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The Community Energy department is seeking to fill one (1) Division Manager position to lead the department's Budget and Financial Planning team. This position will supervise one Program Manager, one Senior Analyst, and one Senior Account Clerk, and will report to the Director of Community Energy.

The position is responsible for managing all of the financial actions for the department. Duties include: tracking cash flow and financial planning, as well as analyzing the department's financial strengths and weaknesses and proposing corrective action, when needed.

The ideal candidate will have a solid background in financial analysis and planning, fiscal management, and/or financial modeling. This is a fast-paced position, requiring an individual who can "hit the ground running" in order to manage the following key areas:

• Financial Planning:
  • Working with the Director and other City departments to develop financial policies, reserve targets, and manage all aspects of the department's financial functions;
  • Overseeing modeling and software analytics (e.g. Excel modeling, SQL skills, database programming);
  • Proposing corrective actions to ensure the department is financially stable;
  • Technical analysis of programs and policies that affect SJCE operations.

• Budget Management:
  • Developing, reconciling, and overseeing the annual budget process;
  • Assisting other managers and team members with forecasting budget needs and tracking costs;
  • Tracking costs and variances related to the approved budget and long-term forecasts;
  • Overseeing cost-benefit analysis and funding for various department initiatives;

• Fiscal Operations:
  • Overseeing accounts payable and receivable, the year-end accrual process, and payroll;
  • Overseeing all financial reporting, including quarterly and annual financial reports;
  • Overseeing staff and consultants on projects related to rates and financial analysis;

• Financial Modeling:
  • Performing scenario analysis, as it relates to the department's pro forma;
  • Overseeing electric rate setting, forecasting, and analysis based on the department's cost and utility benchmarks;

• Strategic Analytic Support:
  • Working closely with the City's Finance and Budget department's to ensure that the Community Energy department is in compliance with City policies and practices.

This recruitment may be used to fill multiple positions in this department. 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 Division Manager is: $106,318.114 - $162,386.659

The actual salary shall be determined by the final candidate's qualifications and experience.

Competencies

The following competencies are needed at entry into the job in order to perform the essential duties:

• 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.
• 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, encourages and rewards risk-taking, allowing others to learn from mistakes; identifies a clear, motivating, challenging vision, and direction; builds architecture to implement that vision and direction and empowers and enables organizational members to carry out and implement that vision.
• Management - evaluates priorities to ensure the 'true' top priorities are handled satisfactorily; sets clear goals for the employees and the work unit; understands the relationship of the budget and resources to the strategic plan; complies with administrative controls over funds, contracts, and procurements; ensures support for projects and implements agency goals and strategic objectives.
• Decision Making - identifies and understands issues, problems, and opportunities; uses effective approaches for choosing a course of action or developing appropriate solutions.
• Partnering/Networking - in taking action, demonstrates an understanding and consideration of how it will impact stakeholders and affected areas in the organization; develops networks and builds alliances; participates in cross-functional activities to achieve organizational objectives; achieves positive outcomes by identifying common interests, clarifying differences, and achieving consensus or compromise.
• Innovation - stays abreast of government, business, industry, and market information that may reveal opportunities for innovative services; actively seeks out and identifies opportunities to develop and offer new services within or outside the organization; exhibits creativity and innovation when contributing to organizational and individual objectives; seeks out opportunities to improve, streamline, reinvent work processes.
• Communication Skills - communicates and listens effectively and responds in a timely, effective, positive and respectful manner; written reports and correspondence are accurate, complete, current; well-organized, legible, concise, neat, and in proper grammatical form.

The City of Lincoln is hiring for the position of Senior Account Clerk within the Finance and Administrative Services Department.  This position will serve as a backup to the department's payroll and accounts payable functions.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS

The Senior Account Clerk is the advanced journey level class in the Account Clerk series. Incumbents are distinguished form other classes within the series by the level of responsibility assumed, complexity of duties assigned, independence of action taken, by the amount of time spent performing duties and the level of technical duties.

Due to the confidential nature of the duties performed, the incumbent selected for this position will be required to sign a non-disclosure agreement upon appointment.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED/EXERCISED

The Senior Account Clerk receives general supervision from the department's Accounting Manager and may exercise functional and technical supervision over Account Clerks.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Essential functions include but are not limited to the following:

• Prepares and supervises the maintenance of a wide variety of complex financial records and information; utilizes and supervises the automated financial systems and a variety of word processing and spreadsheet programs to enter, store and retrieve information; researches and gathers information from a variety of sources for the completion of forms or preparation of reports; provides information in person and over the phone to the public, other governmental agencies and city staff requiring the use of judgment and the interpretation of a variety of policies, rules and procedures.
• Maintains and supervises accounting records, reconciles transactions, processes, enters, and verifies numerical or financial data related to area of assignment and supervises those responsible for the full range of Account Clerk duties.
• Directs accounting personnel in performing a wide variety of technical accounting duties in the preparation, maintenance and processing of accounting records and financial transactions including payroll, accounts payable, accounts receivable.
• Prepares and supervises the preparation of periodic and special reports as required, performs special projects and studies; collects and compiles statistical and financial data for special reports.
• Establishes and helps to assure positive working relationships with representatives of community organizations, state/local agencies and associations, City management and staff, and the public

PHYSICAL, MENTAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL WORKING CONDITIONS

This position requires prolonged sitting, standing, walking, kneeling, squatting and stooping in the performance of daily activities. The position also requires repetitive hand movement, and fine coordination in data entry and preparing reports using a computer keyboard. Additionally, the position requires both near and far vision in reading written reports and work related documents. Acute hearing is required when providing phone and personal service. The need to lift, drag and push files, paper and documents weighing up to 25 pounds is also required.

KNOWLEDGE/ABILITIES/SKILLS

The following are a representative sample of the KAS’s necessary to perform essential duties of the position. 

Knowledge of: Principles and practices of financial record keeping, bookkeeping and governmental and fund accounting; basic principles and practices of account payables and receivables; standard business arithmetic as applied to accounting technical support; methods and techniques of cash management; data entry, data base access and standard report generation; public relations techniques and procedures; basic principles of mathematics; applicable federal, state and local laws, codes and regulations; methods and techniques of scheduling work assignments; standard office procedures, practices and equipment; modern office equipment including a computer and applicable software; methods and techniques for record keeping and report preparation and writing; proper English, spelling and grammar; occupational hazards and standard safety practices.

Ability to: Prepare, maintain and reconcile various complex financial, accounting, billing and statistical records; make arithmetic and statistical calculations quickly and accurately; implement, explain and apply applicable laws, codes and regulations; read, interpret and record data accurately; organize, prioritize and follow-up on work assignments; work independently and as part of a team; make sound decisions within established guidelines; analyze a complex issue, and develop and implement an appropriate response; follow written and oral directions; observe safety principles and work in a safe manner; communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing; establish and maintain effective working relationships.

Skill to: Operate standard office equipment including a computer and variety of word processing and software applications; operate automated billing and financial systems.

THE SELECTION PROCESS

The process may include an in-basket exercise, individual interviews, panel interviews and/or other related components.  Only those candidates who have the best combination of qualifications in relation to the requirements and duties of the position will continue in the selection process. Meeting the minimum qualifications does not guarantee an invitation to the process. The candidate selected for the position will be required to complete a background check including reference checks, fingerprint check, medical/drug-test evaluation and/or other related components.

Human Resources will make reasonable efforts in the examination process to accommodate persons with disabilities.  Please advise HR of any special needs a minimum of five days in advance of the selection process exam by calling (916) 434-3229. The City of Lincoln is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

The information contained herein is subject to change and does not constitute either an expressed or implied contract.

Please click the links below for complete details regarding this recruitment.

FREMONT - A CITY ON THE MOVE!

Fremont is a well-managed and innovative city, and has recently generated national attention by placing 7th on the list of the Greenest Cities in America according to a 2018 Wallet Hub survey and ranking 3rd Best City in the Nation  to raise a family, according to another 2018 survey by Wallet Hub. Located in the heart of the Bay Area and Silicon Valley, Fremont prides itself on innovation, green technology, a low crime rate, great schools, a low unemployment rate, quality parks and nearby open space, and an incredibly diverse population of over 235,000 residents.   As a full service City, Fremont employs over 937 regular employees and has a General Fund budget of $205 million.  

Fremont is an employer that values its people, creativity, quality service, integrity, open communication, collaboration, mutual respect, and diversity. Employees find their work challenging, yet rewarding, and most importantly, enjoy the chance to make a difference through public service.   

THE FINANCE DEPARTMENT

The Finance Department mission is to assist the City Council, City Manager, and operating departments in prudently managing financial resources and assets by providing accurate information and high-quality business and financial planning and management advisory services, including budgeting, debt management, accounting, purchasing, revenue collection and management, and payables processing.

THE POSITION

As a member of the Finance Department’s management team, the Finance Operations Manager will be responsible for planning, organizing and directing the City Accounting and Financial Reporting function.  The incumbent must have the ability and flexibility to apply their skills to manage the Finance Accounting Division, resolve disputes, work with difficult external customers, and build strong working relationships with internal departments.  The successful candidate will also ensure that the Accounting Division is compliant with all relevant legislative, regulatory, and judicial mandates, regulations and professional standards.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Lead and supervise Accounting Division staff, including:
- Staff recruitment, training and development
- Develop policies and procedures
- Assign and schedule work
- Establish work priorities
- Evaluate performance and provide recognition

Oversee all Accounting Division activities and work products, including:
- Chart of accounts, general ledger, subsidiary ledgers and other accounting records
- System of internal controls
- Daily, monthly, and annual accounting operations
- Comprehensive annual financial report and special purpose financial reports
- Budget development, implementation, and monitoring (in coordination with Budget Division staff)

Provide professional recommendations on difficult or unusual accounting and reporting issues.

Research and direct development, implementation, integration, and enhancement of automated financial information systems.

Assist in development of the Finance Department’s budget, goals and objectives.

Direct and/or participate in special Finance Department projects.

Represent the Finance Department on city-wide special project teams.

The City of Saratoga is currently looking for a full-time Associate Civil Engineer to join our Community Development Department. The incumbent will report directly to the Community Development Director.

The ideal candidate will have the skills and experience necessary to perform a wide variety of professional engineering activities in connection with private land development; provide project management and administration; confer with developers, contractors, and representatives of other agencies regarding facility development; administer professional services and construction contracts; provide professional staff assistance to management, other departments, and the public in areas of expertise; perform a variety of studies and prepare and present staff reports; and perform related work as required.

THE PROCESS

The application final filing date for this position is Thursday, August 8, 2019 at 3:00 pm.

To be considered for this dynamic career opportunity, please apply online through www.calopps.org. As part of the online application process, please attach your resume and answers to the required supplemental questions as part of this announcement. Applications will be considered incomplete if the resume and answers to the supplemental questions are not included.

TYPICAL DUTIES
The duties described below are intended to provide only a summary of the typical functions of the job. This is not an exhaustive or comprehensive list of all possible job responsibilities and the duties of the jobholder might differ from those outlined in the job description.

• Plan, design, and/or inspect all phases of civil engineering land development construction projects; perform inspections of projects in the field as well as examination of plans and specifications in the field or office.
• Confers with applicants and contractors regarding land development projects.
• Review and process plans for land development projects to ensure compliance with established contracts, City codes, and other applicable requirements; Determine and enforce applicable codes, regulations, and requirements for assigned projects.
• Review and process plans for subdivisions, lot line adjustments, lot mergers, and certificates of compliance; Review and interpret easements.
• Coordinate and provide oversight for geotechnical review processes.
• Coordinate the City’s floodplain management efforts; review land development project plans and specifications to ensure compliance with the City’s floodplain management standards; review and recommend changes to floodplain management standards as needed.
• Create and modify maps and engineering drawings using AutoCAD and ArcView GIS systems.
• Oversee the activity of professional design and engineering consultants.
• Prepare various studies and reports; Prepare staff reports to City Council as assigned.
• Provide customer service and general assistance to land developers, architects, engineers, third party consultants, property owners, and the general public related to public works or land development projects; answer questions about City construction projects, permit issuance procedures, and land development activities.
• Assist in the development of the division budget.
• Travel to various field and project sites via City vehicle.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
• Prepare staff reports to City Council as assigned.
• Determine applicable codes, regulations, and requirements for assigned projects.
• Travel via City vehicle to various job sites in the performance of assigned duties.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

The City of Belmont Public Works Department is recruiting for the position of Assistant Civil Engineer.

Recruitment will close by Friday, August 9, 2019 @ 5 p.m. or upon receipt of the first 50 applications and supplemental questionnaires, whichever occurs first.

The Assistant Civil Engineer performs a variety of complex engineering work for design and management of public works capital improvement projects and oversight of private development and permitted construction; prepares a variety of engineering documents, drawings and specifications; and performs a variety of professional public works and engineering tasks relative to the assigned area of responsibility.

This is the entry-level class in the Civil Engineer series. This class is distinguished from the Associate Civil Engineer by the performance of the more routine tasks and duties assigned to positions within the Civil Engineer series.  Since this class is typically used as a training class, employees may have applicable education but only limited related work experience.  The Assistant Civil Engineer position does not require California registration as a civil engineer or professional engineer.

The responsibilities and duties of the Assistant Civil Engineer may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Perform a variety of engineering duties in support of capital improvement projects including road construction, storm drains, sewers, traffic systems and related construction projects.
• Perform initial design studies for capital improvement projects; prepare project plans, drawings specifications, cost estimates and project schedules.
• Prepare final design plans and as-built drawings for capital improvement projects including roads and drainage, water and sewer facilities and systems using computer-aided drafting and design software.
• Participate in the preparation of requests for proposals and bids; review contract bids and proposals; participate in the review of contractor work activities; ensure contract compliance with contractual obligations.
• Conduct field inspections of capital projects during construction; ensure compliance with applicable codes and regulations; provide resolutions to construction problems.
• Perform a variety of engineering calculations and computations; prepare project cost analyses.
• Inspect public and private construction work for proper grading, concrete quality and placement, forms placement, sub-grades and finish, surfaces for compaction, proper materials and elevation in accordance with City standards.
• Review and provide plan check comments for private development applications and building, grading, and encroachment permits in accordance with City codes, ordinances, and policies. Provide direction and guidance to applicants by staffing the permit center counter.
• Exercise professional engineering judgment in accordance with current accepted practice of civil engineering and appropriate laws and codes.
• Maintain a variety of public works department and engineering division program and project files and records.

To review the complete job description, visit www.belmont.gov

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.

The DPW is currently recruiting multiple Associate Engineering Technician positions that support work in several divisions, including Transportation and Hydraulic Services (THS) Division, Engineering Services (ES) Division, and Development Services (DS) Division.

THS is responsible for the design, construction, and master plan of bridges, culverts, streets, sidewalks, storm and sanitary sewers, pump stations, streetlights, landscape and hardscape improvements, traffic signals, and supports construction and engineering, upgrade, and revitalization of the San Jose-Santa Clara Regional Wastewater Facility.

ES is comprised of four sections: Construction Management Services, Structural Engineering and Code Inspection, Material Testing Laboratory, and Survey.  This division provides technical support services for Capital Improvement Projects, development/utility permit projects, inspection oversight, Underground Service Alert (USA) services, land surveying, monument preservation services, field and laboratory testing, pavement design and evaluations, and building code inspection services.

DS provides permitting services for development projects and reviews plans and issuance of permits for the construction of utility infrastructure and encroachment on City streets. This division is also responsible for program including storm water control, flood hazard zones, geologic hazard zones, grading and erosion control, mapping, street and easement vacation, and special assessment districts.

Key Responsibilities

(Dependent upon the position/discipline for which they may be selected.)

• Performs technical planning and research, basic design approach, and the layout of assigned projects including civil, electrical mechanical, and hydraulic provisions.

• Prepares engineering drawings, contract specifications, and cost estimates.

• Reviews a variety of construction plans, as built drawings, and cost estimates for compliance and/or consistency with project specifications and requirements.

• Performs roadway, building, landscaping, and other project drafting, including structural detailing for final plans.

• Performs sub-professional engineering, architectural, and landscape architectural studies of moderate difficulty for projects.

• Conducts geological and historical research; reviews soil reports that describe soil condition, type, seismic hazards, and related factors.

• Operates and utilizes a variety of specialized software programs relevant to work performed.

• Performs a variety of project and office support technical tasks such as scheduling work requests, routing test reports, and providing assistance to field inspection staff.

• Prepares graphical documents for reports and presentations.

• May inspect actual field construction of rough and finished grading, storm and sanitary sewer systems, placement of bed rock, installation of concrete structures, utility installations, street lights, signal systems, electrical installations, municipal buildings, and landscaping.

• Conducts traffic surveys, and prepares findings and recommendations.

• Designs street light systems, including preparation of maps, diagrams, plans, contract documents, specifications and cost estimates; alters existing criteria in order to meet new requirements.

• Reads construction plans, maps and survey field notes to produce a contiguous map of the City; prepares computer readable data to produce maps and reports; prepares formats; prepares work orders for changes in the computer model

• Analyzes roadway improvement priorities; separates capital improvements from general improvements; reviews aerial prints and maps; researches plans and records of survey; and field checks projects.

• May record field notes and prepare maps and sketches from survey data; gather information and data to determine needs and work methods for proposed surveys, set up, adjust, and operate basic survey instruments.

• Performs field work, geological and historical research, research into soil condition and type, seismic hazards, etc. and prepares environmental clearances and EIR’s

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.

Communication Skills - Effectively conveys information and expresses thoughts and facts clearly, orally and in writing; demonstrates effective use of listening skills; displays openness to other people's ideas and thoughts.

Computer Skills - Experienced with common business computer applications including but not limited to: MS Outlook, MS Word, MS PowerPoint, MS Access, and MS Excel.

Teamwork & Interpersonal Skills - Develops effective relationships with co-workers and supervisors by helping others accomplish tasks and using collaboration and conflict resolution skills.

Continuous Improvement – Actively identifies new areas for learning and regularly creates and takes advantage of learning opportunities.

Decision Making – Identifies and understands issues, problems, and opportunities; uses effective approaches for choosing a course of action or developing appropriate solutions.

Multi-Tasking – Can handle multiple projects and responsibilities simultaneously; has handled a wide variety of assignments in past and/or current position(s).

Initiative – Exhibits resourceful behaviors toward meeting job objectives; anticipates problems, is proactive, and avoids difficulties by planning ahead; displays willingness to assume extra responsibility and challenges; pursues continuing education opportunities that promotes job performance.

Reliability - Completes quality work assignments in a timely and efficient manner; fulfills responsibilities and maintains confidentiality as appropriate.

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.

DPW is currently recruiting multiple Senior Engineering Technician positions that support work in several divisions, including Facilities Management (FM) Division, Transportation and Hydraulic Services (THS) Division, Engineering Services (ES) Division, and Development Services (DS) Division.

This position will be responsible for providing technical support to a variety of Public Works’ projects through planning, detailed design, bid and award, procurement, construction, post construction, and code compliance. This position may supervise and train lower level engineering technicians and/or administrative staff.

FM delivers facilities maintenance and support services to provide safe, efficient, comfortable, attractive, and functional buildings and facilities. This position administers procurement processes and minor public works contracts, supports yard management duties of the Central Service Corporation Yard, and serves as the liaison with tenants from four separate City Departments and two Non-Profit Organizations.

THS is responsible for the design, construction, and master plan of bridges, culverts, streets, sidewalks, storm and sanitary sewers, pump stations, streetlights, landscape and hardscape improvements, traffic signals, and supports construction and engineering, upgrade, and revitalization of the San Jose-Santa Clara Regional Wastewater Facility.

ES is comprised of four sections: Construction Management Services, Structural Engineering and Code Inspection, Material Testing Laboratory, and Survey.  This division provides technical support services for Capital Improvement Projects, development/utility permit projects, inspection oversight, Underground Service Alert (USA) services, land surveying, monument preservation services, field and laboratory testing, pavement design and evaluations, and building code inspection services.

DS provides permitting services for development projects and reviews plans and issuance of permits for the construction of utility infrastructure and encroachment on City streets. This division is also responsible for program including storm water control, flood hazard zones, geologic hazard zones, grading and erosion control, mapping, street and easement vacation, and special assessment districts.

Key Responsibilities for THS, ES, and DS:

(Dependent upon the position/discipline for which they may be selected.)

• Interprets, analyzes, and reviews construction plans, topographic survey data, field notes, video inspections, detailed drawings, charts, and technical specifications.

• Prepares schematic drawings and final design plans using manual and computer-aided drafting, visual aids for project presentations, engineering calculations, quantity take-off, and cost estimating for proposed capital improvement projects.

• Performs field investigations, as required, to review and verify existing field conditions, and make field measurements and notes.

• Coordinates utility plan requests and project design plan review with other agencies and other City departments.

• May assist in the solicitation of bids, bid opening, bid analysis and award of construction contracts, and provide construction support such as processing construction contracts, material submittals, payletters, contract change orders, and other pertinent documents during the construction and close-out phases of projects.

• Initiates contracts to maintain, repair, renew, or make additions to City facilities, administers and inspects progress of work; verifies quality of work and approves for payment

• Performs technical planning and research, basic design approach, and the layout of assigned projects including civil, electrical mechanical, and hydraulic provisions.

• Reviews a variety of construction plans, as built drawings, and cost estimates for compliance and/or consistency with project specifications and requirements.

• Performs sub-professional engineering, architectural, and landscape architectural studies of moderate difficulty for projects.

• Conducts geological and historical research; reviews soil reports that describe soil condition, type, seismic hazards, and related factors.

• Operates and utilizes a variety of specialized software programs relevant to work performed.

• Performs a variety of project and office support technical tasks such as scheduling work requests, routing test reports, and providing assistance to field inspection staff.

• Prepares graphical documents for reports and presentations.

• May inspect actual field construction of rough and finished grading, storm and sanitary sewer systems, placement of bed rock, installation of concrete structures, utility installations, street lights, signal systems, electrical installations, and municipal buildings, and landscaping.

• Conducts traffic surveys, and prepares findings and recommendations.

• Designs street light systems, including preparation of maps, diagrams, plans, contract documents, specifications and cost estimates; alters existing criteria in order to meet new requirements.

• Reads construction plans, maps and survey field notes to produce a contiguous map of the City; prepares computer readable data to produce maps and reports; prepares formats; prepares work orders for changes in the computer model

• Analyzes roadway improvement priorities; separates capital improvements from general improvements; reviews aerial prints and maps; researches plans and records of survey; and field checks projects.

• May record field notes and prepare maps and sketches from survey data; gathers information and data to determine needs and work methods for proposed surveys, sets up, adjusts and operates basic survey instruments.

• Performs field work, geological and historical research, research into soil condition and type, seismic hazards, etc. and prepares environmental clearances and EIR’s.

Key Responsibilities for Facilities Management:

• Supervises one or more technicians and/or inspectors and schedules assignments according to priority.

• Manages hazardous materials handling, ensuring compliance with all applicable codes and regulations and serves on related committees citywide.

• Creates and maintains databases and prepares technical reports related to life cycle cost analysis in citywide facilities and maintenance oversight of the City’s Non-Profit Operated Facilities.

• Administers minor public works contracts, consultant agreements, and procurement processes.

• Works with outside consultants and contractors to develop and maintain programs in the repair, maintenance, and improvements of City Facilities.

• Reviews and prepares plans and specifications, bid documents, and administers contracts, gives final inspection, and acceptance of projects.

• Organizes and maintains plan room and Hazardous Material Library for City Facilities.

• Manages parking and access control system for the Central Service Yard. 

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.

Communication Skills - Effectively conveys information and expresses thoughts and facts clearly, orally and in writing; demonstrates effective use of listening skills; displays openness to other people's ideas and thoughts.

Computer Skills - Experienced with common business computer applications including but not limited to: MS Outlook, MS Word, MS PowerPoint, MS Access, and MS Excel.

Teamwork & Interpersonal Skills - Develops effective relationships with co-workers and supervisors by helping others accomplish tasks and using collaboration and conflict resolution skills.

Continuous Improvement – Actively identifies new areas for learning and regularly creates and takes advantage of learning opportunities.

Decision Making – Identifies and understands issues, problems, and opportunities; uses effective approaches for choosing a course of action or developing appropriate solutions.

Initiative – Exhibits resourceful behaviors toward meeting job objectives; anticipates problems, is proactive, and avoids difficulties by planning ahead; displays willingness to assume extra responsibility and challenges; pursues continuing education opportunities that promotes job performance.

Reliability - Completes quality work assignments in a timely and efficient manner; fulfills responsibilities and maintains confidentiality as appropriate.

Technology Use/Management - Uses efficient and cost-effective approaches to integrate technology into the workplace and improve program effectiveness.

The City of South San Francisco is accepting applications for the position of Associate Civil Engineer.

Application Deadline:  Open Until Filled.  Recruitment may close at any time when a sufficient number of qualified applications/supplemental questionnaires have been received.

THE CITY OFFERS AN ATTRACTIVE BENEFIT PACKAGE, AS WELL AS CalPERS, SOCIAL SECURITY, AND MEDICARE PARTICIPATION.

The City of South San Francisco is a fully independent and highly commercialized full-service City with an estimated population of 65,710 growing to 100,000 during business hours. City departments include: 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 400 full-and part-time employees.

The Public Works Department is comprised of the Engineering, Maintenance, and Water Quality Control Plant divisions.  The Engineering Division is responsible for delivering facilities and infrastructures that meet the needs of City residents and complying with standards and requirements established in the engineering guidelines and the City's Master Plan.  Core Services:

• Manage, plan, design, and construct public facilities and infrastructure; the key operational services utilized to carry out this core service include: parks and recreation facilities, public buildings, streets and road systems, traffic and transportation systems, and storm sewers and sanitary sewer systems.
• Regulate / facilitate private development; the key services utilized to carry out this core service include: geological hazard review, grading permits, encroachment permits, hauling permits, parcel / tract maps, utility permits, transportation permits.

The current vacancy may be filled at the Associate or Senior Civil Engineer level.  

The Associate Civil Engineer is an experienced professional-level engineering position.  With the requisite experience, the incumbent performs difficult professional engineering work in the design and construction of public works, including sanitary, traffic, and mechanical projects.  This position differs from all other engineering classifications in that an incumbent works with minimum supervision; performs difficult professional engineering assignments; and may also have considerable public contact work with other City departments, employees, public agencies, elected and appointed officials, and the public. 

Selection Process

The process will first consist of a review of application materials and applicants' responses to the supplemental questionnaire. A resume 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 highly suitable and qualified candidates will be invited to participate in an Oral Panel Interview (weighted at 100%). Upon completion of this examination, an eligible list will be established which will be used for the appointment to the position. Possession of minimal qualifications does not guarantee advancement in the selection process and placement on the eligible employment list. Top ranking candidates placed on the eligible list will be invited to the next phase of the selection process which will consist of any or all of the following: departmental oral interview and written/practical exercise.

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

The City of South San Francisco is now accepting applications for the position of Senior Civil Engineer.

Application Deadline:  Open Until Filled - recruitment may close at any time when a sufficient number of qualified application/supplemental questionnaires have been received.

THE CITY OFFERS AN ATTRACTIVE BENEFIT PACKAGE, AS WELL AS CalPERS, SOCIAL SECURITY, AND MEDICARE PARTICIPATION.

The City of South San Francisco is a fully independent and highly commercialized full-service City with an estimated population of 65,710 growing to 100,000 during business hours. City departments include: 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 400 full-and part-time employees.

The Public Works Department is comprised of the Engineering, Maintenance, and Water Quality Control Plant divisions.  The Engineering Division is responsible for delivering facilities and infrastructures that meet the needs of City residents and complying with standards and requirements established in the engineering guidelines and the City's Master Plan.

The Engineering Division is headed by the Principal Engineer.  The Senior Engineer position is an advanced-level engineering classification requiring professional registration, performing a wide variety of engineering duties in civil, sanitary, traffic, and other municipal public works, maintenance, and construction engineering projects.  This class is distinguished from other lower-level engineering classes in that it provides direction to staff and performs the more complex engineering and project management assignments.  Assignments and projects may be long-term or may constitute a major portion of a continuous or comprehensive engineering or Capital Improvement Program.

The current vacancy may be filled at the Senior or Associate Civil Engineer level.

The Senior Civil Engineer performs advanced professional engineering assignments on a wide range of municipal projects of a complex nature, including civil, sanitary, traffic, and other municipal public works, maintenance, and construction projects; serves as project manager on a variety of projects; supervises staff performing design, inspection, and surveying duties; assists in the administration and supervision of the division; and does related work as required.

The Senior Engineer should have knowledge to manage a Federal or State grant-funded project, according to the Caltrans Local Assistance Procedures Manual (LAPM).  Under the direction of the Principal Engineer, the Senior Engineer will manage, review, and perform duties relative to either traffic and transportation engineering or wastewater/water resources.  The Senior Engineer will be required to attend night meetings and prepare presentations for public meetings.  

Selection Process

The process will first consist of a review of application materials and applicants' responses to the supplemental questionnaire. A resume 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 highly suitable and qualified candidates will be invited to participate in an Oral Panel Interview (weighted at 100%). Upon completion of this examination, an eligible list will be established which will be used for the appointment to the position. Possession of minimal qualifications does not guarantee advancement in the selection process and placement on the eligible employment list. Top ranking candidates placed on the eligible list will be invited to the next phase of the selection process which will consist of any or all of the following: departmental oral interview and written/practical exercise.

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.

To review complete job descriptions which include all special requirements, go to www.ssf.net

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