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The City of St. Helena has an exciting opportunity to fill a position in the Finance Department.  This is a great opportunity to become part of a Customer Service focused team of dedicated individuals that take pride in serving the local community.

Distinguishing Characteristics:  The Accounting Assistant I is the entry level class in the accounting support series that allows the incumbent to develop journey level knowledge and abilities. Initially, under immediate supervision, incumbents perform the more routine accounting support and customer service duties while learning City policies and procedures. As experience is gained, there is greater independence of action within established guidelines.

The Accounting Assistant I receives direction from the Director of Finance, or designee.

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

• Operates cash register, acts as front counter staff.
• Receives the public, answers questions and processes requests; responds to inquiries from customers and others and refers, when necessary, to appropriate persons.
• Prepares, processes, maintains and verifies purchasing, financial and accounting documents and records.
• Performs accounting and financial office support work in areas such as cashiering, accounts receivable, utility billing, fixed assets and business licenses.
• Provides information to the public and City staff requiring the use of judgment and the interpretation of a variety of policies, rules and procedures; processes outgoing mail.
• Receives payments, issues receipts, balances cash and prepares bank deposits.
• Performs data entry and posts receipts to various City accounts and funds.
• Maintains and files various documents and records. May perform a variety of general office support functions, including typing, record keeping, proofreading and forms and report generation.
• Prepares financial, statistical or operational reports as assigned.
• Prepares accounts receivable billings and reconciliation.
• Verifies incoming revenue from various City departments and other agencies.
• Processes all utility billing and utility customer requests.
• Maintains posting of payments.
• Works with the Water Department to process monthly meter reads and customer requests.
• Generates new utility billings and past due notices.
• Prepares monthly utility billing reports and reconciliations.
• Establishes positive working relationships with representatives of community organizations, state/local agencies and associations, City management and staff, and the public.

There is a no smoking policy in effect within the City offices and vehicles. St. Helena is an equal opportunity employer. The City of St. Helena will require documentation of the legal right to work in the United States as required by the Immigration Reform and Control Act upon hire.

Compliance with Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA): With prior notice to the Personnel Department regarding testing or job performance modifications, the City will make every attempt to offer reasonable accommodations for qualified applicants and employees with disabilities.
 

Open until filled

Pay rate: $19.00 - $21.00 hourly

This position will primarily work Monday - Friday (specific work schedule to be determined) with variable hours averaging 25+ per week.  This is a temporary, part-time non-benefited position.

Summary:
Under direction, assists in the implementation, operation and maintenance of the District’s computer workstations; maintains, tests, and updates information systems programs and applications; installs and provides technical assistance for computer hardware and software; and performs related duties as assigned.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Installs and maintains software and hardware at District computer workstations; provides technical assistance.
• Performs and implements systems maintenance, making program modifications as necessary to meet user requirements.
• Compiles, integrates, and analyzes information gathered from users to modify computer programs; evaluates, installs, and maintains third-party vendor software.
• Responds to inquiries and requests and provides technical assistance for District systems and programs including systems at remote sites; troubleshoots hardware and software problems and coordinates activities by users and vendors to resolve them.
• Maintains current knowledge of information technology trends and innovations; reads applicable industry publications.
• Maintains work, time, and material records, preventive maintenance schedules and updates help desk software.

Other Duties and Responsibilities:

• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. *

Education/Experience:
High school diploma or equivalent, six months of computer technician or related experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Language Ability: 
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, schematic diagrams, or technical procedures and documents.  Ability to write reports, business correspondence and procedure manuals. Ability to present information and respond to questions from staff.

Math Ability:
Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.

Reasoning Ability:
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.  Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.

Certificates and Licenses:
California Driver License

Supervisory Responsibilities: 
This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Knowledge of:
Principles, techniques of microcomputer systems software troubleshooting, and networking.  Use, capability, characteristics, and limitations of microcomputers and related equipment.  Principles and practices of training as related to personal computers.  Standard database, word processing, spreadsheet and report generation PC software packages.  Pertinent federal, state, and local laws, codes, and regulations.

Ability to:
Administer and maintain computers, and related peripherals.  Analyze and define user problems and requirements.  Analyze and define problems and conceptualize practical microcomputer solutions. Analyze systems requirements and problems and recommend new or modified systems and applications to meet user requirements. Work on multiple concurrent projects with frequent interruptions.  Organize work to meet rapidly changing priorities.  Troubleshoot hardware and software problems and make or recommend modifications; understand and carry out oral and written directions; exercise good judgment and initiative in work functions.

Work Environment: 
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. * Standard office setting; some exposure to confined areas such as equipment/computer rooms and network infrastructures; regular interaction with District staff at various sites/locations.

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. * Sufficient physical ability to work in an office setting; sit, stand, walk, reach, twist, turn, kneel, bend, squat, and/or stoop for prolonged periods of time; perform duties requiring grasping, repetitive hand movement, and fine coordination; and operate office equipment. See in the normal visual range with or without correction; vision sufficient to read computer screens and printed documents and to operate office equipment. Hear in the normal audio range with or without correction.  Lifts up to 25 pounds frequently. Occasionally lifting up to 50 pounds.

*Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The City of Redwood City’s Library Department

Invites You To Apply For The part-time (20 hours per week) Regular Position Of:

Library Assistant I/II Bilingual

Providing a variety of services for children, adults, and families, the current opening is based at the bilingual Fair Oaks Branch Library. Bilingual ability (Spanish/English) is highly preferred.  Performs a wide variety of technical and clerical library work related to such activities as circulation and assisting customers in a team-oriented atmosphere.  The candidate will be friendly, outgoing, enthusiastic, creative, technologically savvy and able to consistently provide superb service to a diverse community of library users.  The candidate may also be assigned to work at other Redwood City Public Library locations.  The position will require work during the day, evenings and weekends. We may use the eligibility list created from this recruitment process to fill any part-time positions that occur in other Redwood City Public Library locations, during the life of the eligibility list.

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

Typical duties include, but are not limited to, the following:  Acknowledge and greet customers; provide high level public service at the Customer Assistance desk ; register new customers; collect overdue fines; answer routine directional  and informational questions; explain library policies and resolve problems; use basic reference sources to locate information requested by customers;  assist in developing procedures, and prepare reports/surveys as directed; open/close the branches; assist in  library electronic services projects; provide basic troubleshooting of computer hardware/software;  input into library database bibliographic information and customer records; assist in the processing of library materials; repair, retrieve and shelve library materials; perform routine clerical assignments; assign routine tasks and provide instruction to Library Pages; assist in receiving library materials; receive/sort/distribute incoming mail; inventory and order supplies; assist in preparation of displays and exhibits; assist with library programs, special events, and outreach;  and perform related duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities are qualifying.  A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:

Education & Experience

Education equivalent to completion of the twelfth grade.  At least one year recent experience performing direct interactive general public customer services or related work in a library or significant experience working in a direct interactive public customer services position is required.    Experience working in team-oriented atmosphere is highly preferred.  Appointment may be at the Library Assistant I or II level, depending on qualifications.

For a full job description visit: https://www.redwoodcity.org/Home/ShowDocument?id=454

License & Certificates

• Incumbent may be required to travel between various locations during their scheduled work shift.
• Possession of a valid California Driver’s License and a satisfactory driving record.

Knowledge of:

• Customer service principles

• Standard library procedures, including circulation, search procedures, and the use of reference sources.
• Computers and software.
• General types and uses of library materials.
• Policies, procedures, organization and operating details of a library.
• Basic technology devices, programs and applications
• Electronic resources and basic troubleshooting.

Ability to:

• Provide excellent customer service in a friendly cooperative manner.
• Communicate clearly, both orally and in written form.
• Work well as a proactive and innovative team member
• Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work
• Respond to general assistance inquiries of library customers and respond to reference questions.
• Assist customers in locating library materials and using library materials
• Troubleshoot basic technology problems
• Communicate in both Spanish and English.
• Sit, stand, walk, kneel, crouch, squat, stoop, reach and lift 20 pounds and push/pull 50 pounds.
• Work during the day, evenings and weekends.
• Work independently and with direct supervision.

A City application including a pre-requisite questionnaire is required. Prior to appointment, candidates will be required to pass a background check (at no cost to the candidate) including the following:

1. Criminal History Check
2. DMV Check
3. Fingerprinting

Open Until Filled, First Review of Applications on 10/28/19   

Application Process

Apply online at www.CalOpps.org Member Agency: Redwood City    

Candidates with a disability, which may require special assistance in any phase of the application or selection process, should advise the Human Resources Division upon submittal of application.   

Selection Process Oral Board Interview Tentatively scheduled for November 7, 2019.  All applications will be reviewed for neatness, accuracy, completion, relevant education, experience, training and other job related qualifications.  The most qualified applicants will be asked to participate in the testing process, which will consist of an interview with Department staff.   

CITY VALUES:

Our Core Purpose: Build a Great Community Together   

The values that guide us are:

• EXCELLENCE: Passion to do our best in each moment.
• INTEGRITY: Do the right thing, not the easy thing.
• SERVICE: We care and it makes a difference.
• CREATIVITY: Freedom to imagine and courage to act.

Borchard Community Center - Open until filled

Pay rate: starting at $12.00 hourly

This position is Monday - Friday from 8:00am - 3:30pm through the school session.  This is a contract, part-time non-benefited position.

Summary:
With supervision, assists lead preschool teacher with instructing preschool-aged children in a preschool setting.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Under direction of the lead teacher, assist with planning and instructing individual and group activities to stimulate growth in language, social, and motor skills such as learning to listen to instructions, playing with others, and using play equipment.
• Assist in providing a positive, caring and learning environment.
• Assist in communicating with children in a positive manner to make corrections or enforce behavior.
• Assist in communicating with parents.
• Work well with 3-5 year-olds.
• Under the direction of the lead teacher, assist with providing age appropriate activities.
• Assist in maintaining and organizing classroom supplies and equipment.
• Communicate with supervisors.
• Assisting lead teacher in assuring the standards that have been set are met and the program continues to progress in the direction needed.
• Assist in cleaning, set-up and break-down of classroom.
• Assist in supervision of volunteers in preschool.

Qualifications:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.  *

Education/Experience:
High school diploma or general education degree (GED); and must possess experience working with youth; preferably preschool age; and/or enrolled in early childhood education units.

Language Ability:
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, early childhood educational material, CRPD memorandums.

Reasoning Ability:
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral or diagram form.  Ability to deal with problems involving children and/or parents.

Skills:
Ability to instruct children in activities designed to promote social, physical and intellectual growth needed for primary school.  Ability to establish effective relationships with parents and children.  Ability to take direction from lead teacher.

Knowledge:
Knowledge of how a preschool day should be is necessary with experience in a classroom environment is also highly preferred.  Knowledge of early childhood education and age appropriate activities.

Certificates and Licenses:
First Aid and CPR certificates within 60 days of employment.

Supervisory Responsibilities:
Assists in supervision of volunteers in preschool.

Work Environment:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. *

While performing the duties of this job the employee is occasionally exposed to outdoor weather conditions and moving mechanical parts. The noise level in the environment is moderate to loud.

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. *

While performing the duties of this job the employee regularly required using hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; stop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.  The employee is frequently required to stand and walk.  The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or stand and walk.  The employee is frequently required to lift up to 10 pounds and occasionally required to lift up to 50 pounds.  The vision requirements include ability to adjust focus; peripheral and distance vision.

*Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The City of Campbell announces an employment opportunity for: 

Spinning/Indoor Cycling Instructor 

Salary: $35.00 - $40.00 per hour DOQ (Part-Time, Non-Benefited position)

Schedule: Actual work schedule and classes taught to be determined through mutual agreement with coordinator. Employees may be required to work mornings, evenings, and weekends.

Closing Date: Open Until Filled 

The Position: The City of Campbell Recreation and Community Services Department is seeking enthusiastic, knowledgeable, and experienced Spinning/Indoor Cycling Instructors for Spinning class instruction at the Campbell Community Center for weekday NOON classes, as well as subbing evening Spinning classes occasionally.

Responsibilities: Under direct supervision of the Recreation Fitness Specialist, is responsible for group instruction of Spinning fitness classes, utilizing Spinning or Indoor Cycling Certification training, and must possess a current CPR/AED certification. Ability to interact professionally and communicate effectively with participants and general public; adhere to class structural guidelines and time schedules; maintain patron safety in and around Campbell Community Center facilities; comply and enforce all City of Campbell and Campbell Recreation and Community Services Department policies and procedures.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Minimum age at time of hire is 18 years old.

• Professional certification(s) and experience.

• Valid California Driver’s license.

• Must have a Spinning certification through Mad Dogg Athletics, or nationally recognized indoor cycling certification.

• Current CPR/AED certification • Fingerprint clearance (Department of Justice background check.)

The City of Campbell will schedule fingerprint appointment and encumber cost upon hire.

Selection Process: The most qualified applicants as determined by initial screening of applications and references will be invited to participate in an interview process and instruction practical. Appointments will be made from the eligibility list established from results of the interview process. Appointment to this position is contingent upon a pre-employment fingerprinted criminal history, records check and the ability to provide verification of authorization to work in the United States.

How To Apply: Submit the below materials via email to jenniferc@campbellca.gov, in person or via mail to Attn: Spinning Instructor Recruitment, Campbell Community Center, 1 West Campbell Avenue, #C-31, Campbell, CA 95008.

1. City of Campbell Employment Application - Available at www.cityofcampbell.com/hr or in person at Human Resources 70 N. First Street, Campbell, CA 95008 (City Hall, Upper Level).

2. Resume

3. Copy of valid certifications

The City of Campbell is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in employment on the basis of a person’s race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, mental or physical disability, medical condition, marital status, sex, age or sexual orientation. Candidates with a disability, which may require special assistance in any phase of the application or testing process, should advise City of Campbell upon submittal of application. Documentation of the need for accommodation must accompany the request.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

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PEOPLE FIRST 
Conduct Fair, Accurate, and Transparent Elections
to Increase Public Participation and Confidence
 

The County of San Mateo Registration & Elections Division is seeking full-time seasonal extra-help Election Materials Proofreaders to assist in the upcoming November 2019 Election. This is an excellent nonpartisan opportunity to get involved in the election process!

We recently advertised for these positions and made several excellent hires.  We still seek a few more dedicated and hard-working proofreaders to help us prepare for the upcoming elections. 

Proofreaders will be hired into one of three areas (please specify in your application which position you are seeking):

• English Proofreading
• Spanish Proofreading
• Chinese Proofreading

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

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

The Proofreader is classified as an Office Specialist. The hourly wage for the Election Materials Proofreader - Office Specialist position is $24.26.

NOTE: This is an extra-help, at-will assignment, paid on an hourly basis. Some extra help positions are eligible for benefits under the Affordable Care Act. Extra help employees are not guaranteed permanent status at the end of the assignment.

PEOPLE FIRST – Conduct fair, accurate and transparent elections to increase public participation and confidence.
 
The San Mateo County Registration & Elections Division is seeking seasonal 
Election Worker - Office Specialists to assist in the upcoming November 5, 2019 Consolidated Municipal, School and Special District Election. The Elections Division is a fast-paced environment; this is an excellent opportunity to work with a group of dynamic, well-organized and highly efficient individuals committed to the democratic process.

We are currently seeking dedicated and hard-working individuals for the temporary, full-time position of Office Specialist to be hired into:

• Vote Center Trainer
• Vote Center Tech Support 

Vote Center Trainer

• Training Vote Center Representatives on how to use voting equipment to assist voters
• Supervising Vote Center staff and communicating with headquarters
• Identifying uniquely skilled staff for special assignments
   

Vote Center Tech Support

• Helping to test equipment that will be used at Vote Centers
• Visiting Vote Centers and testing connections
• Troubleshooting equipment issues in the field

NOTE: This is an extra-help, at-will assignment, paid on an hourly basis. Extra help employees are not guaranteed permanent status at the end of the assignment. Overtime is expected.
 
Hourly wage starts at $24.26.                                                       

The San Mateo County Registration & Elections Division is seeking seasonal Election Worker – Office Assistants to assist in the upcoming November 5, 2019 Consolidated Municipal, School, and Special District Election.
 
The Elections Division is a fast-paced environment.  This is an excellent opportunity to work with a group of dynamic, well-organized, and highly efficient individuals committed to the democratic process.

We are currently seeking dedicated and hard-working individuals for the temporary, full-time position of Office Assistant to be hired into one of five areas:

Clerical Support/Vote by Mail

• Data entry
• Assembling election supplies
• Assembling and processing of Vote by Mail ballot packets
• Counting ballots
• Operating voting equipment

 
Customer Service/Phone Bank

• Assisting voters in finding election material and understanding their voting opportunities over the phone

 
Outreach Services

• Demonstrating voting equipment
• Registering voters
• Presenting information about the upcoming election

 
Voting Equipment

• Helping function test voting equipment
• Assisting in delivery and pickup of voting equipment at Vote Centers

 
Supplies

• Inventorying and packing/unpacking Vote Center supplies
• May also help with delivering supplies to Vote Centers           

 
Fluency in Spanish, Mandarin and/or Cantonese, Tagalog/Filipino, or Korean is preferred in areas 1 - 3 but not required.
 
The Election Worker is classified as an Office Assistant. The hourly wage for the Election Worker – Office Assistant is $19.12.

NOTE: This is an extra-help, at-will assignment, paid on an hourly basis. Extra help employees are not guaranteed permanent status at the end of the assignment. Overtime is expected.

PEOPLE FIRST – Conduct fair, accurate and transparent elections to increase public participation and confidence

The San Mateo County Registration & Elections Division is seeking seasonal 
Election Vote Center Representatives (Office Assistant I) to assist in the upcoming November 5, 2019 Consolidated Municipal, School, and Special District Election. Vote Centers have replaced polling places as in-person voting sites and offer additional services over a longer period of time. This position requires the ability to operate a computer and computer applications/software quickly and accurately.  

We are currently seeking dedicated and hard-working individuals for the temporary, full-time position of Election Vote Center Representative to be hired for the following duties:

1. Use a computer to verify voter eligibility
2. Provide information about the upcoming election
3. Guide voters on use of electronic ballot marking devices
4. Operate/troubleshoot voting equipment
5. Provide in-person customer service including assisting voters to register to vote and assisting voters in casting a ballot
6. Issue ballots
7. Maintain accurate files and records

Several, but not all, Vote Center Representatives require fluency in Spanish, Mandarin and/or Cantonese, Tagalog/Filipino, or Korean.
 
Vote Centers will be open for four to eleven days. Those hired can expect to work approximately 7 – 15 days including training.
 
Vote Center Representatives will work five days per week and eight hours per day. This assignment will include weekends and potentially two or more evenings. On Election Day, Vote Center Representatives will work from 6:30 a.m. - 9:00 p.m. or later if necessary.
 
Vote Center hours are 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. daily during the period of operation, including weekends and holidays, and 6:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. on Election Day, November 5, 2019.  These positions may require evening work assignments.
 
NOTE: This is an extra-help, at-will assignment, paid on an hourly basis. Extra help employees are not guaranteed permanent status at the end of the assignment. 
 
The hourly wage for the Election Vote Center Representatives starts at: $19.12.