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The San Mateo County Parks Department (“Parks Department”) serves approximately three million visitors each year. Visitors have many options when visiting the County’s vast parks system. With 24 parks and recreation areas, over 16,000 acres of park land, 190 miles of trail, ten playgrounds, nine campgrounds, and countless picnic sites the Parks Department provides healthy outdoor activities, educational opportunities, and lasting memories.

The Parks Department is seeking highly motivated professionals for the position of Contract Administrator II. The successful candidate will have experience negotiating and executing agreements and contracts for services and strategic sourcing for goods. The candidate will be a self-motivated, highly analytical, and strategic thinker with the ability to solve business problems and deliver insights that enable timely and effective operational decision-making.

Under general supervision, the position will assist management personnel in such activities as purchasing; contract administration; overseeing the regular Board of Supervisors and Parks Department agenda development process, including development, posting, and distribution of agenda items; performance reporting; reviewing and developing policies and procedures; and other related work as required. The position will work with cross-functional teams of the organization to coordinate the development, execution and management of all Parks Department agreements while utilizing County of San Mateo systems efficiently and effectively. The position is responsible for purchasing duties in difficult or complex commodity areas of a wide variety of materials, supplies and equipment, and perform a broad scope of purchasing transactions. The position will provide program support and lead the coordination and facilitation of planning, budgeting, forecasting, and reporting activities for departmental agreements and purchases as assigned.

The ideal candidate will possess:

• Solid experience in the development of contracts, negotiation of terms, and contract execution.
• Knowledge of the California Public Contract Code, California Department of Industrial Relations requirements, and other relevant laws, rules, and regulations related to the procurement of goods and services in California and public works projects.
• Knowledge of and experience in governmental policies and practices in relation to procurement.
• Ability to develop and analyze purchasing request and evaluate specifications, proposals, bids and contracts for products and complex commodity areas and purchases.
• Knowledge of sources of supply, marketing practices, and pricing methods and differentials.
• Have a high level of proficient writing and editing skills; experienced in doing research to build scopes of work, setting target levels, and develop performance measures.
• Excellent analytical, verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent detail-oriented skills and organization skills.
• Skill to establish and maintain effective work relationships with customers and vendors.
• Knowledge of principles, practices, procedures, and applications of purchasing and governmental purchasing including but not limited to informal bidding.
• Knowledge of sources of supply, marketing practices, and pricing methods and differentials and other public agency purchasing.
• Knowledge of office administrative practices and procedures, including records management and the operation of standard office equipment.
• Strong interpersonal skills with proven ability to develop and maintain effective business partner relations at all levels of the organization. Incumbents at this level are typically assigned complex procurements and contracts.
• Ability to work well both independently and in a team environment.
• Ability to work effectively in a high volume and fast-paced environment.
• Ability to manage a large and varied workload with changing and conflicting deadlines.
• Strong skills gathering, analyzing, and presenting on information and data.

Qualifications

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:

• Contract Administrator I: Two years of professional level administrative or programmatic experience, primarily in the area of contract administration in a community services or related setting.
• Contract Administrator II: Four years of professional level administrative or programmatic experience, primarily in the area of contract administration in a community services or related setting.

IMPORTANT: Applications for this position will only be accepted online. If you are currently on the County's website, you may click the "Apply Online" button above or below. 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.

TENTATIVE RECRUITMENT SCHEDULE

Final Filing Date: Monday, July 15, 2024 at 8 a.m.

Screening: Tuesday, July 16, 2024 through Friday, July 19, 2024

Combined Panel Interviews: Monday, July 29, 2024 through Thursday, August 1, 2024

Departmental Interviews: TBD

The City of Foster City is looking for a Public Works Maintenance Worker I who is able to demonstrate competency and increasing independence, knowledge and ability in performing routine and special assignments in a variety of maintenance program areas in the Public Works department. This position is expected to rotate through all the maintenance divisions of streets, lagoons, water, and wastewater. This is a full-time entry-level position. 

The ideal candidate will be an active listener with the ability to understand and follow verbal or written instruction. They will be able to safely operate equipment and tools and recognize the use of safe work practices. This individual will establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others and learn and retain information concerning equipment, functions, and projects. This position requires standby and emergency response coverage before or after regular work hours, weekends, and holidays.

Education and Training Guidelines
Any combination equivalent to experience and education that could likely provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities. A typical way would be:

Education: Completion of a job or technical training program in maintenance, or construction, completion of high school or the equivalent.

Experience: One year of full-time experience in general maintenance or construction.

Licenses, Certificates, Registration
Licenses:  Possession of a valid California Class "C" and Class "B" Driver's License. Must obtain valid California Class “B” Driver’s License within six months of appointment.

Selection Process
Applications will be reviewed for relevant education, experience, training and other job related qualifications. Based upon a review of employment applications received, a limited number of the qualified applicants will be invited to participate in the examination process.

The process will consist of an Oral Panel Interview (weighted 50%), Written Exercise (weighted 25%), and Practical Exercise (weighted 25%). An eligibility list will be established from those who pass the examination process with a score of 70% or higher. Current and future vacancies may be filled from this list. The list will remain in effect for at least one year unless exhausted sooner.

The department will invite the most qualified candidates from the eligibility list to a final department interview. The Public Works department will make the hiring decision.

Expected Dates for Examinations (subject to change):
Oral Panel Interview: August 2024 (exact date TBD)
Department Interview: August 2024 (exact date TBD)

Note: Meeting the minimum qualifications does not guarantee that a candidate will be invited to participate in the selection process. The City of Foster City reserves the right, at its discretion, to limit the number of qualified candidates invited to the selection process.

Please note that this is a flexibly staffed position intended to be filled at the entry level Public Works Maintenance Worker I position. The higher level Public Works Maintenance Worker II position may be offered at management's discretion. 

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About Stanford University Dept. of Public Safety

The Stanford Department of Public Safety (SUDPS) provides safety, security, law enforcement, crime prevention, and emergency response services for Stanford's main campus (in unincorporated Santa Clara County), 24 hours a day, seven days a week. The Stanford Department of Public Safety is looking for friendly, professional and customer service minded people to fill the positions of Deputy Cadet Trainee on the Stanford University campus. Please apply for full time employment at careersearch.stanford.edu or email the recruitment unit at robertc2@stanford.edu for assistance.

Deputy Cadet Trainee: The expected pay range for this position is $61.02 (Step A) to $77.91 (Step 6) per hour.

Stanford DPS Main Website: police.stanford.edu

About Stanford University Dept. of Public Safety

The Stanford Department of Public Safety (SUDPS) provides safety, security, law enforcement, crime prevention, and emergency response services for Stanford's main campus (in unincorporated Santa Clara County), 24 hours a day, seven days a week. The Stanford Department of Public Safety is looking for friendly, professional and customer service minded people to fill the positions of Deputy Sheriff on the Stanford University campus. Please apply for fulltime employment at careersearch.stanford.edu or email the recruitment unit at robertc2@stanford.edu for assistance.

Deputy Sheriff: The expected pay range for this position is $61.02 (Step A) to $77.91 (Step 6) per hour.

Stanford DPS Main Website: police.stanford.edu

About Stanford University Dept. of Public Safety

The Stanford Department of Public Safety (SUDPS) provides safety, security, law enforcement, crime prevention, and emergency response services for Stanford's main campus (in unincorporated Santa Clara County), 24 hours a day, seven days a week. The Stanford Department of Public Safety is looking for friendly, professional and customer service minded people to fill the positions of Special Event Patrol on the Stanford University campus. Please email the recruitment unit at robertc2@stanford.edu for assistance and application.

Special Event Patrol: The expected pay range for this position is $25.00 per hour. (part-time casual)

Stanford DPS Main Website: police.stanford.edu

The City of Foster City is recruiting for a part-time Parks Maintenance Worker in the Parks Department. The is a part-time non-benefited position working approximately 20 hours per week, and no benefits are provided. 

Important and Essential Responsibilities 
Performs mowing, weeding, trimming, pruning, cultivating, fertilizing, pest control, planting and cleaning of lawns, trees, plants, and parks; removes and disposes of trash and litter; maintains park and maintenance equipment, buildings and facilities; maintains irrigation systems; performs construction and demolition of park facilities, drainage, low-voltage electrical and irrigation systems for new, expanded and renovated park facilities as part of capital improvement projects; performs minor plumbing or building repair duties; supervises and coordinates Sheriff’s Work Program personnel; operates small trucks, dump trucks, ride-on and walk-behind mowing equipment.

Education and Training Guidelines: 
Any combination equivalent to experience and education that could likely provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities would be qualifying. A typical way would be:

Education: Completion of a job or technical training program in maintenance, construction, or groundskeeping; completion of high school or the equivalent. 

Experience: One year of full time experience in general maintenance, construction, or groundskeeping.  

Licenses, Certificates, Registration: 

• Possession of a valid California Class "C" Driver’s License and maintain license and a good driving record.

Selection Process
Applications will be reviewed for relevant education, experience, training and other job related qualifications. Based upon a review of employment applications received, a limited number of the qualified applicants will be invited to participate in the examination process. 

The process will consist of an Oral Panel Interview. An eligibility list will be established from those who pass the examination process with a score of 70% or higher. Current and future vacancies may be filled from this list. The list will remain in effect for at least one year unless exhausted sooner. 

The department will invite the most qualified candidates from the eligibility list to a final department interview. The Parks department will make the hiring decision. 

Expected Dates for Examinations (subject to change): 
Oral Panel Interview: Week of August 5 (exact date TBD) 
Department Interview: August TBD 

Note: Meeting the minimum qualifications does not guarantee that a candidate will be invited to participate in the selection process. The City of Foster City reserves the right, at its discretion, to limit the number of qualified candidates invited to the selection process. 

About Stanford University Dept. of Public Safety

The Stanford Department of Public Safety (SUDPS) provides safety, security, law enforcement, crime prevention, and emergency response services for Stanford's main campus (in unincorporated Santa Clara County), 24 hours a day, seven days a week. The Stanford Department of Public Safety is looking for friendly, professional and customer service minded people to fill the positions of Public Safety Officer on the Stanford University campus. Please apply for full time employment at careersearch.stanford.edu or email the recruitment unit at robertc2@stanford.edu for assistance.

Public Safety Officer: The expected pay range for this position is $28.85 to $30.77 per hour. (full-time benefited, non-sworn)

Stanford DPS Main Website: police.stanford.edu

The City of Sunnyvale is looking for an Applications Analyst II to join the Information Technology Department (ITD) who is service-oriented and has a passion for meaningful work with enterprise applications (e.g. ERP, EDMS, GIS). The team focuses on strong customer service business-to-technical skills and experience in configuring and maintaining applications for department use and using problem-solving skills to provide the best solutions.

The IT Department manages the enterprise GIS and this position will focus on creation-of and support-of GIS based applications for various City functions along with system configuration and user support of other applications.  Under direction of a Principal Applications Analyst, or Information Technology Manager within the Applications and Analytics Division, performs technical and analytical work in the design, creation, maintenance, and utilization of enterprise applications.

Future Salary Increases

• 3.5% effective July 2024
• 3.5% effective July 2025

Benefits:

• Eligible for overtime pay
• Retiree medical benefit
• California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS) Pension
• 11 paid Holidays, plus 30 hours* of Floating Holidays (*Prorated based on date of hire)
• Paid Time Off (PTO) accruals
• Generous medical contribution towards medical, dental, and vision.
• The City does not participate in Social Security.
• Potential hybrid schedule after probationary period
• Onsite gym

The City of Sunnyvale provides an excellent benefits package, please refer to the city website for current details on employee benefits. A complete application packet will consist of a City of Sunnyvale employment application and responses to the required supplemental questions. The final filing date is Monday, July 22, 2024 at 5:00 pm or after receiving 75 qualified applications, whichever is first. For complete information regarding this opportunity, please visit: Sunnyvale.ca.gov and click on JOBS.

Salary $55.10 - $70.32 Hourly