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COUNTY COUNSEL

CLOSE DATE: Friday, December 14th, 2018

SALARY RANGE:
$135,012 - $164,112  Annually
(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, December 14th, 2018

THE POSITION
The County Counsel position, under direction of the Board of Supervisors, serves as principle legal counsel to the County of Glenn; plans, organizes, directs and reviews the functions and activities for the County Counsel’s Office including advising County departments and employees on legal issues and representing those departments and employees in litigation; establish, monitor, evaluate and revise the office’s goals, objectives, policies, and procedures; coordinate assigned activities with other County departments and outside agencies; and perform other duties as assigned. 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:        

Five years of increasingly responsible experience in county or related government law, including trial experience and at least one year of supervisory experience.  

Training:            

Equivalent to a Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school.

License or Certificate:    

Current membership in the State Bar of California. Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate California driver’s license.

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, December 14, 2018.
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

RESIDENCE REQUIREMENTS: There is no residence requirement except certain positions may require the employee to reside within a reasonable commuting distance.
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.
SELECTION PROCESS:  The selection process may consist of an application evaluation, oral examination, written exam and fingerprinting process. 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).
 

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The County of Yuba is currently recruiting for the classification of Chief Deputy County Counsel.  This single executive management level classification is second-in-command of the office of the County Counsel. Under general direction, the Chief Deputy County Counsel assist in planning, organization and oversight of department-wide services; assign and direct the work of subordinate personnel; may act for the County Counsel during periods of absence; may carry a workload that involves complex and sensitive transactions, legal cases or issues; and perform other duties as assigned.

The Inyo County Counsel's Office is now recruiting for a full-time permanent attorney.  Our office is small so the breadth-of-experience opportunity is great, and our backyard is awesome.  We have a salary schedule for the different attorney levels, but the position is at-will, and as such the person filling this position has some room to negotiate salary and certain benefits.  Please click on the link below for more information; if you have questions, please feel free to contact the personnel office at 769 878-0377.

https://www.inyocounty.us/jobs/view_flyer.php?ID=554 

Here's a taste of what it's like outside of the office:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ixKkmFoaIrE 

As one of the largest providers of affordable housing in the Bay Area and a designated Moving To Work (MTW) agency, the award-winning Santa Clara County Housing Authority (SCCHA) is seeking talented individuals looking to make a difference in Silicon Valley. SCCHA is an independent local government agency that administers the federal Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) program for approximately 19,000 households and manages more than 2,000 units of affordable housing in Santa Clara County.

If you are looking to help solve one of the most significant problems in the Bay Area and want to be part of a collaborative, innovative organization dedicated to building a better Silicon Valley, then apply today!

TO VIEW JOB ANNOUNCEMENT, CLICK ON THE 'JOB ANNOUNCEMENT URL' BELOW.

The County of San Mateo is looking for a Spanish/English bilingual individual to join the Office of Community Affairs, as an Outreach Coordinator.

The Office of Community Affairs manages activities performed previously by the North Fair Oaks Outreach Team. The Outreach Team was formed in response to Supervisor Warren Slocum's request for a coordinated approach to informing and engaging the North Fair Oaks  community in county sponsored projects and services that will affect their future.

The Outreach Team organizes community outreach and engagement efforts, and coordinates the outreach work for multiple County departments with projects within unincorporated areas of San Mateo County.

The County of San Mateo is home to over 772,000 residents, about 25% of whom are Hispanic or Latino. Considering the large number of Spanish speakers in the community, outreach is always conducted bilingually and includes many opportunities for in-person meetings and interactions. The Outreach Team has done a great job of community engagement and there are significant projects on the immediate horizon that will require creativity and hard work! It's an exciting and challenging time to be involved!

The next Outreach Coordinator will work with two other bilingual outreach coordinators at the direction of the Assistant County Manager and will report to the Community Affairs Manager.  The Outreach Team members work with a diverse range of community members and community leaders, including educators, non-profit organizations, religious groups, business owners, and youth. Team members must be comfortable with people from all walks of life and must be able to comport themselves appropriately.

Responsibilities and duties include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Maintain strong relationships with community leaders, residents, and business owners to engage the overall community in various initiatives set by the County of San Mateo
• Collaborate with various County departments and act as a liaison between the North Fair Oaks community and public agencies to share information and collect public input
• Plan, coordinate, and staff a wide range of meetings and events, including during evenings and weekends
• Translate documents, presentations, and other content from English to Spanish and vice versa
• Update website, social media posts, mass emails, newsletters, and databases
• Provide assistance and staff support as needed

If you are interested in work that has an impact and makes positive change, we would like to hear from you! 

Minimum requirements:

• Education:  The successful completion of a Bachelor's degree, preferably in a related field (e.g. Political Science, Urban Planning, Chicano Studies, Spanish, etc.)
• Language Skills:  Oral and written fluency in English and Spanish
• Experience:  Any work or volunteer experience that would likely provide the required knowledge and skills

The Ideal candidate will possess:

• Strong communication skills and interpersonal skills
• Ability to coordinate multiple projects, organize priorities, and manage a flexible schedule
• Experience working with a diversity of people (e.g. ethnic background, religion, nationality, education level, language, socio-economic status, etc.)
• Confidence in public speaking in both Spanish and English
• Ability to work independently and complete tasks with minimal supervision and work collaboratively as a team member
• Ability to offer creative solutions or new programs for consideration and the ability to think critically about issues and challenge old ideas
• Experience creating visual and written materials or presentations.  Some experience in web design and graphic design is preferred
• Proficient computer skills; e.g. Microsoft Office
• Commitment to developing a better neighborhood for the North Fair Oaks community

Salary and Benefits:

• This position is funded for 12-months and could be extended contingent on performance and program needs
• Depending on experience, the annual salary range is $45,760.00 - $66,560 or $22.00 - $32.00 per hour is offered and includes County benefits summarized at hr.smcgov.org/benefits.
• The position includes a portable 401A retirement plan and is not eligible for a defined benefit County pension.

SHAPE THE FUTURE – WORK in the OFFICE of the PEOPLE

The San Mateo County Registration & Elections Division is seeking seasonal Election Worker Office Assistants to assist in the upcoming June 2018 election.  The Elections Division is a fast-paced environment, especially as elections approach.  This is an excellent opportunity to work with a group of dynamic, well-organized, and highly efficient individuals committed to the democratic process.

We are currently seeking dedicated and hard-working individuals for the temporary, full-time position of Office Assistant to be hired into one of four areas:

1. Clerical Support
   1. Data entry
   2. Assembling election supplies
   3. Assembling and processing of Vote by Mail ballot packets
   4. Counting ballots
   5. Operating voting equipment
2. Customer Service
   1. In-person customer service assisting voters to register to vote or cast a ballot
   2. Phone customer service assisting voters with the above needs, finding election material and understanding their voting opportunities
   3. Operating voting equipment
3. Outreach Services
   1. Demonstrating voting equipment
   2. Registering voters
   3. Presenting information about the upcoming election
   4. Assisting voters to cast a ballot
4. Voting Equipment
   1. Helping function test voting equipment
   2. Assisting in delivery and pickup of voting equipment at polling places

Several, but not all, Office Assistants require fluency in Spanish, Mandarin and/or Cantonese, Tagalog/Filipino, or Korean.

NOTE: This is an extra-help, at-will assignment, paid on an hourly basis. Extra help employees are not guaranteed permanent status at the end of the assignment.
 

Hourly wage: $18.38

QUALIFICATIONS 
Ideal Clerical Support and Customer Service candidates will have a minimum of one year of general clerical, office assistant, phone services, or computer experience.  Outreach Services candidates will have strong public speaking abilities and are bilingual in at least one of the above listed languages.  Voting Equipment candidates will have attention to detail and be able to lift and carry materials weighing more than 50 pounds.  Office Assistants able to work multiple elections are preferred.  Office hours are 8:00 am to 4:30 pm, Monday through Friday. These positions may require weekend and evening work assignments.

Critical Skills for all Election Worker Office Assistant positions include the ability to prioritize work, coordinate several activities, organize and maintain accurate files and records, and understand and carry out oral and written directions.

APPLICATION/EXAMINATION 
Anyone may apply for these important positions.  The examination process will consist of an application screening (weight: pass/fail) based on the candidates' application, followed by a departmental interview (weight: 100%).

This is a continuous recruitment.  The Elections Division will screen applications as they are received and will contact qualified candidates for department interviews. The positions could be filled at any time.

PLEASE DO NOT CALL THE ELECTIONS DIVISION OR THE HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT.  The Elections Division will contact you by phone or email if your qualifications meet the current needs.

Because these are full-time (temporary) positions, candidates whose applications indicate they are currently employed in a full-time capacity will not be contacted.  However, if you are currently employed and would like to be considered, please indicate in your resume how you could meet the required work schedule given your current employment.

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.

(Computer access is available for free at any San Mateo County Library. Computer stations are also located at various County locations including 455 County Center, in the lobby of the first floor.)

Apply immediately.  This recruitment is open on a continuous basis and selections may be made at any time within the process.
 

Tentative Interview Dates:  
Depending on the position: February 20, 2018 through May 25, 2018

At the County of San Mateo, we take pride in the way our employees bring together their diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives to serve our community's needs.  The County is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

(Analyst: Chet Overstreet – Office Assistant I – E334 – 021218)
 

Registration & Elections Division
40 Tower Road San Mateo, CA 94402
Website: www.shapethefuture.org

SHAPE THE FUTURE – WORK in the OFFICE of the PEOPLE

The San Mateo County Registration & Elections Division is seeking seasonal Vote Center Representatives (Office Assistant I) to assist in the upcoming June 2018 election.  Vote Centers have replaced polling places as in-person voting sites, and offer additional services over a longer period. This position requires familiarity with the basic operations of a personal computer, and ability to provide customer service and direct voters in a high-traffic situation.

We are currently seeking dedicated and hard-working individuals for the temporary, full-time position of Vote Center Representatives to be hired for the following duties:

1. In-person customer service assisting voters to register to vote or cast a ballot Confirming voter eligibility through online database
2. Explaining voting equipment
3. Registering voters
4. Providing information about the upcoming election
5. Issuing ballots
6. Operating voting equipment

Several, but not all, Vote Center Representatives require fluency in Spanish, Mandarin and/or Cantonese, Tagalog/Filipino or Korean
 
Vote Center Representatives will staff facilities that will be open for four to eleven days. People hired for this position can expect to work approximately 7 – 15 days including training.
 
NOTE: This is an extra-help, at-will assignment, paid on an hourly basis. Extra help employees are not guaranteed permanent status at the end of the assignment.

Hourly wage starts at: $18.38

QUALIFICATIONS 
Ideal candidates will have a minimum of one year of general clerical, office assistant, phone services or computer experience, and a close attention to detail.  Vote Center hours are 8:30 am to 5:30 pm daily during the period of operation, including weekends and holidays, and 6:00 am to 9:00 pm on Election Day, June 5, 2018.  These positions may require evening work assignments.

Applicants with experience as Poll Workers or Universal Polling Place staff are strongly encouraged to apply.

Eleven-day Vote Centers will open on May 26, 2018, and four-day Vote Centers will open on June 2, 2018. Once opened, Vote Centers will stay in operation through June 5, 2018.

Critical Skills for all Vote Center positions include the ability to prioritize work, coordinate several activities, organize and maintain accurate files and records, and understand and carry out oral and written directions.

APPLICATION/EXAMINATION 
Anyone may apply for this position.  The examination process will consist of an application screening (weight: pass/fail) based on the candidates' application, followed by a departmental interview (weight: 100%).

This is a continuous recruitment.  The Elections Division will screen applications as they are received and will contact qualified candidates for department interviews.  The positions could be filled at any time.

PLEASE DO NOT CALL THE ELECTIONS DIVISION OR THE HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT.  The Elections Division will contact you by phone or email if your qualifications meet the current needs.

Because these are full-time (temporary) positions, candidates whose applications indicate they are currently employed in a full-time capacity will not be contacted.  However, if you are currently employed and would like to be considered, please indicate in your resume how you could meet the required work schedule given your current employment.

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.

(Computer access is available for free at any San Mateo County Library. Computer stations are also located at various County locations including 455 County Center, in the lobby of the first floor.)

Apply immediately.  This recruitment is open on a continuous basis and selections may be made at any time within the process.
 

Tentative Interview Dates:
February 12, 2018 through May 25, 2018

At the County of San Mateo, we take pride in the way our employees bring together their diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives to serve our community's needs.  The County is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

(Analyst: Chet Overstreet – Office Assistant I – E334 – 020116)

 
Registration & Elections Division
40 Tower Road San Mateo, CA 94402
Website: www.shapethefuture.org