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The San Mateo County Human Resources Department is seeking a detail-oriented professional with excellent communication skills for the position of:  Workers' Compensation Manager

Under the direction of the Risk Manager, the Workers' Compensation Manager has the opportunity to collaborate with all County employees, their managers, health care providers, the third-party claims administrator and contractors, as well as the County Counsel's Office and other Risk Management staff to ensure fair, consistent, and timely handling of workers' compensation claims. The Workers' Compensation Manager will also research, investigate, and analyze workers' compensation and disability claims. In addition, the Workers' Compensation Manager will be expected to review, improve, and develop policy and procedures, case summaries, statistical and narrative reports, and training manuals and serve as the liaison to employees, their managers, and the third-party claims administrator on matters pertaining to workers' compensation, temporary work arrangements, return to work, interactive processes, and other matters related to industrial injuries and related disabilities.
 
The ideal candidate will have at least five years’ experience handling workers' compensation for a government agency and possess a Self-Insurance Administrator's Certificate issued by the State of California, Department of Industrial Relations.
 
Challenges and Opportunities
Projects, programs, and duties the successful candidate will manage include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Perform research on workers' compensation claims filed against the County to include an assessment involving the work performance and conduct of County employees
• Prepare reports using enterprise software and responses related to discovery requests and informational subpoenas for review by County Counsel or outside counsel
• Organize, categorize, and summarize research results gathered from case files and other relevant records and documents
• Interview injured County employees, their managers, medical care providers, witnesses, and others to obtain information, testimony, and evidence
• Collaborate with the County's claims administrator and providers to determine the compensability of injuries to County employees and the appropriate issuance of workers' compensation benefits as outlined by the Labor Code 
• Engage and assess with the placement and monitoring of injured employees in permanent and temporary modified and alternate work assignments; manage return to work for assigned departments
• Assist the third-party claims administrator, outside counsel, and the District Attorney's Office with research and reports regarding serious and questionable employee claims, injury compensation litigation, and fraud investigation
• Provide Countywide training for managers regarding workers' compensation procedures and guidelines, disability management, and any applicable federal and state laws covering injured workers
• Attend Workers' Compensation Appeal Board hearings and similar administrative hearings
• Represent the County Risk Management Division in Countywide meetings, committees, taskforces, and special group projects
• Produce various reports, charts, tables, graphs, and spreadsheets to illustrate research findings and ways to mitigate costs using Origami Risk or similar enterprise software
• Use database applications, math, and statistical computations
• Organize and prioritize tasks and activities and establish and meet crucial deadlines with minimal supervision

QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience: Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to qualify is at least two years of experience (five years preferred) managing worker’s compensation claims including evaluation of injuries, coordination of benefits, placement of employees in alternate employment, and fraud management. 
 
Knowledge of:

• State of California Worker's Compensation laws and American with Disabilities Act (ADA) rules and regulations governing self-insurance
• Medical terminology and proper treatment protocols for industrial injuries
• Principles of ergonomics and ergonomically related issues
• Liability potential of industrial health hazards
• Statistical methods and analysis as applied to the fields of safety and risk management
• Investigative and surveillance techniques as they relate to claims, including current research, trends, and methods in the field of Worker's Compensation
• Environmental, sociological, physical, and psychological factors encountered in implementing a Worker's Compensation Self-Insurance Program in a multi-cultural work environment
• Principles, practices and techniques of budgeting, accounting, management analysis, and organizational design necessary to formulate, implement, and evaluate administrative policies
• Basic principles and practices of the County organization and its functions
• Research and report writing techniques
• Basic principles of math and statistical computations
• Methods of report presentation
• Principles of public and personnel administration

 
 Skills/Ability to: 

• Plan, develop, and organize programs in the field of Worker’s Compensation
• Interpret and apply provisions of federal, state, and local legislation, rules, and regulations pertinent to the administration of division policies and procedures
• Evaluate programs utilizing outcome data to determine the effectiveness of components and implement modifications as necessary
• Analyze new and revised statutes and proposed legislation in the areas of Workers’ Compensation to determine effects on County programs and departments
• Act as a consultant and trainer to other County staff
• Implement caseload management techniques
• Analyze problems and needs of injured employees and develop courses of action that lead toward constructive solutions
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing
• Perform mathematical calculations accurately
• Establish and maintain effective work relationships with those contacted in the performance of required duties
• Learn Federal, State, and local laws, regulations, procedures, and guidelines related to Workers’ Compensation and American with Disabilities Act
• Analyze a wide variety of moderate to complex administrative and operational problems and develop practical recommendations for their resolution
• Prepare clear, concise, complete, and accurate reports and presentations
• Perform the full range of assigned duties efficiently and effectively with minimal supervision

UC Davis Medical Center
Sacramento, CA
 
Hazardous Material Program Manager
Salary Range: $6,150.00 to $12,991.67 Monthly
Final Filing Date: 08/31/2020
 
This position will serve as the Hazardous Materials Program Administrator within the UC Davis Health Fire Marshal's Office within the department of Environment, Safety, and Occupational Health. Under general direction, work independently developing and implementing UCDH health and safety programs. Primary responsibilities include overall responsibility for management of hazardous materials under the CA Fire Code and CA Health and Safety Code. Responsibilities also include responsibility for programs within the Joint Commission Environment of Care Hazardous Materials chapter. Joint supervision under UCDH Fire Marshal and UCDH Safety Officer/Associate Safety Officer located within the Environmental Health & Safety Department. Each responsibility includes a duty to maintain compliance with regulatory and accreditation standards. Other duties may include serving as the Acting Health & Safety Officer and participating in an on-call EH&S Administrator on Duty rotation. Use innovative approaches to solve complex issues related to sustainability initiatives that affect use of chemicals and waste minimization.
 
Required Qualifications
Experience:

• 5 years of previous experience in environmental health & safety with working knowledge of hazardous materials management, chemical hygiene, chemical safety, industrial hygiene, chemical hazardous waste management, and associated regulatory requirements. Years of educational experience may be substituted for years of previous work experience.

 
Education:

• Degree in Health and Safety, Industrial Hygiene, Chemical Hygiene, Fire Protection Engineering or equivalent and progressive health and safety experience.

 
Preferred Qualifications

• CIH, CSP, CHMM, CHO, and/or Fire Protection Engineer desirable.
• Responsibility and experience in an academic or healthcare setting or experience in a related Regulatory or CUPA agency desirable.
• Demonstrated skills knowledge and abilities in EPA, CaL-EPA, basic safety, industrial hygiene, and Environment of Care areas including: using portable equipment to determine occupational exposures, perform surveys and analyze results to make decisions on requisite safety control strategies, knowledge of Joint Commission Environment of Care Elements of Performance.

 
Special Requirements

• Must have a valid California Driver's License.
• Must participate in DMV pull notice program.
• Must be able to work special work schedules. including variable schedules on evening and night shift and occasional overtime.
• Must be able 1D1Ml01' appropriate personal protective equipment.
• Must be able to participate in appropriate medical monitoring programs.

 
This position may be subject to a criminal background investigation, drug screen, Live Scan fingerprinting, medical evaluation clearance, and functional capacity assessment.
 
To view full job description and submit an on-line application visit UC Davis Career Opportunities at:
http://50.73.55.13/counter.php?id=184285
Job ID #4727
 
The University of California, Davis is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer
 

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The San José Public Library is seeking new Librarians to join our team and change the lives of those we serve! The ideal candidate for these positions will understand, support, practice and promote the San José Way of library innovation and the Mission, Vision, & Values statements of the City of San José and the San José Public Library; demonstrate leadership and a commitment to active customer service; have knowledge of current library technology and trends; have experience working with a diverse community and staff; and have programming or project management ability. 

We are looking for friendly, service-oriented librarians who have experience working in a fast-paced environment and thrive in a highly collaborative setting. Our librarians perform a variety of professional duties that may include virtual programming, storytime, innovative school and community engagement programs, outreach, coding and STEAM programming, and volunteer engagement. All our staff are trained in providing excellent customer service, including curbside pickup of Library materials 

These positions will include evenings and weekend shifts. 

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. 

NOTE: If you are currently a part time unbenefited or benefited San José Public Library employee seeking full time employment, you must apply. We may use this candidate pool to fill future positions. 

For more information and to apply, please visit:

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

POSITION:  Recreation Leader II/III

DEPARTMENT:  Parks and Recreation / Recreation Division

SHIFTS AVAILABLE:  Hours vary, but typical hours are 7:00 am – 1:00 pm and 12:00 pm – 6:00 pm

SALARY: Recreation Leader II: $16.20 - $19.69 per hour; Recreation Leader III: $17.57 - $21.36 per hour. 

CONTACT(S): 

Laura Armanino
(650) 875-6900  
laura.armanino@ssf.net

Kim Morrison
Kimberly.morrison@ssf.net

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. 

IMPORTANT AND ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

• Assist in developing and implementing a developmentally appropriate curriculum for children
• Implement activities to meet the physical, emotional, intellectual and social needs of the children in the program
• Ensure children are supervised at all times
• Ensure equipment and the facility are clean, well maintained and safe at all times
• Provide various experiences and activities for children
• Build children’s esteem
• Establish routines and provide positive guidance/discipline
• Provide a safe and secure environment for children
• Integrate children with special needs in a positive and respectful manner
• Follow all health and safety procedures as designated by the City of South San Francisco regulations and Community Care Licensing Title 22 regulations as well as State Regulations for Grant Funded Programs
• Maintains excellent communication and customer service skills

POSITION:  Recreation Leader II/III

DEPARTMENT:  Parks and Recreation / Recreation Division

SHIFTS AVAILABLE:  Hours vary, but typical hours are 7:00 am – 1:00 pm and 12:00 pm – 6:00 pm

SALARY: Recreation Leader II: $16.20 - $19.69 per hour; Recreation Leader III: $17.57 - $21.36 per hour. 

CONTACT(S): 

Laura Armanino
(650) 875-6900  
laura.armanino@ssf.net

Kim Morrison
Kimberly.morrison@ssf.net

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. 

IMPORTANT AND ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

• Assist in developing and implementing a developmentally appropriate curriculum for children
• Implement activities to meet the physical, emotional, intellectual and social needs of the children in the program
• Ensure children are supervised at all times
• Ensure equipment and the facility are clean, well maintained and safe at all times
• Provide various experiences and activities for children
• Build children’s esteem
• Establish routines and provide positive guidance/discipline
• Provide a safe and secure environment for children
• Integrate children with special needs in a positive and respectful manner
• Follow all health and safety procedures as designated by the City of South San Francisco regulations and Community Care Licensing Title 22 regulations as well as State Regulations for Grant Funded Programs
• Maintains excellent communication and customer service skills

Are you looking for a great opportunity to connect with your community while investing in your future? Do you want to see first-hand what it’s like to engage in active, multi-generational work that directly contributes to the well-being of our greater Mill Valley community?  If you answered yes, then you belong with Mill Valley Recreation!  With our team, you will create memorable experiences while cultivating new and lasting connections within our greater Southern Marin Community. You will have the opportunity to grow and learn through consistent, quality training and, apply your learning through direct hands-on experience.

DEFINITION: Under general supervision the aide assists in planning, organizing, and implementing preschool programming for children ages 3-5 years old. Program hours are M-F PM 8:30am – 1:00pm and/or MWF 8:30am - 1:00pm. Approximately 15 – 30 hours a week. Substitute and floating positions also available 8:30am - 1:00pm. 

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES:

• Assists in the development, coordination, planning, implementing and supervising the day-to-day activities, themes and special events for an ongoing preschool program.
• Create and maintain a safe, challenging and creative environment.
• Supervise and engage preschool students during preschool hours.
• Demonstrate excellent customer service and communicate effectively with co-workers, parents, and children.
• Maintain registration, attendance, and activity records; ensure the proper pick-up/drop-off of children. 
• Encourage good behavior, appropriate manners, read books and provide a safe and nurturing environment.
• Implement and lead appropriate activities for preschool-aged children.
• Possess strong leadership skills in one or more of the following areas: art, crafts, sports, drama, cooking.
• Motivate children by example; create and maintain a positive environment.
• Must be a team player and have the ability to work independently with minimum supervision.
• Practice proper hygiene, with self and children, to deter the spread of disease (colds, flu, etc).
• Render first aid in case of minor injuries.
• Ability to communicate clearly both orally and in writing.
• The ability to speak English clearly and understandably.
• Perform related duties as required.

TRAINING & EXPERIENCE: Any combination of education, training, and experience, which likely provides the required knowledge and abilities.

PRE-EMPLOYMENT CONDITIONS: Candidates receiving a conditional job offer must pass a pre-placement fingerprint review. Candidate must provide a TB negative test result document. Candidates must possess a current CPR/AED and First Aid certificate and be comfortable calling 911 in an emergency.

Are you looking for a great opportunity to connect with your community while investing in your future? Do you want to see first-hand what it’s like to engage in active, multi-generational work that directly contributes to the well-being of our greater Mill Valley community?  If you answered yes, then you belong with Mill Valley Recreation!  With our team, you will create memorable experiences while cultivating new and lasting connections within our greater Southern Marin Community. You will have the opportunity to grow and learn through consistent, quality training and, apply your learning through direct hands-on experience.

DEFINITION: Under general supervision, plan, organize and provide leadership for children grades 1st – 5th . for an onsite afterschool program. Program hours are M, T, Th, F PM 2:00pm – 6:00pm, times may vary. Approximately 15 – 20 hours a week. Program is to start August 31, 2020 and end June (tbd).

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES:

• Demonstrate excellent customer service and communicate effectively with co-workers, parents, and children. 
• Possess strong leadership skills in one or more of the following areas: art, crafts, sports, drama, cooking.
• Manage the task of checking in and checking out each child to the proper guardian.
• Encourage good behavior and appropriate manners.
• Encourage active play, read books and provide a safe and nurturing environment.
• Implement and lead appropriate activities for 1st – 5th grade aged children.
• Supervise play activities and ensure the safety of the children during such activities.
• Supervise and engage students during the afterschool program hours.
• Motivate participants through example.
• Must be a team player and have the ability to work independently with minimum supervision.
• Create and maintain a positive afterschool environment.
• Accurately maintain attendance records.
• Practice proper hygiene, with self and children, to deter the spread of disease (colds, flu, etc).
• Render first aid in case of minor injuries.
• Ability to communicate clearly both orally and in writing.
• The ability to speak English clearly and understandably.
• Perform related duties as required.

TRAINING & EXPERIENCE: Any combination of education, training, and experience, which likely provides the required knowledge and abilities.

PRE-EMPLOYMENT CONDITIONS: Candidates receiving a conditional job offer must pass a pre-placement fingerprint review. Candidates must possess a current CPR/AED and First Aid certificate and be comfortable calling 911 in an emergency.

The Organization

Fremont is a well-managed and innovative city. Located in the heart of the Bay Area and Silicon Valley, Fremont prides itself on innovation, clean technology and advanced manufacturing, a low crime rate, great schools, a low unemployment rate, quality parks, nearby open space, and an incredibly diverse population of over 235,000 residents.  With its strong and diversified business base, Fremont is an important economic force in the region.  The City strives to be an innovator in municipal government, with dynamic leadership provided by the City Council and City Manager. 

The Position

Under administrative direction from the Fire Chief and Deputy Fire Chief, the Emergency Services Manager will develop, coordinate and implement the City’s preparedness, and response and recovery programs.  In addition, the position will provide expert, professional assistance to the City’s executive management staff, and train and supervise assigned staff.

Examples of Responsibilities

· Plans, organizes, directs, evaluates and modifies emergency management functions and programs to ensure the readiness of the City’s Emergency Operations and personnel; develops goals, objectives, policies, procedures and work standards for such functions and programs.

· Schedules regular testing procedures to insure operational efficiencies and activates sections of the emergency plan at the direction of the Fire Chief and City Manager.

· Maintains the Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) and Medical Reserve Corps (MRC) program and provides CERT/MRC members with training exercises in emergency relief efforts.

· Manages the EOC (Emergency Operations Center) Committee, which is tasked with improving the operational readiness of the EOC.

· Trains, or provides for the training of, various City personnel to establish and fulfill roles and responsibilities for emergency preparedness; coordinates City and regional training exercises; evaluates and makes recommendations on training materials and equipment related to emergency preparedness, response and recovery.

· Prepares user manuals for emergency procedures.

· Partners with representatives of City departments, public and private support and relief agencies, businesses, homeowners, educational and other groups regarding City emergency services.

· Assists in the preparation and administration of the division budget; develops and monitors grant-funded program budgets; and monitors Federal and State disaster reimbursement programs.

· Identifies potential hazards in the community and develops action plans while monitoring natural disasters, hazardous spills, biological and chemical attacks and other acts of terrorism.

· Works closely with Staff and other public and private groups to coordinate plans for city-wide emergency services projects.

· Coordinates critical infrastructure and telecommunication needs in the event of an emergency and administers any EOC management software system for the City.

· Advises Fire Chief during an emergency in the full operation of the Emergency Operations Center.

· Prepares or reviews reports for the City Manager, City Council, Fire Chief, Deputy Fire Chief, Disaster Council or other commissions.

· Represents the department before civic and community groups and increases community participation in the programs via outreach activities.

· Plans, organizes, directs, reviews and evaluates the work of assigned staff and volunteers.

· Confers and negotiates agreements with public, non-profit and private sector resource agencies for support of the City before, during and after a declared emergency.

· Confers with State and Federal emergency management representatives in supporting City emergency management activities and assures conformity of City emergency management programs with Federal and State requirements.

· Promotes citizen and community hazards awareness and disaster education programs, provides self-help programs on emergency planning and preparedness, as well as hazard identification and risk assessment to neighborhoods, school districts and businesses.

· Works to foster a City-wide integration of disaster resistant community goal with those of sustainable development.

· Other duties as assigned.