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The City of Sunnyvale is seeking to fill the position of part-time Librarian in Children and Teen Services with an energetic and highly motivated individual who possesses excellent customer service, technical and interpersonal skills.
 
The ideal candidate will have experience working closely with the public in a fast-paced full-service library environment. Key responsibilities include presenting storytimes, staffing the information desk, creating new and innovative programs for the public, using state-of-the-art technology to develop library content, and selecting interesting and relevant titles for the collection. Special projects may include working on plans for a new branch library and community center in north Sunnyvale and expanding the Library's community engagement and outreach activities.
 
The Children and Teen Services Librarian works under the direction of the Supervising Librarian and other management staff in a team-oriented and forward-thinking environment.

The City of Sunnyvale provides an excellent benefits package. A complete application consists of a City application and responses to the supplemental questionnaire.  The position opens January 15, 2019 and final filing date is February 4, 2019 at 5:00 pm. For complete information regarding this current opportunity, please visit: Sunnyvale.ca.gov and click on JOBS.

Salary $33.69 - $43.00 Hourly

About the opportunity

The Town is recruiting for its next Administrative Services Director. 

The Director must be a versatile public administration professional with a strong municipal finance background, an understanding of human resources and information technology, and a commitment to excellence in public service.

The Director must excel at working directly with all levels of the organization, working well under pressure, and exercising independent judgment where necessary to overcome obstacles. To be effective, the Director must be capable of building credibility with the City Manager, fellow department heads, direct reports, community volunteers, and outside service providers. Areas of responsibility and assignment include but are not limited to:

• Proactive adviser to the City Manager on all finance, personnel, IT, and facility matters
• Manage personnel including recruitment, retention, and separations
• Develop staff reports on a wide range of topics for City Council consideration
• Administer the budget and audit processes
• Identify opportunities and develop plans to improve operational efficiency
• Represent the Town at various outside agencies and associations
• Review and approve journal entries, payroll, and other financial transactions
• Maintain a close working relationship with key vendors such as the Town's investment  adviser, PFM Asset Management
• Remain current on issues relevant to municipal finance, employee relations and risk management
• Staff the City Council appointed Finance & Investment Committee
• Mentor existing staff as part of the Town's succession planning

The Director is required to attend all City Council and Finance and Investment Committee meetings.  Currently, the City Council meets on the 3rd Thursday and the Finance and Investment Committee meets on the 1st Monday of every month.  Both schedules are subject to change and special meetings are scheduled as necessary.

Superior communication skills, both written and verbal, are critical to the success of the new Director. This is a FLSA-exempt position.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited four year college or university, with major course work in business, public administration, and/or related fields
• Five years of progressively responsible accounting experience, with at least 3 years experience in municipal accounting
• Familiarity with computer networks; experience in computer applications used for accounting and other administrative functions
• Knowledge of methods and practices of personnel management, employee relations and risk management
• Possession of a valid Class C California driver license

About the department

The Administrative Services Department has three full-time staff members and one 60% part-time employee, who provide all accounting, financial reporting, human resource and risk management  services to the organization.  In addition, the department manages contracts that provide information technology support and facilities management.  The department uses the Incode (v.X) financial management system and payroll is processed by ADP.

About the Town

The Town of Los Altos Hills is a semi-rural residential community located in the scenic hills of northern Santa Clara County.  The Town's 8,300 residents take great pride in the natural beauty of the Town.  Many residents are actively engaged in local government with over 150 residents serving on City Council appointed advisory committees.

The Town’s finances are strong due to a steady local real estate market and a prudent expenditure plan.   The 2017-18 budget totals $11.8M, roughly half of which is the General Fund.  With 23 in-house staff members, the Town provides planning, building, and engineering services; street, drainage, and pathway maintenance; parks and recreation; emergency preparedness and code enforcement; and sewer services.  Law enforcement services are provided under a contract with the Santa Clara County Sherriff’s Office and fire services are provided by the Los Altos Hills County Fire District, a dependent district of Santa Clara County.   

THE POSITION: Report directly to the Financial Services Manager.  Performs a wide range of paraprofessional work in performing business license processing, revenues transactions, transacting and keeping official records, providing support to assigned departmental or divisional staff, and assisting in the administration of the standard operating policies and procedures of the department or division; and, performs related duties as required.

The City of Redwood City invites you to apply for the position of Maintenance Custodian. Under the direction, the Maintenance Custodian serves as the worker in the duties of care, upkeep, and cleaning of assigned buildings and related facilities.  This recruitment is to fill a position that has been designated to cover a night shift from 5 p.m., to 1:30 a.m., including weekends. 

The ideal candidate will embrace the City’s emphasis on excellent customer service; will be detail oriented and able to manage multiple tasks; will use initiative and independent judgment; will ensure that the employees observe safety rules, regulations and procedures; will be a team player who likes working with a variety of City staff.   

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HEALTH EDUCATOR

*This is a Limited Term Position*

CLOSE DATE: Friday, February 1st, 2019

SALARY RANGE:
$21.88-$26.59  Per Hour   
(New employees should anticipate being hired at the beginning of the salary range.)

FINAL FILING DATE:
A complete application packet must be received in the Glenn County Personnel Department by 5:00 P.M., Friday, February 1st, 2019

THE POSITION

The Health Educator position at the Glenn County Health and Human Services Agency, Public Health Department plans, coordinates and implements effective County and grant-funded public health education programs and performs a variety of other tasks related to health education. This position will be working in the local Oral Health and Tobacco Prevention Programs. This position is scheduled for forty (40) hours per week and is a three (3) year limited term position. This recruitment may be used to establish a list to fill future vacancies for the next six (6) months.

TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE
Experience:            

One year of public health education experience.

Training:        

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in health and community services, health education, social services or related field.

All applicants are encouraged to review a detailed job description available at http://www.countyofglenn.net/dept/personnel/job-opportunities/job-descriptions and apply only if they clearly meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position.

APPLICANT INSTRUCTIONS/INFORMATION - A COMPLETE APPLICATION PACKET MUST INCLUDE:
*     A Glenn County Employment Application        *    Résumé
*     Transcripts and/or Certificates                           *    Cover Letter

It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure applications are received at the Glenn County Personnel Office by 5:00 P.M., Friday, February 01, 2019.
GLENN COUNTY EMPLOYMENT APPLICATION:  Application forms must be filled out completely; please do not include “refer to resume” on the application. All statements made on the application are subject to investigation and verification. A separate application must be filed for each position.

Application forms may be completed on CalOpps.org or obtained from and returned to:
GLENN COUNTY PERSONNEL DEPARTMENT
525 W. Sycamore Street
Willows, CA  95988
Telephone (530) 934-6451 – Fax (530) 934-6452
TDD – No Voice (530) 934-6444
Website: www.countyofglenn.net

RESIDENCE REQUIREMENTS: There is no residence requirement except certain positions may require the employee to reside within a reasonable commuting distance.
TRAVEL AND RELATED EXPENSES: Glenn County does not reimburse applicants for any travel or related expenses incurred in connection with applying for employment.
MEDICAL EXAMINATION: Applicants may be required to pass a medical examination and fingerprinting as a condition of employment or promotion. Medical exams may include a fitness exam and a drug & alcohol screen.
LICENSE OR CERTIFICATE: Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate valid California driver’s license. See Training and Experience for any additional required license or certification.
DEGREE OR CERTIFICATIONS: Copies of all required degrees and/or certifications, as outlined in the job description, must be provided.  Please include copies of all required educational degrees beyond high school and special requirement documents such as certificates, licensures, etc. in your job application packet.
SELECTION PROCESS:  The selection process may consist of an application evaluation, oral examination, written exam and fingerprinting process. The most qualified applicants will be invited to participate in an interview wherein their qualifications for this position will be reviewed in more detail. Additional testing may be applicable. If you are selected for an interview, you will automatically be contacted.
Eligible lists are used for Full-Time (40 hrs./wk. with benefits), Part-Time (20-39 hrs./wk. with benefits), and Public Service employee (PSE) temporary (limited benefits).

The City of Campbell announces an employment opportunity for:

Finance Director

Open Date: Monday, January 21, 2019

Close Date: Friday, March 1, 2019 at 5:00 p.m.

Salary: $12,844.00 - $16,800.16 per month (Dependent Upon Qualifications)

Finance Director:   Under administrative direction of the City Manager, to manage a comprehensive financial program for the City; to supervise all municipal accounting, budgeting, purchasing, data processing and risk management functions; and to do other work as directed.

Typical Duties:  Plans, organizes, supervises and directs the financial activities of the City including accounting, cash management, bond sales and related matters, investments and risk management; supervises, organizes and leads the preparation of the operating budget for the City and prepares annual revenue estimates; directs the preparation of accounting reports required by law and prepares various financial reports; formulates departmental policy and develops related goals and objectives; analyzes fiscal transactions to assure conformity and compliance with accepted accounting procedures, City procedures and methods, and Municipal, State and Federal regulations; directs and coordinates the processing of City accounting procedures; maintains, analyzes and reconciles all subsidiary and general ledger accounts; directs and reviews financial record keeping activities such as purchasing, fixed assets, and accounts payable; researches, compiles and prepares financial statements and supporting schedules; works with other City staff on accounting and analytical related issues and problems; reviews, evaluates and recommends policies to improve the City's administrative and financial internal control systems and procedures; serves as risk manager for the City, authorizes settlements of claims within prescribed limits; and coordinates the reporting of claims resulting from a declared emergency.

Ability to:  Plan, direct, coordinate and review municipal accounting, budgeting, data processing and risk management activities; prepare, verify and analyze complex financial and accounting reports; understand and interpret City, State, and Federal laws pertaining to governmental accounting; examine and verify financial documents and reports; analyze complex problems, evaluate alternatives and implement creative recommendations; establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work; effectively manage, train and evaluate staff; use independent judgment, within established guidelines, in the course of undertaking assigned responsibilities; communicate effectively both  verbally and in writing; ability to regularly talk and hear; frequently sit, stand, walk, use hands and fingers to handle or feel objects, tools or controls, reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel or crouch; occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds; vision abilities required include close vision, distance, peripheral and depth vision.

Knowledge of:  Principles, practices and techniques of governmental accounting, auditing, debt management, budget preparation, investment and financial analysis, revenue forecasting, purchasing, business data processing and risk management; and applicable laws and financial reporting practices regulating municipal financial administration; basic Management Information Systems applications for accounting and bookkeeping functions; and supervisory and office management principles and practices.

Education and Experience:  Graduation from college with a degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or closely related field.  Five years of increasingly responsible experience in municipal accounting and budgeting, two years of which shall have been at a supervisory level.  An advanced degree in a related field or a CPA Certificate is desirable.

Possession of: Valid California Driver's License

Application Process:

City employment applications may be obtained from the City of Campbell Human Resources Division, 70 N. First Street, Campbell, CA 95008; by visiting the City’s website at www.cityofcampbell.com or at www.calopps.org.

A completed employment application and resume must be received by the Human Resources Division no later than March 1, 2019 at 5:00 p.m. Applications may not be emailed or faxed. Please do not substitute “see résumé” on the employment history section of the applications. Résumés should be attached separately.

Testing Process:

Following initial screening of applications, those applicants with the most appropriate qualifications will be invited to continue in the selection process.

Prior to hire, candidates will be required to successfully complete a pre-employment process, including employment verification and a complete 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.

Candidates with a disability who may require special assistance in any phase of the application or testing process should advise the Human Resources Division upon submittal of application. Documentation of the need for accommodation must accompany the request. The City of Campbell is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE).

For questions regarding this recruitment, please call Human Resources at 408-866-2122 or email hr@cityofcampbell.com

Please see the job description and announcement below.