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Applications will be accepted for this position until Monday, April 22, 2019

Interviews: TBA

Resumes are not accepted in lieu of completing a city application.

DEFINITION

Under general supervision of the Director of Finance and/or the Assistant Director of Finance, to supervise the Utility Billing Division operations and personnel of the Department of Finance; to maintain a system of records therefor in conformance with generally accepted accounting principles and approved office methods; to develop periodic and annual financial and operating reports for use by the City, State, and others; and to do related work as required.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

Supervise all utility billing functions including, but not restricted to, meter readings, bill preparation, account collections and accounting of payment received, servicing customer inquiries, and handling of new accounts.

Select, train, supervise and evaluate assigned staff including subordinate supervisors.

Develop and implement the goals, objectives, policies, procedures and priorities of the division.

Interpret policies and procedures; and recommend changes as necessary.

Prepare staff report, studies and analyses; and make presentations before the North San Mateo County Sanitation District Board, City Council, the public and other agencies.

Prepare utility billing financial and operating reports.

Perform cash audit and determine adequacy of internal accounting controls on cash handling procedures.

Prepare and administer the Division's budget.

Manage and participate in administration of contracts relating to division operations.

Participate in and represent the Finance Department as a member of various committees.

Respond to non-routine customer service inquiries and complaints.

Work with IT staff and contractors to acquire, develop and modify computer applications related to the division's activities.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge of: Principles and practices of administration, effective supervision and personnel management; practices and procedures related to the accountings for cash receipts and the maintenance of customer accounts. Principles and practices of accounting principles for governmental enterprises and utilities, auditing, billing, collections, receivables, and internal control for cash receipts; principles and capabilities of computerized accounting and utilities systems.

Ability to:  Supervise and coordinate the work of subordinate personnel and provide on-the-job training; prepare complete and accurate reports; analyze a variety of data processing output and statistical reports; lean and apply pertinent legal requirements and departmental policies; operate office machines; interact positively and cooperate with co-workers, respond politely to customers, work as a team member, function under demanding time pressure, respond in a positive manner to supervision, and attend work and perform duties on a regular and consistent basis.

Experience: Five years of increasingly responsible administrative experience in working with and/or maintaining accounting systems (desirably with some involvement with utility operations), three years of supervisory responsibility.

Education: Graduation from college or equivalent with a degree in Business Administration, Accounting, or a related field. Experience may be substituted for the college requirement on a basis of two years experience for each year of college required.

Redwood City’s Public Works Services Department desires a motivated management analyst intern to assist the department with various projects throughout the summer.  The Public Works Services Department provides a wide range of services to Redwood City residents. Our services vary from utility services (water, sewer, solid waste) to environmental programs (water conservation, energy efficiency) and right-of way services (LED streetlights, traffic signs).

The ideal candidate is highly motivated and possesses a positive attitude; is able to work independently, conduct research projects, compile and analyze program data, and maintain a good work ethic. Prior website development or programming experience is desired.

Please click on the PDF link below to review the complete job announcement.

The North Coast County Water District is currently accepting applications for Full-Time Utility Maintenance Worker I/II.

To apply, please review the job description and submit a resume, job application and supplemental questionnaire to jobs@nccwd.com or mail to: NCCWD, Attn: Human Resources, P.O. Box 1039, Pacifica, CA 94044. Submissions must be complete to be considered. Application packets may be obtained online at www.nccwd.com or at the District office located at 2400 Francisco Blvd., Pacifica.

Live Scan background check must be completed prior to employment.

Open Until Filled.

Salary: Steps DOQ
Utility Maintenance Worker I: $4161.00-$5310.00 Monthly
Utility Maintenance Worker II: $4678.00-$5970.00 Monthly

We invite applications for the position of

Community Preservation Specialist

Why Consider The City of Half Moon Bay?
 

It's simple: We are a dedicated team of professionals committed to providing exceptional service to our community, and we want you to join us!  You will have the opportunity to work in a beautiful community and collaborative team, meeting our City Council's mission to:

• Improve and maintain the City’s infrastructure while building a more sustainable and resilient community
• Promote the health and well-being of the community, including developing opportunities for affordable housing
• Support and sustain a business environment that contributes to economic prosperity
• Engage the community through expansive outreach and community partnerships

This is a tremendous opportunity to build and expand on the organizational and community success that has transformed the City of Half Moon Bay over the past several years. 

About The Position

Half Moon Bay's Community Development Department is seeking a highly motivated, pragmatic, community-oriented individual to serve as the City’s Community Preservation Specialist. This individual will have a direct and meaningful impact on improving the quality of the City’s downtown, neighborhoods, and public spaces by educating and encouraging compliance with the City’s codes and ordinances. The individual will also be required to pursue abatement  in cases where voluntary compliance cannot be achieved. The Community Preservation Specialist will primarily work with a dynamic team of Community Development staff members who are specialists in building and planning. This position will also interface with and support the efforts of the Public Works and the City Manager’s office from time to time, thereby providing for a wide variety of work experience and a broader perspective about community preservation and quality of life. This is a full-time, benefited position that may occasionally require weekend or evening work.

What You Will Do

The Community Preservation Specialist is responsible for, but not limited to, the following duties:

• Provides information to community members, tourists, business community, and other government agencies regarding codes, laws, and ordinances; supports community engagement and education about safe and appropriate use of private and public property.
• Receives, records, and investigates complaints from the public and staff regarding violations of municipal, building, and zoning codes, ordinances, housing standards, and health and safety regulations; documents violations by securing photographs and other pertinent data; researches ownership records, prior complaints, municipal codes and ordinances, and state regulations to establish whether a violation has occurred.
• Initiates contacts with residents, business representatives, and other parties to explain the nature of incurred violations and to encourage compliance with municipal codes, ordinances, and community standards; initiates abatement of dangerous properties and vector control issues of vacant properties; provides confirmation to the public by telephone and in person regarding code regulations.
• Prepares and issues notices of violation or noncompliance, final notices, and misdemeanor citations and other correspondence according to applicable codes and regulations; issues letters to property owners notifying them of violation; as appropriate, affixes a notice of violation on property to abate fire and public safety hazards and public nuisances.
• Collaborates with City planning, building, engineering, police, and public works staff and legal counsel regarding complaints; coordinates activities with other City personnel and departments.
• Coordinates and conducts follow-up abatement procedures including the preparation of additional correspondence, site visits, and communication with property owners and attorneys; conducts follow- up investigations to ensure compliance with applicable codes and ordinances; prepares non- compliance cases for legal action; presents testimony at hearings.
• Makes drive-by or on-site inspections of residential, industrial, commercial, and/or agricultural and open space areas; notes possible violations at other property sites during the course of field investigations.
• Maintains files, databases, and records related to citations and violations; prepares a variety of written reports, memoranda, and correspondence.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Applications will be accepted for this position until a sufficient number meeting our qualifications are received. Apply immediately.

$26.48/hour

Part Time Hours: Morning/Afternoon Shifts.

This hourly position is not in Civil Service and does not receive benefits.

DEFINITION

Under general supervision, to read, record, and report readings of meters; to make customer service changes; and to do related work as assigned.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

On an assigned route and schedule, reads utility meters and records the reading on prepared forms; removes all debris impeding meter readings such as water, dirt, etc.; removes meter register cover, when necessary, to clean and/or replace glass so that an accurate reading may be obtained; makes customer service changes, including routine service turn-on and turn-off, and delinquent account service turn-off; answers customer questions regarding meter readings. Assists in clerical operations in billing and collecting for services; notes and reports utility conditions requiring attention.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge of:  General office practices and procedures.

Ability to:  Learn the methods of meter reading, office procedures relating to billing for water service, and the technical operations as related to meter reading; work responsibly and without immediate supervision in assigned duties; keep simple records and make arithmetical calculations with speed and accuracy; interact positively and cooperate with co-workers, respond politely to customers, work as a team member, function under demanding time pressure, respond in a positive manner to supervision, and attend work and perform duties on a regular and consistent basis.

Experience:  None

Education:  Graduation from high school or equivalent.

License:  Possession of a valid Class C California Driver's License.

Physical Requirements:  An incumbent in this position is required to walk extensively, usually 3-5 miles daily; work almost exclusively outdoors under a variety of weather conditions (including rain, cold, fog, and sunshine); remove and replace meter covers weighing 5 to 50 lbs.; read on an average 300 meters daily; at each meter location may be required to bend, squat, or kneel to reach below ground level to read, clean, or remove assorted debris, dirt, or water as necessary.