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Under general supervision, performs a variety of semi-skilled and skilled tasks involved in the maintenance, limited construction, or repair of City buildings, facilities and equipment; and performs other related duties as required.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed.  The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to this position.

1. Diagnoses, repairs and maintains electrical equipment; installs and repairs electrical wiring and lighting circuits in connection with the repair or alteration of buildings, equipment and facilities; troubleshoots electrical malfunctions making necessary repairs; replaces ballasts, fluorescent tubes and bulbs.
    
2. Performs rough in, top out and finish plumbing to replace broken pipes; cleans plugged drains; performs routine maintenance on valves, fittings and other fixtures; and installs new plumbing fixtures.
    
3. Builds cabinets and shelves; performs limited structural and finish carpentry; hangs doors; finishes wood and repairs a variety of wooden objects; performs lock repairs, repairs concrete and tile and installs glass.
    
4. Prepares surfaces for painting; applies paint, varnish, shellac, enamel or other protective finishes to various surfaces; removes graffiti.
    
5. Performs a variety of custodial duties in maintaining park structures and other public facilities including cleaning restroom fixtures and replenishing restroom supplies; cleans roof and roof drains; disposes waste and cleans waste receptacles and washes windows.
    
6. Performs swimming pool maintenance and repair including pool filter plants, chlorinators, valves, gauges, meters and heaters.
    
7. Plans repair work using blueprints and diagrams.
    
8. Performs preventive maintenance on mechanical equipment and buildings. 
    
9. Moves, arranges and sets up furniture and equipment for special events and meetings.
    
10. Accurately prepares or maintains related records, maintaining accurate inventory of supplies and equipment.
     
11. Responds to emergency situations as required.
     
12. Assists supervisor in training of new personnel in divisional responsibilities. 

PHYSICAL AND MENTAL DEMANDS

The physical and mental demands described here are representative of those that must be met by employees to successfully perform the essential functions of this class. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, feel or operate objects, tools or controls and reach with hands and arms.  The employee frequently is required to stand and talk or hear; walk; sit; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.

The employee must frequently lift and move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and move materials, tools and equipment weighing up to 100 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.

Mental Demands

While performing the duties of this class, employees are regularly required to use written and oral communication skills; read and interpret data, information and documents; analyze and solve problems; use math and mathematical reasoning; observe and interpret situations; learn and apply new information or new skills; work under deadlines with constant interruptions; and interact with City staff, other organizations and the public.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this class.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The employee regularly works in outside weather conditions.  The employee frequently works near moving mechanical parts and is exposed to traffic, wet or humid conditions and vibration.  The employee occasionally works in high, precarious places and is exposed to fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals and risk of electrical shock.  The noise level is frequently loud.

SELECTION PROCESS

Interested persons who feel they meet the desirable qualifications should submit a completed City application. Not every applicant is interviewed.  Selected qualified applicants will be invited to appear before an oral interview board.  Application appraisal, oral interview(s) and written test shall constitute 100% of the selection process.

DISCRIMINATION

The City of San Dimas advises the public, employees and job applicants that it does not discriminate on the basis of race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical handicap, medical condition, marital status, sex, age or any non-merit based factor in admission to, treatment of or employment in its programs and activities.

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), The City of San Dimas will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective employees and incumbents to discuss potential accommodations with the employer. EOE (Equal Opportunity Employer)

ABOUT THE CITY

The City of San Dimas is located midway (about 27 miles) between Los Angeles and San Bernardino at the base of the San Gabriel Mountains.  Superior access to freeways offers a centralized location from which to enjoy southern California’s many excellent cultural and recreational activities.

San Dimas was incorporated in 1960 with a Council-Manager form of government.  Its 33,737 citizens receive a full range of services through the combined efforts of the City’s five departments (City Manager’s Office, Administrative Services, Parks & Recreation, Public Works and Development Services) and the contract services of Los Angeles County.

The Office of the Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder and Chief Elections Officer is seeking highly qualified candidates for the position of Departmental Systems Analyst. 

In general, the Departmental Systems Analyst:

• Provides complex analytical support to the maintenance and/or modification of existing systems and development of new systems 
• Serves as liaison between business users and information technology staff, vendors and service providers
• Provides technical and analytical support and training to system users
• Performs system administration functions to ensure security and effective operation
• Develops and maintains a variety of automated files, records and databases
• Prepares and distributes new procedures, training materials and a variety of ad hoc reports
• Performs other related duties as required and/or assigned

Incumbents in the position of Departmental Systems Analyst (DSA) will have: a general knowledge of both departmental and program operations and information system capabilities, which will enable effective interactions between technical and non-technical staff; the ability to explain and document the needs and requirements of each to the other; and the ability to participate in the development of systems that effectively support department and program operations.

At this time, and for the next three years, the Office of the Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder and Chief Elections Officer (ACRE) will be involved in a major technology initiative aimed at creating a new Assessor Property Assessment System (APAS).  The new APAS system is a multi-million-dollar, multi-year project that will be developed utilizing Salesforce Platform as a Service (PaaS).

The DSA will be responsible for drawing out the objectives and scope of business system solutions through a systematic analysis of the business needs, business processes, and formulation of business requirements. The DSA will liaise between the business community and the Information Technology (IT) division of ACRE, and will work with IT engineers, technicians, vendor resources, and other analysts in architecting, designing, developing, and testing automated solutions that meet the business needs of the organization. The DSA will also assist in planning, monitoring, and implementing development and maintenance efforts to ensure alignment with project, department, and overall organizational goals.

The DSA will be critical to the ACRE team's ability to validate and update the Assessor Division's requirements documentation. The position will also play a critical role in working with the ACRE team and the Systems Integrator to develop user acceptance test scenarios and test cases. Additionally, the DSA will become a critical ACRE IT resource for the APAS project.

The ideal candidate for this position will:

• Have a solid understanding of system development methodologies and techniques and an excellent grasp of database concepts and principles, i.e., transactional, analytical, reporting, etc.
• Be an excellent analytical thinker and possess good problem-solving and communication skills
• Have project management, leadership, initiative, and technical skills including some software development experience
• Be required to work non-standard hours at times and partner with all technology disciplines
• Have a bachelor's or master's degree in information systems, public administration, business administration, or a closely related field
• Have experience in agile development methodology
• Have experience in California Property Assessment systems (optional)
• Have experience in Salesforce Platform as a Service (PaaS) (optional)

Essential duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Helps evaluate the impact of corporate initiatives, goals, and vision upon existing application modules and recommends ways to improve or best utilize corporate information to support actualization of corporate objectives based from understanding of current business process
• Acts as the liaison and domain-knowledge expert between the end users and IT engineers, analysts, and technicians related to various applications/systems, technologies, business workflows, data flows, and IT processes
• Leads and conducts business elicitation gathering using appropriate techniques
• Analyzes business, systems, and data requirements; presents and reviews findings to the required project team members; and secures appropriate sign-offs
• Performs as-is and to-be analysis on business process workflows or systems data flows and recommends quality improvement opportunities while in the project planning and requirements gathering phases
• Conducts analysis of business workflows or business processes, data models, and business models; enforces requirements traceability and makes recommendations for greater efficiency, as appropriate; and produces appropriate requirements artifacts such as Business Requirements Document (BRD), use cases, diagrams, logical design, and screen mock-up
• Conducts business architecture analysis and develops business processes and data flows aligned to enterprise architecture vision
• Ensures continuous user involvement in the analysis, development, and implementation process of new applications, enhancements, and fixes through organization and facilitation of cross-functional meetings
• Leads or assists in the development of UAT scripts and UAT testing as documentation of program development; performs functional testing on developed OR packaged software to ensure it meets design specifications prior to end user testing; and secures appropriate sign-offs
• Supports and reports on post-production implementations; monitors performance of new systems; and documents findings and recommendations for improvement, as needed
• Works with other DBAs or developers to provide business analysis/impact on troubleshooting of data-related project or production issues; and tests and ensures approved solution is deployed in accordance with existing release management process
• Coordinates production support items with Help Desk Support team
• Creates and maintains documentation on the system/applications used by the department
• Provides input in development of conversion and software implementation project plans on assigned projects; works with developers to coordinate completion of systems change control requests and schedules for movement of application across regions (Development to Acceptance to Production); obtains approvals of project documentation and implementation plan (or coordinates with project manager, as assigned); and files project documentation
• Conducts training and provides design/technical guidance and direction to new IT junior personnel and other business users, as required; and provides timely technical advice to IT Managers relative to methodology or technology innovation
• When applicable, manages and responds to user requests for administration and features specific items related to the supported application
• Assists the various departments in developing and updating procedures affected by new projects and/or changes
• Enforces and adheres to organizational processes and standards
• Creates and delivers materials necessary to train other IT staff, help desk resources, and application users that will use and support the application

Please Note: This position is currently a limited-term position, which includes medical, dental, vision, vacation, and holiday benefits and a portable 401A plan.  For more information regarding the benefits offered with term positions please go to http://hr.smcgov.org/employee-benefits.

It is possible this position could become a permanent position, though there is no guarantee.  If a permanent position becomes available, the eligible list established through this recruitment could be used to fill the permanent position.

Qualifications

Knowledge of:

• Principles, practices, policies, procedures, regulations, and applicable state and federal laws pertinent to assigned operational and/or program area
• Principles and practices used in the analysis and development of procedures and information systems associated with assigned operational and/or program area
• Agile/Scrum process and methodology
• Principles and practices of programmatic analysis and report preparation
• Information systems and data processing concepts
• Principles of data architecture and database design
• Manual and automated Testing/QA principles and testing methodology
• Modern office practices
• Job planning and prioritizing techniques

Skill/Ability to:

• Provide technical and analytical support to users of department systems and applications
• Communicate with department personnel to identify and translate information needs into system requirements
• Communicate departmental information system needs to vendor providers for the design, development, and/or enhancement of system applications
• Prepare test cases/scripts for various testing activities
• Evaluate the effectiveness of newly developed systems and/or applications
• Develop and present comprehensive training materials
• Analyze administrative and management problems, evaluate alternatives, reach sound conclusions, and effectively implement changes
• Prepare clear, concise, and accurate documentation, instructions, correspondence, and other written materials
• Organize work, set priorities, and meet critical deadlines
• Maintain accurate records and files
• Communicate effectively, orally and in writing, with both technical and non-technical personnel
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted during the work

Education and Experience: Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to qualify is:
 

• Education: Equivalent to graduation from a four-year college with major coursework in public administration, business administration, information systems, or a closely related field
• Experience: The ideal candidate will have three to five years of responsible experience in a position that would provide knowledge of department-specific programs, processes and/or operations, including at least three years of experience in the planning, implementation, oversight and/or utilization of automated information systems and applications used to support departmental activities

Physical Requirements:

• Sits for extended periods of time on a consistent and daily basis; stands, walks, and reaches by extending hands and arms in any direction on an occasional to frequent basis
• Uses finger dexterity to pick, pinch and type on a consistent and daily basis; and occasionally grasps objects with fingers and palms
• Communicates verbally by listening and talking on a consistent and daily basis

Note: Individuals who do not meet these physical requirements due to disability will be reviewed on a case by case basis.

Application/Examination

Anyone may apply.  Current San Mateo County employees with at least six months (1040 hours) of continuous service in a classified regular, probationary, SEIU or AFSCME represented extra-help, or temporary position prior to the final filing date will receive five points added to their final passing score on this examination. 

Both the County employment application form and the attached supplemental questionnaire must be completed and submitted for you to be considered for this position.

The examination process will consist of an application screening (weight: pass/fail) based on the candidates' application and responses to the supplemental questions. Candidates who pass the application screening will be invited to a panel interview (weight: 100%).

Application Screening
The application screening will include a careful review of each candidate's employment application. The responses to the supplemental questions will be heavily considered in the screening process. Please provide detailed information, answer the questions completely using proper grammar and English language usage, and communicate clearly and concisely. Those applicants who receive a passing score on the rating of the application materials will be invited to the panel interview.

Panel Interview
The panel interview is a standard component of most Civil Service selection processes. Each candidate will be interviewed individually by a panel of three (or more) subject matter experts. All candidates will be asked the same questions, in the same order, for approximately the same amount of time. Responses to each question will be scored based on pre-determined scoring criteria. Each candidate will receive an overall interview score which will determine that candidate's ranking or placement on the eligible list.

Depending on the number of applicants, an application appraisal of education and experience may be used in place of other examinations, or further evaluation of work experience may be conducted to group applicants by level of qualification. All applicants who meet the minimum qualifications are not guaranteed advancement through any subsequent phase of the examination. All examinations will be given in San Mateo County, California, and applicants must participate at their own expense.

IMPORTANT: Applications for this position will only be accepted online. If you are currently on the County's website, you may click the 'Apply' button. If you are not on the County's website, please go to http://jobs.smcgov.org to apply.

~ Recruitment Schedule ~
Final Filing Date:  February 28, 2019
Application Screening (tentative): March 5, 2019
Panel Interview (tentative):  March 18 and/or 19, 2019

San Mateo County is an Equal Opportunity Employer
 
Analyst: Chet Overstreet (021419) (Departmental Systems Analyst - V233)

We invite applications for the position of:

TEACHER III

$18.65 - 22.94 Hourly

Full-time

The mission of the Livermore Area Recreation and Park District is to provide the people of the Livermore area with outstanding recreation programs and a system of parks, trails, recreation areas and facilities that promote enjoyment, lifelong learning and healthy active lifestyles.

Application Start Date: February 14, 2019

Application Deadline: Open until filled

Schedule: Monday- Friday

Full-time

SELECTION PROCESS

Based upon on all submitted materials, the applicants presenting the best job-related qualifications will be invited to proceed in the recruitment process.

POSITION INFORMATION

Under immediate direction, plans and implements curriculum and instructional activities for Youth Services programs; continuously supervises and monitors children to ensure their safety and well-being; and performs related work as required.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS

This classification is responsible for planning and implementing curriculum and instructional activities for Youth Services programs and ensuring a safe environment for participants. Incumbents in this classification rely on experience and judgment to ensure the efficient and effective functioning of the assigned program area. Incumbents are responsible for establishing objectives, timelines, and methods to deliver services. Work is typically reviewed upon completion for soundness, appropriateness, and conformity to policy and requirements.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

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.

1. Plans, maintains, and implements a diverse range of curriculum activities, lesson plans, and positive child development strategies for Youth Services to ensure a positive and safe learning environment.
2. Leads and coordinates the work of lower-level staff and volunteers.
3. Prepares and serves snacks based on established guidelines; performs clean-up and food storage duties.
4. Assists with child assessments and environmental rating scales.
5. Provides resource information to participants; receives and responds to questions, concerns, and complaints from parents, public, and school personnel; determines issues and resolves or refers to higher-level staff as appropriate.
6. Opens, secures, and cleans program areas before and after program use; prepares program areas for scheduled activities and events.
7. Monitors equipment and facilities for cleanliness and safety; reports and recommends maintenance and repair as needed.
8. Assists with monitoring inventory and supplies.
9. Performs administrative tasks, such as attending and scheduling meetings, preparing reports, and maintaining records.
10. Assists with staff training; participates in required training sessions, including safety drills and other emergency procedures; performs all work in a safe manner in accordance with policies and procedures.
11. May participate in parent meetings, public relations, outreach, and community education activities.
12. Assists with District special events as needed.
13. Performs other duties as assigned.

ENVIRONMENTAL ELEMENTS

Incumbents work in both indoor and outdoor environments with moderate to loud noise levels. May work in controlled temperature conditions, cold and hot temperatures, or inclement weather conditions. May be exposed to communicable illnesses, blood, and body fluids. Incumbents will interact with individuals in interpreting and enforcing rules, policies, and procedures.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Incumbents may be assigned an irregular work schedule, including early mornings, evenings, and holidays.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Must possess: mobility to perform medium physical work; vision to read printed materials and a computer screen; hearing and speech to communicate in person and over the telephone or radio. The classification supports indoor and outdoor programs requiring frequent walking, running, conducting exercises, and related physical activities. Finger dexterity is needed to access, enter, and retrieve data using a computer keyboard, calculator, or tools and equipment used in assigned program area. Program activities may require sitting, standing, walking on level and slippery surfaces, reaching, twisting, turning, kneeling, bending, stooping, squatting, crouching, grasping, and making repetitive hand movement in the performance of daily duties; the ability to lift, carry, and push tools, equipment, and supplies weighing up to 40 pounds or heavier weights with assistance and/or the use of proper equipment.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience:

• High School Diploma or GED, and at least 24 core units in college level coursework in child development;

AND

• Two-years relevant experience working in a childcare facility.

Knowledge of:

• Principles and practices of curriculum planning and development.
• Instructional methods and techniques.
• Principles and practices of child development.
• General early education subject matter areas.
• Safety practices and equipment related to the work.
• Rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Principles and practices of customer service, techniques for providing a high level of customer service.
• Principles and practices of recordkeeping.
• Occupational hazards and standard safety practices.
• Modern office practices, methods, computer equipment, and applications related to the work.

Ability to:

• Plan, organize, and implement early childhood curriculum and age appropriate activities.
• Provide effective leadership in a classroom and childcare setting.
• Effectively provide staff leadership and work direction.
• Monitor and enforce relevant laws, rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Administer first aid, CPR, and AED as needed.
• Maintain order and safety in a crowded and noisy environment.
• Maintain facilities and equipment in a clean, safe, and secure manner.
• Perform work as directed in an efficient, effective, safe, and timely manner.
• Respond appropriately to changing situations.
• Independently organize work, set priorities, meet deadlines, and follow up on assignments.
• Demonstrate strong customer service skills and establish, maintain, and foster positive and effective working relationships.
• Use English effectively to communicate in person, over the telephone, and in writing.

Licenses and Certifications:

• At time of appointment, California Driver's License with a satisfactory driving record maintained throughout employment.
• Completion of American Red Cross First Aid, CPR, and AED training within six months of hire and maintained throughout employment.
• California Child Development Teacher Permit is desirable.

PRE-EMPLOYMENT CONDITIONS

• Department of Justice fingerprint clearance.
• Medical exam, legally mandated immunizations, tuberculosis, and drug testing clearance.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION

Applicants with disabilities may request reasonable accommodation throughout the selection process. Request for reasonable accommodation during the selection process may be made by contacting the Human Resources Office prior to the final filing date.

LARPD is an Equal Opportunity/ADA Employer and values diversity at all levels of the organization.

Do you have an interest in being a Construction Project Manager in the public sector?  Is providing services to all the residents of San Mateo County important to you? Are you interested in working for a large public organization that cares about its employees, strives for life-work balance, has a strong retirement/pension program, and offers a flexible work schedule? Do you have the technical, administrative, and managerial experience to simultaneously coordinate an array of construction projects, which might include new building construction, remodels, expansions, infrastructure and maintenance upgrades, retrofits, underground work and structural upgrades, and replacement of equipment and components? 

If you would like to join a diverse team of hard-working and dedicated construction professionals, we may have a career opportunity for you!

The County of San Mateo Department of Public Works invites applications for Construction Project Manager (CPM).

The Department of Public Works is involved in the planning, design, and construction of infrastructure projects within the unincorporated areas of San Mateo County. Our mission is to provide the public with safe, accessible roads and structures that make their communities more livable. The Capital Projects Group is responsible for delivering a wide variety of building construction projects for the County's airport, hospital, parks, correctional facilities, and state courts. Your role as the project leader will require you to have technical, organizational, project administrative, and budgeting skills.

Under general supervision, the CPM is responsible for coordinating technical, administrative and management activities related to County facilities construction projects. The CPM will also manage a number of simultaneous construction improvements and major maintenance projects, which may include building infrastructure, underground, structural, system upgrades, solar, retrofits, replacement of equipment and components, remodels, expansions, and new building construction.

Education and Experience: Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to qualify is three years of experience as a construction superintendent, project manager or estimator for commercial or industrial construction, or as a superintendent of buildings and grounds for large complexes, or as a construction contract administrator in a public agency.

Knowledge of:

• Design and construction processes, practices, means and methods, costs, schedules, contracts, insurance, and legal requirements applicable to public works projects.
• Building Codes, operations, maintenance and repair work, and general construction including but not limited to grading, concrete, foundations, framing, structural, heating and air conditioning, controls, hazmat abatement, electrical, plumbing, roofing, sheet metal, masonry, finish carpentry, painting, signage, specialty equipment, etc.
• Contracting modes (e.g. unit prices, lump sum, not-to-exceed, time-and-material, negotiated, etc.), and methods (informal bid, Board approved bids, Job Order Contracting, etc.).
• Tools, materials, methods and practices employed in the operation, maintenance, remodel, and repair of countywide facilities.
• Administrative and clerical procedures and practices.
• Construction project management software.
• Construction safety standards, procedures, best practices and personal protective equipment.
• Current environmental standards and requirements, including but not limited to C3, CalGreen, and LEED® processes.

Skill/Ability to:

• Drive to and from job sites located throughout County; walk construction sites and/or natural terrain; climb stairs, ladders, scaffolds, lifts, and inspect confined spaces.
• Effectively use computer and applications related to construction project management (e.g. MSOffice®, MSProject®, Primavera®, Suretrack©, Expedition®, Prolog®, others).
• Estimate multi discipline, budgetary, and detailed cost for construction labor, materials and equipment.
• Interpret and develop contractual clauses, negotiate scopes and costs on proposals and change orders with consultants and contractors to the County's benefit.
• Formulate and write comprehensive technical reports, specifications, and business correspondence.
• Organize and coordinate the various elements and logistics of a major project, including scheduling and documenting progress meetings with stakeholders.
• Direct and maintain a large number of simultaneous projects countywide.
• Prepare and maintain work schedules, monitor budgets and present progress reports.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with project's stakeholders.
• Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.

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AFTER SCHOOL COMMUNITY SERVICES ASSISTANT (ASCSA) I/II/III

ASCSA I: $12.36 - $15.02/hr.

ASCSA II: $13.84 - $16.82/hr.

ASCSA III: $15.79 - $19.19/hr.

Multiple Positions Open (part-time, at-will, no benefits)

Also hiring Substitute ASCSA I staff available a minimum of 3 days a week.

DEFINITION: Under supervision, staff will perform duties in our After School Program consisting of an educational, enrichment and recreational environment. Work schedule will NOT exceed 28 hours per week; schedule is generally 11 am – 6 pm (varies from site to site), Monday through Friday and may include evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Qualified applicants will be invited to test or asked to provide official documentation to verify they meet the educational requirements.

TESTING FOR THIS RECRUITMENT IS TENTATIVELY SCHEDULED FOR THURSDAY, MARCH 7, 2019.

DESIRED EXPERIENCE FOR ASCSA I:

• A minimum of six (6) months organized recreation, school aged child care, or teaching.
• Ability to successfully lead a group of 20 or more students in both an educational and recreational setting.
• Knowledge of positive behavior guidance techniques and the ability to use them appropriately.
• Ability to create a fun and engaging educational environment for elementary and middle school aged youth.

DESIRED EXPERIENCE FOR ASCSA II:

• A minimum of one (1) year organized recreation, child care, or teaching.
• Ability to successfully lead a group of 20 or more students in both an educational and recreational setting.
• Knowledge of positive behavior guidance techniques and the ability to use them appropriately.
• Ability to create a fun and engaging educational environment for elementary and middle school aged youth

DESIRED EXPERIENCE FOR ASCSA III (SITE LEAD) POSITION:

• A minimum of two (2) years of increasingly responsible experience in education, school aged recreational programming or a closely related field including supervisory experience.  
• Ability to successfully lead a program with up to 5 additional staff members and up to 100 youth in attendance daily; Knowledge of after school program best practices and ability to implement them appropriately.
• Ability to build relationships and communicate effectively with school site personnel, staff, participants, and parents regarding program policies and procedures. 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: The incumbent must have the ability to:

• Work with students in reading, spelling, mathematics, and other subjects, assist with computer skills: Assist in supervising and organizing recreation activities; distribute, monitor, and maintain equipment/supplies.
• Assist in monitoring program compliance with laws, rules, and regulations; Supervise children/participants at park site or facility; lead group activities; Recommend and/or assist in the implementation of goals and objectives; implement policies and procedures.
• Provide information and referrals to program participants, school officials and community groups regarding program being offered; operate a computer and related software; communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
• Perform any other tasks or functions deemed necessary to the daily operations of the employer.

THE ABOVE LIST OF ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS IS NOT EXHAUSTIVE AND MAY BE SUPPLEMENTED AS NECESSARY BY THE EMPLOYER.

WORKING CONDITIONS: Position requires prolonged standing, sitting, walking on level or unleveled and slippery surfaces, reaching, twisting, turning, kneeling, bending, stooping, squatting, crouching, grasping and making repetitive hand movement in the performance of daily duties. Incumbents may be required to lift, carry and/or push objects weighing 25 pounds or more. This position requires near and far vision for reading written documents and in the observation of participants during activities. Acute hearing is also required in providing customer service to public and /or assistance in facility, classroom, or outdoors.

EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING:  In addition to the required minimum experience, all positions must have knowledge of teaching curriculum or learning based programs.  EDUCATION: Completion of 12th grade or equivalent; ALSO 2 or 4 year degree from an accredited college OR completion of two (2) years of higher education (48 semester/72 quarter units) OR completion of FUSD Paraprofessional testing.

LICENSES AND/OR CERTIFICATIONS: Possession of, or ability to obtain CPR and basic first aid certifications within sixty (60) days of hire are required. A valid CA driver’s license may be required for certain positions. Candidates must be age 18 or older.

THE PROCESS

Deadline to apply is Thursday, February 21 at 3:00 pm. Applications will be reviewed as they are received. To be considered for this opportunity, please apply online through www.calopps.org. Responses to supplemental questions are required with the application.

THE POSITION

The Park Maintenance Worker I will work in the Parks Division within the Public Works Department, performing semi-skilled and skilled labor to: maintain turf, trees, shrubs, groundcover, top dressings, irrigation systems, playground equipment, park furnishings, restrooms, and sport field equipment; operate and understands basic maintenance procedures for various power turf equipment, including but not limited to mowers of various sizes, edger’s, blowers, chainsaws, and related equipment as required; perform a wide variety of skilled tasks involving the use of power equipment and hand tools in the areas of park and grounds maintenance, irrigation system installation, programming, and maintenance, tree/shrub trimming maintenance; perform the installation, maintenance and repair of various parks and grounds improvements, planting and trimming of trees/shrubs; understand fertilizer and herbicide products and application related to turf and ornamental plant care; and may performs other related duties as assigned.

The normal work schedule will be a 9/80 work schedule (9-hour days Monday-Thursday, 8-hour Friday with every other Friday off) from 6:00 am-3:30 pm. The ideal candidate should like working cooperatively to accomplish established work goals, have a willingness to learn and apply procedures and methods, and have an interest in providing the public with exceptional customer service. Attention to detail and commitment to safety requirements and practices are essential.

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EQUIPMENT OPERATOR

SAN MATEO UNION HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT

Open Until Filled

Under general supervision , operate a variety of motorized  mechanical equipment and vehicles used in performing maintenance work; assist in performing grounds keeping work; and perform  related duties as assigned by the Director of Maintenance, Operations and Facilities Use.

Positions in this class require skill obtained through moderate training and experience to operate heavy grounds keeping equipment. Employees use initiative to carry out recurring tasks independently, and refer problems and unfamiliar situations not covered by instructions to the supervisor for decision or help. Specific guidelines covering all important aspects of the work are provided to employees, and the work consists of duties that involve related steps, processes and methods. The work requires considerable physical exertion such as walking, climbing, bending, lifting, and carrying objects.

1. Operate and maintain a variety of heavy power equipment including heavy mower, spreader, tractor, loader, trenching machine, grader, heavy truck with trailer, back hoe, auger, irrigation controllers and timers, and valve traces  equipment.
2. Load, spread, grade and unload heavy supplies, equipment and other materials.
3. Prepare and grade level soil for turf, trees and plants; prepares rough and finish grades on tracks and all fields; hauls and moves dirt, tan bark and other materials as needed, where needed; spreads crushed rock for walkways.
4. Irrigate and cultivate trees, shrubs, lawns, and ground covers; prepare and apply approved fertilizers, herbicides and commercial aerosol insecticides, treated fertilizers, and ground mixes.
5. Clean and maintain tools and motorized mechanical equipment in proper working order; check oil, gas, tires and batteries, these are basic equipment checks.
6. Install irrigation and drainage systems, fences, irrigation controllers, valve heads and clock mechanisms.
7. Repair irrigation systems and install new irrigation systems.
8. Other duties as needed.

• Incumbent must be able to perform essential duties 1- 8 above with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Incumbent must maintain a positive, helpful, constructive attitude and working relationship  with the department supervisor  and departmental employees, other District employees, the Board  of Education, students, parents and the general public.

This position  is currently assigned to Districtwide; however, this assignment may be subject to change due to District need.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education/Training  Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent supplemented by sufficient training and experience to demonstrate the knowledge and abilities listed below.
• Three (3) years of experience operating heavy grounds maintenance equipment and grounds keeping experience.

KNOWLEDGE OF:

• Operation, maintenance, ·and safe use of heavy maintenance equipment.
• Methods and procedures for clearing, leveling, and fine grading land parcels.
• Athletic field maintenance and care.
• Grounds keeping and gardening methods and practices including limited safe use of herbicides for weed control.
• Irrigation systems A-Z. Installation, programming and repairs.

ABILITY TO:

• Safely operate heavy grounds and maintenance equipment and vehicles in a school environment.
• Understand and follow oral and written directions.
• Perform strenuous physical labor.
• Work independently to complete jobs after being given general direction.
• Ability to implement new energy efficient systems and technology.
• Meet schedules and time lines.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships; work cooperatively with others.
• Observe health and safety regulations.
• Observe legal and defensive driving practices.
• Maintain routine records related to work performed.
• Meet District standard of professional attitude as outline in Board Policies 4119.21, 4219.21, & 4319.21, Professional Standards for Classified Employees.

WORKING CONDITIONS: ENVIRONMENT  /HAZARDS:

Indoor and outdoor environment. Driving a vehicle to conduct work.

Regular exposure to fumes, dust and odors.

Working around and with machinery having moving parts. Hazardous chemicals.

Working in a cramped or restrictive work chamber. Working at various heights.

Exposure to lubricants, fumes and other agents associated with HVAC-R; compressed gases, hydraulic and air power sources; equipment temperatures  extremes.

The District provides OSHA regulated safety training as needed.

PHYSICAL  REQUIREMENTS:

Vision sufficient to read printed material such as material safety data sheets and see distant objects with clarity, font.

Hearing sufficient to hear conversation and to hear sounds from machines and equipment, 100' radius.

Speech sufficient to speak in an understandable voice.

Physical stamina sufficient to reach, bend, stoop, and climb for Jong periods of time.

Strength sufficient to lift objects weighing up to SO lbs. Work in a dirty environment with outside elements.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

Must maintain a valid California Driver License and insurability to drive a District vehicle.

Must successfully pass the District's pre-employment  Department of justice Live Scan fingerprinting.

Must successfully pass the District's pre-employment tuberculosis testing. May require a forklift certificate and a pesticide applicator's certificate.

Speak, read and write in English.

Attend required trainings and pass tests if provided.

GENERAL CHARACTERISTICS:

Work Year:  12 months plus 15 paid holidays.

Hours:  37.5 hours per week.

Salary:  Range 137 (2018-2019 Salary Schedule)

                          A                    B                    C                    D                    E
HOURLY:     $26.58          $27.89           $29.27          $30.71           $32.28

Fringe Benefits:

Fringe benefits with District-paid premiums valued at approximately $27,500.00 annually, which includes medical, dental, life, vision, and longterm­ disability.

APPLICATION PROCEDURES:

For more information, and to apply, please contact the San Mateo Union High School District

Linda Carlton
650-558-2411
Lcarlton@smuhsd.org

or 

Brad Barncord
650-558-2417
Bbarncord@smuhsd.org

EEOC DISCLAIMER:

Reasonable accommodations may be made, upon request, to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the above stated essential functions and the application procedure.

The San Mateo Union High School District is an equal opportunity employer in that our policy, in accordance with Federal and State laws, prohibits employment discrimination solely on the basis of a person's race, color, creed, sexual orientation, sex, marital status, or disability except where a reasonable, bonafide occupational qualification exists.

The San Mateo Union High School District complies with the rules and regulations contained in Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title I I of the Educational Amendments of 1972 and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.

Flexible hours. 
School sites my vary.