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THE POSITION

The Community Preservation Manager position is a new classification for the City of Newark and will be a vital member of the Community Development Department. This position will provide supervision and direction for the Community Preservation program, including compliance with applicable ordinances, codes, and regulations related to the health and safety of the community.

Applicants are encouraged to review the Class Specification minimum qualifications required for the position of Community Preservation Manager

The City of Newark is currently accepting applications for Lateral Police Officers and Academy Graduates. 

THE COMMUNITY:

The City of Newark is located in southern Alameda County at the east end of the Dumbarton Bridge, midway between Oakland and San Jose. We were incorporated in 1955 and have a five member City Council/Manager form of government. Our city is approximately 13 square miles with a population of just under 50,000. At the edge of Silicon Valley, growth of biotech, high-tech, and health sciences industries In Newark continue. We take pride in maintaining a small-town feel, while undergoing major housing and retail development projects.

THE POSITION:

The Newark Police Department is a modern, progressive law enforcement agency with 59 sworn and 27 professional staff employees.  The Newark Police Department values and rewards prior police experience.  Well qualified lateral officers have enjoyed specialty assignments and promotions based upon total law enforcement experience. State of the art safety equipment, including, individually issued patrol rifles with sighting systems, Ballistic Helmets, Smart Phones and an Armored Rescue Vehicle.

For well qualified officers, the Newark Police Department offers accelerated hiring and training programs, as well as numerous lateral entry incentives.  Our program is designed to recognize and reward your skills and experience, to include: $2500 academy reimbursement and $2500 for moving expenses. Well qualified laterals may be appointed to top salary range, and may transfer 120 hours of vacation and 100 hours of sick leave to Newark upon hire.

Numerous specialty assignments, most with premium pay incentives, to include: Detectives, Field Training Officer (FTO), Crisis Negotiation Team (CNT), Traffic Division, School Resource Officers (SRO), Major Crimes Task Force, K-9, S.W.A.T. Team, Crowd Management Team (CMT), Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) Team, Honor Guard, Firearms Instructor, Use of Force Instructor, and Taser Instructor.

Officers enjoy either a 3/12 or 4/10 work week, depending on assignment.

The Newark Recreation and Community Services Department is looking for Aquatic Instructors (Swim Instructors) and Lifeguards for our fantastic swim lesson and aquatic programs, to work at the Silliman Activity & Family Aquatic Center. We are looking for positive, patient, motivated, self-driven individuals that have a passion for working with children and wish to make a difference in a child's life by teaching them lifelong water skills! Swimming experience is desired. Swim Instructor training will be provided once hired. Those that are successful in the application review will be invited to attend an interview either in person, or via ZOOM. Please note that this position requires you to work in an indoor aquatic environment subject to warm/humid temperatures.

• Applicants should be able to work at least 10- 25 hours from October 1, 2021 – May 1, 2022, including weekends and some holidays, with mandatory monthly trainings.

• Please note that shift preference is not guaranteed and is based on the program's staffing needs and can change at any time. Please keep this in mind when/if you plan to attend school. 

**All communication will be via email for this recruitment**

Recruitment Contact:

Stacy Burton, Aquatics Coordinator

Email: stacy.burton@newark.org

We are seeking motivated individuals who can work independently with minimal direction for weekend special events and rentals at the Newark Community Center. Work is performed under the direction of the Recreation Coordinator. Candidates will prepare the Newark Community Center for weekday and weekend rentals with event setup, take-down, and event monitoring throughout your shift.

Essential Functions:

Prior to Rental & Setup

• Turn off alarm
• Turn the computer on; check email for messages
• Turn on A/C or Heater System
• Set up tables and chairs
• Put plastic bags in garbage cans, and place them throughout the room (be sure the front of the garbage cans are clean)
• Sweep/clean front entrance steps and wheelchair ramp
• Sweep/clean outdoor patio area
• Confirm that the rooms downstairs are locked as well as any other doors not in use
• If time allows, clean glass doors
• Meet the renter upon arrival.  Welcome them and go over the information that applies at that time

During Rental

• Periodically check restrooms and restock toilet paper and paper towels as necessary
• Clean up restroom floors of debris
• Periodically check the garbage cans and if full, replace with another can with a clean liner
• Periodically walk the facility to check on rental, including the kitchen (make sure the renter and/or caterer understands no food scraps down the kitchen drains)

After the rental & cleanup

• Encourage the renter to clean up on time. It takes a minimum of 1 hour to clean up the room
• Confirm that all tables and chairs are cleaned
• Turn off the handicap auto door button switch
• Check off the cleanup facility sheet with the customer
• If there will be any additional charges due to lateness, broken items, etc. advise the renter that our office will be in touch
• Thank the renters and encourage them to come again
• Turn off A/C or heater system
• Lock all inside doors, including kitchen
• Set the alarm (if janitors are inside the building, let them know you are leaving and remind them to set the alarm

* Other duties as assigned

Under direction from the Recreation Coordinator, prepare softball field for games and practices, score keep adult basketball league games in the gymnasium at the Silliman Activity Center.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of the following representative duties, knowledge, and skills. Factors such as regular attendance at the job are not routinely listed in job descriptions, but are an essential function. Essential duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Drive an ATV to drag the softball field.
• Chalk the foul lines and batter’s box.
• Other routine field maintenance as needed.
• Score keep adult basketball league games as assigned.
• Officiate and score keep adult volleyball games desirable.
• Unlock/Lock gates for synthetic turf user groups when the Silliman Activity Center is closed.
• Meet and deal tactfully and effectively with the public.
• Perform other job-related duties within the scope of this job classification as assigned.

Under direction from the Recreation Coordinator, coach and referee youth basketball, score keep basketball league games in the gymnasium at the Silliman Activity Center.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of the following representative duties, knowledge, and skills. Factors such as regular attendance at the job are not routinely listed in job descriptions, but are an essential function. Essential duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Coach and referee youth basketball to maintain standards of play and ensure that game rules are observed.
• Teach and explain the rules and regulations of basketball.
• Confer with other coaches/referees, players and facility managers in order to provide information, coordinate activities, and discuss problems.
• Score keep basketball league games as assigned.
• Maintain gymnasium area including equipment and facility.
• Meet and deal tactfully and effectively with the public.
• Perform other job-related duties within the scope of this job classification as assigned.

The City of Newark is currently accepting applications for Police Officer Trainees - Entry Level and Academy Attendees. 

THE POSITION:

The Police Officer Trainee position is an entry level position, requiring no prior law enforcement experience. Applicants are required to possess a valid California Driver’s License, be a U.S. Citizen and be at least 21 years old at time of swear-in. All applicants must possess a strong moral character, as well as good work ethic and maturity. All candidates will be required to undergo comprehensive testing processes to determine their physical and mental suitability for a career in Law Enforcement.

The Police Officer Trainee is a temporary employee.  The trainee attends a P.O.S.T. certified academy.  Upon successful completion of the academy, the trainee will be eligible for appointment to the position of Police Officer.  New Police Officers will receive benefits available to regular employees and will serve an 18-month probationary period.

The Newark Police Department is a modern, progressive law enforcement agency with 59 sworn and 27 professional staff employees. Well qualified officers enjoy specialty assignments and promotions based upon training and experience. State of the art safety equipment, including, individually issued patrol rifles with sighting systems, Ballistic Helmets, Smart Phones and an Armored Rescue Vehicle.

Numerous specialty assignments, most with premium pay incentives, to include: Detectives, Field Training Officer (FTO), Crisis Negotiation Team (CNT), Traffic Division, School Resource Officers (SRO), Major Crimes Task Force, K-9, S.W.A.T. Team, Crowd Management Team (CMT), Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) Team, Honor Guard, Firearms Instructor, Use of Force Instructor, and Taser Instructor. Officers enjoy either a 3/12 or 4/10 work week, depending on assignment.

THE COMMUNITY:

The City of Newark is located in southern Alameda County at the east end of the Dumbarton Bridge, midway between Oakland and San Jose. We were incorporated in 1955 and have a five member City Council/Manager form of government. Our city is approximately 13 square miles with a population of just under 50,000. At the edge of Silicon Valley, growth of biotech, high-tech, and health sciences industries in Newark continue. We take pride in maintaining a small-town feel, while undergoing major housing and retail development projects.

The Senior Building Mechanic is an integral member of the Maintenance Division which includes Public Works.  This position reports to the Maintenance Superintendent and is expected to exercise independent judgment with a moderate amount of oversight. The Senior Building Mechanic will focus on building maintenance and lead the work of assigned maintenance personnel in the performance of more difficult and complex maintenance and repair tasks related to the care and upkeep of public buildings and related facilities. 

Applicants are encouraged to review the Class Specification minimum qualifications required for the position of Senior Building Mechanic