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About the Department

The Department of Transportation (DOT) plans, develops, operates, and maintains transportation facilities, services, and related systems which contribute to the livability and economic health of the City. We comprise a team of more than 500 people ready to serve the needs of our residents to improve the efficiency and safety of San José streets. We are an energetic and innovative team that is improving transportation in one of the nation’s largest cities, while focusing on safety, sustainability, and active public life! For more information about DOT, visit www.sanjoseca.gov/transportation. 

Position Duties

The Department of Transportation is currently seeking to fill 1 vacancy for the Parking Manager I/II position. If you are interested in employment in these classifications, you should apply to ensure you are considered for additional opportunities that may utilize the applicants from this recruitment.

Salary range(s) for this classification is/are:

• Parking Manager I: $137,024.16 - $166,879.44
• Parking Manager II: $158,449.20 - $193,021.92

Actual salary shall be determined by the final candidates’ qualifications and experience. In addition to the starting salary.

Parking and Downtown Operations Parking Manager

The Parking Manager reports to the Parking and Downtown Operations Division Manager and will focus on managing the day-to-day operations of eight (8) parking garages and six (6) surface lots with a total of approximately 7,300 parking spaces primarily in Downtown San José.  They will also manage roughly 2,500 on-street parking meters throughout the City.

The Parking Manager oversees a team of eleven (11) which include two (2) direct reports, one Parking and Ground Transportation Administrator and one Sr. Analyst. 

The primary focus of this position is to manage and lead a team that works directly with Downtown businesses and residences, community groups and associations, Council Offices, the Downtown Parking Board, the Convention Center and Cultural Facilities operator and City departments to deliver off-street and on-street parking services. 

Under direction, the position performs professional, analytical and administrative work of considerable difficulty in developing, implementing and managing agreements and contracts that involve off-street and on-street parking operations. Projects currently underway include major facade and elevator modernization improvements, analysis of the off street parking security program, developing capacity and usage trends for each parking Facility and on-street meter zones, administration and development of parking agreements to spur downtown development or office leasing activity.   

The successful candidate for this position will be expected to achieve results, lead continuous improvement efforts and ensure that the operations of the off-street and on-street parking program are consistently managed and maintained to provide the highest level of customer service, minimize program costs, and maximize cash flow to the City. 

This position is responsible for leading and managing the Off-Street Parking and On-Street Parking meters Section in the Department of Transportation. Principal areas of responsibility include the following: 

• Leading and managing off-street and on-street parking staff through the establishment of goals, creation of an innovative work environment, maximizing development opportunities and providing appropriate recognition. 

• Quantitative planning and analysis of Downtown San Jose parking supply and demand based on local market conditions and future developments. 

• Oversight and maintenance of parking facilities, parking guidance system, and on-street parking meters. 

• Providing staff support and working effectively with advisory committees, boards, task forces, community groups, associations and staff in other departments and/or agencies. 

• Coordinating/assisting in preparation of new parking ordinances/resolutions, Requests for Proposals (RFPs), agreements, and City Council memorandums for Off-Street  and On-Street Parking Services. 

• Managing marketing agreements and implementing strategies to attract customers and participation in various current or future parking programs  

• Performing and analyzing results from semi-annual customer service survey for all parking facilities and tracking City Council approved Performance Measures and preparing Off-street and On-Street parking operating budgets. 

• Representing Division Manager at meetings with internal and external stakeholders and other duties as assigned. 

How to Apply

To view the full announcement for this exciting opportunity with the City of San Jose and to apply online, please visit the City of San Jose's careers page by clicking on the URL link below. 

VTA’s Engineering and Program Delivery (EPD) Division is seeking a Senior Transportation Engineer for the Quality Assurance (QA) Group under the Technical Services Department.  

Quality Assurance Group: 
The QA Group supports all capital improvement programs for the Division during planning, design, procurement, construction and closeout phases of highway, rail, transit and facilities projects.  As a Senior Transportation Engineer, you will play an important role in ensuring delivery of quality products and services for the Division. It is the responsibility of the QA Group to ensure the development of each project’s Contract-specific Quality Management Plan (CQMP) and to conduct audits and surveillances, based on the approved CQMPs, to monitor and assure effective implementation. Strong interpersonal and communication skills to work with VTA staff, consultants and contractors, attention to detail and ability to lead the QA team with day-to-day activities are desirable skill sets.

What You'll be Doing: 
Definition
Under direction, to have charge of varied and difficult engineering work involving the supervision of a professional transportation engineering staff engaged in a variety of activities, such as the planning and design of transportation systems and facilities, the operation of transit systems, special studies or services, and other transportation projects.

Essential Job Functions:

Typical Tasks

• Supervises and directs projects in connection with the planning, design, construction, maintenance and operation of transportation systems including fixed guideways, highway transit, bicycle, airport, and other facilities;
• Supervises the design function, structural analyses and field surveys;
• Makes traffic engineering studies;
• Conducts transit planning and supervises the scheduling of transit operations;
• Supervises the preparation specifications and related documents used in advertising transportation projects for bids;
• Coordinates technical information exchanges with officials of other governmental jurisdictions, other transportation specialists and the public;
• Coordinates with utilities and land and water companies in matters of relocation and rights-of-ways;
• Coordinates legal assistance in the preparation of resolutions, agreements and other legal documents;
• Conducts special studies, and performs related work as required.

Minimum Qualifications:

Employment Standards
Training and experience equivalent to graduation from college with major work in engineering and five years professional engineering experience on transportation systems or projects, including assignments which provided the opportunity to demonstrate supervisory abilities.

Registration as a professional engineer in the State of California in a field related to transportation engineering at the time of appointment.

Supplemental Information:

Knowledge of:

• Methods, materials and equipment used in the design, construction and operation of transportation systems and facilities;
• Transportation planning principles and the design and operation of public transit systems, computer model simulation techniques;
• Principles and practices of structural engineering;
• Principles of supervision and training.

Ability to:

• Plan, direct and supervise the work of others;
• Analyze engineering problems and work out effective solutions;
• Evaluate and monitor consultant performance;
• Make accurate engineering computations;
• Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

Santa Clara Valley Transportation Agency (VTA) is seeking a collaborative, solutions-oriented engineer with strong experience in rail transit systems and a passion for improving system performance for the position of Senior Systems Engineer.

The Senior Systems Engineer plays a key role in advancing the safety, reliability, and performance of the Light Rail System. Based at the Light Rail Maintenance Yard, this position provides high-level engineering support across rail system assets and helps ensure compliance with regulatory requirements while driving continuous system improvement.

This role leads and supports a wide range of engineering projects, including component and material replacement, maintenance service improvements, and construction-related upgrades. The Senior Systems Engineer uses system data and field insights to monitor asset health, identify improvement opportunities, solve complex technical issues, and recommend solutions ranging from part changes to fleet-wide enhancements.

The position works closely with maintenance teams, contractors, consultants, and other engineering disciplines, requiring strong technical judgment, project management capability, and the ability to deliver practical, effective solutions in a dynamic operating environment.

Light Rail Vehicle Maintenance
Light Rail Vehicle (LRV) Maintenance is located at the Guadalupe Light Rail Division. LRV Maintenance is responsible for timely and reliable maintenance, preventive maintenance, inspections, repair and servicing of light rail vehicles and service equipment.

After a light rail vehicle returns from revenue service at the end of each day, Maintenance performs an interior inspection/walk-through of the vehicle, analyzes the Operator Defect Card, performs a visual inspection of the vehicle undercarriage, performs exterior and interior cleaning, cleans and repairs windows and seating, and removes and repairs graffiti and vandalism.

Regular preventive maintenance is performed at prescheduled cycles every 10,000, 30,000, 60,000, and 120,000 miles to ensure optimal performance, efficiency, safety and reliability. Running Repair/Corrective Maintenance repairs items identified by Operators during the daily operation of an LRV. The normal service life of VTA's light rail vehicle fleet is about 30 years and the major vehicle components are overhauled in a 3-phase program to achieve this lifespan. After 120,000 miles, contacts and the air system, including brake boxes and subcomponents, are overhauled. After 240,000 miles, major components including the motor alternator, gear box, traction motor, pantographs, coupler assembly, trucks, sub-assemblies, and axle bearing assemblies are overhauled. The air conditioning system, car body paint and furnishings, major electronic components, roof resistors and PC boards are overhauled every 7 to 10 years as needed.

What You’ll Be Doing:
Under direction, the Senior Systems Engineer plans, organizes, and directs varied and difficult electrified rail engineering work performed by staff and consultants, and provides technical assistance in systems engineering to rail operating managers.

Minimum Qualifications:

Employment Standards
Sufficient education, training, and professional engineering experience on electrified rail systems which demonstrates the ability to perform the above tasks and possession of the following knowledge and abilities.

Registration as a professional electrical or mechanical engineer in the State of California, at the time of appointment.

Supplemental Information:

Knowledge of:

• Design and construction of electrified rail systems and components;
• Principles of supervision and training;
• Systems and component testing;
• Principles of quality assurance and quality control;
• Investigative techniques;
• Operations and maintenance of rail transit vehicles and equipment;
• Federal, State and local safety and other legal requirements;
• Maintenance requirements and practices of rail vehicles, wayside equipment and systems;
• Specialized tools and equipment used in the maintenance of rail systems and equipment.

Ability to:

• Supervise systems engineering functions;
• Evaluate and monitor work and performance of others;
• Analyze engineering problems and work out effective solutions;
• Make accurate engineering computations;
• Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing;
• Write accurate and concise engineering reports, analyses, specifications, and procedures;
• Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those encountered in the course of work.

The City of Brisbane is seeking a Financial Services Manager to join our dynamic finance team. Under general direction of the Finance Director, provides supervision to the Finance staff and performs a wide range of complex professional accounting duties in the analysis, preparation and maintenance of financial records and reports; makes complex and difficult account analyses and reports; develops, implements and revises accounting systems, procedures and internal controls; coordinates the outside audit preparation of the comprehensive annual financial report; coordinates various automated accounting systems and modules and trains accounting staff in the use of such systems; and performs related duties as assigned.

This position class is at the management level and performs diverse and specialized accounting work that is complex and involves significant accountability and decision-making responsibility. The Financial Services Manager is responsible for supervising accounting staff and managing areas such as payroll, billing, accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger, grant accounting, capital project accounting, fixed asset accounting, enterprise fund accounting, and other accounting-related activities for all City funds.

Example of Duties: (Illustrative Only)

• Assists in the development and implementation of goals, objectives, policies, procedures, and work standards for the Finance department.
• Manages the timely and accurate preparation of budgeting documents and financial reports, including the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report, and participates as an active member of the Budget Team.
• Prepares complex journal entries and reviews and approves financial transactions, including journal entries, accounts payable invoices, revenue collection, accounts receivable billing, payroll postings, and purchasing documents. Prepares a variety of monthly, periodic and annual financial and statistical reports and accounting summaries required by the City, Successor Agency and outside agencies.
• Coordinates financial reporting and auditing activity with external auditors and other agencies; researches, compiles and analyzes data; prepares reports as required.
• Oversees fixed assets accounting to ensure accurate fixed asset records and provides information for capital and operating budgets.
• Assists in preparing financial reports and other information required by City departments and external agencies.
• Prepares audit schedules and reconciliations; responds to inquiries from auditors and provides information within the area of assignment. Provides professional, technical accounting and budget advice to City staff; coordinates activities with other departments; assists in special projects as assigned.
• Coordinates and conducts financial and management analyses, studies, assignments and projects, and performs ad-hoc analyses for the Council and senior management.
• Assists in rate and fee studies; makes related recommendations to senior management.
• Trains, motivates and assists in evaluating personnel; assists in establishing and monitoring employee performance objectives; assists in the preparation of employee performance reviews; provides and coordinates staff training.
• Provides backup support to the Finance Director; may provide occasional or emergency backup to the Information Technology & Systems Manager.

Controller 
Nevada Irrigation District
Grass Valley, California
Annual Salary: $127,450 - $162,671 DOE/DOQ

Calling all accounting savants, process perfectionists, and professional development advocates! Nevada Irrigation District (Grass Valley, California) is seeking a Controller who will oversee the activities of the Accounting Division within the Finance Department, including six staff and several exciting projects. The Controller will have a background in government accounting and use their leadership expertise to train and inspire staff while continuously improving processes and structures. They will report directly to the Finance Director and provide department support by being an effective communicator, motivator, timely organizer, and steadfast project manager. The ideal candidate for this role will have a background in local government auditing/ accounting, accounts payable, and payroll. NID is looking for someone who can take the Division to the next level and get things done! Having relationship-building skills is essential, as this role regularly interacts with the Board, other departments, and outside organizations. Other desirable skills include strategic thinking, creative problem solving, and people management. If you are eager to further develop your team’s accounting capabilities while showing patience, openness, and support for staff, apply now!

View the full recruitment brochure here: https://indd.adobe.com/view/39c5bca8-fc87-48ed-b24c-e8e7496e2b36

SALARY & BENEFITS: An annual salary of $127,450 - $162,671 DOE/DOQ and an attractive benefits package.

HOW TO APPLY
For first consideration, apply by April 1st by completing an application and attaching your cover letter and resume at: https://wbcp.applicantpool.com/jobs/1286180-300215.html 

 View the WBCP Job Board: wbcpinc.com/job-board/ 
 
Save the Dates:
Interviews will take place virtually on April 13th and in person on April 20th. Selected candidates must be available for both dates.

Please contact Naomi Schmitt, Director of Human Resources, with any questions:

• schmittn@nidwater.com 
• (530) 273-6185
   

The Controller's Office of the County of San Mateo seeks highly qualified candidates for the position of Property Tax Specialist. 

 

Under general direction, performs professional apportionment work relating to secured and unsecured property taxes in the Property Tax Division of the Controller’s Office.

 

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS
This Property Tax Specialist is a single classification in the Controller’s Office. The incumbent performs journey-level work in the processing and apportionment of secured and unsecured property taxes. This class is distinguished from the Senior Property Tax Specialist, which is the supervisory level in the Property Tax Specialist series.

 

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED
Receives general direction from the Senior Property Tax Specialist.

NOTE: The eligible list generated from this recruitment may be used to fill future extra-help, term, unclassified, and regular classified vacancies.

 

Examples Of Duties

Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Explains to other jurisdictions, departments, taxing agencies, and consultants on issues and processes relating to tax apportionment.

• Explains to taxing agencies regarding their revenue allocation and projected revenues for the year.

• Apportion monies, including secured, unsecured, impounded, redeemed, and other taxes.

• Prepares and submits tax revenue reports required by the State Controller, the State Board of Equalization, and Community College Districts.

• Coordinates and maintains continuous contact with the County Assessor's office and the Tax Collector's office to ensure the successful completion of the Auditor's Office portion of the monthly tax processing schedules.

• Calculates estimated levy based on ERAF and AB8 factors.

• Balances and reconciles tax collection data received from the Tax Collector-Treasurer’s Office.

• Reconciles and allocates supplemental tax apportionment to taxing agencies.

• Reconciles and apportions secured and unsecured taxes, including advances and clean up.

• Maintains accurate records of disbursements and reconciling worksheets, ledgers, and journal entries to account for apportionments.

• Analyze and prepare varied tax reports.

• Performs basic accounting processes and functions.

• Regularly engage with taxpayers and other customers, delivering prompt, professional, and high-quality customer service. Perform related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Experience and Education:
Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge and skills is qualifying.  
 
A typical way to obtain the required knowledge and skills is:
  
Education: Graduation from a four-year college or university with major coursework in accounting, finance, business administration, or a closely related field.
  
Experience: One year of responsible accounting work, preferably in a governmental or public agency, which includes work experience in property tax accounting.
 

Knowledge of:

• Working knowledge of the laws, ordinances, and regulations governing the financial operation of the County, especially those regarding property tax accounting. 

• Rules and procedures relating to the compilation, maintenance, and reconciliation of tax rolls.

• Accounting theory, principles, practices, procedures, and terminology of general, fund, and governmental accounting. 

• Basic auditing and financial reconciliation principles and methods.

• Property tax apportionment and procedures used in the maintenance of property tax records.

• Principles and practices of business data processing, particularly as it relates to the processing of accounting information. 

• Principles of public finance and taxation.

• Applicable laws regulating public fiscal operations. 

• Budgeting principles and terminology.

Skill/Ability to:

• Review, analyze, interpret, and reconcile tax reports.

• Exercise sound independent judgment within established policy guidelines.  

• Make accurate mathematical and statistical calculations. 

• Establish and maintain effective working relations. 

• Understand and interpret the principles, laws, and procedures involved in property tax accounting and apportionment.

• Gather and analyze data and prepare reports.

• Perform detailed work involving numerical data.

• Document processes and maintain accurate records and files for year-end reporting and audit purposes.

• Understand and explain the relationship between accounting records and documents for recording and reporting purposes.

• Independently reconcile discrepancies within the assigned record-keeping system.

• Prioritize work to meet deadlines accordingly.

Application/Examination

Open & Promotional. Anyone may apply. Current County of San Mateo and County of San Mateo Superior Court of California employees with at least six months (1040 hours) of continuous service in a classified regular, probationary, or extra-help/limited term position prior to the final filing date will receive five points added to their final passing score.

Responses to the supplemental questions must be submitted in addition to our regular employment application form. A resume will not be accepted as a substitute for the required employment application and supplemental questionnaire.

The examination process will consist of an application screening based on the candidates' applications and responses to the supplemental questions (weight: pass/fail). Candidates who pass the application screening may be invited to a panel interview (weight:100%). Depending on the number of applicants, an application appraisal of education and experience may be used in place of other examinations, or further evaluation of work experience may be conducted to group applicants by level of qualification. Applicants meeting the minimum qualifications are not guaranteed advancement through any subsequent phase of the examination. All examinations will be given in San Mateo County, California, and applicants must participate at their own expense.

IMPORTANT: Applications for this position will only be accepted online. If you are currently on the County's website, you may click the "Apply" button. If you are not on the County's website, please visit http://jobs.smcgov.org to apply. Online applications must be received by the Human Resources Department before midnight on the final filing date.

TENTATIVE RECRUITMENT SCHEDULE
Final Filing Date: Thursday, March 19, 2026, 11:59 PM PST
Application Screening: March 23 - 27, 2026
Civil Service Panel Interview: April 7 and/or 8, 2026

About the County
San Mateo County is centrally located between San Francisco, San Jose, and the East Bay. With over 750,000 residents, San Mateo is one of the largest and most diverse counties in California and serves a multitude of culturally, ethnically, and linguistically diverse communities.

The County of San Mateo, as an employer, is committed to advancing equity in order to ensure that all employees are welcomed in a safe and inclusive environment. The County seeks to hire, support, and retain employees who reflect our diverse community. We encourage applicants with diverse backgrounds and lived experiences to apply. Eighty percent of employees surveyed stated that they would recommend the County as a great place to work.
 

San Mateo County is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion at all levels.

Analyst: Sedrick Dixon (03052026) (Property Tax Specialist - E018)

The City of East Palo Alto Invites Applications for the Position of  

ACCOUNTING TECHNICIAN I/II 

Salary: 

Accounting Technician I 

$31.79 - $38.64 Hourly 

 $5,510 - $ 6,378 Monthly 

Accounting Technician II 

$34.17 - $41.53 Hourly 

 $5,923 - $ 7,200 Monthly 

Plus, an attractive benefits package 

Deadline to Apply: March 20, 2026, at 11:59 PM  

The City of East Palo Alto is now actively seeking a compassionate, organized, responsible Accounting Technician I/II. The Accounting Technician I/II performs a variety of routine to complex technical and administrative account support duties in the preparation, maintenance, and processing of accounting records and transactions, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, utility billing, and business licensing, in addition to balancing and maintaining manual and computerized accounting and financial records; and performs related duties, as assigned. 

This is an open competitive/promotional recruitment, meaning that it is open to qualified permanent employees and any other applicants who meet the minimum qualifications.  Two employment lists will be created for internal promotional and an open list of all other non-current EPA employees.  

About the Department

The Department of Transportation (DOT) plans, develops, operates, and maintains transportation facilities, services, and related systems which contribute to the livability and economic health of the City. We comprise a team of more than 500 people ready to serve the needs of our residents to improve the efficiency and safety of San José streets. We are an energetic and innovative team that is improving transportation in one of the nation’s largest cities, while focusing on safety, sustainability, and active public life! For more information about DOT, visit www.sanjoseca.gov/transportation. 

Position Duties

The Department of Transportation is currently seeking to fill multiple vacancies for the Parking & Traffic Control Supervisor (PTCO) position. If you are interested in employment in these classifications, you should apply to ensure you are considered for additional opportunities that may utilize the applicants from this recruitment.

The Parking and Traffic Control Supervisor is responsible for the management of the parking control program and coordinates parking control services.  The position is responsible for the supervision of Sr. PTCOs and PTCOs who are directly engaged in the enforcement of vehicle and parking codes and regulations, patrolling assigned areas, issuing citations, impounding vehicles, and directing vehicular and pedestrian traffic.

Additional responsibilities of the PTCO Supervisor may include, but are not limited to:

• Representing DOT in meetings with inside and outside stakeholders and plan and coordinate field work with outside vendors and contractors.
• Managing vendor contract and supervise staff.
• Developing enforcement strategies and directing analysis of operational data to improve program effectiveness.
• Prioritizing and assigning work; conducting performance evaluations; ensuring staff training and development; and making hiring, disciplinary, and status change recommendations.
• Coordinating parking program service deliveries with other City departments, external partners, and members of the public.

May be assigned to work rotational shifts on a 24-hour, 7-day-a-week schedule, including holidays, and may be requires to work overtime in support of operational needs or special events, while performing related duties on a rotational basis consistent with the scope and level of the classification.

How to Apply

To view the full announcement of this existing opportunity with the City of San Jose and to apply online, please visit the City of San Jose's career page by clicking the URL link below. 

The City of Berkeley is hiring a Deputy Director of Finance! Reporting to the Director of Finance, the incumbent will lead and shape department-wide services which will include treasury and accounting to risk management and pension administration, etc.

See full job specification here: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/berkeley/classspecs/104826

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

A typical way of gaining the knowledge, skills, and abilities outlined above is: 
Equivalent to graduation from a four year college or university with major coursework in accounting, business administration, finance or a closely related field and six (6) years of professional experience in accounting or financial management, of which at least two (2) years included the supervision of professional level staff.  Related experience in a public agency and/or a masters degree in accounting or business administration is highly desirable.

Other requirements: Must possess a valid California driver's license and have a satisfactory driving record.

APPLICATION PROCESS

Applications must be received by 5:00 PM Pacific on March 16, 2026 and must include a completed application and answers to the supplemental questions. Please note that resumes are not a substitute for a completed application.

Applications are available in alternative formats (audio-format, braille, large print, electronic text, etc.) upon request to ada@berkeleyca.gov. Please allow 10 days for production of the material in an alternative format.

EXAM PROCESS

The exam process will include, but may not be limited to:

Application review for minimum qualifications and required documents (qualifying experience will be calculated based on the application filing period close date)

• Review of Supplemental Questionnaire
• Oral Board Exam

Tests may consist of any combination of written, oral or other exercises or assessment procedures that test content and may include, but are not necessarily limited to, typing, math, reading, writing and analytical skills; problem solving ability; computer and software proficiency, or any other job-related knowledge, skill, ability or qualification. The examination process and dates are subject to change. The City may, without notice, change or eliminate any assessment component as needs dictate. Applicants passing all examination phases will have their names placed on an employment eligible list that hiring departments will use to conduct final selection interviews.

Reasonable Accommodations: The City is committed to making reasonable accommodations in the examination process and in the work environment. Individuals requesting reasonable accommodations in the examination process must submit a request in writing to hr@berkeleyca.gov at the time of application.