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The Superior Court of California, County of San Mateo is seeking qualified candidates for multiple full-time Court Reporter positions. The court's mission is to apply the law fairly to protect individual freedom and to promote the welfare of the people. Join us in meeting our goal of continuing to find innovative ways to conduct business and provide essential court services to our community. Apply today!

Court Reporters stenotype a verbatim record of courtroom proceedings and provide general support to the assigned judge related to the official record. Court Reporters work in any court department, including but not limited to, arraignment calendars, family law, civil and criminal trials, law and motion, juvenile, and preliminary hearings, in any of the court's three locations throughout San Mateo County.

The ideal candidate for the Court Reporter position has experience transcribing a full range of courtroom proceedings, is familiar with real time reporting, and possesses excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Certification and/or experience with real time reporting is highly desired. The Court offers differential pay of 10% for employees with real time state certification or 5% for real time court certification.

Please visit http://www.sanmateocourt.org/ for more information on our organization.

NOTE: The eligible list generated from this recruitment may be used to fill future extra-help and regular classified vacancies.

Examples of Duties:

Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Attend courtroom sessions to record court proceedings
• Prepare verbatim transcripts of court proceedings including testimony, objections, rulings, pleas, and sentences
• Read aloud Court reporting notes at the request of the Court
• Certify the accuracy of Court transcripts
• Prepare indexes of witnesses and exhibits and file official transcripts with the Court
• Operate a variety of office equipment including computers and printers
• Respond to requests and inquiries from litigants
• Perform related duties as assigned

Qualifications

Licensure/Certification: 

• Valid Certified Shorthand Reporter License issued by the State of California.

Education and Experience: 

• Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities is qualifying.

Knowledge of: 

• Methods and techniques of courtroom procedures
• Laws, regulations, and judicial procedures related to court reporting
• Legal, medical, professional, and technical terminology used in a courtroom setting
• Records management practices and procedures, including indexing and cross-indexing
• Correct English usage, including grammar, spelling, and punctuation
• Principles and techniques for dealing with the public, often when relations may be strained

Skill/Ability to:

• Transcribe a full range of courtroom proceedings
• Operate courtroom stenotype equipment
• Use standard office equipment, such as a personal or on-line computer
• Organize and prioritize work, meet critical time deadlines, and coordinate multiple activities
• Deal tactfully and effectively with a variety of individuals
• Exercise initiative and sound independent judgment within established guidelines
• Organize and maintain accurate files and records
• Understand and carry out oral and written instructions

Application/Examination

Anyone may apply. This recruitment is being conducted by the County of San Mateo for the Superior Court of California, San Mateo County.  This position is with the Superior Court of California, San Mateo County.

Responses to the Training and Experience Evaluation 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.

The examination process will consist of a scored relevant Training and Experience (T&E) evaluation based solely on the candidates' responses to the supplemental questions (weight: 100%). Candidates who receive a passing score on the T&E evaluation will be placed on an eligible list in rank order, determined by the score attained from the evaluation of the training and experience. The top candidates from the eligible list will be forwarded to the hiring department for an interview, which is the basis for final selection.

Because of this screening process, applicants who meet the minimum qualifications are not guaranteed advancement to the next phase of the examination process. Depending on the number of applicants, an application appraisal of education and experience may be used in place of other examinations. All examinations will be given in San Mateo County, California, and applicants must participate at their own expense.

NOTE: The detailed information you provide in the supplemental questionnaire should be consistent with the information in your standard County application and resume. All information provided is subject to verification.

IMPORTANT: Applications for this position will only be accepted online. If you are currently on the County's website, you may click the "Apply" button. If you are not on the County's website, please go to https://jobs.smcgov.org/ to apply.

Online applications must be received by the Human Resources Department before midnight on the final filing date.

Recruitment Schedule: This is a continuous recruitment.  As applications are received they will be reviewed and the Training and Experience Evaluation will be scored. 

Interviews will be scheduled for those candidates who pass the Training and Experience Evaluation with high scores, indicating strong qualifications for the position.  Because this is a continuous recruitment these positions could be filled at any time.  We encourage to apply immediately in order to be considered for these excellent opportunities. 
 
The Superior Court of California, County of San Mateo is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we encourage applications from candidates who will contribute to our diversity.

Please Note: The County is conducting this recruitment for the Superior Court.  This position is with the Superior Court of California. 

Analyst: Chet Overstreet (02092021) (Court Reporter - X064)

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San Mateo County Libraries is seeking qualified college students or continuing education professionals seeking a future with you education for the position of Big Lift Inspiring Summers Learning Facilitator Intern. 

The Position: Learning Facilitators will be responsible for leading implementation of our cutting-edge curriculum developed in partnership with the Center for Childhood Creativity and collaborating with the other staff in their classroom. Learning Facilitators will be responsible for establishing and maintaining an environment that embraces the growth mindset, actively facilitates open-ended, child directed projects with children, and looks for every opportunity to embrace and incorporate youth creativity.

Summer Learning Camps: The camps serve children reading below grade level in areas where the majority of youth qualify for free or reduced lunch. Full day camps build 21st century skills through hands-on learning experiences. Staff working intensively with enrolled youth will have the opportunity to make our community a stronger, healthier, and more equitable place. These summer learning experiences are a critical part of our County's strategy of dramatically reducing the number of youth who cannot read on grade level in 3rd grade. If you can't read proficiently in 3rd grade, you are at significant risk for a number of troubling outcomes, outcomes that disproportionately affect youth of color and socioeconomically disadvantaged youth. Help us change the world by inspiring youth with your love of learning, warmth, and by igniting problem-solving. Help us support youth in a summer program aimed to build confident youth who will have the benefit of high quality, cutting-edge learning experiences with caring and passionate adults.

Location: Big Lift Inspiring Summer Learning Facilitator Interns will be assigned to work at one of seven learning camps with children who will be entering kindergarten, first, second, or third grade in the Fall. The camps are located in South San Francisco, Daly City, East Palo Alto/Menlo Park,  Half Moon Bay, Pescadero, Redwood City, San Bruno, and South San Francisco.

Schedule: This 6 week internship will begin with 7-8 days of required training and will then continue with a 4 week assignment in one of our learning camps. The 4-week camp assignment will either be part-time [20-25 hours per week, 4-5 hours per day Monday-Friday] or full-time [35-40 hours per week, 7-8 hours per day Monday-Friday].

Health and Safety: San Mateo County Libraries is a CDC compliant workplace. Guidelines have been developed to ensure the health and safety of our staff and students and will be updated as needed in accordance with county and state rules.  

Applications are being accepted for the position of Library Clerk (Homework Club Lead Assistant)- Casual/Hourly Position with the City of South San Francisco. 

APPLICATION DEADLINE: OPEN UNTIL FILLED

SALARY RANGE:  $17.61 to $21.41 per hour

WORK HOURS:

8:30 AM - 1:00 PM, Monday through Friday (summers only)

2:30 PM - 6:15 PM, Monday through Friday (school year)

8:00 AM – 1:15 PM, Monday through Friday (modified due to COVID-19)

The City of South San Francisco is a General Law city with a population of 68,000 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, included 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 Library Clerk position available is an hourly, non-benefited, temporary assignment which operates out of the Community Learning Center, a branch of the Library Department. The Community Learning Center (CLC) works with collaborative agencies to serve youth and families. In collaboration with other staff at the Community Learning Center, the Library Clerk, or Homework Club Lead Assistant, will help with the children’s activities and projects, in the belief that each child, youth and adult brings strength, talents, and skills to the learning process.  The Homework Club operates five days a week and serves Title I schools in South San Francisco.

TYPICAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Leads activities that focus on reading, writing and math skill development with the use of computers, educational games and creative group projects.
• Fosters confidence, self-esteem and the love of learning in children.
• Assists in the computer lab with Internet use, word processing, and computer software.
• Supervises volunteers.
• Leads craft activities and games.
• Facilitates learning and works together with other assistants as part of a team.
• Must learn and implement the goals and philosophy of the Community Learning Center.

Applications are being accepted for the position of Library Page (Homework Club Assistant)- Casual/Hourly Position with the City of South San Francisco. 

APPLICATION DEADLINE: OPEN UNTIL FILLED

SALARY RANGE:  $15.00 to $18.23 per hour

WORK HOURS:

8:30 AM - 1:00 PM, Monday through Friday (summers only)

2:30 PM - 6:15 PM, Monday through Friday (regular school year)

8:00 AM – 1:15 PM, Monday through Friday (modified due to COVID-19)

The City of South San Francisco is a General Law city with a population of 68,000 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, included 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 Library Page position available is an hourly, non-benefited, temporary assignment which operates out of the Community Learning Center, a branch of the Library Department. The Community Learning Center (CLC) works with collaborative agencies to serve youth and families. In collaboration with other staff at the Community Learning Center, the Library Page, or Homework Club Assistant, will help with children’s activities and projects, in the belief that each child, youth and adult bring strength, talent, and skills to the learning process.  The Homework Club operates five days a week and serves Title I schools in South San Francisco.

TYPICAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist 3rd to 5th graders in the completion of homework;
• Work as part of collaborative team to support goals of the HWC and the Community Learning Center;
• Assist with classroom management;
• Develop and implement fun, interactive games and educational activities;
• Co-lead classroom activities in the areas of math, reading, writing, and art;
• Support educational activities during Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math programming; and
• Use open communication and active listening with children and adults.

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The Menlo Park Police Department demands the highest level of professionalism from its employees. We maintain that employee contact with the public should inspire respect and generate cooperation and approval from the public we serve.

The Menlo Park Police Department strives to provide the best possible police services. For more than 80 years, our department has worked hard every day to protect those who live, work and visit the City of Menlo Park. We achieve this through crime suppression and problem solving, crime analysis and development of crime prevention strategies.

The City of Menlo Park is currently accepting applications from motivated individuals who can meet the challenge of a fast-paced multitasking environment.  Successful Police Recruit candidates will actively participate in the P.O.S.T. (Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training) prescribed police academy training program.  Upon successful completion of the academy program, incumbents of this non-sworn temporary classification may be appointed to the sworn classification of Police Officer.