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City of Livermore - Supervising Librarian (Youth Services)

Lead with impact as the Supervising Librarian for Youth Services at the Main (Civic Center) Library! Inspire young minds and enhance our community through dynamic library experiences. Apply by 5 pm on August 30th, 2024!

Under direction of the Library Services Director, the Supervising Librarian will plan, organize, and supervise the activities of a branch library or major section of the main library; and other duties as assigned.  A Supervising Librarian also participates as a member of the Library Department’s management team.

While the current vacancy exists in Youth Services in the Civic Center Library, Supervising Librarians can be assigned to work throughout the library system in any functional area.

Examples of Duties Include:

• Program Management: Plans, organizes, and coordinates service programs for a library section or branch. Implements goals, policies, and procedures, evaluates services and collections, and recommends improvements.
• Supervisory: Manages professional, technical, and support staff by scheduling work, approving time off, conducting training, and overseeing performance evaluations. Makes recommendations on staffing and resolves communication issues.
• Administrative: Participates in library management, acts as a liaison with community groups, and engages in outreach activities. Manages facility upkeep, assists in budgeting, prepares reports and promotional materials, and utilizes technology and specialized library resources.

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.

Pay rate: starting at $17.72 hourly

Locations: Multiple Community Centers

Part-time, flexible hours (may include evening and/or weekend hours)

Summary:
Under general supervision, plan, conduct, and participate in recreational program activities according to established programs, schedules, and standards, in accordance with District policies and procedures.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: 

• Develop, conduct, and participate in various athletic, craft, social, cultural, and instructional activities
• Prepare facilities for programming, special events, or rental group usage
• Greet visitors, direct participants to the appropriate location, and respond to general inquiries
• Ensure safety of environment and equipment for staff, volunteers, participants, and visitors
• May open or close and secure facilities in compliance with District policies and procedures
• Issue and collect recreation equipment and supplies used by instructors, participants, or visitors
• Supervise special events, field trips, and other group activities

Other Duties and Responsibilities:

• Coordinate and participate in promotional activities and community events
• Modify and adapt activities specific to specialized programs or populations, as appropriate
• May assist with transportation in specialized programs
• Perform other related duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty* satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or ability required:

Education and Experience:
Minimum age of 18 years old with a High School Diploma (or GED). At least 500 hours of experience in recreation with 15 units completed in recreation or a related field preferred, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. 

Certificates and Licenses:

• First Aid & CPR/AED within 90 days of employment with ability to maintain certifications thereafter as a condition of employment.
• Valid California driver’s license with a good driving record and current automobile insurance. For Therapeutics unit^: ability to obtain a commercial driver license within one year of employment (for a 15-passenger van).
• Department of Justice fingerprint clearance.
• Proof of a negative TB skin test.

Additional Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Ability to communicate effectively in English in both written and oral form. Ability to write routine correspondence using correct spelling and grammar. Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in whole numbers, fractions, and decimals. Ability to apply common sense and exercise good judgement in solving problems. Ability to establish effective relationships with fellow employees, volunteers, and participants and/or parents/guardians.

Fingerprint-Based Background Check:
All recreation employees are required to obtain fingerprint-based background clearance prior to their first day of employment.

Supervisory Responsibilities:
The employee may provide guidance or direction to other part-time employees and to volunteers.

Work Environment:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this class. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee works in a community center or office environment subject to frequent public contact and interruption and to intermittent exposure to individuals acting in a disagreeable fashion. The noise level is usually moderate. The employee frequently works in the field in outdoor weather conditions, subject to extreme heat or cold and where the noise level may be loud. Exposure to hazardous conditions in the environment will vary depending on unit assigned.

Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that should be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential duties of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand or walk; use hands or fingers to touch, handle or feel; use hands and arms to reach; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk or hear; and taste or smell. Vision requirements include close, distance, color and peripheral vision; depth perception; the ability to adjust focus; and the ability to see well in poor lighting or at night. The employee is regularly required to lift up to 25 pounds and occasionally up to 50 pounds. Physical demands may vary according to unit assignment.

* Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Final Filing Date: Before 5:00pm, Friday, August 30, 2024

Tentative 1st Interview Date: Week of September 9, 2024

Appointment to this position is contingent upon:

*Reference check

*Employment and education verification

*TB testing

*Department of Justice fingerprinting criminal history records check

Resume will not be accepted in lieu of application. Application, including all work history, must be fully completed if a resume is attached. Incomplete and/or inaccurate applications may result in disqualification from the recruitment process. All communication regarding your status in this recruitment process will be conducted via email or postal mail. Be sure to include a valid e-mail address on the employment application. Applicants are responsible for notifying Human Resources of any changes to contact information.

Salary Range: $30.73 - $37.35 per hour

About the Position

Do you want to work with an amazing team of dedicated professionals who work daily to enhance the quality of life for the residents of San Carlos by providing recreational opportunities for all? Join our Parks and Recreation Department team as a Senior Facility Attendant and make a positive impact on our community by ensuring our facilities are well-maintained and ready for use.

Receives general supervision from Recreation Supervisors and Recreation Coordinators.  Leads and directs part-time evening and weekend facility attendant staff.

Essential Duties

• Maintain the kitchen to health department standards by cleaning daily and ensuring proper food storage.
• Wash dishes daily using a commercial dishwasher.
• Set up and break down all necessary equipment and furniture, including tables, chairs, podiums, and A/V equipment, for daily programs, activities, and events.
• Perform maintenance to keep furniture, equipment, rooms, and the facility's overall appearance in good condition.
• Prepare, open, and close facilities for reservations, programs, special events and public use.
• Keep accurate and timely records of building maintenance activities.
• Submit work orders for maintenance issues or problems to Public Works.
• Demonstrate a cheerful, courteous and cooperative behavior when interacting with visitors, the public and City staff.
• Provide direction, assistance and training to part-time staff who work in the facilities during the evening and weekend hours.
• Handle routine facility problems such as bathroom clogs/overflows and lighting issues.
• Perform custodial duties as assigned (sweep, sanitize common areas, clean windows).
• Decorate the building for holiday themes.

$2500 Sign-on Bonus!

Tri-City is currently looking for one (1) individual to fill a vacancy for the full-time Office Specialist position, within Centralized Scheduling. The Office Specialist is responsible for performing the full range of duties as assigned. This person will have more of a lead position in terms of less oversight, and more experience, and will support in helping guide newer Office Assistants within the scope of their position. They may be assigned higher-level assignments to support within Centralized Scheduling.

This position will perform the following essential duties, including, but not limited to:

• Performs technical and procedural work in support for an assigned department, division, or program; applies technical procedures, methods, and techniques to support program and functions and processes; monitors and explains operational and program requirements and processes to various stakeholders.

• Provides information to the public or Authority Staff that requires the use of independent judgment, compliance with laws and interpretation of policies, rules and procedures.

• Greets and provides general information to clients, visitors, vendors, and staff, in person and on the telephone, in a professional manner; schedules appointments and meetings, and maintains calendars; assists clients by referring them to applicable sources of information; distributes applications and forms, and explains how to complete them; answers requests for information by consulting various available sources.

• Verifies and reviews calculations, forms, data, and reports for accuracy, completeness, and conformance with established Authority regulations and procedures.

• Types, formats, edits, revises, proofreads, tracks, and prints a variety of narrative, statistical, and technical documents, reports, correspondence, spreadsheets, and other documents and materials.

• Inputs, updates, tracks, and extracts information into appropriate databases and billing systems; searches records and files for data.

The City of Newark's Recreation and Community Services Department is excited to announce an excellent opportunity for motivated and skilled professionals to join our team as a Recreation Coordinator. This key role involves coordinating and implementing a variety of recreation and human services programs and events, including sports, fitness, aquatics, and adult and youth development activities. The Recreation Coordinator will also supervise temporary and volunteer staff, and perform a variety of clerical support services.

Newark is known for its vibrant community, robust recreational activities, and commitment to providing quality services to residents of all ages. Our city's recreation programs are essential to enhancing the quality of life for all residents. The City is dedicated to fostering a well-planned, attractive, and active community through effective recreation and human services programs with our new Recreation Coordinator leveraging their knowledge and experience in organizing, and implementing a broad range of recreational activities and human services. 

EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING
Any combination of experience and training that would provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities is qualifying.  A typical way to obtain the required qualifications would be:

Education:

• Possession of a high school diploma or equivalent. 
• Additional education may be substituted for experience on a year-for-year basis up to a maximum of one year.

Experience:

• Three (3) years experience in recreation, community services, or related field.

**Completion of two years of college level course work (60 semester units) with an emphasis in recreation, community services, or related field is desirable.

License:

• Possession of a valid driver license and a satisfactory driving record throughout employment.
• Possession of valid certificates in Lifeguarding, CPR for Professional Rescuer, AED and Emergency Oxygen are highly desirable.

Special Requirements:

• Position will require working occasional evenings, weekends, and holidays as assigned.

Applicants are encouraged to review the class specification and the City of Newark's Mission and Values to gain additional insights into the City and the essential duties, and knowledge and abilities required for the position.

$2500 Sign-on Bonus!

Tri-City is currently looking for one (1) individual to fill a vacancy for the full-time Office Assistant position, within Centralized Scheduling. The Office Assistant is responsible for performing the full range of duties as assigned.

This position will perform the following essential duties, including, but not limited to:

• Primarily will work within our electronic health record and call clients or take incoming calls to schedule appointments and reschedule missed appointments. 

• Complete daily reminder appointment calls. 

• Performs a variety of office support duties related to the assigned work unit; gathers information from a variety of sources, including data systems and clients for the completion and processing of forms, records, and other documents; contacts individuals, other departments, or agencies to obtain additional information.

• Receives and screens visitors; provides general information to clients, visitors, vendors, and staff, in person and on the telephone; assists clients by referring them to sources of information, hands out standard forms and explains how to complete them; answers requests for information or refers to other Authority staff.

• Inputs, updates, tracks, and extracts information into appropriate databases, billing systems and files; searches records and files for pertinent data.

• Maintains records, logs, files, and other forms of information, including various demographic reports, and room schedules specific to the assigned division or department.

• Proofreads and checks files including charts and other documentation for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with departmental policies; makes copies, schedules appointments, and types correspondences and memos.

• Collects and maintains client financial information/fees and related documents and enters the information into billing systems; keeps all client financial information updated.

THE POSITION

Tri-City is looking for one individual to serve as a Facilities Maintenance Worker for the Facilities Department. The Facilities Maintenance Worker is responsible for independently performing routine and semiskilled maintenance and repair work. This position will report to the Facilities & Safety Manager.

This position is responsible for a variety of ongoing responsibilities including, but not limited to:

• Performs preventative maintenance and repair of Authority and leased properties; responds to work order requests and keeps reports and records of completed job; conducts daily mail runs for Authority staff.

• Performs skilled and semi-skilled labor related to the maintenance, repair, and modification of buildings and facilities; performs minor carpentry, electrical, masonry, and plumbing work.

• Performs routine painting of interior and exterior surfaces; moves and secures furniture, wall fixtures, equipment, and a variety of floor coverings; determines supplies needs and prepares orders for supplies and materials.

• Ensures cleanliness of the Authority’s interior and exteriors premises, cleans windows, cleans, and sanitizes spills and debris.

• Modifies and repairs plumbing fixtures, including toilets, sinks, or related elements.

• Maintains and restocks emergency and sanitation supplies including water, food supplies, batteries, radios, and other related items.

• Performs related duties as required.

THE POSITION

This position performs various para-professional services for the Glenn County Community Action Department. They will provide direct services, linkage, prevention services, care coordination, case management, coaching, social support, navigation of systems, education, direct services assessments, and outreach for at-risk populations. The Community Health Worker will be culturally competent and practice trauma informed principles. This position is at-will, temporary, part-time and scheduled for twenty-five (25) hours per week. 
 

JOB DUTIES

• Plans and conducts community outreach programs, workshops and discussion groups to promote health education, risk reduction and healthy behavior.
• Build community capacity to address health issues.
• Plans, organizes and coordinates community events; assures compliance with department policies and procedures.
• Develops and gives presentations on programs and studies to providers, local schools, community groups, and state wide audiences.
• Collect data and relay information to stakeholders to inform programs and policies.
• Provide informal counseling, health screenings, and referrals.