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The Superior Court of California, County of San Mateo is seeking qualified, experienced and dedicated candidates for the position of Paralegal.  Under the supervision of a Court Staff Attorney, the Paralegal performs legal tasks to assist Self-Represented Litigants (SRLs) in preparing legal documents and delivering other legal services.

The incumbent will perform a wide range of complex legal support work, such as reviewing legal documents and forms for completeness and procedural compliance with specific requirements set forth in the applicable California code, conducting legal research, drafting requests for orders, assisting SRLs in other document preparation, corresponding with SRLs, and delivering legal services to SRLs as appropriate under the Court Self-Help model. 

The ideal candidate for this position will have experience with complex legal support work as set forth above, strong oral and written communication skills, well developed computer skills, as well as proficiency with the full range of Microsoft products (including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) in addition to case management software. The abilities to independently conduct legal research, use initiative, exercise sound judgment, set priorities and meet critical deadlines are also desired.

The Court serves a diverse community with a mission to apply the law fairly to protect individual freedom and to promote the welfare of the people. Please visit http://www.sanmateocourt.org/ for more information on our organization.

NOTE: The eligible list generated from this recruitment may be used to fill future extra-help,  unclassified, and regular classified vacancies.
 

 

Examples Of Duties:

 

• Perform legal research under the direction of an attorney; gather information regarding statutes, rules, regulations, court decisions, local resolutions and ordinances, and similar materials related to assigned responsibilities.
• Meet with SRLs individually or in group settings to provide legal information and assistance with navigating the court process and procedures; preparing and presenting workshops regarding court procedures, requirements, and legal options.
• Attend Superior Court hearings to prepare orders in court.
• Draft and prepare legal pleadings, including motions, declarations and other related documents.
• Collects information from SRLs and the court in order to assist attorneys in determining appropriate legal procedures.
• Prepare a variety of legal documents such as motions, petitions, judgments, and orders, while utilizing the Court's computerized case management system.
• Draft and prepare routine correspondence associated with legal assistance.
• Prepare reports and maintain records and statistics.
• Explain procedures and policies to internal and external stakeholders.
• Screens cases to provide referrals, information and assistance as appropriate.
• Organize files, exhibits and other documents for court hearings and trials.
• Prepare a variety of correspondence and written materials.
• Direct project work; train others in work procedures as needed.
• Use the HotDocs and DissoMaster software platforms.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

 

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

Completion of coursework leading to paralegal certification or completion of the first year of law school, or two years of increasingly responsible legal office experience including legal research and policies and procedures related to the specified field of law.

Knowledge of:

• Legal research techniques and standard legal reference materials.
• Processes and procedures related to a specified field of law, such as family law, civil, small claims or probate.
• California codes and statutes applicable to family law, civil, small claims and probate.
• Legal office terminology, processes, procedures, and the format for legal documents.
• Regulations and procedures governing the maintenance and disclosure of public records.
• Record keeping, report preparation and filing methods.
• Correct English usage, including spelling, grammar, punctuation and vocabulary.
• Business arithmetic, including percentages and decimals.
• Office administrative practices and procedures, including filing, business letter writing and the operation of common office equipment, including a word processor and personal or on-line computer.

Skill/Ability to:

• Perform legal research from varied sources.
• Understand, interpret, explain and apply specialized information including codes, rules, policies, procedures, forms and legal terms.
• Read and understand legal documents and verify accuracy completeness.
• Interpret court orders correctly and explain case and procedural information accurately and precisely to litigants and other agencies.
• Maintain confidential information when required by legal or ethical standards.
• Communicate with individuals of various socio-economic backgrounds in difficult situations.
• Prepare a variety of legal documents.
• Use initiative and sound independent judgment within established guidelines.
• Organize and maintain accurate records and files.
• Organize work, set priorities, meet critical deadlines, and follow up on assignments.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships.

 

APPLICATION/EXAMINATION

 

Responses to supplemental questions are required and must be submitted in addition to our standard employment application.  A resume or reference to a resume will not be accepted as a substitute for your responses to these questions. 

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%). 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 Online" button above or below. If you are not on the County's website, please go to http://jobs.smcgov.org/ to apply. Online applications must be received by the Human Resources Department before midnight on the final filing date.

TENTATIVE RECRUITMENT SCHEDULE:
Final Filing Date:  November 28, 2018
Applicant Screening:  December 3, 2018
Panel Interviews:  December 12 and/or 13, 2018
 

The Superior Court of California, County of San Mateo is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we encourage applications from candidates who will contribute to our diversity.

Note: Although the County is conducting the recruitment with the Superior Court, this position is not a County position.

FINAL FILING DATE: We are accepting applications on a continuous basis. PERS retired annuitants or current PERS members are not eligible to apply.

IT IS MANDATORY THAT YOU COMPLETE THE SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE. YOUR APPLICATION WILL BE REJECTED IF YOU DO NOT PROVIDE ALL NECESSARY INFORMATION.

THE POSITION

The Human Resources Department is accepting applications for the temporary and part-time position of Parks and Facilities Maintenance Worker II in the Parks, Recreation and Libraries Department. The normal work schedule will include evenings and weekends. Candidates hired will work one of two schedules: Seasonal employees are limited to a maximum of 1,000 hours over a 5 month seasonal period. 1,000 Hour employees are limited to 25 hours per week for a maximum of 1,000 hours per fiscal year.

DEFINITION

To perform a variety of duties related to maintaining the City’s natural resources, facilities, and property.

EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES - Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Operate golf cart type vehicle, mower or other machinery; operate small power tools and equipment.
• Note and correct safety hazards; refer difficult problems/hazards for more advanced attention and recommend possible solutions.
• Utilize proper safety precautions related to all work performed.
• Promote and enforce safety procedures; render first aid and CPR, if certified, as required.
• Build and maintain positive working relationships with co-workers, other City employees, and the public using principles of good customer service.
• Perform related duties as assigned.
• Prepare necessary forms and reports.
• Drive and maintain assigned vehicle; maintain proper oil and fluid levels; notify supervisor of needed repairs.

When assigned to Park Maintenance:

• Prepare and condition City operated sports fields.
• Maintain, mow, and clean parks and playground facilities, restrooms and surrounding areas.
• Monitor/Check swimming pool pumps, filters and related equipment; monitor and apply chemicals; refer to appropriate staff for further attention.
• Repair and maintain park and landscape irrigation systems.
• Maintain municipal swimming pool pumps, filters, and related equipment; monitor and apply chemicals; refer to appropriate staff for further attention.

When assigned to Open Space Maintenance:

• Assist in vegetation management; assist in tree care, creek, preserve and natural resource maintenance.
• Maintain bike trails, power tools, and irrigation systems.
• Perform general labor duties.
• Operate tree care equipment such as chippers, stump grinders, power tools and other related equipment.
• Perform data collection/GPS in preserves and open space areas, creeks, and the urban forest.
• Perform pesticide application.

When assigned to Facilities:

• Set up and breakdown meeting rooms according to supplied floor plans
• Make minor repairs to site furniture and equipment
• Perform custodial duties within and surrounding facilities
• Assist facility renters with a variety of customer service needs.
• Perform semi-skilled and skilled facility maintenance, janitorial and repairs.
• Assist facility renters with a variety of customer service needs.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge of:

• Basic methods, tools, and equipment used in natural resource and grounds maintenance and facility maintenance.
• Principles and practices of safety management.
• Practices and methods of public relations and customer service; techniques and principles of effective interpersonal communication.
• Basic understanding and principles of agronomy, natural resource management, forestry, horticulture, and biology.
• Basic principle of facility maintenance and management
• Basic principles and practices of record keeping.
• Principles and techniques of first aid and artificial respiration.
• Safe driving practices.

Ability to:

• On a continuous basis, walk, stand, bend, squat, climb, kneel, twist, and reach while operating equipment and perform maintenance and/or construction activities; perform heavy manual labor; operate a variety of hand and power tools used in maintenance activities; know and understand maintenance operations, janitorial and/or construction projects, observe safety rules.
• Intermittently, analyze equipment problems; identify safety hazards; remember and locate equipment and tools; may interpret and explain work orders; sit while completing work papers; travel from job-site to job-site sitting in assigned vehicle or on equipment; lift or carry cement bags, fertilizer sacks and/or bags of chalk, tables and stages weighing 65 pounds or less.
• Learn to perform semi-skilled tasks in a variety of maintenance activities.
• Swim, if assigned to Park Maintenance-Aquatics.
• Operate golf type vehicles, mower and other maintenance equipment.
• Understand and translate City policies and practices into everyday working practices; make sound decisions with solid problem solving methods.
• Learn principles and techniques of first aid and artificial respiration.
• Respond to emergency situations in a calm and effective manner; administer first aid and CPR, if certified.
• Learn to identify problems regarding the facility and programs; refer difficult problems/irregularities for more advanced attention and recommend possible solutions.
• Understand and carry out written and oral directions.
• Communicate tactfully with customers.
• Work outdoors in a variety of weather and environmental conditions.
• Communicate effectively and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
• Perform semi-skilled tasks in a variety of maintenance activities.
• Identify problems regarding the facility and programs; refer difficult problems/irregularities for more advanced attention and recommend possible solutions.

Note: Minors may have preclusions or restrictions in duties assigned and licenses required pursuant to 29 CFR § 570.

Experience and Training

Experience:

• Two years of increasingly responsible experience performing maintenance work similar to that of a Parks and Facilities Maintenance Worker I with the City of Roseville.

Training:

• Equivalent to completion of the twelfth grade; additional course work and training in maintenance, agronomy, horticulture, forestry, natural resource management, electrical, plumbing, carpentry, janitorial or related field is highly desirable.

License or Certificate

• Possession of a valid California driver’s license by date of appointment.
• Possession of CPR and First Aid certificates within six (6) months of hire.

Necessary Special Requirement

• Must be 18 years of age or older.

SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE

1. Employees work one of two schedules; which schedule do you prefer:

• Seasonal: Employees work a maximum of 1,000 hours over a 5 month seasonal period.
• 1,000 Hour: Employees work up to 25 hours per week for a maximum of 1,000 hours per fiscal year.
• No preference

2. Are you a current CalPERS member? A current CalPERS member is someone who has funds on deposit with CalPERS.

• Yes
• No

SELECTION PROCESS

Applications will be screened by the Human Resources Department for minimum qualifications. Qualifying applicants may be contacted by the Department to interview. Final appointment is contingent upon a check of past employment references, passing a City-paid fingerprint check and depending on position applied for a pre-employment medical exam and a drug and alcohol screening test.

FINAL FILING DATE: We are accepting applications on a continuous basis. PERS retired annuitants or current PERS members are not eligible to apply.

IT IS MANDATORY THAT YOU COMPLETE THE SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE. YOUR APPLICATION WILL BE REJECTED IF YOU DO NOT PROVIDE ALL NECESSARY INFORMATION.

THE POSITION

The Human Resources Department is accepting applications for the temporary and part-time position of Parks and Facilities Maintenance Worker I in the Parks, Recreation and Libraries Department. The normal work schedule will include evenings and weekends. Candidates hired will work one of two schedules: Seasonal employees are limited to a maximum of 1,000 hours over a 5 month seasonal period. 1,000 Hour employees are limited to 25 hours per week for a maximum of 1,000 hours per fiscal year.

DEFINITION

To perform a variety of duties related to maintaining the City’s natural resources, facilities, and property.

EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES - Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Operate golf cart type vehicle, mower or other machinery; operate small power tools and equipment.
• Note and correct safety hazards; refer difficult problems/hazards for more advanced attention and recommend possible solutions.
• Utilize proper safety precautions related to all work performed.
• Promote and enforce safety procedures; render first aid and CPR, if certified, as required.
• Build and maintain positive working relationships with co-workers, other City employees, and the public using principles of good customer service.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

When assigned to Park Maintenance:

• Prepare and condition City operated sports fields.
• Maintain, mow, and clean parks and playground facilities, restrooms and surrounding areas.
• Monitor/Check swimming pool pumps, filters and related equipment; monitor and apply chemicals; refer to appropriate staff for further attention.

When assigned to Open Space Maintenance:

• Assist in vegetation management; assist in tree care, creek, preserve and natural resource maintenance.
• Maintain bike trails, power tools, and irrigation systems.
• Perform general labor duties.

When assigned to Facilities:

• Set up and breakdown meeting rooms according to supplied floor plans
• Make minor repairs to site furniture and equipment
• Perform custodial duties within and surrounding facilities
• Assist facility renters with a variety of customer service needs.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge of:

• Basic methods, tools, and equipment used in natural resource and grounds maintenance and facility maintenance.
• Principles and practices of safety management.
• Practices and methods of public relations and customer service; techniques and principles of effective interpersonal communication.

Ability to:

• On a continuous basis, walk, stand, bend, squat, climb, kneel, twist, and reach while operating equipment and perform maintenance and/or construction activities; perform heavy manual labor; operate a variety of hand and power tools used in maintenance activities; know and understand maintenance operations, janitorial and/or construction projects, observe safety rules.
• Intermittently, analyze equipment problems; identify safety hazards; remember and locate equipment and tools; may interpret and explain work orders; sit while completing work papers; travel from job-site to job-site sitting in assigned vehicle or on equipment; lift or carry cement bags, fertilizer sacks and/or bags of chalk, tables and stages weighing 65 pounds or less.
• Learn to perform semi-skilled tasks in a variety of maintenance activities.
• Swim, if assigned to Park Maintenance-Aquatics.
• Operate golf type vehicles, mower and other maintenance equipment.
• Understand and translate City policies and practices into everyday working practices; make sound decisions with solid problem solving methods.
• Learn principles and techniques of first aid and artificial respiration.
• Respond to emergency situations in a calm and effective manner; administer first aid and CPR, if certified.
• Learn to identify problems regarding the facility and programs; refer difficult problems/irregularities for more advanced attention and recommend possible solutions.
• Understand and carry out written and oral directions.
• Communicate tactfully with customers.
• Work outdoors in a variety of weather and environmental conditions.
• Communicate effectively and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

Experience and Training

Experience:

• None Required

Training:

• Education that ensures the ability to read and write at a level necessary for successful job performance.

License or Certificate

• Possession of a valid California driver’s license by date of appointment.
• Possession of CPR and First Aid certificates within six (6) months of hire.

Necessary Special Requirement

• Must be 16 years of age or older.

Note: Minors may have preclusions or restrictions in duties assigned and licenses required pursuant to 29 CFR § 570.

SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE

1. Employees work one of two schedules; which schedule do you prefer:

• Seasonal: Employees work a maximum of 1,000 hours over a 5 month seasonal period.
• 1,000 Hour: Employees work up to 25 hours per week for a maximum of 1,000 hours per fiscal year.
• No preference

2. Are you a current CalPERS member? A current CalPERS member is someone who has funds on deposit with CalPERS.

• Yes
• No

SELECTION PROCESS

Applications will be screened by the Human Resources Department for minimum qualifications. Qualifying applicants may be contacted by the Department to interview. Final appointment is contingent upon a check of past employment references, passing a City-paid fingerprint check and depending on position applied for a pre-employment medical exam and a drug and alcohol screening test.

The City of Livermore has an exciting employment opportunity to join our progressive City as the Public Works Supervisor of landscaping services for the City and the Landscape Maintenance and Community Facilities Districts in our Public Works Maintenance Division.  

Apply online at www.cityoflivermore.net/jobs by 5 p.m. on Monday, November 26, 2018.

 

The Public Works Supervisor plans, organizes, and coordinates the activities of the Landscape section; recommends and implements section goals, objectives, and performance standards; administers and monitors landscape contracts ensuring compliance; administers the Landscape Maintenance Districts (LMDs), Community Facilities Districts (CFDs), and the section’s budget; supervises directly and through field supervisors the tasks performed in the installation, repair, and maintenance of landscaping, irrigation, planting, cultivation, pruning, mowing, and caring for shrubs, flowers, groundcover, turf, and trees;  oversees staff application of herbicides, pesticides, fertilizers, and other chemicals; reviews development plans for compliance with City standards; develops and administers programs and policies; and participates on a variety of committees.

 

 

The Superior Court of California, County of San Mateo is seeking Deputy Court Clerks to perform a variety of legal office support duties for the court's various divisions.

Under general supervision, Deputy Court Clerks receive, prepare, process and file a variety of legal documents for the family law, records, appeals, probate, criminal, civil, traffic, small claims and other divisions of the court. They also perform responsible office support duties adhering to legal codes and court procedures.
 Deputy Court Clerk I ($22.76-$28.37/hr) is an entry level position and, under close supervision, will learn departmental and court policies and procedures, legal terminology, and court processes and practices. Incumbents are expected to advance to the higher level Deputy Court Clerk II position after gaining experience and demonstrating proficiency, which meet the qualifications of the higher level class.

Deputy Court Clerk II ($24.69-$30.77/hr) is the journey, or experienced, level position and is fully competent to independently perform a variety of complex and detailed office and court support duties. Incumbents are expected to perform the day-to-day work with minimum supervision and to exercise sound judgment in applying legal codes, court policies and procedures.
The ideal candidate will possess:

• Exceptional customer service skills.
• Proven knowledge of general clerical practices and procedures.
• Familiarity with legal processes and procedures.
• Familiarity with basic word processing programs (e.g., Microsoft Word).
• Strong organizational skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• The ability to understand, interpret and apply court procedures while maintaining flexibility and resiliency in a challenging and changing work environment.
• The ability to work as a team member with co-workers in a cooperative, collegial and supportive manner.
• Experience working in a court setting.

The court anticipates that over the next few months there will be several vacancies for Deputy Court Clerks. The vacancies will be Limited Term positions. Limited term employees work in assignments not to exceed three years. They receive medical and dental benefits, similar to regular employees, and a defined contribution retirement plan. The eligible or hiring list created from this recruitment will be used to fill these limited term vacancies and could also be used to fill future full-time, part-time, limited term and extra-help vacancies. 

Although the court will be hiring for limited term positions, regular permanent positions are often available after one year of employment.

If you are interested in working for the Superior Court of California, County of San Mateo as a Deputy Court Clerk, you are strongly encouraged to apply now!

 

 Examples Of Duties:Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Receive, review, prepare, process, and file a variety of legal documents for the family law, records, appeals, probate, criminal, civil, traffic, small claims and other divisions of the court.
• Perform varied, responsible and detailed office support duties adhering to legal codes and court procedures.
• Research and respond to inquiries by plaintiffs, defendants, attorneys, government agencies and the public in person or by telephone following established procedures.
• Compute and accept payment of fees, fines and bail; accept routine filings; issue appropriate receipts; and account for monies received on a daily basis.
• Prepare, process, sort, file and calendar cases; make docket entries; and issue legal forms.
• Organize own work, set priorities and ensure that critical deadlines are met.
• Operate standard office equipment, such as a computer, copier, desk top scanner, printers, fax machine, calculator, telephone and cash register.
• Organize and maintain various files; initiate new filing systems; purge files as required; maintain tickler files; and follow up as necessary.
• Perform related duties, as assigned.

The work environment for a Deputy Court Clerk is a "typical" office space that is generally clean with limited exposure to dust, fumes, odors and noise. A video display terminal / computer monitor is used on a daily basis. Conditions can at times be difficult and stressful with frequent deadlines and the expectation to produce high quality work under time constraints. Periodic, regular and/or occasional contact with employees in other court divisions, government agencies, the public and/or vendors will require the ability to converse and respond appropriately to inquiries and requests. The ability to work independently, as well as closely, with others is essential.

The position does have some physical demands, which include working at a computer terminal for extended periods of time; sitting or standing for long periods of time; stooping and reaching above shoulder level; climbing on ladders to access files on shelves; bending, lifting and carrying items weighing up to 25 pounds; working in a fast-paced environment; utilizing normal manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination; repetitively using hands and arms; moving from one location to another; having corrected hearing and vision to normal range; communicating verbally; and using office equipment, including computers, telephones, calculators, copiers and fax machines.

 

 Qualifications:Knowledge of:

• Courts office practices and procedures, legal codes, processes and terminology and the operation of standard office equipment.
• Principles and techniques for dealing with the public, including maintaining a positive public image under stressful situations.
• Basic personal computer usage, including keyboarding and word processing.
• Standard business correspondence.
• Correct English usage, including grammar, spelling and punctuation.
• Business arithmetic.

Skill/Ability to:

• Explain and apply a variety of legal terminology, concepts and technical court procedures related to office support work.
• Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Maintain flexibility in a challenging and changing work environment.
• Establish and maintain effective, professional and cooperative relationships with co-workers.
• Provide and promote a high level of public service.
• Organize, research and maintain accurate files and records.
• Prioritize and organize work in an effective and efficient manner.
• Operate standard office equipment, including a word processor and/or a personal or online computer.
• Make accurate arithmetic calculations.
• Maintain attention to detail and perform office work accurately despite frequent interruptions.
• Exercise initiative and sound independent judgment within established guidelines.
• Understand and carry out oral and written instructions.
• Understand and maintain the necessary level of confidentiality.
• Type/keyboard at a rate of 30 net words per minute.

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:
 Deputy Court Clerk I: One year of general clerical, office assistant experience and/or related education or course work.
 Deputy Court Clerk II: One year of experience in receiving, preparing, processing, and filing a variety of legal documents such as found in the court or similar legal office setting.

 

 Application/Examination:Anyone may apply. This recruitment is being conducted in collaboration with the County of San Mateo.

Responses to the supplemental questions must be submitted in addition to our regular employment application form. A resume will not be accepted as a substitute for the required employment application and supplemental questionnaire.

The examination process will consist of an Application Pre-Screening to ensure the instructions for completing the application have been followed and the minimum qualifications are met (pass/fail); a Written Examination (pass/fail); and a Panel Interview (weight: 100%). Candidates, whose applications pass the pre-screening, will be invited to take the Written Examination. The top 80 candidates with a passing score on the Written Examination will be invited to the Panel Interview.

Depending on the number of applicants, a screening committee may select those applicants whose education and/or experience appear to best meet the needs of the position. 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 Online" button above or below. If you are not on the County's website, please go to http://jobs.smcgov.org/ to apply. Online applications must be received by the Human Resources Department before midnight on the final filing date.

The anticipated dates of the recruitment and examination processes are listed below. Please make plans to be present for these opportunities. Applicants will be notified of the final date, time, and place of the examinations with as much advance notification as possible.

TENTATIVE RECRUITMENT SCHEDULE:
Final Filing Date: November 27, 2018
Written Examination Date: Saturday, December 15, 2018
Panel Interview Dates: January 7-10, 2019

Please Note: The Written Examination date of Saturday, December 15, 2018 is firm. The exact time and location of the exam will be sent to applicants prior to the exam date. Because of the logistics involved in giving the exam, no make-up exams will be offered except in cases where there is a need for a special accommodation. Please make plans now to be available for the December 15, 2018 examination.

The Written Examination is a basic civil service/government examination. Most libraries and bookstores stock study guides for civil service/government examinations. Applicants are encouraged to review these resource materials prior to taking the examination. Although the Superior Court and the County do not recommend or endorse specific books, job seekers can ask librarians or store employees for guidance in selecting appropriate study aids.
 The Superior Court of California, County of San Mateo is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Note: Although the County of San Mateo is conducting the recruitment with the Superior Court, this position is not a County position.

The San Mateo County Probation Department is seeking motivated candidates for the Legal Office Services Supervisor position.  The Legal Office Services Supervisor will oversee legal support functions in a wide range of areas including but not limited to court services, records unit, stats desk, AB 109 support, special projects, reception, and internal and external customer service support.

The incumbent will supervise and direct a team of approximately 10 legal office support staff in multiple related support areas of an assigned division across two office locations, Redwood City and East Palo Alto. This position is responsible for ensuring mandatory department functions meet deadlines by planning, scheduling, assigning, and reviewing legal office support work.  The supervisor will also assist in developing, recommending and implementing operating procedures, forms and work processes.

The ideal candidate will have a working knowledge of court documents, and legal terminology; possess demonstrated leadership and team building skills; create an environment that unites people and motivates them to work collaboratively and effectively toward agreed upon objectives; understand and maintain necessary confidentiality; maintain a positive public image, often times under stressful situations; able to resolve issues of conflict and manage personnel matters; effectively guide and train staff on court process and procedures; and have excellent oral and written communication skills.

The Probation Department is open 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday. Some staff that work in the Pretrial Services Unit are also scheduled to work on Sundays.  The incumbent may occasionally be required to work on Sundays to provide support to staff he/she will supervise.  On occasion overtime may also be necessary to complete special business projects. Supervisors might be assigned to work from any Probation Department location (Redwood City, East Palo Alto, San Mateo, South San Francisco) depending upon the needs of the department.
 

Examples Of Duties

Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Supervise and direct legal office support staff and activities.
• Plan, schedule, assign, review and perform legal office support work.
• Train assigned staff in general and legal office procedures and specific departmental and unit policies and procedures.
• Provide support for the San Mateo County Card Key System.
• Evaluate employee performance.
• Perform facility related duties or assignments.
• Recommend employee selection, initial corrective action and other personnel actions.
• Determine work schedules and authorize leaves, process time cards, ensuring the timely completion of all work.
• Answer inquiries, provide information and resolve complaints from clients, the public or employees regarding the function and activities of the work unit.
• Develop, recommend and implement improved work systems, processes, and procedures.
• Compile operational and statistical data and information, maintain various records and prepare special and periodic reports.
• Perform difficult or complex legal office support work and assist with special office projects as assigned; read and process various legal documents such as court calendars, court orders, booking slips, probation reports, arrest records, referrals and other legal information for maintaining records.
• Review legal documents, arrest or incident records, files and cases to identify inaccurate, inconsistent and unclear codes, data and other information.
• Check court and legal documents for proper authorization and obtain missing signatures.
• Compile data from multiple sources to complete and process legal forms, documents and reports in accordance with established procedures.
• Establish and maintain office and case files.
• Research and compile information from office and case files.
• Close and purge files according to established procedures.
• Provide project support to departmental management.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

 

Qualifications

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: four years of experience providing office support in a legal or court setting.

Knowledge of: Supervisory principles and practices including work planning, scheduling, review and evaluation, and employee training and corrective action; office management practices and procedures including records management and the operation of standard office equipment; legal documents, forms, terminology and procedures; policies and procedures related to the department to which assigned; standard office equipment; business arithmetic and letter writing; and correct English usage including spelling, grammar and punctuation.

Skill/Ability to: Plan, assign, supervise, review and evaluate the work of others; train others in work procedures; read and interpret rules, policies, procedures and legal and court documents; organize, research and maintain office files; compose correspondence independently from brief instructions; use initiative and sound independent judgment within established guidelines; deal tactfully and effectively with a variety of individuals, some of whom may be hostile or irate; organize and prioritize work, meeting critical deadlines and following up on assignments with minimum supervision; and analyze and resolve varied office administrative problems.

Application/Examination

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

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%) which may include a writing and/or performance exercise(s). 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 Online" button above or below. If you are not on the County's website, please go to http://jobs.smcgov.org/ to apply. Online applications must be received by the Human Resources Department before midnight on the final filing date. A supplemental application form must be submitted in addition to the standard County employment application form.
 

Tentative Recruitment Schedule:
Final Filing Date:  November 15, 2018
Application Appraisal/Screening: Week of November 19, 2018
Panel Interviews: December 10 and/or 11, 2018
 At the County of San Mateo, we welcome and celebrate the diversity of our employees, and strive to create a workplace where they feel valued every day.  County of San Mateo is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. 
Analyst: Mandy Singh (110202018) (Legal Office Services Supervisor - E376)

 

Application Instructions

To learn more about the position and/or to apply, please click the link below. If link is not available, please read the information above for detailed instructions on how to apply.

The City of Thousand Oaks is seeking an innovative and proactive Planning Division Manager with a positive, forward-thinking perspective.   The Planning Division Manager will manage all planning functions (development, advance, and environmental planning).  The position reports to the Deputy Community Development Director.

 

The Planning Division Manager will assist in integrating the City’s vision, goals, and people strategy with the business strategy of the Community Development Department; managing, planning and organizing Community Development services, programs, and operations; developing and implementing policy; crafting and accomplishing department and City objectives, goals, and performance metrics within guidelines established by the City Council and City Manager.  The Planning Division Manager must exercise a high degree of judgment and discretion along with political acumen and an understanding of the needs of the business community.

The Planning and Community Environment (PCE) Department provides the City Council and community with creative guidance and effective implementation of land use development, planning, transportation, housing and environmental policies, plans and programs in order to maintain and enhance the City's safety, vitality, and attractiveness.

The Planning and Community Environment Department is seeking a Planner with expertise in historic preservation for its Current Planning projects review program.  This position, under the guidance of the City's Chief Planning Official, will provide pre-application customer service, review planning applications, and process planning entitlements and building permit applications.  Work assignments may include a wide range of City-sponsored and private development projects.  A significant percentage of the workload will involve historic resources and potential historic resources.

For more information and to apply, go here

The City of Redwood City seeks a Landscape Maintenance Worker who will assist in the maintenance of parks and landscaped areas.  Under supervision, the incumbent will operate a variety of landscape maintenance equipment and will perform the following duties:

• Perform a wide variety of general grounds and facility maintenance work including raking leaves, cleaning walkways, removing debris, cleaning restrooms, and related work.
• Water, weed, prune, renovate, and fertilize shrubs, trees, flowerbeds, and landscaped areas.
• Complete turf care including mowing, thatching, fertilizing, plugging, spraying, and installation of new turf areas with both seed and sod.
• Prepare soil and plant flowerbeds, shrubs, trees and landscape areas, including staking, fertilizing and other necessary procedures.
• Utilize a wide variety of hand and power tools and landscape maintenance equipment including a rotary gang mower tractor, rider mowers, tractors, trencher, sprayer, brush chipper and chainsaws.
• Move and install park and recreation equipment. Perform routine preventive maintenance on mowing equipment and hand and power tools used in the work.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

The incumbent may be required to work on weekends.

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

 

Town of Danville

Development Services Department

 

PLANNING TECHNICIAN

Salary Range: $4,204 to $5,760

 

DEFINITION

Under general supervision, the position performs a variety of routine activities in the field of current planning, with the primary responsibility of providing assistance to the general public on planning, zoning, permits, and environmental requirements.  The position also assists in the review of development and land use applications for zoning compliance; completes technical assessments and prepares written project analyses; and performs related work as required.  Work is split between in-office and fieldwork.  Conditions involve some travel and may occasionally involve modified work hours or workdays.

 

This is a paraprofessional position within the Planning Division of the Development Services Department where they provide technical assistance and support of professional staff and handle specialized project and program assignments.  The work requires extensive public contact, frequent use of tact, discretion and judgement, good knowledge of departmental activities and the ability to conduct independent projects. 

 

This position is distinguished from the next higher class of Assistant Planner in that the Assistant is the first level of the professional planning positions with responsibilities spanning the full spectrum of the Town’s planning function. 

 

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED

 

Direct supervision from the Principal Planner. 

 

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES

• Provide assistance and information to the general public, developers and contractors related to planning, zoning, and environmental requirements. 
• Serve as the primary reviewer of Building Permits for zoning compliance.  
• Process administrative current planning applications (e.g., sign permits, tree removal permits, land use permits, development plans, etc.).
• Provide staff support as needed to the Planning Division, Planning Commission, Design Review Board, and Historic Resource Commission.
• Perform related duties as assigned.
• Perform duties within OSHA standards.

 

OTHER JOB DUTIES

• Assist in supporting various planning functions including ordinance revisions, General Plan updates, coordination of pre-submittal conferences, etc.
• Perform various administrative duties including maintaining various logs, updating Planning related web pages on the Town’s website, updating public information sheets, document management, etc.

 

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION

 

Applicants must have a Bachelor’s degree in city planning, public administration, political science, geography, urban and regional studies, or a related field. The applicant should have at least one year of experience in planning or related field.  Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.) and possession of customer service skills are required. 

 

Knowledge of:  Principals of zoning and land use; the environmental review process; architectural and/or landscape design; permit process; and housing issues.

 

Ability to: Understand and follow oral and written directions; communicate effectively with co-workers and the public; provide excellent customer service; read and understand site plans and architectural plans; understand and interpret zoning codes and ordinances; write clear and concise technical reports and correspondence. Individuals should be proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.). Possession of an intermediate understanding or use of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and permitting systems are desirable.

 

LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS

 

Appointment to the position will be contingent upon: possession of or the ability to obtain and maintain a valid California State Driver's License and insurability; proof of U.S. citizenship or authorization to work in the United States; and the results of a job-related physical examination.

 

GENERAL INFORMATION

 

Work periods and workdays are subject to change dependent on the operational requirements of the Town. The information contained in this announcement is subject to change and does not constitute either an expressed or implied contract. Prior to appointment it will be necessary to provide proof of United States Citizenship or authorization to work in the United States.  The Town of Danville is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

 

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS
 

Click here to review the Town of Danville's employee benefits for 2018.

 

THE COMMUNITY
 

Located approximately 40 miles east of San Francisco, Danville is located in the center of the San Ramon Valley.  Comprising 20 square miles at the foot of Mount Diablo, Danville features quality housing, a progressive educational system, and a historic downtown village. Danville's current population is 43,574 (1/10).  The San Ramon Valley, part of the growing I-680 corridor, has become a popular location for professional and retail complexes, light industry as well as convenient, yet secluded, living.

 

RECRUITMENT CONTACT

 

Contact Phone: (925) 314-3356

Contact Email: qlondon@danville.ca.gov