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About the Office:
The City Manager’s Office provides strategic leadership which supports the Mayor and City Council while motivating the organization to deliver high quality services that meet the community's needs.

The City Manager’s Office of Emergency Management (OEM) is responsible for preparing the City and the community to effectively respond to natural, technological and human-caused disasters while coordinating with the Santa Clara County Operational Area, the State of California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services and Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA).  Maintenance and activation of the Emergency Operations Center and the Emergency Operations Plan are primary tools utilized by OEM.  OEM provides disaster planning, training, and recovery assistance to City departments, including state-mandated Standardized Emergency Management System (SEMS) classes for the Emergency Operations Center staff and elected officials.  OEM also monitors state and federal legislation that directly impacts the provision of emergency services to the community.  
 
Position:
The Office of Emergency Management is seeking an energetic, well focused, and detailed oriented applicant.  Under general supervision, the applicant will be responsible for the management of all state and federal grant activities for OEM.  Performs additional work as required.

 Typical Duties:   

• Manage the grant proposal and award processes for multiple Federal and State Emergency Operations grants
• Manage the grant review and execution processes in coordination with the San José Fire Department, San José Police Department, City Attorney, and City Council.
• Participate in multiple County and State grant-related meetings as the representative of the City of San José
• Manage grants accounting processes and expenditure and revenue tracking including grant adjustment processes
• Manage grant equipment purchasing and inventory
• Provide purchasing services utilizing a City Procurement Card for eligible grant procurements
• Manage City-issued Procurement Card, including statement preparation and submission
• Manage grant program deliverables generated by grant-funded labor for submission to applicable grant programs, including plans, policies, procedures, tools and processes developed using grant funding and other grant reporting requirements
• Manage grant reimbursement requests on a quarterly basis for submission to applicable grant programs
• Manage grant management audits and monitoring visits and grant inventory preparation, as directed
• Performs other emergency management activities as needed
• This position responds to activations of the Emergency Operations Center.

Distinguishing Characteristics:

This position requires someone with the ability to work both independently and interdependently to ensure work is completed in an accurate, and timely fashion.

The successful candidate will possess the ability to demonstrate the principles of effective written communication and knowledge of the administrative process within a governmental organization.  The candidate must also be able to coordinate with internal and external agencies to achieve a shared goal, and maintain records and controls. 

This position responds to activations of the Emergency Operations Center, and therefore must be available to report to duty at any time, including nights and weekends.

About the City Manager’s Office

The City Manager’s Office provides strategic leadership that supports the Mayor and City Council and motivates the organization to deliver high quality services that meet the community's needs. The City Manager’s Office of Communications directs and implements the City’s communications strategy to inform and engage the public. The Office is focused on: communicating the City Manager’s priorities; conducting effective public education and outreach; ensuring government openness and transparency; increasing awareness of City programs/initiatives; and improving employee engagement.

 About the Position
The City Manager’s Office of Communications is recruiting for an Assistant to the City Manager position. This Assistant to the City Manager will act as a Deputy Public Information Manager and report to the Director of Communications. The Deputy Public Information Manager manages a portfolio of City departments and serves as a media contact and/or spokesperson, as well as a Deputy Emergency Public Information Officer.
 
Strong written, verbal and interpersonal skills are essential for this position. An ideal candidate will be knowledgeable in marketing and public relations techniques, technologies and platforms, including digital/social media and visual storytelling. The Deputy Public Information Manager also will advise senior-level managers and elected officials about communications, news media, and community implications and alternatives for decisions, policies and programs. Previous local government and/or public relations/advertising agency experience preferred.
  

This is a permanent at-will position with the City Manager’s Office reporting to the City Manager’s Director of Communications.

The City of Patterson’s Finance Department is seeking to fill a full-time Accountant position.  Under the direction of the Finance Director, the Accountant is responsible for performing technical accounting work of moderate difficulty requiring comprehensive knowledge of the municipal financial functions, government fund accounting, enterprise fund accounting, and automated accounting system.

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The City of San Dimas is located midway (about  25 miles) between Los Angeles and San Bernardino at the base of the San  Gabriel Mountains.  Superior access to the 10, 57 and 210 freeways offers a centralized location from which to enjoy Southern California’s many excellent cultural, recreational and shopping activities.  San Dimas is a blend of community amenities, wonderful parks and open space including Bonelli Regional Park,  Raging Waters and a network of neighborhood parks and trails, an abundance of community events and activities and attractive development and retail centers. San  Dimas has a rich history and the City takes pride in preserving and showcasing that history.  One of its greatest assets is its small-town feel, with approximately 33,000 residents, while still providing an abundance of employment and retail opportunities for its residents and the surrounding communities. 

San Dimas was incorporated in 1960 with a Council-Manager form of government.  Its citizens receive a full range of services through the combined efforts of the City’s four primary departments (City Manager/Administrative Services, Parks & Recreation, Public Works and Community Development) and the contract services of Los Angeles County and other agencies and contractors.  The City is supported by 68 full-time and in peak season approximately 100, part-time employees. 

A City of San Dimas application must be submitted and may be completed online by visiting the City website at www.sandimasca.gov.  Questions may be directed to Human Resources at (909) 394-6211 or kfrey@sandimasca.gov.  Applications must be received no later than Friday December 13, at 4:30 p.m.  A resume may be attached to the application, but does not substitute for a completed City application.

Plans, directs and manages the staff and operations of the Facilities Maintenance Division. Develops, implements, administers and monitors systems, programs, policies and procedures for the Division. Oversees, organizes and manages the maintenance and repair of recreational facilities and city buildings for the Facilities Division. Develops policy recommendations, communication and maintenance plans, funding mechanisms and approaches to service delivery. Manages staffing and budget for the division, coordinates assigned activities with other divisions, outside agencies and the general public; provides highly responsible and complex staff assistance to the Director of Parks and Recreation; and performs other related duties as required.

The duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed.  The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to this position.

1. Manages, assesses and oversees the maintenance of City buildings and facilities through the use of a systematic maintenance management plan. Prepares, administers, and monitors the Facilities division budgets; forecasts additional funds needed for staffing, equipment, materials, and supplies.
    
2. Ensures that assigned facilities are in compliance with Federal, State and Local government, health, safety and occupational standards.
    
3. Develops and recommends policies, procedures, and fees and schedules for services and facilities.
    
4. Ensures continuous improvement and innovation of facility maintenance and programs by examining best practices, soliciting feedback from staff, collecting data from customers and the community, and reviewing market trends.
    
5. Prepares, monitors and analyzes the effectiveness of the Facility Maintenance Division’s budget, expenditures and performance metrics. Develops funding request for capital improvement projects as needed to ensure proper facility needs.
    
6. Attends public meetings and prepares and/or edits a variety of reports for submission to the City Council, Parks and Recreation, and Senior Commission.
    
7. Assists in the development of Department goals, objectives and performance metrics.
    
8. Keeps abreast of current technology, trends and changes to regulations in the field of maintenance management.
    
9. Selects, trains, evaluates, and supervises subordinate personnel. Implements staff development and effective customer service.
    
10. Coordinates use of facilities with other Parks and Recreation Department sections, City Departments and outside organizations.
     
11. Maintains records and prepares and presents oral and written reports concerning facilities activities.
     
12. Manages contract maintenance agreements and ensures compliance with work standards and specifications.
     
13. Represents the Facilities Division on boards, committees and commissions; meet with commissions, community organizations, outside agencies and the public to discuss Facilities program agendas and community needs.
     
14. Responds to emergency situations as required.

The physical and mental demands described here are representative of those that must be met by employees to successfully perform the essential functions of this class. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand sit, walk; talk or hear, both in person and by telephone; use hands to finger, handle, feel or operate standard office equipment; and reach with hands and arms.  The employee frequently walks and stands and occasionally lifts and carries records and documents that weigh 20 pounds or less.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus.

Mental Demands

While performing the duties of this class, the incumbent is regularly required to use written and oral communication skills; read and interpret data, information and documents; analyze and solve complex problems; use math and mathematical reasoning; perform highly detailed work under changing, intensive deadlines, on multiple concurrent tasks; work with constant interruptions; and interact with officials and the public.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this class.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The employee works in both field and office settings where the noise levels are quiet to moderately loud, although normally under 85 decibels.

Work in both indoor and outdoor recreation facilities; sustained posture in a seated position for prolonged periods of time.  Flexibility of work hours; must be available to attend evening, weekend meetings and programs and to respond to emergency situations.

Interested persons who feel they meet the desirable qualifications should submit a completed City application. Not every applicant is interviewed.  Selected qualified applicants will be invited to appear before an oral interview board.  Application appraisal, oral interview(s) and written test shall constitute 100% of the selection process.
 

The City of San Dimas advises the public, employees and job applicants that it does not discriminate on the basis of race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical handicap, medical condition, marital status, sex, age or any non-merit based factor in admission to, treatment of or employment in its programs and activities.

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), The City of San Dimas will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective employees and incumbents to discuss potential accommodations with the employer. EOE (Equal Opportunity Employer)

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Water System Supervisor

$29.86-$38.23 Hourly

$62,116.78 - $79,514.73 Annually

Open Until Filled

THE POSITION

The City of Chowchilla is seeking a full time Water System Supervisor who, under general direction, supervises, develops, and directs the work of staff performing difficult and complex technical and administrative support related to all programs and activities of the City’s water distribution division; assists with long- and short-term project planning and overseeing the design, construction, maintenance, and operations of water utility systems, facilities, and related appurtenances and other programs; works with technical and engineering staff to monitor and maintain water quality in accordance with State requirements; coordinates assigned activities with other City departments and outside agencies for services such as meter reading and repair; provides complex and responsible support to the Public Works Director and others in areas of expertise; and performs related work as required.

Incumbents serves as the Division Manager to the City’s water distribution system. Responsibilities include planning, organizing, supervising, reviewing, and evaluating the work of water quality, maintenance, and operations staff either directly or through lead workers. Incumbents are expected to independently perform the full range of water quality, maintenance and operations duties. Performance of the work requires the use of considerable independence, initiative and discretion within established guidelines. This classification is distinguished from the water worker series in that it has direct supervisory responsibilities. 

Wastewater System Supervisor

$29.86 - $38.23 Hourly

$62,116.78 - $79,514.73 Annually

Open Until Filled

THE POSITION

The City of Chowchilla is seeking a full time Wastewater System Supervisor who, under general direction, supervises, develops, and directs the work of staff performing difficult and complex technical and administrative support related to all programs and activities of the City’s Treatment Operations and Collection System Maintenance Operations; assists with long- and short-term project planning and overseeing the design, construction, maintenance, and operations of wastewater collection system and wastewater treatment plant, facilities, and related appurtenances and other programs; works with technical and engineering staff to monitor and maintain water quality in accordance with State requirements; coordinates assigned activities with other City departments and outside agencies for services such as meter reading and repair; provides complex and responsible support to the Public Works Director and others in areas of expertise; and performs other duties as assigned.

Incumbent serves as the Division Manager to the City’s Treatment Operations and Collection System Maintenance Operations system. Responsibilities include planning, organizing, supervising, reviewing, and evaluating the work of wastewater operations, maintenance, and operations staff either directly or through lead workers. Incumbents are expected to independently perform the full range of wastewater treatment and collection, maintenance and operations duties. Performance of the work requires the use of considerable independence, initiative and discretion within established guidelines. This classification is distinguished from the water worker series in that it has direct supervisory responsibilities. 

The Community Energy Department is seeking to fill one (1) Senior Budget Analyst position in the Budget and Financial Management Division. This position reports to the Division Manager and will work closely with the City Manager’s Budget Office.   

The Senior Budget Analyst will be responsible for leading the team during the annual budget process by developing budgets, monitoring, and analyzing program expenditures, and providing additional analysis of activity data. This position places a strong emphasis on efficiency, initiative, and requires solid analytical skills (gathering, analyzing, and evaluating data). This position will supply information that will be used in collaboration with other City departments.

Typical duties of this position may include, but are not limited to:

• • Prepares and monitors the department or division budget; prepares revenue estimates and forecasts; establishes fees and charges; prepares and monitors operating and capital budgets, grants, contracts, and other financial transactions.
  • Uses automated data processing applications, including spreadsheets and databases, to analyze and present information; uses word processing software to review, revise and format documents for department needs and record keeping; uses e-mail system, calendaring and scheduling with effective, clear, and concise written communication.
  • Prepares and presents administrative data to executive staff in preparation for various audiences (i.e., City Council, Community Advisory Committee, and various regulatory agencies).
  •  Assist with development of Council memos related to budget and ensure accuracy and accountability in financial areas such as purchasing, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and payment processing.

This recruitment may be used to fill multiple positions in this, or other divisions or departments. If you are interested in employment in this classification, you should apply to ensure you are considered for additional opportunities that may utilize the applicants from this recruitment.

Salary Information

The current salary range for Senior Analyst is: $88,088.00 - $107,328.00

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.

 Competencies:

The ideal candidate will possess the following competencies, as demonstrated in past and current employment history. Desirable competencies for this position include:

• • Job Expertise – Demonstrates knowledge of and experience with applicable professional/technical principles and practices, Citywide and departmental procedures/policies and federal and state rules and regulations.
  • Fiscal Management – Understands the relationship of the budget and resources to the strategic plan; complies with administrative controls over funds, contracts, and procurements.
  • Problem Solving – Approaches a situation or problem by defining the problem or issue; determines the significance of problem; collects information; uses logic and intuition to arrive at decisions or solutions to problems that achieve the desired outcome. 
  • Leadership - Leads by example; demonstrates high ethical standards; remains visible and approachable and interacts with others on a regular basis; promotes a cooperative work environment, allowing others to learn from mistakes; provides motivational support and direction. 
  • Analytical Thinking – Approaching a problem or situation by using a logical, systematic, sequential approach. 
  • Teamwork & Interpersonal Skills – Develops effective relationships with co-workers and supervisors by helping others accomplish tasks and using collaboration and conflict resolution skills. 
  • Planning - Acts to align own unit's goals with the strategic direction of the organization; defines tasks and milestones to achieve objectives, while ensuring the optimal use of resources to meet those objectives. 
  • Communication Skills – Effectively conveys information and expresses thoughts and facts clearly, orally and in writing; demonstrates effective use of listening skills and displays openness to other people’s ideas and thoughts.

AC Transit is currently seeking qualified candidates for the position of Budget Manager. This position serves as the overall management of the district budget. Under general direction, plans, organizes, directs, and coordinates the activities of the Budget unit of the Finance department, including short- and long-range operating and capital budgets and coordinates District-wide budget activities with other departments. In addition to working with some of the best in the business at one of the largest bus agencies in California, AC Transit also has an excellent benefits package that includes pension, medical, dental and vision coverage, flexible spending and 457 savings plan.

REPRESENTATIVE FUNCTIONS:

• Plans, organizes, and directs Budget unit activities including the annual operating budget and long-range forecasting.
• Develops Key Performance Indicators (KPI's), policies and procedures for the Budget unit. Assigns, delegates, reviews, and evaluates the work of staff. Coordinates staff training, and implements progressive discipline as needed.
• Provides financial forecasting and economic analysis to District departments and Executive staff, including feasibility studies and cost analysis.
• Reviews District-wide budget performance throughout the fiscal year, extracts data from District's Peoplesoft enterprise business system, identifies variances, and recommends allocations or reductions.
• Uses District's Prophix budget planning and reporting system in creating budgets, reporting on financial information, and assisting departments in monitoring their financial performance, and manages development, use, and access of the system.
• Coordinates unit activities with those of other Finance department units, other District departments, and outside agencies and organizations.
• Assist the Department Director with Union negotiations.
• • Consults with Executive Staff on a continual basis to determine the financial impact of alternative financial decisions.Develops and implements actions and strategies to address economic fluctuations.
• Represents the Finance department, and the District in a variety of inter-agency, governmental, and public forums. Prepares and presents staff reports and other necessary correspondence.
• Reports to the Board of Directors as required.
• Administers the activities, and reviews the work of external consultants.
• Answers questions and provides financial and budget information to District Staff, and the public.
• May be required to temporarily act in the position of the Department Director and may be required to perform some or all of the senior staff member's essential functions in such situations.
• Evaluate budgeting procedures in order to develop and implement new processes and technologies to support the Budget unit's operational tasks.
• Work with staff on the evaluation, implementation and testing of business systems for the District.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education/Training: Minimum of a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in economics, finance, business administration, accounting, or a related field.

Experience: Equivalent to at least six (6) years of increasing responsibility in budget development and administration, including five (5) years of verifiable supervisory experience.

Desirable Qualifications: Experience with PeopleSoft, strong communication and analytical skills, detail oriented, experienced in Excel and navigating in systems to generate reports.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

Physical Requirements: (1) Must maintain the physical condition necessary to perform tasks in an office setting and operate computers, keyboards, and other peripheral equipment. (2) Must possess the physical mobility necessary to transport oneself to various locations around the District.

THIS POSITION IS AN UNREPRESENTED AT-WILL POSITION

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The Selection Process: The Human Resources department must receive a completed online application by the filling date. If this recruitment is "Continuous," it may be closed at any time without notice. Applications will be screened for job-related qualifications, and those candidates who best meeting the qualifications listed on this Job Announcement will be invited to participate in an examination process that may include written, oral and/or performance segments. Current District employees must have satisfactory attendance and performance records. Finalists will be placed on an Eligibility List. When filling vacancies, the Human Resources Department will refer the top candidates to the hiring department for final screening and recommendation. Per Board Policy, selected candidates may require background checks performed on their criminal and/or financial records.

Benefits: All employees hired on or after January 1, 2016, may be in the District's Tier II pension plan covered by the Public Employees' Pension Reform Act of 2013 (PEPRA). As such, he/she may be required to contribute 6% or more of annual income towards the cost of his/hers District pension.

ADA Compliant and Drug-Free Workplace: The Human Resources Department will make reasonable efforts in the recruitment/examination process to accommodate applicants with disabilities. If you have a need for an accommodation, please call Human Resources at (510) 891-4783.

The Alameda-Contra Costa Transit District has established the goal of a 100 percent drug and alcohol-free workplace. Applicants will be required to undergo drug and alcohol testing prior to employment and those in safety sensitive positions will be subject to further drug and alcohol testing through their period of employment, including random drug and alcohol testing.

Equal Opportunity Employer