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The County of San Mateo Probation Department is seeking candidates with exceptional analytical and collaboration skills to join their team as a Payroll-Personnel Coordinator.
 
The Probation Department employs over 400 staff dedicated to enhancing community safety, reducing crime, and assisting the victims of crime through offender accountability and rehabilitation.  As part of this proactive and innovative agency, the Payroll-Personnel Coordinator will provide technical and specialized payroll and other personnel related support.  
 
In addition to processing payroll, the incumbent will on-board new employees, process employee transactions such as new hires, promotions, demotions, transfers and terminations, and all other human resources related transactions, process salary increases to include special allowances, conduct payroll audits, manage employee leaves and provide on-going training on timecard and the payroll system to department employees. Duties are performed in a very fast paced, deadline driven collaborative environment and includes working with multiple budgets, locations and payroll earning codes.
 
The level of work performed requires the analysis of unusual circumstances, understanding of proper application of complex and multiple labor contract provisions and assessing a variety of approaches to finding solutions.
  
The ideal candidate for this position will:

• Be knowledgeable in payroll and business processes.
• Experience using the Workday software. 
• Demonstrate solid analytical skills with ability to audit/analyze data and or processes and present recommendations as needed.
• Have strong computer skills and working knowledge of Workday, or other payroll/human resources systems.
• Be familiar with payroll and employee leave laws.
• Have the ability to interpret and apply complex rules and policies pertaining to payroll, including labor contracts.
• Have the ability to handle multiple tasks and keep track of workflows under firm deadlines.
• Communicate effectively and provide prompt and courteous assistance to department employees.

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

• Perform technical and specialized office support work, relating specifically to payroll and personnel, which requires the use of independent judgment and the application of technical skills.
• Generate, review and interpret a variety of automated reports on a routine basis to identify and resolve payroll and personnel change errors and discrepancies; researches and analyzes discrepancies and processes appropriate corrections. Some positions are assigned to perform audit and corrections countywide payroll and personnel data.
• Answer inquiries from internal and external clients.
• Under the direction of Human Resources or Controller's Office may assist other departmental staff with payroll/personnel processing and procedures.
• Process time reporting forms, verify information and calculations, specific payroll rates related to such items as holiday, overtime, off-shift, and predetermined premium rates; monitor leave and compensatory time totals.
• Prepare and process personnel requisition forms for filling permanent, temporary and part-time vacancies.
• Coordinate and execute employee onboarding and off-boarding in conjunction with supervisors and the Human Resources Department; process paperwork required for new employees; provide employees guidance on how to navigate through available onboarding resources.
• Interpret, explain and comply with negotiated contracts, prescribed laws, rules, regulations and confer with Human Resources and/or Controller's Office as needed.
• Perform all personnel action processes including job changes, compensation changes, initiating hires, processing retroactive pay, etc.; research and assemble information from a variety of sources and make associated arithmetic and/or statistical calculations.
• Regularly generate and analyze audit reports related to time entry, job and compensation changes to ensure accurate entry and completion of tasks by various department staff; identify and correct errors; notify individual employees of corrections or action needed and elevate communications to a supervisor as appropriate.
• Run reports as requested by management.
• Organize and maintain various files, including those related to personnel matters.
• Enter and retrieve data using a personal or on-line computer system; review computer or manually produced reports for accuracy and make corrections as required. 
• Assist employees, supervisors and managers with payroll, timecard and personnel-related inquiries, and in interpreting, and applying payroll, retirement, and benefit laws, rules, regulations, bargaining unit contracts, policies and procedures; and resolve problems and recommends solutions.
• Responds to salary verification requests.
• Research record keeping issues including sick leave, vacation or non-contract balances, and performs appropriate action as needed.
• Interpret, explain and comply with negotiated contracts, prescribed laws, rules, regulations.
• 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 three years of journey level general or fiscal office support experience which has included payroll or personnel assistance OR four years of general clerical or office assistant experience.

Knowledge of:

• Methods and practices related to payroll and personnel processes in a complex, public agency.
• County labor contracts, Civil Service Rules and other related policies and procedures.
• Standard processes for completing and processing varied payroll and personnel documents.
• Office administrative practices and procedures, including record keeping and the operation of standard office equipment.
• Basic business data processing and business arithmetic, including percentages and decimals.
• Correct English usage, including spelling, grammar and punctuation.
• Record keeping principles and procedures.
• HRIS and timekeeping system.

Skill/Ability to:

• Perform detailed technical and specialized payroll and personnel support work.
• Interpret complex written guidelines, rules, policies and procedures and accurately apply the direction provided to operational actions and procedures.
• Understand immediate and downstream effects of executed actions, decisions and advice.
• Work independently and organize, prioritize and coordinate simultaneously occurring work activities.
• Understand and apply payroll and personnel-related County ordinances, Civil Service Rules, labor contractual agreements, etc. to specific cases.
• Establish and foster effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of the work.
• Analyze data and make arithmetic calculations as needed with speed and accuracy.
• Use initiative and sound independent judgment within established guidelines.
• Communicate clearly and effectively with employees, managers and external agencies through verbal and written methods.
• Embrace and learn new technology, software or systems related especially those related to payroll and personnel coordination.
• Keep up to date and adapt quickly to changes in related procedures and HRIS business processes.  
• Collaborate with managers and supervisors, give guidance and/or training on related payroll and personnel transactions.
• Operate standard office equipment and common office software applications such as email, word processing, spreadsheets and internet browsers.

APPLICATION/EXAMINATION
Open and Promotional. Anyone may apply. Current County of San Mateo employees and County of San Mateo Superior Court of California 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.
 
The examination process will consist of an application screening (weight: pass/fail) based on the candidates' application and responses to the supplemental questions. Candidates who pass the application screening will be invited to a panel interview (weight: 100%).
 
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 on the "Apply" button. If you are not on the County's website, please go to https://jobs.smcgov.org to apply.
 
TENTATIVE RECRUITMENT SCHEDULE:
Final Filing Date: February 6, 2020
Application Screening: Week of February 10, 2020
Panel Interviews: March 5, 2020
 
 

Under the supervision of the Police Academy Sergeant, the Program Manager is responsible for managing the training program operations within the Bureau of Administration’s Training Unit.  This position is responsible for coordinating and facilitating training for the 28-week Police Recruit training program and is responsible for ensuring training hours and requirements meet or exceed California's Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) requirements.

The Academy has a Paramilitary structure with weekly physical conditioning, firearms training, arrest and control tactics, and an intense classroom curriculum. There are learning domains, weekly exams, mid-term and final exams including scenario/role-playing practical situations.

Typical duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to the following:

¾    Create and manage the Police Academy schedule, coordinate and facilitate Police Recruit training academy requirements.

¾    Monitor and conduct training needs assessments for training staff, and entry level employees to ensure basic courses meet education, training, and safety expectations, both by the Department and state level.

¾    Constant evaluation of academy policy and procedures to ensure compliance at local and state level.  Maintain awareness and incorporate new training on amended or new policies or procedures.

¾    Plan, implement and manage the training programs operations ensuring efficient utilization of resources. Track and maintain training unit cost and budget, including training costs, overtime expenses, and equipment.

¾    Manage and lead recruits through training, including schedule meetings, evaluations, performance updates, etc.  Review staff evals and address training issues, mentor and provide feedback to commend or correct notable behavior.

¾    Represent the Department Training program to outside agencies and professional groups to build and maintain positive working relationships.  Market and promote training academy, network at CA POST and advisory meetings to establish San Jose Police Department (SJPD) as a best practices’ agency at local, state and regional levels.

Desirable qualifications include possession of a Police Officer Standards and Training (POST) certificate or an Academy Instructor Certificate Course (AICC).

This recruitment may be used to fill multiple positions in this, or other divisions or departments. If you are interested in employment in this classification, you should apply to ensure you are considered for additional opportunities that may utilize the applicants from this recruitment.

Definition

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

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED

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

Class Characteristics

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

Examples of typical JOB FUNCTIONS (Illustrative Only)

Management reserves the right to add, modify, change, or rescind the work assignments of different positions and to make reasonable accommodations so that qualified employees can perform the essential functions of the job.

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

In addition, when assigned to the Water Division:

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

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

Qualifications

Knowledge of:

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

Ability to:

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

Education and Experience:

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

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

Licenses and Certifications:

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

In addition, when assigned to Water:

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

Physical Demands

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

Environmental Elements

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

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

THE POSITION

Parks & Facilities Worker I

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

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

THE POSITION

Under general supervision from the Human Resources Director; to provide complex and responsible technical and office support work in such areas as recruitment, selection, classification, compensation, benefits, administration and employee relations for personnel activities and functions in a centralized Human Resources setting; perform related work as assigned.  The nature of the work requires significant independent judgment within broad parameters, extensive interface with employees and maintaining confidentiality of management information. The position is a non-exempt, full-time position (9/80 schedule: Monday-Friday with every other Friday off).

THE POSITION

Tri-City is looking to fill multiple vacancies for the part-time (20 hours per week) Clinical Therapist I/II position for the Children’s Outpatient Program (COP). The Clinical Therapist I/II is a school partnership (SPT) position and will appeal to bilingual individuals who are passionate about working with children, adolescents, young adults and their families and may have or would like experience in a school setting.  The Clinical Therapist I/II will report to the School Partnership Program Supervisor.

This position is responsible for a variety of ongoing responsibilities including, but not limited to:

• Provide individual, family, collateral and group therapy for children, adolescents, and youth with mental illness;
   
• Provide crisis intervention and case management as needed at the school site in Pomona, California;
   
• Conduct mental health assessments, treatment plans, provide crisis intervention as needed and complete all necessary documentation;

• Collaborate with school staff regarding student mental health needs and maintain regular contact with parents;

• Ensure that documentation is updated in Electronic Health Record (EHR) regularly;

• Screen and track school referrals, etc. & other duties as assigned.

THE POSITION

Tri-City is looking for one individual to serve as a Facilities Maintenance Technician II for the Facilities Division within the Operations Department. The Facilities Maintenance Technician will to perform maintenance, security, and housekeeping functions to ensure the safety and aesthetics of all Agency facilities.  This position will report to the Facilities Manager.

This position is responsible for a variety of ongoing responsibilities including, but not limited to:

• Maintain agency equipment, property and vehicles;
   
• Perform moderately difficult building maintenance repair work to Agency facilities and Agency housing units & leased properties;
• As assigned, perform unskilled, semi-skilled and/or skilled craft related work in such areas as carpentry, electrical, masonry, painting, plumbing, and refrigeration in the maintenance, repair, and alteration of buildings, facilities, and equipment;

• Monitor access to storage facilities and ensure security and order of storage units; Move and secure furniture, wall fixtures and equipment;

• Respond to work order requests; complete work on a timely basis; prepare and maintain records of performed work and services; Set up and break down for meetings; Completion of the Safety Maintenance Checklist Report;

• Ensure cleanliness of the Agency interior and exteriors premises, which includes cleaning windows, cleaning up spills and foods quickly; and maintain sanitation equipment and supplies;

• Enforce building related codes, including adopted California Building Code, California Mechanical Code, California Plumbing Code, California Electric Code, California Residential Code, California Green Building Code, California Energy Code, and local ordinances.

• Maintain vehicle logs and ensure maintenance, safety and cleanliness of vehicles. Inspects and troubleshoots automotive, and light and heavy duty trucks and equipment to assess their condition and determine repairs; and perform other duties as assigned.

To apply, go to governmentjobs.com/careers/salinas

All required documents must be submit by the final filing date of this recruitment.  Unofficial copies of transcripts and copies of degrees will be accepted.

Summary of Duties: Under general direction, plans, organizes, and oversees the daily functions, operations, and activities of the Victim Advocate Program; advocates and coordinates rights and benefits for crime victims and/or witnesses during the various states of follow-up to a crime; facilitates communication among agencies concerned with the investigation of criminal cases involving victims and/or witnesses. 
Distinguishing Characteristics: This position is a journey level position in the Police Department.  Incumbent receives general direction and supervision from Division Chief or designee.  Incumbents are expected to be able to perform assigned duties with only occasional instruction or assistance within a relatively short period of time and work independently out in the field.  May exercise functional supervision over lower level staff and/or volunteers.
EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS 

1.    Contacts victims of crimes to provide aid, assistance or referrals to appropriate services and resources to meet their needs; provide status updates to victims throughout case development.
2.    Functions as a liaison to third parties to inform them of the crime, status, victim’s condition, and case progress; meet and confer with detectives, officers, and allied agencies regarding individual cases.
3.    Stays abreast of potential new cases and case developments by reviewing police reports, tracking cases through the court process from filing decisions and arraignment to disposition.
4.    Coordinates onsite advocacy at emergency rooms, police stations and other locations with a focus on non-duplicated reporting, effective and compassionate treatment, and follow-up.
5.    Coordinates with District Attorney’s Office Victim Advocate to ensure transportation for victims as needed for court appearances, medical purposes, counseling or law enforcement.
6.    Maintains contact with the Victim Advocate Program and acts as liaison to assist crime victims and witnesses in applying for aid.
7.    May accompany victims to court proceedings, meetings, and interviews with law enforcement and/or attorneys.
8.    Provides comprehensive staff support to the Police Department related to the Victim Advocate programs and services; coordinates and integrates program services and activities with department divisions such as investigations and patrol with other agencies; develops program partnerships, where applicable, with external agencies and organizations; identified public and private resources to support program objectives.
9.    Develops and maintains information, outreach, and educational materials, including brochures, information packets, flyers, guides, and other documents; conducts workshops and training.
10.    Prepares and maintains statistical reports and records;
11.    Develops and standardizes procedures and methods to improve and continuously monitors the efficiency and effectiveness of the Victim Advocate Program, service delivery methods, and procedures; identifies opportunities for improvement and makes recommendation to management.
12.    Organizes and maintains various administrative, confidential, reference, and follow-up case files.
13.    Trains volunteers and interns engaged in assisting victims and/or witnesses.
14.    Performs related duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications: 
Knowledge of: 
•    Basic knowledge of the procedures of the courts and other law enforcement agencies
•    Knowledge of State and local services available to crime victims and witnesses
•    Knowledge of problems, needs and attitudes of crime victims
•    Basic knowledge of the dynamics of child abuse and domestic violence
•    Principles and practices of records management
•    Modern office practices, methods, and computer equipment and applications related to the work
•    English usage, grammar, spelling, vocabulary, and punctuation
•    Techniques for effectively dealing with and solving the problems presented by a variety of individuals from various socio-economic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds, in person and over the telephone 

Skill and Ability to: 
•    Operate modern office equipment including computer equipment and specialized software application programs  
•    Collect, analyze, interpret, summarize, and present administrative and technical information and data in an effective manner  
•    Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing. 
•    Obtain necessary information from individuals in stressful or emergency situations
•    Learn to logically and progressively interview victims and witnesses
•    Interpret, explain and apply laws, rules and regulations related to victim services programs
•    Gather, assemble and verify information related to victim identification
•    Assess needs and refer clients to the appropriate community agencies
•    Work effectively with diverse groups listen to and discuss problems tactfully
•    Use tact, initiative, prudence and independent judgment within general policy, procedural and legal guidelines
•    Research, develop and use community resources  
•    Establish and maintain effective relationships with others
•    Organize and prioritize a variety of multiple tasks and projects in an effective and timely manner; organize own work, set priorities, and meet critical time deadlines
•    Bilingual skills (Spanish) highly desirable.
•    Possess qualities of empathy, compassion, and emotional maturity and an ability to communicate effectively with victims or witnesses who are faced with emotionally traumatic events.

Education and Experience: 
1.    Thirty (30) college units from an accredited college or university with major course work in psychology, sociology, social work or closely related and two (2) years of responsible experience in social services/public assistance, criminal justice, or law enforcement agency; or
2.    High School Diploma or equivalent and three (3) years of responsible experience in social services/public assistance, criminal justice, or law enforcement agency.
Licenses and Certifications: Possession of a valid California Driver’s License.  Employee will be required to use a City vehicle(s) for business use.
Other Requirements:
Positions within the Police Department require an extensive background investigation and criminal background check. Employment offers are contingent upon passing the above requirements.

Physical Demands and Working Conditions: Physical, mental and emotional stamina to perform the duties and responsibilities of the position; manual dexterity sufficient to write, use telephone, business machines and related equipment; vision sufficient to read printed materials and distinguish colors; and safely operate a motor vehicle; hearing sufficient to conduct in person and telephone conversations; speaking ability in an understandable voice with sufficient volume to be heard in a normal conversational distance, on the telephone and in addressing groups; physical agility to push/pull, squat, twist, turn, bend, stoop, climb and reach overhead; physical mobility sufficient to move about the work environment, physical strength to lift up to 25 lbs.; physical stamina sufficient to sit for prolonged periods of time; mental acuity to collect and interpret data, evaluate, reason, define problems, establish facts, draw valid conclusions, make valid judgments and decisions.
Employees work primarily in an office environment with moderate noise levels and controlled temperature conditions.  Must possess mobility to work in a standard office setting and use standard office equipment including a computer; vision to read printed materials and computer screen; and hearing and speech to communicate in person, before groups, and over the telephone or radio.  The job involves field work.  Employees frequently interact with individuals in crisis. Work may require nontraditional work hours, call-back, working late evenings and/or weekends and holidays. 
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills which may be required. 

Grants Program Manager

Pay Range/Annual: $89,981 - $112,375 (plus full benefits including CalPERS pension)

Application Deadline: February 17, 2020 at 5:00 p.m.

                                                                                                                                      ____________

If you are a bright, curious and energetic professional with a passion for protecting and preserving the environment and proven experience in grant program management, the Grants Program Manager opportunity at Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District is an excellent opportunity for your next career move!

About Midpen:  Midpen is a regional greenbelt system in the Santa Cruz Mountain region comprised of nearly 65,000 acres of land in 26 extraordinary open space preserves, permanently protected for public enjoyment and recreation. Midpen is a growing organization with a focused mission that guides our work, and where every employee makes an impact.  If you are looking for an outstanding opportunity to contribute to the legacy of open space protection and outdoor recreation, working with an incredible team of like-minded colleagues, we invite you to apply for this position!  We invite you to view our Working for Midpen video on our Employment Opportunities page.

About the Position:  The District’s Grants Program has been in place since 2017, with a primary focus on augmenting internal funding with state and local sources. The Grants Program Manager is part of a two-person team, currently managing about $8 million in grant revenue. The Grants Program Manager is responsible for managing and scaling the Program; primary functions include finding, evaluating, and applying for grant opportunities, advancing the District’s funding interests through state advocacy, and ongoing compliance and administration of grant funding already received.

Further, the Grants Program Manager oversees ongoing program administration, including development and management of grant-related systems, processes, maintains a program budget, and manages program contracts. In addition, the Grants Program also manages a $250,000 grantmaking program to support local non-profit and government organizations that align with the District’s mission. The Grants Program Manager is responsible for coordinating and administering this program with support from the rest of the organization.

This position offers the opportunity to advance your professional grant program management skills while you work with an innovative, highly skilled and growing workforce. The ideal candidate will be an organized, analytical, and strategic thinker who will cull grant making opportunities and match them to Midpen needs. He or she will also be a collaborative self-starter with excellent communication skills to represent Midpen with grantmakers, while simultaneously enjoying program administration and strategic program development. The Grants Program Manager will supervise a half-time Grants and Procurement Technician, who provides program-related support.

The Grants Program Manager works closely with Midpen departments to coordinate grant writing, compliance monitoring, and reporting functions. The position will also write Board reports to request approval for all aspects of grant applications and award processes, and provide presentations to senior management, the Board of Directors, Board Committees, and constituents at public meetings. Occasional field travel and trips to Sacramento are required. To learn more about this outstanding opportunity, visit our Job Descriptions page.

Work Environment:  The Grants Program Manager is part of the Administrative Services Department at the District’s offices in Los Altos, California, reporting directly to the Chief Financial Officer/Director of Administrative Services. Presentations at public meetings will require travel to District outposts or other locations, which may require driving in remote areas on rough roads. Ideal candidates will be comfortable driving to and working in outpost offices and other locations, as well as the urban office location.

Education and Experience:  Any combination of training and years of work experience that would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required qualifications would be: 

Equivalent to graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with major coursework in business administration, non-profit management, natural resources, or a related field, and at least three (3) years of experience in grant writing, grant administration, and/or compliance monitoring for grant programs.

Licenses & Certifications Required:   Possession of a valid California Driver’s License.

Benefits:   Midpen provides an excellent benefits package including health, life & disability insurance as well as CalPERS pension. Please see the Benefits page on Midpen’s website for details.

How to Apply: Apply online at CalOpps.org.  The application deadline is February 17, 2020 at 5:00 p.m.  CalOpps is unable to accept applications once the application window has closed.

Apply online via CalOpps.org. 

The following application items are required:

1. Fully completed CalOpps employment application* 

2. Cover letter 

3. Resume 

4. Supplemental question responses

*Incomplete applications will not be considered for the position.  Applicants with the most relevant experience and qualifications suitable for the position will be contacted for an interview.

Recruitment Timeline: We recommend applicants’ schedules be open during this timeframe for panel interviews.

Midpen is unable to accommodate individual schedules.

First Interview: February 25, 2020

Final Interview/Written Exercise at our Los Altos Office: February 28, 2020

Estimated Start Date: March/April 2020

Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Applicants with disabilities may request reasonable accommodation

by contacting the Human Resources department at 650-691-1200   

Put your passion for Open Space to work!

PSE – PUBLIC WORKS MAINTENANCE WORKER I/II

CLOSE DATE: Friday, February 7th, 2020

SALARY RANGE:
I – $16.23  Per Hour   II – $17.46  Per Hour   

FINAL FILING DATE:
A complete application packet must be received in the Glenn County Personnel Department by 5:00 P.M., Friday, February 7th, 2020.
 

THE POSITION
The PSE – Public Works Maintenance Worker I/II position performs a variety of semi-skilled and skilled labor in the construction, maintenance and repair of County roads, bridges, culverts and other related structures, and in various traffic control maintenance and repair activities or in the various solid waste site activities of the Public Works Agency. This position may operate a variety of construction, maintenance and transportation equipment as necessary to complete daily tasks. The PSE – Public Works Maintenance Worker I is the entry/journey-level class series, and is distinguished from the next higher classification of PSE - Public Works Maintenance Worker II in that the latter is the entry/journey-level responsible to perform a wider range of duties in the assigned maintenance area and is required to have a Class B driver’s license with appropriate endorsements. This position is at-Will, Temporary and scheduled for up to forty (40) hours per week. This recruitment may be used to establish a list to fill future vacancies for the next twelve (12) months.

TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE
Experience:            I/II - Some experience in the construction trades or road maintenance is desirable.

Training:        I/II - Formal or informal education or training which ensures the ability to read and write at a level necessary for successful job performance.

License or Certificate:    I - Possession of, or ability to obtain an appropriate, valid California Class B driver’s license within one year of employment. II - Possession of, or ability to obtain an appropriate, valid California Class A driver’s license with proper endorsements within one year of employment.
 

Application forms may be completed on CalOpps.org or obtained from and returned to:
GLENN COUNTY PERSONNEL DEPARTMENT
525 W. Sycamore Street
Willows, CA  95988
Telephone (530) 934-6451 – Fax (530) 934-6452
TDD – No Voice (530) 934-6444
Website: www.countyofglenn.net

For a complete job description, please visit the Glenn County Personnel Department

THE COUNTY OF GLENN IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. WE ENCOURAGE MINORITIES, WOMEN AND DISABLED INDIVIDUALS TO APPLY. IN ADDITION, BI-LINGUAL (SPANISH, HMONG, LAOTIAN) INDIVIDUALS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY. WE ARE COMMITTED TO PROVIDING REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION TO APPLICANTS. QUALIFIED INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES WHO NEED A REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION DURING THE APPLICATION OR SELECTION PROCESS SHOULD CONTACT THE PERSONNEL DEPARTMENT