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DEFINITION: Provides physical set-up arrangements for classes, meetings, activities, public and private functions in community buildings, assures security of buildings, provides public information about recreation activities. This is a part-time, non-benefited position.

IMPORTANT AND ESSENTIAL DUTIES: Retrieves, moves, sets up, cleans, removes and returns to storage all chairs, tables and equipment within a variety of locations. Locks buildings and internal storage facilities; provides department coverage during evening and weekend hours; provides phone assistance and public information. Removes and disposes of trash from facilities, updates public announcement board, provides occasional maintenance of fields and parks and recreation facilities.

EDUCATION AND TRAINING GUIDELINES: Any combination equivalent to experience and education that could likely provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities would be qualifying. A typical way would be: 

• Education: Completion of the tenth grade or equivalent.
• Experience: Providing public services, information or directions; or performing group function arrangements or coordination is desirable.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Ability to lift and move chairs, tables and equipment up to 40 lbs.; work under minimal direct supervision; work flexible hours; remain calm and use good judgement in difficult and emergency situations; provide courteous public service; drive a car/van to other city facilities.

LICENSES, CERTIFICATES, REGISTRATION: Licenses: Possession of a valid Class C California Driver's License. Driving record is subject to initial and periodic review.

Call 650-286-3382 for more information or email bkoehler@fostercity.org.

About the Town

The Town of Los Altos Hills is a semi-rural residential community located in the scenic hills of northern Santa Clara County.  The Town's 8,300 residents take great pride in the natural beauty of the Town.  Many residents are actively engaged in local government with over 150 residents serving on City Council appointed advisory committees. The Town’s finances are strong due to a steady local real estate market and a prudent expenditure plan.   The 2019-20 budget totals $17.1M, which $13.5 is the General Fund.  With 23 in-house staff members, the Town provides planning, building, and engineering services; street, drainage, and pathway maintenance; parks and recreation; emergency preparedness and code enforcement; and sewer services.  Law enforcement services are provided under a contract with the Santa Clara County Sherriff’s Office and fire services are provided by the Los Altos Hills County Fire District, a dependent district of Santa Clara County.   

About the department

The Administrative Services Department has three full-time staff members and one 60% part-time employee, who provide all accounting, financial reporting, human resource and risk management services to the organization.  In addition, the department manages contracts that provide information technology support and facilities management.  The department uses the Incode/Tyler financial management system and payroll is processed by ADP.

Position Description:

Under the supervision of the Administrative Services Director, performs a wide variety of accounting and statistical record keeping assignments in connection with processing and maintaining accurate financial records.  Possible tasks and support will be accounts receivable, accounts payable, payroll and customer service.  Experience in Government Accounting is highly desirable.

Example of Duties

• Understanding of Accounts Payable and the process.
• Assist in fiscal recordkeeping oversight, such as for payroll, accounts payable, purchase orders, accounts receivable, bank reconciliation, journal entries, month end entries, budget, and audit.
• Perform and maintain accurate payroll records and assist in HR functions.
• Record and maintain statistical and financial reports.
• Assist in monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting; coordinate and provide assistance to internal and external auditors.

Knowledge of:

• Generally accepted accounting principles, practices, and procedures.
• Debits, Credits and Journal Entries.
• Microsoft Office Suite programs.
• Budget process and monitoring.
• Modern office practices and procedures.

In working for the After-School Program, individuals will have the opportunity to be a part of a team of dedicated development leaders who are passionate about the community and inspiring students to reach their full potential.

The City of Redwood City is working with schools to provide youth with opportunities to excel in school and participate in recreation activities. The City is looking for youth development leaders to help in planning, organizing and conducting structured homework/academic support, recreation enrichment activities in a school variety of settings selected by the Parks, Recreation and Community Services Department.  Youth Development leaders typically assist in conducting homework support and academic enrichment recreation activities, as well as assisting with two other components of the after-school program, life skills and health awareness. Our current openings are in the After-School-Programs at Adelante Selby Spanish Immersion, Henry Ford, Orion Schools, grades K-5th and Kennedy Middle School, grades 6-8th in Redwood City.  This position will report directly to the Recreation and Community Services Program Coordinator and will work approximately 20-28 hours per week, Monday - Friday during the school year (August 2019 to June 2020 depending on site assignment). The after-school programs will be closed all school holidays and district-wide teacher training days.  

Typical duties may include, but are not limited to the following:

• Provide structure homework and academic support, plan, organize and conduct recreation enrichment activities for youth
• Supervise recreation participants, insuring that proper safety precautions are observed in assigned activities
• Maintain and care for equipment; prepare activity calendars, bulletin boards, lesson plans and/or coaching strategies as appropriate to help promote and plan activities effectively.
• Assist in organizing, promoting, directing and staffing; report to supervisors orally and in writing.
• Complete assigned paperwork, such as timecards, attendance reports and/or incident and accident reports.
• Follow Departmental and Citywide rules and regulations as they relate to the supervision of after school participants and general work procedures.
• Perform related duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Please click on the PDF link below to review the complete job announcement.

Definition: Under supervision, to provide leadership to recreation programs, activities or service; organizes and implements program elements and oversees participants; and performs related work as required.  This is a temporary part-time non-benefited position. 

Essential Duties:  Depending upon assignment, the duties of a Summer Camp Counselor - Recreation Leader I , II or III may include, but are not limited to, the following:

 Assists in planning, organizing, and leading summer camp activities.

• Organizes, inventories and maintains necessary facilities and materials.
• Maintains group and individual discipline. 
• Facilitates safe and positive camp experiences
• Follow written curriculum to implement activities including arts and crafts, group games, and sports.  
• Keeps records of attendance, participation.
• Typical duties include: implementation of camp curriculum, record keeping, maintaining supplies, and supervising groups of youth aged 5 to 12.
• Performs other duties of a similar nature or level.

Special Requirements:   Vision adequate to supervise participants in recreational programs; speak clearly; ability to bend stoop or crouch; physical stamina to supervise groups of youth participating in recreational programs; ability to work off-hours, shifts or events as required; strength to lift and carry materials weighing up to 20 pounds; and the ability to work outdoors in a variety of weather and temperature conditions.

Minimum Qualifications:

Knowledge of: 

• Common crafts, sports, games and recreation activities appropriate for all ages.
• Principles and methods used in organizing, conducting and supervising a program of recreational activities.
• Record keeping techniques.
• Basic first aid and safety practices and procedures.
• Basic youth development principles.

 Ability to: 

• Conduct daily camp operations including leading groups, activities, field trips, and set-up/break down of activities.
• Prioritize and handle multiple program tasks.
• Think and act quickly in emergencies.
• Judge situations and people accurately.
• Understand and carry out oral and written directions.
• Establish and maintain effective and cooperative relationships with subordinates, peers, supervisors, and the public.
• Perform work in a safe manner.
• Perform the physical duties of the job.

Education: 

Recreation Leader I:  Current enrollment in high school, with minimum age of 15 at time of appointment.  Must possess a work-permit. 

Recreation Leader II:  Current enrollment in high school, with minimum age of 16 at time of appointment.  Additional college level semester units can be substituted for up to one year of required experience.

Recreation Leader III:  Equivalent to completion of the twelfth (12) grade.  Additional college level semester units can be substituted for up to one year of required experience. 

Experience: 

Recreation Leader I:   No previous experience required.

Recreation Leader II:   Minimum of 500 hours of volunteer or paid work experience in an occupation involving recreation programs or equivalent. 

Recreation Leader III:   Minimum of 1,000 hours OR one year part-time progressively responsible experience as Recreation Leader II or equivalent.

License:  Must possess and maintain a valid CALIFORNIA Class C Operator's license issued by the Department of Motor Vehicles and a satisfactory driving record.

Certificates:  Must possess a first aid/CPR certification, or be willing to obtain one. 

Service Standards:  

Must successfully complete background process.  All candidates will be fingerprinted pursuant to California State Law.  All successful candidates under age 18 must possess a work permit prior to hire.

Selection Procedure:

 An application may be submitted via CalOpps (www.calopps.org).  An application may also be obtained from Human Resources located at: 621 Magnolia Ave., Millbrae, Ca  94030.  Regular office hours:  Monday - Friday 8:30 am - 5:00 pm.

Following a review of applications, qualified candidates will be invited for an oral interview.

Equal Opportunity Employer:  It is the policy of the City of Millbrae to provide equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants for employment meeting bona fide occupatinal qualifications, regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation or disability. 

The City of Burlingame is accepting applications for the position of  On-Call Library Assistant I/II (Easton Branch)

The Easton Branch is open 2 p.m. - 8 p.m. Monday - Thursday, 2 p.m. - 5 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, and closed on Sunday

This application is for non-benefited, part-time employment only. The candidate will fill staffing vacancies as needed and will be required to work days, evenings, weekends and/or holidays. Schedule may vary and incumbent must be available to work flexible hours.

Our diverse family of employees welcomes you to apply. We are a small city that gets a lot done, and each member of our team is vital to our success as an organization.

We recently asked our employees what they enjoyed most about working for the City of Burlingame, and their responses fell into five general categories:

• Colleagues
• Community
• Location
• The Work
• The Benefits

Browse the Burlingame Welcome Brochure for more information about why employees love  working here or view our City of Burlingame is a Great Place to Work Video: 

Welcome Brochure 

City of Burlingame is a Great Place to Work Video

The City of Redwood City invites you to apply for the position of Casual Maintenance Custodian. Under the direction of the Custodial Supervisor, the Casual Maintenance Custodian serves as the worker in the duties of care, upkeep, and cleaning of assigned buildings and related facilities.  The incumbent may be required to travel between several City buildings during their scheduled shift.  This recruitment is to fill a position that has been designated to cover a night shift from 5 p.m., to 1:30 a.m., including weekends.  This recruitment may also be used to fill similar casual positions through the City, shifts and schedules may vary, and may include daytime shifts as needed. 

Typical duties may include, but are not limited to the following:

• Sweep, vacuum, shampoo, mop, wax, strip, and polish floors.
• Dust and polish fixtures and equipment up to twelve feet from floor.
• Wash windows and doors up to twelve feet from floor.
• Clean desk and countertops if cleared of items.
• Empty and clean waste receptacles, place in appropriate outside bins. Move recycle bins in and out of assigned buildings as assigned.
• Clean and maintain restrooms in assigned buildings and facilities.
• Replace light bulbs up to twelve feet from floor.
• Lock and unlock doors; turn light and machines on and off; set alarms.
• Pick up papers and other debris and place in appropriate container.
• Maintain custodial supplies and equipment in each assigned building and facility.
• May perform or assist in performing minor and/or basic carpentry, electrical, plumbing and building maintenance work.
• Operate light duty equipment and machinery.
• Maintain effective communication utilizing email during each assigned shift.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

This is a non-benefited casual position.  A casual employee may not work more than 1000 hours per fiscal year.

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The City of Redwood City invites applications for the volunteer position of Reserve Police Officer. The Redwood City Police Department offers many opportunities for learning and long-term career growth in a city comprised of diverse residential and business communities. The objective for every Redwood City Officer is to protect life and property, proactively reduce crime and the fear of crime through the use of data-driven policing models, with an overarching operational philosophy of community policing as part of their mission to maintain a safe and connected community. The Redwood City Police Department is looking for volunteers who strive to provide “excellent service with integrity and respect”.  Reserve Police Officers work on a voluntary basis, serving a minimum of 20 hours per month.  The Redwood City Police Department is seeking applicants who demonstrate the drive, desire and ability to function as a Reserve Police Officer with minimal supervision. Reserve Officers will work under the direct supervision of a Police Supervisor, Field Training Officer or full time Police Officer. Exceptional candidates (with P.O.S.T. Level One certification) may be given the opportunity to function as a solo officer in certain incidences.

Vision for the future

The Redwood City Police Department strives to be a standard-bearer for the law enforcement profession. We seek to develop and utilize the members of our organization to their fullest potential and encourage their professional growth. As a progressive police department, we seek to attract officers with a broad spectrum of experience and education that will help us deliver superior police services to the valued members of our community. We recognize that excellent customer service, community partnerships and responsiveness to our communities’ needs are the foundation of superior police service.

An application, supplemental questionnaire, resume, and California P.O.S.T. Basic Police Academy Module II course completion certificate are required.  Please upload your resume, work sample test battery results, and P.O.S.T. Certificate(s) as one attachment to your CalOpps application. 

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JOIN OUR TEAM

• Serve as a role model for youth in the local community by supervising athletic opportunities that promote sportsmanship and skill acquisition
• Develop professionally and enhance your leadership and communication skills
• Engage youth in challenging mobile recreation opportunities to keep youth fit and active
• Participate in various Parks & Recreation programming to learn the benefits of our profession

Recreation Leader II

After School Sports & Mobile Recreation

The City of Redwood City Parks, Recreation & Community Services Department is looking for enthusiastic people to work within our After School Sports and Mobile Recreation programs operated out of Red Morton Community Center. The hours of this position will be Monday through Thursday, typically from 3:30-7:30pm during the school year, but nighttime and weekend hours will be mandatory depending on special events and program needs. During the spring and summer, duties will include, but are not limited to, serving as a head coach within our Junior Dribblers basketball program and leading mobile recreation activities at various parks and school sites.  This position will report directly to the After School Sports Coordinator.

Typical duties may include, but are not limited to the following: Provide independent gym and/or field oversite and coordination at various City facilities and school sites within Redwood City; train new scorekeepers as needed; possess a firm understanding of league rules and policies; ensure that games and practices are operated in a safe, inclusive environment; report any issues immediately to After School Sports Coordinator; address all parent or league issues in a timely and professional manner; maintain and care for all sports and mobile rec equipment; follow departmental and city-wide rules and regulations as they relate to the supervision of sports program and general work procedures; assist with other programs within the Parks & Recreation Department, including but not limited to the building attendant, special events, and other youth programs.  

Please click on the PDF link below to review the complete job announcement.

JOIN OUR TEAM

• Serve as a role model for youth in the local community by supervising athletic opportunities that promote sportsmanship and skill acquisition
• Develop professionally and enhance your leadership and communication skills
• Engage youth in challenging mobile recreation opportunities to keep youth fit and active
• Participate in various Parks & Recreation programming to learn the benefits of our profession

Recreation Leader I

After School Sports & Mobile Recreation

The City of Redwood City Parks, Recreation & Community Services Department is looking for enthusiastic people to work within our After School Sports and Mobile Recreation programs operated out of Red Morton Community Center. The hours of this position will be Monday through Thursday, typically from 3:30-7:30pm during the school year, but nighttime and weekend hours will be mandatory depending on special events and program needs. During the spring and summer, duties will include, but are not limited to, serving as an assistant coach within our Junior Dribblers basketball program and assisting with mobile recreation activities at various parks and school sites.  This position will work under the gym/field supervisor and report directly to the After School Sports Coordinator.

Typical duties may include, but are not limited to the following: work as a scorekeeper in our volleyball and basketball leagues;  possess a firm understanding of league rules and policies; ensure that games and practices operated in a safe, inclusive environment; report any issues immediately to gym/field supervisor and/or After School Sports Coordinator; address all parent and coaches in a professional manner; maintain and care for all sports and mobile rec equipment; follow departmental and city-wide rules and regulations as they relate to the supervision of sports program and general work procedures; assist with other programs within the Parks & Recreation Department including, but not limited to, special events and other youth programs.  

Please click on the PDF link below to review the complete job announcement.

The City of Redwood City Parks, Recreation & Community Services Department invites you to apply for the casual position of Building Attendant. This position requires weekday and weekend shifts, and may include both daytime and evening hours.  A person in this classification will work flexibly, up to 20 hours per week.  Hours and locations will vary across multiple community centers, and Building Attendants will be required to open and/or close the facility as needed. 

The ideal candidate will embrace the City’s emphasis on excellent customer service; will be an enthusiastic self-starter who anticipates the needs of staff and patrons; will be detail-oriented and able to manage multiple tasks and programs; ; will be a team player, but has the ability to work independently; will enjoy working with a variety of City staff, the public, and will have a sense of humor. 

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