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Redwood City’s Public Works Services Department desires a motivated management analyst intern to assist the department with various projects throughout the summer.  The Public Works Services Department provides a wide range of services to Redwood City residents. Our services vary from utility services (water, sewer, solid waste) to environmental programs (water conservation, energy efficiency) and right-of way services (LED streetlights, traffic signs).

The ideal candidate is highly motivated and possesses a positive attitude; is able to work independently, conduct research projects, compile and analyze program data, and maintain a good work ethic. Prior website development or programming experience is desired.

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

Description

The County of San Mateo Sheriff's Office invites applications from highly analytical and committed individuals who value ethics and have a passion for public service to join their team as an Executive Analyst.

The incumbent will report directly to the Sheriff with the responsibility of providing outstanding customer service to the community and Office in a professional and ethical manner.   The Analyst will be tasked with providing a wide variety of administrative, analytical, and work-flow support within an assigned division.   Activities include performance goal management, analyzing programmatic practices and procedures and making recommendations for organizational, operational, policy, and procedural improvements, and evaluations for assigned projects and programs. 

The incumbent will also work closely with the Sheriff in maintaining his calendar of meetings and events to include travel arrangements and initiate, compile, and process confidential materials that requires the direct attention of the Sheriff and/or executive team.  Additionally, the incumbent will receive and screen visitors/calls and use independent discretion in resolving complaints and other emergencies directly impacting the Sheriff and his office. The Analyst will also foster cooperative working relationships among County departments and will collaborate with various community, public, and regulatory agencies. 

Depending upon qualifications, the vacancy may be filled at the associate or journey level.

The ideal candidate will have the following essential experience and demonstrated knowledge, skills and/or abilities:

• Excellent written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Good working knowledge of the programs in the Sheriff's Office with intimate knowledge of the policies and views of the Sheriff.
• Politically astute, strategic thinker and planner.
• Highly skilled in organization and planning, project management and community collaboration.
• Experience in compiling public presentations to boards, committees and other community organizations.
• Work independently and take initiative.
• Understand, interpret and apply federal and state regulations as it relates to the Sheriff's Office.
• Analyze complex problems accurately, develop practical recommendations, and take appropriate action to resolve them.

The North Coast County Water District is currently accepting applications for Full-Time Utility Maintenance Worker I/II.

To apply, please review the job description and submit a resume, job application and supplemental questionnaire to jobs@nccwd.com or mail to: NCCWD, Attn: Human Resources, P.O. Box 1039, Pacifica, CA 94044. Submissions must be complete to be considered. Application packets may be obtained online at www.nccwd.com or at the District office located at 2400 Francisco Blvd., Pacifica.

Live Scan background check must be completed prior to employment.

Open Until Filled.

Salary: Steps DOQ
Utility Maintenance Worker I: $4161.00-$5310.00 Monthly
Utility Maintenance Worker II: $4678.00-$5970.00 Monthly

Applications will be accepted for this position until a sufficient number meeting our qualifications are received. Apply immediately.

$26.48/hour

Part Time Hours: Morning/Afternoon Shifts.

This hourly position is not in Civil Service and does not receive benefits.

DEFINITION

Under general supervision, to read, record, and report readings of meters; to make customer service changes; and to do related work as assigned.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

On an assigned route and schedule, reads utility meters and records the reading on prepared forms; removes all debris impeding meter readings such as water, dirt, etc.; removes meter register cover, when necessary, to clean and/or replace glass so that an accurate reading may be obtained; makes customer service changes, including routine service turn-on and turn-off, and delinquent account service turn-off; answers customer questions regarding meter readings. Assists in clerical operations in billing and collecting for services; notes and reports utility conditions requiring attention.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge of:  General office practices and procedures.

Ability to:  Learn the methods of meter reading, office procedures relating to billing for water service, and the technical operations as related to meter reading; work responsibly and without immediate supervision in assigned duties; keep simple records and make arithmetical calculations with speed and accuracy; interact positively and cooperate with co-workers, respond politely to customers, work as a team member, function under demanding time pressure, respond in a positive manner to supervision, and attend work and perform duties on a regular and consistent basis.

Experience:  None

Education:  Graduation from high school or equivalent.

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

Physical Requirements:  An incumbent in this position is required to walk extensively, usually 3-5 miles daily; work almost exclusively outdoors under a variety of weather conditions (including rain, cold, fog, and sunshine); remove and replace meter covers weighing 5 to 50 lbs.; read on an average 300 meters daily; at each meter location may be required to bend, squat, or kneel to reach below ground level to read, clean, or remove assorted debris, dirt, or water as necessary.

The County of San Mateo is looking for a Spanish/English bilingual individual to join the Office of Community Affairs, as an Outreach Coordinator Intern - III. 

The Office of Community Affairs manages activities performed previously by the North Fair Oaks Outreach Team. The Outreach Team was formed in response to Supervisor Warren Slocum's request for a coordinated approach to informing and engaging the North Fair Oaks  community in county sponsored projects and services that will affect their future.

The Outreach Team organizes community outreach and engagement efforts, and coordinates the outreach work for multiple County departments with projects within unincorporated areas of San Mateo County.

The County of San Mateo is home to over 772,000 residents, about 25% of whom are Hispanic or Latino. Considering the large number of Spanish speakers in the community, outreach is always conducted bilingually and includes many opportunities for in-person meetings and interactions. The Outreach Team has done a great job of community engagement and there are significant projects on the immediate horizon that will require creativity and hard work! It's an exciting and challenging time to be involved!

The next Outreach Coordinator will work with two other bilingual outreach coordinators at the direction of the Assistant County Manager and will report to the Community Affairs Manager.  The Outreach Team members work with a diverse range of community members and community leaders, including educators, non-profit organizations, religious groups, business owners, and youth. Team members must be comfortable with people from all walks of life and must be able to comport themselves appropriately.

Responsibilities and duties include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Maintain strong relationships with community leaders, residents, and business owners to engage the overall community in various initiatives set by the County of San Mateo
• Collaborate with various County departments and act as a liaison between the North Fair Oaks community and public agencies to share information and collect public input
• Plan, coordinate, and staff a wide range of meetings and events, including during evenings and weekends
• Translate documents, presentations, and other content from English to Spanish and vice versa
• Update website, social media posts, mass emails, newsletters, and databases
• Provide assistance and staff support as needed

If you are interested in work that has an impact and makes positive change, we would like to hear from you! 

Minimum requirements:

• Education:  The successful completion of a Bachelor's degree, preferably in a related field (e.g. Political Science, Urban Planning, Chicano Studies, Spanish, etc.)
• Language Skills:  Oral and written fluency in English and Spanish
• Experience:  Any work or volunteer experience that would likely provide the required knowledge and skills

The Ideal candidate will possess:

• Strong communication skills and interpersonal skills
• Ability to coordinate multiple projects, organize priorities, and manage a flexible schedule
• Experience working with a diversity of people (e.g. ethnic background, religion, nationality, education level, language, socio-economic status, etc.)
• Confidence in public speaking in both Spanish and English
• Ability to work independently and complete tasks with minimal supervision and work collaboratively as a team member
• Ability to offer creative solutions or new programs for consideration and the ability to think critically about issues and challenge old ideas
• Experience creating visual and written materials or presentations.  Some experience in web design and graphic design is preferred
• Proficient computer skills; e.g. Microsoft Office
• Commitment to developing a better neighborhood for the North Fair Oaks community

Salary and Benefits:

• This position is funded for 12-months and could be extended contingent on performance and program needs
• Depending on experience, the annual salary range is $24.00 - $32.00 per hour is offered and includes County benefits summarized at hr.smcgov.org/benefits.
• The position includes a portable 401A retirement plan and is not eligible for a defined benefit County pension.

APPLICATION/EXAMINATION 
Anyone may apply.  

Spanish and English bi-lingual skills and a bachelor's degree are required for this position.  

This is now a continuous recruitment, which may close at any time.  The final filing date will be posted five days in advance in the San Mateo County Human Resources Department.

Apply immediately.  Because this is a continuous recruitment, a hiring selection may be made at any time within the process.

To apply for this exciting job opportunity, please go to the County's online application system at http://jobs.smcgov.org.  In addition to completing the County Employment Application Form, including the Supplemental Questionnaire, please attach the following documents in Word or PDF format:

• Resume.
• Cover Letter that describes your interest in the position.
• Responses to Supplemental Questions:

1. Are you fluent in Spanish?                Yes    No      
2. Are you fluent in Cantonese ?          Yes    No
3. Are you fluent in Mandarin?             Yes    No
4. Describe your education and work experience that has prepared you for the Outreach Coordinator position.
5. Describe your experience developing, implementing, promoting, coordinating and evaluating and outreach/educational program, event or project (including any website development or upkeep)  Be specific. 
6. Describe your experience establishing and maintaining collaborative relations with diverse community groups, non-profit organizations, community leaders or businesses.  Be specific about the kinds of organizations you collaborated with and describe the purpose of your outreach. Be specific. 
7. Describe your experience in successfully promoting community/civic engagement opportunities with diverse communities.  Be specific. 
8. Describe a time when your communication skills have  helped you succeed in completing a project to achieve the goal.  Please explain your role and obstacles you overcame.  Be specific. 

If you are currently on the County's website, you may click the "Apply Online" button above or below. If you are not on the County's website, please go to http://jobs.smcgov.org to apply.  Incomplete applications, i.e., applications without the three attachments, will not be considered.

For additional information regarding the application process, please call (650) 363-1938 or (650) 363-4385.
 
Apply Immediately.  A selection could be made at any time.

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 Opportunity Employer.

Analyst: Chet Overstreet (072518) (Outreach Coordinator - Intern/Fellow III - I054)

SHAPE THE FUTURE – WORK in the OFFICE of the PEOPLE

The San Mateo County Registration & Elections Division is seeking seasonal Election Worker Office Assistants to assist in the upcoming June 2018 election.  The Elections Division is a fast-paced environment, especially as elections approach.  This is an excellent opportunity to work with a group of dynamic, well-organized, and highly efficient individuals committed to the democratic process.

We are currently seeking dedicated and hard-working individuals for the temporary, full-time position of Office Assistant to be hired into one of four areas:

1. Clerical Support
   1. Data entry
   2. Assembling election supplies
   3. Assembling and processing of Vote by Mail ballot packets
   4. Counting ballots
   5. Operating voting equipment
2. Customer Service
   1. In-person customer service assisting voters to register to vote or cast a ballot
   2. Phone customer service assisting voters with the above needs, finding election material and understanding their voting opportunities
   3. Operating voting equipment
3. Outreach Services
   1. Demonstrating voting equipment
   2. Registering voters
   3. Presenting information about the upcoming election
   4. Assisting voters to cast a ballot
4. Voting Equipment
   1. Helping function test voting equipment
   2. Assisting in delivery and pickup of voting equipment at polling places

Several, but not all, Office Assistants require fluency in Spanish, Mandarin and/or Cantonese, Tagalog/Filipino, or Korean.

NOTE: This is an extra-help, at-will assignment, paid on an hourly basis. Extra help employees are not guaranteed permanent status at the end of the assignment.
 

Hourly wage: $18.38

QUALIFICATIONS 
Ideal Clerical Support and Customer Service candidates will have a minimum of one year of general clerical, office assistant, phone services, or computer experience.  Outreach Services candidates will have strong public speaking abilities and are bilingual in at least one of the above listed languages.  Voting Equipment candidates will have attention to detail and be able to lift and carry materials weighing more than 50 pounds.  Office Assistants able to work multiple elections are preferred.  Office hours are 8:00 am to 4:30 pm, Monday through Friday. These positions may require weekend and evening work assignments.

Critical Skills for all Election Worker Office Assistant positions include the ability to prioritize work, coordinate several activities, organize and maintain accurate files and records, and understand and carry out oral and written directions.

APPLICATION/EXAMINATION 
Anyone may apply for these important positions.  The examination process will consist of an application screening (weight: pass/fail) based on the candidates' application, followed by a departmental interview (weight: 100%).

This is a continuous recruitment.  The Elections Division will screen applications as they are received and will contact qualified candidates for department interviews. The positions could be filled at any time.

PLEASE DO NOT CALL THE ELECTIONS DIVISION OR THE HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT.  The Elections Division will contact you by phone or email if your qualifications meet the current needs.

Because these are full-time (temporary) positions, candidates whose applications indicate they are currently employed in a full-time capacity will not be contacted.  However, if you are currently employed and would like to be considered, please indicate in your resume how you could meet the required work schedule given your current employment.

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 http://jobs.smcgov.org to apply.

(Computer access is available for free at any San Mateo County Library. Computer stations are also located at various County locations including 455 County Center, in the lobby of the first floor.)

Apply immediately.  This recruitment is open on a continuous basis and selections may be made at any time within the process.
 

Tentative Interview Dates:  
Depending on the position: February 20, 2018 through May 25, 2018

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: Chet Overstreet – Office Assistant I – E334 – 021218)
 

Registration & Elections Division
40 Tower Road San Mateo, CA 94402
Website: www.shapethefuture.org

SHAPE THE FUTURE – WORK in the OFFICE of the PEOPLE

The San Mateo County Registration & Elections Division is seeking seasonal Vote Center Representatives (Office Assistant I) to assist in the upcoming June 2018 election.  Vote Centers have replaced polling places as in-person voting sites, and offer additional services over a longer period. This position requires familiarity with the basic operations of a personal computer, and ability to provide customer service and direct voters in a high-traffic situation.

We are currently seeking dedicated and hard-working individuals for the temporary, full-time position of Vote Center Representatives to be hired for the following duties:

1. In-person customer service assisting voters to register to vote or cast a ballot Confirming voter eligibility through online database
2. Explaining voting equipment
3. Registering voters
4. Providing information about the upcoming election
5. Issuing ballots
6. Operating voting equipment

Several, but not all, Vote Center Representatives require fluency in Spanish, Mandarin and/or Cantonese, Tagalog/Filipino or Korean
 
Vote Center Representatives will staff facilities that will be open for four to eleven days. People hired for this position can expect to work approximately 7 – 15 days including training.
 
NOTE: This is an extra-help, at-will assignment, paid on an hourly basis. Extra help employees are not guaranteed permanent status at the end of the assignment.

Hourly wage starts at: $18.38

QUALIFICATIONS 
Ideal candidates will have a minimum of one year of general clerical, office assistant, phone services or computer experience, and a close attention to detail.  Vote Center hours are 8:30 am to 5:30 pm daily during the period of operation, including weekends and holidays, and 6:00 am to 9:00 pm on Election Day, June 5, 2018.  These positions may require evening work assignments.

Applicants with experience as Poll Workers or Universal Polling Place staff are strongly encouraged to apply.

Eleven-day Vote Centers will open on May 26, 2018, and four-day Vote Centers will open on June 2, 2018. Once opened, Vote Centers will stay in operation through June 5, 2018.

Critical Skills for all Vote Center positions include the ability to prioritize work, coordinate several activities, organize and maintain accurate files and records, and understand and carry out oral and written directions.

APPLICATION/EXAMINATION 
Anyone may apply for this position.  The examination process will consist of an application screening (weight: pass/fail) based on the candidates' application, followed by a departmental interview (weight: 100%).

This is a continuous recruitment.  The Elections Division will screen applications as they are received and will contact qualified candidates for department interviews.  The positions could be filled at any time.

PLEASE DO NOT CALL THE ELECTIONS DIVISION OR THE HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT.  The Elections Division will contact you by phone or email if your qualifications meet the current needs.

Because these are full-time (temporary) positions, candidates whose applications indicate they are currently employed in a full-time capacity will not be contacted.  However, if you are currently employed and would like to be considered, please indicate in your resume how you could meet the required work schedule given your current employment.

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 http://jobs.smcgov.org to apply.

(Computer access is available for free at any San Mateo County Library. Computer stations are also located at various County locations including 455 County Center, in the lobby of the first floor.)

Apply immediately.  This recruitment is open on a continuous basis and selections may be made at any time within the process.
 

Tentative Interview Dates:
February 12, 2018 through May 25, 2018

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: Chet Overstreet – Office Assistant I – E334 – 020116)

 
Registration & Elections Division
40 Tower Road San Mateo, CA 94402
Website: www.shapethefuture.org