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THE POSITION

The City’s Parks and Community Services Department is looking a creative, personable self-starter to serve as Program Specialists within the Family Services Youth Sports program areas:

The position supports the Youth Sports programs and camps which include: two Junior Warriors basketball leagues operating from January through March and June through July; fall instructional basketball clinics, summer Camp at the Stager Community Gym; T-Ball league operating from September through October and and adult sports (Softball and Basketball).

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

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

• Under supervision, assists with planning, coordinating and implementing programs and projects within an assigned area.
• Provide assistance in the analysis, implementation and monitoring of City programs.
• Assist in the development of new program elements and program modifications as necessary to meet stated goals and objectives.
• Conduct surveys and perform routine research and statistical analyses as requested; prepare related reports.
• Compile materials and assist in the preparation of reports, manuals, publications and miscellaneous public information literature.
• Participates in assessing and requisition supplies for programs as needed.
• Assist with recruiting, training and supervising volunteers and part-time staff.
• Assist with administrative tasks including the maintenance of records, files and other data.
• Assists in the assurance that City activities start and finish in the prescribed manner and time frames.
• Build and maintain positive working relationships with co-workers, other City employees and the public using principles of good program delivery and customer service.

The City of Half Moon Bay

Invites you to apply for the position of: 

   Building Attendant I $15 - $18.24 Hourly

   Building Attendant II  $17.37- $21.10 Hourly

   Building Attendant III  $21.10 - $25.62 Hourly

This is a part-time position not to exceed 1,000 hours per Fiscal Year (July - June). 

Why Consider The City of Half Moon Bay?

It’s simple:  We are a dedicated team of professionals committed to providing exceptional service to the community we serve, and we want you to join us!

About Our Team

At the City of Half Moon Bay, you will work alongside a team of creative and highly motivated professionals, who on a daily basis contribute their talents and commitment in providing essential public services to our residents and businesses.

About The Position

We are seeking highly motivated, highly skilled, innovative and enthusiastic individuals to join the Recreation and Human Services Division with the City of Half Moon Bay.  As a critical member of this team you’ll be responsible for assisting in organizing and conducting a variety of recreation programs and activities.

You will report to the Recreation Coordinator and work alongside the Recreation Leader and other Building Attendants.  You will also receive support from the Deputy City Manager, a Senior Management Analyst, and a Management Analyst.  You will have the opportunity to work in a beautiful community and a tremendous opportunity to build and expand on the organizational and community success that has transformed the City over the past several years.   

The City has embarked on a positive direction that requires progressive leadership from engaged, active and hands-on staff members, with a track record of developing and maintaining strong relationships with all stakeholders that provide creative and timely solutions to priorities, projects and services.

What You Will Do

• Open, secure and close City facilities.
• Arrange chairs, tables and other equipment for events held at City facilities.
• Arrange audio system and room set-up for City Council, Planning Commission and Recreation Committee meetings.
• Monitor activities during the facility rentals and other facility usage including monitoring the time of access and departure of the group, monitoring set up and clean up quality provided by the group to ensure that department standards are met. Inspect facilities after usage ends. 
• Accept and file facility rental paperwork and drop in fees. 
• Provide customer service in person or by phone by orienting users, answering questions and resolving problems.
• Enforce department rules including facility rental policies.
• Communicate with the community in both English and Spanish (preferred).
• Work evenings and weekends as needed. 
• Perform related duties as assigned.

What You Bring

Sufficient education and experience to satisfactorily perform the duties of this classification. Knowing that any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities would be qualifying. Such as:

Building Attendant I: Possession of a High School Diploma, or equivalent, and no experience working in a recreation setting.  Experience working in a recreation setting can substitute for the diploma or equivalent.

Building Attendant II: Possession of a High School Diploma, or equivalent; and two (2) year’s paid or unpaid work experience, or two (2) years of experience equivalent to the level of Building Attendant I.

Building Attendant III:  Possession of a High School Diploma, or equivalent; and four (4) year’s paid or unpaid work experience, or four (4) years of recreation leadership experience equivalent to the level of Building Attendant I.

and

Knowledge of:

• Basic mathematical functions.
• Equipment, facilities, operations and techniques used in a comprehensive community recreation program.
• Modern computer equipment and Microsoft Office suite programs and browsers.

Skill to:

• Set up audio and video systems and other devices as needed.
• Maintain an even disposition under pressure and trying circumstances.
• Read general diagrams for event set ups.
• Communicate clearly and understandably, both verbally and in writing.

Ability to:

• Provide excellent customer service to internal and external customers including, vendors, renters and instructors. 
• Work variable hours, including mornings, late evenings, weekends and holidays.
• Perform heavy manual labor.
• Ensure the safety and security of buildings. 

Who You Are 

• Comfortable working with a diverse community, instructors and staff.
• Strong communicator with excellent writing and interpersonal skills.
• Innovative problem solver who thinks outside the box.
• Individual who is self-motivated, team oriented, reliable and able to thrive in a fast-paced, teamwork environment.
• Professional skilled at juggling multiple priorities and projects in order to meet targeted deadlines.

Physical Demands

The ability to maintain effective audio/visual discrimination and perception to the degree necessary for the successful performance of assigned. The ability to move tables, chairs, and equipment; lift equipment and supplies from 5 to 50 lbs. in weight is required.

Working Conditions

This position requires prolonged sitting, standing, walking, reaching, twisting, turning, kneeling, bending, squatting and stooping in the performance of daily activities.  The position also requires grasping, repetitive hand movement and fine coordination in preparing statistical reports and data using a computer keyboard.  Additionally, the position requires near vision in reading correspondence, statistical data and using a computer, and acute hearing is required when providing phone service and communicating in person.

Please note that applications are currently not accepted through CalOpps or any other third party job board application system. To apply, please send resume including complete employment history to: Nora Frimann, City Attorney, 200 East Santa Clara Street, 16th Floor Tower, San Jose, CA 95113, or email to atty.res@sanjoseca.gov.

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

The City of San Jose, the Capital of Silicon Valley, is one of the nation's best managed cities and one of the top ten cities in which to live, work and do business. Moreover, San Jose is the center of cultural, government and economic activity for the region. The employees of the City of San Jose have embraced the following values: Integrity, Innovation, Excellence, Collaboration, Respect and Celebration. 

The Office of the City Attorney is committed to providing excellent legal services, consistent with the highest standards, to the City with the goal of protecting and advancing its interests in serving the people of San Jose.

The City of San Jose, Office of the City Attorney has an opening for an Associate Litigation Attorney to staff a one-year entry level position in the Litigation Division. The person filling this position will research and analyze factual and legal issues, draft pleadings, prepare evidence and make frequent court appearances for matters involving gun violence restraining orders, weapons dispositions and related Municipal Code violations. The Office is seeking a motivated individual with the ability to work independently and also in a team environment. 

The successful candidate must be licensed to practice law in California as of July 1, 2021, have a strong academic background, and excel at written and oral advocacy.

Closing date is June 25, 2021.

EOE

DESCRIPTION/RESPONSIBILITIES:
Under immediate supervision, the Maintenance Assistant performs unskilled work in the maintenance and repair of streets, pavements, sewers, landscaping, traffic signs, and traffic signals. Duties include digging holes, trenches, and ditches. It also includes operating a wide range of hand, mechanical, and power tools, as well as a variety of light and heavy vehicles, trucks, and equipment relevant to work performed, ensuring compliance with safe working practices. 
      
Maintenance crews provide services seven days a week. Individuals in this classification may be required to work alternate work shifts, including grave and swing, weekends, holidays, overtime, and on-call. 
       
More information on the typical duties can be found in the Class Specifications for Maintenance Assistant.  

This classification is covered under the Living Wage Policy. Maintenance Assistants are represented by the OE#3 bargaining unit. 
      
CONSTRUCTIVE ENERGIES:  A demonstration of energy and drive that comes from within, and a willingness to approach all aspects of work with a generally positive attitude; possessing the inclination to take appropriate action rather than waiting to be told what to do; examples of Constructive Energies include but are not limited to: enthusiasm, honesty, integrity, empathy, dedication, reliable, proactive, respectful, confidence, ethical, and a willingness to help others 
       
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.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Ability to perform the essential physical functions of this position will be determined by a post-offer medical examination conducted by the City of San José Employee Health Services. 
      
DMV AUTHORIZATION FOR RELEASE OF DRIVER RECORD INFORMATION:  As part of the conditional offer, all candidates will be required to complete and submit the DMV Authorization for Release of Driver Record Information form and will be enrolled in the Employer Pull Notice (EPN) program.   
      
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. 
      
You will be prompted to answer the following job-specific question during the online application process.  

1. Do you have a high school diploma, a G.E.D. Certificate, or a California Proficiency Certificate?
2. Do you possess: (Select all that applies)
+ A valid California driver’s license?
+ A valid driver’s license issued by another state?
+ The ability to obtain a California driver’s license by the time of interview?
+ I do not possess any of the above.
3. Are you available to work a flexible schedule that includes weekends, holidays, evenings, and nights? 

YOU MUST ANSWER ALL JOB-SPECIFIC QUESTIONS TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION. 

Submission of a resume is optional. However, submission of a resume in lieu of completing the education and work experience sections on the application or failing to answer all the questions will constitute an incomplete application and it will be withheld from further consideration. 

If you have questions about the selection or hiring processes, please contact Laura Nanez at Laura.Nanez@sanjoseca.gov. 

Under direct or general supervision, oversees, recreation activities in connection with a specific recreation services program or functional area in support of community, recreational, or park facilities; and performs related duties, as assigned.

Recreation Leader II Hourly: $16.30 - $19.82

950 hours per year / less than 20 hours per week

**ALL WORK HISTORY MUST BE IN THE EXPERIENCE SECTION OF THIS SYSTEM - DO NOT USE RESUME AS A SUBSTITUTE**

RECREATION SUPERVISOR

$4,677 - $5,686

PLUS EXCELLENT BENEFITS

Completed supplemental required

Summary Description

Under direction, develops, plans, organizes, coordinates, and supervises community and recreation programs; provides technical staff assistance in the field of community and recreation programming.

Representative Duties

The following duties are typical for this classification. Incumbents may not perform all of the listed duties and/or may be required to perform additional or different duties from those set forth below to address business needs and changing business practices.

1. Develop, plan, organize, implement, and evaluate a variety of community services and recreation programs, including special events and contract services.
2. Establish schedules and methods for providing recreation services; identify resource needs; review needs with appropriate management staff; allocate resources accordingly.
3. Participate in the development of goals and objectives as well as policies and procedures; make recommendations for changes and improvements to existing standards, policies, and procedures; participate in the implementation of approved policies and procedures; monitor work activities to ensure compliance with established policies and procedures.
4. Prepare community event and recreation publicity; coordinate referral systems and the publication of seasonal brochures; coordinate the dissemination of recreation and community service publicity.
5. Identify community needs and recommend appropriate programs related to area of assignment.
6. Prepare periodic reports; maintain files and records.
7. Conduct and supervise special events; develop contracts and hire contracted instructors.
8. Maintain and design the online recreation registration program; process reservation requests for City parks and other City-owned facilities.
9. Serve as staff liaison on various City recreation or community related committees and sub-committees as assigned by the department director.
10. Prepare purchase requisitions; order supplies and materials.
11. Participate in the selection of part-time recreation staff; provide or coordinate staff training; work with employees to correct deficiencies; implement discipline procedures.
12. Participate in the preparation and administration of the recreation program budget; submit budget recommendations; monitor expenditures.
13. Respond to complaints and requests for information.
14. Coordinate community services activity programs with other City departments, divisions, outside agencies, and service providers.
15. Coordinate the reservation of Ceres Unified School District facilities with outside organizations.
16. Meet with public groups, clubs, organizations, and agencies to explain and promote community services, activities, and programs that encourage community participation.
17. Select, supervise, train, and evaluate assigned part-time staff.
18. Attend and participate in professional group meetings; maintain awareness of new trends and developments in the recreation field; incorporate new developments as appropriate into programs.
19. Perform related duties as required.

QUALIFICATIONS

The following generally describes the knowledge and ability required to enter the job and/or be learned within a short period of time in order to successfully perform the assigned duties.

Knowledge of:

Methods, techniques, principles, and procedures used in the planning, development and administration of community service programs.

Common recreational and social needs of various age groups.

Principles of supervision, training, and performance evaluation.

Principles and procedures for implementing and directing a wide variety of community services activities.

Principles and practices of budget development.

Office procedures, methods, and equipment including computers and applicable software applications such as word processing, spreadsheets, and databases.

Various sports equipment used in recreation programs.

Ability to:

Develop and administer a community services and recreation programs suited to the needs of the community.

Plan, organize, coordinate, and direct the development and implementation of community services program.

Analyze, interpret, and explain section policies and procedures.

Supervise, train, and evaluate employees and volunteers.

Operate office equipment including computers and supporting word processing, spreadsheet, and database applications.

Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.

Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

Education and Experience Guidelines - Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:

Education/Training:

A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in recreation administration or a related field.

Experience:

Two years of increasingly responsible community service or recreational program administration experience.

License or Certificate:

Possession of an appropriate, valid driver's license.

Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid C.P.R. Certificate.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS and WORKING ENVIRONMENT

The conditions herein 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 job functions.

Environment: Work is performed primarily in a standard office environment and at indoor and outdoor recreational facilities; travel to different locations; incumbents may be exposed to inclement weather conditions; work and/or walk on various types of surfaces including slippery or uneven surfaces; incumbents may be required to work extended hours including evenings and weekends.

Physical: Primary functions require sufficient physical ability and mobility to work in an office and recreation facility setting; to stand or sit for prolonged periods of time; to occasionally stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, reach, and twist; to lift, carry, push, and/or pull light to moderate amounts of weight; to operate office equipment requiring repetitive hand movement and fine coordination including use of a computer keyboard; to travel to other recreation sites; and to verbally communicate to exchange information.

Vision: See in the normal visual range with or without correction.

Hearing: Hear in the normal audio range with or without correction.

EXAMINATION PROCESS   Those who meet the employment qualifications and whose strengths and background most closely match the needs of the position will be contacted through the CalOpps email system and invited to an Interview Panel test.  Candidates who achieve a passing score on the Interview Panel will be certified on an Employment List, from which the top 3 scores will be referred to the Recreation Department for a final selection interview.     

SELECTION PROCESS  A contingent offer of employment is subject to successful completion of a pre-employment background check, fingerprint clearance, and a physical examination.  The required I-9 verification form designated by the USCIS is required to certify eligibility for employment in the United States.

NOTE:  The City reserves the right to alter, adjust or change any portion of the examination process without notification.   The provisions of this bulletin do not constitute a contract or employment expressed or implied.  Any provision contained within may be modified or revoked without notice.

AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT

If you are a qualified individual with a disability as defined by the ADA and you need reasonable accommodation to participate in any of the examinations administered by the City of Ceres, you must notify the Human Resources Department in writing by the final filing date for the specific job.  Official documentation of your functional limitations to support your request may be required.

THE CITY OF CERES IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

COMMITTED TO DIVERSITY

DIRECTOR OF ENGINEERING SERVICES / CITY ENGINEER

$9,530—$11,583 Monthly (paid bi-weekly)

Supplemental is required to be completed 

OPEN: Friday, June 11, 2021

FILING DEADLINE:   Open until filled, APPLY IMMEDIATELY - First Review on JULY 15, 2021

Ceres is recruiting for Director of Engineering Services/City Engineer. This is a full-time, at-will, exempt position and reports directly to the City Manager. The new Director will head the Engineering Department and serve as City Engineer. The incumbent is a key member of the City Manager’s executive team, and will conduct the City’s engineering activities in coordination with other managers and local business entities in a collaborative manner while ensuring the City’s compliance with government regulatory agencies. 

The ideal candidate is results oriented with a diverse engineering background, demonstrated expertise and professional acumen in both, private and local government entities, and demonstrates the leadership necessary to successfully perform the broad scope of routine to highly complex engineering services, and maintain necessary work relationships in a dynamic, fast paced and developing organization.   This position will direct and oversee all the activities of a City Engineering department situated in City Hall, and will share office space with the Community Development Department (Building and Planning). The Engineering Department activities include direction and implementation of the ambitious Capital Improvement Program (CIP), the review and approval of new development maps, subdivisions, and construction plans; administration and monitoring multiple consulting contracts; and traffic engineering responsibilities.   

THE OPPORTUNITY

The City of Pacifica is a beautiful coastal community, just south of San Francisco with an exciting opportunity. Currently, the City Manager’s Office has an opening for a customer service oriented professional with excellent administrative skills to join our team as the Executive Assistant/Deputy City Clerk.

The City of Pacifica works closely with the community and citizens, providing quality service. We take pride in offering excellent community service while remaining adaptable and responsive to our residents' needs and expectations.

THE POSITION

The Executive Assistant/Deputy City Clerk, an at-will position under the direction of the City Manager, performs a variety of confidential and complex administrative responsibilities in support of the City Manager’s Office. This position also assists the City Clerk’s Office and acts as the City Clerk in their absence.

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

• Perform a wide variety of complex, responsible and confidential duties for the City Manager’s Office and the City Clerk.
• Serve as the first point of contact for the City Manager. Greet/acknowledge customers who contact the City Manager’s Office while assessing the nature and urgency of issues with appropriate responses.  
• Respond to sensitive requests for information and assistance including but not limited to Public Records Requests; resolve citizen concerns and complaints.
• Review and summarize miscellaneous reports and documents; research and compile background information; prepare presentations, responses to Council questions, Council weekly updates, and other documents.
• Function as the City Clerk in their absence and perform all statutory and other duties; attend Council meetings as required.
• Interpret City policies, procedures, laws and regulations in response to inquiries and complaints.
• Make travel arrangements, maintain appointment schedules and calendars and arrange meetings, conferences and civic functions for the City Manager. Supports City Clerk in same for City Council.
• Initiate and maintain a variety of files and records of information including but not limited to legal claims, litigation files, certificates of insurance, etc.
• Provide general administrative support including purchasing, personnel activities, and special project support.
• Participate in budget preparation and administration; prepare cost estimates for budget recommendations; submit justifications for budget items; monitor and control expenditures.
• Research, compile and analyze data for special projects and various reports.
• Plan and coordinate the City’s involvement in special events and meetings, including but not limited to coordinating resources, information and set-up for promoting the City at the annual Fog Fest, Eco-Fest and Rockaway Tree Lighting events; City Council Goal Setting special meetings; etc. for the City Manager and City Clerk offices.
• Assist the City Manager in the role of Public Information Officer, functioning as a liaison between media and the City Manager’s Office.
• Manage social media content and inquiries for general City government / City Hall / City Manager’s Office. Create, assemble and publish content for the City Manager’s Office weekly e-newsletter. Manage additional forms of public outreach and messaging as guided by the City’s Communications Plan.

Please refer to job description for additional details. The duties described in this job announcement are intended only as illustrations of the basic 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.  Also, please note,  hours and exemption status of this position are under review (40 hours/exempt).

The City of San Mateo Public Works Department is looking for a Maintenance Worker I-II

Why Join our Department?

The Public Works Department is comprised of the Engineering and Facilities Services Division (EFSD) and the Environmental Services Division (ESD). Each division is led by a Deputy Director reporting to the Director of Public Works. The department is responsible for the City’s major capital projects and infrastructure including streets, street lights, traffic signals, sewer and storm conveyance systems, wastewater treatment plant, pump stations, a major lagoon, and dams and levees. A key player on this team is the Maintenance Worker. You would be joining over 500 people whose mission is to serve the San Mateo community with a collaborative, innovative and professional spirit.

What You’ll Do

The Maintenance Worker position may be filled at either the I or II level based on experience. The Maintenance Worker will perform a variety of semi‑skilled and skilled tasks in the construction, maintenance, and repair of streets, sidewalks, signs, sewers, storm drains, pump stations, traffic signal and street light equipment, traffic systems, or municipal buildings; and to do related work as required. Some of the duties of this position are as follows:

• Operate construction and maintenance equipment such as backhoes, motorgraders, boom trucks, tractors, vac‑all and small sweepers, and skip loaders for a variety of construction and maintenance operations involving streets, sidewalks and gutters, sewer lines, and drainage channels.
• Use concrete cutting and braking equipment; operate a jackhammer; pour and finish concrete; construct concrete forms and perform rough carpentry work.
• Operate maintenance equipment and tools such as trucks, power tools, sewer rodder, hydraulic jet cleaner, vac‑all, front loader, backhoe, compressor, sandblaster, power wench, boom truck, cc TV unit, main and auxiliary pumps, pneumatic and electro‑mechanical controls, diesel power plants, and related equipment and tools.
• Assist pump mechanics to install, repair and modify pump station machinery and control.
• Paint traffic markings on streets, crosswalks, parking lots, and curbs; operate a striping truck.
• Assist in performing a variety of routine electrical maintenance and repair tasks.
• Assist in trash and debris control activities such as picking up of litter and other street maintenance activities as required or when weather does not permit sweeping operations.
• Fully utilize the computerized work systems in accordance with work flow processes.
• Work cooperatively and effectively with co‑workers.

For a complete list of duties, reference our job specifications at www.cityofsanmateo.org