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The San Mateo County Libraries seeks an experienced, reliable, and self-motivated Library Administrative Assistant I/II.

The successful candidate is an enthusiastic team player who is able to handle multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment. Under general supervision, the incumbent performs varied and complex administrative support tasks in support of the Library's Executive Team.
 
Reporting to the Director of Library Services, the Library Administrative Assistant will need to develop a good working knowledge of library administration policies, and procedures. The individual selected for this position should possess excellent organizational skills, enjoy delivering warm and welcoming customer service both internally and externally, and represent the library in a professional way when interacting with the public, other library staff, city and county executives, and elected officials.

The salary range for Library Administrative Assistant I is $69,264 - $86,570 annually.
The salary range for Library Administrative Assistant II is $78,686 - $98,384 annually.
 
We respect, value, and celebrate diversity, and bilingual skills are always desired.

San Mateo County Libraries
San Mateo County Libraries is a Joint Powers Authority comprised of the cities of Atherton, Belmont, Brisbane, East Palo Alto, Foster City, Half Moon Bay, Millbrae, Pacifica, Portola Valley, San Carlos, Woodside, and the unincorporated areas of San Mateo County, a service area with approximately 279,000 residents, 65% of whom have library cards. For more information about San Mateo County Libraries, please visit www.smcl.org.
 
Proud to consistently be named one of the top-rated libraries in the nation, we are champions of learning, sharing, and exploration of open minds, new ideas, and bright futures. It is our mission and our passion to strengthen our community by creating an inclusive sense of place and an environment for learning. We seek enthusiastic team players, creative risk takers, and flexible individuals who proactively search for new opportunities to make public library services relevant to all members of the community. Successful candidates will be excited about new challenges, eager to learn, and energized by working with people from a variety of backgrounds.

To learn more about San Mateo County Libraries, click here!

Examples of Duties:

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

• Assist in the development and implementation of the Library's administrative goals, priorities, policies, and procedures; ensure established goals and deadlines are achieved. 
• Attend and participate in professional and community meetings involving regular contact with the JPA Governing Board and Operations Committee, business or community organizations, and others to exchange information and explain library policies and procedures.
• Research and respond to inquiries by Library JPA Governing Board and Operations Committee members.
• Research and compile a variety of informational or statistical material from sources both inside and outside the office; summarize such information as necessary.
• Provide information and resolve public complaints which regularly require the use of judgment and the interpretation and application of policies and procedures.
• Organize and attend executive meetings by preparing agendas and required informational materials.
• Create, review, and prepare a variety of documents for the JPA Governing Board and Operations Committee members, including policies, contracts, etc.
• Assist with the development and administration of the department's budget and annual reports; may prepare or maintain statistical, fiscal, or payroll information.
• Provide varied, responsible, and often confidential and administrative assistance to high-level management and other associated supervisory and professional staff.
• Organize and manage administrative files, including the implementation of a document management system and retention policies.
• Record and report meeting proceedings and JPA memos; prepare minutes and distribute information resulting from Governing Board and Operations Committee meetings and ensure compliance with public notice requirements.
• Conduct analytical studies of organizational, budgetary, administrative, or other areas for San Mateo County Libraries.
• Analyze data from multiple sources and present information in easy-to-understand and visually appealing formats.
• Collect and analyze library performance measures.
• Perform related duties as assigned. 

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 at least two years of executive assistant experience, including providing complex administrative support to management staff.
 
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: 

• Basic organizations and function of public agencies, including the role of Joint Powers Authorities, elected officials, governing boards, and appointed committees.
• Administrative principles and practices, including goal setting, project management, program implementation, and evaluation.
• Techniques for handling demanding situations with diplomacy and tact while working with library staff, government officials, and the public; including maintaining a positive public image under stressful situations.
• Interpret, apply, and explain complex policies and procedures using tact, discretion, initiative, and independent judgment within established guidelines.
• 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.
• Record keeping, report preparation, filing methods, and records management techniques.
• Excellent communication skills including strong verbal and written skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and problem-solving skills.
• Strong analytic and research skills.
• Creativity, curiosity, and a sense of humor. 

APPLICATION/EXAMINATION

Anyone may apply. Current San Mateo County employees with at least six months (1040 hours) of continuous service in a classified regular, probationary, SEIU or AFSCME represented extra-help, or term position prior to the final filing date will receive five points added to their final passing score on this examination.
 
Application materials will include a completed County Employment Application form, responses to the Supplemental Questionnaire, and a Cover Letter that you will attach to the Application.
 
In your cover letter please describe your interest in the position and why you desire to work for the San Mateo County Libraries.
 
The examination process will consist of an application screening (weight: pass/fail) based on the candidates' application, responses to the supplemental questions, and the required cover letter. Candidates who pass the application screening will be invited to a panel interview (weight: 100%).  A written examination component may accompany the panel interview process.
 
Depending on the number of applicants, an application appraisal of education and experience may be used in place of other examinations, or further evaluation of work experience may be conducted to group applicants by level of qualification. All 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 Online" button. If you are not on the County's website, please go to http://jobs.smcgov.org to apply.
 
Recruitment Schedule (Tentative)
Final Date to Apply: January 27, 2021
Application Screenings: January 28 and 29, 2021
Civil Service Interviews: February 9 and/or 11, 2021
 
At the County of San Mateo, we take pride in the way our employees bring together their diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives to serve our community's needs.  

The County is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Analyst: Chet Overstreet (01142021) - Administrative Assistant I/II - E029/E091

The City of Redwood City invites you to apply for the position of

Contract Collective Impact Coordinator - Redwood City 2020 (Spanish and English speaking).

• Please click on the job announcement file below to review the recruitment flyer.

• A complete application is required, including a professional resume and a cover letter.

• Submit your application online via CalOpps as soon as possible. This recruitment is open on a continuous basis and the first review date is February 8, 2021.
• A selection can be made at any time after the first review.

Why join the Redwood City team?    

We offer a wide range of meaningful career opportunities with potential for growth, training and development, competitive salaries, flexible work schedules, paid time off, and robust benefits. The Redwood City team is guided by the core values of excellence, integrity, service and creativity.  Inherent in these values is a great organizational culture based on trust, strong and supportive leadership, respect, risk-taking, empowerment, and effective communication. The community is known for its inclusivity, strong engaged neighborhoods, and civic pride. The City works diligently to maintain positive and productive relationships with community partners, together providing outstanding services, programs and opportunities for residents and businesses. This mix of tradition and progress, community and diversity, makes Redwood City an extraordinary place to work and call home. If you’re looking to grow your career as a part of a hard-working and fun team that fosters innovation, creativity and collaboration, we hope you’ll apply.  

THE POSITION

This is a Part-time Public Service Assistant position for the City of Fremont to assist the Urban Forestry Program with updating the City-wide Tree Inventory database, tree canopy assessment, and Urban Forest Management Plan.  The primary function of this position is to perform data entry of records and administrative assistance as assigned with an emphasis in database maintenance.  It will consist of approximately 70% in-office with the possibility of teleworking for a portion of that time and 30% in the field verifying data.

SALARY AND BENEFITS

The hourly salary range for this position is $19.00—$43.70 depending on qualifications. This temporary assignment does not include benefits.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

· Make maintenance recommendations on street and public trees.

· Enter historical maintenance data into spreadsheets, data fields, and reports.

· Ability to articulate Arboriculture, Urban Forestry, or Landscape Architecture knowledge.

· Draft letters, reports, and summaries.

· Read and understand GIS layers. 

· Perform data acquisition on GIS and non-GIS datasets.

· Create maps and exhibits.

· Assist in the preparation of administrative documents such as letters, reports, and mapping requests.

· Technical problem solving.

IDEAL CANDIDATE

The ideal applicant will have the ability to communicate and articulate clearly, have strong attention to detail, be capable of using mobile devices, and should be familiar with Microsoft Office, Teams, Excel and Word. The ideal applicant would also possess some knowledge of GIS principles, familiarity with computer software, and ESRI Arc desktop.

QUALIFICATIONS

Any combination of education and/or experience that has provided the knowledge and skills necessary for satisfactory job performance would be qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required knowledge and skills would be completion or be enrolled in college course work in Urban Forestry, Business Administration, GIS, Geography, or a related field.  Formal Municipal Urban Forestry work experience will be considered in place of formal education.  Computer experience is required.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS, RECRUITMENT & SELECTION PROCESS

Interested candidates are encouraged to apply online as soon as possible.  The position will remain open until filled.  To be considered for this position, submit a completed City application, resume, and completed supplemental questionnaire through the online application system at www.fremont.gov/tempjobs.  Highly competitive candidates may be invited to participate in an individual and/or panel interviews, fingerprints, and other related components.  Only those candidates who have the best combination of qualifications in relation to the requirements and duties of the position will continue in the selection process.

The Position

The City of Fremont currently has a vacancy for the position of Park Maintenance Worker I.  The Park Maintenance Worker I performs routine maintenance and repair work in the care of parks, recreation areas, and equipment.  The selected candidate will be part of a work crew assigned to a daily work detail.

The Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate will have knowledge of the methods, materials, and equipment used in gardening; common names and requirements of plants, trees, and shrubs; characteristics of plant pests and disease and techniques for their control; operation of a variety of grounds and park power equipment; and safety practices and precautions to be used in work. In addition, the successful candidate must demonstrate their ability to follow verbal and written instructions; make routine arithmetic calculations; learn traffic safety signage; and learn to operate a variety of equipment such as front-end loader, brush chipper, stumper, riding mower, and various mechanical equipment and vehicles.

Minimum Qualifications

Any combination of education and experience that would provide the knowledge, skills and abilities required to perform the essential duties of the job would be qualifying.  A typical way to accomplish this includes:

Education: Graduation from high school or equivalent

Experience: Six (6) months experience performing grounds maintenance work

Licenses/Certificates/Special Requirements:

· Possession of a valid Class C California Driver’s License is required at the date of hire

· Obtain a Class B California Driver’s License prior to completion of probation

Examples of Responsibilities

All Assignments

· Responsible for vehicle and pedestrian traffic safety in the work area.

· Manually transports heavy objects, supplies, and materials.

· Cleans equipment, change tires, grease, lubricate, and fuel vehicles.

· Operates ground maintenance equipment including a backhoe and tractor attachments, as well as a variety of hand and power tools.

Trees Assignment

· Prunes and trims designated street trees to shape and improve growth.

· Operates an aerial pruning platform, brush chipper, chain saw, stump grinder, leaf blower, and pole saw.

· Drives a one-ton truck to locations where work is to be performed.

· Clears areas of leaves, using rake or blower, and remove debris.

Central Parks and Sport Complex Assignment

· Maintains lawns, trees, shrubs, ground cover, picnic tables, benches, and sprinkler systems.

· Maintains and makes minor repairs to playground/picnic equipment and playground/picnic areas, athletic fields, and playing courts.

· Irrigates, cultivates, prunes, plants, and transplants a variety of turf, shrubs, trees, and plants.

· Operates mowing equipment in parks and athletic fields.

Outlying Parks Assignment

· Maintains lawns, trees, shrubs, ground cover, picnic tables, benches, and sprinkler systems.

· Maintains and makes minor repairs to playground/picnic equipment, picnic areas, and athletic fields.

· Irrigates, cultivates, prunes, plants, and transplants a variety of turf, shrubs, trees, and plants.

· Operates mowing equipment in parks and athletic fields.

Special Assignments

· Performs general painting, plumbing, and carpentry.

· Maintains, repairs, and renovates irrigation system controllers, valves, pipes, and related components.

The City of Redwood City invites you to apply for the position of Casual Maintenance Custodian Assistant. Under the direction of the Custodial Supervisor, the Casual Maintenance Custodian Assistant serves as the worker in the duties of care and cleaning of assigned buildings and related facilities.  The incumbent may be required to travel between several City buildings during their scheduled shift.  This recruitment is to fill a position that has been designated to cover a night shift from 5 p.m. to 1:30 a.m., including weekends.  This recruitment may also be used to fill similar casual positions throughout the City;  shifts and schedules may vary and may include daytime shifts as needed. 

This is a non-benefited casual position.  A casual employee may not work more than 1000 hours per fiscal year.

Please click on the PDF link below to review the complete job announcement.

The City of Burlingame is accepting applications for the position of Maintenance Worker/Laborer. 

Our diverse family of employees welcomes you to apply. We are a small city that gets a lot done, and each member of our team is vital to our success as an organization.

We recently asked our employees what they enjoyed most about working for the City of Burlingame, and their responses fell into five general categories:

• Colleagues
• Community
• Location
• The Work
• The Benefits

Browse the Burlingame Welcome Brochure for more information about why employees love  working here or view our City of Burlingame is a Great Place to Work Video: 

Welcome Brochure 

City of Burlingame is a Great Place to Work Video

For more detailed information regarding the minimum qualifications and essential functions of the position, please review the Laborer job description.

The Community Relations Manager/Public Information Officer is a full-time management position that serves as a key member of the City's Executive Team and reports directly to the City Manager. Public Information and Community Relations is a division of the City Manager's Office responsible for providing information to the general public about programs, projects, and policies of the City Council and City government.  Under direction of the City Manager, Community Relations is also responsible for:

• the cable TV franchise agreements;
• liaison with civic organizations; and
• staff support to the Civic Action Commission, Education Commission, and Measure K Oversight Committee.

The Public Information function includes providing information to residents, businesses, the media, and others about City services and programs. Significant use of social media, including the City's website, the Outlook newsletter, the City Channel, and special events, is an important aspect of the position. Assisting the Mayor with official communications, sharing information from other organizations regarding upcoming events, providing school tours of City Hall and, serving as the point of contact for community organizations, providing staff support to City commissions and City Council meetings, and coordinating environmental programs provides an interesting, rewarding, and stimulating variety of work.
 

THE OPPORTUNITY

The City of Pacifica is a beautiful coastal community, just south of San Francisco with an exciting opportunity. We are currently hiring for Maintenance Assistants to join our team. Under general supervision, Maintenance Assistants perform unskilled/semi-skilled labor and maintenance work.

At the City of Pacifica, we are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity. All aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. To us, equal opportunity employment is not just about compliance, it’s about who you are, how you can help our City and who you want to be. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and residents.

SALARY

$19.00 - $23.00 per hour

This is a part-time, at-will, non-benefited position. Hours are limited to less than 1,000 hours per year.

BASIC EXAMPLE OF DUTIES

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

• Perform a variety of unskilled/semi-skilled maintenance or custodial duties involving manual labor of facilities, parks, storm drains, streets, etc.
• Clean and inspect facilities for vandalism or potential hazards.
• Sanitize surfaces, repair minor plumbing problems, diagnose basic sewer issues, replace components on fixtures.
• Maintain area(s) as assigned including parks and public buildings, performing basic repairs, inspections and landscaping.
• Load and unload supplies and materials.
• Assist with various areas of public works such as minor asphalt repairs, brush removal, facility repairs, stewardship of protected species, etc.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Please refer to job description for additional information.

THE POSITION

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

Shelter Operations during the COVID-19 Pandemic

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

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

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

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

· Maintain a friendly and inviting environment.

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

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

· Monitor participant activities.

· Maintain a safe and supportive environment.

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

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

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

· Respond appropriately to emergencies morning appointments.

· Maintain daily sign‐in sheet.

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

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

· Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

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

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

SALARY AND BENEFITS

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

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS, RECRUITMENT & SELECTION PROCESS

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

Recruitment is open until filled.

Performs a variety of unskilled or semi-skilled maintenance work, and operates a variety of equipment in the construction, operation, repair, maintenance and replacement of Town water, sewer, street and storm drainage facilities and systems.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

Typical duties include but are not limited to:

• Perform required labor involved in construction and maintenance projects as part of a crew, including pavement cutting, ditch digging, manhole and line cleaning, main and pipe repair, laying and backfilling.
• Perform routine cleaning, inspection and preventive maintenance of equipment and refers defects or needed repairs to supervisor.
• Performs all duties in conformance with appropriate safety and security standards.
• Maintains Corporation Yard and other Town facilities.
• Responds to residents' requests for service.
• Maintains a variety of records relating to maintenance activity.
• Assists in determining the locations of water, storm drain and sewer lines from the appropriate sources prior to excavation.
• Drives trucks of various sizes and weights in the loading, hauling and unloading of equipment and supplies.