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DESCRIPTION/RESPONSIBILITIES:

     The DOT is currently recruiting to fill two (2) Transportation Specialist positions in the highly motivated and impactful Planning, Policy, and Sustainability Division. The Division develops and implements the vision, plans, policies, and programs that bring the ambitious climate and transportation goals of the Envision San José 2040 General Plan to life.  We value innovative thinking, methods, and broad vision. The Envision 2040 General Plan embraces "planning for people, not just cars" and "creating walkable and bike friendly neighborhood villages" to transform San José from a suburban city dominated by the automobile into an interconnected and vibrant city.  The Planning, Policy, and Sustainability Division of DOT plans for San José’s transportation needs according to the department’s priorities of safety, complete streets, quality infrastructure, innovation, and people. For more information please visit sanjoseca.gov/index.aspx?NID=6056. 

     These position require occasional attendance and participation at evening public meetings and week-end public workshops, as well as occasional field surveys throughout the city.

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

     (1) LONG-RANGE AREA TRANSPORTATION PLANNING

     This position is in the Transportation Planning group and focuses on developing long-range multimodal area transportation plans, including plans for east, west, and downtown San José. This position will fulfil key technical and communications roles by effectively coordinating with City staff, partner and neighbor agencies, and community members. This position reports to the Associate Engineer that leads area transportation planning efforts. This position is currently approved through June 30, 2019 with the possibility of an extension pending budget approval. 

     The ideal candidate:

     * Has the ability to provide excellent public service.

     * Has the ability to develop technical methodologies.

     * Has the ability to create easy-to-read digital and print materials.

     * Has the ability to apply progressive and sound principles of placemaking and transportation planning, design, and operations.

     * Is socially and politically adepts.

     * Has strong project managements, problem solving, and teamwork and interpersonal skills.

     * Has excellent communications skills and can effectively communicate in situations that are sometimes controversial and/or ambiguous.

     * Can write and/or speak Spanish/Vietnamese.

     Key duties include but are not limited to:

     * Project Management:  Planning, coordination, documentation, analysis, reporting, etc.

     * GIS:  Developing and analyzing information using geographical information system software such as ArcGIS.

     * Adobe Creative Suite, Microsoft Office, CAD, and Sketchup: Preparing drawings, figures, methodologies, and documents using software such as Microsoft Office, AutoCAD, Sketchup, and Adobe InDesign and Illustrator.

     * Outreach: Coordinating outreach for projects.

     * Communications: Communicating with members of the public, city, and neighbor and partner agencies.

     (2) TECHNICAL INSIGHTS

     This position is in the Transportation Planning group. Reporting to the Associate Engineer overseeing the team, primary responsibilities are data gathering and management, analysis of multi-modal transportation projects, supporting analysis for land use development review, improvement and maintenance of data system and tools, transportation planning through data analysis, and environmental analysis. This position will work with partners in DOT, other City departments, and outside agencies to plan places that advance the City’s ambitious mobility, land use, urban design, and safety goals.

     The ideal candidate:

     * Has excellent communication, analytical, data management and problem solving skills.

     * Is constructive, creative, and self-motivated, demonstrating a strong desire to support transportation planning.

     * Has strong analytical and problem solving skills.

     * Has an interest in transportation planning, including multi-modal travel; traffic impact analysis; the relationship between land use, urban design, and transportation; general plan and environmental analysis processes; GIS; transportation policy, planning, analysis, and management.

     * Has experience in using transportation planning software such as VISSIM, VISTRO, Synchro, SimTraffic, or Cube, as well as statistical and machine learning software such as Excel, SPSS, SAS, R, Octave, or Matlab.

     * Effectively communicate in situations that are sometimes controversial and/or ambiguous.

     Key duties include but are not limited to:

     * Project Management: Planning, coordination, documentation, analysis, reporting, etc.

     * Data Collection: Defining, collecting, validating, analyzing, and monitoring data collection projects.

     * Technical Analysis: Performing corridor and area wide transportation analysis, including CEQA analyses, transportation operations analysis, impact fee studies, nexus studies, development review, local and regional transportation improvement projects, preparation of written reports, etc.

     * Transportation Planning Software: Using travel demand forecasting models (e.g. Cube), transportation operations models (e.g. Synchro, VISTRO), microsimulation models (e.g. VISSIM, SimTraffic), and statistical models (e.g. SPSS, Excel) to support short- and long-range transportation planning analyses.

     * Communications: Communicating analysis results and participating in planning and policy discussions with members of the public, city, and neighbor and partner agencies.

     UPCOMING VACANCY PENDING COUNCIL APPROVAL

     (3) MICRO-MOBILITY

     Pending Council approval, DOT will be using this recruitment to fill an upcoming vacancy in the Bike/Ped group. This position will manage the City proposed micro-mobility program with focus on advancing the transportation goals of the Envision San José 2040 General Plan through coordination and regulation of shared micro-mobility in San Jose, including implementation of the City’s Shared Micro-Mobility Permit Program.  This position will fulfill key communications and program monitoring roles by effectively developing technical methodologies for surveying and reporting and adeptly coordinating with City staff, other agencies, shared micro-mobility operators, and community members.  This position reports to the Associate Transportation Specialist that manages the City’s Bicycle and Pedestrian Program.

     The ideal candidate:

     * Has the ability to provide excellent public service.

     * Works well both independently and in a team environment.

     * Is skilled in a wide variety of software (for example GIS, MS Office).

     * Has experience using open data sources such as SharedStreets and Mobility Data Specification (MDS).

     * Has the ability to efficiently manage regulation of numerous shared micro-mobility operators and device types; understand and apply progressive transportation planning principles.

     * Has strong analytical and problem solving skills.

     * Has strong outreach and communication skills and can and effectively interact with various stakeholders in situations that are sometimes controversial and/or ambiguous.

     * Can write and/or speak Spanish/Vietnamese.

     Key duties include but are not limited to:

     * Planning, coordination, documentation, analysis, reporting, etc.

     * Monitoring program for compliance with permit regulations

     * Coordinating Program enforcement

     * Using monitoring software for compliance; using mapping and/or design software for communications and reporting

     * Coordinating education and outreach efforts

     * Communicating with members of the public, city staff, neighbor and partner agencies, public safety and law enforcement, and shared micro-mobility operators

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

REQUIRED SKILLS:

     Minimum Qualifications

     Education: Bachelor's degree in transportation planning, city and regional planning, urban studies, civil engineering, environmental studies or related field. Master’s degrees in these fields are desirable.

     Licenses or Certificates: Possession of a valid driver's license authorizing operation of a vehicle in the State of California is required.

     Employment Eligibility: Federal law requires all employees to provide verification of their eligibility to work in this country. Please be informed that the City of San José will not prepare or file a labor condition application with the Dept. of Labor.                                                            

     Competencies

     Ideal candidates will possess the following competencies, as demonstrated in past and current employment history.  Desirable competencies for this position include:

     Constructive Energies - Demonstrates internal energy and drive, and a willingness to approach all aspects of work with a positive attitude. Examples include enthusiasm, reliability, initiative, honesty, integrity, empathy, dedication, respect, confidence, ethical behavior, and a willingness to help others

     Job Expertise - Demonstrates knowledge of and experience with applicable professional and technical principles and practices; Citywide and departmental procedures and policies; as well as regional, state and federal rules and regulations

     Project Management - Ensures support for projects and implements agency goals and strategic objectives

     Social Awareness - Demonstrates the ability to read or sense other people’s emotions and how they influence the situation of interest or concern; demonstrates empathy and organizational awareness.

     Creativity - Addresses objectives and problems while questioning traditional assumptions/solutions to generate creative ideas and new ways of doing business; exhibits creativity and innovation when contributing to organizational and individual objectives; seeks out opportunities to improve, streamline, reinvent work processes.

     Analytical Thinking - Approaching a problem or situation by using a logical, systematic, sequential approach.

     Computer Skills - Possesses experience with business computer applications including but not limited to: MS Outlook, MS Word, MS PowerPoint, MS Access, and MS Excel

     Teamwork & Interpersonal Skills - Develops effective relationships with co-workers and supervisors by helping others accomplish tasks and using collaboration and conflict resolution skills

     Communication Skills - Effectively conveys information and clearly expresses thoughts and facts, orally and in writing; demonstrates effective use of listening skills; displays openness to other people’s ideas and thoughts

                                                                                                                                                                            Selection Process

     The selection process will consist of an evaluation of the applicant's training and experience based on the application and responses to the job-specific questions. Only the candidates whose backgrounds best match the position will be invited to proceed in the selection process.  Additional phases of the selection process will consist of one or more interviews, one of which may include a practical/writing exercise.

     You will be prompted to answer the following job-specific questions during the online application process.  Please note that there is a 4,000-character limit, including spaces, for each text response. 

     1.  If you have a Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree, state your field of study and describe how it relates to the position. Otherwise, write N/A.

     2. Describe your experience managing projects. If you have experience with grants, please highlight that experience.

     3. Describe your experience with GIS, VISSIM, Synchro, Cube, AutoCAD, Sketchup, Adobe InDesign, Adobe Illustrator, Mobility Data Specification (MDS), SharedStreets, Application Programming Interface (API), and any other similar applications. Please specify at what level you use each program (beginner, intermediate, or advanced) and describe how you used each application.

     4. Provide examples of your experience with planning, modeling, analyzing, prioritizing, and/or designing projects and programs. Highlight any experience with transportation-related projects and programs.

     5. Describe your experience and level of proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Word. In particular, tell us about your experience with managing large documents with complex formatting in word, and with using Excel as a tool to model any process or phenomena or to create metrics for a planning or engineering purpose.

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

     If you have questions about the duties of these positions, the selection or hiring processes, please contact Employment Analyst, Ann Parada at ann.parada@sanjoseca.gov or (408) 975-1401.

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Sonoma County Library

Announces an Employment Opportunity

DELIVERY DRIVER – ROHNERT PARK HEADQUARTERS

20 HOURS PER WEEK- PART TIME

THE POSITION:

Please see the attached job specifications for full details about this position.

This part-time, benefitted position drives a delivery truck to pick up and deliver library materials at various library branches throughout Sonoma County.

SCHEDULE:

As early as 5:00 am and as late as 2:00 pm on assigned days

TYPICAL TASKS include, but are not limited to:

• Drives a box truck with lift gate and side ramp on a scheduled route, collecting and delivering library materials and supplies.
• Performs daily routine maintenance checks on vehicle including oil, tires, and vehicle equipment; fills vehicle with fuel and maintains clean condition; takes vehicle to a service shop for regular servicing; keeps record of maintenance checks; notifies supervisor if any issues are identified during the vehicle inspection.
• Loads and unloads book carts and crates; sorts books, library materials, equipment, mail, monies and other items to appropriate book cart, bin, or box.
• Collects daily cash deposits and receipts from library branches and delivers to the Budget and Finance Office.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education and Experience: Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth (12th) grade and three (3) years of experience in supply, inventory, delivery, customer service, or clerical experience.  

Licenses and Certifications: Must possess and maintain a valid California Class C Driver License.

Knowledge of:

• Safe driving practices, vehicle operation, and basic maintenance.
• Modern office practices, methods, and computer equipment applications.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Must possess the ability to lift, carry, push, and pull materials and objects weighing an average of 35 pounds, but up to 65 pounds of weight by lifting and carrying, and up to 250 pounds of weight by pushing and pulling, with the aid of lifting/moving equipment (e.g. carts and hand trucks).  Incumbents must be able to “deadlift on a pivot” the rear lift gate (approximately 200 pounds) and side ramp (approximately 70 pounds) of the delivery vehicle.  Drive a large vehicle for extended periods of time.

PAY RATE:                          $18.92 - $23.63/hour plus benefits

CLOSING DATE:                5:00 p.m., Friday, November 2, 2018

APPLICATION PROCESS: Please go to https://www.calopps.org/sonoma-county-library to apply.

Applications must be complete and submitted by the final filing date in order to be considered.  Resumes will not substitute for a completed application.

The application process may contain one or more of the following steps: a supplemental application, written test(s), skills assessment(s), and/or oral examination(s).

EMPLOYMENT INFORMATION:

Employment offers will be contingent upon a successful pre-employment verification/criminal records clearance. Having a criminal record will not necessarily disqualify an applicant from employment.

The eligibility list established from this recruitment may be used to fill future positions as they occur

during the active status of the list.

The Sonoma County Library is an Equal Opportunity Employer

DELIVERY DRIVER

                                                                                      Represented

Under direct supervision, provides excellent customer service, drives a library vehicle to deliver library materials and supplies to Library branches; loads and unloads book carts and crates; carries out sorting and distribution activities; collects, transports, and delivers financial deposits and receipts; makes assessments of vehicle safety and operability; and performs related work as required. 

Receives direct supervision from the Division Manager, Materials Management or an assigned supervisor.  Exercises no supervision of staff. 

This is a support position that operates a vehicle to deliver materials throughout the library system.  Responsibilities include transporting library books and materials, sorting, and minor vehicle maintenance and upkeep.  Incumbents assigned to this classification also collect and deliver financial items such as cash deposits and receipts.  Incumbents perform most of their duties by themselves, adhering to a specified delivery schedule.  Incumbents follow prescribed procedures and guidelines in the organization and preparation of deliveries.  Assigned tasks do not include direct patron interaction.  Incumbents in this classification primarily perform routine and repetitive tasks and assignments are generally limited in scope.  Independent decisions include whether to modify the order of activities for speed and efficiency.  This is a stand-alone class. 

Examples of typical JOB FUNCTIONS (Illustrative Only)

Management reserves the right to add, modify, change, or rescind the work assignments of different positions and to make reasonable accommodations so that qualified employees can perform the essential functions of the job.

• Drives a box truck with lift gate and side ramp on a scheduled route, collecting and delivering library materials and supplies.
• Performs daily routine maintenance checks on vehicle including oil, tires, and vehicle equipment; fills vehicle with fuel and maintains clean condition; takes vehicle to a service shop for regular servicing; keeps record of maintenance checks; notifies supervisor if any issues are identified during the vehicle inspection.
• Loads and unloads book carts and crates; sorts books, library materials, equipment, mail, monies and other items to appropriate book cart, bin, or box.
• Performs sorting of library materials such as books, audio-visual media, newspapers, magazines, and other material.
• Collects daily cash deposits and receipts from library branches and delivers to the Budget and Finance Office.
• May perform special deliveries, transporting boxes, cases of supplies, and small furniture items that are not part of the daily delivery.
• May perform special deliveries of County Archives materials to/from County offices. 
• May provide training to new drivers and/or extra help drivers. 
• Performs a variety of clerical and office support tasks such as maintaining the daily delivery log, truck maintenance log, and unlocking and locking of library building doors.   
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Competencies

Knowledge of:

• Safe driving practices and vehicle operation and basic maintenance.
• Basic library operating principles, including confidentiality of customer information.

• Alphabetic and numeric systems for organizing library materials.

• Applicable Federal, State, and local laws, regulatory codes, ordinances, and procedures relevant to assigned area of responsibility.

• Basic record keeping principles and procedures.
• Basic principles and practices of data collection and report preparation.
• Basic arithmetic principles, cash handling, and invoicing processes.
• Modern office practices, methods and computer equipment.
• English usage, grammar, spelling, vocabulary, and punctuation.

• Techniques for providing a high level of customer service by effectively dealing with the public, vendors, contractors and County staff.

Ability to:

• Drive a large vehicle for extended periods of time.
• Read maps and determine alternate routes; navigate throughout the County-wide library system.
• Maintain accurate logs, records, and basic written reports of work performed.

• Understand and follow department policies and procedures related to assigned duties, and oral and written instructions.

• Operate modern office equipment including computer equipment and specialized library services software applications programs.
• Make sound, independent decisions within established policy and procedural guidelines.
• Use English effectively to communicate in person, over the telephone, and in writing.
• Use tact, initiative, prudence, and judgment within narrow policy, procedural, and legal guidelines.
• Establish, maintain, and foster positive and effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

Qualifications

Education and Experience:

Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth (12th) grade and three (3) years of experience in supply, inventory, delivery, customer service, or clerical experience.   

Licenses and Certifications:

Must possess and maintain a valid California Class C Driver License.

Physical Demands

Must possess mobility to use standard office equipment, including a computer; to operate a motor vehicle and to visit various Library sites; vision to read printed materials and a computer screen; and hearing and speech to communicate in person, before groups, and over the telephone.  Finger dexterity is needed to access, enter, and retrieve data using a computer keyboard or calculator, and to operate standard office equipment.  Positions in this classification regularly engage in movements such as climb stairs, bend, stoop, kneel, reach, carry, push, and pull to move items, storage containers, bins of materials, and carts of materials.  Incumbents must possess the ability to lift, carry, push, and pull materials and objects weighing an average of 35 pounds, but up to 65 pounds of weight by lifting and carrying, and up to 250 pounds of weight by pushing and pulling, with the aid of lifting/moving equipment (e.g. carts and hand trucks).  Incumbents must be able to “deadlift on a pivot” the rear lift gate (approximately 200 pounds) and side ramp (approximately 70 pounds) of the delivery vehicle. 

Environmental Elements

Employees are stationed primarily within a vehicle serving as the Delivery Driver and spend a significant amount of time in daily transit.  Incumbents may be exposed to smoke/fumes/gas, dirt/dust, grease/oil, chemicals, excessive heat/cold, inclement weather, road hazards, and high frequency noise.  Employees may interact with staff and/or public and private representatives in interpreting and enforcing departmental policies and procedures.

May be required to work schedules that include evenings, nights, and weekends.

Parks, Recreation and Neighborhood Services, is accepting applications for the position of Maintenance Assistant.  This recruitment will be used to fill multiple positions within the department. 

Maintenance Assistants perform a variety of entry level maintenance tasks. Positions with the Parks, Recreation and Neighborhood Services Department are responsible for building, grounds, and parks maintenance.  Individuals in this classification are expected to work weekends, some evenings, and holidays.  Some positions require working alternate shifts, including, weekends, holidays, overtime, and on-call. 

Part-time positions are available in Parks, Recreation and Neighborhood Services Department. Hours range from 8-20 hours per week, with a maximum of 1,040 hours worked per calendar year (which can be an average of 20 hours per week).  Actual hours may vary depending on location. Limited part-time benefited and full-time benefited positions may become available and if so, this recruitment will be used.

(4 Positions Available)

Open to all applicants

It is strongly recommended that qualified applicants apply as soon as possible as we will only accept the first 150 applications for this position.

SALARY: $14.16 to $17.21 hourly (26 pay periods annually)

 FINAL FILING DATE:  This position will close at 5 pm on October 31, 2018. PERS retired annuitants 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 INFOMATION.

THE POSITION

The Human Resources Department is accepting applications for the temporary and part-time position of Parks & Facility Maintenance Worker II in the Parks, Recreation, and Libraries Department. This position is limited to 1,500 hours per fiscal year.The normal work schedule includes evenings and weekends.

The City of Roseville promotes a no smoking atmosphere.

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.
• Prepare necessary forms and reports.
• Drive and maintain assigned vehicle; maintain proper oil and fluid levels; notify supervisor of needed repairs.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

When assigned to Park Maintenance (Aquatics):

• 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.

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.

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 (12th) grade, GED, or higher level degree; additional course work and training in maintenance, agronomy, horticulture, forestry, natural resource management, electric, 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. Was any of the work experience listed on your application an unpaid internship, or volunteer work?  If so, please list below which ones.
    
2. Are you available and willing to work weekends, evenings, and holidays?
    
3. What hours are you not available to work?
    
4. Describe your experience with pool water chemistry.
    
5. Describe your experience with pool maintenance.
    
6. List any plumbing experience.

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 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.

To view the full announcement for this exciting opportunity, please visit the City of San José’s employment page by clicking on the link below.

Then click on the “Management Recruitments” link. 

City of San José Employment Page

To view the full announcement for this exciting opportunity, please visit the City of San José’s employment page by clicking on the link below.

Then click on the “Management Recruitments” link. 

City of San José Employment Page

THE POSITION:

Please see the attached job specifications for full details about this position.

This extra help, non-benefitted position works on-call driving a delivery truck to pick up and deliver library materials at various library branches throughout Sonoma County.

SCHEDULE:

As early as 5:00 am and as late as 2:00 pm on assigned days

TYPICAL TASKS include, but are not limited to:

• Drives a box truck with lift gate and side ramp on a scheduled route, collecting and delivering library materials and supplies.
• Performs daily routine maintenance checks on vehicle including oil, tires, and vehicle equipment; fills vehicle with fuel and maintains clean condition; takes vehicle to a service shop for regular servicing; keeps record of maintenance checks; notifies supervisor if any issues are identified during the vehicle inspection.
• Loads and unloads book carts and crates; sorts books, library materials, equipment, mail, monies and other items to appropriate book cart, bin, or box.
• Collects daily cash deposits and receipts from library branches and delivers to the Budget and Finance Office.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education and Experience: Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth (12th) grade and three (3) years of experience in supply, inventory, delivery, customer service, or clerical experience.

Licenses and Certifications: Requires possession of a valid California Driver’s License (Class C) and a clean driving record.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Must possess the ability to lift, carry, push, and pull materials and objects weighing an average of 35 pounds, but up to 65 pounds of weight by lifting and carrying, and up to 250 pounds of weight by pushing and pulling, with the aid of lifting/moving equipment (e.g. carts and hand trucks).  Incumbents must be able to “deadlift on a pivot” the rear lift gate (approximately 200 pounds) and side ramp (approximately 70 pounds) of the delivery vehicle. 

PAY RATE:                          $18.92 per hour

CLOSING DATE:                Continuous Recruitment – First review of applications will be on Tuesday, October 16, 2018 

APPLICATION PROCESS: Please go to https://www.calopps.org/sonoma-county-library to apply.

Applications must be complete and submitted by the final filing date in order to be considered.  Resumes will not substitute for a completed application.

The application process may contain one or more of the following steps: a supplemental application,

written test(s), skills assessment(s), and/or oral examination(s).

EMPLOYMENT INFORMATION:

Employment offers will be contingent upon a successful pre-employment verification/criminal records clearance. Having a criminal record will not necessarily disqualify an applicant from employment.

The eligibility list established from this recruitment may be used to fill future positions as they occur

during the active status of the list.

The Sonoma County Library is an Equal Opportunity Employer

     OCTOBER 2015

      FLSA: NON-EXEMPT

DELIVERY DRIVER

  Represented

Under direct supervision, provides excellent customer service, drives a library vehicle to deliver library materials and supplies to Library branches; loads and unloads book carts and crates; carries out sorting and distribution activities; collects, transports, and delivers financial deposits and receipts; makes assessments of vehicle safety and operability; and performs related work as required. 

Receives direct supervision from the Division Manager, Materials Management or an assigned supervisor.  Exercises no supervision of staff. 

This is a support position that operates a vehicle to deliver materials throughout the library system.  Responsibilities include transporting library books and materials, sorting, and minor vehicle maintenance and upkeep.  Incumbents assigned to this classification also collect and deliver financial items such as cash deposits and receipts.  Incumbents perform most of their duties by themselves, adhering to a specified delivery schedule.  Incumbents follow prescribed procedures and guidelines in the organization and preparation of deliveries.  Assigned tasks do not include direct patron interaction.  Incumbents in this classification primarily perform routine and repetitive tasks and assignments are generally limited in scope.  Independent decisions include whether to modify the order of activities for speed and efficiency.  This is a stand-alone class. 

Examples of typical JOB FUNCTIONS (Illustrative Only)

Management reserves the right to add, modify, change, or rescind the work assignments of different positions and to make reasonable accommodations so that qualified employees can perform the essential functions of the job.

• Drives a box truck with lift gate and side ramp on a scheduled route, collecting and delivering library materials and supplies.
• Performs daily routine maintenance checks on vehicle including oil, tires, and vehicle equipment; fills vehicle with fuel and maintains clean condition; takes vehicle to a service shop for regular servicing; keeps record of maintenance checks; notifies supervisor if any issues are identified during the vehicle inspection.
• Loads and unloads book carts and crates; sorts books, library materials, equipment, mail, monies and other items to appropriate book cart, bin, or box.
• Performs sorting of library materials such as books, audio-visual media, newspapers, magazines, and other material.
• Collects daily cash deposits and receipts from library branches and delivers to the Budget and Finance Office.
• May perform special deliveries, transporting boxes, cases of supplies, and small furniture items that are not part of the daily delivery.
• May perform special deliveries of County Archives materials to/from County offices. 
• May provide training to new drivers and/or extra help drivers. 
• Performs a variety of clerical and office support tasks such as maintaining the daily delivery log, truck maintenance log, and unlocking and locking of library building doors.   
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Knowledge of:

• Safe driving practices and vehicle operation and basic maintenance.
• Basic library operating principles, including confidentiality of customer information.

• Alphabetic and numeric systems for organizing library materials.

• Applicable Federal, State, and local laws, regulatory codes, ordinances, and procedures relevant to assigned area of responsibility.

• Basic record keeping principles and procedures.
• Basic principles and practices of data collection and report preparation.
• Basic arithmetic principles, cash handling, and invoicing processes.
• Modern office practices, methods and computer equipment.
• English usage, grammar, spelling, vocabulary, and punctuation.

• Techniques for providing a high level of customer service by effectively dealing with the public, vendors, contractors and County staff.

Ability to:

• Drive a large vehicle for extended periods of time.
• Read maps and determine alternate routes; navigate throughout the County-wide library system.
• Maintain accurate logs, records, and basic written reports of work performed.

• Understand and follow department policies and procedures related to assigned duties, and oral and written instructions.

• Operate modern office equipment including computer equipment and specialized library services software applications programs.
• Make sound, independent decisions within established policy and procedural guidelines.
• Use English effectively to communicate in person, over the telephone, and in writing.
• Use tact, initiative, prudence, and judgment within narrow policy, procedural, and legal guidelines.
• Establish, maintain, and foster positive and effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

Qualifications

Education and Experience:

Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth (12th) grade and three (3) years of experience in supply, inventory, delivery, customer service, or clerical experience.   

Licenses and Certifications:

Must possess and maintain a valid California Class C Driver License.

Physical Demands

Must possess mobility to use standard office equipment, including a computer; to operate a motor vehicle and to visit various Library sites; vision to read printed materials and a computer screen; and hearing and speech to communicate in person, before groups, and over the telephone.  Finger dexterity is needed to access, enter, and retrieve data using a computer keyboard or calculator, and to operate standard office equipment.  Positions in this classification regularly engage in movements such as climb stairs, bend, stoop, kneel, reach, carry, push, and pull to move items, storage containers, bins of materials, and carts of materials.  Incumbents must possess the ability to lift, carry, push, and pull materials and objects weighing an average of 35 pounds, but up to 65 pounds of weight by lifting and carrying, and up to 250 pounds of weight by pushing and pulling, with the aid of lifting/moving equipment (e.g. carts and hand trucks).  Incumbents must be able to “deadlift on a pivot” the rear lift gate (approximately 200 pounds) and side ramp (approximately 70 pounds) of the delivery vehicle. 

Environmental Elements

Employees are stationed primarily within a vehicle serving as the Delivery Driver and spend a significant amount of time in daily transit.  Incumbents may be exposed to smoke/fumes/gas, dirt/dust, grease/oil, chemicals, excessive heat/cold, inclement weather, road hazards, and high frequency noise.  Employees may interact with staff and/or public and private representatives in interpreting and enforcing departmental policies and procedures.

May be required to work schedules that include evenings, nights, and weekends.

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