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THE POSITION:

The City is currently seeking a highly energetic, highly motivated individual for a Communications Coordinator position. Under the direction of the Communications & Marketing Manager, the Communications Coordinator plays an important role in supporting the execution of the City’s multi-media programs and public information campaigns. The Communications Coordinator is creative and well-versed when it comes to communicating to a diverse community or group of people. The position is ideal for a creative and motivated individual who can help grow the City’s brand, convey routine news and updates to residents, and present ideas on ways the City can more effectively communicate to its residents.  

This position is represented by SEIU.

Providing services with efficiency, courtesy and respect.
County of San Mateo Office of the Coroner
 

The County of San Mateo Coroner's Office is seeking a dedicated and compassionate candidate to fill the role of Deputy Coroner.  With respect to the sensitive needs of the families involved, the Coroner's Office promptly investigates and determines the cause, manner, and mode of death of decedents under the Coroner's jurisdiction.  

Deputy Coroners are expected to provide the highest level of professional services in determining the identification of the deceased, collecting and preserving evidence, collecting records, notifying the next of kin, safeguarding personal effects of decedents, and working closely with all agencies concerned with the decedent's death. 

Career Incentive: Employees holding permanent status may be eligible to receive an incentive equating to 2.5% of base pay in addition to all other compensation for possession of the Intermediate Peace Officers Standards and Training (POST) Certificate, or an incentive equating up to 7.5% of base pay for the Advanced POST Certificate. The maximum allowable certification differential is 7.5%.

The ideal candidates for this position will have:

• At least one year of experience working in a Coroner's Office either as a Deputy Coroner or a Medical Examiner Investigator or as a Deputy Sheriff with Deputy Coroner experience.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Experience dealing with people under severe emotional stress.
• Working knowledge of medical terminology, basic anatomy and physiology, medications, medical treatments and pathophysiology of disease.
• Effective oral and written communication skills with the demonstrated ability to prepare comprehensive reports

Selected candidates must successfully pass a background investigation, including fingerprints, medical examination, psychological evaluation and a polygraph test.  The selected candidates must also be available to work nights, weekends, holidays and/or rotating shifts and willing to work on-call shifts.

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

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

• Investigate deaths coming under jurisdiction of the Coroner.
• Report findings to determine necessity for inquests.
• Take photographs for pathologist and case file.
• Maintain a clean work environment.
• Lift and move bodies of the deceased.
• Take charge of bodies, evidence and property of the deceased.
• Establish identification of deceased persons; locate and notify relatives.
• Gather evidence and interview witnesses in establishing circumstances of death and responsibility.
• Cooperate with law enforcement agencies in obtaining evidence in violent deaths.
• Appear as a witness in court.
• Serve subpoenas, summon jurors and witnesses; notify interested parties as to time and place of inquests.
• Prepare data to assist Forensic pathologist in autopsies.
• Prepare reports of medicolegal investigations and other official activities; maintain required records.
• May inventory, assess value of, and store personal effects; prepare them for disposal by auction or bid; may assist in auction sale and distribution of personal property in accordance with court orders.
• Investigate estates of deceased persons for the purpose of inventory and protection of assets.
• 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:

One year of coursework in the Administration of Justice or one year of investigatory experience which has included researching information, interviewing individuals, and preparing detailed written reports for law enforcement, governmental, or other related agencies.

Licensure/Certification:

• Candidates must acquire a Basic Peace Officer Standards and Training Certification or an 832 Penal Code Certification within one year of appointment.

Special Educational Requirement:

• As required by the State of California Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training candidates must be graduated from high school or possess a General Education Development Certificate.

Knowledge of:

• Investigative and interviewing techniques, including recognition and preservation of evidence.
• Responsibilities and functions of a Coroner's Office.
• State and local laws and regulations governing Coroner's procedures and practices.
• Criminal law and the laws of evidence.
• Basic human anatomy and physiology.
• Estate administration law and practice.

Skill/Ability to:

• Gather, analyze, correlate and evaluate evidence.
• Question witnesses effectively.
• Preserve evidence intact.
• Promptly respond to a request for investigation.
• Maintain a professional attitude in tragic and difficult situations and show the utmost consideration for the relatives of deceased persons.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
• Effective oral communication.
• Write clear, concise reports and correspondence.
• Perform strenuous physical activities including lifting and moving dead bodies.

APPLICATION/EXAMINATION 
Anyone may apply. Responses to supplemental questions are required and must be submitted in addition to the standard County of San Mateo employment application.  A resume or reference to a resume will not be accepted as a substitute for your responses to these questions or the standard online application. 

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 written exercise. 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 County of San Mateo, 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: August 20, 2019
Application Screening: August 22, 2019
Panel Interviews: September 9 and/or 10, 2019

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.

HR Contact: Mandy Singh (08022019) (Deputy Coroner - H131)

The Communications Director (CD) is an at-will position that reports to the Mayor's Chief of Staff and interfaces directly with the Mayor to provide communications and messaging on a broad range of public policy matters.
 
The CD serves on the Mayor's senior leadership team, developing and executing communications strategies for initiatives, programs, and the annual budget messages. The CD serves as the Mayor's Press Secretary and will be the principal contact in the office for interfacing with the press. The position will also be responsible for coordinating with the City's Public Information and Communications staff regarding media inquiries, communications, coordinating events on behalf of the Mayor's office, and representing the Mayor's office to City staff. The CD oversees a team that currently includes staff responsible for media relations, social media and graphic design. The CD has responsibilities for writing speeches, press releases, web content, social media posts, Op-Eds and columns, and serves as the editor for all office communications.
 
The ideal candidate will have the background, experience, and knowledge to demonstrate:

• Effective use of the principles, practices, methods, and techniques of public/community relations, media relations, social media, and program management in a diverse community.
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•  A strong commitment to public service.
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• Significant experience in high-profile press and media relations, including effective communications with the press on complex topics.
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• The capacity to function in a dynamic and fast paced environment, including crisis communications.
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•  Extensive interaction with elected and appointed officials including business executives, regulatory agencies, community groups, employees, and the general public.
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• The ability to formulate and accomplish strategic communication goals.
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• The ability to present sensitive and/or complex issues, both orally and in writing, to large diverse groups in a persuasive fashion.
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• The ability to make sound decisions and communicate effectively with the press with little advance notice.
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•  A track record of outstanding accomplishments and superior performance, including excellent judgment and decision making, planning and organizational abilities.
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•  Ability to communicate and work effectively with a diverse set of internal and external stakeholders.
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•  Ability to serve effectively as a member of a management team, including mentoring and supervising staff.

Actual salary shall be determined by the final candidate's qualifications and experience.  The salary range for this classification is pending final Council approval in August.

Candidates must be willing to work frequent evenings and weekends, and as exempt management employees, are not eligible for overtime compensation. Employees in this classification are not members of the classified civil service and are appointed "at will."  Each appointment is for a specified period of time to be determined by the appointing Mayor and does not extend past the end of the elected official's or appointing authority's term.  This unclassified position requires a disclosure of outside investments, real property interest, income, and business positions. 

The Office of Mayor Sam Liccardo is seeking a creative and energetic individual who is passionate about serving the community and committed to advancing the Mayor’s vision for San José. This individual will join a small but dynamic team that is responsible for carrying out a comprehensive and multi-faceted communications operation. 

Typical Duties:  

The following are examples of the types of duties that this position may be responsible for:

• • Writing and editing press releases, media advisories, mayoral correspondence, news and feature articles and a wide variety of other communications materials.
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  • Executing a multi-faceted social media strategy to effectively engage the community and constituents with the Mayor's policies, positions, and goals.
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  • Conducting a range of media outreach strategies, including: placing stories in media outlets; coordinating media requests and interview preparation; and managing relationships with local, regional, and national media sources. 
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  • Proactively developing and managing the Mayor's online web presence on both the City’s website, partner’s web-based assets, and 3rd Party platforms.
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  • Creating multimedia assets (i.e., print collateral, video, animation, infographics).
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  • Analyzing earned and owned media metrics as well as larger external trends.
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  • Day-to-Day administration of the office’s communication tools.

For more information and to apply, please visit:

https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/Cupertino

Sonoma-Marin Area Rail Transit (SMART), the Bay Area’s newest transit system, seeks a creative, experienced Communications and Marketing Manager to oversee communications, marketing, advertising and public outreach. As Manager you will be responsible for SMART’s websites and social media, media relations and customer service. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of building a successful brand, developing and maintaining social media programs, creating and executing stellar special events and public education programs, and strong media relations experience. 

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

Class specifications are intended to present a descriptive list of the range of duties performed by, and minimum requirements required of, employees in the class.  Specifications are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job.  SMART reserves the right to determine and amend job responsibilities.

• Plans and directs creation of marketing and promotional campaigns and District branding to increase ridership and promote safety awareness; analyzes outreach options and recommends best approaches, writes copy and coordinates graphic design elements; coordinates distribution and media and analyzes results;
• Sets strategic vision for overall communications, marketing, advertising and branding programs;
• Develops and executes communications plans, including digital content and collateral development. Includes the creation, design and development of all District external materials, including fact sheets, schedules, informational materials, website and social media content;
• Develops, monitors and oversees the production and distribution of print materials and publications to ensure consistency and quality.
• Oversees the development and maintenance of the District website and web-based media programs;
• Develops advertising strategies; negotiates and manages advertising programs, including District media advertisements and revenue-generating sales; assists in developing sponsorship and partnership opportunities;
• Conducts market research; gathers and interprets data and makes recommendations to management;
• Organizes special events and outreach activities by identifying goals and objectives, preparing and implementing plans and analyzing results;
• Manages and resolves customer service issues;
• Coordinates with regional staff on Clipper fare collection customer service issues, works with operations staff to ensure quick resolution of customer complaints;
• Stays abreast of new trends and innovations in the fields of marketing and customer service;
• Supervises Community Outreach and Customer Service staff; directs and assigns tasks, conducts performance reviews, evaluates department goals and staff progress and responds to issues;
• Writes news releases, articles and other print materials;
• Responsible for media relations; acts as District spokesperson;
• Oversees and manages contracts with outside advertising agencies and consultants;
• Works with capital project and operations staff to assist with wayfinding and other materials
• Prepares and monitors marketing and communications budget and expenditures
• Performs related duties as assigned.

SMART is an equal opportunity employer.

Please see the job description and announcement below.

Lateral Hiring Incentives*

¨ Hiring Bonus $2,000 - $8,000 (DOE)

¨ 50 Hours Sick & 50 Hours Vacation at the Time of Hire

The County of Yuba is recruiting to fill the position of Public Safety Dispatcher within the Sheriff’s Department.  The incumbent receives 9-1-1 system sheriff, fire, medical emergency and rescue calls; dispatches sheriff, fire and medical personnel following established procedures; maintains communication with officers in the field to ensure safety and provide back-up and information; provides relief coverage for the records unit; and performs related work as assigned. These classifications require shift work and the ability to make decisions and act appropriately in stressful situations. The work also involves interdepartmental cooperation with various public safety agencies located throughout the County to coordinate the most effective response to requests for assistance from the public.

About the Sheriff's Department:

The Yuba County Sheriff's Office is comprised of multiple functions within the Operations Division including Valley and Foothill Patrol, Investigations, Narcotics Task Force, Gang Enforcement, Marijuana Eradication Team, Coroner, Crime Prevention, Crisis Negotiation Team, SWAT, Canine Program, Field Training Officer, Aero Squadron, and Marine Enforcement.  The department is committed to working in partnership with the community to identify and resolve public safety and quality of life issues, consistent with it’s core values.  The Sheriff's Office provides a full range of services to an estimated population of about 70,000.  The Sheriff’s Department is located in the City of Marysville with a substation  in Brownsville.

Communications Assistant (Part Time)

Administration Department

$21.86 - $27.06 hourly without benefits

(20-25 hours per week)

APPLICATION CLOSING DATE: 

Monday, August 19, 2019 at 5:00 p.m.

ABOUT THE POSITION

The City of Gilroy is currently recruiting for a part-time Communications Assistant for the City’s Communication and Engagement program with the Administration Department. The main goal of Communication and Engagement program is to provide timely and accurate information to the media and public regarding routine city operations, special events and emergency operations and maintain robust communication strategies to convey information to the widest possible audience.

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

The part-time Communication Assistant provides support in the City’s Communication and Engagement program under the direct supervision of the Communication and Engagement Manager. The Communications Assistant will work in the areas of written communication, print and digital media communication, marketing, community engagement, photography and videography, and customer service. If bilingual, the Communications Assistant may assist with verbal and written translation of communications materials. Evening and weekend hours required. The Communications Assistant is a part-time, at-will position.

The City of Sunnyvale is seeking to fill the position of Public Safety Dispatcher with an energetic and highly motivated individual who possesses excellent customer service, technical and interpersonal skills.

 
Under general supervision of the Senior Public Safety Dispatcher, processes emergency and non-emergency calls for service; dispatches police, fire-fighting, medical, rescue, animal control or other emergency equipment, by telephone or radio, utilizing complex technical aids, such as computer aided dispatch systems (CAD); and performs related work as required.

The minimum qualifications required for this position are: Graduation from high school or tested equivalent; and Two years of experience within the last five years dispatching police and/or fire services for a public safety agency utilizing contemporary dispatching technical tools, including computer aided dispatching systems; or successful completion of probation as a Public Safety Dispatcher-in-Training with the City of Sunnyvale.

The City of Sunnyvale provides an excellent benefits package. A complete application packet will consist of a City of Sunnyvale employment application, responses to the required supplemental questions and a current (dated within one year of application) typing certificate verifying 35 or more net words per minute (online typing certificates will not be accepted). The position opens January 24, 2019 and is open continuous.

For complete information regarding this current opportunity, please visit: Sunnyvale.ca.gov and click on JOBS.

Salary $89,163.15 - $108,378.40 Annually