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The City of Larkspur seeks qualified and enthusiastic candidates for this excellent career opportunity!

The Circulation Supervisor oversees the operation of library circulation and related activities; implementation and training of circulation policies and procedures; directly supervises and trains circulation staff; and provides administrative support to the operations of the Larkspur Library, a member of the MARINet Consortium. The ideal candidate is experienced in library circulation and is knowledgeable about current best practices in library operation methods, techniques, and quality standards. The ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships is essential for success in this position. Ideal qualities include excellent interpersonal, customer service, and written and oral communication skills and a strong interest in library services.

The Larkspur Library is a small public library located on the first floor of City Hall in the heart of Larkspur’s downtown. Library services are provided by the Library Director, three professional Librarians, a Circulation Supervisor, and a Library Assistant. The Library seeks to enrich the lives of its community by providing the library resources and services needed to fulfill their informational, recreational and cultural interests. The Library acts as a responsive resource for independent, lifelong learning, provides a comfortable space and opportunities for the community to gather and connect, and fosters a love of reading in its patrons. The Library collection is comprised of 50,000 books, DVDs, audio books, and magazines. As part of the Marin County MARINet Consortium, the library shares the collections of the other five Marin County city libraries, the nine Marin County Free Library branch libraries, the Dominican University of California and the College of Marin collections. Patrons have access to a full range of library databases, and the wider library collections of surrounding California libraries through Link+.

REPORTING TO THE LIBRARY DIRECTOR, THE SELECTED CANDIDATE WILL PERFORM:

Circulation and Supervisory Duties:

• Participate in the work of library circulation as needed including issuing library cards and charging materials, processing returned materials, collecting fees, assisting patrons, and trouble-shooting problems related to circulation.
• Provide high level customer service, mediate customer concerns and address any problems or needs at the circulation desk; refer the most difficult problems to the appropriate level.
• Supervise, train and evaluate the performance of library employees related to circulation activities, including extra hire and volunteers; model expected behavior.
• Serve as the lead for library circulation policy, procedures and practices; function as a resource to staff for circulation questions and issues.

Administration Duties:

• Oversee back office operations that include: ordering library supplies and equipment.
• Process daily invoices for accounts payable and manage collection of library fines and fees.
• Process various reports and documents; create marketing material for the library: signage, posters and patron handouts.
• Maintain updates to the library's website and bulletin boards; attend City website meetings.
• Coordinate and manage the Friends of the Library book donation and sale.
• Develop and recommend circulation policies, manuals and procedures to the Director, consistent with overall library and MARINet policies, and customer service goals.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS INCLUDE:

At least three (3) years of increasingly responsible library circulation experience which includes significant use and knowledge of automated library systems and possession of a high school diploma. Supervisory experience or experience providing direction to staff is highly desirable, as is experience working in a public library.

Employment Opportunity

Public Safety Dispatcher

Salary Range: $53,594 - $65,144 annually

($4,467—$5,428 monthly) plus benefits

The Position: The Public Safety Dispatcher perform duties which involve receiving incoming calls for Police, Medical, and Fire assistance, and dispatching necessary Police response. They also perform a wide variety of clerical/records duties. The St. Helena Dispatch Center is equipped with a RIMS/CAD computer system. Dispatchers are expected to work various shifts, including Dayshift, Nightshift, weekends, holidays, and occasional overtime. Currently Dispatchers work a 3/12 schedule, rotating every four months.

Library Clerks facilitate quality service through direct assistance to the customers of the San José Public Library System.  This is done through the performance of a variety of clerical activities which includes greeting customers and explaining library materials usage policies and procedures; checking materials in and out; shelving materials; assisting with the use of self check machines; entering data on computer terminals; issuing borrowers’ cards; preparing and processing materials for circulation; processing materials holds; maintaining records and files; accepting fines; operating cash registers; handling routine problems; and assisting with training of and serving as lead person for Library Pages, Library Aides, and volunteers. 

We are looking for candidates who are able to provide excellent customer service in an innovative, fast-paced, team environment.  As a front-line customer service representative for the library, Library Clerks play a key part in making the library experience a positive one for our customers. SJPL is currently recruiting for multiple Full Time and Part Time vacancies. Part-time positions are benefited and are normally scheduled to work 20 - 24 hours per week.  Full Time and Part Time Clerks are typically expected to work some nights and weekends on a rotation basis. 

These positions require pushing or pulling carts loaded with materials; packing, unpacking and transporting shipment boxes; reaching, bending and stooping to put materials on low and high shelves; lifting up to 25 pounds and actively moving for several hours at a time.

This recruitment may be used to fill multiple positions in this, or other divisions or departments. If you are interested in employment in this classification, you should apply to ensure you are considered for additional opportunities that may utilize the applicants from this recruitment.

The Senior Grants Management Analyst will support the Community Benefits Program in Civic Engagement by managing the day to day relationships with Safe, Clean Water grantees, analyze and assess the accuracy of invoices with the progress of projects, ensure compliance with agreements and budgets, partner with internal technical staff to ensure projects are completed in alignment with district objectives, analyze and problem solve issues pertaining to contracts with grantees, and coordinate communication of grant status to internal staff (Chief and Board level included) and the public through utilizing tools available through Communications Unit (blogs, social media, eNews, Nextdoor, etc.). Additionally, this position will be responsible for supporting the outreach to the community to ensure diversity of applicant pool and awareness of district resources and opportunities in the Community Benefits Program. This position will also support the assessment of the impacts of resources from the program in the community. The objective is to understand how impactful grant funding has been in the community and identify where the gaps and needs continue to be in the county. 

Key responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Provide daily oversight of current grantees - analyzing and assessing invoices, communicating status of projects, ensuring technical staff are aware of projects milestones/outcomes, drafting board agenda memos for amendments, tracking insurance, agreement, and other key dates pertaining to grant projects, and other daily administrative tasks.
• Community outreach - maintaining a database of county-wide organizations and entities that are grant/partnership eligible, conducting direct outreach by requesting meetings, presentations, phone calls, etc. to inform community about resources/opportunities, and continue building and developing networks in the community that can lead to potential partnership or grant projects.
• Supporting the development of an assessment strategies to measure impacts of grant funding and identify gaps in the community where grant dollars are not being equitably allocated.

THE PROCESS

This part-time, temporary position is available now. The position is open until filled. To be considered for this opportunity, please apply online through www.calopps.org.

THE POSITION

The Customer Service Representative will greet visitors to the Joan Pisani Community Center in the Recreation Division and serve as the first point of contact. Typical duties may include, but are not limited to:

• Provide friendly and professional customer service by means of answering incoming calls, emails, and assisting walk-in customers.

• Process registrations, coordinate the computer registration process, and trouble-shoot registration software issues with the software provider as necessary.

• Collect and process all monies received for recreation programs; perform daily deposit reports.

• Explain and follow City and department policies and procedures.

• Conduct correspondence with class contractors and send out weekly program rosters; process contractor payments.

• Assist with other recreation programs or events as needed; other related duties as assigned.

The position will primarily work on weekday afternoons, Monday-Friday, approximately 12:30-5:00 pm (specific work schedule to be determined) with a typical schedule from 20-24 hours per week. The ideal candidate should enjoy working with people and have an interest in serving the public.

To view the full announcement for this exciting opportunity, please visit the City of San José’s employment page by clicking on the link below.

Then click on the “Management Recruitments” link. 

City of San José Employment Page

Network Technician I: annual salary range is $55,161.60 - $67,225.60, hourly range is $26.52 - $32.32

Network Technician II: annual salary range is $64,872.20 - $78,852.80, hourly range is $31.19 - $37.91

Network Technician III: annual salary range is $71,884.80 - $87,422.40, hourly range is $34.56 - $42.03

The San Jose Police Department requires data and communications resources to be functioning twenty-four hours per day, seven days a week, 365 days per year.  The Police Department has the largest network in the City.  The Police WAN include 21 remote sites.  The Local Area Network (LAN) provides network connectivity to over 1000 desktop computers, 440 Mobile Data computers, and over 80 data servers.  The department uses software applications to monitor networks, systems, and management of help desk requests.  The department's main network is currently using Microsoft Active Directory.

This position, working under the supervision of the Department Information Technology Manager in Systems Development Division will be responsible for the following functions:

·         Maintain vehicle Mobile Data Computers (MDCs) and Automated Information System (AIS) workstations

·         Respond to Help Desk requests, network troubleshooting (wired and wireless) up to the switch level.

·         Maintain and troubleshoot the department VoIP phone systems, and troubleshoot Windows operating systems (Windows 7 and Windows 10)

·         Install and manage desktop systems, manage virus protection, and the Police Department's network system.

This recruitment may be used to fill multiple positions in this, or other divisions or departments. If you are interested in employment in this classification, you should apply to ensure you are considered for additional opportunities that may utilize the applicants from this recruitment.

Please click the links below for complete details regarding this job opportunity.

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