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This position at the Glenn County Health and Human Services Agency, Administration/Fiscal Unit, under general supervision performs a variety of technical para-professional administrative duties in support of fiscal and accounting, requires the knowledge of the terminology, procedures, and practices for the assigned functional area. This position is full-time, and is scheduled for forty (40) hours per week. 

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Performs routine administrative, clerical, and customer service duties.
• Enters data into computer systems and maintains information systems database; processes transactions, assesses and validates data, compiles documentation, reconciles reports.
• Collects, compiles, and tracks data, including caseload data, and provides data summaries, reports, and/or recommendations for program improvement.
• Checks documents for validity and accuracy of information; collects, records, files, and distributes related paperwork.
• Prepares presentations, general and technical correspondence, develops forms, tracking systems, databases, and spreadsheets.
• Tracks progress of projects, payments, expenditures, and reimbursements.

LIBRARIAN I/II (For internal/promotional only)

Serve the City of San Bruno by developing Library Resources and Programs in our community! 

The City of San Bruno offers a unique opportunity to serve as a Librarian I/II, with a particular focus on youth services. Librarians perform professional library work including programming, reference services, cataloging, interlibrary loans, and children’s or adult services, with an emphasis on fostering literacy and lifelong learning among young patrons. They work under the supervision of the Library Services Manager and the Community Services Superintendent and may provide indirect supervision to paraprofessional staff of the library, ensuring high-quality support for youth and other community members alike. 

Librarian I is entry level position, responsible for a limited scope of a library program area, which requires the application of fundamental library science principles and practices.  

Librarian II is a journey level position, distinguished from that of Librarian I, by the greater complexity of the assignments and by the greater independence with which the employee is expected to operate. 

Examples of the essential duties and responsibilities include:  

• Perform professional work in rendering reference services, reader's advisory, and library instruction to patrons, with a special emphasis on youth and children’s services. This includes classification and cataloging of materials, ordering of books, documents, periodicals, and other materials. 

• Secure books through interlibrary loan system; search appropriate databases and identify books and other materials; request materials from an appropriate source; process materials for distribution to the patron; respond to requests from other libraries for interlibrary loans. 

• Assist in the development and implementation of programs and services such as outreach to homebound patrons, public relations, coordination of volunteers, children's services outreach through the city’s programming network and other social media outlets. 

• Conduct children's story times, focusing on early literacy development and engagement. 

• Prepare publicity; coordinate the publication of brochures; coordinate the dissemination of Library program publicity, particularly for children’s and youth services. 

• Review book collection to determine additional materials needed; selects materials for repair or discard. 

• Attends and represents the library at professional meetings as required. 

• Perform other duties as assigned. 

In addition to graduation from a master’s degree in library science from an American Library Association (ALA) accredited college of university, the ideal candidate will demonstrate the following competencies: 

• Strong, hands-on technical skills and knowledge in the principles and practices of library science and services. 

• Initiating actions to reduce barriers and leverage the advantages of diverse cultures, interpersonal styles, ideas, and professional and educational backgrounds. 

• Placing a high priority on the (internal or external) customer’s perspective when making decisions and taking action; implementing service practices that meet the customers’ and organization’s needs. 

• Identifying and understanding problems and opportunities by gathering, analyzing, and interpreting quantitative and qualitative information; choosing the best course of action by establishing clear decision criteria, generating and evaluating alternatives, and making timely decisions; taking action that is consistent with available facts and constraints and optimize probable consequences. 

• Accomplishing tasks by considering all areas involved, no matter how detailed; showing concern for all aspects of the job; accurately checking processes and tasks. 

• Developing and leveraging relationships within and across work groups to achieve results. 

• Actively identifying new areas for learning; regularly creating and taking advantage of learning opportunities; using newly gained knowledge and skill on the job and learning through their application. 

• Providing feedback, instruction, and development guidance to help others excel in their current or future job responsibilities; planning and supporting the development of individual skills and abilities. 

• Taking action to establish and maintain connections with people outside one’s formal work group, including those outside the organization (e.g., peers, cross-functional partners, and vendors), who are willing and able to provide the information, ideas, expertise, and/or influence needed to achieve work goals.  

• Effectively managing one’s time and resources to ensure that work is completed efficiently. 

Minimum Requirements 

This position requires a master's degree in Library Science from an American Library Association accredited college or university. Additionally, Librarian II requires two years of increasingly responsible professional experience performing duties similar to a Librarian I in the City of San Bruno. 

Special Requirements 

Ability to obtain and maintain a valid California driver’s license. 

For internal/promotional only. 

This recruitment is being conducted to fill one Librarian I/II vacancy and may be used to fill future full-time vacancies as they occur during the active status of the employment list. For a full, detailed class specification, click HERE. 

Application Process 

Applications may be submitted online at Governmentjobs.com/sanbruno. Applications must be received by 5:00 pm on 10/21/2024. The City of San Bruno utilizes a merit-based selection system that is competitive and based on broad outreach efforts and equal opportunity for qualified applicants to take part in a process designed to determine the qualifications, fitness, and ability of competitors to perform duties of the vacant position.  

What happens next? 

• We will review your application and all supplemental materials to select the best qualified applicants to continue in the process. Screening will include a review of minimum qualifications, application appraisal rating of education, training and experience and relevance of background qualifications related to the target job as well as supplemental questions if applicable. 

• Applicants selected to move forward in the process may be asked to participate in any combination of the following (at any phase of the selection process): a written examination, job related exercise, physical test or job simulation, phone interview, in-person or video interview(s), and/or web-based testing. 

• The final phase of the selection process is the probationary period, which in most cases is one year, depending on your classification. 

Reasonable Accommodations:  

The City of San Bruno is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) and provides equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, ancestry, religion, creed, age, physical or mental disability, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws in its employment actions, decisions, policies and practices. 

The City of San Bruno Human Resources Department will make reasonable efforts in the selection process to accommodate disabled applicants. Individuals with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation in the process must inform the Human Resources Department by the final filing date by emailing hr@sanbruno.ca.gov. 

Recruitment Contact 

Contact phone: (650) 616-7055 

Contact email:  hr@sanbruno.ca.gov 

An exciting opportunity is now open.

Strategic Advisor – Housing Programs

$172,187 - $230,748 Annually DOQ

Opening Date: October 3, 2024

Closing Date: October 18, 2024

The Santa Clara County Housing Authority (SCCHA) is the county’s largest provider of affordable housing, helping make rental housing safe and affordable for approximately 20,000 low-income households.

How You Will Make an Impact:

The Santa Clara County Housing Authority (SCCHA) is seeking a senior management professional to lead the development of complex and comprehensive programmatic analyses for the Housing Department.

This is a unique opportunity for a passionate and dedicated individual to join our team, focusing on identifying and supporting initiatives that will serve as a crucial bridge between the Housing Department, the Finance team, and Impact and Innovation team, providing invaluable technical expertise and craft strategic approaches to enhance our housing assistance programs, including the Section 8 Program, Project-Based Vouchers, and MTW (Moving to Work) initiatives.

The ideal candidate will effectively monitor and manage the Housing Assistance Payment (HAP) budget, ensuring optimal utilization and strict adherence to policies. You will engage with stakeholders at all levels of the organization, as well as with external partners, to evaluate and advance significant goals, concepts, initiatives, and activities that profoundly impact the Agency, its employees, and the communities we serve. Your leadership and collaborative spirit will be essential in fostering innovation and ensuring the successful implementation of our mission.

What Our Team Is Looking For:

Any equivalent combination of education and/or experience likely to provide the required core competencies may be considered. A typical combination that is qualifying may include: 

• A bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university with major coursework in social or behavioral sciences, public or business administration or related field.
• Five (5) years of increasingly responsible management experience in government assistance program and resident services administration and evaluation and financial analysis and reporting with three (3) years in a supervisory capacity.  
• A master’s degree is preferred.  

An exciting opportunity is now open.

Assistant Director of Housing

$172,187 - $230,748 Annually DOQ

Opening Date: October 3, 2024

Closing Date: October 18, 2024

The Santa Clara County Housing Authority (SCCHA) is the county’s largest provider of affordable housing, helping make rental housing safe and affordable for approximately 20,000 low-income households.

How You Will Make an Impact:

The Santa Clara County Housing Authority (SCCHA) is seeking an experienced leader to direct and manage the Housing Programs division and provide strategic oversight and support to Executive leadership while ensuring the effective operation of all programs and services within the division.

As a member of our team, we are looking for a candidate that has a strong understanding and connection to resident community and can champion a “lived experience” approach to service delivery to tailor programs and collaborate with partner agencies to meet the needs of residents.  

What Our Team Is Looking For:

Any equivalent combination of education and/or experience likely to provide the required core competencies may be considered. A typical combination that is qualifying may include: 

• A bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university with major coursework in social or behavioral sciences, public or business administration or related field.
• Five (5) years of increasingly responsible management experience in government assistance program and resident services administration and evaluation with three (3) years in a supervisory capacity.  
• A master’s degree is preferred.  

The City of Patterson’s Public Works Department is seeking to fill (1) one part-time Maintenance Worker I position and to establish an Eligibility List.  In this entry level class in the Public Works Maintenance Worker series, employees are trained and learn to become gradually more independent in, performing unskilled and semi-skilled manual labor in the repair, maintenance, construction, landscaping and cleanup of public works, parks and city facilities and services.  Duties include but are not limited to assist with digging out, breaking up and hauling away damaged sidewalks, gutters, curbs, and asphalt pavements; assist with painting street signs, crossings, crosswalks, curbs and centerlines; assist in repairing or installing landscape irrigation systems; learn to trim, prune, and remove landscaping and shrubbery; learn to operate a variety of trucks and equipment, including dump trucks, vactor trucks, rollers, front-end loaders, backhoe, tractors, air hammers, pavement breakers, lawn mowers, and other turf equipment; performs related duties as assigned.

Successful candidates will be placed on an eligible list that may be used to fill future vacancies in the City's Urban Forestry, Parks, Streets, Collections, and Building Maintenance divisions.

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The Town of Portola Valley is seeking a motivated and organized professional to join the team. The successful candidate will join a dynamic staff that works closely with the Town Council to advance Council’s priorities for the Town. The Town Clerk serves as the Custodian of Records for the Town of Portola Valley and the Town’s Election Official responsible for all General Municipal and Special Elections. The Town Clerk’s primary responsibility is to accurately record the actions and proceedings of Town Council meetings, administer the Town’s Record Management Program, maintain the Portola Valley Municipal Code, administer regulations relating to the Fair Political Practices Committee, and provide research and information services to the public and Town personnel.

Apply by sending a letter of interest and resume to Corie Stocker, Assistant Town Manager at pvhr@portolavalley.net.

The City of San Mateo invites your application for the Communications Manager opportunity!

Why Join our City?

The City of San Mateo is home to a collaborative team of skilled professionals and provides great benefits and retirement packages to care for its employees. The City Manager’s Office (the Office) provides leadership and support throughout the organization to ensure the City Council’s initiatives and programs are executed and that high-quality service is consistently delivered to the community and other departments. Our program areas include Communications, Economic Development, Sustainability, Goal-setting, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, and Volunteerism and have a community-wide impact. The team within the Office works closely together to assist in the success of each program. The Communications Manager plays a vital role in sharing critical information about what is happening in San Mateo and in engaging the community to help ensure everyone has a way to contribute to what happen within their city.

Collaboration, accountability, innovation, respect, creativity, transparency, constructive leadership, and inclusivity are attributes that we are seeking in the candidates. 

Look to some of the reasons why the City of San Mateo is a great place to work: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_GTIzeSpc_g

What You’ll Do

The Communications Manager will develop and execute the City of San Mateo’s communication plan, which will include key actions to enhance community engagement and participation, increase community awareness about City activities and initiatives, foster cross-departmental coordination and unity, standardize media response procedures, improve the website user experience, and standardize training and onboarding for new communications staff. You will also lead the City’s efforts to strengthen and expand its online and social media presence and work with community leaders and partners to help enhance San Mateo’s positive reputation. The Communications Manager receives general direction from the City Manager and/or Assistant City Manager, has direct supervisory responsibilities, and will lead collaborative teams.

Some duties may include: 
•    Lead the City’s social media efforts and cross departmental social media team; develop and coordinate implementation of the City’s social media strategy, policies and presence and monitor the City’s online reputation 
•    Develop and implement an integrated strategic communication plan to advance the City’s brand identity and broaden awareness of its programs, priorities and accomplishments; ensure communication strategies are consistent with the City’s strategic plan and vision. 
•    Create and manage a decentralized communications team to support the departments’ communications needs and the development and execution of the communications strategy. 
•    Anticipate and identify challenges and emerging issues faced by the organization; work with the senior management team and staff to recognize communications opportunities and design and execute appropriate strategies to address them. 
•    Develop and oversee mechanisms to measure the success and continuously improve the quality of the City’s communications. 
•    Oversee development and dissemination of print communications (including the annual report, marketing collateral materials) and electronic communications (including the City’s website, social media and new media) and manage relationships with associated vendors. 
•    Serve as spokesperson and lead contact on media interactions; build and manage press relationships to achieve accurate coverage of City events, public announcements, projects and programs. 
•    Prepare talking points, presentations, speeches and other supporting material as needed. 
•    Manage the City’s website, including content strategy, integrated messaging, creative direction and analytics. 
•    Collaborate with departments to plan and coordinate public meetings, surveys and other outreach efforts to better understand community views regarding potential City decisions, satisfaction with City services and preferences for engaging with the City. 
•    Perform related duties as assigned. 

For a complete list of duties, reference our job specifications at https://www.cityofsanmateo.org/DocumentCenter/Index/86. 
 

Applications accepted until Friday, November 8

Written Exam: November 26, 2024

Oral Exam: TBA

Incomplete applications will not be accepted.

Resumes are not accepted in lieu of completing a City application.

DEFINITION

Under general supervision, to do general building and facilities maintenance work and other related duties as required.

Building Maintenance Worker I is the entry-level class and Building Maintenance Worker II is the journey level class in the series. Incumbents in the Building Maintenance Worker I class will progressively perform most of the duties required in the Building Maintenance Worker series but are not expected to function at the same skill level and will usually exercise less independent direction and judgement on matters related to work procedures and methods. Work is usually supervised while in progress and fits an established pattern that has been explained before the work is started. Generally, changes in procedures or exceptions are explained in detail as they arise. Under the flexible staffing concept, Building Maintenance Worker II positions that may become vacant may reasonably be filled at the Building Maintenance Worker I or Utility Maintenance Worker level for training purposes.

Positions in the Building Maintenance Worker II class are flexibly staffed and normally filled by advancement from the Building Maintenance Worker I class, or when filled from the outside, require prior specific experience in building-related construction and maintenance. Appointment to this class requires the employee to be performing substantially the full range of building maintenance duties and to meet the qualification standards for the class. This class requires the ability to work independently exercising judgement and initiative. Duties will normally require the ability to operate the full range of mechanical equipment related to building maintenance.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

Assists in, and at the journey level, performs such functions as painting, glazing, repairing plumbing, installing locks, windows, doors, or lighting fixtures; cleaning, waxing, or refinishing floors, walls, and furniture; cleaning and repairing toilet fixtures; sweeping and cleaning interior and exterior of buildings as needed. Makes routine inspection of proper operation and safe conditions of park and playground equipment, walks, roads, and courts; assists in repair or installation of playground equipment of facilities. Assists in the adjustment, and minor repair of heating and air conditioning units; building and finishing cabinets, countertops, and office furniture and staining and varnishing various wood furniture and surfaces. Performs remodeling and renovation tasks for municipal facilities, paints interior and exterior of City buildings as required, and safely operates various power and hand tools.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge of: Use and care of general carpentry and maintenance tools; general techniques of carpentry, concrete work, painting, glazing and plumbing.

Ability to: Follow oral and written directions; learn and use skilled tasks and apply current practices and procedures; maintain an appropriate public service demeanor; interact positively and cooperate with co-workers, respond politely to customers, work as a team member, function under demanding time pressure, respond in a positive manner to supervision, and attend work and perform duties on a regular and consistent basis.

Physical Capability to: Perform sustained, strenuous manual labor; climb, lift, crawl, stoop and bend to reach work; may work outdoors in temperature extremes and inclement weather.

Experience: Building Maintenance Worker II: two (2) years full-time experience in general building maintenance, carpentry, plumbing, or painting.

Education: Building Maintenance Worker II: High school graduation or the equivalent.

License: Possession of a valid Class C California Driver's License.

The City of Pacifica is a beautiful coastal community, just south of San Francisco. Currently, the City Manager’s Office has an opening for a customer service oriented, human resources professional to join our team as the Human Resources Manager.

THE POSITION

The Human Resources Manager, an at-will position, under general direction of the Assistant City Manager, recommends, develops, implements and evaluates goals, objectives, policies and procedures related to assigned human resource program functions, such as benefits, classification and compensation, recruitment and selection, among others. Consults and collaborates with City departments, employees, labor organizations, commissions, advisory boards and the public on relevant aspects of assigned program area. This is a management classification located in the City’s central Human Resources Division with overall responsibility for the day-to-day operations, which has Citywide impact. The Human Resources Division is comprised of 4.0 FTE (1) Human Resources Manager, (1) Senior Human Resources Analyst, (2) Human Resources Analysts, who come together to support the full-service City-wide efforts of over 200.75 FTE and approximately 30 – 120 PTE.

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

• Interview, select, hire, train, supervise, and evaluate program staff.
• Write and review policies, procedures and methods relative to assigned program; formulate, recommend and/or implement actions for program improvement;
• Meet with department management and staff on human resource issues.
• Interpret and explain provisions of applicable laws, rules, policies and agreements to City management, employees, employee organizations and the public.
• Assist in the selection and management of vendors, consultants and service providers; oversee compliance of consultants and vendors with contract provisions.
• Advise managers and employees on City procedures, benefits, and existing policies relative to assigned program.
• Coordinate and administer program activities such as open enrollment, Citywide classification studies, and executive recruitments, among others.
• Participates in the establishment of strategic short-term and long-range program plans.
• Assist in the development of the program budget.
• Prepare detailed and professional reports and other written communications, including policies and procedures, policies, executive summaries and statistical data.
• Prepare and deliver oral presentations designed to educate and explain program services.
• Meet and/or negotiate with representatives of employee organizations.
• Collaborate with information systems staff to identify and evaluate assigned program's system/database needs and implement new systems or changes as necessary.
• Represent the department in meetings with the board, the executive team, labor organizations, and other community organizations or committees.
• Respond to inquiries, problems and complaints from applicants and hiring managers.
• Perform other related tasks as necessary.

Please note, job description is currently under review. The duties described in this job announcement are intended only as illustrations of the basic types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position. 

*SALARY UNDER REVIEW*

The City of Berkeley invites you to apply for the position of Parking Services Manager in the Public Works Department! In this role, you will have the opportunity to help advance safety, equitable mobility, and financial sustainability for the City by planning, organizing and administering parking services programs.

You'll manage a variety of City parking programs including metered parking, special event parking, and the electric vehicle charging program. You will also be involved in parking fine policy development, parking citation adjudication, and management of major projects and acquisitions.

See the full job class specification here: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/berkeley/classspecs/104856

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 courses in business administration, public administration, or a closely related field, and four (4) years of experience with management and supervisory responsibility for revenue collection functions or business facility management and development. Progressively responsible related experience may be substituted for the college course work on a year-for-year basis.

Other requirements include the ability to travel to various locations within and outside the City of Berkeley to fulfill the job responsibilities. When driving on City business, the incumbent must maintain a valid California Class C or higher driver's license and a satisfactory driving record. Certification as an Administrator of Public Parking (CAPP) by the International Parking Institute highly desirable. 

In addition to the qualifications above, our ideal candidate will demonstrate knowledge of parking meter systems, technology, and policies; skills related to operational, strategic, and contract management; and experience in municipal and community engagement.