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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.

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The City of Brisbane is accepting applications for our summer internships.  Our internships are project oriented and are designed to give college students a good general overview of future employment opportunities and current issues in the Public Sector.  You will have the opportunity for exposure to various areas of City Administration during your internship, as well as have opportunities to network with fellow interns and participate in professional development activities in San Mateo County and/or Santa Clara County.

Projects for 2019 include

• Community Development – Provide research support in areas pertaining to planning and land use.  Proposed project areas include researching regional and local housing policy, city zoning regulations and revisions, data tracking and database management related to permit issuance and tracking system. 

Applicants must be college students currently enrolled in and pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree in public policy, public administration, computer science or other related field.  Undergraduate candidates must have a minimum 48 semester units or equivalent completed.  Applicants should also be self-motivated, have excellent interpersonal skills, able to use Microsoft Office software, demonstrate good research ability and have the ability to communicate clearly both verbally and in writing. 

SALARY AND HOURS:  Salary range for Interns starts at $15.00 per hour, 25-28 hours per week over a 12 week period.  Start date is flexible depending on student’s availability.

APPLICATION PROCESS:  Candidates can submit their applications on-line at www.calopps.org.  Applications will be accepted until the positions are filled.  First review of applications will be March 20, 2019. 

SELECTION PROCESS: The applications will be screened and a limited number of applicants possessing the most relevant qualifications will be selected to participate in an oral interview.  Recommendations for appointment to the positions will be based on the results of these interviews.  Prior to appointment, fingerprinting for submission to the Department of Justice must be completed with favorable results.

The Finance and Revenue Services Divisions are seeking a value-driven team player to fill the position of Finance/Revenue Intern.  This internship provides an excellent opportunity for an individual interested in enhancing their knowledge and experience in finance, accounting, and office clerical functions.  Through mentorship and under general supervision, the successful candidate will be responsible to complete specific projects and a variety of on-going assignments to help develop their knowledge and skills.  

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The Community Development Department (CDD) is seeking a value-driven team player to fill the position of Planning & Housing Intern. This internship provides an excellent opportunity for an enthusiastic college level student seeking broad experience within a dynamic city planning division. The Planning & Housing Division of the Community Development Department administers City Council policies contained in the general plan, zoning ordinance, and other plans and ordinances. In addition, the Division establishes new and amended rules governing land use and urban design for adoption by City Council from the platform of the General Plan. The Division provides professional service and administrative support relating to the new development, residential remodels, commercial improvements, historic preservation, and affordable housing opportunities.

The ideal candidate will be a student currently enrolled in a local community college or university and is currently studying urban planning, urban design, environmental studies, or similar discipline. The candidate should enjoy working with a variety of City staff and the public. The candidate should be comfortable with asking questions and using this opportunity to experience how a city planning division functions.

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The City of Redwood City invites you to apply for the position of Principal Planner. Principal Planner, under general direction of the Planning Manager, plans, directs and supervises professional planning activities of the Planning Division within the Community Development Department, performs a variety of complex technical planning activities, and completes work related to assigned areas of responsibility.

The ideal candidate will embrace the City’s emphasis on excellent customer service; will be able to manage multiple and conflicting demands on time and attention, will see the big picture while remaining detail-oriented; will demonstrate analytical ability and ability to synthesize and summarize information; will use initiative, independent judgment and time management skills; will be well versed in the implementation and analysis pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA); will be a team player who likes working with a variety of City staff and the public.

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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

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.

San Mateo County Public Safety Communications (PSC) is accepting applications from experienced GIS Technicians with a passion for public service. 

PSC provides high quality law enforcement, fire, and medical dispatch and communications services to the public and public safety agencies in order to protect the health and safety of the people of San Mateo County. A community that is prosperous, safe and livable will depend, in part, on how well GIS Technicians use their skills to map, inventory, and analyze various aspects and resources within the County. For more information about the County of San Mateo Office of Public Safety Communications, visit:  http://911dispatch.smcgov.org/.
 
The incumbent will be responsible for the day-to-day technical support of San Mateo County Public Safety Communications Geographic Information Systems (GIS) applications and database development projects or a department GIS/mapping function; perform technical and administrative tasks necessary to maintain and evaluate the GIS systems; perform data analysis and present geographic based data in map form; and other related duties as assigned.

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Qualified applicants are encouraged to apply immediately as this recruitment may close
at any time but no earlier than August 31, 2018. The first review of applicants will be
done on or about July 31, 2018.