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Apply for a Library Assistant position with San Mateo County Libraries (SMCL) and join us in igniting growth through transformative experiences!

• Provide excellent customer service to library patrons by assisting them with circulation, technology, and questions on a variety of topics.
• Work to efficiently process and merchandise library materials to get books, movies, and music into the hands of our customers.
• Present exciting library programming to customers of all ages, inside and outside of the library.
• Serve on committees and positively contribute to the San Mateo County Libraries' strategic initiatives.

• 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.

QUALIFICATIONS 
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.
• Work with a cash drawer, make change, determine cash balances, etc.
• 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 rotating weekends.
• A valid driver's license (Bookmobile position only)

APPLICATION/EXAMINATION 
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: February 3, 2020
Application Screening: Week of February 10, 2020
Civil Service Panel Interview:  March 2, 3, and 4, 2020
Departmental Interview: TBD
 

Analyst: Ximena Burns (01212020) (Library Assistant I/II - K009/K010)

The City of Foster City is seeking a temporary part-time Office Assistant to provide clerical assistance to the Communications/City Clerk Department. Please note that this is a temporary, non-benefited position, and the duration of the position is expected to last between 4 and 6 months. The expected hours are approximately 25 hours a week, Monday-Friday, 5 hours per day.  

This is an opportunity to gain an understanding of local government functions while being part of a dynamic team.

The Office Assistant will primarily support the City Clerk Division. The position provides telephone coverage, takes messages and directs calls to appropriate staff members; provides public information and performs customer service; composes letters, memoranda, email and other correspondence; maintains up-to-date files, records, and databases; utilizes department or city-wide software applications to maintain records or perform various duties; provides assistance to executives, management and/or public officials. Other tasks include set up and break down of City Council Chambers pre and post meetings, general preparation for meetings, drafting meeting minutes and related agenda management and follow up.

The ideal candidate would have exceptional communication, organizational, and customer service skills and demonstrate a history of successful problem resolution and time management.  Additionally, the ideal candidate would thrive in a small-team setting where accuracy, resourcefulness, and follow-through are essential.  For more information on the specific job duties and job requirements, please follow the job description link provided below.

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

Librarian I   $32.65 to $38.92 per hour

Librarian II    $35.91 to $42.85 per hour

Plus a comprehensive benefits package

Recruitment will close by: Wednesday, February 5, 2020 @ 5:00 p.m. or upon receipt of the first 50 applications and supplemental questionnaires, whichever occurs first.

Why Join our Department?

The San Mateo Public Library is seeking a creative, energetic and highly motivated individual to be a full-time Librarian in Children’s Services. In this position, the successful candidate will work collaboratively with a passionate team of youth services staff charged with serving children inside our three locations and outside our libraries through outreach to schools, daycares and other locations. The ideal candidate will work with the Children’s team to create fun, meaningful and literacy-focused programs for children and families. Our candidate will be a person with a passion for working with children and their adult caregivers, demonstrating skill and innovation in the planning and implementation of year-round developmentally appropriate children’s learning opportunities. Under the supervision of the Supervising Librarian for Children’s and Literacy Services, the successful candidate’s duty will also include weekly programming, collection development, reader’s advisory and community outreach.

The San Mateo Public Library is a dynamic community resource and destination that includes the Main Library, a state of the art LEED Gold rated green building, and two community branch libraries.  The 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 Library is also part of the Pacific Library Partnership, a consolidation of four library systems in the greater Bay Area of Northern California.

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

https://youtu.be/XNAF7GZUNl8?list=PL3QUX6-y-89-D28g895DzvObmoD89Dqdn

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

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The City of Burlingame is accepting applications for the position of  On-Call Library Assistant I/II (Easton Branch)

The Easton Branch is open 2 p.m. - 8 p.m. Monday - Thursday, 2 p.m. - 5 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, and closed on Sunday

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 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 City of Redwood City’s Library Department is looking for energetic people interested in working with teens to organize and conduct educational and recreational activities, assist with homework, provide educational support, provide information regarding library materials, helping the teens with computer usage and questions, and build cooperative, supportive and trusting relationships with the youth visiting the Teen Center. The Library Teen Center Educational & Recreation Specialist will also support the Project READ program, which is committed to the literacy needs of our community by providing student-centered tutoring lessons that focus on reading, writing and critical thinking skills.

Typical duties include, but are not limited to the following:  supervise and monitor teen center customers to ensure appropriate behavior and a healthy environment; lead a variety of educational and recreational activities such as arts and crafts, organized games, movies, sports, drama, and other educational related activities, such as music/singing activities; help students with homework needs; answer questions about locations of materials in library; maintain 2nd floor book collection and monitor behavior on the 2nd floor; prepare activity calendars, bulletin boards, lesson plans and/or coaching strategies as appropriate to help promote and plan educational and recreational activities effectively; assist in organizing, promoting, directing and staffing special events; assist with computer problems and questions; schedule, train and supervise teen volunteers; 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 – Saturday 10:00am-5:00pm

Sunday: 12:00pm-5:00pm

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

Applications accepted until minimum number meeting our qualifications have been received.

Interviews: TBA

DEFINITION

Under general direction, performs complex and responsible technical and clerical work for the Director of Human Resources in the administration of the City's Human Resources program. Completes related work as required.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS

An incumbent in this position is a Human Resources generalist performing a wide range of personnel assignments in administering and processing health and welfare benefits; managing the administrative duties associated with the Personnel Board and overseeing the preparation and management of all employee requisition and action forms; managing the office and providing administrative support to the Director of Human Resources, Senior Management Analyst and the Human Resources Analysts. 

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

Maintains frequent, sensitive and critical contacts with public and private agencies, other departments, professionals and officials; transmits information, decisions and directives. Answers inquiries by phone or mail; investigates and resolves complaints or provides information, explains departmental or City procedures; exercises judgment in giving information and proper disposition of problems; composes correspondence and prepares reports. Maintains employees' personnel records and departmental records; provides information to employees regarding benefits. Screens telephone calls and visitors; receives, screens and routes incoming mail for appropriate action and follows up on its disposition; arranges for meetings and conferences and assists in providing material on information to be discussed. Interprets and apply rules and regulations of the classified service. Keeps abreast of pertinent information and changes in City procedures and regulations.

Prepares and signs inter-office memoranda and requisition forms; elicits employee evaluation forms for all departments by preparing and transmitting initial forms. Manages performance appraisal forms for distribution in accordance with established procedures. Serves as Secretary for the Personnel Board, other related meetings, and disciplinary and appeal hearings by collecting, preparing, and sending agendas, taking and transcribing minutes, and typing and distributing minutes and other material. Manages distribution of performance appraisals schedule and retiree health reimbursement checks. Administers Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) Pull Program, tracks employee driving records and issues quarterly department list of commercial drivers’ medical expirations.  May assist in responding to internal and external surveys. May assist department personnel with data entry on applicant tracking program, proctoring Civil Service examinations, and in administering certification of active Civil Service Employment Lists using computerized applicant tracking program.

Provides support to the Senior Management Analyst and Human Resources Analysts. Administers the documentation requirements of the 1986 Immigration and Control Act. Prepares and processes required Human Resources’ forms, such as new employee forms and employee Action Forms. Assists with preparation and publication of the employee newsletter. Maintains and orders office supplies.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge of: Appropriate English grammar and spelling; current office equipment and methods including operation of computer programs, including advanced, competent use of Microsoft Word; record keeping and organizational practices; basic arithmetic; and certain federal, state and municipal personnel regulations.

Ability to: Communicates effectively both orally and in writing; speaks to and direct large groups; Interacts positively and cooperate with co-workers, responds politely to customers, works as a team member, functions under demanding time pressure, responds in a positive manner to supervision, attends work and perform duties on a regular and consistent basis. Understands and applies instructions, rules, regulations and policies including the City’s Rules and Regulations of the Classified Service; analyzes, processes and schedules detailed work accurately; learns, understands, and communicates employee benefit parameters and regulations, learns and uses all Microsoft Office Suite applications, Human Resources Information System (HRIS), applicant tracking system and other City software programs. Transcribes proceedings at meetings of commissions, boards or special committees; exercises good judgment in matters of a confidential nature; works independently in absence of supervision.

Experience: Two years of experience in responsible administrative and human resources technical work that involved regular contact with the public. 

Education: Graduation from high school or equivalent and an AA degree.

Licenses or Certificates: Possession of a valid Class C California Driver's License.

JOB TYPE

Part-Time, Temporary/Seasonal

THE POSITION

The City’s Parks and Community Services Department is looking for a candidate to fill the position of Program Specialist to assist with the City’s After School Recreation program (elementary school), Student Union program (middle school) and summer camp programs. 

The Program Specialist will assist with the management of the daily operations of the After School and Student Union program which serves to aid with summer camp participants; general oversight of part time recreation leaders; ensure all sites and camps are stocked with supplies, equipment; and ensure staff is following the daily schedule of activities.  Must be organized, detail oriented and have good interpersonal and communication skills.  This position interacts with participants, recreation leaders and school/city personnel on a daily basis. Candidate should be creative and “think outside the box” to best accomplish goals and objectives. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The following duties are normal for this classification.   The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to this class.

• Under supervision, assists with planning, coordinating and implementing programs and projects within an assigned area.
• Provide assistance in the analysis, implementation and monitoring of City programs.
• Assist in the development of new program elements and program modifications as necessary to meet stated goals and objectives.
• Conduct surveys and perform routine research and statistical analyses as requested;
• prepare related reports.
• Compile materials and assist in the preparation of reports, manuals, publications and miscellaneous public information literature.
• Oversee part-time recreation staff as assigned, and review the activities of volunteers.
• Assist with administrative tasks including the maintenance of records, files and other data
• Participates  in  assessing  supplies  needed  for  programs  and  requisition  additional supplies as needed.
• Assists in the assurance that City activities start and finish in the prescribed manner and time frames.
• Build and  maintain  positive  working  relationships  with  co-workers,  other  City employees and the public using principles of good customer service.
• The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to this class.

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