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If you are looking for a position that will allow you a flexible work schedule and the ability to use your creativity and people skills? Then this may be the job for you!

The Recreation Department of the Town of Colma is recruiting for a part-time Senior Recreation Leader for immediate hiring who will enjoy exercising creativity, working with Children and Seniors. The Ideal candidate will be available to work year-round, a varied work schedule, including Days, Evenings and Weekends.

Senior Recreation Leaders assist Recreation Coordinators and the Recreation Manager with the Town’s daily recreation activities and programming, including supervision of recreation programs for children, adults and senior citizens. Recreation Leaders do not receive Town benefits and have an “at will” status.

You’ll enjoy duties such as:

• Planning, organizing, leading and conducting a wide variety of indoor and outdoor recreation activities at our park, playground and community centers including after-school programs, teen center, day camps, play groups, special events and senior events.
• Guiding recreation activities for children, teens and adults.
• Actively managing children’s playground activities.
• Ensuring that needed supplies and equipment are inventoried and on hand.
• Setting up and taking down recreational and facility equipment.
• Enrolling participants in recreation activities utilizing computer system.
• Assisting residents with facility bookings and entering reservations in computer system.
• Maintaining communications with parents of participants
• Supervising and directing recreation leaders in daily tasks
• Attending staff meetings.
• Performing light janitorial and maintenance duties.
• Applying basic first aid.
• Other duties as assigned.

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

• Fifteen semester college units
• Two years of experience in a recreation field.

INCLUDING:
Characteristics:

• Great with children.
• Leadership.
• Safety-oriented.
• Effective communicator.

Knowledge of:

• Methods of organizing, conducting and supervising recreational programs.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Modern information technology including various computer applications.
• CPR/First Aid practices.

Ability to:

• Plan, organize and conduct recreation programs for children.
• Represent the Town positively.
• Exercise excellent customer service skills including patience and professionalism at all times.
• Deal effectively with a wide variety of personalities in situations requiring diplomacy, friendliness, poise and tact.
• Speak and write clearly.
• Understand and follow oral and written directions.
• Work a varied schedule including some weekends and evenings.
• Operate basic office equipment.
• Learn Recreation Department Software.
• Establish and maintain effective, harmonious working relationships.
• Understand and work effectively with the public, especially children.
• Learn and interpret specific rules and polices and apply them with good judgment.
• Perform light janitorial and maintenance duties, safely lift up to 30 lbs.
• Attain CPR/First Aid certification within 60 days of hire.

The Town of Colma, Known worldwide as the “City of Souls,” is the smallest city in San Mateo County with 1,600 residents - and 1.5 million “souls”. However, Colma is more than just 16 cemeteries. Colma’s commercial buildings make a distinguished architectural statement resulting from design standards that encourage Spanish-Mediterranean motifs. Colma boasts an old-world charm all its own, from its brickpaved residential streets and ornamental street lamps to its restored historical museum and railroad depot located at its 5,500 square foot Community Center. Sterling Park Recreation Center, which is the location for the after-school children’s program, has a basketball court, playground, large grassy field and multi-purpose room. Within its 2 square mile boundaries, the Town enjoys a strong sales tax base with two shopping centers, one of Northern California’s most complete collections of car dealerships, and a card room. There are two BART stations nearby.

To Immediately Apply:
To be considered for employment you must submit a town employment application through CalOpps.org

Please Note:
The information included in this announcement may be changed at any time. The information does not constitute either an express or implied contract.

The Town will make reasonable efforts in the selection process to accommodate persons with disabilities. Please advise the human resources office of such special needs at the time of application.

All employees hired by the Town of Colma must be legally authorized to work in the United States and will

Please click the links below for complete details regarding this recruitment.

Sonoma County Library

Announces an Employment Opportunity

CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER

HEADQUARTERS- 40 HOURS PER WEEK- FULL TIME

$105,768-$132,080 annually (COLA pending), plus excellent benefits

THE POSITION:

Under the general direction of the Library Director, this full-time, benefitted position serves as the Library’s Chief Financial Officer and manages and directs the Budget and Finance and Facilities Services Sections of the Sonoma County Library. This position is located at the Sonoma County Library Headquarters, 6135 State Farm Dr., Rohnert Park, CA 94928.  

TYPICAL TASKS include, but are not limited to:

• Leads the development of infrastructure and systems to support the Library’s strategic financial objectives according to best practices in government accounting.
• Plans, develops, implements, and monitors goals, objectives, policies and procedures of all finance, accounting, and business operations in accordance with objectives of the Library; recommends changes or modifications to Library management.
• Ensures the Library’s financial reporting and communications meet legal requirements and the needs of the public, Library Commission, library staff, County of Sonoma, grantors, state and federal government agencies, and other organizations.
• Manages and participates in the development and administration of the Library’s annual budget; directs the forecast of additional funds for staffing, equipment, materials, and supplies; monitors expenditures; recommends adjustments as necessary.
• Plans, directs, coordinates, and reviews the day-to-day work of assigned staff in the Budget and Finance, and Facilities Services Sections; meets with staff to identify and resolve problems; prioritizes work activities, projects, and programs; monitors work flow; reviews and evaluates work products, methods, and procedures.

Knowledge of:

• Principles and practices of government administration, finance, and accounting.
• Public agency accounting standards.
• General principles of facilities management.
• Management principles and practices, including goal setting, program development, implementation, evaluation, and project management.
• Principles and practices of employee supervision, including work planning, assignment, review and evaluation, and the training of staff in work procedures.

Ability to:

• Effectively communicate complex financial concepts to staff and senior management with limited financial backgrounds.
• Prepare and administer large and complex budgets including the management of grants, donations, bequests, and endowments; allocate limited resources in a cost effective manner.
• Lead in developing and implementing goals, objectives, policies, procedures, work standards for the Budget and Finance, and Facilities Services Sections.
• Analyze, interpret, summarize, and present administrative and financial information and data in an effective manner.
• Plan, organize, schedule, assign, review, and evaluate the work of staff; train staff in work procedures.

Education and Experience: Equivalent to graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with major coursework in business or public administration, accounting, finance, or a related field; and six (6) years of increasingly responsible experience performing professional-level work related to accounting, budgetary analysis, general administration including budget preparation, fiscal analysis, research, and preparation of written reports and recommendations, two (2) years of which included experience as a manager, supervisor, or staff lead.

Please see the attached job description for additional information.

SALARY RANGES:            $105,768 to $132,080 annually

CLOSING DATE:                Continuous Recruitment- first review of applications on

                                            Tuesday, April 9, 2019

APPLICATION PROCESS: Please go to https://www.calopps.org/sonoma-county-library to apply.

Applications must be complete and submitted by the final filing date in order to be considered. Incomplete and/or inaccurate applications may result in disqualification from the recruitment process. Resumes will not substitute for a completed application. Please include transcript document(s).

The application process may contain one or more of the following steps: a supplemental application,

written test(s), skills assessment(s), and/or oral examination(s).

EMPLOYMENT INFORMATION:

Employment offers will be contingent upon a successful pre-employment verification/criminal records clearance. Having a criminal record will not necessarily disqualify an applicant from employment.

The Sonoma County Library is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Under general direction, provides excellent customer service, plans, organizes, manages, and provides direction and oversight for the Administrative Services Division, consisting of Budget and Finance, Facilities Services, and Human Resources; acts as an integral member of Library Management Team; actively serves as the Library’s lead financial professional and strategist; and performs related duties as required.

Receives general direction from the Library Director.  Exercises direct and/or general supervision over and provides training to assigned professional, paraprofessional, technical, and support staff. 

Class Characteristics    

This is a management classification that serves as the lead financial professional and division head for the Administrative Services Division.  Responsibilities include oversight of multiple programs directly or through subordinate levels of supervision.  The incumbent oversees, coordinates, and reviews the work of staff performing complex professional, technical, and office support related to all programs and activities of the division; develops and administers current and long-range planning activities; manages the effective use of the Library resources to improve organizational productivity and customer service and reach operational goals; and provides highly complex and responsible support to the Library Director in areas of expertise.  Responsibilities are defined by overall objectives and involve a high level of complexity and specialized information.  This class is differentiated from the Library Director in that the latter has oversight of all Sonoma County Library divisions, sections, programs, activities, and services. 

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.

• Leads the development of infrastructure and systems to support the Library’s strategic financial objectives according to best practices in government accounting.
• Plans, develops, implements, and monitors goals, objectives, policies and procedures of all finance, accounting, and business operations in accordance with objectives of the Library; recommends changes or modifications to Library management.
• Ensures the Library’s financial reporting and communications meet legal requirements and the needs of the public, Library Commission, library staff, County of Sonoma, grantors, state and federal government agencies, and other organizations.
• Manages and participates in the development and administration of the Administrative Services Division and Library annual budget; directs the forecast of additional funds for staffing, equipment, materials, and supplies; monitors expenditures; recommends adjustments as necessary.
• Plans, directs, coordinates, and reviews the day-to-day work of assigned staff in the Budget and Finance Section, Facilities Services Section, and Human Resources Section; meets with staff to identify and resolve problems; prioritizes work activities, projects, and programs; monitors work flow; reviews and evaluates work products, methods, and procedures.
• Selects, trains, and mentors new personnel in the Administrative Services Division; provides coaching and regular evaluation of staff performance.
• Represents the division and/or Library in various external and internal relations such as the Library Management Team, the Library Labor Management Committee, and the Library’s Safety Committee.
• Develops procedures and methods to improve operational efficiency and effectiveness in the Administrative Services Division; assesses and monitors workload and support systems; identifies opportunities for process improvement and makes recommendations to Library management.
• Prepares a variety of written correspondence including reports, procedures, policies, and memos.
• Monitors changes in laws, regulations, and technology that may affect divisional operations; implements policy and procedural changes as required.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

COMPETENCIES

Knowledge of:

• Principles and practices of government administration, finance, and accounting.
• Public agency accounting standards.
• General principles of human resources management.
• General principles of facilities management.
• Management principles and practices, including goal setting, program development, implementation, evaluation, and project management.
• Principles and practices of employee supervision, including work planning, assignment, review and evaluation, and the training of staff in work procedures.
• Applicable federal, state, and local laws, codes, and regulations.
• Record keeping principles and procedures.
• Modern office practices, methods and computer equipment.
• Computer applications related to the work including accounting and reporting software.
• English usage, grammar, spelling, vocabulary, and punctuation.
• Techniques for effectively representing the Library in contacts with governmental agencies, community groups, and various business, professional, educational, regulatory, and legislative organizations.

Ability to:

• Effectively communicate complex financial concepts to staff and senior management with limited financial backgrounds.
• Prepare and administer large and complex budgets including the management of grants, donations, bequests, and endowments; allocate limited resources in a cost effective manner.
• Lead in developing and implementing goals, objectives, policies, procedures, work standards for the Administrative Services Division.
• Analyze, interpret, summarize, and present administrative and financial information and data in an effective manner.
• Plan, organize, schedule, assign, review, and evaluate the work of staff; train staff in work procedures.
• Evaluate and develop improvements in operations, procedures, policies, and/or methods.
• Prepare clear and concise reports, correspondence, policies, procedures, and other written materials.
• Interpret, explain, and ensure compliance with Library policies and procedures, complex laws, codes, regulations, and ordinances.
• Conduct complex research projects, evaluate alternatives, make sound recommendations, and prepare effective technical staff reports.
• Effectively represent the division and the Library 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.

• Operate modern office equipment, including library computer system and equipment, copiers, printers, and software programs; access, retrieve, enter, and update information using a computer workstation.

• Make sound, independent decisions within established policy and procedural guidelines.
• Use English effectively to communicate in person, over the telephone, and in writing.
• Use tact, initiative, prudence, and independent judgment within general policy, procedural, and legal guidelines.
• Establish, maintain, and foster positive and effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

Qualifications

Education and Experience:

Equivalent to graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with major coursework in business or public administration, accounting, finance, or a related field; and six (6) years of increasingly responsible experience performing professional-level work related to accounting, budgetary analysis, general administration including budget preparation, fiscal analysis, research, and preparation of written reports and recommendations, two (2) years of which included experience as a manager, supervisor, or staff lead.

Licenses and Certifications:

None.

Physical Demands

Must possess mobility to work in a standard office and library setting and use standard office equipment, including a computer; vision to read printed materials and a computer screen; hearing and speech to communicate in person, before groups, and over the telephone.  This classification primarily works indoors and requires movement between work areas.  Finger dexterity is needed to access, enter, and retrieve materials and 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.  Positions in this classification occasionally lift and carry reports, records, and materials that typically weigh less than twenty-five (25) pounds.

Environmental Elements

Employees work in an office environment with moderate noise levels, controlled temperature conditions, and no direct exposure to hazardous physical substances.  Employees may interact with staff and/or public and private representatives in interpreting and enforcing departmental policies and procedures.

Occasional participation in work activities, meetings, and events outside of the regular work schedule is expected of this position. 

Reports To: Various Library Managers or Supervisors
Supervises: Non-supervisory; may mentor, coordinate and assign work to professional, paraprofessional, clerical, temporary and/or volunteer staff
Location: Job location will be confirmed at the final interview stage of the recruitment process

Want to Make a Difference in the Community?
The purpose of the Library Department is to provide exceptional, responsive public service to Palo Alto residents and employees; promote exploration of library resources to support learning, recreation, and personal enrichment; foster a love of reading, creative expression, and community engagement for all ages; and develop library facilities, technology, and staff to create a welcoming, inclusive environment in which to share valuable resources and skilled expertise.

The Position: 
The Palo Alto City Library seeks experienced and passionate candidates for the position of Senior Librarian for Youth Services. The ideal candidate has a commitment to providing early literacy and enrichment services to diverse communities. Experience managing larger public programs and literacy projects is desired. The ideal candidate would also have a strong record of collaboration with other library professionals and community groups to create library programs and services that provide benefits to their communities. Vision, project management skills, and adaptability are additional key skills of the ideal candidate.

For more information  and to apply, please go here

MISSION STATEMENT & EXCITING PROJECTS

The City of East Palo Alto provides responsive, respectful and efficient public service to enhance the quality of life and safety for its multi-cultural community. East Palo Alto has significant potential for growth due to its central location, recently updated General Plan, and the securing of additional water supplies. Construction just started on a 25,000 square performing arts center. The City is currently processing entitlements for approximately 1.4 million square feet of office projects, a 500 student elementary school, and approximately 200 affordable rental housing units. The City seeks dynamic and committed candidates who want to play a leadership role in shaping the growth in East Palo Alto.

The Community 

The City of East Palo Alto is a beautiful community located in the heart of the Silicon Valley, and is uniquely positioned to maximize its potential as a significant city in the region. Founded by speculators and farmers in 1849, the town was originally named Ravenswood. In 1983 the residents decided to incorporate as East Palo Alto. The population is approximately 29,143 with an area of 2.5 square miles.

Community assets include:

●   A rich historical heritage

●   A culturally diverse community

●   A moderate climate

●   Bay Area location within close proximity to the San Francisco and San Jose International Airports

●   Sensitivity and commitment to the environment and to expanding open space and park facilities

●   A friendly residential community with a small town family oriented atmosphere

●   Excellent private schools and progressive public school district

●   An active citizen involvement

Quality of Life

 The Community is deeply concerned about maintaining its quality of life. Future development must be compatible with community expectations. A significant number of important issues facing the City are regional in nature, e.g., growth, transportation, solid waste, water, congestion management and economic vitality.

The Organization

East Palo Alto is a general law city incorporated in 1983; and, operates under the Council/Manager Form of Government.  Legislative authority is vested in a five member City Council elected at large for four-year overlapping terms. Key City Council advisory bodies include: the Planning Commission, Rent Stabilization Board, Senior Advisory Committee, and the Public Works and Transportation Commission.

Annually, the Council selects a Mayor and Vice Mayor from its members. The City Council appoints the City Manager and City Attorney. The City Manager is appointing authority for all employees, including four department executives.

It is an exciting time here at the City of East Palo Alto, we are the “City on the Move” Our economic development goal is to foster a healthy and thriving business environment.

THE POSITION

The City of East Palo Alto is currently recruiting for a journey level Management Analyst classification who values responsive and efficient public services to enhance the quality of life and safety for its multi-cultural community.  This position will report to the Community and Economic Development Director or his/her designee. 

It requires sound judgment, initiative, and discretion in order to bring finance, purchasing,  project tracking, contracting and budget expertise to support EPA’s Affordable Housing Strategy, Capital Improvement Program, and Development Impact Fee Program, which includes fees for infrastructure, city facilities, and parks. Provides responsible professional, administrative and technical assistance in the development, administration and implementation of City programs; provides highly responsible analytical staff assistance including conducting specific and comprehensive analysis of a wide range of municipal policies involving organization, procedures, finance, and services; manages various projects; and assists in office management functions.

The City of San Mateo City Manager's Office is seeking a Downtown Coordinator

Why Join our Department?

Come be part of the City of San Mateo team.  You would be joining an organization of over 560 people who work for the City of San Mateo and whose mission it is to serve the community with a collaborative, innovative and professional spirit.  We are looking for someone who embodies our shared values of respect, creativity, inclusivity, transparency, and integrity in their words and actions. The City Manager’s Office includes staffing and management of the Communications, Sustainability, Economic Development, and Volunteer Programs within the City of San Mateo.  The Office provides direct support to the City Council on major policy issues and provides the primary interaction with our community partners including the Chamber of Commerce and the Downtown San Mateo Association. 
 

What You’ll Do

This position is in the City Manager’s Office and receives general direction from the Economic Development Manager.  The Downtown Coordinator’s primary function is coordinating a variety of tasks to implement the City’s efforts to support Downtown businesses and improve the customer experience in Downtown San Mateo.

The Grant R. Brimhall Library and Newbury Park branch are seeking a part-time Library Aides to assist in a variety of day-to-day tasks in support of the Library’s programs, operations, and services.  Part-time Library Aides serve as the primary point of contact for patrons at the Circulation desk, providing consistent, professional, and quality customer service. 

The accomplished library professional should have exceptional customer service skills, and demonstrate teamwork, excellent judgment, and the ability to interact with a wide range of individuals and groups. 

Primary responsibilities:

• Assist library patrons at the Circulation Desk
  • Check materials in/out
  • Register patrons and issue library cards
  • Process overdue materials and routine fines/fee transactions
  • Answer questions; provide general reference and library information
• Perform general clerical duties including processing, ordering, and organizing of library materials and records
• Prepare materials for circulation, and assist with inventory management
• Assist in maintaining accurate bibliographic records on the library’s database; perform copy cataloging searching of databases
• Maintain and operate audiovisual equipment and other support for programs and events

The Library Services Department is seeking an innovative, collaborative, professional and technologically savvy individual for the Public Services team at the Thousand Oaks Library. The accomplished library professional should have exceptional customer service skills, and demonstrate teamwork, excellent judgment, and the ability to collaborate with a wide range of individuals and groups.

The current Librarian opportunity is for Adult Services.  The list established from this recruitment may be utilized for additional vacancies as they occur.

Primary responsibilities:

• Provide highly responsive reference service for adults, teens, and children (in-person and online)
• Develop, plan and present a variety of cultural and instructional programs and events for all ages, including early literacy-based story times, computer/resource instruction and literary special events
• Develop, coordinate and provide outreach services, tours, and promotional programs to schools, community groups, and other key stakeholders
• Work with other divisions within the Library, and throughout the City, to enhance overall service to the community
• Provide collection development, including print and online resources

Immediate Opening for Per Diem Library Assistant I

Administrative Operations – Passport Services

APPLY BY:  Monday, April 15, 2019 at 5:00 pm OR the first 50 applications received, whichever occurs first.

THE POSITION:  Come be part of the San Mateo Public Library team. You would be joining an organization whose mission it is to serve the community with a collaborative, innovative, and professional spirit. The San Mateo Public Library is seeking an energetic, motivated, and detail-oriented individual to provide services as a certified passport Acceptance Agent for the Main Library’s U.S. Passport Acceptance Office and to provide general support to the Library Administration Office. Training will be provided.

SALARY:          $24.45 per hour (Step 1). This position is considered part time and offers limited benefits after working a specified number of hours.

SCHEDULE:     15 hours per week

The schedule will consist of two weeknight shifts – Mondays and Tuesdays from 4:00 – 8:30 p.m. and an alternating Friday or Saturday shift of 10:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

HOW TO APPLY: Submit an online application and resumé at www.calopps.org.

APPLY BY:  Monday, April 15, 2019 at 5:00 pm OR the first 50 applications received, whichever occurs first.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

• Review passport applications for completeness and accuracy
• Verify identification and citizenship documentation
• Collect fees
• Respond to public in-person and telephone requests for services and information
• Perform a wide variety of routine clerical work, including filing, billing, processing correspondence, record keeping

QUALIFICATIONS:

Knowledge of: Office methods and equipment, including experience with Microsoft Office Suite programs: at minimum Word, Excel; and Outlook; English usage, spelling, grammar and punctuation.

Ability to: Provide good customer service; perform routine clerical work, operate office machines, learn office methods, rules and policies; understand and carry out oral and written instructions; speak and write clearly.

Experience and Education: Any combination equivalent to experience and education that could provide the required knowledge and abilities would be qualifying.  A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be equivalent to completion of 12th grade, including or supplemented by specialized clerical courses. Bilingual skills desirable but not required.

ADA SPECIAL REQUIREMENT:  Essential duties require the following physical abilities and work requirement: ability to work in a standard library environment; ability to operate computer keyboard; sit, stand, walk, kneel, crouch, squat, stoop, reach, twist, lift 50 pounds and push/pull 100 pounds.

FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:  Please contact Dena Gomez at 650-522-7809

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