Applications are being accepted for the part-time, hourly position of Librarian I/II with the City of South San Francisco.  

APPLICATION DEADLINE:  OPEN UNTIL FILLED. IF INTERESTED, PLEASE APPLY IMMEDIATELY, AS RECRUITMENT MAY CLOSE AT ANY TIME.

LIBRARIAN I HOURLY RATE: $37.21 - $45.22 per hour 
LIBRARIAN II HOURLY RATE: $40.93 - $49.76 per hour 

WORK HOURS:  The Library is open seven days per week, some evenings until 8:00 p.m. Hours vary and may include evening and weekend shifts.

The City of South San Francisco is a General Law city with a population of 66,185 residents that grows to 110,000 during business hours. South San Francisco is strategically located on the west shore of the San Francisco Bay, in northern San Mateo County, 10 miles south of San Francisco. This City is also located along the Bay Area's main transportation routes, including 101, 280, Caltrain, BART, San Francisco Bay Ferry, and the San Francisco International Airport.
 

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

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

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

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

The Librarian I/II position available is an hourly, non-benefited, assignment which operates out of the Library|Parks & Recreation Center and may also include shifts at the Grand Avenue Branch Library.

The City of Brisbane is recruiting for a part-time Office Assistant for the Human Resources Department. Under general supervision, provides a variety of office support activities, which may include word processing, photocopying, scanning electronic documents, data entry and organization, telephone and counter reception, receipt of payments, record keeping, report preparation and filing; and performs related work as required. A full classification description is available online at www.brisbaneca.org. 

Example of Duties: (Illustrative Only)

• Establishes and maintains office files, following an established filing system; researches and compiles information from such files; purges files as required.

• Prepares correspondence, reports, forms, receipts, warrants, vouchers, work orders, and specialized documents
• Acts as receptionist; receives and screens visitors and telephone calls; takes messages, directs the caller to the proper office or person, and/or provides factual information regarding City and departmental activities and functions
• Enters, edits, updates, and retrieves data from narrative reports or spreadsheets and prepares periodic or special reports, following established formats and menus; may perform production data entry.

• Attends to a variety of office administrative details, such as keeping informed of departmental activities, transmitting information, ordering and coordinating supply orders, and arranging for equipment purchase and maintenance.
• Processes and distributes incoming and outgoing mail for the office or department.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Knowledge of:

• Standard office practices and procedures, including filing and the use of standard office equipment.
• Business letter writing and the standard format for reports and correspondence.
• Computer applications related to the work, including word processing and basic spreadsheet applications.
• Record keeping and filing principles and practices.
• Techniques for dealing effectively with the public and City staff, in person and over the telephone.

Skill in:

• Performing a wide variety of office support duties requiring the use of independent judgment.

• Interpreting and implementing policies, procedures, and computer applications related to the department or organizational unit to which assigned.

• Composing correspondence and reports independently or from brief instructions.
• Using English effectively to communicate in person, over the telephone, and in writing.

• Filing with speed and accuracy.

• Using initiative and independent judgment within established procedural guidelines and written directions.

• Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of the work.

• Entering data into standard computer format with speed and accuracy sufficient to perform assigned work.
• Completing tasks while being detail oriented.

Education and Experience: Equivalent to graduation from high school and two years of responsible office support, secretarial, or general clerical experience.  Experience in dealing with the public and working in a public agency setting is desirable.

Physical Demands:  Must possess mobility to work in a standard office setting and to use standard office equipment, including a computer; vision to read printed materials and a computer screen; and hearing and speech to communicate in person and over the telephone.

SALARY AND HOURS: $29.23 – $30.64 – $32.17 – $33.78 - $35.49 per hour. Paid sick leave benefit available. Appointments are generally made at the first step in this range. 

APPLICATION PROCESS:

Interested candidates must submit a completed online application at www.calopps.org. Applications must be received by Wednesday, May 29, 2024 at 5:00 PM . Resumes in lieu of applications will not be accepted.

SELECTION PROCESS:

Applications will be screened and a limited number of the most highly qualified candidates will be invited to a departmental interview. An eligibility list will be established from those who pass the departmental interview process.  Eligibility lists are good for one year, unless abolished sooner.  Prior to appointment, a background check, including fingerprinting for submission to the Department of Justice must be completed along with reference checks.

The City of Brisbane is an Equal Opportunity Employer and as such does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, ancestry, physical or mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or national origin in its employment actions, decisions, policies, and practices. The duties described in this job announcement are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed.  The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.  This job announcement does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.

The City of Redwood City invites you to apply for the position of Library Activity Leader - Makerspace (Casual) #24C-8.

• Please click on the job announcement file below to review the recruitment flyer.
• A complete application is required.
• Submit your application online via CalOpps.  
• Applications will be reviewed continuously as they are received. Interested individuals are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.

Ideal Candidate

Is an energetic person who enjoys interacting with children (ages 0-12) and teens (ages 12-18). Is dependable, arrives to work on time with a positive attitude, has the ability to complete multiple tasks in an efficient and timely manner, can interact well with library staff and members of the community and is open to learning new skills. Above all, the person in this position should present a positive image – making all people feel welcome and accepted at the Library.

The City of Redwood City’s invites you to apply for the position of Library Associate.

THE POSITION

The Redwood City Public Library is looking for a community-centered, values-driven person who will deliver active and engaged customer service, with a focus on supporting self-service and delivering a top-notch experience for each visitor of the library. The ideal candidate will work well with others to achieve goals in a fast-paced, innovative team environment. The candidate will be friendly, outgoing, enthusiastic, creative, technologically savvy and able to consistently provide superb service to a diverse community of library users. This selected candidate will work 5-15 hours per week including nights and weekends, at any of our library facilities – Redwood City Downtown Library, Redwood Shores Branch Library and Schaberg Branch Library. 

Typical duties may include, but are not limited to the following: 

• Greet customers when entering and leaving the library;
• Provide customer service at all service points;
• Assist customers with self checkouts and other self service needs;
• Perform library services using new technologies;
• Issue library cards to new customers;
• Collect fines and fees; answer routine in-person and telephone information questions;
• Explain library policies and resolve problems and complaints;
• Assist customers with computers and other devices;
• Follow opening and closing procedures;
• Assist in preparation and maintenance of displays of library materials;
• Collect statistics;
• Assist with preparing library materials for circulation;
• Perform routine clerical assignments and perform related duties as assigned

Please click on the job announcement file below to review the recruitment flyer.

The City of Redwood City’s Library Department invites you to apply for the position of Library Aide.

THE POSITION

The City of Redwood City’s Library Department – Downtown Library; Redwood Shores Branch Library and Schaberg Branch Library –  is looking for energetic, enthusiastic individuals who enjoy working with customers of all ages in a challenging and fun environment,  and who are interested in working 10-15 hours per week including day, evening and weekend hours.

Typical duties may include, but are not limited to the following:  Check in library materials; assist with sorting and shelving library materials; assist customers with use of computers, databases and web searches; troubleshoot computers and printers; perform minor cleaning; and other related duties as assigned.

Please click on the PDF link below to review the complete job announcement.

Applications are being accepted for the position of Engineering Intern (part-time hourly/temporary) with the City of South San Francisco’s Public Works Department - Engineering Division.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: OPEN UNTIL FILLED.  IF INTERESTED, APPLY IMMEDIATELY AS RECRUITMENT MAY CLOSE AT ANY TIME.

Hourly Rate:  $23.00 per hour; interns will be expected to work a minimum of 12 hours per week 

This is a non-benefited, part-time hourly/temporary position. 

The City of South San Francisco is a fully independent and highly commercialized full-service city with an estimated population of 66,185 growing to 100,000 during business hours. City departments include: Police, Fire, Parks & Recreation, Public Works, Economic and Community Development, Information Technology, City Attorney, Library, Finance, Human Resources and Office of the City Manager.  The City has a Council-City Manager form of government with more than 400 full– and part-time employees.

PEOPLE FIRST – Conduct fair, accurate, secure, and transparent elections to increase public participation and confidence
 
The San Mateo County Registration & Elections Division is seeking seasonal Election Vote Center Representatives (Office Assistant I) to assist in the upcoming March 5, 2024 Presidential Primary Election. Vote Centers offer in-person voting, voter registration, and additional services to the public up to a month before the election.
 
We are currently seeking dedicated and hard-working individuals for the temporary, full-time positions of Vote Center Representatives to be hired for the following duties:

• Use an iPad tablet to verify voter eligibility.
• Provide information about the current election.
• Guide voters on use of electronic ballot marking devices.
• Operate office equipment including Windows Laptops, printers, and iPad tablets.
• Provide in-person voter assistance to register to vote and cast a ballot.
• Issue ballots using Windows laptops.
• Maintain accurate files and records.
• Secure Election materials and supplies to maintain the integrity of the election.

The Elections Division is an exciting, fast-paced environment, especially as elections approach. This is an excellent opportunity to work with a group of dynamic, well-organized, and highly efficient individuals committed to the democratic process. More information about the organization is available on the Elections Division website www.smcacre.org.

Vote Centers will be open for two, four, eleven, and thirty days. Those hired can expect to work approximately 7 – 35 days including training and onboarding. The election will be held on Tuesday, March 5, 2024. The selected individuals must be available for the entire employment period until the completion of their assignment. The last anticipated day of employment will be March 7, 2024.
 
Vote Center Representatives will work eight (8) hours per day in-person once the site opens. Typical hours are 8 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. Monday through Friday with the addition of at least one weekend (March 2-3, 2024). This assignment will include one setup day of at least four hours before opening the location. On Election Day, Vote Center Representatives will work from 6 a.m. - 10 p.m. or later.  
 
The hourly wage for this position starts at: $22.97. These positions will require working overtime, including long hours, weekends, evenings, and holidays.  

• Authorized time worked more than 40 hours in the workweek: compensated at the rate of one and one-half (1-1/2) times the straight-time rate.
• Hours worked on a holiday: compensated at the rate of one and one-half (1-1/2) times the straight-time rate as provided in the Overtime Section of this MOU for their work group.

 
NOTE: This is an extra-help, at-will assignment, paid on an hourly basis. Extra-help hours are dependent on the business needs of the department and therefore work hours may vary from week to week. Extra help employees shall not exceed 1,040 hours of work per fiscal year. Some extra help positions are eligible for benefits under the Affordable Care Act.  Extra help employees are not guaranteed permanent status at the end of the assignment.

 

Qualifications

Ideal candidates will have a minimum of one year of general clerical, office assistant, phone services or computer experience, experience with customer service, and a close attention to detail.
 
Critical skills for all Vote Center positions include the ability to prioritize work, coordinate several activities, organize and maintain accurate files and records, and understand and carry out oral and written directions. Several positions require fluency in Burmese, Cantonese, Hindi, Japanese, Korean, Mandarin, Spanish and/or Tagalog/Filipino.
 
The position requires basic addition and subtraction. Vote Center Representatives must be proficient in the operation of a Windows computer, computer software, and applications. This position also requires the ability to operate standard office equipment, learn computer applications/software quickly and accurately, and serve members of the public.
   
Applicants with previous experience as Poll Workers or Vote Center Representatives are strongly encouraged to apply.
 

Application/Examination

Anyone may apply for this position. The examination process will consist of an application screening (weight: pass/fail) based on the candidates' application, followed by a departmental interview (weight: 100%).

This is a continuous recruitment. The Elections Division will screen applications as they are received and will contact qualified candidates for department interviews. Positions may be filled at any time. 

This is a continuous recruitment which may close at any time. The final filing date will be posted 5 days in advance in the County of San Mateo Human Resources Department. 
 
IMPORTANT: Applications for this position will only be accepted online. If you are currently on the County's website, you may click "Apply". If you are not on the County's website, please go to https://jobs.smcgov.org to apply.  (Computer access is available for free at any San Mateo County Library.)

Because these are full-time seasonal positions, candidates whose applications indicate they are currently employed in a full-time capacity will not be contacted. If you are currently employed and would like to be considered, please indicate in your application how you could meet the required work schedule given your current employment.
 
NOTE: This recruitment will have a one day hiring event via Zoom, that will consist of on-the-spot interviews. To participate, you must submit your application as instructed above and register for the session using the link below.

Zoom Registration Link  - January 9, 2024 @ 4pm PST:
https://smcgov.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJUkdOqvrj4oG9A4yimeM0RzZBIfCjyH4e8T
 
iMPORTANT: A County application and registration of the Zoom event are both required in order to secure an appointment time for the one day hiring event. 

~ Tentative Recruitment Schedule ~
Final Filing Date: Continuous
Interview/Hiring Event (via Zoom): January 9, 2024 at 4:00 PM PST

PEOPLE FIRST – Conduct fair, accurate, secure, and transparent elections to increase public participation and confidence. 
 
The San Mateo County Registration & Elections Division is seeking seasonal Election Warehouse and Field Technicians to assist in the upcoming March 5, 2024 Presidential Primary Election. Vote Centers offer in-person voting, voter registration, and additional services to the public up to a month before the election. 
 
We are currently seeking dedicated and hard-working individuals for temporary, full-time positions to be hired for the following duties: 

• Testing functions of electronic voting equipment 
• Staging heavy equipment containers for delivery
• Inventorying and moving voting equipment and Vote Center supplies
• Assisting in delivery and pickup of voting equipment at Vote Centers 
• Assisting in delivery of spare equipment and supplies to Vote Centers
• Driving personal vehicles regularly to each Vote Center on an assigned route to make sure that all equipment is properly functioning
• Assisting in delivery, connection and testing of voting equipment at Vote Centers 
• Troubleshooting voting equipment at Vote Centers

The Elections Division is an exciting, fast-paced environment, especially as elections approach. This is an excellent opportunity to work with a group of dynamic, well-organized, and highly efficient individuals committed to the democratic process. More information about the organization is available on the Elections Division website www.smcacre.org. 
 
Typical office hours are 8:00 am to 4:30 pm, Monday through Friday, in-person at 40 Tower Road, San Mateo, CA. The selected individuals must be available for the entire employment period [WY1] until the completion of their assignment. The last anticipated day of employment will be ­­­13 days after Election Day, on March 18, 2024.

The hourly wage for this position starts at $27.16. These positions may require working overtime, including long hours, weekends, evenings, and holidays.  

• Authorized time worked more than 40 hours in the workweek: compensated at the rate of one and one-half (1-1/2) times the straight-time rate.
• Hours worked on a holiday: compensated at the rate of one and one-half (1-1/2) times the straight-time rate as provided in the Overtime Section of this MOU for their work group.

The use of personal vehicles is mandatory for these positions. Vote Center routes will be assigned based on geography and location. Warehouse Technicians and Field Technicians may report directly to Vote Center(s) during the voting period. All candidates should be comfortable driving for assignments as necessary. Drivers will be reimbursed for their mileage.
 
NOTE: This is an extra-help, at-will assignment, paid on an hourly basis. Extra-help hours are dependent on the business needs of the department and therefore work hours may vary from week to week. Extra help employees shall not exceed 1,040 hours of work per fiscal year. Some extra help positions are eligible for benefits under the Affordable Care Act. Extra help employees are not guaranteed permanent status at the end of the assignment. 

 

Qualifications

Ideal candidates will have a minimum of one year of computer experience or education and experience working in a fast-paced environment requiring manual labor. Preferred candidates will have attention to detail and be able to lift and carry materials weighing more than 50 pounds.
 
The ability to work multiple elections is preferred. Office hours are 8:00 am to 4:30 pm, Monday through Friday. These positions may require weekend and evening work assignments.
 
Critical skills for all Election Worker Warehouse Technicians/Field Technicians include the ability to prioritize work, coordinate several activities, organize and maintain accurate files and records, and understand and carry out oral and written directions.
  
The selected individuals must be available for the entire employment period until the completion of their assignment.

 

Application/Examination

Anyone may apply for this position. The examination process will consist of an application screening (weight: pass/fail) based on the candidates' application, followed by a departmental interview (weight: 100%).

This is a continuous recruitment. The Elections Division will screen applications as they are received and will contact qualified candidates for department interviews. Positions may be filled at any time.
 
IMPORTANT: Applications for this position will only be accepted online. If you are currently on the County's website, you may click "Apply". If you are not on the County's website, please go to https://jobs.smcgov.org to apply.  (Computer access is available for free at any San Mateo County Library.)

Because these are full-time seasonal positions, candidates whose applications indicate they are currently employed in a full-time capacity will not be contacted. If you are currently employed and would like to be considered, please indicate in your application how you could meet the required work schedule given your current employment.
 
NOTE: This recruitment will have a one day hiring event via Zoom, that will consist of on-the-spot interviews. To participate, you must submit your application as instructed above and register for the session using the link below.

Zoom Registration Link  - January 9, 2024 @ 4pm PST:
https://smcgov.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJUkdOqvrj4oG9A4yimeM0RzZBIfCjyH4e8T
 
IMPORTANT: A County application and registration of the Zoom event are both required in order to secure an appointment time for the one day hiring event. 

~ Tentative Recruitment Schedule ~
Final Filing Date: Continuous
Interview/Hiring Event (via Zoom): January 9, 2024 at 4:00 PM PST

PEOPLE FIRST – Conduct fair, accurate, secure, and transparent elections to increase public participation and confidence.
 
The San Mateo County Registration & Elections Division is seeking seasonal Election Worker – Office Assistants to assist in the upcoming March 5, 2024 Presidential Primary Election. This is an excellent nonpartisan opportunity to be involved in the election process! We are currently seeking dedicated and hard-working individuals for temporary, full-time positions to be hired into one of the following areas:
 
Clerical Support/Vote by Mail

• Data entry
• Processing Vote by Mail ballots 
• Retrieving ballots from the post office
• Counting ballots
• Operating ballot processing equipment

 
Ballot Retrieval

• Retrieving voted ballots from Ballot Drop Boxes throughout San Mateo County
• Delivering voted ballots to San Mateo County Registration & Elections Division
• Driving County vans throughout the day (and evenings, as needed)
• May also help with delivering supplies to Vote Centers

Supplies

• Inventorying and packing/unpacking Vote Center supplies
• Fulfilling inventory/supply lists for multiple Vote Centers
• Recording and updating inventory numbers regularly
• Operating pallet jacks and other devices to safely relocate supplies
• Accepting shipments and packages to the warehouse 
• Delivering supplies to Vote Centers
• Valid California driver license required

Clerical Support/Voter Registration

• Data entry
• Updating voter registration records based on information from statewide voter registration database and other governmental agencies 
• Preparing, verifying, and processing provisional ballots including a review of challenged ballots
• Preparing, verifying, and processing petitions, including nominations, initiatives, and recall petitions and performing second-level petition verifications

 
Customer Service/Phone Bank

• Assisting voters in finding election material and understanding their voting opportunities over the phone

 
Outreach Services

• Demonstrating voting equipment
• Registering voters
• Presenting information about the upcoming election

Vote Center Help & Support

• Answer and route calls from Vote Center Representatives, Field Techs and Ballot Retrieval Operations
• Assist Vote Center Representatives in resolving procedural, equipment and/or supplies issues at the Vote Centers 
• Create, assign and/or resolve incident tickets
• Call center experience preferred, but not required 

 
Voting Equipment

• Function-testing voting equipment
• Assisting in delivery and pickup of voting equipment at Vote Centers
• Driving personal vehicles to and from Vote Centers to troubleshoot equipment (required)

 
Fluency in Spanish, Mandarin and/or Cantonese, Tagalog/Filipino, Korean, Burmese, Hindi, or Japanese is preferred in Customer Service/Phone Bank and Outreach Services but not required.
 
The hourly wage for this position starts at $21.72.

NOTE: This is an extra-help, at-will assignment, paid on an hourly basis. Extra-help hours are dependent on the business needs of the department and therefore work hours may vary from week to week. Extra help employees shall not exceed 1,040 hours of work per fiscal year. Some extra help positions are eligible for benefits under the Affordable Care Act. Extra help employees are not guaranteed permanent status at the end of the assignment.

 

Qualifications

Ideal Clerical Support and Customer Service candidates will have a minimum of one year of general clerical, office assistant, phone services, or computer experience. Outreach Services candidates will have strong public speaking abilities and are bilingual in at least one of the above listed languages. Voting Equipment candidates will be able to lift and carry materials weighing more than 50 pounds and must use personal vehicles to service Vote Centers. Ballot Retrieval candidates will have a valid CA Driver License and be able to carry materials weighing up to 50 pounds.
 
Critical skills for all Election Worker Office Assistant positions include the ability to prioritize work, coordinate several activities, organize, and maintain accurate files and records, and understand and carry out oral and written directions.
 
Typical office hours are 8:00 am to 4:30 pm, Monday through Friday. However, these positions may require working overtime, including long hours, weekends, evenings, and holidays.   (Any authorized time worked more than 40 hours in the workweek shall be considered overtime and shall be compensable at the rate of one and one-half (1-1/2) times the overtime worked.

Generally, extra-help employees who work on a holiday shall be compensated for such time worked at the rate of one and one-half (1 1/2) times the straight-time rate as provided in the Overtime Section of this MOU for their work group).
 
The selected individuals must be available for the entire employment period until the completion of their assignment.

 

Application/Examination

This is an extra-help recruitment. Anyone may apply. Responses to the supplemental questions must be submitted in addition to our regular employment application form. A resume will not be accepted as a substitute for the required employment application and supplemental questionnaire. Computer access is available for free at any San Mateo County Library.
 
This is a continuous recruitment. Based on the information in the application, a screening committee from the Elections Office will select those applicants whose education, experience, training, and knowledge most closely match the needs of the department. The Elections Division will contact qualified candidates for department interviews. Positions could be filled at any time. 
 
PLEASE DO NOT CALL THE ELECTIONS DIVISION OR THE HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT. The Elections Division will contact you by phone or email if your qualifications meet the current needs.
 
Because these are full-time (temporary) positions, candidates whose applications indicate they are currently employed in a full-time capacity will not be contacted. However, if you are currently employed and would like to be considered, please indicate how you could meet the required work schedule given your current employment in the supplemental questionnaire.
 
IMPORTANT: Applications for this position will only be accepted online. If you are currently on the County's website, you may click "Apply". If you are not on the County's website, please go to https://jobs.smcgov.org to apply.
 
Apply immediately. This recruitment is open on a continuous basis and selections may be made at any time within the process. The recruitment will be open until all positions are filled.
 
NOTE: This recruitment will have a one day hiring event via Zoom, that will consist of on-the-spot interviews. To participate, you must submit your application as instructed above and register for the session using the link below.

Zoom Registration Link  - January 9, 2024 @ 4pm PST:
https://smcgov.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJUkdOqvrj4oG9A4yimeM0RzZBIfCjyH4e8T
 
iMPORTANT: A County application and registration of the Zoom event are both required in order to secure an appointment time for the one day hiring event. 

~ Tentative Recruitment Schedule ~
Final Filing Date: Continuous
Interview/Hiring Events (via Zoom): January 9, 2024 

The City of Redwood City invites you to apply for the position of Library Activity Leader - Youth Services (Casual) #23C-6.

• Please click on the job announcement file below to review the recruitment flyer.
• A complete application is required.
• Submit your application online via CalOpps.  
• Applications will be reviewed continuously as they are received. Interested individuals are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.