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The Library Services Department is seeking an innovative, collaborative, professional and technologically savvy individual for the Public Services team at the Thousand Oaks Library. The accomplished library professional should have exceptional customer service skills, and demonstrate teamwork, excellent judgment, and the ability to collaborate with a wide range of individuals and groups.

The current Librarian opportunity is for Adult Services.  The list established from this recruitment may be utilized for additional vacancies as they occur.

Primary responsibilities:

• Provide highly responsive reference service for adults, teens, and children (in-person and online)
• Develop, plan and present a variety of cultural and instructional programs and events for all ages, including early literacy-based story times, computer/resource instruction and literary special events
• Develop, coordinate and provide outreach services, tours, and promotional programs to schools, community groups, and other key stakeholders
• Work with other divisions within the Library, and throughout the City, to enhance overall service to the community
• Provide collection development, including print and online resources

Immediate Opening for Per Diem Library Assistant I

Administrative Operations – Passport Services

APPLY BY:  Monday, April 15, 2019 at 5:00 pm OR the first 50 applications received, whichever occurs first.

THE POSITION:  Come be part of the San Mateo Public Library team. You would be joining an organization whose mission it is to serve the community with a collaborative, innovative, and professional spirit. The San Mateo Public Library is seeking an energetic, motivated, and detail-oriented individual to provide services as a certified passport Acceptance Agent for the Main Library’s U.S. Passport Acceptance Office and to provide general support to the Library Administration Office. Training will be provided.

SALARY:          $24.45 per hour (Step 1). This position is considered part time and offers limited benefits after working a specified number of hours.

SCHEDULE:     15 hours per week

The schedule will consist of two weeknight shifts – Mondays and Tuesdays from 4:00 – 8:30 p.m. and an alternating Friday or Saturday shift of 10:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

HOW TO APPLY: Submit an online application and resumé at www.calopps.org.

APPLY BY:  Monday, April 15, 2019 at 5:00 pm OR the first 50 applications received, whichever occurs first.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

• Review passport applications for completeness and accuracy
• Verify identification and citizenship documentation
• Collect fees
• Respond to public in-person and telephone requests for services and information
• Perform a wide variety of routine clerical work, including filing, billing, processing correspondence, record keeping

QUALIFICATIONS:

Knowledge of: Office methods and equipment, including experience with Microsoft Office Suite programs: at minimum Word, Excel; and Outlook; English usage, spelling, grammar and punctuation.

Ability to: Provide good customer service; perform routine clerical work, operate office machines, learn office methods, rules and policies; understand and carry out oral and written instructions; speak and write clearly.

Experience and Education: Any combination equivalent to experience and education that could provide the required knowledge and abilities would be qualifying.  A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be equivalent to completion of 12th grade, including or supplemented by specialized clerical courses. Bilingual skills desirable but not required.

ADA SPECIAL REQUIREMENT:  Essential duties require the following physical abilities and work requirement: ability to work in a standard library environment; ability to operate computer keyboard; sit, stand, walk, kneel, crouch, squat, stoop, reach, twist, lift 50 pounds and push/pull 100 pounds.

FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:  Please contact Dena Gomez at 650-522-7809

Network Systems Specialist

Final Filing Date: Open Until Filled

SALARY: $5,055 - $5,308 - $5,573- $5,852- $6,145 - $6,452 (Longevity Step) Monthly 
2.5% salary increase effective April 2019

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS: Applicants must include a copy of a college degree or unofficial college transcripts with the completed application.  Attachments must be in PDF format. Copies can also be submitted directly to the Human Resources Analyst at sylviae@ci.salinas.ca.us.  This recruitment is open until filled and may close at any time without prior notice. Applications will be considered incomplete without a copy of college degree.
           
DEFINITION  Under general direction, provides a variety of technical support in maintaining and managing the Windows computer systems; virtual machine environment, network equipment, and provide occasional assistance to city staff on the use of computing equipment.    

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS  Incumbents independently perform a full range of technical analysis and evaluation of the Windows, virtual machine environment, and network-connected equipment for system users.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED  Incumbent receives general supervision from the Network/Systems Administrator.  Technical and functional supervision may be provided by higher-level Information Systems staff members.    Exercise indirect supervision over contract employees.    

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS OF THE POSITION Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:
Configure and maintain window servers and clients.  Configure and maintain virtual machine environment.  Perform network-connected equipment troubleshooting to isolate and diagnose common problems.  Configure, maintain, and install workstation hardware and software. Confer with users regarding operating problems, diagnose malfunctions, identify if problem is software or hardware related and perform corrective repairs or arrange for repair on all workstations, servers, and peripherals. Provide technical support of workstation connectivity, application, and database server access.  Assist with receiving, installing, setting up, and deploying computer equipment.  Oversee installation and upgrades of existing computer systems. Occasionally may train users in use of hardware and software.  Perform PC/server administration.  Assist in preparing time and cost estimates of proposed projects involving PC computers, network servers, and/or other equipment. Meet with departments and evaluate needs.    Assist in maintaining equipment and software license inventory.  Assist in developing documentation and procedures for users and for internal use. Maintain the confidentiality of department information.  Assist in evaluating hardware and software packages and make recommendations concerning their capabilities and appropriateness for City network environment. Participate in the development of City-wide data standards. Promote the mission values and organization of an effective public organization, particularly in the area of customer service. Promote and maintain safety in the workplace.  Perform related duties as assigned.

PHYSICAL AND MENTAL CHARACTERISTICS  Physical, mental, and emotional stamina to perform the duties and responsibilities of the position; manual dexterity sufficient to write, use telephone, computer, business machines, and related equipment; vision sufficient to read printed materials, visual display terminals, with no color deficiencies; hearing sufficient to hear computer terminal warning sounds and speaker systems, and to conduct in-person and telephone conversations; speaking ability in an understandable voice with sufficient volume to be heard in a normal conversational distance, on the telephone, and in addressing groups for training purposes; physical agility to push/pull, squat, twist, turn, bend, stoop, and reach overhead while moving personal computers, monitors, and equipment short distances or onto carts; physical mobility sufficient to move about the work environment, physical strength to lift up to 30 lbs. required to lift computer hardware from the floor to a cart or desk; physical stamina sufficient to sit for prolonged periods of time; mental acuity to collect and interpret data, evaluate, reason, define problems, establish facts, draw valid conclusions, and make valid judgments and decisions.  
WORKING CONDITIONS  Business office working environment subject to sitting at a desk for long periods of time, bending, crouching, or kneeling at files, pushing/pulling of loaded equipment carts and supplies, reaching in all directions, and prolonged periods of time working at a computer terminal.  Ability to walk from office-to-office, or building-to-building, to make computer repairs.  Physical mobility sufficient enough to move about the work environment.  Drive a motor vehicle, travel to attend classes, seminars, and occasional out-of-town meetings during both work, and non-work, hours.  

QUALIFICATIONS 
Knowledge of:  Windows operating systems commands and concepts.  Concepts and understanding of a virtual machine environment. System administrator commands and concepts.  Installing peripheral equipment such as printers, etc., on server/client computer systems.  Software application packages such as MS Office.  Installation and configuration of server software.  Assist in configuring network security (Groups, Profiles, Passwords).  Personal computers connected to the internet.  Computer documentation procedures.  Data processing and basic programming techniques. Networking concepts including multiple operating system configurations.  Emergency procedures relating to computer equipment.

Ability to:  Work effectively and cooperatively with computer system users and department staff.  Identify, evaluate, and solve problems with computer systems and network connected equipment.  Read, interpret, and apply technical publications, manuals, and other documents.  Learn and understand data processing concepts and programs used by the City.  Communicate effectively with personnel of user Departments, both orally and in writing.  Schedule and perform work within time limits and deadlines.  Troubleshoot both hardware and software problems and determine effective solutions.  Understand and follow verbal and written instructions.  Work safely around electronic equipment. Effectively deal with equipment malfunctions, deadlines and fluctuating workloads.  Work with and maintain the confidentiality of sensitive information.  Skills to:  Operate the multiple computer systems, communications, and peripheral equipment. Collaboration with staff and/or outside personnel is an essential part of the position.

License or Certificate:  Possession of a valid California Driver’s License.  Possession of technology certifications, such as Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP), VMware Certifications, or other industry certifications is highly desirable. VMware certification to be obtained within one year of employment. 

Education and Experience:  An example of the education and experience which most likely demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform the duties would be any combination equivalent to an Associate of Arts Degree in computer science or related field and three (3) years of progressively responsible professional experience with PC/server hardware and software, virtual machines, networking, and data communications and design knowledge. 

Other Requirements:  Positions within the Information Systems Department require an extensive background investigation and criminal background check. Employment offers are contingent upon passing the above requirements.

SELECTION PROCESS: Applicants’ qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of the information provided on the employment application. The exam process may consist of an application appraisal, oral interview, performance exam and/or written exam. The City reserves the right to use alternate testing procedures if deemed necessary. CITY COMMUNICATION REGARDING THE SELECTION PROCESS WILL BE VIA E-MAIL. PLEASE ENSURE THAT YOU HAVE ACCESS TO THE E-MAIL ON YOUR APPLICATION.  Finalist interview/assessment will be held with the City of Salinas.  

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
The City of Salinas does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, religion, sexual orientation, age, disability, marital status, political affiliation, or any other non-merit factor. The City of Salinas makes reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with a disability.  Individuals requiring any accommodation in order to participate in the testing process must inform the Human Resources Director in writing no later than the final filing date stated in this job announcement.  Requests for accommodation should include an explanation of the type and extent of accommodations needed to participate in the selection process and/or to perform the duties of the job for which they have applied. EEO Utilization Report is available for candidate review upon request.
 

IT APPLICATION PROGRAMMER/DEVELOPER

$6,025 - $7,323 mo. + excellent benefits

DEFINITION: Under the direction of Software Development Supervisor, develop software applications for the City.  Collaborate with Business Analysts in developing project plans and specifications for software development, including interface programming, “gap” programming, and application development.  All development will follow current department standards and procedures for development platforms, languages, operating systems and databases.  This position will also provide input on the development of standards, technical specifications, design guidelines, development guidelines, and testing requirements and participate in design and code reviews.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: The incumbent must have the ability to:

• Analyze, design, develop, configure, maintain, and implement software and business processes for the City; analyze workflow and work with other IT professionals to integrate information and processes to optimize the effectiveness of the applications supporting the City’s business functions;
• Gather business requirements through interviews with business teams;
• Develop prototypes and functional/technical specs to meet business needs;
• Design and develop flexible, scalable and extensible server side, client, and web applications;
• Develop test plans/scripts and coordinate testing with business teams;
• Deploy changes to production following the City’s change management process;
• Maintain applications with proper issue triage and rapid issue resolution;
• Actively engage in team-based solution design and problem-solving activities;
• Actively implement continuous improvements to applications and processes;
• Write detailed system documentation, including structure and operation, that can be used and fully understood by other technical staff;
• Write easily understandable user documentation that explains to non-technical users how to effectively use an application;
• Participate as a technical resource on IT Department projects and follow appropriate project management protocols and procedures;
• Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work;
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing;
• Perform any other tasks or functions deemed necessary to the daily operations of the employer.

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

WORKING CONDITIONS: Position requires frequent standing and walking; sitting for extended periods; normal manual dexterity and hand/eye coordination; corrected vision to normal range; written and oral communication; use of standard office equipment to include computers, telephone, copier, calculator and facsimile; frequent contact with other staff and the public; ability to push, pull, lift or drag up to 25 pounds.

EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING GUIDELINES: The incumbent must have the ability to work on multiple team projects and collaborate with creative and business teams; excellent oral and written technical communication skills; ability to interact effectively with technical and non-technical city staff and/or citizens; ability to combine technical requirements and constraints with image management and graphic design concepts appropriate for municipal Internet and Intranet web sites; and acute attention to detail and reliable problem-solving ability.  The incumbent must have knowledge of database technologies and standards, project management methodologies, and languages and frameworks currently utilized by the City, including:

• JavaScript development frameworks/toolkits (prefer Angular) 
• XML/JSON 
• jQuery 
• HTML/DHTML/HTML5, CSS2/CSS3
• SQL (prefer T-SQL) scripting, UDFs, stored procedures)  
• MS SSRS/MS Visual Studio/BIDS 
• GIT

EXPERIENCE: At least 4 years of experience as software architect, developer, or technical lead EDUCATION: Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Sciences, Engineering, Mathematics, or a closely related field is required; specific relevant experience may be substituted for degree. LICENSES/CERTIFICATES: Possession of, and continuously throughout employment, a valid California Class “C” Driver’s License. SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION: Successful candidates will be required to pass a drug screening, fingerprint screening, physical examination and a Fontana Police Department abbreviated background investigation.

FINAL DATE FOR FILING: March 26, 2019.

THE POSITION

Assistant Engineer is the entry and trainee level in the professional civil engineering series. Under immediate supervision, employees perform first level professional civil engineering field and office work while acting in a trainee capacity in connection with the planning, design, construction and maintenance of a wide variety of civil engineering projects.

Associate Engineer is the journey level job classification and Associate Civil Engineer is the registered journey level classification in the engineering series. At both levels, a high degree of technical expertise and some periodic lead responsibilities are required. Under general supervision, incumbents may perform a variety of professional engineering services in such areas as planning, design and construction inspection of roads, park trails, bridges, drainage, sanitary sewer systems, water supply, and other public works projects. Associate Civil Engineers may provide lead direction to other staff in completing projects of greater difficulty and complexity. Incumbents will be required to perform field work in support of the planning, the design and/or construction inspection of public works projects.

NOTE: Associate Civil Engineer differs from the Associate Engineer classification in that employees in the former must be registered as professional engineers in the State of California and may provide lead direction to other staff in completing projects of greater difficulty and complexity.

There are currently two vacancies in the following units:

Design and Construction
The Assistant/Associate/Associate Civil Engineer that would be assigned to the Design and Construction Section would perform AutoCAD/Civil3D work and work on Public Works infrastructure projects such as roads, drainage, retaining walls, bridges, sewer and other public works facilities including the planning, designing, preparation of construction bid documents and inspection of public works facilities.  This position may also involve the application and management of outside grants associated with Public Works facilities.

Roads Services Operations
The Assistant/Associate/Associate Civil Engineer that would be assigned to the Road Operations Section would design and manage traffic circulation improvement projects, review and comment on traffic studies and routinely deal with traffic engineering firms and the public on traffic engineering issues.  In addition, work may include managing consulting traffic engineering firms and performing in-house traffic modeling.

The ideal candidate for this position is:

• Technically knowledgeable and experienced in the principles and practices of civil engineering, and public works design, construction, and maintenance.
• An effective communicator, both orally and in writing; able to represent the County in meetings and presentations to various groups including community groups, regulatory and other governmental agencies, and the general public.
• Customer-focused and interpersonally effective in dealing with staff, engineers, contractors and the public, and in coordinating with law enforcement agencies, emergency responders and other agencies when necessary.
• Provide information to the public and other governmental agencies, in person or over the telephone, regarding County procedures and regulations, facility locations, plan requirements and property ownership, which may require the interpretation of policies and procedures.
• Perform development plan reviews and prepare plan review comments.
• Able to analyze and evaluate alternatives, make sound recommendations and prepare effective technical staff reports.
• Accountable and able to schedule and carry through with assignments with independence.
• Experience in designing public works projects such as road improvements, drainage improvements, parks facilities, and sewers, is ideal with work experience using computer aided drafting software such as AutoCAD/Civil3D.
• Proficient in computer aided drafting and design software.

QUALIFICATIONS
Licensure/Certification: Candidates for Associate Civil Engineer must possess a valid Certificate of Registration as a Professional Civil Engineer in the State of California at the time of hire. Candidates for Traffic Engineer must possess a valid Certificate of Registration as a Traffic Engineer in the State of California is required at the time of hire as or upon designation as Traffic Engineer. Some positions require possession of a class C California driver license or equivalent.

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:

• Assistant Engineer: Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering OR twenty-four semester units in civil engineering courses and three years of civil engineering experience in office, field or survey party work OR possession of an Engineer in Training Certificate.
• Associate Engineer: Two years of professional civil engineering experience which has included field and office work in the planning, design, construction and maintenance of a variety of civil engineering projects.
• Associate Civil Engineer: In addition to possession of a valid Certificate of Registration as a Professional Civil Engineer in the State of California at the time of hire, two years of professional civil engineering experience which has included field and office work in the planning, design, construction and maintenance of a variety of civil engineering projects.

Knowledge of: 

• Civil engineering practices and procedures including design and construction methods and techniques.
• Strength and properties and uses of materials and hydraulics.
• Civil engineering design and drafting principles.
• Project management principles and practices.
• Basic principles of supervision.
• Surveying methods.
• Methods, materials and equipment used in civil engineering projects.
• Methods, materials and equipment used in civil engineering construction work.
• Construction inspection techniques.
• Hydraulics and strength of materials.
• Principles of engineering as they apply to public works projects.
• Engineering mathematics and their application to engineering problems.

Skill/Ability to: 

• Perform engineering calculations and routine design work.
• Solve surveying problems.
• Prepare neat and accurate maps, drawings, notes and reports.
• Inspect civil engineering work in progress.
• Prepare clear, concise correspondence and reports.
• Comply with safety procedures.
• Supervise subordinate staff.
• Operate survey equipment.

Incumbents in positions designated as Traffic Engineer must also have:
 
Knowledge of:

• Current principles and practices of traffic engineering.
• Systems and computer programs used in transportation analyses.
• Traffic control devices including system design, installation and equipment and operation.
• Federal, state and local traffic engineering laws and ordinances.
• Contract preparation, selection, and administration.
• Grant application process.

 
Skill/Ability to:

• Apply civil engineering principles related to transportation projects.
• Create traffic models for in-house projects and review and approve models from consultants.
• Conduct traffic impact analysis for road projects and approve projects affecting county roadway.
• Review transportation studies, perform investigations and submit recommendations regarding installations of traffic control devices and control measures.

APPLICATION/EXAMINATION
Open and Promotional. Anyone may apply. Current County of San Mateo and County of San Mateo Superior Court of California employees with at least six months (1040 hours) of continuous service in a classified regular, probationary, SEIU or AFSCME represented extra-help/term position prior to the final filing date will receive five points added to their final passing score on this examination. Responses to the supplemental questions 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.

The examination process will consist of an application screening (weight: Pass/Fail). A screening committee will select those applicants whose training, experience and responses to the questions on the employment application and supplemental questionnaire appear to best meet the needs of the position and invite them to interview. Because of this process, all applicants meeting the minimum requirements are not guaranteed advancement through any subsequent phase of the recruitment process. Candidates who pass the application screening will be invited to a panel interview (weight: 100%) which may include a written or performance exercise. Depending on the number of applications, an application appraisal of training and experience may be used in place of examinations. All examinations will be given in San Mateo County, California and all applicants must participate at their own expense.

IMPORTANT: Applications for this position are accepted online only. If you are currently on the County's website, you may click on the "Apply Online" button above or below. If you are not on the County's website, please go to http://jobs.smcgov.org to apply.

TENTATIVE RECRUITMENT SCHEDULE
Application Deadline:  March 26, 2019
Application Screening:  April 9, 2019
Panel Interviews:  April 24 and/or 25, 2019
 

Closing date:  Wednesday, April 3, 2019 at 5:00 p.m.

THE CITY OF SAN MATEO

A scenic, culturally and economically diverse San Francisco Peninsula community, the City of San Mateo  (pop. 104,490) offers an extraordinary quality of life characterized by safe neighborhoods, outstanding libraries, stellar schools, and an ideal location.

San Mateo boasts three libraries, six recreation centers, thirty parks and an 18-hole golf course.  The City’s popular special events draw thousands of participants, build community, and provide easily accessible fun for all generations.  Find out more interesting facts about the City of San Mateo at www.cityofsanmateo.org

THE LIBRARY

The San Mateo City Libraries are vibrant community destinations providing comprehensive resources and activities served by a friendly professional staff.  The Main Library is the cultural City center, while the Hillsdale and Marina branches provide ease of access and additional resources for library patrons. The Library offers a diverse catalog with an annual circulation of over 880,000 non-digital and 60,000 digital items.

Unique collections and programs include the Business Resource Center and the Biotechnology Learning Center. Each year, over 555,000 individuals use the Library, and more than 47,000 attend over 1,100 diverse programs.

The Library has an annual budget of $7.5M and 53 staff positions. Additional funding comes from the San Mateo Public Library Foundation, which helps support collections, literacy programs, cultural programs, resource centers and library hours. Further assistance is provided by Friends of the Library and other volunteers.

THE POSITION

The City Librarian provides leadership and guidance to the four segments that collaborate to meet community needs:  Children’s/Literacy Services, Adult/Teen/Information Services, Circulation/Technical Services, and Administrative Services. 

As a department head, the City Librarian is also responsible for ensuring the library seamlessly works together with all other departments in the City organization.

Lastly, the five-member Library Board of Trustees serves as an advisory body to the City Librarian, City Manager and City Council.

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE

The ideal candidate will be a high-energy library professional with the ability to represent the library in all capacities, respond to and anticipate customer service issues, fully engage in participative management and interest-based approaches, and apply effective interpersonal, cross-cultural communication skills both orally and in writing.   

A creative and resourceful leader, this impressive professional will proactively introduce and support new ideas, creatively solve problems, and balance competing priorities and interests.

The ideal candidate will continue to strengthen relationships with community stakeholders, and both envision and implement the future of the Library. Previous experience with leading change efforts will be welcomed.

QUALIFICATIONS:             

Experience:

Five years of increasingly responsible experience in professional public library administration.

Education:

Master’s degree in Library Science from an ALA accredited college or university supplemented by training in management principles and practices.

Licenses and Certificates:

Possession of or ability to obtain, an appropriate, valid California driver’s license, which must be maintained as a condition of employment.

ADA Special Requirements: 

Essential duties require the following physical abilities and work environment:

Ability to sit, stand, walk, kneel, crouch, stoop, squat, twist and lift. Work in a standard library environment, with irregular hours. Travel to different site locations, attend lengthy meetings, and work extended or irregular hours.

Knowledge of:

• Professional and modern library principles, practices, and procedures
• Library services to multiple generations and diverse communities
• Information technology applications in library operations
• Technical processes including the acquisitions and circulation of library materials
• Library materials in various formats
• Techniques for effectively interacting with City staff, other agencies, organizations, and the public
• Applicable federal, state, and local laws, regulations, and reporting requirements
• Trends in library and information science as they apply to a mid-size library

Ability to:

• Provide participatory leadership, capitalizing on the creativity and resourcefulness of staff, in support of effective library service
• Develop and implement improvements to systems, organization, and operations by using analytics to inform decisions
• Be an active community liaison representing all members of the community and lead outreach and marketing demonstrating specific results from outcome-oriented projects and programs
• Analyze, interpret, and apply information, choosing among alternative courses of action
• Understand and implement laws, regulations, policies, and procedures
• Work with library management team to plan and oversee daily operations and programs, including the direction, evaluation and supervision of staff
• Prepare clear and concise written reports
• Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
• Take proactive approach to customer service issues
• Apply best practices and innovations from outside the library sphere to the running of a mid-size library

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

• Salary:  The salary range is $199,664 to $220,130.  Placement within the range DOQE.
• Retirement:  PERS 2%@55 with 3 year average final comp for “classic” members and 2%@62 with 3 year average final comp for “New” Members.  City contributes 0.5% to Deferred Compensation Plan and matches 2% to Retirement Health Plan. Employee & City pay into Social Security.
• Medical:  A choice of plans with City paid premium of up to 100% for individual coverage, and up to 90% for two-party and family, or $160 per month if waived. 
• Insurance:  City paid premiums for Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
• Auto:  Monthly $375 automobile allowance
• Vacation: 20 – 25 working days annual vacation earned, depending on length of service  in government
• Holidays:  13 days paid holidays per year (includes 3 floating holidays) earned
• Leaves:  12 sick days per year earned
• Programs:  Credit Union, Employee Assistance Program, and Free Fitness classes through City of San Mateo Parks and Recreation programs

APPLICATION & SELECTION PROCESS

Based upon a review of employment applications, supplemental questionnaires and résumés received, a limited number of the most highly qualified applicants will be invited to participate in the examination process. The examination is tentatively scheduled for:  Friday, April 26, 2019

An eligible list will be established from those who pass the examination process. Current and future vacancies may be filled from this list. The list will remain in effect for six months unless exhausted sooner.  Once placed on an eligible list, and at the time a vacancy needs to be filled, eligible candidates may be contacted for additional interviews.

NOTE:  The City of San Mateo reserves the right, at its discretion, to limit the number of qualified candidates invited to the examination process.

HOW TO APPLY

Go to www.cityofsanmateo.org to apply online.  Click on “I want to…”, “Apply for  a City Job”, and “City Librarian” links to complete an on-line employment application, supplemental questionnaire, and to submit your résumé.  You may also mail a complete employment application package to:

City of San Mateo

Human Resources Department

330 West 20th Avenue

San Mateo, CA  94403

or

Fax to:  (650) 522-7261

All applicants must submit a completed official City of San Mateo employment application, supplemental questionnaire, and résumé by the filing date.

Unless otherwise specified, all responses will be conducted via the email address provided to us in your online application.  It is recommended that you frequently check your email for notices from sanmateo@CalOpps.org

ABOUT US

Fremont is a well-managed innovative city located in the heart of the Bay Area and Silicon Valley. Fremont prides itself on green technology, a low crime rate, great schools and parks, open space, a low unemployment rate, and an incredibly diverse population of 235,000 residents. As a full-service city, Fremont employs 936 regular employees and has a General Fund budget of $205 million dollars.

The City Attorney’s Office in Fremont provides legal advice to all City Departments, the City Council and all Boards and Commissions. In addition, the City Attorney’s Office provides risk management services through the Risk Management Division. The Legal Office is staffed by the City Attorney, the Assistant City Attorney,  two Senior Deputy City Attorneys, a Law Office Supervisor, and a Paralegal, with the Risk Management Division staff represented by the Risk Manager, Risk Management Technician, and Safety Coordinator.   Our staff finds their work challenging, yet rewarding, and most importantly they enjoy the chance to make a difference through public service.  
      
ABOUT THE POSITION

The City of Fremont is seeking to add an exceptional attorney to its City Attorney’s office. We anticipate filling our current opening at the Senior Deputy City Attorney level.  However, based on the qualifications of the applicant pool, the position may be filled at the Deputy City Attorney or the Senior Deputy City Attorney level.  The City Attorney’s Office consists of five attorneys who work collaboratively together to provide legal advice and opinions to the City Council, City Boards and Commissions, Department Heads and staff.   

WHAT YOU WILL DO:

- Consult with and provide legal advice to staff in various departments of the City including Community Development (Planning, Housing, Code Enforcement and Building Inspection), Public Works (Engineering and Maintenance), Community Services (Recreation, Parks and Fremont Resource Center), Police, Fire, Finance and Human Resources. It is anticipated that the new attorney will work primarily with the Planning Division on land use, planning, housing and California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) issues while also representing other client departments
- Review staff reports and advise staff on complex and controversial legal matters
- Draft ordinances, resolutions, contracts, deeds, leases and other legal documents and instruments
- Represent the City at various City Council,  board and commission meetings and community meetings
- Handle litigation in civil and some criminal matters in both state and federal court and in  administrative proceedings

Examples Of Duties

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

• Classify, identify and verify fingerprints.
• Maintain fingerprint, photograph and identification files.
• Search files for a wide variety of police information including prior records, case histories and aliases.
• Search California Identification (CAL ID) data base through the Department of Justice Automated Fingerprint Identification System (AFIS).
• Answer correspondence requesting arrest information or disposition of cases.
• Issue letters establishing identification based on fingerprint analysis.
• Compile requirements of the state criminal justice system.
• Appear in court as an expert witness in fingerprint identification and classification.
• Process fingerprints with proper interpretation of vehicle and penal codes.
• Use computer to retrieve, type and update information in the automated booking system.
• Fingerprint using digital devices.
• Provide off hours services as required.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

The City of Brisbane is accepting applications for our summer internships.  Our internships are project oriented and are designed to give college students a good general overview of future employment opportunities and current issues in the Public Sector.  You will have the opportunity for exposure to various areas of City Administration during your internship, as well as have opportunities to network with fellow interns and participate in professional development activities in San Mateo County and/or Santa Clara County.

Projects for 2019 include

• City Administration – Provide research support in the City Manager’s Office on Smart Cities technology.  Review other public agency’s Smart Cities programs, research types of innovation available and propose project design for the City to implement.

Applicants must be college students currently enrolled in and pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree in public policy, public administration, computer science or other related field.  Undergraduate candidates must have a minimum 48 semester units or equivalent completed.  Applicants should also be self-motivated, have excellent interpersonal skills, able to use Microsoft Office software, demonstrate good research ability and have the ability to communicate clearly both verbally and in writing. 

SALARY AND HOURS:  Salary range for Interns starts at $15.00 per hour, 25-28 hours per week over a 12 week period.  Start date is flexible depending on student’s availability.

APPLICATION PROCESS:  Candidates can submit their applications on-line at www.calopps.org.  Applications will be accepted until the positions are filled.  First review of applications will be March 20, 2019. 

SELECTION PROCESS: The applications will be screened and a limited number of applicants possessing the most relevant qualifications will be selected to participate in an oral interview.  Recommendations for appointment to the positions will be based on the results of these interviews.  Prior to appointment, fingerprinting for submission to the Department of Justice must be completed with favorable results.