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This is a great opportunity to make a difference in your community, build relationships and work in a team environment.  If you like working with school age children, this job is for you! 

The City of Menlo Park is looking for responsible and enthusiastic part-time Recreation Leaders and Senior Recreation Leaders to assist with the Library and Community Services Department after school programs, sports, events and senior center programs.

We are looking for enthusiastic, driven and responsible Recreation Leaders who enjoy working with various youth ages/seniors and creating a fun, safe, positive and thriving environment.

Shifts vary between 7:00AM – 10:00PM (most positions in sports and events have a later end time while youth/senior programs typically are day time hours). 

About the Position

Depending upon the program assigned to, the duties of a Recreation Leader/Senior Recreation Leader may include, but are not limited to, the following:

After School Programs

• Ability to open/close facilities
• Monitor, coordinate and run classes
• Set up and break down of events
• Printing rosters for instructors

Arrillaga Recreation Center (Events)

• Responsible for opening and closing the building.  
• Responsible for set up and clean-up of events and facility rentals. 
• Oversee and supervise the Recreation facilities during facility rentals. 

Gymnasium/Sports

• Performing outstanding customer service
• Answering phones
• Basketball, Volleyball and Softball scorekeeping
• Ability to use learn and perform tasks on recreation software systems
• May be responsible for handling money and organizing class sign in sheets. 

Senior Center

• Help serving meals
• Help coordinating activities
• Kitchen Cooks

The City of Redwood City invites you to apply for the position of Management Fellow.

• Please click on the job announcement file below to review the recruitment flyer.
• A complete application is required, including a resume and a written supplemental questionnaire.
• Submit your application online via CalOpps by 11:59 pm on Thursday, August 19, 2021.
• Applications will be reviewed continuously as they are received.

The Management Fellowship Program is designed to attract top talent from graduate schools to commit to meaningful and value-driven work in local government. This program creates a channel into future leadership opportunities within local government. Primarily designed for recent postgraduate candidates as well as current Master's program students, this Fellowship is a limited term (two-year period) position beginning Fall 2021.

Candidates are encouraged to apply to all our Management Fellow positions that they are interested in. Please click here to view our current job opportunities.

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The City of Brisbane is currently accepting applications for Administrative Assistant.  Under general supervision, the Administrative Assistant provides varied office administrative and secretarial support to a department head and related management, professional, and supervisory staff; performs technical support work related to the department to which assigned; may provide lead direction and/or training to a small office support staff on a project or day-to-day basis; and performs related work as required.  This recruitment is for an opening in the City’s Parks and Recreation Department and works under the direction of the Parks and Recreation Director. Candidates placed on the Eligibility List as the result of this recruitment process will also be eligible to fill vacancies that may occur in other departments during the term of the list.  Full job description is available at City of Brisbane Administrative Assistant

Examples of Duties (Illustrative Only)

• Oversees and ensures that the office administrative functions of the department are effectively carried out.
• Maintains a calendar and coordinates the schedule of the department head and associated management staff with those of members of Boards and Commissions, other City management staff, representatives of other organizations, and the public; makes travel arrangements as required.
• Provides a variety of support to City commissions or committees; prepares and distributes agenda packets; attends meetings and prepares minutes; follows-up on decisions as required.
• Attends to a variety of office administrative details, such as keeping informed of departmental activities, transmitting information, ordering and coordinating supply orders, preparing contracts and agreements, arranging for equipment purchase and maintenance, attending meetings, and serving on various task forces and committees.
• Processes bills and invoices for payment; prepares and transmits a variety of financial documents, including payroll; assists in budget preparation and maintains records of purchase orders, payroll, expense statements, and other fiscal transactions.
• Receives and screens visitors and telephone calls; provides information to City staff, other organizations, and the public, requiring the use of judgment and the interpretation of policies, rules, procedures and ordinances.
• Prepares and updates a variety of periodic and special narrative, accounting, database, and statistical reports.
• Operates standard office equipment, including job-related computer hardware and software applications, facsimile equipment, and multi-line telephones; may operate other department-specific equipment.
• Organizes and maintains various administrative, confidential, reference, and follow-up files; purges files as required.

Qualifications:

Knowledge of:

• Basic organization and function of public agencies, including the role of an elected City Council and appointed boards and commissions.
• Codes, regulations, policies, technical processes, and procedures related to the department to which assigned.
• Standard office administrative and secretarial practices and procedures, including the use of standard office equipment.
• Business letter writing and the standard format for reports and correspondence.
• Computer applications related to the work, including word processing, presentation, database, and spreadsheet applications.
• Records management principles and practices.
• Business arithmetic and basic statistical techniques.
• Basic supervisory principles and practices.
• Techniques for dealing effectively with the public and City staff, in person and over the telephone.

Skill in:

• Implementing policies, procedures, technical processes, and computer applications related to the department.
• Performing basic research and preparing reports and recommendations.
• Establishing and maintaining a records management system for the department.
• Making accurate arithmetic and statistical calculations.
• Effectively communicating in person, over the telephone, and in writing.
• Using initiative and independent judgment within established policy and procedural guidelines.
• Organizing own work, setting priorities, meeting critical deadlines, and following-up on assignments with a minimum of direction and with frequent interruptions.
• Taking a proactive approach to customer service issues.
• Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of the work.

Education/Experience:  Equivalent to graduation from high school with supplemental business school or applicable college-level course work and four (4) years of responsible office administrative, secretarial, and/or general clerical experience. Possession of Associates degree from college in a related curriculum is desirable and may be substituted for the experience on a year-for-year basis. 

Licenses: Must possess a valid California class C driver’s license and have a satisfactory driving record.

SALARY AND HOURS:

$5,838.07 - $6,130.30 - $6,435.32 - $6,757.41 - $7,096.56 per month.  Appointments are generally made at the first step in this range. This is a full-time 40 hours per week position working Monday, Tuesday, Thursday 8:00 AM -5:00 PM, Wednesdays 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM and Fridays 8:00 AM -1:00 PM.

BENEFITS:

This position is eligible for benefits under the General Employees Association memorandum of understanding. Health benefits are offered through the CalPERS Health Program. The City contributes to a flexible compensation plan towards the cost of health plans, up to family coverage. City provides paid vision through VSP, dental through a self-insured reimbursement program, life and LTD insurance coverage through Voya Financial, and an Employee Assistance Program through MHN. Retirement benefits are provided through CalPERS, 2%@60 for “Classic” members, 2%@62 for “New” members. The City will make a contribution of 1.5% to a Deferred Compensation 457K plan with additional matching available. Flexible spending accounts (Health and Dependent Care) and transportation spending accounts are also available. Free commuter shuttle to and from BART and Caltrain is available.

LEAVE:

Vacation: 80 hours annually

Sick: 8 hours of sick leave accrued monthly

Holidays: 13 paid holidays and 2 floating holidays

Longevity: 40 hours after 15 years of full-time service

APPLICATION PROCESS:

Interested candidates must submit a completed on-line or paper employment application.  Resumes in lieu of a completed application will not be accepted.  Applications can be obtained at City Hall, 50 Park Place or on-line at https://www.calopps.org/brisbane/job-20144874. ONLY THE FIRST 100 APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED.  Applications must be received by AUGUST 12, 2021 at 5:00 PM or until the maximum number of applications are received.  Postmarks and faxes will not be accepted.

SELECTION PROCESS:

Applications will be screened and those meeting the minimum qualifications will be invited to the written examination. Written examinations are multiple-choice.  A limited number of top scorers from the written examination will be invited for the oral panel examination. Candidates must receive a score of 70% or higher on the oral interview exam to be placed on the initial eligibility list.  A limited number of candidates from the eligibility list will be invited for an interview with the Parks and Recreation Director.  Depending upon the number of candidates, this process may be altered.  The Parks and Recreation Director will make the final recommendation for appointment.  After a mutual interest has been established, the final candidate must complete a fingerprint check submitted to the Department of Justice and a thorough background investigation with favorable results.  Eligibility lists are generally valid for one year upon establishment and future appointments for similar positions may be filled from the eligibility list generated from this recruitment.

IMPORTANT DATES TO REMEMBER:

(SUBJECT TO CHANGE)

Week of August 16, 2021 – Written Examination

Week of August 30, 2021 – Oral Panel Examination and Parks and Recreation Director Interviews 

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

The City of Redwood City invites you to apply for the position of Equity and Inclusion Fellow.

• Please click on the job announcement file below to review the recruitment flyer.
• A complete application is required, including a resume and a written supplemental questionnaire.
• Submit your application online via CalOpps by 11:59 pm on Friday, August 13, 2021.
• Applications will be reviewed continuously as they are received.

The Management Fellowship Program is designed to attract top talent from graduate schools to commit to meaningful and value-driven work in local government. This program creates a channel into future leadership opportunities within local government. Primarily designed for recent postgraduate candidates as well as current Master's program students, this Fellowship is a limited term (two-year period) position beginning Fall 2021.

Candidates are encouraged to apply to all our Management Fellow positions that they are interested in. Please click here to view our current job opportunities.

INTERNAL RECRUITMENT ONLY

The City of East Palo Alto is looking for a Senior Management Analyst to make a difference providing efficient public services and enhance the quality of life and safety for its multi-cultural community.

The City of East Palo Alto is a City with a dynamic workforce, a deep cultural heritage and diverse community that are resilient and welcoming.  You will join a team who is passionate about supporting the City's growth.

Attached is the job description and announcement covering the nature and level of work to be performed. This is not intended to be a complete list of all duties, responsibilities, and skills required.

The City of East Palo Alto reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties and to assign other duties as may be necessary. 

We are an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will receive consideration for employment, without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, gender or gender-identity, age, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability, pregnancy or parental status, or any other basis prohibited by law.

THE OPPORTUNITY

The City of Pacifica is a beautiful coastal community, just south of San Francisco with an exciting opportunity. We are currently hiring for a Maintenance Worker II to join our team. Under general supervision, this position will perform semi-skilled maintenance and repairs of City streets, sanitary sewers, storm drains, park and recreation landscaped areas, and other related work.  

At the City of Pacifica, we are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity. All aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. To us, equal opportunity employment is not just about compliance, it’s about who you are, how you can help our City and who you want to be. At the City of Pacifica, we are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and residents.

If interested, we invite you to explore this opportunity with us, please note, recruitment closes on August 10, 2021 by 5:00 PDT, so apply today!

BASIC EXAMPLE OF DUTIES

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

• Supervises a small crew and participates in the construction, maintenance and repair of streets, curbs, gutters, sewers, storm drains, catch basins, barricades, sidewalks, parks, landscaped areas, and recreation equipment and facilities;

• Operates and makes minor repairs and adjustments to heavy power-driven equipment; constructs forms for and does cement work;

• Does occasional brick work and building construction and maintenance work; builds retaining walls;

• Supervises and performs slide control planting, creek bed clean out, park landscape planting and maintenance, including irrigation; athletic field maintenance; use of herbicides.

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. 

Applications are being accepted for the position of Preschool Teacher I/II with the City of South San Francisco. 

APPLICATION DEADLINE: AUGUST 13, 2021 AT 5:00 P.M. OR UPON RECEIPT OF THE FIRST 50 ONLINE APPLICATIONS, WHICHEVER OCCURS FIRST.

THE CITY OFFERS AN ATTRACTIVE BENEFIT PACKAGE, AS WELL AS CALPERS RETIREMENT PLAN AND SOCIAL SECURITY PARTICIPATION.

The City of South San Francisco is a General Law city with a population of 68,000 residents that grows to 110,000 during business hours. South San Francisco is strategically located on the west shore of the San Francisco Bay, in northern San Mateo County, 10 miles south of San Francisco. This City is also located along the Bay Area's main transportation routes, including 101, 280, Caltrain, BART, San Francisco Bay Ferry, and the San Francisco International Airport.

The City of South San Francisco is a full-service city with 12 City Departments including Police; Fire; Parks and Recreation; Public Works; Economic and Community Development; City Attorney; Library; Finance; Information Technology; Human Resources; City Clerk; and Office of the City Manager.  The City has a Council-City Manager form of government with more than 460 full-time regular employees.

The City of South San Francisco proudly remains The Industrial City, a reflection of its steel mill and ship building past.  In recent years, the City has been redefined to reflect the innovative, entrepreneurial and industrious spirit, which has made South San Francisco the Biotech Capital of the World.

South San Francisco’s biotechnology cluster is the largest in the world, with roughly 45,000 life science workers, 200 biotech companies, and over 12 million square feet of office/R&D facilities – with an additional 9 million square feet of new R&D facilities in the development pipeline. 

South San Francisco enjoys a high quality of life with an extensive public parks system, active library and learning programming and a dynamic, engaged community making South San Francisco a great place to live, learn, work and play. 

THE DEPARTMENT

The Parks and Recreation Department is the third largest department in the City and is organized by program area, with each program administered by a supervisor, coordinator, or specialist. The Parks and Recreation Department is composed of a Director and 22 full-time management positions. The department is comprised of the Recreation, Community Services, Parks, Facilities and Common Greens divisions.

The Recreation Division consists of seven program areas, including Aquatics, Classes, Cultural Arts, Childcare, Senior Services, Sports and Rentals. The Child Care Program Area includes three preschools for children 2.5 to 5 years; four licensed after school recreation programs for school-age children Kindergarten-12 years; two grant funded ASES programs (REAL Program) designed for academic support for school age children Kindergarten–12 years old; Summer, Spring and Winter camps for children kindergarten through 12 years old; TEEN camp in Summer; Full of Fun Camp and Nights of Fun.

THE POSITION  

The Preschool Teacher will direct, plan, develop, and implement an educational program that provides for the full intellectual and social development of each child.  This journey-level classification is distinguished from the next higher level in that this classification has sites and few administrative and coordinative responsibilities.

Incumbents daily have direct contact with the children and parents.  Incumbents must perform in accordance with specific instructions and are reviewed for compliance with State of California requirements.

Depending on the level of experience, the vacancy will be filled as either a Preschool Teacher I or Preschool Teacher II. 

The City Manager has administrative responsibility and authority to ensure that the laws and ordinances of the Town are duly enforced. The City Manager is responsible for managing and giving direction to all department heads, except for the City Attorney. The City Manager is appointed by, and serves at the pleasure of, the City Council.

Essential responsibilities of the City Manager include:

• Representing the Town with other governmental agencies
• Recommending adoption of ordinances and resolutions to execute the City Council’s policies
• Advising the City Council of the fiscal condition of the Town
• Preparing an annual budget and Capital Improvement Plan
• Exercising general supervision over all public buildings, parks, and other public properties under the control of the Town
• Appointing or removing employees of the Town
• Keeping apprised and informing the City Council of proposed and
  newly adopted laws, trends and societal changes that could affect
  the Town
• Monitoring and informing the City Council of upcoming
  significant contract renewals and the status of
  major Town projects.

The City of Foster City is searching for talented, energetic, responsible individuals who are serious about having fun! If you can think on your feet and be a fun team player, this could be the position for you! As a Recreation Leader, you’ll be responsible for implementing quality youth and teen programs and providing a safe environment for our participants. This is a part-time, non-benefited position limited to 29 hours per week and 1,000 hours in a fiscal year.

Salary

• $14.00 - $18.30 hourly; Pay rate determined by experience, education and assigned level of responsibility.

Important and Essential Duties 

• Must be at least 16 years of age to apply
• Supervise youth and teens in city programming, which may include after school programs, teen center, vacation and summer camps, and special events. 
• Take initiative to plan, organize, and implement high activity games, program special events and daily schedules, and community events. 
• Stay active and engaged with youth and teens at all times. 
• Act as a professional role model, mentor, and leader. 
• Enforce guidelines and maintain a safe, clean, well-organized environment. 
• Communicate effectively and respectfully with youth, parent/guardians, staff, and community members.
• Provide exemplary customer service.
• Attend monthly staff meetings and trainings.
• Work closely with external organizations and staff.
• May supervise staff.

Afterschool Recreational Care (ARC) Program: We are looking for Recreation Leaders to assist with homework, lead recreational activities, and plan enrichment classes for youth participants. Candidates must commit to working for the entire duration of the school year (August 2021 through June 2022). Work hours will vary, but typically shifts will be from Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday 2:00pm-6:00pm and Wednesdays 12:00pm-6:00pm. There will be some additional hours with our “Kidz Dayz.”No weekends shifts are available. 

The Vibe Teen Center: We are looking for Recreation Leaders to assist with supervision, lead recreational activities, supervise rentals, and plan special events for teens. Work hours will vary, but typically will be from Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday 3:00pm-6:30pm; Wednesdays 2:00pm-6:30pm; Fridays 3:00pm-10:00pm. Some weekend shifts are available.   

EDUCATION AND TRAINING GUIDELINES: 

Any combination equivalent to experience and education that could likely provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities would be qualifying. A typical way would be: 

• Education: Completion of the tenth grade or equivalent.
• Experience: Volunteer or paid experience working with groups of children. 

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: 

Ability to: lift and move equipment (up to 25 lbs.); complete forms and reports; ability to set-up and coordinate activities; remain calm and use good judgment in difficult and emergency situations; work flexible hours. Physical strength and stamina will be required in some positions to perform demonstrations and leads activities. 

LICENSES, CERTIFICATES, REGISTRATION: 

• Licenses: None
• Certificates: Must maintain a current CPR/AED and basic First Aid Certification or the ability to obtain within three months of employment.  

How to Apply: 

• The deadline to apply is Monday, August 2 by 5:00 pm.  
• Submit applications online at www.calopps.org
• For further information, contact Dusty Landwehr, Recreation Coordinator, at 650.286.3374 or email dlandwehr@fostercity.org