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Administrative Services Manager

Utility Billing - Department of Finance

The City of Sunnyvale is seeking an energetic and motivated leader to join the City’s Utility Billing Division.  The Utility Billing Division is responsible for customer service, meter reading, billing, accounting, and auditing for the City’s three utilities (water, wastewater, garbage and recycling).  Utility Billing is also responsible for administering the City’s Business License, backflow compliance, and central cashiering functions.  The Administrative Services Manager will supervise customer service for the City’s cashiering, business license, and utility billing functions of the Finance Department.  This fast-paced position requires a professional with an outgoing personality to ensure a superior customer experience.  Experience managing a high-volume call center would be great but is not required.  Our office is open to the public Monday-Friday from 8:00am to 5:00pm.  Please be aware that remote work is not available for this position.

A complete application consists of a City application and supplemental questionnaire.  The final filing date is August 17, 2020 at 5:00 pm. For complete information regarding this current opportunity, please visit: www.sunnyvale.ca.gov            

Salary: $109,737.00 - $132,330.00 Annually

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS

Public Safety Dispatcher-In-Training is the entry and trainee level in the public safety dispatcher series. Under close supervision, incumbents are trained in dispatching techniques, equipment and protocols. Work assignments change frequently in order to facilitate training. Employees are subject to daily and weekly observation reports until they demonstrate the ability to perform independently. This classification is distinguished from the higher level Public Safety Dispatcher in that the latter is the fully trained, journey level classification in the series.

This is an alternately staffed classification. Public Safety Dispatcher-In-Training incumbents are required to achieve the knowledge, skills and abilities necessary to advance to the Public Safety Dispatcher level within the twelve month probationary period.

The minimum qualifications for education and experience can be met in the following way: Graduation from high school or tested equivalent, AND One year of work experience providing customer service to the public.

The City of Sunnyvale provides an excellent benefits package. A complete application packet will consist of a City of Sunnyvale employment application, responses to the required supplemental questions and a current (dated within one year of application) typing certificate verifying 35 or more net words per minute (online typing certificates will not be accepted). The position opens July 29, 2020 and is open continuous.

For complete information regarding this current opportunity, please visit: Sunnyvale.ca.gov and click on JOBS.

Salary $38.95 - $42.95 Hourly

Job Announcement URL: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/sunnyvale/jobs/2824947/public-safety-dispatcher-in-training?pagetype=jobOpportunitiesJobs 

The City of South San Francisco is now accepting applications for the position of Laboratory Supervisor.

Application Deadline:  September 11, 2020 @ 5 p.m. or upon receipt of the first 50 online applications, whichever occurs first. 

THE CITY OFFERS AN ATTRACTIVE BENEFIT PACKAGE, AS WELL AS CALPERS RETIREMENT PLAN AND SOCIAL SECURITY PARTICIPATION.

The City of South San Francisco is a General Law city with a population of 68,000 residents that grows to 110,000 during business hours. South San Francisco is strategically located on the west shore of the San Francisco Bay, in northern San Mateo County, 10 miles south of San Francisco. This City is also located along the Bay Area's main transportation routes, included 101, 280, Caltrain, BART, San Francisco Bay Ferry, and the San Francisco International Airport.

The City of South San Francisco is a full-service city with 12 City Departments including Police; Fire; Parks and Recreation; Public Works; Economic and Community Development; City Attorney; Library; Finance; Information Technology; Human Resources; City Clerk; and Office of the City Manager.  The City has a Council-City Manager form of government with more than 460 full-time regular employees.

The City of South San Francisco proudly remains The Industrial City, a reflection of its steel mill and ship building past.  In recent years, the City has been redefined to reflect the innovative, entrepreneurial and industrious spirit, which has made South San Francisco the Biotech Capital of the World.

South San Francisco’s biotechnology cluster is the largest in the world, with roughly 45,000 life science workers, 200 biotech companies, and over 12 million square feet of office/R&D facilities – with an additional 9 million square feet of new R&D facilities in the development pipeline. 

South San Francisco enjoys a high quality of life with an extensive public parks system, active library and learning programming and a dynamic, engaged community making South San Francisco a great place to live, learn, work, and play. 

THE WATER QUALITY CONTROL PLANT:

The Water Quality Control Plant (WQCP) processes wastewater discharge for the cities of South San Francisco, San Bruno and the Town of Colma. The Water Quality Control Plant is a division of the Public Works Department staffed by 38 employees including: Plant Superintendent and Assistant Plant Superintendent of WQCP; Maintenance, Laboratory and Environment Compliance Supervisors; Senior Chemist; Chemist; Lead Plant Mechanics; Plant Mechanics; Lead Plant Operators; Plant Operators; Electricians; Senior Environmental Compliance Inspector; Environmental Compliance Inspectors, Utility Workers, and two Administrative Assistants.

THE POSITION:

The Water Quality Control Plant Laboratory Supervisor will plan, assign, supervise, and assist in the operations of the Water Quality Control Plant’s (WQCP) laboratory.  This includes supervising and training subordinate lab staff, operators, and inspectors as they perform lab analyses, and perform difficult and complex analyses and other duties as required or assigned.

SELECTION PROCESS:

The selection process will first consist of a review of your application materials, including responses to the supplemental questionnaire. A résumé may be included, but does not substitute for a completed application.  Applications with "see resume" as a substitution for the work experience description; those with unclear past employment information; or those with insufficient information to evaluate possession of minimum qualifications will not be considered.  The most highly suitable and qualified candidates will be invited to participate in the next selection process of an oral interview panel (weighted at 100%), tentatively scheduled for the week of September 28, 2020.  Possession of minimal qualifications does not guarantee advancement in the selection process and placement on the eligible employment list. The eligible list will be used for the appointment of the position. Top scoring candidates will be invited to the next phase of the selection process, which is a departmental interview.

Appeals concerning administration of an examination must be submitted in writing within two (2) business days from the date the event occurred.

Note: The City of South San Francisco reserves the right, at its discretion, to limit the number of qualified candidates invited to the selection process. Admission to the examination process may be limited to those applicants who demonstrate the best combination of qualifications on the application and resume, in addition to an assessment of supplemental questionnaire responses. Applicants possessing the minimum qualifications are not guaranteed admission to the examination.

This general announcement is subject to change. It does not constitute an expressed or implied contract.

To review the complete job descriptions that include all special requirements, please visit the City’s website at www.ssf.net

The City of Thousand Oaks has an exciting opportunity for a Fleet Services Supervisor (Fleet Services Manager) at the Municipal Service Center.  The Fleet division provides preventative maintenance and repair for the City’s 200 vehicles and 380 pieces of equipment. 

Primary responsibilities: 

• Administer City-wide vehicle & equipment maintenance and repair program, including schedules and methods for maintenance and repair  

• Coach and develop staff; evaluate performance 

• Supervise, assign, and monitor work performance and quality to ensure a high performance and customer service-oriented work environment 

• Prepare applications and filings for oversight agencies-CA Air Resources Board, and Permitting reporting 

• Prepare budgets, studies, and reports for City management, boards, commissions, and other organizations

• Administer fleet software programs and publish reports 

• Manage the City’s alternative fleet and procure fuel supplies 

• Work with other City divisions, outside agencies, and citizen groups  

• Prepare specifications and make recommendations on purchase, sale, and disposal of vehicles and equipment 

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DEFINITION:

Under direction, the Accountant performs a full range of responsible professional level accounting activities, including maintaining, developing, verifying, and analyzing fiscal records and reports, ensuring compliance with internal controls; prepares financial statements, reviews fiscal records, and monitors financial transactions in accordance with prescribed accountings systems and generally accepted principles of accounting and auditing; provides technical support to Administrative Services Technician; and performs related duties and other work as required.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS:

This position performs journey level professional and highly technical accounting work of a varied nature. The requirement of a conceptual grasp of complex accounting systems and subsystems distinguishes this class from the Administrative Services Technician.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED/EXERCISED:

The Administrative Services Director supervises this position. Incumbents do not routinely exercise supervision over other staff.

The Purchasing Division of the Finance Department offers unique career development and advancement opportunities in public sector procurement and contracting. The Division is responsible for the centralized procurement of equipment, supplies, materials, IT, and non-consulting services pursuant to the City of San José Municipal Code Title 4, Chapter 4.12. The Division is also responsible for providing guidance and oversight for the procurement of consulting services which is managed by the individual City departments. 

The Purchasing Division is focused on delivering procurement and contracting services based on public procurement best practices. The team is headed by a Deputy Director, who oversees two purchasing-related workgroups. One workgroup is managed by a Program Manager who oversees a group of buyers and a staff specialist, who primarily handle tactical procurements such as low-bids, purchase orders, and p-card purchases. Another workgroup is managed by the IT & Strategic Procurement Manager who oversees a group of Senior Analysts, Analysts I/II, and the IT Buyer. 

This team is responsible for handling the City’s complex procurements (i.e., primarily Requests for Proposal) and contract activity. 

The work environment is dynamic and engaging, with procurement staff interfacing with nearly all City departments in delivering products and services. The Division offers opportunities for growth and advancement.

The Department of Finance is hiring a Senior Analyst in the Purchasing Division. The Senior Analyst is a management position that reports to the IT & Strategic Procurement Manager and is responsible for strategic procurement activities, projects, and agreements on behalf of various City departments.

Responsibilities for the position may include, but are not limited to:

- Working with various City departments to prepare, issue, and oversee complex Requests for Proposals (RFPs), Requests for Information (RFls), and other solicitation methods for City funded projects, as well as federal and state funded projects

- Managing strategic and complex procurement activities, including developing specifications and facilitating the evaluation process

- Developing, negotiating, writing, and executing strategic and complex contracts

- Administering contracts, including negotiating amendments, change orders and exercising options

- Drafting and preparing Council memoranda and responses to protests

- Training and educating City staff on Citywide purchasing rules, procedures, and processes

- Assisting departments with vendor management and contract management activities as required

- Performing data and financial analysis for purchasing and contracting activities

- Clearly expressing ideas verbally and in writing

- Preparing standard and ad hoc reporting

- Supervising assigned staff

- Conducting and facilitating Request for Quotes (RFQ) and Request for Bids (RFB) and issuing Purchase Orders (POs) as assigned

- Performing other duties and special projects as requested such as vendor training, emergency preparedness, and implementing procurement and contracting process improvements.

The actual salary shall be determined by the final candidate’s qualifications and experience. In addition to the starting salary, employees in the Senior Analyst classification shall also receive an approximate five percent (5%) ongoing non-pensionable compensation pay.

COVID-19 Remote Work

Please be aware that as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Senior Analyst will most likely be expected to work remotely at least some, if not all, of the time until further notice. If this is required, the Senior Analyst will be assigned a laptop by the City with all software and software access required to perform the assigned duties. The Senior Analyst be required to have/provide their own internet connectivity and other requirements as specified in the City’s Remote Access Policy to be able to fully perform their responsibilities remotely in accordance with the City’s Policy Manual, Section 1.7.3 Remote Access, at https://www.sanjoseca.gov/your-government/city-manager/employee-relations/city-policy-manual.

Assistant Transportation Planner
Stanislaus Council of Governments (StanCOG)
Modesto, CA
United States

Salary: 
$55,311-$74,160

Exciting Job Opportunity Available!

The Stanislaus Council of Governments (StanCOG) is seeking an ASSISTANT TRANSPORTATION PLANNER to join its team and be a part of the transportation planning process in the Stanislaus region of northern California where StanCOG serves as the federally-designated Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO), the state-designated Regional Transportation Planning Agency (RTPA), and the Local Transportation Authority (LTA).

The ideal candidate for this entry-level position will have a Bachelor's degree in regional, urban or transportation planning, community development, public policy or a related field from an accredited college or university, communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, be able to coordinate multiple projects and tasks efficiently, and enjoy working in a fast-paced team environment.

StanCOG offers a competitive salary and an excellent benefits package including retirement benefits, health benefits, a flex schedule and more!

TO APPLY:  Applicants must submit a cover letter, resume and completed StanCOG application (available at http://www.stancog.org/employment/) to HR@Stancog.org.

FOR MORE DETAILS on the position, please visit http://www.stancog.org/employment/

Email: 
HR@Stancog.org

Website: 
http://www.stancog.org/employment/

Associate Transportation Planner
Stanislaus Council of Governments (StanCOG)
Modesto, CA
United States

Salary: 
$64,890-$85,078

Exciting Job Opportunity Available!

The Stanislaus Council of Governments (StanCOG) is seeking an ASSOCIATE TRANSPORTATION PLANNER to join its team and be a part of the transportation planning process in the Stanislaus region of northern California where StanCOG serves as the federally-designated Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO), the state-designated Regional Transportation Planning Agency (RTPA), and the Local Transportation Authority (LTA).

The ideal candidate will have two or more years of transportation planning experience, a Bachelor's degree in regional, urban or transportation planning, community development, public policy or a related field from an accredited college or university, possess professional planning abilities, communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, coordinate multiple projects and tasks efficiently, and enjoy collaborating in a fast-paced team environment.

StanCOG offers a competitive salary and an excellent benefits package including retirement benefits, health benefits, a flex schedule and more!

TO APPLY:  Applicants must submit a cover letter, resume and completed StanCOG application (available at http://www.stancog.org/employment/) to HR@Stancog.org.

FOR MORE DETAILS on the position, please visit http://www.stancog.org/employment/

Email: 
HR@Stancog.org

Website: 
http://www.stancog.org/employment/