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Planning Technician
Salary / Pay Rate: $59,237 -77,920 Annually
Job Type: Full Time

The City of Lafayette (pop. 24,000) is looking for an entry-level professional in urban planning. The successful candidate will be expected to provide clear analysis and excellent customer service. The planner will have the opportunity to work in the field of current planning, including review of development and land use applications, zoning, site plan and environmental review. Located just 20 minutes from downtown San Francisco via BART, Lafayette prides itself on its vibrant downtown, beautiful tree-studded hillsides and great schools. Residents expect personalized service and the ability to deliver customized solutions to the community’s unique planning guidelines. This position will be part of the team that ensures that Lafayette retains its semi-rural character and “small town” downtown feel. This is a challenging job in a great city! The new Planner will be joining a staff of dedicated, energetic and fun professionals.

Major Duties 

• Assist the public at the front counter.
• Review applications for completeness and compliance with appropriate regulations and policies.
• Participate in analyzing and researching land use data and trends.
• Prepare written reports on planning matters.
• Process permit applications and assist in plan checking of permit requests.
• Confer with applicants to clarify information relative to zoning, general plan compliance, signage and other issues.

Qualified candidates will have knowledge of basic principles, practices, and procedures related to city and regional planning, development, zoning administration, site planning and architectural design.

The Ideal Candidate

The City seeks a high energy professional who is self-motivated, creative, tactful and detail-oriented.  The candidate should have the equivalent of an Associate’s degree with coursework in urban planning, economics, business or public administration, or a related field and at least one year of professional experience in planning, zoning and related community development activities.  A Bachelor’s degree is highly desirable.  All candidates must have the ability to work some evening hours to attend Council and Commission meetings and must have a valid California drivers’ license. 

Exceptional analytical and communication skills and the ability to write well and persuasively are required.

Benefits

• A 401-A retirement plan with City-paid monthly contributions of 10% of salary with the option of a 5% match as well as City-paid social security contributions.  Lafayette does not participate in PERS.
• City-subsidized health and dental insurance up to 95% as well as generous in-lieu payments for those that opt out of health and dental insurance. 
• City-paid life insurance, disability insurance and employee assistance program.
• Commuter benefits including 50% subsidy of BART tickets for employees who use BART to get to work.
• 13 paid holidays and up to 20 days of annual vacation, depending on tenure.

Application & Selection

The position will be open until November 20, 2020.   To be considered, you must submit a City of Lafayette Employment Application, plus relevant materials that amplify your qualifications.  Please apply online at www.lovelafayette.org/jobs.  Email TRobinson@lovelafayette.org for questions.

Resumes will be screened and candidates with the most relevant qualifications will be invited to interviews in December with an anticipated start date in January 2021.
 

DESCRIPTION/RESPONSIBILITIES:

     The actual salary shall be determined by the final candidate’s qualifications and experience.  In addition to the starting salary, employees in the Youth Outreach Specialist classification shall also receive an approximate five percent (5%) ongoing non-pensionable compensation pay.

     Mayor’s Gang Prevention Task Force (MGPTF) is the City of San José’s Youth Violence Reduction Strategy which operates within PRNS department of the City of San Jose. Over the past 25 years, the MGPTF has strategically worked to address issues of gang involvement among youth and young adults in an effort to reduce youth violence associated with gangs.

     The MGPTF was established in 1991 in response to an increase in gang activity and crime. It is comprised of a broad coalition of local residents, school officials, community and faith-based organizations, local law enforcement, and city, county and state government leaders. The MGPTF brings these diverse stakeholders together and leverages each group’s expertise as part of a coordinated, interagency effort to curb gang-related activity in San José.

     The work of the MGPTF is coordinated through a Continuum of Services that works across four key areas: Prevention, Intervention, Suppression and Re-entry. The MGPTF’s successes can be attributed to its ability and willingness to continually refine and develop programs and services that meet the needs of a changing community.

     The MGPTF is currently recruiting to fill Youth Outreach Specialist positions in the following programs: 

     Safe Schools Campus Initiative (SSCI) —The program partners with 19 school districts on 82 middle and high school campuses, responding to incidents to reduce violence and maintain a safe learning environment for all youth. SSCI staff also provide case management services to high-risk, gang-impacted and gang involved youth in non-school evening and night hours, also working in partnership with the Santa Clara County Probation Department. The YOS in this program manages up to 5 staff members who provide: 1) school safety coverage and activations; 2) 1-to-1 case management of youth; 3) coordination and leadership of pro-social recreation trips and activities, and; 4) other youth intervention services as needed. Staff in this unit must be able to work with hi-risk, gang-impacted and gang-intentional youth in crisis and traumatic situations, including domestic violence, gang-related assaults and violent acts, sexual assault, and drug and alcohol issues.

     Digital Arts—This program teaches youth the basis of music production in a studio environment. The program includes some basic music theory, hip hop history, and everything from counting time to working with samples. Most teaching occurs in small group lessons at the program’s two studio sites, Roosevelt Community Center and Sunol Community School, where the program is an after-school activity. The program serves six to eight students at a time at each location, with a target of serving at least 150 youth per year. The YOS in this program provides direct programming to youth, assisted by part-time Recreation Leader staff and/or Class Instructors, which the YOS supervises. The applicant in this position must have experience working with computerized sound studio equipment and audio visual equipment, including cameras and camcorders.

     Late Night Gym—This program serves approximately 6,500 duplicated participants annually, at four gym locations. It provides positive alternative evening activities to youth who might otherwise seek to engage in gang-related activities, and is a proactive effort to deter and prevent gang-related violence. At the open gym activities, service providers attend each location to provide information on accessing mental health services, life skills classes, job training, tattoo removal, record clearance, and drug and alcohol counseling. This program is a connection point that may result in connecting youth with other MGPTF programs. The YOS overseeing this program must be willing to work night hours, when the program takes place, and have excellent organizational skills to bring equipment and other supplies to the different venues, and be able to work together with staff from other MGPTF programs and non-profit organizations who attend Late Night Gym Sessions and bring youth to participate.

     Clean Slate Tattoo Removal Program—This program partners with Santa Clara Valley Medical Center to assist former gang-impacted and gang-involved youth with free removal of gang-related tattoos as a barrier to future education and employment. Program participants agree to attend a series of life skills classes to assist the transition out of gang life, and to provide evidence of progress toward employment or educational improvement. The YOS overseeing this program tracks participant completion of life skills classes and other program requirements, refers participants to other services on request, and provides limited case management to participants. As a result, this position requires excellent organizational and record-keeping skills, and experience working with gang-impacted and gang-involved youth.

     San Jose Works Youth Jobs Initiative—This program provides work experience to youth aged 15 to 18 who reside in designated gang hot spots in San Jose. The program permits participants to gain work experience in various non-profit or City jobs. At the same time as receiving real work experience, participants complete classes in job readiness, workplace skills, financial literacy, career exploration, and life and academic skills. The YOS in this position monitors participants’ progress, working in conjunction with case managers provided for the program. As a result, the position requires excellent organizational, record-keeping and data analysis skills, the ability to work with representatives of non-profits assisting the City with the program, and the ability to organize job fairs, training sessions, and other services provided to program participants.

     Female Intervention Team (FIT) –FIT provides services to high-risk, gang-impacted and gang-intentional girls and women who are from 11- to 24-years-old. Participants are referred to the program by Juvenile Court, the Probation Department and local school districts, including alternative schools. FIT provides specialized gender-responsive, trauma-informed case management/mentorship services. Its goals are to prevent further involvement with the criminal justice system and a gang lifestyle by participants, while assisting them with setting and achieving healthier personal and social goals. The program includes cognitive counseling groups provided at about 12 local high schools, using an education curriculum informed by and addressing issues specific to young girls. Staff in this unit must be able to work with high-risk, gang-impacted and gang-intentional youth in crisis and traumatic situations, including domestic violence, gang-related assaults and violent acts, sexual assault, and drug and alcohol issues.

     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.

     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, please contact Israel Canjura at israel.canjura@sanjoseca.gov. 

     If you have questions about the duties of these positions, the selection or hiring processes, please contact Manjit Atwal at manjit.atwal@sanjoseca.gov

DESCRIPTION/RESPONSIBILITIES:

     Partners in Reading (PAR) is a department within SJPL that delivers adult and family literacy services to residents of San José. Volunteer tutors are trained and matched with adults to assist with reading, writing, problem solving, computer and life skills. Over the last 30 years, PAR has trained over 4,574 tutors who have instructed over 6,470 adult learners. PAR has expanded beyond one-to-one and small group tutoring and has developed and delivered vocational literacy programs and enhanced its family literacy program. PAR has also been offering basic and advanced ESL classes at libraries and community centers. 

     The ideal candidate will be responsible for planning, implementing, and evaluating the above mentioned programs as well as have a strong understanding of current trends in adult and family literacy that may result in the development of new programs and services for SJPL. Other duties will include: directing and evaluating staff; writing, implementing, and monitoring grants; monitoring budgets; collaborating with community organizations, volunteers, other library jurisdictions, City Departments, and the Library Foundation; collaborating with internal library departments such as Family Learning Centers, SJPL Works, Early Education, and Centralized Programming/Instruction; working with California Library Literacy Services (CLLS) at the State Library; representing SJPL in community meetings as the adult and family literacy advocate; and understanding current technological trends in adult/family literacy . Additionally, this position manages the City’s Career Online High School Program which has had 97 successful graduates with the most recent graduation held on July 30, 2020.

     This position will serve as a bridge between staff teams and Administration and other resources necessary for successful support of family and adult literacy, evaluate and analyze pilots and experiments, to learn from failures and build upon success. The individual in this position will represent the Library and the Director with City staff and other stakeholders. This position will communicate results internally with Library staff and collaborate with Library Marketing to share achievements and aspirations with the public, and resource partners outside the organization. 

     The ideal candidate for this position will be a strong leader and be aware of and support, practice and promote the Mission, Vision, & Values statements of the City of San José and the San José Public Library; communicate effectively orally and in writing; have experience working with a diverse community and a diverse staff; and enjoy working in a fast-paced, innovative team environment. 

     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: 

     1.  Please indicate how you meet the minimum qualifications for this position. (1 year = 2,080 hours of work experience)

     • I have a Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university with a major in public administration, social work, psychology, sociology, or in a related field such as literacy, ESL, etc. AND four years of increasingly responsible professional experience related to adult and/or family literacy.   

     • I do not meet the minimum qualifications for this position

     2. If you specified a Bachelor's Degree in a related field, please list the college or university, type of degree, and field of study.

     3. If you indicated four years of increasingly responsible professional experience related to adult literacy-based programming, please describe your experience. Specify the name of the organization(s), your job title(s), and your starting and ending dates.

     4.  Please indicate if you have experience with the following. Select all that apply.

     • Program management and implementation

     • Evaluating programs and services

     • Development of staff training

     • Establishing performance measures

     • Developing and monitoring budgets

     • None of the above

     5. If you selected any of the experience options above, please describe your experience in detail.

     6. Describe your experience working on a complex project for which you had primary or significant responsibility. Specify how you dealt with the complexity of the project, coordinated amongst key stakeholders, maintained schedule, and achieved the desired results.

     7. Describe your experience(s) relating to leading and managing in a changing environment. Please include examples of your management style in your description.

     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, please contact Vidya Kilambi at vidya.kilambi@sanjoseca.gov.

     If you have questions about the selection or hiring processes, please contact Aletia Egipciaco at aletia.egipciaco@sanjoseca.gov

The Department of Public Works is seeking to fill an Information Systems Analyst position to function as a member of the Enterprise Asset Management Group in the Technology Services Section. The primary role of this position is to act as the technical lead supporting and managing a fully implemented activity-based asset management application with an Oracle backend database (FleetFocus by AssetWorks) and performing all duties necessary for maintaining, supporting, and optimizing systems supporting the Fleet Division.

This position must ensure business processes for users are documented and that systems meet customer expectations. This position is responsible for ongoing user training, report creation (using tools such as Crystal Reports), system administration, system support, maintenance, programming efforts, and must maintain excellent customer relations. This is a professional level position in the IT professional management series and may be expected to act in a supervisory role.

The ideal candidate must be able to work in a dynamic environment and effectively perform operational tasks in addition to implementing projects. The position will function with minimum supervision and must be a critical thinker and effective decision maker regarding database, application, policy, and procedure. Written and verbal communication skills are very important since this position will be the point of contact for internal customer technical support, client and division staff training, and Assetworks technical support. This position will mainly focus on duties outlined above but may be responsible at any time for new system implementation.

Duties may include but are not limited to:

• Master, manage, and support all modules of AssetWorks FleetFocus fleet management software (FleetFocus) application used by the Department of Public Works Fleet Division. 

• Plan, coordinate, and implement all application upgrades. Test and resolve production support problems in a prompt and efficient manner, including providing ITD DBA with all Oracle database scripts and structure to implement.

• Liaise with AssetWorks on the development of system enhancements to overcome known problems or further fulfill user requirements.

• Lead all QA, testing, and documentation of new releases within the FleetFocus platform.

• Develop, test, deploy and maintain hosted and web applications to address the Fleet Division business needs.

• Coordinate and maintain database objects (tables, views, stored procedures and packages) to support FleetFocus functionality.

• Develop reports using Crystal Reports or reporting services within the FleetFocus platform or other technology supporting the Fleet Division.

• Communicate effectively orally and in writing to technical and non-technical audiences.

• Act as subject matter expert for FleetFocus application and remain up-to-date with FleetFocus and general fleet management technology development trends, keeping knowledge and skills current.

• Manage Verizon NetworkFleet and GeoTab portals to maintain a digital blueprint of every aspect of a vehicle's operation.

• Build and deploy data visualization tools using Tableau and Microsoft Power BI to help department management access and interpret data.

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.

THE POSITION

The City of Dublin is currently seeking a seasoned Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) to oversee and implement City policy regarding information technology and information security use, direct the activities of the Information Systems Division, and participate as a member of the City Manager’s Office management team in departmental policy development and administrative planning.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

The following key elements describe the basic duties and responsibilities of the position:

• Administers, manages, coordinates, installs and upgrades the City's computer, network, telecommunications, and information technology hardware and software including City operated Wi-Fi networks; security systems including surveillance systems, alarms and access control technology; City's fiber network; and phone systems.
• Designs and develops requirements for systems technology, systems security and applications; performs and/or directs systems design work, operations and maintenance, program development, integration testing, deployment, training, and documentation.
• Establishes controls on data, system security and policy on the use of technology and application to City programs; analyzes procedures and recommends improvements; prepares reports.
• Prepares, manages, and monitors the Division budget; estimates costs and impact of new technology and applications;  consults  with  and  advises  City management on  information  technology,  systems  security, policies,  and the  status  of projects;  develops  procedures  for  handling  data,  operations  activities,  systems security and departmental requests for new technology and services.
• Confers  with  vendors  and  assists  departments  in  assessing  applicability to City's  standards  and  needs; evaluates  and purchases all information  technology hardware;  ensures cost effectiveness  and compatibility with existing systems; serves as liaison between vendors, purchasing,  and City departments;  negotiates with vendors to purchase information technology hardware and software.
• Selects, supervises, and evaluates the work of consultants and integrates consultant's work into the City's technology program; writes bid specifications for new equipment; reviews bids and makes decisions and recommendations.
• Directs the activities of managers/supervisors and staff in the Division;  plans, prioritizes  and assigns tasks and  projects;  monitors  work,  develops  staff  skills, evaluates  performance;  meets  regularly  with  staff  to discuss  and resolve workload  and technical  issues; sets  performance  standards  and develops appropriate goals and priorities; submits hiring and termination recommendations.
• Develops, evaluates and administers Department and Division goals, objectives, policies and procedures; assures Divisions' plans and activities are in compliance with all applicable laws, policies, regulations, timelines, and goals; reviews project work papers and approves project plans and procedures.
• Assures the integrity of Division work products, processes and procedures; monitors technical documents for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with Federal, State, and City policies and practices; reviews and prepares status reports and recommends appropriate actions.
• Assures a productive, efficient and technically competent work environment; assures effective communications with other City Departments and outside agencies; sets Division priorities and assures program and project deadlines and performance standards are met.
• Assures that any direct reports comply with all City safety requirements and practices.
• Makes presentations to the City Council and other groups; may be assigned to supervise ancillary operations as needed.
• Coordinates meetings with regional agencies, local businesses, and community groups as required. Maintains the absolute confidentiality of all records and information.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT

The City of Dublin’s Information Technology Division is one of six divisions in the City Manager’s Office.  The primary responsibility of the Information Technology Division is to oversee the installation and maintenance of City’s computer network systems and protect IT infrastructure, edge devices, networks, and data from malware attacks or breaches. The Division consists of five full-time staff:  Chief Information Security Officer, Information Systems Manager, Network Systems Coordinator, Information System Specialist and Information Systems Technician.

ABOUT THE CITY

The City of Dublin is located in eastern Alameda County, approximately 35 miles southeast of San Francisco. The City was incorporated in 1982 with a population of 63,659 within 14.59 square miles. Dublin’s strategic “crossroad” location at the intersection of Interstate 580 and 680 has made the City freeway close and conveniently accessible to the Bay Area with two BART stations.

COMMITMENT TO COMMUNITY SERVICE

The City of Dublin is continually striving to enhance the services provided to our customers.  The City organization is committed to creating a challenging and rewarding environment in which all employees representing the City are motivated to respond to the needs of the City’s customers.  In setting high standards for ourselves, we take pride in:

• Being a responsive and proactive City team, in touch with the changing needs and expectations of the Dublin community.
• Providing the highest level of quality service in all City programs and activities.
• Promoting a “can do” attitude using common sense along with technical/professional knowledge.
• Being committed to high professional standards.  A professional attitude encourages an objective approach to analyses of issues.
• Providing information and resources to our customers in a friendly and helpful manner.

Applications will be accepted until Friday, November 6, 2020 OR upon receipt of the first 100 applications- whichever occurs first.

Interviews: TBA

Resumes are not accepted in lieu of completing a city application.

DEFINITION

PC/LAN Technician I: Under supervision, performs skilled technical work on the City’s Personal Computers and Local Area Network, and network servers, including hardware, software and peripherals, and performs other duties as assigned.

PC/LAN Technician II: Under general supervision, performs complex technical work on the City’s Personal Computers and Local Area Network, and networks servers, including hardware, software, and peripherals, may supervise the work of lower level staff, and perform other duties as assigned. Positions in this class require frequent use of a high degree of independent judgment and interpretative ability. Duties do not always follow standard routines; the employee recommends changes in methods and procedures when necessary. The class is required to have operating knowledge of computer systems and greater overall experience.

Positions in the PC/LAN Technician II classification are flexibly staffed and normally filled from advancement from the PC/LAN Technician I class, or when filled from the outside, require specific technology experience. Appointment to this class requires the employee to be performing substantially the full range of PC/LAN Technician duties and to meet the qualifications for the class. The class requires the ability to work independently exercising judgment and initiative and a greater knowledge of the City’s computer systems.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

Analyzes, troubleshoots, and repairs computer systems and peripherals; provides end- user support for hardware and desktop applications; assists end-users in understanding personal computer functions and software application features; installs, replaces, and upgrades personal computer hardware, software and peripherals; may assist in developing and presenting training programs for end users; provides day-to-day support and maintenance of the City’s phone system.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge of: Microsoft Office automation applications and operating systems; network infrastructure devices such as hubs, routers, and switches; TCP/IP and other network protocols; antivirus and other security precautions; PC hardware/software troubleshooting and resolution; network security; system backup and recovery techniques; file system management; hardware setup and configuration.

Ability to: Apply industry-standard techniques for servicing personal computers, including installation, upgrade, and replacement of hardware, software, and peripherals; lift and move computers and related equipment safely; interact positively and cooperate with co-workers, respond politely to customers, work as a team member, function under demanding time pressure, respond in a positive manner to supervision, and attend work and perform duties on a regular and consistent basis.

Experience:

PC/LAN Technician I: A minimum of one year of full-time experience in maintenance of personal computers.

PC/LAN Technician II: Three years of full-time experience in maintenance of personal computers.

Education:

PC/LAN Technician I: Graduation from high school or equivalent.

PC/LAN Technician II: Graduation from high school or equivalent.  An Associate Degree or vocational training in Computer Science or a related field, and/or an A+ Certification is desirable.

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

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.

This recruitment is Open Until Filled.  Please note that the application filing period for this recruitment may close, at any time without notice, once a sufficient number of qualified applications have been received.

The Crossing Guard position is a temporary position, approximately five hours per day, two (2) hours in the morning and three (2) hours in the afternoon, Monday through Friday.  Crossing Guards work a school year (September through June).  Applicants must be able to work outdoors, have reliable transportation or ability to report to assignment consistently.

Crossing Guards work under the general direction of the Parking Operations Lead Community Service Officer with the Seal Beach Police Department.  Based on the needs of the City, a flexible schedule may be assigned for either a morning or afternoon shift or a combination thereof, or for specific week days, based on the availability of the Crossing Guards and at the discretion of the Parking Operations Lead Community Service Officer. 

INFORMATION FOR APPLICANTS

SELECTION PROCEDURE:  

Please visit www.CalOpps.org to submit your application on-line.  Currently City Hall is closed due to COVID-19 restrictions.  Therefore, only on-line applications are being accepted. 

A resume is optional but will not be accepted as a substitute for a completed City application.  Incomplete, late, emailed, or faxed applications will not be accepted.  Appointment is subject to any or all of the following: pre-employment medical, 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. 

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.

We invite applications for the position of Librarian I/II

Librarian I   $33.63 to $40.09 per hour

Librarian II    $36.99 to $44.14 per hour

Plus a comprehensive benefits package

Recruitment will close by: Friday, November 6, 2020 @ 5:00 p.m. or upon receipt of the first 100 applications and supplemental questionnaires, whichever occurs first.

Why Join our Department?

The San Mateo Public Library is seeking a creative, energetic and highly motivated individual to be a full-time Librarian in Children’s Services. In this position, the successful candidate will work collaboratively with a passionate team of youth services staff charged with serving children inside our three locations and outside our libraries through outreach to schools, daycares and other locations. The ideal candidate will work with the Children’s team to create fun, meaningful and literacy-focused programs for children and families. Our candidate will be a person with a passion for working with children and their adult caregivers, demonstrating skill and innovation in the planning and implementation of year-round developmentally appropriate children’s learning opportunities. Under the supervision of the Supervising Librarian for Children’s and Literacy Services, the successful candidate’s duty will also include weekly programming, collection development, reader’s advisory and community outreach.

The San Mateo Public Library is a dynamic community resource and destination that includes the Main Library, a state of the art LEED Gold rated green building, and two community branch libraries.  The Library provides library services to residents of the City of San Mateo and the Town of Hillsborough and is part of the Peninsula Library System (PLS), a consortium of public library jurisdictions and community college libraries in San Mateo County.  The Library is also part of the Pacific Library Partnership, a consolidation of four library systems in the greater Bay Area of Northern California.

Look to some of the reasons why the City of San Mateo is a great place to work,

https://youtu.be/XNAF7GZUNl8?list=PL3QUX6-y-89-D28g895DzvObmoD89Dqdn

The Librarian I/II position is flexibly staffed based on experience.

What You’ll Do

• Advise and assist library patrons; demonstrate the use of on-line library catalogs, databases and other user aids; refer patrons to other appropriate agencies if appropriate.
• Assist in the development, implementation, and evaluation of programs and services in such areas as children, adult, and others using various themes and technologies; recommend program and procedure changes.
• Perform outreach to the community, community organizations, and schools within established design and framework.
• Serve on materials selection committee for the library; select and deselect materials for assigned area; evaluate and remove materials from the collection.
• Serve at a reference desk; research and respond to difficult or technical reference questions.
• Attend and represent the library at professional meetings as required.
• Supervise and train assigned staff.
• Compile library activity reports and statistics related to assignment.
• Participate in department meetings and continuing education programs as appropriate.
• Respond to citizen complaints and requests.
• Design and implement special ongoing programs, services and events.
• Assist in preparing and monitoring budget and grant programs.
• Develop, implement, and monitor training programs.
• Design and analyze statistical reports.
• Administer grant projects.

For a complete list of duties, reference our job specifications at www.cityofsanmateo.org

THE POSITION

The City of Fremont opens the Winter Shelter every winter to provide a safe and welcoming environment for individuals and families experiencing homelessness. Participants have access from approximately 6:30 p.m. to 7:00 a.m., where they will be provided with a warm meal, restroom facilities, sleeping bags, cots, breakfast, and a to-go bag. The Winter Shelter is open from mid-November to mid-March. The Human Services Department is currently recruiting for Winter Shelter Monitors for next season (2020/The City of Fremont’s Human Services Department is currently looking for several on‐call, temporary employees to work evening shifts, from 4:00 p.m. – 12:00 a.m. or from 11:30 p.m. ‐ 7:30 a.m. From November 15th through March 15th, the City of Fremont will open their Winter Shelter to provide a safe and welcoming environment for individuals experiencing homelessness. Participants will have access to the shelter from approximately 4:30 p.m. to 7 a.m., where they will be provided warm dinner restroom facilities, sleeping bags, cots, breakfast and a to-go bag.

Shelter Operations during the COVID-19 Pandemic

In addition to the general duties described above and detailed below, staff must comply with and enforce public health rules to prevent the spread of COVID-19. Prior to entry all staff, volunteers, and participants will be required to answer health questions and participate in a temperature check. Everyone must stay 6ft apart, unless conditions require staff to assist someone in a closer proximity, everyone must also wear a mask inside, unless they are eating or sleeping.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

· This position is responsible for maintaining the health and safety of homeless individuals and families who are living on the streets or in their cars and are in need of emergency shelter from cold weather and rain.

· Welcome and pre-screen new participants and supervise participant movement.

· Maintain a friendly and inviting environment.

· Work compassionately with those who have difficulty engaging with service providers.

· Effectively resolve conflicts among participants and de‐escalate potentially violent situations.

· Monitor participant activities.

· Maintain a safe and supportive environment.

· Direct volunteers who will assist in bringing food and serving homeless clients

· Setup tables for food service, hand out, bedding, warm clothing and other amenities such as shampoo, tooth brushes, etc.

· Ensure participant adherence to rules, especially related to behaviors that are unsafe. If necessary, notify public safety personnel help “exit” clients with inappropriate or unsafe behaviors.

· Respond appropriately to emergencies morning appointments.

· Maintain daily sign‐in sheet.

· Ensure facility is maintained in a clean and orderly fashion.

· After each shift, e-mail information, including number of participants, any need for supplies, any time 911 or public safety personnel were called, or information about clients who may need additional medical or behavioral support and follow up.

· Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

The Department is searching for friendly and compassionate candidates with the ability to effectively work with a diverse group; help participants feel welcome, while ensuring a safe environment. Candidates must be willing to work when called for duty for this on‐call position. Candidates with social service experience, or experience in working with the homeless population are strongly encouraged to apply.

Any combination of education and/or experience that has provided the knowledge and skills necessary for satisfactory job performance would be qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required knowledge and skills would be a high school diploma or equivalent, and some social service experience.

SALARY AND BENEFITS

The hourly rate for this position is $20.  These temporary assignments do not include benefits.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS, RECRUITMENT & SELECTION PROCESS

Interested candidates are encouraged to apply online as soon as possible.  The position may close without notice.  To be considered for this position, submit a completed City application, resume, and completed supplemental questionnaire through the online application system at www.fremont.gov/tempjobs.  Applications will be considered for participation in the selection process upon receipt.  Highly competitive candidates may be invited to participate in an individual and/or panel interviews, fingerprints, and other related components.  Only those candidates who have the best combination of qualifications in relation to the requirements and duties of the position will continue in the selection process.