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The City of Brisbane is currently recruiting certified Lifeguards for our beautiful year-round outdoor aquatic facility.  Lifeguards patrol and watch the activities in and around the community swimming pool, enforce regulations to prevent accidents, and rescue swimmers in distress.  A full job description is available at www.brisbaneca.org.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education:  Graduation from high school or GED equivalent is desirable.  This provision may be waived for applicants 15 to 18 years of age with ability to obtain a valid work permit.

Experience:  Previous experience as a lifeguard and WSI certification is desirable.

Special Requirements:  Current Lifeguarding, Standard First Aid, and CPR for the Professional Rescuer certificates are required. Current certifications for this program are not required prior to applying for the position.

• The City of Brisbane offers a Lifeguard certification program. Contact the City of Brisbane at (415) 657-4320 for additional information and dates for certification program.
• For information regarding other certification courses, contact the American Red Cross at (650) 259-1750 or visit the Red Cross website at www.bayarea-redcross.org.
• Per the American Red Cross, the minimum age for Lifeguard certification is 15 years old.  Certifications shall be maintained during employment.

SALARY AND HOURS:

$15.76 – $16.55 – $17.38 – $18.25 - $19.15 per hour.  This is a part-time position, paid sick leave benefit available. Initial appointments are generally made at the first step of this five-step scale.  Hours will range from 15-25 hours per week.  Candidates that make the eligibility list may be selected for shifts as needed throughout the year.  Must be able to work flexible hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays throughout the entire year.

APPLICATION PROCESS:

Interested candidates must submit a completed online employment application along with a current copy of your resume and any certifications you may have at www.calopps.org/city-of-brisbane.  Resumes in lieu of a completed application will not be accepted. Recruitment is OPEN UNTIL FILLED.

SELECTION PROCESS:

Applications will be screened and a limited number of the most qualified candidates will be invited to participate in the examination process, which may consist of an oral panel interview, department interview, or in the form of a practical demonstration of skill and ability, or any combination of these.  A passing score of 70% is required to make the eligibility list.   Recommendations for appointment from this list will be made to the Parks and Recreation Director, who will make the final decision.  Depending on the number of applicants, this process may be altered.  Prior to appointment, a background check, including fingerprinting for submission to the Department of Justice must be completed, as well as TB screening.

The City of Brisbane is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity, equity and inclusion in the workplace and does not discriminate based on ancestry, age, color, disability, genetic information, gender, gender identity or gender expression, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, age, religion, sex, or sexual orientation. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, applicants requiring accommodations for any part of the recruitment process must notify Human Resources at human.resources@ci.brisbane.ca.us. 

The duties described in this job announcement are intended only as illustrations of the various 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.  This job announcement does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change. In accordance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act, all potential employees are required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship or authorization to work in the United States.  All new employees are required by law to sign a loyalty oath.

The City of San Mateo invites applications for the position of:

Position:          Administrative Assistant – Per Diem

Salary:            $31.74-37.85/ hour

Job Type:        Part time, year round

Location:        Poplar Creek Golf Course 1700 Coyote Point Drive San Mateo, CA 94401

Hours:             20 hours a week, Monday – Friday, times TBD

Application:    City of San Mateo employment application is required

Closing Date:  Friday December 3, 2021 @ 5:00 p.m. or upon receipt of 50 applications, whichever occurs first

THE POSITION: The City of San Mateo is seeking a reliable, responsible and enthusiastic individual to support the Poplar Creek Golf Course, Park Rangers, and Special Events of the Parks and Recreation Department. This position will provide clerical support to the Golf Course staff, programs and facilities and provide excellent customer service to the public. It will also provide support to the Park Ranger Program and the processing and approval of applications for Special Event Permits in City parks. The Administrative Assistant is responsible for daily interactions with patrons which include processing registrations and memberships, cash handling, phone calls, and various other office tasks.  This position will occasionally lend administrative support to other divisions within the department when needed.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• One year of general clerical experience comparable to that of a journey level clerical class in the City of San Mateo.
• Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade supplemented by specialized clerical training.
• Possess a valid State of California driver’s license.
• Ability to communicate effectively both in writing and verbally with people of diverse backgrounds.
• Ability to work in a highly independent manner, with direction from supervisor.
• Attention to detail. Ability to maintain accurate records and submit as required.
• Computer experience working with Microsoft Word and Excel and other Microsoft applications.
• Successfully pass required background checks.

DUTIES:

• Providing excellent customer service for course maintenance, restaurant, pro shop, and park rangers.
• Assisting with social media and website updates.
• Processing invoices for payments and entering data/information in the preparation of reports, correspondence forms and other related documents.
• Reconciliation of daily cash, credit card, and member account payments in the golf course POS.
• Working with other city departments to accomplish the following: Purchase Order requests, payroll processing, requesting customer refunds, processing revenue, and entering facility repair requests.
• Processing special event permit applications, preparing invoices for permit fees, and issuing permits.
• Providing information and assistance regarding golf programs to the general public.
• Updating and maintaining accurate records for employees.
• Administering time entry for payroll and reviewing payroll reports.
• Performing a variety of general clerical duties, including: filing; photocopying; processing of mail, supply ordering; and answering a multi-lined telephone system.

HOW TO APPLY:

Interested candidates should submit an official City of San Mateo employment application online at www.calopps.org. OR submit an official City of San Mateo application to the administration office at Poplar Creek Golf Course 1700 Coyote Point Drive San Mateo, CA 94401.

For additional information, contact Kevin Kobayashi at 650-522-7512 or by email at kkobayashi@cityofsanmateo.org.

This position is considered part time and offers no benefits.

The policy of the City of San Mateo is to grant equal employment opportunity to all qualified persons without regard to race, color, sex, age, religion, ancestry, physical or mental disability, sexual preference, marital status, or national origin.

It is the intent and desire of the City of San Mateo that equal employment opportunity will be provided in recruiting, hiring, training, promoting, wages, benefits, and all other privileges, terms and conditions of employment. The City of San Mateo complies with employment provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act.

The City of Burlingame is accepting applications for a part-time Office Assistant I in the Finance Office, Business License and Utility Billings

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

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

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

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

Welcome Brochure 

City of Burlingame is a Great Place to Work Video

Do you enjoy giving back to your community? Do you like helping people? If so, then we invite you to explore this opportunity with the City of Pacifica.

The Parks, Beaches and Recreation Department within the City of Pacifica works closely with the community providing programming to youth, seniors and all citizens.  We strive to foster a collaborative and collegial atmosphere among staff while providing high quality programs, activities and events to the community and neighborhoods. We take pride in offering excellent community service while remaining adaptable and responsive to our residents' needs and expectations.

Currently, the Parks, Beaches and Recreation Department has an exciting opportunity for customer service orientated individuals to join our team as a Lifeguard within our Aquatics Division.

If interested, apply today!

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

Applications are being accepted for the position of Emergency Medical Technician - BLS Ambulance with the City of South San Francisco. 

HOURLY RATE: $18.82 - $22.88 per hour

APPLICATION DEADLINE: CONTINUOUS RECRUITMENT. FIRST REVIEW OF APPLICATIONS WILL OCCUR ON SEPTEMBER 7, 2021. 

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 South San Francisco Fire Department provides its residents with service in fire suppression; first-responder and ambulance transport emergency medical services; hazardous materials response; urban search and rescue; marine rescue and fire prevention, investigation and public education. The Department operates five (5) fire stations throughout the City, plus an Emergency Operations Center and Fire Training Tower and is comprised of 92 dedicated staff members.

Are you an experienced lateral Police Dispatcher/Clerk looking for an amazing opportunity?

The Town of Colma, known worldwide as the "City Of Souls," is the smallest city in San Mateo County with over 1,509 residents and 1.5 million "souls." However, Colma is more than just cemeteries. Colma's commercial buildings make a distinct architectural statement resulting from design standards that encourage Spanish-Mediterranean motifs. The  small-town approach to modern, municipal government reflects a commitment to both a healthy business climate and a harmonious relationship with residents. 

THE DEPARTMENT 

The Colma Police Department is made up of 28 employees who take great pride in providing excellent police service to the community. Among police, dispatch and detective duties, the department also has an Executive Assistant, Motorcycle Officer, Bicycle Patrol Officers, a member attached to the Daly City/North County SWAT team, Community Service Officer and a Reserve Police Officer Program. 

The members of the Police Department hold many values in high regard and are proud to serve those who live, visit, or do business in the Town of Colma.  They take special pride in the department motto, “Excellence is Our Standard.” 

To learn more about the Colma Police Department, you are invited to visit their website at https://www.colma.ca.gov/departments/police/.

THE POSITION

The current opening is for a per diem position and is under the direction of the Police Dispatcher/Records Supervisor.  The Police Dispatcher/Clerk is a non-sworn technical and complex clerical support classification associated with law enforcement support services assigned in the Town Police Department.  Police Dispatcher/Clerks learn and perform a variety of responsible records management, communications and dispatching duties for emergency and non-emergency calls for service. 

TYPICAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITES

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

• Dispatches police officers to calls for service
• Provides assistance, information and directions to non-emergency callers including but not limited to police, fire, paramedic, animal control and public utilities calls for service, forwards non-emergency calls to proper personnel or departments
• Maintains awareness of field unit activities; communicates with field units through radio in accordance with Federal Communications Commission (FCC) regulations; maintains status and location of units on patrol
• Retrieves information from State and National computer networks regarding wanted persons, stolen property, vehicle registration, stolen vehicles and other related information
• Enters call information into computer systems; logs and completes call forms, maintains records of calls for service and self-initiated officer activities
• Assists the public at the front counter; provides information and responds to general inquiries
• Performs other related duties as assigned

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. 

City of San Mateo/Aquatics Program
 

SUMMER 2021

LIFEGUARD AND SWIM INSTRUCTOR

Salary:  $16.97 - $17.81 (depending on experience and certifications)

Qualification:

Must be at least 15 years old and have the ability to obtain a work permit, if under the age of 18.  Applicants must have completed and passed the Lifeguard Training class that includes CPR, FPR, and AED by June 1, 2021. WSI (water safety instructor) is highly recommended.

To Apply: 

Submit an official City of San Mateo application on-line on CalOpps.org. 

OR

Submit an official City of San Mateo application to San Mateo Senior Center 2645 Alameda de las Pulgas, San Mateo, CA 94403

All applicants must answer the following Supplemental question: “Did a current City of San Mateo employee refer you to this job?”  “If yes, please provide their name.”

This recruitment is open until filled and application materials will be screened on a continuous basis.  First review of applications for the 1st round of interviews will be on May 2, 2021.  

For additional information:  Contact Carolyn Shavel at 650 522-7495 or by email: shavel@cityofsanmateo.org

Interviews:

• Interviews will be held May 4-7

Lifeguard Job Responsibilities:

• The primary responsibility of a lifeguard is to protect lives by using his or her skills to prevent injury among patrons.  This duty does not only include rescuing drowning victims or administering CPR and first aid.  Being alert and proactive also helps to prevent dangerous situations from ever occurring in the first place.
• Enforcing the rules fairly and consistently is a close second major duty and could even be considered to be a part of patron surveillance.  Help the patrons to keep themselves safe by monitoring and putting an end to dangerous behaviors.  These can include running on slippery surfaces or roughhousing around the pool area.
• Maintenance and cleaning tasks are also part of the lifeguard duties.  These can include monitoring chemical levels in the pool, picking up trash and organizing equipment, or inspecting the facility for unsafe conditions.
   

Swim Instructor Job Responsibilities:

• The swim instructor is responsible for instructing all swim lesson participants.
• This position is also responsible for the safety of the participant in their own class.
• Work hours as scheduled which includes beginning and ending class on time; remaining after class to answer participant and/or parent questions as needed and clean up supplies.
• Instructs and evaluates students participating in swim lessons.
• Submits completed report cards, skills sheets, and attendance information on time.        

Fine Print

Prior to hire, candidates will be required to successfully complete a pre-employment process, including a Department of Justice (DOJ) & FBI fingerprint check. A conviction history will not necessarily disqualify an applicant from appointment.
 

The policy of the City of San Mateo is to grant equal employment opportunity to all qualified persons without regard to race, color, sex, gender, age, religion, ancestry, physical or mental disability, sexual preference, marital status, or national origin. It is the intent and desire of the City of San Mateo that equal employment opportunity will be provided in recruiting, hiring, training, promoting, wages, benefits, and all other privileges, terms, and conditions of employment. The City of San Mateo is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE).

The Redwood City Police Department is currently accepting applications for Per-Diem COMMUNICATIONS DISPATCHERS.  Using a sophisticated Computer Aided Dispatch terminal, the Communications Dispatcher receives emergency calls from within the public requesting police, fire, medical, or other emergency service; determine priority, and dispatch police, fire, ambulance, or other emergency units as necessary and in accordance with established procedures. Other responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Maintaining contact with all units on assignment and maintaining status and location of police field units and fire units; Monitoring emergency alarm boxes; Coordinating emergency calls and relay information and assistance requests involving other agencies; Entering, updating and retrieving information from networks relating to wanted persons, stolen property, vehicle registration, stolen vehicles and other information. Hours will vary depending on scheduling needs, and will be approximately 20-40 hours per month. 

The ideal candidate will embrace the City’s emphasis on excellent customer service; will be detail-oriented and able to manage multiple tasks; will have a strong work ethic and a track record of reliability and successful performance; will use initiative and independent judgment; will be a team player who likes working with a variety of City staff and the public and have a sense of humor.

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

$50.77 Hourly

Foster City Police Department is currently accepting applications for Per Diem Communications Dispatchers.  This is a part-time/temporary position (maximum of 999 hours per fiscal year), and no benefits are provided. The following is a description of the job responsibilities and conditions of employment for this position.

DEFINITION:

Receives and dispatches 9-1-1, emergency and non-emergency calls from the public and allied agencies for police, fire and ambulance personnel, equipment, services, and after-hours public works services.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE:

We require the applicant to have a minimum of two years’ experience in Public Safety as a dispatcher.    Experience with "RIMS" CAD is required.  A valid California Driver’s License and satisfactory driving record is required.  Education equivalent to completion of the 12th grade and completion of a POST-certified Basic Dispatcher training course. 

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS, FEATURES, REQUIREMENTS:

This is a non-sworn, non-benefited, scheduled as needed, subject to availability position that works a variety of shifts, and often solo. It features a high volume and degree of communications responsibility for public safety and service.

CRITICAL AND IMPORTANT DUTIES:

Receives and directs telephone, radio and data communications, collecting pertinent information and dispatching units using radio and computer-aided dispatch system; determines priority, nature and location of emergency and non-emergency calls and status of units on and off assignment; maintains complete and accurate records, logs and reports on calls for a variety of services; operates a variety of teletype, computer, radio and recording equipment, monitors equipment for correct functioning; making records checks, computer entries, confirms and updates status of warrants; updates information in various law enforcement systems including stolen vehicles, missing and unidentified persons, automated property, supervised release files, and automated firearms systems; processes in-custody paperwork on prisoners; processes restraining orders and enters emergency protective orders into the restraining order system; receives and responds to complaints, questions and requests for reports from citizens at the counter and on the phone when the business office is closed; contacts citizens and allied agencies regarding traffic incidents, crimes, fires, and other emergencies, and requests for information; and you may be called to testify in a court of law regarding activities leading to legal proceedings as necessary.

FURTHER CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

The requirement to maintain training, at a minimum, to meet POST guidelines is the responsibility of the Per Diem Dispatcher and will take place at his/her expense.

Department specific training, for which a Per Diem Dispatcher is required to attend, will be compensated at the prevailing rate of pay for the hours of required attendance.

Any and all work performed, including time spent in court in response to a subpoena, will be compensated at the straight time prevailing rate of pay, based on the actual number of hours worked.

THE PROCESS: 

Apply immediately as applications will be reviewed daily and well-qualified applicants will be scheduled for an interview. Position may close at any time. A City/District application is required to be submitted for consideration.

THIS IS A VOLUNTARY, NON-PAID AND NON-BENEFITTED POSITION.

The Foster City Police Department boasts a highly progressive Reserve Unit. Opportunities to work in varied assignments are also available as the need demands. You may be eligible to work Training, Background Investigations, Recruiting, Youth Services, Bicycle and Boat Details, Traffic, Crime Prevention and various undercover assignments. This will help increase your personnel management skills and abilities for use in both the Reserve program, as well as in private industry. As you progress in your skills, knowledge and experience, you also may progress with the ranks of the Reserve program through promotions. The work you do as a Reserve Police Officer is needed and appreciated by the community. Surveys in Foster City have shown that a large majority of the residents feel positive and support the work being done by their police force. The job itself is exciting and worthwhile.

QUALIFICATIONS:  Entry level candidates require possession of a valid California driver’s license; be at least 21 years of age at time of appointment; graduation from high school or passage of GED in accordance with Govt. Code Sec. 1031 (e); successful completion of 30 semester units of college at an accredited institution is desirable. In addition to above, Level II Reserve Police Officers require a Level II POST Academy Certificate. Level I Reserve Police Officers requirements include the possession of a California Basic POST Certificate.   Academy Graduates are required to be currently enrolled as a Police Academy Cadet or have graduated from a POST approved Police Academy within the last 3 years. All levels require the completion of the Foster City Police Department Field Training Program.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:  Ability to make forceful arrests, to read, comprehend, explain and apply complex issues of law derived from code books, computer screens, and other printed materials. Ability to drive a motor vehicle under normal and emergency conditions safely. Ability to hear and understand verbal communications at normal speaking tones via voice, radio and telephone and to verbalize succinctly. Ability to qualify in the use of firearms on a regular basis. Ability to write accurate, clear, concise, legible, factual reports in a timely manner. Ability to observe and accurately recall names, faces, numbers, incidents, and places. Ability to think and act quickly in emergencies and evaluate situations and people accurately, exercise discretion and maintain effective working relationships with fellow employees and the public.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:  Must pass a comprehensive physical and psychological examination as provided in the Medical Screening Manual by POST. Weight proportionate to height and build. Vision acuity minimum of 20/100 corrected to no less than 20/30 and normal color vision. Must have no record of felony criminal convictions or misdemeanor convictions, which affect his/her credibility as a witness in a court of law. Must be of good moral character and able to pass a thorough background investigation conducted under POST guidelines, including a polygraph and psychological testing. Successfully complete the Field Training Program with the Foster City Police Department. SALARY All uniformed Reserve Police Officers receive $200 a year uniform pay. In addition, all Reserve Police Officers receive pay for attending subpoenaed court cases.

SELECTION PROCEDURE:  Qualified applicants will be invited to an oral board.  Candidate’s overall score must be 70% or greater to be placed on the Eligibility List. The Department will then select candidates from the Eligibility List and then conduct a background investigation, polygraph examination, a Commander’s Oral Board, psychological examination, medical examination, and a Chief’s Oral Board. Failure to pass any portion will result in disqualification. Upon completing Reserve Level II training, the Reserve Police Officer will work in full uniform with a Field Training Officer. Each month there is a required unit meeting where you also receive In-Service Training, the same training that is required for regular officers. For Level I or POST basic academy graduates, once you have completed probation and field training, you may take the oral exam for Level I Reserve Officer. As a Level I Reserve Officer you may work patrol alone, as a single officer unit, when providing relief for the City’s regular force.