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THE POSITION:

The City is currently seeking a highly energetic, highly motivated individual for a Communications Coordinator position. Under the direction of the Communications & Marketing Manager, the Communications Coordinator plays an important role in supporting the execution of the City’s multi-media programs and public information campaigns. The Communications Coordinator is creative and well-versed when it comes to communicating to a diverse community or group of people. The position is ideal for a creative and motivated individual who can help grow the City’s brand, convey routine news and updates to residents, and present ideas on ways the City can more effectively communicate to its residents.  

This position is represented by SEIU.

Cable Technician I/II/III

Application Deadline: 5pm on Friday, September 6, 2019

Annual Salary:

$68,328 — $83,844 Tech I

   $70,380 — $86,364 Tech II

      $72,492 — $88,968 Tech III

The Position

Under the direction of the Cable Television Field Supervisor, the Cable Television Technician installs and services cable television, internet and related services, including new installations, disconnections, relocations and terminal device installation.  Additional duties may include determining the locations of gas, telephone, power, television, water and sewer lines prior to installation, conducting inspections and submitting recommendations for necessary construction and maintenance work, completing work orders and related documentation, and responding to customer inquiries. In order to maintain current knowledge of local ordinances and codes, the Cable Technician undergoes ongoing training related to work methods, use of tools and equipment, and safety practices.  As needed, the Cable Technician participates in the stand-by rotation and may be called upon to respond to emergency situations. 

Ideal Candidate

In addition to technical knowledge, the ideal candidate should possess a positive customer-service oriented attitude, as the Cable Technician regularly responds to inquiries from the residents of the San Bruno community.  The candidate will demonstrate professionalism while performing work, and will have a strong work ethic, maturity, and commitment to customer service excellence.  The successful candidate will have the ability to prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced, time-sensitive environment, and utilize excellent time management skills.  

Excellent Benefits

• Enrollment in CalPERS retirement program (2.7%@55 for classic members, 2%@62 for new members)
• Medical, dental and vision benefits provided with employee contribution
• Life insurance equal to one year’s annual salary provided at no cost
• Opportunity for bilingual incentive pay up to 2.5% of salary
• Long-term disability insurance provided at no cost
• Home loan assistance program
• Credit Union membership
• Section 125 Flexible Benefit Plan

• Deferred compensation matching up to $300 annually calculated on a bi-weekly basis

• Tuition Reimbursement

Minimum Qualifications

CATV Technician I

Graduation from high school or equivalent and at least three (3) years of cable television experience at the system operation level

Education/Experience in related fields may be considered on a year-to-year basis with preference given to CATV operational functions

CATV Technician II

Successful completion and maintenance of four (4) certification courses towards achieving the Society of Cable Telecommunications Engineers (SCTE) broadband Communications Technician (BCT) certifications or Jones/NCTI Master Technician certifications is required to reach and maintain the level of CATV Technician II in addition to minimum requirements for Cable Technician I level

CATV Technician III

Successful completion and maintenance of Broadband Communications Technician (BCT) Certification or Jones/NCTI Master Technician Certification is required to reach and maintain the level of CATV Technician III in addition to minimum requirements for Cable Technician II level

Special Requirements

In addition to those certifications listed above, possession of and ability to maintain a valid California drivers license

Possession of Society of Cable Telecommunications Engineers (SCTE) Category I Certifications or National Cable Television Institute (Jones/NCTI) certification is highly desired

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

The successful candidate will demonstrate knowledge of operation and maintenance of a variety of motorized equipment; methods, tools and equipment used in cable television and fiber optic cable facilities construction, repair and maintenance; safe work methods and practices; mathematical and related techniques used to estimate material needs and their costs.  In addition, the candidate will effectively accomplish the completion of assigned programs and projects; acquire thorough knowledge of applicable programs, policies and regulations of the City and other government agencies; prepare and maintain accurate written reports and records; operate and maintain equipment and tools; work effectively with those contacted in the course of work including the public; engage in a broad range of CATV field and cable plant maintenance, operations, and construction functions; communicate effectively both orally and in writing; and provide quality control for the cable plant.

How to Apply

Applications may be submitted online at www.calopps.org. After an initial screening of applications, candidates that best meet the Department’s needs will be invited to participate further in the recruitment process.  

Applications must be submitted by 

5:00pm on Friday, September 6, 2019

The City of San Bruno is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) and as such does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, sex, gender, religion, ancestry, physical or mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or national origin in its employment actions, decisions, policies and practices.  If you require special accommodations, please contact us to discuss your needs.

The salary range for Senior Analyst is $88,088.00 - $107,328.00 annually with the actual salary determined by the final candidate’s qualifications and experience. In addition to the starting salary, employees in the Senior Analyst classification shall also receive an approximate five percent (5%) ongoing non-pensionable compensation pay.

The Senior Analyst will be responsible for developing a world class training and development program for external contractors and internal staff to ensure that the City’s nearly $4 billion capital improvement program is delivered in a sustainable and effective manner in partnership with our community. Responsibilities of the Development/ Training Senior Analyst include, but are not limited to:

• • Oversee the Public Works Academy, a program that establishes relationships with, and provides training to, the private construction community as well as provides for an in-house training program for the City’s capital improvement program staff;
  • Develop, implement, lead and coordinate a concerted effort to develop & train staff to manage and deliver an ongoing capital program.
  • Build partnerships and innovative programs with regional colleges, high schools, and trade schools.
  • Coordinate with department managers to identify and develop talent pools to ensure successful succession planning.
  • Develop and present trainings to PWD staff. Continue to build on and improve the existing cross-training and rotation programs.
  • Collect and analysis of data to make informed decisions regarding process and policy enhancements in the management of the city’s capital improvement program.

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. 

The Communications Director (CD) is an at-will position that reports to the Mayor's Chief of Staff and interfaces directly with the Mayor to provide communications and messaging on a broad range of public policy matters.
 
The CD serves on the Mayor's senior leadership team, developing and executing communications strategies for initiatives, programs, and the annual budget messages. The CD serves as the Mayor's Press Secretary and will be the principal contact in the office for interfacing with the press. The position will also be responsible for coordinating with the City's Public Information and Communications staff regarding media inquiries, communications, coordinating events on behalf of the Mayor's office, and representing the Mayor's office to City staff. The CD oversees a team that currently includes staff responsible for media relations, social media and graphic design. The CD has responsibilities for writing speeches, press releases, web content, social media posts, Op-Eds and columns, and serves as the editor for all office communications.
 
The ideal candidate will have the background, experience, and knowledge to demonstrate:

• Effective use of the principles, practices, methods, and techniques of public/community relations, media relations, social media, and program management in a diverse community.
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•  A strong commitment to public service.
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• Significant experience in high-profile press and media relations, including effective communications with the press on complex topics.
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• The capacity to function in a dynamic and fast paced environment, including crisis communications.
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•  Extensive interaction with elected and appointed officials including business executives, regulatory agencies, community groups, employees, and the general public.
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• The ability to formulate and accomplish strategic communication goals.
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• The ability to present sensitive and/or complex issues, both orally and in writing, to large diverse groups in a persuasive fashion.
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• The ability to make sound decisions and communicate effectively with the press with little advance notice.
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•  A track record of outstanding accomplishments and superior performance, including excellent judgment and decision making, planning and organizational abilities.
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•  Ability to communicate and work effectively with a diverse set of internal and external stakeholders.
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•  Ability to serve effectively as a member of a management team, including mentoring and supervising staff.

Actual salary shall be determined by the final candidate's qualifications and experience.  The salary range for this classification is pending final Council approval in August.

Candidates must be willing to work frequent evenings and weekends, and as exempt management employees, are not eligible for overtime compensation. Employees in this classification are not members of the classified civil service and are appointed "at will."  Each appointment is for a specified period of time to be determined by the appointing Mayor and does not extend past the end of the elected official's or appointing authority's term.  This unclassified position requires a disclosure of outside investments, real property interest, income, and business positions. 

The Office of Mayor Sam Liccardo is seeking a creative and energetic individual who is passionate about serving the community and committed to advancing the Mayor’s vision for San José. This individual will join a small but dynamic team that is responsible for carrying out a comprehensive and multi-faceted communications operation. 

Typical Duties:  

The following are examples of the types of duties that this position may be responsible for:

• • Writing and editing press releases, media advisories, mayoral correspondence, news and feature articles and a wide variety of other communications materials.
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  • Executing a multi-faceted social media strategy to effectively engage the community and constituents with the Mayor's policies, positions, and goals.
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  • Conducting a range of media outreach strategies, including: placing stories in media outlets; coordinating media requests and interview preparation; and managing relationships with local, regional, and national media sources. 
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  • Proactively developing and managing the Mayor's online web presence on both the City’s website, partner’s web-based assets, and 3rd Party platforms.
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  • Creating multimedia assets (i.e., print collateral, video, animation, infographics).
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  • Analyzing earned and owned media metrics as well as larger external trends.
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  • Day-to-Day administration of the office’s communication tools.

For more information and to apply, please visit:

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

Sonoma-Marin Area Rail Transit (SMART), the Bay Area’s newest transit system, seeks a creative, experienced Communications and Marketing Manager to oversee communications, marketing, advertising and public outreach. As Manager you will be responsible for SMART’s websites and social media, media relations and customer service. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of building a successful brand, developing and maintaining social media programs, creating and executing stellar special events and public education programs, and strong media relations experience. 

Duties and Responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:

Class specifications are intended to present a descriptive list of the range of duties performed by, and minimum requirements required of, employees in the class.  Specifications are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job.  SMART reserves the right to determine and amend job responsibilities.

• Plans and directs creation of marketing and promotional campaigns and District branding to increase ridership and promote safety awareness; analyzes outreach options and recommends best approaches, writes copy and coordinates graphic design elements; coordinates distribution and media and analyzes results;
• Sets strategic vision for overall communications, marketing, advertising and branding programs;
• Develops and executes communications plans, including digital content and collateral development. Includes the creation, design and development of all District external materials, including fact sheets, schedules, informational materials, website and social media content;
• Develops, monitors and oversees the production and distribution of print materials and publications to ensure consistency and quality.
• Oversees the development and maintenance of the District website and web-based media programs;
• Develops advertising strategies; negotiates and manages advertising programs, including District media advertisements and revenue-generating sales; assists in developing sponsorship and partnership opportunities;
• Conducts market research; gathers and interprets data and makes recommendations to management;
• Organizes special events and outreach activities by identifying goals and objectives, preparing and implementing plans and analyzing results;
• Manages and resolves customer service issues;
• Coordinates with regional staff on Clipper fare collection customer service issues, works with operations staff to ensure quick resolution of customer complaints;
• Stays abreast of new trends and innovations in the fields of marketing and customer service;
• Supervises Community Outreach and Customer Service staff; directs and assigns tasks, conducts performance reviews, evaluates department goals and staff progress and responds to issues;
• Writes news releases, articles and other print materials;
• Responsible for media relations; acts as District spokesperson;
• Oversees and manages contracts with outside advertising agencies and consultants;
• Works with capital project and operations staff to assist with wayfinding and other materials
• Prepares and monitors marketing and communications budget and expenditures
• Performs related duties as assigned.

SMART is an equal opportunity employer.

Please see the job description and announcement below.

Date Posted:           July 22, 2019

Classification:          ALTERNATIVE MEDIA SPECIALIST (50%)
                                   Open recruitment

Work Schedule:       4 hours per day (8:00AM – 12:00PM);
                                   5 days per week (Monday – Friday);
                                 12 months per year

Salary Range:          Step A            Step B            Step C            Step D            Step E
(monthly)               starting            6 mos          18 mos           30 mos          42 mos
                                 $2,142            $2,249           $2,362            $2,480           $2,604

Benefits:  Total Compensation Package:  Placement on salary schedule.  If a medical plan is selected, the employee will receive a contribution of $1,025.00/month toward the selected medical plan (through CalPERS), Delta Dental, and Life Insurance.  The employee pays the balance of their health premiums from their gross earnings on a pre-tax basis.  If a medical plan is not selected, employees will receive a contribution of $300.00/month toward single coverage for Delta Dental, and Life Insurance.  A vision plan (VSP) is also available.  Employees pay the worker contribution to the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS).

Current Vacancy:     Student Services Division; Special Education Department;
                                   Related Services Program
                                   65 Tower Road; San Mateo, CA  94402

Application Deadline:          Open Until Filled

Job Summary:  Under the direction of Visually Impaired teachers, coordinate, and arrange for the adaptation of a wide variety of instructional and student services related materials for students with visual impairments. Materials may be adapted into a variety of formats including, but not limited to braille, tactile graphics, large print, and electronic files, using online alternative media sources and automated translation software.  Support organization and distribution of materials.

Essential Job Functions:              

• Transcribe a variety of instructional materials into an appropriate media such as Braille, raised-line drawings and large type print; determine appropriate format for visually impaired students; assure materials are prepared in accordance with student needs and established time lines
• Transcribe a variety of special materials such as menus, train and bus schedules, diplomas, agenda items, and Individual Education Plans (IEP), into Braille and other media as directed
• Utilize a computer and various specialized software and peripherals to scan, import, transcribe and adapt a variety of documents into Braille such as math, chemistry, foreign language, tests and other instructional materials according to Braille guidelines; emboss, collate and bind Braille materials
• Operate adaptive instructional software programs and other technology for use in the visually impaired program
• Proofread, edit and verify accuracy of transcribed materials; type instructional materials, lessons and other documents in large type print for partially sighted students; utilize a copier to enlarge documents to appropriate size
• Maintain records of transcription work and archive braille and tactile graphics produced for the San Mateo County Office of Education (SMCOE)
• Monitor and maintain student memberships in institutional alternative media accounts, e.g. Learning Ally, Bookshare, American Printing House and software licenses; maintain file folder of memberships
• Confer with teachers and other personnel concerning instructional materials and student needs; monitor and assess student needs to determine equipment and material requirements; modify instructional materials to meet the individual needs of students as appropriate
• Receive, process, and distribute a variety of books and instructional materials for the visually impaired; notify instructors of new books and materials; apply bar codes to new items and input related information into assigned computer system
• Utilize the internet, State-wide lists, and other resources to research, obtain and confer with others concerning Braille and instructional materials for the visually impaired; recommend the purchase of textbooks and instructional materials as appropriate
• Communicate with County Office personnel and outside agencies to exchange information and resolve issues or concerns; clarify illustrations, special directions, graphs and other materials for students as needed
• Maintain various records related to instructional materials, books and assigned activities
• Organize Visual Impaired (VI) Library office supplies and maintain inventory
• Determine availability of braille, large print, electronic and other source materials from various suppliers and publishers; evaluate and order appropriate materials as requested; maintain database of source material providers
• Maintain records of all materials borrowed from entities other than SMCOE and help ensure timely return; ship requested materials to other school districts
• Catalog and maintain SMCOE’s library of large-print and Braille books and other materials; check materials in and out of the library as needed; assist with locating specialized instructional material for the visually impaired when needed
• Pick up and deliver instructional materials and other documents to and from various County Office, school district and community locations; visit public libraries to check out materials for transcription
• Assist staff with operating computers, die-cuts, laminators and bindery machines as needed
• Attend and participate in various workshops and conferences as directed

Qualifications:  Any combination of education and experience providing the job knowledge, skills, and ability for successful job performance will be considered for positions in this classification.  Typical qualifications would be equivalent to:

EDUCATION:   Graduation from high school supplemented by specialized course work in Braille

EXPERIENCE:   Experience with braille production, alternative technology databases and equipment sufficient for SMCOE’s Visually Impaired program

LICENSE:         Valid certification as a Braille Transcriber issued by the Library of Congress

Specialized Skills and Knowledge:     

• Knowledge of methods, materials, equipment and techniques used in Braille transcription and the preparation of raised-line drawings and large type print
• Ability to transcribe a variety of instructional materials into an appropriate media such as Braille, raised-line drawings and large type print for visually impaired students
• Ability to prepare raised-line drawings of graphs, maps, charts, diagrams, illustrations and other graphics
• Ability to proofread, edit and verify accuracy of transcribed materials
• Knowledge of braille translation guidelines and related Library of Congress rules and practices
• Ability to catalog, circulate, and maintain library of Braille transcriptions and instructional materials
• Knowledge of proper operation and use of Braille and large print transcription equipment and machines
• Ability to operate a variety of specialized equipment including die-cuts, photocopiers, raised-line machines, Perkins Braillers, embossers, binding machines and laminators
• Knowledge of practices and procedures involved in the instruction of visually impaired students
• Knowledge of visually impaired students’learning abilities
• Ability to monitor and assess student needs to determine material requirements
• Ability to prepare necessary materials for visually impaired students to receive regular school information
• Ability to determine appropriate format of materials for visually impaired students
• Knowledge of basic subjects taught in County Office schools including arithmetic, reading, writing, grammar and spelling
• Knowledge of correct English usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation and vocabulary
• Knowledge of oral and written communication skills
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing
• Knowledge of operation of a computer and specialized software and peripherals
• Ability to operate a computer and specialized peripherals and software
• Ability to type or input data at an acceptable rate of speed
• Knowledge of record-keeping techniques
• Ability to maintain records related to work performed
• Knowledge of interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others
• Ability to meet schedules and time lines

Physical Requirements:  Applicants must possess the physical abilities outlined below with or without accommodation.  San Mateo County Office of Education will consider reasonable accommodation requests.

• Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate specialized equipment and a computer keyboard
• Hearing and speaking to exchange information
• Seeing to read a variety of materials
• Lifting and carrying up to 30 pounds and occasionally as much as 50 pounds
• Reaching overhead, above the shoulders and horizontally to file and retrieve materials
• Sitting or standing for extended periods of time
• Bending at the waist, kneeling, or crouching to file materials
• Ability to operate computers and specialized equipment
• Ability to read and transcribe a variety of materials
• Ability to exchange information with co-workers
• Sitting or standing for extended periods of time

Examination Process:  The examination process for this classification will consist of:

1. A scored rating by a screening panel of application materials, including supplemental questionnaire, for education, training, experience, completeness, and accuracy
2. An oral board examination

Only the highest qualified candidates will be invited to attend the examinations.

Applicants will be notified of screening and examination results by e-mail or letter.

Personnel Commission

101 Twin Dolphin Drive

Redwood City, CA  94065

650-802-5300

classifiedjobs@smcoe.org

http://www.smcoe.org/employees-and-employment/personnel-commission

Proof of citizenship or legal status will be required upon offer of employment.

San Mateo County Office of Education provides equal employment opportunity to all qualified persons.  The recruitment, testing, and hiring of all personnel will be without regard to race, ancestry, national origin, age, color, creed, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marriage status, medical condition, physical or mental disability, genetic characteristics, or veteran status.

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