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The City of East Palo Alto is looking for a Finance Director to collaborate and provide highly responisble and complex administrative support to the City Administration. 

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 wish to thank all applicants for their interest and effort in applying for this position. However, only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted. 

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 City of Burlingame is accepting applications for the position of Program Coordinator

Our diverse family of employees welcomes you to apply. We are a small city that gets a lot done, and each member of our team is vital to our success as an organization.

We recently asked our employees what they enjoyed most about working for the City of Burlingame, and their responses fell into five general categories:

• Colleagues
• Community
• Location
• The Work
• The Benefits

Browse the Burlingame Welcome Brochure for more information about why employees love  working here or view our City of Burlingame is a Great Place to Work Video: 

Welcome Brochure 

City of Burlingame is a Great Place to Work Video

The Mission of the Burlingame Parks and Recreation Department:

“Creating a better community in which to live and play through quality recreational environments, enriching opportunities and empowering people.”

For more detailed information regarding the minimum qualifications and essential functions of the position, please review the Program Coordinator job description.

This position performs a variety of semi-skilled and skilled work in construction, repairs, and installations related to energy conservation, weatherization, and housing rehabilitation services at the Glenn County Community Action Department.  The Housing Rehabilitation Worker III may exercise lead supervision over lower level positions and contract employees. This position is scheduled for forty (40) hours per week. This recruitment may be used to establish a list to fill future vacancies for the next twelve (12) months.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Performs a variety of housing rehabilitation and weatherization duties in the maintenance and repair; performs a variety of janitorial, carpentry, plumbing, electrical, blower door testing, and dwelling assessment.
• Weatherizes dwellings and performs energy conservation measures to include weather striping of doors, window repair, installation of, furnace filters, carbon dioxide detectors, caulking, cooler covers, sheetrock, thresholds, doors, windows, etc.
• Installs siding, wood stoves, solar and evaporative coolers; repair rooms and plumbing, installs energy saving devices such as gaskets on faucets, showerheads, and aerators.
• Assists in coordinating housing rehabilitation activities with other County departments, divisions, sections, and outside agencies.
• Meets with owners to select contractor to perform proposed housing rehabilitation repairs and to discuss proposed work.
• Receives bids and checks for changes on bid forms to comply with bidding requirements; prepares cost estimates for materials; requisitions necessary supplies and materials.

Performs a wide variety of responsible and confidential administrative duties in support of the City Manager's Office.  Performs duties that require considerable confidentiality, initiative, strong interpersonal and organizational skills.  Coordinates meetings and activities for City Council as well as with other departments and outside agencies.  This position works directly with the Principal Management Analyst in the City Manager’s office to perform a vast array of projects including press releases.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS, FEATURES, REQUIREMENTS:

This is the highest level in the administrative support series, representing a “bridge” classification between Management Assistant and professional classifications such as Management Analyst I. It is distinguished from all other administrative support classes through the performance of duties of an analytical and program-related nature in addition to technical and administrative tasks.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED AND RECEIVED:

Receives general supervision from higher level departmental or division administrative personnel. Exercises direct or functional and technical supervision over support staff.

IMPORTANT AND ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

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

Provide information and assistance to City staff and the public in researching information related to City regulations and department policies. Provide research assistance in a variety of municipal administrative areas. Investigate complaints and recommend corrective action as necessary.

Review, research, summarize, track and analyze a variety of fiscal, statistical and administrative information and plans or projects; compile or direct the preparation of annual, quarterly or administrative reports, policies, manuals and newsletters. Participate in conducting organizational, administrative, fiscal and personnel surveys and studies by gathering, compiling, tabulating and reporting data.

Perform a variety of complex administrative and technical duties related to the development and implementation of special projects and/or programs; develop and prepare summary reports related to the special projects or programs.

Develop and revise department forms and report format, as well as report preparation procedures. Prepare and revise various operating procedures, rules, and regulations upon request. Develop public relations publications and materials.

Coordinate and monitor a departmental budget, compile annual budget requests, recommend expenditure requests for designated accounts, prepare revenue projections and monitor approved budget accounts.

May manage office support functions; direct the work activities of assigned clerical personnel; prioritize and coordinate work assignments; review work for accuracy.

Establish and maintain department or program records, project budgets and other documentation.

Assist with developing and connecting special studies, surveys and research assignments related to the assigned program. Participate in the development of new or revised programs and procedures. Develop recommendations for problem solving.

EDUCATION AND TRAINING GUIDELINES:

Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:

Experience:

Five years of increasingly responsible administrative or technical experience and three years of paraprofessional work experience.

Education:

Equivalent to completion of the twelfth grade supplemented by course work in finance, public administration, business or related field. Possession of an Associate of Arts Degree in an applicable curriculum is desirable.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

Ability to learn, retain and apply complex information, terminology, policies and procedures; work effectively with a wide variety of people on a broad scope of issues; maintain composure under difficult circumstances; prioritize project activities and deadlines and coordinate completion with other staff.

LICENSES, CERTIFICATES, REGISTRATION:

Licenses: Possession of a valid California Class C Driver’s License.

HOW TO APPLY: 

A City/District application and supplemental questionnaire are required for consideration and must be submitted no later than 5:00 p.m., on June 4, 2021.  Applications may be submitted online at the following web site: www.calopps.org. 

You may also apply at the Human Resources Department, City of Foster City, 610 Foster City Blvd., Foster City, CA 94404.

SELECTION PROCEDURE: 

A limited number of the most qualified candidates will be invited to continue in the selection process. The recruitment process may consist of any of the following components: application review, written exam, physical/performance test and oral board interview. The Employment List will consist of candidates that successfully complete the recruitment process.  A departmental interview will be scheduled to fill the current vacancy following the establishment of the Employment List. This list will be in effect for at least one year.

The County of Yuba is currently recruiting for the position of Eligibility Technician in the Health and Human Services Department (multiple vacancies). The incumbent will determine eligibility of applicants and recipients for public assistance programs and/or assist with acquiring services and benefits through interactive interviewing and fact gathering; maintain current know ledge of multiple program regulations and procedures necessary for multi-program caseload determination; authorize payments following program procedures and guidelines; initiate and process case work through an automated system; identify needs and provide information or referral for health, social and/or employment services; act as an advocate for clients and their dependents by assisting in the preparation of forms and documents, obtaining and presenting evidence for claims or benefits and by representing clients before other agencies by following-up on claims or applying for benefits that may have been denied; provide quality customer service, and perform related work as assigned. This position reports directly to an Eligibility Supervisor and may receive lead direction from a Senior Eligibility Technician. A separate employment list will be established from candidates that indicate they are Spanish-bilingual, and successfully pass a County administered bilingual assessment.

About the Health and Human Services Department:

The Department provides a wide array of services through a diverse system of holistic programs. It is responsible for planning, managing, coordinating, and delivering a continuum of services in a manner that is responsive to the needs of the community. The department is committed to promoting a safe, healthy and self-sufficient environment and investing in the community to improve the overall well-being of our residents. Divisions include: Adult Services; Child Welfare Services; Public Assistance; Employment Services; Housing and Integrated Services; Public Health; Veterans Services; and Finance and Administration.

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 I 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 May 17, 2021 by 5:00 PDT, so apply today!

BASIC EXAMPLE OF DUTIES

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

• Perform a variety of semi-skilled maintenance related duties involving manual labor of facilities, parks, storm drains, streets, etc.
• Operate and maintain sewer rodding, compressors and additional pneumatic tools
• Clean out catch-basins and other storm-related preventive maintenance
• Repair irrigation systems, tools, recreation and maintenance equipment
• Operate various motorized equipment such as  a tractor, gang mower, power mower, and other equipment
• Plants, waters, mows, prunes, sprays and maintains hedges, lawns, trees, flowers and shrubs
• Repairs and replaces sewer and storm drainage pipe
• Perform basic carpentry, painting, plumbing, street construction and pipe-fitting work
• Street traffic control and sign painting which may include inventory, purchasing, use of computer plotting machine and welding

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. 

The Public Works Department is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Carpenter /Mill Cabinet Worker.

Under general supervision, Carpenters /Mill Cabinet Workers perform journey-level skilled rough and finished carpentry work, including construction and repair of wooden structures and components; maintain, repair, and replace building hardware; and perform related Carpentry or cabinet making duties as assigned.  

In the area of Construction Carpentry, duties include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Construct, remodel, maintain, and repair various types of buildings and structures
• Lay out work and cut, fit, and join lumber
• Lay out and build concrete forms; place and finish concrete
• Hang doors and install sash and window glazing
• Install wood flooring and lay floor tiles
• Install ceiling and wall systems
• Maintain, repair, and install wood fixtures and components of buildings
• Operate wood working tools and equipment and maintain them in proper working condition
• Maintain and replace door locks, door closers, and other building hardware
• Build and install interior trim and interior fittings, such as cabinet shelves, partitions, and bookcases
• Assist other trades as directed by supervisor
• Perform roofing repairs and maintenance
• Perform related duties as assigned

 
In the area of Mill-Cabinet Worker, duties include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Lay out work and cut, fit, and join lumber
• Build and install interior trim and finish carpentry work
• Fabricate and install complex finished hardwood cabinetry using non-dimensional hardwoods
• Operate power planers, lathes, saws, routers, and other power tools in working various hardwood shapes into dimensional sizes
• Fabricate and install laminated plastic counters
• Assist other trades as directed by supervisor
• Perform related duties as assigned

The ideal candidate will have the following: 

• Journey-level skills to perform routine repairs such as repairing doors, replacing glass in windows, patching roof leaks, and replacing ceramic and ceiling tiles in our County facilities
• Well-rounded carpentry experience
• Excellent customer service skills
• Ability to work independently without assistance

Possession of a California driver license is required
 
There is currently one vacancy within the Department of Public Works in the Facilities, Maintenance, and Operations section.
 
IMPORTANT: Carpenters are required to work at various locations throughout the County of San Mateo including County Facilities/Buildings, San Mateo Medical Center, Hall of Justice, Maguire Correctional Facility, Maple Street Correctional Facility, and Youth Services Center.  Candidates will be required to complete an extensive security clearance package and undergo a thorough background check conducted by the County of San Mateo Sheriff's office prior to hiring. The selected candidate must be cleared to work in a locked facility and around detainees.
 
NOTE: The eligible list generated from this recruitment may be used to fill future extra-help, term, unclassified, and regular classified vacancies.

QUALIFICATIONS

License: 

• Valid California driver license.

Security Clearance: 

• Ability to pass an extensive background check and maintain jail security clearance.

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:

• A minimum of 5-years of experience working in trades, or
• Completion of certified apprenticeship program with Journey-level status as a Carpenter or a Mill-Cabinet Worker.

Knowledge of: 

• Standard practices, materials, tools, machines, and equipment used in the carpentry and/or the millworker trade
• Basic provisions of the Uniform Building Code as it relates to carpentry construction standards
• Preparation of dimensional sketches and the fabrication of specified products
• Methods of fire stop caulking

Skill/Ability to: 

• Use hand and power tools
• Read blueprints and work from sketches, plans, and specifications
• Perform layout work
• Estimate labor and material requirements for small jobs
• Follow written and oral instructions
• Keep records
• Work courteously and effectively with the public and with co-workers
• Bend, stand, and walk for extended periods of time
• Lift and carry equipment and supplies used in the course of the work, such as lumber, concrete, and fencing materials
• Obtain and maintain jail security clearance

APPLICATION/EXAMINATION

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, or temporary position prior to the final filing date will receive five (5) points added to their final passing score on this examination. 
 
Responses to the supplemental questions must be submitted in addition to our regular employment application form.
 
Depending on the number of applications a screening committee may select those applicants whose education and/or experience appear to best meet the needs of the position. Because of this screening process, not all applicants who meet the minimum qualifications are guaranteed advancement to the next phase of the examination. The examination will consist of a performance test (weight: 100%) which may include a written exam. 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 http://jobs.smcgov.org to apply.
 

Tentative Recruitment Schedule
Final Filing Date: May 20, 2021
Application Screening: May 26-27, 2021
Performance Examination: June 16 and/or 17, 2021

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 Employment Opportunity Employer.

Analyst: Chet Overstreet (04302021) (Carpenter/Mill-Cabinet Worker - T030)

The Town of Colma 

Invites you to apply for the Opportunity of

Recreation Leader

Apply by May 10, 2021, at 5 pm for the first review of applications.

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! 

• Helping in organizing and leading activities for children during our Summer Day Camp Program. 
• Leading weekly field trips and excursions. 
• Work with awesome people! 

You may be assigned to organize, lead and coordinate a wide variety of indoor and outdoor recreation activities at parks, playgrounds and community centers including after-school programs, teen center, day camps, play groups, special events, and senior events. As you gain experience may guide recreation activities of children, teens and adults.

Work is "casual part-time" and is scheduled as needed and without guaranteed of a certain number of work hours, or a routine schedule.   May be terminated with or without cause at any time.

Apply by May 10, 2021, at 5 pm for the first review of applications.

The City of Redwood City invites you to apply for the position of Contract Human Services Specialist (Bilingual - Spanish & English).

• Please click on the job announcement file below to review the recruitment flyer.
• A complete application is required, including a written supplemental questionnaire.
• Submit your application online via CalOpps by 11:59 pm on Friday, May 14, 2021.
• Applications will be reviewed continuously as they are received. Interested individuals are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.

Why join the Redwood City team?    

We offer a wide range of meaningful career opportunities with potential for growth, training and development, competitive salaries, flexible work schedules, paid time off, and robust benefits. The Redwood City team is guided by the core values of excellence, integrity, service and creativity.  Inherent in these values is a great organizational culture based on trust, strong and supportive leadership, respect, risk-taking, empowerment, and effective communication. The community is known for its inclusivity, strong engaged neighborhoods, and civic pride. The City works diligently to maintain positive and productive relationships with community partners, together providing outstanding services, programs and opportunities for residents and businesses. This mix of tradition and progress, community and diversity, makes Redwood City an extraordinary place to work and call home. If you’re looking to grow your career as a part of a hard-working and fun team that fosters innovation, creativity and collaboration, we hope you’ll apply. 

The City of Burlingame is seeking an organized and motivated Recreation Specialist to work in the Parks and Recreation Department. The Recreation Specialist is responsible for providing excellent customer service and front line program coverage to a fast paced department. General duties include: assisting with department programming, serving as a liaison to outside contractors, processing class registrations, providing information to the public regarding recreation programs, facility and picnic rentals; and cash handling. Work is performed under general supervision.

ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS

Knowledge of: Office practices and procedures; basic mathematics; correspondence forms and correct punctuation, spelling, grammar and vocabulary and basic records retention systems.

Ability to: Acquire a working knowledge of the functions, procedures and policies of the city and its operations; perform duties without immediate supervision; maintain accurate and complete records.

Skills: Operate a variety of office equipment including personal computer, calculator, photocopier and mail machine/scale. Utilize a variety of office software applications, particularly MS Word, Excel and Outlook.

License: Possession of a valid Class C California driver’s license.

Education and Experience: Sufficient experience and education to perform the above duties. A typical qualifying background would be graduation from high school and one year of experience working in an office environment.

SALARY & BENEFITS

The salary range for this position is $21.00-$25.53 per hour. This position is a non-benefited, part-time, casual position and in compliance with the AB1522 Paid Sick Leave Benefit. This benefit accrues at the rate of one hour for every 30 hours worked to a maximum benefit of 24 hours per year. There is no cash value associated with benefit. No other benefits are offered. This position is at will and is not part of the City's Civil Service System. There is no guarantee of hours and employment may end at any time.

APPLICATION PROCESS

Interested candidates must submit a completed on-line employment application. Resumes in lieu of a completed application will not be accepted.  Applications submitted without completed supplemental questions will be considered incomplete and disqualified from this recruitment process. Faxes will not be accepted.

PLEASE APPLY IMMEDIATELY. APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED UNTIL THE POSITION IS FILLED. This position may close at any time.

Prior to appointment, candidates will be required to:

• pass a fingerprint check submitted to the Department of Justice
• comply with The Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 and provide proof of identity and authorization to work in the United States at date of hire

The City of Burlingame 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.