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The City of Mill Valley is seeking a self-directed problem-solver with an entrepreneurial spirit, high standards of excellence, and demonstrated commitment to public service and program development.

Under the direction of the Recreation Supervisor, the Recreation Coordinator – Aquatics manages the City’s aquatics programming which includes swim lessons, lap swim, water-walking, fitness classes, etc. This position also supervises all lifeguards, teachers, aides, and instructors and provides key assistance to the Recreation Supervisor on all related matters. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

• Recruit, hire, manage, train, schedule, audit, discipline and evaluate staff, contractors, interns and volunteers.
• Schedule and provide regular in-service training for aquatics staff.
• Schedule and provide regular class and certification offerings necessary to staff for the proper operation of a public pool facility.
• Manage and develop the swim lesson program to balance and meet the needs of the community and the goals of the Department.
• Plan, develop and implement programs and events.
• Evaluate the progress and effectiveness of scheduling and programming utilizing measurable outcomes.
• Coordinate with local police and fire agencies for emergency response protocols.
• Assist in the development of policies, procedures, contracts, and manuals for facility users and staff.
• Work with local organizations, businesses, school personnel, parents and community members in developing recreational programs and activities.
• Maintain all personal certifications and be available to occasionally lifeguard, teach swim lessons, and otherwise supplement line staff when needed.
• Provide assistance and guidance to facility users, anticipate and resolve problems, provide quality customer service.
• Perform related duties and responsibilities as required.

*Please review Job Description for a complete list of duties.

City of St. Helena 

Sports Assistant

Part time

The Sports Assistant is a limited part-time, non-benefitted position within the Parks and Recreation Department for the City of St Helena.  The position requires weekend and evening availability as the Sports Assistant is required to attend a variety of sporting events after-school and on weekends.  The Sports Assistant is assigned to assist the Recreation Supervisor with a variety of specialized recreation programs, activities, and special events, including youth sports and activities, adult sports and activities, and youth and family services.  The Sports Assistant is expected to have specialized knowledge and experience in youth and/or adult sports.

Examples of Duties: (include but are not limited to the following)

¨ Provides supervision to part-time Recreation staff including: Youth Sports Referees, Contract Referees, and Youth Sports Coaches.

¨ Support and assist volunteer coaches and Youth Sports Coaches with practice curriculum, equipment, facility access, and team management.

¨ Assist in promoting Recreation programs and activities through social media, flyer distribution, school visits, and word of mouth.

¨ Prepares equipment, fields, gyms, and facilities for assigned activities which may include but not limited to: lining soccer fields, moving goals, retracting bleachers in gyms, move equipment amongst facilities, drag softball field, line softball field, assist at Bocce Courts.

¨ Protects City facilities and leased facilities by unlocking and locking for programs and keeping the facility clean and safe from hazards.

¨ Assists with registering participants in programs and taking payment for programs.

¨ Provides assistance to patrons and the general public; answers questions regarding facility usage and program, activity, and event specifics; responds to requests for human services needs and refers patrons to appropriate resources

¨ Alongside the Recreation Supervisor, evaluates assigned programs, activities, and special events; makes recommendations for improvements and new programs and services

¨ Assists in the creation and organization of teams/leagues.

¨ Assists in recruiting Youth Sports Referees and Youth Sports Coaches; steps in as Youth Sports Coach and Youth Sports Referee as needed.

¨ Updates standings/records for a variety of sports programs, which may often require he/she is the scorekeeper at the sporting event.

¨ Enters data and participant information into registration software and Microsoft programs for organization.

¨ Assists with equipment inventory and management.

The Program Coordinator - Facilities will assist with the timely processing of rental applications and the smooth operation of facility rentals. This position requires a high level of customer service, attention to detail, marketing prowess, and event management expertise. Please note: this position requires a Saturday through Monday work schedule. 

EXAMPLES ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Program Coordinator may have a specific focus in a program area or area(s), including, but not limited to facility management.
• Facilitates recreation activities, specifically enrichment, for specific youth age groups with part-time staff, independent contractors, and volunteers (groups and individuals).
• Organizes, implements, directs, supervises and/or promotes specific programs, activities and special events.
• Implements the Recreation Department’s programming at off and on-site locations and develops new programming and curriculum in partnership with the community. 
• Participates in the preparation and administration of assigned program budget.
• Works with local organizations, businesses, school personnel, parents and community members in developing and providing programs and activities through rentals.
• Communicates clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Creates flyers, brochures, and other materials related to programs and events, as directed.
• Provides customer service to applicants, participants, and the general public.
• Monitors the day-to-day operations of the rentals, programs, and special events, including handling and resolving complaints not requiring the attention of a supervisor and ensuring that programs and events have required setups, materials and supplies.
• Assists in the evaluation of programming including conducting customer satisfaction surveys and analyzing reports on rental program effectiveness.
• Enforces safety and operating procedures and provides for maintenance needs including compliance with health and safety codes. 
• Creation and development of new events, as needed.

*Please note that this is a part-time permanent position (25 hours a week or .625 FTE). The salary listed above is the .625 FTE equivalent salary. Benefits are prorated accordingly as well. Additional part-time hours may be agreed upon with the Director of Recreation filling an additional role/position but benefits will continue to be calculated at the .625 FTE proration.

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Senior Building Inspector

$6,938 - $8,433 per month

Plus excellent benefits

APPLICATION DEADLINE:  Apply by April 1, 2019, for first consideration

Do you have a forward-thinking mindset?

Do you want to work where staff is encouraged to reduce bureaucracy and take reasonable risks?

Do you want to make a difference in the San Rafael community?

The City of San Rafael is recruiting for a Senior Building Inspector.  Under the general direction of the Chief Building Official, this position coordinates, prioritizes, schedules, and performs as a technical expert in the inspection of buildings.  The Senior Building Inspector will examine plans and specifications in the enforcement of laws regulating the construction of buildings in the City of San Rafael.  This position provides lead direction and technical advice to lower level inspectors and permit technicians, issues building permits and collect fees, and acts in the absence of the Chief Building Official as necessary. 

This position performs the following essential job duties:

• Analyzes, distributes and monitors the inspection workflow.
• Meets with a variety of public and private officials, individually and/or in a group setting, on inspection matters.
• Assists the Chief Building Official with development of technical/informational handouts.
• Serves as a technical expert in training staff; works with employees to improve knowledge.
• Prioritizes and schedules work, including field inspections, to Building Inspectors I and II.
• Reviews and/or inspects complex commercial projects as assigned.
• Assists with complaints and dispute resolution.
• Coordinates the work of the department with other City departments and outside agencies.
• Reads and interprets plans and discusses requirements with builders and owners.
• Investigates disabled access complaints, issues reports, and assists with resolution.
• Inspects building construction, plumbing, electrical and gas installations in residential, business, industrial and public buildings.
• Reviews and investigates building code violations, assists Code Enforcement Division.
• Performs plan reviews of residential and commercial projects as directed.
• Provides information to the public regarding building requirements.
• May be called upon to issue building permits and determine and collect fees.
• Assists with records management, including tracking of expired permits and plan retention.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                

To be eligible for this position you must have knowledge of:

• Missions and requirements of other related departments and outside agencies.
• Federal, State and Municipal Codes, ordinances and regulations relating to building construction, plumbing and gas installations.
• Building construction safety standards.
• Principles, techniques of building inspection and engineering mathematics.
• Basic office software (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Experience with the use of permit tracking software is highly desirable.
• Accepted methods of construction.
• Building, plumbing, electrical, and mechanical codes and ordinances including State Access and Energy Code.

To be eligible for this position you must have the ability to:

• Prioritize and schedule the work of the Building Inspectors.
• Resolve disputes concerning code requirements and effect compliance.
• Operate a computer effectively using the department’s permitting software and operate miscellaneous office equipment.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals.
• Communicate effectively with a wide range of citizens, other City and agency staff and private contractors both in oral and written format.
• Calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, proportions, and percentages.
• Apply concepts of basic algebra.
• Review construction plans and conduct field inspections of buildings, subdivisions, improvements, and site development projects.
• Prepare clear, concise, and accurate spreadsheets, reports, records, and correspondence.
• Maintain cooperative working relationships with engineers, architects and contractors, officials, employees, and the general public.

• Graduation from an accredited high school or equivalent based on courses taken from an accredited educational institution.
• Associate of Arts degree preferred AND
• Five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in building inspection, including commercial inspection and/or plan check experience, of which at least two (2) years must be at the full journey level or above.

• Valid California driver’s license is required.
• Building Inspector Certification from International Code Council (ICC) or equivalent is required.
• CASP certification is highly desirable.
• Commercial Building Inspector or Building Plans Examiner certification from ICC is desirable.
• Certification as a Commercial Building Inspector MUST be obtained within one year of appointment as a condition of continued employment.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear.  The employee frequently is required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.  The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. 

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to outdoor weather conditions and regularly works in inside environmental conditions.  The employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical pats.  The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate but occasionally loud.

The nature of the work requires the individual to climb ladders or scaffolding in order to access and walk on rooftops.  A sense of balance is required to walk on pitched rooftops.  The job also requires the ability to access and enter cramped quarters such as crawl spaces located under homes, or spaces such as attic areas.  Working within the crawl space may bring the employee into contact with reptiles, insects, and/or rodents.  While conducting an inspection, employee may be required to walk over rough, uneven, and rock surfaces.

APPLICATION AND SELECTION PROCESS: 

City of San Rafael application is required.  Resumes do not substitute for the City application.  Candidates should detail related education and experience on the application.  The examination process may include the following application appraisal and oral board interview examination.  The passing point for the oral board examination final score will be 70%.   To file an application, go to:  www.calopps.org.  Select “Member Agencies”.   Select “San Rafael”.   Follow this clink to apply via calopps.org: 

Are you looking for a great opportunity to connect with your community while investing in your future? Do you want to see first-hand what it’s like to engage in active, multi-generational work that directly contributes to the well-being of our greater Mill Valley community?  If you answered yes, then you belong with Mill Valley Recreation!  With our team, you will create memorable experiences while cultivating new and lasting connections within our greater Southern Marin Community. You will have the opportunity to grow and learn through consistent, quality training and, apply your learning through direct hands-on experience.

DEFINITION: Under general supervision, provides a variety of clerical support and customer service tasks. Performs related work as required.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES:

• Performs a variety of clerical support and receptionist duties; data input, answers phones, directs calls, takes messages, greets public and provides general information for all Parks and Recreation Department classes, programs and events.
• Monitors all admittance to the facility, checks required credentials and charges appropriate fees.
• Calculates fees, charges and operate, balance cash register during shift.
• Monitor guests' activities in the main lobby area and enforce all rules, regulations and safety principals.
• Assists in opening and closing procedures for the Aquatics/Fitness Center.
• Handles such services as selling merchandise and vending machine refunds.
• Maintain work area in a presentable, organized fashion while also maintaining organized files and accurate records. 
• Has the ability to speak English clearly and understandably.
• Reads and follows diagrams and instruction written in English.
• Operate office equipment (including computers, scanners, calculators, printers, and copiers).
• Work independently in the absence of supervision
• Respond professionally to emergencies, provide care according to the level of training.
• Ability to communicate clearly both orally and in writing.
• Perform related duties as required.

TRAINING & EXPERIENCE: Any combination of education, training, and which likely provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
PRE-EMPLOYMENT CONDITIONS: Candidates receiving a conditional job offer must pass a pre-placement fingerprint review. The employee must satisfactorily complete an evaluatory period before obtaining regular status. Candidates must possess a current CPR/AED and First Aid certificate and be comfortable calling 911 in an emergency.

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Sonoma-Marin Area Rail Transit SMART is a new commuter rail service located in the Northern San Francisco Bay Area, providing transportation alternatives to Marin and Sonoma Counties. The Controller Supervisor position is responsible for overseeing service delivery and guaranteeing quality control in the provision of safe, reliable and efficient passenger train service to the public. This position supervises train operating crews. Under direction of the Superintendent of Transportation, this position is responsible for railroad dispatch (both passenger and freight trains), train control, radio communications, field supervision, field customer service, field safety and accident investigation, supervisory and administrative duties, employee assessment, counseling and training. Under abnormal or emergency conditions, this position may be required to operate a train in revenue service and therefore, the Controller-Supervisor must meet or exceed all requirements of a Locomotive Engineer and Conductor. For a detailed job description please email jobs@sonomamarintrain.org. For more information about SMART visit www.sonomamarintrain.org.

Minimum Requirements - Five (5) years full-time work experience in a general railroad environment, 2.5 years experience as a certified Locomotive Engineer. Current certification as a locomotive engineer under 49 CFR Part 240. High School Diploma, GED or equivalent. Must be 21 years of age.

EOE.

City of American Canyon Parks and Recreation Department invite energetic and responsible individuals to apply for the position of Senior Recreation Leader. This position will be responsible for overseeing and leading the city programs and events. The position is also responsible for providing assistance to Program Coordinators.

This class reports to the Program Coordinator and/or Recreation Supervisor. The Senior Recreation Leader is the senior advanced level in the Recreation Leader series. It is distinguished from the Recreation Leader in that the Senior Recreation Leader provides lead direction to other Recreation Leaders for a program when the Program Coordinator or Recreation Supervisor are not available. 

Are you looking for a great opportunity to connect with your community while investing in your future? Do you want to see first-hand what it’s like to engage in active, multi-generational work that directly contributes to the well-being of our greater Mill Valley community?  If you answered yes, then you belong with Mill Valley Recreation!  With our team, you will create memorable experiences while cultivating new and lasting connections within our greater Southern Marin Community. You will have the opportunity to grow and learn through consistent, quality training and, apply your learning through direct hands-on experience.

DEFINITION: Under general supervision, provide for the well-being and safety of children in a nurturing environment.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES:

• Demonstrate excellent customer service and communication with children and parents.
• Manage the task of checking in and checking out each child to the proper guardian.
• Supervise play activities and ensure the safety of the children during such activities.
• Encourage good behavior and appropriate manners.
• Encourage active play, read books and provide a safe and nurturing environment.
• Practice proper hygiene, with self and children, to deter the spread of disease (colds, flu, etc).
• Clean and disinfect, tables, counter, toys and other frequently handled objects.
• Respond professionally to emergencies, provide care according to the level of training.
• Deal tactfully and courteously with the public and build positive relationships with other staff. 
• Ability to communicate clearly both orally and in writing.
• Perform related duties as required.

TRAINING & EXPERIENCE: Any combination of education, training, and experience, which likely provides the required knowledge, abilities, and CPR within 3 months of hire. 
PRE-EMPLOYMENT CONDITIONS: Candidates receiving a conditional job offer must pass a pre-placement fingerprint review. Candidates must possess a current CPR/AED and First Aid certificate and be comfortable calling 911 in an emergency.

Are you looking for a great opportunity to connect with your community while investing in your future? Do you want to see first-hand what it’s like to engage in active, multi-generational work that directly contributes to the well-being of our greater Mill Valley community?  If you answered yes, then you belong with Mill Valley Recreation!  With our team, you will create memorable experiences while cultivating new and lasting connections within our greater Southern Marin Community. You will have the opportunity to grow and learn through consistent, quality training and, apply your learning through direct hands-on experience.

DEFINITION: Under general supervision, instructs classes in swimming, enforces all rules and regulations pertaining to the safety and well-being of visitors and patrons. Perform related work as required.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES:

• Lead all levels of swimming to all age groups.
• Provide corrective feedback and proper stroke technique.
• Maintain structure and discipline within a group setting, while encouraging and promoting student participation in a positive manner.
• Maintain certain class records and reports as required.
• Deal tactfully and courteously with the public.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with other city employees, other agencies, and the general public.
• Respond professionally to emergencies, provide care as indicated under the scope of training.
• Actively attend and participate in required staff training and in-service drills.
• Ability to communicate clearly both orally and in writing.
• The ability to speak English clearly and understandably.
• Perform related duties as required.

TRAINING & EXPERIENCE: Must possess current ARC Water Safety Instruction or equivalent training and/or experience, and CPR within 3 months of hire. 

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Must be able to lift 50 lbs. and react quickly to emergencies.

PRE-EMPLOYMENT CONDITIONS: Candidates receiving a conditional job offer must pass a pre-placement fingerprint review. Candidates must possess a current CPR/AED and First Aid certificate and be comfortable calling 911 in an emergency.