Meter Reader jobs in Berkeley, CA
Meter Reader is responsible for reading electric, gas, or water meters. Keeps track of their use by recording appropriate information. Being a Meter Reader inspects meters for damages or defects. Requires a high school diploma. Additionally, Meter Reader typically reports to a supervisor or manager. The Meter Reader may require 0-1 year of general work experience. Possesses a moderate understanding of general aspects of the job. Works under the close direction of senior personnel in the functional area. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
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External Admissions Reader (4511U), Undergraduate Admissions - 57077
- University of California Berkeley
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Berkeley, CA
FULL_TIME
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External Admissions Reader (4511U), Undergraduate Admissions - 57077 About Berkeley
At the University of California, Berkeley, we are committed to creating a community that fosters equity of experience and opportunity, and ensures that students, faculty, and staff of all backgrounds feel safe, welcome and included. Our culture of openness, freedom and belonging make it a special place for students, faculty and staff.
The University of California, Berkeley, is one of the world's leading institutions of higher education, distinguished by its combination of internationally recognized academic and research excellence; the transformative opportunity it provides to a large and diverse student body; its public mission and commitment to equity and social justice; and its roots in the California experience, animated by such values as innovation, questioning the status quo, and respect for the environment and nature. Since its founding in 1868, Berkeley has fueled a perpetual renaissance, generating unparalleled intellectual, economic and social value in California, the United States and the world.
We are looking for equity-minded applicants who represent the full diversity of California and who demonstrate a sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds present in our community. When you join the team at Berkeley, you can expect to be part of an inclusive, innovative and equity-focused community that approaches higher education as a matter of social justice that requires broad collaboration among faculty, staff, students and community partners. In deciding whether to apply for a position at Berkeley, you are strongly encouraged to consider whether your values align with our Guiding Values and Principles , our Principles of Community , and our Strategic Plan .
At UC Berkeley, we believe that learning is a fundamental part of working, and our goal is for everyone on the Berkeley campus to feel supported and equipped to realize their full potential. We actively support this by providing all of our staff employees with at least 80 hours (10 days) of paid time per year to engage in professional development activities. To find out more about how you can grow your career at UC Berkeley, visit grow.berkeley.edu .
Departmental Overview
The Office of Undergraduate Admissions must provide a fair opportunity for every applicant to obtain admission to the University, operate in a professional manner that ensures positive staff morale and values hard work and dedication, communicate and collaborate effectively, present a coordinated effort to standardize procedures and document best practices, offer a variety of methods for professional development, and provide first-class customer service in a cost-effective and transparent manner.
Application Review Date
The First Review Date for this job is: August 16, 2023
Responsibilities
Performs holistic evaluation of all available applicant information for domestic first year undergraduate applications. The information may encompass academic, socioeconomic, geographic, ability/disability, talent, extraordinary circumstances, school and family context, and personal achievement factors. Uses holistic review to make comprehensive recommendations on each applicant. Assess applicants for motivation, initiative, leadership potential, work/life experience, extracurricular involvement, socioeconomic status, ability/disability and educational/personal hardship. Attends and participates in all training and norming sessions. Supports Office of Undergraduate Admissions goals for reader competence and process effectiveness by contributing to group discussions on sample applications. Provides feedback on the overall training/norming process. Meets specified weekly and cycle numerical reads completed goal. Uses professional judgment to review complex applications for admission recommendations to the University. This includes mixed record applicants, applicants to special programs, homeschool applicants, and non-traditional first-year domestic applicants. Acquires and maintains knowledge of systems used for the reading process, including Slate, Google Suite, and Canvas. Using extensive knowledge of college/school/department requirements and applicant pool, assess each applicant's overall record and experience for final admission recommendation.
Required Qualifications
Working knowledge of academic programs, including curricula, admissions requirements, and financial aid programs. Thorough knowledge of secondary school policies and practices, particularly as related to curriculum, standardized testing, extracurricular activities, transcript issues, etc. Ability to read and score applications online. Must maintain awareness of own scoring patterns in relation to normed scoring patterns, and must adjust scoring practices as required. Must demonstrate high level of discretion and sensitive judgement and must be able to utilize a background of professional knowledge and experience to interpret guidelines which will apply to a large, complex, detailed array of objective and subjective information. All information is highly sensitive and confidential. Superior communication, analytic, time management, decision-making and interpersonal skills. Must attend norming and training sessions, meet workload deadlines and work independently. Training will begin the first week of November. Reading freshman applications will continue through the end of January. Thorough knowledge and experience working with a diverse student population. Ability to interpret policy and apply it to practice. Candidates need to be adept at setting up a home office with access to the internet and have the ability to problem-solve a variety of issues (including both technology and procedural) independently. Candidates must have a personal computer with up-to-date security and internet browsers. Successful candidates must demonstrate a high proficiency with technology and web-based applications as all applicant files are reviewed electronically via an online platform.
Education/Training:
Bachelor's degree in related area and/or equivalent experience/training
Preferred Qualifications
Knowledge of and/or sensitivity to issues related to the multiple identities students come with and may write about in their application. Knowledge of K-14 higher education issues. Previous experience as a UC Berkeley undergraduate application reader, or an application reader for another institution or program, and/or equivalent experience/training.
Salary & Benefits
For information on the comprehensive benefits package offered by the University, please visit the University of California's Compensation & Benefits website.
Under California law, the University of California, Berkeley is required to provide a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role and should not offer a salary outside of the range posted in this job announcement. This range takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, analysis of internal equity, and other business and organizational needs. It is not typical for an individual to be offered a salary at or near the top of the range for a position. Salary offers are determined based on final candidate qualifications and experience.
The budgeted salary or hourly range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position is $25.00 - $27.00.
This is a 5-month, 50% part-time (20 hours per week), limited (temporary) position that is eligible for Care UC benefits. This position is non-exempt and paid bi-weekly. This is a remote-friendly position, eligible for 100% remote capability. - Just Posted
Transfer External Reader (4511U), Undergraduate Admissions - 44953
- University of California Berkeley
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Berkeley, CA
FULL_TIME
- Transfer External Reader (4511U), Undergraduate Admissions - 44953 About Berkeley At the University of California, Berkeley, we are committed to creating a community that fosters equity of experience ...
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International External Admissions Reader (4511U), Undergraduate Admissions - 57032
- University of California Berkeley
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Berkeley, CA
FULL_TIME
- International External Admissions Reader (4511U), Undergraduate Admissions - 57032 About Berkeley At the University of California, Berkeley, we are committed to creating a community that fosters equit...
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FTMBA Admissions Reader(4511U) Haas School of Business 41806
- University of California Berkeley
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Berkeley, CA
FULL_TIME
- FTMBA Admissions Reader(4511U) Haas School of Business 41806 About Berkeley At the University of California, Berkeley, we are committed to creating a community that fosters equity of experience and op...
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County Meter Reader
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Danville, CA
- Responsibilities The primary responsibility of this position is to read meters and record consumption of the water used,...
- 4/24/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Pleasant Hill, CA
- Responsibilities The primary responsibility of this position is to read meters and record consumption of the water used,...
- 4/23/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Alamo, CA
- Responsibilities The primary responsibility of this position is to read meters and record consumption of the water used,...
- 4/23/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Suisun City, CA
- Responsibilities The primary responsibility of this position is to read meters and record consumption of the water used,...
- 4/22/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Vacaville, CA
- Responsibilities The primary responsibility of this position is to read meters and record consumption of the water used,...
- 4/22/2024 12:00:00 AM
County Meter Reader
- Meter Reader
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Emeryville, CA
- Responsibilities The primary responsibility of this position is to read meters and record consumption of the water used,...
- 4/22/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Castro Valley, CA
- Responsibilities The primary responsibility of this position is to read meters and record consumption of the water used,...
- 4/21/2024 12:00:00 AM
County Meter Reader
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Petaluma, CA
- Responsibilities The primary responsibility of this position is to read meters and record consumption of the water used,...
- 4/21/2024 12:00:00 AM
About Berkeley, California
Berkeley (/ˈbɜːrkli/ BURK-lee) is a city on the east shore of San Francisco Bay in northern Alameda County, California. It is named after the 18th-century Irish bishop and philosopher George Berkeley. It borders the cities of Oakland and Emeryville to the south and the city of Albany and the unincorporated community of Kensington to the north. Its eastern border with Contra Costa County generally follows the ridge of the Berkeley Hills. The 2010 census recorded a population of 112,580.
Berkeley is home to the oldest campus in the University of California system, the University of California, B...
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Berkeley, California area prices
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What does a Meter Reader do?
Meter Reader in Billings, MT
People in this position often face challenges like locked gates, hostile dogs, or inaccessible meters along their routes, although many utilities issue meter reading dates to their customers and ask them to plan ahead for their reading.
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Meter Reader in Shreveport, LA
Remember that most houses were built before today, so they have the old style meters.
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Meter Reader in Bloomington, IN
A career as a Meter Reader means you could work for electric, phone, or natural gas companies.
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