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Position and Duties:

The City Council has a Digital Inclusion and Broadband Strategy that seeks to accelerate the deployment of wired and wireless broadband for all people while making it more inclusive for the digitally underserved (the digital divide). Executing this strategy requires negotiating value exchange relationships with telecom providers, overseeing the creation, adoption, and execution of balanced broadband friendly policies, working collaboratively with the community on the aesthetics and other community concerns associated with broadband deployment, and setting the vision, strategy, and priorities for the Small Cell Team in the Department of Public Works, and the Macro Site Team in the Planning, Building, and Code Enforcement Department that executes the Permit to Inspect processes for the City.

The Broadband Manager reports directly to the Director of Civic Innovation and works closely with the Deputy City Manager responsible for 21st Century Infrastructure.

The Broadband Manager directly influences over $1B in private sector investments into the City of San José over the next seven years. This private sector investment creates thousands of jobs, dramatically increases regional GDP, delivers hundreds of millions of dollars of Smart City capability, and delivers tens of millions of economic opportunities for the digitally underserved.

The Broadband Manager requires a broad set of skills including strategic thinking, negotiation, telecommunications experience, public policy, team leadership, and public collaboration.  They will negotiate value exchange agreements to generate the demand for broadband deployments and ensure City’s departments fulfill that demand by permitting communications facilities including macro site, small cells, and underground fiber optics.  This role requires collaboration with various City departments including, but not limited to the City Manager’s Office of Administration, Policy, and Intergovernmental Relations; City Manager’s Budget Office; Mayor’s Office; Information Technology; Planning, Building and Code Enforcement; Public Works; and Transportation. The Broadband Manager will also work closely with innovative technology companies to evaluate ways to accelerate broadband deployment, including Smart City technology within the new context of COVID-19 public health, and the shelter-in-place dynamics that highlight the value of digital inclusion. Collaboration with public interest groups, community organizations, and other stakeholders will also be required to ensure public adoption of broadband deployment, especially the deployment of small cells on street lights. Finally, the Broadband Manager will work closely with the City’s Library Department and external stakeholders to ensure progress of social justice for the digitally underserved people in San José.

The Broadband Manager responsibilities include the following:

• Negotiate value trading agreements with broadband providers that promote economic development, digital inclusion, and support for Smart Cities.

• Direct the development of balanced broadband friendly policies.

• Direct the City departments involved with broadband deployment.

• Collaborate with external stakeholders on community concerns with broadband deployments.

• Measure compliance with agreement terms and conditions.

• Evaluate new technologies and approaches to accelerate broadband.

• Report progress to City Council and external stakeholders.

• Advise on federal, state, and local regulations including rulings from the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) and the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) and recent court decisions.

• Advise on proposed telecommunications resiliency standards for broadband deployments from and emergency operations perspective such as the CPUC Wireless Resiliency Strategy and the City of San José Power Vulnerability Plan.

• Supervise and manage the Small Cell Permitting Project Manager.

• Manage the Digital Inclusion Program in relation to public-private partnership contract requirements and in relation to City and community stakeholders to advance digital inclusion.

This is a permanent position in the City Manager’s Office.

The City of Livermore is currently accepting applications for the position of Assistant City Clerk.  To be considered for this position, submit your online application at:  www.cityoflivermore.net/jobs by 12 p.m. on Monday, November 9, 2020.

THE CITY CLERK'S OFFICE & THE POSITION

The City Clerk’s Office is a division of the Administrative Services Department, which also includes the divisions of Finance, Human Resources, and Information Technology. The City Clerk’s Office employs five dedicated, professionals consisting of the City Clerk, Assistant City Clerk, Deputy City Clerk, Division Clerk, and Senior Clerk.

The Assistant City Clerk position will serve as the right hand to the City Clerk. This position acts in the absence of the City Clerk, as assigned, including attending City Council meetings and may include staff supervision.  The Assistant City Clerk performs a variety of analytical and professional administrative tasks in support of a wide range of programs, operations, services, and policies, and responsibilities may include:

• Coordinating the publication of the City Council agendas and meeting materials; and attending the City Council meetings and preparing minutes.
• Administering release of records in accordance with the California Public Records Act.
• Planning, implementing, and administering the citywide records management program.
• Oversee filing for City ordinances, resolutions, agreements, and meeting minutes.
• Coordinating and supervising bid openings, receipt of claims and subpoenas, centralized mail service, City Council appointments to intergovernmental agencies, and publication of legal notices.
• Assisting the City Clerk in the administration of the City’s Conflict of Interest Code; coordinating municipal elections; monitoring compliance with the State and local campaign finance and conflict laws; and other special projects.

The mission of the City Clerk’s Office is to facilitate local government transparency by ensuring public access to information and legislative proceedings.  Specifically, the City Clerk’s office supports the City Council’s meeting process and records their legislative actions; maintains official records ; provides the public with timely access to information; administers City elections; oversees the City’s boards, commissions, and committees; and ensures regulatory compliance with local, state, and federal statutes such as the Political Reform Act, Brown Act, California Public Records Act, and Elections Ordinance.  

ADMINISTRATIVE ANALYST I
$5,319 - $6,465/mo. + excellent benefits
Current Vacancy in the Housing & Business Development Department
*This recruitment will establish an eligibility list that may also be used to fill future vacancies throughout the City*

DEFINITION: Under direction and/or general supervision from higher level management staff, performs a variety of professional level duties and responsibilities involved in the evaluations, development and administration of City programs including operational audits, budget analysis, personnel management, and productivity studies. This position may exercise functional and technical supervision over clerical staff.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: The employee must have the ability to:

• Develop and review budget allocation proposals for assigned department; develop and coordinate policies and procedures for the budget development process; monitor departmental expenditures.
• Evaluate operations and activities of assigned responsibilities; recommend improvements and modifications; prepare various reports on operations and activities.
• Collect, organize, monitor, and analyze data for a variety of studies; conduct interviews and field site visits; participate in and direct meetings with key management staff.
• Review, analyze, and monitor assigned departmental budgets; identify, review and present recommendations to City management regarding alternative funding and service level recommendations.
• Design and participate in a variety of studies; provide management level analysis of issues and actions relative to assigned area of responsibility; provide recommendations for improving the operational efficiency of assigned department.
• Review and evaluate cost-benefit proposals; make recommendations for improvements; review changes with appropriate departments.
• Interpret personnel policies and procedures; respond to request for information and assistance from employees, management, outside agencies and the public.
• Conduct studies, analysis, and research on a broad range of personnel assignments; compose, distribute, receive, and analyze salary and benefit surveys; complete various government reports.
• Participate in the maintenance of the classification system; implement procedures to ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations; conduct job classification audits and prepare or revise job specifications and audit reports as assigned.
• Learn and maintain compliance with pertinent Federal, State and local laws, regulations and ordinances.
• Develop and maintain a variety of complex data files; trouble-shoot system problems.
• Prepare a variety of reports including grant proposals for special funds, development plans, performance reports, contracts, bid specifications, compliance reports, environmental documents, and insurance claims.
• Answer questions and provide information to the general public and City or department staff concerning technical or statistical issues; investigate problems and recommend corrective action as necessary to resolve problems.
• Administer a variety of special programs; conduct field inspections and data collection.
• Coordinate unit activities with those of other departments and divisions and outside agencies and contractors.
• Represent department at hearings and settlement conferences; attend and participate in a variety of professional groups and committees.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Perform any other tasks or functions deemed necessary to the daily operations of the employer.

THE ABOVE LIST OF ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS IS NOT EXHAUSTIVE AND MAY BE SUPPLEMENTED AS NECESSARY BY THE EMPLOYER.

WORKING CONDITIONS: Position requires prolonged sitting, standing, walking, reaching, twisting, turning, kneeling, bending, and stooping in the performance of daily activities. The position also requires grasping, repetitive hand movement and fine coordination in preparing reports using a computer keyboard. Additionally, the position requires near and far vision when preparing and reading written reports and other work related documents. Acute hearing is also required when providing phone and counter assistance. The need to lift, drag, and push files, computer reports, or other materials weighing up to 25 pounds is also required.

EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING GUIDELINES: A combination of experience and training that would provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. The incumbent must have knowledge of principles and practices of public administration; principles and methods of budget preparation; principles and methods of program analysis; principles and practices of revenue forecasting; basic principles and practices of personnel administration; basic principles and practices of statistical analysis and research. The incumbent must have the ability to analyze and resolve operational problems; learn job analysis data collection efforts; develop operational reports and recommendations; interpret and apply City Policies, procedures, rules and regulations; EXPERIENCE: One (1) year of analytical experience in the areas of personnel management, budget development or finance is desirable. EDUCATION: Equivalent to a Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in public or business administration, personnel management or a related field. LICENSES AND/OR CERTIFICATIONS: Possession of, and continuously throughout employment, a valid California Class “C” Driver's License is preferred.

DESCRIPTION/RESPONSIBILITIES:

Position and Duties:

The City Council has a Digital Inclusion and Broadband Strategy that seeks to accelerate the deployment of wired and wireless broadband for all people while making it more inclusive for the digitally underserved (the digital divide). Executing this strategy requires negotiating value exchange relationships with telecom providers, overseeing the creation, adoption, and execution of balanced broadband friendly policies, working collaboratively with the community on the aesthetics and other community concerns associated with broadband deployment, and setting the vision, strategy, and priorities for the Small Cell Team in the Department of Public Works, and the Macro Site Team in the Planning, Building, and Code Enforcement Department that executes the Permit to Inspect processes for the City.

The Broadband Manager reports directly to the Director of Civic Innovation and works closely with the Deputy City Manager responsible for 21^st Century Infrastructure.

The Broadband Manager directly influences over $1B in private sector investments into the City of San José over the next seven years. This private sector investment creates thousands of jobs, dramatically increases regional GDP, delivers hundreds of millions of dollars of Smart City capability, and delivers tens of millions of economic opportunities for the digitally underserved.

The Broadband Manager requires a broad set of skills including strategic thinking, negotiation, telecommunications experience, public policy, team leadership, and public collaboration.  They will negotiate value exchange agreements to generate the demand for broadband deployments and ensure City’s departments fulfill that demand by permitting communications facilities including macro site, small cells, and underground fiber optics.  This role requires collaboration with various City departments including, but not limited to the City Manager’s Office of Administration, Policy, and Intergovernmental Relations; City Manager’s Budget Office; Mayor’s Office; Information Technology; Planning, Building and Code Enforcement; Public Works; and Transportation. The Broadband Manager will also work closely with innovative technology companies to evaluate ways to accelerate broadband deployment, including Smart City technology within the new context of COVID-19 public health, and the shelter-in-place dynamics that highlight the value of digital inclusion. Collaboration with public interest groups, community organizations, and other stakeholders will also be required to ensure public adoption of broadband deployment, especially the deployment of small cells on street lights. Finally, the Broadband Manager will work closely with the City’s Library Department and external stakeholders to ensure progress of social justice for the digitally underserved people in San José.

The Broadband Manager responsibilities include the following:

     * Negotiate value trading agreements with broadband providers that promote economic development, digital inclusion, and support for Smart Cities.

     * Direct the development of balanced broadband friendly policies.

     * Direct the City departments involved with broadband deployment.

     * Collaborate with external stakeholders on community concerns with broadband deployments.

     * Measure compliance with agreement terms and conditions.

     * Evaluate new technologies and approaches to accelerate broadband.

     * Report progress to City Council and external stakeholders.

     * Advise on federal, state, and local regulations including rulings from the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) and the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) and recent court decisions.

     * Advise on proposed telecommunications resiliency standards for broadband deployments from and emergency operations perspective such as the CPUC Wireless Resiliency Strategy and the City of San José Power Vulnerability Plan.

     * Supervise and manage the Small Cell Permitting Project Manager.

     * Manage the Digital Inclusion Program in relation to public-private partnership contract requirements and in relation to City and community stakeholders to advance digital inclusion.

This is a permanent position in the City Manager’s Office.

Selection Process:

To be considered for this position, you must fill out the online application available on the City of San José website and attach a resume. 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 and/or a practical exercise or case study.

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

Job Specific Questions:

    1. Please indicate how you meet the minimum qualifications for this position:

          + Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university in public administration, business administration, engineering, or related field and six (6) years of professional level management and/or administrative experience.

          + Master’s Degree and five (5) years of professional level management and/or administrative experience.

          + None of the above.

    2. Please specify your degree, the area of study, and the institution you obtained it from.

    3. Describe your experiences in interest-based negotiations, relationship management, strategic thinking, leadership, and stakeholder collaboration.

    4. Describe a time when you were managing a project and staff disagreed with your approach.  What steps did you take to resolve the issue and what was the outcome?

    5. Describe your particular skills and abilities that you believe would make you a successful member of the Office of Civic Innovation & Digital Strategy with a focus on skills and abilities related to the Broadband Manager position.

You must answer all job specific questions in order to be considered for this vacancy or your application will be deemed incomplete and withheld from further consideration.

If you have questions about the duties of these positions, the selection or hiring processes, please contact Danielle Torralba at danielle.torralba@sanjoseca.gov. The first application review will be on October 20, 2020.

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. 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. 

Do you have a passion for outdoor recreation and open space? Using Measure AA and other funding sources, Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District (Midpen) delivers multiple facilities projects annually to fulfill commitments made to the public regarding greater access and outdoor education, protected open space lands, and resource restoration.  Midpen is seeking a Facilities Maintenance Supervisor to manage maintenance and improvements of buildings and facilities for the staff and public. Responsibilities of the position include:  the maintenance and operations of the Midpen’s administrative office, project work on District staff field offices and facilities (such as rental residences, water supply systems, as well as public buildings such as the Midpen’s David Daniels Nature Center).  Work will include both permitting and contracting for services as well as supervising and overseeing District staff work. The candidate should be an organized, creative, and collaborative self-starter with excellent oral and written communication skills, who enjoys working in a group dynamic. 

About the Position:  The Facilities Maintenance Supervisor manages and performs all aspects of facilities maintenance for the Administrative Office Facilities, including building operation, landscaped grounds, parking areas, and various physical systems such as HVAC, plumbing, electrical, telephone wiring, and security systems. The incumbent is also responsible for non-routine repairs and improvements at Midpen Field facilities. The Facilities Maintenance Supervisor is responsible for performing, developing, executing and managing maintenance, repair or minor improvement projects utilizing contractors and is assigned supervision of Midpen staff, for a wide variety of duties including maintenance, trades work, and administrative work. Successful performance of work requires significant knowledge of a broad range of facility maintenance management and technical principles, an extensive professional background as well as skill in coordinating work with that of other Midpen departments.  Candidates with background in facilities management and construction trades are desirable. For additional information about the position, see the Job Description on the Midpen website.

About the District: Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District is comprised of over 63,000 acres of land and 26 open space preserves protected for public enjoyment.  In 2014, with broad public support, the District secured $300 million dollars of bond capacity with the passing of Measure AA, which serves as a mandate for Midpen to continue to pursue our mission to “acquire and preserve” open space land and “protect and restore the natural environment” in the lush regional green-belt system near Silicon Valley in the San Francisco Bay Area.  To learn more about Midpen, visit our website, OpenSpace.org, and view our employee video “Working for Midpen” on the Jobs page. If you are looking for a challenging opportunity to contribute to the legacy of open space recreation, we invite you to apply for this position.

Work Environment:  This position is part of the Land and Facilities Services Department at the Midpen offices in Los Altos, California and will work primarily in an office environment, but may occasionally work in field environments. When conducting field assignments, work may include traversing rough, difficult terrain in inclement or hot weather with exposure to poison oak.  Duties will include building and facility work that will require climbing ladders and entering confined spaces.  Ideal candidates will be comfortable working in these types of conditions, as well as in an office environment. Positions in this classification must possess the ability to lift and carry materials and objects weighing up to 60 pounds and must possess the ability to push and pull objects weighing up to 100 pounds, with the use of proper equipment. Employees may interact with upset staff and/or public and private representatives in interpreting and enforcing departmental policies and procedures.

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 four-year college or university with major coursework in business administration, public administration, facilities management, construction project management, or a related field, and five (5) years of increasingly responsible experience in facilities or construction management with at least two years in a lead or supervisorial position preferably in parks, open space, or a related field.

Licenses & Certifications Required:   Possession of a valid California Driver’s License.

Benefits:   Midpen provides a competitive benefits package including health, life and disability insurance, CalPERS pension and paid leaves. Detailed information is available on the Benefits page of our website.

How to Apply: Apply online via CalOpps.org.  This recruitment is open until filled. The application window may close at any time without further notice after November 9, 2020. Qualified applicants are encouraged to apply early.

The following four application items are required in order to be considered for the position:

1. CalOpps Employment application
2. Letter of Interest in the position
3. Resume
4. Supplemental question responses

Incomplete applications will not be considered for the position. Applicants with the most relevant experience and qualifications suitable for the position will be contacted for an interview.

Recruitment Timeline: We recommend applicants be available for interviews on the following dates for panel interviews (we are unable to accommodate vacation schedules):

First interview: Thursday, December 3, 2020

Written exercise: Tuesday, December 8, 2020

Final interview: Friday, December 11, 2020

The City of Sunnyvale is seeking applicants for the Facilities Technician II vacancy. Facilities Technician is an experienced journey-level classification in the Facilities Technician series in which incumbents work under general supervision, performing a full range of assigned duties, including the operation and maintenance of a wide variety of commonly used equipment and tools necessary for building-related repairs and maintenance. The minimum qualifications can be met in the following way:

Graduation from high school or tested equivalent and Two years of general building repair experience.  A valid California Class C driver's license is required for this position at the time of appointment.  

A complete application consists of a City application, responses to the required supplemental questions.  The position opens September 30, 2020 and final filing date is October 26, 2020 by 5:00 pm or after receiving 100 qualified applicants, whichever is first. For complete information regarding this current opportunity, please visit: Sunnyvale.ca.gov

Salary:  $30.46 - $38.87 Hourly

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THE POSITION

The City of Fremont opens the Winter Shelter every winter to provide a safe and welcoming environment for individuals and families experiencing homelessness. Participants have access from approximately 6:30 p.m. to 7:00 a.m., where they will be provided with a warm meal, restroom facilities, sleeping bags, cots, breakfast, and a to-go bag. The Winter Shelter is open from mid-November to mid-March. The Human Services Department is currently recruiting for Winter Shelter Monitors for next season (2020/The City of Fremont’s Human Services Department is currently looking for several on‐call, temporary employees to work evening shifts, from 4:00 p.m. – 12:00 a.m. or from 11:30 p.m. ‐ 7:30 a.m. From November 15th through March 15th, the City of Fremont will open their Winter Shelter to provide a safe and welcoming environment for individuals experiencing homelessness. Participants will have access to the shelter from approximately 4:30 p.m. to 7 a.m., where they will be provided warm dinner restroom facilities, sleeping bags, cots, breakfast and a to-go bag.

Shelter Operations during the COVID-19 Pandemic

In addition to the general duties described above and detailed below, staff must comply with and enforce public health rules to prevent the spread of COVID-19. Prior to entry all staff, volunteers, and participants will be required to answer health questions and participate in a temperature check. Everyone must stay 6ft apart, unless conditions require staff to assist someone in a closer proximity, everyone must also wear a mask inside, unless they are eating or sleeping.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

· This position is responsible for maintaining the health and safety of homeless individuals and families who are living on the streets or in their cars and are in need of emergency shelter from cold weather and rain.

· Welcome and pre-screen new participants and supervise participant movement.

· Maintain a friendly and inviting environment.

· Work compassionately with those who have difficulty engaging with service providers.

· Effectively resolve conflicts among participants and de‐escalate potentially violent situations.

· Monitor participant activities.

· Maintain a safe and supportive environment.

· Direct volunteers who will assist in bringing food and serving homeless clients

· Setup tables for food service, hand out, bedding, warm clothing and other amenities such as shampoo, tooth brushes, etc.

· Ensure participant adherence to rules, especially related to behaviors that are unsafe. If necessary, notify public safety personnel help “exit” clients with inappropriate or unsafe behaviors.

· Respond appropriately to emergencies morning appointments.

· Maintain daily sign‐in sheet.

· Ensure facility is maintained in a clean and orderly fashion.

· After each shift, e-mail information, including number of participants, any need for supplies, any time 911 or public safety personnel were called, or information about clients who may need additional medical or behavioral support and follow up.

· Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

The Department is searching for friendly and compassionate candidates with the ability to effectively work with a diverse group; help participants feel welcome, while ensuring a safe environment. Candidates must be willing to work when called for duty for this on‐call position. Candidates with social service experience, or experience in working with the homeless population are strongly encouraged to apply.

Any combination of education and/or experience that has provided the knowledge and skills necessary for satisfactory job performance would be qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required knowledge and skills would be a high school diploma or equivalent, and some social service experience.

SALARY AND BENEFITS

The hourly rate for this position is $20.  These temporary assignments do not include benefits.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS, RECRUITMENT & SELECTION PROCESS

Interested candidates are encouraged to apply online as soon as possible.  The position may close without notice.  To be considered for this position, submit a completed City application, resume, and completed supplemental questionnaire through the online application system at www.fremont.gov/tempjobs.  Applications will be considered for participation in the selection process upon receipt.  Highly competitive candidates may be invited to participate in an individual and/or panel interviews, fingerprints, and other related components.  Only those candidates who have the best combination of qualifications in relation to the requirements and duties of the position will continue in the selection process.

Open until filled

Pay rate: $17.00 an hour

This position will primarily work Monday - Friday (specific work schedule to be determined) with variable hours averaging 25+ per week.  This is a temporary, part-time non-benefited position.

Summary:
Under direction, provides support for District information technology department including assisting employees with issues and questions, communications with staff, asset tracking, resource coordination, creation of training material and related duties as assigned. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assists end users with information technology related questions and issues. 
• Responds to inquiries and requests and provides technical assistance for District systems and programs including systems at remote sites; coordinates activities by users and IT staff to resolve them.
• Tracks and maintains information technology assets, checking equipment in and out as needed and maintains inventory. 
• Assists in developing training materials and guides for IT applications. Maintains district IT knowledge base. 
• Maintains work, time, and material records, preventive maintenance schedules and updates help desk software.

Other Duties and Responsibilities:

• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. *

Education/Experience:
High school diploma or equivalent, six months of relevant experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Language Ability: 
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, schematic diagrams, or technical procedures and documents.  Ability to write reports, business correspondence and procedure manuals. Ability to present information and respond to questions from staff.

Math Ability:
Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.

Reasoning Ability:
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.  Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.

Certificates and Licenses:
California Driver License

Supervisory Responsibilities: 
This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Knowledge of:
Principles and techniques of computer systems, and software troubleshooting. Use, capability, characteristics and limitations of computers and related equipment. Principles and practices of training as related to personal computers. Standard word processing, spreadsheet and report generation PC software packages. Pertinent federal, state, and local laws, codes, and regulations. 

Ability to:
Analyze and define user problems and requirements. Analyze and define problems and conceptualize practical computer solutions. Work on multiple concurrent projects with frequent interruptions.  Organize work to meet rapidly changing priorities. Understand and carry out oral and written directions, exercise good judgment and initiative in work functions. 

Work Environment: 
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. * Standard office setting; some exposure to confined areas such as equipment/computer rooms and network infrastructures; regular interaction with District staff at various sites/locations.

Physical Demands: 
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. * Sufficient physical ability to work in an office setting; sit, stand, walk, reach, twist, turn, kneel, bend, squat, and/or stoop for prolonged periods of time; perform duties requiring grasping, repetitive hand movement, and fine coordination; and operate office equipment. See in the normal visual range with or without correction; vision sufficient to read computer screens and printed documents and to operate office equipment. Hear in the normal audio range with or without correction.  Lifts up to 25 pounds frequently. Occasionally lifting up to 50 pounds.

*Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Child Care Instructor II (Preschool)

Full-Time (35 hours per week)

$2,899 - $3,524 per month

(Per contract agreement, position will receive 2% increase on November 1, 2020)

Plus excellent benefits

OPEN UNTIL FILLED:  Apply by Monday, October 12, 2020 for first consideration

THE POSITION:

The Library and Recreation Department (Child Care Division) is recruiting for a full-time Child Care Instructor II position in their Preschool Programming at Parkside Preschool.  Under the supervision of the Child Care Center Director, this position will provide developmental care and supervision to children enrolled in the childcare program; implement age appropriate curriculum for children; establish and maintain supportive relationships with children and parents; and other related duties as assigned.

This position performs the following essential job duties:      

• Plan, implement and supervise developmental preschool programs.
• Develop age-appropriate curriculum and activities to stimulate children’s cognitive skills, abilities and development.
• Evaluate needs of children, staff and site in order to maintain a safe and healthy environment for children and staff.
• Supervise the activities of children and records observations of children’s behavior and activities; monitor behavioral patterns and develops assessment and profiles.
• Schedule parent conferences to discuss children’s development and concerns; work with family to devise learning and development strategies as necessary.
• Maintain accurate attendance and enrollment records; maintain appropriate confidential records.
• Supervise and coordinate the work of subordinate childcare staff.
• Monitor and order classroom supplies and materials as needed.

To be eligible for this position you must have knowledge of: 

• Early Childhood Development
• Curriculum models such as CLASS and Pyramid training
• Classroom management techniques
• Appropriate disciplinary techniques
• Oral and written communication skills
• Group leadership and teaching skills

To be eligible for this position you must possess the ability to:

• Plan and implement curriculum based on principles of Child Development.
• Supervise and coordinate staff and children.
• Establish and maintain positive working relationships.  Work cooperatively to achieve program goals.
• Interact and communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, with children, parents, staff, host school and community members.
• Manage time, activities and resources effectively.
• Work as scheduled.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE: 

• Completion of twelve (12) units of Early Childhood Education (ECE) courses.     
• One year working with children in a Preschool setting.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Department of Justice and FBI fingerprint clearance
• Prefer possession of a valid California Driver’s License

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:   

Must be able to perform physical activities such as but not limited to:  lifting or carrying children or heavy items (up to 40 lbs.) unassisted, reaching, bending, standing, or walking.  The employee is occasionally required to sit, climb or balance, twist, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

APPLICATION AND SELECTION PROCESS:   

City of San Rafael application is required.  A City of San Rafael application is required.  Resumes do not substitute for the City application.  Candidates should detail related education and experience on the application since this information will be used to determine who will be invited to participate in the next phase of the examination process.  The examination process may include the following:  application appraisal and oral board interview examination.  The passing point for the oral board examination final score will be 70%.  Prior to appointment, candidate must pass a pre-placement physical examination, drug screen, a background check, and fingerprinting.  To file an application, go online to www.calopps.org.  Select “Member Agencies”.  Select “San Rafael”.  Follow this link to submit an application for this position:  https://www.calopps.org/san-rafael/job-20044624

Reasonable Accommodation: The City of San Rafael will make reasonable accommodations in the interview process to accommodate disabled applicants. If you have a disability for which you require an accommodation, please contact us at (415) 485-3474 before the test date.