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DOT is accepting applications for the position of full-time benefited Maintenance Assistant. Candidates who meet the minimum qualifications may be required to pass a written exam and a practical exam.

Under immediate supervision, the Maintenance Assistant performs unskilled work in the maintenance and repair of streets, pavements, sewers, landscaping, traffic signs, and traffic signals. Duties include digging holes, trenches, and ditches. It also includes operating a wide range of hand, mechanical, and power tools, as well as a variety of light and heavy vehicles, trucks, and equipment relevant to work performed, ensuring compliance with safe working practices.

Maintenance crews provide services seven days a week. Individuals in this classification may be required to work alternate work shifts, including grave and swing, weekends, holidays, overtime, and on-call.

More information on the typical duties can be found in the Class Specifications for Maintenance Assistant.

The City of Sunnyvale seeks a Supervising Librarian for Children's and Teen Services at the Sunnyvale Public Library. Under general direction of the Superintendent of Libraries, the Supervising Librarian develops, implements and evaluates children and teen services to the public with a focus on community engagement and innovation. He or she provides strong leadership for children and teen services to deliver services, programs and resources in response to community needs. The Supervising Librarian manages a high-performing team of 5 full-time and 2 part-time librarians.

The Supervising Librarian is a coach, mentor, and guide with proven skills in leading people and managing programs and budgets. He or she will be a highly collaborative, motivated and customer-focused individual with excellent communication skills. The ideal candidate will want to be part of a dynamic leadership team, is willing to take risks, and be energized to change. Previous experience demonstrating successful collaborations with school and community partners is highly desirable.

The Supervising Librarian position is in the Library division of the Department of Library and Community Services (LCS). LCS encourages the growth and development of a strong community by providing life-long learning opportunities, safe and welcoming spaces for community engagement and life skills support for persons of all ages and abilities. This position works at least one night per week and a weekend rotation.

Additionally, the City of Sunnyvale:

•             contributes 4% of the 7% employee contribution to CalPERS for classic members;

•             contributes 2% of an employee's gross pay to a deferred compensation plan, and

•             provides fully employer paid medical, dental, and vision benefits.

The City of Sunnyvale provides an excellent benefits package. A complete application consists of a City application and supplemental questionnaire. The minimum qualifications for education and experience can be met in the following way: A Master's degree from an accredited college or university in Library and Information Science or related field; AND Four years of professional public library experience which includes some lead or supervisory responsibilities. The final filing date is November 4, 2019 at 5:00 pm. For complete information regarding this current opportunity, please visit: https://sunnyvale.ca.gov and click on City Jobs.

Salary:    $105,516.00 - $127,240.00 Annually

DESCRIPTION/RESPONSIBILITIES:

     The San José Fire Department is seeking to hire a qualified individual to fill a Network Technician position. 

     Network Technician I salary range is $56,825.60 - $69,243.20.

     Network Technician II salary range is $66,830.40 - $81,224.00.

     Network Technician III salary range is $74,048.00 - $90,043.20.

     The starting salary will be determined by the selected candidate’s qualifications and experience.  In addition to the starting salary, employees in the Network Technician I/II/II classification shall also receive an approximate five percent (5%) ongoing non-pensionable compensation pay. 

     The Fire Department’s Information Technology Team supports 33 fire stations and 2 field offices, ensuring availability and reliability of their critical software/hardware systems.  The individual hired into this job classification will provide significant technical assistance with major computer systems that support Fire operations such as:  supporting connectivity for the remote locations as well as fire apparatus, proactively and efficiently support the enterprise client environment, which includes the latest Windows Operating Systems, Office 365 suite, Mobile Devices, and other enterprise software.  Primary duties of this individual include day-to day system administration for the desktop hardware and software, Office 365, and mobile devices, as well as resolving end-user help requests.

     Responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:

     * Provide support for Windows desktop and office productivity applications such as Microsoft Windows 10, Microsoft Office 365 suite, and client applications.

     * Provide support for mobile devices such as iPads, iPhones, Android devices, apparatus MDC’s and their associated applications.

     * WAN support for data network connecting 38 Fire Department facilities.

     * Create and update desktop, laptop, and mobile images.

     * Assist with managing and maintaining Fire Department file servers, print servers and application servers.

     * Respond to incoming incidents and/or help requests from end-users via telephone, email in a timely and courteous manner.

     * Prioritize and schedule help desk tickets and post resolutions.

     * Setup, troubleshoot, deploy, and maintain hardware and software for department PCs, printers, peripherals and network and communications hardware.

     * Create and manage Active Directory objects such as users and computers.

     * Apply drivers, patches and anti-virus/malware updates to PC’s and mobile devices.

     * Respond to and remediate desktop level security incidents.

     * Update documentation for service desk tickets, knowledge base, system administration procedure, etc.

     * Evaluate documented resolutions and analyze trends for ways to prevent future problems.

     * Perform duties with minimum supervision following Department standards and best practices to make good judgment calls for system issues resolutions or escalation. 

     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.  Only the candidates whose backgrounds best match the position will be invited to proceed in the selection process.  Additional phases of the selection process will consist of one or more interviews, one of which may include a practical/writing exercise.

     You will be prompted to answer the following job-specific questions during the online application process.  Please note that there is a 4,000-character limit, including spaces, for each text response. 

     * Please describe your experience working in a HelpDesk or Desktop support environment.

     * Please describe your experience deploying a new PC in a business environment.  Be specific in how you connected it to the network, installed common software such as Microsoft Office, and configured specific end-user settings such as printers. 

     You must answer all job-specific questions in order to be considered for this vacancy or your application will be deemed incomplete and withheld from further consideration. 

     If you have questions about the duties of these positions, the selection or hiring processes, please contact Lynda De Santiago, HR & Recruitment Analyst, at lynda.desantiago@sanjoseca.gov .

DEADLINE TO APPLY:  October 14, 2019 at 5:00 PM

THE POSITION

The City of Hayward is excited to announce its recruitment for the position of Librarian II. Under general direction by management staff or the Director of Library Services, the Librarian II performs a variety of professional and para-professional duties in support of a modern urban library and community learning center. This position will have a focus on technology; and the ideal candidate will be innovative and collaborative, will serve as a liaison to the IT department and be responsible for initiating, developing and overseeing a broad range of technology-based services and will be able to provide basic technical assistance to library staff and patrons.
 

DEFINITION
 
Under general direction performs a variety of professional and para-professional duties in support of a modern urban library and community learning center; provides responsive customer service to a diverse population of library and learning center users; plans, organizes, and coordinates the functions of a library program or service area; supervises staff; and performs related duties as required.
 
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS
 
This is a journey level classification that performs a variety of professional and paraprofessional duties in a modern fast-paced urban library and is expected to perform specialized professional Librarian duties, which may include the supervision of other Library personnel. Positions in this class differ from those in the lower level Librarian I class in that incumbents work with only general direction and are responsible for the coordination of one or more service area such as reference services, branch services, cataloging, technology, or other special services. 

Essential Duties:

Duties may include but are not limited to the following:
 
Plans, organizes, directs and coordinates the functions of a major service area of the library.
 
Makes recommendations on selection and withdrawal of books, periodicals, display materials, and audio or video or e-materials by reading reviews, and other sources, and keeping up with current trends and making recommendations to the Director of Library Services.
 
Performs reference and readers advisory work in person, by telephone or other communication means, by verifying the patrons' needs through the reference interview process, and answering questions or exploring alternative sources of information such as other resources, agencies and libraries. 

Updates factual material and coordinates loan services with other libraries. Assesses technology needs, evaluates system needs and makes recommendations for purchasing or improving equipment and programs based on current industry standards.
 
Serves as a liaison to the IT department for testing and supporting computer devices, library software, and infrastructure needs; provides basic technical assistance to library staff and patrons; and plans technology related training and programming for staff and the public.
 
Independently performs complex cataloging and classification review and related activities as assigned.
 
Directs or participates in community programs such as library tours for community groups, special programs for children and adults including technology services and on-site visits to the library.
 
Attends job-related meetings such as weekly staff meetings, Bay Area Library Information Systems meetings and/or other area meetings.
 
Prepares and submits performance evaluations on staff.

Prepares and submits timely and informative reports on projects as needed, including recommendations regarding resources and budgetary needs.

JOB RELATED AND ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS
 
Knowledge of:
 
Current library industry standard procedures, trends, and subject matters including electronic databases and reference materials, cataloging, classification of library materials, adult and children's reader advisory services, circulation, processing, and automated systems.
 
Library materials selection techniques.  Includes the ability to read literary or technical reviews and publishers' catalogs and make recommendations for purchase or withdrawal, for a balanced collection in terms of quality, diverse ideas, and community needs.
 
Adult and children's literature including specific titles and trends.
 
Integrated Library Systems, circulation, processing, automated systems, automated self-service and patron interfaces.
 
Adult and children's technology-based program and services.

Ability to:
 
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
 
Handle competing priorities and work with constant interruptions from the telephone, members of the public and staff.
 
Make independent judgments and choose appropriate solutions relative to day-to-day activities; Diligence for solving problems.
 
Creativity and openness to new ideas including ability to propose new projects and activities responding to community needs and based on industry trends.
 
Work well with all members of the community and skill in various types of programs like book talks, computer classes, craft activities, etc.
 
Interest and involvement in professional organizations and activities outside of regular work hours.
 
Classify and catalog a wide range of books and library materials using manual and/or automated procedures.

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION
 
Any combination equivalent to the experience and education that could likely provide the required knowledge and abilities would be qualifying.  A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:
 
Experience:  Three (3) years' experience working as a professional librarian with appropriate experience in reference technology, youth services, branch services, cataloging or other special services. Specialized subject knowledge is desirable.
 
Education:  Possession of a master's degree in Library Science from an accredited college or university or equivalent.
 
License and Certificates:  Possession and maintenance of a valid California Class C Driver's License OR demonstrate the ability to travel to various locations in a timely manner as required in the performance of duties.

PROBATIONARY PERIOD: One (1) Year

SELECTION PROCEDURE

Date Of Examination(s):
Review of Responses to the Supplemental Questions - Week of October 13, 2019
Oral Panel Interviews - Week of November 10, 2019

The City of Hayward reserves the right to modify the selection process as necessary to conform to administrative or business necessity.

APPLICATIONS

Apply prior to the closing time of the job announcement and allow at least one (1) hour to submit your application if you are a new user to the system.  Our on-line application system is provided by Government Jobs. If you have problems while applying online, please contact the Government Jobs Help Desk at  (855) 524-5627.
 

The City of Hayward is an Equal Opportunity Employer

AC Transit is actively searching for an experienced Executive Administrative Assistant for its office in Oakland, California. This position will provide exceptional and professional administrative support to one of AC Transit's Board Officers, the District Secretary.

In this role, the executive administrative assistant will perform critical administrative duties for the District Secretary's Office, including managing calendars, preparing and editing correspondence and reports, creating agendas and proofreading official District documents for proper English language usage, spelling, grammar and punctuation.

The ideal candidate for this position will have an acute attention to detail, public sector/government administrative experience, an ability to maintain confidentiality and conduct themselves in a professional manner at all times. This position is highly visible within the agency and will have significant exposure to the Board of Directors and executive team; professionalism, tact and diplomacy are essential to be successful in this position.

REPRESENTATIVE FUNCTIONS:

• Screens office visitors and telephone calls, and responds to requests, complaints, and inquiries of a complex and confidential nature, from the public and District staff, and refers to other staff, where appropriate.
• Disseminates information using discretion, and by appropriately applying and interpreting regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Compiles data for reports and other materials; and prepares administrative reports and projects.
• Establishes, maintains, and modifies executive office files, records, spreadsheets, and logs.
• Coordinates meetings, prepares agendas, arranges facilities and equipment, and assembles meeting materials and related media including folders, binders, and copies.
• Makes travel and conference arrangements; and submits and tracks reimbursement requests for the assigned executive or Board Officer, and others, as instructed. Organizes and maintains appointments, schedules, and calendars for the assigned executive or Board Officer; and coordinates office activities and schedules with other departments, third parties, and the public.
• Composes, prepares and proofreads correspondence, letters, reports, memoranda, agendas, and other documents, makes corrections, and revises drafts as needed.
• Provides administrative support to District boards, committees, and/or task forces, as assigned; including posting legal notices, preparing agendas, assembling background materials, and taking and transcribing meeting minutes.
• Maintains departmental content on the District's intranet, and /or internet website.
• Acts as a point of contact to the public, members of the Board, and other agencies at the request of the assigned executive or Board Officer.
• Recommends and implements procedural changes affecting office activities.
• Monitors and reconciles expenses for the assigned executive or Board Officer.
• Initiates and completes special projects and assignments, as assigned.
• May plan,assign, train, review, and assist in evaluating the work of subordinate clerical personnel.
• Performs related duties, as required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education: Equivalent to completion of an Associate's degree from an accredited college or university, with major coursework in business, accounting, or a related field.

Experience: Equivalent to at least six (6) years of recent and verifiable administrative support experience for executive-level management personnel, involving frequent public contact.

Desirable Qualifications:

• Bilingual in Spanish or Chinese
• Bachelor's degree in a business or public administration; or a related field
• Excellent business writing skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Solid organizational skills
• Outstanding customer service skills
• Work independently and take initiative when necessary
• Flexible in work schedule (will need to occasionally work evenings or on weekend)
• Highly professional, tactful and diplomatic
• Exercises discretion and able to keep confidentiality at all times
• Highly proficient with MS Office, including Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, Access and Excel
• Experience with Sharepoint and PeopleSoft applications
• Experience in handling legal documents
• Robust and well-rounded experience in government /public sector administrative work
• Experience working with executives, officers and public or private boards and committees

All candidates who meet qualifications are encouraged to apply; however, candidates meeting some or all of desirable qualifications will be given priority.

To apply, please submit an application online with a resume and cover letter. Please thoroughly answer all supplemental questions on the application.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

Physical Requirements: (1) Must maintain the physical condition necessary to perform tasks in an office setting and operate computers, keyboards, and other peripheral equipment. (2) Must possess the mobility necessary to travel expeditiously within the AC Transit District to perform the duties of the job. (3) Some positions in this classification may be required to lift up to 25 pounds regularly.

THIS POSITION IS AN UNREPRESENTED POSITION

To apply, visit: https://apptrkr.com/1638838

The Selection Process: The Human Resources department must receive a completed online application by the filling date. If this recruitment is "Continuous," it may be closed at any time without notice. Applications will be screened for job-related qualifications, and those candidates who best meeting the qualifications listed on this Job Announcement will be invited to participate in an examination process that may include written, oral and/or performance segments. Current District employees must have satisfactory attendance and performance records. Finalists will be placed on an Eligibility List. When filling vacancies, the Human Resources Department will refer the top candidates to the hiring department for final screening and recommendation. Per Board Policy, selected candidates may require background checks performed on their criminal and/or financial records.

Benefits: All employees hired on or after January 1, 2016, may be in the District's Tier II pension plan covered by the Public Employees' Pension Reform Act of 2013 (PEPRA). As such, he/she may be required to contribute 6% or more of annual income towards the cost of his/hers District pension.

ADA Compliant and Drug-Free Workplace: The Human Resources Department will make reasonable efforts in the recruitment/examination process to accommodate applicants with disabilities. If you have a need for an accommodation, please call Human Resources at (510) 891-4783.

The Alameda-Contra Costa Transit District has established the goal of a 100 percent drug and alcohol-free workplace. Applicants will be required to undergo drug and alcohol testing prior to employment and those in safety sensitive positions will be subject to further drug and alcohol testing through their period of employment, including random drug and alcohol testing.

Equal Opportunity Employer
 

The City of Chowchilla is accepting applications for the position of Information Technology Systems Administrator. Under general supervision, the position is a computer-related professional level class responsible for establishing system standards, assisting in the development of long range technology plans, and facilitating day-to-day operations of the City’s computer network, telephone systems, and professional mission-critical public safety spectrum RF communications systems.

THE POSITION

Under general direction, the Systems Analyst maintains and deploys the city’s information technology infrastructure, which includes the servers, software, databases, cloud services, and network and communication infrastructure.  In addition, acts as a second level support for complex help-desk issues.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

Duties may include but are not limited to the following: 

• Maintains servers and related infrastructure; provides advanced level support for applications and desktops, backup and recovery; maintains telephone and email servers, call manager servers, call accounting, and web-based software maintenance and support.
• Installs, modifies, and repairs network hardware, software, and devices.
• Maintains and supports directory and authentication services, email and collaboration services and application provisioning.
• Interfaces with vendors to obtain required equipment and software in a timely manner while ensuring proper audit, documentation and budget controls are met.
• Ensures security through access controls, backups and firewalls.
• Provides technical assistance and support for incoming alarms and issues related to IT infrastructure.
• Monitors system performance, usage of system resources and troubleshoots any issues or outages.
• Maintains daily performance of back-end infrastructure systems & tools 
• Ensures virus monitoring and detection software is up to date and installed on all machines.
• Prepares daily health check report and runs through findings at health check meeting.
• Documents internal procedures, policies, topology drawings and process flows. 
• Writes training manuals for end users and peer supported technology.
• Oversees asset management related to networking equipment such as servers, routers and switches.
• Leads and/or participates in help-desk activities; establishes criteria for priority and urgency response; performs the most difficult troubleshooting and problem resolution related to hardware and software issues.
• Manages IT projects involving multiple City departments.
• Assists in the development and implementation of goals, objectives, policies and procedures, and work standards of the department.
• Maintains safe working conditions for the workforce and public.

THE POSITION

Under general direction, the Web and Database Administrator coordinates the design, development, programming, and maintenance of the City’s Internet and Intranet web sites; maintains on premise and cloud databases and related services, including the security, effectiveness, efficiency, appeal and troubleshooting of databases; and develops databases and/or web applications that are in compliance with applicable city government requirements, standards and best practices.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

Duties may include but are not limited to the following: 

• Strategically plan, develop, execute and manage the City website (architecture, format and design) in a way that makes it user friendly and effective;
• Design and optimize city Intranet site on SharePoint, using feedback from department leads and power users. 
• Ensures the clear, comprehensive and accurate presentation of the City’s on-line presence in the Internet/Intranet web sites.
• Design, develop and maintain web site documents, templates, graphics and navigational tools;
• Work cross-functionally among City departments to determine needs and ensure web solutions are developed to address those needs;
• Collaborate with the Communications and Marketing team to ensure proper branding and messaging is integrated into the architecture and content of the web sites;
• Track, measure and report on key website metrics for effectiveness of customer engagement;
• Keep current on emerging trends to ensure optimal user experience and engagement;
• Design, develop and maintain highly available databases, developing project plans that translate department needs into technical requirements.
• Execute complete database solutions from evaluation to implementation. This may include researching and implementing “off the shelf” database applications or the development of unique in-house applications which should be protected by an appropriate authorization constraint;
• Develop and enforce data management standards and/or new development protocols that promote standards and ensure that all applications are fully compliant with applicable regulations and best practices;
• Work closely with IT peers to maintain the integrity of the city’s data through multiple access schemes; facilitate sharing of common data by overseeing proper key and index management. Monitor database backups, install, upgrade and maintain database software; restore and/or recover data as necessary;
• Create data flow and data life-cycle documentation; develop and maintain internal database documentation describing requirements, design specifications, implementation and ongoing changes in applicable procedures for use by end users as well as other network personnel.

Please click the links below for complete details regarding this recruitment.