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TERM-LIMITED LIBRARIAN

Term-Limited, Full Time Employment Opportunity

Two Year Term Limited Assignment

The City of Sunnyvale is seeking to fill the position of term-limited, full-time Sustainability Librarian in Adult Services with energetic and highly motivated individuals who possess excellent customer service, technical and interpersonal skills. 

The ideal candidate will have experience working closely with the public in a fast-paced full-service library environment and a strong interest in sustainability. Key responsibilities include creating new and innovative programs for the public, using state-of the-art technology to develop library content, and selecting interesting and relevant titles for the collection. Special projects may include expanding the Library's community engagement and outreach activities, particularly around the topic of sustainability.

The Sustainability Librarian works under the direction of the Supervising Librarian and other management staff in a team-oriented and forward-thinking environment.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS 

A Masters degree in Library and Information Science from an American Library Association accredited program.

The award-winning San José Public Library (SJPL) consists of more than 600 employees, a 23% bilingual workforce, and has 24 branch libraries across San José, in addition to the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Library, which is the city's main library jointly operated through a unique partnership with San José State University. SJPL serves a diverse community of roughly one-million residents and currently has over 700,000 library members. It annually attracts over 6 million visitors (pre-pandemic) and circulates more than 8 million items per year.

SJPL has cultivated a 21st century library experience dedicated to public service and committed to equity, diversity, and inclusion at the core. In addition to providing library services to the community, SJPL proudly leads two citywide initiatives - the Education and Digital Literacy Strategy and the SJ Access digital equity initiative, which has become the number one provider of free public access to Wi-Fi connectivity, tech device lending, and multi-lingual digital literacy programs and support. SJPL is led by Jill Bourne, City Librarian, who was nationally recognized in 2017 as Library Journal's "Librarian of the Year."

SJPL enriches lives by fostering lifelong learning and ensuring that every member of the community has access to a vast array of ideas and information. The library department is a place where people do great work and make a difference in our community. To see examples of SJPL's work and learn more about its impact, visit www.sjpl.org The San Jose Public Library is currently seeking to fill one (1) full-time Community Programs Administrator (CPA) vacancy in the Education and Learning Pathways Division.

The salary range for Community Programs Administrator is: $113,327.76 - $138,072.48 Annually.

This salary range includes an approximate five percent (5%) ongoing non-pensionable compensation. Actual salary shall be determined by the final candidates' qualifications and experience.

This Community Programs Administrator (CPA) will be part of the Education and Learning Pathways Division of the Library Department and will be housed at the Seven Trees Branch Library.

This position will provide oversight of the Seven Trees Branch Library as well as coordinate with other City departments to provide wrap around services in the Santee neighborhood, a Children and Youth Services Master Plan (CYSMP) demonstration site. This position will function across the department to support early education, adult literacy, ESL, Citizenship, and other library services for families in the Seven Trees/Santee neighborhood. The CPA will analyze available data and work with City departments to identify service priorities, partnerships, and opportunities related to support for educational and employment attainment of community members in the Santee neighborhood.

This position will:

• Develop strategies to monitor and evaluate programs and services in alignment with adopted quality standards and ensure that all programs at Seven Trees are executed against those standards.
• Identify gaps in service and programs and develop a strategic plan to address issues.

The ideal candidate will:

• Have current knowledge of the CYSMP, collaboration models, data collection, and analysis methodology as well as the ability to lead development of enhanced service models.
• Be a self-starter who takes initiative yet seek approvals and keep leadership informed as appropriate

Please note that applications are currently not accepted through CalOpps or any other third-party job board application system.

This recruitment may be used to fill multiple positions in this, or other divisions or departments. If you are interested in employment in this classification, you should apply to ensure you are considered for additional opportunities that may utilize the applicants from this recruitment.Education: Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with a major in public administration, social work, sociology, psychology or a related field.

Experience: Four years (4) of increasingly responsible professional experience related to the particular program assignment.

Required Licensing (such as driver's license, certifications, etc.):
Possession of a valid California driver's license may be required for some assignments.

Form 700:
This position requires a disclosure of outside investments, real property interest, income, and business positions. You must complete and file an "Assuming Office Form 700" with the City Clerk's Office within the first 30 days of employment with the office.

Employment Eligibility: Federal law requires all employees to provide verification of their eligibility to work in this country. Please be informed that the City of San Jose will NOT sponsor, represent, or sign any documents related to visa applications/transfers for H1-B or any other type of visa which requires an employer application. Competencies

The ideal candidate will possess the following competencies, as demonstrated in past and current employment history.

Job Expertise - Demonstrates knowledge of and experience with applicable adult and family literacy principles and practices, Citywide and departmental procedures/policies and federal and state rules and regulations. It is desirable to possess experience with outreach and community engagement.

Change Management - Demonstrates support for innovation and for organizational changes needed to improve the organization's effectiveness. Helps others to successfully manage organizational change. Develops, plans, and follows through on change initiatives.

Collaboration - Develops networks and builds alliances; participates in cross-functional activities to achieve organizational objectives.

Communication Skills - communicates and listens effectively and responds in a timely, effective, positive, and respectful manner; written reports and correspondence are accurate, complete, current; well-organized, legible, concise, neat, and in proper grammatical form.

Project Management - Ensures support for projects and implements agency goals and strategic objectives.

Problem Solving - Approaches a situation or problem by defining the problem or issue, determines the significance of problems, collections data, distinguishing between relevant and irrelevant data. Makes inferences about the meaning of the data and uses logic and intuition to arrive at decisions or solutions that achieve the desired outcome.

Teamwork & Interpersonal Skills - Demonstrates a positive attitude and flexibility along with the ability to develop effective relationships with unit staff, co-workers, and supervisors by helping others accomplish tasks and using collaboration and conflict resolution skills.

Supervision - Sets effective long and short-term goals based on a good understanding of management practices; establishes realistic priorities within available resources; provides motivational support; empowers others; assigns decision-making and work functions to others in an appropriate manner to maximize organizational and individual effectiveness.

Selection Process

The selection process will consist of an evaluation of the applicant's training and experience based on the application and responses to all the job specific questions. You must answer all questions to be considered or your application may be deemed incomplete and withheld from further consideration. Only those candidates whose backgrounds best match the position will be invited to proceed in the selection process. Additional phases of the selection process will consist of one or more interviews.

If you have questions about the duties of these positions, the selection or hiring processes, please contact Lisa Harding at lisa.harding@sanjoseca.gov

You will be prompted to answer the following job-specific questions during the online application process:

1. What is the highest level of education you have completed?

• High School Diploma or the equivalent (GED)
• College (1 to 29 semester units/ 1 to 44 quarter units)
• College (30 to 59 semester units/ 45 to 89 quarter units)
• College (60 to 89 semester units/ 90 to 134 quarter units)
• College (90 to 119 semester units/ 135 to 179 quarter units)
• College (120 or more semester units/ 180 or more quarter units)
• Associate's Degree
• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's Degree
• Doctoral Degree
• Other
• None of the above

2. If you have a bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited college or university with a major in public administration, social work, sociology, psychology, or a related field, please state the field of study and the issuing accredited college or university. If not applicable, please list N/A.

3. How many years of increasingly responsible professional experience related to the particular program assignment.do you possess? Note: One (1) year of full-time work is equal to 2,080 hours.

• Less than four (4) years
• Four (4) years or more

4. This position may require a State of California Driver's License. Please select the applicable option that best describes your driver's license, or your ability to possess a valid driver's license.

• State of CA, Class A Driver's License
• State of CA, Class B Driver's License
• State of CA, Class C Driver's License
• I do not possess a State of California Driver's License but, I can obtain one.
• I do not possess a State of California Driver's License and I cannot obtain one.

5. Please indicate if you have experience with the following. Select all that apply.

• Program management and implementation
• Evaluating programs and services
• Establishing performance measures
• None of the above

6. If you selected any of the experience options above, please describe your experience in detail.

7. Describe your experience working on a complex project for which you had primary or significant responsibility. Specify how you dealt with the complexity of the project, coordinated amongst key stakeholders, maintained schedule, and achieved the desired results.

8. Describe your experience(s) relating to leading and managing in a changing environment. Please include examples of your management style in your description.

YOU MUST ANSWER ALL JOB-SPECIFIC QUESTIONS TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION. Submission of a resume is optional. However, submission of a resume in lieu of completing the education and work experience sections on the application and failing to answer all the questions will constitute an incomplete application and it will be withheld from further consideration.

The application deadline is 11:55 PM on Monday, August 12, 2024. Please allow adequate time to complete the application and submit before the deadline or the system may not save your application. If your online application was successfully submitted, you will receive an automatic confirmation email to the email address you provided.  

Under general supervision, the Fraud Investigator conducts investigations of suspected welfare fraud and violations of law in connection with various County programs; serve as liaison between the department and other County offices and departments and outside law enforcement agencies in the preparation of charges; and provide high-level investigative support.

The Fraud Investigator I is the entry-level class of the fraud investigation series conducting investigations of suspected welfare fraud and violations of law in connection with various County programs. As proficiency is gained more complex duties are assigned.

The Fraud Investigator II is the journey-level class performing a full range of work in conducting investigations of suspected welfare fraud and violations of law in connection with programs. This series differs from the District Attorney's Inspectors who investigate all types of crimes; and the Benefit Analysts who determine qualifications for various aid programs. Additionally, fluency in Spanish is highly desired but not required for this position.

The incumbents will be required to: complete a 16-week Specialized Investigators Basic Course (SIBC) approved by the Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training (P.O.S.T.) within one year of appointment; and pass a thorough background investigation and psychological examination.

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

• Review, gather, evaluate and analyze evidence and information relating to the investigation of suspected welfare fraud.
• Review a variety of records to secure information concerning suspected welfare violations.
• Maintain records relating to investigations.
• Prepare correspondence and reports of investigation findings; and make recommendations on investigations findings.
• Conduct field investigations and interview clients, witnesses, employers, credit agencies and others to obtain and verify information.
• Refer cases of suspected fraud to appropriate law enforcement agencies.
• Analyze and evaluate testimony and prepare reports to the District Attorney's Office.
• Assemble and prepare evidence for presentation by an attorney in court.
• Cooperate with law enforcement and other government agencies.
• Attend conferences, meetings and training.
• Appear in court as a witness in criminal and civil cases.
• Develop other forms of evidence in accordance with modern investigative techniques.
• Prepare oral and written reports.
• Serve subpoenas and file criminal complaints.
• Generate overpayment referrals.

The ideal candidate will:

• Possess peace officer certification.
• Possess fluent Spanish language skills.
• Possess a calm professional demeanor.
• Establish a cooperative rapport with clients, landlords, employers and others in order to facilitate quality investigations.
• Work efficiently and effectively in managing deadlines.
• Communicate effectively orally in conducting interviews; and write clear and concise investigative reports.

 

Qualifications

Knowledge of: 
Principles and procedures of eligibility determination and grant maintenance; functions of public social services and agencies; public assistance laws and regulations; interviewing techniques; modern techniques and practices of criminal investigation with particular reference to Welfare Fraud Investigation; rules of evidence and court procedures; penal, Civil, Welfare and Institutions Codes, and related laws and regulations; laws of arrest, search and seizure, service of legal process and the legal rights of citizens; methods of identifying, preserving and presenting evidence; and bookkeeping and personal and financial credit transactions.

Skill/Ability to: 
Conduct criminal investigations; gather, analyze, correlate and evaluate observed facts and evidence; make recommendations and decisions based on logical conclusions; analyze situations, appraise people and adopt effective courses of action as necessary; act independently and use initiative; keep accurate notes and records; prepare and present clear, concise and comprehensive reports and correspondence; obtain information through interviews effectively; establish and maintain effective work relationships with people contacted during investigations; interview effectively and secure the cooperation of others; secure and present evidence; communicate effectively, orally and in writing; and meet the minimum standards for Peace Officers, including passage of a background check and a psychological evaluation.

Education and Experience: 
Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to qualify is:
 

Fraud Investigator I: Two years of experience performing public assistance eligibility work OR one year of investigative experience.

Fraud Investigator II: One year of experience conducting welfare fraud investigations.

Application/Examination

Open and Promotional. Anyone may apply. Current County of San Mateo and County of San Mateo Superior Court of California employees with at least six months (1040 hours) of continuous service in a classified regular, probationary, extra-help/limited term positions prior to the final filing date will receive five points added to their final passing score on this examination.

The examination will consist of a panel interview (weight: 100%) which may include performance exercise(s) given before, during or after the interview. Depending on the number of applicants an application appraisal of education and experience may be used in place of other examinations, or a screening committee may select those applicants whose education and/or experience appear to best meet the needs of the position. Possession of minimum qualifications does not guarantee advancement in the examination process. All examinations will be given in San Mateo County, California and applicants must participate at their own expense.

IMPORTANT: Applications for this position will only be accepted online. If you are currently on the County's website, you may click the 'Apply' button above. If you are not on the County's website, please go to https://jobs.smcgov.org to apply. Online applications must be received by the Human Resources Department before midnight on the final filing date.

TENTATIVE RECRUITMENT TIMELINE:
Final Filing Date: Wednesday, August 14, 2024 at 11:59 p.m. PST
Screening Date: Thursday, August 15, 2024
Combined Panel Interview Date: Wednesday, August 21, 2024
 

San Mateo County is centrally located between San Francisco, San Jose, and the East Bay. With over 750,000 residents, San Mateo is one of the largest and most diverse counties in California and serves a multitude of culturally, ethnically, and linguistically diverse communities.  As an employer, the County of San Mateo is committed to advancing equity to ensure that all employees are welcomed in a safe and inclusive environment. The County seeks to hire, support, and retain employees who reflect our diverse community. We encourage applicants with diverse backgrounds and lived experiences to apply. Eighty percent of employees surveyed stated that they would recommend the County as a great place to work. The County of San Mateo is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion at all levels.

Description

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

Please click on the job announcement file below to review the recruitment flyer.

The City of Livermore is currently accepting applications for Management Analyst I (part-time) with the Livermore Public Library to support the Commission for the Arts and the Library's operations and oversight of the administration office.

LATERAL HIRING INCENTIVES

Hiring Bonus $2,500 - $10,000 (DOE)

 50 Hrs. Sick & 50 Hrs. Vacation (@ Hire)

Reduced Field Training Program

Reduced Probationary Period

Relocation Assistance May Be Available

(*Lateral Hiring Incentives Eligibility: Must be currently employed in a California municipal or state police agency, county sheriff’s department or California Highway Patrol, or similar as defined in California Penal Code §830.1 or §830.2)

About The Position:

The County of Yuba is actively recruiting to fill current vacancies and establish an eligibility list for the position of Deputy Sheriff. Deputy Sheriff’s perform a wide variety of patrol officer and related duties required to effectively respond to and resolve the normal scope of peace situations, including the protection of life and property, enforcement of laws and ordinances, criminal investigation, report writing, crime prevention and suppression, case preparation and testimony, and providing information and assistance to the public and perform related duties as assigned. Incumbents may be assigned to a specific geographic area for patrol, investigations, crime prevention or other peace officer-related functions. 

Lateral Hiring Incentives*

• Hiring Bonus $2,500 - $10,000 (DOE)
• 50 Hours Sick & 50 Hours Vacation (@ Hire)
• Relocation Assistance May Be Available

(*Lateral Hiring Incentives Eligibility: Must be currently employed with a another recognized law enforcement agency.)

The County of Yuba is actively recruiting to fill current vacancies and establish an employment list for the position of Public Safety Dispatcher within the Sheriff’s Department.  The incumbent receives 9-1-1 system sheriff, fire, medical emergency and rescue calls; dispatches sheriff, fire and medical personnel following established procedures; maintains communication with officers in the field to ensure safety and provide back-up and information; provides relief coverage for the records unit; and performs related work as assigned. These classifications require shift work and the ability to make decisions and act appropriately in stressful situations. The work also involves interdepartmental cooperation with various public safety agencies located throughout the County to coordinate the most effective response to requests for assistance from the public.

The City of Berkeley invites you to apply for the position of Supervising Transportation Engineer in the Transportation Division of the Public Works Department! In this role, you will serve as the City's technical expert in the traffic engineering field. You'll oversee administrative, technical, planning, and design work while ensuring contract compliance with specifications and engineering standards.

Current projects and opportunities in the Transportation Division include the MLK Jr Way Vision Zero Quick Build, Southside Complete Streets Project, and other projects associated with the City's safety, accessibility, and sustainability goals.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

A typical way of gaining the knowledge, skills, and abilities for this position is equivalent to graduation from a four-year college or university with major coursework in civil or traffic engineering and five years of increasingly responsible professional traffic engineering experience, three years of which were at a level equivalent to the Associate Transportation Engineer class.

Other requirements include:

• Possession of a valid California Registration as a professional Traffic Engineer or professional Civil Engineer. California Registration as a professional Traffic Engineer is preferred.
• Must be able to travel to various locations within and outside the City of Berkeley to meet the 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.

Join our award-winning team and work at one of the top-rated libraries in the nation! Apply for a Community Library Manager I/II position with San Mateo County Libraries.

San Mateo County Libraries is thrilled to offer an incredible opportunity for an experienced leader looking to join a progressive, forward-thinking organization, or for a skilled librarian with supervisory experience to transition into a management role. It is our mission and passion to strengthen our communities by creating an inclusive sense of place and an environment for learning. We seek enthusiastic team players, creative risk takers, and flexible individuals who proactively search for new opportunities to make public library services relevant to all members of the community. At San Mateo County Libraries we celebrate diversity, strive for equity, and practice inclusion. Bilingual skills are valued as we serve a variety of communities in the county.

This recruitment will fill positions at the Atherton Library and any anticipated future vacancies throughout the library system.

The Community Library Manager:

• Plans, develops, coordinates, organizes, and supervises the activities of one or more community libraries.
• Develops goals and objectives for libraries and staff that embrace and align with San Mateo County Libraries' vision, mission, strategic goals, and brand.
• Manages and coaches a team of talented staff to provide excellent and innovative library services to the community in a positive environment.
• Leads and supports staff in engaging in growth mindset, smart risk-taking, and embracing creativity and flexibility.
• Works collaboratively with a broad range of stakeholders to strategically develop meaningful community partnerships.
• Is responsible for ensuring our libraries are warm and welcoming, which includes ensuring marketing, collections, and physical spaces are actively maintained to reflect San Mateo County Libraries standards and brand.

The ideal candidate will have four years of experience as a librarian, including one year of supervisory experience, be highly effective in diverse settings, and proactively seek opportunities to make library services relevant to community members. The successful candidate will be excited about and eager to tackle new challenges and skilled in communicating with people from a variety of backgrounds.

In addition, the ideal candidate will have these skills and abilities:

• Add value to the leadership team in goal setting and strategic planning.
• Lead a team of people and oversee library operations to meet the needs of the community and ensure every customer has a positive experience.
• Establish standards of performance and clear expectations for library staff.
• Foster cooperative working relationships with staff, colleagues, library leadership, customers, city staff, Friends of the Library groups.
• Actively participate in local organizations, community events, and partner with community groups.
• Problem solve using a creative and collaborative team approach.
• Demonstrate excellent writing, presentation, and communication skills with internal and external partners.
• Analyze library statistics and evaluate the efficiency and effectiveness of service delivery methods and procedures.
• Deploy excellent judgment in interpreting library policy.

SAN MATEO COUNTY LIBRARIES

San Mateo County Libraries is a Joint Powers Authority comprised of 11 member cities and the unincorporated areas of San Mateo County. Our family of 13 libraries include: Atherton, Belmont, Brisbane, East Palo Alto, Foster City, Half Moon Bay, Millbrae, North Fair Oaks, Pacifica-Sharp Park, Pacifica- Sanchez, Portola Valley, San Carlos, and Woodside. Our service area spans rural and urban communities, with approximately 270,000 residents, 75% of whom have library cards. For more information about San Mateo County Libraries, please visit www.smcl.org.

Qualifications

Education:

A Master of Library Science or recognized equivalent degree, from an American Library Association accredited college or university is required.

Experience:

Any combination of experience that would likely provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to qualify is:

Library Branch Manager I - Three years of experience as a librarian.

Library Branch Manager II- Four years of experience as a librarian, including one year of supervisory experience.

Application/Examination

IMPORTANT: Applications for this position will only be accepted online. If you are currently on the County's website, you may click the "Apply" button. If you are not on the County's website, please go to http://jobs.smcgov.org to apply. Online applications must be received by the Human Resources Department before midnight on the final filing date. Responses to the supplemental questions must be submitted in addition to our regular employment application form. A resume will not be accepted as a substitute for the required application materials.

TENTATIVE RECRUITMENT SCHEDULE

Final Filing Date: Tuesday, August 6, 2024, 11:59 PM PST

Application Screening: August 5 - 9, 2024

Civil Service Panel Interview: August 22 and/or 23, 2024

Recruitment questions? Email Sedrick Dixon at sdixon@smcgov.org

Applications are being accepted for the position of Library Clerk - Casual/Hourly Position with the City of South San Francisco. This is a non-benefited, part-time/hourly position. 

APPLICATION DEADLINE: UNTIL FILLED. IF INTERESTED, PLEASE APPLY IMMEDIATELY, AS RECRUITMENT MAY CLOSE AT ANY TIME. 

Hourly Rate:  $20.92 - $25.43 per hour

The Department

The Library department is comprised of three service areas: The Main Library, Grand Avenue Branch, and Literacy Services at Project Read and Community Learning Center. The Library department is actively committed to providing the best possible combination of library materials and services to meet the informational, educational and recreational needs of our multicultural community, in a professional manner, with a human touch.

The Position

The Library Clerk position available is an hourly, non-benefited, temporary assignment which operates out of the Main Library and may also include shifts at the Grand Avenue Branch Library.  The Library Clerk will assist patrons in the library while working on a busy customer service desk. Hours may vary. The Library is open seven days a week, sometimes until 8:00 p.m. Candidates must be willing to work evenings and weekends/holidays.