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Happy Hollow Park & Zoo (HHPZ) is a 16-acre amusement park and Association of Zoo's & Aquariums (AZA) accredited zoo located in San José, California. Happy Hollow is open year-round catering to families with children. It operates eight amusement park rides, displays various endangered species, and operates one of the oldest classical puppet theaters in California, as well as offering many other playgrounds and attractions emphasizing play and imagination in a natural conservation setting.

Under the direction of the Amusement Park Supervisor, the Rides & Attractions Safety Coordinator position is responsible for multiple park operational areas such as customer service, concessions, cash handling, ride maintenance/inspections, playground maintenance/inspections, and puppet theater productions.
 

This is a highly visible City wide facility and program with focus on the day to day safety operations for the rides and attractions at Happy Hollow Park & Zoo.
 

This position regularly works weekends, evenings, and holidays, during all climatic conditions as assigned.

Rides & Attractions Safety Coordinator job duties include:

- Prepare reports, evaluations, memorandums, and correspondences

-Initiate, maintain, and develop effective working relationships with ground maintenance, park rangers, zoo staff, Public Works, ride & playground manufacturers and state inspectors to foster good relations and partnerships to ensure consistent guest safety.

-Initiate, establish, and implement policies and procedures as they relate to Ride and Playground Safety regulations. Ensure compliance with California Department of Occupational Safety and Health (CAL DOSH) mandated (scheduled and unannounced) rides safety inspections, annual qualified safety inspection (QSI), records audit of rides maintenance and training. Provide oversight of operational procedures and create and update policies including ride operations manuals, emergency, and evacuation procedures, tag out/lock out procedures, certification sheets and training aids to ensure compliance with multiple ride manufacturers, state guidelines (CAL DOSH) and ASTM F-24 industry standards. Completion of records management function for mechanical, preventative, corrective, and modification maintenance.

- Direct, monitor and approve expenditures as allocated in the budget. Prepare and implement part time staff budgets for Rides and Attractions team. Recommend and help develop operating budget revenue projections and expenditures and monitors spending for personal and non-personal services. Supervise and assign Part Time staff, plan and coordinate training. Create work schedules and monitor work performance. Recommend employment, retention, promotion, demotion, and completes performance evaluations. Work with other co-workers, department staff and City departments to insure safer visitor and staff conditions.

The actual salary shall be determined by the final candidate’s qualifications and experience.  In addition to the starting salary, employees in the Rides & Attractions Safety Coordinator classification shall also receive an approximate five percent (5%) ongoing non-pensionable compensation pay. 

This recruitment may be used to fill multiple positions in this, or other divisions or departments. If you are interested in employment in this classification, you should apply to ensure you are considered for additional opportunities that may utilize the applicants from this recruitment.

COMPETENCIES:  

The ideal candidate will possess the following competencies, as demonstrated in past and current employment history.  Desirable competencies for this position include:

Job Expertise - Demonstrates knowledge of and experience with applicable professional/technical principles and practices, Citywide and departmental procedures/policies and federal and state rules and regulations.

Decision Making - Identifies and understands issues, problems, and opportunities; uses effective approaches for choosing a course of action or developing appropriate solutions.

Multitasking - Can handle multiple projects and responsibilities simultaneously; has handled a wide variety of assignments in past and/or current position(s)

Customer Service - Demonstrates the ability to anticipate customers' needs and deliver services effectively and efficiently using professional demeanor.

Problem Solving - Approaches a situation or problem by defining the problem or issue; determines the significance of problem; collects information; uses logic and intuition to arrive at decisions or solutions to problems that achieve the desired outcome.

Supervision - Sets effective long and short-term goals based on a good understanding of management practices; establishes realistic priorities within available resources; provides motivational support; empowers others; assigns decision-making and work functions to others in an appropriate manner to maximize organizational and individual effectiveness.

Communication Skills - Sets effective long and short-term goals based on a good understanding of management practices; establishes realistic priorities within available resources; provides motivational support; empowers others; assigns decision-making and work functions to others in an appropriate manner to maximize organizational and individual effectiveness.

The City of Sunnyvale seeks a Supervising Librarian for Children's and Teen Services at the Sunnyvale Public Library. Under general direction of the Superintendent of Libraries, the Supervising Librarian develops, implements and evaluates children and teen services to the public with a focus on community engagement and innovation. He or she provides strong leadership for children and teen services to deliver services, programs and resources in response to community needs. The Supervising Librarian manages a high-performing team of 5 full-time and 2 part-time librarians.

The Supervising Librarian is a coach, mentor, and guide with proven skills in leading people and managing programs and budgets. He or she 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 division of the Department of Library and Community Services (LCS). LCS encourages the growth and development of a strong community by providing life-long learning opportunities, safe and welcoming spaces for community engagement and life skills support for persons of all ages and abilities. This position works at least one night per week and a weekend rotation.

Additionally, the City of Sunnyvale:

•             contributes 4% of the 7% employee contribution to CalPERS for classic members;

•             contributes 2% of an employee's gross pay to a deferred compensation plan, and

•             provides fully employer paid medical, dental, and vision benefits.

The City of Sunnyvale provides an excellent benefits package. A complete application consists of a City application and supplemental questionnaire. The minimum qualifications for education and experience can be met in the following way: A Master's degree from an accredited college or university in Library and Information Science or related field; AND Four years of professional public library experience which includes some lead or supervisory responsibilities. The final filing date is November 4, 2019 at 5:00 pm. For complete information regarding this current opportunity, please visit: https://sunnyvale.ca.gov and click on City Jobs.

Salary:    $105,516.00 - $127,240.00 Annually

EARLY CHILDHOOD RECREATION (ECR)

ASSISTANT INSTRUCTOR – PART TIME

Recreation Department

$13.50 – $15.76 hourly without benefits

Program hours:

Tuesday/Thursday 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

Wednesday/Thursday 12:30 p.m. – 3:15 p.m.

OPEN UNTIL FILLED

Priority Screening: Friday, October 18, 2019 at 5:00 p.m.

ABOUT THE POSITION

City of Gilroy is recruiting for a part-time Early Childhood Recreation (ECR) Assistant Instructor.  The goal of the Recreation Department is to provide early childhood recreational opportunities to foster social development, healthy lifestyles, build confidence and instill problem solving, listening and communications skills in participating children in a safe, stimulating and nurturing environment. This recruitment list may be used to hire substitutes and on-call Assistant Instructors in addition to the vacant position noted above. 

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

Under direct supervision of an Early Childhood Recreation Instructor and indirect supervision of a Recreation Supervisor and/or a Recreation Coordinator, assist in teaching a developmental program for preschool children 30 months to 6 years of age.  This position provides supervision of appropriate activities and events during program hours.  This position may be a year round part-time, seasonal, or a substitute position.

IDEAL CANDIDATE: 

The “Ideal Candidate” will have one (1) year experience working with preschool-aged children and 6 units of Early Childhood classes. In addition, the ideal candidate will have experience assisting with the supervision of and assisting an instructor with classroom responsibilities, excellent customer service skills, good working relationships with fellow employees, ability to solve problems and conflicts, communicate with parents, and available to work both morning and afternoon program hours.

Recreation Leader III or Recreation Specialist (Part Time) - Youth Services

Limited Term through December 15, 2020

Recreation Department

$16.08 – $28.57 hourly (20-25 hours per week) without benefits

San Ysidro Cultural Center Program Hours*

Monday: 4:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.

Tuesday: 4:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.

Wednesday: 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

Thursday: 9:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

Friday: 4:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.

Saturday: 12:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.

*Hours may vary from week to week depending on the program needs

OPEN UNTIL FILLED

First Review of Applications: 

Friday, November 1, 2019 at 5:00 p.m.

ABOUT THE POSITION

City of Gilroy is recruiting for two (2) part-time Recreation Leaders III or Recreation Specialists, to be filled at either level. This position will provide non-traditional, recreational community-based programs, services and resources to targeted youth and families in coordination with the South County Youth Task Force.  The position is limited term through December 15, 2020.  The goal of the Recreation Department is to effectively and efficiently manage the development goals of the city while creating an environment that encourages business expansion and development consistent with the city’s guiding documents.

For more information and to apply, please visit:

https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/Cupertino

Please click the links below for complete details regarding this opportunity.

Please click the links below for complete details regarding this opportunity.

Applications must be filled out completely. Please do not substitute "see resume" or "see personnel file" in the employment history section of the application. To receive first consideration in the screening process, candidates must submit a 1) City Employment Application, 2) Resume, 3) Cover Letter, and 4) Supplemental Questions as applicable, no later than 4:00 p.m. on the final filing date (October 14, 2019). Incomplete applications will not be accepted. Applicants may submit application packets using the "Apply Now" feature from the job announcement on www.santaclaraca.gov.

• Manage professional, technical, clerical, and other lower level staff to include, prioritizing and assigning work; conduct performance evaluations; provide training; and making hiring, termination, and disciplinary recommendations.  Evaluates training needs and workload balance for staff and prepares plan for implementation.
• Prepare and monitor the department or division budget; prepare revenue estimates and forecast; prepare and monitor operating and capital budgets, grants, contracts and other financial transactions;
• Analyze organization structures, functions, procedures, and practices; provide analyses and recommendations of various kinds and levels of services provided by City government and other budgeted resources; recommend process improvements.
• Review and analyze policies and procedures to determine efficiency and effectiveness, both financially and operationally;
• Conduct statistical analyses and apply information technology applications, spreadsheets and databases, to analyze and evaluate data;
• Propose reasonable conclusions, effective solutions and potential options;
• Write complete, concise reports designed to effect improvements and/or implement solutions;
•  Present report contents and provides constructive feedback to departments, organizations, functions impacted by the report;
• Assist in the development and implementation of new and/or revised programs, systems, policies, and procedures
• Create and manage project timelines; work with staff, other departments, and/or vendors/outside consultants to meet deadlines and achieve project goals;
• Manage department or City-wide programs and projects with general direction;
• Investigate, research and respond to assigned complaints, issues or concerns raised by the public or employees, and propose responses and/or resolutions for review and acceptance by City Manager or senior management;
• Perform monitoring, review and analysis of procedures, plans, contracts, processes, guidelines, and instructions to ensure compliance with departmental policies and Federal, State, and City regulations;
• Analyze and report on the effects of recent legislation and case law on assigned areas of responsibility;
• Effectively explain and clarify departmental and City policies, procedures, and programs to City staff, elected officials, other agencies, businesses, and the general public as required;
• Serve as staff liaison, as assigned, to City Commissions and/or committees;
• Represent the City and the department in interdepartmental, interagency, community, and/or professional organization projects, meetings, and events;
• Maintain, as directed, relations with governmental jurisdictions, organizations, associations and other external groups, making personal appearances as necessary;
• Perform other work as assigned.

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree in Public Administration, Business Administration or closely related field; and
• Three years of responsible professional journey-level experience in public administration which may include benefits administration and leave management systems and procedures.

• A Master's degree in Public or Business Administration or closely related field is desirable.

• Area of assignment;
• Major principles, practices, methods and techniques of administration relating to at least one of the following: general management, budgeting, human resources, or financial;
• Principles and techniques of narrative report writing;
• Analysis of statistical data;
• Principles and practices of supervision;
• Organization and function of city government;
• Principles of contract administration
• Principles of project and program management;
• Workload planning; and
• Environmental and office safety practices, procedures and standards, e.g. OSHA, Federal, State and local rules and regulations.

• Organize, analyze and evaluate tangible and intangible complex data soundly and impersonally;
• Make recommendations on difficult issues;
• Conduct independent, original research based on sound analysis and leading to appropriate recommendations to resolve specific issues, complaints or problems involving individuals or organizational units;
• Present statistical and narrative reports or correspondence including recommendations clearly, concisely, logically, accurately and convincingly in oral and written form;
• Speak effectively before groups;
• Establish and maintain tactful and constructive relationships by collaborating with City employees including elected and senior officials and managers, the general public, and other governmental representatives;
• Work effectively and coordinate multiple projects and complex tasks simultaneously in time-sensitive situations and meet deadlines;
• Plan, prioritize, and manage work for staff assisting with assigned programs or projects;
• Administer major programs;
• Negotiate and administer contracts;
• Establish and maintain accurate and compliant records;
• Understand, interpret, and apply rules, standards, or procedures and persuade others to accept or adopt recommendations;
• Formulate reasonable and effective conclusions;
• Conduct thorough investigations, determine methodologies and obtain basic data necessary to evaluate solutions to complex problems and issues with multiple variables;
• Train, supervise, and evaluate assigned staff and their work; and
• Walk or stand for extended periods of time and bend, stoop, crawl, climb, and lift as necessary to perform assigned duties.