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DESCRIPTION/RESPONSIBILITIES:

     Please note that applications are currently not accepted through CalOpps or any other third party job board application system. To apply, applicants must complete an application via the City of San Jose’s website at www.sanjoseca.gov/citycareers.

     The actual salary shall be determined by the final candidate’s qualifications and experience. In addition to the starting salary, employees in the 1622 classification shall also receive an approximate five percent (5%) ongoing non-pensionable compensation pay.

     This is a class-based recruitment. Candidates who meet the minimum qualifications for Staff Specialist will be added to the active Qualified Candidate Group and contacted when a department-specific vacancy becomes available. This candidate pool will supersede any active list.  If you are in the current Qualified Candidate Group, you will need to reapply in order to be considered for future vacancies. 

     Staff Specialists perform paraprofessional administrative work of considerable complexity in various areas of public administration.  An employee in this class learns to apply general principles of professional public administration by performing a variety of administrative assignments related to the execution of administrative detail and assisting in departmental administrative service areas.  A Staff Specialist may act as a lead to lower level clerical classifications, but is primarily an individual contributor with a high level of expertise in generalized office administration. Typical duties and results may include:

     ·  Create surveys and compile data for general or departmental use; create, analyze and prepare reports; abstract written materials; perform statistical and clerical work.

     ·  Participate in budget preparation and review by assembling and analyzing data of operating departments, such as staffing and equipment requests.

     ·  Participate in administering personnel functions such as position control, interviewing, benefits, handling routine grievances, disciplinary actions, classification matters, claims, employee relations, and interpretation of personnel rules and procedures.

     ·  Supervise the maintenance of files and records, including automated recordkeeping systems; developing filing systems and procedures for file use; and ensure irretrievability of filed information. 

     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.

     Selection Process

     The selection process will consist of an evaluation of the applicant's training and experience based on the application and responses to the Job Specific Questions.

     If you have questions about the duties of this classification, or the selection and hiring process, please contact My Truong at myphuong.truong@sanjoseca.gov. 

     Please note that applications are currently not accepted through CalOpps or any other third party job board application system. To apply, applicants must complete an application via the City of San Jose’s website at www.sanjoseca.gov/citycareers.

Deadline: July 7, 2021

Salary: $5,174 - $6,931/mo

The City of Mill Valley invites applications for the position of Senior Account Clerk in the Finance and Human Resources Department.

ABOUT THE POSITION

This is an opportunity to join an experienced team of professionals who are well-versed in their field, supportive, and occasionally offer some humor. Under general direction, the Senior Account Clerk reports to the Director of Finance and Human Resources and performs a variety of accounting support functions such as: accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, employee benefits, account reconciliation, and related work as assigned. This position offers an excellent entry point to municipal finance.

ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT

The Finance and Human Resources Department provides vital services to the community and to other City departments including: cash flow management, revenue and business license collections, oversight of investments and accounts receivable, accounts payable, payroll, employee benefits, budget control, budget preparation, and human resources.

The department is comprised of 5 full-time employees and functions in a collaborative and collegial manner.

The City of Livermore is currently accepting applications for the position of Senior Clerk.  The current vacancy exists in the Library Department.  Apply at www.cityoflivermore.net/jobs by 5 p.m. on Monday, June 28, 2021 to be considered.

THE POSITION

A Senior Clerk provides a variety of routine to difficult clerical support to a department, division, or section including word processing, filing, record keeping, processing invoices for payment, answering telephones, other duties as assigned.  Positions in this classification independently perform a variety of office support duties under fairly clear guidelines making decisions with the guidance of supervision in non-routine circumstances.

Examples of Duties for this Position:

• Prepares and distributes memos, letters, reports, and other office correspondence
• Maintains accurate, up-to-date files and records, and generate reports
• Reviews documents for accuracy, completion, and conformance to established procedures
• Researches and orders various supplies
• Tracks spending and performs basic accounting functions
• Uses a personal computer to perform word processing, spreadsheet, data base, and other specialized functions

The County of Yuba is currently recruiting for the position of Office Assistant within the Health and Human Services Department. Under close supervision, incumbents provides a limited spectrum of office support activities to an assigned department, which may include word processing, data entry and organization, reprographics, telephone and counter reception, scheduling, updating websites, maintaining records, and filing; create routine forms, memoranda, correspondence, and/or reports; perform routine operation of equipment; provides information and assistance to staff and the general public; and performs related duties as assigned. This is the entry-level class in the office support series. Office Assistant is a County-wide classification. The employment list established from this recruitment may be used to fill additional vacancies in other departments.

Applications are being accepted for the position of Paramedic/Firefighter - Lateral Transfer with the City of South San Francisco. 

APPLICATION DEADLINE: JULY 9, 2021 AT 5:00 P.M. OR UPON RECEIPT OF THE FIRST 100 ONLINE APPLICATIONS, WHICHEVER OCCURS FIRST.

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, included 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 Fire Department operates five (5) fire stations throughout the City which are staffed 24-hours per day, plus an Emergency Operations Center and Fire Training Tower. Two fire stations have paramedic ambulances. The City of South San Francisco is the only Fire Department in San Mateo County providing its own paramedic transport services. The Paramedic ambulances respond to medical emergencies, as well as structure fires and other hazardous incidents. The department cross-staffs a Type I/Heavy Urban Search and Rescue, an OES Type VI Engine, and a Rescue Boat.  The City is replacing and expanding two (2) of the existing fire stations, modernizing and relocating the facilities to better serve the public.

MISSION STATEMENT

The South San Francisco Fire Department exists to protect the members of our residential and business communities, our neighbors and visitors, their property, and environment.  We will work to prevent injury and damage through education, fire prevention and to respond to the impact of fire, medical emergencies, natural and human-caused disasters, and release of hazardous materials. 

THE POSITION

An eligible employment list will be created for the position of Paramedic/Firefighter and will be used to fill current and future vacancies. This classification encompasses the full range of firefighter duties and Paramedic Ambulance Transport Services. Incumbents currently work a 2/4 work schedule with a 24-day work cycle (2/24 hour shifts with 4 days off). Training is provided to protect life, property, and the environment from the risks of fire, explosion, and hazardous materials. 

THE DUTIES

Incumbents perform paramedic ambulance transport services, engage in medical aid, firefighting, and all other suppression and prevention activities to protect life and property; drive, operate, and maintain fire apparatus and equipment; assist and participate in training, inspections, and related fire prevention and public education activities. 

THE OPPORTUNITY

The City of Pacifica is a beautiful coastal community, just south of San Francisco with an exciting opportunity. Currently, the City Manager’s Office has an opening for a customer service oriented professional with excellent administrative skills to join our team as the Executive Assistant/Deputy City Clerk.

The City of Pacifica works closely with the community and citizens, providing quality service. We take pride in offering excellent community service while remaining adaptable and responsive to our residents' needs and expectations.

THE POSITION

The Executive Assistant/Deputy City Clerk, an at-will position under the direction of the City Manager, performs a variety of confidential and complex administrative responsibilities in support of the City Manager’s Office. This position also assists the City Clerk’s Office and acts as the City Clerk in their absence.

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

• Perform a wide variety of complex, responsible and confidential duties for the City Manager’s Office and the City Clerk.
• Serve as the first point of contact for the City Manager. Greet/acknowledge customers who contact the City Manager’s Office while assessing the nature and urgency of issues with appropriate responses.  
• Respond to sensitive requests for information and assistance including but not limited to Public Records Requests; resolve citizen concerns and complaints.
• Review and summarize miscellaneous reports and documents; research and compile background information; prepare presentations, responses to Council questions, Council weekly updates, and other documents.
• Function as the City Clerk in their absence and perform all statutory and other duties; attend Council meetings as required.
• Interpret City policies, procedures, laws and regulations in response to inquiries and complaints.
• Make travel arrangements, maintain appointment schedules and calendars and arrange meetings, conferences and civic functions for the City Manager. Supports City Clerk in same for City Council.
• Initiate and maintain a variety of files and records of information including but not limited to legal claims, litigation files, certificates of insurance, etc.
• Provide general administrative support including purchasing, personnel activities, and special project support.
• Participate in budget preparation and administration; prepare cost estimates for budget recommendations; submit justifications for budget items; monitor and control expenditures.
• Research, compile and analyze data for special projects and various reports.
• Plan and coordinate the City’s involvement in special events and meetings, including but not limited to coordinating resources, information and set-up for promoting the City at the annual Fog Fest, Eco-Fest and Rockaway Tree Lighting events; City Council Goal Setting special meetings; etc. for the City Manager and City Clerk offices.
• Assist the City Manager in the role of Public Information Officer, functioning as a liaison between media and the City Manager’s Office.
• Manage social media content and inquiries for general City government / City Hall / City Manager’s Office. Create, assemble and publish content for the City Manager’s Office weekly e-newsletter. Manage additional forms of public outreach and messaging as guided by the City’s Communications Plan.

Please refer to job description for additional details. 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.  Also, please note,  hours and exemption status of this position are under review (40 hours/exempt).

The County of San Mateo Sheriff's Office is seeking highly tactful candidates with exceptional attention to detail to join their team as a Sheriff's Property Officer. 
 
The Sheriff's Property Officer accepts and releases evidence from ongoing criminal cases. The position is responsible for the proper storage, release, and disposal of property and evidence, including digital evidence. The incumbent will maintain accurate records of these transactions in both electronic and paper formats. The Property Officer will also be responsible for maintaining inventory control records of the department's fixed assets, accessing and entering information in the California Law Enforcement Telecommunications System (CLETS), and taking fingerprints and photographs of various types of applicants and registrants.  Incumbents must be comfortable working around firearms, narcotics, and biological material.
 
The ideal candidate will:

• Have exceptional attention to detail skills.
• Be able to read and comprehend legal documents, laws, and ordinances.
• Demonstrate the ability to communicate effectively and tactfully, both orally and in writing with employees, officials of public agencies, attorneys, property owners, and the public.
• Have experience with law enforcement computer databases, and experience in keeping accurate logs and records.
• Have the ability to enter and retrieve data from a computer with sufficient speed and accuracy.
• Have the ability to handle multiple projects and responsibilities simultaneously.

Depending of qualifications, the vacancy will be filled at either the Sheriff's Property Officer I ($28.08-$35.10/hr) or Sheriff's Property Officer II ($33.64-$42.05/hr) level.

Examples Of Duties:

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

• Receive, maintain the chain of custody and integrity of, and safely store evidence, found property, and property held for safekeeping.
• Advise staff on proper packaging and submission procedures.
• Maintain files and records, both paper and in automated property management systems, regarding the receipt, storage, movement, and disposition of property. 
• Manage video evidence created by body worn cameras and in-car video cameras.
• Conduct inventories and audits of property and evidence.
• Release property to the public or to legally authorized persons in accordance with disposition forms, court orders, or stipulations.
• Compose correspondence to property owners or finders.
• Authorize the return of and release safekeeping and found property to rightful owners.
• Check out items needed for court, investigation, or forensic testing; share digital evidence needed for investigation or review; transport items to and from the Forensic Laboratory; and maintain records of items checked out.
• Copy or electronically transfer evidence in accordance with discovery requests and subpoenas.
• Testify in court to verify chain of custody records on evidence.
• Purge property as directed on disposition forms and by following appropriate federal, state, and local laws and regulations.
• Destroy or plan for the destruction of nuisance weapons and illicit materials such as controlled substances.
• Make arrangements for the auction of unclaimed property.
• Maintain inventory control records of department's fixed assets.
• Order supplies and equipment as necessary for assigned work.
• Contact or respond to questions of law enforcement personnel, attorneys, representatives of various agencies and the public concerning the release, location and disposition of property.
• Coordinate with staff handling Public Record Act requests and staff handling the training and deployment of body worn cameras and in-car videos.
• Take fingerprints and photographs of various types of applicants, registrants, and probationers.
• Operate various automated criminal justice information systems such as the County of San Mateo Consolidated Justice Information Portal (CJI), the California Law Enforcement Telecommunication System (CLETS), and the National Crime Information Center (NCIC) database.
• Attend trainings and stay abreast of industry best practices and changes in laws and 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:
 

Sheriff's Property Officer I: One year of store keeping or clerical experience which has included responsibility for maintaining inventory control records or a complex filing system.

Sheriff's Property Officer II: Two years of experience in a law enforcement or law administrative agency receiving, storing, releasing and inventorying property held for safekeeping.

Knowledge of:

• Principles and procedures of stock control systems and record keeping.
• General characteristics and values of different types of commodities.
• Techniques of receiving, storing, inventorying, safeguarding and disposing of personal and other types of property.
• California Penal Code, Civil Code, various County ordinances, the Federal Gun Act of 1968 and other laws governing public property, release of property and evidence and destruction of narcotics.
• General characteristics and values of different types of equipment used in the Sheriff's Office including characteristics and handling of firearms.
• Types of information stored in CLETS and NCIC.

 
Skill/Ability to:

• Explain and apply departmental policies and procedures including court procedures and process of obtaining release of property.
• Train personnel.
• Maintain complete and accurate records.
• Operate teletype and computer terminals.
• Read and comprehend legal documents, laws and ordinances.
• Exercise good judgment.
• Make accurate observations.
• Work well with minimal supervision.
• Deal effectively and tactfully with employees, officials of public agencies, attorneys, property owners and the public.
• Communicate effectively orally and in writing.
• Lift and move bulky or heavy objects.
• Apply laws, codes and ordinances related to property management, guns, narcotics and evidence.
• Handle firearms.

Other Requirements: Pass a detailed background investigation and pre-employment medical exam prior to appointment. The selected candidate must possess a valid California driver's license at the time of hire.

APPLICATION/EXAMINATION

Open and Promotional.  Anyone may apply.  Current County of San Mateo 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/term position prior to the final filing date will receive five points added to their final passing score on this examination.
 
Responses to the supplemental questions are required in our online employment application.  A resume or reference to a resume will not be accepted as a substitute for your responses to these questions or the standard online application. 
  

1. An Initial review of application materials (weight: pass/fail). Overall presentation will be evaluated at this step and applicants submitting incomplete application and responses to the supplemental question, lacking relevant qualifications and/or not following instructions will be disqualified. 
2. Applicants who pass the initial review will be moved to the online written exam (weight:  pass/fail).  
3. Applicants who pass the online written exam will have their application screened by subject matter experts (weight: pass/fail).  At this step the application and responses to the supplemental questions will be thoroughly reviewed. 
4. The more highly qualified applicants who pass the application screening will be invited to a panel interview (weight: 100%). 

~ TENTATIVE RECRUITMENT SCHEDULE ~
Final Filing Date:  June 23, 2021
Online Written Exam:  June 24-28, 2021 (Applicants must complete the exam within this timeline)
Application Screening:   July 1-2, 2021
Panel Interviews:  July 21 and/or July 22,2021
 

At the County of San Mateo, we welcome and celebrate the diversity of our employees, and strive to create a workplace where they feel valued every day.
  County of San Mateo is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.

DESCRIPTION/RESPONSIBILITIES:
***The salary range for this position is $50,689.60-$69,576.00 as of June 2021.***   
In addition to the starting salary, employees in the Police Data Specialist classification shall also receive an approximate five percent (5%) ongoing non-pensionable compensation pay.
The Police Data Specialist (PDS) position is an entry level training position in the Operations Support Services Division (O.S.S.D.) of the Police Department. Under close supervision, Police Data Specialists learn to perform specialized technical work utilizing automated law enforcement information systems that lend support to sworn personnel and other department members. Duties include complex data input and retrieval processes requiring extreme accuracy; providing services to the community; and performing related work as required. O.S.S.D. operates 24 hours per day, 7 days per week. 
The Police Department provides a six-month training program. During a one-year probationary period, incumbents complete the training program and a subsequent six months of on-the-job training. This includes but is not limited to a demonstrated proficiency of all aspects of Operations Support Services Division's responsibilities. While on probation, candidate performance is rated on a daily basis by experienced Police Data Specialists, Senior Police Data Specialists and/or other supervisors. Those who pass probation receive a pass/fail proficiency examination. Upon passing the examination, incumbents will be promoted to the position of Police Data Specialist II.  
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. For more information about Police department, OSSD unit, CLICK HERE
The workweek may consist of four workdays of 10.5 hours followed by 3 consecutive days off or five workdays of 8.5 hours followed by 2 consecutive days off. Each workday includes two paid 15 minute breaks and a 1/2 hour unpaid meal breaks. OSSD employees wear uniforms. A prorated uniform allowance of $500 per year is provided in January of each year. Trainees are expected to purchase and begin wearing their uniforms by the start of the 16th week of training. 
Trainees are rotated through different units of OSSD and will be assigned to various shifts (Day, Swing and Midnight) and days off. New PDS's should expect to work night shifts, weekends and holidays. A shift differential of $1.50 per hour for Swing Shift and $1.75 per hour for Midnight shift is added to the base salary and compensatory time or pay will be granted for holiday work in accordance with the memorandum of agreement between the City of San Jose and the Municipal Employees Federation. 
After training, PDS's bid for assignments, shifts (day, swing or midnight) and days off every six months in order of seniority as a Police Data Specialist. Senior employees typically select preferred shifts and days off and may have the option of a five day work week and/or alternate start times available to them. New employees may work nights, weekends and holidays for several years before they attain the seniority required to bid for more desirable assignments, shifts, days off and/or start times.

Selection Process 
The selection process will consist of an evaluation of the applicant's training and experience based on the application and answers to the job-specific questions. Only those candidates whose backgrounds best match the positions will be forwarded to the next phase of the selection process, which includes an Employment Orientation, Computer practical (Criticall) and oral interview.
Applicants deemed most competitive after oral interviews will be required to pass a police background investigation, which includes polygraph, and psychological screening. 
Employment Informational Orientation: Attendance to the Employment Orientation is MANDATORY. The Employment Orientation is informational only and provides applicants with more details about the Operations Support Services Division and the Police Data Specialist position as well as information about the testing, Background Process and requirements.  
Date: TBD
CRITICALL (COMPUTER PRACTICAL) EXAMINATION: The Criticall for Police Data Specialist position is different from Public Safety Radio Dispatcher Trainee and Public Safety Communication Specialist position. During this phase, applicants will listen to a series of taped exercises, which require applicants to rapidly and accurately process simulated dispatch information utilizing a computer keyboard. 

Date: TBD

**When a timeline and a hire date is finalized, the dates will be updated.  Until then, applications are being accepted and those who are eligible to move forward will be contacted when a final hire date is determined**
If you have questions, comments or concerns about the recruitment, selection or hiring process, please contact Alexandria Rodriguez via email at alexandria.rodriguez@sanjoseca.gov.

TECHNICAL RESERVE POLICE OFFICER

(Volunteer)

DEFINITION: Under general and/or immediate supervision, assist regular Police Officers with various programs and patrolling assigned portions of the City in the prevention of crime and the enforcement of law and order.

 ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Candidates must have the ability to:

• Accurately observe and remember names, faces, numbers, incidents and places.
• Learn to use and properly care for firearms, as required by assignment.
• Participate in firearms qualifications, as required by assignment.
• Think and act quickly in emergencies, judge situations, and evaluate people accurately.
• Learn, understand, interpret and apply laws, regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Prepare clear, accurate, and grammatically correct written reports and memorandums.
• Work a minimum of eight (8) voluntary hours per month and attend required meetings and/or trainings.
• Understand and carry out oral and written directions.
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted throughout the course of employment.
• Perform any other tasks or functions deemed necessary to the daily operations of the employer.

THE ABOVE LIST OF ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS IS NOT EXHAUSTIVE AND MAY BE SUPPLEMENTED AS NECESSARY BY THE EMPLOYER.

WORKING CONDITIONS: Position requires prolonged sitting, standing, walking, reaching, twisting, turning, kneeling, bending, squatting, and stooping in the performance of daily activities. The position also requires grasping repetitive hand movement, and fine coordination in preparing reports using a computer keyboard. Additionally, the position requires near, far, and color vision in viewing crime scenes, evidence, and firing a weapon. As a law enforcement officer, the incumbent may be required to run in pursuit and subdue suspects while taking them into custody; walk on uneven and slippery surfaces, and climb ladders. This position will be required to work outdoors in all weather conditions, around loud noise, and moving vehicles. Incumbents may also be subjected to physical threats, verbal abuse, and other stressful situations.

EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION: Candidates must meet the minimum standards as required by the California Government Code Section 1031:

• Be a citizen of the United States or a permanent resident alien who is eligible for and has applied for citizenship.
• Be fingerprinted for the purposes of search of local, state, and national fingerprint files to disclose a criminal record.
• Be of good moral character, as determined by a thorough background investigation.
• Be a U.S. high school graduate, pass the General Education Development Test or other high school equivalency test approved by the State Department of Education that indicates high school graduation level, pass the California High School Proficiency Examination, or have attained a two-year, four year, or advanced degree from an accredited college or university.
• Be found to be free from any physical, emotional, or mental condition that might adversely affect the exercise of the powers of a peace officer.

EXPERIENCE: Experience as an emergency and/or medical professional and experience supporting a SWAT Team is preferred. AGE: Candidates must be at least 21 years of age.

LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS: Possession of, and continuously throughout employment, a valid California Class “C” Driver’s License. Depending upon assignment, the applicant may be required to maintain professional licenses and/or certifications necessary for the position or required by law. In addition, candidates must meet the following requirements:

Level III:

Successful completion of the Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST)-certified Module III, as specified in the POST Reserve Officer Minimum Standards or appointment within three years of the date of last service as a Level I or II Reserve Peace Officer. Subsequent completion of Level II and Level I Reserve Academies is strongly encouraged.

Level II:

Successful completion of the POST-certified Module III and II, as specified in the POST Reserve Officer Minimum Standards or appointment within three years of the date of last service as a Level I or II Reserve Peace Officer. Subsequent completion of Level I Reserve Academy is strongly encouraged.

Level I:

Successful completion of the POST Regular Basic Course, as specified in the POST Reserve Officer Minimum Standards.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION: Successful candidates will be required to pass a drug screening, fingerprint screening, physical examination, and a background investigation.