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The County of San Mateo Probation Department is seeking motivated candidates for the Legal Office Services Supervisor position. Legal Office Services Supervisors oversee legal support functions in a wide range of areas including but not limited to pretrial, court services, records unit, stats desk, AB 109 support, ID Desk, special projects, reception, and internal and external customer service support.

The current vacancy is in Adult Pretrial Services Division in the Redwood City Office.  However, the eligible list established from this recruitment may be used to fill future vacancies within another division and the incumbent hired may also be reassigned to any other division depending on operational needs. The other offices are located in San Mateo, South San Francisco and East Palo Alto. 

The selected candidate will supervise and direct a team of approximately 10 staff members performing legal support functions.  Examples of the legal support functions include, but not limited to, inmate interviews in the jail, installing electronic monitoring devices on inmates prior to release from jail; running CLETS criminal records, checking probation and court databases, responding to inquiries regarding the jail and court release processes, preparing release recommendations, and assisting in the preparation of the in-custody arraignment court calendar.

The ideal candidate will have a working knowledge of court documents and legal terminology; possess demonstrated leadership and team building skills; create an environment that unites people and motivates them to work collaboratively and effectively toward agreed upon objectives; understand and maintain necessary confidentiality; maintain a positive public image, often times under stressful situations; be able to resolve issues of conflict and manage personnel matters; effectively guide and train staff on court process and procedures; and have excellent oral and written communication skills.  Bilingual skills in Spanish are desired but not required. 

The Probation Department is generally open 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday. The Pretrial office currently operates from 6 a.m. to 11 p.m., including weekends and holidays.  It is possible that the Pretrial office will become a 24/7 operation in the future.  The incumbent will be required to work various day, evening and weekend hours to provide support to staff they will supervise.  On occasion, overtime may also be necessary. 

Examples Of Duties:
Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Supervise and direct legal office support staff and activities.
• Plan, schedule, assign, review and perform legal office support work.
• Train assigned staff in general and legal office procedures and specific departmental and unit policies and procedures.
• Provide support for the San Mateo County Card Key System.
• Evaluate employee performance.
• Perform facility related duties or assignments.
• Recommend employee selection, initial corrective action and other personnel actions.
• Determine work schedules and authorize leaves, process time cards, ensuring the timely completion of all work.
• Answer inquiries, provide information and resolve complaints from clients, the public or employees regarding the function and activities of the work unit.
• Develop, recommend and implement improved work systems, processes, and procedures.
• Compile operational and statistical data and information, maintain various records and prepare special and periodic reports.
• Perform difficult or complex legal office support work and assist with special office projects as assigned; read and process various legal documents such as court calendars, court orders, booking slips, probation reports, arrest records, referrals and other legal information for maintaining records.
• Review legal documents, arrest or incident records, files and cases to identify inaccurate, inconsistent and unclear codes, data and other information.
• Check court and legal documents for proper authorization and obtain missing signatures.
• Compile data from multiple sources to complete and process legal forms, documents and reports in accordance with established procedures.
• Establish and maintain office and case files.
• Research and compile information from office and case files.
• Close and purge files according to established procedures.
• Provide project support to departmental management.
• 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: four years of experience providing office support in a legal or court setting.

Knowledge of: Supervisory principles and practices including work planning, scheduling, review and evaluation, and employee training and corrective action; office management practices and procedures including records management and the operation of standard office equipment; legal documents, forms, terminology and procedures; policies and procedures related to the department to which assigned; standard office equipment; business arithmetic and letter writing; and correct English usage including spelling, grammar and punctuation.

Skill/Ability to: Plan, assign, supervise, review and evaluate the work of others; train others in work procedures; read and interpret rules, policies, procedures and legal and court documents; organize, research and maintain office files; compose correspondence independently from brief instructions; use initiative and sound independent judgment within established guidelines; deal tactfully and effectively with a variety of individuals, some of whom may be hostile or irate; organize and prioritize work, meeting critical deadlines and following up on assignments with minimum supervision; and analyze and resolve varied office administrative problems.

APPLICATION/EXAMINATION
Open & 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.

The examination process will consist of an application screening (weight: pass/fail) based on the candidates' application and responses to the supplemental questions. Candidates who pass the application screening will be invited to a panel interview (weight: 100%) which may include a writing and/or performance exercise(s). 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. All 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. Online applications must be received by the Human Resources Department before midnight on the final filing date. A supplemental application form must be submitted in addition to the standard County employment application form.
 

Tentative Recruitment Schedule:
Final Filing Date:  July 6, 2020
Application Appraisal/Screening: Week of July 6, 2020
Panel Interviews: July 21 and/or July 22, 2020
 

At the County of San Mateo, we welcome and celebrate the diversity of our employees, and strive to create a workplace where they feel valued every day.
 County of San Mateo is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.

WATER QUALITY MANAGER

SALARY RANGE: $12,302 - $14,892 -  PER MONTH

The Marin Municipal Water District is recruiting for a Water Quality Manager to provide technical expertise in the management of the District’s internal and external water quality programs and regulatory planning and analysis activities.  This key manager will also monitor legislative and regulatory initiatives governing water quality and will assist in the management and operations of the District’s water system.

The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in driving improvement and effecting change and experience managing programs or departments that require the coordination of multidisciplinary resources to resolve complex issues for a medium to large drinking water utility with a complex distribution system in the areas of water quality, water system operations, planning, or engineering.  The ideal candidate will also have in depth knowledge of regulatory development, drinking water quality, water treatment and experience in interpreting and complying with drinking water regulations and environmental regulations.

The District

The District provides high-quality drinking water to customers and visitors of its service area. The District is a medium-sized, municipal, water agency with a Board of Directors/General Manager form of government, 240 full-time employees and a $105,000,000 combined annual operating and capital budget for FY 2020. Annually, the District delivers water to 190,000 residents and businesses in the central and southern portions of Marin County and has stewardship responsibilities for 21,000 acres of pristine watershed lands on Mt. Tam.

The District’s two water treatment plants and one finishing plant produce an average of 29 million gallons of water per day that are delivered to customers through 900+ miles of pipeline and 99 pumping stations.

The Job

Typical duties may include but are not limited to the following. Please see job description for the full list of duties and qualifications:

· Establishes, reviews and manages water quality service levels, goals and objectives based on regulatory requirements and industry best practices.

· Develops implementation strategies and plans to meet more stringent regulations and customer requirements.

· Provides guidance and consultation services related to water quality, including review of engineering standards and projects, protection of water sources, optimization of treatment processes, and distribution system practices.

· Provides direction, analysis, and support to drive efficient and effective management of the District water system, including benchmarking and analysis, and effective use of automation/computer applications.

· Conducts/oversees water quality engineering studies, designs and/or pilot testing with emphasis on optimizing unit processes of water treatment and water quality control; initiates and directs special studies and investigations to improve and maintain water treatment and production performance.

· Provides direction, supervision and support to the Reclamation and Backflow unit and serves as the technical expert on the District’s Water Reuse program.

· Prepares and directs the District's strategy for the maintenance and enhancement of potable water quality and business practices to assure cost effective achievement of water system service levels.

Now Hiring Full-time, Temporary Interns!

Open until Filled  Apply immediately ~Posted on 5/20/2020~

The Marin Municipal Water District is offering three exciting opportunities to work for a community oriented organization that is committed to contributing to the well-being of the environment!

$18.25 per hour. A 2.5% salary adjustment is anticipated July 1, 2020 ($18.71)

40-hours per week, Monday through Friday

Work reporting address:  Varies by assignment

THE POSITIONS:

WATER QUALITY SAMPLING INTERN: (1 position) Under direction of the Water Quality Field Supervisor, assists with distribution system and reservoir water sampling, reservoir algae investigations and reservoir algae treatments, and additional miscellaneous field investigations and water quality tasks.  Uses sampling equipment such as a chlorine test kit, temperature gauge, zone sampler and a datasonde with hand-held surveyor.  Performs miscellaneous office tasks, such as mapping sampling points, working with data and reports, and scanning documents. Additionally, performs maintenance and clean-up work as needed. Safety Boots required. Work hours will be Monday - Friday 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.  This position is for up to a six (6) month duration at the Corte Madera location. Anticipated Start Date: July 2020.

WATER TREATMENT PLANT INTERN: (1 position) Under the direct supervision of a qualified and licensed Water Treatment Plant Operator, assist with the operation and maintenance of one of three different drinking water facilities. The candidate will be exposed to surface water treatment plant processes, chemical dosing, industry standard calculations, water quality laboratory tests, the operation and maintenance of analyzers and ground water quality verification. Safety Boots required. Work hours will be Monday – Friday 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at one of three different facilities: San Geronimo Water Treatment Plant in Woodacre; Bon Tempe Water Treatment Plant in Fairfax; Ignacio Water Quality Station in Novato. Optional work schedules maybe considered on a case by case basis. This position is for up to a six (6) month duration.  Anticipated Start Date: August 2020.

FIELD PIPELINE LOCATOR INTERN: (1 position) This position is in the Records Department and will require field locating of MMWD underground pipelines and facilities using a Metro Tech 810 DX inductive locator.  The work will be done in roadways and on steep slopes, which will require proper safety gear and safety practices.  In addition, this work will require the ability to interpret GIS mapping data and record drawings to properly identify the location of the underground water lines.  Good communications skills are necessary in order to report and resolve discrepancies found in the field.  Safety Boots required. Work hours will be Monday - Friday 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.  This position is for up to a six (6) month duration at the Corte Madera location. Anticipated Start Date: July 2020.

The City of San Mateo Community Development Department is accepting applications for a

Plan Checker I/II/Engineer

You’ll be joining a team of talented professionals in a dynamic, collaborative work environment dedicated to serving the San Mateo community. You will work alongside a team of focused and highly motivated professionals who use their talent to provide essential development review and inspection services to our residents and businesses on a daily basis. The Plan Checker I/II/Engineer is an exciting opportunity for a talented professional to join a great organization and make a valuable contribution to the Building Division within the Community Development Department. You can review the detailed job description for Plan Checker I/II/Engineer on the City’s website.

Depending upon class level and assignment, duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Review and examine construction documents, plans and specifications for one and two family, and multi-family residential, and basic commercial and industrial projects.
• Conduct plan checks on commercial and residential building structures; review structural calculations, fire resistance requirements, earthquake resistance and soils engineering. Conducts plan checks for commercial buildings to be remodeled and/or altered.
• Confer over the phone or in person with homeowners, builders, engineers, contractors, architects and the public to give information and interpret building codes and regulations and permit requirements; recommends necessary changes to obtain compliance with applicable building and zoning codes and regulations.
• Review corrected plans for conformity with requirements; ensures that proper building permit requirements are met.
• Receive and assess fees for new development and construction projects.  Issue and process building permit applications.
• Maintain records of incoming plans and those completed.
• Conduct field inspections as required. Make on‑site construction inspections on occasion, when required to confirm that construction complies with approved plans and specifications.
• Coordinate plan check activities with other City departments and with outside agencies.
• Initiate appropriate action to enforce code compliance.
• Prepare reports and written correspondence to architects, engineers, contractors and others related to the correction of plans and engineering detail.
• Confer with building inspectors on building‑related problems arising in the field during construction.
• Coordinate construction plans examination processes with those of other City departments and units.
• Monitor changes and legislation pertaining to assigned work; investigate new materials and substitute materials, and new methods of structural design; recommend appropriate changes in the building codes and regulations to the Deputy Building Official.
• Assist in staffing the public counter; issue building permits as required.  Maintain accurate records and write reports regarding the work as required.

SEEKING A HIGHLY MOTIVATED SENIOR PLANNER WHO LOVES PEOPLE AND THE LOCAL COMMUNITY, AND IS A SKILLED COLLABORATER 

The City of Sausalito seeks to fill one full-time vacancy for Senior Planner.  Under direction of the Community Development Director, the Senior Planner administers specified planning activities including current planning, zoning and subdivision ordinance, advanced planning and the General Plan; complex professional planning activities, such as serving as project manager for multifaceted development and land use applications and long-range policy planning projects including Zoning Ordinance and General Plan Amendments. This is a lead position in the Community Development Department and will participate in advanced, multi-department initiatives.

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE will be a natural leader with keen emotional intelligence, able to navigate a variety of interpersonal situations with ease and integrate into the planning team with finesse.  The successful candidate will be able to mentor others within the planning unit and explain complicated planning issues in an easy to underStand manner.  

The Senior Planner also:

• Reviews applications for residential, commercial and other land use development; evaluates alternatives and conformance with City policies, ordinances, the General Plan and state and federal laws; prepares and presents staff reports to the Planning Commission and City Council regarding such applications;
• Serves as project manager for complex planning projects, including analyzing and evaluating site and architectural plans, performing technical review for project plans and applications and making recommendations;
• Manages consultant contacts including determining scope of work and budgets, tracking budgets and approving contract payments;
• Updates and creates long-range planning documents such as the City’s General Plan and other assigned plans; prepares modifications to specific General Plan elements;
• Serves as staff liaison for review boards, ad-hoc committees and elected officials, including providing technical advice and giving presentations;
• Confers with and provides information to property owners, contractors, developers, engineers architects and the public regarding conformance to standards, plans specifications and codes; explains codes, requirements and procedures and evaluates alternatives;
• Demonstrates continuous effort to improve operations, decrease turnaround times, streamline work processes, and work cooperatively and jointly to provide quality seamless customer service;
• Ability to deal with the public under stressful circumstances in a fair, calm and understanding way to obtain positive results;
• Performs other duties of a similar nature or level.

THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT: 

The Community Development Director oversees a Planning Division and Building Division which are staffed by Senior Planner, Associate Planner, Assistant Planner, Building Inspector, Permit Technician and Administrative Aide. Contract staff provide Building Plan Check and Code Enforcement services.  The Planning Division provides staff support to the Planning Commission, the Historic Landmarks Board, and the City Council.

REQUIREMENTS:

Knowledge of:

• Principles, practices and procedures related to City and regional planning and zoning administration, including applicable laws and regulations;
• Comprehensive plans and current planning and the development process;
• Project management techniques;
• Practices of researching planning issues, evaluating alternatives, making sound recommendations, and preparing and presenting effective staff reports.

Ability to:

• Work cooperatively with other City employees and the public, often under challenging circumstances;
• Administer complex current and advanced planning and zoning conformance activities in an independent and effective manner;
• Conduct complex planning research projects, evaluate alternatives, make sound recommendations and prepare effective technical staff reports;
• Interpret, apply and explain complex laws, codes, regulations and ordinances;
• Effectively represent the department and the City in meetings with governmental agencies, community groups and various business, professional and regulatory organizations, and in meetings with individuals;
• Conduct zoning studies and interpreting City zoning laws, regulations and codes;
• Read blueprints and site plans and conduct site inspections; and
• Communicate effectively with officials, co-workers, subordinates, the general public, representatives of organizations and others sufficient to exchange or convey information and receive work direction.

Education/Training/Experience:

Equivalent to graduation from a four-year college or university with major coursework in city, urban or environmental planning, architecture or a field related to the area of assignment and five years of planning related experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job as listed above. A Master’s Degree in Planning or a related field is preferred but not required. Two years of project management or supervisory experience are also preferred. Certification from American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) is desirable.

Licenses; Certificates; Special Requirements:

Must possess a valid Class C California driver’s license and the ability to maintain insurability under the City’s Vehicle Insurance Policy.

First application review deadline – 5:00 pm, Tuesday, May 12, 2020

• Apply online at www.calopps.org/city-of-sausalito

For questions about job openings or any topic related to Human Resources, please contact the City’s Human Resources Advisor from Regional Government Services, Deborah Muchmore, at dmuchmore@sausalito.gov or (650) 587-7317.

The City of Sausalito is a drug free workplace.

E.O.E./A.D.A.

Code Enforcement Official III

$5,671 - $6,894 per month

Plus, excellent benefits

OPEN UNTIL FILLED:  Apply by Friday, March 27, 2020 for first consideration

THE POSITION:

The City of San Rafael Community Development Department is seeking a full-time Code Enforcement Official III.  The incumbent in this position assists with the enforcement of all provisions of the San Rafael Municipal Code, performs code inspections and enforces the zoning code.  This position is responsible for providing advanced journey level code enforcement duties and for providing some building and/or fire inspection duties typically regarding issues that do not require a permit. This position requires certification as a Combination Building Inspector or the residential inspection track of the International Code Council and/or the Fire Prevention IA, 2A, and 3A courses of the California State Fire Training.

This position performs the following essential job duties:   

• Exercises enforcement and abatement responsibilities under the land use regulations of the City’s Municipal Codes.
• Conducts field investigations of reported complaints of municipal code, ordinance and resolution violations.
• Advises individuals of violations and methods of abatement.
• Seeks abatement (remedies) through voluntary compliance or informal administrative process or administrative hearings or judicial action.
• Conducts field inspections to uncover violations, gathers supporting evidence, inform individuals of code provisions and encourage compliance.
• Issue warnings and violation notices and see remedies through voluntary compliance or informal administrative process or administrative hearings or judicial action.
• Explains and interprets municipal codes, ordinances, and resolutions at the counter and in the field to City staff, to property owners and the general public.
• Confers with other agencies and City departments, verbally and in writing, on the investigation and disposition of related violations.
• Prepares written staff reports and present evidence at hearings before the Planning Commission, City Council, Hearing Officer, and/or Courts of Law related to current code enforcement administrative and judicial proceedings.
• Completes forms, prepare reports, investigation narratives, and related correspondence.
• Maintains case records, program statistics, and related materials.
• Function as a lead work supervisor over other Code Enforcement Official employees.
• Performs related duties as required.

To be eligible for this position, you must have knowledge of:

• Correct English usage, spelling and punctuation.
• Simple research and statistical methods.
• Interviewing techniques necessary to obtain investigative and personal data.
• Modern office policies, procedures, and equipment.
• Goals, objectives and policies of the department.
• Correct written and spoken English.
• Technical aspects of Zoning and Code Enforcement.
• Supervisory techniques and methods.

To be eligible for this position, you must have the ability to:

• Interpret and apply laws, ordinances, codes and policies.
• Express oneself clearly and concisely both orally and in writing.
• Work cooperatively with other departments, agencies and citizens.
• Establish and maintain effective work relationships.
• Lead and direct the work of others.
• Perform field investigations.
• Enforce applicable codes and ordinances.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE: (Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge, abilities and skill.)  A typical way to obtain these would be:

• Graduation from an accredited high school or equivalent.
• Three (3) years of full-time experience involving the enforcement and interpretation of administrative rules and regulations, two (2) years of which must be in a code inspection capacity, with at least one (1) of those years at an equivalent level to the Code Enforcement Official II.
• Requires certification as a Building or Fire Prevention Inspector.
• Valid driver’s license.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear.  The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.  The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to outdoor weather conditions and regularly works in inside environmental conditions.  The employee is frequently exposed to video display and moving mechanical parts.  The employee occasionally works with use of personal vehicle.  The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.  Hazards are moderate, predictable and protected against. 

APPLICATION AND SELECTION PROCESS:

City of San Rafael application is required.  Resumes do not substitute for the City application.  Candidates should detail related education and experience on the application.  The examination process may include the following application appraisal and oral board interview examination.  The passing point for the oral board examination final score will be 70%.  Note:  Prior to appointment, candidate must pass a pre-employment physical, background check, driving record, drug screen, and fingerprinting.   To file an application, go to:  www.calopps.org.  Select “Member Agencies”.  Select “San Rafael”.  Follow this link to submit your application:  https://www.calopps.org/san-rafael/job-19981919

For more information about the City of San Rafael, please visit www.cityofsanrafael.org. 

Reasonable Accommodation:  The City of San Rafael will make reasonable accommodations in the exam process to accommodate disabled applicants.  If you have a disability for which you require an accommodation, please contact us at (415) 485-3474 before the test date.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.  Such accommodations must be requested by the applicant. 

The Town of Colma invites your application for the position of 

Facility Attendant

Join our team! 

This is a great opportunity to make a difference in your community, build relationships and work in a team environment.  If you looking for flexible work schedule, this job is for you! 

You will enjoy: 

• Greeting and assisting Town visitors with great customer service . 
• assisting and overseeing people using the facilities. 
• Work alongside of awesome people! 

You may be assigned to serve as a receptionist for Town’s recreation facilities and is responsible for greeting residents and visitors, registering class participants, processing rentals, explaining rules for facility usage, efficient preparation and taking down of equipment at Town facilities; assist and oversee people using the facilities; attend and participate in weekend and evening activities as assigned. 

And 

• Open and secure facilities
• Prepare and distribute Town of Colma identification cards; verify residency
• Set-up equipment needed for classes, meetings and private parties
• Clean up facility; provides janitorial services
• Collect fees
• Issue and collect equipment
• Maintain order and discipline
• Report injuries and accidents
• Supervise volunteers and court referral workers
• Complete reports and refund forms
• Perform routine clerical tasks
• Respond appropriately to emergencies including the application of basic first aid
• Exhibits and encourages behavior that is consistent with the Town’s risk management program and decreases risk of accident or injury to self, employees, residents, visitors and their property
• Perform other duties as assigned

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience

Any combination of work experience, training and education that would likely provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities.  Typical ways to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:

Education and Training:   Possession of a high school diploma or GED equivalent.

Experience: Work experience performing custodial work.

Licenses and Certificates: 

• CPR/First Aid certificates required or achievable within 60 days of hire. 
• Possession of a valid California Driver’s License issued by the California Department of Motor Vehicles. 

and

Knowledge of:

• Modern Office Technology (Computer, phone, copier, etc)
• Principles and practices of customer service
• CPR/First Aid
• Equipment, methods and procedures used in custodial activities and semi-skilled activities

Ability to:

• Represent the Town in a positive manner
• Establish, maintain and foster cooperative working relations with others from diverse backgrounds, including elected officials, co-workers and the public effectively and with courtesy, in person, via e-mail and over the phone
• Follow written and oral instructions and procedures
• Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, by using proper English grammar, spelling and punctuation
• Learn and interpret specific rules and policies and apply them with good judgment
• Understand and work effectively with the public
• Oversee large groups
• Deal effectively with a wide variety of personalities in situations requiring diplomacy, friendliness, poise and tact
• Learn Recreation software
• Lead participants on group outings and field trips
• Work a flexible schedule including evenings and weekends
• Work independently
• Solve most work problems independently, referring unusual situations and questions to supervisor especially those matters regarding policy decisions
• Perform janitorial and light maintenance duties

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

These functions may be performed with or without reasonable accommodation:

• Speak clearly and understandably
• Review reports and correspondence quickly and accurately
• Report to work at any hour of day or night as required by disaster or other emergency situation
• Use dexterity and vision necessary to operate computer equipment with a high degree of productivity
• Intermittently twist to reach equipment in their work area
• Perform simple grasping and fine manipulation
• Operate basic office equipment (i.e. telephone, copier, calculator, etc.)
• Safely lift up to 50 pounds
• Speak, read and understand the English language sufficiently to successfully receive/provide information to/from the public, co-workers, supervisors, etc.
• Perform duties on a regular and consistent basis
• Perform all duties listed on the job description except those determined to be incidental

Familiarity with computers, modern technology and customer service required . 

Visit : https://www.calopps.org/town-of-colma and apply.

The Superior Court of California, County of San Mateo is seeking qualified candidates for two full-time Official Court Reporter positions. The court's mission is to apply the law fairly to protect individual freedom and to promote the welfare of the people. Join us in meeting our goal of continuing to find innovative ways to conduct business and provide essential court services to our community. Apply today!

Court Reporters stenotype a verbatim record of courtroom proceedings and provide general support to the assigned judge related to the official record. Court Reporters work in any court department, including but not limited to, arraignment calendars, family law, civil and criminal trials, law and motion, juvenile, and preliminary hearings, in any of the court's three locations throughout San Mateo County.

The ideal candidate for the Court Reporter position has experience transcribing a full range of courtroom proceedings, is familiar with real time reporting, and possesses excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Certification and/or experience with real time is highly desired. The Court offers differential pay of 10% for employees with real time certification or 5% for real time court certification.

Please visit http://www.sanmateocourt.org/ for more information on our organization.

NOTE: The eligible list generated from this recruitment may be used to fill future extra-help, term, unclassified, and regular classified vacancies.

Examples Of Duties: 
Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Attend courtroom sessions to record court proceedings.
• Prepare verbatim transcripts of court proceedings including testimony, objections, rulings, pleas and sentences.
• Read aloud Court reporting notes at the request of the Court.
• Certify the accuracy of Court transcripts.
• Prepare indexes of witnesses and exhibits and file official transcripts with the Court.
• Operate a variety of office equipment including computers and printers.
• Respond to requests and inquiries from litigants.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS 
Licensure/Certification: Valid Certified Shorthand Reporter License issued by the State of California.

Education and Experience: Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities is qualifying.

Knowledge of:

• Methods and techniques of courtroom procedures.
• Laws, regulations and judicial procedures related to court reporting.
• Legal, medical, professional and technical terminology used in a courtroom setting.
• Records management practices and procedures, including indexing and cross-indexing.
• Correct English usage, including grammar, spelling and punctuation.
• Principles and techniques for dealing with the public, often when relations may be strained.

Skill/Ability to:

• Take and transcribe a full range of courtroom proceedings.
• Operate courtroom stenotype equipment.
• Use standard office equipment, including a word processor and/or a personal or on-line computer.
• Organize and prioritize work, meet critical time deadlines and coordinate multiple activities.
• Deal tactfully and effectively with a variety of individuals.
• Exercise initiative and sound independent judgment within established guidelines.
• Organize and maintain accurate files and records.
• Understand and carry out oral and written instructions.

APPLICATION/EXAMINATION 

Anyone may apply. This recruitment is being conducted in collaboration with the County of San Mateo.

Responses to the Training and Experience Evaluation supplemental questions must be submitted in addition to our regular employment application form. A resume will not be accepted as a substitute for the required employment application and supplemental questionnaire.

The examination process will consist of a scored relevant Training and Experience (T&E) evaluation, based solely on the candidates' responses to the supplemental questions (weight: 100%). Candidates who receive a passing score in the T&E evaluation will be placed on an eligible list in rank order, determined by the score attained from the evaluation of the training and experience. The top candidates from the eligible list will be forwarded to the hiring department for an interview, which is the basis for final selection.

Because of this screening process, applicants who meet the minimum qualifications are not guaranteed advancement to the next phase of the examination process. Depending on the number of applicants, an application appraisal of education and experience may be used in place of other examinations. All examinations will be given in San Mateo County, California, and applicants must participate at their own expense.

NOTE: The detailed information you provide in the supplemental questionnaire should be consistent with the information in your standard County application and resume. All information provided is subject to verification.

This is a continuous recruitment which may close at any time. The final filing date will be posted five days in advance on this job announcement.

IMPORTANT: Applications for this position will only be accepted online. 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. Online applications must be received by the Human Resources Department before midnight on the final filing date.

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

TENTATIVE RECRUITMENT SCHEDULE
Recruitment Closing Date: Continuous
Application Screening/Training and Experience Evaluation (tentative): TBD
Departmental Interviews (tentative): TBD
 

The Superior Court of California, County of San Mateo is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we encourage applications from candidates who will contribute to our diversity.

Please note: Although the County is conducting the recruitment with the Superior Court, this position is not a County position.