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APPLICATION DEADLINE:  Apply by Monday, March 23, 2020 for first consideration

THE POSITION:

The Library and Recreation Department (Library Division) is seeking a part-time (64% FTE) Library Assistant I. The incumbent in this position will perform a variety of responsible library work related to the circulation of materials and assist patrons in the use of the library. The Library Assistant I will perform a variety of duties related to the loaning, return, shelving and monitory of Library materials. 

This position performs the following essential job duties:

• Processes returned materials and prepares them for re-shelving.
• Assists patrons in person and by telephone, provides information, and refers reference and other specialized questions to appropriate staff.
• Sorts books and related materials according to alphabetical, numerical, and categorical systems.
• Collects, stacks, shelves and re-shelves library materials.
• Maintains logs and records, conducts routine and special surveys and tabulation of usage of materials, patron demographics, and related information.
• Locates and furnishes reserve/closed stack materials for patrons.
• Places holds, reserves materials, and notifies patrons of availability.
• Verifies proper shelf arrangement of books and filing of identification and catalog cards, researches missing materials.
• Calculates and collects fees and fines, operates cash register, makes change, counts, and balances cash drawer.
• Uses on-line system to maintain current patron information and monitor fines and fees due.
• Uses on-line computer system to place interlibrary loan requests and to create temporary records of loaned materials.
• Maintains current patron information and monitors fines and fees due.
• Processes, copy catalogs, and inputs information into online databases.
• Operates and performs basic operator maintenance of PC and related software, typewriter, photocopiers and related standard library equipment.
• May assign and coordinate work assignment(s) of volunteer or part-time help.
• Recruits, interviews, tests, hires, and trains pages.
• Prepares library materials for circulation.
• Adds and updates information in the library’s online database.
• Performs basic copy cataloging using OCLC and other computer software.
• Uses OCLC to place interlibrary loan requests.
• Performs related duties as required.

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

• Basic office practices and procedures, including the operation of standard office equipment.
• Alphabetical, numerical and topical filing systems.
• Material organization and structure of libraries, including categories of materials and general arrangement.
• Basic arithmetic.
• Library technical services terminology and equipment including on-line databases.

To be eligible for this position, you must have the ability to:

• Sort and organize materials in alphabetical, numerical, and topical order.
• Deal tactfully and effectively with the wide variety of library users.
• Maintain logs and records.
• Type at a speed required by the department.
• Operate modern office equipment including a PC and related software.
• Operate modern library equipment.
• Make arithmetical calculations involving addition and multiplication.
• Understand and carry out oral and written instructions.
• Use online computer system to issue cards, books, etc.
• Work weekends and holidays.
• Climb, stoop and crawl to place and reach books; lift up to 50 pounds; push loaded book carts.

LANGUAGE/MATHEMATICAL/REASONING SKILLS:

• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
• Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

• Equivalent to graduation from high school.
• Course work or practical experience in complex filing and recordkeeping systems is desirable.
• Spanish speaking preferred, but not required.

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.  While performing the duties of this this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear.  The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and smell.  The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works in indoor conditions and regularly works near video display.  The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

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.  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, driving record, and fingerprinting.   To file an application, go to:  www.calopps.org.  Select “Member Agencies”.  Select “San Rafael”.  Follow this link to submit your application:   https://www.calopps.org/san-rafael/job-19988886

Reasonable Accommodation:  The City of San Rafael will make reasonable accommodations in the exam process to accommodate disabled applicants.  If you have a disability for which you require an accommodation, please contact us at (415) 485-3474 before the test date.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.  Such accommodations must be requested by the applicant. 

APPLICATION DEADLINE:  Apply by Monday, March 23, 2020 for first consideration

THE POSITION:

The Library and Recreation Department (Library Division) is seeking a part-time (53.3% FTE) Library

Assistant I. The incumbent in this position will perform a variety of responsible library work related to the circulation of materials and assist patrons in the use of the library. The Library Assistant I will perform a variety of duties related to the loaning, return, shelving and monitory of Library materials. 

This position performs the following essential job duties:

• Processes returned materials and prepares them for re-shelving.
• Assists patrons in person and by telephone, provides information, and refers reference and other specialized questions to appropriate staff.
• Sorts books and related materials according to alphabetical, numerical, and categorical systems.
• Collects, stacks, shelves and re-shelves library materials.
• Maintains logs and records, conducts routine and special surveys and tabulation of usage of materials, patron demographics, and related information.
• Locates and furnishes reserve/closed stack materials for patrons.
• Places holds, reserves materials, and notifies patrons of availability.
• Verifies proper shelf arrangement of books and filing of identification and catalog cards, researches missing materials.
• Calculates and collects fees and fines, operates cash register, makes change, counts, and balances cash drawer.
• Uses on-line system to maintain current patron information and monitor fines and fees due.
• Uses on-line computer system to place interlibrary loan requests and to create temporary records of loaned materials.
• Maintains current patron information and monitors fines and fees due.
• Processes, copy catalogs, and inputs information into online databases.
• Operates and performs basic operator maintenance of PC and related software, typewriter, photocopiers and related standard library equipment.
• May assign and coordinate work assignment(s) of volunteer or part-time help.
• Recruits, interviews, tests, hires, and trains pages.
• Prepares library materials for circulation.
• Adds and updates information in the library’s online database.
• Performs basic copy cataloging using OCLC and other computer software.
• Uses OCLC to place interlibrary loan requests.
• Performs related duties as required.

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

• Basic office practices and procedures, including the operation of standard office equipment.
• Alphabetical, numerical and topical filing systems.
• Material organization and structure of libraries, including categories of materials and general arrangement.
• Basic arithmetic.
• Library technical services terminology and equipment including on-line databases.

To be eligible for this position, you must have the ability to:

• Sort and organize materials in alphabetical, numerical, and topical order.
• Deal tactfully and effectively with the wide variety of library users.
• Maintain logs and records.
• Type at a speed required by the department.
• Operate modern office equipment including a PC and related software.
• Operate modern library equipment.
• Make arithmetical calculations involving addition and multiplication.
• Understand and carry out oral and written instructions.
• Use online computer system to issue cards, books, etc.
• Work weekends and holidays.
• Climb, stoop and crawl to place and reach books; lift up to 50 pounds; push loaded book carts.

LANGUAGE/MATHEMATICAL/REASONING SKILLS:

• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
• Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

• Equivalent to graduation from high school.
• Course work or practical experience in complex filing and recordkeeping systems is desirable.
• Spanish speaking preferred, but not required.

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.  While performing the duties of this this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear.  The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and smell.  The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works in indoor conditions and regularly works near video display.  The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

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.  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, driving record, and fingerprinting.   To file an application, go to:  www.calopps.org.  Select “Member Agencies”.  Select “San Rafael”.  Follow this link to submit your application:   https://www.calopps.org/san-rafael/job-19988862

Reasonable Accommodation:  The City of San Rafael will make reasonable accommodations in the exam process to accommodate disabled applicants.  If you have a disability for which you require an accommodation, please contact us at (415) 485-3474 before the test date.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.  Such accommodations must be requested by the applicant. 

SEEKING A HIGHLY MOTIVATED SENIOR PLANNER WHO LOVES PEOPLE AND THE LOCAL COMMUNITY, AND IS A SKILLED COLLABORATER 

The City of Sausalito seeks to fill one full-time vacancy for Senior Planner.  Under direction of the Community Development Director, the Senior Planner administers specified planning activities including current planning, zoning and subdivision ordinance, advanced planning and the General Plan; complex professional planning activities, such as serving as project manager for multifaceted development and land use applications and long-range policy planning projects including Zoning Ordinance and General Plan Amendments. This is a lead position in the Community Development Department and will participate in advanced, multi-department initiatives.

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE will be a natural leader with keen emotional intelligence, able to navigate a variety of interpersonal situations with ease and integrate into the planning team with finesse.  The successful candidate will be able to mentor others within the planning unit and explain complicated planning issues in an easy to underStand manner.  

The Senior Planner also:

• Reviews applications for residential, commercial and other land use development; evaluates alternatives and conformance with City policies, ordinances, the General Plan and state and federal laws; prepares and presents staff reports to the Planning Commission and City Council regarding such applications;
• Serves as project manager for complex planning projects, including analyzing and evaluating site and architectural plans, performing technical review for project plans and applications and making recommendations;
• Manages consultant contacts including determining scope of work and budgets, tracking budgets and approving contract payments;
• Updates and creates long-range planning documents such as the City’s General Plan and other assigned plans; prepares modifications to specific General Plan elements;
• Serves as staff liaison for review boards, ad-hoc committees and elected officials, including providing technical advice and giving presentations;
• Confers with and provides information to property owners, contractors, developers, engineers architects and the public regarding conformance to standards, plans specifications and codes; explains codes, requirements and procedures and evaluates alternatives;
• Demonstrates continuous effort to improve operations, decrease turnaround times, streamline work processes, and work cooperatively and jointly to provide quality seamless customer service;
• Ability to deal with the public under stressful circumstances in a fair, calm and understanding way to obtain positive results;
• Performs other duties of a similar nature or level.

THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT: 

The Community Development Director oversees a Planning Division and Building Division which are staffed by Senior Planner, Associate Planner, Assistant Planner, Building Inspector, Permit Technician and Administrative Aide. Contract staff provide Building Plan Check and Code Enforcement services.  The Planning Division provides staff support to the Planning Commission, the Historic Landmarks Board, and the City Council.

REQUIREMENTS:

Knowledge of:

• Principles, practices and procedures related to City and regional planning and zoning administration, including applicable laws and regulations;
• Comprehensive plans and current planning and the development process;
• Project management techniques;
• Practices of researching planning issues, evaluating alternatives, making sound recommendations, and preparing and presenting effective staff reports.

Ability to:

• Work cooperatively with other City employees and the public, often under challenging circumstances;
• Administer complex current and advanced planning and zoning conformance activities in an independent and effective manner;
• Conduct complex planning research projects, evaluate alternatives, make sound recommendations and prepare effective technical staff reports;
• Interpret, apply and explain complex laws, codes, regulations and ordinances;
• Effectively represent the department and the City in meetings with governmental agencies, community groups and various business, professional and regulatory organizations, and in meetings with individuals;
• Conduct zoning studies and interpreting City zoning laws, regulations and codes;
• Read blueprints and site plans and conduct site inspections; and
• Communicate effectively with officials, co-workers, subordinates, the general public, representatives of organizations and others sufficient to exchange or convey information and receive work direction.

Education/Training/Experience:

Equivalent to graduation from a four-year college or university with major coursework in city, urban or environmental planning, architecture or a field related to the area of assignment and five years of planning related experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job as listed above. A Master’s Degree in Planning or a related field is preferred but not required. Two years of project management or supervisory experience are also preferred. Certification from American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) is desirable.

Licenses; Certificates; Special Requirements:

Must possess a valid Class C California driver’s license and the ability to maintain insurability under the City’s Vehicle Insurance Policy.

First application review deadline – 5:00 pm, Tuesday, May 12, 2020

• Apply online at www.calopps.org/city-of-sausalito

For questions about job openings or any topic related to Human Resources, please contact the City’s Human Resources Advisor from Regional Government Services, Deborah Muchmore, at dmuchmore@sausalito.gov or (650) 587-7317.

The City of Sausalito is a drug free workplace.

E.O.E./A.D.A.

CITY OF LARKSPUR PART-TIME HOURLY WORKER

ASSIGNMENT: ON-CALL LIBRARIAN

Up to $30.00 per hour Maximum of 960 Hours Per Year

The City is not actively hiring part-time staff at this time but encourages prospective candidates to submit an application. Applications will be accepted for this position on a continuous basis with the intent of creating a list of qualified candidates for future hire.  Please do not contact the Human Resources Department about the status of your application unless it has been more than 3 months.

On-Call Librarian assignment is classified as a part-time hourly worker. Under general direction, performs a variety of professional library work which may include: reference services; services for children and youth; or other special services; and performs related work as assigned. Employees in this category do not receive any benefits except those that are required by law.

This is a part-time hourly, at-will position. Part-time hourly workers do not receive benefits, except as required by law. Job description and pay under review. 

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS

The On-Call Librarian provides professional library services including reference, reader advisory, materials selection to meet the general information needs of the public and performs related work as assigned.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED

This position reports to the Library Director. This position has no direct reports and works under the supervision of staff.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (May include but are not limited to the following:)

• Provide professional reference and readers' advisory services; instruct patrons in the use of library resources, including reference materials, digital downloads, databases, catalogs and other online resources and the interlibrary loan system
• Conduct library programming for all ages
• Communicate policies and procedures to staff and library patrons
• Provide customer service at reference and circulation desk
• Troubleshoot computer-related issues
• Troubleshoot and resolve a variety of issues related to acquisitions, circulation, and reference materials
• Work on special projects assigned by the Library Director
• Maintain awareness of emerging trends in technology, reference services, and librarianship

REQUIREMENTS

Knowledge of

• Thorough knowledge of current professional library “best practices” principles, methods, and materials
• Knowledge of library reference materials, automated systems, applications, and tools of research
• Knowledge of applicable federal, state, and local laws, codes, rules, and regulations pertaining to  library science

• Knowledge of Larkspur library policies and procedures as they relate to library operations
• Knowledge of service needs and issues, general culture of the public library community
• Knowledge of customer service techniques and approaches
• General knowledge of training techniques to educate patrons
• Knowledge of procedures, methods and techniques of reference, research, classification, indexing, cataloging, and organization of library materials

Skill and Ability in

• Proficient in use of computerized library information systems and tools, such as web browsers, web OPAC, Integrated Library Systems; and in the use of Microsoft Office suite; able to learn and utilize new technology
• Proficient in performing online and electronic searches to gather data and compile information
• Ability to perform effective library reference, readers’ advisory duties, and other professional level library work
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships
• Ability to make procedural decisions and judgments
• Skill in analyzing information logically and creatively to identify problems, draw valid conclusions, and develop effective solutions to operational and customer service problems
• Ability to create, to compose, and edit written materials
• Skill in organizing resources and establishing priorities, conflict resolution and customer service

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

This assignment requires sufficient experience and education related to providing professional library services. A typical way of obtaining the required qualifications is possession of a Master’s Degree in Library Science or similar curriculum from an American Library Association accredited educational program. In addition, at least two years of professional experience in a library setting is highly desirable.

PHYSICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:

This Assignment requires prolonged sitting, standing, walking, kneeling, squatting and stooping in the performance of daily activities. The employee will occasionally be required to climb or balance or crawl. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to video display terminals. The position also requires repetitive hand movement and fine coordination in data entry and preparing reports using a computer keyboard. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. Acute hearing is required when providing phone and personal service. The employee may lift and/or move up to 15 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds. The employee may be exposed to dust and/or other allergens.

CITY OF LARKSPUR PART-TIME HOURLY WORKER

ASSIGNMENT: LIBRARY PAGE

Up to $14.00 per hour

Maximum of 960 Hours Per Year

The City is not actively hiring part-time staff at this time but encourages prospective candidates to submit an application. Applications will be accepted for this position on a continuous basis with the intent of creating a list of qualified candidates for future hire.  Please do not contact the Human Resources Department about the status of your application unless it has been more than 3 months.

This is a part-time hourly, at-will position. Part-time hourly workers do not receive benefits, except as required by law.

DEFINITION

Under direction, part-time hourly workers in this assignment perform a variety of manual tasks to support library services at the Larkspur Library including sorting, shelving, stacking, and retrieving a wide variety of library materials for holds and transmittals, clearing book drops, and other duties as assigned. Employees in this category do not receive any benefits except as required by law.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS

Library Page responsibilities include a variety of routine tasks that maintain the condition of the library in accordance with standard procedures.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED

The Library Page reports to the Circulation Supervisor and may also receive guidance from other staff members. There are no direct reports or supervision exercised.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (Include but are not limited to the following:) Under direction, part-time hourly workers in this assignment perform a variety of routine manual library support tasks including sorting, shelving, stacking, and retrieving a wide variety

of library materials for holds and transmittals, clearing book drops, and performing other duties as assigned. Library Pages help maintain library materials in accordance with established alphabetical, numerical and categorical systems and conduct shelf reading for accuracy and shifts and transports books, magazines, A/V, etc., including pushing heavy book carts, to assigned areas of the library as directed. Assist in keeping all areas of the library in a clean, neat, and orderly condition and may assist in program and display set-up. Perform other job- related duties as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS

Knowledge of: Knowledge of basic principles of organization.

Skill and Ability in: Ability to sort and organize materials in alphabetical, numerical and topical order and attend to detail to ensure accuracy. Ability to learn and apply library policies and procedures, programs and services, and systems such as Dewey Decimal system. Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships, deal courteously and tactfully with the public and other people encountered in the workplace, communicate effectively both orally and in writing, and follow specific instructions. Ability to speak, read, write, understand and communicate effectively using the English language.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

This assignment requires sufficient experience and education to demonstrate the knowledge and skills listed and to perform the essential duties as required. A typical way of obtaining the required qualifications is through possession of or working toward a High School Degree or General Education Degree. Applicants under 18 years of age will be required to secure a work permit prior to employment. No experience required.

PHYSICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:

This assignment requires prolonged sitting, standing, walking, kneeling, squatting and stooping in the performance of daily activities. The employee will occasionally be required to climb or balance or crawl. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to video display terminals. The position also requires repetitive hand movement and fine coordination in data entry and preparing reports using a computer keyboard. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. Acute hearing is required when providing phone and personal service. The noise level in the work environment is occasionally loud. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 15 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move or push up to 40 pounds.  The employee may be exposed to dust and infectious organisms.

 CITY OF LARKSPUR

PART-TIME HOURLY WORKER

ASSIGNMENT: LIBRARY AIDE

Up to $23.00 per hour

Maximum of 960 Hours Per Year

The City is not actively hiring part-time staff at this time but encourages prospective candidates to submit an application. Applications will be accepted for this position on a continuous basis with the intent of creating a list of qualified candidates for future hire.  Please do not contact the Human Resources Department about the status of your application unless it has been more than 3 months.

This is a part-time hourly, at-will position.  Part-Time Hourly employees do not receive benefits, except as required by law. 

Applications will be accepted for this position on a continuous basis and will be used to create a list of candidates for future hiring consideration. The next review of applications will occur on March 12. The selection process may include an interview and can begin as soon as vacancies occur.  Please do not contact the Human Resources Department about the status of your application unless it has been more than 3 months.

DEFINITION

Under direction, part-time hourly workers in this assignment perform basic library clerical, technical and customer service work, and related assignments as required. Employees in this category do not receive any benefits except as required by law.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS

Library Aide responsibilities include both patron support and basic administrative support services.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED

The Library Aide reports to supervisor as assigned, and receives guidance from Library staff members. There are no direct reports.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (Include but are not limited to the following:)

Under direction, workers in this assignment provide superb customer service support at the Larkspur Library by greeting patrons, checking books in and out, answering basic questions regarding library services and operations over the phone and in person, and other duties as assigned.  The Library Aide may also perform various routine and repetitive tasks relating to the maintenance of the library collection. May be asked to assist Circulation staff and assist in a variety of special projects and services as needed.

REQUIREMENTS

Knowledge of:  Modern office and record-keeping procedures; use of office equipment and technology; numerical and alphabetical filing; basic mathematical principles.

Skill in and Ability to: Communicate and interact effectively and cooperatively with employees and library users of all ages; work under pressure of heavy service demands; be flexible in work scheduling; work as part of a team; remain calm and handle situations with tact and firmness when dealing with difficult situations and difficult people. Must be able to speak, read, write, understand and communicate effectively using the English language.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

This assignment requires sufficient experience and education to demonstrate the knowledge and skills listed and to perform the essential duties as required. A typical way of obtaining the required qualifications is through possession of a High School Degree or General Education Degree. 

PHYSICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:

This assignment requires prolonged sitting, standing, walking, kneeling, squatting and stooping in the performance of daily activities.  The employee will occasionally be required to climb, balance or crawl. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to video display terminals. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.  Acute hearing is required when providing phone and personal service.  The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 15 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move or push up to 40 pounds.  The employee may be exposed to dust and infectious organisms.

Code Enforcement Official III

$5,671 - $6,894 per month

Plus, excellent benefits

OPEN UNTIL FILLED:  Apply by Friday, March 27, 2020 for first consideration

THE POSITION:

The City of San Rafael Community Development Department is seeking a full-time Code Enforcement Official III.  The incumbent in this position assists with the enforcement of all provisions of the San Rafael Municipal Code, performs code inspections and enforces the zoning code.  This position is responsible for providing advanced journey level code enforcement duties and for providing some building and/or fire inspection duties typically regarding issues that do not require a permit. This position requires certification as a Combination Building Inspector or the residential inspection track of the International Code Council and/or the Fire Prevention IA, 2A, and 3A courses of the California State Fire Training.

This position performs the following essential job duties:   

• Exercises enforcement and abatement responsibilities under the land use regulations of the City’s Municipal Codes.
• Conducts field investigations of reported complaints of municipal code, ordinance and resolution violations.
• Advises individuals of violations and methods of abatement.
• Seeks abatement (remedies) through voluntary compliance or informal administrative process or administrative hearings or judicial action.
• Conducts field inspections to uncover violations, gathers supporting evidence, inform individuals of code provisions and encourage compliance.
• Issue warnings and violation notices and see remedies through voluntary compliance or informal administrative process or administrative hearings or judicial action.
• Explains and interprets municipal codes, ordinances, and resolutions at the counter and in the field to City staff, to property owners and the general public.
• Confers with other agencies and City departments, verbally and in writing, on the investigation and disposition of related violations.
• Prepares written staff reports and present evidence at hearings before the Planning Commission, City Council, Hearing Officer, and/or Courts of Law related to current code enforcement administrative and judicial proceedings.
• Completes forms, prepare reports, investigation narratives, and related correspondence.
• Maintains case records, program statistics, and related materials.
• Function as a lead work supervisor over other Code Enforcement Official employees.
• Performs related duties as required.

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

• Correct English usage, spelling and punctuation.
• Simple research and statistical methods.
• Interviewing techniques necessary to obtain investigative and personal data.
• Modern office policies, procedures, and equipment.
• Goals, objectives and policies of the department.
• Correct written and spoken English.
• Technical aspects of Zoning and Code Enforcement.
• Supervisory techniques and methods.

To be eligible for this position, you must have the ability to:

• Interpret and apply laws, ordinances, codes and policies.
• Express oneself clearly and concisely both orally and in writing.
• Work cooperatively with other departments, agencies and citizens.
• Establish and maintain effective work relationships.
• Lead and direct the work of others.
• Perform field investigations.
• Enforce applicable codes and ordinances.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE: (Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge, abilities and skill.)  A typical way to obtain these would be:

• Graduation from an accredited high school or equivalent.
• Three (3) years of full-time experience involving the enforcement and interpretation of administrative rules and regulations, two (2) years of which must be in a code inspection capacity, with at least one (1) of those years at an equivalent level to the Code Enforcement Official II.
• Requires certification as a Building or Fire Prevention Inspector.
• Valid driver’s license.

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.  While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly 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 and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.  The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to outdoor weather conditions and regularly works in inside environmental conditions.  The employee is frequently exposed to video display and moving mechanical parts.  The employee occasionally works with use of personal vehicle.  The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.  Hazards are moderate, predictable and protected against. 

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.  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, driving record, drug screen, and fingerprinting.   To file an application, go to:  www.calopps.org.  Select “Member Agencies”.  Select “San Rafael”.  Follow this link to submit your application:  https://www.calopps.org/san-rafael/job-19981919

For more information about the City of San Rafael, please visit www.cityofsanrafael.org. 

Reasonable Accommodation:  The City of San Rafael will make reasonable accommodations in the exam process to accommodate disabled applicants.  If you have a disability for which you require an accommodation, please contact us at (415) 485-3474 before the test date.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.  Such accommodations must be requested by the applicant. 

OPEN UNTIL FILLED:  Apply by March 2, 2020 for first consideration

THE POSITION:

The Library and Recreation Department (Child Care Division) is recruiting for a full-time Child Care Instructor II position in their Preschool Programming at Parkside Preschool.  Under the supervision of the Child Care Center Director, this position will provide developmental care and supervision to children enrolled in the childcare program; implement age appropriate curriculum for children; establish and maintain supportive relationships with children and parents; and other related duties as assigned.

This position performs the following essential job duties:      

• Plan, implement and supervise developmental preschool programs.
• Develop age-appropriate curriculum and activities to stimulate children’s cognitive skills, abilities and development.
• Evaluate needs of children, staff and site in order to maintain a safe and healthy environment for children and staff.
• Supervise the activities of children and records observations of children’s behavior and activities; monitor behavioral patterns and develops assessment and profiles.
• Schedule parent conferences to discuss children’s development and concerns; work with family to devise learning and development strategies as necessary.
• Maintain accurate attendance and enrollment records; maintain appropriate confidential records.
• Supervise and coordinate the work of subordinate childcare staff.
• Monitor and order classroom supplies and materials as needed.

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

• Early Childhood Development
• Curriculum models such as CLASS and Pyramid training
• Classroom management techniques
• Appropriate disciplinary techniques
• Oral and written communication skills
• Group leadership and teaching skills

To be eligible for this position you must possess the ability to:

• Plan and implement curriculum based on principles of Child Development.
• Supervise and coordinate staff and children.
• Establish and maintain positive working relationships.  Work cooperatively to achieve program goals.
• Interact and communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, with children, parents, staff, host school and community members.
• Manage time, activities and resources effectively.
• Work as scheduled.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE: 

• Completion of twelve (12) units of Early Childhood Education (ECE) courses.     
• One year working with children in a Preschool setting.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Department of Justice and FBI fingerprint clearance
• Prefer possession of a valid California Driver’s License

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:   

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.  A 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%.  Prior to appointment, candidate must pass a pre-placement physical examination, drug screen, a background check, and fingerprinting.  To file an application, go online to www.calopps.org.  Select “Member Agencies”.  Select “San Rafael”.   Follow this link to apply for this position:  https://www.calopps.org/san-rafael/job-19975908

Reasonable Accommodation: The City of San Rafael will make reasonable accommodations in the interview process to accommodate disabled applicants. If you have a disability for which you require an accommodation, please contact us at (415) 485-3474 before the test date.

CHILD CARE DIRECTOR

Pickleweed Preschool

$3,960 - $4,814 per month

Plus excellent benefits

LAST DAY TO APPLY:   Open Until Filled – Applications reviewed on a weekly basis

THE POSITION:

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 state-funded preschool program.  The incumbent in this position will independently oversee the program and staff at Pickleweed Preschool located in East San Rafael. 

This position performs the following essential job duties: 

• Assist with the establishment of the program budget
• Hire, train, and supervise staff
• Supervise timely completion of annual ECERS
• Supervise completion of DRDP assessments twice annually
• Supervise timely completion of parent surveys
• Supervise timely completion of two parent conferences annually
• Supervise timely ongoing child portfolios
• Supervise and implement systems for creating and maintaining regular written child observations
• Complete annual June 1st report to Department of Education
• Schedule staff and ensure appropriate staffing levels are maintained
• Facilitate parent nights for families four times per year
• Liaison with parents and school districts
• Function as classroom instructor
• Approve Child Care Instructor II curriculum and plans
• Organize regular staff meetings
• Oversees referrals of children for assessment and special services
• Complete annual written evaluations of all staff
• Perform other duties as required.

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

• Early Childhood Development
• Curriculum models such as CLASS and Pyramid training
• Classroom management techniques
• Appropriate disciplinary techniques.
• Oral and written communications skills
• Group leadership and teaching skills

• Ability to organize and manage child files for licensing.
• Ability to report any unusual incident involving parents and staff to administration and licensing
• Ability to work within established budget and order supplies for program.
• Ability to schedule and approve staff vacations, sick leave and other personal leaves.
• 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:

• AA Degree or 60 units, with 24 ECE  units plus 6 administrative units and 2 adult supervision units and one year working 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: 

 The City of Winters seeks an enthusiastic individual for a part-time Instructional Aid and Substitute Instructional Aide for the After School Program.  You must be able to work between the hours of 1:00 pm - 6:30 pm daily.