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Under direct supervision of the Pool Supervisor, The Lifeguard has the responsibility to enforce the safety standards, rules, and regulations of the City’s Pool program; to rescue swimmers in distress and administer First Aid and CPR when it is needed; This position includes ensuring the safety of all pool patrons, be alert of all activities in and around the pool while on duty and to assist with general maintenance and cleanup activities and performs related work as required.  Work is performed in a swimming facility environment, with frequent contact with City staff and the public.  Multiple Lifeguard positions are available. 

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTIC:

Tact and diplomacy; dependability; maturity; sufficient to assume the responsibility of protecting the lives of others; willingness to conform to prescribed uniform standards.  Unique physical characteristics include – physical strength, endurance, and agility necessary to perform lifesaving activities; visual acuity and hearing in each ear are sufficient to complete the job's essential functions.  Must be observant, friendly, helpful, enthusiastic, responsible, and work well in a team.  Must pass a general background check and fingerprinting to determine suitability for working with children.

Pre-Requisites (Any combination of training and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying.  A typical way to obtain the required knowledge and abilities would be:)

1. Education and Experiences: 

1. 1. Lifeguard I – Completion of the 10th grade (Must be at Least 16 Years Old) and possession of advanced lifesaving or water safety Instructor’s Certificate.  Valid Driver’s License. American Red Cross Lifeguard Training Certificate.  American Red Cross First Aid (either multi-media, standard, or advanced).  American Red Cross or American Heart of Association Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Certificate. 

1. 2. Lifeguard II – Graduation from high school and/or GED and experience as a lifeguard and possessing advanced lifesaving or water safety Instructor’s Certificate.  Valid Driver’s License. American Red Cross Lifeguard Training Certificate.  American Red Cross First Aid (either multi-media, standard, or advanced).  American Red Cross or American Heart of Association Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Certificate.   

Under the general direction of the Deputy Director of Recreation and Community Engagement, the Pool Supervisor oversees the day-to-day operations, maintenance, and administration of the aquatic facility. Responsibilities include but are not limited to enforcing policies and procedures which ensure the efficient and effective operation of pool facilities, including personnel management and training. Duties involve all swimming pool operations, including first aid, rotations, scheduling for Staff, public relations, and light janitorial duties. Collect entrance fees, authorization forms, and logs as required. Provide Lifeguard services when needed. 

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTIC:

Tact and diplomacy; dependability; maturity; sufficient to assume the responsibility of protecting the lives of others; willingness to conform to prescribed uniform standards.  Unique physical characteristics include – physical strength, endurance, and agility necessary to perform lifesaving activities; visual acuity and hearing in each ear are sufficient to complete the job's essential functions.  Must be observant, friendly, helpful, enthusiastic, responsible, and work well in a team.  Must pass a general background check and fingerprinting to determine suitability for working with children.

Pre-Requisites (Any combination of training and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required knowledge and abilities would be:)

1. Education and Experiences:  
   1. Graduation from high school and/or GED, preferred a minimum of three (3) years experience in aquatics and one (1) year of experience supervising other employees. Valid Driver's License. American Red Cross Lifeguard Training Certificate Preferred. American Red Cross First Aid (either multi-media, standard, or advanced) is preferred. American Red Cross or American Heart of Association Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR/AED) Certificate is Preferred. If the applicant is not certified and would like to be, the City of Chowchilla would pay for the training classes required as long as certification is obtained before the swim season begins.
   2. Pool/Spa Operator Certificate Preferred
   3. Water Safety Instructor (WSI) Preferred 

THE DEPARTMENT
The Burlingame Police Department is a municipal, full service, community oriented department.  We offer a variety of investigative, preventative, and community policing programs to both protect and serve a community that spans five square miles and is home to more than 28,000 residents.

The Burlingame Police Department is divided into two divisions: Operations and Administration.  The force currently consists of 40 police officers, made up of the Chief of Police, 1 Captain, 2 Lieutenants, 6 Sergeants, 6 Corporals, 2 Inspectors, and 22 Patrol Officers.

We are active in county-wide law enforcement efforts by participating in the San Mateo County Gang Task Force, Avoid the 23 (DUI) Task Force, Narcotic Task Force Details, Alcohol Beverage Control Operations, Office of Traffic Safety grants and as Police Academy Training Officers.

POSITION
Burlingame Police Officers are responsible for preventing crime, arresting law violators, directing traffic, etc.  In that capacity, officers may also serve in special assignments such as K-9, detective, SWAT, hostage teams, FTO, and motorcycle patrol.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES:

• Patrol various areas within the City by driving a police vehicle or by walking to prevent criminal activity, to enforce various laws, regulations, and codes.
• Respond to radio dispatched calls and reports to crime scenes or locations of disorder to protect life and property.
• Conduct investigations, gathers information and writes factual reports involving criminal activity, traffic accidents, suspicious activity, or other unusual incidents.
• Make arrests as necessary and writes report of all arrests made and activities performed.
• Interview and interrogate suspicious persons, suspects, and prisoners.
• Gather, mark, preserve, and record evidence in criminal or related matters; testify and present evidence in court.
• Serve warrants and subpoenas.
• Assist in the performance of special investigations and perform undercover and surveillance activities when necessary.

ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS:

Knowledge of:

• State laws, local regulations, ordinances, and codes including laws or arrest, current court decisions, General Police procedures and rules.
• Standard police broadcasting procedures and codes.
• Proper use of departmental firearms.
• Geography of the local area.

Ability to:

• Understand and carry out oral and written instructions.
• Read, comprehend, write, and speak English effectively.
• Write clear, concise and grammatically correct police reports.
• Observe, hear, remember, and record facts in writing.
• Interpret, explain, and apply laws and regulations.
• Analyze and judge situations/people accurately and adopt effective courses of action.
• Mediate confrontations including those encountered during family, neighborhood or work disputes, or civil disorders, controlling hostile people or groups.
• Be free of bias against race or ethnicity, gender, nationality, religion, disability, or sexual orientation.
• Exercise judgment in determining when to use force and to what degree.
• Build effective working relationships.
• Maintain contact and preserve good relations with the public; respond to requests and inquiries from the general public.
• Use sound conflict resolution and problem solving skills.
• Arrest persons with or without warrants and physically take into custody, guarding arrestee.
• Administer first aid and CPR.

Skills:

• Operation of police vehicle at high rates of speed during emergency situations.
• Use police vehicle radios as well as hand-held portables and use proper radio codes.
• Use hand-held and/or electronic equipment for drug and alcohol detection.
• Ability to process for and lift latent evidence.
• Finger print and take palm prints from arrestees.
• Use departmentally issued firearms safely and safety equipment.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

Candidates must be a US Citizen, at least 21 years of age on date of appointment, a US high school graduate (or GED equivalent), have no felony convictions or disqualifying criminal history.  Must be able to understand and carry out verbal and written instructions, read, comprehend, write, and speak English effectively.

Entry Level - Proof of completing the POST Written Test and Physical Agility Test with a passing score.

Lateral Police Officer - To be considered for a lateral Police Officer appointment, candidates must have prior experience as a sworn law enforcement officer within the past twelve (12) months, including the completion of the field training program and probation period with a law enforcement agency.

Applicants with more than a three year break in employment as a California Police Officer or who are an out-of-state Police Officer must provide evidence of successful completion of the CA Basic POST Course waiver process.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE:

Please apply online at www.calopps.org/burlingame/job-20482151.

SELECTION PROCESS:
Those most qualified candidates submitting the required documents in person to the Burlingame Police Department will be invited to participate in oral interviews and other elements of the selection process.

BACKGROUND REQUIREMENTS:
Finalists will be required to undergo a thorough background investigation and criminal/vehicle records check.  Employment offers are contingent upon passing a pre-employment physical/drug screen and psychological examination.  Past substance abuse and criminal activity may be grounds for disqualification but all candidates will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis.

The City of Brisbane is currently accepting applications for Recreation Leader Aide. Under the direct supervision of the Recreation Coordinator or Recreation Supervisor, assists in implementing and facilitating well-rounded programs in youth after-school programs, teen programming, day camps, sports leagues, playgroups, special events, and senior events at designated recreation facilities; and maintains a safe and enjoyable environment for recreation program participants.  This position involves face-to-face leadership and considerable contact with youth aged 5 to 15 years.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education: High school-level coursework.

Age:  Minimum age of 15 ½ years old, if under the age of 18, a work permit will be required before hire.

Ability to: Follow instructions and implement skills learned, exercise patience, and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted during the course of work.

Knowledge of: Popular sports and games, basic concepts of playground safety, and basic concepts of effective communication with youth of all ages.

Licenses: Possession of First Aid and Infant and Child Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certificates is desirable.

SALARY AND HOURS: 

$16.00 – $16.80 - $17.64 - $18.52 - $19.45 per hour.  This is a part-time position with paid sick leave available.  Initial appointments are generally made at the first step of this five-step scale.  Hours will range from 5 to 15 hours per week during the academic school year and 20-25 hours per week during camp seasons.  Hours are generally scheduled during the following times, with additional hours available for special events:

Youth Program

                        2:00 PM – 6:00 PM Monday through Friday (Academic school year)

8:00 AM – 6:00 PM Monday through Friday (Summer, Winter, and Spring Camp)

APPLICATION PROCESS:

Interested candidates must submit a completed online employment application at www.calopps.org. Resume required.

 Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

SELECTION PROCESS:

 Applications will be screened, and a limited number of the most qualified candidates will be invited to participate in the examination process, which may consist of an oral panel interview, written exercise, department interview, or in the form of a practical demonstration of skill and ability, or any combination of these. A passing score of 70% is required to make the eligibility list. Recommendations for appointments from this list will be made to the Recreation Supervisor, under the deciding direction of the Recreation Coordinator. Depending on the number of applicants, this process may be altered. Prior to appointment, a background check, including fingerprinting for submission to the Department of Justice must be completed, as well as TB screening.

Please note the City of Brisbane has a Recreation Leader position for those who qualify.

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 The City of Brisbane is an Equal Opportunity Employer and as such does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, ancestry, physical or mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or national origin in its employment actions, decisions, policies, and practices. The duties described in this job announcement are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. 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 the position. This job announcement does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.

The City of Redwood City invites applications for Police Clerk.

THE POSITION

The current opening provides an excellent opportunity for a person seeking variety and challenge.  This position is under the general supervision of a Records Supervisor within the Administrative Division. 

Typical duties may include the following:

• Sort, file, copy and distribute crime reports, traffic reports, citations, petitions, subpoenas, warrants and other materials to appropriate personnel.
• Type correspondence and perform data entry, process court work, operate a computer terminal.
• Respond to inquiries from the public
• Perform fingerprinting (LiveScan).
• Maintain files and permits on registered persons.
• Act as front desk receptionist, answer various phones, electronic requests for service and other related responsibilities. 

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

SENIOR RECREATION LEADER

Part-time Position

Summary Description

Under the direction of an assigned supervisor/coordinator, the Senior Recreation Leader is responsible for implementing programs at a given site, including administering program curriculum and supervising program staff.  This is an at-will, intermittent, part-time, hourly wage position without City-paid benefits.  Work a flexible work schedule, which may include evening, weekdays, weekends and holidays.

Representative Duties

The following duties are typical for this classification. Incumbents may not perform all of the listed duties and/or may be required to perform additional or different duties from those set forth below to address business needs and changing business practices:

• Implement all daily activities of a given program, including administration of program curriculum, leading program activities, monitoring and enforcing program rules and regulations, maintaining a safe environment and collecting any necessary paperwork.
• Instruct program participants in rules, model appropriate behavior, monitor strict adherence to program guidelines and enforce rules.
•      Exercise sound judgment in addressing behavior problems.
•      Responsible for appropriate use, maintenance and storage of all program supplies and equipment.
•      Establish and maintain a respectful and courteous working relationship with participants, volunteers, staff and those contacted in the course of work.
•      Exhibit enthusiasm and support for the program.
•      Assist with training and directing staff and volunteers to ensure program activities are accomplished.
•      Provide information and open communication with appropriate individuals.
•      Perform other program-related duties as assigned.

We invite applications for the position of:

Senior Lifeguard/Swim Instructor

$21.32 per hour

$22.40 per hour with WSI

Open until filled.

The City of San Mateo Parks and Recreation Department is looking responsible, enthusiastic, and energetic individuals to join our Aquatics Section!

Qualifications:

Prerequisites: Red Cross Lifesaving Certificate that includes CPR.  Also, must be at least 18 years old with 2 years lifeguard experience.  WSI certifications encouraged.

Senior Lifeguard Job Responsibilities:

• The primary responsibility of a senior lifeguard is to protect lives by using their skills to prevent injury among patrons.  This duty does not only include rescuing drowning victims or administering CPR and first aid.  Being alert and proactive also helps to prevent dangerous situations from ever occurring in the first place.
• Oversees lifeguards during swim lessons and rec swim.
• Helps to process registration and create class lists for each session.
• Assists with Lifeguard and Swim Instructor evaluations.
• Open and close the facilities.
• Take and record pool chemical reading and monitor chemical use.
• Help create and conduct Aquatics trainings.
• May be responsible for instructing swim lesson participants in a variety of swim levels if needed.
• Submits and reviews completed report cards, skills sheets, and attendance information on time.   

Schedule:

                Interviews:                         Starting in April

                In-Service Training:           June 8 (new hires only), June 10 – June 14              

                Summer Session:             June 15 – August 11

                Weekly In-Service:           Every Friday from June 21 – August 9, 8:30am-12:00pm

                Daily Hours: (scheduled shifts may vary)

                                M-F        9:30am-8:00pm

                                S             9:30am-5:30pm

Are You Interested? Apply.

Applications can be found on our website at www.cityofsanmateo.org, submit them on-line at www.calopps.org or e-mail applications to shavel@cityofsanmateo.org. If you have any questions, contact Carolyn Shavel via email or 650.522.7473. Applications are also available at the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Community Center: 725 Monte Diablo Ave, San Mateo 94401 Application materials will be screened on a continuous basis and must answer the following Supplemental question: “Did a current City of San Mateo employee refer you to this job?” “If yes, please provide their name.”

Fine Print The policy of the City of San Mateo is to grant equal employment opportunity to all qualified persons without regard to race, color, sex, gender, age, religion, ancestry, physical or mental disability, sexual preference, marital status, or national origin. It is the intent and desire of the City of San Mateo that equal employment opportunity will be provided in recruiting, hiring, training, promoting, wages, benefits, and all other privileges, terms, and conditions of employment.

The City of Foster City is looking for a Building Maintenance Worker I who is able to perform semi-skilled maintenance and repair work on municipal buildings, facilities, and equipment in the Building Maintenance Division. This position performs routine and standardized tasks and duties such as plumbing, carpentry, painting and electrical activities.

Education and Training Guidelines
Any combination equivalent to experience and education that could likely provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities. A typical way would be:

Education: Completion of the twelfth grade or the equivalent, supplemented by specialized training in maintenance, construction, or facilities maintenance.

Experience: One (1) year of full time experience in general maintenance, construction, or facilities maintenance.

Selection Process
Applications will be reviewed for relevant education, experience, training and other job related qualifications. Based upon a review of employment applications received, a limited number of the qualified applicants will be invited to participate in the examination process.

The process will consist of an Oral Panel Interview. An eligibility list will be established from those who pass the examination process with a score of 70% or higher. Current and future vacancies may be filled from this list. The list will remain in effect for at least one year unless exhausted sooner.

The department will invite the most qualified candidates from the eligibility list to a final department interview. The Building Maintenance Manager will make the hiring decision.

Expected Dates for Examinations (subject to change):
Oral Panel Interview: Week of April 29 (tentatively)
Department Interview: May 2024 (exact date TBD)

Note: Meeting the minimum qualifications does not guarantee that a candidate will be invited to participate in the selection process. The City of Foster City reserves the right, at its discretion, to limit the number of qualified candidates invited to the selection process.

Please note that this is a flexibly staffed position intended to be filled at the entry level Building Maintenance Worker I position. The higher level Building Maintenance Worker II position may be offered at management's discretion. 

Applications are being accepted for the position of Deputy City Clerk with the City of South San Francisco. 

APPLICATION DEADLINE:  OPEN UNTIL FILLED, HOWEVER, CANDIDATES SHOULD APPLY AS SOON AS POSSIBLE AS THERE WILL BE A FIRST REVIEW OF APPLICATIONS ON FRIDAY, MARCH 8, 2024. 

Why work for the City of South San Francisco?

This position provides an excellent opportunity to apply your passion for producing quality work, with high attention to detail, to support critical municipal operations. Working alongside city staff, with advanced document management skills, you will develop the role into a career, knowing your job makes a difference in the community. The City of South San Francisco enjoys a high quality of life with an extensive public parks system, active library and learning programming, and a dynamic, engaged community making it a great place to live, learn, work, and play.

The Department: 

The City Clerk’s Office administrates democratic processes such as elections, access to records, and all legislative actions, ensuring transparency to the public. The City Clerk’s Office is responsible for acting as a compliance officer for federal, state, and local statutes including the Political Reform Act, the Brown Act, and the Public Records Act.

The Position:

Under general direction, the Deputy City Clerk is responsible for providing back-up support to the City Clerk and Assistant City Clerk.  This includes but is not limited to records management, public records requests, attendance at Council and/or Standing Committee meetings, preparing and editing minutes, and assisting with special projects. May be responsible for noticing, advertising, and calendaring public hearings.

The position is an exciting and rewarding career opportunity for a candidate with a broad vision and proven track record of implementing best practices in a Municipal Clerk’s Office and promoting public trust in local government, good government, and transparency.

The City of Foster City is actively seeking a dedicated and responsible individual to join our team as a Building Services Assistant. In this role, you will provide physical set-up arrangements for classes, meetings, activities for public and private functions in the community buildings; assure security of buildings; and providing public information about recreation activities. This is a part-time, non-benefited position.

Education and Training Guidelines
Any combination equivalent to experience and education that could likely provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities would be qualifying. A typical way would be: 

• Education: Completion of the tenth grade or equivalent.
• Experience: Providing public services, information or directions; or performing group function arrangements or coordination is desirable.

Special Requirements
Ability to lift and move chairs, tables and equipment up to 40 lbs.; work under minimal direct supervision; work flexible hours; remain calm and use good judgement in difficult and emergency situations; provide courteous public service; drive a car/van to other city facilities.

Licenses, Certificates, Registration:
Licenses: Possession of a valid Class C California Driver's License. Driving record is subject to initial and periodic review.