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We are excited to announce an excellent career opportunity working at our Cultural Arts Center.

• Do you enjoy working in the live entertainment field and meeting new people?
• Are you a motivator and trainer and like working with volunteers?
• Do you like to problem solve and thrive in a fast-paced environment?
• Are you creative and like working on live entertainment events?

Then we have an exciting opportunity for you!

Details:

• Salary range from $19.26 - $24.47 with Excellent Benefits (see below)
• The position is a regular full-time position and requires working weekends, evenings and some holidays
• For the full job description and minimum qualifications, click on the link:

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: Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade.

Experience: One year of general clerical experience related to assigned area and at a level comparable to an Office Assistant I with the City.

DEFINITION:

Under the general direction from Union City’s Cybersecurity Manager and/or Director of Information Technology Services, the Cybersecurity Intern will fulfill a variety of valuable functions. These include identifying and tracking Cybersecurity issues and incidents, gathering relevant data for troubleshooting and problem solving, interacting with Union City staff, working with cybersecurity applications and tools, monitoring systems for security events and alarms, preparing assessment and reports, and other duties as assigned.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES (illustrative only):

• Monitor cybersecurity tools to identify security events.
• Help analyze cybersecurity alarms and incidents.
• Assist with email security operations.
• Assist with vulnerability management activities.
• Draft and review cybersecurity policy documents.
• Help with cybersecurity Awareness and Training activities.
• Assist with compliance reporting.
• Create and update Excel spreadsheets for analysis.
• Manage Microsoft OneNote and SharePoint folders and content.

Program Overview:

As an intern at the City of Simi Valley, you will be provided with on-the-job training and experience working in local government while you continue to work on obtaining your educational degree. In addition, you will build employment skills, and establish a professional network.

Details:

• Start Date: Monday, August 12, 2024
• Temporary, part-time position 
• In-person in Simi Valley (we do not offer remote internships)
• $16 per hour for a maximum of 20 hours per week
• Up to a maximum of one calendar year (depending on department need and budget)
• Multiple departments and focus areas available (see list below)
• Most assignments are flexible around your schedule during regular business hours!
   

Qualifications:
Current enrollment in an accredited college, university, or community college and enrolled in at least three (3) units of academic coursework. If hired, you still need to continue to be enrolled and attend school to remain in the position.

Typical Student Intern Duties:

• Prepare, from rough draft, or verbal instructions, such materials as reports, letters, receipts, lists, orders, schedules, notices, statistical data, social media, and copies of documents.    
• Provide customer service to the public or act as a receptionist, answer routine questions of the public, in person or by telephone.    
• Perform all types of filing (alphabetical, numerical, etc.)
• Post data, keep records, and prepare reports using predetermined forms and procedures.    
• Perform work related to bills, orders, notes, receipts, permits, licenses, etc.    
• Operate various office machines or equipment requiring little specialized training.    
• Collect and deliver correspondence, records, packages, etc. 
• Open, sort, and route incoming mail; stuff, seal, stamp, meter, and register outgoing mail.    
• Search records and files for data.    
• Compare and proofread documents; take notes.   
• Sort and arrange documents, correspondence, or other material. 

Assignments Available (Hours Per Week & Position Focus Areas):
On your application, you will be asked to indicate which assignment(s) you would like to be considered for. Below is a list of the assignments available. Assignments are flexible to your availability during regular business hours (Monday to Friday 8 am to 5 pm) unless otherwise noted below.

• Administrative Services (20 hrs/wk): Data Compilation, Information Technology, Facilities, Research / Analysis
• Administrative Services (20 hrs/wk): Accounting / Finance, Clerical
• City Attorney (8-12 hrs/wk): Human Resources, Research / Analysis, Legal, Law Enforcement
• Public Works (20 hrs/wk): Data Compilation, Research / Analysis    
• Public Works (10-20 hrs/wk): Clerical, Public Information, Research / Analysis, Engineering/Environmental Science 
• City Manager (15-20 hrs/wk): Administration, Public Information, Public Relations, Social Media     
   

Please click on the link below to review the job posting and apply.  

POLICE ASSISTANT

Salary Range: $19.85 to $30.87/hour; temporary part-time, non-benefitted position, DOE

DEFINITION

The Police Assistant is a civilian, non-sworn, uniformed position that is responsible for a variety of customer service-based interactions with the community. Duties include non-hazardous enforcement of municipal parking laws and regulations as well as clerical front counter tasks related to phone and walk-in contacts at the police department.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED

Receives general supervision from the Administrative Assistant. Projects are assigned, and the person usually works with very little supervision. 

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS/DUTIES

• Handle confidential administrative duties at the front desk.
• Answer/forward all incoming phone calls.
• The ability to multi task phones with walk-in traffic
• Perform a variety of research & staff work; prepare reports.
• Maintain records using computers.
• Maintain filing system.
• Coordinate Parking Permits for business employees.
• Receive and respond to complaints and reports of routine parking incidents from the public.
• Respond to public complaint of abandoned vehicles; document and schedule tows for abandoned vehicles; and ensures proper disposition of illegally parked vehicles; patrols city streets and issues citations on vehicles parked in an unlawful manner.
• Assist in organizing and coordinating department events and community outreach programs.
• Manage office supplies and equipment inventory, placing orders as needed.
• Operate computer equipment and two-way radio as related to employment.
• Mark vehicles to detect abuse of timed areas.
• As required testifies in court.
• Perform related duties as assigned.
• Perform duties within OSHA standards.

QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge: 

• Microsoft Office: Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• English usage, grammar, spelling, vocabulary, and punctuation.
• Principles and practices of records management.

Ability to:     

• Effectively communicate verbally and through written correspondence.
• Compose correspondence independently from brief instructions.
• Establish, maintain, and foster positive and effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
• Analyze situations and identify pertinent problems/issues; collect relevant information; evaluate realistic options; and recommend /implement appropriate course of action.
• Perform technical, detailed, and responsible office support work.
• Techniques for providing a high level of customer service to the public and Town staff, in person and over the phone.

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION

Experience: 

Prefer one year in a non-sworn capacity with a municipal police agency involving clerical work and public contact.

Education:   

High school graduation or equivalent.

Licenses:      

California Driver's License, C.L.E.T.S. certification upon hire.

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Program Assistant - Receptionist

Salary Range: $17.64 - $29.22/hour, depending on experience.

DEFINITION

Perform a wide variety of general clerical and/or operational support duties at the Danville Community Center and Senior Center, such as serve as a receptionist, operate a telephone system and assist/direct callers and visitors according to established procedures.

• This is a part-time temporary, non-benefitted position.
• 10-20 hours per week; not-to-exceed 950 hours per calendar year.

SUPERVISION

General supervision is received from the Administrative Assistant with indirect supervision from the Program Supervisor. May exercise supervision of part-time personnel and volunteers as assigned.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES

Essential duties are inclusive of, but not limited to the following:

• Deal directly with the public and internal staff.
• Provide information to the walk-in public.
• Register participants and support facility reservations using Active Net software. 
• Assist at the Danville Senior Center front desk as needed.
• Provide administrative support on special projects, as assigned.

• Assist in proofreading the Activity Guide and other marketing materials.

• Communicate with a variety of programming staff to resolve customer inquiries.

QUALIFICATIONS

Must be able to handle multiple tasks, have strong computer skills and excellent customer service skills. Must be able to work a flexible schedule throughout the year.

Knowledge of:

• Correct English usage, spelling, grammar and punctuation.
• Modern office methods, procedures and equipment, including office automation hardware and software.
• File management.
• Word processing (Microsoft Word) and data processing systems, including Microsoft Outlook.

Ability to:

• Have attention to detail and accuracy.
• Maintain a welcoming environment in busy office.
• Complete tasks in a timely fashion.

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION

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

Experience:

One (1) year of experience performing standard clerical and secretarial duties. Prior experience as a receptionist in a related field preferred.

Education:

The equivalent of the successful completion of the twelfth grade; some college experience preferred.

The City of Berkeley invites you to apply for the position of Accounting Office Specialist II. In this role, you will be responsible for performing a variety of fiscal and accounting support tasks within complex accounting systems and utilizing automated accounting systems and spreadsheet applications.

Departments and divisions that may hire an Accounting Office Specialist II include: Finance, Accounting, Revenue Collections, Planning, Transportation, Parks, Public Works, and Health, Housing & Community Services.

This recruitment will create an eligible list that will be used by hiring departments to fill future temporary and/or career positions in the next 12 months.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

A typical way of gaining the knowledge, skills, and abilities for this position is: 
Equivalent to graduation from high school and two (2) years of accounting clerical support experience. College-level accounting coursework may substitute for the required experience, on the basis of twelve (12) semester or sixteen (16) quarter units equaling one year of experience.

Successful completion of college-level courses in accounting and budgeting and internal certificates of competencies in accounting, labor distribution and accounting software are highly desirable.

Must be able to travel to various locations within and outside of Berkeley to meet program needs and to fulfill the job responsibilities. When driving on City business, maintenance of a valid California driver's license and satisfactory driving record is required. 

APPLICATION PROCESS

Applicants must submit a completed application and responses to the supplemental questionnaire. Please note that resumes are not a substitute for a completed application. 

Applications are available in alternative formats (audio-format, braille, large print, electronic text, etc.) upon request to ada@berkeleyca.gov. Please allow 10 days for production of the material in an alternative format.

The City of Berkeley is seeking a Housing Development Specialist (Community Development Project Coordinator)! In this role you will have the opportunity to be part of the team responsible for implementing the City’s Housing Trust Fund and Small Sites Programs. This position will work on renovations and new construction projects, the latter of which will include developments at the North Berkeley and Ashby BART sites. You'll work closely with nonprofit developers to underwrite project proposals, recommend funding, negotiate loan and regulatory agreements, and monitor project progress. You will also provide technical assistance and capacity building support to smaller, emerging developers.

As a contributing member of Housing and Community Services Division (HCS) and the Health, Housing and Community Services Department (HHCS), this position is part of a team that is dedicated to enhancing community life and supporting housing, health, and wellness for all. The HCS Division is committed to a collaborative and positive work environment where team members have opportunities to for professional growth while working on innovative projects that will increase local access to affordable housing.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
A typical way of gaining the knowledge, skills, and abilities for this position is:
Equivalent to graduation from a four-year college with major coursework in business, planning, or public administration or a closely related field and four (4) years of professional project management experience in community development, such as housing, economic development, public works, or planning. Lead and/or supervisory experience is desirable.

A master's degree in a related program is desirable and can be substituted for one (1) year of the required experience.

Must be able to attend evening meetings. A valid California driver's license is desirable.

APPLICATION PROCESS
For first consideration, please apply by March 11, 2024.