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The Planning and Building Department is seeking qualified candidates for the position of GIS Technician I/II to provide land use-related support and services to all areas of the department.
 
The County of San Mateo Planning and Building Department is responsible for planning and regulating land use and development within the unincorporated areas of the County so that diverse and livable communities can thrive. The GIS Technician will be part of Department's diverse team of planners, building inspectors, code enforcement officers, building permit technicians and administrative support personnel that serve the County's residents, businesses, and visitors through the preparation and administration of land use plans and regulations, zoning and building codes, and by reviewing land use proposals to ensure they are consistent with those plans and regulations.  
 
Under general supervision, the GIS Technician I/II will be responsible for: managing the department's  GIS database, maintaining and updating data layers and feature classes; develop, maintain, and enforce metadata standards; aid in the transition to the ESRI Local Government Information Model (LGIM); map creation; developing datasets; conducting analysis; support departmental and county-wide GIS related projects; provide general support and basic IT support to internal staff, which may include providing general graphics support; facilitate data sharing with regional partners; and, be willing and able to perform data collection in the field as needed.

Knowledge of:

• Principles and concepts of computerized mapping systems and spatial analysis techniques and concepts.
• GIS and CAD software.
• Basic principles and methods of cartography, geography and/or engineering drafting, including map projections and scales.
• Database structure and design.
• Basic research and report writing techniques.
• Management information and data communication/translation technology
• Nomenclature, symbols, methods and instruments used in engineering drafting and mapping.
• Logarithmic and trigonometric tables, algebra, geometry and their application to mapping work especially in computation of distances, angles and areas.
• Applicable codes, regulations, policies, technical processes and procedures related to assigned department.

Skill/Ability to:

• Evaluate information system design and operation and make recommendations for improvement.
• Organize and input data into the GIS; develop efficient linkages to existing databases; and prepare clear and complete technical reports.
• Read and interpret planning, engineering and building maps and documents.
• Use advanced computer assisted drafting and design program software and related computer equipment.
• Create and publish form letter documents and compile, archive and publish statistical reports using a variety of software programs.
• Read, understand, apply and explain to others information in county, state and/or federal regulations relevant to local property assessment and taxation, mapping, subdivision and ownership of interests in property.
• Read, interpret, write and explain detailed boundary descriptions of real property, deeds, and engineering field notes.
• Organize and complete projects in a timely manner.
• Develop and maintain a database structure capable of meeting multiple tasks with minimal redundancy.
• Make mathematical computations.
• Communicate and work effectively with other county employees and the general public.
• Understand and follow oral and written instructions and established procedures in the performance of duties.
• Maintain and prepare accurate records.

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:
 

Education: Bachelor's degree in planning, surveying, engineering, computer science, or a closely related field.

Experience: I-Level: Less than 2 years of experience working with GIS software GIS automated mapping and drafting, civil engineering, land surveying, geography, cartography, or computer science, including project design, coordination and operation. II-Level: Two to three years of relevant experience.

San Mateo County Harbor District

Position Available:
Open-Competitive Recruitment for:
Planner Analyst
$5,912.00 - $7,923.00 Monthly

Excellent Benefits Package
Deadline for application:
December 2, 2019

https://www.smharbor.com/employment
For application/inquiries contact Betty Cortes at:
bcortes@smharbor.com
SMCHD is an Equal Opportunity Employer

THE POSITION

San Mateo County Libraries is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Information Technology Analyst.

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 ideal candidate will:

• Oversee and guide the work of technical support staff in system installation and/or enhancement projects.
• Conduct end-user training through group, individual, or written instructions.
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills and the ability to interact with diverse technical and non-technical user groups.
• Ability to assess technology needs, evaluate potential solutions, and develop comprehensive recommendations Have in-depth knowledge of Microsoft Deployment Toolkit, and strong knowledge of SCCM.
• Experience with PowerShell script development, creation and execution.
• Experience with Windows 10 and Windows servers in an Active Directory environment.
• Administer Microsoft WSUS path review and deployment.
• Plan and design Group Policy Objects for servers and user end-point devices.
• Experience with MDM systems in deploying and maintaining a mobile device infrastructureHave at least five years of increasing responsible experiences in information technology.
• Possess the ability to perform difficult and high-level duties in system analysis, application development and enhancements.
• Liaise with vendors, contractors, partners, and department staff on applications, network, and systems development and support.
• Possess excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to interact with diverse technical and non-technical groups spanning all organizational levels.
• Self-motivated with the ability to prioritize, meet deadlines, and manage changing priorities.
• Adaptability to be flexible and work well in high-pressure environment.
• Excellent customer service skills working with staff, vendors, and partners.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, and knowledge of project development.
• Experience evaluating applications, system, and SaaS solutions.
• Experience with Apple Profile Manager and Configurator Mac OS is preferred.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office 365, Active Directory, and Windows Servers.
• Knowledge of Network infrastructure

SAN MATEO COUNTY LIBRARIES San Mateo County Libraries (SMCL) 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 the County of San Mateo, a service area with approximately 285,000 residents, 67% of whom have library cards. Named a four-star library by Library Journal for the 11th consecutive year, SMCL ranked 6th in California and 33rd Nationally. The 2.1 million visitors to SMCL libraries last year checked out more than 3.7 million materials and accessed public computers for more than 270,000 hours. Annually, over 12,000 programs and activities are provided to more than 329,000 children, teens, and adults. From book clubs to bike clinics, video game design to resume workshops, salsa tastings to Mid-Autumn Festivals, San Mateo County Libraries provides a variety of exciting library programs and events for our diverse communities. 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:

Education: 
Graduation from a four year college or equivalent technical certification with coursework in computer science, information systems, or closely related field; and

Experience: 
One year of experience providing technical and/or analytical support in computer operations or production support.

Knowledge of:

• Methods and techniques used in troubleshooting and maintaining computer hardware and software applications.
• Programming languages and operating systems.
• Data organization and access methods in automated systems.
• Operational characteristics of various hardware platforms, peripheral equipment and desktop applications including electronic mail systems, spreadsheets, word processing, database, presentation graphics, client/server applications, and communication protocols.
• Job planning and prioritizing techniques for self and others.
• Record keeping and filing principles and practices.

For the applications support area:

• Operations, purposes, and functions of the application being supported.
• Information needs and requirements of the systems users.

For the Network maintenance/administration support area: 

• Mathematics including alternate base functions.
• Standard and accepted data communication architectures and 
  supporting protocols.

For the Server/Production support area:

• Server and mid-range computer hardware and software in use in the department and related communications systems.

For the Desktop support area:

• Complex computer networks and systems, their operation, support, development and migration.
• Computer hardware and software products in use on the department and across the industry.

Skill/Ability to:

• Provide advanced technical and analytical support to multiple users of broad-based applications.
• Analyze operational and systems problems, evaluate alternatives and reach sound conclusions.
• Use initiative and sound independent judgment within established procedural guidelines to support automation systems and software applications.
• Communicate effectively, orally and in writing, with both technical and non-technical personnel.
• Prepare clear, concise and accurate documentation, instructions, correspondence and other written materials.
• Organize work, set priorities for self and others and meet critical deadlines.
• Evaluate, recommend, implement, test and install software applications.
• Install, test, configure and support hardware and software used by the department.
• Monitor, troubleshoot and maintain local area networks and local portions of wide area networks.
• Develop and present comprehensive training material for the appropriate area.
• Respond effectively to user problems and needs.
• Maintain accurate records and files.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of the work.

Physical Requirements:

• Walks, sits and reaches by extending hands and arms in any direction on a consistent and daily basis; stoops, kneels, crouches, and crawls on an occasional basis.
• Uses finger dexterity to pick, pinch and type; grasps objects with fingers and palms; and perceives attributes of objects by touch on a consistent and daily basis.
• Communicates verbally by listening and talking on a consistent and daily basis.
• Dependent upon assignment, frequently uses upper extremities to exert force to push and pull objects weighing up to 50 pounds and frequently lifts and carries items weighing up to 50 pounds.

Note:  Individuals who do not meet these physical requirements due to disability will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis.

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, or temporary position prior to the final filing date will receive five points added to their final passing score on this examination. 

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.

The examination process will consist of an application screening (weight: pass/fail) based on the candidates' application and responses to the supplemental questions. Candidates who pass the application screening will be invited to a panel interview (weight: 100%). 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 who meet 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 above or below. If you are not on the County's website, please go to https://jobs.smcgov.org to apply.

~TENTATIVE RECRUITMENT SCHEDULE ~
Final Filing Date: November 26, 2019 at 11:59 PM
Application Screening: Week of December 2, 2019
Tentative Civil Service Panel Interview: December 17 and/or December 18, 2019.
Tentative Departmental Interview: To be determined

At the County of San Mateo, we welcome and celebrate the diversity of our employees, and strive to create a workplace where they feel valued every day. County of San Mateo is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

Analyst: Ximena Burns (111319) (Information Technology Analyst – V235)

The City of San Mateo is looking for a highly qualified

Systems Analyst I-II

The Department of Information Technology’s mission is to provide IT services and technology consulting for City Departments through innovation, collaboration and professionalism. We offer a great working environment with opportunities to apply and advance your technical skills, as a supervisory-level employee with significant responsibility.

The department is composed of four functional units: Systems and Networks, Business Consulting, GIS, and Customer Support. Systems and Networks maintains the server and network infrastructure throughout the City. Business Consulting is responsible for the implementation, support, and maintenance of City-wide software applications such as content/document management, City-wide permitting, human resources/payroll, and financials. The GIS unit is responsible for City-wide GIS and mapping applications.

The person hired for this position will work in the Business Consulting unit, which provides applications support for city staff, Citywide. They will be responsible primarily for the installation, configuration, and maintenance of enterprise and department-specific software They will also be responsible for end user training and consulting with customers for solving problems and meeting departments’ business needs.

Respect, creativity, integrity, transparency and inclusivity are attributes important to the Department that we are seeking in the candidates.

Look to some of the reasons why the City of San Mateo is a great place to work,

https://youtu.be/XNAF7GZUNl8?list=PL3QUX6-y-89-D28g895DzvObmoD89Dqd

• Under general direction, the employee in this classification performs a variety of technical work in the analysis, design, development, implementation, testing, installation, and maintenance of information technology systems; consults with customers to collect and document requirements and needs, and performs related work as required.
• Consult with various City department personnel; analyze current processes and procedures; coordinate system activities with users to identify needs; design and write system applications and forms for their use; assist in determining equipment needs. Perform highly technical work pertaining to troubleshooting and remediating end user problems with personal computers, phones, printers, desktop Office and other software applications, cloud software, and other technology.
• Analyze, modify, test and debug existing computer programs, analyze problems and make modifications to systems and individual programs as required; develop, configure, or implement systems designed for the overall computer system and for each application from conception and design to implementation phase; maintain assigned projects and systems.
• Assist with user implementation of computer systems; provide user training.
• Install operating systems and modifications as required; install peripheral equipment at user sites; participate in network design.
• Assist users in solving problems related to software, data, and applications; suggest alternative methods of operation to users. Schedule and coordinate work in accordance with City standard project management practices and standards.
• Perform simple systems and applications maintenance.

For a complete list of duties, reference our job specifications at www.cityofsanmateo.org

Firefighter Recruitment Announcement

The Woodside Fire Protection district is actively recruiting qualified applicants for employment.  Candidates will remain on The employment list for one year with the option for a one year extension.

Position– Firefighter/Paramedic and Firefighter/EMT

Schedule – The Woodside fire protection district works on a 48/96 schedule

Salary -- $9,449.01 per month FF/EMT-P, $8,589.98 per month FF/EMT 

Benefits – Cal Pers 2.7% at 57, Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance

Minimum Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age at time of employment
• High school Graduate or GED Certificate
• Possession of a valid Department of Motor Vehicles Drivers License
• Possession of California EMT or National Registry EMT
• Valid Candidate Physical Ability Test (CPAT) card or ability to obtain at time of appointment

Desired Qualifications

• California State EMT-P or National Registry EMT-P
• Previous Firefighter Experience: FF-1, FF-2
• U.S. Military Veteran
• College Degree
• Class “C” CDL with Firefighter Endorsement

Recruitment Schedule

All Dates are estimates and subject to change

Applications will be accepted from November 13- November 26th.

Written Test will take place on December 7th.

1st Interviews will be conducted on January 6,7 and 8 2020.

Chiefs Interviews January 20,21 2020.

For further information regarding the Woodside Fire Protection District please visit www.woodsidefire.org

Woodside Fire Protection District is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law

* The top 200 most qualified applicants will be invited to the written test

For further information regarding the Woodside Fire Protection District please visit www.woodsidefire.org 

The City of East Palo Alto is experiencing the most of development in the City’s history. Currently, the City is processing development applications for nearly three (3) million square feet of non-residential and an estimated 1,000 residential units. If you are a dynamic leader seeking to manage a great team responsible for processing high-profile projects, this may be the opportunity for you;

This classification is FLSA exempt and reports directly to the Community and Economic Development Director; provides direction, training and direct supervision of subordinate professional, technical and administrative support staff 

This is full-time, At-Will Management position that performs a variety of managerial, supervisory, technical, and professional duties related to current and advance planning and special projects; provides supervision and oversight of daily planning operations; trains and evaluates personnel in Planning Division; performs related duties as required.

Applications are being accepted for the position of Senior Planner with the City of South San Francisco.

DEADLINE TO APPLY: DECEMBER 12, 2019 @ 5:00 P.M. OR UPON RECEIPT OF THE FIRST 75 ONLINE APPLICATIONS, WHICHEVER OCCURS FIRST.

THE CITY OFFERS AN ATTRACTIVE BENEFIT PACKAGE, AS WELL AS A CalPERS PLAN

The City of South San Francisco is a fully independent and highly commercialized full-service City with an estimated population of 68,000 growing to 110,000 during business hours. City departments include: Police; Fire; Parks and Recreation; Public Works; Economic and Community Development; City Attorney; Library; Finance; Information Technology; Human Resources; City Clerk; and Office of the City Manager. The City has a Council-City Manager form of government with more than 400 full and part-time employees. South San Francisco is about 10 miles south of San Francisco, and is the birthplace of the biotechnology industry, including Genentech’s headquarters. 

THE DEPARTMENT

The Economic and Community Development (ECD) Department is charged with the preservation and improvement of the physical and economic condition of the community. The Department includes Economic Development, Housing and Community Development, Planning, and Building.  The Planning Division is responsible for the development of long range planning policies and the processing of current applications for new development and design reviews to promote compliance with the City’s Zoning Ordinance and development standards. The division is also responsible for administering the General Plan, Zoning Ordinance, Use Permits, promoting high-quality urban design and developments, and collaborating on fostering careful consideration of historic structures and resources.

Planning Division services include proposing land-use policy documents, processing applications to assure compliance with ordinances and state law and providing assistance to the Planning and Downtown Parking Commissions and Design Review Board. The Planning Division is comprised of a City Planner, Principal Planner, three Senior Planners, two Associate Planners, a Planning Technician and an Administrative Assistant.

The Planning Division has been at the forefront of some of the most exciting, complex, innovative, and high-visibility projects in San Mateo County. Some recent highlights include: a relocated and renovated Caltrain station, 4,000 units of urban, mixed-use housing near transit; updated master plan for the expansion of Genentech’s 207-acre corporate campus; a new 2.8 million sq. ft. technology office campus; new civic community center, and update to the General Plan. Planning Division services include proposing land-use policy, ensuring compliance with ordinances and state law and staffing the Planning Commission and Design Review Board.

For more information, please visit the Economic and Community Development page on the City’s website at www.ssf.net.

THE POSITION

This new position was created to allow a single, seasoned planning professional to coordinate transportation planning studies and initiatives citywide. These studies include: long-term analysis of the City’s transit and transportation needs, updating initiatives such as the City’s Transportation Demand Management (TDM) program, staffing the City’s Transportation Commission, and working on various studies and initiatives to improve transit, bicycle and pedestrian facilities. Transportation planning is anticipated to occupy about 50% of the position. In addition, this position will be expected to take on a diverse portfolio of projects and tasks, ranging from over-the-counter service to entitlement of highly complex, controversial housing, office, retail, hotel or industrial projects.

SELECTION PROCESS

The process will first consist of a review of application materials and responses to the supplemental questionnaire, which must be detailed and complete. A resume is REQUIRED, but does not substitute for a complete application. Applications with "see resume" as a substitution for the work experience description; those with unclear past employment information; or those with insufficient information to evaluate possession of minimum qualifications will not be considered. The most highly suitable and qualified candidates will be invited to participate in an oral panel interview and practical exercise. This assessment is tentatively scheduled for the week of January 6, 2020 

Upon completion of this examination, an eligible list will be established which will be used for the appointment to the position. Possession of minimum qualifications does not guarantee advancement in the selection process and placement on the eligible employment list. Top scoring candidates will be invited to the next phase of the selection process which will consist of any or all of the following: a departmental interview and written/performance exercise. All applicants will be notified by email as to whether or not they are invited to participate further in the selection process.

Appeals concerning administration of an examination must be submitted in writing within 2-business days from the date the event occurred.  

Note: The City of South San Francisco reserves the right, at its discretion, to limit the number of qualified candidates invited to the selection process. Admission to the examination may be limited to those applicants who demonstrate the best combination of qualifications on the application and resume, in addition to an assessment of supplemental questionnaire responses. Applicants possessing the minimum qualifications are not guaranteed admission to the examination.

Date Posted:            November 7, 2019

Classification:          SENIOR INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY ANALYST
                                   Open and Promotional recruitment

Work Schedule:       8 hours per day (8:00AM – 5:00PM);
                                   5 days per week (Monday – Friday);
                                 12 months per year
 

Salary Range:            Step A            Step B            Step C            Step D            Step E
(monthly)                 starting            6 mos           18 mos          30 mos           42 mos
                                   $7,772            $8,163           $8,570            $8,999            $9,448

Benefits:  Total Compensation Package:  Placement on salary schedule.  If a medical plan is selected, the employee will receive a contribution of $1,075.00/month toward the selected medical plan (through CalPERS), Delta Dental, and Life Insurance.  The employee pays the balance of their health premiums from their gross earnings on a pre-tax basis.  If a medical plan is not selected, employees will receive a contribution of $300.00/month toward single coverage for Delta Dental, and Life Insurance.  A vision plan (VSP) is also available.  Employees pay the worker contribution to the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS).

Current Vacancy:     Business Services Division; Information Technology Services Department;
                                   101 Twin Dolphin Drive; Redwood City, CA  94065

Application Deadline:          Wednesday, November 27, 2019     (application and supplemental application must be received online, or in the Personnel Office by 5:00PM)

Job Summary:  Under the direction of the Manager, Student Information Systems, lead and participate in a variety of technical activities involved in the programming, development, modification, and analysis of computer systems, databases, software, and applications to meet the needs of County Office and client school district technology users, resolve data problems and provide for system enhancements; design, code, test, and implement new system applications; train and provide work direction and guidance to assigned personnel.

Essential Job Functions:              

• Lead and participate in a variety of technical activities involved in the programming, development, modification and analysis of computer systems, databases, software and applications to meet technology user needs, resolve data problems and provide for system enhancements
• Train and provide work direction and guidance to assigned personnel; assign employee duties and review work for accuracy, completeness and compliance with established standards, requirements and procedures
• Monitor, analyze and adjust programming activities in response to user needs; participate in the development and implementation of computer programming projects, goals and objectives; review completed projects to assure alignment with project and technology goals and objectives
• Analyze requests for application additions, solutions and revisions; confer with users to determine system and application needs, requirements, feasibility, operational problems and desired output; develop systems and applications in response to user feedback
• Facilitate the collection, management, manipulation, reporting and distribution of computerized data used for analysis; verify integrity of data in new systems
• Administer assigned databases to assure proper performance, operation and file sizing; monitor available system space; move and reformat files as necessary to provide for efficient program and system running; analyze and design interface between computer systems as needed
• Review, analyze and modify existing systems and programs as necessary; prioritize and respond to requests concerning existing computer systems and programs; evaluate computer system performance and utilization; modify programs and systems to enhance operations
• Design, code, write, develop and implement new system applications; revise programs as necessary to assure adaptation with existing computer systems; design, install, upgrade and configure software applications to enhance and assure smooth running of assigned computer systems
• Debug programs by preparing test data and testing program operations as assigned; run test data in actual computer operations; detect and resolve programming errors and miscalculations; troubleshoot and resolve database, system and application errors and malfunctions as necessary
• Evaluate existing system designs to determine effectiveness and operational efficiency; modify systems to enhance system performance and presentation of data; integrate new software and revise programs as necessary to assure adaptation with existing computer systems
• Review and analyze computerized records and reports to assure accuracy and detect processing errors; modify systems and applications to resolve errors as needed; determine appropriate error corrections for software and correct existing data as necessary
• Provide technical support to County Office staff and technology users; respond to inquiries and provide training and information concerning the proper use and operation of computer systems and programs; assist staff with resolving system problems and provide data processing solutions
• Prepare and maintain a variety of records and reports related to computer programs, files, layouts, enhancement requests, errors and assigned activities; utilize assigned computer systems to initiate queries and generate computerized reports as requested
• Prepare and develop technical design specifications, program descriptions, procedural manuals and user documentation according to established procedures; evaluate new technologies for effectiveness in meeting the business requirements and objectives of technology users
• Communicate with technology users and various outside agencies to exchange information, coordinate activities and resolve issues or concerns
• Operate a variety of computers, servers, peripherals and specialized software
• Attend and participate in various meetings and in-services as assigned

Qualifications:  Any combination of education and experience providing the job knowledge, skills, and ability for successful job performance will be considered for positions in this classification.  Typical qualifications would be equivalent to:

EDUCATION:  Bachelor’s degree in computer science or a related field

EXPERIENCE:  Three (3) years of increasingly responsible experience involving the programming and development of computer systems, databases and applications

Specialized Skills and Knowledge:     

• Knowledge of principles, practices and techniques used in the development, maintenance and analysis of computer systems, databases and applications
• Ability to lead and participate in a variety of technical activities involved in the programming, development, modification and analysis of computer systems, databases, software and applications to meet technology user needs, resolve data problems and provide for system enhancements
• Knowledge of principles, practices and methods of database structures, computer programming and system design
• Ability to design programming solutions for application problems and malfunctions
• Knowledge of system utilities and design and program applications
• Ability to review, analyze and modify existing systems and programs as necessary
• Knowledge of applicable programming languages
• Knowledge of principles, methods and procedures of operating computers and peripheral equipment
• Ability to operate computers and peripheral equipment properly and efficiently
• Knowledge of computer programming systems, utilities and applications used by the County Office
• Ability to integrate new applications and revise programs to assure adaptation with existing computer systems
• Knowledge of database structures, on-line applications and system capabilities of County Office computer systems
• Ability to maintain assigned databases to assure proper performance, operation and file-sizing
• Ability to develop and implement programming projects, goals and objectives to meet County Office needs
• Knowledge of computerized data collection, management, manipulation and distribution requirements for analysis and reporting functions
• Ability to facilitate the collection, management, manipulation, reporting and distribution of computerized data used for analysis
• Ability to analyze situations accurately and adopt an effective course of action
• Knowledge of techniques of testing and debugging computer programs
• Analyze requests for system additions and revisions
• Knowledge of principles of training and providing work direction
• Ability to train and provide work direction and guidance to assigned personnel
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others
• Knowledge of record-keeping and system documentation techniques
• Ability to maintain various records related to work performed
• Knowledge of interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy
• Knowledge of oral and written communication skills
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing
• Ability to meet schedules and time lines

Physical Requirements:  Applicants must possess the physical abilities outlined below with or without accommodation.  San Mateo County Office of Education will consider reasonable accommodation requests.

• Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard
• Hearing and speaking to exchange information in person and on the telephone
• Seeing to read a variety of materials
• Sitting or standing for extended periods of time
• Bending at the waist, kneeling, or crouching to file materials

Examination Process:  The examination process for this classification will consist of:

1. A scored rating by a screening panel of application materials, including supplemental questionnaire, for education, training, experience, completeness, and accuracy
2. A written examination (anticipated date- December 18,  2019)
3. An oral board examination (anticipated date- January 07,  2020)

Only the highest qualified candidates will be invited to attend the examinations.

Applicants will be notified of screening and examination results by e-mail or letter.

NOTE:   Internal (Promotional) candidates must score 80% or higher on each examination in order to be placed on the Promotional List.

Personnel Commission

101 Twin Dolphin Drive

Redwood City, CA  94065

650-802-5300

classifiedjobs@smcoe.org

http://www.smcoe.org/employees-and-employment/personnel-commission

Proof of citizenship or legal status will be required upon offer of employment.

San Mateo County Office of Education provides equal employment opportunity to all qualified persons.  The recruitment, testing, and hiring of all personnel will be without regard to race, ancestry, national origin, age, color, creed, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marriage status, medical condition, physical or mental disability, genetic characteristics, or veteran status.

Menlo Park Library seeks qualified candidates for on-call librarian positions in both the Adult and Youth Services divisions.

These extra-help, non-benefitted positions work on-call providing excellent customer service while performing a variety of professional library duties. Those duties could include reference, reader’s advisory, collection development and other tasks at a public information desk; leading events, programs or book clubs; digital literacy training for the public; and performing related work as assigned at the Menlo Park Main or Belle Haven branch library. A can-do attitude, a positive outlook, efficiency, approachability, and responsiveness to internal and external needs are all essential traits. Having a passion for libraries and a library's role in bridging technology gaps is required. Knowledge about technology, teaching and learning, and diversity is a must. Creativity, innovation, and flexibility are key to providing the quality of service our community deserves.

Schedules vary based on the needs of the library system. Both Menlo Park Library locations are open on Saturdays and Sundays. Selected candidates from this applicant pool may be assigned to work at either location. On-call librarian positions are scheduled for less than 20 hours per week and may not exceed 980 hours within a twelve (12) month period.

TYPICAL TASKS include, but are not limited to:

• Use tact, initiative, prudence, and independent judgment to provide service to our library users within general policy and legal guidelines.
• Establish, maintain, and foster positive and effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
• Provide assistance to and advise patrons of all age groups in the effective use of the Library’s collection, facilities and services; demonstrate the use of library resources, tools, equipment, and electronic reference sources; assist with digital downloads and respond to difficult or technical questions as they relate to the use of electronic resources. Compile subject bibliographies
• Answer readers’ advisory and general reference questions from telephone, webpage and in-person queries by accessing a variety of print and non-print resources, including electronic resources
• Develop an assigned area of the Library collection; review and analyze collection use; recommend books and materials for purchase based on patron needs and according to the variety of patron ages, abilities, education, interests, cultures, and socioeconomic backgrounds.
• Participate in the preparation of exhibits and the organization and presentation of a variety of programs or events for library patrons
• Perform other duties as assigned that support the overall objective of the position

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