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Child care director (preschool)

$3,960 - $4,814 per month

Plus excellent benefits

The City of San Rafael is recruiting for a Child Care Director.  Under the direction of the Recreation Supervisor, this position will perform responsible work in administering and managing a preschool program.  The incumbent in this position will independently oversee the program and staff at the assigned Preschool location. 

This position performs the following essential job duties: 

• Assist with the establishment of the program budget.
• Conduct registrations.
• Hire, train, and supervise staff.
• Schedule staff and ensure appropriate staffing levels are maintained.
• Maintain records on enrollment, tuition, and projected revenues
• Prepare and distribute program advertisement and promotional materials.
• Prepare monthly reports.
• Liaison with parents and school districts.
• Function as classroom instructor.
• Approve Child Care Instructor II curriculum and plans.
• Collect revenues.
• Perform other duties as required.

To be eligible for this position you must have knowledge/skill of:

• Early Childhood Development
• Age appropriate curriculum and activities.
• Classroom management techniques.
• Appropriate disciplinary techniques.
• Oral and written communications skills
• Group leadership and teaching skills.

• Ability to organize and manage a Child Care program.
• Ability to prepare and maintain budget and other financial statements and records.
• Ability to work within an established budget.
• Ability to problem solve.
• Ability to maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, staff, parents, and community representatives.
• Ability to work independently in carrying out a comprehensive program.
• Willingness to support and carry out the goals and objectives of the Child Care program.

Education and/or Experience:

• Twelve (12) Early Childhood Education units or the equivalent AND
• Three (3) units in administration
• AA Degree or 60 units preferred, with 24 ECE units plus 6 administrative units and 2 adult supervision units, AND/OR
• One (1) year Center Director experience in a Preschool program center OR
• Three (3) years as a head teacher in a Preschool program, AND/OR
• Site Supervisor Permit.    

Special Requirements:

• Must be willing to work the hours required for the assigned Center.
• Possession of California Driver’s License preferred. 

Physical Demands:

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

Must be able to perform physical activities, such as, but not limited to lifting or carrying children or heavy items (up to 40 lbs.) unassisted, reaching, bending, standing, or walking.  The employee is occasionally required to sit, climb, or balance, twist, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

APPLICATION AND SELECTION PROCESS:

City of San Rafael application is required.  Resumes do not substitute for the City application.  Candidates should detail related education and experience on the application since this information will be used to determine who will be invited to participate in the next phase of the examination process.  The examination process may include the following: application appraisal and oral board interview examination. The passing point for the oral board examination final score will be 70%. Note:  Prior to appointment, candidate must pass a pre-employment physical, background check, reference check, credit check, driving record, fingerprinting, and drug screen.    

• Follow this link to apply: https://www.calopps.org/san-rafael/job-19615471

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Monthly Salary:   

Plant Operator I

$5,297 - $6,439

Plant Operator II

$5,826 - $7,081

Plant Operator III

$6,410 - $7,791

Plant Operator I & II

The City of American Canyon is seeking a Plant Operator I, II, or III to prioritize multiple projects, create strong working relationships with all departments, will be able to set goals and achieve them, able to work well with people at all organization levels, maintain a well-organized work area inside the facility, able to work well in a  group environment and foster a team approach, maintain log and records of plant data, including entering and retrieving digital data on a PC, and interpret analytical data to make operational decisions, performs safe work practices with team members to ensure a safe working environment, conduct regular inspections of the facilities and perform operations and maintenance as dictated by O & M Manuals, and regulatory guidelines. Utilize SCADA system to monitor and operate facility, emergency on-call status, performs preventative maintenance tasks, ensures cleanliness of water reclamation treatment plant and process equipment, adheres to treatment facilities best way policies and procedures, calibrate, modify, or repair instrumentation and control equipment including recorders, flow meter, turbidity meters and other water quality monitoring equipment.

Plant Operator III

 The City of American Canyon is seeing a Plant Operator III to perform, oversee, schedule, and participate in a variety of skilled technical duties and semi-skilled labor in the operation and maintenance of the City’s wastewater treatment plant. This position oversees, coordinates, and assists with planning of special and capital improvement projects; analyzes and resolves work problems; coordinates operations with other teams and personnel within and outside of the Department: and participates in budget development for projects and general operations. The operations and maintenance staff is a highly motivated, project oriented, and a purpose driven team always striving to enhance, empower and exceed expectations. The City offers certification pay and continuing education opportunities and personal growth is highly anticipated and expected. The ideal candidate will be able to prioritize multiple projects, create strong working relationships with all department, will communicate clearly with the public and stakeholder groups, and will be focused on providing excellent customer service.

City of American Canyon Parks and Recreation Department invite energetic and responsible individuals to apply for the position of Senior Recreation Leader. This position will be responsible for overseeing and leading the city programs and events. The position is also responsible for providing assistance to Program Coordinators.

This class reports to the Program Coordinator and/or Recreation Supervisor. The Senior Recreation Leader is the senior advanced level in the Recreation Leader series. It is distinguished from the Recreation Leader in that the Senior Recreation Leader provides lead direction to other Recreation Leaders for a program when the Program Coordinator or Recreation Supervisor are not available. 

The Human Resources Director is looking for a highly qualified Human Resources Analyst to assist with the day-to-day operations of department programs to include recruitment and selection, policy development and implementation, classification and compensation, labor relations and risk management.

See attached job announcement.  To apply for this position please visit http://koffassociates.com/jobs.

Suisun City is a progressive and proactive law enforcement agency situated in the heart of Solano County. As a result of its proximity to neighboring jurisdictions, the men and women of the Suisun City Police Department remain extremely busy as they address the needs of the community. Candidates interested in testing for the position of Police Officer with the Suisun City Police Department must be prepared to take on the challenges of a fast paced work environment.

THE POSITION

Under general supervision of a Police Sergeant or other supervisory/management staff, a Suisun City Police Officer performs a variety of duties related to the protection of public health, safety, and welfare and the enforcement of applicable federal, state, and local laws; provides traffic enforcement and control; and carries out special assignments in a particular phase of police work.

The Police Officer is an entry/journey level class responsible for performance of the full scope of assigned law enforcement duties and responsibilities. New incumbents may have limited related experience, but are expected to learn the full range of duties and responsibilities, perform duties with minimal direct supervision, and exercise sound judgment and discretion in making decisions.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

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.

• Patrols assigned areas of the City to preserve law and order, discover and prevent commission of crimes, and enforces traffic and other laws and ordinances; maintains awareness of and remains alert for wanted suspects, known criminals, stolen vehicles, missing persons, traffic violators, and crimes in progress; makes arrests; issues warnings and citations.
• Responds to calls for the protection of life and property, the enforcement of laws and ordinances, general public service calls, and complaints, including those involving automobile accidents, traffic hazards, misdemeanor and felony incidents, domestic disturbances, health code and local ordinance violations, property control, civil complaints, and related incidents; responds to and provides assistance at a variety of public service type calls that are non-criminal in nature.
• Conducts initial and follow-up investigations at scenes of incidents to which summoned or incidents observed; determines what, if any crime has been committed; collects, preserves, processes, photographs, and books evidence; locates and interviews victims and witnesses; identifies and interrogates suspects.
• Prepares and serves search and arrest warrants; apprehends and arrests offenders for crimes committed under federal, state, and local laws and codes; controls and mitigates people under the influence of drugs or alcohol or other potentially hostile situations.
• Directs traffic at special events or emergency situations; provides traffic and crowd control at community and emergency events.

The Program Coordinator - Arts will coordinate the City’s Arts and Special Events programming; including the Recreation Department’s art activities, programs and events, and supporting the Arts Commission initiatives and programs, and performs related work as required. This is a unique position, affording the appointee the opportunity to develop a program from the ground up and leave a legacy. This position requires a high level of customer service, attention to detail, marketing prowess, evaluation and oversight of programs, and the ability to build relationships throughout the community.

EXAMPLES ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Program Coordinator may have a specific focus in a program area or area(s), including, but not limited to the arts.
• Facilitates recreation activities, specifically enrichment, for specific youth age groups with part-time staff, independent contractors, and volunteers (groups and individuals).
• Organizes, implements, directs, supervises and/or promotes specific programs, activities and special events.
• Implements the Recreation Department’s programming at off and on-site locations and develops new programming and curriculum in partnership with the community. 
• Participates in the preparation and administration of assigned program budget.
• Works with local organizations, businesses, school personnel, parents and community members in developing and providing programs and activities.
• Communicates clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Creates flyers, brochures, and other materials related to programs and events, as directed.
• Provides customer service to applicants, participants, and the general public.
• Monitors the day-to-day operations of the programs and special events, including making site visits, handling and resolving complaints not requiring the attention of a supervisor and ensuring that programs and events have required materials and supplies.
• Assists in the evaluation of programming including conducting customer satisfaction surveys and analyzing reports on program effectiveness.
• Enforces safety and operating procedures and provides for maintenance needs including compliance with health and safety codes.
• Maybe one of the primary program liaison to the City's Art Commission. 
• Creation and development of new events, as needed.

*Please note that this is a part-time permanent position (25 hours a week or .625 FTE). The salary listed above is the .625 FTE equivalent salary. Benefits are prorated accordingly as well. Additional part-time hours may be agreed upon with the Director of Recreation filling an additional role/position but benefits will continue to be calculated at the .625 FTE proration.

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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.

DEFINITION: Under general supervision, provide for the well-being and safety of children in a nurturing environment.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES:

• Demonstrate excellent customer service and communication with children and parents.
• Manage the task of checking in and checking out each child to the proper guardian.
• Supervise play activities and ensure the safety of the children during such activities.
• Encourage good behavior and appropriate manners.
• Encourage active play, read books and provide a safe and nurturing environment.
• Practice proper hygiene, with self and children, to deter the spread of disease (colds, flu, etc).
• Clean and disinfect, tables, counter, toys and other frequently handled objects.
• Respond professionally to emergencies, provide care according to the level of training.
• Deal tactfully and courteously with the public and build positive relationships with other staff. 
• Ability to communicate clearly both orally and in writing.
• Perform related duties as required.

TRAINING & EXPERIENCE: Any combination of education, training, and experience, which likely provides the required knowledge, abilities, and CPR within 3 months of hire. 
PRE-EMPLOYMENT CONDITIONS: Candidates receiving a conditional job offer must pass a pre-placement fingerprint review. Candidates must possess a current CPR/AED and First Aid certificate and be comfortable calling 911 in an emergency.

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.

DEFINITION: Under general supervision, instructs classes in swimming, enforces all rules and regulations pertaining to the safety and well-being of visitors and patrons. Perform related work as required.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES:

• Lead all levels of swimming to all age groups.
• Provide corrective feedback and proper stroke technique.
• Maintain structure and discipline within a group setting, while encouraging and promoting student participation in a positive manner.
• Maintain certain class records and reports as required.
• Deal tactfully and courteously with the public.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with other city employees, other agencies, and the general public.
• Respond professionally to emergencies, provide care as indicated under the scope of training.
• Actively attend and participate in required staff training and in-service drills.
• Ability to communicate clearly both orally and in writing.
• The ability to speak English clearly and understandably.
• Perform related duties as required.

TRAINING & EXPERIENCE: Must possess current ARC Water Safety Instruction or equivalent training and/or experience, and CPR within 3 months of hire. 

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Must be able to lift 50 lbs. and react quickly to emergencies.

PRE-EMPLOYMENT CONDITIONS: Candidates receiving a conditional job offer must pass a pre-placement fingerprint review. Candidates must possess a current CPR/AED and First Aid certificate and be comfortable calling 911 in an emergency.