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The City of Dublin is seeking a creative and community oriented, self-starter to serve as Recreation Technician.  Under the direction of the Recreation Coordinator-Special Events, this position is responsible for developing, organizing and overseeing a variety of recreational services, activities, and programs. The current vacancy is for a Recreation Technician who will assist with various community and special events, including the weekly Farmer’s Markets, seasonal event and large scale events, such as the St. Patrick’s Day Festival, which attracts over 50,000 visitors. This job requires a flexible schedule to work at evening and weekend events.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES
Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Assists with the City’s recreation and community services programs which may include: aquatics, senior citizens, youth and adult sports, playgrounds, special events, camps, teens and preschool. 
• Provides on-site supervision and implementation of assigned program areas.
• Assists with administrative tasks including the maintenance of records, files and other data.
• Assists in preparing promotional materials including flyers, program brochures, newsletters and press releases.
• Ensures that assigned program or event is operating in compliance with established health and fire department rules and regulations.
• Monitors facilities and activities of users; secures facilities as required.
• Issues equipment for recreational activities; prepares for special events such as dances and excursions.
• Participates in assessing supplies needed for events and requisition additional supplies as needed.
• Assists in the assurance that City recreational activities start and finish in the prescribed manner and time frames. 
• Assists responsible staff to prepare for upcoming recreational events.
• Notifies participants for scheduling events and registration requirements.
• Coordinates recruitments, recommends for employment, trains, supervises and evaluates volunteers and temporary part-time staff.

The County of Yuba is currently recruiting  for the position of Real Property Appraiser I/II/III in the Assessor’s Office. This deep professional class is a flexibly staffed position in the Real Property Appraiser series. The primary duties of the classification is to analyze, inspect and appraise real property for taxation purposes. Real Property Appraiser I is the entry-level class. Initially under close supervision, incumbents begin in a learning capacity, performing the more standard appraisals. As experience is gained, duties become more diversified and are performed with increasing independence.  Real Property Appraiser II is the journey level position, incumbents perform progressively more difficult professional appraisal assignments under general supervision. This position may be filled directly at the II or III level. 

About the Assessor’s Office:

The Assessor’s Office is responsible for annually determining the assessed value of all real and business property in Yuba County. The fair and equitable valuation and assessment of all taxable property by the Assessor’s staff supports the delivery of essential public services provided to all residents and property owners. The Assessor does not apportion, calculate, or bill taxes.

About Yuba County:

Yuba County is situated in the Northern Sacramento Valley, approximately 40 miles north of the State Capitol in Sacramento and two hours away from San Francisco and Lake Tahoe. The boundaries stretch from the farms and orchards of the valley to the timberlands of the Sierras. Yuba County offers its residents the many advantages of a rural lifestyle away from the pressures of the urban areas. The County’s rivers, lakes and outdoor recreation areas provide excellent hunting, fishing, boating and skiing opportunities. Our County vision is to create a “golden” future for Yuba County by inspiring a community of participation, embracing our unique history, and discovering the wealth of our untapped potential.

THE POSITION

The City of Hayward is excited to announce its recruitment to fill the Senior Paralegal position. This position oversees the daily support operations of the Office of the City Attorney with responsibility for coordinating and monitoring office activities. This position assists with monitoring the department budget; plans, organizes, directs and supervises legal support staff while also providing complex paraprofessional, administrative and technical assistance to professional legal staff. In support of departmental programs, this position manages office operations and clerical activities and provides highly responsible administrative assistance to the City Attorney.

DEADLINE TO APPLY: Wednesday, October 30, 2019.

APPLICATION AND SELECTION PROCEDURE
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Calling all Risk Management professionals- The City of Glendora has a unique opportunity for a data driven, risk mitigating individual to supervise and oversee the City’s Risk Management programs. Working with all levels of City staff, the incumbent will utilize forward thinking strategies to modernize and centralize Risk Management functions including; City liability, general insurance and safety. If you have experience in principles and practices of risk management and are willing to take on new challenges we invite your application. Outstanding communication skills and ability to work collaboratively with staff teams and outside third party administrators is a MUST! Associate in Risk Management (ARM) certification highly desirable.

Under general direction, supervises, plans, organizes, and coordinates a comprehensive risk management program with the objective of conserving City resources and assets against the effects of loss; forms collaborative partnerships with City departments to proactively anticipate risk/safety concerns while being responsive as issues arise; prepares various risk assessments and claims analysis in coordination with third party administrators (TPA); provides highly responsible and complex staff assistance to the Finance Director/City Treasurer; performs related duties as required.

Some of the typical duties of the Finance/Risk Supervisor include but are not limited to, the following:

• Coordinates the organization and operational activities for City’s Risk Management program.

• Participates in the development and implementation of goals, objectives, policies, and priorities for Risk Management; identifies resource needs; recommends and implements policies and procedures.

• Monitors and manages the City’s general insurance program; reviews insurance language in contracts for City staff; oversees renewal of policies; coordinates acquisition of certificates of insurance; responds to questions form City staff and interacts with City’s joint powers authority.

• Identifies potentially difficult or complex claims by working with TPA to collect and evaluate data; define and select alternatives and/or initiate actions to implement solutions.

• Assist City departments in completing claim investigations; works with employees in the field to identify unsafe conditions or practices and recommend solutions.

• Works to continuously improve the safety of City facilities by surveying City facilities; programs and operations to identify potential liabilities and evaluate related insurable risks.

• Assists in establishing loss prevention programs and procedures including restitution; reports unsafe conditions and assists City staff in taking corrective actions.

• Review contractor’s and special event requests certificate(s) of liability insurance on behalf of applicable City departments for compliance with City requirements; may secure special event insurance for City sponsored events.

• Performs risk assessments and process evaluations for the purpose of streamlining and improving processes.

• Prepares reports, statistical data, correspondence, policies and manuals related to risk management programs; maintains records.

• Prepares, oversees, and administers budget of internal service funds for worker’s compensation and general liability.

• Conducts and prepares various complex analyses, studies and reports; presents staff reports of findings and recommendations as to appropriate action; compiles information and prepares manuals, documents, resolutions, publications or other necessary correspondence relating to administrative, fiscal or operational issues.

• Analyzes new and proposed legislation, industry trends and claim costs; recommends changes in operations and procedures to reduce risk.

• Monitors, analyzes trends, and recommends strategies for the workers’ compensation program in collaboration with the Human Resources Department.

• In coordination with other City department’s plans and/or conducts safety training; actively participates in the City’s Safety Committee.

• May supervise and direct the work activities of others involved in related activity and review work for accuracy.

• Participates and contributes to other assignments as needed within the Finance Department.

For a complete job description, applicants may go to the City’s website at cityofglendora.org  or contact the Human Resources Department.

QUALIFICATIONS GUIDELINES

Education  and/or  Experience:  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 a Bachelor's degree or equivalent with major coursework in public or business administration, financial management, risk management, insurance or a related field; five years of increasingly responsible experience in mitigating risk, preferably in local government, financial management and budgeting, including some supervisory experience. Associate in Risk Management (ARM) certification highly desirable.

Knowledge and Skill Levels: Principles and practices of risk management and asset protection programs; laws of contracts relating to risk management and asset program protection, statistical and financial analysis; data collection techniques. Principles of municipal administration and budget. Methods and techniques of loss control and self-insurance programs; claims administration. Proven training methods and techniques. Procurement process for insurance policies.

Selection Process:

All applications will be reviewed and evaluated.  Those candidates who are determined to be best qualified based upon the information presented on the application materials will be invited to continue in the selection process which may include a qualifying written or performance evaluation and will include an interview weighted 100%.

CLOSING DATE: OCTOBER 31, 2019 at 4:00PM

INTERVIEWS:  TENTATIVELY SCHEDULED FOR NOVEMBER 14, 2019

A completed online employment application is required and must be submitted at www.calopps.org. Incomplete, late, emailed, faxed, and hard copy applications are not accepted. Resumes are not considered in lieu of the required employment application available at CalOpps. Certificates, resumes, and cover letters must be uploaded with your application on the CalOpps website.  The City of Glendora is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  The City does not discriminate on the basis of age, sex, race, religion, national origin, marital status, medical condition or disability.  Please notify the Human Resources Department in advance if you require special accommodations to participate in any phase of the selection process.

Please see the job description and announcement below.

The City of Albany is seeking motivated and energetic candidates to apply for Program Leader II/III positions in our Recreation Department. The Program Leader II/III position plays a key role in the programs provided to youth and teens in our community.  Reporting directly to the Recreation Coordinator or the Recreation Supervisor, the Program Leader II/III is a part-time position working approximately 20-25 hours per week.  Typical working hours are Monday through Friday from 1:30 to 6:30pm.  The City will be filling the position at the Program Leader II or III level, depending on experience, education and current vacancies. 

Typical Job Duties

Program Leader II

• Facilitate and supervise indoor/outdoor game activities, mathematics tutoring, and homework for youth participants

• Administer snack to youth participants

• Council and administer appropriate redirection instruction to participants using established standards

• Provide after school supervision of program participants
• Pick-up and drop off students 
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing

• Maintain organized records, schedules, and contact lists

• Perform work involving the use of independent judgment and personal initiative

• Establish and maintain cooperative relationships with the general public and those contacted in the course of work

• May assist with City Special Events

• May assist with other Department programs, events or tasks

• Perform other duties of a similar nature or level

Program Leader III

• Perform all responsibilities of a Program Leader II
• Provide lead direction to after school care programs for youth and/or teens
• Provide lead direction to Program Leader II staff, under the direction of the Recreation Coordinator or Recreation Supervisor
• Provide feedback to Recreation Coordinator or Recreation Supervisor regarding recommendations for new or enhanced services and programs
• May attend Department or City Staff Meetings
• Perform other duties of a similar nature or level

The Ideal Candidate

• Works well in a fast-paced environment

• Is helpful and resourceful by nature 

• Solves problems and resolves conflicts as they arise

Minimum Requirements

• Completion of 12th grade

• Must be able to work a flexible weekday schedule, with occasional weekend assignments

• Must be able to provide proof of a negative TB test dated within the past two (2) years 

• Department of Justice (DOJ) Livescan background check

Program Leader II must also:

• Possess one (1) year of experience working in recreation, child care, or a similar field

Program Leader III must also:

• Possess two (2) years of experience working in recreation, child care, or a similar field

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.

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The Town of Hillsborough is seeking part-time clerical assistance in the Planning & Building Department.    

Position requirements

Position will work four days a week, four hours per day.

Monday - Thursday  8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

The successful candidate will provide general office clerical assistance, including but not limited to:

• Scheduling inspections
• Answering phones
• Filing
• Scanning
• Mailings
• Other duties as assigned

Minimum requirements

Graduation from high school and one year responsible clerical office experience.  Working knowledge of computers and Word/Excel software programs.  Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.  Previous experience in a Planning Department is desirable.

DEFINITION:

Under supervision, performs skilled and semiskilled work in the operation of the City’s wastewater treatment plant on an assigned shift involving responsibility for the operation, maintenance, servicing, and care of a variety of electrical motors, gas engines, valves, vacuum pumps, and other equipment, and performs related work as assigned.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS:

Wastewater Operator I- This is an entry level class in the Operator series. Under supervision, incumbents learn and perform a variety of duties in the operation, maintenance and repair of a wastewater treatment plant.  Operators in this classification are responsible for the operation of the more routine treatment units and processes within the treatment plant.  A fully trained and competent Operator I may be assigned as a “lone” operator during certain shifts.

Wastewater Operator II- Operators in this classification are responsible for the operation of the more complex treatment units and processes within a wastewater treatment plant.  May be required to direct and review the work of the Operator I’s.  May be assigned as a “lone” operator during certain shifts.

EXAMPLE OF DUTIES:

Depending upon assignment, duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Operates a wastewater treatment plant during a shift.
• Checks gas meters, flow meters, and blower meters.
• Adjusts equipment and increases or decreases pumping capacity for proper pumping flow.
• Inspects and lubricates engines and pumps.
• Checks clarifiers, skimmers, and grit collection systems.
• Takes periodic clarifier sludge depth readings.
• Adjusts sludge pumping equipment.
• Reads meters, takes temperatures, completes daily logs, records meter readings.
• Completes standard operation reports.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

In addition:

Wastewater Operator I

• Performs procedures to assure on-going proper wastewater treatment.
• Operates tractors, trucks and other equipment involved in maintaining the plant site and facilities.

• Cleans sludge beds and performs daily laboratory analysis as needed.

• Performs building and ground maintenance, which involves weed control, gardening and janitorial duties.

Wastewater Operator II

• Makes frequent inspections to ensure ongoing proper treatment.
• Makes adjustments as necessary to resolve general operational problems.
• Obtains wastewater samples for the plant laboratory or the health authorities.
• May assist in training new operators in wastewater treatment principles and practices.
• Performs daily laboratory analysis as needed.
• May perform the duties of an Operator I as required.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS:

Ability to:

• Detect operating deficiencies in plant machinery and equipment.
• Read meters and gauges correctly and properly record readings in treatment plant records.
• Follow oral and written instructions and work independently without continuous supervision.
• Perform physical labor.
• Maintain records.
• Learn to work safely with chemicals and power equipment.
• Operate equipment safely and effectively.
• Develop and maintain effective relationships.

Knowledge of: (depending upon assignment, may require knowledge of some or all of the following)

• Safe work practices.
• Method, tools, and equipment common to maintain work.
• Basic math.
• Operations and servicing requirements of plant machinery and equipment including pumps, motors, valves, engines, piping and blowers.
• Hazards relative to industrial plants.
• Safety equipment, practices and procedures.
• Basic computer skills.        

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Driver License:

Possession of a responsible driving record and a valid California Class C Driver License is required at the time of appointment and is a condition of continued employment.  Loss of the Class C License is a cause for discipline. Individuals who do not meet this requirement due to a physical disability will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis.  A California Class B Driver License is desirable.

Certification:

Wastewater Operator I - Possession of a Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator Grade I Certificate at time of appointment, and obtain within 18 months of appointment a Wastewater Plant Operator Grade II Certificate.  CWEA Collection System Maintenance Grade I Certificate is desirable.

Wastewater Operator II - Possession of a Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator Grade II certificate at time of appointment. CWEA Collection System Maintenance Grade I Certificate is desirable.

Education:

Completion of the twelfth grade or equivalent and the ability to read and write at the level required for a successful job performance.

Experience:

At least 1-year experience operating a wastewater treatment plant and basic computer skills.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS:

Strength: Heavy Work- must possess sufficient strength and stamina to lift and carry objects weighing up to 90 pounds.

Respiratory Protection Equipment: work in this class requires wearing respiratory protective equipment at times. When assigned to such work, facial hair must be shaven when it interferes with the safe fitting of respiratory protective equipment.

Must be willing to be on a 24-hour emergency call-out list.  May be assigned a cell phone during non-working hours and holidays.  Must be willing to work in all weather conditions and confined spaces, climbing ladders to service lift stations and sewer lines as necessary with exposure to unpleasant odor and potentially hazardous conditions.  Must have the ability to work weekends, and holidays.  Must be able to report to the WWTP within 1 hour after receiving notification of being called back.

The City of Dublin is seeking a full-time Senior Office Assistant in the Parks and Community Services Department.  The successful candidate performs a wide variety of administrative and clerical duties in the Parks Department and provides administrative assistance to executive level Staff as assigned.  Regular attendance at evening/weekend Parks Commission meetings is required.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES
The following key elements describe the basic duties and responsibilities of the position:

• Perform a variety of complex, specialized and responsible clerical duties in support of important functions or programs within a department.
• Assume overall clerical responsibility for an assigned program area that involve maintaining appropriate records, preparing necessary reports, and serving as an overall information source for the program as assigned.
• Provide lead support, as assigned, to positions within the Office Assistant series including assigning and reviewing work and responding to questions and situations about which less experienced staff have not been exposed.
• Provide office management support to an independent office, as assigned, involving the performance of a broad range of administrative tasks including ensuring that work is handled on a priority basis and completed in a timely manner, and handling routine purchasing and budget duties.
• Respond to complaints and requests for information on regulations, procedures and policies relating to responsibilities assigned.
• Type a variety of written material from rough draft, dictaphone or verbal instructions using word processing equipment as assigned.
• Act as a receptionist; screen calls and visitors and refer inquiries as appropriate; respond to complaints and requests for information based upon departmental policies and procedures.
• Compile information from a variety of sources as requested.
• Maintain financial, statistical and/or operational reports and records as applicable.
• Compose routine correspondence independently.
• Perform general clerical duties including filing, document imaging, checking and recording information on records, and processing routine requests for information.
• Participate in the preparation of assigned budget.
• Build and maintain positive working relationships with co-workers, other city employees and the public using principles of good customer service.
• Performed related duties as assigned.