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We are looking for a highly motivated, reliable, and skilled professional to take on the role of Senior Administrative Assistant. This is the advanced journey level classification within the Administrative Assistant series. This recruitment will establish a list to fill current vacancies in the City Clerk’s Office and the Finance and Administrative Services Department (FASD) in the Purchasing and Support Services division, as well as future vacancies in the Senior Administrative Assistant classification. If you excel in multitasking, communication, and enjoy collaborating, this position is for you! Review our detailed job description here.

As the Senior Administrative Assistant for City Clerk’s Office, you will primarily respond to Public Records Act Requests, exercising data management and critical thinking skills.

As the Senior Administrative Assistant for Purchasing, you will provide valued support to the Purchasing and Support Services Division, serving as the administrative backbone and face of the division.

The Essentials:

Senior Administrative Assistant – Minimum Qualifications

• Three (3) years of increasingly responsible administrative and clerical experience involving frequent public contact.
• Education equivalent to the completion of the 12th grade supplemented by coursework in office or business management.

Highly desirable – City Clerk’s Office:

• Related experience at a public agency or in a legal office
• Experience with records or data management software

Highly Desirable – Purchasing:

• Related experience at a public agency
• Experience with finance related tasks and/or software (Processing contracts, purchase orders, invoices, and updating a vendor database)

Are We a Match? :

What You’ll Do – City Clerk’s Office

• Take ownership over initiating responses to Public Records Act Requests
  • Coordinate with other City departments to ensure that requests are forwarded appropriately, applicable records are received, and the request response is on schedule
  • Understand each request, proactively identifying potential issues and requesting more information as necessary
  • Stay organized and ensure compliance with legal deadlines, following up with others as necessary
• Provide coverage for the City Clerk’s front desk in the absence of the Administrative Assistant – answering or directing inquiries by phone, email, and in-person
• Assist with other projects as needed, such as noticing and filing

What You’ll Do – Purchasing

• Utilize your knowledge of Purchasing and the team to answer inquiries or direct them to the appropriate Buyer.
• Manage communication with vendors daily, sending them purchasing orders, ensuring their receipt, and updating the vendor database. Assist vendors by answering or directing their inquiries and ensuring their compliance with document requirements.
• Model and improve upon your analytical and technical skills, working with Excel and Finance Enterprise (FE), amongst other systems, to ensure that records are well-maintained and accurate. Upload requisitions into FE.
• Exercise excellent customer service to internal facing customers, assisting other departments through phone, email, or in-person inquiries.
• Stay cool under pressure, ensuring that key deadlines are met and a fluctuating volume of workload is managed.

Work Schedule 

For both vacancies, the incumbent can expect to work onsite 5 days a week. With stellar performance there is the possibility for some hybrid flexibility later on.

Are we a Match? – Key Qualities

While there are two distinct and exciting professional opportunities within this classification, a successful finalist in either role can expect to possess the following skills:

• A keen attention to detail and ability to meet critical deadlines
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Analytical and technical skills – someone with the ability to discern how to best respond to inquiries and be technically savvy with software and data management.

Are we a Match? – City Clerk’s Office

In addition to the qualities listed above, you are…

• A critical thinker who is able to think on their feet.
• Detail-oriented with excellent reading comprehension.
• A clear and concise communicator.
• Diligent with meeting deadlines and not afraid to follow up with others for required information.

Are we a Match? – Purchasing

In addition to the qualities listed above, you are…

• Able to juggle various assignments in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Detail-oriented and have strong organizational skills.
• Customer service savvy - you strive to help people and take initiative to find answers.
• Gifted at organizing and updating files, information, and data.
• Eager to expand upon your knowledge of applicable software programs.
• Cool under pressure and enjoy working collaboratively with a team.
• Prideful of your Excel and math skills.

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Apply Now: Open Until Filled  (interviews begin March 17th) 

Hourly rate: starting at $17.00
 

• Assist in conducing classes and participate in group activities
• Facilitate organized games and sport activities
• Assist in the encouragement of participation, developmental learning, and good sportsmanship
• Assist as a chaperone at dances, parties, and on field trips
• Assist in facility set-up and break-down for group activities
• Issue and collect recreation equipment and supplies
• Direct the proper use and care of assigned facilities and equipment
• Assist in the maintenance of records and the preparation of activity reports on assigned activities
• Act as a role model to program participants
• Supervise permit groups’ use of facility
• May be assigned to Camp programs
• Perform other related duties as assigned
   

• Minimum age of 16 years old with a valid work permit. Two letters of recommendation from non-family members.
• Adult and Pediatric First Aid and CPR/AED Certification within 90 days of hire

Successful candidates must pass Department of Justice fingerprint and
Tuberculosis (TB) screening clearances prior to the start of employment.  

The City of Sunnyvale is recruiting for a Principal Water Pollution Control Plan Operator.  This position, reporting to the Water Pollution Control Operations Manager, undertakes supervisory responsibilities at the Sunnyvale Water Pollution Control Plant (SWPCP). Their duties include providing instruction, troubleshooting, and maintenance related to plant operations, supervising training programs, ensuring efficient operation and maintenance of equipment, and coordinating with various stakeholders.

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

• Graduation from high school or tested equivalent, and
• Five years of experience in the operation and maintenance of a wastewater treatment plant with at least 3 years at the shift supervisor level as defined by the State Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB).  The Senior WPC Operator position at the SWPCP is considered equivalent to the SWRCB Shift Supervisor definition.
• Grade III Wastewater Treatment Plant Operators Certificate issued by the California State Water Quality Control Board
• Class C California driver's license and a safe driving record

A complete application consists of a city application and supplemental questionnaire. The position is open from starting August 15, 2024, with the first application review on September 16, 2024.  For complete information regarding this current opportunity, please visit: www.sunnyvale.ca.gov

Salary: $59.68 - $76.17 Hourly
 

Are you a responsible person who enjoys working with youth, loves nature & outdoor activities, and passionate about education & encouraging youth to succeed? 

Apply Now: Open Until Filled  (interviews begin March 17th) 

Hourly rate: Please see attached Job flyer (PDF)

Summer Day Camps

Looking for individuals who are passionate about making a difference and having fun outdoors! If entering your senior year of high school, are in college or beyond, this could be a perfect fit. Our five all-day summer camps run from June 16 to August 15, with staff training beginning June 9. Serving children ages 4-12 at multiple locations, these positions serve as role models to youth campers throughout the Conejo Valley, leading arts and crafts, recreation games, swimming, hiking and more!

Locations throughout Thousand Oaks and Newbury Park

Weekdays 7:00 AM - 4:00 PM or 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM 

Positions: Camp Director, Senior Camp Counselor, Camp Counselor

Community Centers
Work with a variety of age groups teaching classes and assisting with special events

Locations: Borchard, Conejo, Dos Vientos and Thousand Oaks Community Center

Positions: Recreation Leader

Open daily, flexible work hours

Day Camps for individuals with disabilities
Serving youth, teens and young adults with physical and intellectual disabilities

Locations: Old Meadows Center

Positions: Camp Director, Senior Camp Counselor, Camp Counselor, Recreation Aide

Weekdays; hours vary between 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM 

Aquatics
For Lifeguard & Swim Instructor jobs see www.crpd.org/aquatics and scroll down to Employment Opportunities
 

Qualifications Summary

Camp Directors- 30 college units completed preferred, with at least 1,500 hours of related experience
Senior Camp Counselor- 15 college units completed preferred, 500 hours of related experience preferred
Recreation Leader- 15 college units completed preferred, 500 hours of related experience preferred
Camp Counselors- High School Diploma (or GED), 250 hours of related experience preferred
 

Successful candidates must pass Department of Justice fingerprint and
Tuberculosis (TB) screening clearances prior to the start of employment.  

We’re looking for a motivated, reliable, and diligent professional to take on the role of Senior Building Inspector. You will join a fast-paced, dynamic team environment, providing critical inspection services within the Community Development Department.  This position receives direction from the Deputy Building Official, will provide leadership and indirect supervision over other inspection staff, and can build positive working relationships throughout the organization and development community. If you are looking to have a direct impact in a role requiring strong problem-solving skills, leadership, and emotional intelligence, this position is for you!  Review our detailed job description here. 

The Essentials 

• Three years increasingly responsible building inspection experience supplemented by journey level construction trade experience. 
• Equivalent to the completion of the 12th grade supplemented by college level courses in inspection methods, architecture, structural, or civil engineering.
• Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate California driver’s license. 
• Possession of an International Code Council (ICC) certification as a combination inspector, building inspector, or designated trade specialist, e.g., electrical inspector.

Bonus Points:

• Possession of an AA degree in a related field.
• Experience in a City Building Department.
• Possession of a CASp certification.

What You'll Do
 

• Perform field inspections on various structural, electrical, plumbing, mechanical and building systems at various stages of building construction, alteration, or repair to ensure compliance with applicable codes. 
• Check building plans for compliance with applicable codes.
• Confer with and resolve code and inspection disputes between staff and builders, developers, contractors, architects, engineers, and the public. 
• Respond to questions and concerns of assigned staff and/or the public; assist in coordinating inspection activities. 
• Collaborate on code violation cases with the Code Enforcement Division of the City Attorney’s Office.
• Coordinate inspection activities with inspection staff in other City Divisions/ Departments, such as Planning, Fire, Environmental Safety, and Public Works, and in collaboration with other county and state agencies. 
• Provide training to new Building Inspection staff and on City policies, procedures, rules, and regulations. 
• Prepare appropriate paperwork, violation notices, records, and reports. 
• Support the public counter and Permit Center in the Building Division as needed. 
• Develop and prepare forms and online content related to inspection services for the City Website, in collaboration with other Department staff.
• Perform related duties as assigned. 

Are We a Match?

• You are knowledgeable about, and can clearly explain to others, the principles and practices of the California Building, Plumbing, Mechanical and Electrical Codes, and other pertinent Federal, State, County codes, and City ordinances.
• You are familiar with, or are willing to learn, about green building and Reach Codes that support the City’s sustainability initiatives.
• You are a problem solver with the ability to identify existing or potential problems and proactively collaborate on solutions.
• You are an exceptional communicator with superior interpersonal skills. You establish and maintain effective working relationships and enjoy collaborating with others in a team environment. 
• You enjoy teaching and mentoring a team on your technical building expertise and enjoy learning from others expertise.
• You are a quick and efficient professional who is adept at juggling multiple priorities and projects to meet targeted deadlines. 
• You are passionate about community development and enjoy providing outstanding customer service to Mountain View’s business and residential community. 
• You embrace new technologies that make information sharing and providing quality inspection services that much easier for inspectors and customers.
• You have experience inspecting large development, such as multi-building commercial campuses, mixed-use developments, affordable housing, Master Plans, or mid-to-high-rise residential developments.