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Located nearly halfway between the metropolitan powerhouses of San Francisco and the state’s capital, Sacramento, Suisun City is hidden gem of the Bay Area. Suisun City is accessible from Interstate 80 via Highway 12 and Amtrak’s Capitol Corridor commuter rail service 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 even a place to work, particularly with its reverse commute for inner Bay Area residents. The Waterfront Promenade offers beautiful views and serves as an ideal setting for a myriad of outdoor activities, dining choices and lunch hour strolls.

The Department

The Administrative Services Department is responsible for the financial and administrative functions of the City, including budgeting, accounting, accounts payable/receivable, payroll, utility billing & collections, risk management, human resources and information technology.  The Department is under the executive leadership of the Administrative Services Director, and is organized into three divisions: Accounting Services, Budget & Human Resources and Information Technology.

DOT is accepting applications for the position of full-time benefited Maintenance Assistant. Candidates who meet the minimum qualifications may be required to pass a written exam and a practical exam.

Under immediate supervision, the Maintenance Assistant performs unskilled work in the maintenance and repair of streets, pavements, sewers, landscaping, traffic signs, and traffic signals. Duties include digging holes, trenches, and ditches. It also includes operating a wide range of hand, mechanical, and power tools, as well as a variety of light and heavy vehicles, trucks, and equipment relevant to work performed, ensuring compliance with safe working practices.

Maintenance crews provide services seven days a week. Individuals in this classification may be required to work alternate work shifts, including grave and swing, weekends, holidays, overtime, and on-call.

More information on the typical duties can be found in the Class Specifications for Maintenance Assistant.

The City of Sunnyvale is recruiting for the position of Accountant – Term Limited for the Finance Department. The Accountant is responsible for performing a variety of professional accounting tasks; may provide technical and functional supervision over assigned technical staff; coordinates with other divisions or departments to complete routine and non-routine functions associated with area of assignment; and performs related work as required.

This position requires a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in accounting or a related field and one year of professional accounting experience.

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 final filing date is October 23, 2019, by 5:00 pm or after receiving 100 complete and qualified applicants, whichever is first.  For complete information regarding this current opportunity, please visit: Sunnyvale.ca.gov and click Jobs.

$39.90 - $50.92 Hourly

$82,986.38 - $105,913.60 Annually

Recreation Leader III or Recreation Specialist (Part Time) - Youth Services

Limited Term through December 15, 2020

Recreation Department

$16.08 – $28.57 hourly (20-25 hours per week) without benefits

San Ysidro Cultural Center Program Hours*

Monday: 4:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.

Tuesday: 4:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.

Wednesday: 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

Thursday: 9:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

Friday: 4:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.

Saturday: 12:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.

*Hours may vary from week to week depending on the program needs

OPEN UNTIL FILLED

First Review of Applications: 

Friday, November 1, 2019 at 5:00 p.m.

ABOUT THE POSITION

City of Gilroy is recruiting for two (2) part-time Recreation Leaders III or Recreation Specialists, to be filled at either level. This position will provide non-traditional, recreational community-based programs, services and resources to targeted youth and families in coordination with the South County Youth Task Force.  The position is limited term through December 15, 2020.  The goal of the Recreation Department is to effectively and efficiently manage the development goals of the city while creating an environment that encourages business expansion and development consistent with the city’s guiding documents.

Under general supervision of the Director of Public Works, performs a variety of complex professional, administrative, analytical, technical and management support duties related to stormwater, solid waste, recycling, and other Environmental program areas; assists in the development, management, implementation and coordination of the City’s Environmental programs to ensure compliance with federal, state and local laws and regulations, including field inspection elements; serves at the public information counter with public requests for information and questions regarding environmental procedures, program requirements, and general department requests, and other related duties as required.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF ADMINISTRATIVE ANALYST

The duties listed below 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 this position.

1. Researches and analyzes a variety of operational, budgetary, or general administrative issues, and makes recommendations as to staffing, facilities, equipment, productivity, and policy or procedure modifications; discusses findings with management staff and prepares reports of study conclusions.
    
2. Analyzes and tracks status of legislation and regulations affecting department operations.
    
3. Manages and evaluates programs, including some of which may involve consultants and service providers.
    
4. Organizes and conducts administrative and management studies and surveys and prepares a variety of reports, correspondence and other materials.
    
5. Prepares technical reports, correspondence and other written materials; may develop design and produce charts, graphs, maps, and spreadsheets, including analysis and interpretation.
    
6. Prepares new forms and prepares written materials to explain City programs and procedures.
    
7. Prepares contract documents and assists in the administration of contracts.
    
8. Assists in supervision and training of department administrative support staff.
    
9. Represents the department and the City at various internal and inter-agency meetings on local, sub-regional and regional issues.
    
10. Prepares and reviews Geographic Information System (GIS) maps, collects data, and performs analysis of spatial data using GIS software.
     
11. Prepares correspondences, staff reports, and makes presentations to the City Council and other parties related to special studies; holds trainings and workshops as related.

ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES ASSIGNMENTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Updates City ordinances, programs, and processes for compliance with complex federal, state and local laws and regulations pertaining to stormwater, solid waste, recycling, and other Environmental program areas.
    
2. Coordinates the City’s stormwater, solid waste, and recycling activities with other City sections and departments, partner agencies, contractors and stakeholders on a regular basis to work towards shared milestones and goals.
    
3. Assist in the management of Operating budgets for stormwater, used oil and beverage container recycling, industrial waste and waste management programs.  Programs to include but not limited to:  CalRecycle (Oil Payment Program and City/County Payment Program), Waste Management refuse collection, disposal, and recycling services contracts.
    
4. Manages stormwater activities to ensure compliance with NPDES and MS4 permit, including: construction site inspections and enforcement; illicit discharge elimination and reporting; and commercial/ industrial business licensing and compliance.
    
5. Assists in the review and inspection of residential and commercial sites for compliance with associated environmental services programs such as:  stormwater, pollution prevention, waste disposal, used oil recycling, industrial waste and air quality to ensure regulatory compliance.
    
6. Assists in management of the City’s Industrial Waste, Sanitary Sewer Overflow, and Sanitary Sewer activities and reporting with other departments, partner agencies, contractors and stake holders.
    
7. Coordinates the research, development, review and preparation of Federal, state and local grant applications; manages awarded grants and existing programs for compliance to regulations.
    
8. Manages outreach to community and local schools; develops special events/programs to promote and educate the public about recycling, resource conservation, and pollution prevention issues.
    
9. Assist in development of RFPs, Plans and Specifications for bidding relevant to environmental projects; coordinates work being performed by vendors, consultants, and contractors.  Prepares contract documents and assists in the administration of contracts.  Prepares and manages permitting process in relation to environmental projects.

PHYSICAL AND MENTAL DEMANDS

The physical and mental demands described here are representative of those that must be met by employees to successfully perform the essential functions of this class. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this class, the employee is regularly required to sit; talk or hear, in person and by telephone; use hands to finger, handle, feel or operate standard office equipment; and reach with hands or arms.  The employee occasionally walks and stands and lifts and moves records and documents weighing 20 pounds or less.  The employee often must operate a vehicle and walk on construction sites for inspections. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, the ability to distinguish basic colors and shades, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.

Mental Demands

While performing the duties of this class, the employee is regularly required to use oral and written communication skills; read and interpret data, information and documents; analyze and solve problems; observe and interpret data and situations; use math and mathematical reasoning; learn and apply new skills or information; perform highly detailed and complex, technical work on multiple concurrent tasks; work under changing and intensive deadlines with frequent interruptions; and interact with City officials, media, citizens groups, employees and others encountered in the course of work.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this class.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The employee works under typical office conditions, and the noise level is usually quiet. The employee may be required to work outdoors in varying weather conditions if performing field data collection duties and verifying maps and locations for project development and management.

SELECTION PROCESS

Interested persons who feel they meet the desirable qualifications should submit a completed City application. Not every applicant is interviewed.  Selected qualified applicants will be selected to interview. 

STATEMENT OF DISCRIMINATION

The City of San Dimas advises the public, employees and job applicants that it does not discriminate on the basis of race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical handicap, medical condition, marital status, sex, age or any non-merit-based factor in admission to, treatment of or employment in its programs and activities.

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), The City of San Dimas will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective employees and incumbents to discuss potential accommodations with the employer. EOE (Equal Opportunity Employer)

Calling all Risk Management professionals- The City of Glendora has a unique opportunity for a data driven, risk mitigating individual to supervise and oversee the City’s Risk Management programs. Working with all levels of City staff, the incumbent will utilize forward thinking strategies to modernize and centralize Risk Management functions including; City liability, general insurance and safety. If you have experience in principles and practices of risk management and are willing to take on new challenges we invite your application. Outstanding communication skills and ability to work collaboratively with staff teams and outside third party administrators is a MUST! Associate in Risk Management (ARM) certification highly desirable.

Under general direction, supervises, plans, organizes, and coordinates a comprehensive risk management program with the objective of conserving City resources and assets against the effects of loss; forms collaborative partnerships with City departments to proactively anticipate risk/safety concerns while being responsive as issues arise; prepares various risk assessments and claims analysis in coordination with third party administrators (TPA); provides highly responsible and complex staff assistance to the Finance Director/City Treasurer; performs related duties as required.

Some of the typical duties of the Finance/Risk Supervisor include but are not limited to, the following:

• Coordinates the organization and operational activities for City’s Risk Management program.

• Participates in the development and implementation of goals, objectives, policies, and priorities for Risk Management; identifies resource needs; recommends and implements policies and procedures.

• Monitors and manages the City’s general insurance program; reviews insurance language in contracts for City staff; oversees renewal of policies; coordinates acquisition of certificates of insurance; responds to questions form City staff and interacts with City’s joint powers authority.

• Identifies potentially difficult or complex claims by working with TPA to collect and evaluate data; define and select alternatives and/or initiate actions to implement solutions.

• Assist City departments in completing claim investigations; works with employees in the field to identify unsafe conditions or practices and recommend solutions.

• Works to continuously improve the safety of City facilities by surveying City facilities; programs and operations to identify potential liabilities and evaluate related insurable risks.

• Assists in establishing loss prevention programs and procedures including restitution; reports unsafe conditions and assists City staff in taking corrective actions.

• Review contractor’s and special event requests certificate(s) of liability insurance on behalf of applicable City departments for compliance with City requirements; may secure special event insurance for City sponsored events.

• Performs risk assessments and process evaluations for the purpose of streamlining and improving processes.

• Prepares reports, statistical data, correspondence, policies and manuals related to risk management programs; maintains records.

• Prepares, oversees, and administers budget of internal service funds for worker’s compensation and general liability.

• Conducts and prepares various complex analyses, studies and reports; presents staff reports of findings and recommendations as to appropriate action; compiles information and prepares manuals, documents, resolutions, publications or other necessary correspondence relating to administrative, fiscal or operational issues.

• Analyzes new and proposed legislation, industry trends and claim costs; recommends changes in operations and procedures to reduce risk.

• Monitors, analyzes trends, and recommends strategies for the workers’ compensation program in collaboration with the Human Resources Department.

• In coordination with other City department’s plans and/or conducts safety training; actively participates in the City’s Safety Committee.

• May supervise and direct the work activities of others involved in related activity and review work for accuracy.

• Participates and contributes to other assignments as needed within the Finance Department.

For a complete job description, applicants may go to the City’s website at cityofglendora.org  or contact the Human Resources Department.

QUALIFICATIONS GUIDELINES

Education  and/or  Experience:  Any  combination  of  education  and  experience  that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be a Bachelor's degree or equivalent with major coursework in public or business administration, financial management, risk management, insurance or a related field; five years of increasingly responsible experience in mitigating risk, preferably in local government, financial management and budgeting, including some supervisory experience. Associate in Risk Management (ARM) certification highly desirable.

Knowledge and Skill Levels: Principles and practices of risk management and asset protection programs; laws of contracts relating to risk management and asset program protection, statistical and financial analysis; data collection techniques. Principles of municipal administration and budget. Methods and techniques of loss control and self-insurance programs; claims administration. Proven training methods and techniques. Procurement process for insurance policies.

Selection Process:

All applications will be reviewed and evaluated.  Those candidates who are determined to be best qualified based upon the information presented on the application materials will be invited to continue in the selection process which may include a qualifying written or performance evaluation and will include an interview weighted 100%.

CLOSING DATE: OCTOBER 31, 2019 at 4:00PM

INTERVIEWS:  TENTATIVELY SCHEDULED FOR NOVEMBER 14, 2019

A completed online employment application is required and must be submitted at www.calopps.org. Incomplete, late, emailed, faxed, and hard copy applications are not accepted. Resumes are not considered in lieu of the required employment application available at CalOpps. Certificates, resumes, and cover letters must be uploaded with your application on the CalOpps website.  The City of Glendora is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  The City does not discriminate on the basis of age, sex, race, religion, national origin, marital status, medical condition or disability.  Please notify the Human Resources Department in advance if you require special accommodations to participate in any phase of the selection process.

Please see the job description and announcement below.

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DESCRIPTION/RESPONSIBILITIES:

     The salary range for this classification is $18.66-$22.71 hourly, $38,812.80 -$47,236.80 annually. This position is covered under the Living Wage Policy and your hourly rate will be adjusted to $22.68/23.93 per hour.  The Living Wage rate consists of a base amount and an approximate five percent (5%) ongoing non-pensionable pay.

     Parks Recreation and Neighborhood Services department (PRNS) is recruiting to fill multiple Community Activity Worker positions to support the following programs. Some positions may be part-time or limit dated June 30, 2020:

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         1. Project Hope program

         2. BeautifySJ program

     About Project Hope – Project Hope is a community empowerment program that focuses on educating the residents on how to work in partnership with the City to coordinate and mobilize resources that will help address ongoing neighborhood/community issues such as crime, poverty, and blight. The program’s goal is to develop sustainable neighborhood associations that can best advocate for their community. Current vacancies exist in each of three teams, which will consist of one Community Coordinator and two Community Activity Workers.

     About BeautifySJ program - The BeautifySJ Anti-Graffiti & Anti-Litter program provides coordinated graffiti abatement services, coordinates neighborhood litter clean-up events and hosts three large annual litter events throughout the City of San Jose.  Current vacancies exist in the following three areas: volunteer coordination, work order system management, and graffiti and litter abatement.

Please note that staff may be required to work weekends and evenings.

     The Community Activity Worker will report directly to the Community Coordinator. Job duties for the position include, but are not limited to:

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         1. Project Hope program –

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          + Assist with volunteer recruitment and retention efforts to form neighborhoods associations and volunteer groups to become self-sufficient and pro-active neighborhood advocates and stewards

          + Work independently in remote field offices located in schools, places of worship and other place-based community partners

          + Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with community members, neighborhood organizations, key stakeholders, City staff (Council, Mayor’s Office, and all City Departments)

          + Participates in planning and coordinating in-service training and development of program aids and materials

          + Performs public contact and liaison work in explaining and interpreting program

          + Conducts and facilitates workshops for the neighborhood

          + Assists in planning and implementing special activities or programs, such as community service projects, community meetings, community litter pick-ups, neighborhood-wide events, dumpster days

          + Designs and produces flyers and announcements

          + May be required to provide bilingual translation and/or interpretation

          2. BeautifySJ program -

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          + Support the City’s inter-Department BeautifySJ Initiative to address litter/trash related blight by attending resource fairs and neighborhood based outreach events

          + Directly support the Anti-Litter Program efforts to reduce citywide by collaborating with internal City Departments and external partners

          + Plan, lead and execute neighborhood litter events including litter cleanup events located at or near encampments

          + Work with schools, non-profit partners, and organizations to form litter cleanup groups to support the City’s efforts to reduce litter

          + Assist with volunteer recruitment and retention efforts, including data collection and leading volunteer litter cleanup events

          + Interact daily with City staff, Council staff, residents, vendors, and property owners to address litter related blight.

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

     2. Please provide the following details of your work experience doing community related work, projects, or programs:. 

     1) A brief description of your work experience

     2) Name(s) of employer(s)

     3) Dates/length of employment(s)

     4) Average hours worked per week

     3. Please describe your customer service philosophy.  Include examples of how you have put this philosophy into action in your prior work experience. 

     For questions about the duties of these positions, please contact:

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          + for Project Hope program, Israel Canjura at israel.canjura@sanjoseca.gov

          + for BeautifySJ program Olympia Williams at olympia.williams@sanjoseca.gov

     If you have any questions regarding the selection or hiring process, please contact Nandita Modak via e-mail at nandita.modak@sanjoseca.gov

This is a part-time non-benefited position. Work schedule: Up to 29 hours per week as needed. No guaranteed minimum number of hours per week. Hours of operation are typically Monday through Friday 7:00am-9:30pm and Saturday/Sunday from 6:30am-10:00pm.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Individual will work primarily at the City’s Seal Beach Tennis Center performing duties including but not limited to; greeting and supervising members/users, handling of payments inside the Pro Shop, enforcing the rules and regulations of the Facility, opening/closing the facility, removal of trash, restocking of supplies in kitchen and locker rooms, general court maintenance including court washing, locker room cleaning, and oversee security of the facility.

This position will periodically work facility rentals on weekends at the City’s Community Centers for various functions: Wedding receptions, baby showers, birthday parties, etc. It may also help assist with scorekeeping Adult Sports programs such as: Basketball and Softball.

EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS:
Ability to: Communicate effectively (both written and verbally); make good decisions; push, pull, drag, lift or carry equipment/supplies up to 50 lbs., lean, stoop, twist, bend and kneel in performance of job duties.

Experience & Training: One year experience working for Parks and Recreation Department and general knowledge of tennis or sports is desired.

SELECTION PROCEDURE:
Please visit www.CalOpps.org to submit your application on-line. However, if you are unable to complete your application on-line a printable version of our employment application may be downloaded from our website at www.sealbeachca.gov. Applications can also be obtained from the Human Resources Department, Seal Beach City Hall, 211 8th Street, Seal Beach, California 90740 or by calling (562) 431-2527 x1301. Faxes, emails or postmarks will not be accepted. Appointment is subject to any or all of the following: pre-employment medical, including substance abuse screening, fingerprint processes as well as background investigation. If selected, incumbent will be required to submit written identification proving eligibility to work in the United States. Employees must be 18 years of age or older. Employees assigned to facility rentals involving alcohol must be 21 years of age or older.

Any qualified individual with a disability must provide reasonable notice to the City prior to the testing process that reasonable accommodation is required. The City of Seal Beach is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

NOTE: The provisions of this job announcement do not constitute an expressed or implied contract. Any provision contained in this job announcement may be modified or revoked without notice.