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The Parks Division of the Department of Parks, Recreation and Neighborhood Services is recruiting to fill multiple full-time Gardener positions available in various park districts. Under direct supervision of the Parks Facilities Supervisor, Gardeners are responsible for performing various gardening and grounds keeping duties in parks, municipal grounds, and trails within a Regional Park or Park District. Candidates must be willing and able to work weekends, holidays and/or other shifts as needed.

Duties of the Gardener position include, but are not limited to:

• Inspecting shrubs, trees, and various landscaped areas for insect/disease problems and fertilization requirements.
• Determining the type and amount of applications required.
• Applying fertilizers, insecticides, herbicides, and other chemicals as needed.
• Determining appropriate irrigation required for turf, plants, shrubs, and trees.
• Planting, cultivating and transplanting areas within the park's landscaping as required.
• Operating a broad range of equipment such as; tractors with attachments, various types of trucks, backpack blowers, turf sweepers, lawn rollers, aerators, renovators, thatchers, mowers, power edgers, sprayers, rototillers, power augers, power sod cutters, power brush cutters, fertilizer spreaders, and other equipment and hand tools used in grounds maintenance.
• Checking and monitoring areas, equipment, and operations for safety, cleanliness, and security.
• Assisting visitors to public areas with basic information and directions as requested.
• Providing lead direction to classifications such as Groundsworker, Maintenance Assistant, and court referred program participants or volunteers.
• Duties will also include preparing routine reports (oral and written) and data entry using work order system.

This recruitment may be used to fill multiple positions in this, or other divisions or departments. If you are interested in employment in this classification, you should apply to ensure you are considered for additional opportunities that may utilize the applicants from this recruitment.

Please note that applications are currently not accepted through CalOpps or any other third-party job board application system. To apply, applicants must complete an application via the City of San Jose’s website at www.sanjoseca.gov/citycareers.

The actual salary shall be determined by the final candidate’s qualifications and experience. In addition to the starting salary, employees in this Park Manager classification shall also receive an approximate five percent (5%) ongoing non-pensionable compensation.

City Association of Management Personnel, IFPTE, Local 21 (CAMP) represents this position. Click here to view contract information. 

Happy Hollow Park & Zoo (HHPZ) and Emma Prusch Farm Park (EPFP) Position

PRNS is seeking a Parks Manager for Happy Hollow Park & Zoo (HHPZ) and Emma Prusch Farm Park (EPFP). This senior level manager oversees and park operations, maintenance, animal care and outdoor nature programming at HHPZ and EPFP. The Parks Manager is also responsible for oversight of all business operations of HHPZ including amusement park ride operations, concessions, and guest services. In this context, specific areas of responsibility will include the development and administration of operating and revenue budgets, recruitment and supervision of staff, contract management and all business aspects of both destinations.

This position directly supervises an amusement park, business operations, and maintenance staff, education and conservation programming and animal care for Happy Hollow Park & Zoo, and Emma Prusch Farm Park.

This senior level manager will play a key role in developing and advancing plans to operate and maintain HHPZ and EPFP. This will involve coordinating a large, diverse set of stakeholders including operations staff within PRNS, counterparts in other departments, such as the Public Works Department; City Council members and commissioners; and, external stakeholders, such as vendors, contractors, corporate partners, community based

organizations, and park foundations.

With this in mind, the City is seeking a strong, innovative, and politically sensitive leader to juggle numerous priorities in a way that promotes PRNS as a national leader in Parks and Recreation. Key near-term projects will include oversight of the following:

• • Developing and maintaining a strategic partnership with the Happy Hollow Park and Zoo Foundation, and multiple non-profit partners at Emma Prusch Farm Park;
  • Develop and promote HHPZ’s memberships, concessions, and other revenue generating programs and service packages in order to attract and retain a strong customer base;
  • Large and small Capital Improvement projects for HHPZ and EPFP; including animal exhibit renovation, historical site preservation and facility infrastructure projects;
  • Zoo enhancement projects including development of new exhibits and acquisition of new animals to make HHPZ a nationally recognized leader in zoo programming and conservation;
  • Installation of an inclusive playground at EPFP, management of multiple horticulture and agricultural sites and facilitation of the mission and vision of both Destinations with a focus on accessibility and equality.

Parks Division Operations Team Position

PRNS is seeking a Parks Manager for its Parks Division Operations Team. This senior level manager oversees an $8.6 million dollar and is responsible for Region 1 operating area, which includes 166 parks and facilities, and covering over 800 acres of parkland located throughout the City’s Council Districts 1,2,6,7,8,9 and 10.

This position directly supervises an operations staff, including a three Parks Facilities Supervisors, who oversee a total program crew of 46 full time staff, and 13.02 full time equivalent of part time staff. Together, the group is charged with maintaining and operating parks, providing park ranger services and leisure programs, and collecting park fees.

This senior level manager will play a key role in developing and advancing plans to operate and maintain parks throughout the positions assigned area. This will involve coordinating a large, diverse set of stakeholders including operations staff within PRNS, counterparts in other departments, such as the Public Works Department; City Council members and commissioners; and, external stakeholders, such as vendors, contractors, corporate partners, community based organizations, and "Friends of... " groups.

With this in mind, the City is seeking a strong, innovative, and politically sensitive leader to juggle numerous priorities in a way that promotes PRNS as a national leader in Parks and Recreation. Key near-term projects will include oversight of the following:

• • Oversite of installation of automatic irrigation system
  • Implementation of Park Maintenance standards
  • Renovations of various sports fields;
  • Support amenity-based data metrics for the Business Intelligence Program; and
  • Facility improvements, repairs, and renovations of parks. 

This recruitment may be used to fill multiple positions in this department. If you are interested in employment in this classification, you should apply to ensure you are considered for additional opportunities that may utilize the applicants from this recruitment. 

HHSA PROGRAM MANAGER - FISCAL

CLOSE DATE: Friday, October 16th, 2020

SALARY RANGE:
$2,728.00-$3,316.00  Bi-weekly
(New employees should anticipate being hired at the beginning of the salary range.)
 

FINAL FILING DATE:
A complete application packet must be received in the Glenn County Personnel Department by 5:00 P.M., Friday, October 16th, 2020
 

THE POSITION
The HHSA Program Manager- Fiscal position at the Glenn County Health and Human Services Agency is responsible for coordinating, directing, and supervising lead and/or professional-level employees as well as clerical and technical support employees. This position is responsible for management of an assigned fiscal area within the Health and Human Services Department, will develop and implement department budgets, and will perform a wide variety of complex fiscal duties. This position is scheduled for forty (40) hours per week. This recruitment may be used to establish a list to fill future vacancies for the next six (6) months.

TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE
Experience:        Four years of professional experience in assigned field, including one year in a supervisory capacity or administrative capacity.

Training:        Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in appropriate field. Master’s degree desirable.

All applicants are encouraged to review a detailed job description available at http://www.countyofglenn.net/dept/personnel/job-opportunities/job-descriptions and apply only if they clearly meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position.

APPLICANT INSTRUCTIONS/INFORMATION - A COMPLETE APPLICATION PACKET MUST INCLUDE:
*     A Glenn County Employment Application        *    Résumé
*     Transcripts and/or Certificates                       *    Cover Letter

It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure applications are received at the Glenn County Personnel Office by 5:00 P.M., Friday, October 16, 2020.
GLENN COUNTY EMPLOYMENT APPLICATION:  Application forms must be filled out completely; please do not include “refer to resume” on the application. All statements made on the application are subject to investigation and verification. A separate application must be filed for each position.
Application forms may be completed on CalOpps.org or obtained from and returned to:
GLENN COUNTY PERSONNEL DEPARTMENT
525 W. Sycamore Street, Willows, CA  95988
Telephone (530) 934-6451 – Fax (530) 934-6452
TDD – No Voice (530) 934-6444
Website: www.countyofglenn.net
TRAVEL AND RELATED EXPENSES: Glenn County does not reimburse applicants for any travel or related expenses incurred in connection with applying for employment.
VETERAN’S PREFERENCE POINTS: Applicants wishing to claim veterans' preference points for an open, non-promotional examination must attach a copy of their DD2l4 to their application at the time of submission. Submissions after the final filing date will not be accepted.
MEDICAL EXAMINATION: Applicants may be required to pass a medical examination and fingerprinting as a condition of employment or promotion. Medical exams may include a fitness exam and a drug & alcohol screen.
LICENSE OR CERTIFICATE: Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate valid California driver’s license. See Training and Experience for any additional required license or certification.
DEGREE OR CERTIFICATIONS: Copies of all required degrees and/or certifications, as outlined in the job description, must be provided.  Please include copies of all required educational degrees beyond high school and special requirement documents such as certificates, licensures, etc. in your job application packet if applicable.
SELECTION PROCESS:  The selection process may consist of an application evaluation, oral examination, written exam and fingerprinting process if applicable. The most qualified applicants will be invited to participate in an interview wherein their qualifications for this position will be reviewed in more detail. Additional testing may be applicable. If you are selected for an interview, you will automatically be contacted.
Eligible lists are used for Full-Time (40 hrs./wk. with benefits), Part-Time (20-39 hrs./wk. with benefits), and Public Service employee (PSE) temporary (limited benefits).
 

The City of Rocklin is looking for a Housing Specialist for the  Community Development Department to provide responsible professional and technical assistance in the development, administration, and implementation of assigned housing programs. The incumbent will perform a variety of professional and technical tasks relative to the assigned areas of responsibility. This includes existing home loans and affordability covenants, housing rehabilitation activities, coordination and reporting  of Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funded-projects, qualifying low income loan applications to determine eligibility and grant contract administrations of federal and state housing programs, along with other ongoing general planning associated with Long-Range Planning and Housing.

DESCRIPTION/RESPONSIBILITIES:

     Under direction of the Housing Department Director, provides duties of an Assistant to the Director in the areas of policy, systems implementation, cross-divisional project management, and reporting to stakeholders. Specific duties and tasks include, but are not limited to:

     * Coordinates projects and special studies assigned by the Director;

     * Works closely with the Housing Department’s Leadership Team to facilitate and streamline administrative processes and the development of new policies;

     * Reviews departmental procedures and develops appropriate modifications for approval, including the department’s policies and procedures;

     * Develops and recommends new and revised procedures that influence departmental operations and impact;

     * Oversees department deadlines, coordinating cross-divisional assignments that involve department leadership;

     * May supervise administrative support staff with the goal of providing assistance to the Department’s Leadership Team and administrative operations;

     * Provides research, guidance, and communications related to city, State, and regional policy initiatives regarding housing as it relates to the mission and initiatives of the Housing Department;

     * Represents the Housing Department in developing, negotiating, and maintaining key partnerships to advance the mission and initiatives of the Housing Department;

     * Manages the development of department reports and communications to internal and external stakeholders from diverse racially, ethnically, and socioeconomically backgrounds; and

     * Drafts City Council memorandums.

     This recruitment may be used to fill multiple positions in this, or other divisions or departments. If you are interested in employment in this classification, you should apply to ensure you are considered for additional opportunities that may utilize the applicants from this recruitment.

     Selection Process

     The selection process will consist of an evaluation of the applicant's training and experience based on the application and responses to the Job Specific Questions.

     Only the candidates whose backgrounds best match the position will be invited to proceed in the selection process. Additional phases of the selection process will consist of one or more interviews, one of which may include a practical/writing exercise.

     You will be prompted to answer the following job-specific questions during the online application process.

     1. How do you meet the minimum qualifications for the position of Assistant to the Director?

     a.     I have a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in business or public administration, urban planning, social work, education, public health, sociology, psychology or a closely related field.

     b.     I have five (5) years of increasingly responsible experience in public or nonprofit administration/management with experience related to this program assignment, including one (1) year of experience at the level that is equivalent to Sr. Analyst or higher.

     c.     I do not possess the minimum qualifications for this position.

     2. If you have five (5) years of increasingly responsible experience in public or business administration/ management, including one (1) year of experience at the level equivalent to that of Senior Analyst or higher, please describe your experience that demonstrates knowledge of and experience with applicable professional/technical principles and practices working directly with people from diverse racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic backgrounds. Include the number of years and the scope of your experience.

     3. Describe your experience with data analyses and how you have used this information to implement new systems/procedures or to recommend systems modifications and improvements.

     4. Describe your experience in policy development, including at least one example, and how you worked with multiple diverse stakeholders to craft and implement a policy or significant procedure, as well as the resulting impact. Describe your efforts to ensure diverse stakeholders were engaged in the process.

     5. Describe your project management experience, specifically the types of tools you have used, projects delivered, and the outcome or impact of these projects. 

     You must answer all job-specific questions in order to be considered for this vacancy or your application will be deemed incomplete and withheld from further consideration.

THE PROCESS

This temporary, part-time position is available now and is expected to continue through June 30, 2020. The position is open until filled. 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 online 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, edgers, 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 20 hours per week (0.5 FTE), with the specific schedule determined based on the needs of the Division. The ideal candidate should like working cooperatively to accomplish established work goals and have an interest in providing the public with exceptional customer service. Attention to detail and commitment to safety requirements and practices are essential.

ACCOUNTING AND CUSTOMER SERVICE ASSISTANT

Part-Time Temporary (No Benefits*)

$20 to $24 per hour

(Up to 16 Hours Per Week - 4 days each week, 4 hours per day)
 

The Position

The City of San Bruno is searching for a part-time temporary Accounting and Customer Service Assistant to work up to 16 hours per week. This position will be assisting the Finance and CityNet Services department with the overflow of customer service phone calls and emails, as well as entering invoices into the City’s financial payment system.

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate possesses a high level of attention to detail, organizational skills, ability to multi-task and handle stressful customer service interactions, problem-solving and troubleshooting capabilities.

How to Apply

Applications may be submitted online at https://www.calopps.org/san-bruno/job-20042907. The City of San Bruno utilizes a merit-based selection system. Such a system is competitive and based on broad outreach efforts and equal opportunity for qualified applicants to take part in a process designed to determine the qualifications, fitness and ability of competitors to perform duties of the vacant position.

What happens next?

We will review your application and all supplemental materials to select the best qualified applicants to continue in the process. Screening will include a review of qualifications, application appraisal rating of education, training and experience and relevance of background qualifications related to the target job as well as supplemental questions if applicable. Applicants selected to move forward in the process may be asked to participate in any combination of the following (at any phase of the selection process): a written examination, job-related exercise, physical test or job simulation, phone interview, in-person or video interview(s), and/or web-based testing.

* This is a part-time/temporary/seasonal position with the City of San Bruno.  As such, employees agree to serve in an at-will capacity and understand that service with the City may be terminated at any time.  This position works a maximum of 16 hours per week and does not provide any benefits, except for paid sick leave. In accordance with the Healthy Workplaces, Healthy Families Act of 2014, all temporary, part-time, and seasonal employees, who on or after July 1, 2015, work in California for 30 or more days within a year from the commencement of employment are entitled to paid sick leave for prescribed purposes.  Employees will accrue one hour of paid sick leave for every 30 hours worked and are entitled to use accrued sick days beginning on the 90th day of employment.  Employees may use up to 24 hours (or 3 days) of accrued sick leave in each year of employment.

The City of San Bruno is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) and provides equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, ancestry, religion, creed, age, physical or mental disability, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws in its employment actions, decisions, policies and practices.  The City of San Bruno Human Resources Department will make reasonable efforts in the selection process to accommodate disabled applicants. Individuals with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation in the process must inform the Human Resources Department by the final filing date by emailing hr@sanbruno.ca.gov.

The County of Yuba is currently recruiting for an Administration & Accounting Supervisor in the Community Development Services Agency (CDSA).  This position will supervise front counter staff and interact with clients.  Under general direction the incumbent will plan, organize, coordinate, supervise and review technical and specialized accounting, financial, budgetary, statistical, and office support activities; perform a variety of technical tasks relative to assigned area of responsibility; perform difficult, complex and specialized accounting and administrative activities and perform other duties as assigned.   This is the first full supervisory administrative support level in the accounting office support series.  This is a county wide classification.  Therefore, the employment list established from this recruitment may be utilized to fill other vacancies within the same classification.

About CDSA:

The Community Development and Services Agency (CDSA) strives to improve the overall quality of life for our residents and fiscal health of our businesses by coordinating the orderly growth and development of the County. We accomplish this by providing proper implementation of related regulations, providing community services, and by providing operation, maintenance, and expansion of Public Works infrastructure.

The County Manager's Office (CMO) is seeking qualified applicants for the position of Principal Management Analyst.  This is an excellent opportunity to join a committed team of hard-working, intelligent, and innovative professionals. 

Under the direction of the County Chief Financial Officer and as part of a team of three Principal Management Analysts, one Lead Management Analyst and eight Management Analysts, the Principal Management Analyst assists in the development and production of the County's $3.9 billion budget; assists with the coordination of county-wide budget monitoring and preparation of regular financial performance reports; performs fiscal and policy analysis on issues impacting County departments; leads efforts in policy development, policy compliance reviews, program reviews, countywide studies, and special projects; and makes well-informed written and oral recommendations to the County decision makers.  The Principal Management Analyst oversees the work of the Management Analysts and their assignments to department customers and may be assigned as the budget analyst for a few department customers.

The Principal Management Analyst will play a critical role in the upcoming redesign of the County’s performance management, including training department customers on the use of performance data to effectively manage programs and services; semi-annual reporting to the Board of Supervisors; the implementation of Countywide administrative/fiscal improvements; and the mechanism for providing transparency to the residents of San Mateo County. 
 
This work requires the use of independent judgment and the application of extensive knowledge of government finances, accounting, and government programs and organizations in meeting a wide variety of complex problems involving continual public, intergovernmental, and interdepartmental relations.

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

• Experience:  Two years of professional experience performing a wide variety of administrative support duties.
• Education: A master's degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in public administration, public policy, business administration, finance, or a closely related discipline is preferred.

Knowledge of:

• Advanced principles and practices of organizational analysis and human resource planning
• Basic principles and practices of the County operations and its administration and organization
• Advanced principles of financial administration, including public budgeting, forecasting, and reporting
• Local and state legislative processes and the key players within those processes
• Principles of effective leadership and group facilitation skills/methods
• Computer systems and applications as used within the Count
• Principles of personnel training, supervision and evaluation

Skill/Ability to:

• Direct and participate in advanced administrative and operational activities related to assigned work section or program area specialty
• Coordinate critical activities with other departments, programs, and/or outside agencies
• Direct and participate in the analysis of a wide variety of moderate to complex administrative/operational problems and make effective operational and/or procedural recommendations
• Interpret policies, guidelines, and procedures
• Develop recommendations and make decisions of considerable impact
• Supervise, evaluate, and train assigned personnel
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing
• Perform complex mathematical and statistical calculations accurately
• Establish and maintain effective work relationships with those contacted in the performance of required duties
• Effectively articulate the County's position on a wide range of legislative issues before state and local legislative committees and bodies