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Distinguishing Characteristics: The Library Assistant I is the entry level classification in which incumbents perform the more routine library service functions, including shelving, routing of materials, weeding and shelf-reading books, and other assigned projects. Initially under closer supervision, incumbents learn to perform functions within established guidelines. Scheduling is flexible.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Performs a variety of circulation duties in the adult and children’s area of the library; checks in and checks out materials; prepares materials for return to the circulating collection; conducts router; assists patrons and explains the use of computers as well as other related equipment available for general public use. 
• Demonstrates a full understanding of applicable policies, procedures and work methods associated with assigned duties.
• Opens and closes branch library facilities if scheduled at that time.
• Inspects returned materials, including books, publications and video tapes for damage; performs mending, cleaning and repair of materials as necessary; removes and returns expired holds.
• Assists in weeding and shelf-reading; removes designated materials from the collection; reorganizes shelved materials through visual inspection.
• Establishes positive working relationships with representatives of community organizations, state/local agencies, City management and staff and the public.

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Supervising Librarian

San Rafael Public Library

Library & Arts Division

$6,055 - $7,360 per month

Plus excellent benefits

DEADLINE TO APPLY:  Apply by Tuesday, December 31, 2019, for first consideration

If you answered YES to any of these questions, we’d love for you to apply!

The Supervising Librarian is a coach, mentor, and guide with proven skills in leading people and managing programs and budgets.  They will be a highly collaborative, motivated and customer-focused individual with excellent communication skills.  The ideal candidate will want to be part of a dynamic leadership team, is willing to take risks, and be energized to change.  Previous experience demonstrating successful collaborations with school and community partners is highly desirable.

The Supervising Librarian position is in the Library & Arts Division of Library and Recreation.  This new department encourages the growth and development of a strong community by creating experiences that spark curiosity and enable lifelong learning.  We are dedicated to providing quality service through continual improvements to our programs and services for persons of all ages and abilities.  Under direction, the Supervising Librarian will plan and organize a specific section of the Library & Arts Division and is responsible for the full supervision of Library Assistants and other Librarians.

This multi-position class is a working supervisor level in charge of personnel and activities associated with a specific division or function.  These positions participate in the work of the unit as needed.  The positions are guided by established policies and procedures, principles of the field, and management personnel.  This class is distinguished from the Librarian II in that the latter is a professional specialist, whereas this class is a working professional supervisor with associated authorities and responsibilities.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (include the following. Other duties may be assigned):

• Plans and schedules employee shifts, work days, rotation of tasks, and daily or special work assignments.
• Plans, develops, and implements procedures and processes.
• Plans and reviews the work of Library staff and volunteers.
• Interviews applicants for employment and recommends selection.
• Appraises employee performance, documents disciplinary problems, recommends and carries out disciplinary actions, and recommends merit increases.
• Maintains statistics and prepares reports.
• Maintains logs and records, conducts routine and special surveys and tabulation of usage of materials, patron demographics, and related information.
• Uses online systems to develop, organize and maintain collections.
• Acts as liaison for the division with other library divisions, City departments, and the community.
• Operates various computing devices.
• Oversees collection development for the division.
• Trains and supervises staff.
• Provides outreach to schools and community groups.
• Serves as reference librarian.
• Utilizes print, multimedia, and online library information resources to provide direct readers advisory and reference service to library patrons.
• Performs related duties as required.

To be eligible for this position you must have the knowledge of: 

• Principles and practices of supervision.
• Work planning and control, including selection, appraisal, counseling, and motivation of employees, and  planning, scheduling and directing work.
• Library services and collections.
• Professional practices and techniques of library science.
• Online library systems and information resources.

To be eligible for this position you must have the ability to:

• Supervise library staff directly; including planning, scheduling, assigning and appraising work, and counseling employees.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with other library staff, employees, and patrons. 
• Identify problems and develop effective courses of action for their resolution.
• Maintain complex records and prepare reports.
• Work evenings and weekends.
• Use online resources and computing devices.
• Use and explain library resources.
• Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Develop and promote library programs and services.

• Master’s in library science issued by a college or university accredited by the American Library Association is preferred.
• Five (5) years of professional library experience with three (3) years’ experience in adult services, children’s services, or branch operations.

LANGUAGE/MATHEMATICAL/REASONING SKILLS:

• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, procedure manuals, and operating and maintenance instructions.
• Ability to write reports, correspondence, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to speak effectively before groups.
• Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, and percentages.
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

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.  While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear.  The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.  The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to video display and regularly works in inside environmental conditions.  The employee occasionally works with use of personal vehicle.  The employee occasionally works in evenings or weekends.  The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.

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.  The examination process may include the following: application appraisal, oral board interview examination, fingerprinting/background check, pre-employment medical exam, and DMV report.  The passing point for the oral board examination final score will be 70%.   To file an application, go to:  www.calopps.org.  Select “Member Agencies”.   Select “San Rafael”.   Follow this clink to apply via calopps.org: https://www.calopps.org/san-rafael/job-19951886

For more information about the City of San Rafael, please visit www.cityofsanrafael.org

Reasonable Accommodation: The City of San Rafael will make reasonable accommodations in the exam process to accommodate disabled applicants. If you have a disability for which you require an accommodation, please contact us at (415) 485-3474 no later than three (3) calendar days before the test date.

The City of Sunnyvale is actively seeking a Civilian Fire Marshal to manage the Fire Prevention Unit of the Department of Public Safety about the investigation of fires, fire prevention, code compliance, inspections, hazardous materials, the Certified Unified Program Agency (CUPA), and the review of proposed construction for compliance with codes and regulations.  This person serves as the Department's highest level technical expert on hazardous materials, fire prevention and related regulations.  The ideal candidate will have a passion for excellence, a commitment to serving the community and have outstanding interpersonal and technical skills. Other skills the City is looking for include strong leadership; ability to establish and maintain effective work relationships; and the ability to collaborate with a wide variety of stakeholders.

All of this, plus a generous benefits package and a competitive salary make the City of Sunnyvale a great place to work. 

A complete application consists of a City application and responses to the supplemental questionnaire.  The final filing date is January 6, 2020 at 5:00 pm. For complete information regarding this opportunity, please visit: Sunnyvale.ca.gov.

Salary: $160,169.00 - $193,145.00

FINAL FILING DATE: We are accepting applications on a continuous basis; PERS retired annuitants are not eligible to apply.

IT IS MANDATORY THAT YOU COMPLETE THE SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE. YOUR APPLICATION WILL BE REJECTED IF YOU DO NOT PROVIDE ALL NECESSARY INFORMATION.

THE POSITION

The Human Resources Department is accepting applications for the temporary and part-time position of Library Page in the Parks, Recreation, and Libraries Department. The work schedule will be during normal Library hours including evenings and weekends. This position is limited to 25 hours per week for a maximum of 1,000 hours per fiscal year.

The City of Roseville promotes a no smoking atmosphere.

THE CITY

The City of Roseville (COR) incorporates the following CORe Competencies as part of the City’s culture:

• Focus on people: Develop and deliver service-oriented solutions that meet or exceed expectations.
• Build trust: Ensure honesty and integrity to gain confidence and support of others.
• Ensure accountability: Take responsibility for the outcomes of one’s own work and foster a sense of ownership in others.
• Communicate effectively: Deliver clear, concise messages and actively listen to ideas and questions.
• Collaborate inclusively:  Build effective working partnerships, alliances, and teams.
• Make quality decisions: Make sound, timely decisions and recommendations.
• Be adaptable/agile: Change approach or methods to best fit the situation and effectively balance competing priorities.

THE DEPARTMENT

The City of Roseville Parks, Recreation & Libraries Department incorporates our culture into our everyday interactions with our co-workers and our community.

• Take Pride - We’re proud of the services that we provide to our residents.
• Be Creative - We encourage an environment that allows for passion and innovation.
• Always Improving - We embrace change by fostering opportunities to learn, adapt and grow.
• Work As a Team -Teamwork makes us stronger, more efficient and adds value to our department.
• Make it Fun - We celebrate our co-workers, achievements and successes.

DEFINITION

To perform a variety of duties related to performing routine, repetitive and manual work in connection with the use and maintenance of library resources.

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

• Assist customers in the use of self-check machines, copiers, microfilm/fiche readers, computer printing with the print management systems and the computer reservations software.
• Register customers and collects payments for Parks, Recreation and Libraries classes and events.
• Shelve, sort, shift, and file library materials following established procedures.
• Check in returned materials, observing their condition and bringing damaged materials to the attention of higher level library personnel for disposition.
• Check out materials to customers.
• Organize returned materials and delivers them to proper sorting shelves.
• Use office equipment and personal computer to perform simple clerical tasks.
• Promote and enforce safety procedures.
• Assist with free and fee based library programs; assist with room set up; check in program participants; distribute program materials.
• Build and maintain positive working relationships with co-workers, other City employees, volunteers and the public using principles of good customer service.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge of:

• Basic knowledge of computers, alphabetizing, indexing, and/or filing methods.
• English usage, spelling, grammar and punctuation.
• Practices and methods of public relations and customer service; techniques and principles of effective interpersonal communication.
• Modern office equipment, methods, procedures, and computer hardware and software.
• Principles and techniques of first aid and CPR.

Ability to:

• On a continuous basis, sit at desk and/or stand at counter for long periods of time; bend twist and reach, stoop, kneel and squat while shelving, opening boxes or moving equipment.
• Intermittently twist and reach office equipment; write and use keyboard to communicate through written means; set up booths, hang banners, move tables, chairs and carry supplies; lift or carry weight of 45 pounds or less.
• Make accurate mathematical computations.
• Write and use keyboard to communicate and to enter circulation and collection data.
• Use carts to move library materials.
• Retrieve materials from high/low shelves.
• Assist in training library trainees and volunteers.
• Understand and translate City and Library policies and practices into everyday working practices; make sound decisions with solid problem solving methods.
• Respond to emergency situations in a calm and effective manner; administer first aid and CPR, if certified.
• Learn to identify problems regarding the facility and programs; refer difficult problems/irregularities for more advanced attention and recommend possible solutions.
• Understand and carry out written and oral directions.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records.
• Communicate tactfully with customers.
• Communicate effectively and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

Experience and Training

Experience:

• No experience required.  Six months of general customer service experience or the equivalent in library employment is desirable.

Training:

• Equivalent to the completion of the eleventh (11th) grade or sixteen (16) years of age.

License or Certificate

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

SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE

1. Was any of the work experience listed on your application an unpaid internship, or volunteer work?  If so, please list below which ones.
2. This position requires candidates to have the equivalent to the completion of the eleventh (11th) grade or be at least sixteen (16) years of age. Do you meet this requirement?

• Yes
• No

3. Are you a current CalPERS member? A current CalPERS member is someone who has funds on deposit with CalPERS.

• Yes
• No

4. The Library is open Monday through Wednesday 10 AM – 7 PM, Thursday and Saturday 10 AM – 5 PM, and Sunday 10 AM-2 PM. Please list what your availability is during our business hours.

Note: Minors may have preclusions or restriction in duties assigned pursuant to 29 CFR § 570.

SELECTION PROCESS

Applications will be screened by the Human Resources Department for minimum qualifications.  Qualifying applicants may be contacted by the Department to interview. Final appointment is contingent upon a check of past employment references, passing a City-paid fingerprint check and depending on position applied for a pre-employment medical exam and a drug and alcohol screening test.

THE CITY OF ROSEVILLE IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.  IF YOU REQUIRE AN ACCOMMODATION DUE TO A DISABILITY, PLEASE CONTACT THE HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT AT LEAST 5 WORKING DAYS BEFORE A SCHEDULED INTERVIEW/EXAMINATION PROCESS.  MEDICAL DISABILITY VERIFICATION MAY BE REQUIRED PRIOR TO ACCOMMODATION.

The City of Menlo Park, population approximately 32,000, is one of the San Francisco Bay Area’s premier business and residential communities. We’re currently seeking a responsible individual to help enforce local and State parking regulations, as well as local and State ordinances related to municipal code violations and other non-criminal matters.

This is a civilian classification established for the handling of a variety of public service functions in the Parking Enforcement Division of the Police Department with the main focus being overnight parking enforcement.

The City of South San Francisco is accepting applications for the position of Code Enforcement Officer

Application Deadline: December 30, 2019 @ 5 p.m. or upon receipt of the first 50 qualified applicants, whichever occurs first.

THE CITY OFFERS AN ATTRACTIVE BENEFIT PACKAGE, AS WELL AS CalPERS, SOCIAL SECURITY, AND MEDICARE PARTICIPATION.

THE CITY

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 DEPARTMENT

The Public Works Maintenance department is composed of a Director and 11 full-time management staff with a 26 million dollar operating budget.  The department is comprised of the Public Works, Engineering, and WQCP (Water Quality Control Plant) divisions.  The Public Works Division oversees 127 miles of streets which includes asphalt, concrete, over 12,000 road signs, street markings, 70 signalized intersections, 164 miles of sewers, 125 miles of storm drains, 3857 street lights, 5 lift stations, and various miscellaneous tasks.

THE POSITION

The Code Enforcement Officer is responsible for field investigation and enforcement of a wide variety of municipal codes and ordinances, as well as conducting uniform building-related code inspections.  Examples of some of the duties for this position are:

• Receives and investigates complaints of nuisances and alleged violations of various ordinances and building regulations.
• Obtains evidence of violations; prepares reports with recommendations; assists in the preparation of cases for Planning Commission, City Council, and court action.
• Makes periodic site inspections for conformity to approved plans as assigned.
• Inspects projects for compliance with conditions imposed by the Planning Commission and/or City Council. 

THE SELECTION PROCESS

The process will first consist of a review of application materials and responses to the supplemental questionnaire, which must be detailed and complete. A resume may be attached but does not substitute for a complete application. Applications with "see resume" as a substitution for the work experience description; those with unclear past employment information; or those with insufficient information to evaluate possession of minimum qualifications will not be considered. The most highly suitable and qualified candidates will be invited to participate in an oral panel interview tentatively scheduled for January 9, 2020.

Upon completion of this examination, an eligible list will be established which will be used for the appointment to the position. Possession of minimal qualifications does not guarantee advancement in the selection process and placement on the eligible employment list. Top scoring candidates will be invited to the next phase of the selection process which will consist of any or all of the following: a departmental interview and written/performance exercise. All applicants will be notified by email as to whether or not they are invited to participate further in the selection process.

Appeals concerning administration of an examination must be submitted in writing within 2-business days from the date the event occurred.

Note: The City of South San Francisco reserves the right, at its discretion, to limit the number of qualified candidates invited to the selection process. Admission to the examination may be limited to those applicants who demonstrate the best combination of qualifications on the application and resume, in addition to an assessment of supplemental questionnaire responses. Applicants possessing the minimum qualifications are not guaranteed admission to the examination.

To review complete job descriptions which include all special requirements, go to www.ssf.net

Menlo Park Library seeks qualified candidates for on-call librarian positions in both the Adult and Youth Services divisions.

These extra-help, non-benefitted positions work on-call providing excellent customer service while performing a variety of professional library duties. Those duties could include reference, reader’s advisory, collection development and other tasks at a public information desk; leading events, programs or book clubs; digital literacy training for the public; and performing related work as assigned at the Menlo Park Main or Belle Haven branch library. A can-do attitude, a positive outlook, efficiency, approachability, and responsiveness to internal and external needs are all essential traits. Having a passion for libraries and a library's role in bridging technology gaps is required. Knowledge about technology, teaching and learning, and diversity is a must. Creativity, innovation, and flexibility are key to providing the quality of service our community deserves.

Schedules vary based on the needs of the library system. Both Menlo Park Library locations are open on Saturdays and Sundays. Selected candidates from this applicant pool may be assigned to work at either location. On-call librarian positions are scheduled for less than 20 hours per week and may not exceed 980 hours within a twelve (12) month period.

TYPICAL TASKS include, but are not limited to:

• Use tact, initiative, prudence, and independent judgment to provide service to our library users within general policy and legal guidelines.
• Establish, maintain, and foster positive and effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
• Provide assistance to and advise patrons of all age groups in the effective use of the Library’s collection, facilities and services; demonstrate the use of library resources, tools, equipment, and electronic reference sources; assist with digital downloads and respond to difficult or technical questions as they relate to the use of electronic resources. Compile subject bibliographies
• Answer 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
• Develop an assigned area of the Library collection; review and analyze collection use; recommend books and materials for purchase based on patron needs and according to the variety of patron ages, abilities, education, interests, cultures, and socioeconomic backgrounds.
• Participate in the preparation of exhibits and the organization and presentation of a variety of programs or events for library patrons
• Perform other duties as assigned that support the overall objective of the position

Please see click on the Job Description URL for full details about this position.

FREMONT - A CITY ON THE MOVE!

Fremont is a well-managed and innovative city, and has recently generated national attention by placing 7th on the list of the Greenest Cities in America according to a 2018 Wallet Hub survey and ranking as the 3rd Best City in the Nation to raise a family,  also according to a 2018 Wallet Hub Survey.  Located in the heart of the Bay Area and Silicon Valley, Fremont prides itself on innovation, green technology, a low crime rate, great schools, a low unemployment rate, quality parks and nearby open space, and an incredibly diverse population of over 232,532 residents. As a full service city, Fremont employs over 952 regular employees and has a General Fund budget of $219 million for the 2019-20 fiscal year. 

The City of Fremont is  also an employer that values its people, creativity, quality service, integrity, open communication, collaboration, mutual respect, and diversity. Employees find their work challenging, yet rewarding, and most importantly, enjoy the chance to make a difference through public service.  

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT MISSION STATEMENT

“To be regionally recognized as a model department that both the City and Staff can be proud of.”

Furthermore, the role of the department is to move the community toward the sustainable strategically urban community envisioned in the General Plan through strategic investments, long-range planning, community preservation activities and project-by project actions.“

THE POSITION

The Fire Life Safety Plans Examiner will work in the Fire Section of the Building and Safety Division and will report to the Building Official. The Fire Section is responsible for Plan Review and Inspection of new projects as well as alterations or additions to existing properties and structures. This position will primarily be responsible for reviewing project documents for compliance with the City’s adopted codes with the primary focus on Life Safety Systems such as fire sprinklers, file alarms, Fire Department access, wildland urban interface, water supply and commercial kitchen systems, and ensuring compliance with the California State Fire Marshal’s adopted codes, regulations and interpretations. There is currently one Fire Life Safety Plans Examiner and this position will assist this person as well as the Fire Specialist who ensures compliance in the field through inspection and quality assurance efforts. The Fire Section reviews plans for residential, industrial, educational, commercial, institutional, mass transit, manufacturing and open space for compliance with Titles 8, 19, 24 and 25 of the California Code of Regulations.

RESPONSIBILITIES

- Review life safety submittals and fire protection systems for compliance with currently adopted fire and life safety codes, regulations and standards.
- Serve as a technical advisor to architects, engineers, developers, contractors and building owners in interpreting and enforcing fire protection requirements, fire and life safety /codes, regulations and standards.
- Coordinate with Building and Safety Personnel in establishing schedules and methods for providing fire protection plan review services; identify resource needs and effectively communicate resource status with appropriate management staff; allocate resources accordingly.
- Make field inspections of construction sites.  
- Prepare reports and correspondence pertaining to fire protection engineering problems and fire and life safety code enforcement.
- Evaluate water based fire suppression systems.
- Complete other related duties as assigned.