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The Public Works Department is recruiting for an Administrative Assistant I, II or III to perform a full range of administrative support duties to the Public Works Department which includes the research of specialized topics, customer service, scheduling meetings, preparation of reports, assisting the department with compliance of the City’s Record Retention and Destruction Policy, and organization of departmental project files and legal documents, and provide wide-ranging administrative support functions department-wide.  The level at which an individual is hired will be dependent on their qualifications and relevant experience to the position.

The ideal candidate will be independent, highly motivated, organized, have a positive attitude and will be an effective team player who is able to multi-task in a fast-paced work environment.  The level at which an individual is hired is based on their level of experience.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

The Administrative Assistant I is the entry level class in the Administrative Assistant series that allows the incumbent to develop journey level knowledge and abilities. 

• Two years of significant, directly related and progressive clerical experience related to municipal government  and a high school diploma or equivalent is desired.

The Administrative Assistant II is the full working level class in the Administrative Assistant series in which incumbents are expected to independently perform the full scope of assigned duties.

• Two years of experience equivalent to that of an Administrative Assistant I with the City of Lathrop, and a high school diploma or equivalent.

The Administrative Assistant III is an advanced level class in the Administrative Assistant series in which incumbents are expected to independently perform the full scope of assigned duties conforming to policy and requirements. Incumbents perform a full range of office and administrative support duties, preparation of reports, and preparing responses to public inquiries with a high level of administrative detail.

• Four years of significant, directly related and progressive clerical experience related to municipal government  and a high school diploma or equivalent is desired.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Performs routine and complex tasks and duties by providing office, clerical and administrative support to management staff and other staff in one or more departments as needed.
• Plans, organizes and carries out administrative assignments; researches, compiles and organizes a variety of information from various sources on specialized topics related to programs in assigned areas; assists in a variety of department operations; applies special knowledge in reviewing and determining completeness of applications, permits, records and files. 
• Types or drafts a wide variety of finished documents from verbal and brief written instructions; compiles and maintains records and prepares reports; assists in the preparation of agenda materials, drafts reports, resolutions and ordinances; inputs and retrieves information from various computer data management systems such as financial and/or budget systems; maintains a variety of files and records. 
• Assists the Department with proper compliance of the City’s Record Retention and Destruction Policy; initiates and maintains a variety of files and records; ensures proper filing of documents in departmental or central files; and proper organization of electronic documents. 
• Answers phone and greets customers at the front counter; responds to questions and concerns from the general public; provides information as is appropriate and responds to complaints. 
• Establishes positive working relationships with representatives of community organizations, state/local agencies and associations, City management and staff, and the public.

Job Descriptions:

Administrative Assistant I/II

Administrative Assistant III

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Sonoma-Marin Area Rail Transit is seeking a customer focused, self-motivated, organized and detail-oriented person to join our staff as an Administrative Assistant. 

This position will be assigned to the Front Desk Reception at the SMART Administrative Office located in Petaluma. The Administrative Assistant will provide clerical and administrative support to division management and provide customer service to the public, including Clipper sales. This position provides information to the public via the phone and in person regarding SMART's fares, services and schedules. Candidates should have knowledge of standard office practices and procedures including filing and retrieval systems, correspondence formats and the operation of standard office equipment. Knowledge of computer operation and standard office software packages required. Must have the ability to produce a variety of material to include graphs, charts, reports and standardized forms.

Under general supervision, the position will perform administrative and/or technical functions and provide office assistance in support of administrative and business functions; performs related work as assigned. While the primary work is administrative in nature, positions in this class apply knowledge of District policies and procedures to the work of the assigned department. Incumbents assist the professional level staff with assignments and projects in support of the overall goals and activities of the department.

This is a full-time, non-exempt position. Hours are Monday - Friday, from 8 am to 5 pm. 

Duties and Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Class specifications are intended to present a descriptive list of the range of duties performed by, and minimum requirements required of, employees in the class.  Specifications are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job.  SMART reserves the right to determine and amend job responsibilities.

• Assists staff in a variety of professional and administrative duties.
• Provides independent administrative work to support business operations.
• Processes appropriate paperwork/forms related to services.
• Answers phones and routes calls as applicable.
• Sets up and maintains financial, statistical and operational records.
• Maintains inventory and office supplies; prepares purchase orders.
• Assists with meeting and event planning and implementation.
• Conducts Internet research as requested.
• Organizes and maintains various files; types correspondence, reports and forms from drafts, notes or briefs
• Routes outgoing materials.
• Inputs information into on-line computer systems; operates standard office equipment.
• Creates and maintains various electronic databases.
• Provides standardized response to public emails.
• Data entry.
• Uses specialized knowledge to respond to inquiries received from vendors, customers, and other department personnel.
• Monitors office processes/activities; processes financial, personnel and payroll transactions requiring qualitative or technical review.
• Prepares written and statistical reports as requested.
• Operates modern office equipment.
• Uses specialized software to create reports, drawings, maps, forms, etc. for assigned department, including Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Performs other related work as required by the assigned department.

A thorough background check will be required including but not limited to current and past employers, personal references and education verification. A credit report will be required for positions covered under Labor Code 1024.5. A pre-employment physical including a urinalysis drug screen will be required.

Sonoma-Marin Area Rail Transit is an equal opportunity employer.

We will open up the recruitment for Firefighter 1/30/2020 at 9:00 am

Are you looking for an exciting career in Fire Service? The Menlo Park Fire Protection District will be accepting applications starting Thursday, January 30th at 9:00 am for entry level Firefighter EMT and Paramedic positions. The EMT recruitment will be limited to the first 100 applicants. If you meet the minimum qualifications listed below and want to apply, you will need to have (or create) a Personal Profile on www.CalOpps.org (this may be done prior to the posting date).

Minimum Qualifications:
• Possession of a valid class C or higher California driver’s license; and a safe driving record
• Must have a valid EMT or Paramedics License (National Registry or California)
• Must have a Fire Fighter 1 Certification; completion from an accredited college academy (or proof of planned graduation by July 2020)
• Possession of, or the ability to obtain by written exam date, a valid CPAT certificate

*Please note you will need to provide license numbers at the time of submitting your application.

When you join Menlo Park Fire, you will be joining a family of employees that work together as a team and serve our community. Our Mission is to protect and preserve life and property from the impact of fire, disaster, injury and illness. We hope that you will consider a rewarding career with us.

The District’s population is estimated around 90,000 and is primarily a residential suburb that has some industrial areas on the easternmost part. We cover the communities of Atherton, Menlo Park and East Palo Alto, plus some of the unincorporated areas of San Mateo County. The District has seven stations that are strategically placed to provide the most efficient response times. We respond to approximately 8,500 emergencies a year with about 60% of them being emergency medical incidents.

Menlo Park Fire is an equal opportunity employer, providing equal opportunity to all regardless of race, color, creed, national origin, ancestry, sex, marital status, military/veteran status, disability, religious or political affiliation, age or sexual orientation. We offer well-paying careers and opportunities for advancement.

Tentative Schedule:
Written Exam: late February
Interviews: mid-March

Start date: Fall 2020

Definition

Under general supervision, plans, schedules, directs, assigns, and participates in the work of staff responsible for constructing, repairing, maintaining, and replacing Town infrastructure including water, sewer, streets, parks, facilities, and drainage facilities and systems; uses and operates a variety of tools and light to heavy equipment; and performs related duties as assigned. 

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED

Receives general supervision from assigned Public Works Supervisor. Exercises technical and functional direction over and provides training to lower-level staff.  

Class Characteristics

This is the advanced journey-level classification in the Maintenance Worker series responsible for performing the most complex work assigned to the series, as well as providing lead direction on a day-to-day basis to an assigned crew.  Incumbents regularly work on tasks which are varied and complex, requiring considerable discretion and independent judgment.  Positions in the classification rely on experience and judgment to perform assigned duties.  Assignments are given with general guidelines and incumbents are responsible for establishing objectives, timelines and methods to complete assignments.  Work is typically reviewed upon completion for soundness, appropriateness, and conformity to policy and requirements.  This class is distinguished from the Public Works Supervisor in that the latter has full supervisory responsibilities for assigned public works maintenance programs.

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.

• Provides technical and functional direction to assigned staff; reviews and controls quality of work; inspects and evaluates work in progress and upon completion to ensure that repairs, maintenance, and project activities are performed in accordance with Town standards and specifications.
• Monitors quality of work and identifies opportunities for improving service delivery methods and procedures; provides recommendations concerning process changes and shift staffing levels; implements changes and improvements after approval.
• Trains employees in work methods, use of tools and equipment, and relevant safety precautions.
• Inspects assigned Town infrastructure for safety issues, structural integrity, and possible future work projects and programs, and appropriately marks areas that need to be repaired; assists in developing work plans and priorities.
• Operates and maintains hand and power tools, vehicles, and a variety of light, medium, and heavy equipment related to the construction, maintenance, and repair of Town infrastructure.
• Observes safe work methods and makes appropriate use of related safety equipment as required; participates in coordinating safety training.
• Maintains work areas in a clean and orderly condition, including securing equipment at the close of the workday.
• Installs street barricades and cones and controls traffic around work sites and special events to ensure safe conditions for the general public and Town staff.
• Provides needed information and demonstrations concerning how to perform certain work tasks to new employees in the same or similar class of positions.
• Maintains accurate logs and records of work performed and materials and equipment used.
• Receives and responds to service calls and resident complaints; investigates resident issues and complaints; resolves or refers issues to supervisor.
• Responds to after-hours emergencies.
• May locate underground utilities as part of Underground Service Alert (USA) to inform contractors, agencies, and Town employees doing construction, excavation, or digging work.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

In addition, when assigned to the Water Division:

• Performs construction, maintenance, and repair activities of Town water utilities systems, including; repairs concrete including sidewalk panels and temporary street patches.
• Performs water valve maintenance, including locating and raising unexposed valves, operating automated machines to exercise valves on an annual basis, and updating records following the installation of new valves.
• Flushes water mains to ensure water quality meets California State Water Resources Control Board standards.
• Performs water meter maintenance, including installing new meters, testing and repairing meters of various sizes, repairing leaks, and replacing meters as necessary; installs service lines for newly developed properties and accounts for the installation of meters for new homes; performs shut-downs of services, as required.
• Collects and tests samples, following established protocols, from sampling stations located throughout water distribution system to measure system performance and to ensure compliance with water quality standards; schedules testing and sampling conducted by external agencies for compliance and reporting purposes.

• Operates and monitors the Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) system; assists with maintaining water flow and levels throughout the system.

Qualifications

Knowledge of:

• Principles of providing functional direction and training.
• Principles, practices, tools, and materials as they relate to the maintenance and repair of infrastructure, facilities, and systems similar to those in a municipal environment.
• Operational characteristics and minor maintenance of a variety of hand and power tools, vehicles, and light to heavy power equipment used in public works operations.
• Occupational hazards and safety equipment and practices related to the work, including driving rules and practices, traffic control procedures and regulations, and confined space entry.
• Applicable federal, state, and local laws, rules, regulations, ordinances, and organizational policies and procedures relevant to assigned area of responsibility.
• Basic mathematics.
• Record keeping principles and procedures.
• Techniques for providing a high level of customer service by effectively dealing with the public, vendors, contractors, and Town staff.
• The structure and content of the English language, including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
• Modern equipment and communication tools used for business functions and program, project, and task coordination, including computers, handheld devices, and software programs relevant to work performed.

Ability to:

• Plan, organize, and coordinate the work of assigned staff. 
• Effectively provide staff leadership and work direction.
• Inspect the work of others and maintain established quality control standards.
• Train others in proper and safe work procedures.
• Identify and implement effective course of action to complete assigned work.
• Perform construction, modification, maintenance, and repair work of Town infrastructure including water, sewer, streets, and drainage facilities and systems.
• Interpret and apply the policies, procedures, laws, codes, and regulations pertaining to assigned programs and functions.
• Set up and operate traffic area construction zones, including cones, barricades, and flagging.
• Read, interpret, and apply technical information from manuals, drawings, specifications, layouts, blueprints, and schematics.
• Make accurate arithmetic calculations.
• Safely and effectively use, operate, and maintain hand and power tools, vehicles, and a variety of light, medium, and heavy equipment related to the construction, maintenance, and repair of Town infrastructure.
• Maintain accurate logs, records, and basic records of work performed.
• Organize work, set priorities, meet critical deadlines, and follow-up on assignments.
• Use tact, initiative, prudence, and independent judgment within general policy, procedural, and legal guidelines.
• Effectively use computer systems, software applications relevant to work performed, and modern business equipment to perform a variety of work tasks.
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing, using appropriate English grammar and syntax

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 completion of the twelfth (12th) grade and five (5) years of increasingly responsible professional experience in construction, maintenance, or repair equivalent to a Maintenance Worker II with the Town.

Licenses and Certifications:

• • Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid California Driver’s License by time of appointment.
  • Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid Class B California Driver’s License is required within 24 months of hire.

In addition, when assigned to Water:

• • Possession of a valid Grade I (D1) Water Distribution Operator Certificate issued by California State Water Resources Control Board.
  • Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid Grade II (D2) Water Distribution Operator Certificate issued by California State Water Resources Control Board is highly desirable.

Physical Demands

Must possess mobility to work in the field; strength, stamina, and mobility to perform medium to heavy physical work; to sit, stand, and walk on level, uneven, or slippery surfaces; frequently reach, twist, turn, kneel, bend, stoop, squat, crouch, grasp and make repetitive hand movement in the performance of daily duties; possible entry into confined spaces and the use of confined entry equipment, to climb and descend ladders, to operate varied hand and power tools and construction equipment, and to operate a motor vehicle and visit various Town sites; and vision to inspect and operate equipment.  The job involves fieldwork requiring frequent walking in operational areas to identify problems or hazards.  Finger dexterity is needed to operate and repair tools and equipment.  Employees must possess the ability to lift, carry, push, and pull materials and objects averaging a weight of 50 pounds or heavier weights, in all cases with the use of proper equipment and/or assistance from other staff.  

Environmental Elements

Employees work in the field and are exposed to loud noise levels, cold and hot temperatures, inclement weather conditions, road hazards, vibration, confining workspace, chemicals, mechanical and/or electrical hazards, hazardous physical substances and fumes, dust and air contaminants.

The City of Hayward is excited to announce its recruitment for the position of Management Analyst I/II. Under general supervision, this position performs administrative, budgetary, and statistical analysis including coordinating and conducting special studies, developing departmental procedures, methods and systems, implementing and administering projects, and administering contracts and budgets. The Management Analyst I/II is a flexibly staffed Citywide classification; current vacancies exist in the Fire Department and Public Works & Utilities Department.

The Fire Department’s ideal candidate will be a strategic thinker and independently lead and manage projects; review qualitative and quantitative data to develop and present recommendations; and display confidence working with senior command staff. The ideal candidate will also have some experience or knowledge of a Local Hazard Mitigation Plan (LHMP); program accreditation at the national or international level; and/or development of a municipal budget or grant for a public agency.

The Public Works & Utilities Department’s ideal candidate will be a versatile analyst and confident communicator, with the ability to write clear and concise reports; develop and deliver presentations to various groups; and take the lead in cross-divisional and departmental projects. The ideal candidate will also be comfortable with municipal budgeting processes and will preferably have some experience with the development of a Capital Improvement Program (CIP) for a government agency.

DEADLINE TO APPLY: February 3, 2020

APPLICATION AND SELECTION PROCEDURE
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Description

City of Half Moon Bay
Social Media Intern – Communications / City Clerk Department

Salary: $13.00- $25.00/hour

The City of Half Moon Bay will host an internship position within the Communications / City Clerk Department.

About the City

The City of Half Moon Bay is a Bay Area coastal community of approximately 12,500 residents and is located 25 miles south of San Francisco. The City is governed by a five-member elected City Council and utilizes the council-manager form of government. The City Council appoints a City Manager who is responsible for the oversight of daily operations and provides leadership for the City’s programs. The City currently employs 40 full-time employees in the following departments: City Manager’s Office, Communications / City Clerk, Administrative Services, Community Development, and Public Works. The City contracts Public Safety with the San Mateo County Sheriff's Department.

The City and surrounding Coastside are a thriving agricultural, fishing, tourism, and recreational destination. There is a rich culture of diverse traditions and multi-generational families who have lived in Half Moon Bay for well over 100 years. In any given neighborhood, you will find farmers, high-tech entrepreneurs, and artists living amongst each other as one community.

About the Department

The Communications / City Clerk Department is seeking an enthusiastic, highly motivated, and innovative individual interested in sharpening their communications skills in a municipal government setting. This internship provides an excellent opportunity for an individual interested in enhancing their knowledge and experience in city administration, local government, and community engagement. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to assist in outreach, digital media, and other communications initiatives. Through mentorship and under general supervision, the successful candidate will be responsible to complete specific projects and a variety of ongoing assignments to help develop their knowledge and skills. Some of the various projects and responsibilities may include but are not limited to:

• Assist with Social Media content and monitoring
• Assist in the development of community outreach programs and events
• Assist with elections and district election community meetings (planning and outreach)
• Support the Communications Director /City Clerk and Communications Program Manager on numerous interdepartmental projects

Minimum Qualifications

This position is an internship meant for current or recently graduated college students. Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities are qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be some completed college coursework with a major in Public Administration, Communications, Public Policy, or Business Administration.

Knowledge of:

• Social Media Applications (Facebook, Instagram, Nextdoor, Twitter)
• Microsoft Office software (Microsoft Excel, Outlook, Word, and PowerPoint)
• Adobe software (Adobe Acrobat, InDesign, and Photoshop)
• Local government operations

Why Apply?

• Growth – we are committed to exposing you to a work environment that will sharpen your writing, presentation, research, analysis, and critical thinking skills.
• Training – this internship experience will provide real-world experience and training toward an entry-level professional position within a city government.
• Mentoring – the selected intern will be mentored by city staff.
• Networking – access to a network of professionals in the field of local government.

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate will have a strong interest in pursuing a career in local government communications. The candidate will be self-motivated, detail-oriented, reliable, punctual, and honest. The candidate will also have the ability to learn new processes quickly and efficiently, as well as a desire to provide services to the community.

Benefits

Temporary position - no benefits

Recruitment Contact

Contact phone: 

(650) 712-1786

Contact email:  

cbutler@hmbcity.com

The City of Chowchilla is seeking a Parks & Facilities Worker I, under general supervision from the Public Works Supervisor, to provide clean, well-maintained, and attractive parks and facilities and information about park and recreation facilities and services.

THE POSITION

Parks & Facilities Worker I

This is an entry level-level classification. Some positions may require a valid Commercial Applicator’s Certificate, and involve the use of mechanized spraying equipment for the application of pesticides and herbicides.  This class is further distinguished by need for greater independence of judgment and action and because incumbents may act as a lead worker with other Park Workers.   

Prerequisites:   Any combination of education and experience that has provided the knowledge, skills and abilities necessary for a Parks & Facilities Worker I. A typical way of obtaining the required qualifications is to possess the equivalent of one year of experience in the care and maintenance of parks and recreation facilities, or related work, valid California Driver License, and a high school diploma or equivalent.   

The City of Rocklin is now accepting applications for a Senior Office Assistant to perform a variety of complex and responsible clerical and administrative tasks within the Permit Center of the Community Development  Department. Duties will include, but are not limited to greeting customers and assisting them with the building permit in-take processes for commercial, multi-family and residential projects; organizing and routing work to the appropriate team member; reviewing building plan resubmittals and field revisions for completeness; collecting data and preparing and distributing monthly and weekly building reports; routing building plans to plan reviewers and consultants, including calculating the consultant’s plan check fees; assisting with the calculation of commercial and multi-family building fee estimates; training new employees on City processes, procedures and computer software programs; providing administrative support to staff related to the City’s permitting system, including updating fees, creating new permit types, and troubleshooting issues with the permitting system; tracking building permits that have expired, sending out correspondence, and working with the applicants to obtain the reissued building permits.

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