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Sonoma County Library

Announces an Employment Opportunity

LIBRARIAN III – HISTORY & GENEALOGY- SANTA ROSA

40 HOURS PER WEEK – FULL TIME

Sonoma County Library’s History & Genealogy Library provides specialized resources to the community, with a commitment to preserve the region’s history and culture.  The Librarian III serves as the subject matter expert in this highly-specialized field and directs a team of professional and para-professional staff in outreach, programming, processing, and managing special collections.

The ideal candidate will have specialized knowledge, experience and expertise in genealogy, local history, archives and special collections.  Please fill out the Supplemental Questionnaire as part of the application process. 

THE POSITION:

Please see the attached job specifications for full details about this position.

Under general supervision, this full-time, benefited position oversees the History & Genealogy Library, supervising its staff, providing countywide leadership in a highly-specialized are of expertise, assisting patrons, managing the special local history and genealogy collections/archival materials, developing programs and services, conducting outreach, etc.

TYPICAL TASKS include, but are not limited to:

• Provides countywide leadership in a designated area of specialized expertise such as special collections, archives management, and cataloging. 
• Participates in budget preparation and administration; prepares cost estimates for budget recommendations; submits justifications for budget items; monitors and controls expenditures; performs grant-writing activities for assigned specialized area.
• Manages special collections of multi-media resources for an assigned area of the Library by reviewing, selecting and recommending the deselection of library materials in a variety of formats, including digital collections and resources; reviews and analyzes collection use; recommends books and materials for purchase based on patron needs.
• Responds to suggestions, requests, or concerns from library users or community members.
• Participates in meetings and continuing education programs to remain knowledgeable in technological advances that impact library services, cataloging practices for all media, including digital resources, and in current and emerging metadata standards, and publishing industry and library material distribution systems.
• Represents the department at professional meetings as required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education and Experience: Master of Library and Information Science (MLIS), Master of Library Science (MLS), or Master of Science in Library Science (MSLS) degree from an accredited college or university; four (4) years of experience as a professional librarian. Must have a valid California driver’s license. Knowledge of the principles and techniques of archival practice, as well as special subject knowledge in areas such as the wine industry, genealogy, and Sonoma County history, highly preferred.

SALARY RANGE:               Librarian III - $37.60/hour to $46.96/hour

CLOSING DATE:                5:00 pm, Friday, March 6, 2020

APPLICATION PROCESS:  Please go to https://www.calopps.org/sonoma-county-library to apply. Applications must be complete and submitted by the final filing date in order to be considered. Incomplete and/or inaccurate applications may result in disqualification from the recruitment process. Resumes will not substitute for a completed application.

The application process may contain one or more of the following steps: a supplemental application,

written test(s), skills assessment(s), and/or oral examination(s).

REQUEST FOR ACCOMMODATION: Sonoma County Library will make reasonable accommodations in the recruitment process to accommodate applicants with disabilities. If you are invited to participate in an examination or interview and have a disability for which you require an accommodation, please contact the Human Resources Department at (707) 545-0831 extension 1591 or dkatzung@sonomalibrary.org as soon as possible to make arrangements for your accommodation. Requesting accommodations at least 3 working/business days before the scheduled event will help to ensure availability. For further information regarding disability accommodations provided by the Library and related matters, see the Library’s website at https://sonomalibrary.org/accessibility.

EMPLOYMENT INFORMATION:

Employment offers will be contingent upon a successful pre-employment verification/criminal records clearance. Having a criminal record will not necessarily disqualify an applicant from employment.

The list established from this recruitment may be used to fill future positions as they occur

during the active status of the list.

The Sonoma County Library is an Equal Opportunity Employer

LIBRARIAN III

                                                                     Represented

Definition

Under general supervision, provides excellent customer service, performs work of considerable difficulty, managing a highly specialized library assignment or system-wide program/support service, develops and participates in the full range of routine to complex professional, technical and/or direct library services to the community, including development of programs and services for target audiences; individual assignments may include responsibilities for specialized support services of a system-wide nature requiring particular expertise; identifies current community needs and projects future needs; participates in and makes recommendations for improving library services; and performs related work as required.

Receives general supervision from a Division Manager, Central Branch Manager, Branch Manager, or other management staff.  Provides supervision to professional, technical, and paraprofessional staff and volunteers. 

Class Characteristics

This is the advanced journey-level class in the professional Librarian series.  Incumbents fill a highly specialized library assignment that requires substantial specialized skills and experience. Incumbents are expected to function independently and exercise independent judgment, tact, and initiative in their involvement with programs, projects, or technical assignments.  Incumbents lead projects and programs within their area of specialty.  At this level, input regarding change to policy or Library-wide procedure may be given in the form of recommendations to management.  Responsibilities include planning, coordinating, and implementing library services and programs.  Individual assignments within this class may include the management and performance of reference, collection development and management, and/or cataloging.  Incumbents may assist and participate in the evaluation, selection, acquisition, retention, and special handling of various library materials.  Incumbents may serve as “Person-in-Charge” for assigned shifts.  The Librarian III is distinguished from Librarian IV in that the latter is assigned responsibility for policy oversight and ultimate overall authority for an entire and major system-wide function, and serves as a member of the Library Management Team.  It is further distinguished from Branch Manager in that the latter has administrative responsibility for a full library branch facility and operation.

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.

• Provides countywide leadership in a designated area of specialized expertise such as special collections, archives management, cataloging, and/or large units of the Central Library. 
• Participates in budget preparation and administration; prepares cost estimates for budget recommendations; submits justifications for budget items; monitors and controls expenditures; performs grant-writing activities for assigned specialized area.
• Participates in the selection, direction and supervision of staff; assigns and schedules work and evaluates staff performance. 
• Develops, implements, and evaluates services and programs in a designated area.
• Provides assistance to and advises patrons, including children, young adults, adults, and senior citizens in the effective use of Library collection, facilities and services; demonstrates the use of library resources, tools, equipment, and electronic reference sources; assists with digital downloads.
• Answers 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.
• Manages special collections of multi-media resources for an assigned area of the Library by reviewing, selecting and recommending the deselection of library materials in a variety of formats, including digital collections and resources; reviews and analyzes collection use; recommends books and materials for purchase based on patron needs.
• Performs outreach to the community, community organizations, and schools; informs community members and organizations about library services, programs, and collections to generate public support for library and fundraising efforts; serves as a liaison to support groups; makes and maintains positive ongoing relationships with external groups in order to identify community needs and enhance public service; takes the lead in anticipating changes in community needs and changing technology and information services, and plans how to address needs and implement changes..
• Organizes, maintains, and catalogs/indexes a variety of print and digital materials, including government documents, maps, and pamphlets.
• Performs original cataloging of print and non-print materials; maintains and updates catalog files.
• Acts as the Person-in-Charge in the absence of the Division Manager, Central Branch Manager, Branch Manager, or other management staff member, including making responsible and appropriate decisions based upon patron and branch or unit needs.
• Participates in meetings, committees, or projects intended to enhance services or promote consistent policies and procedures across the department.
• Enforces rules related to library patronage and borrower policies.
• Responds to suggestions, requests, or concerns from library users or community members.
• Participates in meetings and continuing education programs to remain knowledgeable in technological advances that impact library services, cataloging practices for all media, including digital resources, and in current and emerging metadata standards, and publishing industry and library material distribution systems.
• Represents the department at professional meetings as required.
• Compiles library activity reports and statistics.
• May participate in circulation functions at a public service desk as needed.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

COMPETENCIES

Knowledge of:

• Principles, techniques, and practices of staff supervision, training, and performance evaluation; program development and administration; principles and practices of budget preparation and administration.
• Principles, practices, procedures, techniques, and materials of professional library work, including library reference, collection development, and other professional library services.
• Techniques and practices of adult and children’s services, including provision of reader’s advisory services.
• Principles, techniques, and procedures in cataloging, indexing, classifying, and organizing library materials.
• Principles, practices and techniques of public relations, community outreach, and service promotion.
• Principles and techniques used in bibliographic research.
• General library materials selection, de-selection, and weeding standards.
• Library services and available resources.
• Techniques for promoting and publicizing library services, programs, and events.
• Recent technological, professional, and societal developments, current literature, and sources of information related to library services.
• Applicable Federal, State, and local laws, regulatory codes, ordinances, and procedures relevant to assigned area of responsibility.
• Record keeping principles and procedures.
• Modern office practices and technology, including personal computer hardware and software applications related to the work.
• English usage, grammar, spelling, vocabulary, and punctuation.
• Techniques for effectively representing the Library in contacts with governmental agencies, community groups, various business, professional, educational, and regulatory organizations, and the public.
• Techniques for providing a high level of customer service by effectively dealing with the public, vendors, contractors, local municipalities, and Library staff.

Depending on assignment, in addition to the above:

• Principles and techniques of archival practice.
• Special subject knowledge in areas such as the wine industry, genealogy, and Sonoma County history.

Ability to:

• Serve as the subject expert in a highly specialized field.
• Hire, train, supervise, motivate, and evaluate assigned staff.
• Perform professional library tasks as assigned including reference, readers’ advisory, program and service development, collection development, and cataloging.
• Advise patrons on reference sources and methods,
• Perform detailed reference searches using online, print and other methods.
• Provide reader’s advisory services and referrals to patrons of various age groups.
• Instruct patrons and staff in the use of catalogs and reference tools.
• Identify the needs of the public and participate in collection development by evaluating and recommending materials for acquisition.
• Explain policies and procedures to patrons and staff.
• Use initiative and independent judgment within established procedural guidelines.
• Organize own work and set priorities.
• Maintain accurate records and files.
• Prepare clear and concise reports and other written materials.
• Use computer and other technology, including software, hardware, and the Internet sufficient to be able to assist customers, conduct research, prepare reports, and use email and other communications technologies.
• React tactfully and diplomatically during interactions with staff, the public, community groups while appropriately adhering to and enforcing sound library policies, procedures, and practices.
• Make sound, independent decisions within established policy and procedural guidelines.
• Use English effectively to communicate in person, over the telephone, and in writing.
• Use tact, initiative, prudence, and independent judgment within general policy, procedural, and legal guidelines.
• Establish, maintain, and foster positive and effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

Qualifications

Education and Experience:

Master of Library and Information Science (MLIS), Master of Library Science (MLS), or Master of Science in Library Science (MSLS) degree from an accredited college or university; four (4) years of experience as a professional librarian.

Licenses and Certifications:

Must possess and maintain a valid California Class C Driver License.

Physical Demands

Must possess mobility to work in a standard office and library setting and use standard office equipment, including a computer; vision to read printed materials and a computer screen; hearing and speech to communicate in person, before groups, and over the telephone; and the ability to operate a motor vehicle in order to travel to various branches, meeting sites, educational institutions, and community events.  This classification primarily works indoors and requires movement between work areas.  Finger dexterity is needed to access, enter, and retrieve materials and data using a computer keyboard or calculator 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.  May push and pull carts and shelving units weighing up to fifty (50) pounds.  Positions in this classification occasionally shelve books and lift and carry reports, records, and materials that typically weigh less than twenty-five (25) pounds.

Environmental Elements

Employees work in an office environment with moderate noise levels, controlled temperature conditions, and no direct exposure to hazardous physical substances.  Employees may interact with staff and/or public and private representatives in interpreting and enforcing departmental policies and procedures.

May be required to work flexible schedules including evenings and weekends.

Sonoma County Library

Announces an Employment Opportunity

LIBRARY SPECIALIST – RECEPTION – ROHNERT PARK HEADQUARTERS

40 HOURS PER WEEK – FULL TIME

This position has a fixed (non-flexible) schedule of Monday – Friday from 8am – 5pm with a 1-hour lunch, while our Headquarters building is open to the public.

Please fill out the Supplemental Questionnaire as part of the application process.

THE POSITION:

Please see the attached job specifications for full details about this position.

TYPICAL DUTIES include, but are not limited to:

 Administrative / Reception duties:

• Open and close the front door of Headquarters (HQ) on time daily
• Professionally answer incoming phone calls to Library Headquarters (these can be anything from Library patrons, cold calls from vendors, quick transfers, etc). Excellent customer service skills are required and a broad knowledge of all Library operations and personnel is helpful in transferring callers to the right person, branch, or department.
• Greet and direct visitors, monitor the public entrance to HQ, maintain a safe and secure Reception area, and present a welcoming presence
• Print and post hard copies each morning of the scheduled meetings and trainings for the two HQ meeting rooms
• Print and post Commission meeting agendas to front door of HQ
• Collect and return materials belonging to schools back to the Sonoma County Office of Education
• Unpack and organize government documents that are received in the mail

Collection Services duties:

• Check-in new periodicals daily using the Serials module of Horizon, including printing and applying labels, barcodes, etc.
• Place purchase orders for new books and materials daily using the Acquisitions module of Horizon
• Receive, barcode and label comics for each branch
• Apply and encode RFID tags
• Receive and invoice shelf ready materials in the Acquisitions module of Horizon
• Work on special projects for the Cataloging Department as time allows
• Work on other miscellaneous projects relating to Collection Services functions or other HQ departments and admin managers as needed

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth (12th) grade and two (2) years of library, customer service, clerical or office support work experience.  An Associate’s degree, or higher, from an accredited college or university can substitute for the required experience. 

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Incumbent will perform repetitive arm/hand movements using a keyboard and mouse, and will grasp/handle materials that weigh up to and occasionally more than 25 pounds. Incumbent will push wheeled carts weighing up to or occasionally more than 100 pounds.

SALARY RANGE:               $23.51/hour to $29.37/hour plus benefits

CLOSING DATE:                5:00 pm, Friday, March 6, 2020

APPLICATION PROCESS:  Please go to https://www.calopps.org/sonoma-county-library to apply.  Applications must be complete and submitted by the final filing date in order to be considered.  Incomplete and/or inaccurate applications may result in disqualification from the recruitment process. Resumes will not substitute for a completed application. Please attach transcript document(s).

The application process may contain one or more of the following steps: a supplemental application, written test(s), skills assessment(s), and/or oral examination(s). 

REQUEST FOR ACCOMMODATION: Sonoma County Library will make reasonable accommodations in the recruitment process to accommodate applicants with disabilities. If you are invited to participate in an examination or interview and have a disability for which you require an accommodation, please contact the Human Resources Department at (707) 545-0831 extension 1591 or dkatzung@sonomalibrary.org as soon as possible to make arrangements for your accommodation. Requesting accommodations at least 3 working/business days before the scheduled event will help to ensure availability. For further information regarding disability accommodations provided by the Library and related matters, see the Library’s website at https://sonomalibrary.org/accessibility.

EMPLOYMENT INFORMATION:

Employment offers will be contingent upon a successful pre-employment verification/criminal records clearance. Having a criminal record will not necessarily disqualify an applicant from employment.

The list established from this recruitment may be used to fill future positions as they occur during the active status of the list.

The Sonoma County Library is an Equal Opportunity Employer

OCTOBER 2015

                     Revised: JULY 2019

      FLSA: NON-EXEMPT

LIBRARY SPECIALIST

Represented

Definition

Provides excellent customer service, performs a variety of clerical and technical library work related to materials support, circulation activities, and direct customer service within the Public Services Division; performs basic activities in acquisitions and processing, cataloging, and/or inter-library loan within the Collection Services Division according to defined procedures; and performs related work as required.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED

This class works under general supervision, by a Supervising Library Specialist, Branch Manager, or other Librarian classification, wherein the assigned duties require the exercise of judgment or choice among pre-established actions, sometimes without clear precedents, but with concern for the consequences of the action. The employee may or may not work in close proximity to his/her supervisor. At the Public Services level, the employee may provide branch specific assistance to volunteers, Library Aides, and other inexperienced staff. At the Collection Services level, the employee may provide work direction and assistance to volunteers, Library Aides and other inexperienced staff in specific area of function.

Class Characteristics          

This is the journey-level materials support and customer service class in the clerical and technical library support series, assigned responsibility for the full range of circulation or collection services activities, including direct patron support and routine ordering, receiving, cataloging, and processing tasks.  Incumbents advise patrons of library policies, procedures, and services, resolve customer issues within established policies, and provide basic technological and reference support to customers.  Responsibilities also include assisting and training patrons on self-service equipment, answering routine directional and informational questions, and referring the more difficult technical or involved questions to appropriate paraprofessional or professional library staff. 

At this level, incumbents work independently within identified parameters and resolve problems of diverse scope where analysis requires evaluation of identifiable factors.  Maintaining confidentiality and security of patron accounts is an important part of the position.  Performance expectations include the application of broad job knowledge in performance of the full range of responsibilities within the classification.  This classification also performs shelving work and incumbents may provide general administrative and clerical support as needed.

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.

All Assigned Areas:

• Maintains accurate and detailed records, verifies accuracy of information, researches discrepancies, and records information.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Public Services Assignments:

• Uses a computer to enter and retrieve information, locate library materials, and charge and discharge materials.
• Registers patrons, enters patron information into library database, and issues new and replacement library cards; updates patron records and accounts.
• Answers patron questions about library accounts; resolves patron account issues and circulation problems such as partial returns, claims returned, and damaged and lost items
• Informs patron of and advises patrons on library policies, procedures, operations and services in person and over the telephone; interprets circulation policies and procedures to the public
• Demonstrates and provides basic assistance in using library technology equipment including self-service checkout machines, public computers, copy machines and microfilm readers; refers more technically advanced questions and demonstrations to appropriate staff
• Provides assistance to patrons by answering basic questions about the location of general sections of the library collection; refers patrons to the appropriate library staff, desks and departments
• May provide basic reference (i.e. informational and directional) in person or on the telephone using the online catalog, library databases, and other immediately available resources to assist in the location of specific items
• Levies and collects fines and payments for lost, damaged and overdue materials; may waive fines and fees to a certain amount, and refers fine waiver questions and requests for larger amounts to a supervisor or manager.
• Carries out hold list responsibilities, fills hold requests; searches shelves for holds, scans items into the automated computer system and prints hold slips; maintains hold shelves.
• Carries out other responsibilities pertinent to computer generated reports and searches, including searches for trace, missing and lost items.
• Balances cash drawers and vending machine monies, and prepares deposits for the Budget and Finance Department.
• Retrieves, gathers, checks in, and organizes, sorts, routes and shelves materials
• May collect, receive, and process returned materials using a sorting machine.
• Ensures library material is in proper order and appearance (e.g. shelf facing).
• Sorts book and media delivered from other locations according to their branch stickers or patron hold/request slips; prepares materials for delivery to other branches and library systems.
• Keeps library premises clean and in good order, collects loose books and materials, and performs item counting and sorting.
• Keeps magazines, periodicals, newspapers, telephone books, and other materials current and available for the public
• Refers more professionally advanced reference questions to appropriate library staff.
• Searches for and corrects sorting errors on bookshelves; relocates library materials as required
• Notifies management and/or security of issues related to public and/or safety.
• Cleans, mends, and repairs library materials according to effective conservation techniques within branch parameters; replaces bar codes, radio-frequency identification (RFID) tags and other identification as necessary.
• Orders supplies, distributes mail and prepares outgoing mail.
• May perform minor and routine maintenance on copy machines or computers.
• Maintains and processes various files, records, and reports; may perform other clerical and general office support tasks.

Collection Services Assignments – All:

• Uses a computer and the Integrated Library System (ILS) to enter and retrieve information, record statistics, perform basic circulation functions, to locate library materials and/or to route processed materials to appropriate branches.
• Applies and encodes radio-frequency identification (RFID) tags.
• Accurately prints and applies bibliographic labels and spine labels.

• Processes new and current books, materials, periodicals, and gifts.
• Prepares materials for placement into circulation by covering books, applying appropriate labels, stickers, and other identifying materials.
• May be assigned to staff the Reception Desk at Library Headquarters; greets and directs visitors, monitors the public entrance of Headquarters; answers and transfers incoming phone calls to administration.

Acquisitions Assignments:

• Places orders for new books and materials in all formats; creates purchase orders in the Integrated Library System (ILS); receives and enters invoices into ILS; files invoices.
• Receives and organizes shipments of library materials; opens boxes and unpacks contents; verifies that contents of shipment match packing slip; inspects condition of materials.
• Communicates with external vendors; reports shortages, damaged items and other discrepancies to the appropriate vendor.
• Places orders for departmental supplies; distributes supplies to vendors and branches as needed.
• Manages Book Club inventory for the system; compiles annual calendar of book discussion group meetings; distributes books to branches.
• Oversees inventory, distribution to branches, and restocking of community resources.
• Opens, organizes and date stamps magazines, newspapers and microfilm received in the mail; review periodicals for damage and requests replacement issues from vendor; checks in periodical issues in the ILS; prints and applies periodical labels and barcodes; makes changes to serial control records and prediction patterns as needed; distributes periodicals to branches.

Cataloging Assignments:

• Accurately performs copy cataloging; searches for and verifies the correct catalog entry; edits catalog records according to local procedures; verifies call numbers according to established standards and guidelines.
• Reviews vendor-provided MARC records for accuracy; makes corrections as needed; maintains accurate bibliographic records and call numbers.
• Sorts and distributes incoming materials to the appropriate department.
• Prepares material from special collections for mending, binding, archival housing, and processing based on current standards and techniques for preservation and conservation; operates bindery machine.
• Monitors Cataloging email account for change requests, corrections, inquiries, and potential projects; makes changes and corrections; updates information when making reassignments and changes in the ILS; interfaces with all branches and levels of staff regarding cataloging changes.
• Participates and assists with one-time special projects such as retrospective call number changes, relabeling projects, and preparing, linking and uploading records for digital collections.

Interlibrary Loan Assignments:

• Processes incoming and outgoing Interlibrary Loan material.
• Receives and opens Interlibrary Loan materials from other library systems in the mail; processes for distribution to branches.
• Processes returns of Interlibrary Loan material from branches and from other library systems
• Processes and packages library materials to mail to other library systems.
• Sorts mail; distributes mail; uses postage machine to print postage and prepare outgoing mail.

Qualifications

Knowledge of:

• Core library operating principles, including confidentiality of customer information, freedom of information, and intellectual freedom.
• Techniques for providing a high level of customer service by effectively dealing with the public, vendors, contractors and Library staff.

• Alphabetic and numeric systems for classifying and organizing library materials.
• Standard library practices and procedures including circulation.
• Applications of automated library systems.
• Principles, practices, and techniques of effectively dealing with the public and public relations.

• Library classification, cataloging, and bibliographic terminology.

• Applicable Federal, State, and local laws, regulatory codes, ordinances, and procedures relevant to assigned area of responsibility.

• Basic record keeping principles and procedures.
• Basic principles and practices of data collection and report preparation.
• Basic arithmetic principles and cash handling.
• Modern office practices, methods and computer equipment.
• English usage, grammar, spelling, vocabulary, and punctuation.
• Basic training principles.

Ability to:

• Maintain accurate logs, records, and basic written records of work performed.
• Inspect the work of staff and volunteers; maintain established quality control standards; train staff in proper work procedures within defined guidelines.
• Identify and implement effective course of action to complete assigned work.

• Follow department policies and procedures related to assigned duties.
• Understand and follow oral and written instructions.

• Operate modern office equipment including computer equipment and specialized library services software applications programs.

• Organize own work, set priorities, and meet critical time deadlines.

• Make sound, independent decisions within established policy and procedural guidelines.
• Use English effectively to communicate in person, over the telephone, and in writing.
• Use tact, initiative, prudence, and independent judgment within general policy, procedural, and legal guidelines.
• Establish, maintain, and foster positive and effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

Education and Experience:

Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth (12th) grade and two (2) years of library, customer service, clerical or office support work experience.  An Associate’s degree, or higher, from an accredited college or university can substitute for the required experience. 

Licenses and Certifications:

None.

Physical Demands

Must possess mobility to work in a standard office and library setting and use standard office equipment, including a computer; vision to read printed materials and a computer screen; hearing and speech to communicate in person, before groups, and over the telephone.  This classification primarily works indoors and requires movement between work areas.  Finger dexterity is needed to access, enter, and retrieve materials and data using a computer keyboard or calculator and to operate standard office equipment.  Positions in this classification frequently bend, stoop, kneel, and reach to retrieve and shelve materials.  Employees may be required to either sit or stand for prolonged periods of time.  Incumbents must possess the ability to lift, carry, push, and pull items, storage containers, and shelving units weighing an average of 20 pounds, and up to 50 pounds of weight, in order to move materials from one place to another, with the aid of lifting/moving equipment.

Environmental Elements

Employees primarily work in an office/library environment with moderate noise levels, controlled temperature conditions, and no direct exposure to hazardous physical substances.  Employees may interact with staff and/or public and private representatives in interpreting and enforcing departmental policies and procedures.  Employees in assignments providing direct assistance to the public can expect to have rare, occasional, or frequent interaction with abrasive, disruptive, and/or disorderly members of the community. 

WORKING CONDITIONS

May be required to work flexible schedules including evenings and weekends.

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FINAL FILING DATE:                        We are accepting applications until closing at 5 pm, March 13, 2020.

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 regular and full-time position of Tree Trimmer II in the Parks, Recreation & Libraries Department.  The employment list that will be established from this recruitment may be utilized to fill future regular, temporary, and limited term vacancies in the City for the duration of the list. . The work schedule is from Monday to Friday, 6:30 am – 3:00 pm.

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 semi-skilled and skilled duties in the trimming, maintenance, and planting of City trees.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS

This is the journey level class in the Tree Trimmer series and is distinguished from the I level by the ability to perform the full range of duties assigned with only occasional instruction or assistance as unusual or unique situations arise. Positions in this class are flexibly staffed and are normally filled by advancement from the I level. This class is distinguished from the Senior Tree Trimmer in that the latter performs advanced journey level work and provides technical and functional supervision to assigned staff

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED

Receives general supervision from an assigned supervisor; receives technical and functional supervision from the Senior Tree Trimmer or Arborist Technician.

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

• Using aerial lift and through skilled climbing, trim and structurally prune trees to provide clearance of streets, sidewalks, signs and lights as well as to ensure the continued health of the trees.
• Perform tree trimming using chainsaws, hand/pole saws and loppers; remove trees, stumps, hangers, branches and related debris; perform stump grinding and plant healthcare duties.
• Plant, spray, stake and maintain trees on City owned property and in the public right-of–way.
• Operate tree trimming and maintenance equipment such as boom trucks, chippers, stump grinders, and power tools, such as chain saws and hydraulic loppers.
• Clean, sharpen, maintain tools, ropes, and other tree maintenance equipment.
• Collect debris from tree trimming and removal operations into piles, using shovels, rakes, or other tools.
• Load debris onto trucks or into chipper and haul it away for disposal.
• Inspect trees for public safety and wildlife; respond to requests and inquiries from the general public.
• Identify equipment needs for each assigned project.
• Utilize proper safety precautions related to work performed.
• Work multiple shifts during emergencies, seasonally caused circumstances, or special projects in varying climate and temperature conditions.
• Perform general natural resource maintenance work when not assigned to tree trimming duties.
• Build and maintain positive working relationships with co-workers, other City employees and the public using principles of good customer service.
• Operate tree trimming and maintenance equipment such as boom trucks, chippers, stump grinder, dump trucks, and power tools, such as chain saws and hydraulic loppers.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge of:

• Safety rules and work practices used in operating and maintaining tree maintenance equipment and trucks.
• Uses and purposes of tools and equipment related to tree trimming and maintenance.
• Basic methods, tools, materials, and equipment used in trees maintenance.
• Basic principles and practices of record keeping.
• Methods and techniques used in tree trimming and maintenance.
• ANSI standards and ISA best management practices for tree planting, plant healthcare and pruning.
• Uses and purposes of tools and equipment related to tree trimming and maintenance.

Ability to:

• Perform skilled tree trimming and maintenance work; climb trees at heights necessary to perform trimming activities.
• On a continuous basis, know and understand tree trimming and removal operations; observe safety rules.
• Intermittently, sit at a desk while studying or preparing reports; twist to reach equipment or materials; stand, walk, balance, stoop, kneel, climb, crawl, and bend while performing tree trimming and removal duties; perform simple grasping and fine manipulation; and lift or carry weight of 50 pounds or less.
• Use and operate vehicular and stationary mechanical equipment, hand power tools, mechanical equipment, and equipment required for the work in a safe and efficient manner.
• Prepare and maintain simple records of activities.
• Perform heavy physical labor.
• Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
• Community clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Independently perform work in tree maintenance and pruning or removing large trees using aerial lift and skilled climbing.
• Operate a vehicle requiring a Class B license.

Experience and Training

Experience:

• One year of increasingly responsible experience performing tree trimming and maintenance duties, including demonstrated ability to climb trees.

Training:

• Equivalent to completion of the twelfth (12th) grade, GED, or higher level degree.

License or Certificate

• Possession of a valid California driver’s license by date of appointment.
• Possession of a valid California driver’s class B license by date of promotion or appointment.

SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE

1. Your response to question 3, the applicant’s education, training and experience, will be scored using a pre-determined formula.  Your responses to these questions must be consistent with your employment application information.  This experience must also be described in the “Work Experience" section of this application.  Responses to the supplemental questionnaire that are inconsistent from your “Work Experience” section in the application will not be scored.  I understand and agree with the above instructions.

• Yes
• No

2. Was any of the work experience listed on your application an unpaid internship, or volunteer work?  If so, please list below which ones.
3. How many years of tree pruning experience do you have?

• Less than 1 year
• 1-2 years
• 2-3 years
• 3-4 years
• 4-5 years
• 5+ years

4. Describe in detail your experience in the tree care industry including your knowledge and understanding of the following: structural pruning, planting, plant health care application, tree climbing, and other tool & equipment use. If you have municipal experience please describe.
5. How many years of tree climbing experience with ropes do you have?

• Less than 1 year
• 1-2 years
• 2-3 years
• 3-4 years
• 4-5 years
• 5+ years

6. Are you an ISA Certified Arborist and/or ISA Tree Worker Climber Specialist?  If so, what certificates do you hold and for how long have you held the certificate?
7. Do you possess a valid California Class B drivers license?  If yes, please list the expiration date.

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.

$20.00 per hour

Full-Time (37.5 hours per week)/Temporary/No Benefits

(Maximum hours worked per fiscal year not to exceed 1,000 hours)

LAST DAY TO APPLY:  Apply by Friday, February 21, 2020 for first consideration

THE POSITION:

The City of San Rafael is hiring for the temporary position of Parks Maintenance Worker in the Public Works Department.  This is a full-time temporary position working 37.5 hours per week under general supervision.  Maximum hours worked per fiscal year not to exceed 1,000 hours.  Duties include, but are not limited to: cleaning restrooms, picking up and disposing of debris; mowing and edging turf; pruning shrubs and groundcovers, cleaning asphalt surfaces; general landscaping maintenance; and minor building maintenance and repair.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Ability to operate mowers, edgers, backpack blower, small athletic tractor and weed eaters; work flexible time; follow written and oral assignments with a minimum of supervision and work with moderate public contact.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:                       

Graduation from high school or equivalent.  Must have excellent reading and communication skills; prior experience in the operation of power-driven equipment or previous maintenance experience is desirable but not required.  Must be capable of heavy manual labor, including the ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs. and be able to show proof of eligibility to work.  Must possess a valid California driver’s license.

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.  To file an application online, go to:  www.calopps.org.  Select “Member Agencies”.  Select “City of San Rafael”. 

Please follow this link to apply: https://www.calopps.org/san-rafael/job-19976286

SELECTION PROCESS:

Qualified applicants will be interviewed by the hiring department and the most qualified applicants will be subject to a reference check/fingerprinting/pre-employment physical exam. 

FINAL FILING DATE:  We are accepting applications until closing at 5 pm, March 13, 2020.

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 regular and full-time position of Tree Trimmer I in the Parks, Recreation & Libraries Department.  The employment list that will be established from this recruitment may be utilized to fill future regular, temporary, and limited term vacancies in the City for the duration of the list. . The work schedule is from Monday to Friday, 6:30 am – 3:00 pm.

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 semi-skilled and skilled duties in the trimming, maintenance, and planting of City trees.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS

This is the entry level class in the Tree Trimmer series.  Positions in this class typically have little or no directly related work experience and work under immediate supervision while learning job tasks. The Tree Trimmer I class is distinguished from the II level by the performance of less than the full range of duties assigned to the II level. Incumbents work under immediate supervision while learning job tasks, progressing to general supervision as procedures and processes of assigned area of responsibility are learned.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED

Receives immediate supervision from an assigned supervisor; receives technical and functional supervision from the Senior Tree Trimmer or Arborist Technician.

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

• Using aerial lift and through skilled climbing, trim and structurally prune trees to provide clearance of streets, sidewalks, signs and lights as well as to ensure the continued health of the trees.
• Perform tree trimming using chainsaws, hand/pole saws and loppers; remove trees, stumps, hangers, branches and related debris; perform stump grinding and plant healthcare duties.
• Plant, spray, stake and maintain trees on City owned property and in the public right-of–way.
• Operate tree trimming and maintenance equipment such as boom trucks, chippers, stump grinders, and power tools, such as chain saws and hydraulic loppers.
• Clean, sharpen, maintain tools, ropes, and other tree maintenance equipment.
• Collect debris from tree trimming and removal operations into piles, using shovels, rakes, or other tools.
• Load debris onto trucks or into chipper and haul it away for disposal.
• Inspect trees for public safety and wildlife; respond to requests and inquiries from the general public.
• Identify equipment needs for each assigned project.
• Utilize proper safety precautions related to work performed.
• Work multiple shifts during emergencies, seasonally caused circumstances, or special projects in varying climate and temperature conditions.
• Perform general natural resource maintenance work when not assigned to tree trimming duties.
• Build and maintain positive working relationships with co-workers, other City employees and the public using principles of good customer service.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge of:

• Safety rules and work practices used in operating and maintaining tree maintenance equipment.
• Uses and purposes of tools and equipment related to tree trimming and maintenance.
• Basic methods, tools, materials, and equipment used in trees maintenance.
• Basic principles and practices of record keeping.

Ability to:

• Perform skilled tree trimming and maintenance work; climb trees at heights necessary to perform trimming activities.
• On a continuous basis, know and understand tree trimming and removal operations; observe safety rules.
• Intermittently, sit at a desk while studying or preparing reports; twist to reach equipment or materials; stand, walk, balance, stoop, kneel, climb, crawl, and bend while performing tree trimming and removal duties; perform simple grasping and fine manipulation; and lift or carry weight of 50 pounds or less.
• Use and operate vehicular and stationary mechanical equipment, hand power tools, mechanical equipment, and equipment required for the work in a safe and efficient manner.
• Prepare and maintain simple records of activities.
• Perform heavy physical labor.
• Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
• Community clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.

Experience and Training

Experience:

• No experience is required; experience in basic methods and techniques used in tree trimming and maintenance and/or ISA best management practices for tree planting and pruning is highly desirable.

Training:

• Equivalent to completion of the twelfth (12th) grade, GED, or higher level degree.

License or Certificate

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

SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE

1. Your response to question 3, the applicant’s education, training and experience, will be scored using a pre-determined formula.  Your responses to these questions must be consistent with your employment application information.  This experience must also be described in the “Work Experience" section of this application.  Responses to the supplemental questionnaire that are inconsistent from your “Work Experience” section in the application will not be scored.  I understand and agree with the above instructions.

• Yes
• No

2. Was any of the work experience listed on your application an unpaid internship, or volunteer work?  If so, please list below which ones.
3. How many years of tree pruning experience do you have?

• Less than 1 year
• 1-2 years
• 2-3 years
• 3-4 years
• 4+ years

4. Describe in detail your experience in the tree care industry including your knowledge and understanding of the following: structural pruning, planting, plant health care application, tree climbing, and other tool & equipment use.  If you have municipal experience please describe.
5. Are you an ISA Certified Arborist and/or ISA Tree Worker Climber Specialist?  If so, what certifications do you hold and for how long have you held the certificate?
6. Do you possess a valid California Class B drivers license?  If yes, please list the expiration date.

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.

Sonoma County Library

Announces an Employment Opportunity

ACCOUNTING COORDINATOR – BUDGET AND FINANCE-

ROHNERT PARK HEADQUARTERS

40 HOURS PER WEEK – FULL TIME

THE POSITION:

Please see the attached job specifications for full details about this position.

Under general supervision, provides excellent customer service, performs a variety of technical, accounting, and administrative duties to support Library financial functions such as payroll administration or processing accounts receivable and accounts payable; uses accounting software to maintain accurate records of financial transactions; performs financial reconciliations and prepares reports; and performs related duties as required.

TYPICAL TASKS include, but are not limited to:

• Performs responsible accounting, financial and/or budgetary document processing within specified procedural guidelines.
• Assists customers, departments, and employees by providing answers and information regarding specific account information, discrepancies, and/or general accounting procedures.
• Processes accounts payable; assigns purchase numbers; reviews invoices and receiving reports for accuracy and appropriate authorization; ensures that funds are budgeted and available and prepares documentation required for payment.
• Receives and balances receipts; allocates revenue to proper cost centers and trust accounts and posts revenue daily; prepares deposits and journal entries.
• May assume other accounting, administrative, or customer service responsibilities on a relief basis as required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education and Experience: Equivalent to an Associate’s degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in accounting, finance, business or public administration, or a closely related field, and three (3) years of progressively responsible experience in processing financial documents, payroll or benefits administration, maintaining financial or accounting records, and performing general accounting office work. 

SALARY RANGE:               $25.33/hour to $31.63/hour plus benefits

CLOSING DATE:                5:00 pm, Tuesday, March 3, 2020 

APPLICATION PROCESS: Please go to https://www.calopps.org/sonoma-county-library to apply.

Applications must be complete and submitted by the final filing date in order to be considered. Incomplete and/or inaccurate applications may result in disqualification from the recruitment process. Resumes will not substitute for a completed application.

The application process may contain one or more of the following steps: a supplemental application,

written test(s), skills assessment(s), and/or oral examination(s).

REQUEST FOR ACCOMMODATION: Sonoma County Library will make reasonable accommodations in the recruitment process to accommodate applicants with disabilities. If you are invited to participate in an examination or interview and have a disability for which you require an accommodation, please contact the Human Resources Department at (707) 545-0831 extension 1591 or dkatzung@sonomalibrary.org as soon as possible to make arrangements for your accommodation. Requesting accommodations at least 3 working/business days before the scheduled event will help to ensure availability. For further information regarding disability accommodations provided by the Library and related matters, see the Library’s website at https://sonomalibrary.org/accessibility.

EMPLOYMENT INFORMATION:

Employment offers will be contingent upon a successful pre-employment verification/criminal records clearance. Having a criminal record will not necessarily disqualify an applicant from employment.

Current Sonoma County Library Employees:  Please review the MOU, amended Article 10.5 regarding Part-time Employee Benefits to see how changing your status from full-time to part-time as a result of accepting a part-time position will impact your benefit premium costs for health, dental, and vision plans.

The list established from this recruitment may be used to fill future positions as they occur during the active status of the list.

The Sonoma County Library is an Equal Opportunity Employer

ACCOUNTING COORDINATOR

                                                                                  Represented

Definition

Under general supervision, provides excellent customer service, performs a variety of technical, accounting, and administrative duties to support Library financial functions such as payroll administration or processing accounts receivable and accounts payable; uses accounting software to maintain accurate records of financial transactions; performs financial reconciliations and prepares reports; and performs related duties as required.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED

Receives general supervision from assigned supervisory or management staff.  May provide training, coordination, and work direction to support, clerical, or technical staff. 

Class Characteristics

This is the advanced journey-level accounting/financial support class. This class is distinguished by its responsibility to independently perform and be responsible for one or more fiscal areas such as accounts payable and receivable and/or payroll and benefits administration. Incumbents provide a variety of vendor, service provider, or employee assistance and perform record keeping, reconciliation, and report preparation activities.  For this classification, problem-solving frequently requires analysis of unique issues/problems without precedent and/or structure.  Performance expectations at this level include the completion of complex tasks associated with ensuring the accuracy and integrity of the Library’s financial and statistical data, in the areas of account maintenance, making journal entries to correct or make adjustments to the general ledger, and maintaining and reconciling a variety of general, summary, and clearing accounts utilizing the application of generally accepted accounting procedures and techniques.  Positions allocated to this classification may assist with the review and monitoring of Library budgets to ensure account accuracy and compliance with Library, state, and/or federal guidelines, and preparing reports and statistical data for the Chief Financial Officer, Library Director, and Library Commission.  The Accounting Coordinator classification is distinguished from the Accountant in that the latter performs technical and professional accounting work involving the review and analysis of Library budgets, programs, systems, and procedures

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.

All Assigned Areas

• Performs responsible accounting, financial and/or budgetary document processing within specified procedural guidelines.
• Assists customers, departments, and employees by providing answers and information regarding specific account information, discrepancies, and/or general accounting procedures; updates related files; and updates departments on action items; provides information to vendors, staff and others requiring the explanation of policies, rules, and procedures; assists others in completing forms, and understanding various program procedures.
• Prepares a variety of State, Federal, and local claims, statements, and reports from a variety of sources including preliminary data, accounting records, and computer printouts.
• May assume other accounting, administrative, or customer service responsibilities on a relief basis as required.
• Recommends accounting software changes.
• Assists the Chief Financial Officer and/or Human Resources Manager with special projects as required.
• Uses a variety of standard office equipment, including a computer and various financial spreadsheet and word processing software, as well as specialized accounting software.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable Processing Assignments

• Processes accounts payable; assigns purchase numbers; reviews invoices and receiving reports for accuracy and appropriate authorization; ensures that funds are budgeted and available and prepares documentation required for payment.
• Enters a variety of information into one or multiple automated financial, accounting and statistical reporting systems; prepares and makes journal entries; prepares and maintains a database; produces and distributes a variety of periodic and specialized reports, following established formats; generates and assists in the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and year-end financial, summary, and technical reports; develops special and ad hoc reports as required.

• Reviews a variety of financial, accounting and statistical documents for completeness and accuracy; makes corrections within established guidelines or returns the document to the originator for correction; reconciles transactions and data as directed; records changes and resolves differences.

• Receives and balances receipts; allocates revenue to proper cost centers and trust accounts and posts revenue daily; prepares deposits and journal entries.
• Receives and processes monies from library branches and other sources; balances monies received and prepares receipts and bank deposits; prepares and makes money transfers.

Payroll Administration Assignments

• Reviews timesheets and other payroll records for completeness and accuracy; enters data into the automated payroll system including all payroll data entry changes; reviews change of status forms each pay period and enters the changes into the automated payroll system; resolves problems; serves as back-up for the distribution of pay and benefit checks.
• Receives and reviews automated time reporting entries for employees and ensures all approvals are in place; receives and reviews substitutes’ timesheets and check for accuracy against a number of other reporting sources; communicates timesheet discrepancies to employees and supervisors via phone or email; runs time tracking audit reports.
• Prepares and reconciles a variety of payroll, tax, retirement, and benefits reports; uses reports from the automated payroll system to prepare back-up documentation for the County wire request to fund the payroll.
• Maintains the payroll database by updating employee records and changes; reviews all new hire paperwork for accuracy and enters information into the automated payroll system; interfaces new hires into the time tracking system; terminates employees in the automated payroll system and time tracking system as needed.
• Process various California Employees’ Retirement System (CalPERS) reports such as the PERS 457 report and the PERS Payroll report.
• Receives documentation of benefit changes (i.e. health coverage) and enters these into the automated payroll system; updates deduction tables at open enrollment; captures eligibility data and processes the sick leave conversion benefit; mails/distributes vendor checks.
• Prepares eligibility documentation and processes the floating holiday benefit; processes compensatory time payouts; prepares and enters automated payroll system updates for mass changes such as cost of living adjustments. 
• Serves in a payroll audit role as required. 
• Prepares data and reports that may serve as the basis for information relied upon during meet-and-confer sessions.

competencies

Knowledge of:

• Terminology and practices of financial and accounting document processing and record keeping, including payroll, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and purchasing.
• Terminology and forms related to library functions and programs.
• Basic principles and practices of fund accounting and public agency budgeting.
• Procedures, principles and practices of payroll and benefits administration.
• Modern office practices, methods, computer equipment, and computer applications related to the work, including word processing and spreadsheet applications.
• Records management principles and practices.
• Business arithmetic and statistical techniques.
• English usage, grammar, spelling, vocabulary, and punctuation.  
• Techniques for providing a high level of customer service by effectively dealing with the public, vendors, contractors, and Library staff.

Ability to:

• Understand transactions in terms of accounting codes and classifications; determine proper accounting codes and classifications for transactions.
• Reconcile differences within the record-keeping system using mathematical skills and understanding of the record-keeping system and related transactions; recognize and correct computational errors; accurately compare, post, and transfer numbers.
• Perform responsible accounting, financial, payroll, billing, statistical, benefit, and/or budgetary support work; prepare accurate and timely billings and related reports.
• Prepare a variety of standard financial, accounting, payroll and statistical reports, journals and ledgers using library-specific computer and network applications.
• Review and reconcile financial, accounting, payroll, budgetary, and retirement systems and other benefits documents and records.
• Understand and explain standard accounting, financial, and retirement and benefits policies, procedures and transactions.
• Make accurate arithmetic, financial, and statistical computations.
• Enter and retrieve data from a computer with sufficient speed and accuracy to perform assigned work.
• Organize own work, set priorities, and meet critical time deadlines.
• Operate modern office equipment, including computer and handheld equipment and software programs.

• Make sound, independent decisions within established policy and procedural guidelines.
• Use English effectively to communicate in person, over the telephone, and in writing.
• Use tact, initiative, prudence, and independent judgment within general policy, procedural, and legal guidelines.
• Establish, maintain, and foster positive and effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

Qualifications

Education and Experience:

Equivalent to an Associate’s degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in accounting, finance, business or public administration, or a closely related field, and three (3) years of progressively responsible experience in processing financial documents, payroll or benefits administration, maintaining financial or accounting records, and performing general accounting office work. 

Licenses and Certifications:

None.

Physical Demands

Must possess mobility to work in a standard office and library setting and use standard office equipment, including a computer; vision to read printed materials and a computer screen; hearing and speech to communicate in person, before groups, and over the telephone.  This classification primarily works indoors and requires movement between work areas.  Finger dexterity is needed to access, enter, and retrieve materials and data using a computer keyboard or calculator 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.  Positions in this classification occasionally lift and carry reports, records, and materials that typically weigh less than twenty-five (25) pounds.

Environmental Elements

Employees work in an office environment with moderate noise levels, controlled temperature conditions, and no direct exposure to hazardous physical substances.  Employees may interact with staff and/or public and private representatives in interpreting and enforcing departmental policies and procedures.

WORKING CONDITIONS

No unique or unusual working conditions apply to this position.

This is the entry-level classification in the Maintenance Worker series. Assigned duties in this classification are routine tasks requiring no experience or limited experience. Employees at this level perform a limited range of duties under immediate supervision, in accordance with established guidelines and procedures, and are not expected to perform with the same independence of supervision and judgment on matters related to Town guidelines and procedures as are Level II/III.

Employees at this level receive immediate supervision from a manager designated by the City Manager and functional supervision from higher level Maintenance Workers. Incumbents may provide limited direction to less experienced employees in this classification or to seasonal workers.

THIS IS A LIMITED TERM POSITION EXPIRING OCTOBER 30, 2020

This is the entry-level classification in the Maintenance Worker series. Assigned duties in this classification are routine tasks requiring no experience or limited experience. Employees at this level perform a limited range of duties under immediate supervision, in accordance with established guidelines and procedures, and are not expected to perform with the same independence of supervision and judgment on matters related to Town guidelines and procedures as are Level II/III.

Employees at this level receive immediate supervision from a manager designated by the City Manager and functional supervision from higher level Maintenance Workers. Incumbents may provide limited direction to less experienced employees in this classification or to seasonal workers.

The City of Menlo Park currently has an excellent opportunity for experienced Communications Dispatchers. Shift work including weekends and holidays is required.

Communications Dispatchers are responsible for receiving and dispatching emergency and non-emergency calls for the Police Department and City.  Responsibilities are centered on extensive contact with the public over the telephone, in both emergency and non-emergency situations to receive, transmit, and provide factual information and assistance.  All activities are performed within specified legal guidelines.  Incumbents are expected to work independently and exercise judgment and initiative.

A job description, including examples of typical job functions and qualifying knowledge, skills, and abilities, is available by clicking on the Job Description link.