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The Town if Hillsborough is currently looking for a part-time (4 hrs/day, twice per week) Accounting Clerk to support our Finance & Water Services Department. The incumbent will report to the Assistant Finance Director.

The Accounting Clerk is a part-time position for the Town of Hillsborough and will be designated to help support the water services department. This position functions with general supervision within the department and performs operational duties in the areas of transaction processing and account reconciliation. There could also be special seasonal projects where the Accounting Clerk could be tasked with duties related to business license processing, retention records, general office, and other transaction processing

The Accounting Clerk is a part-time position, with a total of 8 hours per week that will last for a minimum of 6 months. After the 6 months have concluded, the Town will re-evaluate the position and needs of the department to determine if the position will be extended. 

Knowledge of and Proficiency in:

Financial record-keeping and general accounting office practices;

Business arithmetic;

Correct business English usage and standard format for written communication;

Efficient filing system and use of standard office equipment, financial accounting software, and Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel) in a Windows-based environment.

Ability to:

Perform the essential duties of the job;

Prepare transactions and documents accurately and rapidly;

Understand and carry out written and oral instructions; communicate clearly and concisely both orally and in writing;

Establish and maintain effective communication and working relationships with employees, and potentially members of the public.

Adapt and be flexible;

Exercise personal initiative;

Effectively manage a heavy workload under pressure with tight deadlines.

TRANSPORTATION SPECIALIST

(Senior Citizen Van Driver)

$14.64 - $17.80/hr., Part-time, No Benefits

DEFINITION:  Under supervision, drives the City’s 7-15 passenger van(s) and provides responsible, safe transport for senior citizens and the physically disabled.  Schedule may include evenings, holidays and weekends; work schedule will not exceed 28 hours per week.

LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS:  All applicants MUST attach proof of Class B Driver’s License with passenger endorsement at the time you submit your employment application.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:  The employee must have the ability to:

• Transport seniors and disabled community members to and from appointments.
• Have the ability to operate a wheelchair lift including correctly loading the passenger onto the wheelchair lift and effectively securing the individual to the vehicle using the appropriate tie downs; assist passengers entering and exiting the vehicle; keep daily records and logs for attendance, mileage and maintenance concerns.
• Complete a thorough pre-trip and post trip inspection of the transportation vehicle on a daily basis.
• Maintain a punctual schedule of picking up seniors for their appointments to ensure a high quality of service.
• Maintain vans, including weekly wash, motor pool inspection, weekly inventory of emergency supplies, and securing the vehicles in the City yard at the end of the night; Contact immediate supervisor and motor pool supervisors when mechanical failures arise.
• Ensure the safety of the community including passengers and personal care attendants as well as other drivers and pedestrians throughout the City.
• Ensure all passengers are safely seat belted in and that safety precautions are adhered to at all times.
• Answer phones and interact with the public in a professional and courteous manner at all times.
• Navigate the City of Fontana efficiently including adhering to speed limits and follow all traffic laws.
• Follow appropriate cash handling procedures including writing out a receipt for all customers that pay for a ride at their pick up time; Complete a daily transportation log which includes establishing the pickup times for the route’s passengers.
• Double check the day’s schedule and follow up with the transportation office to ensure that all passengers have returned home safely either through the senior services transportation vehicles or on their own accord.
• Operate a computer and related software.
• Establish and maintain cooperative-working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Perform any other tasks or functions deemed necessary to the daily operations of the employer.

THE ABOVE LIST OF ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS IS NOT EXHAUSTIVE AND MAY BE SUPPLEMENTED AS NECESSARY BY THE EMPLOYER.

EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING GUIDELINES:  A combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying.  The employee must have the knowledge of Bus/Van operation, effective safety precautions, and first aid techniques.

EXPERIENCE: Successful candidate will have a valid Class B California Driver’s License with passenger endorsement, a good driving record, and some bus/van driving experience. 

WORKING CONDITIONS:  This position requires prolonged sitting, reaching, twisting, turning, grasping, making repetitive hand movements and occasional walking on level, unleveled, and slippery surfaces, bending/stooping, and crouching in the performance of daily duties.  May be required to lift, carry and/or push object weighing 10 pounds or more.  May work in all weather conditions and be subject to vibrations when holding onto steering wheel, work around moving traffic and often works with constant interruptions.  The employee must have good vision and hearing abilities.

Applications are being accepted for the position of Deputy Finance Director with the City of South San Francisco

DEADLINE TO APPLY: MARCH 20, 2020 AT 5:00PM

THE CITY OFFERS AN ATTRACTIVE BENEFIT PACKAGE, INCLUDING HEALTH AND DENTAL INSURANCE FOR FAMILIES, A GENEROUS VACATION AND ADMINISTRATIVE LEAVE PACKAGE, AS WELL AS CalPERS RETIREMENT PLAN AND PARTICIPATION IN SOCIAL SECURITY 

THE CITY

The City of South San Francisco is a General Law city with a population of 65,710 residents that grows to 100,000 during business hours. South San Francisco is strategically located on the west shore of the San Francisco Bay, in northern San Mateo County, 10 miles south of San Francisco. This City is also located along the Bay Area's main transportation routes, included 101, 280, Caltrain, BART, San Francisco Bay Ferry, and the San Francisco International Airport.

The City of South San Francisco is a full-service city with 12 City Departments including Police; Fire; Parks and Recreation; Public Works; Economic and Community Development; City Attorney; Library; Finance; Information Technology; Human Resources; City Clerk; and Office of the City Manager.  The City has a Council-City Manager form of government with more than 460 full-time regular employees.

The City of South San Francisco proudly remains The Industrial City, a reflection of its steel mill and ship building past.  In recent years, the City has been redefined to reflect the innovative, entrepreneurial and industrious spirit, which has made South San Francisco the Biotech Capital of the World.

South San Francisco’s biotechnology cluster is the largest in the world, with roughly 45,000 life science workers, 200 biotech companies, and over 12 million square feet of office/R&D facilities – with an additional 9 million square feet of new R&D facilities in the development pipeline. 

South San Francisco enjoys a high quality of life with an extensive public parks system, active library and learning programming and a dynamic, engaged community making South San Francisco a great place to live, learn, work and play. 

THE DEPARTMENT

The Finance Department provides critical financial services citywide, setting the fiscal accountability and policy controls over the use of City funds. It leads the fiscal accountability efforts and ensures the responsible and legal use of City funds through thoughtful appropriations and implementation and management of policies and procedures. It is responsible for numerous vital City services, including maintaining the City’s accounting system, managing payroll and purchasing procedures, issuing business licenses, managing parking districts, and collecting occupancy taxes and other City fees. Other services include financial planning and analysis, risk mitigation and strategic consulting.

The City’s total adopted appropriated budget for FY2019-20, excluding transfers between funds, totals $167 million. With a staff of 14.5 FTEs, the Finance Department is a strategic business partner to every other City department, and central to City operations. 

The Department is looking for an experienced Deputy Finance Director whose duties may include:

• Leading the biennial budget development process, including supervising and mentoring the financial analysts who support effort;
• Participating in the annual audit process, ensuring timely issuance of the CAFR;
• Spearheading the review of the City’s internal controls, ensuring adherence with best practices; and
• Assisting on special projects as directed by the Director of Finance, such as an enterprise resources planning system implementation or bond issuance.

DESCRIPTION/RESPONSIBILITIES:

     The PWD – Development Services Division seeks a result-oriented and experienced  professional to play an instrumental role in managing the Department's Traffic Program and major private development and transportation projects within the Diridon Station Area Plan (DSAP). The position leads staff in analyzing transportation studies for City and private development projects, recommending traffic mitigation and project conditions of approval, and developing transportation policies to evaluate proposed developments.  Additionally, the position leads staff in reviewing, permitting, and coordinating the construction of major private development projects and regional transportation projects impacting the DSAP.  Diridon Station is slated to become an expanded intermodal transportation hub of regional and statewide significance.  Both BART and High Speed Rail are designated to join electrified Caltrain and VTA Light Rail at the Diridon Station.  It is one of the City’s highest priorities to effectively manage the complex mix of transit improvements, commercial and residential development, and public space improvements in the Diridon Station area.  A high profile, multi-year, multi-billion-dollar development (Downtown West) in the heart of the Diridon Station area has been submitted to the City.  The project consists of a maximum of 7.3 million square-feet of office, a maximum of 5,900 units of housing, up to 500,000 square-feet of commercial/active uses, approximately 100,000 square-feet of event space, up to 300 hotel rooms, and up to 800 rooms of limited-term corporate accommodations.  The City is looking for candidates with extensive experience with private development and the City's transportation policies and exceptional communication, analytical and project management skills.

     Reporting to the Division Manager of Development Services, the Senior Transportation Specialist performs work of considerable difficulty and sensitivity in transportation policy management, planning, and analysis at the subarea, city, and regional level.  The position manages highly complex private development and regional transportation projects with continuous coordination with internal and external stakeholders.  The position works closely with other departments in the City, consultants, other jurisdictions and agencies, City Council representatives, and the community.  This position represents the department and the City at large, and must be familiar with planning, transportation, and development related issues within the community and the region.  The position has a direct report (Associate Engineer) and may include others (Engineer I/II and/or Engineering Technician).

     The successful candidate will have knowledge and experience developing and implementing city transportation and land use plans and private development. S/he will possess the technical skills to be involved in a wide variety of projects, ideally with experience in transportation and land use network analysis, Citywide transportation plans, transportation impact and operations analysis, and CEQA impacts and mitigation measures (pursuant to SB 743).  S/he will help develop, manage, modify, and implement transportation planning policies for the City to achieve Envision 2040 mode shift and access goals.  S/he will provide strategic direction and scoping to transportation elements of Area Plans, including Urban Village plans and other designated growth areas. S/he will inform the City's policies relative to transportation analysis, transportation demand management, and associated guidelines, as well as how those policies are applied to new development and transportation projects.  S/he will be responsible for establishing objectives, timelines, and methods to deliver projects.  S/he will perform difficult professional field and office work in the planning and implementation of transportation and infrastructure improvements.  S/he will work with the public and consultants to provide professional direction and information on specific projects and programs.  S/he will perform work of considerable complexity and sensitivity in project management and implementation of transportation improvements, requiring discretion and independent judgment.  Excellent oral and written communication skills are a requirement, as is the ability to work collaboratively with other City Departments and Offices, City Council and related Committees and Commissions, other jurisdictions, agencies, and community organizations.  Incumbents must be comfortable presenting complex issues to a variety of audiences, and facilitating complex discussions with various community stakeholders.  S/he will also lead and supervise staff by establishing goals, tracking performance, creating a positive work environment, supporting staff development opportunities, and providing appropriate recognition.

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

     Selection Process

     The selection process will consist of an evaluation of the applicant's training and experience based on the application and responses to the Job Specific Questions. Only the candidates whose backgrounds best match the position will be invited to proceed in the selection process.  Additional phases of the selection process will consist of one or more interviews, one of which may include a practical/writing exercise.

     You will be prompted to answer the following job-specific questions during the online application process.  Please note that there is a 4,000-character limit, including spaces, for each text response.

     1. Please indicate the name of the college or university and the field in which you obtained your degree.

     2. Describe your experience in transportation development programs and project management. In your response, please include the name of your employer, corresponding years, and any notable achievements or key projects. 

     3. Describe your understanding of the various City's transportation and area development policies.

     You must answer all job-specific questions in order to be considered for this vacancy or your application will be deemed incomplete and withheld from further consideration

     If you have questions about the duties of this position, the selection or hiring process, please contact Colin Braslin at colin.braslin@sanjoseca.gov.

DESCRIPTION/RESPONSIBILITIES:

     Please note that applications are currently not accepted through CalOpps or any other third-party job board application system. To apply, applicants must complete an application via the City of San Jose’s website at www.sanjoseca.gov/citycareers.

     The Community Energy Department is seeking to fill one (1) Senior Accountant position in the in the Budget and Financial Management Division. This position reports to the Division Manager and will work closely with the City Manager’s Budget Office.  Under general supervision, the Senior Accountant will be responsible for developing and maintaining fiscal operations for the department, as well as day to day management of the fiscal team. Other responsibilities include monitoring the needs of the accounting function in SJCE and provide recommendations on future staffing requirements to ensure the department’s accounting expertise remains in line with financial reporting demands. The position is currently funded through June 30, 2020 with ongoing funding anticipated to be included in the 2020-2021 Operating Budget. Typical duties of this position may include, but are not limited to:

     · Managing the accounting and financial reporting requirements of San Jose Clean Energy (SJCE);

     · Assuring compliance with a variety of regulations and fiscal procedures related to the flow of SJCE funds;

     · Preparing periodic financial statements, including SJCE’s annual financial statements, notes to the financial statements and auditor lead sheets;

     · In coordination with the City’s internal and external auditors, developing Agreed Upon Procedures for the SJCE program and respond to annual audits of those procedures;

     · Working closely with the City’s Finance Department, maintain compliance with the requirements of the City’s General Ledger and ensuring that financial statements/reports are compliant with professional accounting standards and applicable rules and regulations; 

     · Overseeing bank reconciliations and ensuring program transactions are properly documented and accounted for;

     · Supporting year-end financial audits on behalf of SJCE, including demonstrating compliance with financial policies, procedures and other relevant information to internal and external auditors; 

     · Assisting in the preparation of a variety of departmental and City financial reports, including the City’s Comprehensive Annual Financial Report as well as other applicable regulatory reports.

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

     Selection Process:

     The selection process will consist of an evaluation of the applicant’s training and experience based on the application, cover letter and resume, and responses to the Job Specific Questions. Only the candidates whose backgrounds best match the position will be invited to proceed in the selection process. Additional phases of the selection process will consist of one or more interviews, one of which may include a practical/writing exercise.

     You will be prompted to answer the following job-specific questions during the online application process. Please note that there is a 4,000-character limit, including spaces, for each text response. 

     1. Do you have a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Accounting, Business Administration, or another closely related field, including at least 18 semester units in accounting subjects? If yes, please provide the name of the college or university and the field in which you obtained your degree. You may also include any additional degrees or applicable certifications that you have achieved.

     2. Have you obtained four (4) years of experience at the working level of a professional accountant? Please explain how you have obtained your experience as an Accountant. Include the dates of employment, name of employer(s), job title, and (related) primary duties.

     3. What is your proficiency level (Beginner, Intermediate, Expert) with the City of San José’s Financial Management System (FMS) or any other financial management system? Describe your experience with any financial management systems that you have used and indicate your proficiency level as either: “Expert”, “Intermediate”, or “Beginner”.

     4. Describe your experience in performing operational or financial audits? Include the scope and your role in performing operational or financial audits.

     5. Describe your experience preparing and reviewing financial statements and performing detailed expenditure tracking in complex budget setting. Include any experience with balance sheets, cost analyses, and/or any other asset and liability reporting.

     You must answer all job-specific questions in order to be considered for this vacancy or your application will be deemed incomplete and withheld from further consideration.

     If you have questions about the duties of these positions, the selection or hiring processes, please contact Michelle Saechao at Michelle.Saechao@sanjoseca.gov

     Salary Information

     $88,088 - $107,328 Annually

Applications are being accepted for the position of Financial Analyst II with the City of South San Francisco

DEADLINE TO APPLY: MARCH 13, 2020 AT 12 NOON OR UPON RECEIPT OF 50 QUALIFIED APPLICATIONS, WHICHEVER OCCURS FIRST.

THE CITY OFFERS AN ATTRACTIVE BENEFIT PACKAGE, INCLUDING HEALTH AND DENTAL INSURANCE FOR FAMILIES, A GENEROUS VACATION AND ADMINISTRATIVE LEAVE PACKAGE, AS WELL AS CalPERS RETIREMENT PLAN AND PARTICIPATION IN SOCIAL SECURITY.

THE CITY

The City of South San Francisco is a General Law city with a population of 65,710 residents that grows to 100,000 during business hours. South San Francisco is strategically located on the west shore of the San Francisco Bay, in northern San Mateo County, 10 miles south of San Francisco. This City is also located along the Bay Area's main transportation routes, included 101, 280, Caltrain, BART, San Francisco Bay Ferry, and the San Francisco International Airport.

The City of South San Francisco is a full-service city with 12 City Departments including Police; Fire; Parks and Recreation; Public Works; Economic and Community Development; City Attorney; Library; Finance; Information Technology; Human Resources; City Clerk; and Office of the City Manager.  The City has a Council-City Manager form of government with more than 460 full-time regular employees.

The City of South San Francisco proudly remains The Industrial City, a reflection of its steel mill and ship building past.  In recent years, the City has been redefined to reflect the innovative, entrepreneurial and industrious spirit, which has made South San Francisco the Biotech Capital of the World.

South San Francisco’s biotechnology cluster is the largest in the world, with roughly 45,000 life science workers, 200 biotech companies, and over 12 million square feet of office/R&D facilities – with an additional 9 million square feet of new R&D facilities in the development pipeline. 

South San Francisco enjoys a high quality of life with an extensive public parks system, active library and learning programming and a dynamic, engaged community making South San Francisco a great place to live, learn, work and play. 

THE DEPARTMENT

The Finance Department provides critical financial services citywide, setting the policy controls over the use of City funds. It leads the fiscal accountability efforts and ensures the responsible and legal use of City funds through thoughtful appropriations and implementation and management of policies and procedures. It is responsible for numerous vital City services, including maintaining the City’s accounting system, managing payroll and purchasing procedures, issuing business licenses, managing parking districts, and collecting occupancy taxes and other City fees. Other services include financial planning and analysis, risk mitigation and strategic consulting.

The City’s total adopted appropriated budget for FY2019-20, excluding transfers between funds, totals $167 million. With a staff of 14.5 FTEs, the Finance Department is a strategic business partner to every other City department, and central to City operations. 

The City of Foster City/Estero Municipal Improvement District

ACCOUNTING SPECIALIST

Class specifications are only intended to present a descriptive summary of the range of duties and responsibilities that are associated with specified positions.  Therefore, specifications may not include all duties performed by individuals within a classification.  In addition, specifications are intended to outline the minimum qualifications necessary for entry into the class and do not necessarily convey the qualifications of incumbents within the position.

DEFINITION:  

Under general supervision, the Accounting Specialist performs complex financial duties requiring the application of financial record keeping practices and clerical coordination including: payroll, accounts payable, water and wastewater billing, business license processing, accounts receivable, cash receipts and capital assets.  Provides direct customer service to all levels of City employees and the public regarding financial operations, procedures and processes. Incumbents will be cross-trained in all assignments and assist others as assigned.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS, FEATURES, REQUIREMENTS:

The Accounting Specialist classification is an experienced level position, considering the complexity of work, degree of independent judgment and interpretative ability.  In each assignment area, the incumbent coordinates the accounting and bookkeeping records, systems and processes for the functional area.  Duties may not always follow standardized routines.  Changes may be recommended to procedures and processes.  This classification is expected to have operating knowledge of financial systems and all functional assignments.  All positions may provide backup assistance for all functions.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED AND RECEIVED:

General supervision is provided by the Assistant Finance Director or Accounting Manager.   Staff supervision is not required for this position.

IMPORTANT AND ESSENTIAL DUTIES: 

Duties vary depending on functional assignment.  All personnel are required to maintain Desk Manuals for the functions for which they are responsible, provide service to customers at the counter, process revenues collected on site or from mails, balance and post daily cash receipts and prepare bank deposits, maintain sub-ledger transactions. The duties outlined below are illustrative of the type of duties the Accounting Specialist will perform and may include lower level duties or other tasks necessary to deliver responsive customer service.

Utility Billing:

Performs utility billing processes for water and wastewater services, sets up and maintains customer account information, verifies water meter readings for accuracy and advises customer of account status.  Updates and processes utility payments on a daily basis; processes service requests for customers, final bills, delinquent notices and prepares correspondence for pursuit of non-payments.  Responds to customer inquiries, prepares reports on delinquent accounts, monitors meter deposit activity and billing.  Assists in coordinating collections with outside independent agencies.

Payroll:

Performs semi-monthly payroll process;  updates and enters employee pays, benefits information in the payroll system; maintains payroll records for audit purposes; reviews time-sheets for accuracy and references contract provisions for the purpose of pay and other benefits; prepares and distributes payroll-related reports; processes and reconciles monthly insurance premium payments; prepares federal and state reports, workers compensation reports, surveys, year-end tax statements including W-2 and 1095-C; and prepare payroll related journal entries.

Accounts Payable:

Processes purchase orders and enters transactions into the financial system; sets up and maintains vendor, processes invoices and department payment requests.  Distributes checks to vendors; maintains warrant register, sub-ledgers and other financial records.  Responds to internal and external inquiries regarding invoice status; monitors sales tax exception purchases and capital asset purchases; maintains computerized detailed capital asset records; prepares quarterly use tax reports for submittal to taxing authorities.  Process and review credit card transactions; and prepares year end 1099 tax statements.

Business Licenses:

Processes business license applications and fee payments; issues certificates; prepares an annual audit of business without licenses in newspapers and directories; prepares reports as required related to business licensing; prepares business license renewals and contacts delinquent accounts with second and final notices.

Accounts Receivable:

Prepares account receivable invoices and maintains subsidiary records for billing on property leases, development agreements, planning application deposits and other receivables and prepares annual possessory interest report.  Prepare Accounts Receivable related journal entries.  

EDUCATION AND TRAINING GUIDELINES:

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

Education: Graduation from high school plus additional college or university coursework in business, accounting, economics or a related field. Technical training programs will be considered in combination with work experience.

Experience:  Two years of work experience in financial record keeping and general accounting.  Public agency or municipal finance experience is desirable. Computer literacy in financial applications, spreadsheet and word processing programs is desirable.

LICENSES:  Possession of a valid Class C California Driver's License.

SELECTION PROCEDURE:  

A limited number of the most qualified candidates may be invited to continue in the selection process. The selection process can consist of one or more of the following components: written exam, oral board interview, and assessment center. The list will consist of candidates that successfully complete the oral board process. A departmental interview will be scheduled to fill the current vacancy following the establishment of the employment list. This list will be in effect for at least one year. After a conditional job offer, applicants must complete pre-employment medical examination and fingerprinting.

HOW TO APPLY: 

A City/District application and supplemental questionnaire is required for consideration and must be submitted no later than 5:00 p.m., March 13, 2020. It is strongly recommended that you apply as soon as possible as we will only accept the first 50 applications. The mostly highly qualified candidates will be invited to participate in an interview and testing process.  Applications may be submitted online at www.calopps.org.  You may also apply at the Human Resources Department, City of Foster City, 610 Foster City Blvd., Foster City, CA 94404. 

BENEFITS:

City of Foster City provides a superior benefits program which includes 12 paid holidays per year; annual sick leave; discretionary leave; Public Employees’ Retirement System, Voluntary Deferred Compensation program; Flexible Benefits Program including health, dental, vision and medical/dependent care reimbursement accounts; VEBA program; 9/80 work schedule; vacation accrued at the rate of 11 working days per year for the first three years then increasing to a maximum of 23 working days per year; long-term disability insurance; and life insurance. 

SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE

***Application will not be accepted without the completed responses to the Supplemental Questionnaire listed below.

Instructions: Please provide the following information along with your application. The supplemental information will be used in selecting qualified applicants for consideration during the application review process. 

1. Please describe in detail your experience and knowledge in Payroll processing.

2. Please describe in detail your experience and knowledge in Accounts Payable.

3. Please describe in detail your experience and knowledge in Accounts Receivable.

4. Please describe in detail your experience and knowledge in Utility Billing.

FINAL FILING DATE:  We are accepting the first 100 qualified applications or closing at 5 pm, March 15, 2020. PERS retired annuitants are not eligible to apply.

IT IS MANDATORY THAT YOU COMPLETE THE SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE. YOUR APPLICATION WILL BE REJECTED IF YOU DO NOT PROVIDE ALL NECESSARY INFORMATION.

THE POSITION

The Human Resources Department is accepting applications for the temporary and part-time position of Recreation Aide in the Parks, Recreation, & Libraries Department. The normal work schedule will vary between 3 and 8 hours per day and may include evening and weekend work; and performs related work as required.  This position is limited to a maximum of 1,000 hours per fiscal year.

The City of Roseville promotes a no smoking atmosphere.

THE CITY

The City of Roseville (COR) incorporates the following Core Competencies as part of the City’s culture:

• Focus on people: Develop and deliver service-oriented solutions that meet or exceed expectations.
• Build trust: Ensure honesty and integrity to gain confidence and support of others.
• Ensure accountability: Take responsibility for the outcomes of one’s own work and foster a sense of ownership in others.
• Communicate effectively: Deliver clear, concise messages and actively listen to ideas and questions.
• Collaborate inclusively:  Build effective working partnerships, alliances, and teams.
• Make quality decisions: Make sound, timely decisions and recommendations.
• Be adaptable/agile: Change approach or methods to best fit the situation and effectively balance competing priorities.

THE DEPARTMENT

The City of Roseville Parks, Recreation & Libraries Department incorporates our culture into our everyday interactions with our co-workers and our community.

• Take Pride - We’re proud of the services that we provide to our residents.
• Be Creative - We encourage an environment that allows for passion and innovation.
• Always Improving - We embrace change by fostering opportunities to learn, adapt and grow.
• Work As a Team -Teamwork makes us stronger, more efficient and adds value to our department.
• Make it Fun - We celebrate our co-workers, achievements and successes.

DEFINITION

To perform a variety of duties related to assisting in planning and conducting recreation programs and maintaining recreational facilities.

EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES - Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Assist in support of recreation programs and activities such as games, special events, arts and crafts, drama and social and sports activities.
• Interact with and assist supervision of youth in games and activities and in proper use of playground apparatus.
• Maintain safety and positive behavior of participants.
• Prep food and assist with concessions.
• Promote and enforce safety procedures; render first aid and CPR, if certified, as required.
• Notify appropriate staff of any problems with regard to facility, children and parents.
• Build and maintain positive working relationships with co-workers, other City employees, and the public using principles of good customer service.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge of:

• Leading and organizing games and activities; techniques and principles of effective interpersonal communication.
• Principles and techniques of first aid and CPR.

Ability to:

• On a continuous basis, know and understand operations and observe safety rules; walk long distances; interpret policies and procedures and problem solve issues for the public and with staff; participate with children in games and sports activities that involve running, bending, squatting, jumping and reaching; lean, stoop and bend to set up or break down equipment.
• Intermittently set up booths, hang banners, move tables, chairs and carry supplies; lift or carry weight of 45 pounds or less.
• Understand and carry out written and oral directions.
• Communicate tactfully with customers.
• Work out doors in a variety of weather conditions.
• Respond to emergency situations in a calm and effective manner; administer first aid and CPR, if certified.
• Communicate effectively and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

Experience and Training

Experience:

None required.  Job Experience Training certification is desirable.

Training:

Equivalent to the completion of the ninth (9th) grade and fourteen (14) years of age by the beginning of summer programs.

License or Certificate

Possession of, or ability to obtain, CPR and First Aid certifications within six (6) months of hire.

SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE

1. Can you attend the following mandatory training dates: Summer Showdown on Saturday, May 30 and Site Training on Saturday, June 6 OR Saturday, June 13? (You only need to attend one of the Site Training dates)

• Yes
• No

2. What is the best thing about being a child (6-11 years old) going to a summer day camp program?
3. If you were hired, what do you think you would be doing this summer as a Recreation Aide for Roseville Parks & Recreation?
4. Who is one of your mentors/role models and why?
5. Will you have completed the ninth (9th) grade and reached fourteen (14) years of age by the beginning of summer programs?

• Yes
• No

SELECTION PROCESS

Applications will be screened by the Human Resources Department for minimum qualifications.  Qualifying applicants may be contacted by the Department to interview. Final appointment is contingent upon a check of past employment references, passing a City-paid fingerprint check and depending on position applied for a pre-employment medical exam and a drug and alcohol screening test.

THE CITY OF ROSEVILLE IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.  IF YOU REQUIRE AN ACCOMMODATION DUE TO A DISABILITY, PLEASE CONTACT THE HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT AT LEAST 5 WORKING DAYS BEFORE A SCHEDULED INTERVIEW/EXAMINATION PROCESS.  MEDICAL DISABILITY VERIFICATION MAY BE REQUIRED PRIOR TO ACCOMMODATION.