Search Jobs

The Human Resources Department of the County of San Mateo is seeking well-qualified candidates for the position of Human Resources Information Systems Manager.

Overseeing the Human Resources (HR) Information Management Division of the office, the HR Information Systems Manager will:

• Oversee all Human Resources related systems

• Develop and implement short and long-term automation tactics and strategies

• Create process improvements, procedures, and end-user training guides

• Process employee data, generate HR-related reports, manage system upgrades, and maintain data integrity

• Build relationships with key stakeholders including the Information Services Department and partnering departments

• Manage the implementation and administration of electronic Civil Service/Personnel Files

• Provide supervision and coordinate staff support in a variety of information technology functions within the Human Resources Department

The HR Information Management Division is responsible for providing practical and innovative solutions to technology services and accomplishes this by leveraging user-friendly and up-to-date technology to increase efficiencies and maintain the integrity of HR information, enhancing services and transparency, providing accurate and timely reporting and analysis of workforce data and HR metrics, meeting and anticipating customer needs, establishing collaborative partnerships, measuring and monitoring process completion and quality of services.

The successful candidate will possess in-depth knowledge of HR-related software and how they work within a company's internal infrastructure, ensure all HR-related systems are regularly updated and compliant with labor regulations, translate technical information to simple language that any employee can understand, have excellent written and verbal communication skills, leadership skills, and enjoy driving positive change within an organization.

Current priorities for the division include:

• Implementation or enhancements of HR systems
• Data Analytics to predict workforce trends
• Streamline HR business procedures through technology
• Enhancing user adoption with our current HRIM system, Workday
• Rolling out HRIM upgrades and enhancements
• Configuring/implementing negotiated HCM required changes
• Expanding HR partners and managers' access to relevant information regarding their employees
• Leveraging technology to increase efficiencies in tracking, maintaining, and reporting HR metrics
• Enhancing the use of a document management system for employee personnel files
• Planning and coordinating the provision of desktop and server support services to ensure full utilization of technology resources
• Planning and coordinating the implementation of Voice-Over-IP (VOIP) in HR

The HR Information Systems Manager will be expected to stay current with trends and resources in information technology, evaluate, plan and implement the department's needs, have strong technical experience and expertise, and communicate effectively with executive leadership and business users. Human Resources is looking to streamline software making the customer user experience seamless through their career at the County of San Mateo.

Current information systems include Workday, NeoGov - Application Tracking System, Cornerstone - Learning Management System, SharePoint - electronic civil service files, Enviance - RSI Guard, Orgami - workers compensation. Technical knowledge in Workday is strongly preferred.

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

• Work closely with top management to determine areas which would benefit from automation and coordinate work within the department to implement appropriate systems; provide overall management of projects for the department
• Analyze and determine feasibility of automating programs, develop new applications, and modify existing applications

• Participate as the key department contact with the centralized Information Services Department to prepare and review needs analyses

• Perform departmental planning for automated systems and develop and manage the departmental automation budget

• Function as a team member working with managers in HR and with management of other departments in the development of integrated systems that affect more than one department

• Oversee staff and/or vendors to assure the department's needs are met

• Write procedures, memoranda, and instructional training material relating to staff use of automated systems

• Coordinate in-house user committee activities to assure that adequate resources are allocated to projects

• Supervise others doing administrative, technical, or clerical work in support of departmental automated systems

• Maintain and update manuals, code books, and computer control tables

• Research and resolve problem areas and discrepancies in computer programs

• Consult with staff on training needs and materials and develop and participate in in-service training programs to ensure proper data handling and transmission

• Make recommendations regarding department work-flow and operations to best take advantage of the benefits of new and modified automated systems

• Serve as Video Display Terminal Coordinator for the department, interpreting and implementing the County's policy as assigned

• Perform related duties as assigned

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 analytical or administrative experience that involved the application of data processing principles and techniques.

Knowledge of:

• Principles and methods of systems and procedures analysis

• Data processing principles, techniques, and capabilities

• Principles of supervision and staff development

• Principles and methods of statistical reporting

• Technical writing principles and techniques

• Modern office methods, including record keeping, storage, and retrieval

Skill/Ability to:

• Analyze, evaluate, and develop systems and procedures for data processing applications
• Interpret departmental business needs and policies to Information Systems, the County Manager, other departments, and vendors

• Conduct systems analysis and feasibility studies

• Supervise the work of others

• Train in the use of data processing methods

• Prepare and present technical reports and recommendations

• Negotiate with Information Services and other departments to assure that the department's interests are known and met

• Communicate clearly and concisely orally and in writing

• Establish and maintain effective and cooperative working relationships with others

• Work independently

• Perform financial analyses of data processing applications and budgeting for such applications

• Recommend and assist in implementation of goals and objectives; establish schedules and methods for the development and implementation of programs; implement policies and procedures.
• Plan, prioritize, assign, supervise, and review the work of staff involved in professional librarian and paraprofessional library assistant duties.
• Evaluate operations and activities of assigned responsibilities; recommend improvements and modifications; prepare various reports on operations and activities.
• Participate in budget preparation and administration.
• Participate in the selection of staff; provide or coordinate staff training; work with employees to correct deficiencies; conduct performance evaluations; implement discipline procedures.
• Develop, implement, and evaluate programs and services for children, adults, teens and others; recommend and implement program and procedure changes.
• Answer questions and provide information to the public; investigate complaints and recommend corrective action as necessary to resolve complaints.
• Build and maintain positive working relationships with co-workers, other City employees, and the public using principles of good customer service.

For a complete list of duties, reference our job specifications at www.cityofsanmateo.org

Literacy Tutor – Student Coordinator

The Literacy Tutor – Student Coordinator will promote the awareness of a volunteer-based Literacy Training Program for adults in the City of Redwood City; recruit and train volunteers; recruit and place students; and serve as an advisor and resource to volunteer tutors.

Typical duties include, but are not limited to:

• Assist trainers to develop teaching methods appropriate to the program.
• Assist in recruiting students and volunteer tutors for the program.
• Select and purchase materials for use by volunteer tutors in teaching students enrolled in the program.
• Interview potential students, make preliminary assessment of their reading level; assign to appropriate tutors.
• Interview potential tutors, arrange for their training; assign students caseload.
• Consult with volunteer tutors individually and in groups to answer their questions and help them resolve difficulties which they may encounter.
• Monitor students’ progress with tutors and keep records of volunteer hours worked. Provide expert advice and support to volunteer tutors regarding teaching methods, appropriate materials, ways to deal with student problems, etc.
• Work with Program Director to promote Literacy Program in the community by making presentations to groups and at meetings.
• Contribute to publicity vehicles such as brochures, flyers, newsletters, etc.
• Establish various locations where literacy training can occur.

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

Due to the current "shelter in place" order for San Mateo County, the City of Burlingame is providing essential services at this time and we are currently anticipating to reopen the HR office on April 8, 2020. We have decided to extend the deadline for this recruitment from March 30, 2020 to Open Until Filled as we navigate current events. Please apply as soon as possible as we will schedule our interviews when we reach an adequate applicant pool. Thank you for your consideration.

The City of Burlingame is accepting applications for the position of Librarian I/II (Children's)

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

Diversity Statement

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

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

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

Welcome Brochure 

City of Burlingame is a Great Place to Work Video

For more detailed information regarding the minimum qualifications and essential functions of the position, please review the Librarian I/II job description.

Applications will be accepted for this position on a continuous basis. The selection process may include a physical activity exam and interview and can begin as soon as vacancies occur. Please note that applicants will be contacted to participate in the selection process on a first come, first serve basis. Please do not contact the Human Resources Department about the status of your application unless it has been more than 3 months.

This hourly position is not in Civil Service and does not receive benefits.

POSITION

The Daly City Public Library is hiring a Recreator IV to assist with planning and conducting library programs for youth of all ages.

Applicants should be passionate about engaging with children, families and teens in the library as well as out in the community at outreach events. Position requires comfort with reading and singing in front of groups, introducing the library to people out in the community, resolving library patron concerns, handling multiple tasks at once, and managing small crowds.

Experience coaching, tutoring, or other volunteer or employment experience demonstrating interest in working with youth is preferred. Experience in arts, crafts, music, early childhood education, and/or science education is also beneficial.

Availability to work Tuesday and Thursday mornings and Wednesday afternoons required. (10-15 hours/week)

DEFINITION

Under general supervision, a Recreator IV demonstrates trained skill which may be specialized by independently performing assigned tasks which serve the public use of municipal recreation facilities and other duties as required.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

Specific assignments, including but not limited to coordinating aquatics programs or supervising specific recreational programs. May open and close facilities following established guidelines, set up equipment needed for facility programs, perform routine maintenance and clean up for assigned facilities, and collect fees for facility use. Maintain order and discipline in assigned facilities and programs by enforcing City and Departmental policies. May facilitate and/or supervise in assigned program areas and may supervise other part-time staff, volunteers, or court workers as assigned. Maintain accurate records and reports. Other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge of:  General facility operations, intermediate lesson instruction techniques for assigned area, and safety practices for assigned programs.

Ability to: Follow written and oral instructions, meet and communicate effectively with members of the public, carry out assignments requiring average physical strength such as setting up tables and chairs, learn and progress in this position, direct others, understand and enforce written and oral rules, regulations and policies, solve minor disciplinary problems, interact positively and cooperate with co-workers, respond politely to customers, work as a team member, function under demanding time pressure, respond in a positive manner to supervision, and attend work and perform duties on a regular and consistent basis.

Experience: A minimum of 2,500 hours in two years working or volunteering with people in a customer service position.

Education: Graduation from high school or equivalent.

License: Possession of a valid Class C California Driver’s License.

Certification:  May be required to possess a valid training certification as required for the specific assigned program area.

TO VIEW JOB ANNOUNCEMENT, CLICK JOB PDF BELOW.

Examples Of Duties:

• Provide a fun, safe, and stimulating environment for children of parents participating in Library programs and services.
• Ensure the health, safety and well-being of children, at any of the Library program child care locations, by providing close supervision of all activities.
• Plan age-appropriate activities while incorporating numeracy and literacy strategies and adhering to the established program schedule.
• Promote the physical, intellectual, social, cultural and emotional well-being of the children.
• Maintain a clean child care and education environment.
• Communicate effectively and professionally with parents/guardians regarding the learning and behavior of children. 
• Work with parents/guardians to meet children's needs when children require care outside of staff scope, such as changing diapers and feeding.
• Maintain friendly, positive and professional relationships with staff and families in the program. 
• Adhere to safety guidelines and generate all necessary correspondence and incident/accident documentation.
• Maintain program records as directed.
• Actively participate in all trainings, meetings and special events, as necessary.
• Maintain First Aid, and Child/Infant CPR Certifications. 
• Perform related duties as assigned.

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:

• A high school diploma or equivalent; coursework in Early Childhood Education, Elementary Education or related field preferred.  
• A minimum of two years of child care experience is required.

Licensure/Certification:
Possess and maintain a valid Child/Infant CPR and First Aid certifications.

Knowledge of:

• Child development stages and principles.
• Child care best practices. 
• Developmentally appropriate activities for children of varying ages.
• Methods for managing groups of children and effective management of children's behavior. 
• Safety standards, program procedures, and guidelines related to the care and supervision of children. 

Skill/Ability to:

• Engage a group of children in a variety of types of play, including songs, story times, and hands-on learning activities.
• Observe, make recommendations and change approaches in order to meet different children's needs.
• Communicate effectively with diverse and multi-cultural individuals including young children, caregivers and parents.
• Exhibit professional work habits including reliability, dependability, flexibility, creativity and demonstration of enthusiasm.
• Exercise excellent judgment regarding the care of children. 
• Work flexible, varying shifts, including evenings, weekdays and weekends.

APPLICATION/EXAMINATION
This is an extra-help assignment. Anyone may apply. 

Final Filing Date: Continuous

If you are interested in being considered for this position, the following materials must be electronically submitted via email in a Word or PDF format:

• Resume
• A cover letter which includes your responses to the following questions:
  1. Why are you interested in supporting young children?
  2. What makes you a good candidate for this position? 

Please include the words "Early Child Care and Education Specialist – Extra Help" in the subject line of email submission. All submitted materials should be in a Word or PDF format. Submittals that do not include all required documents (Resume and Responses to the Supplemental Questions) will not be considered. Applications are not accepted online. 

The City of Redwood City’s Library Department – Downtown Library; Fair Oaks Branch Library; Redwood Shores Branch Library and Schaberg Branch Library –  is looking for energetic, enthusiastic individuals who enjoy working with customers of all ages in a challenging and fun environment,  and who are interested in working 10-15 hours per week including day, evening and weekend hours.

Typical duties may include, but are not limited to the following:  Check in library materials; assist with sorting and shelving library materials; assist customers with use of computers, databases and web searches; troubleshoot computers and printers; perform minor cleaning; and other related duties as assigned.

The ideal candidate will be able to work well with customers of all ages, follow oral and written instructions, interact effectively with customers and staff, work independently and productively, and be able to work mornings, evenings and weekends as well as on assigned holidays.

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

The Menlo Park Fire Protection District invites you to apply for the position of Information Technology Support Assistant (Public Service Assistant I/II).  This is a part-time, temporary position for the technically oriented person that requires flexible hours.  It is an ideal opportunity for a MIS, Computer Engineering, or Computer Science major, college graduate or for those who are computer literate and would like to develop skills and gain hands-on experience in website management and help-desk and desktop support. This position reports to the IT Manager.

Job Summary

Perform all aspects of support related to the day to day computing needs for District employees. Provide support via phone, e-mail and Intranet as well as perform problem determination at the users’ workstations throughout the District.
 

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and resolve desktop computer problems and requests from users in a timely manner. Provide assistance via phone, e-mail, remote access, and onsite support; escalating more complex requests to senior staff members. Log requests into the help system
• Install, configure, and troubleshoot hardware, including desktops, laptops, peripherals, network equipment
• Install, configure, and troubleshoot software packages, including operating systems, desktop software and custom applications
• Conduct internal software upgrades
• Maintain inventory and prep hardware for recycling. Assist in creating documentation and training manuals.
• Data Entry. Input and Quality Control Index customize forms to database
• Train end-users in operating systems, application programs, and basic computer functionality.
• Special Projects assigned

Minimum Qualifications

• Attention to detail
• Analyze situations accurately and adopt an effective course of action.
• Ability to maintain calm demeanor under customer deadline pressures
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Maintain confidentiality.
• Strong initiative, self-motivation, and ability to complete tasks on time
• Ability to work well in a fast-paced, team environment
• Working knowledge of  Windows 10 / OS X Desktop Operating Systems
• Working Knowledge of the Microsoft Office Suite / Office 365
• Working knowledge of IOS operating system for tablets and phones
• Familiarity of Desktop and Laptop hardware components
• Familiarity with basic IT concepts

Additional Qualifications

• Working towards a Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information System Technology or related degree
• Knowledge of network protocols and topology a plus
• Preferred A+ Certification and/or Network+ Certification
• Knowledge of imaging software a plus

Selection Process

Applications are accepted until filled.  Interested candidates are encouraged to apply early.   Only those candidates who have the best combination of qualifications in relation to the requirements and duties of the position will continue in the process.  Meeting the minimum qualifications does not guarantee continuation in the process.

The City of Redwood City is looking for energetic people interested in working approximately 5 -15 hours per week, Monday-Sunday, varying hours, performing children’s reference services, planning and presenting storytimes, organizing and conducting library programs, assisting with homework, shelving library materials, and supervising and monitoring youth customers in the main library or library branches.  

Typical duties may include, but are not limited to the following:

Perform readers’ advisory and answer library reference questions; plan and present storytimes for babies, toddlers, preschoolers, and school-age children; lead a variety of programs and activities which may include, but are not limited to, arts and crafts, reading clubs, and music activities; help students with homework needs; prepare activity calendars or flyers; assist in organizing, promoting, and staffing special events;  represent the library with social media; engage in outreach to schools and daycares; follow opening and closing procedures; order and organize craft and game materials; create book displays; report to supervisors orally and in writing; complete assigned clerical assignments, timecards, attendance reports, and incident reports; follow departmental and citywide rules and regulations and general work procedures; perform other related duties and responsibilities as assigned.

This is a highly visible and responsible position. Above all, the person in this position should present a positive image of the “personality of the Library” – making all people feel welcome and accepted at the Library.

This is a non-benefited casual position.  A casual employee may not work more than 1000 hours per fiscal year.

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