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THE POSITION: 

The City of San Pablo is actively recruiting for a Community Services Coordinator I/II position to plan, organize, and direct services and programs within the Community Services Department for our senior population, volunteer programs and city-wide special events. Our senior programs provide opportunities for adults 50 years of age and older, to engage in active and healthy programming. The Church Lane Senior Center hosts a congregate lunch program, numerous senior focused special events, weekday door-to-door transportation service (managed by a different full-time coordinator) and drop- in programs and classes. The city hosts 10-12 city-wide special events each year that include family dances, spring egg hunt, Cinco de Mayo celebration, Movies Under the Stars, 4th of July Multi-Cultural celebration, Halloween, Veterans Day and a Winter Wonderland Festival. The Community Services Department relies heavily on volunteers for both special events and senior programs and wants to expand the volunteer recruitment and training program. 

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LARPD is seeking a summer intern to support the Summer Youth Volunteer Program.  Applicants should have the equivalent of one year of college credits completed toward a degree.  Candidates interested in learning about recreation, volunteer management, and community services will be given preference.  Interested candidates should complete an application online. The intern will be responsible for key deliverables while learning about special districts and the Livermore community.  

 

• Why do you want to work at LARPD?  

• What is your current future career interest?  

Resumes are encouraged but not required.  

 

Community Outreach: Summer Youth Volunteers Project Plan 

The Community Outreach team is seeking a summer intern for a 10–12-week assignment.  The goal of the internship is to gain valuable experience managing high school aged volunteers that will support a variety of summer camps and programs throughout the district.  

 

Key duties 

• Be primary point of contact for Summer Youth Volunteers. 

• Assist with volunteer orientation and ongoing training sessions throughout the summer. 

• Oversee volunteer schedule. 

• Track volunteer hours logging. 

• Create program completion documents. 

• Assist with planning end of summer recognition event. 

 

Key deliverables will be: 

• Maintain volunteer hour tracking and create end of summer recap report. 

• Complete summer training and check-in reports. 

• Create and distribute volunteer completion certification with hours totals for all summer volunteers. 

• Report any concerns from staff and volunteers or development opportunities for volunteers through regular check-ins. 

 

What learning will occur for the intern? 

• Experience managing volunteers. 

• Learn how summer programs work/run in a special district.  

• Gain familiarity with volunteer management software. 

• Graphic design creating infographics and end-of-summer reports. 

• Communication opportunities both with program staff and volunteers. 

 

Timing 

June-August 9th.  Interns may start and end later but need to be present for the core Sessions slated for the entire month of June, July and through August 9th.  

 

Work hours will be Monday – Friday, 25-30 hours per week during the 12 weeks of employment.  The pay rate will be $20 per hour.  All interns will be required to successfully complete a Department of Justice fingerprint clearance and undergo a TB test as a condition of employment.  

 

 

Reasonable accommodation: 

Applicants with disabilities may request reasonable accommodation throughout the selection process.  Request for reasonable accommodation during the selection process may be made by contacting the Human Resources Office before the final filing date. 

LARPD is an Equal Opportunity/ADA Employer and values diversity at all levels of the organization. 

  

 

 

POSITION INFORMATION

The Seasonal Park Ranger Aide position requires flexibility with a variable schedule including split shifts and on call availability from May through Labor day.  The site location is at Camp Shelly in South Lake Tahoe.  Lodging will be provided.  

 

APPLICATION PROCEDURE

Please submit a District application and resume online.  Applicants who do not submit all required documents may not be considered.

 

SELECTION PROCESS

Based upon all submitted materials, the applicants presenting the best job-related qualifications will be invited to proceed in the recruitment process. 

 

SUMMARY

Under general supervision, performs a variety of support duties for District parks and open space areas and facilities; ensures areas and facilities are available for use and consistently maintained in a safe and clean condition.  Areas of responsibility, include, but are not limited to, serving as staff for kiosks, entry stations, and visitor centers; patrols areas to monitor activities and take action as needed; and performs related work as required.

 

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED

Receives general supervision from higher-level supervisory staff and direction from higher-level staff.  Exercises no direct supervision over staff. 

 

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS

This is the entry-level classification in the Park Ranger series responsible for performing a variety of routine maintenance for District parks and open space areas and facilities.  Incumbents at this level receive only occasional instruction or assistance as new or unusual situations arise and are fully aware of the operating procedures and policies.  Work is reviewed upon completion for soundness, appropriateness, and conformity to policy and requirements.  This class is distinguished from the Park Ranger in that the latter provides enforcement of land use laws and regulations and serves as a Peace Officer under the California Penal Code.

 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Management reserves the right to add, modify, change, or rescind the work assignments of different positions and to make reasonable accommodations so that qualified employees can perform the essential functions of the job.

1. Performs a variety of support duties for District parks and open space areas and facilities, including, but not limited to, assisting Park Rangers, visitor services, interpretation services, and camp services.  
2. Ensures facilities are available for use and consistently maintained in a safe and clean condition.
3. Patrols park, open space, and recreation areas; reports problems regarding safety and sanitary conditions.
4. Staffs kiosks, entry stations, and visitor centers; greets and welcomes park visitors; collects fees.
5. Implements, monitors, and enforces relevant laws, rules, policies, and procedures; cautions patrons regarding unsafe activities and reports incidents to Park Ranger as needed.
6. Provides information to patrons pertaining to park use, local natural and cultural history, points of interest, and recreation opportunities; answers inquiries and gives directions.
7. Receives and responds to questions, concerns, and complaints from patrons; determines issues and resolves or refers to Park Ranger or Chief Ranger as needed.
8. Performs custodial tasks.
9. Assists with preparing marketing and educational material; may assist with program delivery.
10. Assists in emergencies involving injury, illness, fire, hazardous water conditions, or other critical incidences by notifying proper authorities; provides first aid/medical care to the level of training.
11. Inspects facilities and grounds for safety and security; identifies and reports hazardous conditions and facility maintenance needs to supervisor.
12. Follows safe working practices and makes appropriate use of related safety equipment as required.
13. Performs administrative tasks, such as attending meetings and training, preparing reports, monitoring expenditures, and maintaining records.
14. Assists with District special events as needed.
15. Performs related duties as assigned.

 
QUALIFICATIONS
Education and Experience:

• High School Diploma or GED;
  AND
• Six months of relevant work experience.
  OR
• Any combination of training, education, and experience that would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities. 

 
Knowledge of:

• Methods and techniques used in the operation, repair, and maintenance of park and open space areas and facilities.
• Operational characteristics of a variety of tools and equipment.
• Occupational hazards and standard safety practices.
• Basic wildlife, vegetation, and geographic features found in District parks.
• Relevant natural and cultural history.
• Outdoor recreation skills related to camping, biking, hiking, and horseback riding. 
• Principles and practices of recordkeeping.
• Principles and practices for providing high level of customer service.
• Modern office practices, methods, and computer equipment and applications.

 
Ability to:

• Perform general maintenance duties.
• Safely and effectively use, operate, and maintain equipment and tools.
• Provide information and resources to patrons.
• Understand, interpret, and apply all relevant laws, rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Independently organize work, set priorities, meet deadlines, and follow up on assignments.
• Make basic mathematic calculations with speed and accuracy.
• Demonstrate strong customer service skills and establish, maintain, and foster positive and effective working relationships.
• Maintain records and files on work performed.
• Use English effectively to communicate in person, over the telephone, and in writing.

 
Licenses and Certifications:

• At time of appointment, California Driver’s License with a satisfactory driving record maintained throughout employment.

 
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Must possess:  mobility to work in various parks and open space areas; strength, stamina, and mobility to perform medium to heavy physical work, to work around machines, to climb and descend ladders, to operate a variety of tools and equipment, and to operate a motor vehicle; vision to read printed materials and a computer screen and to distinguish colors in wiring; hearing and speech to communicate in person and over the telephone or radio.  Frequent walking in operational areas to identify problems or hazards.  Finger dexterity needed to access, enter, and retrieve data using a computer keyboard and/or calculator and to operate tools and equipment.  Incumbents in this classification bend, stoop, kneel, reach, and inspect work sites.  Incumbents must possess the ability to lift, carry, push, and pull materials and objects weighing up to 50 pounds or heavier weights with assistance and/or the use of proper equipment.
 
ENVIRONMENTAL ELEMENTS
Incumbents work in both indoor and outdoor environments with moderate to loud noise levels.  May work in controlled temperature conditions, cold and hot temperatures, or inclement weather conditions.  Exposure to a variety of plant and animal species.  Incumbents will interact with individuals in interpreting and enforcing rules, policies, and procedures.
 
WORKING CONDITIONS
Incumbents may be assigned an on-call and irregular work schedule, including weekends, early mornings, evenings, and holidays. 
 
PRE-EMPLOYMENT CONDITIONS

• Department of Justice fingerprint clearance.
• TB Test
   

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION

Applicants with disabilities may request reasonable accommodation throughout the selection process. Request for reasonable accommodation during the selection process may be made by contacting the Human Resources Office prior to the final filing date.
 
LARPD is an Equal Opportunity/ADA Employer and values diversity at all levels of the organization. 

The City of Newark's incredibly successful Deputy Economic Development Director’s relocation left big shoes to fill, and we are confident there is a candidate who is ready to take on the challenge! We are searching for our next Deputy Economic Development Director to lead the city’s thriving Economic Development Division. The Deputy Director is a high-level management position responsible for planning, developing, implementing, and managing the operations related to the City’s Economic Development programs. Division staff work independently and in partnership with other City departments to accomplish economic development objectives and goals; provide policy, technical, and market support on projects; establish metrics for evaluating the success of economic development programs and initiatives; conduct regular assessments and prepare comprehensive reports for stakeholders and senior management.

The Economic Development Division is highly regarded by the City Council and has developed exceptional trust within the organization and with our business community. The trust developed within and outside the organization is based on a strong foundation of communication and outreach. Staff regularly visit businesses in person to establish and maintain connections. The Division offers a variety of workshops that further strengthen ties between businesses and the City. Future work includes assistance with development and growth of our local chamber of commerce, identifying new opportunities for advance manufacturing and life science industries, and growing our tax base with our existing and new businesses. 

Newark is well known within the community as a wonderfully diverse place to live, grow a business, volunteer, eat at fabulous local restaurants, and enjoy the outdoors. Companies including Lucid Motors, ATUM, Freewire, Allogene, and Cepheid are at home in Newark and thanks to Cargill, we also harvest salt! Ohlone College's health, environment, and technology campus is in Newark and our Sunday Farmer's Market is very popular. Newark’s central location allows us to have one foot in Silicon Valley, another in the East Bay, and just a short ride on the Dumbarton bridge to the Peninsula.

Our next Deputy Economic Development Director will take advantage of what Newark has to offer to promote our businesses, develop policies and programs to grow and attract new companies, and continue our success into the future.

For more information about the Community Development Department, please visit our website at www.Newark.org, click the “Departments” tab, and select “Community Development”. 

EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING

Any combination of education and experience that would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required qualifications would be:

Education:

• Possession of a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Economics, Business Administration, Marketing, Public Relations, Public Administration, or a related field.
• A Master’s Degree in Urban Planning, Economics, Business Administration, Marketing, Public Relations or Public Administration is desirable.

Experience:

• Six (6) years of progressively responsible experience in economic development, redevelopment, real estate development, or related field including two (2) years of supervisory experience.

License:

• Possession of a valid driver license and a satisfactory driving record throughout employment.

 

The City of Berkeley invites you to apply for the position of Accounting Office Specialist II. In this role, you will be responsible for performing a variety of fiscal and accounting support tasks within complex accounting systems and utilizing automated accounting systems and spreadsheet applications.

Departments and divisions that may hire an Accounting Office Specialist II include: Finance, Accounting, Revenue Collections, Planning, Transportation, Parks, Public Works, and Health, Housing & Community Services.

This recruitment will create an eligible list that will be used by hiring departments to fill future temporary and/or career positions in the next 12 months.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

A typical way of gaining the knowledge, skills, and abilities for this position is: 
Equivalent to graduation from high school and two (2) years of accounting clerical support experience. College-level accounting coursework may substitute for the required experience, on the basis of twelve (12) semester or sixteen (16) quarter units equaling one year of experience.

Successful completion of college-level courses in accounting and budgeting and internal certificates of competencies in accounting, labor distribution and accounting software are highly desirable.

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

APPLICATION PROCESS

Applicants must submit a completed application and responses to the supplemental questionnaire. Please note that resumes are not a substitute for a completed application. 

Applications are available in alternative formats (audio-format, braille, large print, electronic text, etc.) upon request to ada@berkeleyca.gov. Please allow 10 days for production of the material in an alternative format.

Under general supervision, lead, and conduct activities in the delivery of recreation program areas including camps, preschool, tots, after school programs, parks and nature, teens, boxing, youth and adult sports, special events, and active adults; oversee the proper use of indoor and outdoor community recreational facilities, perform a variety of custodial tasks; assist the public and staff in their use of the facility.

 

Distinguishing Characteristics: 

Under general supervision, the Recreation Aide assists in the proper use of a community recreational facility and assist Recreation Leaders in providing a variety of recreation programs. The Recreation Leader classification is distinguished from the Recreation Aide level in the complexity of duties assigned, independence of action taken, the amount of time spent performing the duties, the nature of the public contact made, and its training responsibilities of new staff. Positions at this level are required to be fully trained in all procedures related to the assigned area of responsibility.

$2500 Sign-on Bonus!

Tri-City is currently looking to fill one (1) vacancy for a full time Office Assistant position, within our Medical Records/ Front Office Department. The Office Assistant position is for experienced clerical staff who will provide a variety of clerical and administrative program support duties within a behavioral health clinical setting. 

This position will perform the following essential duties, including, but not limited to:

• Performs a variety of office support duties related to the assigned work unit; gathers information from a variety of sources, including data systems and clients for the completion and processing of forms, records, and other documents; contacts individuals, other departments, or agencies to obtain additional information.

 

• Receives and screens visitors; provides general information to clients, visitors, vendors, and staff, in person and on the telephone; assists clients by referring them to sources of information, hands out standard forms and explains how to complete them; answers requests for information or refers to other Authority staff.

 

• Inputs, updates, tracks, and extracts information into appropriate databases, billing systems and files; searches records and files for pertinent data.

 

• Maintains records, logs, files, and other forms of information, including various demographic reports, and room schedules specific to the assigned division or department.

 

• Proofreads and checks files including charts and other documentation for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with departmental policies; makes copies, schedules appointments, and types correspondences and memos.

 

• Maintains records, logs, files, and other forms of information, including various demographic reports, and room schedules specific to the assigned division or department.

 

• Proofreads and checks files including charts and other documentation for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with departmental policies; makes copies, schedules appointments, and types correspondences and memos.

 

• Collects and maintains client financial information/fees and related documents and enters the information into billing systems; keeps all client financial information updated.

 

The Construction Secretary will assist the Chief of Construction, Construction Services Manager and the Construction Project Analyst with administrative tasks within the division.   

This position requires a highly motivated, responsible, organized, problem-solver and self-starter individual who can handle an array of tasks, has excellent written and verbal communication skills, has good judgement, and works independently or as part of a team. The individual must be able to come up with multiple solutions to any given problem, in areas that may be outside their expertise, and be willing to take on uncertain challenges.

This is a supportive role to the construction division with high use of various computer software, research, problem solving and communication skills for a person at a intermediate level. The work performed will support MRCA’s new construction operations, emergency projects, general improvements to parks, and other efforts related to public access, open space conservation, habitat restoration, and urban park development. 

 

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Supervision

This position reports to the Chief of Construction. Assorted tasks may be supervised by the Construction Services Manager and the Construction Project Analyst.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

The following duties are typical for this classification. Incumbents may not perform all of the listed duties and/or may be required to perform additional or different duties from those set forth below to address business needs and changing business practices.

• Coordinate material orders, delivery and invoices.
• Maintain division files, including documentation of and authorization for expenses, project progress, contracts, project budgets, contacts, and correspondence.
• Order materials, equipment, and tools.  Coordinate delivery/pick up of items.
• Prepare and maintain vendor and agency phone and mailing lists.
• Assist in planning and coordination of construction projects.
• Handle all Construction Division correspondence in a timely manner.
• Prepare written materials (reports, graphs, memos, etc.) for the Construction Division.
• Assist with MRCA’s Safety Program committee and write reports on safety issues for agency wide distribution.
• Assist with MRCA’s Labor Compliance Program.
• Conduct tailgate safety meetings biweekly with construction team.
• Assist with MRCA’s pesticide use program and reporting
• Maintain records of agency utilities.
• Maintain good habits of answering and responding to incoming telephone calls, correspondence, and when communicating and providing customer service to citizens who seek assistance.
• Maintain positive relationships with coworkers, representatives of other government agencies, non-profit organizations, homeowner’s associations, and the public at large.
• Perform related duties as required.

 

JOB SPECIFICATIONS

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to remain in a stationary position, occasionally move about inside the office to access supplies and office machinery, frequently communicate and exchange information, review handwritten, electronic and facsimile documents, and operate a computer and other office productivity machinery. The employee must occasionally move items weighing up to 20 pounds inside the office.

Required Hours and Location

Monday through Friday, 8 hours per day, 40 hours per week with some scheduling flexibility. Occasional overtime work on evenings or weekends upon prior approval by supervisor. The position will work out of the Los Angeles River Center and Gardens but may be required to travel to various other locations. Offices at the River Center are spread among multiple buildings and floors. 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

The following generally describes the knowledge and ability required to enter the job and/or be learned within a short period of time in order to successfully perform the essential functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.

Education and Experience

• High school diploma or GED certificate. A.A. degree preferred.
• Two (2) years performing administrative duties.
• Experience in construction field preferred.   

Training and Certification

• Must have a valid California driver’s license in good standing with a satisfactory driving record at the time of hire.
• Basic First Aid and CPR certification (or ability to complete within 6 months).

Knowledge of: 

• Proficiency in Windows-based programs including word processing, spreadsheets, and databases.
• Proficiency in grammar, spelling and basic mathematics. 
• Knowledge of operating standard office equipment. 
• Office practices and procedures.
• Bilingual skills in English and another locally common language, such as Spanish, is desired.

Ability to: 

• Prioritize varying tasks and projects and manage multiple projects at once.
• Work independently to handle multiple tasks under deadlines.
• Revise work approach and/or tactics to address changing conditions.
• Complete projects and follow oral and written directions.
• Quickly change tasks and focus.
• Learn technical material as needed.
• Innovate and improve processes.
• Learn new software including WordPerfect.
• Exercise discretion and sensitivity to confidential information.

Competencies:

• Excellent oral and written English language skills. Not required to be a native English speaker, but fluency in English is required. 
• Bilingual in Spanish is highly desirable.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Establish and maintain cooperative relations with those contacted in the course of wok including the general public.

This job announcement is not intended to, and does not, create an employment contract of any kind and does not create any express or implied contractual obligations. Employment at MRCA is at-will without exception. The employee and MRCA may terminate employment at any time with or without advance notice and with or without cause.

Any provision contained in this job announcement may be modified or revoked at any time without notice.

The City of Fremont's Police Department is hiring for the position of Senior Office Specialist. There are two vacancies: one vacancy resides in the Animal Services Division and the second vacancy resides in the Business Services Division.
 

The first review deadline has been extended to January 21, 2024, at 11:59 p.m. (PST).  Interested candidates are encouraged to apply early. An application must be submitted for each position of interest.

A resume and supplemental questionnaire (part of the online application) must be submitted with the completed City application.

The Urban Forestry Division of the City of Fremont has two paid internships available for immediate hiring.  Through a variety of tasks and duties, interns will gain well-rounded, first-hand work experience and observational knowledge in the fields of urban forestry management and municipal administration.

The Role

The role consists of assisting city staff in the preservation, maintenance, and sustainable growth of Fremont’s urban forest. Examples of division responsibilities include program administration, tree assessment, community outreach and education, grant management, data collection and analysis, contracts and vendor management, project management, as well as other related responsibilities.

Examples of duties that may be assigned to interns include processing data through the city’s GIS- based tree data management system, reviewing and processing permit applications, developing and supervising tree planting initiatives, conducting public outreach and education, providing technical expertise, completing field work and assessments, Urban Forestry Management Plan implementation, and other duties as assigned.

With assistance from city staff and resources, this role will be expected to achieve International Society of Arboriculture (ISA) arborist certification before the term ends.