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WHY JOIN THE REDWOOD CITY TEAM?

We offer a wide range of meaningful career opportunities with potential for growth, training and development, competitive salaries, flexible work schedules, paid time off, and robust benefits. The Redwood City team is guided by the core values of excellence, integrity, service, collaboration, inclusion and innovation.  Inherent in these values is a great organizational culture based on trust, strong and supportive leadership, respect, risk-taking, empowerment, and effective communication.

ABOUT THE POSITION

Under the direction of the Custodial Services Supervisor, the Maintenance Custodian serves as the worker in the duties of care and cleaning of assigned buildings and related facilities.  The incumbent will be required to travel between several City buildings during their scheduled shift.  

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The City of Redwood City’s invites you to apply for the position of Library Associate.

THE POSITION

The Redwood City Public Library is looking for a community-centered, values-driven person who will deliver active and engaged customer service, with a focus on supporting self-service and delivering a top-notch experience for each visitor of the library. The ideal candidate will work well with others to achieve goals in a fast-paced, innovative team environment. The candidate will be friendly, outgoing, enthusiastic, creative, technologically savvy and able to consistently provide superb service to a diverse community of library users. This selected candidate will work 5-15 hours per week including nights and weekends, at any of our library facilities – Redwood City Downtown Library, Redwood Shores Branch Library and Schaberg Branch Library. 

Typical duties may include, but are not limited to the following: 

• Greet customers when entering and leaving the library;
• Provide customer service at all service points;
• Assist customers with self checkouts and other self service needs;
• Perform library services using new technologies;
• Issue library cards to new customers;
• Collect fines and fees; answer routine in-person and telephone information questions;
• Explain library policies and resolve problems and complaints;
• Assist customers with computers and other devices;
• Follow opening and closing procedures;
• Assist in preparation and maintenance of displays of library materials;
• Collect statistics;
• Assist with preparing library materials for circulation;
• Perform routine clerical assignments and perform related duties as assigned

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POSITION

The City of Seal Beach is seeking a skilled Accounting Technician that will serve as the liaison between the City, vendors, customers, and staff regarding invoices. The Accounting Technician will process accounts payable and/or accounts receivable invoices, business expense reimbursements; warrant requisitions; and generate bank transmission files and warrant registers.  Under general supervision, performs difficult and responsible accounting support and administrative work in the Finance Department; participates in the preparation, review and adjustment of accounting records related to accounts payable, accounts receivable, purchasing, payroll, utility billing, insurance billing, budgeting, and other functions; and does related work as required.  

The ideal candidate for this position will provide excellent customer service, demonstrate strong attention to detail, and be a team player. The Accounting Technician should possess strong technical skills and have experience working with various software systems in order to analyze data and conduct research. This person should also have excellent communication, accountability, and organizational skills.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS

The Accounting Technician is distinguished from accounting clerical personnel by its specialized knowledge of technical accounting methods and procedures. The Accounting Technician is differentiated from the Senior Accounting Technician, which exercises lead direction over accounting clerical staff and has responsibility for the preparation and reconciliation of a broader range of accounting and financial reports and audit schedules. 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

The duties listed below 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 class.

1. Processes Accounts Payable and/or Accounts Receivable invoices, verifies  authorization signature, and balances weekly totals. Verifies accuracy of invoices and related supporting documents.
2. Inputs and edits vendor/customer invoices, Capital Improvement Project (CIP) billings and utility billings. Verifies batch edits for accuracy, reconciles and posts batch edit reports. Researches and matches vendor invoices to receiving documents for payment.
3. Reviews, prints, and processes warrant requisitions. Ensure accounts are coded correctly and recorded.
4. Prints checks, remits payments, balances and distributes check registers. Audits check copies for errors and appropriate back-up. Matches supporting documentation with checks to validate check issuance.
5. Acts as liaison between the City and its vendors/customers. Obtains information from vendors/customers regarding statements and invoices. Provides information regarding payments and related issues. Research questions and resolves problems.
6. Processes monthly journal entries. Reviews and distributes aging reports.
7. Handles the cashiering function for all City revenue; receives payments from mail and walk-in customers; records incoming revenue for the city including utility bills, accounts receivable, invoices, collects and accounts for money; issues receipts; reconciles cash receipt batches and prepares daily deposits.
8. May support utility billing for utility service by telephone, correspondence and in person; analyze customer records to establish appropriate deposit amounts from written guidelines for new and existing utility users and prepare deposit refunds for manager approval.
9. Use various computer systems extensively to post payments; enter data of new utility customers and make data changes; interact with customers, coordinate with service and billing divisions, obtain other information to assist customers, research, and use discretion to determine deposit and restoration of service requirements.
10. Perform financial transactions including processing or transferring payments, refunding credit amounts or deposits, adjusting charges and/or deposits, reversing payments, issuing refunds, and adjusting service fees.
11. Reviews and adjusts accounting and budgeting entries; assures that proper account numbers, rates and deductions, purchase orders, or payment information has been provided.
12. May audit fee payments and aging reports for cash and electronic transactions.
13. May conduct business research to identify entities requiring licenses, including analysis of sales records, tax returns, and other data sources.
14. May train other accounting and office personnel regarding accounting procedures.
15. May perform other duties as assigned.

PHYSICAL AND MENTAL DEMANDS

The physical and mental demands described here are representative of those that must be met by employees to successfully perform the essential functions of this class. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this class, the employee is constantly required to sit, and frequently to stand and walk to counter areas.  The sensory demands include the ability to talk, and hear, both in person and by telephone; use hands to finger, handle, feel or operate computer hardware and standard office equipment; and reach with hands and arms.  The employee occasionally lifts and carries records and documents weighing less than 20 pounds.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.

While performing the duties of this class, the employee is regularly required to use oral and written communication skills; read and interpret data; use math and mathematical reasoning; establish priorities and work on multiple assignments and projects concurrently; and interact appropriately with staff, management, vendors, and the general public in the course of work.

The employee frequently works in office conditions where the noise level is usually moderate, at and below 85 decibels.  

The City of Redwood City’s Library Department invites you to apply for the position of Library Aide.

THE POSITION

The City of Redwood City’s Library Department – Downtown Library; Redwood Shores Branch Library and Schaberg Branch Library –  is looking for energetic, enthusiastic individuals who enjoy working with customers of all ages in a challenging and fun environment,  and who are interested in working 10-15 hours per week including day, evening and weekend hours.

Typical duties may include, but are not limited to the following:  Check in library materials; assist with sorting and shelving library materials; assist customers with use of computers, databases and web searches; troubleshoot computers and printers; perform minor cleaning; and other related duties as assigned.

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Are you looking for a great opportunity to connect with your community while investing in your future? Do you want to see first-hand what it’s like to engage in active, multi-generational work that directly contributes to the well-being of our greater Mill Valley community?  If you answered yes, then you belong with Mill Valley Recreation!  With our team, you will create memorable experiences while cultivating new and lasting connections within our greater Southern Marin Community. You will have the opportunity to grow and learn through consistent, quality training and, apply your learning through direct hands-on experience.  

Must be 18 years of age or older to apply for this position. 

DEFINITION: Under the supervision of the Teen Coordinator, provide leadership and supervision of teens             as a positive role model in their afterschool program. Must have the ability to plan and implement daily tasks and develop curriculum. Program hours are Monday, Tuesday, Thursday from 3-6pm, Wednesdays from 2-6pm and Fridays from 3-5pm. Teen Director is required to work occasional evenings and weekends for special events. Approximately 15 hours per week with the potential for more hours.

QUALIFICATIONS & EXAMPLE OF DUTIES:

• Applicants must be 18 years or older.
• Ability to engage with teens ages 1014.
• Minimum of two years' experience in childcare, educational or childhood development OR a degree in Education or Recreation.
• Plan, organize and execute one themed activity daily Mondays through Thursday.
• Possess strong leadership in one or more of the following areas: arts and crafts, sports, music, special events, multimedia.
• Maintain structure and discipline while encouraging teens to participate and enjoy the program.
• Train, supervise and delegate tasks to other staff members.
• Perform daily responsibilities and maintain a clean, safe environment.
• Ability to take direction from supervisors.
• Communicate appropriately with parents/guardians of teen members.
• Enforce rules and policies of the Teen Zone Program as well as those of the Community Center and Recreation Department.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with coworkers, other agencies and the general public.

TRAINING & EXPERIENCE: Teen Zone Director will lead Teen Zone, a daily drop-in program for local middle school students. While on duty, Teen Director may be responsible for check-in and check-out of participants, oversee an in-house snack bar, and facilitate set-up of the Teen Zone game room (including setting up video games, ping pong table, quiet homework spaces, and more). Light cleaning duties will be expected.

CERTIFICATIONS: Candidates must possess a current CPR/AED and First Aid certificate and be comfortable calling 911 in an emergency or be willing to obtain one within the first six weeks of hire. 

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Must be able to lift 50 lbs.

PRE-EMPLOYMENT CONDITIONS: Candidates receiving a conditional job offer must pass a pre-placement fingerprint review.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER: The City of Mill Valley is committed to a comprehensive affirmative
action employment program and actively seeks applications from both sexes, ethnic minorities, and individuals with disabilities, US Veterans and qualified persons of all ages. Candidates receiving a conditional job offer must pass a pre-placement DOJ fingerprint/background review before starting work.

The City of Berkeley invites you to apply for the position of Camp Maintenance Mechanic (Non-Career Intermittent) in the Parks, Recreation and Waterfront Department! In this role, you will have the opportunity to keep our camps running smoothly by performing both routine and heavy, physical work in the construction, maintenance, repair and cleaning of camp facilities. You'll operate a variety of hand and power tools to perform preventive maintenance and repair.

Our two overnight camps are located near South Lake Tahoe and Yosemite. 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

A typical way of gaining the knowledge, skills, and abilities for this position is: Equivalent to graduation from high school, and one (1) year of experience in construction and maintenance.

State of California Drinking Water Treatment Certifications (Grade 1 or 2) desirable. Must possess and maintain a valid California non-commercial (Class C) driver's license, and have a satisfactory driving record. Must possess sufficient strength and stamina to lift and carry objects weighing up to 80 pounds and be able to perform sustained heavy physical labor. Must be willing to work outdoors in all weather conditions and on off-hour shifts in emergency situations.

California Education Code Section 10911.5 requires that all public recreation program employers must fingerprint all persons having direct contact with a minor. The City does not hire persons who have been convicted of felony drug, sexual assault or physical assault crimes.

Final Filing Date: Open Until Filled- Apply Immediately 

Interviews: TBD

DEFINITION

Under the general direction of the Director of Finance and Administrative Services, the Assistant Director serves as part of the management team of this municipal department and assists with planning, directing, coordinating and administering the functions of accounting, budgeting, and a wide range of support services including business licensing, payroll, utility billing, information technology and other functional areas of the Finance Department.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

Responsibilities may involve direct or indirect supervision of any or all of the above functions with primary emphasis on accounting, budgeting, financial analysis, payroll, and information technology. 

The Assistant Director plays a critical role in the management of accounting functions and preparation of the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report; development of City operating and capital budgets including preparing complex financial analyses, working with contract financial consultants and actuaries, developing payroll projections and providing support to labor negotiations, developing strategies to improve workflow and service delivery, and overseeing the internal service fund financial management and cost allocation.

The Assistant Director also plays a key role in evaluation of the City’s Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) software system, including evaluation of the current and any future system, working with Finance staff in accounting, payroll, and information technology as well as Human Resources staff to ensure efficient implementation of all aspects of the system.

In addition, the Assistant Director prepares complex reports and presentations before the City Council and the public, represents the department in various meetings, resolves difficult and sensitive citizen inquiries and complaints, and serves as acting Director in the absence of the Director of Finance and Administrative Services.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge of:   Current principles, practices and techniques of organization, administration, supervision, training, personnel management; principles of accounting and finance, including Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, governmental accounting, auditing, budgeting, financial management, revenue forecasting, risk management, automated financial information systems; and advanced applications of modern office software including Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint.

Ability to:  Prepare timely and accurate accounting and financial reports; analyze accounting systems and internal control procedures; recommend and implement changes for improvement; prepare computer spreadsheets, narrative reports and presentations; effectively supervise, train and coordinate the work of subordinate personnel; set goals and objectives for the work unit and ensure that they are carried out; develop performance criteria for the work unit and use the information collected to improve efficiency and effectiveness; interact positively with co-workers; deal tactfully, effectively and cooperatively with the public, elected officials and City employees; work independently and exercise sound judgment; interpret rules, policies and procedures; analyze problems, identify alternative solutions and implement recommendations in support of organizational goals; and communicate clearly and concisely both orally and in writing.

Experience:  Six years of increasingly responsible experience in accounting, budgeting and management experience in a public agency, including four years in a supervisory capacity.

Education:  Graduation from an accredited college or university with major coursework in Accounting, Finance, Public Administration or related fields. Additional certifications (e.g. Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or advanced degrees) are desirable.

License:  Possession of a valid Class C California Driver's License.

Join our team!

Have you ever thought about a career in municipal street maintenance?

Do you love working outdoors, utilizing equipment and tools to maintain and repair streets, sidewalks, curb and gutters, flood control channels and traffic signs?

Are you looking for a career where every day is different but organization is stable?

Does the idea of learning about asphalt, concrete, traffic signs, Traffic control and assisting customers and fellow employees interest you?

Do you work well with others and love the challenge of tough assignments?

Then we want to talk to you!

Details:

• Full-time regular position, the schedule consists of a 4/10 typically working Tuesday through Friday.
• Salary range $21.34 to $27.26 hourly with Excellent Benefits (see below)

This position will receive a four percent (4%) cost of living increase effective April 2024.

• The new salary range effective April 2024, will be $22.19 - $28.35 hourly
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Minimum Qualifications for consideration: Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:

Education/Training: Formal or informal education or training which ensures the ability to read and write at a level necessary for successful job performance.

Experience: Two years of general maintenance experience performing field maintenance work within the assigned area of responsibility.

License or Certificate: Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate, valid Class A driver license within one year (Landscape or Streets) of employment. Some positions may require possession of, or ability to obtain, an Electrical Hazards Awareness certificate within one year of employment. Possession of, or ability to obtain, CPR and First Aid certifications within the first six months. Additional industry-specific certifications may be required depending on area of assignment.

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