City of Portland, Oregon
Portland, Oregon, United States
The Position Job Appointment: Regular Fulltime Work Schedule: Flexible Schedule; Eight/Nine/Ten - Hour Shifts Monday - Friday Work Location: Multiple Locations: 2929 North Kerby Avenue, Portland, OR 97227 and 3150 North Mississippi Avenue, Portland OR 97227 Benefit: Please check our benefits tab for an overview of benefits for this position Union Representation: This classification is represented by Portland City Laborers 483 (PCL). To view this labor agreement, please go to http://www.portlandoregon.gov/bhr/27840 and click on the appropriate link. If you are a PCL-represented employee, see labor agreement for additional information or talk to your union representative. Application Material: Please click APPLY to submit your application via the City of Portland’s online portal. You will need to complete a work history form and submit responses to Supplemental Questions. The City of Portland is seeking a Materials Specialist II (Storekeeper/Acquisition Specialist II-CL) to join the Portland Bureau of Transportation! About the position: The Materials Specialist II (Storekeeper/Acquisition Specialist II - CL) is a member of a team responsible for performing work tasks in support of managing materials, such as purchasing, receiving, storing, and disbursing goods and services including stock and non-stock items working in outside yard areas and/or indoor storage facilities, as well as maintaining control of bureau assets in accordance with acceptable inventory control principles and practices. May work at an independent or autonomous location or unsupervised work site. What you’ll get to do: Contribute in the City’s accomplishment of work assignments and strategic goals by providing excellent levels of service while satisfying the material needs of customers Advise ( and ensure adherence to appropriate purchasing procedures/regulations to) other bureau staff. Requisition and or purchase supplies, equipment, and services up to delegated limit. Receive, stock, issue, disburse, ship, and dispose of materials, coordinates efforts with other staff, various end users, and vendors; assures compliance of received materials with applicable technical specifications and communicates any special handling and storage requirements. Reconcile procurement card statements; prepare invoices for payment and may maintain petty cash Create and maintain computer records and perform other tasks as assigned while maintaining a safe, orderly, clean distribution environment Serve as the primary resource on technical issues related to the function, responds to calls to work during emergencies and will be trained and appointed as a team member of City of Portland/Bureau Emergency Management Structure for Logistics. Operate forklifts, pallet jacks, hand trucks, overhead cranes and other material handling equipment, including use of large articulated front-end loaders. Who you are: Organized: Able to work on a multitude of tasks and maintain flexibility and understanding when reacting to various situations in a fast-paced work environment. Excellent Communicator: A effective communicator to diverse groups of technical and non-technical individuals, and who is proficient verbally, electronically, and in writing while utilizing confidentiality when needed Problem Solver: You can identify problems early & utilize active listening & effective communication to find resolutions. Results Driven: This position is high pace, dynamic, and requires a candidate who can hit the ground running with a focus on finish tasks in a timely, accurate and professional manner. Ethically minded: Public employees have an absolute obligation to put the public's interest before their own direct or indirect personal interests. This position has a direct relationship to maintain the public’s trust and confidence while investing the City’s funds. Equity Focused: So much of what we do within the City involves pausing and looking at each project through an equity lens. In this case, fiscal responsibility is extremely important. You have the ability and are passionate about ensuring fiscal responsibility in your role as a purchasing agent. Although the current vacancy is with the Bureau of Transportation, this recruitment may be used to fill future vacancies in other bureaus throughout the City. Current Vacancy Information: Position Summary: Portland Bureau of Transportation (PBOT) Maintenance Operations: This position will provide goods and services through our Materials Distribution Centers located at our Albina Yard facility on North Mississippi Avenue and the Kerby MDC on N. Kerby Avenue. Each position will flex/rotate between both locations with other staff. This position also will provide training for the incumbent to receive their forklift certification as well as their Construction Equipment Operator Certification. To keep Portland moving, our MDC's supply all the materials to maintain the transportation infrastructure and we equip and support its craftspeople. This will involve using multiple sizes and types of material handling equipment including large articulated front loaders in a heavy industrial environment in all weather conditions. This includes using City fleet to pick up and transport materials to warehouse/yard locations or crew worksites in the field. Maintenance Operations Group is considered essential during emergency conditions and all employees are called on to support and respond to the City's transportation and logistics needs as first-line responders. This position is also considered essential, and will require reporting to work during inclement weather emergencies. About the bureaus: The Portland Bureau of Transportation is a community partner in shaping a livable city. We plan, build, manage, and maintain an effective and safe transportation system that provides people and businesses access and mobility. We keep Portland moving. For more information about the Portland Bureau of Transportation, please visit Transportation | Portland.gov . The Portland Bureau of Transportation embraces diversity, models inclusivity, and promotes equity through its service delivery, internal operations, organizational culture, and in its work with partners and the community. The Bureau of Environmental Services (BES) is re-imagining the work we do to ensure it aligns with Our Values: We implement equity in our workplace, business practices, and service delivery. We value our customers and partners. We carefully manage our watersheds, wastewater and stormwater infrastructure, and financial resources. We encourage leadership among our employees in our City and community. We support a diverse, collaborative, healthy, and engaged workforce. We urge respectful communication and transparency. We advance innovative, sustainable, and resilient solutions. BES is now hiring talented individuals from diverse backgrounds seeking opportunities to collaborate, innovate and invest in their futures. To learn more about the work we do at BES, click on the link: www.portlandoregon.gov/bes/ Our BES 10-Year Strategic Plan can be found here: https://www.portlandoregon.gov/bes/75720 Questions? Anna Morgan, Senior Recruiter Anna.Morgan@portlandoregon.gov To Qualify Applicants should specifically address and demonstrate in their resume and answers to supplemental questions how their education, training, and/or experience meet each of the following minimum qualifications: Experience with sound inventory and materials management principles with the ability to apply those principles, effectively and efficiently, to maintain multiple material distribution center sites under various and sometimes challenging conditions. Experience evaluating, selecting, and purchasing goods/services/materials and following applicable laws/regulations/codes as they relate to purchasing. Experience communicating effectively and providing excellent customer service to a variety of diverse customers. Ability to read & apply technical specifications related to a product and effectively explain the range and application of goods and services to diverse customers. Experience using standard computer software and computer-assisted business software such as automated inventory control and asset management database control software like SAP, Oracle (Synergen), MAXIMO, MicroMain, Bartender, and/or other similar software programs. Ability to work independently with minimum supervision and utilize problem solving skills to create solutions and process improvements. Must also possess: A valid state driver's license and acceptable driving record at the time of hire Forklift certification - within 3 months of hire for assigned equipment (training provided) The Recruitment Process STEP 1: Apply online between April 15 , 2024 - May 6, 2024 Required Application Materials: Resume Answer the Supplemental Questions (click on the Questions tab to preview the questions) Optional Application Materials: Veteran documents to request for Veteran Preference (ex, DD214-Member 4, VA Benefit Letter, etc.) Application Tips: The City of Portland has How to Apply Videos and offers How to Apply Classes once per month. If you have questions after watching the videos you are invited to contact the recruiter listed on the announcement. Your responses to the supplemental questions should include details describing your education, training, and/or experience, and where obtained, which clearly reflects your qualifications for each of the numbered items in the "To Qualify" section of this announcement. Your resume should support the details described in your responses to the supplemental questions. Salary Range/Equity Pay Analysis : Please note per the Oregon State Pay Equity Law your salary is determined based on the experience and education listed in your resume/application. It is strongly encouraged to include any transferable experience (paid or unpaid regardless of how recent) to ensure your offer is reflective of all directly related and equivalent experience. Do not attach materials not requested. All completed applications for this position must be submitted no later than the closing date and time of this recruitment. All applications must be submitted via the City's online application process. E-mailed and/or faxed applications will not be accepted. Step 2: Minimum Qualification Evaluation: Week of May 6 , 2024 An evaluation of each applicant's training and paid and unpaid experience, as demonstrated in their resume and supplemental questions, weighted 100%. Your resume and responses to the supplemental questions will be the basis for our evaluation of your qualifications for this position. Incomplete or inappropriate information may result in disqualification. You have 14 days from the notice of the minimum qualification evaluation results to let us know if you like to review and discuss your evaluation result. Please read the City of Portland Administrative Rule 3.01 for complete information. Additional evaluation may be required before the establishment of the eligible list and/or final selection. Step 3: Establishment of Eligible List: Week of May 13, 2024 Candidates who meet the minimum qualifications will be placed on the equally ranked eligible list. Step 4: Selection (Interview): Late May 2024 The hiring bureau will review and select candidates to interview. Please note, the selection process may take up to 90 days from the notification of being placed on the eligible list. Step 5: Offer of Employment: June 2024 Step 6: Start Date: June 2024 A start date will be determined after all conditions of employment have been met. *Timeline is approximate and subject to change* Additional Information Click here for additional information regarding the following: Veteran Preference ADA, Pregnancy, and Religious Accommodations Work Status Equal Employment Opportunity An Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer A Career with the City of Portland offers many Employee Benefits We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including but not limited to Health Care (Medical, Vision and Dental) Carrot Fertility Wellness Benefits Life Insurance Short- and Long-term disability coverage to eligible employees and their families. Employee Assistance Plan Flexible Spending Accounts Retirement Oregon Public Employees Retirement System (PERS), including contributions to the PERS IAP plan paid by employer Family Medical Leave City Paid Parental Leave AND SO MANY MORE! Benefits may vary depending on bargaining unit and employment status. Click here to review the many different benefits the City of Portland offers . Closing Date/Time: 5/6/2024 11:59 PM Pacific
Apr 16, 2024
Full Time
The Position Job Appointment: Regular Fulltime Work Schedule: Flexible Schedule; Eight/Nine/Ten - Hour Shifts Monday - Friday Work Location: Multiple Locations: 2929 North Kerby Avenue, Portland, OR 97227 and 3150 North Mississippi Avenue, Portland OR 97227 Benefit: Please check our benefits tab for an overview of benefits for this position Union Representation: This classification is represented by Portland City Laborers 483 (PCL). To view this labor agreement, please go to http://www.portlandoregon.gov/bhr/27840 and click on the appropriate link. If you are a PCL-represented employee, see labor agreement for additional information or talk to your union representative. Application Material: Please click APPLY to submit your application via the City of Portland’s online portal. You will need to complete a work history form and submit responses to Supplemental Questions. The City of Portland is seeking a Materials Specialist II (Storekeeper/Acquisition Specialist II-CL) to join the Portland Bureau of Transportation! About the position: The Materials Specialist II (Storekeeper/Acquisition Specialist II - CL) is a member of a team responsible for performing work tasks in support of managing materials, such as purchasing, receiving, storing, and disbursing goods and services including stock and non-stock items working in outside yard areas and/or indoor storage facilities, as well as maintaining control of bureau assets in accordance with acceptable inventory control principles and practices. May work at an independent or autonomous location or unsupervised work site. What you’ll get to do: Contribute in the City’s accomplishment of work assignments and strategic goals by providing excellent levels of service while satisfying the material needs of customers Advise ( and ensure adherence to appropriate purchasing procedures/regulations to) other bureau staff. Requisition and or purchase supplies, equipment, and services up to delegated limit. Receive, stock, issue, disburse, ship, and dispose of materials, coordinates efforts with other staff, various end users, and vendors; assures compliance of received materials with applicable technical specifications and communicates any special handling and storage requirements. Reconcile procurement card statements; prepare invoices for payment and may maintain petty cash Create and maintain computer records and perform other tasks as assigned while maintaining a safe, orderly, clean distribution environment Serve as the primary resource on technical issues related to the function, responds to calls to work during emergencies and will be trained and appointed as a team member of City of Portland/Bureau Emergency Management Structure for Logistics. Operate forklifts, pallet jacks, hand trucks, overhead cranes and other material handling equipment, including use of large articulated front-end loaders. Who you are: Organized: Able to work on a multitude of tasks and maintain flexibility and understanding when reacting to various situations in a fast-paced work environment. Excellent Communicator: A effective communicator to diverse groups of technical and non-technical individuals, and who is proficient verbally, electronically, and in writing while utilizing confidentiality when needed Problem Solver: You can identify problems early & utilize active listening & effective communication to find resolutions. Results Driven: This position is high pace, dynamic, and requires a candidate who can hit the ground running with a focus on finish tasks in a timely, accurate and professional manner. Ethically minded: Public employees have an absolute obligation to put the public's interest before their own direct or indirect personal interests. This position has a direct relationship to maintain the public’s trust and confidence while investing the City’s funds. Equity Focused: So much of what we do within the City involves pausing and looking at each project through an equity lens. In this case, fiscal responsibility is extremely important. You have the ability and are passionate about ensuring fiscal responsibility in your role as a purchasing agent. Although the current vacancy is with the Bureau of Transportation, this recruitment may be used to fill future vacancies in other bureaus throughout the City. Current Vacancy Information: Position Summary: Portland Bureau of Transportation (PBOT) Maintenance Operations: This position will provide goods and services through our Materials Distribution Centers located at our Albina Yard facility on North Mississippi Avenue and the Kerby MDC on N. Kerby Avenue. Each position will flex/rotate between both locations with other staff. This position also will provide training for the incumbent to receive their forklift certification as well as their Construction Equipment Operator Certification. To keep Portland moving, our MDC's supply all the materials to maintain the transportation infrastructure and we equip and support its craftspeople. This will involve using multiple sizes and types of material handling equipment including large articulated front loaders in a heavy industrial environment in all weather conditions. This includes using City fleet to pick up and transport materials to warehouse/yard locations or crew worksites in the field. Maintenance Operations Group is considered essential during emergency conditions and all employees are called on to support and respond to the City's transportation and logistics needs as first-line responders. This position is also considered essential, and will require reporting to work during inclement weather emergencies. About the bureaus: The Portland Bureau of Transportation is a community partner in shaping a livable city. We plan, build, manage, and maintain an effective and safe transportation system that provides people and businesses access and mobility. We keep Portland moving. For more information about the Portland Bureau of Transportation, please visit Transportation | Portland.gov . The Portland Bureau of Transportation embraces diversity, models inclusivity, and promotes equity through its service delivery, internal operations, organizational culture, and in its work with partners and the community. The Bureau of Environmental Services (BES) is re-imagining the work we do to ensure it aligns with Our Values: We implement equity in our workplace, business practices, and service delivery. We value our customers and partners. We carefully manage our watersheds, wastewater and stormwater infrastructure, and financial resources. We encourage leadership among our employees in our City and community. We support a diverse, collaborative, healthy, and engaged workforce. We urge respectful communication and transparency. We advance innovative, sustainable, and resilient solutions. BES is now hiring talented individuals from diverse backgrounds seeking opportunities to collaborate, innovate and invest in their futures. To learn more about the work we do at BES, click on the link: www.portlandoregon.gov/bes/ Our BES 10-Year Strategic Plan can be found here: https://www.portlandoregon.gov/bes/75720 Questions? Anna Morgan, Senior Recruiter Anna.Morgan@portlandoregon.gov To Qualify Applicants should specifically address and demonstrate in their resume and answers to supplemental questions how their education, training, and/or experience meet each of the following minimum qualifications: Experience with sound inventory and materials management principles with the ability to apply those principles, effectively and efficiently, to maintain multiple material distribution center sites under various and sometimes challenging conditions. Experience evaluating, selecting, and purchasing goods/services/materials and following applicable laws/regulations/codes as they relate to purchasing. Experience communicating effectively and providing excellent customer service to a variety of diverse customers. Ability to read & apply technical specifications related to a product and effectively explain the range and application of goods and services to diverse customers. Experience using standard computer software and computer-assisted business software such as automated inventory control and asset management database control software like SAP, Oracle (Synergen), MAXIMO, MicroMain, Bartender, and/or other similar software programs. Ability to work independently with minimum supervision and utilize problem solving skills to create solutions and process improvements. Must also possess: A valid state driver's license and acceptable driving record at the time of hire Forklift certification - within 3 months of hire for assigned equipment (training provided) The Recruitment Process STEP 1: Apply online between April 15 , 2024 - May 6, 2024 Required Application Materials: Resume Answer the Supplemental Questions (click on the Questions tab to preview the questions) Optional Application Materials: Veteran documents to request for Veteran Preference (ex, DD214-Member 4, VA Benefit Letter, etc.) Application Tips: The City of Portland has How to Apply Videos and offers How to Apply Classes once per month. If you have questions after watching the videos you are invited to contact the recruiter listed on the announcement. Your responses to the supplemental questions should include details describing your education, training, and/or experience, and where obtained, which clearly reflects your qualifications for each of the numbered items in the "To Qualify" section of this announcement. Your resume should support the details described in your responses to the supplemental questions. Salary Range/Equity Pay Analysis : Please note per the Oregon State Pay Equity Law your salary is determined based on the experience and education listed in your resume/application. It is strongly encouraged to include any transferable experience (paid or unpaid regardless of how recent) to ensure your offer is reflective of all directly related and equivalent experience. Do not attach materials not requested. All completed applications for this position must be submitted no later than the closing date and time of this recruitment. All applications must be submitted via the City's online application process. E-mailed and/or faxed applications will not be accepted. Step 2: Minimum Qualification Evaluation: Week of May 6 , 2024 An evaluation of each applicant's training and paid and unpaid experience, as demonstrated in their resume and supplemental questions, weighted 100%. Your resume and responses to the supplemental questions will be the basis for our evaluation of your qualifications for this position. Incomplete or inappropriate information may result in disqualification. You have 14 days from the notice of the minimum qualification evaluation results to let us know if you like to review and discuss your evaluation result. Please read the City of Portland Administrative Rule 3.01 for complete information. Additional evaluation may be required before the establishment of the eligible list and/or final selection. Step 3: Establishment of Eligible List: Week of May 13, 2024 Candidates who meet the minimum qualifications will be placed on the equally ranked eligible list. Step 4: Selection (Interview): Late May 2024 The hiring bureau will review and select candidates to interview. Please note, the selection process may take up to 90 days from the notification of being placed on the eligible list. Step 5: Offer of Employment: June 2024 Step 6: Start Date: June 2024 A start date will be determined after all conditions of employment have been met. *Timeline is approximate and subject to change* Additional Information Click here for additional information regarding the following: Veteran Preference ADA, Pregnancy, and Religious Accommodations Work Status Equal Employment Opportunity An Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer A Career with the City of Portland offers many Employee Benefits We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including but not limited to Health Care (Medical, Vision and Dental) Carrot Fertility Wellness Benefits Life Insurance Short- and Long-term disability coverage to eligible employees and their families. Employee Assistance Plan Flexible Spending Accounts Retirement Oregon Public Employees Retirement System (PERS), including contributions to the PERS IAP plan paid by employer Family Medical Leave City Paid Parental Leave AND SO MANY MORE! Benefits may vary depending on bargaining unit and employment status. Click here to review the many different benefits the City of Portland offers . Closing Date/Time: 5/6/2024 11:59 PM Pacific
CITY OF SUNNYVALE, CA
Sunnyvale, California, United States
Description RECREATION SPECIALIST (Job Code 9327) Hours: 5 to 25 hours/week. Casual non-benefited employees are limited to working no more than twenty-five (25) hours per week and no more than 900 hours in a fiscal year (July 1-June 30). Seasonal non-benefited employees are limited to working no more than six (6) consecutive months and no more than 900 hours in a fiscal year (July 1-June 30). The City of Sunnyvale Recreation Services Division is seeking multiple specialist staff to assist in the following work units: 1) Marketing & Events; 2) Arts and Senior Center; 3) Youth & Teens; and 4) Youth & Family Resources. We serve youth, adults and older adults and have opportunities for flexible working hours (mornings, lunchtime, afternoons, after school, evenings, weekends). Individuals may choose to work one assignment or multiple assignments and flexible work hours are possible to accommodate other employment, school schedules and/or other commitments. Essential Job Functions (May include, but are not limited to, the following): All units: Plans, organizes, implements, leads, and assists in one or more recreation, community event and volunteer programs, activities, and/or systems at one or multiple sites Plans, develops and provides recreation program work and/or researches excursion sites communicates status of activities and services to appropriate personnel Supervise participants and volunteers during programs/activities Assists in ordering supplies and materials for projects and activities Assists in reserving needed program rooms, facilities and equipment Assists in training, staff development, orientation, guidance and supervision to assigned recreation assistant staff; provides input to performance evaluations Monitors facility use; conducts safety checks, opens, collect fees (if applicable), staffs, closes, and secures buildings for events/programs and assists in the supervision and preparation of the facility and amenities for patron use. Acts as a City representative, in person and over the phone, to patrons and the public concerning questions, problems, concerns, and activities in the provision of recreation program operations, activities and services. Documents all incidents involving injury, behavioral problems and/or any unusual events; communicates as appropriate to supervisor, parent/guardians and others. Ensures the safety of the public and staff at all times by inspecting, patrolling, monitoring, and instructing on the safe use of program facilities, equipment, and supplies; maintains a safe, clean, and tidy environment; reports unsafe conditions or illegal activities. Assists and participates in recreation services special events, including setting up and taking down equipment and materials and facilitating activities. Develops and prepares brochures, flyers, newsletters and other materials Participates in Public Service Announcements. Take attendance and administer/organize other paperwork and forms as needed Interact and communicate effectively with children, parents, caregivers, volunteers and City staff Other duties as assigned Provides excellent customer service while supporting Recreation Center front desk by answering phone calls, responding to emails and registering participants for programs/services Admin, Marketing & Events Unit: Creates marketing material to promote the Recreation Services recreation and social services programs successfully Maintains, enhances and provides content for social media pages on Facebook, Instagram and NextDoor Plans logistics for special events, including communicating with committee staff members, volunteers, vendors, artists and performers; ordering and organizing supplies and attending planning meetings and discussions Tracks and keep record of special event supply purchases Assists at Special Events, including greeting the public and answering questions; helping with set-up and clean-up; and supporting vendors, partners, artists and performers by addressing equipment, technical, and other needs Aquatics, Sports & Facilities Unit Creates marketing material to promote aquatics, Indoor Sports Center and facility rentals Provides direct support of programs, including greeting the public and answering questions; helping with set-up and clean-up; and supporting site staff with participant supervision or executing lesson plans and other needs Handle all situations arising in the gym or aquatic facility including, but not limited to, customer service, emergencies, and facilities-related issues. Substitute as a basketball official, recreation attendant, Baylands Park Gate attendant or swim instructor (on an as needed basis) Arts & Senior Center Unit Creates marketing material to promote arts, Senior Center and social services programs Plans logistics for special events, including communicating with committee staff members, volunteers and contractors; ordering and organizing supplies and attending planning meetings and discussions Provides direct support of programs, including greeting the public and answering questions; helping with set-up and clean-up; and supporting site staff with participant supervision or executing lesson plans and other needs Assist the Public Art Coordinator with cataloging, public outreach, data collection and working directly with artists Provides excellent customer service while supporting Senior Center front desk by answering phone calls, responding to emails and registering participants for programs/services Youth & Teens Unit Creates marketing material to promote youth, teen and social services programs Maintains, enhances and provides support to programs ran within the unit Plans logistics for special events, including communicating with committee staff members, volunteers and vendors; ordering and organizing supplies and attending planning meetings and discussions Tracks and keep record of program supply purchases and assists with monitoring program budget Provides direct support of programs, including greeting the public and answering questions; helping with set-up and clean-up; and supporting site staff with participant supervision or executing lesson plans and other needs Assists the Coordinators with creating staff work schedules and/or staff trainings Youth & Family Resources Unit: Staff and support Columbia Neighborhood Center (CNC) programs and services Assist with program/service and partnership development through research, benchmarking and brainstorm sessions with staff Assist with data collection and analysis Assist with outreach information development and other written materials/brochures Provides excellent customer service while supporting front lobby by answering phone calls, responding to emails and registering participants for programs/services as needed Assist Therapeutic Recreation programs and activities WORKING CONDITIONS Position requires regular sitting, standing, walking, reaching, kneeling, bending, squatting and stooping in the performance of activities. The position also requires grasping, repetitive hand movement and fine coordination. Additionally, the position requires near and far vision in reading reports and work-related documents and using a computer. Acute hearing is required when providing personal customer service. The need to lift, drag and push, pull objects weighing up to 10 pounds is also required. Some of these requirements may be accommodated for otherwise qualified individuals requiring and requesting such accommodation. Minimum Qualifications Minimum age is 18 years old Two (2) years or two (2) summers of experience in specific program area (recreation, after school, health & fitness) or population (youth, adults, older adults, special population) identified above Licenses/Certificates: Possession and continued maintenance of a valid class C California driver's license and a safe driving record or the ability to supply alternate transportation as approved by the appointing authority. DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS High School Diploma or GED Possess a valid CA Class C driver's license and a safe driving record Bilingual in Spanish, Mandarin or Farsi Willingness to obtain First Aid/CPR Certification (paid training) College courses in Recreation, Parks, Tourism, Hospitality, Marketing/Communications, Visual Arts, Performing Arts, Theater Arts, Social Work, Education, Sociology, Kinesiology, Public Administration or a closely related field Experience working directly with the public in a recreation or education setting Experience with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Publisher, PowerPoint, Outlook) Experience interacting with the public Ability to follow oral and written instructions Experience with staff/volunteer supervision or support Application and Selection Process If you are interested in this opportunity, please submit a completed application and responses to the supplemental questions to the Department of Human Resources. City application forms, completed in full and responses to the supplemental questions are required. Candidates are asked to fully describe any training, education, experience and/or skills relevant to this position. Resumes are not accepted in lieu of the application, please do not indicate "see resume." Electronic applications may be submitted online through the City's employment page; go to Sunnyvale.ca.gov, Search: Jobs. Late or incomplete applications will also not be accepted. Please submit application materials as soon as possible to be considered for this position as this job posting may close without notice. SELECTION PROCESS: Applications competitively screened based on the minimum qualifications of this position. Based upon a review of the application materials, qualified candidate applications will be forwarded to the hiring department for review. Application materials will be evaluated for job-related skills, experience and education. Qualified applicants will be invited to participate in an interview. Applications are reviewed on an ongoing basis and information regarding next steps in the recruitment process will be sent via email. Please check your email regularly for status updates . You may contact Faye Brand at fbrand@sunnyvale.ca.gov or 408-730-3015 for application updates. Any candidate that is selected by the hiring department will be required to successfully complete a pre-employment process, which may consist of a background history check, as well as medical exam(s) administered by a City-selected physician(s) before hire. Prior to starting work, all newly- hired employees will be fingerprinted to check conviction history. A conviction history will not necessarily disqualify an applicant from appointment; however, failure to disclose conviction history will result in refusal of employment or termination. Positions which are covered by the Department of Transportation regulations are required to submit to a pre-employment drug test and to random drug and alcohol testing. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION For more information regarding this employment opportunity, contact Jessica Truong, Recreation Coordinator 1, at 408-730-7350 or by email to jtruong@sunnyvale.ca.gov . For information relating to the application process contact Faye Brand, Human Resources Technician at 408-730-3015 or email: fbrand@sunnyvale.ca.gov . The information contained within this announcement may be modified or revoked without notice and does not constitute either an expressed or implied contract. The City of Sunnyvale is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of the City of Sunnyvale not to discriminate against all qualified applicants or employees on the basis of actual or perceived race, religion (including religious dress or grooming practice), color, sex (includes gender, pregnancy, childbirth, medical conditions related to pregnancy or childbirth, breastfeeding or medical conditions related to breastfeeding), gender identity and/or gender expression, sexual orientation (including heterosexuality, homosexuality and bisexuality), ethnic or national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, uniformed service member status, marital status, family relationship, age, cancer or HIV/AIDS related medical condition, genetic characteristics and/or genetic information, and physical or mental disability. Applicants needing special accommodations for testing should submit a request to the Department of Human Resources at time of application. No City benefits are offered with this Temporary Position. Closing Date/Time: Continuous
Mar 08, 2024
Full Time
Description RECREATION SPECIALIST (Job Code 9327) Hours: 5 to 25 hours/week. Casual non-benefited employees are limited to working no more than twenty-five (25) hours per week and no more than 900 hours in a fiscal year (July 1-June 30). Seasonal non-benefited employees are limited to working no more than six (6) consecutive months and no more than 900 hours in a fiscal year (July 1-June 30). The City of Sunnyvale Recreation Services Division is seeking multiple specialist staff to assist in the following work units: 1) Marketing & Events; 2) Arts and Senior Center; 3) Youth & Teens; and 4) Youth & Family Resources. We serve youth, adults and older adults and have opportunities for flexible working hours (mornings, lunchtime, afternoons, after school, evenings, weekends). Individuals may choose to work one assignment or multiple assignments and flexible work hours are possible to accommodate other employment, school schedules and/or other commitments. Essential Job Functions (May include, but are not limited to, the following): All units: Plans, organizes, implements, leads, and assists in one or more recreation, community event and volunteer programs, activities, and/or systems at one or multiple sites Plans, develops and provides recreation program work and/or researches excursion sites communicates status of activities and services to appropriate personnel Supervise participants and volunteers during programs/activities Assists in ordering supplies and materials for projects and activities Assists in reserving needed program rooms, facilities and equipment Assists in training, staff development, orientation, guidance and supervision to assigned recreation assistant staff; provides input to performance evaluations Monitors facility use; conducts safety checks, opens, collect fees (if applicable), staffs, closes, and secures buildings for events/programs and assists in the supervision and preparation of the facility and amenities for patron use. Acts as a City representative, in person and over the phone, to patrons and the public concerning questions, problems, concerns, and activities in the provision of recreation program operations, activities and services. Documents all incidents involving injury, behavioral problems and/or any unusual events; communicates as appropriate to supervisor, parent/guardians and others. Ensures the safety of the public and staff at all times by inspecting, patrolling, monitoring, and instructing on the safe use of program facilities, equipment, and supplies; maintains a safe, clean, and tidy environment; reports unsafe conditions or illegal activities. Assists and participates in recreation services special events, including setting up and taking down equipment and materials and facilitating activities. Develops and prepares brochures, flyers, newsletters and other materials Participates in Public Service Announcements. Take attendance and administer/organize other paperwork and forms as needed Interact and communicate effectively with children, parents, caregivers, volunteers and City staff Other duties as assigned Provides excellent customer service while supporting Recreation Center front desk by answering phone calls, responding to emails and registering participants for programs/services Admin, Marketing & Events Unit: Creates marketing material to promote the Recreation Services recreation and social services programs successfully Maintains, enhances and provides content for social media pages on Facebook, Instagram and NextDoor Plans logistics for special events, including communicating with committee staff members, volunteers, vendors, artists and performers; ordering and organizing supplies and attending planning meetings and discussions Tracks and keep record of special event supply purchases Assists at Special Events, including greeting the public and answering questions; helping with set-up and clean-up; and supporting vendors, partners, artists and performers by addressing equipment, technical, and other needs Aquatics, Sports & Facilities Unit Creates marketing material to promote aquatics, Indoor Sports Center and facility rentals Provides direct support of programs, including greeting the public and answering questions; helping with set-up and clean-up; and supporting site staff with participant supervision or executing lesson plans and other needs Handle all situations arising in the gym or aquatic facility including, but not limited to, customer service, emergencies, and facilities-related issues. Substitute as a basketball official, recreation attendant, Baylands Park Gate attendant or swim instructor (on an as needed basis) Arts & Senior Center Unit Creates marketing material to promote arts, Senior Center and social services programs Plans logistics for special events, including communicating with committee staff members, volunteers and contractors; ordering and organizing supplies and attending planning meetings and discussions Provides direct support of programs, including greeting the public and answering questions; helping with set-up and clean-up; and supporting site staff with participant supervision or executing lesson plans and other needs Assist the Public Art Coordinator with cataloging, public outreach, data collection and working directly with artists Provides excellent customer service while supporting Senior Center front desk by answering phone calls, responding to emails and registering participants for programs/services Youth & Teens Unit Creates marketing material to promote youth, teen and social services programs Maintains, enhances and provides support to programs ran within the unit Plans logistics for special events, including communicating with committee staff members, volunteers and vendors; ordering and organizing supplies and attending planning meetings and discussions Tracks and keep record of program supply purchases and assists with monitoring program budget Provides direct support of programs, including greeting the public and answering questions; helping with set-up and clean-up; and supporting site staff with participant supervision or executing lesson plans and other needs Assists the Coordinators with creating staff work schedules and/or staff trainings Youth & Family Resources Unit: Staff and support Columbia Neighborhood Center (CNC) programs and services Assist with program/service and partnership development through research, benchmarking and brainstorm sessions with staff Assist with data collection and analysis Assist with outreach information development and other written materials/brochures Provides excellent customer service while supporting front lobby by answering phone calls, responding to emails and registering participants for programs/services as needed Assist Therapeutic Recreation programs and activities WORKING CONDITIONS Position requires regular sitting, standing, walking, reaching, kneeling, bending, squatting and stooping in the performance of activities. The position also requires grasping, repetitive hand movement and fine coordination. Additionally, the position requires near and far vision in reading reports and work-related documents and using a computer. Acute hearing is required when providing personal customer service. The need to lift, drag and push, pull objects weighing up to 10 pounds is also required. Some of these requirements may be accommodated for otherwise qualified individuals requiring and requesting such accommodation. Minimum Qualifications Minimum age is 18 years old Two (2) years or two (2) summers of experience in specific program area (recreation, after school, health & fitness) or population (youth, adults, older adults, special population) identified above Licenses/Certificates: Possession and continued maintenance of a valid class C California driver's license and a safe driving record or the ability to supply alternate transportation as approved by the appointing authority. DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS High School Diploma or GED Possess a valid CA Class C driver's license and a safe driving record Bilingual in Spanish, Mandarin or Farsi Willingness to obtain First Aid/CPR Certification (paid training) College courses in Recreation, Parks, Tourism, Hospitality, Marketing/Communications, Visual Arts, Performing Arts, Theater Arts, Social Work, Education, Sociology, Kinesiology, Public Administration or a closely related field Experience working directly with the public in a recreation or education setting Experience with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Publisher, PowerPoint, Outlook) Experience interacting with the public Ability to follow oral and written instructions Experience with staff/volunteer supervision or support Application and Selection Process If you are interested in this opportunity, please submit a completed application and responses to the supplemental questions to the Department of Human Resources. City application forms, completed in full and responses to the supplemental questions are required. Candidates are asked to fully describe any training, education, experience and/or skills relevant to this position. Resumes are not accepted in lieu of the application, please do not indicate "see resume." Electronic applications may be submitted online through the City's employment page; go to Sunnyvale.ca.gov, Search: Jobs. Late or incomplete applications will also not be accepted. Please submit application materials as soon as possible to be considered for this position as this job posting may close without notice. SELECTION PROCESS: Applications competitively screened based on the minimum qualifications of this position. Based upon a review of the application materials, qualified candidate applications will be forwarded to the hiring department for review. Application materials will be evaluated for job-related skills, experience and education. Qualified applicants will be invited to participate in an interview. Applications are reviewed on an ongoing basis and information regarding next steps in the recruitment process will be sent via email. Please check your email regularly for status updates . You may contact Faye Brand at fbrand@sunnyvale.ca.gov or 408-730-3015 for application updates. Any candidate that is selected by the hiring department will be required to successfully complete a pre-employment process, which may consist of a background history check, as well as medical exam(s) administered by a City-selected physician(s) before hire. Prior to starting work, all newly- hired employees will be fingerprinted to check conviction history. A conviction history will not necessarily disqualify an applicant from appointment; however, failure to disclose conviction history will result in refusal of employment or termination. Positions which are covered by the Department of Transportation regulations are required to submit to a pre-employment drug test and to random drug and alcohol testing. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION For more information regarding this employment opportunity, contact Jessica Truong, Recreation Coordinator 1, at 408-730-7350 or by email to jtruong@sunnyvale.ca.gov . For information relating to the application process contact Faye Brand, Human Resources Technician at 408-730-3015 or email: fbrand@sunnyvale.ca.gov . The information contained within this announcement may be modified or revoked without notice and does not constitute either an expressed or implied contract. The City of Sunnyvale is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of the City of Sunnyvale not to discriminate against all qualified applicants or employees on the basis of actual or perceived race, religion (including religious dress or grooming practice), color, sex (includes gender, pregnancy, childbirth, medical conditions related to pregnancy or childbirth, breastfeeding or medical conditions related to breastfeeding), gender identity and/or gender expression, sexual orientation (including heterosexuality, homosexuality and bisexuality), ethnic or national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, uniformed service member status, marital status, family relationship, age, cancer or HIV/AIDS related medical condition, genetic characteristics and/or genetic information, and physical or mental disability. Applicants needing special accommodations for testing should submit a request to the Department of Human Resources at time of application. No City benefits are offered with this Temporary Position. Closing Date/Time: Continuous
City of Portland, Oregon
Portland, Oregon, United States
The Position Portland Parks & Recreation is hiring for a part-time job opportunity in the Urban Forestry Division. Job Appointment: Casual, Full-time 35-40 hours per week . June through November with the possibility of extension Work Schedule: Tuesday - Saturday 7:00 am - 3:30 pm. The schedule will vary depending on event schedules. Occasional evening work will be required. This is a casual position with a maximum of 1400 hours per year, with flexible hours and may include days, evenings. Employees in these positions serve at will. Work Location: 10910 N. Denver Ave, Portland, OR 97217. Possibility of some remote work, which must be performed within Oregon or Washington. For more information, click here Benefit: These positions have limited benefit eligibility. Please review the Benefits tab for more information. Language Pay Differential: Employees who speak one or more languages in addition to English and who use their language skill to assist the community, may receive additional pay. More about the process can be found here . Application Material: Please click APPLY to submit your application via the City of Portland’s online portal. You will need to submit a resume and answer supplemental questions for this application. Union Representation: non-represented Application Material: Please click APPLY to submit your application via the City of Portland’s online portal. You will need to respond to the supplemental questions and attach a resume. These are seasonal Community Service Aide (CSA) II positions with a maximum of 1,400 hours in a calendar year. These positions are not eligible for benefits. Position Summary: Are you bilingual and interested in using your language skills to connect with others? Portland Parks & Recreation Urban Forestry is seeking a Bilingual Community Outreach Specialist. Join a team dedicated to engaging diverse communities in the planting and care of urban trees. Help bring the essential services that trees provide to all Portlanders. Vietnamese, Russian, Chinese, and Tagalog speakers are especially encouraged to apply. This position will promote Urban Forestry’s Yard Tree Giveaway program. You will co-create and implement an outreach plan with a goal to register community members for free trees this summer. This year the city of Portland will give away 3,000 free trees and we want to find great homes for them. The focus audience is community members living in priority geographies (primarily East and North Portland), low income residents, and BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and people of color) community members. You will use your language skills to develop and conduct outreach activities that connect with residents who speak your language and some who will not. While knowledge of trees may be helpful, we are more interested in finding candidates that are passionate about bringing the valuable resources trees provide to communities throughout Portland. We are seeking a team member who is deeply committed to ensuring underserved communities are at the heart of our tree planting and outreach initiatives and that we can create more inclusive ways for people who speak languages other than English to participate in the Yard Tree Giveaway program. In this exciting role you will spend significant time working at events, networking, and being in communities rain or shine. This is the perfect opportunity for someone who is outgoing, energetic, and an excellent communicator, someone who enjoys spending time outside and walking, and someone who loves trees and nature. What you'll get to do: Create and implement an outreach plan to promote the Yard Tree Giveaway program, with goals of registering community members for 3,000 free trees. Develop and conduct language-specific outreach for Yard Tree Giveaway. Attend and table at community events , share information, and register residents for free yard trees. Effectively communicate via email, social media, phone calls, in person and Zoom meetings, and networking to promote PP&R Urban Forestry programs. Present and speak to community organizations to promote PP&R Urban Forestry programs. Speak passionately about the benefits and services that trees provide, such as shade, clean air and water, habitat, and health. Listen actively and empathetically to community member needs and concerns around trees and find creative resolutions to concerns when possible. Develop and manage social media posts to promote PP&R Urban Forestry programs. Assist with volunteer coordination of door-to-door canvassing. Talk with residents, knock on doors , and post door hangers and flyers in all weather. Organize event logistics, includingordering supplies, communicating with staff and volunteers, transporting supplies, and conducting event set up and tear down. Maintain records for all events and contacts and update the outreach database. Collect data, analyze, and report on outreach effectiveness, suggesting improvements and tracking progress. Assist Urban Forestry staff at events , including Yard Tree Giveaway pick up days, workshops, and others. Who you are: Inclusive and culturally competent: You are a leader and advocate for equity, work effectively across cultures, and thrive in a diverse team. Collaborative: You enjoy working with a team, developing and supporting relationships, bringing people together to achieve shared goals and are someone who is comfortable learning new things. Organized and Efficient: You can manage complex projects, multiple deadlines, requests, and communication in a timely manner. About Urban Forestry and Portland’s Forest: Urban Forestry's mission is to manage and ensure Portland’s urban forest infrastructure for current and future generations. Portland’s urban forest is valued at over $6 billion and comprised of over 1.2 million park trees, 218,000 street trees and 2.9 million private property trees. The Urban Forestry's team is responsible for the overall management, stewardship, and improvement of this essential infrastructure system. Urban Forestry’s work includes delivery of sustainable and equitable forest services to all Portlanders; establishing and enacting best management practices, plans, policies and technical standards for tree care and protection and urban forest expansion; implementing, enforcing and proposing improvements to the City’s tree regulations; providing tree maintenance services including 24/7 response to tree emergencies on City properties and public streets; tree planting and expansion of urban forest services; measurement and assessment of urban forest coverage, health and services; offering community education and stewardship programs; and oversight and support of the City’s volunteer advisory tree board. Portland is a Tree City USA for 45 years; a Tree City of the World and the Urban Forestry program is accredited by the Society of Municipal Arborists. About the Bureau: Portland Parks & Recreation (PP&R) is committed to the overall Citywide vision that race will have no detrimental effect on people of color, refugee and immigrant communities in accessing our parks and natural areas, or from the benefit of our services. We recognize, understand, and encourage celebration of the differences that surround us. Diversity and equity are vital to PP&R’s ideals and values. The City of Portland, Oregon is a growing and diverse city of 650,000 residents, nearly 20% of whom speak languages other than English at home. PP&R values a diverse workforce and seeks ways to promote equity and inclusion within the organization and with the public. PP&R encourages applications from candidates with knowledge, ability and experience working with a broad range of individuals and communities with diverse racial, ethnic, and socio-economic backgrounds. Although not required, PP&R encourages candidates that can fluently speak another language to include that information in their application materials. Multilingual candidates are encouraged to apply. Language Pay Differential: Employees who speak one or more languages in addition to English and who use their language skill to assist the community, may receive additional pay. More about the process can be found here. Studies have shown that women and People of Color are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they meet every one of the qualifications as described in a job description. We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job, and that candidate may be one who comes from a less traditional background. If you are interested in applying, we encourage you to think broadly about your life experiences and qualifications for the role. Have a question? Contact Information: Cierra Maceo Recruiter cierra.maceo@portlandoregon.gov To Qualify Ability to regularly work outdoors in all weather conditions, moving around on uneven terrain. The ability to lift or carry items up to 30 pounds. Possess a valid Driver's license and have an acceptable driving record. Click here for more information on the Cities acceptable driving record policy. Ability to effectively communicate both in writing and verbally to diverse audiences with varying levels of skill or competency. Knowledge of cultural competence and sensitivity to the challenges experienced by multicultural communities. Interest in trees and the ability to promote their services within Portland’s diverse communities. Preferred Qualifications: Although not required, you may have one or more of the following: We strongly encourage people who speak both English and any of the follow languages: Russian, Vietnamese, Chinese, or Tagalog to apply ( click here to view the list of languages commonly spoken in the City of Portland) The Recruitment Process STEP 1: Apply online between March 25 - April 8, 2024 Required Application Materials: Resume Answer to the Supplemental Questions (click on the Questions tab to preview the questions) Optional Application Materials: If you would like to request Veteran's Preference, please submit your Veteran documents (ex, DD214-Member 4, VA Benefit Letter, etc.) by the closing date of the recruitment. Application Tips: Your responses to the supplemental questions should include details describing your education, training and/or personal or professional experience, and where obtained, which clearly reflects your qualifications for each of the numbered items in the "To Qualify" section of this announcement. Your resume should support the details described in your responses to the supplemental questions. Do not attach any additional documents. Please note, all completed applications for this position must be submitted no later than on the closing date and time of this recruitment. Step 2: Minimum Qualification Evaluation: Week of April 8, 2024 An evaluation of each applicant's training and paid and unpaid experience, as demonstrated in their work history and supplemental questions. Your work history and responses to the supplemental questions will be the basis for our pass/fail evaluation of your qualifications for participation in the next step. Incomplete or inappropriate information may result in disqualification. You have 14 days from the notice of the minimum qualification evaluation phase 1 results to let us know if you would like to review and discuss your evaluation result. Please read the City of Portland Administrative Rule 3.01 for complete information. Step 3: Establishment of Eligible List: Week of April 15, 2024 Candidates who meet the minimum qualifications will be placed on the equally ranked eligible list. Step 4: Selection (Interview): Week of April 22, 2024 Hiring bureau will review and select candidates for an interview. Step 5: Offer of Employment: May 2024 Step 6: Start Date: A start date will be determined after all conditions of employment have been met. *Timeline is approximate and subject to change. Additional Information Click here for additional information regarding the following: City of Portland Core Values Recruitment Process - Work Status Equal Employment Opportunity Veteran Preference ADA, Pregnancy, and Religious Accommodations An Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer This summary outlines the benefit programs, actual benefits may vary depending on bargaining unit and employment status. The City of Portland offers a comprehensive benefit package that is competitive with other private and public sector employers. More detailed information can be obtained by calling the Health & Financial Benefits Office at 503-823-6031. Health Care (Medical, Vision and Dental) Casual employees can become eligible for health benefits (medical, dental & vision) through Affordable Care Act (ACA) employer provisions if they meet the necessary paid hours requirement, as determined by the Health & Financial Benefits Office. Retirement Membership in the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS)/Oregon Public Service Retirement Plan (OPSRP) The City currently pays the employee's share of the retirement contribution. Employees who are OPSRP members are vested after five years of contributions or when they reach age 65 (age 60 for police and fire.) Sick Leave Casual employees accrue sick leave as outlined in the City of Portland protected sick time law. Family Medical Leave In accordance with federal and state law, and the City policy for family medical leave, the City grants family and medical leave to eligible employees for certain family and medical related reasons. Closing Date/Time: 6/24/2024 11:59 PM Pacific
Mar 26, 2024
Full Time
The Position Portland Parks & Recreation is hiring for a part-time job opportunity in the Urban Forestry Division. Job Appointment: Casual, Full-time 35-40 hours per week . June through November with the possibility of extension Work Schedule: Tuesday - Saturday 7:00 am - 3:30 pm. The schedule will vary depending on event schedules. Occasional evening work will be required. This is a casual position with a maximum of 1400 hours per year, with flexible hours and may include days, evenings. Employees in these positions serve at will. Work Location: 10910 N. Denver Ave, Portland, OR 97217. Possibility of some remote work, which must be performed within Oregon or Washington. For more information, click here Benefit: These positions have limited benefit eligibility. Please review the Benefits tab for more information. Language Pay Differential: Employees who speak one or more languages in addition to English and who use their language skill to assist the community, may receive additional pay. More about the process can be found here . Application Material: Please click APPLY to submit your application via the City of Portland’s online portal. You will need to submit a resume and answer supplemental questions for this application. Union Representation: non-represented Application Material: Please click APPLY to submit your application via the City of Portland’s online portal. You will need to respond to the supplemental questions and attach a resume. These are seasonal Community Service Aide (CSA) II positions with a maximum of 1,400 hours in a calendar year. These positions are not eligible for benefits. Position Summary: Are you bilingual and interested in using your language skills to connect with others? Portland Parks & Recreation Urban Forestry is seeking a Bilingual Community Outreach Specialist. Join a team dedicated to engaging diverse communities in the planting and care of urban trees. Help bring the essential services that trees provide to all Portlanders. Vietnamese, Russian, Chinese, and Tagalog speakers are especially encouraged to apply. This position will promote Urban Forestry’s Yard Tree Giveaway program. You will co-create and implement an outreach plan with a goal to register community members for free trees this summer. This year the city of Portland will give away 3,000 free trees and we want to find great homes for them. The focus audience is community members living in priority geographies (primarily East and North Portland), low income residents, and BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and people of color) community members. You will use your language skills to develop and conduct outreach activities that connect with residents who speak your language and some who will not. While knowledge of trees may be helpful, we are more interested in finding candidates that are passionate about bringing the valuable resources trees provide to communities throughout Portland. We are seeking a team member who is deeply committed to ensuring underserved communities are at the heart of our tree planting and outreach initiatives and that we can create more inclusive ways for people who speak languages other than English to participate in the Yard Tree Giveaway program. In this exciting role you will spend significant time working at events, networking, and being in communities rain or shine. This is the perfect opportunity for someone who is outgoing, energetic, and an excellent communicator, someone who enjoys spending time outside and walking, and someone who loves trees and nature. What you'll get to do: Create and implement an outreach plan to promote the Yard Tree Giveaway program, with goals of registering community members for 3,000 free trees. Develop and conduct language-specific outreach for Yard Tree Giveaway. Attend and table at community events , share information, and register residents for free yard trees. Effectively communicate via email, social media, phone calls, in person and Zoom meetings, and networking to promote PP&R Urban Forestry programs. Present and speak to community organizations to promote PP&R Urban Forestry programs. Speak passionately about the benefits and services that trees provide, such as shade, clean air and water, habitat, and health. Listen actively and empathetically to community member needs and concerns around trees and find creative resolutions to concerns when possible. Develop and manage social media posts to promote PP&R Urban Forestry programs. Assist with volunteer coordination of door-to-door canvassing. Talk with residents, knock on doors , and post door hangers and flyers in all weather. Organize event logistics, includingordering supplies, communicating with staff and volunteers, transporting supplies, and conducting event set up and tear down. Maintain records for all events and contacts and update the outreach database. Collect data, analyze, and report on outreach effectiveness, suggesting improvements and tracking progress. Assist Urban Forestry staff at events , including Yard Tree Giveaway pick up days, workshops, and others. Who you are: Inclusive and culturally competent: You are a leader and advocate for equity, work effectively across cultures, and thrive in a diverse team. Collaborative: You enjoy working with a team, developing and supporting relationships, bringing people together to achieve shared goals and are someone who is comfortable learning new things. Organized and Efficient: You can manage complex projects, multiple deadlines, requests, and communication in a timely manner. About Urban Forestry and Portland’s Forest: Urban Forestry's mission is to manage and ensure Portland’s urban forest infrastructure for current and future generations. Portland’s urban forest is valued at over $6 billion and comprised of over 1.2 million park trees, 218,000 street trees and 2.9 million private property trees. The Urban Forestry's team is responsible for the overall management, stewardship, and improvement of this essential infrastructure system. Urban Forestry’s work includes delivery of sustainable and equitable forest services to all Portlanders; establishing and enacting best management practices, plans, policies and technical standards for tree care and protection and urban forest expansion; implementing, enforcing and proposing improvements to the City’s tree regulations; providing tree maintenance services including 24/7 response to tree emergencies on City properties and public streets; tree planting and expansion of urban forest services; measurement and assessment of urban forest coverage, health and services; offering community education and stewardship programs; and oversight and support of the City’s volunteer advisory tree board. Portland is a Tree City USA for 45 years; a Tree City of the World and the Urban Forestry program is accredited by the Society of Municipal Arborists. About the Bureau: Portland Parks & Recreation (PP&R) is committed to the overall Citywide vision that race will have no detrimental effect on people of color, refugee and immigrant communities in accessing our parks and natural areas, or from the benefit of our services. We recognize, understand, and encourage celebration of the differences that surround us. Diversity and equity are vital to PP&R’s ideals and values. The City of Portland, Oregon is a growing and diverse city of 650,000 residents, nearly 20% of whom speak languages other than English at home. PP&R values a diverse workforce and seeks ways to promote equity and inclusion within the organization and with the public. PP&R encourages applications from candidates with knowledge, ability and experience working with a broad range of individuals and communities with diverse racial, ethnic, and socio-economic backgrounds. Although not required, PP&R encourages candidates that can fluently speak another language to include that information in their application materials. Multilingual candidates are encouraged to apply. Language Pay Differential: Employees who speak one or more languages in addition to English and who use their language skill to assist the community, may receive additional pay. More about the process can be found here. Studies have shown that women and People of Color are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they meet every one of the qualifications as described in a job description. We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job, and that candidate may be one who comes from a less traditional background. If you are interested in applying, we encourage you to think broadly about your life experiences and qualifications for the role. Have a question? Contact Information: Cierra Maceo Recruiter cierra.maceo@portlandoregon.gov To Qualify Ability to regularly work outdoors in all weather conditions, moving around on uneven terrain. The ability to lift or carry items up to 30 pounds. Possess a valid Driver's license and have an acceptable driving record. Click here for more information on the Cities acceptable driving record policy. Ability to effectively communicate both in writing and verbally to diverse audiences with varying levels of skill or competency. Knowledge of cultural competence and sensitivity to the challenges experienced by multicultural communities. Interest in trees and the ability to promote their services within Portland’s diverse communities. Preferred Qualifications: Although not required, you may have one or more of the following: We strongly encourage people who speak both English and any of the follow languages: Russian, Vietnamese, Chinese, or Tagalog to apply ( click here to view the list of languages commonly spoken in the City of Portland) The Recruitment Process STEP 1: Apply online between March 25 - April 8, 2024 Required Application Materials: Resume Answer to the Supplemental Questions (click on the Questions tab to preview the questions) Optional Application Materials: If you would like to request Veteran's Preference, please submit your Veteran documents (ex, DD214-Member 4, VA Benefit Letter, etc.) by the closing date of the recruitment. Application Tips: Your responses to the supplemental questions should include details describing your education, training and/or personal or professional experience, and where obtained, which clearly reflects your qualifications for each of the numbered items in the "To Qualify" section of this announcement. Your resume should support the details described in your responses to the supplemental questions. Do not attach any additional documents. Please note, all completed applications for this position must be submitted no later than on the closing date and time of this recruitment. Step 2: Minimum Qualification Evaluation: Week of April 8, 2024 An evaluation of each applicant's training and paid and unpaid experience, as demonstrated in their work history and supplemental questions. Your work history and responses to the supplemental questions will be the basis for our pass/fail evaluation of your qualifications for participation in the next step. Incomplete or inappropriate information may result in disqualification. You have 14 days from the notice of the minimum qualification evaluation phase 1 results to let us know if you would like to review and discuss your evaluation result. Please read the City of Portland Administrative Rule 3.01 for complete information. Step 3: Establishment of Eligible List: Week of April 15, 2024 Candidates who meet the minimum qualifications will be placed on the equally ranked eligible list. Step 4: Selection (Interview): Week of April 22, 2024 Hiring bureau will review and select candidates for an interview. Step 5: Offer of Employment: May 2024 Step 6: Start Date: A start date will be determined after all conditions of employment have been met. *Timeline is approximate and subject to change. Additional Information Click here for additional information regarding the following: City of Portland Core Values Recruitment Process - Work Status Equal Employment Opportunity Veteran Preference ADA, Pregnancy, and Religious Accommodations An Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer This summary outlines the benefit programs, actual benefits may vary depending on bargaining unit and employment status. The City of Portland offers a comprehensive benefit package that is competitive with other private and public sector employers. More detailed information can be obtained by calling the Health & Financial Benefits Office at 503-823-6031. Health Care (Medical, Vision and Dental) Casual employees can become eligible for health benefits (medical, dental & vision) through Affordable Care Act (ACA) employer provisions if they meet the necessary paid hours requirement, as determined by the Health & Financial Benefits Office. Retirement Membership in the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS)/Oregon Public Service Retirement Plan (OPSRP) The City currently pays the employee's share of the retirement contribution. Employees who are OPSRP members are vested after five years of contributions or when they reach age 65 (age 60 for police and fire.) Sick Leave Casual employees accrue sick leave as outlined in the City of Portland protected sick time law. Family Medical Leave In accordance with federal and state law, and the City policy for family medical leave, the City grants family and medical leave to eligible employees for certain family and medical related reasons. Closing Date/Time: 6/24/2024 11:59 PM Pacific
STATE BAR OF CALIFORNIA
San Francisco, CA, United States
Job Description Regulation Division Annual Salary Range: $71,786 - $95,705 FLSA Non-Exempt / Union Represented This position allows for up to four days of remote work per week. About the Office The Division of Regulation advances the State Bar's public protection mission through the promulgation of rules, laws, and policies addressing licensing, reporting, and registration requirements for California attorneys. The Division of Regulation maintains, on behalf of the California Supreme Court, the official roll of attorneys-the records of all attorneys licensed to practice in California. The division helps licensees comply with their administrative requirements, including the Client Trust Account Protection Program and continuing legal education. The division also handles the initial and renewal legal specialization processing, including eligibility determinations and also manages the registration of law corporations and limited liability partnerships. About the Position The Division of Regulation seeks a Program Specialist III to perform a variety of technical and administrative duties. The specialist will be expected to perform data entry, maintain computer system and databases, respond to written and verbal communication, conduct follow-up research, and process licensee status changes and billing adjustments. The position requires a proactive and adaptable person with a growth mindset. The ideal candidate should possess exceptional attention to detail, effective verbal and written communication, strong customer service skills, and be proficient with technology. Definition Under general supervision, the Program Specialist III performs a broad range of advanced administrative and technical support duties. The Program Specialist III may serve as a lead for Program Specialist Is and IIs. Distinguishing Characteristics This is the advanced-level classification in the Program Specialist classification series. Incumbents at this level are expected to perform assignments under general supervision; adapt to changing work processes; and assist with training new employees in work procedures and methods. The Program Specialist III classification is distinguished from the Program Specialist II classification by the former's more complex and difficult technical and administrative support responsibilities. Incumbents in Program Specialist III positions are also expected to perform their duties with more independence and less supervision than incumbents in Program Specialist II positions. Examples of Essential Duties Duties may include, but are not limited to the following: Performs complex technical, clerical, and administrative work involving the knowledge, interpretation, and application of State Bar policies, rules, regulations, and procedures. Assists with the preparation and maintenance of office policies and procedures, statistical data, reports, transactions, records, and other documents. Monitors the implementation of new administrative processes and procedures, and may be responsible for their operation. Tracks projects to ensure timely completion. Maintains computer systems, e-mail mailboxes, and databases containing confidential information such as applicant and licensee information, records of verbal and written communications, follow-up research, referrals to others, and actions taken for problem resolution. Transmits official court files to the Supreme Court for final orders of discipline; processes final orders of discipline; prepares closed files and maintains file inventories both internally and off-site. Updates Supplemental Records with final orders of discipline. Processes requests for certified and non-certified State Bar Court discipline records. Schedules meetings and office training and arranges meeting logistics, including securing facilities, audio-visual equipment, and catering; prepares meeting documents, including agendas and handouts; and distributes documents to meeting participants. Attends meetings and conferences; takes and maintains accurate minutes; handles organizational and administrative tasks at meetings; prepares action summaries; and follows up with participants regarding action items. Assists with special studies and investigations by performing research, collecting information and data, analyzing or assisting in analysis of collected data and information, and providing recommendations for solutions. Performs public information activities, such as developing informational newsletters, guides, and brochures pertaining to the assigned office. Designs, creates, updates, remediates, and places content materials on the State Bar and/or State Bar Court websites. Reviews and analyzes various documents, including but not limited to applications for admittance and/or licenses, for completeness and accuracy. Responds to written and telephone inquiries from applicants, Bar members, and the general public both in writing and orally. Prepares letters related to licensee records and billing information. Assists with the receipt and processing fees and payments; notes discrepancies and ensures corrections and adjustments are made. Processes licensee status changes and billing adjustments. Receives, sorts, distributes, and processes incoming/outgoing mail and other materials. Inventories and maintains office supplies; assists staff with specific supply requests; verifies supply receipts with orders and reconciles charges. Assists with the administration of State Bar examinations. May serve as a liaison between the program, other State Bar Offices, external constituents, volunteers, or committee members. Process incoming emails and telephone calls from the public regarding State Bar Court discipline records. Performs other similar or related duties which may not be specifically included within this position description but which are consistent with the general level of the job and the responsibilities described. Employment standards Knowledge of: Computerized information, database record-keeping systems, spreadsheet programs, word processing programs, and basic network systems usage and maintenance. Methods of analyzing and synthesizing the specific policies, programs, projects, and procedures to which the position is assigned, as well as how they interact with the general policies, programs, projects, and procedures of the State Bar. General principles of business and legal writing and preparation of minutes, agendas and special reports. Rules and regulations related to program administrative functions. Office and business management techniques. Business math for completing non-technical calculations such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division. The basic rules of vocabulary, grammar, spelling, and punctuation as specified in Webster's New Collegiate Dictionary . Problem identification, analysis, and evaluation. Office procedures, budget preparation, and maintenance techniques. Ability to: Set priorities and meet established deadlines. Understand, interpret, and apply procedures, laws, rules, and regulations as applicable to the assigned program. Take accurate notes and identify action items. Proofread and accurately edit documents in both electronic and written form. Communicate clearly and effectively in person and in writing. Prepare a variety of correspondence, documents, case files, statistical data and reports. Effectively operate required office equipment, including personal computers, fax machines, printers and copiers, and word and data processing software and other computer applications. Perform timely and accurate data entry in various case management systems. Obtain and present material in oral and/or written form. Establish and maintain effective interpersonal relationships at all organizational levels as well as with the public. Display a high degree of maturity, integrity, and good judgment. Maintain the confidentiality of information. Minimum Qualifications Education: Possession of High School diploma or equivalent; college degree preferred or a combination of education and experience sufficient to perform the duties of the position. Experience: Two (2) years of experience working in an office setting performing clerical or administrative duties. Applicants who meet the Minimum Qualifications will be required to successfully complete the State Bar's selection process for this classification. License, Certificate, and Registration Requirements: None required. We are a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace where all of our employees and prospective employees experience fairness, dignity, and respect.
Mar 08, 2024
Full Time
Job Description Regulation Division Annual Salary Range: $71,786 - $95,705 FLSA Non-Exempt / Union Represented This position allows for up to four days of remote work per week. About the Office The Division of Regulation advances the State Bar's public protection mission through the promulgation of rules, laws, and policies addressing licensing, reporting, and registration requirements for California attorneys. The Division of Regulation maintains, on behalf of the California Supreme Court, the official roll of attorneys-the records of all attorneys licensed to practice in California. The division helps licensees comply with their administrative requirements, including the Client Trust Account Protection Program and continuing legal education. The division also handles the initial and renewal legal specialization processing, including eligibility determinations and also manages the registration of law corporations and limited liability partnerships. About the Position The Division of Regulation seeks a Program Specialist III to perform a variety of technical and administrative duties. The specialist will be expected to perform data entry, maintain computer system and databases, respond to written and verbal communication, conduct follow-up research, and process licensee status changes and billing adjustments. The position requires a proactive and adaptable person with a growth mindset. The ideal candidate should possess exceptional attention to detail, effective verbal and written communication, strong customer service skills, and be proficient with technology. Definition Under general supervision, the Program Specialist III performs a broad range of advanced administrative and technical support duties. The Program Specialist III may serve as a lead for Program Specialist Is and IIs. Distinguishing Characteristics This is the advanced-level classification in the Program Specialist classification series. Incumbents at this level are expected to perform assignments under general supervision; adapt to changing work processes; and assist with training new employees in work procedures and methods. The Program Specialist III classification is distinguished from the Program Specialist II classification by the former's more complex and difficult technical and administrative support responsibilities. Incumbents in Program Specialist III positions are also expected to perform their duties with more independence and less supervision than incumbents in Program Specialist II positions. Examples of Essential Duties Duties may include, but are not limited to the following: Performs complex technical, clerical, and administrative work involving the knowledge, interpretation, and application of State Bar policies, rules, regulations, and procedures. Assists with the preparation and maintenance of office policies and procedures, statistical data, reports, transactions, records, and other documents. Monitors the implementation of new administrative processes and procedures, and may be responsible for their operation. Tracks projects to ensure timely completion. Maintains computer systems, e-mail mailboxes, and databases containing confidential information such as applicant and licensee information, records of verbal and written communications, follow-up research, referrals to others, and actions taken for problem resolution. Transmits official court files to the Supreme Court for final orders of discipline; processes final orders of discipline; prepares closed files and maintains file inventories both internally and off-site. Updates Supplemental Records with final orders of discipline. Processes requests for certified and non-certified State Bar Court discipline records. Schedules meetings and office training and arranges meeting logistics, including securing facilities, audio-visual equipment, and catering; prepares meeting documents, including agendas and handouts; and distributes documents to meeting participants. Attends meetings and conferences; takes and maintains accurate minutes; handles organizational and administrative tasks at meetings; prepares action summaries; and follows up with participants regarding action items. Assists with special studies and investigations by performing research, collecting information and data, analyzing or assisting in analysis of collected data and information, and providing recommendations for solutions. Performs public information activities, such as developing informational newsletters, guides, and brochures pertaining to the assigned office. Designs, creates, updates, remediates, and places content materials on the State Bar and/or State Bar Court websites. Reviews and analyzes various documents, including but not limited to applications for admittance and/or licenses, for completeness and accuracy. Responds to written and telephone inquiries from applicants, Bar members, and the general public both in writing and orally. Prepares letters related to licensee records and billing information. Assists with the receipt and processing fees and payments; notes discrepancies and ensures corrections and adjustments are made. Processes licensee status changes and billing adjustments. Receives, sorts, distributes, and processes incoming/outgoing mail and other materials. Inventories and maintains office supplies; assists staff with specific supply requests; verifies supply receipts with orders and reconciles charges. Assists with the administration of State Bar examinations. May serve as a liaison between the program, other State Bar Offices, external constituents, volunteers, or committee members. Process incoming emails and telephone calls from the public regarding State Bar Court discipline records. Performs other similar or related duties which may not be specifically included within this position description but which are consistent with the general level of the job and the responsibilities described. Employment standards Knowledge of: Computerized information, database record-keeping systems, spreadsheet programs, word processing programs, and basic network systems usage and maintenance. Methods of analyzing and synthesizing the specific policies, programs, projects, and procedures to which the position is assigned, as well as how they interact with the general policies, programs, projects, and procedures of the State Bar. General principles of business and legal writing and preparation of minutes, agendas and special reports. Rules and regulations related to program administrative functions. Office and business management techniques. Business math for completing non-technical calculations such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division. The basic rules of vocabulary, grammar, spelling, and punctuation as specified in Webster's New Collegiate Dictionary . Problem identification, analysis, and evaluation. Office procedures, budget preparation, and maintenance techniques. Ability to: Set priorities and meet established deadlines. Understand, interpret, and apply procedures, laws, rules, and regulations as applicable to the assigned program. Take accurate notes and identify action items. Proofread and accurately edit documents in both electronic and written form. Communicate clearly and effectively in person and in writing. Prepare a variety of correspondence, documents, case files, statistical data and reports. Effectively operate required office equipment, including personal computers, fax machines, printers and copiers, and word and data processing software and other computer applications. Perform timely and accurate data entry in various case management systems. Obtain and present material in oral and/or written form. Establish and maintain effective interpersonal relationships at all organizational levels as well as with the public. Display a high degree of maturity, integrity, and good judgment. Maintain the confidentiality of information. Minimum Qualifications Education: Possession of High School diploma or equivalent; college degree preferred or a combination of education and experience sufficient to perform the duties of the position. Experience: Two (2) years of experience working in an office setting performing clerical or administrative duties. Applicants who meet the Minimum Qualifications will be required to successfully complete the State Bar's selection process for this classification. License, Certificate, and Registration Requirements: None required. We are a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace where all of our employees and prospective employees experience fairness, dignity, and respect.
STATE BAR OF CALIFORNIA
Los Angeles, CA, United States
Job Description Office of Admissions, Eligibility Annual Salary Range: $71,786 - $95,705 FLSA Non-Exempt / Union Represented This position allows for up to four days of remote work per week. About the Office The Office of Admissions (Admissions) oversees all activities pertaining to admitting attorneys to practice law in California. Admissions oversees the administration of the California State Bar Exam, First-Year Law Students' Exam, and the Legal Specialization Exams.Admissions conducts applicant moral character investigations, accreditation, and registrations of non-ABA law schools. Applicant fees, accreditation fees, and interest income fund the Admissions office. Admissions also processes special admissions applications for attorneys who are licensed in another state to work in unique capacities in California. Admissions is also responsible for California's uniquely diverse pathways to the law. It supports the Committee of Bar Examiners (CBE) in accrediting California-accredited law schools and registering unaccredited law schools. They administer a program that allows lawyers licensed in other jurisdictions or law students to practice in certain defined, limited areas and programs to certify specialists in 13 legal practice areas. In 2020, Admissions developed a new program for the provisional licensure of recent law graduates and others. About the Position The Program Specialist III position in the Office of Admissions, Eligibility Unit, requires a highly organized and detail-oriented individual to maintain the Registered Military Spouse Program, process applications, handle general inquiries via phone, email, and in-person, and ensure compliance with rules and policies. The ideal candidate should have experience with Salesforce, excellent critical thinking, and communication skills (including public speaking), problem-solving abilities, and adaptability to changing priorities. This position involves occasional overnight travel (3-7 days, 4 times a year) for examinations and prefers candidates who have successfully conducted research and demonstrate a strong team-player attitude. Definition Under general supervision, the Program Specialist III performs a broad range of advanced administrative and technical support duties. The Program Specialist III may serve as a lead for Program Specialist Is and IIs. Distinguishing Characteristics This is the advanced-level classification in the Program Specialist classification series. Incumbents at this level are expected to perform assignments under general supervision; adapt to changing work processes; and assist with training new employees in work procedures and methods. The Program Specialist III classification is distinguished from the Program Specialist II classification by the former's more complex and difficult technical and administrative support responsibilities. Incumbents in Program Specialist III positions are also expected to perform their duties with more independence and less supervision than incumbents in Program Specialist II positions. Examples of Essential Duties Duties may include, but are not limited to the following: Performs complex technical, clerical, and administrative work involving the knowledge, interpretation, and application of State Bar policies, rules, regulations, and procedures. Assists with the preparation and maintenance of office policies and procedures, statistical data, reports, transactions, records, and other documents. Monitors the implementation of new administrative processes and procedures, and may be responsible for their operation. Tracks projects to ensure timely completion. Maintains computer systems, e-mail mailboxes, and databases containing confidential information such as applicant and licensee information, records of verbal and written communications, follow-up research, referrals to others, and actions taken for problem resolution. Transmits official court files to the Supreme Court for final orders of discipline; processes final orders of discipline; prepares closed files and maintains file inventories both internally and off-site. Updates Supplemental Records with final orders of discipline. Processes requests for certified and non-certified State Bar Court discipline records. Schedules meetings and office training and arranges meeting logistics, including securing facilities, audio-visual equipment, and catering; prepares meeting documents, including agendas and handouts; and distributes documents to meeting participants. Attends meetings and conferences; takes and maintains accurate minutes; handles organizational and administrative tasks at meetings; prepares action summaries; and follows up with participants regarding action items. Assists with special studies and investigations by performing research, collecting information and data, analyzing or assisting in analysis of collected data and information, and providing recommendations for solutions. Performs public information activities, such as developing informational newsletters, guides, and brochures pertaining to the assigned office. Designs, creates, updates, remediates, and places content materials on the State Bar and/or State Bar Court websites. Reviews and analyzes various documents, including but not limited to applications for admittance and/or licenses, for completeness and accuracy. Responds to written and telephone inquiries from applicants, Bar members, and the general public both in writing and orally. Prepares letters related to licensee records and billing information. Assists with the receipt and processing fees and payments; notes discrepancies and ensures corrections and adjustments are made. Processes licensee status changes and billing adjustments. Receives, sorts, distributes, and processes incoming/outgoing mail and other materials. Inventories and maintains office supplies; assists staff with specific supply requests; verifies supply receipts with orders and reconciles charges. Assists with the administration of State Bar examinations. May serve as a liaison between the program, other State Bar Offices, external constituents, volunteers, or committee members. Process incoming emails and telephone calls from the public regarding State Bar Court discipline records. Performs other similar or related duties which may not be specifically included within this position description but which are consistent with the general level of the job and the responsibilities described. Employment standards Knowledge of: Computerized information, database record-keeping systems, spreadsheet programs, word processing programs, and basic network systems usage and maintenance. Methods of analyzing and synthesizing the specific policies, programs, projects, and procedures to which the position is assigned, as well as how they interact with the general policies, programs, projects, and procedures of the State Bar. General principles of business and legal writing and preparation of minutes, agendas and special reports. Rules and regulations related to program administrative functions. Office and business management techniques. Business math for completing non-technical calculations such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division. The basic rules of vocabulary, grammar, spelling, and punctuation as specified in Webster's New Collegiate Dictionary . Problem identification, analysis, and evaluation. Office procedures, budget preparation, and maintenance techniques. Ability to: Set priorities and meet established deadlines. Understand, interpret, and apply procedures, laws, rules, and regulations as applicable to the assigned program. Take accurate notes and identify action items. Proofread and accurately edit documents in both electronic and written form. Communicate clearly and effectively in person and in writing. Prepare a variety of correspondence, documents, case files, statistical data and reports. Effectively operate required office equipment, including personal computers, fax machines, printers and copiers, and word and data processing software and other computer applications. Perform timely and accurate data entry in various case management systems. Obtain and present material in oral and/or written form. Establish and maintain effective interpersonal relationships at all organizational levels as well as with the public. Display a high degree of maturity, integrity, and good judgment. Maintain the confidentiality of information. Minimum Qualifications Education: Possession of High School diploma or equivalent; college degree preferred or a combination of education and experience sufficient to perform the duties of the position. Experience: Two (2) years of experience working in an office setting performing clerical or administrative duties. Applicants who meet the Minimum Qualifications will be required to successfully complete the State Bar's selection process for this classification. License, Certificate, and Registration Requirements: None required. We are a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace where all of our employees and prospective employees experience fairness, dignity, and respect.
Apr 02, 2024
Full Time
Job Description Office of Admissions, Eligibility Annual Salary Range: $71,786 - $95,705 FLSA Non-Exempt / Union Represented This position allows for up to four days of remote work per week. About the Office The Office of Admissions (Admissions) oversees all activities pertaining to admitting attorneys to practice law in California. Admissions oversees the administration of the California State Bar Exam, First-Year Law Students' Exam, and the Legal Specialization Exams.Admissions conducts applicant moral character investigations, accreditation, and registrations of non-ABA law schools. Applicant fees, accreditation fees, and interest income fund the Admissions office. Admissions also processes special admissions applications for attorneys who are licensed in another state to work in unique capacities in California. Admissions is also responsible for California's uniquely diverse pathways to the law. It supports the Committee of Bar Examiners (CBE) in accrediting California-accredited law schools and registering unaccredited law schools. They administer a program that allows lawyers licensed in other jurisdictions or law students to practice in certain defined, limited areas and programs to certify specialists in 13 legal practice areas. In 2020, Admissions developed a new program for the provisional licensure of recent law graduates and others. About the Position The Program Specialist III position in the Office of Admissions, Eligibility Unit, requires a highly organized and detail-oriented individual to maintain the Registered Military Spouse Program, process applications, handle general inquiries via phone, email, and in-person, and ensure compliance with rules and policies. The ideal candidate should have experience with Salesforce, excellent critical thinking, and communication skills (including public speaking), problem-solving abilities, and adaptability to changing priorities. This position involves occasional overnight travel (3-7 days, 4 times a year) for examinations and prefers candidates who have successfully conducted research and demonstrate a strong team-player attitude. Definition Under general supervision, the Program Specialist III performs a broad range of advanced administrative and technical support duties. The Program Specialist III may serve as a lead for Program Specialist Is and IIs. Distinguishing Characteristics This is the advanced-level classification in the Program Specialist classification series. Incumbents at this level are expected to perform assignments under general supervision; adapt to changing work processes; and assist with training new employees in work procedures and methods. The Program Specialist III classification is distinguished from the Program Specialist II classification by the former's more complex and difficult technical and administrative support responsibilities. Incumbents in Program Specialist III positions are also expected to perform their duties with more independence and less supervision than incumbents in Program Specialist II positions. Examples of Essential Duties Duties may include, but are not limited to the following: Performs complex technical, clerical, and administrative work involving the knowledge, interpretation, and application of State Bar policies, rules, regulations, and procedures. Assists with the preparation and maintenance of office policies and procedures, statistical data, reports, transactions, records, and other documents. Monitors the implementation of new administrative processes and procedures, and may be responsible for their operation. Tracks projects to ensure timely completion. Maintains computer systems, e-mail mailboxes, and databases containing confidential information such as applicant and licensee information, records of verbal and written communications, follow-up research, referrals to others, and actions taken for problem resolution. Transmits official court files to the Supreme Court for final orders of discipline; processes final orders of discipline; prepares closed files and maintains file inventories both internally and off-site. Updates Supplemental Records with final orders of discipline. Processes requests for certified and non-certified State Bar Court discipline records. Schedules meetings and office training and arranges meeting logistics, including securing facilities, audio-visual equipment, and catering; prepares meeting documents, including agendas and handouts; and distributes documents to meeting participants. Attends meetings and conferences; takes and maintains accurate minutes; handles organizational and administrative tasks at meetings; prepares action summaries; and follows up with participants regarding action items. Assists with special studies and investigations by performing research, collecting information and data, analyzing or assisting in analysis of collected data and information, and providing recommendations for solutions. Performs public information activities, such as developing informational newsletters, guides, and brochures pertaining to the assigned office. Designs, creates, updates, remediates, and places content materials on the State Bar and/or State Bar Court websites. Reviews and analyzes various documents, including but not limited to applications for admittance and/or licenses, for completeness and accuracy. Responds to written and telephone inquiries from applicants, Bar members, and the general public both in writing and orally. Prepares letters related to licensee records and billing information. Assists with the receipt and processing fees and payments; notes discrepancies and ensures corrections and adjustments are made. Processes licensee status changes and billing adjustments. Receives, sorts, distributes, and processes incoming/outgoing mail and other materials. Inventories and maintains office supplies; assists staff with specific supply requests; verifies supply receipts with orders and reconciles charges. Assists with the administration of State Bar examinations. May serve as a liaison between the program, other State Bar Offices, external constituents, volunteers, or committee members. Process incoming emails and telephone calls from the public regarding State Bar Court discipline records. Performs other similar or related duties which may not be specifically included within this position description but which are consistent with the general level of the job and the responsibilities described. Employment standards Knowledge of: Computerized information, database record-keeping systems, spreadsheet programs, word processing programs, and basic network systems usage and maintenance. Methods of analyzing and synthesizing the specific policies, programs, projects, and procedures to which the position is assigned, as well as how they interact with the general policies, programs, projects, and procedures of the State Bar. General principles of business and legal writing and preparation of minutes, agendas and special reports. Rules and regulations related to program administrative functions. Office and business management techniques. Business math for completing non-technical calculations such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division. The basic rules of vocabulary, grammar, spelling, and punctuation as specified in Webster's New Collegiate Dictionary . Problem identification, analysis, and evaluation. Office procedures, budget preparation, and maintenance techniques. Ability to: Set priorities and meet established deadlines. Understand, interpret, and apply procedures, laws, rules, and regulations as applicable to the assigned program. Take accurate notes and identify action items. Proofread and accurately edit documents in both electronic and written form. Communicate clearly and effectively in person and in writing. Prepare a variety of correspondence, documents, case files, statistical data and reports. Effectively operate required office equipment, including personal computers, fax machines, printers and copiers, and word and data processing software and other computer applications. Perform timely and accurate data entry in various case management systems. Obtain and present material in oral and/or written form. Establish and maintain effective interpersonal relationships at all organizational levels as well as with the public. Display a high degree of maturity, integrity, and good judgment. Maintain the confidentiality of information. Minimum Qualifications Education: Possession of High School diploma or equivalent; college degree preferred or a combination of education and experience sufficient to perform the duties of the position. Experience: Two (2) years of experience working in an office setting performing clerical or administrative duties. Applicants who meet the Minimum Qualifications will be required to successfully complete the State Bar's selection process for this classification. License, Certificate, and Registration Requirements: None required. We are a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace where all of our employees and prospective employees experience fairness, dignity, and respect.
STATE BAR OF CALIFORNIA
Los Angeles, CA, United States
Job Description Office of Admissions, Eligibility Annual Salary Range: $71,786 - $95,705 FLSA Non-Exempt / Union Represented This position allows for up to four days of remote work per week. About the Office The Office of Admissions (Admissions) oversees all activities pertaining to admitting attorneys to practice law in California. Admissions oversees the administration of the California State Bar Exam, First-Year Law Students' Exam, and the Legal Specialization Exams.Admissions conducts applicant moral character investigations, accreditation, and registrations of non-ABA law schools. Applicant fees, accreditation fees, and interest income fund the Admissions office. Admissions also processes special admissions applications for attorneys who are licensed in another state to work in unique capacities in California. Admissions is also responsible for California's uniquely diverse pathways to the law. It supports the Committee of Bar Examiners (CBE) in accrediting California-accredited law schools and registering unaccredited law schools. They administer a program that allows lawyers licensed in other jurisdictions or law students to practice in certain defined, limited areas and programs to certify specialists in 13 legal practice areas. In 2020, Admissions developed a new program for the provisional licensure of recent law graduates and others. About the Position The Program Specialist III position in the Office of Admissions, Eligibility Unit, requires a highly organized and detail-oriented individual to maintain the Registered Military Spouse Program, process applications, handle general inquiries via phone, email, and in-person, and ensure compliance with rules and policies. The ideal candidate should have experience with Salesforce, excellent critical thinking, and communication skills (including public speaking), problem-solving abilities, and adaptability to changing priorities. This position involves occasional overnight travel (3-7 days, 4 times a year) for examinations and prefers candidates who have successfully conducted research and demonstrate a strong team-player attitude. Definition Under general supervision, the Program Specialist III performs a broad range of advanced administrative and technical support duties. The Program Specialist III may serve as a lead for Program Specialist Is and IIs. Distinguishing Characteristics This is the advanced-level classification in the Program Specialist classification series. Incumbents at this level are expected to perform assignments under general supervision; adapt to changing work processes; and assist with training new employees in work procedures and methods. The Program Specialist III classification is distinguished from the Program Specialist II classification by the former's more complex and difficult technical and administrative support responsibilities. Incumbents in Program Specialist III positions are also expected to perform their duties with more independence and less supervision than incumbents in Program Specialist II positions. Examples of Essential Duties Duties may include, but are not limited to the following: Performs complex technical, clerical, and administrative work involving the knowledge, interpretation, and application of State Bar policies, rules, regulations, and procedures. Assists with the preparation and maintenance of office policies and procedures, statistical data, reports, transactions, records, and other documents. Monitors the implementation of new administrative processes and procedures, and may be responsible for their operation. Tracks projects to ensure timely completion. Maintains computer systems, e-mail mailboxes, and databases containing confidential information such as applicant and licensee information, records of verbal and written communications, follow-up research, referrals to others, and actions taken for problem resolution. Transmits official court files to the Supreme Court for final orders of discipline; processes final orders of discipline; prepares closed files and maintains file inventories both internally and off-site. Updates Supplemental Records with final orders of discipline. Processes requests for certified and non-certified State Bar Court discipline records. Schedules meetings and office training and arranges meeting logistics, including securing facilities, audio-visual equipment, and catering; prepares meeting documents, including agendas and handouts; and distributes documents to meeting participants. Attends meetings and conferences; takes and maintains accurate minutes; handles organizational and administrative tasks at meetings; prepares action summaries; and follows up with participants regarding action items. Assists with special studies and investigations by performing research, collecting information and data, analyzing or assisting in analysis of collected data and information, and providing recommendations for solutions. Performs public information activities, such as developing informational newsletters, guides, and brochures pertaining to the assigned office. Designs, creates, updates, remediates, and places content materials on the State Bar and/or State Bar Court websites. Reviews and analyzes various documents, including but not limited to applications for admittance and/or licenses, for completeness and accuracy. Responds to written and telephone inquiries from applicants, Bar members, and the general public both in writing and orally. Prepares letters related to licensee records and billing information. Assists with the receipt and processing fees and payments; notes discrepancies and ensures corrections and adjustments are made. Processes licensee status changes and billing adjustments. Receives, sorts, distributes, and processes incoming/outgoing mail and other materials. Inventories and maintains office supplies; assists staff with specific supply requests; verifies supply receipts with orders and reconciles charges. Assists with the administration of State Bar examinations. May serve as a liaison between the program, other State Bar Offices, external constituents, volunteers, or committee members. Process incoming emails and telephone calls from the public regarding State Bar Court discipline records. Performs other similar or related duties which may not be specifically included within this position description but which are consistent with the general level of the job and the responsibilities described. Employment standards Knowledge of: Computerized information, database record-keeping systems, spreadsheet programs, word processing programs, and basic network systems usage and maintenance. Methods of analyzing and synthesizing the specific policies, programs, projects, and procedures to which the position is assigned, as well as how they interact with the general policies, programs, projects, and procedures of the State Bar. General principles of business and legal writing and preparation of minutes, agendas and special reports. Rules and regulations related to program administrative functions. Office and business management techniques. Business math for completing non-technical calculations such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division. The basic rules of vocabulary, grammar, spelling, and punctuation as specified in Webster's New Collegiate Dictionary . Problem identification, analysis, and evaluation. Office procedures, budget preparation, and maintenance techniques. Ability to: Set priorities and meet established deadlines. Understand, interpret, and apply procedures, laws, rules, and regulations as applicable to the assigned program. Take accurate notes and identify action items. Proofread and accurately edit documents in both electronic and written form. Communicate clearly and effectively in person and in writing. Prepare a variety of correspondence, documents, case files, statistical data and reports. Effectively operate required office equipment, including personal computers, fax machines, printers and copiers, and word and data processing software and other computer applications. Perform timely and accurate data entry in various case management systems. Obtain and present material in oral and/or written form. Establish and maintain effective interpersonal relationships at all organizational levels as well as with the public. Display a high degree of maturity, integrity, and good judgment. Maintain the confidentiality of information. Minimum Qualifications Education: Possession of High School diploma or equivalent; college degree preferred or a combination of education and experience sufficient to perform the duties of the position. Experience: Two (2) years of experience working in an office setting performing clerical or administrative duties. Applicants who meet the Minimum Qualifications will be required to successfully complete the State Bar's selection process for this classification. License, Certificate, and Registration Requirements: None required. We are a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace where all of our employees and prospective employees experience fairness, dignity, and respect.
Apr 02, 2024
Full Time
Job Description Office of Admissions, Eligibility Annual Salary Range: $71,786 - $95,705 FLSA Non-Exempt / Union Represented This position allows for up to four days of remote work per week. About the Office The Office of Admissions (Admissions) oversees all activities pertaining to admitting attorneys to practice law in California. Admissions oversees the administration of the California State Bar Exam, First-Year Law Students' Exam, and the Legal Specialization Exams.Admissions conducts applicant moral character investigations, accreditation, and registrations of non-ABA law schools. Applicant fees, accreditation fees, and interest income fund the Admissions office. Admissions also processes special admissions applications for attorneys who are licensed in another state to work in unique capacities in California. Admissions is also responsible for California's uniquely diverse pathways to the law. It supports the Committee of Bar Examiners (CBE) in accrediting California-accredited law schools and registering unaccredited law schools. They administer a program that allows lawyers licensed in other jurisdictions or law students to practice in certain defined, limited areas and programs to certify specialists in 13 legal practice areas. In 2020, Admissions developed a new program for the provisional licensure of recent law graduates and others. About the Position The Program Specialist III position in the Office of Admissions, Eligibility Unit, requires a highly organized and detail-oriented individual to maintain the Registered Military Spouse Program, process applications, handle general inquiries via phone, email, and in-person, and ensure compliance with rules and policies. The ideal candidate should have experience with Salesforce, excellent critical thinking, and communication skills (including public speaking), problem-solving abilities, and adaptability to changing priorities. This position involves occasional overnight travel (3-7 days, 4 times a year) for examinations and prefers candidates who have successfully conducted research and demonstrate a strong team-player attitude. Definition Under general supervision, the Program Specialist III performs a broad range of advanced administrative and technical support duties. The Program Specialist III may serve as a lead for Program Specialist Is and IIs. Distinguishing Characteristics This is the advanced-level classification in the Program Specialist classification series. Incumbents at this level are expected to perform assignments under general supervision; adapt to changing work processes; and assist with training new employees in work procedures and methods. The Program Specialist III classification is distinguished from the Program Specialist II classification by the former's more complex and difficult technical and administrative support responsibilities. Incumbents in Program Specialist III positions are also expected to perform their duties with more independence and less supervision than incumbents in Program Specialist II positions. Examples of Essential Duties Duties may include, but are not limited to the following: Performs complex technical, clerical, and administrative work involving the knowledge, interpretation, and application of State Bar policies, rules, regulations, and procedures. Assists with the preparation and maintenance of office policies and procedures, statistical data, reports, transactions, records, and other documents. Monitors the implementation of new administrative processes and procedures, and may be responsible for their operation. Tracks projects to ensure timely completion. Maintains computer systems, e-mail mailboxes, and databases containing confidential information such as applicant and licensee information, records of verbal and written communications, follow-up research, referrals to others, and actions taken for problem resolution. Transmits official court files to the Supreme Court for final orders of discipline; processes final orders of discipline; prepares closed files and maintains file inventories both internally and off-site. Updates Supplemental Records with final orders of discipline. Processes requests for certified and non-certified State Bar Court discipline records. Schedules meetings and office training and arranges meeting logistics, including securing facilities, audio-visual equipment, and catering; prepares meeting documents, including agendas and handouts; and distributes documents to meeting participants. Attends meetings and conferences; takes and maintains accurate minutes; handles organizational and administrative tasks at meetings; prepares action summaries; and follows up with participants regarding action items. Assists with special studies and investigations by performing research, collecting information and data, analyzing or assisting in analysis of collected data and information, and providing recommendations for solutions. Performs public information activities, such as developing informational newsletters, guides, and brochures pertaining to the assigned office. Designs, creates, updates, remediates, and places content materials on the State Bar and/or State Bar Court websites. Reviews and analyzes various documents, including but not limited to applications for admittance and/or licenses, for completeness and accuracy. Responds to written and telephone inquiries from applicants, Bar members, and the general public both in writing and orally. Prepares letters related to licensee records and billing information. Assists with the receipt and processing fees and payments; notes discrepancies and ensures corrections and adjustments are made. Processes licensee status changes and billing adjustments. Receives, sorts, distributes, and processes incoming/outgoing mail and other materials. Inventories and maintains office supplies; assists staff with specific supply requests; verifies supply receipts with orders and reconciles charges. Assists with the administration of State Bar examinations. May serve as a liaison between the program, other State Bar Offices, external constituents, volunteers, or committee members. Process incoming emails and telephone calls from the public regarding State Bar Court discipline records. Performs other similar or related duties which may not be specifically included within this position description but which are consistent with the general level of the job and the responsibilities described. Employment standards Knowledge of: Computerized information, database record-keeping systems, spreadsheet programs, word processing programs, and basic network systems usage and maintenance. Methods of analyzing and synthesizing the specific policies, programs, projects, and procedures to which the position is assigned, as well as how they interact with the general policies, programs, projects, and procedures of the State Bar. General principles of business and legal writing and preparation of minutes, agendas and special reports. Rules and regulations related to program administrative functions. Office and business management techniques. Business math for completing non-technical calculations such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division. The basic rules of vocabulary, grammar, spelling, and punctuation as specified in Webster's New Collegiate Dictionary . Problem identification, analysis, and evaluation. Office procedures, budget preparation, and maintenance techniques. Ability to: Set priorities and meet established deadlines. Understand, interpret, and apply procedures, laws, rules, and regulations as applicable to the assigned program. Take accurate notes and identify action items. Proofread and accurately edit documents in both electronic and written form. Communicate clearly and effectively in person and in writing. Prepare a variety of correspondence, documents, case files, statistical data and reports. Effectively operate required office equipment, including personal computers, fax machines, printers and copiers, and word and data processing software and other computer applications. Perform timely and accurate data entry in various case management systems. Obtain and present material in oral and/or written form. Establish and maintain effective interpersonal relationships at all organizational levels as well as with the public. Display a high degree of maturity, integrity, and good judgment. Maintain the confidentiality of information. Minimum Qualifications Education: Possession of High School diploma or equivalent; college degree preferred or a combination of education and experience sufficient to perform the duties of the position. Experience: Two (2) years of experience working in an office setting performing clerical or administrative duties. Applicants who meet the Minimum Qualifications will be required to successfully complete the State Bar's selection process for this classification. License, Certificate, and Registration Requirements: None required. We are a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace where all of our employees and prospective employees experience fairness, dignity, and respect.
California State University (CSU) Northridge
18111 Nordhoff Street, Northridge, CA 91330, USA
CSUN strives to be a destination workplace, where everyone understands that they belong to a community that is vital in advancing student success and providing exemplary service to all stakeholders. We foster an environment of success, both for our students and our employees. We have a relentless passion for celebrating diversity, equity, and inclusion as well as being an employer of choice. You will also have the opportunity to realize your own personal goals and be recognized for the work you do, and enjoy the unique value the CSUN community can offer. If this sounds like you, you’ve come to the right place. Learn more: https://www.csun.edu/about-csun . Major Duties Under general supervision of the Senior Director of Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) National Initiatives, the HSI National Initiatives Event Specialist provides a variety of administrative and operational functions in event coordination, administration, and development with the Global HSI Equity Innovation Hub (EIH) at CSUN in alignment with the vision, mission, and values of the project and CSUN. The incumbent is responsible for researching, planning, developing, coordinating, and evaluating national events such as convenings, institutes, and other large-scale or special events. Facilitates, coordinates, and oversees overall EIH event planning, scheduling, and coordination, including pre- and post-event and day-of-event activities. Venue coordination and reservations, budgeting, event budget projections, vendor and contractor coordination, and oversight, event scheduling, reporting and logistics, event and outreach material development, and technology needs coordination for in-person and virtual events and related follow-up. Works with national and regional partners, HSI institutional partners, community and campus constituents, students, families, and other key partners and collaborates to ensure successful event completion. Performs other duties as assigned. *NOTE: To view the full position description copy and paste this link into your browser: https://mycsun.box.com/s/1is9g40mg46a32h67zzgmwog9s4sbltj Qualifications Equivalent to graduation from an accredited four-year college or university in a job-related field. Equivalent to three (3) years of full-time, progressively responsible technical, analytical, or administrative experience. Additional experience in job-related field may be substituted for up to two years of the required education, on a year-for-year basis. Preferred Qualifications Experience with leading, organizing, or coordinating large-scale or special events from planning to production, preferably in an academic environment, with experience in large-scale event procedures, planning tools, practices, methods, and the ability to translate ideas into viable plans and the successful implementation of those plans while overseeing overall workflow. Experience in managing large-scale event budgeting, and budget projections. Experience in using design or marketing tools, digital or social media tools, technology or software platforms, design tools, and data evaluation tools. Experience or knowledge of working with grant projects, STEM programs or initiatives, HSI programs, or other programs for historically underserved and underrepresented students or communities. Bilingual in Spanish. Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities Working knowledge of general practices, program, and/or administrative specialty. Working knowledge of operational analysis and techniques. Thorough knowledge of budget, policies, procedures, and outside regulations pertaining to the applicable program and/or administrative specialty. Ability and specialized skills to expertly investigate and analyze problems with a broad administrative impact and implications. Ability to: oversee and/or train others and provide lead work direction; interpret, and apply a wide variety of policies and procedures to develop conclusions and make recommendations; compile, write and present reports related to program or administrative specialty; and communicate clearly and effectively both orally and in writing. Strong project management and organizational skills and experience in event planning, event coordination, and/or administrative duties, including scheduling, time management, attention to detail, and ability to oversee concurrent projects, events, and schedules. Ability to plan, coordinate and oversee concurrent projects, events, and schedules and effectively prioritize, multitask, and coordinate multiple events, projects, and initiatives, and organize work to meet deadlines, events schedules, and timelines while simultaneously adapting to changing circumstances. Experience in working with various internal and external partners, including national and project partners, stakeholders, community members, students and their families, alumni, campus leaders, vendors, contractors, and other partners; working to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships in event coordination and overall project administration while maintaining a high level of professionalism, diplomacy and tact, working to address the needs of event and initiative planning, constituent needs, and able anticipate problems and address them proactively while maintaining a high level of professionalism, diplomacy, discretion, and tact. Proven ability to evaluate a wide variety of information, including data, rules, regulations, policies, and procedures; ability to set and ensure project and event compliance with deadlines. Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts and active engagement in promoting an inclusive culture. Pay, Benefits, & Work Schedule The university offers an excellent benefits package, including but not limited to: medical, dental, vision, retirement & savings, tuition waiver and more. Classification: Administrative Analyst Specialist / 1038 / 2 The anticipated HIRING RANGE: $4379 - $5700 per month, dependent upon qualifications and experience. The salary range for this classification is: $4379 - $7922 per month. HOURS: Full Time; 40 hours per week; Monday through Friday; may include evenings and weekends. TEMP: This is a Temporary-renewable position, end date to be determined. The position is currently hybrid (2 days in office, 3 days remote); however, this is subject to change based on student and/or operational needs. General Information Applications received through December 27, 2023, will be considered in the initial review and review of applications will continue until position is filled. This position is a sensitive position as designated by the CSU. A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the application status of applicants or continued employment of current CSU employees who apply for the position. The person holding this position may be considered a 'mandated reporter' under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment. In accordance with the California State University (CSU) Out-of-State Employment Policy, the CSU is a state entity whose business operations reside within the State of California and prohibits hiring employees to perform CSU-related work outside of California. Candidates should apply by completing the CSUN on-line application. To submit an application and for more detailed information on the application and hiring process, please visit this link: www.csun.edu/careers The CSU recommends that faculty, staff, and students who are accessing campus facilities at any university location be immunized against SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, and that all individuals who access any in-person program or activity (on- or off-campus) operated or controlled by the University follow COVID-19 vaccine recommendations adopted by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) applicable to their age, medical condition, and other relevant indications and comply with other safety measures established by each campus. Equal Employment Opportunity CSUN is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, religion, national origin, age, gender, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, medical condition, marital status, covered military and veteran status, and disability. Reasonable accommodations will be provided for applicants with disabilities who self-disclose by contacting Recruitment Services at 818-677-2101. Advertised: Dec 14 2023 Pacific Standard Time Applications close: Closing Date/Time:
Mar 07, 2024
CSUN strives to be a destination workplace, where everyone understands that they belong to a community that is vital in advancing student success and providing exemplary service to all stakeholders. We foster an environment of success, both for our students and our employees. We have a relentless passion for celebrating diversity, equity, and inclusion as well as being an employer of choice. You will also have the opportunity to realize your own personal goals and be recognized for the work you do, and enjoy the unique value the CSUN community can offer. If this sounds like you, you’ve come to the right place. Learn more: https://www.csun.edu/about-csun . Major Duties Under general supervision of the Senior Director of Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) National Initiatives, the HSI National Initiatives Event Specialist provides a variety of administrative and operational functions in event coordination, administration, and development with the Global HSI Equity Innovation Hub (EIH) at CSUN in alignment with the vision, mission, and values of the project and CSUN. The incumbent is responsible for researching, planning, developing, coordinating, and evaluating national events such as convenings, institutes, and other large-scale or special events. Facilitates, coordinates, and oversees overall EIH event planning, scheduling, and coordination, including pre- and post-event and day-of-event activities. Venue coordination and reservations, budgeting, event budget projections, vendor and contractor coordination, and oversight, event scheduling, reporting and logistics, event and outreach material development, and technology needs coordination for in-person and virtual events and related follow-up. Works with national and regional partners, HSI institutional partners, community and campus constituents, students, families, and other key partners and collaborates to ensure successful event completion. Performs other duties as assigned. *NOTE: To view the full position description copy and paste this link into your browser: https://mycsun.box.com/s/1is9g40mg46a32h67zzgmwog9s4sbltj Qualifications Equivalent to graduation from an accredited four-year college or university in a job-related field. Equivalent to three (3) years of full-time, progressively responsible technical, analytical, or administrative experience. Additional experience in job-related field may be substituted for up to two years of the required education, on a year-for-year basis. Preferred Qualifications Experience with leading, organizing, or coordinating large-scale or special events from planning to production, preferably in an academic environment, with experience in large-scale event procedures, planning tools, practices, methods, and the ability to translate ideas into viable plans and the successful implementation of those plans while overseeing overall workflow. Experience in managing large-scale event budgeting, and budget projections. Experience in using design or marketing tools, digital or social media tools, technology or software platforms, design tools, and data evaluation tools. Experience or knowledge of working with grant projects, STEM programs or initiatives, HSI programs, or other programs for historically underserved and underrepresented students or communities. Bilingual in Spanish. Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities Working knowledge of general practices, program, and/or administrative specialty. Working knowledge of operational analysis and techniques. Thorough knowledge of budget, policies, procedures, and outside regulations pertaining to the applicable program and/or administrative specialty. Ability and specialized skills to expertly investigate and analyze problems with a broad administrative impact and implications. Ability to: oversee and/or train others and provide lead work direction; interpret, and apply a wide variety of policies and procedures to develop conclusions and make recommendations; compile, write and present reports related to program or administrative specialty; and communicate clearly and effectively both orally and in writing. Strong project management and organizational skills and experience in event planning, event coordination, and/or administrative duties, including scheduling, time management, attention to detail, and ability to oversee concurrent projects, events, and schedules. Ability to plan, coordinate and oversee concurrent projects, events, and schedules and effectively prioritize, multitask, and coordinate multiple events, projects, and initiatives, and organize work to meet deadlines, events schedules, and timelines while simultaneously adapting to changing circumstances. Experience in working with various internal and external partners, including national and project partners, stakeholders, community members, students and their families, alumni, campus leaders, vendors, contractors, and other partners; working to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships in event coordination and overall project administration while maintaining a high level of professionalism, diplomacy and tact, working to address the needs of event and initiative planning, constituent needs, and able anticipate problems and address them proactively while maintaining a high level of professionalism, diplomacy, discretion, and tact. Proven ability to evaluate a wide variety of information, including data, rules, regulations, policies, and procedures; ability to set and ensure project and event compliance with deadlines. Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts and active engagement in promoting an inclusive culture. Pay, Benefits, & Work Schedule The university offers an excellent benefits package, including but not limited to: medical, dental, vision, retirement & savings, tuition waiver and more. Classification: Administrative Analyst Specialist / 1038 / 2 The anticipated HIRING RANGE: $4379 - $5700 per month, dependent upon qualifications and experience. The salary range for this classification is: $4379 - $7922 per month. HOURS: Full Time; 40 hours per week; Monday through Friday; may include evenings and weekends. TEMP: This is a Temporary-renewable position, end date to be determined. The position is currently hybrid (2 days in office, 3 days remote); however, this is subject to change based on student and/or operational needs. General Information Applications received through December 27, 2023, will be considered in the initial review and review of applications will continue until position is filled. This position is a sensitive position as designated by the CSU. A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the application status of applicants or continued employment of current CSU employees who apply for the position. The person holding this position may be considered a 'mandated reporter' under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment. In accordance with the California State University (CSU) Out-of-State Employment Policy, the CSU is a state entity whose business operations reside within the State of California and prohibits hiring employees to perform CSU-related work outside of California. Candidates should apply by completing the CSUN on-line application. To submit an application and for more detailed information on the application and hiring process, please visit this link: www.csun.edu/careers The CSU recommends that faculty, staff, and students who are accessing campus facilities at any university location be immunized against SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, and that all individuals who access any in-person program or activity (on- or off-campus) operated or controlled by the University follow COVID-19 vaccine recommendations adopted by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) applicable to their age, medical condition, and other relevant indications and comply with other safety measures established by each campus. Equal Employment Opportunity CSUN is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, religion, national origin, age, gender, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, medical condition, marital status, covered military and veteran status, and disability. Reasonable accommodations will be provided for applicants with disabilities who self-disclose by contacting Recruitment Services at 818-677-2101. Advertised: Dec 14 2023 Pacific Standard Time Applications close: Closing Date/Time: