 25       Screen submission materials

· Week of November 8      Oral panel & final interviews

 
Salary negotiable and DOQE. The base salary of the prior long-term current Chief was $315,000. Salary is supplemented by a generous benefits package. Closes: October 22, 2021.  

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The City of Burlingame is looking for an energetic, caring, creative, and responsible Preschool Aide Substitute. Under direction of a Recreation Coordinator, the Preschool Aide helps organize and implement preschool classes for the City’s Village Park Preschool program, assures policies and procedures are maintained, and performs related work as required.

Substitute shifts are commonly arranged in advance, but sometimes may be more short notice.  Although substitutes have some flexibility in accepting a shift, we ask that you generally have availability to cover shifts as needed to remain in the role.

Village Park Preschool Program

Village Park Preschool is a part-time, play-based preschool program offered by the City of Burlingame Parks and Recreation Department. We currently offer 3 programs: Lil’ Sprouts (2 year olds), Cottage Kids (3 year olds), and Playschool Villagers (4 year olds). The emphasis of the program is physical, social, and emotional growth in a child-centered environment. Activities are designed to foster a healthy child that develops an early love of learning. Village Park Preschool programs strive to create an environment inspiring each child’s individual creativity and self-expression. Children participate in arts/crafts, music, body movement, basic science, cognitive games, creative/dramatic play, cooking, circle and story time, fine and gross motor skill building, and phonics awareness.  More details can be found at www.burlingame.org/village.

Essential Duties

Assist in implementing activities that support early childhood education and socialization; assist with a variety of activities including, but not limited to, arts and crafts, organized games, story time, music/singing activities, science, cooking, early writing skills, and interactive circle time; ensure proper safety precautions are observed; maintain and care for supplies, equipment, and the facility; set up daily snack; change diapers and support toilet training; complete assigned paperwork, including time cards and incident and accident reports; communicate with parents and staff to disseminate information and build positive relationships; perform related duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Must be a mature, dependable, responsible, and understanding person who is able to work cooperatively with children, staff and parents.  

Qualifications

Knowledge of:

• Child development stages

• Customer service techniques

Ability to:

• Implement effective program curriculum/content

• Engage children in a variety of different types of activities

• Establish and maintain effective working relationships

• Communicate effectively

• Represent the City in a positive manner

• Follow safety procedures

• Work cooperatively with others

• Exercise good judgement, tact, and courtesy

Experience and Education

• Experience working with young children

• ECE units a plus

Work Schedule - Any one or combination of the following:

• Monday/Wednesday 8:45am-11:30am

• Monday/Wednesday/Friday 8:10am-12:55pm

• Tuesday/Thursday 9:00am-11:45am

• Tuesday/Thursday/Friday 8:45am-12:15pm

• Summer hours available, but optional

• Maximum of 960 hours per fiscal year

SALARY & BENEFITS

The salary range for this position is $21.00-$25.53 per hour. This position is a non-benefited, part-time, casual position.

Healthy Workplaces/Healthy Families Act of 2014 Paid Sick Leave Benefit. This benefit accrues at the rate of one hour for every 30 hours worked to a maximum benefit of 24 hours per year. There is no cash value associated with benefit.

Vacation Pay. This benefit is for part-time casual employees who work 30 or more days within a year from the beginning of employment with the City of Burlingame, and accrues at the rate of one hour for every 52 hours worked to a maximum benefit of 16 hours per year.  No employee shall be allowed to have an accumulation of more than two years’ worth of vacation accrual to their credit at any one time.

No other benefits are offered. This position is at will and is not part of the City's Civil Service System. There is no guarantee of hours and employment may end at any time.

APPLICATION PROCESS

Interested candidates must submit a completed on-line employment application. Resumes in lieu of a completed application will not be accepted.  Applications submitted without completed supplemental questions will be considered incomplete and disqualified from this recruitment process. Faxes will not be accepted.

PLEASE APPLY IMMEDIATELY. APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED UNTIL THE POSITION IS FILLED. This position may close at any time.

Prior to appointment, candidates will be required to:

• pass a fingerprint check submitted to the Department of Justice
• comply with The Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 and provide proof of identity and authorization to work in the United States at date of hire

The City of Burlingame is an Equal Opportunity Employer and as such does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, ancestry, physical or mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or national origin in its employment actions, decisions, policies, and practices. The duties described in this job announcement are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. 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 the position. This job announcement does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.

Final Filing Date: Open Until Filled

Appointment to this position is contingent upon:

*A pre-employment fingerprinting criminal history records check

*TB testing clearance

Resume will not be accepted in lieu of application. Application, including all work history, must be fully completed if a resume is attached. Incomplete and/or inaccurate applications may result in disqualification from the recruitment process. All communication regarding your status in this recruitment process will be conducted via email or postal mail. Be sure to include a valid e-mail address on the employment application. Applicants are responsible for notifying Human Resources of any changes to contact information.

Selection Procedure

Based on the application screening, those candidates with the most relevant qualifications will be invited to an oral interview, which may include a written exam and/or practical exam.

About the Position

Positions in this classification perform work in the organization and implementation of a wide variety of recreation activities.  The Program Coordinator classification is the top-level position in the Recreation Leader Series. 

Receives general supervision from a full-time Recreation Department staff member.  May provide functional supervision to Recreation Leaders or volunteers, as assigned. 

Essential Duties

• Plans, organizes, coordinates and directs specialized recreation programs as assigned.
• Assists in the daily meal programs. Duties could include purchasing groceries and program supplies, meal prep, and serving.
• Provides customer service to patrons
• Assists with marketing and promotion of Parks & Recreation Department programs including monthly newsletters, website updates, social media posts, flyers, etc.
• Maintains required records, including program statistics.

About this role

Join our award-winning Building Blocks preschool team.  We offer a variety of preschool programs starting at age 2 up to age 5.  Our Explorers, Creators and Innovators teachers are dedicated to providing a safe environment for each child to grow emotionally, physically, socially and intellectually.  Our teachers make a commitment to support families and children by following Developmentally Appropriate Practices.  This is a part time, non-benefited position, 15 to 20 hours per week in the morning and early afternoon hours and is limited to 960 hours in a fiscal year.

Why Join our Department?

• Our staff are devoted to creating a fun, safe and positive school experience.
• Our Values; Respect, Creativity, Integrity, Transparency and Inclusivity.

What You Bring:

• Energy and Enthusiasm!
• Experience and passion for working with children.
• Experience working in preschool.
• At least 6 ECE units or 6 Recreation units (Preschool Specialist II).

Who You Are

• You have a strong work ethic, customer service skills and works well with others.
• You have good judgment and make good decisions in a variety of situations.
• You are able to communicate well with your co-workers and supervisors.

What You’ll Do

• Encourage children to learn through play and Developmentally Appropriate Practices.
• Provide excellent customer service.
• Nurture all the children in our program and embrace their strengths while helping them build self-esteem and self-confidence.

What We Offer

• Competitive Salary
• Flexible Work Schedule
• Become a natural leader! You will develop your leadership and management skills as you learn to work cooperatively with other staff members, teaching and fostering positive child development throughout the school year.
• You will feel a personal sense of accomplishment and importance as you become a mentor and role model in the lives of children.

 
Preschool Specialist I (ages 18 & Up):

• Plan and implement creative age appropriate games, arts and crafts, songs and science activities that coincide with our curriculum standards.  Ability to lead a circle time with songs, books and rhymes. 

Are You Interested? Apply.

• Application can be found on our website at www.cityofsanmateo.org or at our Recreation Centers:
• Submit online at www.calopps.org
• Submit to Heather Murphy via email: hmurphy@cityofsanmateo.org.
• Application materials will be screened on a continuous basis.

Closing Date:     Open until filled or upon receipt of the first 50 applications, whichever occurs first.

Fine Print The policy of the City of San Mateo is to grant equal employment opportunity to all qualified persons without regard to race, color, sex, gender, age, religion, ancestry, physical or mental disability, sexual preference, marital status or national origin.  It is the intent and desire of the City of San Mateo that equal employment opportunity will be provided in recruiting, hiring, training, promoting, wages, benefits, and all other privileges, terms and conditions of employment.

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The Community Served

Located nearly halfway between San Francisco and Sacramento, Suisun City is a hidden gem of the Bay Area. Suisun City is accessible from Interstate 80 via Highway 12 and Amtrak’s Capitol Corridor commuter rail stop at the Train Depot, right to the heart of the City’s historic Waterfront District, making it a prime location for job seekers as well as homeowners. The community is a unique destination for a Bay Area day trip, an overnight getaway or a place to work, particularly with its reverse commute for inner Bay Area residents. Suisun City is a diverse, family-oriented community located adjacent to the Suisun Valley and Napa Valley wine country. A full-service organization, the City of Suisun City takes great pride in the quality of services provided to its residents with the assistance of a dedicated, professional and stable staff of employees and volunteers.

The Fire Department

The Suisun City Fire Department was established in 1861. The men and women of Suisun City Fire Department take great pride in the customer service that they provide to all who live, work and travel through the city limits of Suisun City. Suisun City Fire Department is a mission-driven fire agency that remains focused on customers and safety. It is the goal of the Fire Department that all members strive to attain a synergistic balance of education, training, and experience to provide excellent customer service and emergency management on every call. The Fire Department is a combination agency staffed with both full-time and reserve fire personnel. The Department currently operates (3) Type 1 Fire Engines, (1) Type 3 Fire Engine, Ladder Truck, (3) Command Vehicles, (1) Type 5 Fire Engine, Zodiac Rescue Boats, and (1)Dive Rescue Trailer. The Suisun City Fire Department is an ALS (Paramedic) level department, supported by Medic Ambulance for transport services. Suisun City Fire Department Station 47 is staffed 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. In 2020, the SCFD responded to 3,073 calls. As a busy Bay Area municipal fire agency, the SCFD ran 166 fires in 2020. The department also operates a Water Rescue Team, a Dive Team, and an Arson Investigations Unit.

The Position

Under the general direction of the Fire Chief, the Fire Marshal should have a background in Fire Prevention and Fire Code Enforcement. The Fire Marshal shall participate in leading fire investigations and serve as the fire department representative in economic development and building plan review meetings for Suisun City. The Fire Marshal must also be operationally capable and will serve in a fire suppression capacity based on the level of training and experience held by the selected candidate.

• Assumes management responsibility for the activities and operations of the Fire Prevention Program, disaster preparedness, and related programs and services. Develops and maintains the City Emergency Operations Plan

• Participates in the development and implementation of goals, objectives, policies, and procedures related to fire prevention and life safety codes and ordinances; develops programs related to local, state and federal mandates.

• Reviews and examines building construction plans and drawings and inspects residential, commercial and industrial buildings during construction and after occupancy to ensure compliance with all fire, life safety and health codes; maintains records of inspections for all buildings and assures inspection schedules are carried out.

• Issues violation notices and follow-ups as required to sections which relate to fire prevention, detection, and suppression; reports to building owners or tenants regarding violations and required corrective actions.

• Interprets and enforces policies, procedures, regulations, ordinances, and resolutions adopted by the City; provides technical assistance to contractors, architects, engineers, developers and the public.

• Promotes public relations through public education programs; furnishes fire safety information to the public; develops and presents fire safety education programs to community groups of all ages.

• Investigates potential fire and safety hazards; conducts field inspections; evaluates existing fire safety conditions, and enforces federal, state and local codes, ordinances and regulations applicable to fire safety; investigates fires for cause and origin; prepares necessary documents and reports; works with law enforcement for the prosecution of fire related crimes.

• Manages weed abatement, fireworks enforcement and other related fire prevention programs.

• Collects, analyzes and evaluates data; prepares and maintains a variety of detailed records, technical information and statistical data; prepares clear and concise correspondence, including memoranda, records and reports.

• May supervise, lead, train and assign the work of subordinate technical and administrative staff.

• May perform a variety of fire suppression, fire prevention, and emergency medical response.

• Makes court appearances and participates in other legal proceedings as needed for fire investigations and code enforcement activities.

• Participates in the land use entitlement and environmental review processes for development within or around the City as needed.

• Coordinates the Emergency Operations Center (EOC).

• Coordinates the CERT Program.

Join our Senior Services team as a kitchen assistant!

City of Pacifica's Senior Services Division of Parks, Beaches & Recreation is seeking a kitchen assistant to join the Senior Services Food Program.  The center provides meals both on-sight or delivered to seniors in our community Monday through Friday (closed during major holidays).

This is a daytime position, the hours are approximately 29 per week.

Duties include, but not limited to:

          General cleaning

          Dishwashing / pot washing

          Food storage

          Assembles food items

          Light food prep

Do you enjoy giving back to your community? Are you customer service oriented? If so, then we invite you to explore this opportunity with the City of Pacifica.

The Parks, Beaches and Recreation Department within the City of Pacifica works closely with the community providing programming to youth, seniors and all citizens.  We strive to foster a collaborative and collegial atmosphere among staff while providing high quality programs, activities and events to the community and neighborhoods. We take pride in offering excellent community service while remaining adaptable and responsive to our residents' needs and expectations.

Currently, the Parks, Beaches and Recreation Department has an exciting opportunity for customer service orientated individuals to join our team as a Cashier within our Aquatics Division.

If interested, apply today!

This is a part-time, at-will, non-benefited position. Hours are limited to less than 1,000 hours per year.