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The San Mateo County Harbor District is Recruiting

Oyster Point Marina Harbor Patrol    
Pillar Point Harbor Patrol

Position Available:       Open-Competitive Recruitment for: 
 

Deputy Harbormaster A
 

$5,529 - $6,399 per month

Excellent Benefit Package

Deadline for Application Wednesday January 8, 2020 at 1700 hours

Written and Performance Testing Wednesday January 15, 2020

Oral Interviews January 16, 2020

(If needed, we will extend interviews to Friday 1/17/20)

https://smharbor.com/employment

For Application/Inquiries contact Betty Cortes

bcortes@smharbor.com

650-741-9164

SMCHD is an Equal Opportunity Employer

www.smharbor.com

PEOPLE FIRST – Conduct fair, accurate and transparent elections to increase public participation and confidence
 

The San Mateo County Registration & Elections Division is seeking seasonal Election Worker - Office Specialists to assist in the upcoming March 3, 2020 Presidential Primary Election. The Elections Division is a fast-paced environment; this is an excellent opportunity to work with a group of dynamic, well-organized and highly efficient individuals committed to the democratic process. 
 
We are currently seeking dedicated and hard-working individuals for the temporary, full-time position of Office Specialist to be hired into: 

1. Vote Center Trainer
2. Vote Center Tech Support 

Vote Center Trainer 

• Training Vote Center Representatives on how to use voting equipment to assist voters 
• Supervising Vote Center staff and communicating with headquarters 
• Identifying uniquely skilled staff for special assignments 

Vote Center Tech Support 

• Helping to test equipment that will be used at Vote Centers 
• Visiting Vote Centers and testing connections 
• Troubleshooting equipment issues in the field 

NOTE: This is an extra-help, at-will assignment, paid on an hourly basis. Extra help employees are not guaranteed permanent status at the end of the assignment. Overtime is expected. Hourly wage starts at: $25.23.

PEOPLE FIRST – Conduct fair, accurate and transparent elections to increase public participation and confidence 
 

The San Mateo County Registration & Elections Division is seeking seasonal Election Worker Office Assistants to assist in the upcoming March 3, 2020 Presidential Primary Election. The Elections Division is a fast-paced environment; this is an excellent opportunity to work with a group of dynamic, well-organized and highly efficient individuals committed to the democratic process. 

We are currently seeking dedicated and hard-working individuals for the temporary, full-time position of office assistant to be hired into one of five areas: 

Clerical Support/Vote by Mail 

• Data entry 
• Assembling election supplies 
• Assembling and processing of Vote by Mail ballot packets 
• Counting ballots 
• Operating voting equipment 

Customer Service/Phone Bank 

• Assisting voters in finding election material and understanding their voting opportunities over the phone 

Outreach Services 

• Demonstrating voting equipment 
• Registering voters 
• Presenting information about the upcoming election 

Voting Equipment 

• Helping function test voting equipment 
• Assisting in delivery and pickup of voting equipment at Vote Centers 

Supplies 

• Inventorying and packing/unpacking Vote Center supplies 
• May also help with delivering supplies to Vote Centers

Fluency in Spanish, Mandarin and/or Cantonese, Tagalog/Filipino, or Korean preferred in areas 1 - 3 but not required. 

The election worker is classified as an office assistant. The hourly wage for the election worker is $19.88.
 

NOTE: This is an extra-help, at-will assignment, paid on an hourly basis. Extra help employees are not guaranteed permanent status at the end of the assignment. Overtime is expected. 

PEOPLE FIRST – Conduct fair, accurate and transparent elections to increase public participation and confidence 

The San Mateo County Registration & Elections Division is seeking seasonal Election Vote Center Representatives (Office Assistant I) to assist in the upcoming March 3, 2020 Presidential Primary Election. Vote Centers have replaced polling places as in-person voting sites and offer additional services over a longer period of time. This position requires the ability to operate a computer and computer applications/software quickly and accurately. 

 We are currently seeking dedicated and hard-working individuals for the temporary, full-time position of Vote Center Representative to be hired for the following duties: 

Several, but not all, Vote Center Representatives require fluency in Spanish, Mandarin and/or Cantonese, Tagalog/Filipino or Korean 

1. Use a computer to verify voter eligibility. 
2. Provide information about the upcoming election. 
3. Guide voters on use of electronic ballot marking devices. 
4. Operate/troubleshoot voting equipment. 
5. Provide in-person customer service including assisting voters to register to vote and assisting voters in casting a ballot. 
6. Issue ballots. 
7. Maintain accurate files and records. 

Vote Centers will be open for four to eleven days. Those hired can expect to work approximately 7 – 15 days including training. 

Vote Center Representatives will work 5 days per week and 8 hours per day. This assignment will include weekends and potentially 2 or more evenings. On Election Day, Vote Center Representatives will work from 6:30 a.m. - 9:00 p.m. or later if necessary. 

Vote Center hours are 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. daily during the period of operation, including weekends and holidays, and 6:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. on Election Day, March 3, 2020. These positions may require evening work assignments. 

NOTE: This is an extra-help, at-will assignment, paid on an hourly basis. Extra help employees are not guaranteed permanent status at the end of the assignment. Hourly wage starts at: $19.88.

PEOPLE FIRST– Conduct fair, accurate and transparent elections to increase public participation and confidence

The San Mateo County Registration & Elections Division is seeking full-time seasonal extra-help Election Materials Proofreaders to assist in the upcoming March 2020 Election. This is an excellent nonpartisan opportunity to get involved in the election process! 
 
We are currently seeking dedicated and hard-working individuals for the position of Proofreader. Proofreaders will be hired into one of three areas (please specify in your application which position you are seeking): 

• Spanish Proofreading 
• Chinese Proofreading 

All Proofreaders will be responsible for proofreading and/or translating election materials leading up to established election deadlines. Proofreaders will review, edit, and proofread documents for accuracy, context, readability, and syntax. Proofreaders will work on-site at the Registration & Elections Division at 40 Tower Road in San Mateo. 
 
Examples of projects and materials needing to be proofread include, but are not limited to: 

• Sample Ballot & Voter Information Pamphlet 
• Official Ballot 
• Accessible Vote by Mail 
• Website content 
• Legal documents 
• Letters, flyers, and other notices to voters 
• Video scripts 

The Proofreader is classified as an Office Specialist. The hourly wage for the Election Materials Proofreader - Office Specialist position is $25.23.
 
NOTE: This is an extra-help, at-will assignment, paid on an hourly basis. Some extra help positions are eligible for benefits under the Affordable Care Act. Extra help employees are not guaranteed permanent status at the end of the assignment. 

PEOPLE FIRST – Conduct fair, accurate and transparent elections to increase public participation and confidence 
 
The San Mateo County Registration & Elections Division is seeking seasonal Elections Warehouse Technicians/Field Technicians to assist in the upcoming March 3, 2020 Presidential Primary Election. The Elections Division is a fast-paced environment; this is an excellent opportunity to work with a group of dynamic, well-organized and highly efficient individuals committed to the democratic process. 

We are currently seeking dedicated and hard-working individuals for the temporary, full-time classification of office assistant to be hired into one of the following areas: 
 
Elections Warehouse Technician

• Testing functions of electronic voting equipment 
• Staging heavy equipment containers for delivery
• Inventorying and moving voting equipment and Vote Center supplies
• Assisting in delivery and pickup of voting equipment at Vote Centers 
• Assisting in delivery of spare equipment and supplies to Vote Centers

Elections Field Technician

• Testing functions of electronic voting equipment 
• Assisting in delivery, connection and testing of voting equipment at Vote Centers 
• Troubleshooting voting equipment at Vote Centers
• Assisting in delivery of spare equipment and supplies to Vote Centers
• Driving regularly to each Vote Center on an assigned route to make sure that all equipment is properly functioning

The Elections Warehouse Technicians and Elections Field Technicians are classified as an Office Assistant. The hourly wage for these positions is $19.88.
 
NOTE: This is an extra-help, at-will assignment, paid on an hourly basis. Extra help employees are not guaranteed permanent status at the end of the assignment. Overtime is expected. 

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The Offices of the County Manager and County Counsel are seeking well-qualified candidates for the position of Legislative Analyst.

The Legislative Analyst will perform research, interpretation, analysis, and coordination of Federal and State legislative matters impacting the County, provide staff support in preparing legislative research and positions, and perform varied, complex tasks in support of the County's Intergovernmental Affairs unit and the County Counsel's Office.

This position will be co-located in the Intergovernmental Affairs Unit of the County Manager's Office and in the County Counsel's Office and will receive general supervision from the County Legislation Officer and County Counsel. The position may exercise indirect supervision over lower level professional, technical, and clerical employees.
 

Examples of Duties: 
Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Manage and maintain the Intergovernmental Affairs Unit's legislative issue tracking reports
• Assist with the development of the County's annual Legislative Program
• Identify and assess the significance of new bills and amendments to specified legislation and select significant issues for further review
• Analyze and track the status of legislation to ensure County opinions, viewpoints, and recommendations are communicated to the appropriate legislative advocates and County staff in a timely manner
• Research, compile, and summarize data to write reports and legislative correspondence for signature by appropriate elected officials, executives, or department representatives
• Work closely with and support attorneys in the County Counsel's office in connection with their efforts to, among other things, draft and revise legislation on behalf of the County and develop appropriate written materials in connection with those efforts
• Assist with the development of Board agenda items and legislative reports
• Review finished materials for format, appropriate English usage, accuracy, completeness, and compliance with appropriate policies and procedures
• Assist in organizing legislative tours, meetings, and training sessions
• Coordinate meetings by preparing agendas and other required materials
• Monitor and manage unit contracts and assist in tracking and reporting on performance metrics
• Perform related duties as assigned

This position is a limited term, at-will (full-time, temporary) position and is an exceptional opportunity to experience working in the County Manager's Office and the Office of the County Counsel for a progressive, local jurisdiction.  The County of San Mateo is recognized state-wide as an innovative organization that provides comprehensive services to the residents and businesses in the county.  This limited term position is funded for at least two years.  The classification for this position is Management Analyst and has the associated management-level benefits.
 
Limited Term employees receive full medical and dental benefits, like regular employees, and a portable 401(a) plan.
 
NOTE: The eligible list generated from this recruitment may be used to fill future extra-help, limited 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 an accredited four-year college or university with major coursework in business administration, public administration, or a related field.
• Experience: Three years of increasingly responsible experience performing a wide variety of administrative and managerial duties in a large, complex public agency including one year in a senior level administrative or management position.

 
Knowledge of:

• Practices and procedures for the development and adoption of local, state, and federal legislation
• Operations of local legislative bodies (e.g., city councils, joint powers agencies, and special district governing boards, etc.), the state legislature, and the United States Congress
• Basic principles and practices of countywide operations and its administration policies, procedures, and organization

Skill/Ability to:

• Organize and prioritize work and manage multiple tasks with conflicting deadlines
• Work independently.
• Maintain confidentiality in the performance of work assignments
• Use initiative in anticipating and resolving issues
• Pay close attention to detail
• Analyze and monitor current and proposed Federal, State, and local legislation which may impact County operations or policies
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing
• Establish and maintain effective work relationships with County partners including, but not limited to, the position's counterparts in local legislators' offices, other governmental agencies, and the County's legislative advocates

APPLICATION/EXAMINATION 
This is an Open recruitment. Anyone may apply. 
 
The examination process will consist an Application Screening (weight: pass/fail), and an Interview (weight: 100%), which may include the evaluation of a brief writing exercise given immediately preceding the interview.  Applicants must successfully pass the Application Screening to move forward to the interview.  Candidates must successfully pass the interview to be placed on the eligible (hiring) list. 

Depending on the number of applications, a screening committee may select those applicants whose education and/or experience appear to best meet the needs of the position. For that reason, not all applicants with the minimum qualifications are guaranteed to advance through the recruitment.

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". If you are not on the County's website, please go to www.jobs.smcgov.org to apply.

In addition to completing the standard Employment Application form, responses to the Supplemental Questionnaire (attached to the application form) must also be provided.

TENTATIVE RECRUITMENT SCHEDULE:
Final Filing Date: November 20, 2019
Application Screening: November 25, 2019
Panel Interview: December 11 and/or 12, 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 of San Mateo is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
 

Analyst: Chet Overstreet - 10/31/2019 (D181 - Management Analyst) 

The City of Redwood City

invites you to apply for the position of

Lead Public Works Maintenance Worker (Wastewater)

This current opening is in the Public Works Services Department, Wastewater Division. This position reports to the Utilities Field Supervisor and the incumbent will be responsible for leading the work of maintenance workers in the field in order to meet division goals.

Typical duties will include but are not limited to:   

• Performing maintenance duties such as sewer main hydrojetting and rodding, storm inlet cleaning, sewer main and lateral repairs, sewer main and lateral CCTV inspections, culvert maintenance, and related operation and maintenance tasks for sewer and storm utility systems.
• Operating equipment and tools such as: backhoe, loader, crane, hydro vacuum combination unit, rodder truck, CCTV equipment, jackhammer, dump truck, and related equipment.
• Using a work order asset management software.
• Providing technical guidance to less experienced workers.
• Leading maintenance workers in the field on assigned projects.
• Working collaboratively with division staff and management on projects.
• Performing related duties as assigned. 

Education & Experience

Equivalent to the completion of twelfth grade, and two years of work experience with required job knowledge and abilities. 

Licenses & Certificates: Incumbent will be required to travel between various locations during their scheduled work shift, and drive vehicles used to transport materials, tools, and equipment.

• Possession of a valid California Class A Commercial Driver License is required.
• Possession of a valid California Water Environment Association (CWEA) Collection System Maintenance Grade II certification is required.

Knowledge of:

• Methods, tools, and techniques for scheduling, assigning and performing work.
• Principles in estimating job requirements.
• Principles used in record keeping and in preparation of work activity reports.
• Operating characteristics of heavy construction equipment.
• Methods, tools and techniques of equipment used in construction and maintenance of sewers and storm drains.
• Work hazards and proper safety precautions.
• Properties of backfill materials, construction materials, concrete, asphalt, and a variety of other materials used in maintenance work.
• Traffic laws involved in truck and heavy equipment operation.
• Purposes and uses of a variety of vehicles, equipment, power tools and hand tools including motorized, pneumatic and hydraulic equipment.

Ability to:

• Safely and effectively lead a crew of workers in various subordinate job classes.
• Assist in the training and supervision of others and in the safe operation of equipment.
• Estimate job requirements, keep records and prepare reports.
• Manage and perform ongoing preventative maintenance and corrective maintenance programs.
• Work effectively in the absence of close supervision.
• Read and interpret basic maps and blueprints.
• Establish, maintain and foster positive and harmonious working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
• Skillfully and safely operate a variety of equipment and vehicles.
• Must be able to lift heavy objects, work in varying climatic conditions, and do heavy manual labor.

A City application and supplemental questionnaire is required. Prior to appointment, candidates will be required to pass a background check (at no cost to the candidate) including the following:

• Criminal History Check
• DMV Check

Prior to appointment, candidates will also be required to pass a pre-employment physical and DOT drug screening at no cost to the candidate.

Candidates with a disability, which may require special assistance in any phase of the application or selection process, should advise the Human Resources Division upon submittal of application.

All applications will be reviewed for completion, relevant education, experience, training and other job related qualifications. Those who best meet the stated qualifications and requirements for the position will be invited to participate in the selection process. The specifics of the selection process will be communicated to those selected