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Position: The City of Orinda is seeking a strong customer service oriented Planning Technician to perform a wide range of planning duties in the Planning Department. This non-exempt position will report to the Director of Planning.

Minimum Qualifications: Candidates with the following qualifications are encouraged to apply:

This is an entry level position in the professional planning field.  Applicants must meet at least one of the following qualifications.

1. A four-year bachelor’s degree in planning or a related field
2. Equivalent to two years of college, supplemented by at least two years of job experience or training in the planning or a related field
3. Four years of planning and building administrative support experience
    
   License or Certificates:   Possession of, or ability to obtain a valid California driver's license.
    
   Special Requirements:   Essential duties require the following physical skills and work environment:  Ability to work in a standard office environment including ability to sit, stand, walk, kneel, crouch, stoop, squat, twist, and lift 25 lbs.; ability to travel to different sites and locations.
    

Application and Selection Process:

To be considered for this position, qualified job applicants are required to submit the following by the final closing date of this announcement:

• Apply Online! You can now apply online by visiting CalOpps.org.
• Please submit a cover letter and resume with your application for the Planning Technician position.

A limited number of applicants with the most desirable qualifications as determined by initial screening of application and supplemental documents will be invited to participate in an interview and testing process that will consist of a practical test and oral board interview.   All applicants will be notified by phone or email if they are invited to participate further in the selection process.

Completed application materials must be submitted on the CalOpps.org website by 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday, July 10, 2019.

Any candidate selected by the hiring department will be required to successfully complete a pre-employment process, which may consist of a background history check, conviction history check, as well as a medical exam including a pre-placement drug screen before hire.

Primary duties of the Planning Technician include (but are not limited to):

• Assist the public at the service counter, collect and process forms, permit applications and plans.
• Respond to counter and telephone inquiries and provide information related to building and planning applications, plan checking procedures, policies, and functions.
• Compute required fees.
• Assist with data collection, analyze data using a variety of data sources, including GIS.
• Create and maintain departmental activities files. Research files for information in response to department staff requests.
• Assist with reporting requirements such as the Annual Progress Report for the Housing Element.
• Create building permit database and land use tracking systems
• Maintain and update GIS mapping system and other databases, create charts and maps as requested.
• Process code enforcement cases.
• Coordinate and conduct follow-up abatement procedures, including preparing correspondence, and property owner site visits. Conduct code and ordinance research for compliance. Receive, track/monitor and investigate public staff municipal codes and ordinances, standards, health and safety and other complaints.
• Conduct review of discretionary planning applications for design review, exceptions, tree removal, and other related requests.
• Serve as the City’s staff liaison to various groups (i.e., Orinda Historical Society)
   

Other job related duties and Essential Qualifications:
All employees of the City of Orinda are expected to uphold and exhibit the City’s Core Values including serving the public, being respectful, professional, responsible and accountable.

• Basic mathematical principles;
• Proficiency in GIS mapping;
• English usage, spelling, vocabulary, grammar and punctuation;
• Working knowledge of modern office equipment and procedures, including the use of a variety of software applications;
• Principles and procedures of record keeping;
• Business letter writing and report preparation;
• Excellent customer service skills.

The information contained within this announcement may be modified or revoked without notice and does not constitute either an expressed or implied contract.
 
The City of Orinda is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex origin or disability.  In accordance with Federal law, the City of Orinda will only hire individuals who are legally authorized to work in the United States.  Candidates with a disability which may require special assistance in any phase of the application or testing process should submit a request for accommodation with the application.  Documentation of the need for accommodation must accompany the request.
 

WHY JOIN THE CITY OF FREMONT TEAM?

Fremont is a well-managed and innovative city, and has recently generated national attention by placing in Money Magazine’s top 50 “Best Places to Live 2016” in the country, and ranking 4th on the “Most Family Friendly” list of California cities by Estately. Located in the heart of the Bay Area and Silicon Valley, Fremont prides itself on innovation, green technology, a low crime rate, great schools, a low unemployment rate, quality parks and nearby open space, and an incredibly diverse population of over 232,532 residents. As a full service city, Fremont employs over 952 regular employees and has an annual general fund operating budget of approximately $219.9 million.

Fremont is an employer that values its people, creativity, quality service, integrity, open communication, collaboration, mutual respect, and diversity. Employees find their work challenging, yet rewarding, and most importantly, enjoy the chance to make a difference through public service.  Think Fremont!

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SERVICES—WHO WE ARE

Our mission is to “deliver the best proven technology and services available for computer, data, telecommunications, mapping, and critical business systems to employees and the public through excellent customer service, continuous improvement, innovative problem-solving, adherence to standardized information best practices, and collaborative solutions.”  Our department is forward thinking in local government and was the winner of the Municipal Information Systems Association of California (MISAC) Quality IT Practices Award in 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, and 2016. 

The ITS Department currently has one vacancy.

WE’RE LOOKING FOR SOMEONE WHO IS

Steve Jobs said, “The only way to do great work is to love what you do.”  The City is looking for someone with a real passion and love for coding.  You will thrive in this position if you have a:
- go-getter mentality
- penchant for creating a culture of feedback—praise and constructive criticism
- concern for team members and desire to continually improve team cohesiveness
- drive for performance and task accomplishment– achieving results the whole team can be proud of
- organized and analytical mindset when problem solving;
- and high degree of personal accountability.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

As an essential member of the Information Technology Services Department, the Systems Analyst/Programmer will write code as well as  assist in debugging or checking code from fellow Systems Analyst/Programmers and technical contractors, and perform information systems maintenance and upgrades.  You will perform problem solving using root causes analysis, and assist with helping the unit meet its Key Performance Indicators for measuring the team's performance against the Service Level Agreements.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

- Design, develop, test, debug, document and maintain computer applications and procedures in cooperation with user departments and IT Services Department staff members.   
- Design secure solutions that meet security standards.
- Review solutions with Senior Systems Analyst Programmers or Managers to ensure compliance with legislative, regulatory and judicial mandates, regulations and professional standards.
- Adhere to proper incident response procedures.   
- Create, modify, and test code (i.e., Java Script, C#, C++, SQL, .NET) and integration technologies (i.e., XML, APIs, Web Services). 
- Use problem-solving principles to identify root cause, evaluate possible solutions and implement countermeasures and/or fixes. 
- Ensure all assigned work requests through the IT Ticket System are kept updated at all times.   
- Confer with user departments to determine feasibility of automating or re-engineering specific operations.
- Assist users in preparing written requirements of new applications and software enhancements.
- Develop mobile (geared for device ubiquity) platforms for applications.
- Liaise with the departments and technical teams to identify and improve customer service dimensions.
- Contact and coordinate work of contract service providers in the installation and modification of software application systems for the City .
- Adopt a cloud-first mindset and assist the ITS department with migrating legacy systems from on-premise to the cloud and deploying new solutions in the cloud.

The City of Redwood City invites you to apply for the position of Recreation and Community Services Program Coordinator (Seniors & Inclusion). The Recreation and Community Services program Coordinator directs, oversees and coordinates staff, operations and services within an assigned City recreation and community services program. The incumbent may be assigned by the Department Head to any of the designated programs within this classification.

The ideal candidate will have a passion for working with seniors and the special needs population, be an enthusiastic team player and at the same time have the ability to work independently, understand the value of establishing partnerships with other groups, agencies and organizations, and will also have excellent organizational and customer service methods and practices.  The ideal candidate will also have the ability to: multi-task; coordinate and organize a variety of classes and camps; use graphic art and writing skills to prepare and distribute publicity and registration information on programs; select and evaluate instructors and volunteers; identify methods to maximize service effectiveness and efficiency; and have the desire to work in a creative environment.

Please click on the PDF link below to review the complete job announcement.

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JOB TYPE

Part-Time, Temporary/Seasonal 

THE POSITION

Under general supervision, the Swim Instructor I performs swim instructor duties in planning, coordinating and teaching swimming and water safety courses, enforcing City public swimming pool rules and monitoring pool patron conduct.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The following duties are normal for this classification. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to this class.

Swim Instructor I

•     Assist with creating lesson plans for team practices including the preparation of work-out schedules for all ages and ability levels on the team

•     Attend all scheduled swim meets for the swim team.

•     Assist with assigning swimmers’ events, preparing swimmers prior to swim events, and distribute awards following the swim meet

•     Instruct and evaluate swim team members in important competitive swimming elements and techniques

•     Act as a reference and role model for swim team members

•     Cultivate and maintain good public relations with parent committee, parents, swimmers and the community

•     Attend all coaches’ meetings and additional staff trainings as scheduled

•     Other related duties as assigned.

Description: Facility Attendant/Recreation Leader II - Part-Time, Temporary

Location: 1555 Crystal Springs Road, San Bruno, 94066

$13.00 to $15.80 per hour

Application Deadline: Continuous Review, Open Until Filled

The City of San Bruno Community Services Department is hiring a part-time, temporary Facility Attendant for the San Bruno Senior Center.

Hours:

Thursday through Sunday, afternoons to late evenings - hours will vary (20-25 hours a week depending on the rentals and activities at the Senior Center). 

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Oversee proper use and activity of all San Bruno Senior Center facility rentals, ensure compliance of established rules and procedures for the use of the facility, complete room set-ups/break downs (tables and chairs), light custodial, customer service, answer telephones, responsible for building, lock and unlock doors and secure building, supervise and assist all persons renting and/or using facility, assist with the preparation of special City events, attend staff meetings, perform other duties as assigned.

This position will also require some money handling; accepting payments for rental deposits and fees, events, and activities whether in cash, check or credit card form, enters transactions into register/cash box, issues receipts, refunds, and makes change.

Experience working with the public and great customer service skills are ideal.

Application Process

If hired for the position, live scan, credit check and TB clearance will be required.  If interested, please apply online at calopps.org. Paper applications are available upon request, but online applications are preferred.

This is a part-time, temporary position and does not provide any benefits, with the exception of paid sick leave. In accordance with the Healthy Workplaces, Healthy Families Act of 2014, all temporary, part-time, and seasonal employees accrue one hour of paid sick leave for every 30 hours worked, and are entitled to use accrued sick days beginning on the 90th day of employment. Employees may use up to 24 hours (or 3 days) of accrued sick leave in each year of employment.

Application Deadline: Continuous Review, Open Until Filled

Recruitment Contact

Contact phone:  (650) 616-7055

Contact email:  hr@sanbruno.ca.gov

The City of San Bruno is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) and as such does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, sex, gender, religion, ancestry, physical or mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or national origin in its employment actions, decisions, policies and practices.  If you require special accommodations, please contact us to discuss your needs.

The City of Redwood City’s Library Department invites you to apply for the part-time (20 hours per week) regular position of Library Assistant I/II Bilingual, providing a variety of services for children, adults, and families.   The current openings are based at the bilingual Fair Oaks Branch Library. Bilingual ability (Spanish/English) is highly preferred. A person in this classification performs a wide variety of technical and clerical library work related to such activities as circulation and assisting customers in a team-oriented atmosphere.  The candidate will be friendly, outgoing, enthusiastic, creative, technologically savvy and able to consistently provide superb service to a diverse community of library users.  The candidate may also be assigned to work at other Redwood City Public Library locations.  The position will require work during the day, evenings and weekends. We may use the eligibility list created from this recruitment process to fill any part-time positions that occur in other Redwood City Public Library locations, during the life of the eligibility list.

Please click on the PDF link below to review the complete job announcement.

The City of Albany Police Department is currently seeking Parking Enforcement & Traffic Control Technician applicants. 

Parking Enforcement & Traffic Control Technician is a civilian, non-sworn position. Under the direction of a police supervisor, the Parking Enforcement & Traffic Control Technician is responsible for a variety of routine paraprofessional traffic enforcement and control duties, related primarily to the enforcement of municipal parking laws and regulations.  The workweek is variable and is subject to the needs of the department.  Technicians typically work 16 - 25 hours per week.

Examples of Duties

• Patrol City streets (both walking and motorized patrol) and issue citations for parking violations such as illegal parking in restricted zones and parking in front of driveways or fire hydrants.
• Chalk tires and return to verify violation, and issue overtime citations.
• Issue citations using hand-held computers and issue hand written citations.
• Document violations and prepare reports related to enforcement of 72-hour parking restrictions; facilitate towing and storage of vehicles for violations of parking regulations, ordinances and laws.
• Report and respond to traffic and emergency situations; respond to requests for assistance with traffic control problems; direct traffic; maintain a traffic control post.
• Receive and respond to complaints and reports of routine parking incidents from the public; respond to public complaints of abandoned and illegally parked vehicles.
• Inform the public of regulations and procedures related to parking enforcement.
• Courteously and tactfully assist the public by answering a wide variety of questions regarding parking enforcement, traffic regulations, and the location of public buildings, parks, transportation facilities and other general directions.
• Testify in administrative hearings and court cases related to parking violations and citations.
• Use a two-way radio to communicate with public safety dispatchers to arrange for towing and call for emergency assistance;
• Communicate orally and in writing with the citation processing vendor.
• Perform clerical duties to include typing, filing and copying.
• Accurately and promptly retrieve information from computer terminals and files; apply appropriate procedures required to input and retrieve data from a computer.
• Maintain records related to work performed; conduct simple research and prepare brief reports to Police Department administration as requested.
• Maintain specialized parking enforcement vehicles in clean, serviceable condition.
• Perform other duties, as necessary, including filling in as a substitute Crossing Guard.
• Operate a Department vehicle and respond to service calls as required.
• Observe and report damaged street signs, inoperative traffic signals and curb markings in need of maintenance.
• Report unusual occurrences or problems of an urgent nature to supervisor and act in accordance with instructions received.

Benefits

This is a temporary position that is not eligible for benefits beyond what is required by law. 

Minimum Requirements

• Possession of a high school diploma or GED.
• At least one year of work experience performing customer service or public contact duties.
• Must possess and maintain a valid California Class C Drivers' License.
• May be required to work evenings, nights, weekends and holidays.
• Successful completion of a criminal records review, DMV history assessment, psychological interview, medical examination and drug screening.
• Safety apparel required (will be provided by City).

Selection Process

Interested individuals are encouraged to apply today!  All completed applications will be reviewed.  Based on the information provided in the application documents, the most qualified applicants will be invited to participate in the selection process which is tentatively scheduled as follows:

• Deadline to Submit Application:  July 10, 2019 at 5:00pm
• Written Exam:  July 23, 2019 at 6:15pm
• Oral Board Interviews: Tentatively scheduled for the week of August 5th or 12th

The information contained above is subject to change and does not constitute either an expressed or implied contract.   The City of Albany  is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against race, color, gender, gender identity, religion, national origin, age, sex origin or disability.  In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, should special accommodations be necessary at any stage of the selection process, please contact the Human Resources Technician at (510) 528-5715 at least five business days prior to the event.

The Schools Sustainability Associates (SSAs) provide opportunities for teachers, students and schools-based groups to directly contribute to the sustainability of their school and community by providing educational tours at our two Education Transfer Stations, in-class teacher training and instructional support for student action projects that enable elementary, middle, and high school classrooms and student groups throughout Alameda County. Teaching a curriculum to students, while modeling lessons for teachers, students are engaged in sustainability issues through an educational approach which may include: an introduction of environmental principles, student-led environmental waste audits of school and home resource use, activities for student action to reduce the school’s environmental footprint, outreach and education by students to the larger community, and reflection on and celebration of progress and achievements. In addition, SSAs may work and collaborate on agency initiatives, like school infrastructure, provide technical assistance and training to diverse audiences and promote campaigns, such as the agency’s Stop Food Waste community outreach campaign, and Carbon Farming projects. School Sustainability Associates work in a fast-paced team environment at schools, at the educational field trip centers, residences, at the agency, and in multiple community venues.

The position(s) receive day-to-day direction from a StopWaste Program Manager and Project Coordinators and reports to work at the StopWaste agency office and/or the Educational Field Trip Centers as assigned. Candidate must be willing to travel to school sites throughout the county on a weekly basis.

Application Procedure for Associates
Applications and correspondence will be accepted through email. Please email the following documents to jobs@stopwaste.org and include the position title “Schools Sustainability Associate” in your cover letter and email subject line.

• Cover Letter referencing the position title
• StopWaste Application
• Resume

The required application can be downloaded at www.stopwaste.org/job-application.  Application packets may also be dropped off or mailed to the StopWaste office. A link to the job description is available here: http://www.stopwaste.org/sites/default/files/Job%20Announcement-Schools%20Sustainability%20Associate-2019_0.pdf

StopWaste
ATTN:  Pat Cabrera, Administrative Services Director
1537 Webster St. 
Oakland, CA  94612

Positions will be open until filled.

Interviews: Interviews will be in person or via Skype.
 

The City of Albany is currently looking for a part-time (15-25 hours per week) Recreation Projects Assistant to assist the Recreation & Community Services Department with a variety of programs and events. 

Typical Job Duties

• Keep social media sites and websites current and engaging

• Coordinate and solicit volunteers for events and programs

• Work with staff to coordinate special event marketing and logistics

• Assist with front desk operations

• Other duties as assigned

Minimum Requirements

• Two years of experience working in a recreation department, or a related field

• High School Diploma or GED

• Commitment to building community through programs, events and services

• Able to work a flexible weekday schedule (and occasional nights and weekends)

• Must possess a valid class C California Driver’s License with a satisfactory driving record

The Ideal Candidate

• Has experience coordinating recreational programs

• Is proficient using MS Office, Outlook, Adobe Acrobat

• Is familiar with InDesign, and Photoshop, and updating CMS websites

• Has experience with the use of social media platforms to promote events and activities

• Has experience with major special event planning and coordination

• Works well in a fast-paced, often hectic environment, and can meet established deadlines

• Communicates clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing

• Maintains organized records, schedules, contact lists, etc.

• Is detail-oriented

• Performs work involving the use of independent judgment and personal initiative, and works well independently

• Establishes and maintains cooperative relationships with the general public and those contacted in the course of work

• Solves problems and resolves conflicts as they arise

Benefits

This is a temporary position that is not eligible for benefits beyond what is required by law. 

Selection Process

Interested individuals are encouraged to apply today!  All completed applications will be reviewed.  Based on the information provided in the application documents, the most qualified applicants will be invited to participate in the selection process. 

The information contained above is subject to change and does not constitute either an expressed or implied contract.   The City of Albany  is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against race, color, gender, gender identity, religion, national origin, age, sex origin or disability.  In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, should special accommodations be necessary at any stage of the selection process, please contact Human Resources at (510) 528-5715 at least five days prior to any examination.