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Applications are being accepted for the position of Associate Planner with the City of South San Francisco. 

APPLICATION DEADLINE: TUESDAY, DECEMBER 21, 2021 AT 5:00 P.M. OR UPON RECEIPT OF THE FIRST 50 ONLINE APPLICATIONS, WHICHEVER OCCURS FIRST.

THE CITY OFFERS AN ATTRACTIVE BENEFIT PACKAGE, AS WELL AS CALPERS RETIREMENT PLAN AND SOCIAL SECURITY PARTICIPATION.

The City of South San Francisco is a General Law city with a population of 66,185 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, including 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 Department of Economic and Community Development is responsible for the preservation and improvement of the physical and economic conditions of the South San Francisco Community. The Department provides the administrative oversight that contributes to the successful completion of the goals, objectives, and daily operations of the Divisions of Economic Development and Housing, Building, and Planning. The Planning Division develops long-range planning policies and processes current applications for new development to promote compliance with the City’s Zoning Ordinance and development standards. The division is also responsible for administering the General Plan, Zoning Ordinance, reviewing planning entitlement applications, managing the City’s Transportation Demand Management program, promoting high-quality urban design and developments, and collaborating on fostering careful consideration of historic structures and resources.

THE POSITION

Under general direction, the Associate Planner performs professional-level tasks related to municipal planning, zoning, and environmental analysis; researches and analyzes a variety of planning data; prepares various studies and recommendations; prepares and reviews environmental documents; reviews development proposals, building plans, permits, and parcel maps; works with developers, architects, attorneys, and the public regarding City standards and policies; may serve as staff to various Boards and/or Commissions; and does related work as required. This classification is an experienced professional-level planning position. With the requisite experience, the incumbent can independently assume responsibility for more complex projects and specialized assignments. This position differs from the Senior Planner position in that the Associate Planner position requires performance of more routine and less complex planning activities and does not have supervisory responsibility.

Do you want to be a part of an award-winning team and work with amazing people? Apply for a Library Assistant position with San Mateo County Libraries and join us in igniting growth through transformative experiences!

At San Mateo County Libraries you can make a difference in our communities by helping to create an informed community through creative outreach, exciting programming, and innovative technology. If you want to be part of our friendly customer service team that provides opportunities for discovery, enrichment, and uplifting the community, consider meeting us and joining our team! We respect, value, and celebrate diversity, and bilingual skills are always a plus as we serve a variety of communities in the county.

The eligible list generated by this recruitment may be used to fill current and future vacancies throughout San Mateo County Libraries. The current vacancies are subject to change but are expected to be placed at branches supporting the Atherton, Pacifica, Portola Valley, and North Fair Oaks communities. We have both part-time and full-time positions available.

Because of the diversity of the communities we serve, bilingual language skills (Mandarin, Cantonese, or Spanish) are strongly preferred and are required for some, but not all, of the vacancies. 
 
THE IDEAL CANDIDATE
We are looking for enthusiastic, customer service-oriented and flexible Library Assistants who are effective in communicating with people from a variety of backgrounds. Experience working in a library, social services, youth development, education, or early childhood setting is also highly preferred.

In addition, the ideal candidate will have the ability to:

• Seek out opportunities to inspire with friendly customer service and actively provide opportunities for discovery, enrichment, and uplifting the community.
• Communicate clearly and considerately with co-workers, volunteers, and patrons.
• Model exemplary customer care in all interactions--including in person, at a program, at outreach events, helping with library card or circulation issues, address suggestions for improvements, or otherwise ensure that our library users are uniformly welcomed.
• Work with a variety of technologies to provide services to library patrons and troubleshoot computer issues.
• Use independent judgment to interpret and apply library policies and procedures.
• Work collaboratively with staff and volunteers to reach goals.
• Plan and lead a variety of creative, exciting programs for the public in concert with Librarian and Community Program Specialist staff.
• Contribute innovative ideas for library programs and services in the branch and throughout SMCL.
• Thrive in a changing environment.
• Thrive in initiating interactions, starting conversations, and marketing the library to the community, one person at a time.
• Communicate inclusivity and cultural sensitivity and be approachable in verbal, written, and non-verbal communications.
• Work a required schedule that includes a combination of day, evening, and weekend shifts.

SALARIES:
Library Assistant I: $25.88 - $28.92 hourly  
Library Assistant II: $27.31 - $34.15 hourly

NOTE: The eligible list generated from this recruitment may be used to fill future extra-help, term, unclassified, and regular classified vacancies. Some extra help positions may be eligible for benefits under the Affordable Care Act. For more information, please see: https://hr.smcgov.org/sites/hr.smcgov.org/files/EH%20OE%202017%20Information.pdf

Knowledge of:

• Excellent customer service practices
• Modern library services and functions
• Internet searching skills
• Computers and technology
• Correct written and oral English usage
• Basic math

Skill/Ability to:

• Deal tactfully and effectively with a wide variety of individuals
• Interpret and apply library procedures and policies
• Use, and teach patrons to use, a changing variety of technologies
• Plan, promote, and execute library programming
• Be flexible in responding to frequent change
• Direct and instruct volunteers
• Understand and follow oral and written directions
• Demonstrate accuracy and attention to detail

Experience and Education: Qualified candidates possess any combination of education and experience that would likely provide them with the required knowledge, skills, and ability.

• Library Assistant I: No specific education or experience is required.
• Library Assistant II: One year of public contact and support experience in a library.

Other Requirements:  

• Must be available to work a schedule that includes a combination of days, evenings, and weekends.

Open and Promotional. Anyone may apply. Current County of San Mateo and County of San Mateo Superior Court of California employees with at least six months (1040 hours) of continuous service in a classified regular, probationary, SEIU or AFSCME represented extra-help/term position prior to the final filing date will receive five points added to their final passing score on this examination. Responses to the supplemental questions must be submitted in addition to our regular employment application form.

The examination process will consist of an application screening (weight: pass/fail) and a panel interview or oral examination (weight: 100%). Based solely on the information provided in the application materials, an application screening committee will select those applicants whose education, training and experience most closely matches the needs of the department. Those selected will be invited to a panel interview. Depending on the number of applicants, an application appraisal of education and experience may be used in place of other examinations or further evaluation of work experience may be conducted to group applicants by level of qualification. Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications are not guaranteed advancement through any subsequent phase of the examination. All examinations will be given in San Mateo County, California and applicants must participate at their own expense.

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

TENTATIVE RECRUITMENT SCHEDULE
Final Filing Date: December 1, 2021
Application Screening: December 14-15, 2021
Civil Service Panel Interview: January 4-6, 2021

The County of San Mateo requires that all employees provide proof of COVID-19 vaccine or comply with weekly COVID-19 testing. Employees hired into specified health care facilities and other high-risk settings where there is potential for frequent COVID-19 exposure to staff and highly vulnerable patients are required to provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination. For more specific information, please refer to the County's COVID-19 Vaccine and Testing Policy.
 

At the County of San Mateo, we take pride in the way our employees bring together their diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives to serve our community's needs.
The County is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

Analyst: Sedrick Dixon (111821) (Library Assistant I/II - K009/K010)

This is a professional advanced journey-level classification in the Planner series. Incumbents work under general supervision from the Planning Manager and exercise a high level of discretion and independent judgment in performing the full range of routine to complex planning functions, with a primary emphasis on current and advance planning and environmental impact, protection, and compliance issues.  Incumbents also provide lead direction to clerical, technical and professional level staff. Successful performance of the work requires a broad professional background as well as skill in coordinating assigned work with that of other City departments and public agencies. Responsibilities may include assisting with performing specified departmental day-to-day administrative functions. 

The Position

The Assistant/Associate Planning position is a full-time position appointed by Planning Manager and Community and Economic Development Director; it is an non-exempt, SEIU classification.  This is an exciting time for planning in East Palo Alto.  The City is in process of updating the Ravenswood Business District Specific Plan, a designated Priority Development Area. The City is also processing multiple applications for large mixed use projects, housing and office developments. Planners will have the opportunity to work on complex and varied projects in an environment with a diverse and engaged community. 

Assistant Planner:  This is the first experienced-level class in the professional planning series.  Initially under general supervision, incumbents with basic planning experience perform professional and technical planning work in current, advance, and/or environmental planning activities.  As experience is gained, assignments become more varied and are performed with greater independence.  Positions at this level usually perform most of the duties required of the positions at the Associate level but are not expected to function at the same skill level and usually exercise less independent discretion and judgment in matters related to work procedures and methods.  Work is usually supervised while in progress and fits an established structure or pattern.  Exceptions or changes in procedures are explained in detail as they arise.

Associate Planner:  This is the full journey-level class in the professional planning series.  Incumbents are expected to perform the full range of professional and technical planning work in all of the following areas: current, advance, and/or environmental planning activities and daily departmental operations, in addition to providing project management and administration.  Positions at this level are distinguished from the Assistant level by the performance of the full range of duties as assigned, working independently, and exercising judgment and initiative.  Positions at this level receive only occasional instruction or assistance as new or unusual situations arise and are fully aware of the operating procedures and policies of the work unit.  This class is distinguished from the Senior Planner in that the latter is the advanced journey-level class in the series and is responsible for organizing, assigning, and reviewing the work of departmental and/or contract staff involved in a major area of the Planning Division, in addition to performing the more complex planning and project management activities.

Positions in the professional planner class series are flexibly staffed and positions at the Associate level are normally filled by advancement from the Assistant level requiring two (2) years of experience at the Assistant-level and after gaining the knowledge, skill, experience, licenses, and certifications which meet the qualifications for and after demonstrating the ability to perform the work of the higher-level class. 

Please submit your resume and complete your application here: Board Operations Officer | Job Details tab | Career Pages (governmentjobs.com).

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THE OPPORTUNITY

Are you a planning professional looking for an amazing opportunity on the Coast? The City of Pacifica is a beautiful coastal community, just south of San Francisco with an exciting opportunity. We are currently hiring for a Planner (Assistant or Associate level), to join our Planning Department in our mission of serving the Community. The level at which an individual is hired will be dependent on the applicant's qualifications and work experience.

THE DEPARTMENT

The Planning Department includes a planning division, building division, and code enforcement division. It is comprised of eight full-time City staff and several contractors to support the department's operations. The department's FY 2020-2021 budget was approximately $3.7 million.

To learn more about the Planning Department, you are invited to visit their web site at https://www.cityofpacifica.org/depts/planning/default.asp. 

THE POSITION

The current recruitment is to fill two full-time openings in the Planning Division: (1) regular-term position and (1) two-year, limited-term position. These positions will be filled at the Assistant or Associate Planner level depending on qualifications and work experience. Both of these positions will work under the direction of the Deputy Director of Planning. The Assistant/Associate Planners will provide a wide variety of assistance in support of the Planning Department.

The following dates are tentative and subject to change based on the needs of the City.

Applications Due: Before 5:00pm, Monday, November 29, 2021 (extended from November 17, 2021)

Appointment to this position is contingent upon:

*Reference check

*Department of Justice fingerprinting criminal history records check

*Employment and education verification

About the Position

Under general direction, performs complex professional-level tasks related to municipal planning, zoning, housing, economic development and environmental analysis; researches and analyzes a variety of planning data; prepares various studies and recommendations; prepares and reviews environmental documents; reviews development and subdivision proposals, building plans, permits, and parcel maps; works with developers, architects, attorneys, and the public regarding City standards and policies; may serve as staff to various Commissions and/or committees; may assist in or organize planning and land use activities, including making process improvement changes to streamline procedures; and does related work as required.

This classification is distinguished from the next lower-level planning classification by the level of complexity of Citywide implications on projects. With the requisite experience, the incumbent can independently assume responsibility for more complex projects and specialized assignments with minimal direction. This position differs from the Associate Planner position by the degree of project complexity, autonomous administration of project management and contracts, and by effectively representing the Planning Division in situations where relations may be strained or difficult.

General direction is received from the Advance Planning Manager. Direct supervision and supervision through secondary managers may be provided with specific project assignments in the Community Development Department. Responsibilities may include functional supervision of subordinate staff.

Essential Duties

• Conducts advance planning projects involving land use, populations, structures, economic activities, housing, transportation, environmental and related subjects; conducts research, and confers with applicants, interested parties, and agency representatives to identify problems and opportunities.
• Serves as the lead on assigned projects under the direction and guidance of the Advance Planning Manager
• On occasion, takes direction from the Community Development Director relative to specific projects and assignments
• Writes and manages Request for Proposals (RFP) for advance planning projects
• Manages external consultants for advance planning projects to ensure the project is completed within the approved timeline and budget with the proper deliverables
• Analyzes data with respect to relevant laws, ordinances, regulations, and policies; determines methods to reconcile project conflicts with local and state law.
• Prepares professional staff reports of summarized data, conclusions and recommendations; makes effective oral presentations to the public and elected and appointed decision makers.
• Receives and reviews complex planning applications; development applications, coordinates review with various City and outside agencies; may lead a team on complex applications and advance planning projects; responds to inquiries both orally and in writing; interprets planning policies, state laws and local ordinances, within established parameters; explains City procedures in person, over the phone and in writing.
• Drafts resolutions, findings, ordinances and amendments to them, and California Environmental Quality Act documents.
• Prepares and oversees the preparation of graphs, charts and other displays.
• Provides information on city, regional and state environmental, zoning, and subdivision requirements to consultants, developers, property owners and the general public.
• Works extensively on the computer to manage current planning case-loads, produce written documents, prepare maps and graphics, analyze data, create graphics, research on the Internet, and communicate with others through e-mail.
• Administers contracts and oversees the work of consultants.
• Provides staff support to city agencies, commissions or ad-hoc advisory groups.
• Performs duties consistent with the City’s commitment to exceptional customer service.

The City of San Mateo Library Department is looking for a Librarian I/II

We invite applications for the position of Librarian I/II

Librarian I $34.30 to $40.89 per hour

Librarian II $37.73 to $45.02 per hour

Plus a comprehensive benefits package

Recruitment will close (EXTENDED): Monday, November 29, 2021 @ 5:00 p.m. or upon receipt of the first 75 applications, résumés,  and supplemental questionnaires, whichever occurs first.

Why Join our Department?

The San Mateo Public Library is seeking two full-time Librarians. One position will work primarily at the Marina Branch Library and the other position will work primarily in the Children’s Division of the Main Library. Marina Library is a branch of the San Mateo Public Library. The building, located in the Parkside neighborhood, opened in 1966. The Main Library, is a dynamic community resource and destination located in downtown San Mateo.

The San Mateo Public Library provides library services to residents of the City of San Mateo and the Town of Hillsborough and is part of the Peninsula Library System (PLS), a consortium of public library jurisdictions and community college libraries in San Mateo County.  The San Mateo Public Library is also part of the Pacific Library Partnership, a consolidation of four library systems in the greater Bay Area of Northern California. The San Mateo Public Library consists of a Main Library and two neighborhood branch libraries.

Branch Library Position

The ideal candidate for the Marina Branch Library will be a creative, energetic, and highly motivated person with a passion for working with library visitors of all ages, while bringing fresh and original ideas for tailoring our services to meet the specific needs of the local community.  Our candidate will also collaborate on special events and other projects with a dynamic team of professional and para-professional staff. Under the supervision of the Supervising Librarian of the Branches, the successful candidate will work as a generalist, providing reference and reader's advisory services to both children and adults, presenting an engaging array of programs, and promoting library events and services in the local community.

Main Library Position – Children’s Services

The ideal candidate for the Children’s Division of the Main Library will be a high energy person with a passion for working with children, families, and their adult caregivers, and understand the public library’s unique role in supporting them. They feel comfortable in a dynamic, busy library space where they regularly practice their librarian skills by presenting storytimes, STEM/Makerspace programs, school age programs, family and parent workshops, reader’s advisory and so much more. This candidate will work with a team of professional and paraprofessional staff dedicated to serving the youngest members of our community and their families under the supervision of the Supervising Librarian of Children’s and Literacy Services. The successful candidate will provide excellent customer services to all members of the community providing both programming and reference services, communicating what the library has to offer, and engaging with the community inside and outside the library space.

Look to some of the reasons why the City of San Mateo is a great place to work,

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The Librarian I/II position is flexibly staffed based on experience.

What You’ll Do

• Advise and assist library patrons; demonstrate the use of on-line library catalogs, databases and other user aids; refer patrons to other appropriate agencies if appropriate.
• Assist in the development, implementation, and evaluation of programs and services in such areas as children, adult, and others using various themes and technologies; recommend program and procedure changes.
• Perform outreach to the community, community organizations, and schools within established design and framework.
• Serve on materials selection committee for the library; select and deselect materials for assigned area; evaluate and remove materials from the collection.
• Serve at a reference desk; research and respond to difficult or technical reference questions.
• Attend and represent the library at professional meetings as required.
• Supervise and train assigned staff.
• Compile library activity reports and statistics related to assignment.
• Participate in department meetings and continuing education programs as appropriate.
• Respond to citizen complaints and requests.
• Design and implement special ongoing programs, services and events.
• Assist in preparing and monitoring budget and grant programs.
• Develop, implement, and monitor training programs.
• Design and analyze statistical reports.
• Administer grant projects.
• For a complete list of duties, reference our job specifications at www.cityofsanmateo.org