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SAN CARLOS SCHOOL DISTRICT

1200 Industrial Road, Unit 9

San Carlos, CA 94070

POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT

Classified applications for the following position are now being accepted for a part time position in the San Carlos School District for the 2018-2019 school year.

AVAILABLE:                        Special Education Para-Educator - FTE.75 (1 position)

LOCATION:                         Central Middle School

WORK YEAR:                      2017-18 School Year, 30 hours per week, 10 months per Year

                                             Exact Shift to be determined, based on assigned school site.

(Employee will bank 15 min per week to attend a one hour monthly professional development training)

START DATE:                       August 21, 2018

SALARY:                               RANGE 24, $17.97 - $21.89 per hour based on experience

                                              Health & Welfare Benefits

                                              This is a CSEA union position

JOB DESCRIPTION:           Please see attached job description. 

                                            Behavioral and Autism Experience preferred.

ADA REQUIREMENT:      The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job.  While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk and hear.  The employee is frequently required to walk and use hands to finger, handle and feel.  The employee is occasionally required to stand, reach with hands and arms; stoop, knee, crouch and crawl.  The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 15 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision and ability to adjust focus.

This is an announcement of a position and does not constitute a commitment for an interview.

The San Carlos School District is an equal opportunity employer.

Invites your application for the position of

ELECTRICAL / INSTRUMENT TECHNICIAN I

Join our Team! to perform basic electrical and instrumentation duties in the Department of Wastewater Treatment and Pump Stations. 

You will enjoy working as you learn to: 

• Perform basic electrical and instrument repairs and maintenance duties;
• Assist in the maintenance, repair alteration, and installation of a variety of electrical and instrumentation systems and equipment. 
• Use measuring, calibrating, and testing instruments and hand and power tools common to the trade.  
• Maintain record on equipment maintenance and perform preventative maintenance on equipment.
• Coordinate emergency maintenance with system operation.
• Have knowledge of programmable controllers.
• On occasion service as an operator in the operations of the Wastewater Treatment Plant.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education/Training: 

Equivalent to graduation from High School or GED. 

Experience:

Knowledge of standard hand and power tools. Basic electrical theory, mechanical principles are preferred.

Certificates/Licenses:

• Possession, or ability to obtain within two year of appointment, a voluntary certificate as an Electrical/Instrumentation Technician I as issued by the California Water Environment Association.
• Possession, or ability to obtain within two years of appointment a grade I certificate issued by the California Water Resources Control Board.
• Possession of a valid Class C California Driver’s License and ability to maintain current during the time of employment with the City of Pacifica.

and 

General Knowledge of: 

The identification and use of standard hand and power tools and of materials, terms, practices and equipment of the electrical trade; arithmetic and mechanical principles as related to shop and field work.

Skill in:

Demonstrating manual dexterity.

Ability to: 

Learn to interpret and work from shop drawings and electrical diagrams; learn to perform work which requires considerable manipulative skills, mechanical comprehension, mathematical calculations, and logical reasoning; use some independent judgment and initiative; acquire increased job knowledge and skills; understand and carry out verbal and written instruction; keep standard records and make simple verbal or written reports of work performed; learn and perform shop mathematics with accuracy; establish and maintain effective working relationships; and learn and apply safe work practices.

The Examination Process: 

Applications will be reviewed for minimum qualifications.  Only those meeting the minimum qualifications and are identified as the most highly qualified will be invited to participate in the examination process.  

Application Process: 

To apply go to CalOpps.org and fill out an application online by Monday, June 18, 2018. 

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ABOUT THE POSITION:

Under the direction of the Information Systems Manager, the Senior Systems Analyst is the technology lead for the planning, design, development, implementation, integration and management of hardware and software applications for the City.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

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

• Assists in the planning, organizing, assigning, directing, reviews and evaluates Information Systems staff, subcontractors and activities.
   
• Assists in the development and implementation of goals, objectives, policies and procedures, and work standards of the department.
   
• Sets priorities, develops implementations plans and oversees the implementation of Information Systems projects.
   
• Maintains safe working conditions for the workforce and public.
   
• Utilize computer technology for work management, information management and communications.
   
• Confers with and provides technical assistance to members of City departments on various computer, telecommunications and other information systems matters; coordinates activities of the divisions with those of other departments and agencies.
   
• Conducts or directs studies; develops and reviews reports of findings, alternatives and recommendations; directs the maintenance, upgrades and enhancements of the City’s computer, telecommunications and information systems and prepares a variety of periodic and special reports regarding assigned responsibilities.
   
• Represents the City in meeting with representatives of governmental agencies, professional, business and community organizations and the public; handles complaints and inquiries.
   
• Works closely with other members of the City’s Management teams to provide coordinated and supportive approach to service delivery.

The City of Pacifica

Invites your applications for the full-time position of:

Child Care Site Coordinator

Assigned to either a school-aged, preschool or combination Title V program

Come join a team of 15 full-time and over 60 part-time employees who make up the Child Care Division of the Department of Parks, Beaches and Recreation for the City of Pacifica. The program was established over 30 years ago and currently serves over 400 children at six sites.

This position supervises one of the city of Pacifica’s many child care sites. These sites range from smaller full-day State preschool programs to large before and after school programs for school-aged children. The duties include supervising both full-time and part-time employees, and coordinating all aspects of a quality child development program. The program follows Title V staffing requirements and staff-to-child ratios.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education/Training

• A Site Supervisor Permit from the State of California Child Development Division is required. Applicants who have a one-year temporary County Child Development Site Supervisor Permit qualify as long as they will receive their full permit one year from hire date.

• High school graduate or GED and 

• Twelve (12) college/university semester or equivalent quarter units in early childhood education, child development, elementary education, physical education, recreation or other specific courses applicable to preschool and/or elementary school-age children. and 

• Six (6) additional semester or equivalent quarter units are required in program administration and staff relations.

Experience

• Applicant should have experience supervising a child development center for either school-aged or preschool children. Ideal applicants will have experience working with children of all ages, and can coordinate staff schedules, developmentally appropriate curriculum, paperwork, children’s portfolios, and a variety of tasks related to running a quality childcare program.

License/Certification

• Current Site Supervisor permit from the State of California.  All State of California Child Development Permits must be renewed and maintained during employment with the City of Pacifica. The selected applicant will be required to obtain a one-year county permit at the San Mateo County Office of Education within one month of employment, in absence of a current State permit.

NOTE: If you are an applicant who does not yet have a county or state child development permit, you may qualify for the position if you have completed all the requirements in one of the two following categories:

1) Possess an Associate in Arts degree or higher in Child Development with six units of administration, and two units in adult supervision; or

2) Possess a BA degree, in any subject; with 12 core units of Early Childhood Education (ECE) and three units of supervised field experience in an ECE setting.

The selected applicant will be required to obtain a one-year county permit at the San Mateo County Office of Education within one month of employment, in absence of a current State permit.

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL HAVE: 

1) Experience with BOTH school-aged and preschool programs.

2) Experience working at a Title V program.  

3) Bilingual skills are highly desirable

THE EXAMINATION PROCESS: Applications will be reviewed as they are submitted.  The most highly qualified applicants will be invited to participate in the examination process consisting of an Oral Panel interview and/or a written exercise.  

The selected applicant must pass a background investigation that includes fingerprinting, a pre-employment medical examination and drug screen. In accordance with Federal law, the City of Pacifica only will hire individuals who are legally authorized to work in the United States. As a condition of employment, you will be required to present proof of your identity and employment eligibility.

THE APPLICATION PROCESS: 

Apply immediately at www.CalOpps.org City of Pacifica by June 15, 2018. 

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 function. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently require to sit and talk or hear, use hands to fingers, handle, feel or operate objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms. The employee is required to walk frequently and must occasionally lift and/or carry up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus. 

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment is usually quiet, but can be moderately noisy depending on specific location. It can be hectic and requires an ability to perform multiple tasks and maintain considerable tact when dealing with others, regardless of how they treat you.

MISSION STATEMENT: Under the Parks, Beaches, and Recreation Department, the Child Care Division strives to provide quality child care for the families of Pacifica and surrounding communities. Our program utilizes developmentally appropriate curriculum and practices in a warm, caring and safe environment. 

Applications are being accepted for the position of Financial Analyst II with the City of South San Francisco

Application Deadline:  The first 50 qualified applications, or Thursday, June 14, 2018, at 5 p.m., whichever occurs first.

THE CITY OFFERS AN ATTRACTIVE BENEFIT PACKAGE, AS WELL AS CalPERS, SOCIAL SECURITY, AND MEDICARE PARTICIPATION.

The City of South San Francisco is a fully independent and highly commercialized full-service City with an estimated population of 65,710 growing to 100,000 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.

THE DEPARTMENT

The Finance Department has two divisions:  Administration/Budget and Accounting Operations. The Department consists of the Director of Finance, two Financial Services Managers, a Financial Analyst II, a Management Analyst I, a Senior Accountant, an Accountant II,  a Payroll Administrator, four Accounting Assistants IIs, an Administrative Assistant II, and a Mail Carrier.

THE POSITION

This classification will perform complex financial analysis requiring considerable technical skills; prepares key financial or technical reports for budget, cash flow/treasury, business licenses, tax revenues, investment reporting or related functions that require extensive knowledge of City’s financial functions; and performs related duties as assigned.

The Financial Analyst II is a professional classification, performing difficult and complex work involving Citywide financial and technical analysis and related aspects of financial management. Incumbents must have the ability to independently apply technical and specialized rules, regulations, policies, procedures, and activities related to the financial function. Assignments may be in any area of the finance function, but will normally be somewhat specialized in a limited number of areas to ensure efficient service provision to City departments and employees.  Position requires extensive knowledge of the City’s financial functions and the ability to exercise independent judgment.

SELECTION PROCESS

The process will first consist of a review of application materials and responses to the supplemental questionnaire.  A resume is required to be attached to the application but will not take the place of a fully completed application; incomplete applications and/or questionnaires will not be considered.  Do not put “see resume” on application or supplemental questionnaire as the submission will be considered incomplete.  The highly suitable and qualified candidates will be invited to participate in an oral panel interview (weighted at 100%).  Upon completion of the oral interview, an eligible list will be established which will be used for the appointment to the position. Possession of minimal qualifications does not guarantee advancement in the selection process and placement on the eligible employment list. Top ranking candidates placed on the eligible list will be invited to the next phase of the selection process, Department interview, and will consist of any or all of the following: oral interview and written/practical exercise.

Oral Panel Interview is tentatively scheduled for July 10, 2018.

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

Prior to a conditional employment offer being made, a thorough background check will be completed, including a fingerprint check. At the time employment is offered, applicants must be able to furnish proof of legal right to work within the United States.

This general announcement is subject to change. It does not constitute an express or implied contract.

To review a complete job description that includes all special requirements, go to www.ssf.net

The City of Redwood City Library invites you to apply for the position of Casual Project READ Educational & Literacy Recreation Leader. This is an excellent opportunity for an energetic, values-driven candidate to support and assist our Literacy Student Tutor Coordinators and Literacy Staff offering educational activities, tutoring and performing clerical tasks that will benefit our program services and community.

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

Are you interested in working for a cutting-edge start-up company that is doing something NOW for the environment?  Do you have the intellectual curiosity and business sense to pursue new and innovative energy programs?  Are you passionate about renewable energy and combating climate change?  Do you have a record of success in bringing new technologies or programs to market?  Then apply for the position of Clean Energy Programs Manager for Peninsula Clean Energy.
 
The Clean Energy Programs Manager works under the direction of the Director of Energy Programs at Peninsula Clean Energy (PCE) and has responsibility for developing and implementing the strategy for local energy programs within PCE's footprint in San Mateo County aimed at transportation and building electrification with an initial emphasis on transportation. The position may also support PCE programs aimed at development of distributed generation and storage.
 
This person will support research and program development of new programs as well as the implementation of energy programs approved by the PCE Board of Directors that meet PCE's organizational goals. Examples of programs include incentives to encourage electric vehicle adoption and infrastructure, energy storage, micro-grids, and local renewable energy development, to name a few.
 
This position requires strong collaboration skills to work with internal and external stakeholders of multiple levels. It also requires an understanding technical aspects of electric energy use, and ability to research and analyze associated data.  We are looking for someone who is highly organized, has strong attention to detail and able to manage activities across multiple projects.
 
The salary range is $100,000 - $130,000.

PENINSULA CLEAN ENERGY
 
Peninsula Clean Energy (PCE) is the new community choice energy program (known as a "CCA") for San Mateo County.  As of May 2017, PCE is the electricity provider for all electricity accounts in the 20 communities in San Mateo County (Atherton, Belmont, Brisbane, Burlingame, Colma, Daly City, East Palo Alto, Foster City, Half Moon Bay, Hillsborough, Menlo Park, Millbrae, Pacifica, Portola Valley, Redwood City, San Bruno, San Carlos, San Mateo, South San Francisco, and Woodside) as well as the unincorporated county.  The city councils of each city were all unanimous in their support of joining PCE. 
 
This customer base includes almost 300,000 accounts, serving a population of 765,000, with a total electrical load of almost 4 million megawatt-hours.  PCE is the fifth operating CCA in California.  PCE launched in October 2016, and is one of the largest existing CCAs.  CCAs that launched prior to PCE include Marin County, Sonoma County, the City of Lancaster, and San Francisco City and County.  Additional CCA programs have launched since then, with more information available at cal-cca.org.
 
More information regarding Peninsula Clean Energy is available at www.peninsulacleanenergy.com.
 

Examples of Duties: 

• Assist in developing strategies and program implementation for local energy programs including electric vehicle (EV) infrastructure, storage, building electrification and renewables. Includes evaluating program options, developing justifications for proposed strategies, and soliciting and taking input from stakeholders to refine strategies.
• Draft Board memos on program.
• Develop and facilitate partnerships across private, public, non-profit and research sectors for program development and execution.
• Develop and execute requests for proposals (RFPs) including defining objectives and evaluation criteria, coordinating with communications team for publication, evaluating proposals, and recommending awards.
• Support program management including development of contracts, assessing vendor budget and timelines, evaluating effectiveness and quality of work, recommending remedial actions when needed.
• Develop timelines, manage deliverables and coordinate execution with internal and external stakeholders.
• Track, assess and develop grant proposals.
• Manage funder reporting including status reports and reimbursement requests in coordination with billing specialist and accountant
• Work with subject matter experts on best-practices, guides, and workshops as required.
• Serve as public spokesperson at events including developing talking points, external materials, speaking at events.
• Provide input to program budget and staffing plans.
• Supervise and direct interns.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS 
Required Qualifications

• BA/BS degree in engineering, environmental studies, business or other related fields.
• A minimum of five years of experience in clean energy project management, budgeting, and project implementation. Experience with electric vehicles (EV), EV infrastructure strategies and deployment, and/or distributed energy expertise a plus.
• Advanced capabilities in project management.

 
Additional Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced degree or equivalent experience in project management, environmental studies, or clean energy business.
• Experience in grant development and fundraising.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain complex partnerships.
• Strong preference given to candidates that have Bay Area contacts in the municipal, utility, business and non-profit sectors in the areas of climate change, renewable energy, and energy efficiency.
• Familiar with mission and goals of Peninsula Clean Energy.

 
Ability to:

• Deliver excellent written products with strong logistical and quantitative analysis.
• Deliver excellent public speaking across diverse audiences.
• Exercise sound judgment, creative problem solving, effective dispute resolution, and commercial awareness.
• Manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and quickly adapt to changing priorities in a fast-paced dynamic environment.
• Take responsibility and work independently, as well as coordinate team efforts.
• Be thorough and detail-oriented; demonstrate patience, tact, and courtesy.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with persons encountered during the performance of duties.
• Work as needed to attend evening and weekend meetings and presentations. Ability to travel throughout the region to attend meetings and functions.
• Interact professionally and effectively with customers, commercial partners, PCE staff team, Citizens Advisory Committee, and Board of Directors.
• Work with intermediate and advance MS Office functions, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and Powerpoint.
• Work with tools including gantt charts and project management tools, CRMs and other advanced project tools.

• Be part of a team of committed people.

 
Licenses/Certificates:
Possession and continued maintenance of a valid class C California driver's license or the ability to provide alternate transportation as approved by the CEO and a safe driving record.
 

We invite you to start an exciting career in a fast-paced

environment where you make an impact of the lives,

of people who live, visit, and work in the City of Palo Alto.

Why a Public Safety Dispatcher for the City of Palo Alto

This unique and exciting role as a Public Safety Dispatcher for the City of Palo Alto is the unique variation of dispatching emergency and non-emergency equipment and personnel in response to calls for service including Police, Fire, Ambulance, Utilities, Public Works, and Animal Control services in a state-of-the-art 911 dispatch center!

Qualities of a Successful Public Safety Dispatcher

• Are you highly motivated and able to find creative solutions?
• Are you a strong communicator with a skill-set to remain calm in stressful situations and elicit pertinent information?
• Are you people-oriented with excellent interpersonal skills?
• Are you able to multi-task in a fast paced environment?
• Are you able to apply your excellent computer skills to new state of the art technology?

If you have what it takes to become a successful Public Safety Dispatcher, we invite you to step up and answer the call! Bilingual candidates are highly encouraged to apply and will receive language incentive pay upon successful completion of a language test.

What You Will Need

Sufficient education, training and/or work experience to demonstrate the possession of the following knowledge skills and abilities which would typically be acquired through:

Public Safety Dispatcher I/II

EDUCATION: High school graduate or GED, and

Public Safety Dispatcher II

EXPERIENCE: One year of public safety dispatching experience comprised of law enforcement or fire service dispatch responsibilities.

CERTIFICATE: Possession of a California P.O.S.T. Public Safety Dispatcher Basic Certificate and experience with emergency medical dispatching and computer-aided dispatching are preferred.
 

For a complete job description please click on the links below.

Public Safety Dispatcher I job description
Public Safety Dispatcher II job description
 

READY TO APPLY? First Step Prior to Applying
Prior to submitting your application please complete the following steps:

• For the Public Safety Dispatcher I candidates, you must take the CritiCall test at the South Bay Regional Training Consortium in San Jose. These exams are held monthly. More information can be found at their website www.theacademy.ca.gov. Click on the Assessment Testing tab and then locate the CritiCall Dispatch Test link. The current fee to take the exam is $75 and this must be paid by you, the applicant.
• Once you have taken the exam and passed, then you may proceed by applying to the position.

• For the Public Safety Dispatcher II candidates, you can proceed to the application process.

How To Apply
Congratulations on taking and passing the CritiCall exam. The next step in the process is to submit your City of Palo Alto application.

• Click on the "apply" tab.  For an online employment guide, please click here.
• When submitting your application, please do not attach any other certifications or paperwork beyond a resume and your Critical Exam. (This includes typing certifications, letters of recommendation, P.O.S.T. certificates, T-scores, degrees, diplomas, etc. Once we need these documents, we will let you know.)

If you are already a Public Safety Dispatcher at a Police or Fire agency in California with your Basic P.O.S.T. Dispatcher certificate and at least one year of experience in the previous 5 years, you will be considered for the Public Safety Dispatcher II level.

IMPORTANT NOTE: The interview, selection, and training process for being a Public Safety Dispatcher are challenging. It has multiple phases and, depending on the training schedule, may result in a lengthy selection process (up to one full year) before being offered a position. Part of our selection criteria includes how well an applicant can read, understand, and follow instructions through this process. Please do your best to comply with the requests we make of you throughout the selection process.

POSITION

The Planning Intern works under the supervision and direction of a Senior Planner within the Community Development Department.  This position will perform a variety of duties in support of the Planning Division’s operations—administrative, clerical, and customer service.

This temporary assignment is scheduled to work up to 24 hours per week, with the duration dependent on funding.  

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

- Scan and digitize project files, and create summary tables of scanned information.  
- Work with staff to organize filing system for scanned files.
- Conduct data collection and research for various Planning projects and surveys.
- Assist with updating Planning forms and handouts.
- Research and respond to basic requests for land use and zoning information.
- Shadow public counter staff to gain customer service experience.  
- Other duties as assigned.