Assembly Positions Available

M E M O R A N D U M

TO: ALL ASSEMBLY STAFF

FROM: JON WALDIE

Assembly Rules Committee

RE: UPDATED LIST OF ASSEMBLY, PRIVATE SECTOR, AND OTHER

JOB OPPORTUNITIES

DATE: 5/08/08

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ASSEMBLY POSITIONS AVAILABLE

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Office OF ASSEMBLY SPEAKER KAREN BASS

FRONT OFFICE CASE WORKER

Basic Function: Performs a variety of routine clerical office tasks and assists in maintaining records and files.

Reports to: Assemblymember or District Director.

Supervise: No supervising responsibility.

Essential Duties:

Collects, sorts, processes and distributes incoming and outgoing mail.
Assists Scheduler with district appointments, meetings and events for Assemblymember and other District Office staff.
Assists Scheduler with preparation of back-up material for appointments, meetings, and events.
Prepares letters, memoranda reports, constituent correspondence and other materials.
Maintains files and records.
Answers telephone and directs callers to appropriate party.
Acts as the receptionist for the District Office.
Assists constituents with routine casework.
Complies with Assembly policies and rules as outlined in the Personnel Policy Manual.
Does other related work as assigned.

Knowledge Of/ Ability To:

Proper English usage, spelling, grammar, and punctuation.
Business letter writing and modern office methods and procedures.
Perform routine office clerical work.
Compose correspondence independently.
Type accurately.
Understand and carry out directions.
Learn to operate office equipment, and learn office methods, rules and policies.
Work independently in the absence of supervision.
Establish and maintain cooperative relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
Work extended hours as necessary when legislative functions dictate.
Work efficiently and effectively under pressure.
Access, input and retrieve information from a computer.

Please send cover letter, resume and any other relative information to:

Sylvia Castillo

District Director

5750 Wilshire Blvd. Suite 565

Los Angeles, CA 90036

Fax: 323-937-3466

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office of assembly Speaker Karen Bass

FIELD REPRESENTATIVE

Basic Function: Acts within a district as an official representative and liaison of the Member.

Reports to: Member or District Director.

Supervise: Generally, no supervising responsibility.

Distinguishing Characteristics: Functions as the second representative in a Member's district office, assisting the District Director. Acts on behalf of the Member within specified guidelines.

Essential Duties:

· Acts as the Member's representative by responding to a variety of constituent inquiries and problems, attending meetings of local government and private interest groups.

· Serves as a liaison between the district and the Member by maintaining an awareness and involvement in district affairs and issues, and reporting to the Member as appropriate.

· Coordinates office procedures, routine correspondence, telephone inquiries, and special projects.

· Assists in the research, public discussion, and drafting of legislation and amendments.

· Complies with Assembly policies and rules as outlined in the Personnel Policy Manual.

· Does other related work as assigned.

Knowledge Of/Ability To:

· Principles, functions, practices, and operations of the California State Legislature.

· District and State issues, current events, and relevant legislation.

· Basic journalism and communication.

· Establish and maintain cooperative relationships with local governments, private interest groups, and other general public.

· Communicate clearly and concisely.

· Work efficiently and effectively under pressure.

· Work extended hours as necessary when legislative functions dictate.

· Provide accurate and complete information in response to constituent inquiries and problems.

· Access, input, and retrieve information from a computer.

Please Send Cover Letter, Resume and Any Other Relative Information to:

Sylvia Castillo

District Director

5750 Wilshire Blvd. Suite 565

Los Angeles, CA 90036

Fax: 323-937-3466

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OFFICE OF ASSEMBLYMEMBER JARED HUFFMAN

DISTRICT OFFICE SCHEDULER/RECEPTIONIST

BASIC FUNCTION: District scheduler and assistant in Assemblymember Jared Huffman’s District Office in Marin.

REPORTS TO: Member, Chief of Staff, and District Director.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

· Schedules appointments and events in the district with an understanding of the Member’s priorities.

· Performs complex tasks involving independent judgment and discretion.

· Answers phones and serves as a receptionist.

· Assists in the collection and analysis of information.

· Manages constituent database.

· Prepares and Processes correspondence, email, and other materials.

· Assists in the resolution of constituent programs and concerns.

· Maintains files and records.

· Opens, sorts, and distributes mail.

· Establishes and maintains cooperative relationships with those contacted in the course of work including interest groups, various public agencies, legislative staff, and the public.

· Does other related work as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE OF/ABILITY TO:

· Basic function and organization of the Assembly as well as legislative rules and procedures.

· Employ good judgment and make sound decisions.

· Work independently in the absence of supervision.

· Work efficiently and effectively under pressure.

· Understand and carry out directions.

· Standard English usage, spelling, grammar, and punctuation.

· Operate a wide variety of office equipment, and learn office methods, rules and policies.

· Work extended hours as necessary when legislative functions dictate.

COMPENSATION:

Salary commensurate with experience.
Full state benefits including: vacation and sick leave; health, dental, life, disability and vision insurance, Employee Assistance Program (mental health benefits), pre-paid legal program, employer funded health insurance savings account for co-payments and other uncovered medical expenses.
Access to retirement savings through California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS) retirement saving plan. Access to 457 and and 401(k) deferred compensation program.
Voluntary programs including: college savings trust, long term care insurance, and pre-tax savings accounts for childcare and healthcare expenses.

e-mail or FAX cover letter, SALARY REQUIREMENTS and resume to:

Jenny Callaway, District Director, jenny.callaway@asm.ca.gov, or (415) 479-2123 (fax)

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District office of ASSEMBLYMEMBER TED W. LIEU

Field REPRESENTATIVE

Job Description:

Represent the Member in the community at events and community meetings.
Provide constituent services.
Plan and coordinate community events.
Work with the District Staff team on a variety of assignments and duties.
Advise the Member on issues important to the communities of the 53^rd Assembly District.
Maintain relationships with community organizations, other governmental agencies and constituent groups.
Research issues related to legislation and public policy.
Accompany the Member at events and community meetings.
Write briefings for the Member, letters to constituents and basic office correspondence.

Required skills:

Excellent written and verbal communication skills, ability to speak in public confidently.
Desire to help constituents and ability to provide excellent customer service.
Ability to create a network and contacts within the 53^rd Assembly District Communities.
Basic knowledge of California State Legislature and government functions.
Basic computer literacy.
Ability to work effectively under pressure in a fast passed environment, multitask.
Flexible schedule and ability to work nights and weekends.
Ability to prioritize assignments and work load.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Additional information:

The role of the Field Representative is unique. The candidate must be able to prioritize a heavy work load as well as maintain a strong presence in the community. The ideal candidate will have a desire to help people as well as develop and maintain relationships in the community. The candidate should be outgoing, well spoken, high energy and interested in government and community relations.

Please send a cover letter and resume to:

Rebecca Wayne, District Director

500 Center Street

El Segundo CA 90245

Fax 310-615-3520

NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE

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Position firm name & address

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Periodically, the Assembly Rules Committee receives information about job opportunities in the private sector. Copies of most of these job announcements are available in Assembly Rules Committee office L.O.B, Room 300). You may also contact these firms directly for more information.

To apply for a position, send a cover letter, your resume, and references to the address listed in the announcement. We will update this listing as new job opportunities are provided to us.

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DEPARTMENT OF EMPLOYMENT AND SOCIAL SERVICES

ASSISTANT DIRECTOR

ASSISTANT DIRECTOR - DEPARTMENT OF EMPLOYMENT AND SOCIAL SERVICES, County of Yolo (Woodland), California

Salary: $82,860 - $100,728/yr. plus excellent benefits package including 2.5% @ 55 CalPERS retirement benefit in January 2009

The County of Yolo is seeking an experienced leader with a background in County programs and services for youth, children, adults and the aging to oversee its Child Welfare Services and Adult Services divisions in the Department of Employment and Social Services.

This is an at-will position and a key member of the Executive Leadership Team that includes the Department Director, Chief Assistant Director, three Assistant Directors and the Chief Financial Officer. Areas of responsibility for the position include family programs, child and adult protective services, independent living programs, foster care and daycare licensing, IHSS programs, long-term care, SSI advocacy, Veterans services, homeless coordination, Community Services Block Grants, and information and referral services.

The Assistant Director is responsible for a staff of 100, including two division managers and nine supervisors, and an annual operating budget of approximately $11 million.

Requires a four-year baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university, and four years related experience. The ideal candidate will possess a Master’s Degree in Social Work and direct experience in adult and child protective services.

For more information, please contact Gina Duncan, Human Resources Manager at (530) 666-8149 or gina.duncan@yolocounty.org. Interested applicants are asked to submit a Yolo County employment application, a detailed resume and letter of interest. The full job announcement and County of Yolo Employment Application are available on-line at www.yolocounty.org.

APPLY IMMEDIATELY. Yolo County Human Resources, 625 Court St., Rm. 101, Woodland, CA 95695. (530) 666-8055. AA/EOE.

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Public Policy Institute of California (PPIC

The Public Policy Institute of California (PPIC) is a private, nonprofit, research organization, conducting nonpartisan policy research with an active outreach program. PPIC aims to inform and improve public policy through high-quality, independent, nonpartisan research and analysis of public policy issues affecting California. PPIC's research agenda focuses on economic development, education, environment and resources, governance, population, public finance, and social and health policy.

I'd like to bring two PPIC job opportunities to your attention.

First, we have Visiting Fellow opportunities available. The visiting fellow positions are designed for candidates whose career goals are related to public policy. Qualified applicants will have a well-established career in research and a PhD. or equivalent experience in demography, education, economics, geography, political science, public policy, sociology, urban planning, or a related field. For more details on the Visiting Fellow positions visit this link: http://www.ppic.org/main/position.asp?i=1496

Second, I'd also like to let you know that we have a new research associate - education policy position available, as detailed in the descriptions on our website at http://www.ppic.org/main/position.asp?i=2010. This position will be based in Sacramento.

Additionally, we have policy analyst and senior fellow positions available, which can be viewed at this link: http://www.ppic.org/main/opportunities.asp

PPIC values the wide variety of backgrounds and experiences of our staff. Key elements in the consideration of qualified candidates include excellence; diversity of talents, backgrounds, and viewpoints; and a strong fit with our mission and goals. PPIC is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.

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SACRAMENTO COUNTY OFFICE OF EDUCATION

OBTAIN AND SEND APPLICATIONS TO:

9738 LINCOLN VILLAGE DRIVE

SACRAMENTO, CA 95827

ATTN: PERSONNEL DEPARTMENT

24-HOUR JOB LINE: 228-2336

POSITION DEADLINE

TEACHER, COUNTY COMMUNITY SCHOOL Until Filled

TEACHER, JUVENILE INSTITUTIONS Until Filled

CAREER INFORMATION TECHNICIAN Until Filled

DATABASE DESIGNER/INFORMATION SYSTEM ANALYST Until Filled

HEARING THERAPIST Until Filled

HEARING IMPAIRED SPECIALIST Until Filled

INFANT DEVELOPMENT TEACHER Until Filled

INFORMATION SYSTEMS TECHNICIAN Until Filled

INSTRUCTIONAL ASSISTANT I Until Filled

INSTRUCTIONAL ASSISTANT II Until Filled

MEDICAL ASSISTANT Until Filled

NURSE, INFANT DEVELOPMENT Until Filled

VISION SPECIALIST Until Filled

WEB DEVELOPER Until Filled

STAFF SECRETARY CONTINUOUS

SCHOOL SECRETARY CONTINUOUS

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COUNTY OF SANTA CRUZ

Obtain and send applications to:

701 Ocean Street, Room 310

Santa Cruz, CA 95060

ATTN: Personnel Department

24‑hour job line: (831) 454-2151

POSITION DEADLINE

AUDITOR III CONTINUOUS

AUDITOR IV CONTINUOUS

COMMUNICATIONS TECHNICIAN I CONTINUOUS

COMMUNICATIONS TECHNICIAN II CONTINUOUS

COOK (TEMPORARY) CONTINUOUS

COMPUTER OPERATIONS TECHNICIAN III CONTINUOUS

COMPUTER OPERATIONS TECHNICIAN IV CONTINUOUS

DATA PROCESSING PROGRAMMER ANALYST CONTINUOUS

DEPARTMENTAL SYSTEMS ANALYST CONTINUOUS

INFORMATION CENTER SYSTEMS SPECIALIST CONTINUOUS

SENIOR DATA PROCESSING PROGRAMMER ANALYST CONTINUOUS

SENIOR SYSTEMS SOFTWARE ANALYST CONTINUOUS

SYSTEMS SOFTWARE ANALYST CONTINUOUS

DEPUTY PROBATION OFFICER I

(BILINGUAL: ENGLISH/SPANISH ONLY) CONTINUOUS

DEPUTY SHERIFF TRAINEE CONTINUOUS

GROUP SUPERVISOR I CONTINUOUS

GROUP SUPERVISOR II CONTINUOUS

SHERIFF’S SECURITY OFFICER CONTINUOUS

AQUATICS AIDE CONTINUOUS

HEAD LIFEGUARD/HEAD INSTRUCTOR CONTINUOUS

LIFEGUARD CONTINUOUS

PARKS, RECREATION & CULTURAL WORKER I-IV CONTINUOUS

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Human Resources Department

Classified Personnel Services

520 Capitol Mall, 4th Floor

Sacramento, CA 95814

FINAL

POSITION LOCATION FILING DATE

No listings at this time.

Office:

1333 Grand Avenue

Sacramento, CA 95838

Job line: (916) 922‑7960

Unless otherwise indicated, positions are located at district office.

FINAL

POSITION LOCATION FILING DATE

TEACHER Folsom Continuation H.S. Until Filled

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FOLSOM CORDOVA UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT

Obtain application from:

Classified Personnel Office

125 East Bidwell Street

Folsom, CA 95630‑6957

Office: (916) 355‑1129

Job Line: (916) 552‑6957

POSITION LOCATION FINAL FILING DATE

ALTERNATIVE ED TEACHER Mather Youth Academy Until Filled

TEACHER, GIRLS P.E. Folsom Cordova USD Until Filled

TEACHER, CHORAL, 80% Cordova High School Until Filled

TEACHER, ART/MUSIC

50% TIME Cordova Gardens Elem. Until Filled

TEACHER, MATH Cordova High School Until Filled

TEACHER, MUSIC Elementary Schools Until Filled

TEACHER, P.E. 100% TIME

70% Theodore Judah Elem.

30% Natoma Station Elem. Until Filled

TEACHER, P.E. 90% TIME

40% Riverview Elementary

50% Cordova Villa Elem. Until Filled

TEACHER, ART/MUSIC 70% White Rock Elem. Until Filled

TEACHER, SCIENCE Mills Middle School Until Filled

TEACHER, CERAMICS/CRAFTS Cordova High School Until Filled

TEACHER, ART Cordova High School Until Filled

TEACHER, MATH 80% TIME Cordova High School Until Filled

TEACHER, INTEGRATED

SCIENCE Cordova High School Until Filled

TEACHER, ENGLISH Cordova High School Until Filled

TEACHER, GIRL'S

PHYSICAL ED Cordova High School Until Filled

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CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY, BAKERSFIELD

Obtain application from:

Office of Personnel Services

9001 Stockdale Highway

Bakersfield, CA 93311-1099

Office: (661) 664-2266

Job Line: (661) 664-2267

No listings at this time