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POOL CASHIER/REGISTRATION ASSISTANT

RECREATION DEPARTMENT

$13.00 – $15.10 hourly

(Effective July 1, 2020: $14.00 - $15.55 hourly)

Summer Aquatics Season

Preferred availability to work from

May 1 to  August 14, 2020

APPLICATION CLOSING DATE:

Open Until Filled – Priority Screening in February

ABOUT THE POSITION:

City of Gilroy is recruiting for a seasonal Pool Cashier/Registration Assistant for the 2020 Summer Season. The main goal of the Recreation Department is to offer excellent recreation programs that provide community members with a wide-range of opportunities to celebrate life and community through people, parks, programs, and special events which are delivered by a team of employees dedicated to offering quality recreational, social, and cultural services to all Gilroy residents.

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

Under direct supervision of the Aquatics Coordinator, Pool Manager and/or Assistant Manager, performs basic cashiering duties and varied clerical work of average difficulty as needed to facilitate swim lesson participant registration and fee collection for recreational swimming program.

Please note:

• Summer Aquatics Program would like all staff to begin employment on May 1, 2020 for training and work shifts on Saturdays and Sundays.
• Staff who are unable to begin work on May 1 will begin employment on June 8.
• Applicants who can commit to the entire season (May 1 – August 14) will be given preference.
• All staff beginning employment on May 1 must attend HR Orientation on April 27, 28 or 29.

The Department of Public Works is seeking to fill one vacant Overstrength Sr. Facilities Repair Worker position. This position is a temporary, benefited position, with a standard 40 hours per week with an end date of June 30, 2020. 

The Sr. Facilities Repair Worker position will be working between the Central Service Yard and the Environmental Innovation Center (EIC). Under general supervision by the Preventative Maintenance Program Manager, the Sr. Facilities Repair Worker will perform a wide variety of semi-skilled work in the repair of buildings and equipment at the Environmental Innovation Center.

This position will be stationed at the Central Service Yard with a secondary office at the EIC where most of the time will be spent. In addition to the typical duties of a Sr. Facilities Repair Worker, the successful candidate will provide constant communication and customer service for three tenant groups operating out of the EIC and will have the ability to manage the maintenance and operational needs of the groups with a fixed budget. The position requires flexibility and may oversee other Facility Repair Workers from time to time as well as occasionally needing to respond to afterhours alarms from the facility. 

Other duties of this position include but are not limited to:

 - Schedules and manages the work of contractors engaged in the maintenance and repair of equipment and facilities. Reviews and approves payments. 

- Leads and performs minor repair on buildings caused by vandalism and normal wear, including patching, spot painting, floor tile repair and replacement, glass replacement, water leaks and valve replacement, and other minor plumbing and trades related building maintenance tasks. 

- Prepares work orders for major repair and alterations and monitors progress and completion of projects. 

- Prepares reports on materials, labor, and cost or damage caused by users in order to recover cost. 

- Maintains records of repair equipment. 

- Coordinates the use of shared space and events by the building users to ensure the meeting rooms are properly setup.

- Leads, repairs, and maintains equipment in the facility, including audio/visual equipment in the meeting rooms, waterless toilets, tables, chairs, cubicles, and other environmental innovation features that may be installed in the facility. 

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. 

ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT

Supporting the Natural Resources and Real Property Departments

Annual Salary Range: $62,419 – $77,912

plus full benefits including CalPERS pension

Application Deadline: February 23, 2020 at 5:00 p.m.

Are you a bright, curious, and energetic administrative professional with a passion for preserving open space? Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District is seeking an experienced Administrative Assistant to support our Natural Resources and Real Property Departments.  In this position, you will play an active role in protecting some of our most precious and threatened open space resources in Santa Clara, San Mateo, and Santa Cruz Counties.  This is a full journey-level classification where the incumbent is expected to perform a wide variety of administrative and office support duties with occasional instruction or assistance.

About Midpen:  Midpen is a regional greenbelt system in the Santa Cruz Mountain region comprised of nearly 65,000 acres of land in 26 extraordinary open space preserves, permanently protected for public enjoyment and recreation. Midpen is a growing organization with a focused mission that guides our work, and where every employee makes an impact.  If you are looking for an outstanding opportunity to contribute to the legacy of open space protection and outdoor recreation, working with an incredible team of like-minded colleagues, we invite you to apply for this position!  Check out the Working for Midpen video on our Employment Opportunities page.

About the Position: The Administrative Assistant will provide high quality administrative support to the Natural Resources and Real Property Departments. We are looking for an organized person with excellent verbal and written communication skills and superb attention to detail to perform a wide variety of administrative duties supporting departmental and program operations.  Duties include, but are not limited to: in Natural Resources you will coordinate public meetings and bid requests with Midpen Project Managers and outside contractors; in Real Property you will assist with title/escrow transactions, database management, and interfacing with the Counties on real estate matters.  

Required Education & Experience:

Any combination of training and experience that would provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required qualifications would be:

Equivalent to the completion of twelfth (12th) grade and three (3) years of progressively responsible general office experience.  Applicants should have experience in Microsoft Office including Outlook scheduling, Word, PowerPoint, mid-level Excel spreadsheet, as well as Adobe Acrobat editing.  A Bachelor’s Degree and public sector experience are a plus.

Licenses & Certifications Required:   Possession of a valid California Driver’s License. 

Working Conditions:   This position is at Midpen’s offices in Los Altos, California.  In addition to working in the office, the Administrative Assistant may hike on trails.  Occasional evening work may be required for committee or public meetings.  Ideal candidates will be comfortable working in these conditions.

Employee Benefits:   Midpen provides an excellent benefits package including health, life & disability insurance as well as CalPERS pension. Please see the Benefits page of Midpen’s website for details.

How to Apply: Apply online at CalOpps.org.  The application deadline is February 23, 2020 at 5:00 p.m. 

CalOpps is unable to accept applications after the deadline.

The following application items are required:

1. Fully completed CalOpps employment application* 

2. Cover letter 

3. Resume 

4. Supplemental question responses

*Incomplete applications will not be considered for the position.  Applicants with the most relevant experience and qualifications suitable for the position will be contacted for an interview.

Recruitment Timeline: We recommend applicants’ schedules be open during this timeframe for panel interviews.

Midpen is unable to accommodate individual schedules.

First Interview: March 17, 2020

Final Interview/Written Exercise at our Los Altos Office: March 20, 2020

Estimated Start Date: April 2020

Applicants with disabilities may request reasonable accommodation

by contacting the Human Resources department at 650-691-1200   

Put your passion for Open Space to work!

The Department of Library and Community Services, Community Services Division is seeking a qualified individual to provide temporary administrative/cash handling support at the Baylands Park Gatehouse.

• Collect vehicle entry fee at Baylands Park Gatehouse.
• Sell, log and distribute Season Passes.
• Perform general housekeeping inside gatehouse.
• Reconcile and prepare deposit at end of each day
• General customer service.

• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Graduation from high school or tested equivalent
• Prior cash handling and customer service experience desired
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing
• Must be available to work 8 hour shifts on weekdays and weekends

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

If you are interested in this opportunity, please submit your City of Sunnyvale employment application to the Department of Human Resources.

City application forms, completed in full, are required, as well as responses to the required supplemental questions. Electronic applications may be submitted on-line through the City's employment page; go to Sunnyvale.ca.gov, Search: Jobs or application materials may be submitted to: Department of Human Resources, 505 West Olive Avenue, Suite 200, Sunnyvale, CA 94086. Candidates are asked to fully describe any training, education, experience and/or skills relevant to this position. Resumes are optional and are not accepted in lieu of the application. Please submit application materials as soon as possible to be considered for this position as this announcement may close without notice.
 

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
For more information regarding this position contact Rick Cotter, Community Services Coordinator II at 408-730-7335 or email rcotter@sunnyvale.ca.gov. For information relating to the application process contact Faye Brand, Human Resources Technician at 408-730-3015 or email: fbrand@sunnyvale.ca.gov.

Plan Check Engineer

$9,028.93 - $11,523.20 monthly
$108,347.20 - $138,278.40 annually

Under general supervision of a department manager, performs plan examination to ensure compliance with building codes, applicable laws, State regulations, City ordinances, acceptable engineering practices, and nationally recognized standards; and assists permit processing and field inspectors in resolving code related problems.

CLASS CHARACTERISTICS:
The Plan Check Engineer is a journey level, non-exempt classification responsible for reviewing and checking building plans and building permit applications for residential, commercial, industrial, and public assembly construction.  Examining plans includes reviewing construction and site plans, and structural calculations, that are submitted by architects and contractors to ensure compliance with building standards codes and local ordinances.  It is differentiated from the next lower classification of Plans Examiner by the difficulty and complexity of work, the experience and certifications required of the position. This classification is a registered Architect, or Professional Engineer. Direction is provided by the Building Official or by the Community Development Director.

APPLICATION and SELECTION PROCESS:

To be considered for this exciting opportunity, please apply on-line at www.morganhill.ca.gov and submit the following items:

• A completed City of Morgan Hill employment application
• Cover Letter
• Resume
• Copy of Certificates (if applicable)

This is a continuous recruitment with periodic review of application packets. Only complete application packets will be reviewed. This posting can close at anytime

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POSITION SUMMARY:

The Office Assistant I provides administrative support to the Recreation & Community Services Department, which includes program registration, facility reservations, recordkeeping, customer interaction and point of sale. Duties include responding to phone, mail, email and in-person inquiries, as well as requests from citizens, employees and other City departments. The Office Assistant I performs receptionist duties, including: typing, word processing, use of computer programs and applications, recordkeeping, organizing and compiling data, filing, computerized data entry, organizing calendars, working efficiently and effectively within Recreation & Community Services Department and other departments with minimal supervision and with outstanding customer service. This is a part time position that averages 25 hours per week.

GENERAL ACCOUNTABILITIES: The following statements are intended as general illustrations of the work in this job class and are not all inclusive for specific positions.

1. Serve as the Recreation & Community Services Department’s first line of customer contact
2. Establish and maintain positive relationships with customers, employees, contractors and volunteers
3. Advise customers on the selection of programs that best fit their areas of interest
4. Assist customers in determining which rental facility to use for their events
5. Support annual & quarterly instructor management tasks
6. Enter activity data into the registration software
7. Performs other administrative/clerical duties as assigned

MINIMUM POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

KNOWLEDGE OF: Basic office practices and procedures, including filing and the operation of standard office equipment, computers, related software, phone systems, fax/copy machines and email communications; Microsoft Office Suite including Word, Excel and Outlook; correct English usage written and verbal, including spelling, grammar, and punctuation; business letter writing and the standard format for typed materials; policies and procedures related to the department to which assigned; basic business data processing principles; effective time management principles; customer service principles; basic accounting principles.

SKILL AND ABILITY TO: Develop and maintain office files; compose routine correspondence from brief instructions; use initiative and sound judgment within established guidelines; prioritize work and coordinate several activities; multitask; communicate tactfully and effectively with the public, including interpreting and applying detailed rules and policies; rapidly learn, understand, retain and utilize directions, procedures, policies, processes and programs of the Recreation Department; provide excellent customer service to staff and customers in-person and via email and telephone; work harmoniously as part of a team or independently; perform successfully all the requirements of the position.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Sit at a desk for long periods of time; repetitively use fingers and/or wrists or hands while twisting or applying pressure; maintain mental capacity which allows the capability of making sound decisions and demonstrating intellectual capabilities; have rapid mental/muscular coordination; maintain effective audio/visual discrimination and perception to the degree necessary for the successful completion of assigned duties; and lift up to 25 lbs, and carry up to 10 lbs; maintain a professional and neat appearance.

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION:

Any combination of the listed experience and education requirements may lead to a qualifying application. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:

• Education: Equivalent to graduation from high school. Completed college-level coursework is desirable.
• Experience: A minimum of one year of responsible secretarial or administrative experience. Prior experience with activity registration and facility rentals is highly desired.
• Valid California driver’s license is desirable
• Previous experience working with the public is desirable

IDEAL CANDIDATE POSSESSES THE FOLLOWING CHARACTERISTICS:  Is highly professional, patient, respectful, ethical and organized; has a can-do attitude. Communicates effectively and proactively both verbally and in writing. Enjoys working in a small town atmosphere with an engaged public, including merchants, property owners and residents.

OTHER INFORMATION

Temporary employees are non-benefited, at-will positions. Since the City does not participate in Social Security and is required to provide an alternative retirement plan, you are required to participate in the City's defined contribution retirement plan through Nationwide where 3.75% of your gross compensation per pay period is deducted and put into the plan. The City matches this 3.75% for a total contribution of 7.5% of your gross compensation per pay period.

COMPENSATION:
This is a part-time, temporary position. Approximately 25-29 hours per week.
$16.75. to $20.75 hourly DOE

RECRUITMENT PROCESS:
The recruitment will remain open until the position is filled with a first review date of November 19, 2019. Prior to hire, candidates will be required to successfully complete a pre-employment process, including a livescan background investigation. A conviction history will not necessarily disqualify an applicant from appointment; however, failure to disclose a conviction will result in disqualification or termination.
 

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

The City of Los Altos is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in employment on the basis of a person’s race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, mental or physical disability, medical condition, marital status, sex, age or sexual orientation. Candidates with a disability, which may require special assistance in any phase of the application or testing process, should advise City of Los Altos upon submittal of application. Documentation of the need for accommodation must accompany the request.

LIMITATIONS AND DISCLAIMER

The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position. All job requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health and safety of themselves or other employees.  

• Develop, plan, and organize activities to promote and disperse Census 2020 information of services of services and programs to North County residents with a focus in reaching out to residents in the following languages: English, Spanish, Mandarin, and Hindi.
• Attend community festivals, special events, public meetings and gatherings as appropriate to promote Census 2020
• Take initiative to develop relationships with neighborhood leaders, communities of faith, schools, nonprofits and local support agencies to promote the Census
• Translate or arrange for the translation of Census marketing materials
• Monitor and coordinate the daily operation of the community outreach program; maintain appropriate records and statistics; evaluate the effectiveness of the assigned program
• Coordinate website updates related to Census outreach and promotions
• Perform other related duties as assigned

WORKING CONDITIONS
Position requires sitting, walking, standing, bending, squatting, climbing, kneeling, and twisting in the performance of daily activities. The position also requires hand manipulation in simple grasping, pushing and pulling, and fine manipulation. The position requires repetitive hand movement and fine coordination in using a computer keyboard.  Additionally, the position requires near and far vision in reading reports, work related documents using a computer. Acute hearing is required when providing phone and personal customer service. The need to lift, drag and push files, paper, books and documents weighing up to 25 pounds is also required. Some of these requirements may be accommodated for otherwise qualified individuals requiring and requesting such accommodation.

Education & Experience
The minimum qualifications for education and experience can be met in the following way:

Graduation from High School or the tested equivalent; AND
One year of related work experience that provides the required knowledge and abilities.
 
Knowledge of:

• Methods, techniques and procedures in the delivery of community outreach;
• principles and procedures for implementing and directing community outreach and civic engagement activities;
• modern office procedures, methods and computer applications and equipment

• Develop and coordinate a Census 2020 community outreach program suited to the needs of the culturally diverse community.
• Communicate with multicultural groups;
• Understand and respect cultural differences; translate written and verbal communication
• Bilingual in one of the following languages: Spanish, Mandarin and Hindi.

• Bachelor's Degree in public administration, business administration, or a related field.
• Administrative or staff services experience in local government.

The City of Sunnyvale is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of the City of Sunnyvale not to discriminate against all qualified applicants or employees on the basis of actual or perceived race, religion (including religious dress or grooming practice), color, sex (includes gender, pregnancy, childbirth, medical conditions related to pregnancy or childbirth, breastfeeding or medical conditions related to breastfeeding), gender identity and/or gender expression, sexual orientation (including heterosexuality, homosexuality and bisexuality), ethnic or national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, uniformed service member status, marital status, family relationship, age, cancer or HIV/AIDS related medical condition, genetic characteristics and/or genetic information, and physical or mental disability. Applicants needing special accommodations for testing should submit a request to the Department of Human Resources at time of application.

Are you a motivated, energetic, and creative individual interested in working for an agency making a difference for people in Santa Clara County? Are you detail-oriented yet able to understand the big picture? The award-winning Santa Clara County Housing Authority (SCCHA) is looking for talented individuals to be a part of a collaborative, innovative organization dedicated to making homes and growing communities in Santa Clara County.

The Executive Department, which provides strategic direction to all departments and executes the long-term vision for the Agency under the direction of the Board of Commissioners, is currently seeking applicants for an Administrative Assistant position. The Administrative Assistant will work directly with the Executive Management Team providing confidential secretarial, administrative and project support. This position will act as a liaison between management and other staff, outside agencies, and the public, coordinating resolutions when appropriate.

Administrative Assistant for the Executive Department

Closing Date: OPEN UNTIL FILLED.

Salary: $25.79 - $34.57 Hourly DOQ

Under general supervision, performs a wide variety of responsible, confidential, and complex administrative support for a Housing Authority (Agency) department, management, staff and boards, including the compilation and preparation of a variety of complex reports and department/team budget and assisting in the implementation and monitoring of programs and/or projects; coordinates and serves as a liaison for assigned programs, projects, and activities with other Agency departments, outside agencies, and the general public; performs related work as required.

This is the journey-level class in the administrative support series.  Incumbents at this level are capable of performing complex administrative and office support duties, including assisting in implementing and monitoring department-related projects and programs.  The work has technical and programmatic aspects, requiring the interpretation and application of policies, procedures, and regulations and involving frequent contact with staff and the public, as well as performing various research functions.  Employees at this level are required to be fully trained in all procedures related to the assigned area(s) of responsibility, and working with a high degree of independent judgment, tact, and initiative.  Dependent upon assigned department, may provide support for board activities, public records requests, and other duties as required.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provides confidential secretarial, administrative and project support for assigned management, departmental staff, and boards; acts as a liaison between management and other staff, outside agencies, and the public, coordinating resolutions when appropriate.

• Assists or administers assigned department projects and/or programs as assigned by management staff; provides assistance in various research and department-related projects, including development and administration of department and/or affiliate budgets, contract agreements, subpoenas and public information requests, and grant applications.

• Organizes and carries out administrative assignments; researches, compiles, and organizes information and data from various sources on a variety of specialized topics related to programs in assigned area; checks and tabulates standard mathematical or statistical data; prepares and assembles agendas, minutes, resolutions, reports, and other informational materials.

• Composes, types, edits, and proofreads a variety of complex documents, including forms, memos, administrative, statistical, financial, and staff reports, and correspondence for department management and staff; inputs and retrieves data; checks draft documents for punctuation, spelling, and grammar; makes or suggests corrections.

• Researches, prepares and processes reports, forms, and records, such as requests for payments, purchase orders, invoices, requests for proposals, bid packages, contracts and agreements, legal documents, hearing notices, Board memos, draft resolutions, notices of determination, and mailing lists for public hearing items.