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Do you have a passion for the outdoors, trails and preserving open space?  Do you thrive on helping others and enjoy public interaction? Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District is currently hiring two full-time Administrative Assistants (one in the Public Affairs Department and one in the Land & Facilities Department), and will create a pool from this recruitment for future Administrative Assistant vacancies.  For more information, see the Job Description on the District’s website. 

About the District: The District manages a regional greenbelt system in the Santa Cruz Mountain region comprised of nearly 65,000 acres of land in 26 open space preserves, protected for public enjoyment and recreation. The District is a growing organization with a focused mission that guides our work, and where every employee makes an impact.  This is an exciting time to be part of the District’s team!  If you are looking for a challenging opportunity to contribute to the legacy of open space preservation and recreation, we invite you to apply for this position. To learn more about the District, visit our website, OpenSpace.org, and view our “Working for Midpen” video on our Jobs page.

About the Position:  We are looking for organized, self-motivated, independent workers with excellent verbal and written communication skills who are outgoing, detail-oriented and able to meet deadlines while managing multiple competing priorities.  These positions serve as a “hub” for busy departments, keeping the teams organized and providing general administrative support such as maintaining databases; calendaring; generating reports; monitoring and ordering related supplies; assisting in preparing, processing, and tracking purchase requisitions and invoices; and filing.  Department specific responsibilities and tasks include, but not limited to, the following: 

Public Affairs:

Provide general information and assistance to the public in writing and in person.  Maintain an in-house inventory of promotional products, event equipment and supplies at various storage locations.  Research, gather and format the latest news articles featuring Midpen and other news stories relevant to the work we do.  Represent the District at various community events.  Manage Brown Act notifications for all board meetings.  Serve as staff liaison for the Legislative, Funding, and Public Affairs Committee (LFPAC) meetings including creation of agenda and minutes and serving as clerk at the meetings.  Proofreading, formatting and some writing.  The ideal candidate will have mid-level Excel and Word skills, experience in presentation material software including PowerPoint, as well as basic database software knowledge.

Land & Facilities:

Maintain database of facility rentals including tracking rents due and rents received.  Provide accounting support including assistance with contract routing, purchase order requests, invoice processing, credit card and invoice reconciliation. Serve as the District liaison for tenants and vendors.  Provide asset management support including vehicle servicing for office fleet, coordinate and schedule repairs, maintain database of service due dates, work orders, service requests, and inspections for all repairs and maintenance on District assets (vehicles, houses, equipment, etc.).  Support aspects of purchasing and distributing merchandise purchased.  Gather and format information for biweekly reports.  Serve as staff liaison for board meeting agenda requests.  The ideal candidate will have advanced Excel and Word skills, and verbal and written bilingual skills (Spanish/English). 

Work Environment:  The District’s offices in Los Altos, California: in a standard, primarily sedentary, office setting, using standard office equipment. 

Education and Experience:  Any combination of training and experience that would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required qualifications would be:  Equivalent to the completion of twelfth (12th) grade and three (3) years of responsible general office support experience. 

Licenses & Certifications Required:   Possession of a valid California Driver’s License. 

Benefits:   The Open Space District provides an excellent benefits package including health, life & disability insurance as well as CalPERS pension. Please see the Benefits page of the District website for details.

How to Apply:  Apply online at CalOpps.org.  Application Deadline: Friday, October 11, 2019 at 5:00 p.m. 

The following four (4) application items are required and constitute a complete application:

1. A fully completed CalOpps employment application
2. Cover Letter
3. Resume
4. Supplemental question responses

Incomplete applications will not be considered for the position. Applicants with the most relevant experience and qualifications suitable for the position will be contacted for interviews.

Recruitment Timeline: We recommend applicants be available on the following dates for panel interviews (we are unable to accommodate vacation schedules):

First Interview at our office in Los Altos: Wednesday, October 16, 2019

Final Interview/Written Exercise at our office in Los Altos: Tuesday, October 22 or Wednesday, October 23, 2019

Estimated Start Date: Late November

Applicants with disabilities may request reasonable accommodation

by contacting the Human Resources department at (650) 691-1200.

Put your passion for Open Space to work!

Under general supervision, the Police Records Assistant performs a variety of general administrative, clerical, and customer service duties involved in the maintenance, processing, and distribution of Police records, including serving as a call-taker and assisting in office support duties; and performs related work as required. The Police Records Assistant receives general supervision from a Sergeant and functional direction from the Police Records Specialist; exercises no direct supervision. 

Class Characteristics

This is a non-sworn classification that performs a variety of administrative support to the Police Department including customer service at both the counter and on the telephone, and routine records maintenance, processing and distribution.  This class is distinguished from the Police Records Specialist in that the latter has broader responsibility for police records management training, provides oversight of assigned staff, and performs the most complex work within the function.

Job Duties

Management reserves the right to add, modify, change, or rescind the work assignments of different positions and to make reasonable accommodations so that qualified employees can perform the essential functions of the job.

• Performs a variety of customer services functions applicable to records maintenance and release including receiving, responding to, and entering requests for police reports and safekeeping of property.
• Maintains and updates records according to established policies and procedures, including scanning hard copy documents into the Records Information Management System (RIMS), indexing a wide variety of violations and notifications, printing reports, copying digital recordings, transcribing taped statements by officers, witnesses, suspects, and victims; redacts confidential information when required.
• Collects and prepares documents for all arrests and citations; compiles complaints, booking information, fingerprint records, photographs, and other law enforcement reports; forwards documents to appropriate department, division, and court.
• Processes requests for vehicle releases, property releases, and various other reports and documents.
• Assists the Police Services Technician with property and evidence support, including assisting with and being the backup for receiving, documenting, maintenance, controls and storage of property and evidence.  
• Provides applications for a variety of permits and licenses to the public; explains policies and procedures and processes completed forms; participates in the registration of a variety of services.
• Types, formats, proofreads, and distributes logs and forms such as memoranda, form letters, envelopes, police clearances, licenses and permits, declarations, and misdemeanor complaints.
• Enters a variety of statistical data and reporting into computer systems with a high degree of accuracy.
• Assembles and compiles information for a variety of departmental, State and Federal mandated statistical reports; verifies accuracy and completion of reports and maintains files.
• Acts as backup for the Police Records Specialist when needed, by preparing and processing a variety of reports and records such as the Monthly Arrest and Citation Register (MACR) and the Uniform Crime Report (UCR), following established procedures; distributes to the proper individual or agency, District Attorney, City Attorney, Probation Department, or court; files reports and maintains automated or manual logs of departmental actions.
• Provides general information regarding department policies, procedures, and regulations, including responding appropriately to complaints, requests for information, and requests for service in person and by telephone; coordinates work with other City departments.
• Verifies and reviews forms and reports for completeness and conformance with established regulations and procedures; applies departmental and unit policies and procedures in determining completeness of applications, records, and files.
• Provides research assistance to officers and other law enforcement personnel as requested.
• Completes in a timely manner, duties related to the administrative functions of the Police Department including a variety of office support such as metering, logging and distributing mail, attending meetings, taking minutes, screening and forwarding telephone calls, ordering and maintaining office and other related supplies, and fingerprinting applicants; logs, packages, and stores evidence, delivering lab samples and providing assistance to officers and other law enforcement personnel as requested.
• Perform Crossing Guard duties, on an as needed basis due to unscheduled absences of Crossing Guards.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

Knowledge of: 

• Basic techniques, methods, and processes of record management and retrieval.
• Business arithmetic and basic statistical techniques.
• English usage, grammar, spelling, vocabulary, and punctuation.
• Techniques for dealing with and solving the problems presented by a variety of individuals from various socio-economic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds, in person and over the telephone.
• Techniques for providing a high level of customer service to the public and City staff, in person and over the telephone.
• Modern office practices, methods, and computer equipment and applications related to the work, including word processing, database, and spreadsheet software.

Ability to:

• Learn basic functions, principles, practices and terminology of law enforcement agencies.
• Learn, interpret, and apply applicable federal, state, and local laws, regulatory codes, ordinances, police terminology, and law enforcement codes and procedures relevant to modern police recordkeeping procedures and records release.
• Learn and apply techniques, methods, and processes of police record management and retrieval.
• Accurately transcribe information from audio recordings into reports.
• Research, organize, and maintain technical and administrative files.
• Enter data into various computer systems and prepare written materials with sufficient speed and accuracy to perform the work.
• Make accurate arithmetic and statistical calculations.
• File and maintain automated and hard copy records with speed and accuracy.
• Organize own work, set priorities, and meet critical timelines.
• Use English effectively to communicate in person, over the telephone, and in writing.
• Use tact, initiative, prudence, and independent judgment within general policy and legal guidelines in sensitive situations.
• Operate modern office equipment including computer equipment and specialized software applications programs.
• Establish, maintain, and foster positive and effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.

Minimum Requirements

Education and Experience

Any combination of training and experience that would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying.  A typical way to obtain the required qualifications would be:

Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade, and two years of experience in clerical and customer support duties in the maintenance, processing, and distribution of records, preferably in a police department. Completion of college level course work in criminal justice or a related field is preferred.

Licenses and Certifications

• Must possess and maintain a valid California driver's license and a satisfactory driving record

Special Requirements

• Must be able to pass a law enforcement background investigation and drug screen
• May be required to work evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays, and work overtime

Physical Demands

Must possess mobility to work in a standard office setting and use standard office equipment, including a computer; vision to read printed materials and a computer screen; hearing and speech to communicate in person and over the telephone. This is primarily a sedentary office classification although standing and walking between work areas may be required. Finger dexterity is needed to access, enter, and retrieve data using a computer keyboard or calculator and to operate standard office equipment. Positions in this classification occasionally bend, stoop, kneel, reach, push, and pull drawers open and closed to retrieve and file information.  Employees must possess the ability to lift, carry, push, and pull materials and objects up to 30 pounds with the use of proper equipment, and perform the physical responsibilities of Crossing Guard duties in a variety of weather conditions.

 
Environmental Elements

Employees work in an office environment with moderate noise levels, controlled temperature conditions, and will have direct exposure to hazardous physical substances when handling evidence and property.  Employees may interact with upset staff and/or public and private representatives in interpreting and enforcing departmental policies and procedures. The principal duties of this class are performed in a police station environment with exposure to criminal offenders, mentally ill individuals, and persons potentially infected with communicable diseases.

Ideal Candidate

• Possesses excellent communication skills (both orally and in writing)
• Is organized, personable, and able to work independently and as part of a team
• Is able to handle sensitive and confidential information with professionalism and tact

Benefits

The City's excellent benefits package includes:

Retirement

• CalPERS Classic Members (employees hired on or after January 1, 2013, and defined as “classic” PERS members) participate in a 2% @ 60 retirement formula.  New CalPERS Members as defined by PEPRA (employees new to PERS or with greater than 6 months gap in service with PERS) participate in a 2% @ 62 formula.
• This position participates in Social Security.

Health Insurance

• 9 CalPERS Health Plans to choose from.  Employer-paid family health insurance up to the Bay Area Kaiser premium rate.
• Alternate benefit for employees who choose to opt out and provide proof of coverage: Elective paid leave with a quarterly cash out at the Kaiser single rate

Dental, Orthodontia, Life Insurance, and Disability

• Employer paid dental insurance through Delta Dental
• Supplemental Orthodontia reimbursement plan
• Employer paid life insurance in the amount of $20,000
• Employee paid long-term disability insurance through the State of California (SDI)

Other Optional Benefits

• Vision Insurance (VSP) - with competitive rates
• Section 457 deferred compensation program, administered through ICMA
• Section 125 flexible spending benefits plan for health care and dependent care expenses
• Commuter Checks

Leave

• 11 days of vacation per year (increases with years of service)
• 11 days of holiday pay per year
• 3 floating holidays per year
• 12 days of sick leave per year

Selection Process

Interested individuals are encouraged to apply online today!  A selection committee will review all applications.  The most qualified candidates will be invited to participate in the selection process which is tentatively scheduled as follows:

• Deadline to Submit Application:  October 20, 2019
• Written Exam: November 7, 2019 at 6:00PM
• Oral Board Interviews:  November 21, 2019

The information contained in this Employment Opportunity flyer is subject to change and does not constitute either an expressed or implied contract.  The City of Albany  is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against race, color, gender, gender identity, religion, national origin, age, sex origin or disability.  In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, should special accommodations be necessary at any stage of the selection process, please contact the Human Resources Technician at (510) 528-5715.

The City of Dixon is recruiting to fill two (2) part-time (24 hours per week) positions of Transit Dispatcher and to establish an eligibility list for future use.  This position receives ride requests and quickly and efficiently organizes, schedules and routes Readi-Ride bus requests; operates equipment to relay requests to drivers; reads maps and assists drivers with directions and alternative routes; assists in collecting information related to the operation of the transit system; works closely with Transit Supervisor to ensure routes are properly scheduled; and performs related duties.

QUALIFICATIONS GUIDELINES:  Applications are invited from qualified persons who possess the knowledge and abilities to perform the job. A typical way to obtain such knowledge and ability would be: 

     Education: Equivalent to graduation from high school. 

     Experience: One year of clerical experience that involved public contact.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

Possession of a valid California Class C Driver's License (within 30 days if possession of Out-of-State License) and a satisfactory driving record as a condition of initial and continued employment.

The ability to speak Spanish is highly desirable.

Satisfactory completion of a drug screen and a background check are conditions of employment. 

EXAM PROCESS:  A limited number of candidates whose applications indicate that they, among those competing, are better qualified in terms of related education, training and experience will be invited to participate in a written exam (pass/fail) tentatively scheduled for the afternoon of Monday, October 14, 2019 and an Interview process (weighted 100%) tentatively scheduled for Tuesday, November 5, 2019.

Employment Processing: Those selected may be subject to a medical exam, drug screen, fingerprinting, background check, and must provide proof of identity and legal right to work in the United States. 

Veteran’s Preference Points: Veteran’s Preference points will be applied in accordance with the City’s Personnel Rules & Regulations. 

The City of Dixon is an EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER. Reasonable Accommodation in the application, examination and selection process will be made upon request by calling 707-678-7000. 

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The City of Sunnyvale is seeking to fill the position of Career Advisor with the NOVA Workforce Services Department. Hosted by the City of Sunnyvale, NOVA provides grant-funded workforce development services to job seekers and businesses in northern Santa Clara County and in San Mateo County.

The Career Advisor supports individuals in all aspects of the job search process including assessing their needs, setting goals, developing a job search plan and strategy and providing encouragement. They also facilitate a variety of job search workshops to prepare customers for employment. 

The ideal candidate will have experience identifying the specific needs of individual job seekers and providing guidance through all stages of the job search process: defining career focus, developing marketing materials, implementing job search strategies, and preparing for interviews. Candidates must be skilled in facilitating one-on-one advising appointments as well as group services. Candidates are expected to have a thorough knowledge of the local labor market.  This is an opportunity to make a difference in someone's career journey by providing support, guidance, and concrete strategies that result in employment for our customers.

The Menlo Park Fire Protection District seeks an Administrative Assistant to support the training division.  The assistant will work with District staff on various projects. The selected candidate must be available to work Monday through Thursday between 7:00am and 5:00pm.

Interviews for this position will be held in the beginning of October.

DEFINITION:

Under general supervision, the Administrative Assistant performs a variety of routine to complex office, administrative, clerical, and technical duties in support of the training division within the District, including but not limited to: human resources, reception, fire prevention, grants and US&R, fire education, finance administration, payroll; creates and maintains records; and performs related work as assigned.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS:

This is an advanced entry-level classification in the office administrative series with an emphasis on performing a wide variety of clerical and office support duties for an assigned department.  Assignments are generally limited in scope, contain fairly routine duties, and are performed within a procedural framework established by higher-level employees.  Specific duties vary depending upon the department to which the incumbent is assigned.  The Administrative Assistant is distinguished from the advanced level specialist and coordinator positions by the level of responsibility assumed and the complexity of duties assigned at the higher level.

The City of Redwood City invites you to apply for the position of Assistant City Clerk. The successful candidate will direct, oversee and supervise a team responsible for a full range of services to the community and manage day-to-day administrative and technical operations of the City Clerk’s Office.  The successful candidate will work closely with the City Clerk and City staff.  Functional areas of responsibility include administrative and logistical support to City Council meetings, official records management and retention, municipal elections, commissions oversight, legal notices, bid openings and related services.

The ideal candidate must pay strong attention to detail, be highly organized, possess a growth mindset, embody a positive and proactive attitude, remaining professional and courteous under all circumstances. The ideal candidate will be a respected leader and colleague with a collaborative work style and adhere to the highest principles of internal and external customer service. They will take pride in their work by ensuring consistent quality, timeliness and compliance. The ideal candidate will be politically astute with a proven track record which demonstrates their ability to use independent judgment and analytical skills.  They will have experience as a municipal clerk or deputy clerk or will have completed course work leading toward a municipal clerk certification. The ideal candidate will be able to direct, oversee, and supervise the administrative and technical operations and staff within the City Clerk’s Office.

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The City of Campbell announces a work experience employment opportunity for:

Position: High School Work Experience - Building Intern

Department: Community Development Department

Salary Range: $12.00/hr, Part-Time, Temporary Non-Benefited position

Schedule:  4-10 hours per week / 2 days a week minimum (Mon through Fri)

Closing Date: Open Until Filled

The Position: The Campbell Community Development Department seeks a highly organized and creative Building Intern to help with duties as assigned under the supervision of department staff.

Responsibilities:

• Create documents (e.g., applications, informational handouts)
• Update code enforcement calendar with tasks and follow-up dates
• Maintain accurate and organized files and records
• Follow City and Department guidelines and policies 
• Aid in plan check for solar energy systems 
• Introduce to building inspection and code enforcement 

Qualifications:

• Must be enrolled in high school grades 11 or 12
• Proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Ability to complete assignments in a timely manner
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions and communicate effectively with supervisor
• Basic knowledge of construction will be helpful 

Selection Process:

The most qualified applicants as determined by initial screening of applications will be invited to participate in an interview. Selections will be made from the results of the interview, practical and references. Selection is contingent on a pre-employment fingerprinted background check.

How To Apply:

Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the positions are filled. Apply online at www.calopps.org OR submit the below materials to kimit@cityofcampbell.com

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

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