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Library & Recreation Servcices Department

16 hours/week

$25.44/hour

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

POSITION
 

The Office Assistant I will work in the front office of Daly City’s Department of Library and Recreation Services assisting members of the public with class registration and facilities reservations. Great customer service skills are of paramount importance, along with a demonstrated ability to learn and master new software applications. The successful candidate will work Tuesday through Friday, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

DEFINITION

Under direct supervision, the Office Assistant I performs a variety of technical office work and other related work as required.

Office Assistant I is the entry-level class. Incumbents in the Office Assistant I class will progressively perform most of the duties required in the series, but are not expected to function at the same skill level and will usually exercise less independent direction and judgment on matters related to work procedures and methods. Work is usually supervised while in progress and fits an established pattern that has been explained before the work is started. Generally, changes in procedures or exceptions are explained in detail as they arise.

EXAMPLE OF DUTIES

Assembles, prepares and proofs final copies of reports, letters, case records, lists, receipts, legal documents, agendas, requisitions, permits, licenses, charts, and estimates using PC word processing or typewriter, as appropriate. May transcribe documents from dictating machines or other recording devices. Prepares invoices, bills, payroll/time sheets, and work orders. Makes and checks simple arithmetical computations; checks and tabulates statistical data. Sets up and maintains indexes and files. Operates a variety of current office machines, including but not limited to computers, printers, typewriters, copiers, adding and facsimile machines. Answers and routes telephone calls for one or more divisions, effectively and efficiently responding to public and intra-office inquiries. Greets and assists members of the public and business visitors. Receives, distributes, and dispatches intra-office and US mail. May perform a variety of other tasks including but not limited to maintaining mailing lists, clipping newspapers; receiving and transmitting radio messages from field personnel, keeping vacation schedules, and ordering, inventorying and receiving supplies. Performs related duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge of: 

Office Assistant I level: Appropriate business English including correct spelling, accepted grammar and punctuation and basic arithmetic.

Ability to:  

Office Assistant I level: Keyboard/type at a speed of 40 words per minute from clear copy; accurately perform basic clerical work; follow oral and written instructions; 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:

Office Assistant I: no experience required.

Education:  Graduation from high school or equivalent.

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 March 3, 2020 Presidential Primary 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: 

1. Vote Center Trainer
2. 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: $25.23.

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 Assistants to assist in the upcoming March 3, 2020 Presidential Primary 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 preferred in areas 1 - 3 but not required. 

The election worker is classified as an office assistant. The hourly wage for the election worker is $19.88.
 

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 March 3, 2020 Presidential Primary 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 Vote Center Representative to be hired for the following duties: 

Several, but not all, Vote Center Representatives require fluency in Spanish, Mandarin and/or Cantonese, Tagalog/Filipino or Korean 

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. 

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 5 days per week and 8 hours per day. This assignment will include weekends and potentially 2 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, March 3, 2020. 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. Hourly wage starts at: $19.88.

PEOPLE FIRST – Conduct fair, accurate and transparent elections to increase public participation and confidence 
 
The San Mateo County Registration & Elections Division is seeking seasonal Elections Warehouse Technicians/Field Technicians to assist in the upcoming March 3, 2020 Presidential Primary 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 classification of office assistant to be hired into one of the following areas: 
 
Elections Warehouse Technician

• Testing functions of electronic voting equipment 
• Staging heavy equipment containers for delivery
• Inventorying and moving voting equipment and Vote Center supplies
• Assisting in delivery and pickup of voting equipment at Vote Centers 
• Assisting in delivery of spare equipment and supplies to Vote Centers

Elections Field Technician

• Testing functions of electronic voting equipment 
• Assisting in delivery, connection and testing of voting equipment at Vote Centers 
• Troubleshooting voting equipment at Vote Centers
• Assisting in delivery of spare equipment and supplies to Vote Centers
• Driving regularly to each Vote Center on an assigned route to make sure that all equipment is properly functioning

The Elections Warehouse Technicians and Elections Field Technicians are classified as an Office Assistant. The hourly wage for these positions is $19.88.
 
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. 

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Date Posted:            November 7, 2019

Classification:          STUDENT SERVICES SPECIALIST
                                  Open and Promotional recruitment

Work Schedule:       8 hours per day (8:00AM – 5:00PM);
                                   5 days per week (Monday – Friday);
                                 12 months per year
 

Salary Range:            Step A            Step B            Step C            Step D            Step E
(monthly)                 starting            6 mos           18 mos          30 mos          42 mos
                                   $5,233           $5,495            $5,770            $6,058           $6,362

Benefits:  Total Compensation Package:  Placement on salary schedule.  If a medical plan is selected, the employee will receive a contribution of $1,075.00/month toward the selected medical plan (through CalPERS), Delta Dental, and Life Insurance.  The employee pays the balance of their health premiums from their gross earnings on a pre-tax basis.  If a medical plan is not selected, employees will receive a contribution of $300.00/month toward single coverage for Delta Dental, and Life Insurance.  A vision plan (VSP) is also available.  Employees pay the worker contribution to the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS).

Current Vacancy:     Student Services Division; Special Education Local Plan Area (SELPA)
                                   101 Twin Dolphin Drive; Redwood City, CA  94065

Application Deadline:          Friday, December 6, 2019     (application and supplemental application must be received online, or in the Personnel Office by 5:00PM)

Job Summary:  Under general direction, lead and participate in a variety of Special Education Local Plan Area (SELPA) support functions including student and district level Individualized Education Plan (IEP) data monitoring using Special Education Information System (SEIS), alignment with California Longitudinal Pupil Achievement Data System (CALPADS) data monitoring, general record-keeping, registrations, invoice processing, ordering and computer system functions; service as a liaison and technical resource concerning assigned administrative functions; prepare and maintain a variety of manual and automated records, reports and files; coordinate, supervise and provide logistical support for trainings and professional development for stakeholders in assigned areas.

Essential Job Functions:              

• Lead and participate in a variety of SELPA support functions, including special education monitoring, record-keeping, registration, enrollment, and computer system functions; oversee and assure smooth and efficient SELPA processes and assist in assuring SELPA needs are being met; assist in ensuring support for the needs of Local Education Agency (LEA) staff are supported for assigned activities
• Lead and participate in distributing, collecting, and processing a variety of special education data and information forms; monitor and support use of SEIS and CALPADS alignment; review documents for accuracy and completeness; make corrections as needed
• Lead and participate in the preparation and maintenance of various records, reports, and files related to special education students, which may include attendance, enrollment, demographics, programs, and assigned activities; verify and assure accuracy and completeness of records and reports
• Oversee and participate in special education data monitoring functions; review and audit special education data, records, reports, and files to assure accuracy, completeness and compliance with established requirements; make and notify personnel of corrections as needed
• Oversee and participate in the input, scanning, updating, and retrieval of a variety of special education data in an assigned computer system; establish and maintain automated records and files; initiate queries and generate computerized reports
• Prepare and maintain monthly Low Incidence Committee reports; oversee the maintenance of low incidence materials and equipment, and related functions audits as directed
• Confer and collaborate with technology personnel concerning computer system, software, reporting, maintenance, and query needs and issues; arrange for new system user accounts as needed; work with staff to resolve issues and malfunctions related to computer systems and software use
• Serve as a technical resource concerning SELPA Data Systems and other assigned functions; provide technical information concerning related special education data, including updates, issues, standards, requirements, practices, processes, policies, and procedures
• Serve as a liaison and coordinate with SELPA and district staff on matters involving special education data reporting and monitoring and other communications and information between the County Office, schools, staff, faculty, administrators, outside agencies, and others; resolve related issues, conflicts and discrepancies in a proper and timely manner
• Attend, organize and participate in various meetings and in-services; present information and materials concerning special education data monitoring and assigned activities; provide recommendations to administrators concerning methods and strategies for enhancing SELPA service processes
• Coordinate training activities for designated internal and district personnel concerning data system functions; prepare and deliver oral presentation; explain related systems, records, reports, standards, guidelines, practices, procedures, and techniques; develop, maintain and distribute training materials
• Compile, compose, and distribute a variety of correspondence such as letters, announcements, calendars, newsletters, forms, certificates, handbooks, agenda items, website updates, advertisements, and other materials
• Participate in a variety of other assigned activities such as conducting surveys, assisting with promotional and marketing functions, collecting and accounting for fees, and processing fee waivers
• Operate a variety of office equipment including a copier, fax machine, computer and assigned software

Qualifications:  Any combination of education and experience providing the job knowledge, skills, and ability for successful job performance will be considered for positions in this classification.  Typical qualifications would be equivalent to:

EDUCATION:   An Associate’s degree

EXPERIENCE:   Three (3) years of experience working with student recordkeeping data systems, enrollment, registration, attendance, or related functions

Specialized Skills and Knowledge:     

• Knowledge of special education policies, procedures, terminology, and SEIS documentation methods
• Ability to resolve data issues, conflicts, and discrepancies in a proper and timely manner
• Knowledge of special education procedures and requirements as related to CALPADS
• Ability to distribute, collect, verify, process and file a variety of special education data
• Knowledge of record-keeping and report preparation techniques
• Knowledge of uses and operation of data base applications
• Ability to implement and maintain database system applications
• Analyze data system malfunctions; take operational corrective actions to keep data systems operating
• Knowledge of data control procedures and data entry operations
• Knowledge of methods of collecting and organizing data and information
• Ability to prepare and maintain various narrative and statistical records, reports and files
• Knowledge of SELPA services, standards, requirements and procedures
• Ability to lead and participate in a variety of SELPA support functions including student attendance, record-keeping, registration, enrollment and computer system functions
• Knowledge of policies and objectives of assigned programs and activities
• Ability to learn, interpret, apply and explain rules, regulations, policies and procedures
• Ability to conduct training activities for designated personnel concerning assigned SELPA functions
• Ability to train and provide work direction and guidance to assigned personnel
• Knowledge of principles of training and providing work direction
• Ability to provide technical assistance to database users
• Ability to serve as a liaison and technical resource concerning assigned functions
• Knowledge of correct English usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation and vocabulary
• Knowledge of oral and written communication skills
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing
• Knowledge of interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others
• Ability to meet schedules and time lines
• Ability to work independently with little direction
• Ability to analyze situations accurately and adopt effective courses of action
• Knowledge of operation of a variety of office equipment including a computer and assigned software
• Ability to utilize an assigned computer system to input, scan and update student information
• Ability to operate a computer and assigned office equipment

Physical Requirements:  Applicants must possess the physical abilities outlined below with or without accommodation.  San Mateo County Office of Education will consider reasonable accommodation requests.

• Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard
• Hearing and speaking to exchange information in person and on the telephone
• Seeing to read a variety of materials
• Sitting or standing for extended periods of time
• Lifting, pushing, pulling and moving low incidence equipment and materials and transporting to school sites
• Bending at the waist, kneeling, or crouching to file materials

Examination Process:  The examination process for this classification will consist of:

1. A review of application materials, including supplemental questionnaire, for education, training, experience, completeness, and accuracy
2. A written examination (anticipated date- December 19. 2019)
3. An oral board examination (anticipated date- January 08,  2020)

Only the highest qualified candidates will be invited to attend the examinations.

Applicants will be notified of screening and examination results by e-mail or letter.

NOTE:   Internal (Promotional) candidates must score 80% or higher on each examination in order to be placed on the Promotional List.

Personnel Commission

101 Twin Dolphin Drive

Redwood City, CA  94065

650-802-5300

classifiedjobs@smcoe.org

http://www.smcoe.org/employees-and-employment/personnel-commission

Proof of citizenship or legal status will be required upon offer of employment.

San Mateo County Office of Education provides equal employment opportunity to all qualified persons.  The recruitment, testing, and hiring of all personnel will be without regard to race, ancestry, national origin, age, color, creed, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marriage status, medical condition, physical or mental disability, genetic characteristics, or veteran status.

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