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The City of Lincoln is recruiting to fill one vacancy for the position of Civil Engineer within the Community Development Department.  We are accepting applications until the position is filled. Interested applicants are encouraged to apply immediately. The salary ranges for each classification are as follows:

• Assistant Engineer:    $58,190 to $78,260
• Associate Engineer:    $74,267 to $99,881
• Senior Civil Engineer: $86,930 to $116,911
   

We are looking for a driven, collaborative and creative Engineer with development engineering experience to help move our active development projects forward.  The vacancy may be filled by one of the following job classes: Assistant Engineer, Associate Engineer or Senior Civil Engineer; dependent upon candidate qualifications. 

 

Assistant Engineer
The Assistant Engineer is entry-level in the professional engineering class series. This technical class includes performance of the more routine tasks and duties assigned to positions within this class.  Employees at this level are not expected to perform with the same level of independence of direction and judgment on matters allocated to the Associate Engineer.  Employees work under general supervision while learning job tasks.  Since this class is typically used as a training class, employees have only limited or no directly related professional engineering work experience.

 

Associate Engineer
The Associate Engineer is a journey-level professional engineering class expected to perform the full range of professional engineering duties. Positions in the Associate Engineer class may exercise direct supervision over technical engineering staff.

 

Senior Engineer
The Senior Engineer is the full supervisory level in the professional engineering class series.  Incumbents are responsible for directing and supervising the work of a unit of professional and technical engineering staff in the Engineering Division. In addition, they perform the most complex professional engineering work. This class is distinguished from Associate Engineer by the performance of full supervisory responsibilities.

 

Key Responsibilities
Perform and oversee a broad range of engineering and design activities on a variety of public works projects; managing consultant contracts; reviewing map and development plans from developers for compliance with codes and standards; see the Assistant Engineer, Associate Engineer and Senior Civil Engineer job specifications for full descriptions, the link is below.
 

 

 

 

 

The salary range for this classification is $18.66-$22.71 hourly, $38,812.80 -$47,236.80 annually. This position is covered under the Living Wage Policy and your hourly rate will be adjusted to $22.68/23.93 per hour.  The Living Wage rate consists of a base amount and an approximate five percent (5%) ongoing non-pensionable pay.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Parks Recreation and Neighborhood Services department (PRNS) is recruiting to fill multiple Community Activity Worker positions to support the following programs. Some positions may be part-time or limit dated June 30, 2020:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1. 1. Project Hope program
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   3. BeautifySJ program

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

About Project Hope – Project Hope is a community empowerment program that focuses on educating the residents on how to work in partnership with the City to coordinate and mobilize resources that will help address ongoing neighborhood/community issues such as crime, poverty, and blight. The program’s goal is to develop sustainable neighborhood associations that can best advocate for their community. Current vacancies exist in each of three teams, which will consist of one Community Coordinator and two Community Activity Workers.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

About BeautifySJ program - The BeautifySJ Anti-Graffiti & Anti-Litter program provides coordinated graffiti abatement services, coordinates neighborhood litter clean-up events and hosts three large annual litter events throughout the City of San Jose.  Current vacancies exist in the following three areas: volunteer coordination, work order system management, and graffiti and litter abatement.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Please note that staff may be required to work weekends and evenings.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The Community Activity Worker will report directly to the Community Coordinator. Job duties for the position include, but are not limited to:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1. 1. Project Hope program –

• • Assist with volunteer recruitment and retention efforts to form neighborhoods associations and volunteer groups to become self-sufficient and pro-active neighborhood advocates and stewards
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  • Work independently in remote field offices located in schools, places of worship and other place-based community partners
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  • Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with community members, neighborhood organizations, key stakeholders, City staff (Council, Mayor’s Office, and all City Departments)
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  • Participates in planning and coordinating in-service training and development of program aids and materials
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  • Performs public contact and liaison work in explaining and interpreting program
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  • Conducts and facilitates workshops for the neighborhood
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  • Assists in planning and implementing special activities or programs, such as community service projects, community meetings, community litter pick-ups, neighborhood-wide events, dumpster days
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  • Designs and produces flyers and announcements
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  • May be required to provide bilingual translation and/or interpretation

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

     2. BeautifySJ program -  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

• • Support the City’s inter-Department BeautifySJ Initiative to address litter/trash related blight by attending resource fairs and neighborhood based outreach events
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  • Directly support the Anti-Litter Program efforts to reduce citywide by collaborating with internal City Departments and external partners
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  • Plan, lead and execute neighborhood litter events including litter cleanup events located at or near encampments
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  • Work with schools, non-profit partners, and organizations to form litter cleanup groups to support the City’s efforts to reduce litter
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  • Assist with volunteer recruitment and retention efforts, including data collection and leading volunteer litter cleanup events
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  • Interact daily with City staff, Council staff, residents, vendors, and property owners to address litter related blight.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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.   

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

AFTER SCHOOL COMMUNITY SERVICES ASSISTANT (ASCSA) I/II/III

ASCSA I: $12.36 - $15.02/hr.

ASCSA II: $13.84 - $16.82/hr.

ASCSA III: $15.79 - $19.19/hr.

Multiple Positions Open (part-time, at-will, no benefits)

Also hiring Substitute ASCSA I staff available a minimum of 3 days a week.

 

DEFINITION: Under supervision, staff will perform duties in our After School Program consisting of an educational, enrichment and recreational environment. Work schedule will NOT exceed 28 hours per week; schedule is generally 11 am – 6 pm (varies from site to site), Monday through Friday and may include evenings, weekends, and holidays.

 

Qualified applicants will be invited to test or asked to provide official documentation to verify they meet the educational requirements.

TESTING FOR THIS RECRUITMENT IS TENTATIVELY SCHEDULED FOR THURSDAY, OCTOBER 10, 2019.

 

DESIRED EXPERIENCE FOR ASCSA I:

• A minimum of six (6) months organized recreation, school aged child care, or teaching.
• Ability to successfully lead a group of 20 or more students in both an educational and recreational setting.
• Knowledge of positive behavior guidance techniques and the ability to use them appropriately.
• Ability to create a fun and engaging educational environment for elementary and middle school aged youth.

DESIRED EXPERIENCE FOR ASCSA II:

• A minimum of one (1) year organized recreation, child care, or teaching.
• Ability to successfully lead a group of 20 or more students in both an educational and recreational setting.
• Knowledge of positive behavior guidance techniques and the ability to use them appropriately.
• Ability to create a fun and engaging educational environment for elementary and middle school aged youth

DESIRED EXPERIENCE FOR ASCSA III (SITE LEAD) POSITION:

• A minimum of two (2) years of increasingly responsible experience in education, school aged recreational programming or a closely related field including supervisory experience.  
• Ability to successfully lead a program with up to 5 additional staff members and up to 100 youth in attendance daily; Knowledge of after school program best practices and ability to implement them appropriately.
• Ability to build relationships and communicate effectively with school site personnel, staff, participants, and parents regarding program policies and procedures. 

 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: The incumbent must have the ability to:

• Work with students in reading, spelling, mathematics, and other subjects, assist with computer skills: Assist in supervising and organizing recreation activities; distribute, monitor, and maintain equipment/supplies.
• Assist in monitoring program compliance with laws, rules, and regulations; Supervise children/participants at park site or facility; lead group activities; Recommend and/or assist in the implementation of goals and objectives; implement policies and procedures.
• Provide information and referrals to program participants, school officials and community groups regarding program being offered; operate a computer and related software; communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
• Perform any other tasks or functions deemed necessary to the daily operations of the employer.

THE ABOVE LIST OF ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS IS NOT EXHAUSTIVE AND MAY BE SUPPLEMENTED AS NECESSARY BY THE EMPLOYER.

 

WORKING CONDITIONS: Position requires prolonged standing, sitting, walking on level or unleveled and slippery surfaces, reaching, twisting, turning, kneeling, bending, stooping, squatting, crouching, grasping and making repetitive hand movement in the performance of daily duties. Incumbents may be required to lift, carry and/or push objects weighing 25 pounds or more. This position requires near and far vision for reading written documents and in the observation of participants during activities. Acute hearing is also required in providing customer service to public and /or assistance in facility, classroom, or outdoors.

 

EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING:  In addition to the required minimum experience, all positions must have knowledge of teaching curriculum or learning based programs.  EDUCATION: Completion of 12th grade or equivalent; ALSO 2 or 4 year degree from an accredited college OR completion of two (2) years of higher education (48 semester/72 quarter units) OR completion of FUSD Paraprofessional testing.

 

LICENSES AND/OR CERTIFICATIONS: Possession of, or ability to obtain CPR and basic first aid certifications within sixty (60) days of hire are required. A valid CA driver’s license may be required for certain positions. Candidates must be age 18 or older.

Maintenance Worker I/II
$4,758.00 - $6,701.00 Monthly 
$57,096.00 - $80,412.00 Annually

MAINTENANCE WORKER I
$4,758 - $6,071 monthly
$57,096 - $72,852 annually

MAINTENANCE WORKER II
$5,250 - $6,701 monthly
$63,000 - $80,412 annually

The City of Morgan Hill currently has a vacancy for a Maintenance Worker in the Community Services department. The Maintenance Worker classification is a flexibly-staffed classification of Maintenance Worker I/Maintenance Worker II and the City can fill the position at either level.

JOB SUMMARY:
Under direct supervision of the Maintenance Supervisor, performs a variety of labor and skilled work in the maintenance of streets, parks, street medians, storm drains and related facilities; performs related work as required.

CLASS CHARACTERISTICS:
The Maintenance Worker I is an entry level class in the maintenance series.  This class requires individuals with an aptitude for street and park maintenance work, good physical condition, and a willingness to learn with the opportunity to obtain skills in a variety of maintenance areas.  This class is distinguished from the Maintenance Worker II class in that the Maintenance Worker II is the journey level class of this series who are fully competent to independently perform a number of assigned tasks skillfully and safely, operate equipment, vehicles and power tools as a regular responsibility, and serve as a lead on work projects and crews.

The Maintenance Worker II is a journey level class of this series. Incumbents are competent to independently perform a number of assigned tasks skillfully and safely.The operation of equipment, vehicles and power tools is a regular responsibility of this class, and provide limited lead responsibilities for small crews as required. This class is distinguished from the Senior Maintenance Worker class in that the Senior Maintenance Worker class has supervisory skills and provides day-to-day lead responsibilities and training to other Maintenance staff, directs field work through a crew leader, and performs the most complex work assignments.

The City of Morgan Hill is an AFSCME agency shop. Members of this class must either join AFSCME or pay an agency fee in lieu of membership.

APPLICATION and SELECTION PROCESS:
To be considered for this exciting opportunity, please apply on-line at www.morganhill.ca.gov and submit the following items:

• A completed City of Morgan Hill employment application 
• Responses to the supplemental questions 
• Resume 
• Copy of Certificates (if applicable)

Please note only completed application packets will be reviewed.  The final date to apply is Friday, October 4, 2019. 

Candidates for this position may be required to complete a practical exam and oral interview. The selection process is tentatively scheduled to begin as early as the week of October 21, 2019.
 

**ALL WORK HISTORY MUST BE IN THE EXPERIENCE SECTION OF THIS SYSTEM - DO NOT USE RESUME AS A SUBSTITUTE**

RECREATION SUPERVISOR

$4,566—$5,550 (monthly)

2.45% Equity and COLA increase effective July 1, 2020

PLUS EXCELLENT BENEFITS

Summary Description

Under direction, develops, plans, organizes, coordinates, and supervises community and recreation programs; provides technical staff assistance in the field of community and recreation programming.

Representative Duties

The following duties are typical for this classification. Incumbents may not perform all of the listed duties and/or may be required to perform additional or different duties from those set forth below to address business needs and changing business practices.

1. Develop, plan, organize, implement, and evaluate a variety of community services and recreation programs, including special events and contract services.
2. Establish schedules and methods for providing recreation services; identify resource needs; review needs with appropriate management staff; allocate resources accordingly.
3. Participate in the development of goals and objectives as well as policies and procedures; make recommendations for changes and improvements to existing standards, policies, and procedures; participate in the implementation of approved policies and procedures; monitor work activities to ensure compliance with established policies and procedures.
4. Prepare community event and recreation publicity; coordinate referral systems and the publication of seasonal brochures; coordinate the dissemination of recreation and community service publicity.
5. Identify community needs and recommend appropriate programs related to area of assignment.
6. Prepare periodic reports; maintain files and records.
7. Conduct and supervise special events; develop contracts and hire contracted instructors.
8. Maintain and design the online recreation registration program; process reservation requests for City parks and other City-owned facilities.
9. Serve as staff liaison on various City recreation or community related committees and sub-committees as assigned by the department director.
10. Prepare purchase requisitions; order supplies and materials.
11. Participate in the selection of part-time recreation staff; provide or coordinate staff training; work with employees to correct deficiencies; implement discipline procedures.
12. Participate in the preparation and administration of the recreation program budget; submit budget recommendations; monitor expenditures.
13. Respond to complaints and requests for information.
14. Coordinate community services activity programs with other City departments, divisions, outside agencies, and service providers.
15. Coordinate the reservation of Ceres Unified School District facilities with outside organizations.
16. Meet with public groups, clubs, organizations, and agencies to explain and promote community services, activities, and programs that encourage community participation.
17. Select, supervise, train, and evaluate assigned part-time staff.
18. Attend and participate in professional group meetings; maintain awareness of new trends and developments in the recreation field; incorporate new developments as appropriate into programs.
19. Perform related duties as required.

QUALIFICATIONS

The following generally describes the knowledge and ability required to enter the job and/or be learned within a short period of time in order to successfully perform the assigned duties.

Knowledge of:

Methods, techniques, principles, and procedures used in the planning, development and administration of community service programs.

Common recreational and social needs of various age groups.

Principles of supervision, training, and performance evaluation.

Principles and procedures for implementing and directing a wide variety of community services activities.

Principles and practices of budget development.

Office procedures, methods, and equipment including computers and applicable software applications such as word processing, spreadsheets, and databases.

Various sports equipment used in recreation programs.

Ability to:

Develop and administer a community services and recreation programs suited to the needs of the community.

Plan, organize, coordinate, and direct the development and implementation of community services program.

Analyze, interpret, and explain section policies and procedures.

Supervise, train, and evaluate employees and volunteers.

Operate office equipment including computers and supporting word processing, spreadsheet, and database applications.

Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.

Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

Education and Experience Guidelines - Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:

Education/Training:

A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in recreation administration or a related field.

Experience:

Two years of increasingly responsible community service or recreational program administration experience.

License or Certificate:

Possession of an appropriate, valid driver's license.

Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid C.P.R. Certificate.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS and WORKING ENVIRONMENT

The conditions herein 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 job functions.

Environment: Work is performed primarily in a standard office environment and at indoor and outdoor recreational facilities; travel to different locations; incumbents may be exposed to inclement weather conditions; work and/or walk on various types of surfaces including slippery or uneven surfaces; incumbents may be required to work extended hours including evenings and weekends.

Physical: Primary functions require sufficient physical ability and mobility to work in an office and recreation facility setting; to stand or sit for prolonged periods of time; to occasionally stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, reach, and twist; to lift, carry, push, and/or pull light to moderate amounts of weight; to operate office equipment requiring repetitive hand movement and fine coordination including use of a computer keyboard; to travel to other recreation sites; and to verbally communicate to exchange information.

Vision: See in the normal visual range with or without correction.

Hearing: Hear in the normal audio range with or without correction.

EXAMINATION PROCESS   Those who meet the employment qualifications and whose strengths and background most closely match the needs of the position will be contacted through the CalOpps email system and invited to an Interview Panel test.  Candidates who achieve a passing score on the Interview Panel will be certified on an Employment List, from which the top 3 scores will be referred to the Recreation Department for a final selection interview.     

SELECTION PROCESS  A contingent offer of employment is subject to successful completion of a pre-employment background check, fingerprint clearance, and a physical examination.  The required I-9 verification form designated by the USCIS is required to certify eligibility for employment in the United States.

NOTE:  The City reserves the right to alter, adjust or change any portion of the examination process without notification.   The provisions of this bulletin do not constitute a contract or employment expressed or implied.  Any provision contained within may be modified or revoked without notice.

AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT

If you are a qualified individual with a disability as defined by the ADA and you need reasonable accommodation to participate in any of the examinations administered by the City of Ceres, you must notify the Human Resources Department in writing by the final filing date for the specific job.  Official documentation of your functional limitations to support your request may be required.

THE CITY OF CERES IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

COMMITTED TO DIVERSITY

The City of Glendora’s Community Services Department is looking for a dynamic and independent, results-driven Recreation Supervisor. The ideal candidate will be a multi-faceted leader who thrives in a fluid and fast paced environment while overseeing the day to day operations of an active Community Center; Timothy Daniel Crowther Teen and Family Center; Teen Center staff, programming, budget and much more! If you have strong supervisory and customer service skills and enjoy working with teens/youth, apply now! Experience in Youth Sports is a PLUS!

Under general direction, plans, coordinates, directs, and supervises a wide range of recreation programs and activities; organizes and conducts special events; supervises staff; liaison to designated community organizations; performs related duties as required.

Some of the typical duties of the Recreation Supervisor include but are not limited to the following:

• Plans, develops, organizes, and supervises leisure time activities for participants from preschool to advanced age groups and annual calendar of community programs; supervises teen excursions.
• Determines personnel, equipment, and material needs for program activities. Participates in interviewing, hiring, training, supervising, and evaluating recreation personnel including permanent staff, part-time staff, contract employees, and volunteers.
• Coordinates scheduling of coaches and playing sites; assigns officials and scorekeepers; plans arts and crafts and cultural activities; special events, aquatics, and sports activities for year-round and seasonal programs.
• Coordinates reservation of public facilities with Parks Division including ball-field preparation, setups, takedowns, and cleaning.
• Supervises the collection and accounting of money for class registrations; submits purchase requisitions; prepares budget recommendations for the allocation of personnel, equipment, and supplies for program activity areas.
• Drafts news releases and public brochures concerning recreation and leisure activities; maintains inventories of program supplies and equipment.
• Evaluates program attendance, participant responses and costs, and makes recommendations regarding the continuance or cancellation of programs.
• Analyzes trends in recreation programming, community attitudes, programs being offered, program requests, socio-economic issues, population age groupings, and other factors in program planning.
• Attends meetings and assists in the preparation and presentation of staff reports; meets with various governmental agencies and professional and community groups to promote existing recreational and leisure activities and programs and to develop new programs.

For a complete job description, applicants may go to the City’s website at www.cityofglendora.org or contact the Human Resources Division.

 

QUALIFICATIONS GUIDELINES

Education and/or Experience

Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be a Bachelor’s degree with major course work in recreation or related field and two years of recreation program experience in a lead supervisory capacity.

Knowledge and Skill Levels

Considerable knowledge of the theories, principles, practices, and programs common to the field of recreation and leisure services and community center operations and management; budgeting and personnel management as practiced in public agencies; principles of supervision; first aid methods and safety practices related to recreational program planning and evaluation; methods for identifying community recreation needs.

Special Requirements

Possession of or ability to obtain a Class C California driver’s license and a satisfactory driving record.

SELECTION PROCESS:  All applications will be reviewed and evaluated.  Those candidates who are determined to be best qualified based upon the information presented on the application materials will be invited to continue in the selection process which may include a qualifying written or performance evaluation and will include an interview weighted 100%.

CLOSE DATE: October 4, 2019 AT 4:00PM

TENTATIVE INTERVIEW DATE: October 16, 2019

A completed online employment application is required and must be submitted at www.calopps.org. Incomplete, late, emailed, faxed, and hard copy applications are not accepted. Resumes are not considered in lieu of the required employment application available at CalOpps. Certificates, resumes, and cover letters must be uploaded with your application on the CalOpps website.  The City of Glendora is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  The City does not discriminate on the basis of age, sex, race, religion, national origin, marital status, medical condition or disability.  Please notify the Human Resources Department in advance if you require special accommodations to participate in any phase of the selection process.

The Community

Located nearly halfway between the metropolitan powerhouses of San Francisco and the state’s capital, Sacramento, Suisun City is hidden gem of the Bay Area. Suisun City is accessible from Interstate 80 via Highway 12 and Amtrak’s Capitol Corridor commuter rail service right to the heart of the City’s historic Waterfront District, making it a prime location for job seekers as well as homeowners. The community is a unique destination for a Bay Area day trip, an overnight getaway or even a place to work, particularly with its reverse commute for inner Bay Area residents. The Waterfront Promenade offers beautiful views and serves as an ideal setting for the myriad of outdoor activities, dining choices and lunch hour strolls.

The Department

The Recreation and Community Services Department is responsible for the operations and programs of the Suisun City Marina, the Senior Center and the Joseph A. Nelson Center, including preschool, after-school programs at various sites, recreation classes and sports leagues, community events and special event rentals.

The Position

Recreation Specialist I is the entry level for this job class responsible for delivering a wide variety of Recreation and Community Services programs to City residents.  We’re looking for highly-motivated people with a customer service orientation who genuinely enjoy helping others and who are flexible problem-solvers. This job class includes a number of specialization assignments covering a variety of recreation roles, programs and facilities to which the incumbent will be assigned. Discussion of your specific area of interest is part of the application process. Assignments include:

• Marina: If you enjoy the Waterfront and want to work with a team creating a wonderful Waterfront District, this may be the job for you.  Duties include light maintenance, cleaning, money collection, and presenting great customer service towards our marina users and guests. Knowledge of boating preferred.
• Youth Sports:  Work as a team with youth ages 2-17 in a fun sports environment.  Volleyball, basketball, soccer, flag football and pee wee sports just to name a few.  Duties include coaching, officiating, site facilitation, score keeping and equipment management.
• Registration: Assist customers with registration for all Recreation and Community Services programs and events.  This is a fast-paced position that requires resourcefulness, professionalism and teamwork!
• Facilities:  Come be part of a great team that works behind the scenes making all Recreation and Community Services excel!  This job entails setting up for events and rentals, cleaning the facility and performing light maintenance duties.  If you are flexible and enjoy a fast paced environment, this job is for you!
• Youth Services:  Help run the After-School and Summer Camp Programs by leading and teaching youth program participants in exciting and fun activities such as arts, crafts, music, games, sports, science, and more!

 


 

FINAL DATE FOR FILING: September 30, 2019.

THE POSITION

Do you want to be a part of an award-winning team and work with amazing people? Are you someone who can make a difference through diverse outreach, helping create a literate and informed community, provide amazing customer service, and participate in exciting programming? If you answered "yes," consider meeting us and joining our team!

Apply for a Community Program Specialist position with San Mateo County Libraries (SMCL) and join us in igniting growth through transformative experiences!
 
San Mateo County Libraries are an invaluable community resource, an amazing family, a springboard for opportunities, and our staff are what makes it so special. We're champions of learning, sharing, and exploration of open minds, new ideas, and bright futures. It's our mission and our passion to strengthen our community by creating an inclusive sense of place and an environment for learning. We seek enthusiastic team players, creative risk takers, and flexible individuals who proactively search for new opportunities to make public library services relevant to all members of the community.

The eligible list generated by this recruitment may be used to fill current and future vacancies throughout San Mateo County Libraries, which includes locations in Atherton, Brisbane, Belmont, Foster City, Half Moon Bay, East Palo Alto, Portola Valley, Millbrae, Woodside, Pacifica, and San Carlos, as well as our administrative offices in San Mateo. The current vacancy is subject to change but is expected to be filled in the Community Learning program, which includes Adult Literacy. Successful candidates will be excited about new challenges, eager to learn, and energized by working with people from a variety of backgrounds. We respect, value, and celebrate diversity, and bilingual skills are always a plus.
 
The ideal candidate will have the ability to:

• Visualize, adapt, and deliver non-traditional and innovative services that benefit the needs of the community.
• Maintain current and develop new programs that support adult learners, with a particular focus on critical skills and knowledge, including but not limited to English as a Second Language (ESL), literacy, citizenship and workforce development.
• Identify and implement research-based methods, practices, techniques and pedagogy that help adult learners succeed.
• Recruit, train, manage, and retain volunteers to support Community Learning programs.
• Provide training and support for library staff working in program areas.
• Collect and maintain program records and statistics and create reports, as needed.
• Establish cooperative working relationships with community services providers, program participants, volunteers, and co-workers.
• Plan, schedule, coordinate, and carry out programming, workshops, classes, and at special events, along with outreach activities to community groups and agencies, ranging from tabling to public speaking.
• Use technology as a tool, staying on top of new technology trends that support program areas.
• Work in a collaborative teamwork setting and inspire fun in the workplace.
• Take initiative and work independently and with others.
• Provide excellent customer service to patrons of any age in a busy public library.
• Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.

Because of the diversity of the communities we serve, bilingual language skills are preferred for this position, but not required. Specifically, we seek applicants with the ability to read, write and speak fluently in both English and Spanish, and/or in both English and Chinese (Cantonese and/or Mandarin).

SAN MATEO COUNTY LIBRARIES
The San Mateo County Libraries is a Joint Powers Authority comprised of the cities of Atherton, Belmont, Brisbane, East Palo Alto, Foster City, Half Moon Bay, Millbrae, Pacifica, Portola Valley, San Carlos, Woodside and the unincorporated areas of San Mateo County. SMCL is a high performing organization. Named a four-star library by Library Journal for the eighth consecutive year, SMCL ranked 2nd in California among similar peer libraries. SMCL is committed to providing quality public service. To achieve this, we value diversity among staff and encourage each employee to take personal responsibility and make individual contributions.  In addition to a broad range of digital content and services the Library includes twelve community libraries, bookmobile service and a literacy program. Serving a population of 270,000 residents, SMCL circulated over 3.4 million items to 2.2 million visitors last year. For more information about San Mateo County Libraries, please visit www.smcl.org.

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

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:
 

Community Program Specialist I: Two years of experience in an organization providing social services which has included responsibility for community service program development such as planning, evaluating, monitoring or coordinating projects.
   Community Program Specialist II: Four years of experience in an organization providing social services which has included responsibility for community service program development such as planning, evaluating, monitoring or coordinating projects.

 
Knowledge of:

• Principles, practices, and administrative requirements of the program to which assigned.
• Contemporary social, political and economic trends and problems related to community services.
• Principles of social planning and program development related to community services.
• Specialized technical knowledge related to assigned program area.
• Monitoring and evaluating systems for community services programs.
• Formulation and function of community and volunteer organizations.
• Current social and community needs.
• Principles and practices in community development and services planning.
• Methods applied to the collection and evaluation of statistical data.
• Principles of community organization.
• Applicable federal, state and local laws, rules and regulations and County and program policies and guidelines.
• Computer applications related to the work.
• Office administrative practices and procedures, including records management and the operation of standard office equipment. 

Skill/Ability to:

• Make independent judgments and work independently.
• Prepare concise reports and recommendations.
• Communicate effectively in writing and orally.
• Coordinate multiple facets of a program function.
• Interpret rules, regulations and guidelines at all government levels.
• Compile, analyze and interpret data using statistical and research techniques.
• Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with members of other departments and diverse community groups.
• Plan, organize, promote and coordinate diverse community program activities.

 

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

The examination process will consist of an application screening based on the candidates' application and responses to the supplemental questions (weight: pass/fail). Candidates who pass the application screening may be invited to a panel interview (weight:100%). Depending on the number of applicants, an application appraisal of education and experience may be used in place of other examinations or further evaluation of work experience may be conducted to group applicants by level of qualification. Applicants meeting the minimum qualifications are not guaranteed advancement through any subsequent phase of the examination. All examinations will be given in San Mateo County, California and applicants must participate at their own expense.

IMPORTANT: Applications for this position will only be accepted online. If you are currently on the County's website, you may click the "Apply" button. If you are not on the County's website, please go to https://jobs.smcgov.org  to apply. Responses to the supplemental questions must be submitted in addition to our regular employment application form. A resume will not be accepted as a substitute for the required employment application and supplemental questionnaire.
 
~ RECRUITMENT SCHEDULE ~
Final Filing Date: September 30, 2019 at 11:59PM
Application Screening: Week of October 7 - October 10, 2019
Civil Service Panel Interview: October 28, 29 and/or 30, 2019
Departmental Interview (if necessary): November 13, 2019

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

 
Analyst: Ximena Burns (090619) (Community Program Specialist I/II - G226/G227)

Keyword: library, community, outreach, adult learning, adult literacy, bilingual, Spanish, Mandarin, Cantonese

SENIOR TRANSPORTATION SPECIALIST

(Senior Citizen Van Driver)

$15.79 - $19.19/hr., Part-time, No Benefits

 

DEFINITION:  Under supervision, coordinate and lead up to 10 Transportation Specialist drivers; coordinate the day to day operations of the transportation program which includes organizing route schedules and assisting in planning and implementing various projects in order to enhance the transportation program.  Schedule may include evenings, holidays and weekends; work schedule will not exceed 35 hours per week.  This position will work closely with the Community Services Coordinator on training (both on the road and in the office) of new and existing employees, conducting surveys of participants, and performing staff audits; therefore, strong leadership and supervisory skills are required.

 

LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS:  All applicants MUST attach proof of Class B Driver’s License with passenger endorsement at the time you submit your employment application.

 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:  The employee must have the ability to:

• Communicate with drivers via two-way radio; address any issues or concerns that arise in order to ensure quality control.
• Assure that all drivers are notified of participants that have special needs, such as service dogs and/or personal care attendants that accompany participants, oxygen tanks, mobility aids (motorized wheelchairs, manual wheelchairs, walkers, canes), dialysis patients, etc.
• Prepare a list of emergency contact information for drivers in case of emergency such as an accident, property damage, and natural disaster.
• Distribute and collect van driver timesheets every two weeks; Perform duties of a Transportation Specialist driver as needed.
• Responsible to react and report to immediate supervisor any/all concerns reported by drivers.
• Respond to emergency situations as reported by a driver and complete and process incident/accident reports.
• Verify all senior van passes are current and passengers’ contact information is up to date and that all van riders understand and have signed a City of Fontana waiver of liability form.
• Answer phone calls, schedule and confirm appointments, and troubleshoot as needed throughout the day.
• Organize route schedules for five routes each operational day. Provide to the drivers all pertinent information needed to accurately complete their route schedule, including passenger’s address, phone number, and the destination. If the destination is for a scheduled appointment, the appointment time will be included.
• Review the route schedules to ensure that the pickup times are manageable and will update the route schedule in the computer system.
• Assist in planning and implementing various projects in order to enhance the transportation program including researching various federal and local grant opportunities.
• Create a marketing plan for the transportation program to attract new participants and employees.
• Operate a computer and related software; Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Establish and maintain cooperative-working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
• Perform any other tasks or functions deemed necessary to the daily operations of the employer.

THE ABOVE LIST OF ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS IS NOT EXHAUSTIVE AND MAY BE SUPPLEMENTED AS NECESSARY BY THE EMPLOYER.

 

WORKING CONDITIONS:  Position requires prolonged standing, sitting, walking on level or unleveled and slippery surfaces, reaching, twisting, turning, kneeling, bending, stooping, squatting, crouching, grasping and making repetitive hand movement in the performance of daily duties. Incumbents may be required to lift, carry and/or push objects weighing 25 pounds or more. This position requires near and far vision for reading written documents and in the observation of participants during activities. Acute hearing is also required in providing customer service to public and /or assistance in facility, classroom, or outdoors.

 

EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING GUIDELINES:  A combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying.  The employee must have the knowledge of Bus/Van operation, effective safety precautions, and first aid techniques.

 

EXPERIENCE: Two (2) years of increasingly responsible experience in recreation and/or community services program areas. Experience in Bus/Passenger Van operations which included dispatching of same is highly preferred. Employee must have a valid CA Class B Driver’s License with passenger endorsement and a good driving record and must maintain a good driving record during employment.  EDUCATION: Possession of a High School diploma or equivalent required with some upper division college coursework preferred.