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WHY JOIN THE CITY OF FREMONT TEAM?

Fremont is a well-managed and innovative city, and has recently generated national attention by placing in Money Magazine’s top 50 “Best Places to Live 2016” in the country, and ranking 4th on the “Most Family Friendly” list of California cities by Estately. Located in the heart of the Bay Area and Silicon Valley, Fremont prides itself on innovation, green technology, a low crime rate, great schools, a low unemployment rate, quality parks and nearby open space, and an incredibly diverse population of over 232,532 residents. As a full service city, Fremont employs over 952 regular employees and has an annual general fund operating budget of approximately $219.9 million.

Fremont is an employer that values its people, creativity, quality service, integrity, open communication, collaboration, mutual respect, and diversity. Employees find their work challenging, yet rewarding, and most importantly, enjoy the chance to make a difference through public service.  Think Fremont!

CITY CLERK’S OFFICE—WHO WE ARE

The City Clerk’s Office has a critical role in service delivery, and providing  effective information dissemination and communication with the public and City Council. Our responsibilities include preparing and distributing the City Council agenda, recording all proceedings of City Council meetings, maintaining and updating the Municipal Code and Council Handbook and Rules of Procedure, coordinating the City Records Management Program, and managing and conducting the elections for Mayor and City Council Members.  

The City Clerk’s Office currently has one vacancy.

WE’RE LOOKING FOR SOMEONE WHO IS

You will thrive in this position if you are a:
 
- Positive with great customer service skills
- Energized with a Can-Do attitude
- Focused on technology  
- Skilled in written communication and in making effective oral presentations
- Energized by a fast paced working environment with competing projects and deadlines
- Able to build strong working relationships with diverse clientele

WHAT YOU WILL DO

Under the direction of the Assistant City Manager and City Clerk, the Assistant City Clerk assists in planning and organizing the daily operations of the City Clerk's office. Serves as the City Clerk in his/her absence by coordinating the preparation of City Council agendas, attending City Council meetings and preparing the action minutes. Provides services as a member of the department’s management team; performs related duties as required.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

- In the absence of the City Clerk, attend City Council meetings as necessary to perform functions of the City Clerk
- Administer the City’s Records Management Program, including appropriate control over the maintenance, protection, retention and disposition of records in accordance with legal and operational requirements
- Plan, organize and direct divisional activities
- Lead clerical staff engaged in the routine processing of the City’s automated records management program
- Assist the City Clerk with the election process and Political Reform Act statements
- Ensure accurate, up-to-date filling of City ordinances, resolutions and minutes of the City Council
- May exercise lead direction over clerical staff
- Coordinate the publishing, indexing and distribution of Council meeting minutes and agendas
- Coordinate responses to requests for City records covered under the Public Records Act, including monitoring the City Clerk email account
- Provide research and reference services to the public and City staff
- Conduct administrative and operational analysis, recommending solutions based on findings
- Oversee logistics and set up for Council meetings

Please note that applications are currently not accepted through CalOpps or any other third party job board application system. To apply, applicants must complete an application via the City of San Jose’s website at www.sanjoseca.gov/citycareers. 

Actual salary shall be determined by the final candidates’ qualifications and experience.  In addition to the starting salary, employees in the Analyst I/II classification shall also receive an approximate five percent (5%) ongoing non-pensionable compensation pay. 

Human Resources is currently seeking to fill a full time permanent Analyst vacancies in the Employment Division.  Employment Analysts are responsible for recruiting qualified applicants by developing and administering valid selection processes and for conducting classification projects such as individual position studies, new job class development and class specification revision.

This is an exciting opportunity for individuals with a passion for human resources in the public sector. The position requires strong organizational skills and the ability to build effective working relationships with all City Departments and with other key stakeholders within the City of San Jose organizational structure and to represent the City to applicants, employees and residents.  Attention to detail, a strong customer service perspective, and critical thinking skills are crucial. These positions require creative thinkers who are willing to develop and implement strategies to meet department needs.
 
This recruitment may be used to fill multiple positions in this, or other divisions or departments. If you are interested in employment as an Analyst I/II, you should apply to ensure you are considered for additional opportunities that may utilize the applicants from this recruitment.

Please note that applications are currently not accepted through CalOpps or any other third party job board application system. To apply, applicants must complete an application via the City of San Jose’s website at www.sanjoseca.gov/citycareers. 

The actual salary shall be determined by the final candidate’s qualifications and experience. In addition to the starting salary, employees in the Facility Attendant classification shall also receive an approximate five percent (5%) ongoing non-pensionable compensation pay. This position is also covered under the Living Wage Policy

The Public Works Department is seeking to fill a vacant Facility Attendant position. This position is responsible for performing work of routine difficulty in a variety of custodial duties, minor maintenance work, and set-ups in preparation for events, meetings and other functions located at City Hall and other City Facilities such as Community Centers, Parks and Libraries. This position will be reporting to the Supervisor of Trades with lead direction from the Senior Facility Attendant.

Typical duties include, but are not limited to:

• • Performs custodial work such as sweeping, scrubbing, stripping, and waxing floors, as well as vacuuming, dusting, graffiti removal and washing windows.
  • Sets up equipment and platforms for events.
  • Arranges chairs, tables, and other furniture for both city and public meetings, banquets, dances, dinners, and other events according to charts, plans, and oral instructions.
  • Reads, interprets, and carries out written instructions to set up and arrange furniture and equipment for events.
  • Monitors on going events and provides any needed set-up or maintenance support.
  • Assists with maintaining outside grounds of City Hall to include cleaning sidewalks, storm drains, entries and stairwells.
  • Operates a variety of motorized equipment such as forklifts, scissor lifts, boom lifts.
  • Performs minor maintenance checks on vehicles such as forklifts, scissor lifts, boom lifts.
  • Performs minor repairs on equipment, furniture, plumbing fixtures, and other objects as needed.
  • Assist in the set-up of stages for productions according to specified plans.
  • Sets up public address systems and sound systems.
  • Monitors and completes various assigned work orders using work management system software.
  • Tracks schedules and set-up requirements for meetings and events using Event Management System software.
  • Inspects Libraries, Community Centers, Police Dept Facilities and other City buildings for housekeeping and minor maintenance issues.
  • Assists with cubicle and office moves at city hall to include the moving and lifting of file cabinets, desks and other office furniture.
  • Assists with replacing burnt out bulbs.
  • Assists with removal of City owned surplus items.
  • Ability to lift heavy weights from 20 to 80 lbs.
  • May be required to work weekends, holidays and swing shifts.

This recruitment may be used to fill multiple positions in this, or other divisions or departments. If you are interested in employment in this classification, you should apply to ensure you are considered for additional opportunities that may utilize the applicants from this recruitment.

The ideal candidate will possess the following competencies, as demonstrated in past and current employment history.  Desirable competencies for this position include:

 
Competencies

Job Expertise: Demonstrates knowledge of and experience with applicable professional /technical principles and practices, Citywide and departmental procedures/policies and federal and state rules and regulations.

Customer Service: Demonstrates the ability to anticipate customers' needs and deliver services effectively and efficiently using professional demeanor.

Computer Skills: Experienced with common business computer applications including but not limited to: MS Outlook, MS Word, MS PowerPoint, MS Access, and MS Excel.

Flexibility: Makes effective decisions and achieves desired results in the midst of major changes in responsibilities, work processes, time frames, performance expectations, organizational culture, or work environment.

Teamwork & Interpersonal Skills: Develops effective relationships with co-workers and supervisors by helping others accomplish tasks and using collaboration and conflict resolution skills.

 
Communication Skills: Effectively conveys information and expresses thoughts and facts clearly, orally and in writing; demonstrates effective use of listening skills; displays openness to other people’s ideas and thoughts.

GENERAL PURPOSE

Under general supervision, performs custodial services to maintain assigned area in a clean, orderly, safe and secure fashion, and performs related duties as required.  Must be available mornings, evenings, weekends and holidays.
 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The duties listed below 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 this position.

City Hall, Community Building and Senior Center Duties:

• Secure city facilities as assigned
• Provide access to city facilities after hours
• Perform set-up or tear down of tables and chairs
• Set-up required equipment for meeting and activities
• Clean specified areas as assigned
• Perform light custodial duties
• Empty trash and sort recycling
• Pick up trash around exterior of buildings
• Restock dispensers
• Provide customer service to public and city staff

Park Restroom Duties:

• Provide access to park restroom facilities
• Sweep, mop and clean floors
• Empty and clean waste receptacles
• Pick up trash around exterior of restroom buildings
• Clean restrooms, including sinks, tile, toilets, floors, mirrors, walls and partitions and drinking fountains
• Polish metal work fixtures
• Fill paper dispensers
• Replace light bulbs
• Perform minor repairs as necessary
• Secure park restroom facilities
• Provide customer service to public and city staff
• Respond to emergency situations as required
• Remove and/or clean graffiti

Rental Duties:

• Perform required set-up for assigned activity
• Provide access to assigned facility at proper time
• Maintain contact with the person renting the facility to perform duties as required
• Provide supervision during the event to insure all policies and procedures are being adhered to
• Inspect facility prior to and after the event
• Complete required paper work
• Secure facility
• Maintain a clean and safe facility during event/activity

San Dimas Recreation Center

• Perform light custodial duties
• Restock dispensers
• Empty trash and sort recycling
• Pick up trash around exterior of buildings
• Clear pool decks and secure area
• Secure city facilities as assigned
• Test water chemistry in swimming pool
• Clean specified areas as assigned

SELECTION PROCESS

Interested persons who feel they meet the desirable qualifications should submit a completed City application. Not every applicant is interviewed. Selected qualified applicants will be invited to interview.

STATEMENT OF NON-DISCRIMINATION

The City of San Dimas, California advises the public, employees and job applicants that it does not discriminate on the basis of race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical handicap, medical condition, marital status, sex, age or any non-merit based factor in admission to, treatment of or employment in its programs and activities.

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), The City of San Dimas will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective employees and incumbents to discuss potential accommodations with the employer. EOE (Equal Opportunity Employer)

ABOUT THE CITY

The City of San Dimas is located midway (about 27 miles) between Los Angeles and San Bernardino at the base of the San Gabriel Mountains. Superior access to freeways offers a centralized location from which to enjoy southern California’s many excellent cultural and recreational activities.

San Dimas was incorporated in 1960 with a Council-Manager form of government. Its citizens receive a full range of services through the combined efforts of the City’s five departments (City Manager’s Office, Administrative Services, Parks & Recreation, Public Works and Development Services) and the contract services of Los Angeles County.

The City Clerk organizes, plans and directs all activities of the City Clerk’s Office.  The work involves maintaining a complete and accurate legal/historical record of City Council proceedings; administering the records management program; conducting municipal elections; ensuring compliance with Political Reform Act, Brown Act, Public Records Act and Conflict of Interest Codes; supervising  administrative support staff and functions of the City Clerk’s Office and/or City Manager’s Office; and providing prompt and courteous service to the Mayor and City Council, citizens, press and public requests for assistance and information.

KEY ELEMENTS
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.

• Prepare City Council Agendas.
• Attend City Council Meetings and prepare official Minutes in an accurate and timely manner.
• Coordinate posting of City Council Agendas and Minutes on City’s website.
• Follow up to ensure that City documents are properly executed and comply with applicable local/state/federal regulations.
• Prepare Staff Reports related to City Clerk’s function.
• Review, notarize and prepare specific City related documents for recordation (deeds, easements, development agreements, certificates of project completion, etc.).
• Communicate official City Council actions to appropriate/interested parties.
• Respond in a timely manner to requests for public information, ensuring compliance with the Public Records Act.
• Receive subpoenas for records and lawsuits filed on the City.
• Ensure the City’s compliance with provisions of the Brown Act.
• Perform duties of Elections Official and oversee all City elections.
• Perform Filing Officer duties required by the Political Reform Act for campaign disclosure statements for candidates and officeholders.
• Administer provisions of the City’s Conflict of Interest Code.
• Coordinate advertisement of openings on the City’s Commissions/Committees/Task Forces.
• Maintain list of City Council appointments, as well as boards/committees/bodies on which City Councilmembers serve.
• Administer Oath of Office to new elected/appointed officials.
• Maintain legal custody of official City records and documents.
• Maintain custody of the City Seal and affix to legal documents.
• Attest Mayor’s and/or City Manager’s signature on all legal City documents.
• Maintain Records Retention Schedule and oversee timely compliance for records.
• Maintain Legislative History Index of City documents (Minutes, Contracts, Agreements, Resolutions, Ordinances).
• Coordinate regular updates to the Dublin Municipal Code (paper and electronically).
• Supervise administrative support functions of the City Clerk’s Office.
• Analyze programs, policies and procedures utilized in the City Clerk’s Office on a regular basis to ensure that the department is operating in the most efficient manner possible.
• Participate to maintain required certifications in appropriate professional organizations (i.e. CCAC & IIMC).
• Provide input and assist in the establishment and/or improvement of procedures, policies and budgetary matters.
• Obtain and maintain commission as a California Notary Public.

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Please note that applications are currently not accepted through CalOpps or any other third party job board application system. To apply, applicants must complete an application via the City of San Jose’s website at www.sanjoseca.gov/citycareers. 

The actual salary shall be determined by the final candidate’s qualifications and experience. In addition to the starting salary, employees in the Administrative Officer (AO) classification shall also receive an approximate five percent (5%) ongoing non-pensionable compensation pay.

The Administrative Officer of the Information Technology Department (IT AO) reports directly to the Chief Information Officer and serves as a member of the IT Executive Staff. The AO is responsible for leading all administrative functions of the department—fiscal, personnel, records, audit coordination, and liaising with departments on Citywide Strategic Support items.  The position currently leads seven employees, along with a varying number of temporary staff and interns. The position’s priority ongoing duties include:

• Personnel—Ensuring and supporting a superior IT work environment through recruitments; employee onboarding/offboarding; employee development and performance management (appraisals, investigations, discipline); timekeeping; and employee safety/wellbeing programs. 
• Budget—Preparing, validating, monitoring, and managing the department’s budget, updates, reports, and performance measures. Working with the CIO to evaluate Citywide IT requests.
• Accounting—Managing departmental expenditures, billing/charge-backs, procurements, contracting, travel reimbursements, and adherence to City financial policies and procedures.
• Projects—Lead and support departmental and City initiatives connected to information and communications technologies, as well as improvements to administrative services. 

The ideal candidate demonstrates excellent communication and interpersonal skills, effectively handles challenging personnel issues, and has strong decision-making and strategic planning abilities. They must communicate expertly in written and verbal forms with all levels of the organization—e.g., drafting Council Memos, policies, and audit responses, and communicating those to stakeholders. Given a broad portfolio of responsibilities, the AO must also be able to independently prioritize assignments and interruptions to meet administrative and project deadlines in a highly technical environment.

This recruitment may be used to fill multiple positions in this, or other divisions or departments. If you are interested in employment in this classification, you should apply to ensure you are considered for additional opportunities that may utilize the applicants from this recruitment. 

Competencies

The ideal candidate will possess the following competencies, as demonstrated in past and current employment history. Desirable competencies for this position include:

Job Expertise – Demonstrates knowledge of and experience with applicable professional/technical principles and practices, Citywide and departmental procedures/policies and federal and state rules and regulations; knowledge of and experience using PeopleSoft, FMS, Taleo, Hyperion, and SolarWinds.

Leadership – Leads by example; demonstrates high ethical standards; remains visible and approachable and interacts with others on a regular basis; promotes a cooperative work environment, allowing others to learn from mistakes; provides motivational supports and direction.

Fiscal Management – Understands the relationship of the budget and resources to the strategic plan; complies with administrative controls over funds, contracts, and procurements.

Analytical Thinking – Approaching a problem or situation by using a logical, systematic, sequential approach.

Communication Skills – Effectively conveys information and expresses thoughts and facts clearly, orally and in writing; demonstrates effective use of listening skills; displays openness to other people’s ideas and thoughts.

Management – Evaluates priorities to ensure the 'true' top priorities are handled satisfactorily; sets clear goals for the employees and the work unit.

Supervision – Sets effective long and short-term goals based on a good understanding of management practices; establishes realistic priorities within available resources; provides motivational support; empowers others; assigns decision-making and work functions to others in an appropriate manner to maximize organizational and individual effectiveness. 

Project Management:  Ensures support for projects and implements agency goals and strategic objectives.

Selection Process

The selection process will consist of an evaluation of the applicant's training and experience based on the application and responses to the Job Specific Questions. Only the candidates whose backgrounds best match the position will be invited to proceed in the selection process. Additional phases of the selection process will consist of one or more interviews, one of which may include a practical/writing exercise.

You will be prompted to answer the following job-specific questions during the online application process.  Please note that there is a 4,000-character limit, including spaces, for each text response.  

•  Detail your experience in Personnel Management—e.g., recruitments; employee onboarding/offboarding; employee development and performance management; timekeeping; and employee safety/wellbeing programs. 
• Detail your experience in City Budgeting—e.g., preparing, validating/evaluating, monitoring, and managing a department’s budget; updates and reports; and performance measures.
•  Detail your experience in Accounting—e.g., managing expenditures, billing/charge-backs, procurements, contracting, travel reimbursements, and adherence to policies and procedures.
•  Detail your experience in Projects Management—e.g., leading and supporting change initiatives, as well as improvements to administrative services. 

You must answer all job-specific questions in order to be considered for this vacancy or your application will be deemed incomplete and withheld from further consideration. In addition, please attach your resume and a writing sample such as a Council memo, program report, strategic planning document, etc. that you prepared, as part of the application process. If you have questions about the duties of these positions, the selection or hiring processes, please contact Jun Kim at jun.kim@sanjoseca.gov.

This recruitment process will automatically close on Sunday, February 2, 2020.  

The Dixon Fire Department offers a challenging and rewarding opportunity for volunteer applicants pursuing a career in fire safety.  Volunteer Firefighters are responsible for a wide variety of fire services including:  emergency medical aid, emergency rescue and all other suppression and prevention activities in protecting life and property.

Employment Processing: Along with a job related assessment process, those selected may be subject to a medical exam including drug screen, fingerprinting through the California Department of Justice and a background investigation; and in accordance with Federal law, are able to provide proof of identity and proof that they may legally work in the United States.  It is the policy of the City of Dixon to practice fair and equal employment under the law.

Veteran's Preference Points: Veteran's Preference points will be applied. A copy of the DD214 form must be filed at the time of application.

The City of Dixon is an EQUAL OPPORTUNITY / FEDERAL AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER. 

Reasonable accommodation in the application, examination and selection process will be made upon request by calling (707) 678-7000.

Please note that applications are currently not accepted through CalOpps or any other third party job board application system. To apply, applicants must complete an application via the City of San Jose’s website at www.sanjoseca.gov/citycareers. 

The actual salary shall be determined by the final candidate’s qualifications and experience. In addition to the starting salary, employees in this classification shall also receive an approximate five percent (5%) ongoing non-pensionable compensation pay.

This position performs professional level administrative work for the Office of Employee Relations.  Some of the duties of the position may include:

·       Researching, interpreting, and analyzing labor contract issues

·       Conducting surveys of other employers regarding pay and benefits

·       Consulting with and advising supervisors on employee performance and conduct issues

·       Participating in various aspects of labor negotiations, including attending labor negotiation sessions, drafting proposals/correspondence, and conducting cost analysis of proposals

·       Developing and interpreting employee-related policies

·       Giving oral presentations to small and large groups of employees and supervisors on employee relations issues

·       Conducting investigations involving potential employee misconduct, including writing investigative reports, and assisting departments with the disciplinary process when needed

·       Making decisions quickly and at times with limited supervision

·       Carrying out other special projects as assigned

The City of Redwood City invites applications for the volunteer position of Reserve Police Officer. The Redwood City Police Department offers many opportunities for learning and long-term career growth in a city comprised of diverse residential and business communities. The objective for every Redwood City Officer is to protect life and property, proactively reduce crime and the fear of crime through the use of data-driven policing models, with an overarching operational philosophy of community policing as part of their mission to maintain a safe and connected community. The Redwood City Police Department is looking for volunteers who strive to provide “excellent service with integrity and respect”.  Reserve Police Officers work on a voluntary basis, serving a minimum of 20 hours per month.  The Redwood City Police Department is seeking applicants who demonstrate the drive, desire and ability to function as a Reserve Police Officer with minimal supervision. Reserve Officers will work under the direct supervision of a Police Supervisor, Field Training Officer or full time Police Officer. Exceptional candidates (with P.O.S.T. Level One certification) may be given the opportunity to function as a solo officer in certain incidences.

Vision for the future

The Redwood City Police Department strives to be a standard-bearer for the law enforcement profession. We seek to develop and utilize the members of our organization to their fullest potential and encourage their professional growth. As a progressive police department, we seek to attract officers with a broad spectrum of experience and education that will help us deliver superior police services to the valued members of our community. We recognize that excellent customer service, community partnerships and responsiveness to our communities’ needs are the foundation of superior police service.

An application, supplemental questionnaire, resume, and California P.O.S.T. Basic Police Academy Module II course completion certificate are required.  Please upload your resume, work sample test battery results, and P.O.S.T. Certificate(s) as one attachment to your CalOpps application. 

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