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The Assistant City Manager is an executive at-will position that serves at the pleasure of the City Manager. This position functions as the operations officer for the City Manager and also serving as an advisor to the City Manager and Executive Team, and is responsible for coordinating, planning and directing a variety of City programs and operational activities of the City. This position will be hands on, managing administrative functions, divisions and projects; including community development, infrastructure projects, planning projects, and public information functions. Some other key responsibilities of the position includes:

•  Serving as the City Manager and assuming the responsibilities of the City Manager as needed
•  Ability  to work in a challenging environment with limited staffing resources
•  As a  working executive position, functions in close partnership with the City Manager to lead the organization and  coordinate programs and activities as assigned
•  Coordinates and assists in the development of the annual operating and capital budgets
•  Plays a key role in administering the day-to-day operations of the City as an accountable and assertive executive
•  Facilitates the development and implementation of the City Council’s strategic plan along with other specific areas of City government as assigned by the City Manager

The following dates are tentative and subject to change based on the needs of the City.

Deadline to apply: Before 5:00pm, Friday, January 10, 2020

Panel Interview & Practical Exam: Week of January 27, 2020

Selection Procedure

Based on the application screening, those candidates with the most relevant qualifications will be invited to a panel interview and practical exam. In the practical exam, candidates will demonstrate their knowledge of and ability to operate various maintenance equipment.

The City of San Carlos will make reasonable efforts in the examination and/or selection process to accommodate qualified individuals with disabilities and/or medical conditions in accordance/compliance with the State Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA), Federal Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the City’s Policy and applicable statutes.  To request an accommodation due to a disability/medical condition during any phase of the examination/selection process, please contact the Human Resources Department before the last date of filing. The City of San Carlos requires applicants to provide supporting documentation to substantiate a request for reasonable accommodation. In order to qualify for a reasonable accommodation, applicants must have a disability/medical condition pursuant to the ADA, FEHA and applicable statutes.

Appointment to this position is contingent upon:

• A pre-employment fingerprinting criminal history records check
• A pre-employment physical and DOT drug screening
• DMV records check

About the Position

The City of San Carlos has an opportunity for a full-time Maintenance Worker to work in their Public Works Department. This classification performs a variety of routine, heavy labor and semi-skilled tasks in the maintenance and repair of public works facilities, City parks, and City buildings.

Essential Duties

• Perform daily safety checks and routine maintenance of equipment to ensure it is safe for use.
• Use proper techniques for operation of equipment and tools in a safe manner, according to accepted City procedures.
• Operate maintenance equipment and tools such as trucks, power tools, sewer rodder, hydraulic jet rodder/vacuum truck, loader backhoe, compressor, boom truck, CCTV truck, pneumatic and electro-mechanical controls, and related equipment and tools for a variety of construction and maintenance operations.
• Perform on-call duties and work in emergency situations as required.
• Install, repair and modify pump station machinery and controls.
• Check pump stations for proper operation; troubleshoot and remedy malfunctions and stoppages.
• Read and interpret maps of underground sewer and drainage systems.
• Paint traffic markings on streets, crosswalks, parking lots, and curbs; operate airless line striping equipment.
• Manufacture and install traffic signs and remove signs no longer required.
• Design and manufacture special signs for municipal facilities.
• Install and remove traffic barricades and cones as required.
• Repair surface failures, utility cuts, chuckholes and seals cracks in asphalt pavements properly and competently.
• Break out and replace concrete sidewalks and gutters using a concrete saw, pavement breaker, wooden forms, and hand tools to finish the surface.
• Clean sanitary sewer lines using hand tools, a hydraulic jet rodder/vacuum and mechanical rodder.
• Excavate, remove, and install sanitary sewer pipes utilizing hand tools, power tools such as pneumatic pavement breakers, compaction equipment and loader backhoe.
• Repair storm drains, catch basins and storm drain pipes.
• Drive dump trucks to haul material to and from the job sites.
• Rake leaves, shovel and digs holes.
• Pick up and dispose of trash and debris from parks and roadsides.
• Control the growth of weeds in lawn areas, shrub areas and flower beds using hand tools, spray equipment and weed eaters.
• Trim trees, hedges, and shrubs using appropriate equipment, remove debris.
• Check irrigation sprinkler systems and ensures their proper functioning, by cleaning and adjusting heads and digging up and repairing broken lines.
• Clean City's park buildings by sweeping and mopping floors, carpets, and cleaning restroom facilities. Replaces light bulbs.
• Provide set up of tables and chairs for City functions.

DESCRIPTION/RESPONSIBILITIES:

     The Senior Analyst reports to the Assistant City Clerk and the City Clerk and conducts activities unique to the Office of the City Clerk. Under direction, performs professional analytic work of considerable difficulty in general administrative matters that may involve assignments in the areas of personnel analyses, budget, fiscal and organizational analyses including general staff analyses. The position requires a detail-oriented person able to work well under pressure, meeting frequent deadlines, handling multiple assignments in a fast-paced, customer-focused environment. Successful applicants must possess strong interpersonal skills with the ability to develop and maintain effective and collaborative working relationships; superior organizational, customer service, written and oral communication skills as they must interact effectively and respond to inquiries from the general public, elected officials, and City staff from throughout the organization. Rarely, evening work may be required.

     Key Responsibilities:

     * Confers with Assistant City Clerk/City Clerk on the more difficult management/administrative problems, supervises or leads in gathering facts and data for problem resolution; valuates, prepares reports and recommendations for improved departmental operations, services systems or organizational methods.

     * Analyzes organizational structures, functions, procedures and practices; provides analyses and recommendations of various kinds and levels of services provided by department, authorized manpower and other budgeted resources.

     * Consults with administrative, supervisory and line personnel of department in determining training and educational needs; establishes and monitors in-service training programs, conducts regular safety training programs for supervisory or line personnel

     * Public Records management;

     * Managing compliance with various ethics regulations and public disclosure requirements;

     * Conducting municipal elections; conducting employee elections for the nomination of Council-appointed representatives to the Civil Service Commission and Retirement Boards; conducting elections among retirees for the nomination of Retirement Board representatives; 

     * Ability to represent the Office of the City Clerk in developing and maintaining effective working relationships with Mayor and City Council offices, City departments, and the public regarding the City's legislative and administrative processes to accomplish a variety of tasks including meetings, special events and projects;

     * Effective written and oral communications skills;

     * Ability to manage multiple projects and tasks simultaneously, often under tight deadlines;

     * Knowledge of the City's operating policies, procedures and processes to provide exceptional administrative support and customer service to all internal and external customers.

     Competencies

     The ideal candidate will possess the following competencies, as demonstrated in past and current employment history.  Desirable competencies for this position include:

     * Job Expertise – a full range of knowledge, skills, and abilities of the typical procedures in a City Clerk's Office, including principles and practices of municipal government administration, municipal election law, the Brown Act, Open Government procedures, the Public Records Act, the Political Reform Act, and other legal and administrative procedures relating to municipal records management; demonstrate experience in preparing agendas and minutes, and the use of Granicus or similar systems

     * Communication Skills – effectively conveys information and expresses thoughts and facts clearly, orally and in writing; demonstrates effective use of listening skills; displays openness to other people’s ideas and thoughts; open and approachable manner with elected and appointed officials, the media, the public and staff at all levels.

     * Customer Service – demonstrates the ability to anticipate customer’s needs and deliver services effectively and efficiently using professional demeanor.

     * Leadership – leads by example; demonstrates high ethical standards; remains visible and approachable and interacts with others on a regular basis; promotes a cooperative work environment, allowing others to learn from mistakes; provides motivational supports and direction.

     * Meeting Ethical Standards – when confronted with ethical dilemmas, acts in a way that reflects relevant law, policy and procedures, agency values, and personal values; unbiased and have a strong sense of ethics, both personally and professionally.

     * Problem Solving – approaches a situation or problem by defining the problem or issue; determines the significance of problem; collects information; uses logic and intuition to arrive at decisions or solutions to problems that achieve the desired outcome.

     * Teamwork & Interpersonal Skills – develops effective relationships with co-workers and supervisors by helping others accomplish tasks and using collaboration and conflict resolution skills; views themselves as part of the team in providing timely and quality services to the Mayor and City Council, City departments, and the general public.

     Selection Process

     The selection process will consist of an evaluation of the applicant's training and experience based on the application and responses to the Job Specific Questions. Only the candidates whose backgrounds best match the position will be invited to proceed in the selection process.  Additional phases of the selection process will consist of one or more interviews, one of which may include a practical/writing exercise.

     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.  

     1. Have you completed a Baccalaureate Degree, or its equivalent, from an accredited college or university in business or public administration or a closely related field?

     2. Do you have at least four (4) years of increasingly responsible experience in general management/administrative, analytic work in the area of budget, fiscal, and/or organizational methods analyses including general staff analytical work? If so, please describe your experience, including where you obtained your experience and the duration in which you performed these duties.

     3. Do you have experience with records and document management?  If so, please describe, including any experience analyzing, categorizing and condensing information in the preparation of documents, records, and Public Records Act responses.  Please include specifics about any paper filing systems and/or electronic content/document management (ECMS/EDMS) systems used (LaserFiche, FileNet, Questys, Sire, Legistar, etc.).  If No, please describe your transferable experience, knowledge, skills or abilities that would enable you to fulfill these duties.

     4. Do you have experience providing staff support (preparing agendas, minutes, reports, etc.) to a legislative body (City Council or governing board), committee, board, or commission?  If so, please describe and include specific information regarding the number of board members, meeting frequency, agenda management and/or streaming media systems used, and any process improvements and/or technology applications you implemented.  If No, please describe your transferable experience, knowledge, skills or abilities that would enable you to fulfill these duties.

     5. Do you have experience leading large, complex projects? If so, please describe one of these projects. Who did you coordinate with and lead in this project? What were the specific goals and outcomes?

     6.Do you have experience in working effectively in a team environment, including working with employees at all levels of the organization?  If so, please describe a specific example of a successful team experience, your role and responsibilities, and the techniques you used to develop and maintain excellent working relationships, which resulted in the timely and effective delivery of a product, service, or completion of a project.  If No, please describe your transferable experience, knowledge, skills or abilities that would enable you to fulfill these duties.

     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 charu.thiyagarajan@sanjoseca.gov.

The City of Thousand Oaks is seeking highly motivated and results oriented Utilities Maintenance Workers for the Water and Wastewater divisions.  Dependent upon candidate qualifications, the vacancies will be filled at the I, II or Trainee levels.  The successful candidate will work at the City’s Municipal Service Center in the Newbury Park area of Thousand Oaks.

Primary responsibilities:

• Perform a variety of construction, maintenance and repair duties as it relates to the water/wastewater industries 
• Perform heavy manual labor
• Inspect and perform maintenance on various lift stations
• Operate a variety of maintenance and construction equipment

The Superior Court of California, County of San Mateo is seeking Deputy Court Clerks to perform a variety of legal office support duties for the court's various divisions.

Under general supervision, Deputy Court Clerks receive, prepare, process and file a variety of legal documents for the family law, records, appeals, probate, criminal, civil, traffic, small claims and other divisions of the court. They also perform responsible office support duties adhering to legal codes and court procedures. There are currently several vacancies to be filled in the Superior Court of California.
 
Deputy Court Clerk I ($23.44-$29.22/hr)* is an entry level classification. Under close supervision, the Deputy Court Clerk I will learn departmental and court policies and procedures, legal terminology, and court processes and practices. Incumbents may advance to a Deputy Court Clerk II after gaining experience and demonstrating proficiency, which meet the qualifications for the Deputy Court Clerk II.

Deputy Court Clerk II ($25.43-$31.69/hr)* is the journey, or experienced, level classification and is fully competent to independently perform a variety of complex and detailed office and court support duties. Incumbents are expected to perform the day-to-day work with minimum supervision and to exercise sound judgment in applying legal codes, court policies and procedures.

The ideal candidate will possess:

• Exceptional customer service skills.
• Proven knowledge of general clerical practices and procedures.
• Familiarity with legal processes and procedures.
• Familiarity with basic word processing programs (e.g., Microsoft Word).
• Strong organizational skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• The ability to understand, interpret and apply court procedures while maintaining flexibility and resiliency in a challenging and changing work environment.
• The ability to work as a team member with co-workers in a cooperative, collegial and supportive manner.
• Experience working in a court setting.

The court anticipates that over the next few months there will be several vacancies for Deputy Court Clerks. The vacancies will be Limited Term positions.  Although the court will be hiring for limited term positions, regular permanent positions are often available after one year of employment. Limited term employees work in assignments not to exceed three years. They receive medical and dental benefits, similar to regular employees, and a defined contribution retirement plan. The eligible or hiring list created from this recruitment will be used to fill these limited term vacancies and could also be used to fill future full-time, part-time, limited term and extra-help vacancies. 

If you are interested in working for the Superior Court of California, County of San Mateo as a Deputy Court Clerk, you are strongly encouraged to apply now!

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

• Receive, review, prepare, process, and file a variety of legal documents for the family law, records, appeals, probate, criminal, civil, traffic, small claims and other divisions of the court.
• Perform varied, responsible and detailed office support duties adhering to legal codes and court procedures.
• Research and respond to inquiries by plaintiffs, defendants, attorneys, government agencies and the public in person or by telephone following established procedures.
• Compute and accept payment of fees, fines and bail; accept routine filings; issue appropriate receipts; and account for monies received on a daily basis.
• Prepare, process, sort, file and calendar cases; make docket entries; and issue legal forms.
• Organize workload, set priorities, and ensure that critical deadlines are met.
• Operate standard office equipment, such as a computer, copier, desk top scanner, printers, fax machine, calculator, telephone and cash register.
• Organize and maintain various files; initiate new filing systems; purge files as required; maintain tickler files; and follow up as necessary.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

The work environment for a Deputy Court Clerk is a "typical" office space that is generally clean with limited exposure to dust, fumes, odors and noise. A video display terminal/computer monitor is used on a daily basis. Conditions can at times be difficult and stressful with frequent deadlines and the expectation to produce high quality work under time constraints. Periodic, regular, and/or occasional contact with employees in other court divisions, government agencies, the public, and/or vendors will require the ability to communicate appropriately with diverse populations regarding inquiries and requests. The ability to work independently, as well as collaboratively with others is essential.

The position has some physical demands, which include working at a computer terminal for extended periods of time; sitting or standing for long periods of time; stooping and reaching above shoulder level; climbing on ladders to access files on shelves; bending, lifting and carrying items weighing up to 25 pounds; working in a fast-paced environment; utilizing normal manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination; repetitively using hands and arms; moving from one location to another; having corrected hearing and vision to normal range;communicating verbally; and using office equipment, including computers, telephones, calculators, copiers and fax machines.

QUALIFICATIONS

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:

Deputy Court Clerk I: One year of general clerical, office assistant experience and/or related education or course work.

Deputy Court Clerk II: One year of experience in receiving, preparing, processing, and filing a variety of legal documents such as found in the court or similar legal office setting.

Knowledge of:

• Courts office practices and procedures, legal codes, processes and terminology and the operation of standard office equipment.
• Principles and techniques for dealing with the public, including maintaining a positive public image under stressful situations.
• Basic personal computer usage, including keyboarding and word processing.
• Standard business correspondence.
• The English language, including correct use of grammar, punctuation, and spelling.
• Business arithmetic.

• Apply and explain a variety of legal terminology, concepts and technical court procedures related to office support work.
• Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Maintain flexibility in a challenging and changing work environment.
• Establish and maintain effective, professional and cooperative relationships with co-workers.
• Provide and promote a high level of public service.
• Organize, research and maintain accurate files and records.
• Prioritize and organize work in an effective and efficient manner.
• Operate standard office equipment, including a word processor and/or a personal or online computer.
• Make accurate arithmetic calculations.
• Maintain attention to detail and perform office work accurately despite frequent interruptions.
• Exercise initiative and sound independent judgment within established guidelines.
• Understand and execute oral and written instructions.
• Maintain the necessary level of confidentiality.
• Type/keyboard at a rate of 30 net words per minute.

APPLICATION/EXAMINATION
Anyone may apply. This recruitment is being conducted in collaboration with the County of San Mateo.

Responses to the supplemental questions must be submitted in addition to our regular employment application form. A resume will not be accepted as a substitute for the required employment application and supplemental questionnaire.

The examination process will consist of an Application Pre-Screening to ensure the instructions for completing the application have been followed and the minimum qualifications are met (pass/fail); a Written Examination (pass/fail); and a Panel Interview (weight: 100%). Candidates, whose applications pass the pre-screening, will be invited to take the Written Examination. The top 60 candidates with a passing score on the Written Examination will be invited to the Panel Interview.

Depending on the number of applicants, a screening committee may select those applicants whose education and/or experience appear to best meet the needs of the position. Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications are not guaranteed advancement through any subsequent phase of the examination. 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 https://jobs.smcgov.org/ to apply. Online applications must be received by the Human Resources Department before midnight on the final filing date.

The anticipated dates of the recruitment and examination processes are listed below. Please make plans to be present for these opportunities. Applicants will be notified of the final date, time, and place of the examinations with as much advance notification as possible.

TENTATIVE RECRUITMENT SCHEDULE:
Final Filing Date: December 18, 2019, 11:59 PM
Written Examination Date: Saturday, January 11, 2020
Panel Interview Dates: January 27-30, 2020

Please Note: The Written Examination date of Saturday, January 11, 2020 is firm. The exact time and location of the exam will be sent to qualified applicants prior to the exam date. Because of the logistics involved in giving the exam, no make-up exams will be offered except in cases where there is a need for a special accommodation. Please make plans now to be available for the January 11, 2020 examination.

The Written Examination is a basic civil service/government examination. Most libraries and bookstores stock study guides for civil service/government examinations. Applicants are encouraged to review these resource materials prior to taking the examination. Although the Superior Court and the County do not recommend or endorse specific books, job seekers can ask librarians or store employees for guidance in selecting appropriate study aids.
 

Note: Although the County of San Mateo is conducting the recruitment with the Superior Court, this position is not a County position.

The City of Livermore is currently accepting applications for the position of Deputy City Clerk.  Apply online at www.cityoflivermore.net/jobs by 5 p.m. on December 18, 2019.

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 four dedicated, professionals consisting of the City Clerk, Assistant City Clerk, Deputy City Clerk, and Senior Clerk.

Under general direction, the Deputy City Clerk performs a full range of professional and technical work in support of the City Clerk’s Office and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:

• Coordination, preparation, and publication of City Council agenda packets and associated follow-up;
• Review of advisory body agendas and minutes for compliance with the Brown Act;
• Processing public hearing notices and public records act requests;
• Updating and implementing the city-wide records retention schedule;
• Planning, managing, and coordinating the City’s centralized records management program; and
• Assisting 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.

DEFINITION

The Public Information Officer position works as a valued member of the City Manager’s office. The Public Information Officer shall be experienced in public information dissemination, strong oral and written communications, website management, social media methods, graphic design and photography/video. This full-time, regular professional-level position requires an independent, organized, energetic, experienced, innovative and creative individual to develop and manage a variety of materials, activities and public relations strategies to enhance the City’s communication with Los Altos residents, businesses and customers.

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.

1. Develop and manage the City’s Public Information and Communications Strategies
2. Serve as spokesperson with the media for the City
3. Builds and maintains positive relations with media, Council, City staff, residents and other agencies
4. Manages team of communications representatives from various City departments and works with City departments in the development of programmatic and Capital Improvement Program (CIP) project updates of interest to residents through press releases, website updates and other appropriate communication methods
5. Develop and monitor the City’s website content to ensure information is relevant and timely
6. Identify challenges and emerging issues faced by the City.  Work with leadership team and staff to recognize internal and external communications opportunities
7. Responds to major incidents as requested; provides public information to new media and coordinates information flow and dissemination
8. Develop, write, design and produce informational, educational and outreach materials and activities
9. Utilize and coordinate approved social media methods to communicate with residents and customers, including staying current on social media methods and making recommendations for continuous improvements
10. Identify and cultivate strategic alliances with governmental and non-governmental organizations
11. Stays current on new trends and innovations in the field of communications, multimedia technologies and social media.  Utilizes new technologies and media platforms to effectively implement City’s communications plan
12. Perform research and/or data gathering activities and prepare the City’s Annual Report
13. Coordinate and/or assist with preparation and coordination of various periodic and annual City reports and publications
14. Provide technical guidance to City departments regarding working with the media and effective marketing strategies
15. Photograph still and video images of City programs, events and projects, as needed
16. Attend public meetings, as needed
17. Serve on City-wide committees and ad hoc project assignments
18. Executes citizen surveys as needed
19. Perform other duties, as assigned

MINIMUM POSITION REQUIREMENTS

KNOWLEDGE OF:

Excellent command of English language including spelling, grammar and punctuation; modern office methods, procedures, organizational skills and equipment including automation hardware and software; Computer skills including applications such as Microsoft Office and Adobe Photoshop; Internet skills including use of social media; Internet website development and management methods

ABILITY TO:

Work independently and efficiently; communicate effectively both orally and in writing; demonstrate tact and discretion in preparing, disclosing and handling information of a confidential, controversial and sensitive nature; establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, elected and appointed officials, residents, interests groups, legislators, and the public; communicate technical information including complex rules, regulations, legislation, and laws in a manner that is appropriate for the intended audience; develop and implement city policies and procedures, translating strategy into integrated implementation; organize duties and determine priorities in order to meet assigned deadlines; photograph action-oriented images of programs and projects; work a flexible schedule, as needed; demonstrate organizational leadership and work effectively as a team member.

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION: 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:

• Five years professional communications experience; experience with City Government experience preferred
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college/university with major emphasis in public administration, journalism, mass media communications, marketing, public relations or a related field
• Valid California driver’s license

IDEAL CANDIDATE POSSESSES THE FOLLOWING CHARACTERISTICS: Is highly professional, patient, respectful, and ethical; possesses excellent problem-solving skills and a can-do attitude. This position should demonstrate a high level of customer service standards with the community, customers, and departments. The ideal candidate is comfortable with change and can multi-task; is familiar with governmental organizational structure and public service oriented, has a willingness and capacity to learn and be innovative. Communicates effectively and proactively both verbally and in writing. Enjoys working in a small town atmosphere with an engaged public, including merchants, property owners and residents.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Must possess mobility to work in a standard office setting and use standard office equipment, including a computer. 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 typewriter keyboard, 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 25 pounds.

RECRUITMENT PROCESS:

The recruitment will remain open until the position is filled. Prior to hire, candidates will be required to successfully complete a pre-employment process, including a livescan background investigation. A conviction history will not necessarily disqualify an applicant from appointment; however, failure to disclose a conviction will result in disqualification or termination. 

This position is open until filled with a first review date of December 9, 2019.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER  

The City of Los Altos is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in employment on the basis of a person’s race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, mental or physical disability, medical condition, marital status, sex, age or sexual orientation. Candidates with a disability, which may require special assistance in any phase of the application or testing process, should advise City of Los Altos upon submittal of application. Documentation of the need for accommodation must accompany the request. 

LIMITATIONS AND DISCLAIMER: 

The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position. All job requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health and safety of themselves or other employees.

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The City of Burlingame is accepting applications for the position of Temporary Parks and Tree Worker.

The Position

Under the direct supervision of a Lead Worker, or higher level staff, the Parks and Tree Worker performs a variety of gardening, landscape and tree maintenance duties associated with the development, repair, and maintenance of public landscaped areas and trees, and performs related work as required.

Examples of Duties (include but are not limited to the following)

• Maintain grounds and plantings in City parks, recreation facilities, playground areas, municipal building grounds, and street median islands.
• Maintain designated landscape effects through mowing, edging, pruning, weeding, and planting lawns, shrubs, ground cover, trees, and flower beds.
• Pick up, clean and remove trash and debris from parks and public property; clean restrooms and park buildings; remove graffiti.
• Operate various power equipment including mowers, edgers, line trimmers, backpack blowers, chainsaws, chippers, Hedging equipment, sweeper, stump grinder, and shop tools.
• Prepare athletic fields for seasonal sports events; paint park benches, buildings, signs and fences.
• Assist Tree Workers by lowering cut limbs with ropes, pruning from ground, chipping brush.
• Drive, load and unload vehicles used to transport materials, tools and equipment.
• Set-up and maintain safe work areas.
• Perform traffic control.
• Work cooperatively and effectively with coworkers.
• Respond to inquiries from the general public. 

Minimum Qualifications
Knowledge of: Basic methods, tools, materials, and equipment used in grounds and tree maintenance work; basic construction and repair methods; and safe work practices.

Ability to: Perform semi-skilled landscape maintenance work; learn to operate the full range of light and heavy equipment used in landscape and tree maintenance work; work off of ladders; set up safe work sites; learn geography of the City and sites of City parks and maintenance areas; work cooperatively and effectively with co-workers and provide general assistance to the public; work weekends and holidays as required; learn multiple safety procedures and practices related to landscape maintenance, tree maintenance and tree removal.

Skills: Ability to efficiently use hand and power tools listed above required in general park and tree work, and learn to use new equipment as required.

Education and Experience: Sufficient education and experience to perform the above duties which is typically obtained through prior experience in gardening, grounds keeping, landscape, construction or tree work and completion of the twelfth grade or equivalent.

License/Certificate: Class C driver’s license issued by the California Department of Motor Vehicles.

Physical, Mental and Environmental Working Conditions

Position requires sitting, standing, walking on level and slippery surfaces, reaching, twisting, turning, kneeling, bending, stooping, squatting, crouching, grasping, and making repetitive hand movement in the performance of daily duties. The position also requires both near and far vision when inspecting trees and operating assigned equipment. The need to lift, carry and push tools, equipment, and supplies weighing 55 pounds or more is also required. Additionally, the incumbent in this outdoor position works in all weather conditions, including wet, hot, and cold. The incumbent may be exposed to fumes, dust, and air contaminants, and may be exposed to mechanical and electrical hazards. The nature of the work also requires the incumbent to use power and noise producing tools and equipment, including the frequent use of chainsaws, drive motorized vehicles and heavy equipment, work in heavy vehicle traffic conditions, use proper safety equipment when using noisy and dangerous equipment, hear well enough to follow directions, and see well enough to read instructions.

Some of these requirements may be accommodated for otherwise qualified individuals requiring and requesting such accommodations.

The Application Process

Applicants are encouraged to apply on-line at www.calopps.org.

Applications are also available at:

City of Burlingame 
Human Resources Department 
501 Primrose Road 
Burlingame, CA 94010 
Or by calling (650) 558-7206

The position is open until filled.  

Unless otherwise specified, ALL CORRESPONDENCE WILL BE CONDUCTED VIA THE EMAIL ADDRESS PROVIDED ON YOUR APPLICATION.

The Selection Process

All applications will be reviewed for relevant education, experience, training and other job related qualifications. The department will invite the most qualified candidates to an oral panel interview. Date and time to be determined.

FINE PRINT

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.

About the Position

The City Manager’s Office is recruiting for an Assistant to the City Manager position to serve as the City’s Capital Budget Coordinator.  This is an unclassified, salaried position, which means that the position is not part of the Civil Service system.  This management position is not represented by a bargaining unit.  This is a permanent at-will position with the City Manager’s Office reporting to the Deputy Budget Director.

Key Responsibilities

This position is responsible for the following:

• Manages the capital budget process, including, but not limited to, budget development, revenue and expenditure tracking and monitoring, financial status reporting, and capital revenue forecasting for approximately 50 funds at a combined annual budget of approximately $1.3 billion.
• Coordinates capital budget activities across all City departments, develops annual capital budget training manuals/instructions and leads city-wide trainings.
• Working collaboratively with City departments, solves capital budget issues and oversees capital funds management for inclusion in various budget documents such as the Annual Report, Mid-Year Budget Review, City Manager’s Budget Request and Five-Year Forecast, Proposed and Adopted Capital Budget and Five-Year Capital Improvement Program.
• Administers the Hyperion capital budgeting software system for the production of various Capital Program budget documents.
• Leads the update and administration of the organization's Hyperion capital budgeting software system; researches and understands reporting requirements and ensures that systems are modified to meet these requirements; establishes best practices for system use, and ensures that these practices are used throughout the organization; and trains departmental staff as needed.
• Coordinates memorandum review activities and provides staff support for budget/fiscal implications for all City Council memoranda.
• Monitors economic-sensitive information affecting City capital funds.
• Serves as a liaison for capital budget issues for various workgroups/committees.
• Effectively supervises and motivates a team of Budget Office staff to ensure timely and accurate completion of assignments. 
• Ensures alignment of the Capital Program with City Council priorities, policies, and budget principles and City Manager directives and budget guidelines.
• Authors, reviews, and edits budget documents, reports, memoranda and briefing materials.
• Studies City organizations, operations and services to make recommendations to improve quality and effectiveness of service delivery. 
• Completes high-level special projects.
• Resolves and facilitates major issues which are confidential, controversial or of major significance to the organization.
• Represents the Budget Office or City Manager’s Office as assigned at public events including community groups, City Council sessions, Committee meetings, and Planning Commission budget review.