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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 a Maintenance Worker II to join our team. Under general supervision, this position will perform semi-skilled maintenance and repairs of City streets, sanitary sewers, storm drains, park and recreation landscaped areas, and other related 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. At the City of Pacifica, we are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and residents.

If interested, we invite you to explore this opportunity with us, please note, recruitment closes on August 10, 2021 by 5:00 PDT, so apply today!

BASIC EXAMPLE OF DUTIES

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

• Supervises a small crew and participates in the construction, maintenance and repair of streets, curbs, gutters, sewers, storm drains, catch basins, barricades, sidewalks, parks, landscaped areas, and recreation equipment and facilities;

• Operates and makes minor repairs and adjustments to heavy power-driven equipment; constructs forms for and does cement work;

• Does occasional brick work and building construction and maintenance work; builds retaining walls;

• Supervises and performs slide control planting, creek bed clean out, park landscape planting and maintenance, including irrigation; athletic field maintenance; use of herbicides.

The duties described in this job announcement are intended only as illustrations of the basic 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. 

Applications are being accepted for the position of Preschool Teacher I/II with the City of South San Francisco. 

APPLICATION DEADLINE: AUGUST 13, 2021 AT 5:00 P.M. OR UPON RECEIPT OF THE FIRST 50 ONLINE APPLICATIONS, WHICHEVER OCCURS FIRST.

THE CITY OFFERS AN ATTRACTIVE BENEFIT PACKAGE, AS WELL AS CALPERS RETIREMENT PLAN AND SOCIAL SECURITY PARTICIPATION.

The City of South San Francisco is a General Law city with a population of 68,000 residents that grows to 110,000 during business hours. South San Francisco is strategically located on the west shore of the San Francisco Bay, in northern San Mateo County, 10 miles south of San Francisco. This City is also located along the Bay Area's main transportation routes, including 101, 280, Caltrain, BART, San Francisco Bay Ferry, and the San Francisco International Airport.

The City of South San Francisco is a full-service city with 12 City Departments including Police; Fire; Parks and Recreation; Public Works; Economic and Community Development; City Attorney; Library; Finance; Information Technology; Human Resources; City Clerk; and Office of the City Manager.  The City has a Council-City Manager form of government with more than 460 full-time regular employees.

The City of South San Francisco proudly remains The Industrial City, a reflection of its steel mill and ship building past.  In recent years, the City has been redefined to reflect the innovative, entrepreneurial and industrious spirit, which has made South San Francisco the Biotech Capital of the World.

South San Francisco’s biotechnology cluster is the largest in the world, with roughly 45,000 life science workers, 200 biotech companies, and over 12 million square feet of office/R&D facilities – with an additional 9 million square feet of new R&D facilities in the development pipeline. 

South San Francisco enjoys a high quality of life with an extensive public parks system, active library and learning programming and a dynamic, engaged community making South San Francisco a great place to live, learn, work and play. 

THE DEPARTMENT

The Parks and Recreation Department is the third largest department in the City and is organized by program area, with each program administered by a supervisor, coordinator, or specialist. The Parks and Recreation Department is composed of a Director and 22 full-time management positions. The department is comprised of the Recreation, Community Services, Parks, Facilities and Common Greens divisions.

The Recreation Division consists of seven program areas, including Aquatics, Classes, Cultural Arts, Childcare, Senior Services, Sports and Rentals. The Child Care Program Area includes three preschools for children 2.5 to 5 years; four licensed after school recreation programs for school-age children Kindergarten-12 years; two grant funded ASES programs (REAL Program) designed for academic support for school age children Kindergarten–12 years old; Summer, Spring and Winter camps for children kindergarten through 12 years old; TEEN camp in Summer; Full of Fun Camp and Nights of Fun.

THE POSITION  

The Preschool Teacher will direct, plan, develop, and implement an educational program that provides for the full intellectual and social development of each child.  This journey-level classification is distinguished from the next higher level in that this classification has sites and few administrative and coordinative responsibilities.

Incumbents daily have direct contact with the children and parents.  Incumbents must perform in accordance with specific instructions and are reviewed for compliance with State of California requirements.

Depending on the level of experience, the vacancy will be filled as either a Preschool Teacher I or Preschool Teacher II. 

POSITION SUMMARY:

Los Altos is a unique blend of a small village atmosphere and tree-lined streets with the influence of the Bay Area’s cultural, recreational, and business attractions. The mission of our city staff, council, commissions, committees, and volunteers is to foster and maintain the City of Los Altos as a great place to live and to raise a family. 

The Marketing Specialist will lead and establish marketing strategies and best practices for the Recreation & Community Services Department, including specific-programs, events, parks, and facilities. This position will employ traditional and digital marketing and communications techniques to develop content, manage social media platforms and webpages, curate collateral, and increase awareness of department offerings. This position will assist with marketing a new 24,500 square foot, Gold LEED equivalent Community Center that will open in spring 2021. This is a part-time position that averages 30-38 hours per week.

  The Marketing Specialist will learn & be exposed to:

• Public sector experience
• Diverse work environment
• Participation in training seminars and clinics

GENERAL ACCOUNTABILITIES: The following statements are intended as general illustrations of the work in this job class and are not all-inclusive for specific positions.

• Performs professional public/media relations, marketing, branding (Parks Make Life Better), community engagement, and sponsorship sales duties for the Recreation & Community Services Department.
• Coordinate and execute streamlined communication for the Recreation Department.
• Support brand awareness through social media and email marketing, event planning, and other digital and traditional marketing campaigns.
• Develop written and visual content utilized for social media, webpages, emails, brochures and newsletters.
• Develops, writes, and distributes promotional collateral materials, power point presentations, flyers, postcards, brochures, news releases and articles to enhance the image of the City of Los Altos and the Recreation & Community Services Department.
• Responsible for website content, email newsletter creation through Constant Contact and social media outreach including but not limited to Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Nextdoor.
• Assists with tasks related to the quarterly publication of the City of Los Altos Recreation & Community Services Activity Guide including editing, cost management and meeting a strict schedule for completion of each edition.
• Supports Department and community events outreach efforts.
• Builds and maintains positive working relationships with co-workers, other city employees and members of the public.
• May attend a variety of training seminars, staff meetings, clinics, and community meetings.
• Advise on budget preparation as appropriate.
• May cover front desk duties in emergency situations.
• Gathers and compiles routine, statistical information and create narratives to assist in preparing reports, charts, or graphs.
• Lead and coordinate community engagement efforts including workshops and survey development and implementation.
• Provide clerical support, program registration, answer telephones, and maintain correspondence with other divisions or agencies.
• Other Recreation & Community Services duties as assigned.
• Member of the City’s COVID Communication Team.
• Works closely with Recreation Supervisors, Public Information Officer, and the Los Altos Community.

MINIMUM POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

KNOWLEDGE OF: Principles, practices and technology used in marketing and effective outreach using social media techniques as appropriate for a municipality. This includes familiarity with marketing trends, and the technology used to assist in marketing recreation programs and services.

SKILL AND ABILITY TO: Respond effectively to citizen needs; establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others; maintain accurate, organized and complete records; use basic computer applications including Microsoft Office; prepare press releases and other written information; effectively communicate with others and assimilate and understand information; work in a variety of conditions including indoor, outdoors, standing, sitting, alone, and in the proximities of others.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND GENERAL WORKING CONDITIONS: Regularly required to sit or stand, reach, bend, and walk about the facilities or program sites while performing the duties. Repetitive hand and arm motion, and fine finger manipulation in the use of a computer. Moderate physical effort required, including lifting to 25 pounds. May be exposed to dust, odors, oil, fumes, and noise while carrying out regular duties.

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION:

• Completion of at least one year of college
• Pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, or Public Relations from an accredited college/university
• 2+ years of work and/or internship experience with the public or in the marketing field
• Must possess excellent communication, organization, problem-solving, and time management skills 
• Effective written and verbal communications skills and strong problem-solving skills
• Ability to maintain a high level of professionalism always
• Basic/Intermediate photography skills
• Understanding of email marketing software i.e Constant Contact
• Experience with publication software, particularly Adobe InDesign and Canva, is preferred
• Effective computer skills; working knowledge of Microsoft Office products
• Understands and can quickly grasp latest marketing and communication trends
• Maintains positive working relationships

Why Us?

• Situated in the charming small town (city) of Los Altos
• Short walk to vibrant Downtown
• Flexible work schedule
• Tight-knit, supportive team
• Inclusive, open minded work atmosphere
• Weekly City staff wellness and bonding activities
• Mentorship from the Recreation Management Team and Public Information Officer

IDEAL CANDIDATE POSSESSES THE FOLLOWING CHARACTERISTICS: Is highly

professional, patient, respectful, ethical, and organized; has a can-do attitude. 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.

OTHER INFORMATION

Temporary employees are non-benefited, at-will positions. Since the City does not participate in Social Security and is required to provide an alternative retirement plan, you are required to participate in the City's defined contribution retirement plan through Nationwide where 3.75% of your gross compensation per pay period is deducted and put into the plan. The City matches this 3.75% for a total contribution of 7.5% of your gross compensation per pay period.

COMPENSATION:

This is a part-time, temporary position. Approximately 30-38 hours per week.

$25.00 to $30.00 hourly DOE

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.

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.

Final Filing Date: Open Until Filled

Appointment to this position is contingent upon:

*TB testing clearance

*Department of Justice fingerprinting criminal history records check (18 and over) or work permit (if under age 18)

Hourly Salary Range

$22.79 - $27.71 per hour

About the Position

Positions in this classification perform work in the organization and implementation of the San Carlos Youth Center After School Drop-In Program and special events for youth and teens.

The Program Coordinator classification is the top-level position in the Recreation Leader Series.  Advancement from Recreation Leader Level II to Program Coordinator requires 500 hours of work experience at Recreation Leader Level II, or equivalent experience.

May provide functional supervision to a Recreation Leader I or II as assigned.  Receives general supervision from a full-time Recreation Department staff member.

Work schedule: Monday-Friday 2:00pm – 6:00pm, Friday-Saturday as needed for special events.  

Essential Duties

• Plans, organizes, coordinates and directs specialized recreation programs as assigned.
• Maintains required records, including program statistics.
• Oversees the work of volunteers, Recreation Leaders I and II as assigned, to ensure effective programs.
• Works directly with recreation programs for youth.

Final filing date: Open Until Filled

Appointment to this position is contingent upon:
*Department of Justice fingerprinting criminal history records check (18 and over) or work permit (if under age 18)
*TB testing clearance

Hourly Salary Range
Recreation Leader I: $16.21 - $17.01
Recreation Leader II: $17.86 - $21.71

About the Position
The Recreation Leader I classification is the entry-level position in the Recreation Leader Series. The Recreation Leader II classification is the second-level position in the Recreation Leader Series. Advancement from Level I to Level II requires 500 hours of work experience at Level I.
Positions in this part-time classification perform routine, basic work under direct supervision, in the planning and conducting of a wide variety of recreation activities. Receives supervision from a Recreation Department staff member; may work under functional supervision of a Recreation Leader II or Program Coordinator as assigned.

Work schedule: Monday-Friday shifts ranging from 3:00pm – 6:00pm, Wednesday 1:00pm-6:00pm
Essential Duties

Recreation Leader I
• Assists with planning and implementation of after school drop-in program.
• Assists with directing program participants as appropriate.
• Provides leadership and supervision of recreation programs and participants
• Performs site maintenance duties.
• May serve as scorekeeper, kitchen assistant, day camp counselor, program staff, or Special Needs leader, working with children and young adults who have special needs.

Recreation Leader II
• Works directly with the public.
• Plans, organizes and directs specialized recreation programs.
• Serves as site or program supervisor.
• Directs program participants as appropriate.
• Performs site maintenance duties.
• May serve as field supervisor, camp counselor, program leader, kitchen assistant, or scorekeeper.
• Uses and maintains recreation equipment.

The Town of Colma is currently hiring part-time Facility Attendants to join our team!

Do you have a passion for providing excellent customer service to community members? 

Do you enjoy working in a team environment? 

Do you possess a high school diploma or GED equivalent? 

Are you available to work varying shifts?

If so, apply today!  

The Recreation Services Department provides programs and activities for Colma residents of all ages ranging from infants to seniors.  Program elements include fitness, enrichment, cultural events, special events, sporting events, trips and community events.  It is the goal of the Recreation Services Department to offer a balanced program ensuring all elements are offered to all age groups throughout the year.  

At the Town of Colma, 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 Town and who you want to be.  We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and residents.

The Town of Colma is currently hiring part-time Recreation Leaders to join our team!

Do you have a passion for working with children? 

Are you available to work varying shifts?

If so, apply today!  
 

The Recreation Services Department provides programs and activities for Colma residents of all ages ranging from infants to seniors.  Program elements include fitness, enrichment, cultural events, special events, sporting events, trips and community events.  It is the goal of the Recreation Services Department to offer a balanced program ensuring all elements are offered to all age groups throughout the year.  

At the Town of Colma, 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 Town and who you want to be.  We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and residents.

For more information and to apply, please visit:

https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/Cupertino

Definition: Under supervision, to provide facility support to recreation programs, activities or services; understands and adheres to facility policies and procedures; and performs related work as required.  This temporary part-time non-benefited position works an average of 5 - 25 hours per week during the program year.  Available shifts are Saturday and/or Sunday afternoons/evenings.

Essential Duties:  Depending upon assignment, the duties of a Facility Attendant - Recreation Leader II or III may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Organizes, inventories and maintains necessary facilities and materials.
• Open, close, and secure recreation facilities.
• Set up and tear down tables and chairs.
• Follow set-up directions specific to each activity and event.
• Maintains group and individual discipline, and code of conduct.
• Perform light maintenance to maintain equipment, rooms, and the overall appearance of the facility and picnic rental sites
• Provide quality customer service to all instructors, participants, and renters
• Performs other duties of a similar nature or level.

Special Requirements:   Vision adequate to perform room set-ups and take down; speak clearly; ability to bend stoop or crouch; physical stamina to complete all set-up related activities; ability to work off-hours, shifts or events as required; strength to lift and carry materials weighing up to 20 pounds; and the ability to work outdoors in a variety of weather and temperature conditions.

Minimum Qualifications:

Knowledge of: 

• Operation of a recreation facility.
• City policies and procedures.
• Record keeping techniques.
• Basic first aid and safety practices and procedures;
• Customer service including greeting guests and providing information.
• Recreation activities and services.
• Basic event management and principals.

 Ability to: 

• Work independently.
• Prioritize and handle multiple program tasks.
• Think and act quickly in emergencies.
• Judge situations and people accurately.
• Understand and carry out oral and written directions.
• Establish and maintain effective and cooperative relationships with subordinates, peers, supervisors, and the public.
• Perform work in a safe manner.
• Perform the physical duties of the job.

Education and/or Experience: Sufficient experience and education to perform the duties of a Facility Attendant as listed above. 

Certificates:  Must possess a first aid/CPR certification or be willing to obtain one. 

Service Standards:  

Must successfully complete background process.  All candidates will be fingerprinted pursuant to California State Law.  All successful candidates under age 18 must possess a work permit prior to hire.

Selection Procedure:

An application may be submitted via CalOpps (www.calopps.org).  An application may also be obtained from Human Resources located at: 621 Magnolia Ave., Millbrae, CA  94030., please call Eduardo Gonzalez in Human Resources at 650-259-2373 to make an appointment to pick up an application.. Regular office hours:  Monday - Friday 8:30 am - 5:00 pm.

Following a review of applications, qualified candidates will be invited for an oral interview.

Equal Opportunity Employer:  It is the policy of the City of Millbrae to provide equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants for employment meeting bona fide occupational qualifications, regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation or disability.