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Are you looking for a great opportunity to connect with your community while investing in your future? Do you want to see first-hand what it’s like to engage in active, multi-generational work that directly contributes to the well-being of our greater Mill Valley community?  If you answered yes, then you belong with Mill Valley Recreation!  With our team, you will create memorable experiences while cultivating new and lasting connections within our greater Southern Marin Community. You will have the opportunity to grow and learn through consistent, quality training and, apply your learning through direct hands-on experience.

DEFINITION: Under general supervision, the Field Monitor provides operational support and supervision of Mill Valley parks, outdoor fields, offsite facilities, and occasionally the Mill Valley Community Center. Responsibilities will include but will not be limited to patrol and observation of outdoor facilities, ensuring compliance with facility regulations and use guidelines, general customer service, light office tasks, and the performance of other related work as required. This is a part-time, year-round position.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES:

• Monitor user activities in department facilities and enforce all rules, regulations, and safety principles.
• Patrol field, park and offsite facilities to monitor rental schedules and permitted use.
• Act as a liaison to the outdoor recreational community for the Recreation Department.
• Provide quality customer service and information for all Department facilities, classes, programs, and events.
• Maintain appearance and overall environment of facilities by completing daily tasks and cleaning as needed.
• Occasionally assist with the coordination and execution of Department-sponsored outdoor events or classes.
• Maintain records and reports as required.
• Enforce all rules, regulations and safety principals.
• Willingness and ability to work flexible hours including evenings, weekends and holidays.
• Ability to take the lead in completing assignments when working with a partner or on a team.
• Respond professionally to emergencies, provide care as indicated under the scope of training.
• Deal tactfully and courteously with the public and build positive relationships with other staff.
• Actively attend and participate in required staff training.
• Reads and follows diagrams and instruction written in English.
• Ability to communicate clearly both orally and in writing.
• Perform related duties as required.

TRAINING & EXPERIENCE: Any combination of education, training, and experience, which likely provides the required knowledge and abilities.

PRE-EMPLOYMENT CONDITIONS:
Candidates receiving a conditional job offer must pass a pre-placement fingerprint review. The employee must satisfactorily complete an evaluatory period before obtaining regular status. Candidates must possess a current CPR/AED and First Aid certificate and be comfortable calling 911 in an emergency.

Are you looking for a great opportunity to connect with your community while investing in your future? Do you want to see first-hand what it’s like to engage in active, multi-generational work that directly contributes to the well-being of our greater Mill Valley community?  If you answered yes, then you belong with Mill Valley Recreation!  With our team, you will create memorable experiences while cultivating new and lasting connections within our greater Southern Marin Community. You will have the opportunity to grow and learn through consistent, quality training and, apply your learning through direct hands-on experience.

DEFINITION: Under general supervision, responsibilities will include but not be limited to light office tasks, customer service, set up and take down of facility equipment and janitorial tasks. Perform related work as required. This is a part-time, year-round position.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES:

• Set up and take down tables, chairs, audio-visual equipment, and other related material and equipment.
• Greet public and provide general information for all Recreation department classes, programs, and events.
• Daily janitorial/maintenance duties such as routine and special cleaning of restrooms, community center rooms (i.e. wipe counters, vacuum floors, sweep walkways, empty trash receptacles, replace paper products and litter pick-up).
• Monitors guest activities in the community center and enforce all rules, regulations and safety principals.
• Assist in opening and closing procedures for the entire Community Center.
• Occasionally assist with the coordination and execution of Department-sponsored outdoor events or classes.
• Maintain records and reports as required.
• Enforce all rules, regulations and safety principals. 
• Willingness and ability to work flexible hours including evenings, weekends and holidays.
• Ability to take the lead in completing assignments when working with a partner or on a team. 
• Respond professionally to emergencies, provide care as indicated under the scope of training.
• Deal tactfully and courteously with the public and build positive relationships with other staff.
• Actively attend and participate in required staff training.
• Reads and follows diagrams and instruction written in English.
• Ability to communicate clearly both orally and in writing.
• Perform related duties as required.

TRAINING & EXPERIENCE: Any combination of education, training, and experience, which likely provides the required knowledge and abilities.

PRE-EMPLOYMENT CONDITIONS:
Candidates receiving a conditional job offer must pass a pre-placement fingerprint review. The employee must satisfactorily complete an evaluatory period before obtaining regular status. Candidates must possess a current CPR/AED and First Aid certificate and be comfortable calling 911 in an emergency.

THE POSITION / JOB DUTIES

The Police Public Service Assistant I (PSA I) is assigned to the Police Department’s Animal Services Unit and provides basic care for animals.  Examples of job duties include:

· Provide care of animals including feeding, grooming, cleaning, walking, behavioral assessments, enrichment, and exercise.

· Clean, disinfect, and maintain kennels and kennel area.

· Perform dishwashing and laundering.

· Help maintains a computerized record of animals at the shelter.

· Report any animals exhibiting symptoms of ill health or communicable disease.

· Assist office staff with adoption procedures and provide support to the veterinary staff

· Provide customer service throughout the shelter.

· Perform related duties as assigned.

IDEAL CANDIDATE

The successful candidate will demonstrate excellent customer service experience and strong organizational and communication skills.  Additionally, the selected candidate will have proficiency in operating standard and specialized computer equipment and programs to assist with the daily animal services operations.  Professional experience working with animals is highly desirable.

QUALIFICATIONS

Experience: Basic care of animals (e.g. feeding, cleaning, walking, grooming, etc.)

Special Requirements:

· Willingness to work a variety of shifts which include: days, afternoons, weekends, and holidays.

· Ability to lift and carry up to 40 pounds

COMPENSATION

Hourly Rate: $15.00 - $18.23. Placement within the range will be made depending upon the qualifications and experience of the selected candidate.  This is a part-time/long-term temporary assignment and may work up to 20 hours per week.

HOW TO APPLY

To be considered for this opportunity, submit a completed application, resume, and completed the supplemental questionnaire online. 

RECRUITMENT AND SELECTION PROCESS

This recruitment will remain open until filled.  Interested candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.  Highly competitive candidates may be invited to participate in an individual and/or panel interviews, background investigation, and other related components.

The City of San Mateo Public Works Department is Looking for a Facilities and Fleet Services Manager

Why Join our Department?

When you join the Public Works Department, you will work among collaborative and energetic colleagues who share a passion for serving our San Mateo citizens and improving the community in which we live and work. Our team is comprised of individuals with diverse talents and experience in various fields. We will provide you with a wide range of opportunities in a team-based collaborative environment while helping you achieve your professional goals.  Collaboration, Innovation, Respect, Creativity, Transparency and Informed Risk-taking are attributes within the City’s mission, values and organizational principles that we are seeking in the candidates.

What You’ll Do

The Facilities and Fleet Services Manager plans, manages, and supervises all activities of the General Services Programs of the Public Works Engineering and General Services Division, including facilities maintenance, facilities planning, capital projects, fleet operations, and downtown parking maintenance.

The Facilities and Fleet Services Manager receives policy direction and supervision from the Public Works Deputy Director, Engineering and General Services Division, or higher-level department personnel.  This position provides direct supervision to supervisory, professional, technical, and administrative support staff.

For a complete list of duties, reference our job specifications at https://www.cityofsanmateo.org/DocumentCenter/Home/Index/86

Description

The District has an exciting position developed in partnership with Facebook.  This position works closely with the District’s Emergency Services Manager and is primarily embedded at Facebook, serving as the District’s onsite liaison.  The classification is categorized as a Public Service Assistant and is a limited duration assignment.  Please read below for more details:

Definition

The Public Service Assistant is a general classification that provides various support to the District in a limited term role.  As a limited term position, funding is not guaranteed for this position from one budget year to the next.  This classification covers 3 levels, PSA I/II/III, and has different requirements based on the scope of the work needed.  The PSA classification can be flexibly staffed and filled at any one of the 3 levels.  However, for this recruitment, the District is seeking a level II or level III.

This limited term Public Service Assistant position works on emergency response and contingent planning, emergency preparedness, situational awareness, continuity of operations, coordination within an emergency operations center (EOC) and dynamic field environment for Facebook and the community.

Ideal Candidate

Typical and Important Duties include:

1. Attend regular joint internal and/or external briefings;
2. Create project plans with milestones to measure individual performance;
3. Provide weekly updates to Facebook’s Global Security Emergency Services leadership on progress of work;
4. Provide a Continuity of Operations Plan which may include:
   1. Emergency operations at Facebook
   2. EOC operations and exercises
   3. Trainings, exercises, and team building
   4. Documentation, report writing and compliance
   5. Recommendations for improvement to emergency operations
5. Guide planning and preparedness efforts;
6. Align various cross-functional internal and external stakeholders;
7. Work closely with Facebook’s Global Security Emergency Services team and other internal teams as necessary, and with regional public safety partners.
8. Participate in coordination of regional emergency response work as it applies to Facebook and MPFPD;
9. Provide strategic leadership, improvement, mitigation and best practices;
10. If needed, coordinate or develop business continuity strategies; and
11. Other tasks as assigned by the Fire Chief.

Job-related Qualifications

Knowledge of:

• Principles and practices of office and records management.
• Review and development of emergency management and response plans, including Emergency Operations Plans, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Incident Action Plans (IAPs), Job Aids, Incident Response Plans (IRPs), Business Continuity Plans (BCPs) and Continuity of Operations Plans (COOPs).
• Applicable federal, state and local laws, rules, and regulations.
• Principles and practices of administrative, organizational and procedural analysis.
• Principles and practices of public relations and public education.
• Principles and practices of local, regional, state and federal emergency management.
• Basic community emergency and disaster support and assistance practices and resources.

Ability to:

• Develop and implement new disaster programs within the District.
• Ensure coordination and alignment of Facebook plans with District procedures and expectations.
• Create project plans with measurable milestones.
• Coordinate multiple activities, meet deadlines, and work independently with a minimum of supervision.
• Prepare clear, accurate and concise reports, procedures, and other written materials.

• Serve as the primary District representative at Facebook internal meetings and  in meetings with other public and private organizations as required.
• Work with a diverse group of individuals and adapt the program accordingly.

• Communicate effectively in writing, orally, and with others to assimilate, understand, and convey information, in a manner consistent with job functions.
• Establish and maintain cooperative relationships with employees, supervisors, and the public.
• Learn and effectively apply local, state, and federal codes, laws, and regulations.
• Take a proactive approach to customer service issues.
• Use and maintain equipment in a safe manner.
• Understand and carry out safety policies, rules, and regulations.
• Recognize and preserve confidentiality regarding sensitive information learned in the course of the job.
• Assist with the development of strategic plans.

Skill in:

• Interpreting and applying applicable federal, state, and/or local laws, rules, and regulations.
• Speaking in public and giving presentations, and working with the community.
• Basic keyboarding.
• Operating a personal computer and appropriate worked-related applications, such as word processing, spreadsheet, calendaring, and e-mail systems, etc.

Experience and Training

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

Experience: Two years of progressively responsible administrative experience in a related public safety field, such as office of emergency services, fire, police, emergency medical, or emergency communications.

Training:  Equivalent to graduation from high school.  Possession of an Associate’s degree in a related field is preferred.

Licenses and Certificates

All licenses and certifications must be maintained as a condition of employment.

• Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate, valid California Driver’s License, which must be maintained as a condition of employment.
• Must be able to pass a Department of Justice background check.

• CPR/First Aid Certification is desirable.

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

Deputy Fire Chiefs represent the San José Fire Department in multiple arenas and candidate(s) should feel comfortable taking an active and visible role in the community. Under the direction of the Fire Chief, and serving as a member of Senior Staff, the Deputy Fire Chiefs each plan, coordinate and direct the activities of a major Bureau of the Fire Department and performs related work as required. The SJFD employs four Deputy Fire Chief positions that supervise the following areas; 1) the Bureau of Field Operations (BFO), 2) the Bureau of Fire Prevention (BFP), 3) the Bureau of Support Services (BSS) and 4) the Bureau of Training and Emergency Medical Services (BET). The Deputy Fire Chief position in BFP is also known as the Fire Marshal. 

A Deputy Fire Chief’s typical duties include: responds to and assumes command at the scene of major fires and related emergencies; supervises and directs the operation of a major bureau of the Fire Department. The Deputy Fire Chief assigned to the Bureau of Field Operations directs five battalions across three shifts and is supported by three staff Fire Captains and three civilian staff members.  The Deputy Fire Chief/Fire Marshal assigned to the Bureau of Fire Prevention supervises and directs a comprehensive fire prevention program, including the development of new codes, physical inspections, state and local code enforcement, water system approval, education of the public, administration of the hazardous materials ordinance and oversight of the Arson Investigation Program.

All Deputy Fire Chiefs supervise and evaluate fire department personnel; make recommendations on employment, retention, promotion, demotion, and other personnel actions; direct and enforce the rules and regulations of the department; maintain effective working relationships with other departments, County, State, and Federal agencies; develop and control the operating budget for a Bureau and assist in the development of the Department’s capital budget; as well as develop and implement an effective training program for departmental personnel.  Appointments to these positions require disclosure of outside investments, real property interests, income, and business positions through Form 700.  More information on requirements and disclosure can be found at this website - http://www.fppc.ca.gov/Form700.html.

This recruitment may be used to fill multiple positions in this, or other divisions of the department. 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. 

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 classification shall also receive an approximate five percent (5%) ongoing non-pensionable compensation pay.  

The Administrative Officer reports to the Department Assistant Director and is responsible for budget preparation, analysis, execution, and monitoring; purchasing and contract functions; fees and charges/revenue projection/cost recovery programs; investigating, documenting, and presenting disciplinary actions; overseeing the department fiscal management functions; personnel management; human resources oversight; and internal policy establishment. 

In addition to the departmental responsibilities, the Administrative Officer has considerable contact with staff in the City Manager's Budget Office, City Attorney's Office, and other City departments. The position requires excellent communication and interpersonal skills, strong decision making and strategic thinking ability, a commitment to customer service, and the ability to simultaneously manage multiple projects and issues. Due to the complexity and scope of authority involved, this position requires someone who handles multiple assignments well in an accurate, complete and timely fashion with the ability to work independently/autonomously. The ideal candidate will have significant budget and other administrative experience, experience working in cross-functional/cross-departmental teams, and will be able to quickly assume a leadership role in the upcoming 2021-22 Proposed Budget process. 

This recruitment may be used to fill multiple Administrative Officer 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.

DEFINITION

Under general supervision, plans, organizes, oversees, coordinates, and manages the operations of the City Clerk’s Office, including administration, election management, the legislative function, archiving of public records and public information, and filing officer services; manages the effective use of department resources to improve organizational productivity and customer service; provides complex and responsible support to the City Manager in areas of expertise; and performs related duties as assigned.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED

Receives general supervision from the City Manager.  Exercises no direct supervision over staff.

CLASS CHARACTERISTICS

This is a management classification responsible for planning, organizing, and managing the operations and activities of the City Clerk’s Office. Incumbents are responsible for performing diverse, specialized, and complex work involving significant accountability and decision-making responsibilities, which include division budget administration, program evaluation, and recommendation and implementation of policies, procedures, goals, objectives, priorities, and standards related to the City Clerk programs and services.  Incumbents serve as a professional-level resource for organizational, managerial, and operational analyses and studies.  Performance of the work requires the use of considerable independence, initiative, and discretion within broad guidelines.

Examples of typical JOB FUNCTIONS (Illustrative Only)

Management reserves the right to add, modify, change, or rescind the work assignments of different positions and to make reasonable accommodations so that qualified employees can perform the essential functions of the job.

• Plans, manages, and oversees the daily functions, operations, and activities of the City Clerk’s Office, including administration, election management, the legislative function, archiving of public records and public information, and filing officer services.
• Participates in the development and implementation of goals, objectives, policies, and priorities for the department; recommends within departmental policy, appropriate service and staffing levels; recommends and administers policies and procedures.
• Participates in the development, administration, and oversight of department budget; determines funding needed for staffing, equipment, materials, and supplies; ensures compliance with budgeted funding.
• Develops and standardizes procedures and methods to improve and continuously monitor the efficiency and effectiveness of assigned programs, service delivery methods, and procedures; assesses and monitors workload, administrative, and support systems, and internal reporting relationships; identifies opportunities and makes recommendations for improvement.

• Coordinates City Clerk's Office activities with those of other departments and outside agencies and organizations; provides staff assistance to the City Manager and City Council.
• Serves as the Clerk of the City Council; attends meetings and oversees the recording of all official proceedings; supervises the preparation of public notifications, agendas, minutes, and other documents; directs the publication, filing, indexing, and safekeeping of all proceedings of the City Council. 
• Administers the public hearing process for the City Council; prepares public hearing packets and notices of hearings in accordance with legal requirements and deadlines.
• Plans, manages, and coordinates municipal elections and special elections; ensures conformance with the California Elections Code, Political Reform Act, and other government codes; serves as filing officer for the Fair Political Practices Commission (FPPC) for campaign disclosure filings; maintains election documents for public inspection; administers and files oaths of office.

• Oversees the Town-wide records management program, document imaging system, and records preservation and destruction; sets and ensures legal compliance retention schedules for Town records; develops and updates records retention policies and procedures; researches Town documents, historical information, and other information as needed; attests, indexes, and files all legislative actions.

• Ensures compliance with the Public Records Act, the Freedom of Information Act, and the Brown Act; reviews and monitors legal requests for records; ensures that all public records are open to inspection at all times during office hours and that every person’s right to inspect any public record of the Town is upheld.

• Codifies and distributes revisions to the Municipal Code.
• Processes liability insurance claims submitted; prepares and maintains accurate forms, files, reports, and related documentation.

• Prepares and presents staff and agenda reports and other necessary correspondence related to assigned activities and services.
• Attends and participates in professional group meetings; stays abreast of new trends and innovations in city clerk functions; researches emerging products and enhancements and their applicability to Town needs.
• Monitors changes in regulations and technology that may affect operations; implements policy and procedural changes after approval.
• Establishes and maintains working and official division files.
• Performs a variety of administrative office support duties such as processing fundraising applications; receiving and distributing subpoenas; verifying and reviewing forms and reports for completeness and conformance with established regulations and procedures; scheduling and coordinating meetings, conferences, and trainings; maintaining websites; processing reimbursements; preparing and maintain employee lists and rosters; and ordering and maintaining office and other related supplies.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

Knowledge of

• Administrative principles and practices, including goal setting, program development, implementation, and evaluation, and budget development and administration.
• Principles and techniques for working with groups and fostering effective team interaction to ensure teamwork is conducted smoothly.
• Applicable federal, state, and local laws, rules, regulations, ordinances, and organizational policies and procedures relevant to assigned area of responsibility.
• Principles, practices, and procedures related to public agency record keeping, municipal elections, and the City Clerk function.
• Functions, authority, responsibilities, and limitations of an elected City Council.
• Automated and manual records management principles and practices, including legal requirements for recording, retention, and disclosure.
• Practices of researching issues, evaluating alternatives, making sound recommendations, and preparing effective staff reports.
• Techniques for effectively representing the Town in contacts with governmental agencies, community groups, and various business, professional, educational, regulatory, and legislative organizations.
• Methods and techniques of preparing reports and general business correspondence.
• Techniques for providing a high level of customer service by effectively dealing with the public, vendors, contractors, and Town staff.
• The structure and content of the English language, including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
• Modern equipment and communication tools used for business functions and program, project, and task coordination, including computers and software programs relevant to work performed.

Ability to

• Plan, organize, oversee, and manage the operations of the City Clerk’s Office.
• Develop and implement goals, objectives, practices, policies, procedures, and work standards. 
• Prepare and administer large and complex budgets; allocate limited resources in a cost-effective manner.
• Understand, interpret, and apply all pertinent laws, codes, regulations, policies and procedures, and standards relevant to work performed.
• Coordinate municipal elections within legal guidelines.
• Oversee and coordinate maintenance of the official records of the Town.
• Prepare official minutes, resolutions, ordinances, and clear and concise reports, correspondence, policies, procedures, and other written materials.
• Independently conduct studies and research projects, evaluate alternatives, make sound recommendations, and prepare effective staff.
• Research, analyze, and evaluate new service delivery methods, procedures, and techniques.
• Effectively represent the department in meetings with governmental agencies, community groups, and various businesses, professional, and regulatory organizations, and in meetings with individuals.
• Establish and maintain a variety of filing, record keeping, and tracking systems.
• Independently organize work, set priorities, meet critical deadlines, and follow-up on assignments.
• Effectively use computer systems, software applications relevant to work performed, and modern business equipment to perform a variety of work tasks.
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing, using appropriate English grammar and syntax.
• Use tact, initiative, prudence, and independent judgment within general policy and procedural and legal guidelines.
• Establish, maintain, and foster positive and effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

Education and Experience:

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

Equivalent to graduation from an accredited college or university with coursework in business administration, public administration, records management, or a related field and five (5) years of increasingly responsible experience in a City Clerk’s office.

Licenses and Certifications:

• Possession of, or ability to obtain, and maintain a valid California Driver’s License.
• Possession of, or ability to obtain and maintain, Certified Municipal Clerk is highly desirable
• Possession of, or ability to obtain, certification as a Notary Public issued by the State of California is highly desirable.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Must possess mobility to work in a standard office setting and use standard office equipment, including a computer and to operate a motor vehicle and to visit various Town and meeting sites; vision to read printed materials and a computer screen; and hearing and speech to communicate in person, before groups, and over the telephone.  This is primarily a sedentary office classification although standing and walking between work areas may be required.  Finger dexterity is needed to access, enter, and retrieve data using a computer keyboard or calculator and to operate standard office equipment.  Positions in this classification occasionally bend, stoop, kneel, reach, push, and pull drawers open and closed to retrieve and file information.  Employees must possess the ability to lift, carry, push, and pull materials and objects up to 15 pounds with the use of proper equipment.

ENVIRONMENTAL ELEMENTS

Employees work in an office environment with moderate noise levels, controlled temperature conditions, and no direct exposure to hazardous physical substances. 

PEOPLE FIRST – Conduct fair, accurate and transparent elections to increase public participation and confidence
 
The San Mateo County Registration & Elections Division is seeking seasonal Election Worker - Warehouse Technicians/Field Technicians to assist in the upcoming November 3, 2020 Presidential Election. The Elections Division is a fast-paced environment and this is an excellent opportunity to work with a group of dynamic, well-organized, and highly efficient individuals committed to the democratic process.
 
We are currently seeking dedicated and hard-working individuals for the temporary, full-time position of Office Assistant to be hired into one of the following areas:
 
Warehouse Technician 

• Testing functions of electronic voting equipment 
• Staging heavy equipment containers for delivery 
• Inventorying and moving voting equipment and Vote Center supplies 
• Assisting in delivery and pickup of voting equipment at Vote Centers 
• Assisting in delivery of spare equipment and supplies to Vote Centers  

Field Technician 

• Testing functions of electronic voting equipment 
• Assisting in delivery, connection, and testing of voting equipment at Vote Centers 
• Troubleshooting voting equipment at Vote Centers 
• Assisting in delivery of spare equipment and supplies to Vote Centers 
• Driving regularly to each Vote Center on an assigned route to make sure that all equipment is properly functioning 

Warehouse Technicians and Field Technicians are classified as Office Assistants. The starting hourly wage for Warehouse Technicians and Field Technicians is $19.88. 

NOTE: This is an extra-help, at-will assignment, paid on an hourly basis. Extra help employees are not guaranteed permanent status at the end of the assignment. Overtime is expected especially as the Election approaches. 

Important:  The County of San Mateo has implemented best-practice guidelines in response to the COVID-19 pandemic to ensure safety of the general public and staff.  Such measures include, but are not limited to, enforcing social distancing and providing staff with personal protective equipment such as gloves, hand sanitizer, face masks, and sneeze guards.

PEOPLE FIRST – Conduct fair, accurate and transparent elections to increase public participation and confidence

The San Mateo County Registration & Elections Division is seeking seasonal Election Vote Center Representatives (Office Assistant I) to assist in the upcoming November 3, 2020 Presidential General Election. Vote Centers have replaced polling places as in-person voting sites and offer additional services over a longer period of time. This position requires the ability to operate a computer and computer applications/software quickly and accurately.  

We are currently seeking dedicated and hard-working individuals for the temporary, full-time position of Vote Center Representative to be hired for the following duties:

1. Use a computer to verify voter eligibility.
2. Provide information about the upcoming election.
3. Guide voters on use of electronic ballot marking devices.
4. Operate/troubleshoot voting equipment.
5. Provide in-person customer service including assisting voters to register to vote and assisting voters in casting a ballot.
6. Issue ballots.
7. Maintain accurate files and records.
8. Secure Election materials and supplies.

Several, but not all, Vote Center Representatives require fluency in Spanish, Mandarin and/or Cantonese, Tagalog/Filipino Korean, Burmese, Hindi, or Japanese.
 
Vote Centers will be open for four to eleven days. Those hired can expect to work approximately 7 – 15 days including training.
 
Vote Center Representatives will work 5 days per week and 8 hours per day. This assignment will include weekends and potentially 2 or more evenings. On Election Day, Vote Center Representatives will work from 6:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m. or later if necessary.
 
Vote Center hours are 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. daily during the period of operation, including weekends and holidays, and 6:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. on Election Day, November 3, 2020.  These positions may require evening work assignments.
 
Personal protective equipment and sanitizing supplies will be provided to staff to be used in the Vote Centers and protective measures will be implemented to ensure the safety of Vote Center Representatives, as well as the public.
 
NOTE: This is an extra-help, at-will assignment, paid on an hourly basis. Extra help employees are not guaranteed permanent status at the end of the assignment. Hourly wage starts at: $21.02

IMPORTANT: The County of San Mateo has implemented best-practice guidelines in response to the COVID-19 pandemic to ensure safety of the general public and staff. Such measures include, but are not limited to, enforcing social distancing and providing staff with personal protective equipment, such as gloves, hand sanitizer, face masks, and sneeze guards.

Ideal candidates will have a minimum of one year of general clerical, office assistant, phone services or computer experience, and a close attention to detail. Vote Center hours are 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. daily during the period of operation, including weekends and holidays, and 6:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. on Election Day, November 3, 2020. These positions may require evening work assignments.

The position requires basic addition and subtraction. Vote Center representatives must be proficient in the operation of a computer and computer software and applications.

Applicants with past experience as Poll Workers or Vote Center Representatives are strongly encouraged to apply.

Eleven-day Vote Centers will open on October 24, 2020, and four-day Vote Centers will open on October 31, 2020. Once opened, Vote Centers will remain operational through November 3, 2020.
 
Critical skills for all Vote Center positions include the ability to prioritize work, coordinate several activities, organize and maintain accurate files and records, and understand and carry out oral and written directions.