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MANAGEMENT ANALYST

Deadline to apply:  Apply by Monday, September 9, 2019 for first consideration

THE POSITION:

The City of San Rafael Fire Department is hiring for the position of Management Analyst – Fixed Term/Full-Time.  Under administrative direction, this position assists with business functions and related administrative support for assigned fire department related services and programs; plans, analyzes, directs, reviews and evaluates department functions and administrative activities; manages multiple contracts for services; represents the Fire Department at meetings and performs related work as required.  Fixed-Term appointments may be made for up to a three-year period.  Continued appointment in this position is contingent upon funding and job performance.  This is an “at will” position. 

The incumbent in this position will assist the Fire Chief and Command Staff by providing day-to-day administrative and non-safety support and will be responsible for assisting with budget development and management, financial administration and reporting, revenue allocation, purchasing, contract administration, data collection and visualization for internal and public audiences, and program and service evaluation.  This position will provide coordinated support, consultation, and services to department operations and multiple contracts for services.    

DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Provides assistance with fiscal and general business activities of the department.
• Develops and implements departmental goals, objectives, policies, procedures and work standards, particularly in the areas of finance, administration, human resources, capital assets, facilities, and contract services.
• Directs the preparation and administration of department and contract budgets, financial administration and reporting, revenue allocation and recovery, and grant administration.
• Makes presentations regarding plans and programs at public meetings; acts as a liaison and represents the department in meetings with city councils, elected officials, other agencies, governments, special interest groups, and private entities; and develops community contacts.
• Reviews and evaluates the effectiveness of program and service delivery; implements improvement plans to ensure maximum efficiency within such resources.
• Plans, organizes, administers, coordinates, reviews and evaluates day-to-day activities of assigned programs, which may include those which support divisions of a technical nature.
• Confers with safety operations to identify department and community needs; and oversees customer service initiatives.
• Directs or conducts special projects and a variety of analytical and feasibility studies; leads teams and committees considering system-wide issues and plans.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Knowledge of principles and practices of program development and management, including design, implementation and evaluation, and resource management.
• Knowledge of principles, practices, and procedures of administrative operations, including budget development and administration, basic labor relations concepts, auditing and reconciling financial documents, and accounting and automated financial record keeping.

• Knowledge of applicable federal, state and local laws, codes, regulations, and reporting requirements, including state and federal laws and regulations related to public agency construction and maintenance programs and confidentiality of patient records and personally identifiable information.
• Knowledge of grant management and compliance requirements for State and Federal grants.
• Knowledge of research methodology, policy development, report writing and basic statistical techniques. 
• Ability to recognize consequences of proposed actions and implement recommendations.
• Ability to develop, implement and interpret goals, objectives, policies, procedures, work standards and internal controls.
• Ability to plan, assign, manage, review and evaluate work of staff.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work, including City officials, managers, and employees; employee representatives; other governmental agencies and community.
• Ability to effectively communicate, both orally and in writing; present findings, recommendations and policies to public officials.
• Ability to represent the department in meetings with a variety of groups and individuals.
• Ability to prepare clear and concise reports, policies, procedures, correspondence and other written materials.
• Ability to analyze, interpret, apply and explain policies and procedures.
• Ability to think critically about complex and multi-dimensional issues and develop sound conclusions and solutions.
• Ability to prioritize work, coordinate multiple projects and meet critical deadlines.

LANGUAGE/MATHEMATICAL/REASONING SKILLS:

• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.’
• Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers and the general public.
• Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry.
• Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. 
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE/OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

Any combination of education and experience that demonstrates possession of the requisite knowledge, skill and abilities.  A typical way to obtain these would be:

• Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with major course work in public administration, business administration or a related field AND
• Three (3) years of progressively responsible analytical, administrative or managerial experience.
• Municipal government experience is desirable but not necessary.
• Valid CA driver’s license.

SELECTION PROCESS:

Qualified applicants will be interviewed by the hiring department and the most qualified applicants will be subject to a reference check, which will include fingerprinting.

APPLICATION PROCESS:

City of San Rafael application is required.  Resumes do not substitute for the City application.  To file an application on line go to www.calopps.org.  Select “Member Agencies”.  Select “City of San Rafael”.  Follow this link to submit your application:  https://www.calopps.org/san-rafael/job-19905484

Reasonable Accommodation:  The City of San Rafael will make reasonable accommodations in the exam process to accommodate disabled applicants.  If you have a disability for which you require an accommodation, please contact us at (415) 485-3474 before the test date.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.  Such accommodations must be requested by the applicant.

The Department of Finance Purchasing Division is looking for a Storekeeper I to join the Central Stores team. The ideal candidate will be independently motivated to provide excellent customer service to the City while performing daily responsibilities involving the receipt, issuance and delivery of materials, equipment and supplies.

Under general direction of the Principal Storekeeper, the Storekeeper I engages in materials management including, but not limited to, purchasing materials and supplies, supporting surplus disposal, researching suppliers, and maintaining the inventory management system while performing related work as required. This is an excellent opportunity to work in a dynamic and collaborative team environment.

For a complete job description, please click here: Storekeeper I

The City of Sunnyvale provides an excellent benefits package, which includes a competitive salary, career development and training opportunities make the City of Sunnyvale a great place to work. A complete application consists of a City application and responses to the supplemental questionnaire.  The position opens Monday, August 12, 2019 and final filing date is Tuesday, September 3, 2019 at 5:00 pm. For complete information regarding this current opportunity, please visit: Sunnyvale.ca.gov and click on JOBS.

Salary $31.03 - $39.60 Hourly

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The City of Glendora seeks an experienced and highly motivated professional looking for exposure to a variety of special projects within our Finance Department as a Management Analyst. This position will be focused primarily on analyzing water data, water rate studies, capital projects and legislation; implementing programs in compliance with legislation. The ideal candidate will be a self-starter with strong program management and analytical skills. This is an ideal opportunity for an up and comer who thinks outside the box and is motivated by taking on challenges, providing efficient solutions and taking an innovative approach to problem solving.

The ideal candidate will bring a positive, collaborative approach to the team and strive for excellence in reaching department and City goals. If you are creative, bring fresh ideas to recurring projects and are excited about gaining invaluable experience in all aspects of municipal government within a small agency this is the opportunity for you.

Under administrative direction, perform budgetary, financial, technical and administrative duties for an assigned department and/or division. Provide a variety of complex professional and analytical work, and provide technical and responsible assistance to assigned department and/or programs and performs other related duties as required.

Some of the typical duties of the Management Analyst include but are not limited to:

• Conduct assigned programs and specialized department programs such as water conservation or other programs as assigned.
• Participate in the development and implementation of new or revised programs, systems, procedures, and methods of operation; compile and analyze data and make recommendations.
• Assist in the drafting and implementation of policies and procedures; assist in the preparation of ordinances, resolutions, manuals, reports, and other supporting program documents.
• Participate in the preparation and administration of assigned operating and capital budget(s); maintain and monitor appropriate budgeting controls.
• Collect, compile, and analyze information from various sources on a variety of specialized topics related to programs administered by the position or by the management staff, including complex financial, budget or administrative issues or questions; prepare comprehensive technical records and reports to present and interpret data, identify alternatives, and make and justify recommendations.
• Conduct surveys and perform research and statistical analyses on administrative, fiscal, personnel, and operational problems or issues; monitor legislation and analyze proposed legislation.
• Direct the work activities of others involved in related activity, prioritize and coordinate work assignments; review work for accuracy; recommend improvements in work flow procedures and use of equipment and forms.
• Serve as a liaison with employees, public and private organizations; represent the City in a variety of community groups, boards, commissions, State and Federal agencies, and other organizations; provide information and assistance to the public regarding the assigned programs and services; receive and respond to complaints and questions relating to assigned area of responsibility; review problems and recommend corrective actions.
• Prepares staff reports, Committee and Council agendas and memos; attends meetings and performs presentations.
• Participates in special projects, including research of new programs and services, budget analysis preparation, and feasibility analysis.
• Provides training in various areas to department employees including updated procedures, rules, laws and other areas as required.
• Coordinate activities and special events with other City departments, the public and outside agencies; attend meetings as a representative for assigned department.
• Assist in Public Agency contract negotiations; monitor compliance with applicable contractual agreements
• Apply for grants, prepare and monitor programs grants and related proposals.
• Perform related duties and responsibilities as assigned.

For a complete job description, applicants may go to the City’s website at cityofglendora.org  or contact the Human Resources Department.

QUALIFICATIONS GUIDELINES

Education and/or Experience

Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be a Bachelor’s degree in public administration or a closely related field, and two years of administrative and analytical experience, preferably within a local government environment, in the collection, compilation, and analysis of data involving financial, budgetary, or administrative issues.

Knowledge and Skill Levels

Organizational, analytical and management practices as applied to the analysis, evaluation development and implementation of programs, policies and procedures; working knowledge of research methods and techniques; report and grant writing; modern office practices and procedures and financial record keeping.

Special Requirements

Possession of or ability to obtain a Class C California driver’s license and a satisfactory driving record.

Selection Process:

All applications will be reviewed and evaluated.  Those candidates who are determined to be best qualified based upon the information presented on the application materials will be invited to continue in the selection process which may include a qualifying written or performance evaluation and will include an interview weighted 100%.

CLOSING DATE: SEPTEMBER 5, 2019 at 4:00 PM

INTERVIEWS:  TENTATIVELY SCHEDULED FOR SEPTEMBER  12, 2019

A completed online employment application is required and must be submitted at www.calopps.org. Incomplete, late, emailed, faxed, and hard copy applications are not accepted. Resumes are not considered in lieu of the required employment application available at CalOpps. Certificates, resumes, and cover letters must be uploaded with your application on the CalOpps website.  The City of Glendora is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  The City does not discriminate on the basis of age, sex, race, religion, national origin, marital status, medical condition or disability.  Please notify the Human Resources Department in advance if you require special accommodations to participate in any phase of the selection process.

For more information and to apply, please visit:

https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/Cupertino

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This job opportunity is continuous and application reviews are performed periodically.

The Position

San Mateo is a city of approximately 104,000 residents, strategically located midway between San Francisco and San Jose, and is within the Silicon Valley.  One of the City’s strengths is its diversity, both in the ethnic makeup and the physical development of the community.  San Mateo has a vibrant business and retail environment with national and international businesses, two major shopping centers and an active downtown.  The community values its historic and new residential neighborhoods and recently approved a major new Transit Oriented Development that will add 1,500 new homes, 300,000 square feet of new retail and as much as 1.5 million square feet of commercial office space.  

The City organization has a culture of innovation, collaboration and strong customer service.  The City’s annual budget is $191 million and is staffed by over 540 full time employees.  The City is continually evaluating new and innovative ways of providing high quality services to its residents while acknowledging the competing demands for the limited funds available. Find out more interesting facts at:  www.cityofsanmateo.org.

This position will receive general direction from the Chief Plant Operator and instruction from their Shift Supervisor to provide daily guidance to lower level operators and trainees. The WWTP Operator III will be responsible for supporting these efforts to guide, develop and mentor staff on their assigned shift, act in a supervisory capacity in the absence of the Shift Supervisor, and is the assigned lead in getting both scheduled and unscheduled work completed. Those who have prepared themselves and are ready for the challenge to use their skills as a journey-level wastewater professional should seriously consider this opportunity.

This position is assigned rotating shifts working nights, weekends, and holidays with on-call emergency response 24 hours per day.  However, along with this challenge is the benefit of working  a 12-hour shift that results in a very favorable work/life balance and requires the minimum commuting days as compared to other standard 8-hour shifts.

The Department

The Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP) is a 15.7 MDG sub-regional facility that serves an estimated 164,545 customers  administering the annual operation and maintenance budget over $12.8 million with a staff of 34 professional and technical personnel.  The City of San Mateo is building a team tasked with the safe and continuous operation of the current expansion of this conventional activated sludge plant by introducing new facilities including; preliminary treatment, primary treatment, enhanced biological nutrient removal/membrane bioreactors (BNR/MBR), biological and chemically enhanced treatment (BioACTIFLO), and additional upgrades to existing process equipment. A vital and instrumental member of this team is the WWTP Operator III.

The Duties

Depending upon assignment, duties may include, but are not limited to the following.

Operate wastewater treatment facilities to control flow and processing of wastewater, sludge and effluent; monitor gauges, meters and control panels; observe variation in operating conditions, interpreting meter and gauge readings and test results to determine process requirements.

• Operate valves and gates; start and stop pumps, engines and electric motors to control and adjust flow and treatment processes; operate and maintain boilers; perform routine maintenance work on valves, tanks, related equipment and facilities to optimize performance.
• Maintain appropriate plant records to support water quality goals.
• Perform the duties of the Designated Operator-in-Charge when required in accordance with State regulations.
• Operate rolling vehicles and stationary machinery as required to perform essential job functions.
• Foster and maintain good working relationships and provide excellent customer service in the course of their work.
• Assist in the inventory, requisition, and purchase of supplies and materials.
• Supervise and train less experienced operators on assigned shift.

THE POSITION

Under general supervision, the Public Safety Dispatcher receives emergency and non-emergency calls for service and dispatches police and fire units or other public safety personnel; performs data entry and other clerical duties; and performs related work as assigned.

Knowledge of:

• Basic law enforcement terminology, rules and procedures.
• Modern office methods and procedures, equipment and filing systems.

Ability or Skill to:

• Communicate effectively with callers who may be injured, hysterical or angry, and from a variety of socio economic backgrounds.
• Quickly and accurately read and analyze computer responses from a variety of systems to gather necessary information.
• Rapidly learn policies and procedures related to the work.
• Learn the principles and techniques of radio communication and record keeping.
• Learn the formats used in handling information for a variety of law enforcement communication networks.
• Learn criteria to determine an emergency or non-emergency.
• Learn to operate a computer-aided dispatch (CAD) system.
• Coordinate the work and track the status and location of law enforcement and fire personnel in the field at all times.
• Act with resourcefulness, courtesy and initiative.
• Work accurately under pressure, exercise good judgment, and make sound decisions in emergency situations.
• Take facts and apply established procedures to the solution of problem situations.
• Learn pertinent codes, public record acts, and penal code sections.
• Courteously receive requests and complaints, answer questions, and make referrals.
• Learn the geography of the City of Newark.
• Maintain neat and accurate records.
• Communicate clearly and effectively with people from a variety of socio-economic backgrounds.
• Understand and carry out verbal and written instructions.
• Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships.
• Operate a variety of communications and office equipment.
• Type a minimum of 35 wpm.
• Perform multiple tasks at same time.

SELECTION PROCESS

The selection process will consist of a review of applications to determine those applicants who are best qualified.  The best qualified candidates will be invited to continue in the selection process which may include an oral board exam(s) and a data entry skills test to be tentatively held on September 24, 2019.  Candidates will be notified by email or phone regarding the exam date, time, & location.

An eligible list will be established as a result of this selection process and will be valid for a period of six months. The list may be extended up to a maximum of two (2) years. The Police Department will review the eligible list to determine candidates to continue in the department selection process.

We will make reasonable efforts in the selection process to accommodate persons with disabilities.  Please contact the Human Resources Department at (510) 578-4267 for accommodation requests.

Prior to receiving a conditional offer of employment, the candidate will be required to successfully complete fingerprinting and a background investigation, which will include a polygraph. Upon receiving a conditional offer of employment, the applicant will be required to complete a psychological evaluation and a City-paid pre- employment medical examination to include testing for the presence of drugs and alcohol.  Applicants must be successful in all phases of the selection process to be considered for the position.