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Distinguishing Characteristics: The Library Assistant I is the entry level classification in which incumbents perform the more routine library service functions, including shelving, routing of materials, weeding and shelf-reading books, and other assigned projects. Initially under closer supervision, incumbents learn to perform functions within established guidelines. Scheduling is flexible.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Performs a variety of circulation duties in the adult and children’s area of the library; checks in and checks out materials; prepares materials for return to the circulating collection; conducts router; assists patrons and explains the use of computers as well as other related equipment available for general public use. 
• Demonstrates a full understanding of applicable policies, procedures and work methods associated with assigned duties.
• Opens and closes branch library facilities if scheduled at that time.
• Inspects returned materials, including books, publications and video tapes for damage; performs mending, cleaning and repair of materials as necessary; removes and returns expired holds.
• Assists in weeding and shelf-reading; removes designated materials from the collection; reorganizes shelved materials through visual inspection.
• Establishes positive working relationships with representatives of community organizations, state/local agencies, City management and staff and the public.

The Assistant City Manager is an executive at-will position that serves at the pleasure of the City Manager. This position functions as the operations officer for the City Manager and also serving as an advisor to the City Manager and Executive Team, and is responsible for coordinating, planning and directing a variety of City programs and operational activities of the City. This position will be hands on, managing administrative functions, divisions and projects; including community development, infrastructure projects, planning projects, and public information functions. Some other key responsibilities of the position includes:

•  Serving as the City Manager and assuming the responsibilities of the City Manager as needed
•  Ability  to work in a challenging environment with limited staffing resources
•  As a  working executive position, functions in close partnership with the City Manager to lead the organization and  coordinate programs and activities as assigned
•  Coordinates and assists in the development of the annual operating and capital budgets
•  Plays a key role in administering the day-to-day operations of the City as an accountable and assertive executive
•  Facilitates the development and implementation of the City Council’s strategic plan along with other specific areas of City government as assigned by the City Manager

Supervising Librarian

San Rafael Public Library

Library & Arts Division

$6,055 - $7,360 per month

Plus excellent benefits

 

 

DEADLINE TO APPLY:  Apply by Tuesday, December 31, 2019, for first consideration

 

Do you love working with people and community? Are you a creative librarian looking to try new things? Are you looking for the opportunity to help lead a library system into the future?

 

If you answered YES to any of these questions, we’d love for you to apply!

 

The Supervising Librarian is a coach, mentor, and guide with proven skills in leading people and managing programs and budgets.  They will be a highly collaborative, motivated and customer-focused individual with excellent communication skills.  The ideal candidate will want to be part of a dynamic leadership team, is willing to take risks, and be energized to change.  Previous experience demonstrating successful collaborations with school and community partners is highly desirable.

The Supervising Librarian position is in the Library & Arts Division of Library and Recreation.  This new department encourages the growth and development of a strong community by creating experiences that spark curiosity and enable lifelong learning.  We are dedicated to providing quality service through continual improvements to our programs and services for persons of all ages and abilities.  Under direction, the Supervising Librarian will plan and organize a specific section of the Library & Arts Division and is responsible for the full supervision of Library Assistants and other Librarians.

This multi-position class is a working supervisor level in charge of personnel and activities associated with a specific division or function.  These positions participate in the work of the unit as needed.  The positions are guided by established policies and procedures, principles of the field, and management personnel.  This class is distinguished from the Librarian II in that the latter is a professional specialist, whereas this class is a working professional supervisor with associated authorities and responsibilities.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (include the following. Other duties may be assigned):

• Plans and schedules employee shifts, work days, rotation of tasks, and daily or special work assignments.
• Plans, develops, and implements procedures and processes.
• Plans and reviews the work of Library staff and volunteers.
• Interviews applicants for employment and recommends selection.
• Appraises employee performance, documents disciplinary problems, recommends and carries out disciplinary actions, and recommends merit increases.
• Maintains statistics and prepares reports.
• Maintains logs and records, conducts routine and special surveys and tabulation of usage of materials, patron demographics, and related information.
• Uses online systems to develop, organize and maintain collections.
• Acts as liaison for the division with other library divisions, City departments, and the community.
• Operates various computing devices.
• Oversees collection development for the division.
• Trains and supervises staff.
• Provides outreach to schools and community groups.
• Serves as reference librarian.
• Utilizes print, multimedia, and online library information resources to provide direct readers advisory and reference service to library patrons.
• Performs related duties as required.

To be eligible for this position you must have the knowledge of: 

• Principles and practices of supervision.
• Work planning and control, including selection, appraisal, counseling, and motivation of employees, and  planning, scheduling and directing work.
• Library services and collections.
• Professional practices and techniques of library science.
• Online library systems and information resources.

To be eligible for this position you must have the ability to:

• Supervise library staff directly; including planning, scheduling, assigning and appraising work, and counseling employees.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with other library staff, employees, and patrons. 
• Identify problems and develop effective courses of action for their resolution.
• Maintain complex records and prepare reports.
• Work evenings and weekends.
• Use online resources and computing devices.
• Use and explain library resources.
• Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Develop and promote library programs and services.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE: 

• Master’s in library science issued by a college or university accredited by the American Library Association is preferred.
• Five (5) years of professional library experience with three (3) years’ experience in adult services, children’s services, or branch operations.

LANGUAGE/MATHEMATICAL/REASONING SKILLS:

• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, procedure manuals, and operating and maintenance instructions.
• Ability to write reports, correspondence, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to speak effectively before groups.
• Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, and percentages.
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

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 this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear.  The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.  The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to video display and regularly works in inside environmental conditions.  The employee occasionally works with use of personal vehicle.  The employee occasionally works in evenings or weekends.  The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.

APPLICATION AND SELECTION PROCESS: 

City of San Rafael application is required.  Resumes do not substitute for the City application.  Candidates should detail related education and experience on the application.  The examination process may include the following: application appraisal, oral board interview examination, fingerprinting/background check, pre-employment medical exam, and DMV report.  The passing point for the oral board examination final score will be 70%.   To file an application, go to:  www.calopps.org.  Select “Member Agencies”.   Select “San Rafael”.   Follow this clink to apply via calopps.org: https://www.calopps.org/san-rafael/job-19951886

For more information about the City of San Rafael, please visit www.cityofsanrafael.org

Reasonable Accommodation: The City of San Rafael will make reasonable accommodations in the exam process to accommodate disabled applicants. If you have a disability for which you require an accommodation, please contact us at (415) 485-3474 no later than three (3) calendar days before the test date.

 

DESCRIPTION/RESPONSIBILITIES:

 

 

     The Senior Analyst reports to the Assistant City Clerk and the City Clerk and conducts activities unique to the Office of the City Clerk. Under direction, performs professional analytic work of considerable difficulty in general administrative matters that may involve assignments in the areas of personnel analyses, budget, fiscal and organizational analyses including general staff analyses. The position requires a detail-oriented person able to work well under pressure, meeting frequent deadlines, handling multiple assignments in a fast-paced, customer-focused environment. Successful applicants must possess strong interpersonal skills with the ability to develop and maintain effective and collaborative working relationships; superior organizational, customer service, written and oral communication skills as they must interact effectively and respond to inquiries from the general public, elected officials, and City staff from throughout the organization. Rarely, evening work may be required.

 

      

 

     Key Responsibilities:

 

     * Confers with Assistant City Clerk/City Clerk on the more difficult management/administrative problems, supervises or leads in gathering facts and data for problem resolution; valuates, prepares reports and recommendations for improved departmental operations, services systems or organizational methods.

     * Analyzes organizational structures, functions, procedures and practices; provides analyses and recommendations of various kinds and levels of services provided by department, authorized manpower and other budgeted resources.

     * Consults with administrative, supervisory and line personnel of department in determining training and educational needs; establishes and monitors in-service training programs, conducts regular safety training programs for supervisory or line personnel

     * Public Records management;

     * Managing compliance with various ethics regulations and public disclosure requirements;

     * Conducting municipal elections; conducting employee elections for the nomination of Council-appointed representatives to the Civil Service Commission and Retirement Boards; conducting elections among retirees for the nomination of Retirement Board representatives; 

     * Ability to represent the Office of the City Clerk in developing and maintaining effective working relationships with Mayor and City Council offices, City departments, and the public regarding the City's legislative and administrative processes to accomplish a variety of tasks including meetings, special events and projects;

     * Effective written and oral communications skills;

     * Ability to manage multiple projects and tasks simultaneously, often under tight deadlines;

     * Knowledge of the City's operating policies, procedures and processes to provide exceptional administrative support and customer service to all internal and external customers.

 

     Competencies

      

 

      

 

     The ideal candidate will possess the following competencies, as demonstrated in past and current employment history.  Desirable competencies for this position include:

      

 

     * Job Expertise – a full range of knowledge, skills, and abilities of the typical procedures in a City Clerk's Office, including principles and practices of municipal government administration, municipal election law, the Brown Act, Open Government procedures, the Public Records Act, the Political Reform Act, and other legal and administrative procedures relating to municipal records management; demonstrate experience in preparing agendas and minutes, and the use of Granicus or similar systems

     * Communication Skills – effectively conveys information and expresses thoughts and facts clearly, orally and in writing; demonstrates effective use of listening skills; displays openness to other people’s ideas and thoughts; open and approachable manner with elected and appointed officials, the media, the public and staff at all levels.

     * Customer Service – demonstrates the ability to anticipate customer’s needs and deliver services effectively and efficiently using professional demeanor.

     * Leadership – leads by example; demonstrates high ethical standards; remains visible and approachable and interacts with others on a regular basis; promotes a cooperative work environment, allowing others to learn from mistakes; provides motivational supports and direction.

     * Meeting Ethical Standards – when confronted with ethical dilemmas, acts in a way that reflects relevant law, policy and procedures, agency values, and personal values; unbiased and have a strong sense of ethics, both personally and professionally.

     * Problem Solving – approaches a situation or problem by defining the problem or issue; determines the significance of problem; collects information; uses logic and intuition to arrive at decisions or solutions to problems that achieve the desired outcome.

     * Teamwork & Interpersonal Skills – develops effective relationships with co-workers and supervisors by helping others accomplish tasks and using collaboration and conflict resolution skills; views themselves as part of the team in providing timely and quality services to the Mayor and City Council, City departments, and the general public.

 

      

 

     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. Have you completed a Baccalaureate Degree, or its equivalent, from an accredited college or university in business or public administration or a closely related field?

      

 

      

 

     2. Do you have at least four (4) years of increasingly responsible experience in general management/administrative, analytic work in the area of budget, fiscal, and/or organizational methods analyses including general staff analytical work? If so, please describe your experience, including where you obtained your experience and the duration in which you performed these duties.

      

 

      

 

     3. Do you have experience with records and document management?  If so, please describe, including any experience analyzing, categorizing and condensing information in the preparation of documents, records, and Public Records Act responses.  Please include specifics about any paper filing systems and/or electronic content/document management (ECMS/EDMS) systems used (LaserFiche, FileNet, Questys, Sire, Legistar, etc.).  If No, please describe your transferable experience, knowledge, skills or abilities that would enable you to fulfill these duties.

      

 

      

      

 

     4. Do you have experience providing staff support (preparing agendas, minutes, reports, etc.) to a legislative body (City Council or governing board), committee, board, or commission?  If so, please describe and include specific information regarding the number of board members, meeting frequency, agenda management and/or streaming media systems used, and any process improvements and/or technology applications you implemented.  If No, please describe your transferable experience, knowledge, skills or abilities that would enable you to fulfill these duties.

      

 

      

 

     5. Do you have experience leading large, complex projects? If so, please describe one of these projects. Who did you coordinate with and lead in this project? What were the specific goals and outcomes?

      

 

      

 

     6.Do you have experience in working effectively in a team environment, including working with employees at all levels of the organization?  If so, please describe a specific example of a successful team experience, your role and responsibilities, and the techniques you used to develop and maintain excellent working relationships, which resulted in the timely and effective delivery of a product, service, or completion of a project.  If No, please describe your transferable experience, knowledge, skills or abilities that would enable you to fulfill these duties.

      

 

      

 

     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 charu.thiyagarajan@sanjoseca.gov.

FINAL FILING DATE: We are accepting applications on a continuous basis; 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 Library Page in the Parks, Recreation, and Libraries Department. The work schedule will be during normal Library hours including evenings and weekends. This position is limited to 25 hours per week for 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 performing routine, repetitive and manual work in connection with the use and maintenance of library resources.

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

• Assist customers in the use of self-check machines, copiers, microfilm/fiche readers, computer printing with the print management systems and the computer reservations software.
• Register customers and collects payments for Parks, Recreation and Libraries classes and events.
• Shelve, sort, shift, and file library materials following established procedures.
• Check in returned materials, observing their condition and bringing damaged materials to the attention of higher level library personnel for disposition.
• Check out materials to customers.
• Organize returned materials and delivers them to proper sorting shelves.
• Use office equipment and personal computer to perform simple clerical tasks.
• Promote and enforce safety procedures.
• Assist with free and fee based library programs; assist with room set up; check in program participants; distribute program materials.
• Build and maintain positive working relationships with co-workers, other City employees, volunteers and the public using principles of good customer service.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge of:

• Basic knowledge of computers, alphabetizing, indexing, and/or filing methods.
• English usage, spelling, grammar and punctuation.
• Practices and methods of public relations and customer service; techniques and principles of effective interpersonal communication.
• Modern office equipment, methods, procedures, and computer hardware and software.
• Principles and techniques of first aid and CPR.

Ability to:

• On a continuous basis, sit at desk and/or stand at counter for long periods of time; bend twist and reach, stoop, kneel and squat while shelving, opening boxes or moving equipment.
• Intermittently twist and reach office equipment; write and use keyboard to communicate through written means; set up booths, hang banners, move tables, chairs and carry supplies; lift or carry weight of 45 pounds or less.
• Make accurate mathematical computations.
• Write and use keyboard to communicate and to enter circulation and collection data.
• Use carts to move library materials.
• Retrieve materials from high/low shelves.
• Assist in training library trainees and volunteers.
• Understand and translate City and Library policies and practices into everyday working practices; make sound decisions with solid problem solving methods.
• Respond to emergency situations in a calm and effective manner; administer first aid and CPR, if certified.
• Learn to identify problems regarding the facility and programs; refer difficult problems/irregularities for more advanced attention and recommend possible solutions.
• Understand and carry out written and oral directions.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records.
• Communicate tactfully with customers.
• 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:

• No experience required.  Six months of general customer service experience or the equivalent in library employment is desirable.

Training:

• Equivalent to the completion of the eleventh (11th) grade or sixteen (16) years of age.

License or Certificate

• Possession of a valid California driver’s license by date of appointment.

SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE

1. Was any of the work experience listed on your application an unpaid internship, or volunteer work?  If so, please list below which ones.
2. This position requires candidates to have the equivalent to the completion of the eleventh (11th) grade or be at least sixteen (16) years of age. Do you meet this requirement?

• Yes
• No

3. Are you a current CalPERS member? A current CalPERS member is someone who has funds on deposit with CalPERS.

• Yes
• No

4. The Library is open Monday through Wednesday 10 AM – 7 PM, Thursday and Saturday 10 AM – 5 PM, and Sunday 10 AM-2 PM. Please list what your availability is during our business hours.

Note: Minors may have preclusions or restriction in duties assigned pursuant to 29 CFR § 570.

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.

The City of Livermore is currently accepting applications for the position of Deputy City Clerk.  Apply online at www.cityoflivermore.net/jobs by 5 p.m. on December 18, 2019.

 

The City Clerk’s Office is a division of the Administrative Services Department, which also includes the divisions of Finance, Human Resources, and Information Technology. The City Clerk’s Office employs four dedicated, professionals consisting of the City Clerk, Assistant City Clerk, Deputy City Clerk, and Senior Clerk.

 

Under general direction, the Deputy City Clerk performs a full range of professional and technical work in support of the City Clerk’s Office and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:

• Coordination, preparation, and publication of City Council agenda packets and associated follow-up;
• Review of advisory body agendas and minutes for compliance with the Brown Act;
• Processing public hearing notices and public records act requests;
• Updating and implementing the city-wide records retention schedule;
• Planning, managing, and coordinating the City’s centralized records management program; and
• Assisting in the administration of the City’s Conflict of Interest Code; coordinating municipal elections; monitoring compliance with the State and local campaign finance and conflict laws; and other special projects.

 

DEFINITION

The Public Information Officer position works as a valued member of the City Manager’s office. The Public Information Officer shall be experienced in public information dissemination, strong oral and written communications, website management, social media methods, graphic design and photography/video. This full-time, regular professional-level position requires an independent, organized, energetic, experienced, innovative and creative individual to develop and manage a variety of materials, activities and public relations strategies to enhance the City’s communication with Los Altos residents, businesses and customers.

 

EXAMPLES OF TYPICAL JOB FUNCTIONS (Illustrative Only)

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. Develop and manage the City’s Public Information and Communications Strategies
2. Serve as spokesperson with the media for the City
3. Builds and maintains positive relations with media, Council, City staff, residents and other agencies
4. Manages team of communications representatives from various City departments and works with City departments in the development of programmatic and Capital Improvement Program (CIP) project updates of interest to residents through press releases, website updates and other appropriate communication methods
5. Develop and monitor the City’s website content to ensure information is relevant and timely
6. Identify challenges and emerging issues faced by the City.  Work with leadership team and staff to recognize internal and external communications opportunities
7. Responds to major incidents as requested; provides public information to new media and coordinates information flow and dissemination
8. Develop, write, design and produce informational, educational and outreach materials and activities
9. Utilize and coordinate approved social media methods to communicate with residents and customers, including staying current on social media methods and making recommendations for continuous improvements
10. Identify and cultivate strategic alliances with governmental and non-governmental organizations
11. Stays current on new trends and innovations in the field of communications, multimedia technologies and social media.  Utilizes new technologies and media platforms to effectively implement City’s communications plan
12. Perform research and/or data gathering activities and prepare the City’s Annual Report
13. Coordinate and/or assist with preparation and coordination of various periodic and annual City reports and publications
14. Provide technical guidance to City departments regarding working with the media and effective marketing strategies
15. Photograph still and video images of City programs, events and projects, as needed
16. Attend public meetings, as needed
17. Serve on City-wide committees and ad hoc project assignments
18. Executes citizen surveys as needed
19. Perform other duties, as assigned

 

MINIMUM POSITION REQUIREMENTS

KNOWLEDGE OF:

Excellent command of English language including spelling, grammar and punctuation; modern office methods, procedures, organizational skills and equipment including automation hardware and software; Computer skills including applications such as Microsoft Office and Adobe Photoshop; Internet skills including use of social media; Internet website development and management methods

 

ABILITY TO:

Work independently and efficiently; communicate effectively both orally and in writing; demonstrate tact and discretion in preparing, disclosing and handling information of a confidential, controversial and sensitive nature; establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, elected and appointed officials, residents, interests groups, legislators, and the public; communicate technical information including complex rules, regulations, legislation, and laws in a manner that is appropriate for the intended audience; develop and implement city policies and procedures, translating strategy into integrated implementation; organize duties and determine priorities in order to meet assigned deadlines; photograph action-oriented images of programs and projects; work a flexible schedule, as needed; demonstrate organizational leadership and work effectively as a team member.

 

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

 

• Five years professional communications experience; experience with City Government experience preferred
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college/university with major emphasis in public administration, journalism, mass media communications, marketing, public relations or a related field
• Valid California driver’s license

 

IDEAL CANDIDATE POSSESSES THE FOLLOWING CHARACTERISTICS: Is highly professional, patient, respectful, and ethical; possesses excellent problem-solving skills and a can-do attitude. This position should demonstrate a high level of customer service standards with the community, customers, and departments. The ideal candidate is comfortable with change and can multi-task; is familiar with governmental organizational structure and public service oriented, has a willingness and capacity to learn and be innovative. Communicates effectively and proactively both verbally and in writing. Enjoys working in a small town atmosphere with an engaged public, including merchants, property owners and residents.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Must possess mobility to work in a standard office setting and use standard office equipment, including a computer. Vision to read printed materials and a computer screen, and hearing and speech to communicate in person, before groups, and over the telephone. This is primarily a sedentary office classification although standing and walking between work areas may be required. Finger dexterity is needed to access, enter, and retrieve data using a computer keyboard, or typewriter keyboard, and to operate standard office equipment. Positions in this classification occasionally bend, stoop, kneel, reach, push, and pull drawers open and closed to retrieve and file information. Employees must possess the ability to lift, carry, push, and pull materials and objects up to 25 pounds.

 

RECRUITMENT PROCESS:

The recruitment will remain open until the position is filled. Prior to hire, candidates will be required to successfully complete a pre-employment process, including a livescan background investigation. A conviction history will not necessarily disqualify an applicant from appointment; however, failure to disclose a conviction will result in disqualification or termination. 

 

This position is open until filled with a first review date of December 9, 2019.

 

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER  

The City of Los Altos is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in employment on the basis of a person’s race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, mental or physical disability, medical condition, marital status, sex, age or sexual orientation. Candidates with a disability, which may require special assistance in any phase of the application or testing process, should advise City of Los Altos upon submittal of application. Documentation of the need for accommodation must accompany the request. 

 

LIMITATIONS AND DISCLAIMER: 

The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position. All job requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health and safety of themselves or other employees.

About the Position

 

The City Manager’s Office is recruiting for an Assistant to the City Manager position to serve as the City’s Capital Budget Coordinator.  This is an unclassified, salaried position, which means that the position is not part of the Civil Service system.  This management position is not represented by a bargaining unit.  This is a permanent at-will position with the City Manager’s Office reporting to the Deputy Budget Director.

 

Key Responsibilities

This position is responsible for the following:

 

• Manages the capital budget process, including, but not limited to, budget development, revenue and expenditure tracking and monitoring, financial status reporting, and capital revenue forecasting for approximately 50 funds at a combined annual budget of approximately $1.3 billion.
• Coordinates capital budget activities across all City departments, develops annual capital budget training manuals/instructions and leads city-wide trainings.
• Working collaboratively with City departments, solves capital budget issues and oversees capital funds management for inclusion in various budget documents such as the Annual Report, Mid-Year Budget Review, City Manager’s Budget Request and Five-Year Forecast, Proposed and Adopted Capital Budget and Five-Year Capital Improvement Program.
• Administers the Hyperion capital budgeting software system for the production of various Capital Program budget documents.
• Leads the update and administration of the organization's Hyperion capital budgeting software system; researches and understands reporting requirements and ensures that systems are modified to meet these requirements; establishes best practices for system use, and ensures that these practices are used throughout the organization; and trains departmental staff as needed.
• Coordinates memorandum review activities and provides staff support for budget/fiscal implications for all City Council memoranda.
• Monitors economic-sensitive information affecting City capital funds.
• Serves as a liaison for capital budget issues for various workgroups/committees.
• Effectively supervises and motivates a team of Budget Office staff to ensure timely and accurate completion of assignments. 
• Ensures alignment of the Capital Program with City Council priorities, policies, and budget principles and City Manager directives and budget guidelines.
• Authors, reviews, and edits budget documents, reports, memoranda and briefing materials.
• Studies City organizations, operations and services to make recommendations to improve quality and effectiveness of service delivery. 
• Completes high-level special projects.
• Resolves and facilitates major issues which are confidential, controversial or of major significance to the organization.
• Represents the Budget Office or City Manager’s Office as assigned at public events including community groups, City Council sessions, Committee meetings, and Planning Commission budget review. 

 

 

 

To view the full announcement for this exciting opportunity, please visit the City of San José’s employment page by clicking on the link below.

Then click on the “Management Recruitments” link. 

City of San José Employment Page

Menlo Park Library seeks qualified candidates for on-call librarian positions in both the Adult and Youth Services divisions.

These extra-help, non-benefitted positions work on-call providing excellent customer service while performing a variety of professional library duties. Those duties could include reference, reader’s advisory, collection development and other tasks at a public information desk; leading events, programs or book clubs; digital literacy training for the public; and performing related work as assigned at the Menlo Park Main or Belle Haven branch library. A can-do attitude, a positive outlook, efficiency, approachability, and responsiveness to internal and external needs are all essential traits. Having a passion for libraries and a library's role in bridging technology gaps is required. Knowledge about technology, teaching and learning, and diversity is a must. Creativity, innovation, and flexibility are key to providing the quality of service our community deserves.

Schedules vary based on the needs of the library system. Both Menlo Park Library locations are open on Saturdays and Sundays. Selected candidates from this applicant pool may be assigned to work at either location. On-call librarian positions are scheduled for less than 20 hours per week and may not exceed 980 hours within a twelve (12) month period.

TYPICAL TASKS include, but are not limited to:

• Use tact, initiative, prudence, and independent judgment to provide service to our library users within general policy and legal guidelines.
• Establish, maintain, and foster positive and effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
• Provide assistance to and advise patrons of all age groups in the effective use of the Library’s collection, facilities and services; demonstrate the use of library resources, tools, equipment, and electronic reference sources; assist with digital downloads and respond to difficult or technical questions as they relate to the use of electronic resources. Compile subject bibliographies
• Answer readers’ advisory and general reference questions from telephone, webpage and in-person queries by accessing a variety of print and non-print resources, including electronic resources
• Develop an assigned area of the Library collection; review and analyze collection use; recommend books and materials for purchase based on patron needs and according to the variety of patron ages, abilities, education, interests, cultures, and socioeconomic backgrounds.
• Participate in the preparation of exhibits and the organization and presentation of a variety of programs or events for library patrons
• Perform other duties as assigned that support the overall objective of the position

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