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FINAL FILING DATE:                       We are accepting the first 100 qualified applications or closing at 5:00 pm, February 26, 2019; whichever occurs first.

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 classification of Finance Clerk II.  The current opening is a limited term, benefitted and full-time position in the Finance Department, but the list may be utilized to fill future regular and full-time vacancies in the City for the duration of the list.  The term length for the current vacancy is not guaranteed but cannot exceed 36 months. The current vacancy is in the Utility Billing division working with the Customer Service team in a call center environment assisting residents with a variety of utility billing requests. The normal work schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 am –5:00 pm.

The City of Roseville promotes a no smoking atmosphere.

DEFINITION

To perform a variety of clerical accounting duties in support of specific assigned functional areas; to support other accounting staff; to prepare, maintain, and process accounting records, financial transactions and utility payments; and to provide internal and external customer service.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS

This is the journey level class in the Finance Clerk series and is distinguished from the I level by the ability to perform the full range of duties assigned with only occasional instruction or assistance as unusual or unique situations arise.  Positions in this class are flexibly staffed and are normally filled by advancement from the I level.

This class is distinguished from that of the Senior Finance Clerk in that the latter is an advanced journey level class responsible for highly complex clerical accounting work and may exercise technical and functional supervision over assigned staff.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED

Receives general supervision from assigned management or supervisory staff; and technical and functional supervision from a Senior Finance Clerk.

May exercise technical and functional supervision over lower level staff as appropriate.

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

• Provide customer service at the counter, by telephone, or e-mail; receive money and issue receipts; balance daily cash drawer.
• Assist the public and City employees by answering inquiries about departmental policies, procedures and programs related to utility billing, licensing, accounts payable/receivable, , or consolidated billing.
• Provide clerical support to department staff; make copies of documents as needed; handle correspondence by typing memoranda, letters and reports as required; distribute correspondence, and process incoming and outgoing mail.
• Maintain books, records, and files; assist with processing of documents such as invoices, purchase orders, warrants, tax statements, and other records.
• Work with ledger accounts and other records; maintain subsidiary ledgers; accumulate records and statistics related to departmental operations.
• Research and resolve discrepancies; respond to customer questions regarding utility bills; set up payment arrangements.
• Print service orders and coordinate with other City departments for the turn on and off of utilities.
• Maintain records of monies received; post to ledgers, reconcile, balance and audit accounts; assist in preparing financial statements; quarterly tax returns and fiscal year end reports; complete bank deposit documentation.
• Review invoices for complete and accurate coding, taxes, discounts and totals; match invoices to purchase orders; allocate purchases to correct accounts.
• Process check and invoice print runs, credit card payments, electronic fund transfers, positive pay and file transfers to financial institutions.
• 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.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge of:

• Modern office procedures, methods and computer equipment.
• Basic methods of record keeping, including personal computer uses related to spreadsheet and database applications.
• Basic mathematical calculations.
• English usage including spelling, punctuation and grammar.
• Principles of customer service.
• Methods and practices of bookkeeping and financial/statistical record keeping.
• Basic practices of handling cash and various methods of payment.
   

Ability to:

• Learn to perform a variety of accounting clerical duties in support of specific assigned functional areas.
• Intermittently review documents related to department operations; observe, identify and problem solve office operations and procedures; understand, interpret and explain department policies and procedures; explain operations and problem solve office issues for the public and with staff.
• On a continuous basis, sit at desk and/or stand at counter for long periods of time.  Intermittently twist and reach office equipment; write and use keyboard to communicate through written means; run errands; lift or carry weight of 10 pounds or less.
• Learn to operate a personal computer for data entry, inquiry, and report generation.
• Maintain confidentiality of a wide range of sensitive information.
• Make accurate mathematical calculations.
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Establish and maintain cooperative relations with those contacted during the course of work.
• Independently perform difficult and responsible clerical work involving financial and related statistical record keeping.
• Respond to and assist in resolving difficult and/or sensitive inquiries related to financial accounting records and processes.
• Interpret and apply City municipal codes, policies and procedures.

Experience and Training

Experience:

Two years of responsible experience performing duties comparable to that of a Finance Clerk I in the City of Roseville (performing a variety of clerical accounting duties in support of specific assigned functional areas; supporting other accounting staff; preparing, maintaining, and processing accounting records, financial transactions and utility payments; and providing internal and external customer service).

AND

Training:

Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth (12th) grade, GED, or higher level degree; supplemental course work in accounting, office management, computer science or related field is desirable.

License or Certificate

Possession of a valid California Driver’s License by date of appointment.

SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE

1.  Your responses to questions 2-4, the applicant’s education, training and experience, will be scored using a pre-determined formula.  Your responses to these questions must be consistent with your employment application information.  This experience must also be described in the “Work Experience" section of this application.  Responses to the supplemental questionnaire that are inconsistent from your “Work Experience” section in the application will not be scored.  I understand and agree with the above instructions.

Yes

No
 

2.  Was any of the work experience listed on your application an unpaid internship, or volunteer work?  If so, please list below which ones.

3.  How many years of work experience do you have performing duties comparable to that of a Finance Clerk I in the City of Roseville (performing a variety of clerical accounting duties in support of specific assigned functional areas; supporting other accounting staff; preparing, maintaining, and processing accounting records, financial transactions and utility payments; and providing internal and external customer service)?

Less than 2 years

2-3 Years

3-4 Years

4-5 Years

5+ Years
 

4.  How many years of experience do you have working in a call center environment?

Less than 1 year

More than 1 year

5.  Please describe your work experience providing customer service.
 

6.  Please describe your experience working with a utility company.

7.  Please describe your experience working in a call center environment.
 

8.  Please list any commonly used computer applications you are familiar with and describe your experience using these applications.

9.  Please explain how you maintain your patience and stay cooperative when dealing with irate, uncooperative people.

SELECTION PROCESS

All candidates meeting the minimum qualifications will have their application scored in a Formula Rate Examination.  The applicant’s experience and education will be evaluated using a pre-determined formula.  Scores from this evaluation will determine applicant ranking and placement on the Employment List.  Supplemental questions will be utilized by the department hiring authority to make interview and selection determinations.  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 ROSEVILLE IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.  IF YOU REQUIRE AN ACCOMMODATION DUE TO A DISABILITY, PLEASE CONTACT THE HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT AT LEAST 5 WORKING DAYS BEFORE A SCHEDULED INTERVIEW/EXAMINATION PROCESS.  MEDICAL DISABILITY VERIFICATION MAY BE REQUIRED PRIOR TO ACCOMMODATION.

FINAL FILING DATE:                       We are accepting the first 100 qualified applications or closing at 5:00 pm, February 26, 2019; whichever occurs first.

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 classification of Finance Clerk I.  The current opening is a limited term, benefitted and full-time position in the Finance Department, but the list may be utilized to fill future regular and full-time vacancies in the City for the duration of the list.  The term length for the current vacancy is not guaranteed but cannot exceed 36 months. The current vacancy is in the Utility Billing division working with the Customer Service team in a call center environment assisting residents with a variety of utility billing requests. The normal work schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 am –5:00 pm.

The City of Roseville promotes a no smoking atmosphere.

DEFINITION

To perform a variety of clerical accounting duties in support of specific assigned functional areas; to support other accounting staff; to prepare, maintain, and process accounting records, financial transactions and utility payments; and to provide internal and external customer service.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS

This is the entry level class in the Finance Clerk series.  Positions in this class typically have little or no directly related work experience and work under immediate supervision while learning job tasks.  The Finance Clerk I is distinguished from the II level by the performance of less than the full range of duties assigned to the II level.  Incumbents work under immediate supervision while learning job tasks, progressing to general supervision as procedures and processes of assigned area of responsibility are learned.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED

Receives immediate supervision from assigned management or supervisory staff; and technical and functional supervision from a Senior Finance Clerk.

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

• Provide customer service at the counter, by telephone, or e-mail; receive money and issue receipts; balance daily cash drawer.
• Assist the public and City employees by answering inquiries about departmental policies, procedures and programs related to utility billing, licensing, accounts payable/receivable, , or consolidated billing.
• Provide clerical support to department staff; make copies of documents as needed; handle correspondence by typing memoranda, letters and reports as required; distribute correspondence, and process incoming and outgoing mail.
• Maintain books, records, and files; assist with processing of documents such as invoices, purchase orders, warrants, tax statements, and other records.
• Work with ledger accounts and other records; maintain subsidiary ledgers; accumulate records and statistics related to departmental operations.
• Research and resolve discrepancies; respond to customer questions regarding utility bills; set up payment arrangements.
• Print service orders and coordinate with other City departments for the turn on and off of utilities.
• Maintain records of monies received; post to ledgers, reconcile, balance and audit accounts; assist in preparing financial statements; quarterly tax returns and fiscal year end reports; complete bank deposit documentation.
• Review invoices for complete and accurate coding, taxes, discounts and totals; match invoices to purchase orders; allocate purchases to correct accounts.
• Process check and invoice print runs, credit card payments, electronic fund transfers, positive pay and file transfers to financial institutions.
• 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.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge of:

• Modern office procedures, methods and computer equipment.
• Basic methods of record keeping, including personal computer uses related to spreadsheet and database applications.
• Basic mathematical calculations.
• English usage including spelling, punctuation and grammar.
• Principles of customer service.
   

Ability to:

• Learn to perform a variety of accounting clerical duties in support of specific assigned functional areas.
• Intermittently review documents related to department operations; observe, identify and problem solve office operations and procedures; understand, interpret and explain department policies and procedures; explain operations and problem solve office issues for the public and with staff.
• On a continuous basis, sit at desk and/or stand at counter for long periods of time.  Intermittently twist and reach office equipment; write and use keyboard to communicate through written means; run errands; lift or carry weight of 10 pounds or less.
• Learn to operate a personal computer for data entry, inquiry, and report generation.
• Maintain confidentiality of a wide range of sensitive information.
• Make accurate mathematical calculations.
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Establish and maintain cooperative relations with those contacted during the course of work.

Experience and Training

Experience:

No experience is required.

AND

Training:

Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth (12th) grade, GED, or higher level degree; supplemental course work in accounting, office management, computer science or related field is desirable.

License or Certificate

Possession of a valid California Driver’s License by date of appointment.

SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE

1.  Your responses to questions 2-4, the applicant’s education, training and experience, will be scored using a pre-determined formula.  Your responses to these questions must be consistent with your employment application information.  This experience must also be described in the “Work Experience" section of this application.  Responses to the supplemental questionnaire that are inconsistent from your “Work Experience” section in the application will not be scored.  I understand and agree with the above instructions.

• Yes
• No
   

2.  Was any of the work experience listed on your application an unpaid internship, or volunteer work?  If so, please list below which ones.

3.  How many years of work experience do you have providing customer service?

• Less than 1 years
• 1-2 Years
• 2-3 Years
• 3-4 Years
• 4+ Years

4.  How many years of experience do you have working in a call center environment?

• Less than 1 year
• More than 1 year

5.  Please describe your work experience providing customer service.
 

6.  Please describe your experience working with a utility company.

7.  Please describe your experience working in a call center environment.
 

8.  Please list any commonly used computer applications you are familiar with and describe your experience using these applications.

9.  Please explain how you maintain your patience and stay cooperative when dealing with irate, uncooperative people.

SELECTION PROCESS

All candidates meeting the minimum qualifications will have their application scored in a Formula Rate Examination.  The applicant’s experience and education will be evaluated using a pre-determined formula.  Scores from this evaluation will determine applicant ranking and placement on the Employment List.  Supplemental questions will be utilized by the department hiring authority to make interview and selection determinations.  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 ROSEVILLE IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.  IF YOU REQUIRE AN ACCOMMODATION DUE TO A DISABILITY, PLEASE CONTACT THE HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT AT LEAST 5 WORKING DAYS BEFORE A SCHEDULED INTERVIEW/EXAMINATION PROCESS.  MEDICAL DISABILITY VERIFICATION MAY BE REQUIRED PRIOR TO ACCOMMODATION.

The City of Redwood City invites you to apply for the full-time (38 hours per week) position of Senior Library Assistant.  The Senior Library Assistant performs a wide array of high-level library work and customer service.  The current vacancy is based at our neighborhood family-friendly Schaberg Branch Library, performing a wide variety of technical library work, providing services for children, adults and families, and administering the day-to-day activities of the library.  The candidate may also be assigned to work at other Redwood City Public Library locations.  This position will require work during the day, evenings and weekends.  We may use the eligibility list created from this recruitment process to fill any positions that occur in other Redwood City Public Library locations, during the life of the eligibility list.

The ideal candidate will embrace the City’s emphasis on excellent customer service; will be detail oriented and able to manage multiple tasks; will use initiative and independent judgment; will be a team player who likes working with a variety of City staff and the public including people of diverse socio-economic backgrounds; and have a good sense of humor.

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

TO VIEW JOB ANNOUNCEMENT, CLICK JOB PDF OR JOB ANNOUNCEMENT URL BELOW.

For more information and to apply, please visit:

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

Flexible hours. 
School sites my vary.

Flexible Hours.
School sites may vary.

Work at a Community Center with recreational program activities!

Locations:  Goebel Adult Community Center & Thousand Oaks Community Center - Open until filled

Requires flexible hours, include evening and weekends.  These are contract, part-time non-benefited positions.

Pay rate: starting at $13.30 hourly

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Develops, conducts and participates in various athletic, craft, social, cultural and instructional activities of a community center or District program.
• Modifies and adapts activities specific to specialized programs or populations.
• Develops interest, enthusiasm, and fair play among participants.
• Teaches classes and leads group activities.
• Directs and supervises the use and care of equipment, materials, and facilities.
• Prepares facilities for group activities, including physical set-up and break-down of classrooms.
• Issues and collects recreation equipment and supplies.
• Supervises dances, special events, field trips and other group activities.
• Ensures safety of environment and equipment for participants. 

Other Duties and Responsibilities:

• Referees and umpires organized games and sports activities as Unit requires.
• Coordinates and participates in recreational program promotional activities and presentations to groups.
• Applies behavior modification and social modeling techniques as appropriate in specialized programs.
• May assist with transportation in specialized programs.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. *

Education/Experience:
Completion of 30 units is desirable with five hundred (500) to one thousand (1000) hours of group recreational activity leadership experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience which has provided knowledge of principles and practices of public recreation and basic rules and regulations governing competitive group athletic games.

Language Ability: 
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports. Ability to effectively communicate to the general public in written and oral form, including teaching.

Math Ability:
Ability to add, subtract, multiple, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compile statistical information and track scores.

Reasoning Ability:
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written or oral form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

Certificates and Licenses:
California Driver’s License; First Aid and CPR certificates within 6 months. Fingerprint clearance required.

Supervisory Responsibilities: 
This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Work Environment: 
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. *
While performing the duties of this job the employee is frequently exposed to outdoor weather conditions. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet or humid conditions; moving mechanical parts; high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; and risk of electrical shock. Exposure to hazardous environmental conditions may vary according to Unit assignment. The noise level in the environment is moderate to loud.

Physical Demands: 
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. *
While performing the duties of this job the employee frequently required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is regularly required to lift up to 25 pounds; frequently required to lift up to 50 pounds, and occasionally required to lift up to 100 pounds. Physical requirements may vary according to Unit assignment.

*Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Child care director (preschool)

$3,960 - $4,814 per month

Plus excellent benefits

The City of San Rafael is recruiting for a Child Care Director.  Under the direction of the Recreation Supervisor, this position will perform responsible work in administering and managing a preschool program.  The incumbent in this position will independently oversee the program and staff at the assigned Preschool location. 

This position performs the following essential job duties: 

• Assist with the establishment of the program budget.
• Conduct registrations.
• Hire, train, and supervise staff.
• Schedule staff and ensure appropriate staffing levels are maintained.
• Maintain records on enrollment, tuition, and projected revenues
• Prepare and distribute program advertisement and promotional materials.
• Prepare monthly reports.
• Liaison with parents and school districts.
• Function as classroom instructor.
• Approve Child Care Instructor II curriculum and plans.
• Collect revenues.
• Perform other duties as required.

To be eligible for this position you must have knowledge/skill of:

• Early Childhood Development
• Age appropriate curriculum and activities.
• Classroom management techniques.
• Appropriate disciplinary techniques.
• Oral and written communications skills
• Group leadership and teaching skills.

• Ability to organize and manage a Child Care program.
• Ability to prepare and maintain budget and other financial statements and records.
• Ability to work within an established budget.
• Ability to problem solve.
• Ability to maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, staff, parents, and community representatives.
• Ability to work independently in carrying out a comprehensive program.
• Willingness to support and carry out the goals and objectives of the Child Care program.

Education and/or Experience:

• Twelve (12) Early Childhood Education units or the equivalent AND
• Three (3) units in administration
• AA Degree or 60 units preferred, with 24 ECE units plus 6 administrative units and 2 adult supervision units, AND/OR
• One (1) year Center Director experience in a Preschool program center OR
• Three (3) years as a head teacher in a Preschool program, AND/OR
• Site Supervisor Permit.    

Special Requirements:

• Must be willing to work the hours required for the assigned Center.
• Possession of California Driver’s License preferred. 

Physical Demands:

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

Must be able to perform physical activities, such as, but not limited to lifting or carrying children or heavy items (up to 40 lbs.) unassisted, reaching, bending, standing, or walking.  The employee is occasionally required to sit, climb, or balance, twist, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

APPLICATION AND SELECTION PROCESS:

City of San Rafael application is required.  Resumes do not substitute for the City application.  Candidates should detail related education and experience on the application since this information will be used to determine who will be invited to participate in the next phase of the examination process.  The examination process may include the following: application appraisal and oral board interview examination. The passing point for the oral board examination final score will be 70%. Note:  Prior to appointment, candidate must pass a pre-employment physical, background check, reference check, credit check, driving record, fingerprinting, and drug screen.    

• Follow this link to apply: https://www.calopps.org/san-rafael/job-19615471

Are you looking for a great opportunity to connect with your community while investing in your future? Do you want to see first-hand what it’s like to engage in active, multi-generational work that directly contributes to the well-being of our greater Mill Valley community?  If you answered yes, then you belong with Mill Valley Recreation!  With our team, you will create memorable experiences while cultivating new and lasting connections within our greater Southern Marin Community. You will have the opportunity to grow and learn through consistent, quality training and, apply your learning through direct hands-on experience.

DEFINITION: Under general supervision, provide for the well-being and safety of children in a nurturing environment.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES:

• Demonstrate excellent customer service and communication with children and parents.
• Manage the task of checking in and checking out each child to the proper guardian.
• Supervise play activities and ensure the safety of the children during such activities.
• Encourage good behavior and appropriate manners.
• Encourage active play, read books and provide a safe and nurturing environment.
• Practice proper hygiene, with self and children, to deter the spread of disease (colds, flu, etc).
• Clean and disinfect, tables, counter, toys and other frequently handled objects.
• Respond professionally to emergencies, provide care according to the level of training.
• Deal tactfully and courteously with the public and build positive relationships with other staff. 
• Ability to communicate clearly both orally and in writing.
• Perform related duties as required.

TRAINING & EXPERIENCE: Any combination of education, training, and experience, which likely provides the required knowledge, abilities, and CPR within 3 months of hire. 
PRE-EMPLOYMENT CONDITIONS: Candidates receiving a conditional job offer must pass a pre-placement fingerprint review. Candidates must possess a current CPR/AED and First Aid certificate and be comfortable calling 911 in an emergency.