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The San Mateo County Libraries seeks an experienced, reliable, and motivated Communications Specialist to join our Library Communications Team.

The successful candidate is an enthusiastic team player who is able to handle multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment. Reporting to the Communications Manager the Communication Specialist will plan, organize, and coordinate public and internal communications activities for San Mateo County Libraries. The Communication Specialist is expected to be a strategic thinker who develops and executes integrated communications, media and marketing plans for the library system- leveraging multi-communication channels (traditional and online), promotional materials such as, but not limited to, library signage/collateral, web content, press releases and fact sheets- with the goal of advancing outreach and library engagement to community stakeholders and library users.

Under the supervision of the Communications Manager, the Communications Specialist will provide support to the libraries by ensuring the system’s branding strategy and guidelines are adhered to across all libraries and divisions, and may occasionally serve as a media relations contact/spokesperson for the libraries. The individual selected for this position should possess excellent organizational skills, work well under pressure and be capable of performing under fast deadlines to support key messaging, design and branding needs.

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

• Create, develop, distribute and maintain library print and digital assets (e.g., brochures, reports, website, social media, and website) via multiple channels.
• Support the management of all digital and print marketing channels (e.g. digital asset management system, website, blogs, newsletters, social media, flyer creation) to ensure brand consistency.
• Provide copywriting and editing support to the libraries’ print and digital platforms.  
• Develop and implement communication/marketing strategies that include design work, patron messaging, and social media content creation. Adhere to the company’s style guide, ensuring that libraries produce high-quality designed collateral and error-free copy. 
• Under the direction of the Communications Manager, research, design and draft press releases, media pitches and responses, content for library system initiatives, infographics, blogs, library signage, newsletters and internal messaging. 
• Support media relations by serving as a media contact, as needed. Research and draft talking points, occasionally answer reporter inquiries, create content for executive speeches, op-eds, etc.
• Arrange, coordinate and support library events and programs in a virtual and in-person setting. 
• Support and evaluate results of communication campaigns with the team.
   

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 a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with a major in mass media communication, marketing, public relations, journalism, business or public administration or a closely related field; AND four years of professional experience with responsibility for public relations, media relations, communications, marketing or a closely related field and directly involved in the preparation and dissemination of information to the general public and press.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Plan, organize, and coordinate comprehensive communications programs to meet library needs, values and priorities. 
• Strategically develop programs and tools to increase and maintain public awareness of library programs, services and achievements. 
• Principles and practices of effective public communication, media relations and marketing.
• Techniques of effective interviewing, copy writing, layout, editing, and multimedia productions.
• Principles and practices of government and public libraries.
• Information dissemination techniques and methods.
• Strategically develop programs and tools to increase and maintain public awareness of department programs, services and achievements.
• Write and edit effective press releases, articles, speeches, scripts and other correspondence.
• Produce accurate information and meet deadlines.
• Maintain cooperative working relationships with other program managers and staff, other agencies and the community.
• Enlist and mobilize community support for programs.
• Prepare complex and detailed written reports, program policies, procedures and contracts.
• Principles of effective written communication.
• Excellent interpersonal and problem-solving skills.
• Strong analytic and research skills.
• Creativity, curiosity, and a sense of humor.

~ TENTATIVE RECRUITMENT SCHEDULE ~ 
Final Filing Date: June 30, 2021
Application Screening: July 12 - 13, 2021
Panel Interviews: July 26 and/or 27, 2021

A completed application packet will include the following: 

1. Completed application 
2. Cover letter expressing the following: 
   1. Your interest in the position; 
   2. Why you desire to work for San Mateo County Libraries; and 
   3. Why you believe your skills and experience meet our qualifications. 
3. Resume 
4. Responses to the supplemental questionnaire 

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About Us

Fremont is a well-managed and innovative city! Located in the heart of the Bay Area and Silicon Valley, Fremont prides itself on innovation, clean technology and advanced manufacturing, a low crime rate, great schools, a low unemployment rate, quality parks, nearby open space, and an incredibly diverse population of over 235,000 residents.  As a full-service city, Fremont employs 962 regular employees and operates on a FY 2020-21 General Fund budget of $213.4 million.  With its strong and diversified business base, Fremont is an important economic force in the region.  The City strives to be an innovator in municipal government, with dynamic leadership provided by the City Council and City Manager. 

The Department

Fremont’s Human Services Department is nationally and internationally recognized for its innovation and effective programs. The Department works to sustain the City’s social service infrastructure which promotes a healthy and safe environment for all residents. The Department also directly offers services to residents throughout their life course from infants to elders. Services offered to families are designed to help them become or remain self-sufficient.

The Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate will have experience in programs serving older adults (Age 55+).  In addition to the minimum qualifications and special requirements, successful candidates will have knowledge of program administration and budgeting; needs assessment and program evaluation; older adults’ common concerns and challenges as well as strengths; older adult system of care and common referral sources; program marketing and public relations; and report writing.  Experience with Microsoft Office Suite, InDesign and Canva software is desirable. The selected Program Coordinator should have experience with starting new community programs, including program design and implementation, effective outreach efforts, documentation of program impact; hiring and training staff and volunteers; and working in a fast paced environment.  Public sector experience in Human Services or Social Services/Aging is highly desirable.  The ideal candidate will also have knowledge and experience working directly with seniors and coordinating senior service providers.  The successful candidate will demonstrate their ability to plan, organize and implement programs; gather data and report customer satisfaction feedback; determine and implement the appropriate course of action in emergency or stressful situations; evaluate staff effectiveness and prepare performance appraisals; maintain effective, respectful working relationships with older adults and community partners; work independently and offsite from the supervisor.  The selected Program Coordinator should also demonstrate strong communication skills (written and verbal); bilingual skills in Mandarin/Cantonese (written and verbal) is preferred.  Current valid CPR and AED certifications are desirable. 

The Position & Responsibilities

As a member of the Human Services Department assigned to the Age Well Center at South Fremont, the Program Coordinator will organize, coordinate and implement community programs for older adults.  The wellness programs include health promotion activities such as classes, support groups, workshops and civic engagement opportunities. When necessary the incumbent will manage the Age Well Center operations, including conflict resolution, oversight of dining room services, staff response to emergency situations, financial accounting and deposits, facility rental bookings and contracts, coordination of facility maintenance and repairs.  Examples of job duties include:

· Serves as a member of a departmental team providing programs and services designed to improve the quality of life of City residents. 

· Assumes direct responsibility for program design and implementation. 

· Develops and implements program market strategies including print media and public events. 

· Coordinates programs with community service providers. 

· Administers one or more program areas. 

· Performs outreach/public-speaking activities to promote program(s) in the community. 

· Maintains program documentation. 

· Conducts meetings with community groups, volunteers, service providers and/or members of the community. 

· Organizes, creates content and writes the monthly newsletter.

· Supervises service and/or clerical staff, interns and volunteers. 

· Participates in meetings as required within the department, senior center and the City.

· Assists in instances in an emergency or stressful situation such as when citizens slip or fall. 

· Oversees day-to-day program operations. 

· Manages fee collections and deposits. 

· Assists with set up of facility. 

· Prepares written and statistical reports. 

· Other duties as assigned.

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: Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent from an accredited college or university in recreation, social services or related field.

Experience:

· One (1) year experience in programs for youth, elderly, or families OR

· Two (2) years of undergraduate school at an accredited college or university with course work in recreation, social services, or a related field and three (3) years of experience in programs for youth, elderly, or families OR

· Training and experience equivalent to five (5) years of municipal community services employment in programming for youth, elderly, or families.

· Two (2) years of supervisory experience is desirable.

Licenses/Certificates/Special Requirements:  This position may be required to work other than business hours and requires the ability to travel independently within and outside of City limits.

Job Title:        Community Outreach Specialist

Salary:           To be determined, based on experience

Job Type:       Full-Time

Location:       Redwood City, California (currently working remotely)

ABOUT PENINSULA CLEAN ENERGY
 

Concerned about climate change? Want to apply your talents to the fast-growing, vitally important area of green energy and do meaningful work that helps the community and the environment? With Peninsula Clean Energy’s marketing team, you join a collegial, professional, environmentally-conscious and energetic culture.

This is an exciting opportunity to join one of California’s innovative Community Choice Aggregation agencies that are reducing carbon emissions by providing clean energy. In addition, as a not-for-profit organization, we reinvest into the community with programs that support building electrification, electric vehicle (EV) adoption, EV charging solutions and a variety of energy pilot projects.

THE POSITION

The Community Outreach Specialist will be the principal on-the-ground representative of Peninsula Clean Energy at community events as well as a liaison with community organizations. The Community Outreach Specialist will inform residents and businesses about the organization and its benefits and generate enthusiasm in all segments of the community.

A strong candidate will be a skilled and enthusiastic communicator who is passionate about clean energy and climate action. They will also be organized, detail-oriented, and exhibit a high degree of professionalism. They will enjoy constantly absorbing new complex information on energy billing and programs within a dynamic organization in order to represent it in a simple and accurate manner to customers. The ideal candidate will also be bilingual in English and Spanish or Chinese.

This is a full-time exempt position at Peninsula Clean Energy to be based in its Redwood City office, with travel throughout San Mateo County and occasionally to Los Banos (after COVID restrictions are lifted). The position reports to the Senior Manager of Community Relations.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

Under the direction of the Senior Manager of Community Relations, the successful Community Outreach Specialist will:

• Build positive relationships with member communities in San Mateo County, including among hard-to-reach customers across multiple languages.
• Work with the Senior Manager of Community Relations to administer the agency’s Outreach Grant Program, including assisting in developing requests for grant proposals, reviewing and evaluating proposals and assisting in the final selection of outreach grantees.
• Support Outreach Grantees by providing materials, responding to information requests, and proofreading outreach materials created by grantees.
• Give presentations to community and professional groups about Peninsula Clean Energy and its programs. Represent the agency with professionalism, give accurate information, and answer frequently asked questions. Maintain up-to-date PowerPoint presentations covering basic information about the organization and its programs.
• Work with the Senior Manager of Community Relations to administer the agency’s sponsorship and membership program, including tracking to ensure equitable allocation of funds across the service territory.
• Organize community outreach opportunities, including identifying events and handling logistics including registration, materials, and staffing. Staff PCE booths, including packing and transporting outreach materials, setting up and taking down booth, and engaging the public with accurate information and enthusiasm (when COVID restrictions lift).
• Work with senior staff to coordinate engagement with schools and youth, through our partners at San Mateo Office of Education, San Mateo County Community College District, One Planet Schools and other entities (including those focused on schools and youth in the City of Los Banos) that develop and administer educational programs focused on energy and environmental sustainability.
• Through interactions with the public, monitor customer perceptions and maintain awareness of issues that may be confusing or misunderstood. Work with agency’s marketing communications team to ensure that communications materials address such issues.
• Stay up to date on the agency’s customer programs and offerings and any changes to them.
• Research and organize data about member communities as directed.
• Help develop social media, newsletter, and outreach material content as needed.
• Manage administrative tasks as needed.
• Translate outreach materials as needed.

QUALIFICATIONS

The ideal candidate would have:

Minimum Education and Experience:

• An Associates or Bachelors degree, preferably in a related field.
• At least 3-5 years of relevant experience.
• A valid California driver’s license.

Knowledge and Understanding:

• Excellent written and oral communication skills, including effective public speaking.
• Fast learner, ability to absorb complex new information quickly and communicate it in simple terms.
• Outgoing, friendly, and relationship-oriented; enjoy interacting with others.
• Responsible and professional team player.
• Basic understanding of clean energy and its impact on climate.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Powerpoint) and comfortable learning additional computer software and databases as needed.
• Bilingual or fluent in English and Spanish or Chinese.

Ability to:

• Manage multiple priorities and quickly adapt to changing priorities in a fast-paced dynamic environment.
• Take responsibility and work independently, as well as coordinate team efforts within Peninsula Clean Energy.
• Communicate effectively about complex topics in easy-to-understand presentations.
• Be thorough, organized, and detail oriented.
• Work accurately and swiftly under pressure.
• Demonstrate patience, tact, and courtesy.
• Work evenings and weekends as needed to represent the organization at community events.
• Travel around San Mateo County and occasionally to Los Banos.

Desired Qualifications:

• Knowledge of Community Choice Energy
• Experience in the energy sector
• Experience with utility or local government operations
• Understanding of energy customer programs in California
• Familiarity with the San Mateo County community

PHYSICAL AND WORKING CONDITIONS

TEMPORARY: Given the current COVID-19 pandemic, most work will be performed in a remote, work-from-home environment until further notice. This position will follow public health guidelines issued by San Mateo County and the State of California.

ENVIRONMENT: Work is performed in a typical office setting with exposure to computer screens with moderate noise, and will require frequent evening and weekend work at public events (as they start up again). The noise level in the work environment is usually typical of an office environment and public events.

PHYSICAL: While performing the duties of this class, employees are regularly required to sit, walk, and stand; talk or hear, in person and by telephone; reach with hands and arms. Employees are occasionally required to walk, and stand for prolonged periods; stoop, bend, kneel and twist; and may lift and carry up to 50 pounds, for example in setting up and taking down booths at community events. Employees must be able to communicate in person, in writing, and by telephone with management, co-workers, vendors, consultants, and with the public in face-to-face, one-on-one, and group settings.

SALARY AND BENEFITS
Compensation commensurate with experience. PCE offers a generous benefits package, including:

• Individual, family, and domestic partner health insurance
• Retirement and employer matching contributions
• Health and dependent care flex spending account
• Paid parental leave
• Paid vacation and holidays
• Other benefits

APPLICATION AND SELECTION PROCESS
To apply for this exciting opportunity, please submit the items listed below in PDF format to hr@peninsulacleanenergy.com.

Application Materials:

1. Cover letter expressing interest in the position
2. Resume
3. Brief written responses to the following questions (up to two pages total):
   1. Please describe an example of how you engaged a community in a mission or project that you were responsible for promoting.
   2. What do you see as the major benefits of Community Choice Energy?
   3. What is your understanding of clean energy and the role it plays in addressing climate change?

Peninsula Clean Energy is an equal opportunity employer.

Job Title:      Board Clerk/Executive Assistant/Office Manager

Salary:         To be determined, based on experience

Job Type:     Full-Time

Location:     HQ in Redwood City, CA (remote until office reopens)

PENINSULA CLEAN ENERGY
 

Peninsula Clean Energy is a joint powers authority formed by the County of San Mateo and each of its 20 cities to offer greener electricity to its residents and businesses to meet local climate action goals. In December 2020, the City of Los Banos joined Peninsula Clean Energy and will start receiving service from Peninsula Clean Energy in April 2022. Peninsula Clean Energy is governed by a 23-member Board of Directors, which is comprised of a representative from the governing body of each member community.

Peninsula Clean Energy operates as a Community Choice Energy program to provide clean energy for its member communities by purchasing electricity from clean generation sources (such as solar, wind and hydropower). Electricity is still delivered over the existing distribution system, which will continue to be owned and operated by the current electric utility, PG&E. Implementing Peninsula Clean Energy’s program helps achieve local community climate actions goals. Peninsula Clean Energy serves approximately 300,000 customers.

THE POSITION

The Peninsula Clean Energy Authority seeks qualified candidates for the multi-function role of Board Clerk/Executive Assistant/Office Manager. This is an exciting opportunity to become involved with Peninsula Clean Energy (PCE). The efforts of the Board Clerk/Executive Assistant/Office Manager will help PCE increase renewable energy usage and reduce greenhouse gas emissions for this geographic area. More information is available at: www.peninsulacleanenergy.com.

 
This position will function as administrative support to the PCE Board of Directors, as executive support to the CEO, and as Office Manager for the two offices located at our headquarters in Redwood City

As Board Clerk, you would provide expert administrative support to the Board of Directors and PCE staff in the preparation and maintenance of public records and interaction with public officials. In addition, the Board Clerk will establish, set, maintain, present, and distribute agendas and Board meeting material and minutes, and respond to inquiries from Board members and the public. The Board Clerk will also coordinate Board-related meetings and maintain records of Board actions taken.
 
As Executive Assistant, you would help PCE’s CEO to coordinate and schedule multiple meetings, track requests for document review, and assist the CEO to prepare for various meetings.  In addition, the Executive Assistant will assist with the composition of resolutions, staff reports, Board summaries, and other official PCE documents.

As Office Manager, you would be responsible for managing various office needs including office supplies, mail, kitchen use and supplies, and office equipment maintenance and repair. In addition, the Office Manager coordinates office design and construction.
 
This position will often be the first point of public contact for PCE and will have frequent interaction with PCE officials, community members, and members of the public regarding official PCE Board of Directors issues, such as public meetings, agenda items, and general operations. The selected candidate must exercise initiative, discretion, and good judgment in the analysis and resolution of issues that require technical or specialized knowledge of the PCE organization along with its policies and procedures. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Prepare draft agendas from material submitted by staff; word process, organize and collate (if necessary) final agendas with supplemental material for distribution
• Review supporting documents for agenda items, screening for discrepancies, ensuring materials are relevant, accurate, and appropriately processed in accordance with legal requirements and PCE procedures
• Prepare and distribute meeting material for Regular Board meetings, Special Board meetings, and various Board Committee meetings, including posting to PCE website, distributing to PCE list-serve
• Record minutes at the Board of Directors meetings, including recording the essential content of discussion, motions and votes, transcribing notes and checking draft copies of minutes for grammatical usage, technical terminology, spelling, and sentence structure
• Answer public inquiries in person, by phone, and by email, and route inquiries as necessary to appropriate PCE staff
• Prepare resolutions and staff reports as necessary
• Interface with general counsel regarding meeting legal requirements including for public noticing and the Brown Act
• Post and update meeting materials and Board-approved documents on PCE's website as needed
• Take appropriate follow-up action on the Board's decisions, such as notifying interested parties on specific items
• Maintain records of Board actions, including but not limited to minutes and resolutions
• Provide PCE Board Directors, committees, and staff with logistical support for meetings, presentations, and events, including all logistical agency meeting and event coordination (such as location, room reservations, amenities, and materials)
• Ensure collection and filing of annual Form 700 submittals from PCE Board members as well as designated staff and consultants
• Provide planning and management support for PCE events
• Ensure maintenance of Board-related records according to PCE rules and policies, including Board meeting archive material and informational material
• Research, compile, and organize information and official records for use by Board members, PCE staff, and the public
• Provide direct support for CEO on administrative tasks and calendar scheduling
• Perform routine tasks including duplicating, photocopying, and assembling bulk mailing
• Maintain office supplies to meet the needs of PCE Board members and staff
• Coordinate office maintenance and upkeep including furniture, office equipment, janitorial coordination. Maintain kitchen supplies and office/building maintenance and construction, when needed

QUALIFICATIONS

The ideal candidate would have:

Experience/Education
Any combination of education and experience that would provide the knowledge and abilities listed. Typically, equivalent to possession of an Associate of Arts degree in business administration or related field, and at least 5 (five) years of responsible clerical experience, which has included considerable exercise of initiative, attention to detail, and independent judgment.  Experience and proficiency using Microsoft Office (word, excel, powerpoint) and Adobe Acrobat. 

Knowledge of:

• Modern technology, systems, and software designed to assist in the computerized management of information
• Principles for dealing successfully with individuals of various ages, and members of various ethnic and socio-economic groups
• Data processing applications and systems, and the principles of modern office management
• Standard office administrative and secretarial practices and procedures, including business correspondence, correct English usage, grammar, spelling, vocabulary, and punctuation
• Records management principles and practices, and research methods and techniques

Ability to:

• Develop a thorough knowledge of the role, organization, policies, and procedures of the Board of Directors and PCE
• Learn the legal requirements governing the processing of documents related to Board actions
• Perform technical and responsible office administrative work independently
• Identify and secure confidential, highly sensitive records and written or verbally communicated information, and record such information accurately
• Retain and recall information to respond to inquiries, and efficiently search files and retrieve data as required
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those encountered during performance of duties
• Word process or type at a speed sufficient to perform assigned duties
• Use database, spreadsheet, and web interface and/or internet applications depending on assignment
• Plan own work, complete multiple, concurrent projects, and meet critical time deadlines
• Communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in written form, sufficient to convey information and instructions to the public and other employees in situations requiring tact, courtesy, and poise
• Willingness to work on weekends and evenings related to PCE events or meetings
• Possess keen communication capabilities, verbally, written, and graphically through presentations, with high attention to detail

PHYSICAL AND WORKING CONDITIONS

TEMPORARY: Given the current COVID-19 pandemic, work will be performed in a remote, work-from-home environment until further notice.

ENVIRONMENT: Work is performed in a typical office setting with exposure to computer screens with moderate noise and will require some evening and weekend work. The noise level in the work environment is usually typical of an office environment and public events.

PHYSICAL: While performing the duties of this class, employees are regularly required to sit, walk, and stand; talk or hear, in person and by telephone; reach with hands and arms. Employees are occasionally required to walk, and stand for prolonged periods; stoop, bend, kneel and twist; and may lift up to 20 pounds. Employees must be able to communicate in person, in writing, and by telephone with Board members, management, co-workers, vendors, consultants, and with the public in face-to-face, one-on-one, and group settings.

Salary and Benefits
Compensation commensurate with experience. Peninsula Clean Energy offers a generous benefits package, including

• Individual, family and domestic partner health insurance
• Retirement and Employer Matching Contributions
• Health and dependent care flex spending account
• Paid Parental Leave
• Paid Vacation

Application and Selection Process
To apply for this exciting opportunity, please submit the items listed below in PDF format to hr@peninsulacleanenergy.com.

Application Materials:

• Cover letter expressing interest in the position
• Resume
• Thorough, detailed and concise responses to the following topics:

1. Describe your experience performing administrative tasks and services for a public sector executive board or commission, or equivalent. List the tasks and services you provided.

2. Describe your experience providing executive assistant support to a Chief Executive Officer or an executive in a similar high-level position. Again, list the tasks and services you provided.

3. Describe your experience managing multiple projects with varying deadlines while ensuring accuracy of your work. Be sure to include the techniques you utilize to stay organized and be successful.

4. Describe your customer service philosophy and the specific ways you provide the highest standards of customer service.

Peninsula Clean Energy is an equal opportunity employer.

The City of San Mateo Public Works Department is looking for a Wastewater Treatment Plant Mechanic III

The Public Works Department’s Environmental Services Division (ESD) is responsible for the operation and maintenance of the City’s 15.7 million gallon per day (MGD) conventional activated sludge wastewater treatment plant (WWTP). The WWTP serves a population of more than 140,000 with an annual operating budget in excess of $10 million and has a staff of 28 professional and technical personnel. Planned upgrades to the WWTP include new liquids treatment process facilities consisting of new headworks, primary treatment, and biological nutrient removal/membrane bioreactor (BNR/MBR) process.  When you join the Public Works Department, you will work among collaborative and energetic colleagues who share a passion for serving our San Mateo citizens and improving the community in which we live and work. Our team is comprised of individuals with diverse talents and experience in various fields.  We will provide you with a wide range of opportunities in a team-based collaborative environment while helping you achieve your professional goals.

Collaboration, Innovation, Respect, Creativity, Transparency and Informed Risk-taking are attributes within the City’s mission, values and organizational principles that we are seeking in the candidates.

Look to some of the reasons why the City of San Mateo is a great place to work: https://youtu.be/_GTIzeSpc_g

• To perform highly skilled mechanical and minor electrical work in the installation, alteration, maintenance and repair of electrical systems, equipment and fixtures in a wastewater treatment plant; and to provide lead worker oversight as necessary; to do other related work as required.  Some of the job duties include:
• Read and interpret drawings, plans and diagrams of wastewater treatment plant infrastructure, equipment, controls and instrumentation.
• Install, inspect, diagnose, and perform major and minor mechanical repair work on motors, pumps, boilers, hydraulic and pneumatic equipment, generators, filters, and other plant equipment.
• Use a variety of tools, hand tools, cutting and welding equipment and multi-meters.
• Clean, oil and paint equipment.
• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance of all plant infrastructure particularly mechanical and electrical systems.
• Evaluate equipment performance and identify problem areas.
• Assist with maintaining inventory and supply of replacement parts.
• Perform general maintenance duties at the WWTP and Pump Station, including buildings, grounds and equipment as required.
• Provide lead supervision and training to less experienced maintenance mechanic personnel and assure safe work practice and procedures are always being followed.
• May be required to respond to emergency situations after normal working hours and be subject to serve on emergency stand-by alert and call out status on a rotational basis.
• Adhere to purchasing policy.
• Maintain a variety of chemical measuring equipment and plant process instrumentation.
• Fully support and utilize the Computerized Maintenance Management System to maintain accurate records and reports of work performed.
• Assist with installation of plant-related electrical systems, including but not limited to conduits, wires, relays, pull boxes, switch boards and switches required for additions, extensions or modifications to plant components.
• Perform related duties and responsibilities as assigned.

For a complete list of duties, knowledge, abilities and experience and training guidelines, please refer to the job specification at www.cityofsanmateo.org

The City of Livermore is accepting applications for the position of Water Resources Instrument Control Technician in our Water Resources Division of the Public Works Department.  Apply online at:  www.cityoflivermore.net/jobs

THE POSITION

Under general supervision, a Water Resources Instrument Control Technician installs, operates, maintains, calibrates, and repairs computer hardware, process instrumentation, data logging, and telemetry; modifies and customizes software; modifies, maintains, and repairs all components of a programmable logic controller (PLC) based supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) systems/distributed control systems; and performs other duties as assigned.

Examples of duties include:

• Installs, calibrates, programs, maintains, and repairs instruments, PLC based system/distributed control system components, meters, analyzers, recorders, control and feed systems, computers, monitors, printers, transducers, microprocessors, and data transmission systems
• Repair electronics, electrical, pneumatic, mechanical, and hydraulic systems
• Analyze problems and repair 480 volt alternating current (AC) motor control centers
• Install and configure security systems including access control and video system
• Assist system users in solving data and systems problems and suggest alternative methods of operation

THE POSITION
The City of Hayward is excited to announce its recruitment for the position of Family Counselor. Under general direction, the Family Counselor provides crisis intervention, counseling, and referral services to youth, families, and individuals and performs other related duties as required, such as school based, case management, and gang prevention/intervention services. This position is partially funded by Alameda County Probation Department, Delinquency Prevention Network, RFP 901499.

DEADLINE TO APPLY:  Next Review is scheduled on January 4, 2021; Open Until Filled

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS

This is a journey level professional classification and the incumbent performs the full range of counseling duties within the Youth and Family Services Bureau of the Hayward Police Department.  Employees at this level receive occasional instruction as new or unusual situations arise. Positions in this classification differ from the higher level Counseling Supervisor in that the latter is responsible for providing direct supervision to professional and clerical staff.

Duties may include but are not limited to the following:

Provides crisis intervention services to youth, families, individuals, and couples including but not limited to crises involving incorrigible youth, dependent children under the court's custody, domestic violence, first time offenders, and the hospitalization of individuals dangerous to self and others.
 
Provides counseling to youth, families, couples, individuals and groups.
 
Maintains crisis intake log, case files and service statistics.
 
Provides referral information to the public, and other agencies.

Participates in division, department, community and school meetings.

Provides support service, consultation and training to patrol officers on juvenile and mental health topics.
 
Provides case management services to youth and their families.
 
Provides school based services to students and their families, including consultation and training for school administrators and teachers, implementation of school climate initiatives, and coordination of site-based student support services.
 
Provides gang prevention and intervention services to at risk and gang involved youth and their families.
 
Maintains formal and informal liaison with mental health professionals and service providers including courts, schools, private therapists, hospitals, probation and other agencies.
 
Provides emergency psychological evaluation and recommendations.
 
Responds to critical incidents and other in-field emergency situations.
 
Performs related work as necessary.

A complete job description and list of duties can be found at www.hayward-ca.gov. 

JOB RELATED AND ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge of:

• The theory and principles of human development, particularly child development.
• The theory and principles of social aspects of mental and emotional adjustment, including normal and abnormal behavior.
• Principles, methods and current practices of crisis intervention and counseling, which includes interviewing techniques, assessment and treatment modalities.
• Principles, methods and current practices of social casework.
• The theory and principles of child abuse, elder abuse and domestic violence treatment.
• The theory, principles and current practices of gang prevention and intervention.
• Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM V) system of diagnosis.
• Proficiency in the use of computer skills, including multiple software formats, email and storage of digital files.
• Community resources in the mental health and human services areas.

Ability to:

• Perform crisis intervention and counseling services.
• Establish effective and productive casework relationships with youth, families, and individuals.
• Establish cooperative working relationships with police officers in the handling of crisis calls.
• Establish cooperative working relationships with educators and school site personnel.
• Work independently, make sound decisions and set priorities under stressful conditions.
• Work collaboratively in the highly structured environment of a police department while maintaining accepted professional standards of clinical practice.
• Communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Maintain records, including statistics, and to prepare reports.
• Work varied shifts.
• Effectively manage time, meet deadlines and prioritize workload.

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION

Any combination of experience and education equivalent to that which would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities would be qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge, skills and abilities would be:

Experience: One (1) year providing counseling or psychotherapy to youth, families, groups and individuals.  Experience with probation involved or at-risk youth and experience with school based mental health services are highly desirable; experience working in school settings is highly desirable.

Education: Equivalent to a Master's Degree from an accredited college or university in Counseling, Clinical Psychology, Clinical Social Work or a closely related field or a Doctorate in Clinical or Counseling Psychology. (Note: Applicants with a related Master's Degree in progress are also encouraged to apply. Selected candidate will need to provide proof of graduate degree completion by the start date of employment.)

Licenses & Certificates: Possession of a valid License in Marriage and Family Therapy (L.M.F.T.), Licensed Clinical Social Work (L.C.S.W.), Licensed Professional Counselor (L.P.C), Licensed Clinical Psychologist or a closely related field is highly desirable.

Possession and maintenance of a valid Class C California Driver's License.

APPLICATION AND SELECTION PROCEDURE
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THE POSITIONS

Under direct supervision, the Public Service Assistant II will perform litter/trash pick-up, barbeque maintenance, leaf/debris pick-up, and miscellaneous park duties in Central Park and other community parks.  The Public Service Assistant II will also perform related duties as assigned.
 
WORK SCHEDULE

The positions work up to a full-time schedule of 40 hours per week and may be required to work a regular shift that includes evening and weekend hours. These temporary assignments are limited to 999 hours per fiscal year (July 1 - June 30).
 
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

- Pick up and remove trash and litter from various City of Fremont parks
- Maintain park barbeques
- Leaf/debris cleanup
- Perform other related duties as assigned.