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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.

THE POSITION

Tri-City is looking for one individual to serve as a Medical Assistant for the Supplemental Crisis Team. The Medical Assistant will assist licensed medical staff by providing client services that include basic administrative, clerical, or medical support services for mentally ill and emotionally disturbed clients in an outpatient clinical setting.  This position will report to the Crisis Intervention and Medication Support Manager.

This position is responsible for a variety of ongoing responsibilities including, but not limited to:

• Coverage for Garey site Medical Assistant; process Medi-Cal and insurance verification;
• Reconcile verification of ambulance and labs, pharmacy invoices, medication list, pharmacy refill follow-up documents, authorizations and TARS, data gathered from treatment nurse, medication consents (including obtaining consents);
• Medication pick up; filtering pharmacy and lab calls; faxing of insurance, notes and CBC’s as appropriate;
• Monitoring treatment plan expiration dates to ensure compliance; ordering supplies; monitoring SHARPS container and medical disposal;
• Scheduling in-services with pharmaceutical agencies, second medical transport as needed, fielding non-clinical, medication questions, appointments and reminder phone calls;
• Various clerical support duties such as copying, securing signatures and data entry;
• Perform other duties as assigned.

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.

The Vallejo Flood and Wastewater District invites applications for  DIRECTOR OF FIELD OPERATIONS

The final filing date is March 6, 2020

The Director of Field Operations has overarching responsibility for the wastewater collections and surface runoff/storm drain systems; work in these two major disciplines includes the operation, maintenance, repair and replacement as necessary to assure the continuous operation and longevity of said systems.  This management position receives general direction from the District Manager and provides general direction to the Field Operations Superintendent.

The organizational culture of the District encourages collaboration within and across departments.  The District is large enough to have the resources to accomplish what it needs to do, and small enough to know each other.

The ideal candidate will possess the following attributes:

• Managerial style that encourages innovation, ensures professional conduct and accountability, and mentors and develops staff
• Is a problem solver, meets goals, and shares information to create improvements; exhibits adaptability and enthusiasm when implementing changes for the betterment of the services provided to the community
• Conducts strong interpersonal communications to build and maintain direction on work tasks and deadlines, and collaborates on interdepartmental projects
• Adheres to and ensures staff adheres to accepted safety standards; conducts regular safety training relevant to the work/climate conditions of current operations

TO VIEW JOB ANNOUNCEMENT, CLICK JOB PDF BELOW.

$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. 

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.

The City of Brisbane is currently recruiting for a Public Works Maintenance Worker I/II. Under the general supervision of the Public Works Team Leader, this position performs a variety of semi-skilled work in the maintenance, construction, modification, repair, and operation of City infrastructure, including water systems, storm, and sanitary sewers, parks, streets, trees, and landscaped areas; and performs other related duties as required.  Please see the full job classification for details. Available positions can be filled at either level depending on experience, needs of the department and budget authorization.

EXAMPLE OF DUTIES (Sample):

• Maintains, repairs, flushes underground water distribution lines, storm, and sanitary sewer collection systems.
• Excavates and prepares potholes and excavations related to water and wastewater line repair for patching on streets and alleys.
• Cleans storm drains, sidewalks and other appurtenances.
• Repairs and replaces plumbing fixtures, as required.
• Inspects and performs routine maintenance on HVAC equipment.
• Removes concrete, builds forms and repairs sidewalks and gutters and performs other concrete work around City buildings.
• Maintains public facilities, shop areas, and other buildings in a clean and orderly condition, performing regularly assigned custodial duties.
• Performs basic remodeling to City facilities; repairs and replaces plumbing fixtures; and repairs replaces and maintains interior and exterior lighting systems.
• Troubleshoots maintenance and repair problems, and determines the materials and equipment required for repair.
• Contact residents and businesses to inform them of work to be performed.
• Maintains logs and records of work performed and materials and equipment used.

 Qualifications:

Education/Experience:

Public Works Maintenance Worker I – Equivalent to graduation from high school.  Six months of construction, maintenance or repair experience in at least one of the areas found in City work.

Public Works Maintenance Worker II – In addition to the above, two years of semi-skilled maintenance, construction or repair experience in a variety of craft areas at a level equivalent to the City’s Public Works Maintenance Worker I class.

Licenses:  

Public Works Maintenance Worker I - Must possess a valid California Class C driver’s license and have a satisfactory driving record. Must be able to obtain Water Distribution Operator I (D1) issued by the State of California within six (6) months of appointment and obtain a Water Distribution Operator II (D2) by the State of California within eighteen (18) months of appointment.  Such licenses and certifications shall be maintained during employment.

Public Works Maintenance Worker II - Must possess a valid California Class B driver’s license and have a satisfactory driving record. Must possess a Water Distribution Operator I (D1) issued by the State of California at the time of appointment.  Must be able to obtain a Water Distribution Operator II (D2) by the State of California within twelve (12) months of appointment.  Such licenses and certifications shall be maintained during employment.

Knowledge of: Maintenance principles, practices, tools, and materials for maintaining and repairing a variety of utilities, pump stations, water storage facilities, lift stations, facilities, buildings, grounds and equipment such as found in the City; the operation and minor maintenance of a variety of hand and power tools, vehicles and power equipment; safety equipment and practices related to the work; and safe driving rules and practices and basic traffic control procedures.

Skill in: Performing semi-skilled construction, modification, maintenance, and repair work on a variety of utilities, pump stations, water storage facilities, lift stations, facilities, building, grounds and equipment such as found in the City; troubleshooting maintenance problems and determine materials and supplies required for repair; skillfully and safely use and maintain tools and equipment related to the work; making accurate arithmetic calculations; reading and interpreting construction drawings and specifications; maintaining accurate logs, records and basic written records of work; and working independently or in a team situation.

Physical Demands: Must possess strength, stamina, and mobility to perform heavy physical work and use varied hand and power tools; safely drive a motor vehicle and operate heavy construction equipment; as well as lift and move materials and equipment weighing 90 pounds or heavier.  Must be willing and able to work outside in all weather conditions.

SALARY AND HOURS:

Maintenance Worker I:  $27.77 - $29.15 - $30.61 - $32.14 - $33.75 per hour.

Maintenance Worker II: $30.54 - $32.06 - $33.67 - $35.34 - $37.11 per hour. 

Appointment to this classification is normally made at the first step of these five step scales. This is a full-time 40 hours per week position working Monday-Friday, 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM.  Must be available for regular standby assignments and work emergency overtime as required.

BENEFITS: This position is eligible for benefits under the General Employees Association memorandum of understanding.  Health benefits are offered through the CalPERS Health Program.  The City contributes to a flexible benefits plan towards the cost of several health plans offered, up to family coverage for Kaiser.  The city provides paid vision through VSP, dental through a self-insured reimbursement program, long-term disability and life insurance coverage through Voya Financial, and an Employee Assistance Program through MHN.  Retirement benefits are provided through CalPERS: 2%@60 for Classic members, 2%@62 for New (PEPRA) members.  The City will make a contribution of 1.5% to a Deferred Compensation 457K plan with additional matching available.  Flexible health reimbursement and dependent care spending accounts are also available.  Free commuter shuttle to and from BART and Caltrain.

LEAVE:

Vacation:  80 hours annually

Sick:   8 hours of sick leave accrued monthly

Holidays: 14 paid holidays and 2 floating holidays 

Longevity:  40 hours after 15 years of service

APPLICATION PROCESS: Interested candidates must submit a completed on-line employment application at www.calopps.org.  Resumes in lieu of a completed application will not be accepted. ONLY THE FIRST 100 APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED. Applications must be received by Monday, March 2, 2020, at 5:00 PM or until the maximum number of applications are received.  Postmarks and faxes will not be accepted. 

SELECTION PROCESS: Applications will be screened and a limited number of the most highly qualified candidates will be invited to the written examination.  Written examinations are multiple-choice.  A limited number of top scorers from the written examination will be invited to the oral panel interview. An eligibility list will be established from those who pass the written examination and oral panel interview process.  Eligibility lists are good for one year unless abolished sooner.  As positions are available, candidates on the eligibility list may be contacted by the department and scheduled for additional interviews and/or performance testing.  Depending on the number of applicants, this process may be altered. Recommendations for an appointment from this list will be made to the Public Works Director, who will make the final decision.  Prior to appointment, a thorough background check, including fingerprinting for submission to the Department of Justice must be completed, as well as a pre-employment physical evaluation, including drug testing.

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 Vallejo Flood and Wastewater District invites applications for COLLECTION SYSTEMS TECHNICIAN I / II to fill three vacancies.  The final filing date is Friday, March 6, 2020.

This position, under immediate (Collection Systems Technician I and Entry levels) to general (Collection Systems Technician II ) supervision, learns and performs a variety of unskilled, semi-skilled and skilled work in support of District’s stormwater and  wastewater collection systems including the installation, inspection, preventative and corrective maintenance and repair activities including equipment operation and mechanical repair activities for stationary and mobile equipment; and performs other duties as assigned. 

In addition to meeting the minimum qualifications, the ideal candidate for this position:

• Creates a positive work environment 
• Displays a positive and professional attitude with a focus on developing strong Leadership skills
• Respects and supports the diversity and differences in their coworkers and the community we serve
• Is honest, enthusiastic and energetic about delivering exceptional customer service 
• Has outstanding communication and interpersonal skills
• Is able to successfully adapt to changing priorities
• Has a passion to improve the organization and a desire to continuously strive for personal growth
• Is a team player who enjoys working with peers, partners and others to positively impact the District’s efficiency,   performance and work environment
• Has strong problem solving skills
• Has the ability to be remain calm in stressful situations 
   

ABOUT THE CITY:

The City of Half Moon Bay is a Bay Area coastal community of approximately 12,500 residents and is located 25 miles south of San Francisco. The City is governed by a five-member elected City Council and utilizes the council-manager form of government. The City Council appoints a City Manager who is responsible for the oversight of daily operations and provides leadership for the City’s programs. The City currently employs 40 full-time employees in the following departments:  City Manager’s Office, Communications / City Clerk, Administrative Services, Community Development, and Public Works. The City contracts Public Safety with the San Mateo County Sheriff's Department.

The City and surrounding Coastside are a thriving agricultural, fishing, tourism, and recreational destination. There is a rich culture of diverse traditions and multi-generational families who have lived in Half Moon Bay for well over 100 years. In any given neighborhood, you will find farmers, high-tech entrepreneurs, and artists living amongst each other as one community.

Salary Range

Maintenance Worker I - $4,647 - $5,646/monthly DOE

Maintenance Worker II - $5,241 - $6,369/monthly DOE

DEFINITION:

The Maintenance Worker I/II is a flexibly staffed position that performs a variety of semi-skilled and skilled maintenance activities and operates a variety of equipment in the construction, operation, repair, and maintenance of City sewers, streets, parks, buildings, and facilities. The Maintenance Worker I/II plants, waters, fertilizes, removes, and trims trees and maintains and repairs parks, building facilities, and adjacent areas.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED/EXERCISED: 

The Maintenance Worker I/II receive general supervision from Public Works Superintendent. May receive technical and functional supervision from a Senior Maintenance Worker.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS:  

Maintenance Worker I:  An entry-level class in the Maintenance Worker series that allows the incumbent to develop journey-level knowledge, skills, and abilities. Initially, under immediate supervision, incumbents perform the more routine and less complex assignments within an established procedural framework. As experience is gained, there is greater independence of action within established guidelines. This classification is alternatively staffed with Maintenance Worker II, and incumbents may advance to the higher level after gaining experience and demonstrating a level of proficiency that meets the qualifications of the Maintenance Worker II class. 

Maintenance Worker II:  A journey-level class in the Maintenance Worker series. Positions in this class are flexibly staffed and are normally filled by advancement from the Maintenance Worker I class, or when filled from the outside, require prior experience in the construction and maintenance of streets, grounds or building-related facilities. Appointment to the higher class requires that the employee be performing the full range of duties for the class and meet the qualification standards for the class. The Maintenance Worker II class requires that the employee demonstrate the ability to operate heavy equipment such as a backhoe. All positions assigned to this class require the ability to work independently and exercising judgment and initiative. Duties will normally require the ability to operate the full range of mechanical equipment related to a specific assignment.

The City may hire employees into the Maintenance Worker I or Maintenance Worker II classification depending on qualifications.

PARAMOUNT DUTIES:

General Maintenance 

•  Maintain a variety of records relating to vehicle and equipment inspections, and maintenance activity. 

•  Operate motorized vehicles and equipment on routine assignments in the loading, hauling, and unloading of materials and equipment.  

•  Perform routine inspection and preventive maintenance on assigned equipment. Refer defects or needed repairs to supervisor. 

•  Respond to emergency calls as necessary. 

•  Perform other maintenance duties as required.   

Street Maintenance

•  Perform required labor involved in construction and maintenance projects as part of a crew, including pavement

cuttng, pothole patching, ditch digging, storm drain maintenance, emergency storm work, and laying pipe and

backfilling.

•  Participate in concrete work such as curb, gutter, and sidewalk repair.  

•  Paint crosswalks, curbs, intersections, and repair traffic signs.   

Parks and Grounds Maintenance 

•  Rake leaves and clean walks, fields, courts, and other facilities. Perform general grounds cleaning, including picking up rubbish and paper.

•  Plant trees, flowers, lawns, and shrubs. Water, weed, trim, mow, seed, renovate turf, shrubs, trees, and flower beds.

•  Apply pesticides and herbicides to control for unwanted pests and invasive plants.

•  Remove dead, broken, and undesired branches and tops of trees using saws, axes, and other hand and power tools.

•  Install, maintain, and repair irrigation systems and drinking fountains.

•  Operate mowing equipment, edgers, sprayers, tractors, and a variety of hand and power tools and equipment used in park and landscape maintenance work.

•  Perform routine preventive maintenance on mowing equipment and hand and power tools used in the work.

 Building Maintenance

•  Patch and plaster walls; paint the interior and exterior of buildings.

•  Install, maintain, and repair restrooms, sinks, toilets, and drinking fountains.

•  Replace light bulbs and notify Superintendent of and necessary repairs to buildings and facilities.

Custodial Maintenance

•  Collect trash and garbage.

•  Dust, clean, and polish furniture, woodwork, light fixtures, and office equipment.

•  Wash windows, clean restrooms, sinks, and counters, and replenish supplies.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:    

Knowledge of: 

•  Equipment, materials, methods and procedures used in maintenance, construction and repair activities or grounds,

facilities, and equipment.

•  Safe operation and maintenance of various tools and equipment.

•  Occupational hazards and standard safety precautions necessary in maintenance work.

•  Pesticide, herbicide, and fertilizer hazards, application methods, and storage requirements.

•  Applicable Federal, State, and local laws, rules and regulations.

•  Applicable national and local building and construction codes.

•  Record keeping procedures and requirements.

•  Plumbing and irrigation methods and materials.

•  Repair and replacement of minor electrical fixtures.

  Skill to: 

 •  Safely operating motorized vehicles and heavy equipment.

•  Operating a two‐way radio and other communications equipment.

•  Safely performing physical tasks for extended periods of time.

•  Safely operating a variety of tools and equipment used in street maintenance and construction, parks maintenance, and buildings and facilities maintenance.

•  Painting using brushes, rollers, and spraying equipment.

•  Performing a variety of heavy manual tasks, occasionally under severe weather conditions.

Ability to:

•  Read, understand, and carry out verbal and written instructions.  

•  Understand, interpret, explain, and apply applicable laws, codes, and regulations.  

•  Perform basic mathematics computations. 

•  Interact effectively with co‐workers, City personnel, contractors, and the public.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:    

Sufficient education and experience to satisfactorily perform the essential and important duties for this position is required. A typical qualifying background for the Maintenance Worker I position would be graduation from high school or a GED equivalent and a general knowledge of municipal maintenance practices. The minimum requirements for the Maintenance Worker II position are one year of experience performing duties comparable to that of a Maintenance Worker I and demonstrating the ability to operate heavy equipment properly and safely.   

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:   

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully 

perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

The Maintenance Worker I/II is required to use hands to manipulate, handle, feel, or operate objects, tools, or controls and reach with hands and arms. The employee in this position is frequently required to stand and talk or hear, and is occasionally required to walk, sit, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, and smell. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds.

WORKING CONDITIONS:   

While performing the duties of this position, the employee regularly works in outside weather conditions. The employee frequently works near moving mechanical parts and is frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions and vibration.  The employee occasionally works in high, precarious places and is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and encounters the risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.   

LICENSES, CERTIFICATES AND REGISTRATIONS:  

Possession of a valid Class C California Driver's License

IDEA CANDIDATE:

The ideal candidate is highly professional, self-motivated, detail oriented, reliable, punctual, respectful and ethical; possess excellent problem-solving skills and a can-do attitude.  Communicates effectively and proactively both verbally and in writing.  Enjoys working in a small-town atmosphere with an engaged public, including merchants, property owners and residents.

BENEFITS:

Full-time benefitted position

Medical, dental and vision

Cafeteria Benefit Plan

Retirement:  PERS Classic 2% @ 55 Classic; single highest year and PEPRA 2% @ 62; highest 3 years average

Deferred Compensation Plan

14 paid holidays per year

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER:

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

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS:

The Maintenance Worker I or Maintenance Worker II (dependent on qualifications) recruitment will close on February 27, 2020 at 11:00 p.m. or until 40 applications.  The interviews are scheduled for March 10, 2020.

The City of Half Moon Bay application and responses to the supplemental questions are required.  Resumes do not substitute for the City application.  To complete an application on-line, go to www.calopps.org.  Select “Member Agencies”.  Select “City of Half Moon Bay”.

RECRUITMENT CONTACT:

Contact phone:

(650) 712-1786

Contact email:  

cbutler@hmbcity.com