Menlo Park is a city of beautiful, tree-lined neighborhoods and active commercial districts. Located conveniently between the major metropolitan areas of San Francisco and San Jose, Menlo Park is home to a little over 32,000 residents in its 19 square miles. The stunning natural surroundings of the city afford views of the San Francisco Bay to the east and the Pacific Coastal Range to the west. Menlo Park’s climate is moderate to warm, with an average of 265 sunny days a year.
Menlo Park’s residents reflect a range of backgrounds and interests who tend to be well educated and actively engaged in community life. Excellent public and private schools serve its many young families, while residents of all ages enjoy the City’s numerous parks and recreational facilities. The city’s close proximity to Stanford University and Menlo College provide a multitude of academic, cultural and athletic event opportunities. The arts and leisure activities of the major urban areas of San Francisco and San Jose are close by. These and many other amenities contribute to Menlo Park’s outstanding quality of life.
Located in the heart of Menlo Park is a downtown featuring unique and upscale shops and restaurants. Set in a pleasant, pedestrian-oriented atmosphere, Menlo Park’s downtown area attracts locals and visitors alike. Known worldwide as the “Capital of Venture Capital,” Menlo Park is well situated to benefit from and help shape new technologies and markets originating from the Silicon Valley. The city hosts such major employers as SRI International, the U.S. Geological Survey, Facebook, Pacific Biosciences, E*TRADE Financial Corporation and CS Bio Co.
City government
Menlo Park was founded November 23, 1927, as a general law city under the State of California and operates under the council-manager form of government. The City Council appoints the City Manager and City Attorney as well as members of a variety of commissions and committees. City departments that report to the City Manager include Administrative Services, the City Manager’s Office, Community Development, Community Services, Library, Police and Public Works.
In addition to its many attributes, Menlo Park has one of the most beautiful civic center campuses in the Bay Area. Lush landscaping including heritage trees, a running fountain and a duck pond surrounds the City Hall / Administration Building. The campus also includes a nine-acre park, recreation facilities and the main Menlo Park library. These civic amenities make the campus a noted destination for City residents, local employees and visitors alike. Conveniently located, the campus is a short walk to the Caltrain station and Menlo Park’s downtown retail district.
The Menlo Park City website is the primary source for information about City services, programs, projects, events, meetings, policies and volunteer opportunities.
City Council
The City Council is the City's five-member governing body whose members serve at-large for four-year overlapping terms in general municipal elections. The City Council selects from among its members, the Mayor and Mayor Pro Tem to one-year terms at its first meeting in December of each year. The Mayor, who represents the City of Menlo Park, serves as the presiding officer of the City Council and signs enacting ordinances and contracts. The Menlo Park City Council meetings are generally Tuesdays at 7 p.m. at the City Council Chambers located at 701 Laurel Street. Menlo Park’s City Councilmembers serve part-time, retaining their positions in private industry, personal enterprise, business or the professions.
Join our dynamic and growing library, and be part of a team that gives our community the opportunity to learn, grow, and connect. The City of Menlo Park seeks per diem librarians to contribute to operations activities, projects and programs in the Library and Community Services Department. Per diem librarians may support a combination of the activities below depending on the needs--location of service may vary. This is an outstanding opportunity to gain experience and grow with a great team of people in a dynamic and interesting work environment. Schedules vary based on the needs of the library system. Both Menlo Park Library locations are open on Saturdays and Sundays, and until 8pm three nights per week. Regular availability for one weekend day and one evening will be expected. Selected candidates from this applicant pool may be assigned to work at either library location. Per diem librarian positions are scheduled for less than 20 hours per week and may not exceed 980 hours within a twelve (12) month period. Job Duties/Functions On a continuous basis, sits at a desk and/or stands at counter for long periods of time. Intermittently bends, twists, kneels or squats while shelving books, opening boxes, or moving equipment; twists and reaches office equipment; writes and uses keyboard to communicate and enters/retrieves data; runs errands; lifts or carries weight of up to 50 pounds. Pushes loaded book carts. Assists users in the use of computers and/or other electronic devices May provide or support story time sessions (children or adult,) or the willingness to learn how to provide the service May host/support/coordinate programs (children, teen, adult,); willingness to learn how to provide that service Establish, maintain, and foster positive and effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work. Provide assistance to and advise patrons of all age groups in the effective use of the Library’s collection, facilities and services; demonstrate the use of library resources, tools, equipment, and electronic reference sources; assist with digital downloads and respond to difficult or technical questions as they relate to the use of electronic resources. Compile subject bibliographies Develop an assigned area of the Library collection; review and analyze collection use; recommend books and materials for purchase based on patron needs and according to the variety of patron ages, abilities, education, interests, cultures, and socioeconomic backgrounds. Performs other duties as assigned Job PDF: https://www.calopps.org/sites/default/files/librarian-i-ii.pdf Ideal Candidate The ideal candidate will possess the following: Adaptability Ability to deal tactfully and effectively with a wide variety of library users Ability to obtain information through questioning; work firmly and courteously with the public; and work effectively in a busy environment with interruptions Ability to analyze situations quickly and objectively and determine proper course of action within the librarian’s scope of responsibility Ability and willingness to follow oral and written instructions Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with colleagues Desire to learn new skills and willingness to share knowledge in the highly collaborative library environment Proficiency with library search tools Proficiency with ILS (Integrated Library Systems) Understands and uses the Dewey Decimal System Ability to works shifts, including weekends, evenings, holidays as assigned Spanish bilingual skills desirable but not required. Bilingual differential offered to qualifying employees. Ability to drive a car desirable but not required. Education and Experience Any combination of training and experience that would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required qualifications would be: Education Librarian I: Equivalent to a Master's degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in library science, information science, or a related field. Experience Librarian I: No experience required. Benefits These are non-benefited temporary positions. A temporary employee may not work more than 1000 hours per year and will receive sick leave in accordance with State Law. Special Instructions This recruitment will be continuously screened and candidates may be contacted for interviews until the position is filled. The City of Menlo Park is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of the City of Menlo Park not to discriminate against all qualified applicants or employees. We will make reasonable efforts in the selection process to accommodate persons with disabilities. Please contact Human Resources at (650) 330-6670 for accommodation requests. Before receiving an offer of employment, the candidate will be required to successfully complete a criminal conviction history questionnaire and DOJ fingerprinting. In accordance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act, all potential employees are required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship or authorization to work in the United States. Closing Date/Time: 10/6/2024 at 11:59pm
Sep 14, 2024
Full Time
Join our dynamic and growing library, and be part of a team that gives our community the opportunity to learn, grow, and connect. The City of Menlo Park seeks per diem librarians to contribute to operations activities, projects and programs in the Library and Community Services Department. Per diem librarians may support a combination of the activities below depending on the needs--location of service may vary. This is an outstanding opportunity to gain experience and grow with a great team of people in a dynamic and interesting work environment. Schedules vary based on the needs of the library system. Both Menlo Park Library locations are open on Saturdays and Sundays, and until 8pm three nights per week. Regular availability for one weekend day and one evening will be expected. Selected candidates from this applicant pool may be assigned to work at either library location. Per diem librarian positions are scheduled for less than 20 hours per week and may not exceed 980 hours within a twelve (12) month period. Job Duties/Functions On a continuous basis, sits at a desk and/or stands at counter for long periods of time. Intermittently bends, twists, kneels or squats while shelving books, opening boxes, or moving equipment; twists and reaches office equipment; writes and uses keyboard to communicate and enters/retrieves data; runs errands; lifts or carries weight of up to 50 pounds. Pushes loaded book carts. Assists users in the use of computers and/or other electronic devices May provide or support story time sessions (children or adult,) or the willingness to learn how to provide the service May host/support/coordinate programs (children, teen, adult,); willingness to learn how to provide that service Establish, maintain, and foster positive and effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work. Provide assistance to and advise patrons of all age groups in the effective use of the Library’s collection, facilities and services; demonstrate the use of library resources, tools, equipment, and electronic reference sources; assist with digital downloads and respond to difficult or technical questions as they relate to the use of electronic resources. Compile subject bibliographies Develop an assigned area of the Library collection; review and analyze collection use; recommend books and materials for purchase based on patron needs and according to the variety of patron ages, abilities, education, interests, cultures, and socioeconomic backgrounds. Performs other duties as assigned Job PDF: https://www.calopps.org/sites/default/files/librarian-i-ii.pdf Ideal Candidate The ideal candidate will possess the following: Adaptability Ability to deal tactfully and effectively with a wide variety of library users Ability to obtain information through questioning; work firmly and courteously with the public; and work effectively in a busy environment with interruptions Ability to analyze situations quickly and objectively and determine proper course of action within the librarian’s scope of responsibility Ability and willingness to follow oral and written instructions Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with colleagues Desire to learn new skills and willingness to share knowledge in the highly collaborative library environment Proficiency with library search tools Proficiency with ILS (Integrated Library Systems) Understands and uses the Dewey Decimal System Ability to works shifts, including weekends, evenings, holidays as assigned Spanish bilingual skills desirable but not required. Bilingual differential offered to qualifying employees. Ability to drive a car desirable but not required. Education and Experience Any combination of training and experience that would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required qualifications would be: Education Librarian I: Equivalent to a Master's degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in library science, information science, or a related field. Experience Librarian I: No experience required. Benefits These are non-benefited temporary positions. A temporary employee may not work more than 1000 hours per year and will receive sick leave in accordance with State Law. Special Instructions This recruitment will be continuously screened and candidates may be contacted for interviews until the position is filled. The City of Menlo Park is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of the City of Menlo Park not to discriminate against all qualified applicants or employees. We will make reasonable efforts in the selection process to accommodate persons with disabilities. Please contact Human Resources at (650) 330-6670 for accommodation requests. Before receiving an offer of employment, the candidate will be required to successfully complete a criminal conviction history questionnaire and DOJ fingerprinting. In accordance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act, all potential employees are required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship or authorization to work in the United States. Closing Date/Time: 10/6/2024 at 11:59pm
Do you have a passion for helping others? Are you a Human Resources professional eager to take on challenging work and contribute your ideas as part of a collaborative team? Do you want to make a meaningful impact in a charming and diverse community? Turn your passion into a career in public service with the City of Menlo Park! We are seeking an empathetic, customer-service oriented individual able to put their research and analytical skills to work to help ensure that Human Resources is seen as a trusted, consistent, and responsive partner to help departments solve problems and our fellow employees thrive. Here in Menlo Park, we get excited about supporting our team’s professional growth, because we recognize that people are our most important asset. As an integral part of our tight-knit Human Resources team, the Management Analyst will support our day-to-day operations and have opportunities to take on challenging projects, improve our processes, and help shape the future of our organizational culture. Our Human Resources team currently has six members, and we are expanding to add a seventh to help build more capacity to serve the organization. The Management Analyst should be a subject-matter expert in multiple areas of human resources, such as: recruitment, employee compensation and benefits, labor relations, employee relations, workers' compensation, and training and development. Responsibilities include prioritizing and assigning work, training and mentoring city staff, and demonstrating the ability to manage multiple projects and services. As part of the Administrative Services Department, we believe that it is our people and the power of teamwork that enable us to succeed. We believe that how we get our work done is as important as getting the job done. Our values guide how we behave as a team each day, acting with: Humility - Sharing credit and defining success collectively rather than individually, jumping in to help where we are needed, and putting the needs of the team ahead of our own self-interest. Emotional Intelligence - Understanding the impact that our words and actions have on one another, knowing when to listen and when to share our perspective, and striving to include everyone by respecting, listening to, helping, and appreciating one another. Passion - Showing initiative and enthusiasm in our work, delivering outstanding, data-based results, and having a can-do, find-a-way attitude. Integrity - Doing what we say we are going to do, communicating clearly and openly, and holding ourselves accountable for the work we do in our respective roles. The City offers hybrid and flexible schedule options. The Management Analyst position is eligible for a 9/80 schedule (every other Friday off) and working from home 1-2 days per week. Job PDF: https://www.calopps.org/sites/default/files/Management%20Analyst%20I_0.pdf Ideal Candidate The ideal candidate possesses a genuine desire to serve the Menlo Park community, exhibits humility and a strong desire to learn and grow professionally, and proactively delivers well-researched solutions to problems that arise. The ideal candidate is successful at building relationships and collaborating throughout the organization; showing empathy and active listening; and applying policies and solving problems with a flexible and adaptive mindset. Experience in a public agency and with a unionized workforce is preferred, though we welcome candidates with human resources experience in for-profit, non-profit, or military service settings. Minimum Qualifications Any combination of training and experience that would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required qualifications would be: Equivalent to graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with major coursework in business or public administration or a related field One year of increasingly responsible experience performing administrative, operational, management, and/or financial analysis Benefits Salary: $94,004 to $114,264 annually The Human Resources Management Analyst is a non-represented Confidential employee whose benefits mirror the AFSCME group. This excellent benefit package includes: Health Insurance: City contribution up to $2,655 per month towards a Cafeteria Plan which can be used to purchase medical insurance and participate in a flexible spending account for health care and/or child care reimbursement Dental: City-paid coverage for employee and dependents Vision: City-paid coverage for employee and dependents Vacation: 88 - 176 hours of vacation leave accrual each year, depending on length of service Sick Leave: 96 hours of sick leave accrued each year Holidays: 11 official holidays; 34 hours of floating holiday time per year; 8 “Day of Reflection” hours per year in recognition of holidays of individual and community importance Retirement: CalPERS: For classic members 2.0% @ 60 formula. For all others, 2.0% @ 62 formula Deferred Compensation: Voluntary participation in City Plans. Life Insurance: City-paid policy equal to 1.5 times regular annual wage Long Term Disability: City-paid coverage Educational leave and tuition reimbursement A City-paid Caltrain GoPass. The Menlo Park campus is centrally located within walking distance from Caltrain and downtown Menlo Park. A City-paid BayPass. This pilot program offers employees unlimited travel in 2024 for both work and personal trips on 25 Bay Area transit agencies that use the Clipper card. A transportation allowance program provides employees with $1.50 per day when they walk, bicycle or carpool to work at least once per week. Employees are provided with access to an on-site gym at no cost For additional benefit information, visit www.menlopark.gov and review the City of Menlo Park and AFSCME Memorandum of Understanding. Special Instructions IMPORTANT : Please be sure to fill out the required City application completely, including all relevant work experience. Applications with “See Resume” as a substitution for the work experience description and/or unclear past employment information will not be considered. Applications will be screened according to the qualifications outlined in this announcement. Not all applications which may meet the minimum requirements will proceed to the next phase of the recruitment process. All applicants will be notified by email as to whether or not they are invited to participate further in the selection process. Tentative Oral Board Panel Examination date: Week of October 21, 2024. An Eligible List will be established as a result of this examination process and will be valid for a period of six (6) months. The list may be extended up to a maximum of two (2) years. The hiring department will review the Eligible List to determine which candidates will be invited to the department selection process. Tentative Department Selection Interviews: Week of October 28, 2024. The City of Menlo Park is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of the City of Menlo Park not to discriminate against all qualified applicants or employees. We will make reasonable efforts in the selection process to accommodate persons with disabilities. Please contact Human Resources at (650) 330-6670 or jobs@menlopark.gov prior to the closing date for accommodation requests. Before receiving an offer of employment, the candidate will be required to successfully complete a criminal conviction history questionnaire, DOJ fingerprinting, and an Occuscreen background check. In accordance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act, all potential employees are required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship or authorization to work in the United States. Closing Date/Time: 10/6/2024 at 11:59pm
Sep 14, 2024
Full Time
Do you have a passion for helping others? Are you a Human Resources professional eager to take on challenging work and contribute your ideas as part of a collaborative team? Do you want to make a meaningful impact in a charming and diverse community? Turn your passion into a career in public service with the City of Menlo Park! We are seeking an empathetic, customer-service oriented individual able to put their research and analytical skills to work to help ensure that Human Resources is seen as a trusted, consistent, and responsive partner to help departments solve problems and our fellow employees thrive. Here in Menlo Park, we get excited about supporting our team’s professional growth, because we recognize that people are our most important asset. As an integral part of our tight-knit Human Resources team, the Management Analyst will support our day-to-day operations and have opportunities to take on challenging projects, improve our processes, and help shape the future of our organizational culture. Our Human Resources team currently has six members, and we are expanding to add a seventh to help build more capacity to serve the organization. The Management Analyst should be a subject-matter expert in multiple areas of human resources, such as: recruitment, employee compensation and benefits, labor relations, employee relations, workers' compensation, and training and development. Responsibilities include prioritizing and assigning work, training and mentoring city staff, and demonstrating the ability to manage multiple projects and services. As part of the Administrative Services Department, we believe that it is our people and the power of teamwork that enable us to succeed. We believe that how we get our work done is as important as getting the job done. Our values guide how we behave as a team each day, acting with: Humility - Sharing credit and defining success collectively rather than individually, jumping in to help where we are needed, and putting the needs of the team ahead of our own self-interest. Emotional Intelligence - Understanding the impact that our words and actions have on one another, knowing when to listen and when to share our perspective, and striving to include everyone by respecting, listening to, helping, and appreciating one another. Passion - Showing initiative and enthusiasm in our work, delivering outstanding, data-based results, and having a can-do, find-a-way attitude. Integrity - Doing what we say we are going to do, communicating clearly and openly, and holding ourselves accountable for the work we do in our respective roles. The City offers hybrid and flexible schedule options. The Management Analyst position is eligible for a 9/80 schedule (every other Friday off) and working from home 1-2 days per week. Job PDF: https://www.calopps.org/sites/default/files/Management%20Analyst%20I_0.pdf Ideal Candidate The ideal candidate possesses a genuine desire to serve the Menlo Park community, exhibits humility and a strong desire to learn and grow professionally, and proactively delivers well-researched solutions to problems that arise. The ideal candidate is successful at building relationships and collaborating throughout the organization; showing empathy and active listening; and applying policies and solving problems with a flexible and adaptive mindset. Experience in a public agency and with a unionized workforce is preferred, though we welcome candidates with human resources experience in for-profit, non-profit, or military service settings. Minimum Qualifications Any combination of training and experience that would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required qualifications would be: Equivalent to graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with major coursework in business or public administration or a related field One year of increasingly responsible experience performing administrative, operational, management, and/or financial analysis Benefits Salary: $94,004 to $114,264 annually The Human Resources Management Analyst is a non-represented Confidential employee whose benefits mirror the AFSCME group. This excellent benefit package includes: Health Insurance: City contribution up to $2,655 per month towards a Cafeteria Plan which can be used to purchase medical insurance and participate in a flexible spending account for health care and/or child care reimbursement Dental: City-paid coverage for employee and dependents Vision: City-paid coverage for employee and dependents Vacation: 88 - 176 hours of vacation leave accrual each year, depending on length of service Sick Leave: 96 hours of sick leave accrued each year Holidays: 11 official holidays; 34 hours of floating holiday time per year; 8 “Day of Reflection” hours per year in recognition of holidays of individual and community importance Retirement: CalPERS: For classic members 2.0% @ 60 formula. For all others, 2.0% @ 62 formula Deferred Compensation: Voluntary participation in City Plans. Life Insurance: City-paid policy equal to 1.5 times regular annual wage Long Term Disability: City-paid coverage Educational leave and tuition reimbursement A City-paid Caltrain GoPass. The Menlo Park campus is centrally located within walking distance from Caltrain and downtown Menlo Park. A City-paid BayPass. This pilot program offers employees unlimited travel in 2024 for both work and personal trips on 25 Bay Area transit agencies that use the Clipper card. A transportation allowance program provides employees with $1.50 per day when they walk, bicycle or carpool to work at least once per week. Employees are provided with access to an on-site gym at no cost For additional benefit information, visit www.menlopark.gov and review the City of Menlo Park and AFSCME Memorandum of Understanding. Special Instructions IMPORTANT : Please be sure to fill out the required City application completely, including all relevant work experience. Applications with “See Resume” as a substitution for the work experience description and/or unclear past employment information will not be considered. Applications will be screened according to the qualifications outlined in this announcement. Not all applications which may meet the minimum requirements will proceed to the next phase of the recruitment process. All applicants will be notified by email as to whether or not they are invited to participate further in the selection process. Tentative Oral Board Panel Examination date: Week of October 21, 2024. An Eligible List will be established as a result of this examination process and will be valid for a period of six (6) months. The list may be extended up to a maximum of two (2) years. The hiring department will review the Eligible List to determine which candidates will be invited to the department selection process. Tentative Department Selection Interviews: Week of October 28, 2024. The City of Menlo Park is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of the City of Menlo Park not to discriminate against all qualified applicants or employees. We will make reasonable efforts in the selection process to accommodate persons with disabilities. Please contact Human Resources at (650) 330-6670 or jobs@menlopark.gov prior to the closing date for accommodation requests. Before receiving an offer of employment, the candidate will be required to successfully complete a criminal conviction history questionnaire, DOJ fingerprinting, and an Occuscreen background check. In accordance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act, all potential employees are required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship or authorization to work in the United States. Closing Date/Time: 10/6/2024 at 11:59pm
The City of Menlo Park is currently accepting applications for Child Care Teacher I/II. These positions are part-time (20 hours a week) and provide a flexible work schedule. We are looking for candidates that enjoy teaching & working with preschool and school aged children. The working hours are Monday through Friday. Job Description URL: https://menlopark.gov/files/sharedassets/public/administrative-services/documents/human-resources/job-classifications/seiu/child-care-teacher-i-ii.pdf Ideal Candidate The ideal candidate will possess a strong work-ethic and a desire to work with preschool and school-age children on class activities and projects; plans age-appropriate curriculum, learning experiences and activities to develop, physical, language, and social skills; designs activities to enhance the child’s self-esteem and independence. Essential job Functions The job functions of a Child Care Teacher include: planning activities for children; supervising, instructing, and interacting with specific age groups; working within a teaching team to create a play based environment for children; maintaining safety and cleanliness throughout the facility. Must possess the ability to lift, carry, push, and pull materials and objects, including children, up to 30 pounds. Minimum Qualifications CHILD CARE TEACHER I Equivalent to high school graduation or GED, plus a minimum of twelve (12) units of course work in Early Childhood Education, recreation, physical education, elementary education, or closely related field. Twenty-four (24) units preferred An A.A. Degree in early childhood education preferred Equivalent of six months’ experience in licensed group child care program or comparable setting or possession of a Children’s Center Permit issued by the California Commission on Teacher Preparation and Licensing, or equivalent experience to provide the required knowledge and abilities Possession of a valid California driver's license; and a satisfactory driving record, if assigned to the after school program (children in kindergarten - fifth grade) Ability to obtain American Red Cross First Aid Certificate and CPR Certificate. Must maintain and renew certification per the American Red Cross guidelines CHILD CARE TEACHER II 16 semester units in general education 24 units of Early Childhood Education coursework An addition two units of adult supervision coursework One year of instructional work in a child care and development program Certification as Master Teacher or above Possession of valid Class C California Driver’s License and a satisfactory driving record Ability to obtain American Red Cross First Aid Certificate and CPR Certificate. Must maintain and renew certification per the American Red Cross guidelines Benefits Hourly rate: $28.04 - $37.50 depending on experience. These are non-benefited temporary positions. A temporary employee may not work more than 1000 hours per year and will receive sick leave in accordance with State Law. Special Instructions This recruitment will be continuously screened and candidates may be contacted for interviews until the position is filled. The City of Menlo Park is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of the City of Menlo Park not to discriminate against all qualified applicants or employees. We will make reasonable efforts in the selection process to accommodate persons with disabilities. Please contact Human Resources at (650) 330-6670 for accommodation requests. Before receiving an offer of employment, the candidate will be required to successfully complete a reference criminal conviction history questionnaire and DOJ fingerprinting. In accordance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act, all potential employees are required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship or authorization to work in the United States. Closing Date/Time: Continuous
Aug 15, 2024
Full Time
The City of Menlo Park is currently accepting applications for Child Care Teacher I/II. These positions are part-time (20 hours a week) and provide a flexible work schedule. We are looking for candidates that enjoy teaching & working with preschool and school aged children. The working hours are Monday through Friday. Job Description URL: https://menlopark.gov/files/sharedassets/public/administrative-services/documents/human-resources/job-classifications/seiu/child-care-teacher-i-ii.pdf Ideal Candidate The ideal candidate will possess a strong work-ethic and a desire to work with preschool and school-age children on class activities and projects; plans age-appropriate curriculum, learning experiences and activities to develop, physical, language, and social skills; designs activities to enhance the child’s self-esteem and independence. Essential job Functions The job functions of a Child Care Teacher include: planning activities for children; supervising, instructing, and interacting with specific age groups; working within a teaching team to create a play based environment for children; maintaining safety and cleanliness throughout the facility. Must possess the ability to lift, carry, push, and pull materials and objects, including children, up to 30 pounds. Minimum Qualifications CHILD CARE TEACHER I Equivalent to high school graduation or GED, plus a minimum of twelve (12) units of course work in Early Childhood Education, recreation, physical education, elementary education, or closely related field. Twenty-four (24) units preferred An A.A. Degree in early childhood education preferred Equivalent of six months’ experience in licensed group child care program or comparable setting or possession of a Children’s Center Permit issued by the California Commission on Teacher Preparation and Licensing, or equivalent experience to provide the required knowledge and abilities Possession of a valid California driver's license; and a satisfactory driving record, if assigned to the after school program (children in kindergarten - fifth grade) Ability to obtain American Red Cross First Aid Certificate and CPR Certificate. Must maintain and renew certification per the American Red Cross guidelines CHILD CARE TEACHER II 16 semester units in general education 24 units of Early Childhood Education coursework An addition two units of adult supervision coursework One year of instructional work in a child care and development program Certification as Master Teacher or above Possession of valid Class C California Driver’s License and a satisfactory driving record Ability to obtain American Red Cross First Aid Certificate and CPR Certificate. Must maintain and renew certification per the American Red Cross guidelines Benefits Hourly rate: $28.04 - $37.50 depending on experience. These are non-benefited temporary positions. A temporary employee may not work more than 1000 hours per year and will receive sick leave in accordance with State Law. Special Instructions This recruitment will be continuously screened and candidates may be contacted for interviews until the position is filled. The City of Menlo Park is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of the City of Menlo Park not to discriminate against all qualified applicants or employees. We will make reasonable efforts in the selection process to accommodate persons with disabilities. Please contact Human Resources at (650) 330-6670 for accommodation requests. Before receiving an offer of employment, the candidate will be required to successfully complete a reference criminal conviction history questionnaire and DOJ fingerprinting. In accordance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act, all potential employees are required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship or authorization to work in the United States. Closing Date/Time: Continuous
The City of Menlo Park is currently accepting applications for lateral Police Officers that are motivated, well-trained professionals who can meet the challenge of a fast paced, multi-tasking law enforcement environment. The Menlo Park Police department is an operation in which the line patrol officers enjoy communicating and building relationships with individuals within the community. We embrace a true community connection and commitment with participants on all sides. Rather than designating certain officers to focus on solving community problems, Menlo Park will charge all police personnel with proactive community policing responsibilities. We ask our officers to seek innovative solutions to local problems, respond to citizen complaints of violations and provide excellent customer service. A small agency, such as the Menlo Park Police Department, will enable you to attain a breadth of experience and exposure through which to advance your career in numerous ways. We are seeking individuals who are enticed by our vision and will bring high energy, innovation, self-motivation and passion to their chosen profession. The City of Menlo Park recognizes the value of continuing education and increased knowledge acquired through personal and professional development of its’ workforce and allows employees to further their education goals. Accordingly, the City is committed to providing support for learning opportunities that directly and indirectly assist employees in achieving their personal and professional learning goals. Additionally, major thoroughfares coursing through our fully developed community make traffic management a vital duty of all patrol officers. Overall, the department has strong opportunities for specialty assignments, including: K9, investigations, narcotics enforcement, and SWAT / HNT. Patrol teams enjoy a rotating 4/12 plan or a fixed 4/10 schedule in specialty assignments. The City realizes the diversity of the community and therefore upon approval, the City pays officers a bilingual stipend. Our officers continually strive to be the best and achieve high standards; they receive a 5% incentive for achieving their Intermediate POST certificate and 10% incentive for achieving their advanced certificate. The City has new desktop and laptop computers in place for employees. The City already has Crime Analysis and Traffic Analysis software systems in place. A new handheld citations system for traffic has recently been launched. The City also implemented a citywide GIS system, document imaging system, and Intranet, which are available to all staff members. Additionally, we have placed laptops in all patrol cars in order to facilitate timely report writing and response to calls for service. Ideal Candidate We are seeking well-qualified lateral Police Officers who are enthusiastic, community-oriented team players with the skills and ability to interact and deal effectively with a population that is both culturally and socio-economically diverse. We pride ourselves in our staff, individuals who exhibit excellent interpersonal skills, and a sincere desire to make a difference. Come discover why so many officers develop their careers here and retire from our department. Job requirements: Graduation from an accredited Police Officer Standards and Training (POST) basic academy (or California POST approved equivalent). Passed probation and worked at least one full year in patrol at a California law enforcement agency Graduation from high school or equivalent. Additional education at the college level is preferred. Valid California Driver License POST standard physical requirements In accordance with Government Code Section 1031, effective January 1, 2023, peace officers must be legally authorized to work in the United States under federal law. There are no specific citizenship requirements. Review the following website for additional information: https://post.ca.gov/Peace-Officer-Citizenship-Requirements-FAQs . Applicants must include the most recent POST Certification (Basic, Intermediate, or Advanced) as an attachment to their application. Benefits The City offers an excellent benefit package consisting of: Health Insurance: City contribution up to $2,655 per month towards Cafeteria Plan which can be used to purchase medical insurance and participate in a flexible spending account for health and/or dependent care reimbursement Dental: City-paid coverage for employee and dependents Vision: City-paid coverage for employee and dependents Vacation: 96 - 176 hours of vacation leave accrual each year, depending on length of service. Sick Leave: 8 hours per month Holidays: 13 holidays Retirement: CalPERS Classic Members 3% @ 55; New Members 2.7% @ 57 formula. Uniform Allowance: $1,040 annually Deferred Compensation: Voluntary participation in City Plans Life Insurance: City-paid policy equal to 1.5 times regular annual wage Long Term Disability: City-paid coverage A City-paid Caltrain GoPass. The Menlo Park campus is centrally located within walking distance from Caltrain and downtown Menlo Park. A City-paid BayPass. This pilot program offers employees unlimited travel in 2024 for both work and personal trips on 25 Bay Area transit agencies that use the Clipper card. A transportation allowance program provides employees with $1.50 per day when they walk, bicycle or carpool to work at least once per week. Employees are provided with access to an on-site gym at no cost For additional benefit information, visit www.menlopark.gov and review the City of Menlo Park and Police Officers' Association Memorandum of Understanding. Special Instructions You must attach your POST Basic, Intermediate, or Advanced Certificate to your application. You may include other documentation, such as a resume, cover letter, or other certifications, along with your POST certificate. However, CalOpps will only accept one attachment (multiple pages okay) up to 2MB . Applications will be reviewed for neatness, accuracy, and relevant training, education, and work experience. Only complete applications, including supplemental questionnaire responses and a POST certificate, will be reviewed and considered. Applications will be reviewed periodically. Those qualified applicants best matching the current needs of the City will be invited to the testing process, which will consist of an oral board interview. If successful in the testing process, candidates may be invited to subsequent phases of the selection process, including Chief/Command Staff interview, thorough background investigation, fingerprinting, polygraph examination, psychological screening and medical evaluation. Candidates must be successful in all phases of the selection process to be hired as a Police Officer. The City of Menlo Park is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of the City of Menlo Park not to discriminate against all qualified applicants or employees. We will make reasonable efforts in the selection process to accommodate persons with disabilities. Please contact Human Resources at hr@menlopark.gov prior to the closing date for accommodation requests. In accordance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act, all potential employees are required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship or authorization to work in the United States. The City will not sponsor applicants for work visas. Closing Date/Time: Continuous
Jul 14, 2024
Full Time
The City of Menlo Park is currently accepting applications for lateral Police Officers that are motivated, well-trained professionals who can meet the challenge of a fast paced, multi-tasking law enforcement environment. The Menlo Park Police department is an operation in which the line patrol officers enjoy communicating and building relationships with individuals within the community. We embrace a true community connection and commitment with participants on all sides. Rather than designating certain officers to focus on solving community problems, Menlo Park will charge all police personnel with proactive community policing responsibilities. We ask our officers to seek innovative solutions to local problems, respond to citizen complaints of violations and provide excellent customer service. A small agency, such as the Menlo Park Police Department, will enable you to attain a breadth of experience and exposure through which to advance your career in numerous ways. We are seeking individuals who are enticed by our vision and will bring high energy, innovation, self-motivation and passion to their chosen profession. The City of Menlo Park recognizes the value of continuing education and increased knowledge acquired through personal and professional development of its’ workforce and allows employees to further their education goals. Accordingly, the City is committed to providing support for learning opportunities that directly and indirectly assist employees in achieving their personal and professional learning goals. Additionally, major thoroughfares coursing through our fully developed community make traffic management a vital duty of all patrol officers. Overall, the department has strong opportunities for specialty assignments, including: K9, investigations, narcotics enforcement, and SWAT / HNT. Patrol teams enjoy a rotating 4/12 plan or a fixed 4/10 schedule in specialty assignments. The City realizes the diversity of the community and therefore upon approval, the City pays officers a bilingual stipend. Our officers continually strive to be the best and achieve high standards; they receive a 5% incentive for achieving their Intermediate POST certificate and 10% incentive for achieving their advanced certificate. The City has new desktop and laptop computers in place for employees. The City already has Crime Analysis and Traffic Analysis software systems in place. A new handheld citations system for traffic has recently been launched. The City also implemented a citywide GIS system, document imaging system, and Intranet, which are available to all staff members. Additionally, we have placed laptops in all patrol cars in order to facilitate timely report writing and response to calls for service. Ideal Candidate We are seeking well-qualified lateral Police Officers who are enthusiastic, community-oriented team players with the skills and ability to interact and deal effectively with a population that is both culturally and socio-economically diverse. We pride ourselves in our staff, individuals who exhibit excellent interpersonal skills, and a sincere desire to make a difference. Come discover why so many officers develop their careers here and retire from our department. Job requirements: Graduation from an accredited Police Officer Standards and Training (POST) basic academy (or California POST approved equivalent). Passed probation and worked at least one full year in patrol at a California law enforcement agency Graduation from high school or equivalent. Additional education at the college level is preferred. Valid California Driver License POST standard physical requirements In accordance with Government Code Section 1031, effective January 1, 2023, peace officers must be legally authorized to work in the United States under federal law. There are no specific citizenship requirements. Review the following website for additional information: https://post.ca.gov/Peace-Officer-Citizenship-Requirements-FAQs . Applicants must include the most recent POST Certification (Basic, Intermediate, or Advanced) as an attachment to their application. Benefits The City offers an excellent benefit package consisting of: Health Insurance: City contribution up to $2,655 per month towards Cafeteria Plan which can be used to purchase medical insurance and participate in a flexible spending account for health and/or dependent care reimbursement Dental: City-paid coverage for employee and dependents Vision: City-paid coverage for employee and dependents Vacation: 96 - 176 hours of vacation leave accrual each year, depending on length of service. Sick Leave: 8 hours per month Holidays: 13 holidays Retirement: CalPERS Classic Members 3% @ 55; New Members 2.7% @ 57 formula. Uniform Allowance: $1,040 annually Deferred Compensation: Voluntary participation in City Plans Life Insurance: City-paid policy equal to 1.5 times regular annual wage Long Term Disability: City-paid coverage A City-paid Caltrain GoPass. The Menlo Park campus is centrally located within walking distance from Caltrain and downtown Menlo Park. A City-paid BayPass. This pilot program offers employees unlimited travel in 2024 for both work and personal trips on 25 Bay Area transit agencies that use the Clipper card. A transportation allowance program provides employees with $1.50 per day when they walk, bicycle or carpool to work at least once per week. Employees are provided with access to an on-site gym at no cost For additional benefit information, visit www.menlopark.gov and review the City of Menlo Park and Police Officers' Association Memorandum of Understanding. Special Instructions You must attach your POST Basic, Intermediate, or Advanced Certificate to your application. You may include other documentation, such as a resume, cover letter, or other certifications, along with your POST certificate. However, CalOpps will only accept one attachment (multiple pages okay) up to 2MB . Applications will be reviewed for neatness, accuracy, and relevant training, education, and work experience. Only complete applications, including supplemental questionnaire responses and a POST certificate, will be reviewed and considered. Applications will be reviewed periodically. Those qualified applicants best matching the current needs of the City will be invited to the testing process, which will consist of an oral board interview. If successful in the testing process, candidates may be invited to subsequent phases of the selection process, including Chief/Command Staff interview, thorough background investigation, fingerprinting, polygraph examination, psychological screening and medical evaluation. Candidates must be successful in all phases of the selection process to be hired as a Police Officer. The City of Menlo Park is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of the City of Menlo Park not to discriminate against all qualified applicants or employees. We will make reasonable efforts in the selection process to accommodate persons with disabilities. Please contact Human Resources at hr@menlopark.gov prior to the closing date for accommodation requests. In accordance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act, all potential employees are required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship or authorization to work in the United States. The City will not sponsor applicants for work visas. Closing Date/Time: Continuous
The City of Menlo Park currently has an excellent opportunity for experienced Communications Dispatchers. Shift work including weekends and holidays is required. Communications Dispatchers are responsible for receiving and dispatching emergency and non-emergency calls for the Police Department and City. Responsibilities are centered on extensive contact with the public over the telephone, in both emergency and non-emergency situations to receive, transmit, and provide factual information and assistance. All activities are performed within specified legal guidelines. Incumbents are expected to work independently and exercise judgment and initiative. A job description, including examples of typical job functions and qualifying knowledge, skills, and abilities, is available by clicking on the Job Description PDF. Job PDF: https://www.calopps.org/sites/default/files/Communications%20Dispatcher_0.pdf Ideal Candidate Examples of essential job duties include, but are not limited to: Operate a state of the art computer-aided dispatch system while monitoring, phones and neighboring agencies activities. Receive emergency and non-emergency calls including wireless E911, TDD and VOIP calls and determine appropriate priorities for action. Dispatch calls and directs officers in the field; monitoring officer’s status, location and needs during emergency and routine activities.• Listen actively using effective questioning techniques with the ability to quickly articulate the details of a call in a clear concise understandable manner when speaking. Operate a wide variety of communications equipment and enter data into computers/databases Communications Dispatchers may also assist walk-in citizens with reports and other requests; testify in court; maintain various logs; process warrants and court dispositions; and participate in community outreach and education programs. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Education and Experience Any combination of training and experience that would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required qualifications would be: Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth (12th) grade. One (1) year of general clerical involving frequent public contact, preferably in a law enforcement setting. Licenses and Certifications Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid Public Safety Dispatcher Basic Certificate issued by the California State Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training (P.O.S.T.). Benefits The City offers an excellent benefit package consisting of: Health Insurance: City contribution up to $2,655 per month towards a Cafeteria Plan which can be used to purchase medical insurance and participate in a flexible spending account for health care and/or child care reimbursement Dental: City-paid coverage for employee and dependents Vision: City-paid coverage for employee and dependents Vacation: 88 - 176 hours of vacation leave accrual each year, depending on length of service Sick Leave: 96 hours of sick leave accrued each year Holidays: 11 official holidays; 34 hours of floating holiday time per year; 8 “Day of Reflection” hours per year in recognition of holidays of individual and community importance Retirement: CalPERS: For classic members 2.0% @ 60 formula. For all others, 2.0% @ 62 formula Deferred Compensation: Voluntary participation in City Plans. Life Insurance: City-paid policy equal to 1.5 times regular annual wage Long Term Disability: City-paid coverage Educational leave and tuition reimbursement A City-paid Caltrain GoPass. The Menlo Park campus is centrally located within walking distance from Caltrain and downtown Menlo Park. A City-paid BayPass. This pilot program offers employees unlimited travel in 2024 for both work and personal trips on 25 Bay Area transit agencies that use the Clipper card. A transportation allowance program provides employees with $1.50 per day when they walk, bicycle or carpool to work at least once per week. Employees are provided with access to an on-site gym at no cost For additional benefit information, visit www.menlopark.gov and review the City of Menlo Park and SEIU Memorandum of Understanding. Special Instructions Please attach a typing certificate showing a typing speed of at least 40 words per minute, dated within the last three (3) months. If you possess a P.O.S.T. Certificate, please attach it to your application. If you wish to attach other documents, you must upload them all as one attachment no more than 2MB in size. IMPORTANT: Please be sure to fill out the required City application completely, including all relevant work experience. Applications with “See Resume” as a substitution for the work experience description and/or unclear past employment information will not be considered. Applications will be screened according to the qualifications outlined in this announcement. Not all applications which may meet the minimum requirements will proceed to the next phase of the recruitment process. The most qualified candidates will be invited to an Oral Board Panel examination. The first Oral Board Panel Examination is scheduled for Wednesday, October 25, 2023. All applicants will be notified by email as to whether or not they are invited to participate further in the selection process. An Eligible List will be established as a result of this examination process and will be valid for a period of six (6) months. The list may be extended up to a maximum of two (2) years. The hiring department will review the Eligible List to determine which candidates will be invited to the department selection process. The City of Menlo Park is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of the City of Menlo Park not to discriminate against all qualified applicants or employees. We will make reasonable efforts in the selection process to accommodate persons with disabilities. Please contact Human Resources at (650) 330-6670 or jobs@menlopark.gov prior to the closing date for accommodation requests. Before receiving a conditional offer of employment, the candidate will be required to successfully complete a reference check, criminal conviction history questionnaire and fingerprinting. Upon receiving a conditional offer of employment, the applicant will be required to submit to a psychological evaluation and pre-employment medical examination which will include a drug screening. Applicants must be successful in all phases of the selection process to be considered for this position. In accordance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act, all potential employees are required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship or authorization to work in the United States. The City will not sponsor applicants for work visas. Closing Date/Time: Continuous
Jul 14, 2024
Full Time
The City of Menlo Park currently has an excellent opportunity for experienced Communications Dispatchers. Shift work including weekends and holidays is required. Communications Dispatchers are responsible for receiving and dispatching emergency and non-emergency calls for the Police Department and City. Responsibilities are centered on extensive contact with the public over the telephone, in both emergency and non-emergency situations to receive, transmit, and provide factual information and assistance. All activities are performed within specified legal guidelines. Incumbents are expected to work independently and exercise judgment and initiative. A job description, including examples of typical job functions and qualifying knowledge, skills, and abilities, is available by clicking on the Job Description PDF. Job PDF: https://www.calopps.org/sites/default/files/Communications%20Dispatcher_0.pdf Ideal Candidate Examples of essential job duties include, but are not limited to: Operate a state of the art computer-aided dispatch system while monitoring, phones and neighboring agencies activities. Receive emergency and non-emergency calls including wireless E911, TDD and VOIP calls and determine appropriate priorities for action. Dispatch calls and directs officers in the field; monitoring officer’s status, location and needs during emergency and routine activities.• Listen actively using effective questioning techniques with the ability to quickly articulate the details of a call in a clear concise understandable manner when speaking. Operate a wide variety of communications equipment and enter data into computers/databases Communications Dispatchers may also assist walk-in citizens with reports and other requests; testify in court; maintain various logs; process warrants and court dispositions; and participate in community outreach and education programs. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Education and Experience Any combination of training and experience that would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required qualifications would be: Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth (12th) grade. One (1) year of general clerical involving frequent public contact, preferably in a law enforcement setting. Licenses and Certifications Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid Public Safety Dispatcher Basic Certificate issued by the California State Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training (P.O.S.T.). Benefits The City offers an excellent benefit package consisting of: Health Insurance: City contribution up to $2,655 per month towards a Cafeteria Plan which can be used to purchase medical insurance and participate in a flexible spending account for health care and/or child care reimbursement Dental: City-paid coverage for employee and dependents Vision: City-paid coverage for employee and dependents Vacation: 88 - 176 hours of vacation leave accrual each year, depending on length of service Sick Leave: 96 hours of sick leave accrued each year Holidays: 11 official holidays; 34 hours of floating holiday time per year; 8 “Day of Reflection” hours per year in recognition of holidays of individual and community importance Retirement: CalPERS: For classic members 2.0% @ 60 formula. For all others, 2.0% @ 62 formula Deferred Compensation: Voluntary participation in City Plans. Life Insurance: City-paid policy equal to 1.5 times regular annual wage Long Term Disability: City-paid coverage Educational leave and tuition reimbursement A City-paid Caltrain GoPass. The Menlo Park campus is centrally located within walking distance from Caltrain and downtown Menlo Park. A City-paid BayPass. This pilot program offers employees unlimited travel in 2024 for both work and personal trips on 25 Bay Area transit agencies that use the Clipper card. A transportation allowance program provides employees with $1.50 per day when they walk, bicycle or carpool to work at least once per week. Employees are provided with access to an on-site gym at no cost For additional benefit information, visit www.menlopark.gov and review the City of Menlo Park and SEIU Memorandum of Understanding. Special Instructions Please attach a typing certificate showing a typing speed of at least 40 words per minute, dated within the last three (3) months. If you possess a P.O.S.T. Certificate, please attach it to your application. If you wish to attach other documents, you must upload them all as one attachment no more than 2MB in size. IMPORTANT: Please be sure to fill out the required City application completely, including all relevant work experience. Applications with “See Resume” as a substitution for the work experience description and/or unclear past employment information will not be considered. Applications will be screened according to the qualifications outlined in this announcement. Not all applications which may meet the minimum requirements will proceed to the next phase of the recruitment process. The most qualified candidates will be invited to an Oral Board Panel examination. The first Oral Board Panel Examination is scheduled for Wednesday, October 25, 2023. All applicants will be notified by email as to whether or not they are invited to participate further in the selection process. An Eligible List will be established as a result of this examination process and will be valid for a period of six (6) months. The list may be extended up to a maximum of two (2) years. The hiring department will review the Eligible List to determine which candidates will be invited to the department selection process. The City of Menlo Park is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of the City of Menlo Park not to discriminate against all qualified applicants or employees. We will make reasonable efforts in the selection process to accommodate persons with disabilities. Please contact Human Resources at (650) 330-6670 or jobs@menlopark.gov prior to the closing date for accommodation requests. Before receiving a conditional offer of employment, the candidate will be required to successfully complete a reference check, criminal conviction history questionnaire and fingerprinting. Upon receiving a conditional offer of employment, the applicant will be required to submit to a psychological evaluation and pre-employment medical examination which will include a drug screening. Applicants must be successful in all phases of the selection process to be considered for this position. In accordance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act, all potential employees are required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship or authorization to work in the United States. The City will not sponsor applicants for work visas. Closing Date/Time: Continuous
The City of Menlo Park is seeking applicants for temporary positions in the Public Works Maintenance Division. Depending on their experience, individuals may be assigned to work in Trees, Streets, Facilities, Parks, or Water. Temporary employees will operate and maintain a variety of maintenance equipment, including dump trucks, stump grinders, brush chippers, aerial lifts, forklifts, lawn mowers, backpack blowers, backhoes, jack hammers, lawn edger’s, hedge trimmers, concrete saws, chain saws and hand tools. Temporary employees will foster positive and effective working relationships and must be able understand and follow instructions. Job PDF: https://www.calopps.org/sites/default/files/Maintenance%20Worker%20I-II_3.pdf Ideal Candidate Division tasks include but are not limited to the following: Trees ...You may be required to plant, water and trim trees, dig, clean up and haul debris, perform traffic control and work in the roadway. Streets ...You may be required to work in the roadway, dig, perform traffic control, paint curbs, replace street and road signs, spread asphalt, clean storm drain inlets, clean, sweep and haul debris. Facilities ...You may be required climb ladders, change light bulbs and ballasts, clean roof gutters, paint, sweep, clean sidewalks and/or clear clogged drains. Parks ...You may be required to plant and water lawns, shrubs and trees, mow, edge and fertilize lawns, dig, repair irrigation lines, clear drains, pick up and haul debris. Water ...You may be required to work in the roadway, dig, assist in the repair of water lines, climb into water filled holes, complete written and computer based work orders. All applicants must have the ability to work independently as well as in a team environment. Immediate openings are available. Minimum Qualifications Any combination of training and experience that would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required qualifications would be: Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade One year of experience in performing tree maintenance work Possession of a valid California Class C driver’s license by time of appointment Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid Class B license within six months of employment with appropriate endorsements Benefits These are non-benefited temporary positions. A temporary employee may not work more than 1000 hours per year and will receive sick leave in accordance with State Law. Special Instructions Before receiving an offer of employment, the candidate will be required to successfully complete a reference check, criminal conviction history questionnaire, DOJ fingerprinting and a physical examination. In accordance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act, all potential employees are required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship or authorization to work in the United States. Closing Date/Time: Until filled
Jul 14, 2024
Full Time
The City of Menlo Park is seeking applicants for temporary positions in the Public Works Maintenance Division. Depending on their experience, individuals may be assigned to work in Trees, Streets, Facilities, Parks, or Water. Temporary employees will operate and maintain a variety of maintenance equipment, including dump trucks, stump grinders, brush chippers, aerial lifts, forklifts, lawn mowers, backpack blowers, backhoes, jack hammers, lawn edger’s, hedge trimmers, concrete saws, chain saws and hand tools. Temporary employees will foster positive and effective working relationships and must be able understand and follow instructions. Job PDF: https://www.calopps.org/sites/default/files/Maintenance%20Worker%20I-II_3.pdf Ideal Candidate Division tasks include but are not limited to the following: Trees ...You may be required to plant, water and trim trees, dig, clean up and haul debris, perform traffic control and work in the roadway. Streets ...You may be required to work in the roadway, dig, perform traffic control, paint curbs, replace street and road signs, spread asphalt, clean storm drain inlets, clean, sweep and haul debris. Facilities ...You may be required climb ladders, change light bulbs and ballasts, clean roof gutters, paint, sweep, clean sidewalks and/or clear clogged drains. Parks ...You may be required to plant and water lawns, shrubs and trees, mow, edge and fertilize lawns, dig, repair irrigation lines, clear drains, pick up and haul debris. Water ...You may be required to work in the roadway, dig, assist in the repair of water lines, climb into water filled holes, complete written and computer based work orders. All applicants must have the ability to work independently as well as in a team environment. Immediate openings are available. Minimum Qualifications Any combination of training and experience that would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required qualifications would be: Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade One year of experience in performing tree maintenance work Possession of a valid California Class C driver’s license by time of appointment Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid Class B license within six months of employment with appropriate endorsements Benefits These are non-benefited temporary positions. A temporary employee may not work more than 1000 hours per year and will receive sick leave in accordance with State Law. Special Instructions Before receiving an offer of employment, the candidate will be required to successfully complete a reference check, criminal conviction history questionnaire, DOJ fingerprinting and a physical examination. In accordance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act, all potential employees are required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship or authorization to work in the United States. Closing Date/Time: Until filled
The City of Menlo Park is currently accepting applications for police academy graduates that are motivated, well-trained professionals who can meet the challenge of a fast paced, multi-tasking law enforcement environment. The Menlo Park Police department is an operation in which the line patrol officers enjoy communicating and building relationships with individuals within the community. We embrace a true community connection and commitment with participants on all sides. Rather than designating certain officers to focus on solving community problems, Menlo Park will charge all police personnel with proactive community policing responsibilities. We ask our officers to seek innovative solutions to local problems, respond to citizen complaints of violations and provide excellent customer service. A small agency, such as the Menlo Park Police Department, will enable you to attain a breadth of experience and exposure through which to advance your career in numerous ways. We are seeking individuals who are enticed by our vision and will bring high energy, innovation, self-motivation and passion to their chosen profession. The City of Menlo Park recognizes the value of continuing education and increased knowledge acquired through personal and professional development of its’ workforce and allows employees to further their education goals. Accordingly, the City is committed to providing support for learning opportunities that directly and indirectly assist employees in achieving their personal and professional learning goals. Additionally, major thoroughfares coursing through our fully developed community make traffic management a vital duty of all patrol officers. Overall, the department has strong opportunities for specialty assignments, including: K9, investigations, narcotics enforcement, and SWAT / HNT. Patrol teams enjoy a rotating 4/12 plan or a fixed 4/10 schedule in specialty assignments. The City realizes the diversity of the community and therefore upon approval, the City pays officers a bilingual stipend. Our officers continually strive to be the best and achieve high standards; they receive a 5% incentive for achieving their Intermediate POST certificate and 10% incentive for achieving their advanced certificate. The City has new desktop and laptop computers in place for employees. The City already has Crime Analysis and Traffic Analysis software systems in place. A new handheld citations system for traffic has recently been launched. The City also implemented a citywide GIS system, document imaging system, and Intranet, which are available to all staff members. Additionally, we have placed laptops in all patrol cars in order to facilitate timely report writing and response to calls for service. Ideal Candidate We are seeking well-qualified academy graduates who are enthusiastic, community-oriented team players with the skills and ability to interact and deal effectively with a population that is both culturally and socio-economically diverse. We pride ourselves in our staff, individuals who exhibit excellent interpersonal skills, and a sincere desire to make a difference. Come discover why so many officers develop their careers here and retire from our department. Job requirements: Graduation from an accredited Police Officer Standards and Training (POST) basic academy (or California POST approved equivalent). Minimum twenty-one (21) years of age at time of appointment. Graduation from high school or equivalent. Additional education at the college level is preferred. Valid California Driver License POST standard physical requirements In accordance with Government Code Section 1031, effective January 1, 2023, peace officers must be legally authorized to work in the United States under federal law. There are no specific citizenship requirements. Review the following website for additional information: https://post.ca.gov/Peace-Officer-Citizenship-Requirements-FAQs . Applicants must include the POST Basic Academy graduation certificate as an attachment to their application. Benefits The City offers an excellent benefit package consisting of: Health Insurance: City contribution up to $2,655 per month towards Cafeteria Plan which can be used to purchase medical insurance and participate in a flexible spending account for health and/or dependent care reimbursement Dental: City-paid coverage for employee and dependents Vision: City-paid coverage for employee and dependents Vacation: 96 - 176 hours of vacation leave accrual each year, depending on length of service. Sick Leave: 8 hours per month Holidays: 13 holidays Retirement: CalPERS Classic Members 3% @ 55; New Members 2.7% @ 57 formula. Uniform Allowance: $1,040 annually Deferred Compensation: Voluntary participation in City Plans Life Insurance: City-paid policy equal to 1.5 times regular annual wage Long Term Disability: City-paid coverage A City-paid Caltrain GoPass. The Menlo Park campus is centrally located within walking distance from Caltrain and downtown Menlo Park. A City-paid BayPass. This pilot program offers employees unlimited travel in 2024 for both work and personal trips on 25 Bay Area transit agencies that use the Clipper card. A transportation allowance program provides employees with $1.50 per day when they walk, bicycle or carpool to work at least once per week. Employees are provided with access to an on-site gym at no cost For additional benefit information, visit www.menlopark.gov and review the City of Menlo Park and Police Officers' Association Memorandum of Understanding. Special Instructions You must attach your POST Basic Academy graduation certificate to your application. You may include other documentation, such as a resume, cover letter, or other certifications, along with your POST Basic Academy graduation certificate. However, CalOpps will only accept one attachment (multiple pages okay) up to 2MB . Applications will be reviewed for neatness, accuracy, and relevant training, education, and work experience. Only complete applications, including supplemental questionnaire responses and POST Basic Academy graduation certificate, will be reviewed and considered. Applications will be reviewed periodically. Those qualified applicants best matching the current needs of the City will be invited to the testing process, which may consist of an oral board interview and/or written exercise. If successful in the testing process, candidates may be invited to subsequent phases of the selection process, including Chief/Command Staff interview, thorough background investigation, fingerprinting, polygraph examination, psychological screening and medical evaluation. Candidates must be successful in all phases of the selection process to be hired as a Police Officer. The City of Menlo Park is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of the City of Menlo Park not to discriminate against all qualified applicants or employees. We will make reasonable efforts in the selection process to accommodate persons with disabilities. Please contact Human Resources at hr@menlopark.gov prior to the closing date for accommodation requests. In accordance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act, all potential employees are required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship or authorization to work in the United States. The City will not sponsor applicants for work visas. Closing Date/Time: Continuous
Jul 14, 2024
Full Time
The City of Menlo Park is currently accepting applications for police academy graduates that are motivated, well-trained professionals who can meet the challenge of a fast paced, multi-tasking law enforcement environment. The Menlo Park Police department is an operation in which the line patrol officers enjoy communicating and building relationships with individuals within the community. We embrace a true community connection and commitment with participants on all sides. Rather than designating certain officers to focus on solving community problems, Menlo Park will charge all police personnel with proactive community policing responsibilities. We ask our officers to seek innovative solutions to local problems, respond to citizen complaints of violations and provide excellent customer service. A small agency, such as the Menlo Park Police Department, will enable you to attain a breadth of experience and exposure through which to advance your career in numerous ways. We are seeking individuals who are enticed by our vision and will bring high energy, innovation, self-motivation and passion to their chosen profession. The City of Menlo Park recognizes the value of continuing education and increased knowledge acquired through personal and professional development of its’ workforce and allows employees to further their education goals. Accordingly, the City is committed to providing support for learning opportunities that directly and indirectly assist employees in achieving their personal and professional learning goals. Additionally, major thoroughfares coursing through our fully developed community make traffic management a vital duty of all patrol officers. Overall, the department has strong opportunities for specialty assignments, including: K9, investigations, narcotics enforcement, and SWAT / HNT. Patrol teams enjoy a rotating 4/12 plan or a fixed 4/10 schedule in specialty assignments. The City realizes the diversity of the community and therefore upon approval, the City pays officers a bilingual stipend. Our officers continually strive to be the best and achieve high standards; they receive a 5% incentive for achieving their Intermediate POST certificate and 10% incentive for achieving their advanced certificate. The City has new desktop and laptop computers in place for employees. The City already has Crime Analysis and Traffic Analysis software systems in place. A new handheld citations system for traffic has recently been launched. The City also implemented a citywide GIS system, document imaging system, and Intranet, which are available to all staff members. Additionally, we have placed laptops in all patrol cars in order to facilitate timely report writing and response to calls for service. Ideal Candidate We are seeking well-qualified academy graduates who are enthusiastic, community-oriented team players with the skills and ability to interact and deal effectively with a population that is both culturally and socio-economically diverse. We pride ourselves in our staff, individuals who exhibit excellent interpersonal skills, and a sincere desire to make a difference. Come discover why so many officers develop their careers here and retire from our department. Job requirements: Graduation from an accredited Police Officer Standards and Training (POST) basic academy (or California POST approved equivalent). Minimum twenty-one (21) years of age at time of appointment. Graduation from high school or equivalent. Additional education at the college level is preferred. Valid California Driver License POST standard physical requirements In accordance with Government Code Section 1031, effective January 1, 2023, peace officers must be legally authorized to work in the United States under federal law. There are no specific citizenship requirements. Review the following website for additional information: https://post.ca.gov/Peace-Officer-Citizenship-Requirements-FAQs . Applicants must include the POST Basic Academy graduation certificate as an attachment to their application. Benefits The City offers an excellent benefit package consisting of: Health Insurance: City contribution up to $2,655 per month towards Cafeteria Plan which can be used to purchase medical insurance and participate in a flexible spending account for health and/or dependent care reimbursement Dental: City-paid coverage for employee and dependents Vision: City-paid coverage for employee and dependents Vacation: 96 - 176 hours of vacation leave accrual each year, depending on length of service. Sick Leave: 8 hours per month Holidays: 13 holidays Retirement: CalPERS Classic Members 3% @ 55; New Members 2.7% @ 57 formula. Uniform Allowance: $1,040 annually Deferred Compensation: Voluntary participation in City Plans Life Insurance: City-paid policy equal to 1.5 times regular annual wage Long Term Disability: City-paid coverage A City-paid Caltrain GoPass. The Menlo Park campus is centrally located within walking distance from Caltrain and downtown Menlo Park. A City-paid BayPass. This pilot program offers employees unlimited travel in 2024 for both work and personal trips on 25 Bay Area transit agencies that use the Clipper card. A transportation allowance program provides employees with $1.50 per day when they walk, bicycle or carpool to work at least once per week. Employees are provided with access to an on-site gym at no cost For additional benefit information, visit www.menlopark.gov and review the City of Menlo Park and Police Officers' Association Memorandum of Understanding. Special Instructions You must attach your POST Basic Academy graduation certificate to your application. You may include other documentation, such as a resume, cover letter, or other certifications, along with your POST Basic Academy graduation certificate. However, CalOpps will only accept one attachment (multiple pages okay) up to 2MB . Applications will be reviewed for neatness, accuracy, and relevant training, education, and work experience. Only complete applications, including supplemental questionnaire responses and POST Basic Academy graduation certificate, will be reviewed and considered. Applications will be reviewed periodically. Those qualified applicants best matching the current needs of the City will be invited to the testing process, which may consist of an oral board interview and/or written exercise. If successful in the testing process, candidates may be invited to subsequent phases of the selection process, including Chief/Command Staff interview, thorough background investigation, fingerprinting, polygraph examination, psychological screening and medical evaluation. Candidates must be successful in all phases of the selection process to be hired as a Police Officer. The City of Menlo Park is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of the City of Menlo Park not to discriminate against all qualified applicants or employees. We will make reasonable efforts in the selection process to accommodate persons with disabilities. Please contact Human Resources at hr@menlopark.gov prior to the closing date for accommodation requests. In accordance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act, all potential employees are required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship or authorization to work in the United States. The City will not sponsor applicants for work visas. Closing Date/Time: Continuous
The Menlo Park Police Department demands the highest level of professionalism from its employees. We maintain that employee contact with the public should inspire respect and generate cooperation and approval from the public we serve. The Menlo Park Police Department strives to provide the best possible police services. For more than 80 years, our department has worked hard every day to protect those who live, work and visit the City of Menlo Park. We achieve this through crime suppression and problem solving, crime analysis and development of crime prevention strategies. The City of Menlo Park is currently accepting applications from motivated individuals who can meet the challenge of a fast-paced multitasking environment. Successful Police Recruit candidates will actively participate in the P.O.S.T. (Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training) prescribed police academy training program. Upon successful completion of the academy program, incumbents of this non-sworn temporary classification may be appointed to the sworn classification of Police Officer. Ideal Candidate The ideal candidates will exemplify the highest level of professionalism and interest in community service, while understanding their duty to carry out law enforcement activities; display a cooperative spirit and inspire others; show commitment to professional development; and emanate pride, dedication, and passion for protecting lives and property of those who live, work, and visit the City of Menlo Park. As a Police Recruit, the successful candidate studies, attends classes, completes homework assignments, takes tests, and follows all instructions relative to the academy curriculum and behavior; becomes proficient in the following areas: criminal law, arrest and control techniques, use of firearms, report writing, vehicle operation, First Aid, CPR, narcotics, crowd control, court room demeanor, public relations, patrol procedures, physical conditioning and training, and any other subjects included in the academy. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Must be at least twenty and one half (20.5) years of age at time of appointment. Graduation from high school or equivalent. Additional education at the college level is preferred. Valid California Driver's License In accordance with Government Code Section 1031, effective January 1, 2023, peace officers must be legally authorized to work in the United States under federal law. There are no specific citizenship requirements. Review the following website for additional information: https://post.ca.gov/Peace-Officer-Citizenship-Requirements-FAQs . Candidates must have already achieved acceptable results on the PELLETB and WSTB exams. You must attach BOTH results to your application. Candidates with bilingual skills, recent public agency experience, or volunteerism in the public safety field are strongly encouraged to apply. Benefits Employees in the Police Recruit classification may elect to participate in group medical coverage and accrue eight hours of sick leave per month. Upon successful completion of the Academy, Police Recruits are appointed to the full-time benefitted position of Police Officer. Police Officer benefits are described in the Memorandum of Understanding between the Menlo Park Police Officers' Association and the City of Menlo Park, located on our website at www.menlopark.org . Special Instructions Since this is a continuous filing recruitment, application reviews will be scheduled as needed. IMPORTANT: Please be sure to fill out the required City application completely, including all relevant work experience. Applications with “See Resume” as a substitution for the work experience description and/or unclear past employment information will not be considered. Applications will be reviewed for accuracy and completion. Those candidates whose qualifications best match the current needs of the City will be invited to participate in an oral board interview. Candidates successful in the oral board interview process may be selected to participate in a Command Staff interview. YOU MUST ATTACH proof of acceptable scores of your POST Entry-level Law Enforcement Test Battery (PELLETB), and Work Sample Test Battery (WSTB). PELLETB acceptable score: 42 or higher WSTB acceptable score: 320 or higher AND pass the 1.5 mile run If you have not taken these exams and achieved the acceptable scores, your application will not be accepted. **CalOpps only allows ONE attachment, which may be multiple pages, u p to 2MB .** An Eligible List will be established as a result of this examination process and will be valid for a period of six (6) months. The list may be extended up to a maximum of two (2) years. The hiring department will review the Eligible List to determine which candidates will be invited to the department selection process. Candidates selected to continue in the selection process will be subject to a thorough background investigation, fingerprinting, polygraph examination, psychological screening, and medical evaluation. Applicants must be successful in all phases of the selection process to be considered for this position. The City of Menlo Park is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of the City of Menlo Park not to discriminate against all qualified applicants or employees. We will make reasonable efforts in the selection process to accommodate persons with disabilities. Please contact Human Resources at hr@menlopark.gov prior to the closing date for accommodation requests. In accordance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act, all potential employees are required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship or authorization to work in the United States. The City will not sponsor applicants for work visas. Closing Date/Time: Continuous
Jul 14, 2024
Full Time
The Menlo Park Police Department demands the highest level of professionalism from its employees. We maintain that employee contact with the public should inspire respect and generate cooperation and approval from the public we serve. The Menlo Park Police Department strives to provide the best possible police services. For more than 80 years, our department has worked hard every day to protect those who live, work and visit the City of Menlo Park. We achieve this through crime suppression and problem solving, crime analysis and development of crime prevention strategies. The City of Menlo Park is currently accepting applications from motivated individuals who can meet the challenge of a fast-paced multitasking environment. Successful Police Recruit candidates will actively participate in the P.O.S.T. (Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training) prescribed police academy training program. Upon successful completion of the academy program, incumbents of this non-sworn temporary classification may be appointed to the sworn classification of Police Officer. Ideal Candidate The ideal candidates will exemplify the highest level of professionalism and interest in community service, while understanding their duty to carry out law enforcement activities; display a cooperative spirit and inspire others; show commitment to professional development; and emanate pride, dedication, and passion for protecting lives and property of those who live, work, and visit the City of Menlo Park. As a Police Recruit, the successful candidate studies, attends classes, completes homework assignments, takes tests, and follows all instructions relative to the academy curriculum and behavior; becomes proficient in the following areas: criminal law, arrest and control techniques, use of firearms, report writing, vehicle operation, First Aid, CPR, narcotics, crowd control, court room demeanor, public relations, patrol procedures, physical conditioning and training, and any other subjects included in the academy. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Must be at least twenty and one half (20.5) years of age at time of appointment. Graduation from high school or equivalent. Additional education at the college level is preferred. Valid California Driver's License In accordance with Government Code Section 1031, effective January 1, 2023, peace officers must be legally authorized to work in the United States under federal law. There are no specific citizenship requirements. Review the following website for additional information: https://post.ca.gov/Peace-Officer-Citizenship-Requirements-FAQs . Candidates must have already achieved acceptable results on the PELLETB and WSTB exams. You must attach BOTH results to your application. Candidates with bilingual skills, recent public agency experience, or volunteerism in the public safety field are strongly encouraged to apply. Benefits Employees in the Police Recruit classification may elect to participate in group medical coverage and accrue eight hours of sick leave per month. Upon successful completion of the Academy, Police Recruits are appointed to the full-time benefitted position of Police Officer. Police Officer benefits are described in the Memorandum of Understanding between the Menlo Park Police Officers' Association and the City of Menlo Park, located on our website at www.menlopark.org . Special Instructions Since this is a continuous filing recruitment, application reviews will be scheduled as needed. IMPORTANT: Please be sure to fill out the required City application completely, including all relevant work experience. Applications with “See Resume” as a substitution for the work experience description and/or unclear past employment information will not be considered. Applications will be reviewed for accuracy and completion. Those candidates whose qualifications best match the current needs of the City will be invited to participate in an oral board interview. Candidates successful in the oral board interview process may be selected to participate in a Command Staff interview. YOU MUST ATTACH proof of acceptable scores of your POST Entry-level Law Enforcement Test Battery (PELLETB), and Work Sample Test Battery (WSTB). PELLETB acceptable score: 42 or higher WSTB acceptable score: 320 or higher AND pass the 1.5 mile run If you have not taken these exams and achieved the acceptable scores, your application will not be accepted. **CalOpps only allows ONE attachment, which may be multiple pages, u p to 2MB .** An Eligible List will be established as a result of this examination process and will be valid for a period of six (6) months. The list may be extended up to a maximum of two (2) years. The hiring department will review the Eligible List to determine which candidates will be invited to the department selection process. Candidates selected to continue in the selection process will be subject to a thorough background investigation, fingerprinting, polygraph examination, psychological screening, and medical evaluation. Applicants must be successful in all phases of the selection process to be considered for this position. The City of Menlo Park is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of the City of Menlo Park not to discriminate against all qualified applicants or employees. We will make reasonable efforts in the selection process to accommodate persons with disabilities. Please contact Human Resources at hr@menlopark.gov prior to the closing date for accommodation requests. In accordance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act, all potential employees are required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship or authorization to work in the United States. The City will not sponsor applicants for work visas. Closing Date/Time: Continuous
The City of Menlo Park currently has an excellent opportunity for experienced Communications Dispatchers. Shift work including weekends and holidays is required. Communications Dispatchers are responsible for receiving and dispatching emergency and non-emergency calls for the Police Department and City. Responsibilities are centered on extensive contact with the public over the telephone, in both emergency and non-emergency situations to receive, transmit, and provide factual information and assistance. All activities are performed within specified legal guidelines. Incumbents are expected to work independently and exercise judgment and initiative. A job description, including examples of typical job functions and qualifying knowledge, skills, and abilities, is available by clicking on the Job Description link. Job Description URL: https://menlopark.gov/files/sharedassets/public/v/1/administrative-services/documents/human-resources/job-classifications/seiu/communications-dispatcher.pdf Ideal Candidate Examples of essential Job duties include, but are not limited to: Operate a state of the art computer-aided dispatch system while monitoring, phones and neighboring agencies activities. Receive emergency and non-emergency calls including wireless E911, TDD and VOIP calls and determine appropriate priorities for action. Dispatch calls and directs officers in the field; monitoring officer’s status, location and needs during emergency and routine activities.• Listen actively using effective questioning techniques with the ability to quickly articulate the details of a call in a clear concise understandable manner when speaking. Operate a wide variety of communications equipment and enter data into computers/databases Communications Dispatchers may also assist walk-in citizens with reports and other requests; testify in court; maintain various logs; process warrants and court dispositions; and participate in community outreach and education programs MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Education and Experience Any combination of training and experience that would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required qualifications would be: Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth (12th) grade. One (1) year of general clerical involving frequent public contact, preferably in a law enforcement setting. Licenses and Certifications Possession of a valid Public Safety Dispatcher Basic Certificate issued by the California State Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training (P.O.S.T.). Benefits These are non-benefited temporary positions. A temporary employee may not work more than 1000 hours per year and will receive sick leave in accordance with State Law. Special Instructions You must attach your P.O.S.T. Certificate to your application. If you wish to attach other documents, you must upload them all as one attachment no more than 2MB in size. Only qualified lateral dispatcher applicants will be considered. Applications will be periodically reviewed. Those applicants best matching the City's current needs, will be invited for an interview with department representatives. The City of Menlo Park is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of the City of Menlo Park not to discriminate against all qualified applicants or employees. We will make reasonable efforts in the selection process to accommodate persons with disabilities. Please contact Veronica Wortham at (650) 330-6673 or vwortham@menlopark.org prior to the closing date for accommodation requests. Before receiving a conditional offer of employment, the candidate will be required to successfully complete a reference check, criminal conviction history questionnaire and fingerprinting. Upon receiving a conditional offer of employment, the applicant will be required to submit to a psychological evaluation and pre-employment medical examination which will include a drug screening. Applicants must be successful in all phases of the selection process to be considered for this position. In accordance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act, all potential employees are required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship or authorization to work in the United States. Closing Date/Time: Continuous
Jul 14, 2024
Full Time
The City of Menlo Park currently has an excellent opportunity for experienced Communications Dispatchers. Shift work including weekends and holidays is required. Communications Dispatchers are responsible for receiving and dispatching emergency and non-emergency calls for the Police Department and City. Responsibilities are centered on extensive contact with the public over the telephone, in both emergency and non-emergency situations to receive, transmit, and provide factual information and assistance. All activities are performed within specified legal guidelines. Incumbents are expected to work independently and exercise judgment and initiative. A job description, including examples of typical job functions and qualifying knowledge, skills, and abilities, is available by clicking on the Job Description link. Job Description URL: https://menlopark.gov/files/sharedassets/public/v/1/administrative-services/documents/human-resources/job-classifications/seiu/communications-dispatcher.pdf Ideal Candidate Examples of essential Job duties include, but are not limited to: Operate a state of the art computer-aided dispatch system while monitoring, phones and neighboring agencies activities. Receive emergency and non-emergency calls including wireless E911, TDD and VOIP calls and determine appropriate priorities for action. Dispatch calls and directs officers in the field; monitoring officer’s status, location and needs during emergency and routine activities.• Listen actively using effective questioning techniques with the ability to quickly articulate the details of a call in a clear concise understandable manner when speaking. Operate a wide variety of communications equipment and enter data into computers/databases Communications Dispatchers may also assist walk-in citizens with reports and other requests; testify in court; maintain various logs; process warrants and court dispositions; and participate in community outreach and education programs MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Education and Experience Any combination of training and experience that would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required qualifications would be: Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth (12th) grade. One (1) year of general clerical involving frequent public contact, preferably in a law enforcement setting. Licenses and Certifications Possession of a valid Public Safety Dispatcher Basic Certificate issued by the California State Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training (P.O.S.T.). Benefits These are non-benefited temporary positions. A temporary employee may not work more than 1000 hours per year and will receive sick leave in accordance with State Law. Special Instructions You must attach your P.O.S.T. Certificate to your application. If you wish to attach other documents, you must upload them all as one attachment no more than 2MB in size. Only qualified lateral dispatcher applicants will be considered. Applications will be periodically reviewed. Those applicants best matching the City's current needs, will be invited for an interview with department representatives. The City of Menlo Park is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of the City of Menlo Park not to discriminate against all qualified applicants or employees. We will make reasonable efforts in the selection process to accommodate persons with disabilities. Please contact Veronica Wortham at (650) 330-6673 or vwortham@menlopark.org prior to the closing date for accommodation requests. Before receiving a conditional offer of employment, the candidate will be required to successfully complete a reference check, criminal conviction history questionnaire and fingerprinting. Upon receiving a conditional offer of employment, the applicant will be required to submit to a psychological evaluation and pre-employment medical examination which will include a drug screening. Applicants must be successful in all phases of the selection process to be considered for this position. In accordance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act, all potential employees are required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship or authorization to work in the United States. Closing Date/Time: Continuous
