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The City of Livermore is accepting applications for the position of Library Assistant.  If you possess the qualifications as described and would like to work for this amazing organization, submit your online application at cityoflivermore.net/jobs by 5 p.m. on Friday, March 6, 2020.

THE POSITION

Under general supervision, a Library Assistant plans, develops, operates, or leads a work unit of the library, such as circulation, cataloging, materials acquisition, youth services, and automated system; operates and maintains computerized library systems; communicates with library patrons; performs clerical and support functions; and performs other duties as assigned.

Examples of duties  include:

• Assists patrons in person and by telephone by providing information on library policies and services
• Provides information and responds to ready-reference questions
• Resolves complaints using tact and good judgment
• Operates a computerized circulation system to check-in and check-out library materials, monitor delinquent library materials and any associated fees, and place holds on library items for pick up
• Searches and catalogs library materials utilizing the library automated system
• Performs tasks using automated system modules and various manual and electronic ordering programs designed by vendors
• Plans and implements presentations for children, such as crafts and storytelling; maintains bibliographic records of library holdings
• Tracks encumbrances and expenditures; monitors computer operation and performance
• Creates and distributes printed reports and notices

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Examples Of Duties:

• Provide a fun, safe, and stimulating environment for children of parents participating in Library programs and services.
• Ensure the health, safety and well-being of children, at any of the Library program child care locations, by providing close supervision of all activities.
• Plan age-appropriate activities while incorporating numeracy and literacy strategies and adhering to the established program schedule.
• Promote the physical, intellectual, social, cultural and emotional well-being of the children.
• Maintain a clean child care and education environment.
• Communicate effectively and professionally with parents/guardians regarding the learning and behavior of children. 
• Work with parents/guardians to meet children's needs when children require care outside of staff scope, such as changing diapers and feeding.
• Maintain friendly, positive and professional relationships with staff and families in the program. 
• Adhere to safety guidelines and generate all necessary correspondence and incident/accident documentation.
• Maintain program records as directed.
• Actively participate in all trainings, meetings and special events, as necessary.
• Maintain First Aid, and Child/Infant CPR Certifications. 
• Perform related duties as assigned.

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:

• A high school diploma or equivalent; coursework in Early Childhood Education, Elementary Education or related field preferred.  
• A minimum of two years of child care experience is required.

Licensure/Certification:
Possess and maintain a valid Child/Infant CPR and First Aid certifications.

Knowledge of:

• Child development stages and principles.
• Child care best practices. 
• Developmentally appropriate activities for children of varying ages.
• Methods for managing groups of children and effective management of children's behavior. 
• Safety standards, program procedures, and guidelines related to the care and supervision of children. 

Skill/Ability to:

• Engage a group of children in a variety of types of play, including songs, story times, and hands-on learning activities.
• Observe, make recommendations and change approaches in order to meet different children's needs.
• Communicate effectively with diverse and multi-cultural individuals including young children, caregivers and parents.
• Exhibit professional work habits including reliability, dependability, flexibility, creativity and demonstration of enthusiasm.
• Exercise excellent judgment regarding the care of children. 
• Work flexible, varying shifts, including evenings, weekdays and weekends.

APPLICATION/EXAMINATION
This is an extra-help assignment. Anyone may apply. 

Final Filing Date: Continuous

If you are interested in being considered for this position, the following materials must be electronically submitted via email in a Word or PDF format:

• Resume
• A cover letter which includes your responses to the following questions:
  1. Why are you interested in supporting young children?
  2. What makes you a good candidate for this position? 

Please include the words "Early Child Care and Education Specialist – Extra Help" in the subject line of email submission. All submitted materials should be in a Word or PDF format. Submittals that do not include all required documents (Resume and Responses to the Supplemental Questions) will not be considered. Applications are not accepted online. 

The City of Redwood City’s Library Department – Downtown Library; Fair Oaks Branch Library; Redwood Shores Branch Library and Schaberg Branch Library –  is looking for energetic, enthusiastic individuals who enjoy working with customers of all ages in a challenging and fun environment,  and who are interested in working 10-15 hours per week including day, evening and weekend hours.

Typical duties may include, but are not limited to the following:  Check in library materials; assist with sorting and shelving library materials; assist customers with use of computers, databases and web searches; troubleshoot computers and printers; perform minor cleaning; and other related duties as assigned.

The ideal candidate will be able to work well with customers of all ages, follow oral and written instructions, interact effectively with customers and staff, work independently and productively, and be able to work mornings, evenings and weekends as well as on assigned holidays.

Please click on the PDF link below to review the complete job announcement.

THE POSITION

Under supervision, a Police Cadet is a non-sworn, part-time classification that assists police personnel in a variety of operations in order to gain practical knowledge of law enforcement. Qualified candidates will obtain practical work experience that supports their career goals.  

The Union City Police Department strives to provide candidates interested in law enforcement and local students with an opportunity to learn various aspects of police work where they can integrate academic philosophies with practical experience. This position will provide candidates on-the-job training and the ability to develop professional networking relationships for future service in government or law enforcement.  

Employees in this classification may receive training and experience in each of the assignment areas listed below. 

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES (illustrative only)  

Positions assigned to Property and Evidence may be responsible for:  

• Accepting and processing property and evidence into the property room;  

• Releasing evidence to officers and property to rightful owners;  

• Sending letters to people whose property is ready for release;  

• Purging evidence;   

• Transporting evidence to and from the crime lab and identification bureau; and 

• Fingerprinting citizens.  

Positions assigned to Records may be responsible for:  

• Copying, indexing, assembling, filing, distributing, and retrieving various documents files, records, and reports; 

• Providing information to individuals at the front counter or over the phone; 

• Conducting transactions from cash drawer for purchasing reports;  

• Inputting, tracking, retrieving, accessing and purging data in various logs, systems, and databases; and 

• Conducting research projects and drafting reports and memos. 

Positions assigned to Animal Control may be responsible for:  

• Transporting animals to the shelter or if injured to the veterinary hospital;  

• Disposing of deceased animals;  

• Quarantining animals that have bitten people and complete associated forms;  

• Investigating cruelty to animal calls;  

• Placing animals under protective custody;   

• Drafting animal control citations;  

• Appearing and testifying in court when subpoenaed; and 

• Inspecting animal control vehicles and equipment for damage and inventory prior to use on shift.  

Positions assigned to Parking Enforcement and Vehicle Abatement may be responsible for:  

• Patrolling an assigned area by vehicle or on foot to ensure public compliance with existing parking ordinances;  

• Maintaining communication with dispatch;  

• Writing warnings and citations for illegally parked vehicles;  

• Observing and reporting hazardous conditions such as missing traffic signals, signs, and street markings that need to be repainted;   

• Maintaining assigned equipment and supplies such as hand-held citation computers, citation books, rain gear, street cones, flares, etc.; and 

• Performing traffic control duties such as setting up barricades and temporary signs, directing traffic, and placing inoperative bags on broken parking meters. 

Positions assigned to Fleet Maintenance may be responsible for:  

• Reviewing and reporting vehicle deficiencies;   

• Scheduling repair of vehicles and equipment;  

• Transporting vehicles and equipment to repair shop;  

• Arranging for tows;  

• Entering and maintaining vehicle inventory/status log;  

• Coordinating service, oil changes, and cleaning of vehicles;  

• Maintaining supplies such as stocking first aid kits, fingerprint kits and flares, ensuring fire extinguishers are full and appropriately charged, etc.; and 

• Registering undercover vehicles with DMV. 

The City of Burlingame is accepting applications for the position of Library Assistant I/II 

This application is for non-benefited, part-time employment only. The candidate will fill staffing vacancies as needed and will be required to work days, evenings, weekends and/or holidays. Schedule may vary and incumbent must be available to work flexible hours.

Our diverse family of employees welcomes you to apply. We are a small city that gets a lot done, and each member of our team is vital to our success as an organization.

We recently asked our employees what they enjoyed most about working for the City of Burlingame, and their responses fell into five general categories:

• Colleagues
• Community
• Location
• The Work
• The Benefits

Browse the Burlingame Welcome Brochure for more information about why employees love  working here or view our City of Burlingame is a Great Place to Work Video: 

Welcome Brochure 

City of Burlingame is a Great Place to Work Video

The City of Burlingame is accepting applications for the position of  On-Call Library Aide I/II 

This application is for non-benefited, part-time employment only. The candidate will fill staffing vacancies as needed and will be required to work days, evenings, weekends and/or holidays. Schedule may vary and incumbent must be available to work flexible hours.

Our diverse family of employees welcomes you to apply. We are a small city that gets a lot done, and each member of our team is vital to our success as an organization.

We recently asked our employees what they enjoyed most about working for the City of Burlingame, and their responses fell into five general categories:

• Colleagues
• Community
• Location
• The Work
• The Benefits

Browse the Burlingame Welcome Brochure for more information about why employees love  working here or view our City of Burlingame is a Great Place to Work Video: 

Welcome Brochure 

City of Burlingame is a Great Place to Work Video

THE POSITION:

Under direct supervision, the Police Officer Trainee attends a Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training (P.O.S.T) approved Police Basic Recruit Academy and successfully completes the academic and physical training required for appointment to the classification of Police Officer Recruit II.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

Duties may include but are not limited to the following:

• Participate in a P.O.S.T certified police academy designed to provide an overview of the criminal justice system including knowledge of laws, police procedures, law enforcement techniques, first aid and physical fitness.
• Receives training to develop an awareness of Police Department functions, as well as the responsibilities of Police Officers and how those responsibilities relate to field operations.
• Receives academy and field training to become a Police Officer.
• Learns proper handling and firing of firearms, report writing and emergency vehicle operation. 
• Develops an understanding and working knowledge of the California Penal, Vehicle, Health and Safety Codes. 
• Develops an understanding of proper evidence collection and preservation methods.
   

The City of Redwood City is looking for energetic people interested in working approximately 5 -15 hours per week, Monday-Sunday, varying hours, performing children’s reference services, planning and presenting storytimes, organizing and conducting library programs, assisting with homework, shelving library materials, and supervising and monitoring youth customers in the main library or library branches.  

Typical duties may include, but are not limited to the following:

Perform readers’ advisory and answer library reference questions; plan and present storytimes for babies, toddlers, preschoolers, and school-age children; lead a variety of programs and activities which may include, but are not limited to, arts and crafts, reading clubs, and music activities; help students with homework needs; prepare activity calendars or flyers; assist in organizing, promoting, and staffing special events;  represent the library with social media; engage in outreach to schools and daycares; follow opening and closing procedures; order and organize craft and game materials; create book displays; report to supervisors orally and in writing; complete assigned clerical assignments, timecards, attendance reports, and incident reports; follow departmental and citywide rules and regulations and general work procedures; perform other related duties and responsibilities as assigned.

This is a highly visible and responsible position. Above all, the person in this position should present a positive image of the “personality of the Library” – making all people feel welcome and accepted at the Library.

This is a non-benefited casual position.  A casual employee may not work more than 1000 hours per fiscal year.

Please click on the PDF link below to review the complete job announcement.

The  Redwood City Public Library is looking for energetic people interested in working with teens to organize and conduct educational and recreational activities, assist with homework and other educational support, provide information regarding library materials, help teens with computer usage and questions, and build a cooperative, supportive and trusting relationships with  customers visiting the Teen Center. 

Typical duties include, but are not limited to the following: supervise and monitor teen center customers to ensure appropriate behavior and a healthy environment is maintained at all times; lead a variety of educational and recreational activities such as arts and crafts, games, movies, discussions and other  related activities.  Help students with homework ; answer questions about locations of materials in library; maintain 2nd floor book collection and monitor behavior on the 2nd floor; , refresh bulletin boards and create book displays.; assist in organizing, promoting, directing and staffing monthly events and special events; assist with computer problems and questions;; complete assigned paperwork and data entry, attendance reports, and/or incident reports; follow departmental and citywide rules and regulations as they relate to the supervision of educational and recreational activities participants and general work procedures; perform related duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Hours may include any of the following shifts:

Monday – Thursday:  1:00pm-9:00pm

Friday 1:00pm-5:00pm

Saturday 10:00am-5:00pm

Sunday: 12:00pm-5:00pm

Please click on the PDF link below to review the complete job announcement.