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POSITION: The City of Fremont opens their Winter Shelter every winter to provide a safe and welcoming environment for individuals and families experiencing homelessness. Participants have access from approximately 6:30 p.m. to 7 a.m., where they will be provided with a warm meal, restroom facilities, sleeping bags, cots, Breakfast, and a to-go bag. The Winter Shelter is open from mid-November to mid-March. The Human Services Department is currently recruiting for Winter Shelter monitors for next season (2019/2020).

The position will work up to 30 hours per week.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES:

• Maintain the health and safety of homeless individuals and families who are living on the streets or in their cars and are in need of emergency shelter from cold weather and rain.
• Welcome and pre-screen new participants and supervise participant movement.
• Maintain a friendly and inviting environment.
• Work compassionately with those who have di?culty engaging with service providers.
• E?ectively resolve conflicts among participants and de-escalate potentially violent situations.
• Monitor participant activities, oversee showers and food distribution; help coordinate medical transportation to morning appointments.
• Maintain a safe and supportive environment.
• Direct volunteers who will assist in bringing food and serving homeless clients.
• Setup tables for food service, hand out bedding, warm clothing and other amenities such as shampoo, tooth brushes, etc.
• Ensure participants adherence to rules, especially related to behaviors that are unsafe. If necessary, notify public safety personnel to help “exit” clients with inappropriate or unsafe behaviors.
• Respond appropriately to emergencies.
• Maintain daily sign-in sheet.
• Ensure facility is maintained in a clean and orderly fashion.
• E-mail information to Human Services Director after each shift regarding the number of participants, any need for supplies, and reports of clients who exhibited inappropriate behavior.
• Other duties as assigned.

Under direct supervision, a Library Page is to sort, shelve, straighten, and relocate library materials on the shelves; pull library materials off shelves, and prepare the library for opening/closing procedures.  The ability to quickly and accurately sort items alphabetically and numerically.  This is an ideal job for someone who has good organizational skills, and able to work with others. A library page also provides basic directional information to library users.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS 

Standing in and walking between work areas is frequently required. Finger dexterity is needed to access, enter, and retrieve data using a computer keyboard. Positions in this classification frequently bend, stoop, kneel, and reach to perform assigned duties, as well as push and pull carts. Employees must possess the ability to lift and carry materials and objects up to 25 pounds and push and pull materials and objects up to 75 pounds with the use of proper equipment.

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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 opening is based at the bilingual Fair Oaks Branch Library. Bilingual ability (Spanish/English) is highly preferred.  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.

Typical duties include, but are not limited to, the following:  Acknowledge and greet customers; provide high level public service at the Customer Assistance desk ; register new customers; collect overdue fines; answer routine directional  and informational questions; explain library policies and resolve problems; use basic reference sources to locate information requested by customers;  assist in developing procedures, and prepare reports/surveys as directed; open/close the branches; assist in  library electronic services projects; provide basic troubleshooting of computer hardware/software;  input into library database bibliographic information and customer records; assist in the processing of library materials; repair, retrieve and shelve library materials; perform routine clerical assignments; assign routine tasks and provide instruction to Library Pages; assist in receiving library materials; receive/sort/distribute incoming mail; inventory and order supplies; assist in preparation of displays and exhibits; assist with library programs, special events, and outreach;  and perform related duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities are qualifying.  A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:

Education & Experience

Education equivalent to completion of the twelfth grade.  At least one year recent experience performing direct interactive general public customer services or related work in a library or significant experience working in a direct interactive public customer services position is required.    Experience working in team-oriented atmosphere is highly preferred.  Appointment may be at the Library Assistant I or II level, depending on qualifications.

For a full job description visit: https://www.redwoodcity.org/Home/ShowDocument?id=454

License & Certificates

• Incumbent may be required to travel between various locations during their scheduled work shift.
• Possession of a valid California Driver’s License and a satisfactory driving record.

Knowledge of:

• Customer service principles

• Standard library procedures, including circulation, search procedures, and the use of reference sources.
• Computers and software.
• General types and uses of library materials.
• Policies, procedures, organization and operating details of a library.
• Basic technology devices, programs and applications
• Electronic resources and basic troubleshooting.

Ability to:

• Provide excellent customer service in a friendly cooperative manner.
• Communicate clearly, both orally and in written form.
• Work well as a proactive and innovative team member
• Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work
• Respond to general assistance inquiries of library customers and respond to reference questions.
• Assist customers in locating library materials and using library materials
• Troubleshoot basic technology problems
• Communicate in both Spanish and English.
• Sit, stand, walk, kneel, crouch, squat, stoop, reach and lift 20 pounds and push/pull 50 pounds.
• Work during the day, evenings and weekends.
• Work independently and with direct supervision.

A City application including a pre-requisite questionnaire is required. Prior to appointment, candidates will be required to pass a background check (at no cost to the candidate) including the following:

1. Criminal History Check
2. DMV Check
3. Fingerprinting

Open Until Filled, First Review of Applications on 10/28/19   

Application Process

Apply online at www.CalOpps.org Member Agency: Redwood City    

Candidates with a disability, which may require special assistance in any phase of the application or selection process, should advise the Human Resources Division upon submittal of application.   

Selection Process Oral Board Interview Tentatively scheduled for November 7, 2019.  All applications will be reviewed for neatness, accuracy, completion, relevant education, experience, training and other job related qualifications.  The most qualified applicants will be asked to participate in the testing process, which will consist of an interview with Department staff.   

CITY VALUES:

Our Core Purpose: Build a Great Community Together   

The values that guide us are:

• EXCELLENCE: Passion to do our best in each moment.
• INTEGRITY: Do the right thing, not the easy thing.
• SERVICE: We care and it makes a difference.
• CREATIVITY: Freedom to imagine and courage to act.

THE POSITION

The Director of the Larkspur Library will work closely with the City Manager to shape and implement the Library’s vision and future.   This position will develop lasting and effective collaborative relationships with library team members, City Council, Library Board, community organizations, County and other local libraries, and benefactors to develop and foster intriguing programs and services beneficial to the local community and the City.  Though there is currently not a timetable for development, the City is planning for the eventual construction of a new Library and Community Center, and this position is a key member of the staff team involved with this project.

REPORTING TO THE CITY MANAGER, THE SELECTED CANDIDATE WILL:

• Plan, organize, direct, and coordinate all library programs and services, including outreach, reference, children’s, teens’, technical, and circulation services.

• Prepare, administer, and monitor library budget.

• Identify sources of revenue and funding, including grants and library collections.

• Serve as staff member to the library Board of Trustees; work with the Board, local officials, community members, community organizations, and staff to plan and deliver library services and programs.

• Interpret and promote the library, its services and needs to the public.

• Instill a culture and expectation of superior customer service for all staff.

• Prepare and submit technical and special reports; make oral presentation.

• Serve as board member of MARINet and the North Bay Cooperative Library System.

• Direct the development of technology plans to integrate current and new technology into the delivery of library and information services; ensure MARINet’s automation system upgrades and standard system-wide procedures are implemented in the Larkspur Library.

• Collaborate with a variety of City staff, the Library Board, Friends of the Library and the Library Foundation in facility enhancements, renovations, and new construction.

• Partner with other Department heads to deliver community services effectively.

• Participate in City management committees, work groups and taskforces as assigned.

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AC Transit is actively searching for an experienced Executive Administrative Assistant for its office in Oakland, California. This position will provide exceptional and professional administrative support to one of AC Transit's Board Officers, the District Secretary.

In this role, the executive administrative assistant will perform critical administrative duties for the District Secretary's Office, including managing calendars, preparing and editing correspondence and reports, creating agendas and proofreading official District documents for proper English language usage, spelling, grammar and punctuation.

The ideal candidate for this position will have an acute attention to detail, public sector/government administrative experience, an ability to maintain confidentiality and conduct themselves in a professional manner at all times. This position is highly visible within the agency and will have significant exposure to the Board of Directors and executive team; professionalism, tact and diplomacy are essential to be successful in this position.

REPRESENTATIVE FUNCTIONS:

• Screens office visitors and telephone calls, and responds to requests, complaints, and inquiries of a complex and confidential nature, from the public and District staff, and refers to other staff, where appropriate.
• Disseminates information using discretion, and by appropriately applying and interpreting regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Compiles data for reports and other materials; and prepares administrative reports and projects.
• Establishes, maintains, and modifies executive office files, records, spreadsheets, and logs.
• Coordinates meetings, prepares agendas, arranges facilities and equipment, and assembles meeting materials and related media including folders, binders, and copies.
• Makes travel and conference arrangements; and submits and tracks reimbursement requests for the assigned executive or Board Officer, and others, as instructed. Organizes and maintains appointments, schedules, and calendars for the assigned executive or Board Officer; and coordinates office activities and schedules with other departments, third parties, and the public.
• Composes, prepares and proofreads correspondence, letters, reports, memoranda, agendas, and other documents, makes corrections, and revises drafts as needed.
• Provides administrative support to District boards, committees, and/or task forces, as assigned; including posting legal notices, preparing agendas, assembling background materials, and taking and transcribing meeting minutes.
• Maintains departmental content on the District's intranet, and /or internet website.
• Acts as a point of contact to the public, members of the Board, and other agencies at the request of the assigned executive or Board Officer.
• Recommends and implements procedural changes affecting office activities.
• Monitors and reconciles expenses for the assigned executive or Board Officer.
• Initiates and completes special projects and assignments, as assigned.
• May plan,assign, train, review, and assist in evaluating the work of subordinate clerical personnel.
• Performs related duties, as required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education: Equivalent to completion of an Associate's degree from an accredited college or university, with major coursework in business, accounting, or a related field.

Experience: Equivalent to at least six (6) years of recent and verifiable administrative support experience for executive-level management personnel, involving frequent public contact.

Desirable Qualifications:

• Bilingual in Spanish or Chinese
• Bachelor's degree in a business or public administration; or a related field
• Excellent business writing skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Solid organizational skills
• Outstanding customer service skills
• Work independently and take initiative when necessary
• Flexible in work schedule (will need to occasionally work evenings or on weekend)
• Highly professional, tactful and diplomatic
• Exercises discretion and able to keep confidentiality at all times
• Highly proficient with MS Office, including Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, Access and Excel
• Experience with Sharepoint and PeopleSoft applications
• Experience in handling legal documents
• Robust and well-rounded experience in government /public sector administrative work
• Experience working with executives, officers and public or private boards and committees

All candidates who meet qualifications are encouraged to apply; however, candidates meeting some or all of desirable qualifications will be given priority.

To apply, please submit an application online with a resume and cover letter. Please thoroughly answer all supplemental questions on the application.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

Physical Requirements: (1) Must maintain the physical condition necessary to perform tasks in an office setting and operate computers, keyboards, and other peripheral equipment. (2) Must possess the mobility necessary to travel expeditiously within the AC Transit District to perform the duties of the job. (3) Some positions in this classification may be required to lift up to 25 pounds regularly.

THIS POSITION IS AN UNREPRESENTED POSITION

To apply, visit: https://apptrkr.com/1638838

The Selection Process: The Human Resources department must receive a completed online application by the filling date. If this recruitment is "Continuous," it may be closed at any time without notice. Applications will be screened for job-related qualifications, and those candidates who best meeting the qualifications listed on this Job Announcement will be invited to participate in an examination process that may include written, oral and/or performance segments. Current District employees must have satisfactory attendance and performance records. Finalists will be placed on an Eligibility List. When filling vacancies, the Human Resources Department will refer the top candidates to the hiring department for final screening and recommendation. Per Board Policy, selected candidates may require background checks performed on their criminal and/or financial records.

Benefits: All employees hired on or after January 1, 2016, may be in the District's Tier II pension plan covered by the Public Employees' Pension Reform Act of 2013 (PEPRA). As such, he/she may be required to contribute 6% or more of annual income towards the cost of his/hers District pension.

ADA Compliant and Drug-Free Workplace: The Human Resources Department will make reasonable efforts in the recruitment/examination process to accommodate applicants with disabilities. If you have a need for an accommodation, please call Human Resources at (510) 891-4783.

The Alameda-Contra Costa Transit District has established the goal of a 100 percent drug and alcohol-free workplace. Applicants will be required to undergo drug and alcohol testing prior to employment and those in safety sensitive positions will be subject to further drug and alcohol testing through their period of employment, including random drug and alcohol testing.

Equal Opportunity Employer
 

This is a journey-level class in the Police Records Specialist classification series responsible for maintaining information in specialized departmental databases, preparing and assembling reports, processing payments, and preparing and processing subpoenas, requests for information, and other documents. All activities are performed within specified legal guidelines. Incumbents are expected to work independently and exercise judgment and initiative. Positions at this level receive only occasional instruction or assistance as new or unusual situations arise and are fully aware of the operating procedures and policies of the work unit.

A job description, including examples of typical job functions and qualifying knowledge, skills, and abilities, is available by clicking on the Job Description link.