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The City of Sebastopol is seeking qualified candidates to fill an

INTERIM PROFESSIONAL-TEMPORARY STAFF FOR

THE ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT

Pay: $30.00 - $90.00 Hourly

Interim Professional is a temporary employee hired to meet a specific, short term need to perform complex professional level and/or advanced technical responsibilities, which may require the application of technical skills and/or knowledge of detailed or specialized activities related to the functions of the Engineering Department.

For this assignment the City of Sebastopol is seeking an engaging, inclusive, collaborative, and talented leader who is well-versed in engineering principles and practices, project management, facility and infrastructure maintenance, water distribution and wastewater collection systems, public parks and facilities maintenance, laws, regulations, and safety standards. The incumbent serves and coordinates assigned activities with other departments and outside agencies.

This position plans, organizes, directs, and reviews the full range of activities and operations of the Engineering Department, including engineering design, public works construction and inspection, repair and maintenance of City infrastructure and streets, and transportation programs. The incumbent reflects a demonstrative cultural competency working with all community members regardless of cultural differences or circumstances, including race, ethnicity, religion, language, gender identity, age, marital and familial status, sexual orientation, diverse physical and learning abilities, socioeconomic status, and other identities. 

City employees are expected to work equally well with all community members regardless of cultural differences or circumstances, including race, ethnicity, religion, language, gender identity, age, marital and familial status, sexual orientation, diverse physical and learning abilities, socioeconomic status, and other identities.

The City of Redwood City Invites Your Applications for:

PUBLIC SAFETY COMMUNICATIONS LEAD DISPATCHER

To provide supervision over Public Safety Communications Dispatchers; perform clerical/ administrative duties required in the Communications Center; perform all duties of a Public Safety Communications Dispatcher as necessary; assign training and scheduling for Public Safety Communications Dispatchers and oversee progress; and all related work as assigned by the Public Safety Communications Supervisor.

The City of Redwood City invites you to apply for the position of Communications Lead Dispatcher. 

• Please click on the pdf job announcement file below to review the recruitment information.
• A complete application is required, including a resume.
• Please see special instructions for more information on submitting the application.
• Submit your application online via CalOpps by 11:59 pm on Monday, October 7, 2024
• Applications will be reviewed continuously as they are received

Interested in this promotional opportunity?

Application Process:  Apply online by 10/7/24

The City of Sunnyvale is searching for a Budget Manager in the Department of Finance. The Budget Manager is a division-level manager responsible for developing, administering, and overseeing the City's sophisticated Operating and Capital Budgets and Twenty-Year Financial Plans. This position participates in the development of the City's financial systems, conducts and presents complex financial information and analysis to executive management and others to assist in policy decision making. This classification receives administrative direction from the Director of Finance or Assistant Director of Finance and exercises direct supervision over management, professional, technical and clerical staff in the Budget Division.

The City of Sunnyvale provides an excellent benefits package, including 4% City-paid Employee PERS contribution and the 2% at 60 retirement plans for Classic employees. A complete application packet consists of a city employment application and responses to the required supplemental questions. The recruitment closes on Tuesday, September 24 at 5:00pm.  For complete information regarding this opportunity and to apply, please visit: Sunnyvale.ca.gov, click on City Jobs.

Salary: $162,097 - $202,621 Annually

Minimum Qualifications

A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in economics, accounting, finance, business or public administration or a closely related field, AND

Five years of increasingly responsible management and/or administrative analytical work experience which includes a minimum of three years of budget experience.

Answer the Call: Become the Voice of Safety - Join Our Belmont Dispatcher Team!

$88,513 - $112,967 Annually 
(additional 3% increase scheduled for January 1, 2025)

Do you have a passion for making a real impact in your community? Do you thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment?  Look no further – the Belmont Police Department is on the lookout for a dynamic, tech-savvy individuals to join our team as a Police Dispatcher.

We aren't your average police department.  Nestled in the heart of the San Francisco Peninsula, right next to Silicon Valley, we are at the crossroads of tradition and innovation.  Join a diverse team that embraces changes, values community and takes pride in continuing the Department's long standing "Tradition of Service". 

The Position

Dispatchers play a vital role in the department by answering both emergency and non-emergency calls, dispatching units and providing information and assistance to the community.  Tired of the 9-5, Dispatchers work 12-hour shifts and get four days off every other week. 

Answer the Call: Become the Voice of Safety - Join Our Belmont Dispatcher Team!

$88,513 - 112,967 annually 
(additional 3% increase scheduled for January 1, 2025)

Do you have a passion for making a real impact in your community? Do you thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment?  Look no further – the Belmont Police Department is on the lookout for a dynamic, tech-savvy individuals to join our team as a Police Dispatcher.

We aren't your average police department.  Nestled in the heart of the San Francisco Peninsula, right next to Silicon Valley, we are at the crossroads of tradition and innovation.  Join a diverse team that embraces changes, values community and takes pride in continuing the Department's long standing "Tradition of Service". 

The Position

Dispatchers play a vital role in the department by answering both emergency and non-emergency calls, dispatching units and providing information and assistance to the community.  Tired of the 9-5, Dispatchers work 12-hour shifts and get four days off every other week. 

The Controller's Office is currently seeking well-qualified candidates for the position of Payroll Personnel Coordinator IV - Confidential.

The mission of the Controller's Office is to promote the County's operational effectiveness and ensure its financial transparency and integrity by providing quality accounting, audit, and financial reporting services.

The Controller's Office maintains the County’s financial systems and records, and prepares independently audited, award-winning annual financial reports that disclose the financial condition of the County to the public. We are staffed with 51 full-time accounting, audit, and information systems professionals. The office also calculates annual property tax bill amounts, distribute taxes collected to local government agencies, performs internal audits of County’s operations, and provides payroll services for the County's workforce.

Under general supervision, provides technical and specialized payroll and/or personnel-related support to a large and complex County department and/or division(s) or perform payroll and/or personnel-related functions at a Countywide level with responsibilities for reviewing, correcting and instructing the work of other Coordinators; coordinate human resources, payroll and/or timekeeping processes; maintain personnel-related records; provide information to management and employees regarding payroll and personnel-related matters; and perform related work as required.

Distinguishing Characteristics

Payroll/Personnel Coordinator IV is the lead or specialist level class in the Payroll/Personnel Coordinator series. This level is distinguished from the Payroll/Personnel Coordinator III in that the former is assigned to larger County departments with 24/7 operations, various locations, programs, and shifts or in central Human Resources or Controller's Office. At this level, work requires the analysis of unusual circumstances, understanding and proper application of complex and multiple labor contract provisions and assessing a variety of approaches to finding solutions. Actions to be taken or responses to be made differ in such things as the source of information, the kind of transaction or scenario, the type of employee and his/her eligibility for labor contract provisions. Positions at central HR and Controller's Office provide lead, guidance, and instructions to other departmental Coordinators.

In addition, the ideal candidate will have experience in Human Recourses and the Payroll System (Workday) and timekeeping system (Infor Workforce Management aka ATKS).

Qualifications

Education and Experience:

Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to qualify is three years of journey level general or fiscal office support experience which has included payroll or personnel assistance OR four years of general clerical or office assistant experience.

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 go to http://jobs.smcgov.org to apply.

TENTATIVE RECRUITMENT SCHEDULE

Final Filing Date: Wednesday, September 25, 2024, 11:59 PM PST

Application Screening: Week of September 30 - October 4, 2024

Civil Service Panel Interview: October 10 and/or 11, 2024

The City of Pacifica Invites Applications for the Position of

Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator I/II/III

Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator I $6,128.00- $8,527.00 Monthly

Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator II $6,720.00- $8,545.00 Monthly

Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator III $7,554.00- $9,605.00 Monthly

THE POSITION

The City of Pacifica is recruiting for a Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator I/II/III at the Calera Creek Water Recycling Plant. Under direct or general supervision of the Plant Manager or Assistant Superintendent - Operations, operates and controls wastewater treatment plant and reclamation and recycled water facilities; performs preventative and routine corrective maintenance on a variety of equipment, facilities and related appurtenances; and performs related work as required.

The City of Pacifica is a beautiful coastal community, just south of San Francisco with an exciting opportunity. At the City of Pacifica, we are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity. All aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. To us, equal opportunity employment is not just about compliance, it’s about who you are, how you can help our City and who you want to be. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and residents.

We invite you to explore this opportunity with us, please note, recruitment closes on Monday, October 7, 2024 at 11:59PM PDT so apply today!

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS

This is the full journey-level classification in the wastewater treatment plant operator series. Incumbents independently perform the full range of wastewater treatment and reclamation and recycled water facilities and equipment operations and maintenance duties. Responsibilities include inspecting and attending to assigned areas in a timely manner to ensure the proper operation and maintenance of the City’s wastewater treatment plant systems and equipment. Positions at this level work independently, exercise judgment and initiative and receive occasional instruction or assistance as new or unusual situations arise. This class is distinguished from the Lead Plant Operator in that the latter is responsible for providing technical and functional direction to operations staff and is capable of performing the most complex operations and maintenance duties assigned to the division.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED/EXERCISED

Receives supervision and direction from the Wastewater Treatment Plant Manager or designee. Exercises lead oversight, including provision of technical supervision, assignment of work and/or the training of less experienced staff.

The Town of Colma is accepting applications for the position of Accounting Manager. 

Do you have experience overseeing daily financial and accounting activities? If so, this amazing opportunity is for you! 

The Town of Colma, known worldwide as the "City Of Souls," is the smallest city in San Mateo County with over 1,509 residents and 1.5 million "souls." However, Colma is more than just cemeteries. Colma's commercial buildings make a distinct architectural statement resulting from design standards that encourage Spanish-Mediterranean motifs. The small-town approach to modern, municipal government reflects a commitment to both a healthy business climate and a harmonious relationship with residents. 

THE POSITION

The current full-time opening is a professional level position requiring expertise in administrative, supervisory, and accounting functions and is under the direction of the Administrative Services Director.  The Accounting Manager oversees daily financial and accounting activities, supervises accounting staff; performs difficult and complex statistical analyses; assists with annual budget preparation; manages the annual financial audit; develops and distributes internal financial reports; plans and executes all risk management functions; and performs advanced professional, analytical, and administrative work. 

TYPICAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

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

• Plan, organize and direct Finance division activities including overseeing accounts payable, payroll, accounts receivable, and cash receipt activities
• Direct, oversee and participate in the development of the financial division work plan; assign work activities, projects, and programs; monitor workflow; review and evaluate work products, methods, and procedures
• Establish and maintain journals, ledgers and supporting financial records; supervise the maintenance of the General Ledger; supervise the recording of all revenue, encumbrances, and disbursements
• Develop and administer accounting and budget control systems as necessary to comply with accounting procedures, laws, ordinance, and other regulations
• Prepare the Financial division budget; assist in budget implementation; participate in the forecast of additional funds needed for staffing, equipment, materials, and supplies; administer the approved budget
• Participate in recommending the appointment of, training, motivating, and evaluating personnel; participate in establishing and monitoring employee performance objectives; prepare and present employee performance reviews
• Assist in coordinating and monitoring the Town's Capital Improvement Program including controlling project expenditures, establishing new projects, and closing completed projects; research and recommend new financing methods; prepare project reports as needed
• Research and prepare technical and administrative reports; prepare written correspondence
• Establish and monitor internal controls to ensure accounting standards are met; develop and implement policies and procedures relating to accounting activities
• Conduct and coordinate the Town’s annual audit and serve as the liaison between the Town and its external auditors. Ensure the completion of annual State Controller’s Office Reports and other compliance reports as required
• Oversee the maintenance of the Town’s financial software system and ensures that system upgrades occur in a timely manner and communicates changes/impacts to system users
• Manage the month-end and year-end close process and prepares related reports
• Provide financial information to Town officials, staff, vendors, and the general public
• Perform financial studies and analytical and statistical reports as assigned
• Report for work at any time in event of disaster or other emergency situation
• Attend seminars and workshops related to duties and responsibilities
• May serve in a temporary appointment as the acting department head in the absence of the Administrative Services Director
• Represent the Town with dignity, integrity, and the spirit of cooperation in all relations with staff and the public
• Build and maintain positive working relationships with co-workers, other Town employees and the public using principles of good customer service
• Coordinates the Town’s risk management and safety programs to ensure compliance with all State and Federal legal requirements
• Provides risk management review and guidance to management, supervisor, and staff regarding existing or proposed Town activities, programs, and projects to enhance safety and identify and reduce associated risks
• Serves as the Town’s representative to Risk JPA and Board of Directors
• Perform related duties as assigned

Please refer to job description for additional details. The duties described in this job announcement are intended only as illustrations of the basic 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 the position. 

Come Join the Finance Department at the City of Pacifica where everyone counts!

Under general direction, the Senior Accountant performs and supervises professional accounting and auditing work of staff responsible for providing financial accounting and record-keeping in connection with general ledger, budget preparation, and budgetary control, purchasing activities, payroll; and performs a variety of professional accounting tasks relative to assigned area of responsibility.

The Organization

The City of Pacifica is a General Law City incorporated in 1957 and operates under the Council/Manager form of government. Legislative authority is vested in a five-member City Council elected by district for four-year overlapping terms. The Mayor is selected each year by a majority vote of the other Council members. The Council appoints the City Manager, City Attorney, and members of advisory commissions and committees. 

Pacifica is a full-service city (approximately 200.75 FTE) with a proposed FY2024-25 general fund budget of $48.1 million. The City delivers municipal services through seven departments:  the City Manager's office (including the City Clerk, Economic Development, and City Attorney), Administrative Services (Finance, Human Resources and IT Divisions); Parks, Beaches, and Recreation; Community Development; Public Works (Field Services & Engineering and Wastewater); Police, and Fire (via North County Fire Authority). Employees are represented by eight bargaining units. The City Administration is in a newly renovated City Hall just two blocks from the Pacific Ocean. This prime location opens up various opportunities for recreational activities during a lunch break, such as a strong along Beach Boulevard or a relaxing picnic by the waterfront, where you can clear your mind with the soothing view of the waves. 

During the Spring of 2023, the City Council undertook a comprehensive strategic planning process, which resulted in the Pacifica Strategic Plan 2023-2030 establishing strategies to achieve the following five overarching goals during the seven-year period.

• Enhance organizational and fiscal stability
• Improve and steward City infrastructure, streets, ad facilities.
• Prioritize protection and development of affordable housing.
• Pursue climate change adaptation and mitigation.
• Broaden public communications and collaboration.

THE DEPARTMENT

The Finance and Administrative Services Department provides high-quality support services to all City departments and the community, including Finance, Human Resources, Information Technology, and Risk Management functions, and ensures compliance with City policies and procedures. The Department is responsible for all financial operations, properly recording financial transactions, providing reliable technology resources, implementing best practices in employee relations, providing outstanding customer service, and promoting a positive work environment for a talented workforce. Department staff prepare the annual operating and capital budgets, coordinate the external audit process, etc. The ideal candidate will be contributing and joining a team of five team members. 

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED

Direction is provided by the Deputy Finance Director. Responsibilities may include direct and indirect supervision of technical and clerical personnel.

ESSENTIAL AND IMPORTANT DUTIES

AN EMPLOYEE IN THIS POSITION MAY BE CALLED UPON TO DO ANY OR ALL OF THE FOLLOWING ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

• Supervises and/or participates in various financial and accounting activities within the Finance Department, including posting, balancing, and reconciliation of General Ledger and subsidiary accounts and City bank accounts.
• Performs complex and difficult accounting work, including the related monitoring of personal deadlines and the deadlines of others to ensure adherence to quality and timely work products.
• Performs as a project manager for complex financial systems implementation and serves as a liaison to Finance staff and other departments in the implementation of all financial modules for the Financial Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system.
• Participates in fiscal and accounting work in connection with budget preparation, purchasing activities, and payroll analysis.
• Processing and pre-auditing accounting documents and transactions in conformance with established procedures and controls.
• Prepares work papers, financial statements and various reports for internal accounting and for Federal, State and other outside agencies.
• Reviews, reconciles and audits accounting records of receipts, disbursements and encumbrances to ensure fiscal accuracy and control.
• Delegates, plans, directs, and assigns accounting work to lower-level staff. May be required to train, coach, monitor and evaluate staff performance.
• Assists with fiscal year-end closing, prepares bank reconciliation, and prepares quarterly and annual financial reports.
• Makes journal entries and keeps balance sheets on all transactions to ensure the maintenance of accurate accounting records.
• Monitors and reports on the status of State and Federal grants; reviews and audits grant contracts, amendments and other documents to ensure grant compliance.
• Performs fixed assets accounting, monitors and maintains accurate and up-to-date records on City's fixed assets.
• Prepares investment activity summary and quarterly treasurer’s reports.
• Analyzes, recommends improvements, develops, and implements fiscal policies, procedures, and internal controls and re-aligns business practices with technology.
• Maintains and researches current knowledge of applicable ordinances, rules, regulations, and policies. Clearly presents and interprets reports to financial and non-financial managers, co-workers, and clients.
• Assists in coordinating, designing, developing and maintaining data extracts, reports and interfaces.
• Maintains effective working relationships with all levels of staff and the public.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS

Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to qualify is:

Education and Training:

Equivalent to a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in accounting or business administration or related field, and

Experience:

Four (4) years of recent, progressively responsible experience in the field of professional accounting and auditing. Supervisory experience is desirable.

Experience in a public agency or governmental accounting experience is highly desirable.

Certification:

Must possess a valid California Class C driver’s license and have a satisfactory driving record.

Knowledge of:

• Generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) and basic principles, practices, and procedures of Accounting as applied to Governmental Accounting Standards (GASB).
• Principles, practices, methods, procedures, and techniques used in governmental accounting, financial administration, and budgeting.
• Application of data processing to accounting and financial management. Budget preparation and administration, auditing, preparation of financial statements, basic billing and collection procedures, grant and fund accounting, and record-keeping.
• Modern office practices, procedures, methods, and equipment, including computer systems and applicable software.
• Principles of supervision, training, and performance evaluation.
• Federal and State grant regulations and guidelines.

Skills:

• Operate standard office equipment, including a computer and a variety of word processing and software applications, including financial and accounting programs.
• Prepare, examine and verify financial documents, reports, and transactions
• Prepare a variety of financial statements, reports and analyses.

Abilities:

• Plan, assign, supervise and coordinate the work of accounting staff.
• Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
• Read, interpret and record data accurately
• Analyze complex issues and prepare clear and comprehensive financial reports and statements.
• Interpret, explain, and apply applicable laws, codes, and regulations.
• Communicate clearly both orally and in writing and follow written and oral directions
• Work independently and as part of a team, making sound decisions within established guidelines.

Physical Demands:

The ability to maintain effective audio / visual discrimination and perception to the degree necessary for the successful performance of duties.

The County of San Mateo's Department of Public Works is now accepting applications for the position of Construction Carpenter/Mason.

There is currently one vacancy with the Department of Public Works Road Services Division.

About The Department

The Department of Public Works plans, designs, constructs, operates and maintains facilities and equipment that are safe and accessible to the clients of County agencies, the general public, and County employees. The Department advises the Board of Supervisors on all public works issues, including rates and charges for services that are fair to both the users and service providers. Public Works has a budget of approximately $300 million and is comprised of over 300 employees in five divisions: Administrative Services, Airports, Engineering and Resource Protection, Facility and Capital Projects, and Road Services. To learn more about the department visit: https://www.smcgov.org/publicworks .

Under general supervision, serve as a lead worker in a wide variety of skilled heavy carpentry work, concrete forming and placing, metal work, road maintenance and manual labor; repair wooden structures on bridges, sidewalk forming and placing; maintain highway chain link fences and sandblast line markers on roadways; and perform related duties as assigned.

The ideal candidate for this position will have:
 

• Journey-level skills to perform routine repairs such as repairing guard rails, bridge railings, fences, box culverts, replacing traffic signs, etc.
• General carpentry and concrete experience.
• Excellent customer service and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently without assistance.
• Ability to follow verbal instructions and work well together with crew members.
• Be able to read and interpret construction documents.
• Have completed an apprenticeship program or at least 5 years of heavy construction carpentry or concrete experience.
   

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:
 

• Lay out, cut, fit and join lumber to construct and repair all types wood structures used in road maintenance projects including guardrails, bridges, fences and box culverts.
• Read and interpret construction documents; make working sketches.
• Make small scale excavations and establish grades for laying concrete; build forms, place and finish concrete for sidewalks, curbs, gutters, headwalls, retaining walls, storm drains, catch basins, and other concrete facilities.
• Mix mortar and concrete to obtain various consistencies.
• Construct and install manholes.
• Install and maintain highway chain link fences, guardrails, and barricades.
• Grind/remove road stripes; markers and lay out new striping.
• Place pavement markers, stripes, and roadside markers.
• Maintain carpenter shop and tools.
• Estimate and purchase materials for all jobs.
• Drive and operate light-duty vehicles.
• Make emergency repair to County buildings.
• During storms, help crews clean ditches, storm drains, remove fallen trees, etc.
• Perform as lead worker.
• Perform related duties as assigned.
• Layout and install traffic signs, pavement markings, pavement markers, etc.
   

Qualifications

Knowledge of:
 

• Heavy construction.
• Concrete form construction.
• General carpentry including methods, materials, machines and tools.
• Concrete and mortar mixes.
• Methods of establishing grades for laying concrete.
• Costs of materials.
   

Skill/Ability to:
 

• Read and interpret plans and written specifications; create working sketches.
• Use and make minor repairs to hand and power tools.
• Measure or estimate size, type and cost of various materials needed for a project.
• Repair and maintain a wide variety of wooden, concrete and metal structures.
• Estimate labor requirements for a project.
• Drive and operate light-duty vehicles.
• Provide lead direction to assigned staff.
• Work courteously and effectively with the public and with co-workers.
• Stand and walk for extended periods of time.
• Lift and carry equipment (50 lbs. min.) and supplies (50 lbs. min.) used in the course of the work, such as lumber, concrete, and fencing materials.
   

Education and Experience:

Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to qualify is:
 

• Experience: Journey level (3+ years) status as a Construction Carpenter or Mason and demonstrated proficiency in the field.
   

Licensure/Certification:
 

• Possession of a class C California driver license or equivalent.
   

TENTATIVE RECRUITMENT SCHEDULE
Application Deadline: Tuesday, September 24, 2024 by 11:59 p.m. PST
Application Screening (tentative): Thursday, September 26, 2024
Performance Exams: Wednesday, October 9, 2024, and/or Thursday, October 10, 2024