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Definition:  Under the supervision of the Recreation Director, Recreation Services Manager or Recreation Coordinator, develops and supervises a segment of recreation programs and may provide Recreation-related transportation services.    
                                                                              

Essential Duties:  Depending upon assignment, the duties of a Recreation Specialist include:

Under supervision of Recreation Department staff the Recreation Specialist plans, promotes, develops and supervises a portion of the recreation programs. Typical duties include: planning and implementing programs/special events, managing facilities/rentals (including setups), assisting in front office day-to-day operations, and assisting in youth/adult sports. Attend meetings, workshops, and other related duties as required. Possess the ability to communicate positively with the public, volunteers, and staff.

Special Requirements:  Possess adequate vision to supervise participants in recreation programs. Be able to speak clearly and understandably. Be able to bend, stoop or crouch and have enough physical stamina to lift up to 50 pounds and assist clients. Hours may vary with evening and weekend hours required at times. 

Minimum Qualifications:

Ability to:  Work with Microsoft Office programs. Exercise independent judgment in performing job responsibilities. Supervise and direct volunteer and paid staff using positive communication skills. Organize and/or direct groups and individuals participating in senior, youth, and adult programs, and special events. Think and act quickly in emergencies. Work to maintain and help create an action oriented atmosphere with both the public and staff. Understand and carry out written and oral directions. Establish and maintain cooperative relationships with subordinates, peers, and supervisors. Practice basic recreation skills in a variety of areas.

Education:  The successful candidate should have equivalent to four years of education in an accredited university or college. One (1) year or more years of related work experience can be substituted for an equivalent amount of work experience. 

Experience:  Experience equivalent to two years of experience in recreation, transportation, education or a related field.

License:  Must possess and maintain a valid California Drivers’ License with a satisfactory driving record

Certificates:  Must possess a current First Aid and CPR Certificate. This requirement can be completed within the first month of hire.

Date Posted:            October 14, 2019

Classification:          COORDINATOR, EARLY LEARNING QUALITY IMPROVEMENT
                                   (Pending Personnel Commission approval)
                                   Open recruitment

Work Schedule:       8 hours per day (8:30AM – 5:30PM);
                                   5 days per week (Monday – Friday);
                                 12 months per year
 

Salary Range:            Step A            Step B            Step C            Step D            Step E
(monthly)                starting             6 mos          18 mos           30 mos          42 mos
                                 $10,013         $10,588          $11,197          $11,842        $12,523

Benefits:  Total Compensation Package:  Placement on salary schedule.  If a medical plan is selected, the employee will receive a contribution of $1,025.00/month toward the selected medical plan (through CalPERS), Delta Dental, and Life Insurance.  The employee pays the balance of their health premiums from their gross earnings on a pre-tax basis.  If a medical plan is not selected, employees will receive a contribution of $300.00/month toward single coverage for Delta Dental, and Life Insurance.  A vision plan (VSP) is also available.  Employees pay the worker contribution to the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS).

Current Vacancy:     Instructional Services Division; Early Learning Support Services Department;
                                   101 Twin Dolphin Drive; Redwood City, CA  94065

Application Deadline:          Friday, November 1, 2019     (application and supplemental application must be received online, or in the Personnel Office by 5:00PM)

Job Summary:  Under the direction of the Administrator, Early Learning Support Services department, manage, plan, organize, and coordinate the operations and activities of early learning quality initiative programs for the County.

Essential Job Functions:              

• Ensure quality preschool services for all children by implementing project objectives that promote significant improvement in school readiness and achievement of children of color, children living in poverty, and English learners
• Implement and manage the quality rating improvement systems, grants, and partners with community agencies
• Partner with the ELSS Administrator in managing initiatives, including budget development, compliance monitoring, data and fiscal reporting
• Plan, organize, and coordinate the timely and effective implementation of initiative’s operations and activities, including services provided by subcontractors and consultants
• Work with staff and partner agencies to implement and refine initiative goals and objectives; coordinate the development of policies, procedures, and plans for human and resource allocations
• Participate in developing subcontract documents, and serve as lead for subcontractor and consultant agreements needed to implement initiatives
• Provide leadership, coordinate and facilitate communications, meetings, reporting functions, partnerships and information
• Provide consultation and technical assistance to subcontractors, administrators, and personnel and outside agencies; respond to inquiries, assure proper and timely resolution of issues or concerns related to initiatives policies and procedures, and modify services to ensure compliance with required standards
• Research information and prepare project funding proposals; develop, write and review agreements with outside service providers; participate in contract monitoring procedures and ensure subcontractor compliance with project policies and procedures
• Prepare and maintain a variety of records, reports and files related to financial activity, budgets, grants, contracts, meetings, and assigned duties; assure mandated reports are submitted to appropriate administrator, funding agency or governmental organization in accordance with established time lines and requirements
• Establish, develop and maintain partnerships with community resources and outside agencies to facilitate and enhance support for Quality Improvement Initiatives and related goals and objectives
• Plan, schedule, coordinate and arrange meetings according to established time lines and requirements; prepare and develop meeting agendas; assure proper recording of meeting minutes; attend and participate in meetings related to Quality Improvement Initiatives; present materials, data, research and information related to needs, issues, operations and activities
• Participate in developing annual preliminary budgets for Quality Improvement Initiatives; analyze financial data and reports and authorize expenditures
• Provide consultation and technical assistance to contractors, personnel, administrators, outside agencies and others concerning Quality Initiatives’ services; respond to inquiries and provide detailed and technical information
• Monitor the quality of preschool programs participating in Quality Initiatives to assure compliance with established standards, requirements and contract specifications; visit preschool sites to observe classroom activities, confer with assigned consultants and staff, provide technical support, review documentation and assure child development needs are being met; identify and assure proper and timely resolution of compliance issues
• Develop, implement and conduct staff development, and public information activities concerning The Quality Improvement Initiatives; prepare and deliver oral and written presentations using a variety of media, to explain related principles, theories, standards, guidelines, requirements, practices, procedures and techniques
• Maintain current knowledge of educational methods, research, practices and standards related to quality early childhood education and related laws, codes, and regulations
• Participate in a variety of community outreach activities to facilitate and enhance community awareness of and participation in Quality Improvement Initiatives; prepare and distribute a variety of promotional and informational materials
• Act as project liaison within the community representing the County Office of Education
• Supervise and evaluate the performance of assigned personnel
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:         Any combination of education and experience providing the job knowledge, skills, and ability for successful job performance will be considered for positions in this classification.  Typical qualifications would be equivalent to:

EDUCATION:  Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education, Human Development, Social Science or a related field

EXPERIENCE:  Three (3) to four (4) years of professional-level experience in an organization serving young children including responsibility for program coordination, project planning and management, fiscal oversight, and project evaluation.  Two (2) years of experience managing personnel, contracts and budgets.

LICENSE:         Possession of/or ability to attain a valid California Driver’s License

Specialized Skills and Knowledge:     

Knowledge of:

• Administration and Management - Program planning, project management, budget  management and development, fiscal accountability, compliance monitoring, supervision and staff development, performance evaluation; fundraising and grant writing; project recordkeeping and reporting
• Professional Development - Coaching/mentoring strategies; training techniques; training content development; meeting facilitation
• Early Learning Educational Practices - Research and best practices in early learning and the childcare landscape in California including licensing requirements; education alignment strategies within the pre-K learning environment; CA Preschool Learning Foundations and Curriculum Frameworks; state and federal subsidy programs, and existing quality improvement systems and programs
• Educational and Programmatic Assessment – Methods of child screening, observation and assessment including the California Desired Results Developmental Profile System, and methods of early learning program improvement including Quality Rating and Improvement System (QRIS) frameworks
• Program Evaluation – Current research tools and standards for measuring quality in early learning programs and services; data systems, data collection, analysis and reporting
• Collective Impact - Collaborative partnership development strategies
• Communications - Communication and information dissemination strategies techniques. Written, oral, social and visual media options

Skills/Abilities to:

• Project Management – Develop scope of work to meet initiative goals and objectives; establish service activity timelines and measurable outcomes; establish collaborative partnerships with community agencies
• Active Listening/Learning – Give full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand points being made and asking questions as appropriate; understand implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making
• Training/Coaching - Identify the developmental/coaching needs of others; develop training programs or classes; deliver instruction to improve knowledge and skills; motivate, develop and direct people as they work
• Organizing/Planning/Problem Solving - Develop project goals and objectives; organize and prioritize project activities to accomplish objectives; analyze information, evaluate results and choose the best solution and solve problems; meet schedules and time lines
• Group Process – Facilitate group strategy and decision-making meetings; lead collective impact group participants to achieve desired results and outcomes
• Oral/Written Expression - Express complex information in an understandable and effective way; make public presentations and present seminars to small and large groups of people; write clearly, accurately and effectively
• Interpersonal - Establish rapport and maintain effective work relationships with diverse groups of people including children and families; work collaboratively and communicate effectively exhibiting tact and patience; navigate differences of opinion and resolve conflicts
• Technical - Manage data and create presentations using MS word, Excel, and PowerPoint software
• Supervision – Perform effective staff supervision, performance management and employee development

Physical Requirements:  Applicants must possess the physical abilities outlined below with or without accommodation.  San Mateo County Office of Education will consider reasonable accommodation requests.

• Hearing and speaking to exchange information in person and on the telephone
• Seeing to read a variety of materials
• Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard
• Sitting or standing for extended periods of time while on school site visits, conducting meetings, and delivering seminars
• Bending at the waist, kneeling, or crouching to file materials

Examination Process:  The examination process for this classification will consist of:

1. A scored rating by a screening panel of application materials, including supplemental questionnaire, for education, training, experience, completeness, and accuracy
2. An oral board examination (anticipated date- November 14, 2019)

Only the highest qualified candidates will be invited to attend the examinations.

Applicants will be notified of screening and examination results by e-mail or letter.

Personnel Commission

101 Twin Dolphin Drive

Redwood City, CA  94065

650-802-5300

classifiedjobs@smcoe.org

http://www.smcoe.org/employees-and-employment/personnel-commission

Proof of citizenship or legal status will be required upon offer of employment.

San Mateo County Office of Education provides equal employment opportunity to all qualified persons.  The recruitment, testing, and hiring of all personnel will be without regard to race, ancestry, national origin, age, color, creed, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marriage status, medical condition, physical or mental disability, genetic characteristics, or veteran status.

The Community

Located nearly halfway between the metropolitan powerhouses of San Francisco and the state’s capital, Sacramento, Suisun City is hidden gem of the Bay Area. Suisun City is accessible from Interstate 80 via Highway 12 and Amtrak’s Capitol Corridor commuter rail service right to the heart of the City’s historic Waterfront District, making it a prime location for job seekers as well as homeowners. The community is a unique destination for a Bay Area day trip, an overnight getaway or even a place to work, particularly with its reverse commute for inner Bay Area residents. The Waterfront Promenade offers beautiful views and serves as an ideal setting for a myriad of outdoor activities, dining choices and lunch hour strolls.

The Department

The Administrative Services Department is responsible for the financial and administrative functions of the City, including budgeting, accounting, accounts payable/receivable, payroll, utility billing & collections, risk management, human resources and information technology.  The Department is under the executive leadership of the Administrative Services Director, and is organized into three divisions: Accounting Services, Budget & Human Resources and Information Technology.

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The San Jose Police Department is accepting applications for the position of Senior Crime & Intelligence Analyst, which is the higher of two levels in the Crime and Intelligence Analyst series and is a working, first-line supervisor position.

This essential position in the Crime Analysis Unit is responsible for supervising staff and performing crime and intelligence analysis utilizing administrative, strategic, operational, tactical, and intelligence analysis techniques.  The position provides accurate and timely crime and intelligence information in support of patrol operations, criminal investigations, crime prevention, and administrative functions.  The position extracts raw data from multiple law enforcement systems and utilizes specialized analytical software applications to identify and monitor crime trends and criminal activity.  The position assists investigators in solving criminal cases by translating data into viable intelligence information.  The position also provides statistics for Police and City Budget management reports, resource allocation, grant-funded initiatives, special programs, etcetera.

Key duties of the Senior Crime & Intelligence Analysts include but are not limited to:

-Supervising a team of Crime & Intelligence Analysts, including prioritizing and assigning work, conducting performance evaluations, training staff, and making hiring, termination, and disciplinary recommendations.

-Reviewing incoming requests and determining the appropriate assignment based on the nature of the request, complexity, geographic area, staffing concerns, legal considerations, and deadlines.  This position works on highly confidential requests and/or conducts most complex crime and intelligence analysis assignments.

-Assigning daily requests for information and determining which systems and software applications to utilize for accessing, extracting, formatting, analyzing, interpreting, and disseminating data.

-Supervising the collection of official crime statistics to the Department of Justice per the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program as mandated by the State of California (and subsequent National Incident Based Reporting System) as needed.

-Providing support for the Chief's management operations; participating in regional data sharing and specialized briefings; and presenting training sessions to sworn and other civilian staff.

-Utilizing various law enforcement systems and software applications to develop comprehensive charts, graphs, tables, maps, timelines, telephone toll analyses, and related materials for use by various law enforcement personnel, City departments, and outside agencies.

-Conducting spatial and temporal analysis utilizing multiple databases within a geographic information system for use in identifying and depicting locations of serious offenders, crime patterns, trends, and series.

-Directing and assisting with special analytical projects dealing with crime, demographic resource allocation, budget, homeland defense, traffic enforcement, special operations, grant-funded initiatives, and event planning.

-Testifying in court as to methodology employed in gathering information used in crime analysis publications, as required.

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.

Happy Hollow Park & Zoo (HHPZ) is a 16-acre amusement park and Association of Zoo's & Aquariums (AZA) accredited zoo located in San José, California. Happy Hollow is open year-round catering to families with children. It operates eight amusement park rides, displays various endangered species, and operates one of the oldest classical puppet theaters in California, as well as offering many other playgrounds and attractions emphasizing play and imagination in a natural conservation setting.

Under the direction of the Amusement Park Supervisor, the Rides & Attractions Safety Coordinator position is responsible for multiple park operational areas such as customer service, concessions, cash handling, ride maintenance/inspections, playground maintenance/inspections, and puppet theater productions.
 

This is a highly visible City wide facility and program with focus on the day to day safety operations for the rides and attractions at Happy Hollow Park & Zoo.
 

This position regularly works weekends, evenings, and holidays, during all climatic conditions as assigned.

Rides & Attractions Safety Coordinator job duties include:

- Prepare reports, evaluations, memorandums, and correspondences

-Initiate, maintain, and develop effective working relationships with ground maintenance, park rangers, zoo staff, Public Works, ride & playground manufacturers and state inspectors to foster good relations and partnerships to ensure consistent guest safety.

-Initiate, establish, and implement policies and procedures as they relate to Ride and Playground Safety regulations. Ensure compliance with California Department of Occupational Safety and Health (CAL DOSH) mandated (scheduled and unannounced) rides safety inspections, annual qualified safety inspection (QSI), records audit of rides maintenance and training. Provide oversight of operational procedures and create and update policies including ride operations manuals, emergency, and evacuation procedures, tag out/lock out procedures, certification sheets and training aids to ensure compliance with multiple ride manufacturers, state guidelines (CAL DOSH) and ASTM F-24 industry standards. Completion of records management function for mechanical, preventative, corrective, and modification maintenance.

- Direct, monitor and approve expenditures as allocated in the budget. Prepare and implement part time staff budgets for Rides and Attractions team. Recommend and help develop operating budget revenue projections and expenditures and monitors spending for personal and non-personal services. Supervise and assign Part Time staff, plan and coordinate training. Create work schedules and monitor work performance. Recommend employment, retention, promotion, demotion, and completes performance evaluations. Work with other co-workers, department staff and City departments to insure safer visitor and staff conditions.

The actual salary shall be determined by the final candidate’s qualifications and experience.  In addition to the starting salary, employees in the Rides & Attractions Safety Coordinator classification shall also receive an approximate five percent (5%) ongoing non-pensionable compensation pay. 

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.

COMPETENCIES:  

The ideal candidate will possess the following competencies, as demonstrated in past and current employment history.  Desirable competencies for this position include:

Job Expertise - Demonstrates knowledge of and experience with applicable professional/technical principles and practices, Citywide and departmental procedures/policies and federal and state rules and regulations.

Decision Making - Identifies and understands issues, problems, and opportunities; uses effective approaches for choosing a course of action or developing appropriate solutions.

Multitasking - Can handle multiple projects and responsibilities simultaneously; has handled a wide variety of assignments in past and/or current position(s)

Customer Service - Demonstrates the ability to anticipate customers' needs and deliver services effectively and efficiently using professional demeanor.

Problem Solving - Approaches a situation or problem by defining the problem or issue; determines the significance of problem; collects information; uses logic and intuition to arrive at decisions or solutions to problems that achieve the desired outcome.

Supervision - Sets effective long and short-term goals based on a good understanding of management practices; establishes realistic priorities within available resources; provides motivational support; empowers others; assigns decision-making and work functions to others in an appropriate manner to maximize organizational and individual effectiveness.

Communication Skills - Sets effective long and short-term goals based on a good understanding of management practices; establishes realistic priorities within available resources; provides motivational support; empowers others; assigns decision-making and work functions to others in an appropriate manner to maximize organizational and individual effectiveness.

The City of Lathrop is accepting applications for Facility Attendants.  This is a continuous recruitment.  Applications received will be held on file for six (6) months from the date received.  There is a supplemental questionnaire for this position.  You will be required to provide a response by selecting the position(s) that you are interested in. 

The City of Lathrop Department of Parks and Recreation is currently recruiting for a Facility Attendant.

Schedule:  Requires flexible schedule. Hours will be scheduled week day evenings starting at 4:00 p.m. and all day on weekends.

Weekly Hours: Up to 19 hours per week. The work load and availability of hours for this position varies throughout the year.

Location: Lathrop Community Center, Lathrop Generations Center, and Lathrop Senior Center

Description: Under general supervision, the Facility Attendant position is responsible for providing support and assistance on a daily basis towards the execution of facility operations. This includes frequent interaction with the public and City staff. Responsibilities also include setting and cleaning rental facilities for functions in the various city facilities, setting tables and chairs to meet function specifications, cleaning spaces including, but not limited to, vacuuming, sweeping, mopping, polishing, wiping areas and washing walls before and after events and working to the highest standards.

First Aid/CPR/AED: Certification (or ability to obtain such certifications) is required. If hired, candidates must be willing to submit to a background check and complete a pre-employment physical.

The City of Sunnyvale is seeking a Senior Planner. Under the general direction of the Assistant Director of Community Development or Planning Officer, performs, plans, directs and supervises professional planning activities of the Planning Division within the Community Development Department; including a variety of complex technical planning activities relative to an assigned area of responsibility; and performs related work as required.

The Senior Planner classification is the advanced journey-level in the Planner series. Incumbents assigned to this classification are responsible for more complex projects and planning project management. This position differs from the lower-level classification of Associate Planner in that the lower class performs more routine planner duties.

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 Tuesday, October 1, 2019 and final filing date is Tuesday, October 29, 2019 at 5:00 pm. For complete information regarding this current opportunity, please visit: Sunnyvale.ca.gov and click on JOBS.

Salary $49.0531 - $62.6056 Hourly | $102, 030.00 - $130,220.00 Annually

Please click the link below for complete details regarding this recruitment.