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The San Mateo County Registration & Elections Division is seeking full-time seasonal extra-help Election Materials Proofreaders to assist in the upcoming March 2020 Election. This is an excellent nonpartisan opportunity to get involved in the election process! 
 
We are currently seeking dedicated and hard-working individuals for the position of Proofreader. Proofreaders will be hired into one of three areas (please specify in your application which position you are seeking): 

• Spanish Proofreading 
• Chinese Proofreading 

All Proofreaders will be responsible for proofreading and/or translating election materials leading up to established election deadlines. Proofreaders will review, edit, and proofread documents for accuracy, context, readability, and syntax. Proofreaders will work on-site at the Registration & Elections Division at 40 Tower Road in San Mateo. 
 
Examples of projects and materials needing to be proofread include, but are not limited to: 

• Sample Ballot & Voter Information Pamphlet 
• Official Ballot 
• Accessible Vote by Mail 
• Website content 
• Legal documents 
• Letters, flyers, and other notices to voters 
• Video scripts 

The Proofreader is classified as an Office Specialist. The hourly wage for the Election Materials Proofreader - Office Specialist position is $25.23.
 
NOTE: This is an extra-help, at-will assignment, paid on an hourly basis. Some extra help positions are eligible for benefits under the Affordable Care Act. Extra help employees are not guaranteed permanent status at the end of the assignment. 

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 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 an enthusiastic, goal driven individual to join our team as our next Head Swim Coach!

If interested, apply today!

Under the supervision of the Recreation Coordinator, this position is assigned to the Aquatics Division of the Recreation Department at the City of Pacifica.  The Head Swim Coach teaches the fundamentals of competitive swimming in a positive environment.  The duties include coaching the swim team, providing instruction and guidance during training sessions, supervising several assistant swim coaches, and performing other related work as required.

The Head Swim Coach is responsible for working with the Recreation Coordinator to ensure the development of each individual swimmer while encouraging sportsmanship, healthy competition, and attendance at meets.  This position is expected to enforce the discipline of regular swimming practices consisting of technique demonstration and drills along with age-appropriate motivation, encouragement and fun.

Essential Functions of the Position

• Attend all scheduled swim meets; supervise all swimmers; coordinate volunteers (in conjunction with the PSL Parent Board); create all swim meet line-ups and information.
• Coordinate practice group scheduling and assign athletes to appropriate training groups; maintain appropriate records for team members and meets.
• Plan, prepare, and conduct team practices; develop strong team building qualities through demonstrated leadership.
• Attend all swim team staff meetings; attend all registration and parent meetings; coordinate and attend all swim team special events and fundraisers.
• Actively coach swimmers in competitive stroke training to improve technique.
• Recruit new swimmers to program.
• Have basic computer skills in Microsoft Word, Excel or related programs.
• Possess excellent customer service skills in all forms of communication.
• Meet all safety and operational requirements in the facility; abide by the USA Swimming Code of Conduct and Park, Beaches & Recreation policies and procedures.

Supervision Received and Exercised

Receives direction from the Aquatics Recreation Coordinator.  Exercises supervision over all assistant swim coaches and all swim team participants.

Qualifications

Minimum two-year history of coaching on a competitive swim teams is mandatory, plus a minimum two-year history as a swimming instructor.  Familiarity with the USA Swimming rules and local swim conference rules and regulations.  Certification in Safety Training for Swim Coaches or equivalent is required, if candidate does not currently possess this certification they must obtain it within 30 days of employment.  Current lifeguarding and C/PRO certification required.  Current and valid California driver’s license required.  Experience as a head coach of a competitive swim team is highly desirable.  A Bachelor’s degree or an Associate Degree in physical education, recreation, or a related field also is desirable.

All employees of the Parks, Beaches & Recreation Department that work with children in any capacity need to successfully pass the Department of Justice fingerprint requirements prior to employment.  All employees must provide proof of eligibility to work in the United States.

Working Conditions

Environmental working conditions include outdoor and indoor swimming pool environment; exposure to potentially hazardous chemicals, heat, cold, sun, and inclement weather conditions; and work around slippery surfaces.

Please note, the job description listed in this advertisement is currently under review and may be revised pending approval. 

The Offices of the County Manager and County Counsel are seeking well-qualified candidates for the position of Legislative Analyst.

The Legislative Analyst will perform research, interpretation, analysis, and coordination of Federal and State legislative matters impacting the County, provide staff support in preparing legislative research and positions, and perform varied, complex tasks in support of the County's Intergovernmental Affairs unit and the County Counsel's Office.

This position will be co-located in the Intergovernmental Affairs Unit of the County Manager's Office and in the County Counsel's Office and will receive general supervision from the County Legislation Officer and County Counsel. The position may exercise indirect supervision over lower level professional, technical, and clerical employees.
 

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

• Manage and maintain the Intergovernmental Affairs Unit's legislative issue tracking reports
• Assist with the development of the County's annual Legislative Program
• Identify and assess the significance of new bills and amendments to specified legislation and select significant issues for further review
• Analyze and track the status of legislation to ensure County opinions, viewpoints, and recommendations are communicated to the appropriate legislative advocates and County staff in a timely manner
• Research, compile, and summarize data to write reports and legislative correspondence for signature by appropriate elected officials, executives, or department representatives
• Work closely with and support attorneys in the County Counsel's office in connection with their efforts to, among other things, draft and revise legislation on behalf of the County and develop appropriate written materials in connection with those efforts
• Assist with the development of Board agenda items and legislative reports
• Review finished materials for format, appropriate English usage, accuracy, completeness, and compliance with appropriate policies and procedures
• Assist in organizing legislative tours, meetings, and training sessions
• Coordinate meetings by preparing agendas and other required materials
• Monitor and manage unit contracts and assist in tracking and reporting on performance metrics
• Perform related duties as assigned

This position is a limited term, at-will (full-time, temporary) position and is an exceptional opportunity to experience working in the County Manager's Office and the Office of the County Counsel for a progressive, local jurisdiction.  The County of San Mateo is recognized state-wide as an innovative organization that provides comprehensive services to the residents and businesses in the county.  This limited term position is funded for at least two years.  The classification for this position is Management Analyst and has the associated management-level benefits.
 
Limited Term employees receive full medical and dental benefits, like regular employees, and a portable 401(a) plan.
 
NOTE: The eligible list generated from this recruitment may be used to fill future extra-help, limited term, unclassified, and regular classified vacancies. 

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:

• Education: Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with major coursework in business administration, public administration, or a related field.
• Experience: Three years of increasingly responsible experience performing a wide variety of administrative and managerial duties in a large, complex public agency including one year in a senior level administrative or management position.

 
Knowledge of:

• Practices and procedures for the development and adoption of local, state, and federal legislation
• Operations of local legislative bodies (e.g., city councils, joint powers agencies, and special district governing boards, etc.), the state legislature, and the United States Congress
• Basic principles and practices of countywide operations and its administration policies, procedures, and organization

Skill/Ability to:

• Organize and prioritize work and manage multiple tasks with conflicting deadlines
• Work independently.
• Maintain confidentiality in the performance of work assignments
• Use initiative in anticipating and resolving issues
• Pay close attention to detail
• Analyze and monitor current and proposed Federal, State, and local legislation which may impact County operations or policies
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing
• Establish and maintain effective work relationships with County partners including, but not limited to, the position's counterparts in local legislators' offices, other governmental agencies, and the County's legislative advocates

APPLICATION/EXAMINATION 
This is an Open recruitment. Anyone may apply. 
 
The examination process will consist an Application Screening (weight: pass/fail), and an Interview (weight: 100%), which may include the evaluation of a brief writing exercise given immediately preceding the interview.  Applicants must successfully pass the Application Screening to move forward to the interview.  Candidates must successfully pass the interview to be placed on the eligible (hiring) list. 

Depending on the number of applications, a screening committee may select those applicants whose education and/or experience appear to best meet the needs of the position. For that reason, not all applicants with the minimum qualifications are guaranteed to advance through the recruitment.

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 the "Apply". If you are not on the County's website, please go to www.jobs.smcgov.org to apply.

In addition to completing the standard Employment Application form, responses to the Supplemental Questionnaire (attached to the application form) must also be provided.

TENTATIVE RECRUITMENT SCHEDULE:
Final Filing Date: November 20, 2019
Application Screening: November 25, 2019
Panel Interview: December 11 and/or 12, 2019

At the County of San Mateo, we take pride in the way our employees bring together their diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives to serve our community's needs.

The County of San Mateo is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
 

Analyst: Chet Overstreet - 10/31/2019 (D181 - Management Analyst) 

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Do you enjoy giving back to your community? Are you a people’s person? 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.

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The City of Redwood City seeks a Landscape Maintenance Worker who will assist in the maintenance of parks and landscaped areas.  Under supervision, the incumbent will operate a variety of landscape maintenance equipment and will perform the following duties:

• Perform a wide variety of general grounds and facility maintenance work including raking leaves, cleaning walkways, removing debris, cleaning restrooms, and related work.
• Water, weed, prune, renovate, and fertilize shrubs, trees, flowerbeds, and landscaped areas.
• Complete turf care including mowing, thatching, fertilizing, plugging, spraying, and installation of new turf areas with both seed and sod.
• Prepare soil and plant flowerbeds, shrubs, trees and landscape areas, including staking, fertilizing and other necessary procedures.
• Utilize a wide variety of hand and power tools and landscape maintenance equipment including a rotary gang mower tractor, rider mowers, tractors, trencher, sprayer, brush chipper and chainsaws.
• Move and install park and recreation equipment. Perform routine preventive maintenance on mowing equipment and hand and power tools used in the work.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Do you have an interest in being a Construction Project Manager in the public sector?  Is providing services to all the residents of San Mateo County important to you? Are you interested in working for a large public organization that cares about its employees, strives for life-work balance, has a strong retirement/pension program, and offers a flexible work schedule? Do you have the technical, administrative, and managerial experience to simultaneously coordinate an array of construction projects, which might include new building construction, remodels, expansions, infrastructure and maintenance upgrades, retrofits, underground work and structural upgrades, and replacement of equipment and components? 

If you would like to join a diverse team of hard-working and dedicated construction professionals, we may have a career opportunity for you!

The County of San Mateo Department of Public Works invites applications for Construction Project Manager (CPM).

The Department of Public Works is involved in the planning, design, and construction of infrastructure projects within the unincorporated areas of San Mateo County. Our mission is to provide the public with safe, accessible roads and structures that make their communities more livable. The Capital Projects Group is responsible for delivering a wide variety of building construction projects for the County's airport, hospital, parks, correctional facilities, and state courts. Your role as the project leader will require you to have technical, organizational, project administrative, and budgeting skills.

Under general supervision, the CPM is responsible for coordinating technical, administrative and management activities related to County facilities construction projects. The CPM will also manage a number of simultaneous construction improvements and major maintenance projects, which may include building infrastructure, underground, structural, system upgrades, solar, retrofits, replacement of equipment and components, remodels, expansions, and new building construction.

Taking on the role of a leader, the Construction Project Manager is vital to overseeing all the elements of a project, from initially scope development to assembling the right team to execute the work, while ensuring the project runs smoothly. The ideal candidate for this position will have at least three years of experience managing a variety of public building and facility projects that may involve work on administrative, medical, detention, judicial, parks, and support facilities OR at least three years of experience working with multidisciplinary building design and construction teams of engineering, architectural, planning, geotechnical, environmental, mechanical, electrical, drafting, inspection and support staff.
 
In addition, the ideal candidate will possess the following knowledge, skills, and abilities:

• Strong verbal construction project management skills to help ensure projects are delivered on schedule and within budget.
• Knowledge and experience with the Public Contracting Code, as well as general government contracting and procurement.
• Knowledge and experience with the Office of Statewide Health Planning and Development (OSHPD) permitting projects (highly desired), and or knowledge and experience with delivering energy and renewable projects. 
• Excellent analytical and report-writing skills to formulate and write comprehensive technical reports, specifications and business correspondence.
• Strong organization and coordination skills to manage many projects simultaneously.
• Proficiency in the use of computers for complex spreadsheets, word-processing, cost-tracking, scheduling and project management programs.
• Solicit bids, conduct pre-bid walks, conferences, analyze and qualify bids and proposals, vendor selections.
• Familiarity with current technological resources for project development and monitoring, e.g., BIM, Job Order Contracting (JOC), Design Bid Build etc.
• Coordinate and monitor contract performance, acceptance of work and other related activities associated with completion of projects.
• Work with, but are not limited to consultants, architects, engineers, end users, building inspectors, maintenance and operations staff, contractors and vendors.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with clients and co-workers.
• Superior communication skills, both orally and in writing.

NOTE: The eligible list generated from this recruitment may be used to fill future extra-help, term, unclassified, and regular classified vacancies. 

Limited Term positions are at-will positions not to exceed 3 years employees receive full medical and dental benefits, similar to regular employees, and a portable 401(a) plan.

Information for current county employees: Current and regular San Mateo County Employees who are interested in this assignment must submit an application and compete in the recruitment process. If you are successful in the recruitment and are being considered for the assignment, HR will work directly with you and/or your department for options. Please note that there is no guarantee that you will be allowed by your department to rotate into this assignment nor are your departments obligated to allow you to take on this assignment. The salary range for this position is "as is" and non-negotiable.
 
We invite you to explore the wonderful Benefit packages the County of San Mateo has to offer! Below are the links to our 2019 Benefits Guides.
Permanent: https://hr.smcgov.org/sites/hr.smcgov.org/files/documents/files/2019%20Active%20Employee%20Guide_12.12.18.pdf (Download PDF reader)
Limited Term: https://hr.smcgov.org/sites/hr.smcgov.org/files/2019-Limited-Term-Employee-Guide.pdf (Download PDF reader)

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 experience as a construction superintendent, project manager or estimator for commercial or industrial construction, or as a superintendent of buildings and grounds for large complexes, or as a construction contract administrator in a public agency.

Knowledge of:

• Design and construction processes, practices, means and methods, costs, schedules, contracts, insurance, and legal requirements applicable to public works projects.
• Building Codes, operations, maintenance and repair work, and general construction including but not limited to grading, concrete, foundations, framing, structural, heating and air conditioning, controls, hazmat abatement, electrical, plumbing, roofing, sheet metal, masonry, finish carpentry, painting, signage, specialty equipment, etc.
• Contracting modes (e.g. unit prices, lump sum, not-to-exceed, time-and-material, negotiated, etc.), and methods (informal bid, Board approved bids, Job Order Contracting, etc.).
• Tools, materials, methods and practices employed in the operation, maintenance, remodel, and repair of countywide facilities.
• Administrative and clerical procedures and practices.
• Construction project management software.
• Construction safety standards, procedures, best practices and personal protective equipment.
• Current environmental standards and requirements, including but not limited to C3, CalGreen, and LEED® processes.

Skill/Ability to:

• Drive to and from job sites located throughout County; walk construction sites and/or natural terrain; climb stairs, ladders, scaffolds, lifts, and inspect confined spaces.
• Effectively use computer and applications related to construction project management (e.g. MSOffice®, MSProject®, Primavera®, Suretrack©, Expedition®, Prolog®, others).
• Estimate multi discipline, budgetary, and detailed cost for construction labor, materials and equipment.
• Interpret and develop contractual clauses, negotiate scopes and costs on proposals and change orders with consultants and contractors to the County's benefit.
• Formulate and write comprehensive technical reports, specifications, and business correspondence.
• Organize and coordinate the various elements and logistics of a major project, including scheduling and documenting progress meetings with stakeholders.
• Direct and maintain a large number of simultaneous projects countywide.
• Prepare and maintain work schedules, monitor budgets and present progress reports.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with project's stakeholders.
• Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.

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/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 must be submitted in addition to our regular employment application form. A resume will not be accepted as a substitute for the required employment application and supplemental questionnaire.

This is a continuous recruitment which may close at any time. The final filing date will be posted five days in advance on this job announcement.

The examination will consist of an application screening (weight: pass/fail) based on the candidate's 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 the ''Apply Online" button above or below. If you are not on the County's website, please go to https://jobs.smcgov.org to apply. Online applications must be received by the Human Resources Department before midnight on the final filing date. Apply immediately. This recruitment is open on a continuous basis and selections may be made at any time within the process.


~ TENTATIVE RECRUITMENT SCHEDULE ~
Final Filing Date: Continuous
Application Screening: TBD

Analyst: Christina Chan (020619) (Construction Project Manager - N001)

The City of Menlo Park is seeking applicants for temporary positions in the Public Works Maintenance Division.  Depending on their experience, individuals may be assigned to work in Trees, Streets, Facilities, Parks, or Water.  Temporary employees will operate and maintain a variety of maintenance equipment, including dump trucks, stump grinders, brush chippers, aerial lifts, forklifts, lawn mowers, backpack blowers, backhoes, jack hammers, lawn edger’s, hedge trimmers, concrete saws, chain saws and hand tools.  Temporary employees will foster positive and effective working relationships and must be able understand and follow instructions.

Applications are being accepted for the position of Library Clerk (Homework Club Lead Assistant)- Casual/Hourly Position with the City of South San Francisco's Library Department.

APPLICATION DEADLINE:  POSITION IS OPEN UNTIL FILLED

SALARY RANGE:  $14.62 to $17.77 an hour

WORK HOURS: 8:30 AM - 1:00 PM, Monday through Friday (summers only)

                           2:30 PM - 6:15 PM, Monday through Friday (school year)

The City of South San Francisco is a fully independent and highly commercialized full-service city with an estimated population of 65,710 growing to 100,000 during business hours. City departments include: Police; Fire; Parks & Recreation; Public Works; Economic and Community Development; Information Technology; City Attorney; Library; Finance; Human Resources; and Office of the City Manager. The City has a Council-City Manager form of government with more than 400 full– and part-time employees. 

The Library Clerk position available is an hourly, non-benefited, temporary assignment which operates out of the Community Learning Center, a branch of the Library Department. The Community Learning Center (CLC) works with collaborative agencies to serve youth and families. In collaboration with other staff at the Community Learning Center, the Library Clerk, or Homework Club Lead Assistant, will help with the children’s activities and projects, in the belief that each child, youth and adult brings strength, talents, and skills to the learning process.  The Homework Club operates five days a week from 2:00 – 6:00 pm and serves Title I schools in South San Francisco.

TYPICAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Leads activities that focus on reading, writing and math skill development with the use of computers, educational games and creative group projects.
• Fosters confidence, self-esteem and the love of learning in children.
• Assists in the computer lab with Internet use, word processing, and computer software.
• Supervises volunteers.
• Leads craft activities and games.
• Facilitates learning and works together with other assistants as part of a team.
• Must learn and implement the goals and philosophy of the Community Learning Center.

IDEAL CANDIDATE:

The ideal candidate possesses excellent communication and interpersonal skills; can be a team leader and accept guidance from supervising staff; is highly organized; can integrate computers as a learning tool; possesses knowledge of strategies for motivating children in a creative learning process; and has experience integrating and supervising volunteers.

QUALIFICATIONS: 

• One year minimum of teaching related experience
• High School Diploma or the equivalent
• Applicants being considered for employment must be able to furnish proof of legal right to work in the U.S.

For additional information regarding this position, please contact Karla Molina Bourdon, Library Program Manager - Literacy Services bourdon@plsinfo.org  / 650.829.3870.

City of South San Francisco, Library Department  www.ssf.net   EOE

This general announcement is subject to change.  It does not constitute an express or implied contract.