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Reports To: Various Library Managers or Supervisors
Supervises: Non-supervisory; may mentor, coordinate and assign work to professional, paraprofessional, clerical, temporary and/or volunteer staff
Location: Job location will be confirmed at the final interview stage of the recruitment process

Want to Make a Difference in the Community?
The purpose of the Library Department is to provide exceptional, responsive public service to Palo Alto residents and employees; promote exploration of library resources to support learning, recreation, and personal enrichment; foster a love of reading, creative expression, and community engagement for all ages; and develop library facilities, technology, and staff to create a welcoming, inclusive environment in which to share valuable resources and skilled expertise.

The Position: 
The Palo Alto City Library seeks experienced and passionate candidates for the position of Senior Librarian for Youth Services. The ideal candidate has a commitment to providing early literacy and enrichment services to diverse communities. Experience managing larger public programs and literacy projects is desired. The ideal candidate would also have a strong record of collaboration with other library professionals and community groups to create library programs and services that provide benefits to their communities. Vision, project management skills, and adaptability are additional key skills of the ideal candidate.

For more information  and to apply, please go here

Immediate Opening for Per Diem Library Assistant I

Administrative Operations – Passport Services

APPLY BY:  Monday, April 15, 2019 at 5:00 pm OR the first 50 applications received, whichever occurs first.

THE POSITION:  Come be part of the San Mateo Public Library team. You would be joining an organization whose mission it is to serve the community with a collaborative, innovative, and professional spirit. The San Mateo Public Library is seeking an energetic, motivated, and detail-oriented individual to provide services as a certified passport Acceptance Agent for the Main Library’s U.S. Passport Acceptance Office and to provide general support to the Library Administration Office. Training will be provided.

SALARY:          $24.45 per hour (Step 1). This position is considered part time and offers limited benefits after working a specified number of hours.

SCHEDULE:     15 hours per week

The schedule will consist of two weeknight shifts – Mondays and Tuesdays from 4:00 – 8:30 p.m. and an alternating Friday or Saturday shift of 10:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

HOW TO APPLY: Submit an online application and resumé at www.calopps.org.

APPLY BY:  Monday, April 15, 2019 at 5:00 pm OR the first 50 applications received, whichever occurs first.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

• Review passport applications for completeness and accuracy
• Verify identification and citizenship documentation
• Collect fees
• Respond to public in-person and telephone requests for services and information
• Perform a wide variety of routine clerical work, including filing, billing, processing correspondence, record keeping

QUALIFICATIONS:

Knowledge of: Office methods and equipment, including experience with Microsoft Office Suite programs: at minimum Word, Excel; and Outlook; English usage, spelling, grammar and punctuation.

Ability to: Provide good customer service; perform routine clerical work, operate office machines, learn office methods, rules and policies; understand and carry out oral and written instructions; speak and write clearly.

Experience and Education: Any combination equivalent to experience and education that could provide the required knowledge and abilities would be qualifying.  A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be equivalent to completion of 12th grade, including or supplemented by specialized clerical courses. Bilingual skills desirable but not required.

ADA SPECIAL REQUIREMENT:  Essential duties require the following physical abilities and work requirement: ability to work in a standard library environment; ability to operate computer keyboard; sit, stand, walk, kneel, crouch, squat, stoop, reach, twist, lift 50 pounds and push/pull 100 pounds.

FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:  Please contact Dena Gomez at 650-522-7809

Closing date:  Wednesday, April 3, 2019 at 5:00 p.m.

THE CITY OF SAN MATEO

A scenic, culturally and economically diverse San Francisco Peninsula community, the City of San Mateo  (pop. 104,490) offers an extraordinary quality of life characterized by safe neighborhoods, outstanding libraries, stellar schools, and an ideal location.

San Mateo boasts three libraries, six recreation centers, thirty parks and an 18-hole golf course.  The City’s popular special events draw thousands of participants, build community, and provide easily accessible fun for all generations.  Find out more interesting facts about the City of San Mateo at www.cityofsanmateo.org

THE LIBRARY

The San Mateo City Libraries are vibrant community destinations providing comprehensive resources and activities served by a friendly professional staff.  The Main Library is the cultural City center, while the Hillsdale and Marina branches provide ease of access and additional resources for library patrons. The Library offers a diverse catalog with an annual circulation of over 880,000 non-digital and 60,000 digital items.

Unique collections and programs include the Business Resource Center and the Biotechnology Learning Center. Each year, over 555,000 individuals use the Library, and more than 47,000 attend over 1,100 diverse programs.

The Library has an annual budget of $7.5M and 53 staff positions. Additional funding comes from the San Mateo Public Library Foundation, which helps support collections, literacy programs, cultural programs, resource centers and library hours. Further assistance is provided by Friends of the Library and other volunteers.

THE POSITION

The City Librarian provides leadership and guidance to the four segments that collaborate to meet community needs:  Children’s/Literacy Services, Adult/Teen/Information Services, Circulation/Technical Services, and Administrative Services. 

As a department head, the City Librarian is also responsible for ensuring the library seamlessly works together with all other departments in the City organization.

Lastly, the five-member Library Board of Trustees serves as an advisory body to the City Librarian, City Manager and City Council.

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE

The ideal candidate will be a high-energy library professional with the ability to represent the library in all capacities, respond to and anticipate customer service issues, fully engage in participative management and interest-based approaches, and apply effective interpersonal, cross-cultural communication skills both orally and in writing.   

A creative and resourceful leader, this impressive professional will proactively introduce and support new ideas, creatively solve problems, and balance competing priorities and interests.

The ideal candidate will continue to strengthen relationships with community stakeholders, and both envision and implement the future of the Library. Previous experience with leading change efforts will be welcomed.

QUALIFICATIONS:             

Experience:

Five years of increasingly responsible experience in professional public library administration.

Education:

Master’s degree in Library Science from an ALA accredited college or university supplemented by training in management principles and practices.

Licenses and Certificates:

Possession of or ability to obtain, an appropriate, valid California driver’s license, which must be maintained as a condition of employment.

ADA Special Requirements: 

Essential duties require the following physical abilities and work environment:

Ability to sit, stand, walk, kneel, crouch, stoop, squat, twist and lift. Work in a standard library environment, with irregular hours. Travel to different site locations, attend lengthy meetings, and work extended or irregular hours.

Knowledge of:

• Professional and modern library principles, practices, and procedures
• Library services to multiple generations and diverse communities
• Information technology applications in library operations
• Technical processes including the acquisitions and circulation of library materials
• Library materials in various formats
• Techniques for effectively interacting with City staff, other agencies, organizations, and the public
• Applicable federal, state, and local laws, regulations, and reporting requirements
• Trends in library and information science as they apply to a mid-size library

Ability to:

• Provide participatory leadership, capitalizing on the creativity and resourcefulness of staff, in support of effective library service
• Develop and implement improvements to systems, organization, and operations by using analytics to inform decisions
• Be an active community liaison representing all members of the community and lead outreach and marketing demonstrating specific results from outcome-oriented projects and programs
• Analyze, interpret, and apply information, choosing among alternative courses of action
• Understand and implement laws, regulations, policies, and procedures
• Work with library management team to plan and oversee daily operations and programs, including the direction, evaluation and supervision of staff
• Prepare clear and concise written reports
• Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
• Take proactive approach to customer service issues
• Apply best practices and innovations from outside the library sphere to the running of a mid-size library

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

• Salary:  The salary range is $199,664 to $220,130.  Placement within the range DOQE.
• Retirement:  PERS 2%@55 with 3 year average final comp for “classic” members and 2%@62 with 3 year average final comp for “New” Members.  City contributes 0.5% to Deferred Compensation Plan and matches 2% to Retirement Health Plan. Employee & City pay into Social Security.
• Medical:  A choice of plans with City paid premium of up to 100% for individual coverage, and up to 90% for two-party and family, or $160 per month if waived. 
• Insurance:  City paid premiums for Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
• Auto:  Monthly $375 automobile allowance
• Vacation: 20 – 25 working days annual vacation earned, depending on length of service  in government
• Holidays:  13 days paid holidays per year (includes 3 floating holidays) earned
• Leaves:  12 sick days per year earned
• Programs:  Credit Union, Employee Assistance Program, and Free Fitness classes through City of San Mateo Parks and Recreation programs

APPLICATION & SELECTION PROCESS

Based upon a review of employment applications, supplemental questionnaires and résumés received, a limited number of the most highly qualified applicants will be invited to participate in the examination process. The examination is tentatively scheduled for:  Friday, April 26, 2019

An eligible list will be established from those who pass the examination process. Current and future vacancies may be filled from this list. The list will remain in effect for six months unless exhausted sooner.  Once placed on an eligible list, and at the time a vacancy needs to be filled, eligible candidates may be contacted for additional interviews.

NOTE:  The City of San Mateo reserves the right, at its discretion, to limit the number of qualified candidates invited to the examination process.

HOW TO APPLY

Go to www.cityofsanmateo.org to apply online.  Click on “I want to…”, “Apply for  a City Job”, and “City Librarian” links to complete an on-line employment application, supplemental questionnaire, and to submit your résumé.  You may also mail a complete employment application package to:

City of San Mateo

Human Resources Department

330 West 20th Avenue

San Mateo, CA  94403

or

Fax to:  (650) 522-7261

All applicants must submit a completed official City of San Mateo employment application, supplemental questionnaire, and résumé by the filing date.

Unless otherwise specified, all responses will be conducted via the email address provided to us in your online application.  It is recommended that you frequently check your email for notices from sanmateo@CalOpps.org

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.

The City of Brisbane is accepting applications for our summer internships.  Our internships are project oriented and are designed to give college students a good general overview of future employment opportunities and current issues in the Public Sector.  You will have the opportunity for exposure to various areas of City Administration during your internship, as well as have opportunities to network with fellow interns and participate in professional development activities in San Mateo County and/or Santa Clara County.

Projects for 2019 include

• Community Development – Provide research support in areas pertaining to planning and land use.  Proposed project areas include researching regional and local housing policy, city zoning regulations and revisions, data tracking and database management related to permit issuance and tracking system. 

Applicants must be college students currently enrolled in and pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree in public policy, public administration, computer science or other related field.  Undergraduate candidates must have a minimum 48 semester units or equivalent completed.  Applicants should also be self-motivated, have excellent interpersonal skills, able to use Microsoft Office software, demonstrate good research ability and have the ability to communicate clearly both verbally and in writing. 

SALARY AND HOURS:  Salary range for Interns starts at $15.00 per hour, 25-28 hours per week over a 12 week period.  Start date is flexible depending on student’s availability.

APPLICATION PROCESS:  Candidates can submit their applications on-line at www.calopps.org.  Applications will be accepted until the positions are filled.  First review of applications will be March 20, 2019. 

SELECTION PROCESS: The applications will be screened and a limited number of applicants possessing the most relevant qualifications will be selected to participate in an oral interview.  Recommendations for appointment to the positions will be based on the results of these interviews.  Prior to appointment, fingerprinting for submission to the Department of Justice must be completed with favorable results.

The City of Brisbane is accepting applications for our summer internships.  Our internships are project oriented and are designed to give college students a good general overview of future employment opportunities and current issues in the Public Sector.  You will have the opportunity for exposure to various areas of City Administration during your internship, as well as have opportunities to network with fellow interns and participate in professional development activities in San Mateo County and/or Santa Clara County.

Projects for 2019 include

• Records Management – Assist in project oversight of our records management project, create innovate best practices to implement the records retention schedule and policy, and support the daily records management tasks in the City Clerk’s Office.

Applicants must be college students currently enrolled in and pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree in business, library science, public administration or other related field.  Undergraduate candidates must have a minimum 48 semester units or equivalent completed.  Applicants should also be self-motivated, have excellent interpersonal skills, able to use Microsoft Office software, demonstrate good research ability and have the ability to communicate clearly both verbally and in writing. 

SALARY AND HOURS:  Salary range for Interns starts at $15.00 per hour, 25-28 hours per week over a 12 week period.  Start date is flexible depending on student’s availability.

APPLICATION PROCESS:  Candidates can submit their applications on-line at www.calopps.org.  Applications will be accepted until the positions are filled.  First review of applications will be March 20, 2019. 

SELECTION PROCESS: The applications will be screened and a limited number of applicants possessing the most relevant qualifications will be selected to participate in an oral interview.  Recommendations for appointment to the positions will be based on the results of these interviews.  Prior to appointment, fingerprinting for submission to the Department of Justice must be completed with favorable results.

The Community Development Department (CDD) is seeking a value-driven team player to fill the position of Planning & Housing Intern. This internship provides an excellent opportunity for an enthusiastic college level student seeking broad experience within a dynamic city planning division. The Planning & Housing Division of the Community Development Department administers City Council policies contained in the general plan, zoning ordinance, and other plans and ordinances. In addition, the Division establishes new and amended rules governing land use and urban design for adoption by City Council from the platform of the General Plan. The Division provides professional service and administrative support relating to the new development, residential remodels, commercial improvements, historic preservation, and affordable housing opportunities.

The ideal candidate will be a student currently enrolled in a local community college or university and is currently studying urban planning, urban design, environmental studies, or similar discipline. The candidate should enjoy working with a variety of City staff and the public. The candidate should be comfortable with asking questions and using this opportunity to experience how a city planning division functions.

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

The City of Brisbane is currently recruiting for a History Project Assistant. Under the general supervision of the Administrative Services Director, the History Project Assistant provides administrative support to the Citizens’ History Committee members and staff representative; responsible for the management of cataloging, editing, preserving, and maintaining permanent records and historically valuable documents; implement policies and procedures with regard to processing, documenting, and accessing archived information and materials; in coordination with the committee, will facilitate various projects including the city’s video and oral history, coordination of the history room at the library and managing research on historical events and people; coordinates work with the Peninsula Library staff on the Brisbane Library’s History Room and History Project.

EXAMPLE OF DUTIES:

• Preserve and maintain historically valuable documents and objects, and acquire new materials
• Assist in the design, planning, installation, and maintenance of artifacts
• Create and maintain archived records in a computer database
• Provide access and assistance to the public and respond to information inquiries
• Serve as liaison on the Citizen’s History Committee and coordinate meetings on a regular basis
• Assists with tours, programs, and activities
• Assist in training interns, students, staff, and volunteers
• Prepare budgets, proposals, contracts, and grants
• Facilitate project scope for oral and video history, including identifying topics, scheduling interviews, contracting videographers, reviewing post-production end product and reviewing transcripts for accuracy.

Qualifications:

Knowledge of: Archiving principles, accession and cataloging protocols for artifacts, documents, and pictures.  Governmental regulations and legal requirements related to archives. Knowledge of industry standards and trends. Standards relevant to public art enrichment programs and activities.

Ability to: Perform management and administrative functions. Communicate effectively, orally and in writing with staff, community, trustees, vendors, and others. Ability to carry out independent research. Technically proficient in database and records management systems. Able to prioritize and organize multiple projects and assignments in a methodical manner.

Education/Experience: A Bachelor degree from an accredited college or university in Anthropology, History, Museum Science, Library Science or related field.  One to two years of full-time experience working in archives management, preservation or other historical society related experience.  Experience working in digitalized records management and professional archives management software.

Licenses:  Specified positions may require a valid California class C driver’s license and a satisfactory driving record.

Working Conditions: Work in a standard office environment, with occasional off-site and/or field assignments. The ability to travel from different sites and locations; drive and/or walk safely to different sites and locations; maintain a safe driving record; maintain a neat and clean appearance; work protracted and irregular hours and evening meetings or off-shift work for meeting attendance or participation in specific projects or programs as needed; available for evening meetings.

Physical Demands: Able to use standard office equipment, including a computer; sit, stand, walk, and maintain sustained posture in a seated or standing positions for prolonged periods of time; vision to read printed materials and a computer screen; hearing and speech to communicate in person, over the telephone, and to make presentations; lift and carry 35 pound boxes, files, and materials.

SALARY AND HOURS: $31.22-$32.78-$34.42-$36.14- $37.95 per hour.

Appointments are generally made at the first step in this range.  This is a part-time position.

APPLICATION PROCESS: Interested candidates must submit a completed online application online at www.calopps.org. Applications must be received by Friday, March 22, 2019, at 1:00 PM or until the maximum number of applications are received.  Postmarks and faxes will not be accepted.  

SELECTION PROCESS: Applications will be screened and a limited number of the most highly qualified candidates will be invited to the oral panel.  An eligibility list will be established from those who pass the oral panel interview process.  A limited number of eligible candidates from the list will be invited for a Department Head/Manager interview, who will make the final recommendation.  Eligibility lists are good for one year, unless abolished sooner.  After a mutual interest has been established, the final candidate must pass a fingerprint check submitted to the Department of Justice and a thorough background investigation with favorable results. 

The City of Brisbane is an Equal Opportunity Employer and as such does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, ancestry, physical or mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or national origin in its employment actions, decisions, policies, and practices. The duties described in this job announcement are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed.  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 the position.  This job announcement does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.

The City of Redwood City invites you to apply for the position of Principal Planner. Principal Planner, under general direction of the Planning Manager, plans, directs and supervises professional planning activities of the Planning Division within the Community Development Department, performs a variety of complex technical planning activities, and completes work related to assigned areas of responsibility.

The ideal candidate will embrace the City’s emphasis on excellent customer service; will be able to manage multiple and conflicting demands on time and attention, will see the big picture while remaining detail-oriented; will demonstrate analytical ability and ability to synthesize and summarize information; will use initiative, independent judgment and time management skills; will be well versed in the implementation and analysis pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA); will be a team player who likes working with a variety of City staff and the public.

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

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