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The County Manager's Office is seeking well-qualified candidates for the position of Project Analyst and Communications Coordinator for the North Fair Oaks Middlefield Road Improvement Project.  Spanish/English bilingual skills are required for this position.
 
Please Note: On October 3, 2019, the decision was made to extend this recruitment.  The new closing date is Tuesday, October 15, 2019 at 11:59 p.m.  The Application Screening will occur on October 17.  The Panel Interviews will still be conducted on October 28 and/or 29, 2019.  Thank you.

Under general supervision from the Community Affairs Manager the selected individual will assist in developing project goals, objectives, procedures, and work standards and will monitor the progress of the project.  In addition, the individual will serve as liaison to the public, residents, businesses, and other organizations in the North Fair Oaks district and relevant to the project.   

The individual will also serve as liaison to County executives and will perform research in order to prepare and submit reports and presentations to the Board of Supervisors, the County Manager, the North Fair Oaks Council, and other boards and commissions related to the project.

The Project Analyst and Communication Coordinator will plan, organize, and coordinate all public and internal communication activities for the Project, including determining best practices for communication strategies, developing the Communication Plan, and facilitating the messaging to various outlets and recipients and determining the appropriate variations for the recipients.  The selected individual will develop and maintain relationships with community residents, businesses, and organizations.  The individual will also plan and facilitate community meetings, generate public notices, and receive and respond to public complaints, inquires, and questions related to the project.
 
The position may exercise direct and indirect supervision over professional, technical, and clerical staff. 
 
The ideal candidate will have the ability to interpret and apply policies, procedures, and regulations regarding community development and community outreach.  In addition, the ideal candidate will have the demonstrated ability to work independently and take initiative and will have the skills to work as a member of a team. Strong written and verbal communication skills in both English and Spanish are requirements for the position. 
 
The position will require participation in meetings conducted in the evenings and on weekends.  Flexibility in scheduling is required.
 
Information about the North Fair Oaks Middlefield Road Improvement Project can be found at:

NFO Middlefield Road Improvement Project -
https://publicworks.smcgov.org/projects/middlefield-road-improvement-project

NFO Middlefield Road Improvement Project video -
http://www.nfoforward.org/community-news/middlefield-improvement-project

This position is a limited term, at-will (full-time, temporary) position and is an exceptional opportunity to experience working in the public sector for a progressive local jurisdiction and for a substantial and comprehensive community development project.  The County of San Mateo is recognized state-wide as an innovative organization that provides comprehensive services to the residents and businesses in the county. 

This limited term position is funded for the duration of the North Fair Oaks/Middlefield Road Improvement Project, which is expected to last two years.  However, the position could end early or be extended based on the Project.  The classification for this position is Management Analyst and has the associated management-level benefits.
 
Limited Term employees receive full medical and dental benefits, like regular employees, and a portable 401(a) plan.
 
NOTE: The eligible list generated from this recruitment may be used to fill future extra-help, limited term, unclassified, and regular classified vacancies. 

 

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

• Assist in developing goals, objectives, policies, procedures, work standards, and administrative control systems for the Project
• Develop and standardize procedures and methods to improve and continuously monitor the efficiency and effectiveness of operations and service delivery methods and procedures in order to maximize funding and minimize costs; identify opportunities for improvement and develop related recommendations
• Conduct a variety of analytical and operational studies regarding Project activities, including operational, regulatory, or administrative issues, evaluate alternatives, and make recommendations
• Prepare and submit Board of Supervisor agenda reports and various other commission, committee, and staff reports, resolutions, ordinances, and correspondence regarding the Project
• Conduct special research projects and financial analysis, produce findings and recommendations, and prepare related reports=
• Represent the Office of Community Affairs in interdepartmental, community, and/or professional meetings; confer with and coordinate with other County staff on a wide variety of administrative analyses and planning issues
• Ensure compliance with any applicable laws, regulations, and professional practices
• Prepare and submit Board of Supervisor agenda reports and various other commission, committee, and staff reports, resolutions, ordinances, and correspondence
• Attend meetings, conferences, workshops, and training sessions and reviews publications and related materials to become and remain current on principles, practices, and new developments regarding community development and best practices in communicating information to the community
• Communicate orally, in writing, or through graphic representations and statistical summaries with managers, colleagues, the public, and representatives of various organizations
• Coordinate the development and implementation of the communication strategy to increase and maintain awareness of the Middlefield Road Improvement Project including its purpose, the construction schedule, and phasing for both residents and businesses
• Develop and execute the communication plan and strategies
• Develop relevant messaging to inform both residents, businesses, community organizations, and other organizations related to the project
• Alert the executive team on significant or controversial issues related to the Project, research and make findings recommendations
• Prepare and disseminate bulletins, articles, and other public information materials for the Project and ensure publications and other information materials are consistent with departmental and County standards of quality and cultural competence, including design, content, accuracy, and translation
• Oversee internal employee communications and the timely delivery of relevant information to staff
• Coordinate the Project's newsletter, website, and/or social media tools
• Act as liaison for the Project to public groups and individuals, private organizations, community groups and other organizations, and provide information and assistance to the public and news media regarding the Project, receive and respond to complaints, requests, and questions
• Maintain an effective working relationship with a variety of public and private organizations, including other County departments and agencies
• Provide highly complex staff assistance to senior-level management and related commissions and advisory boards
• Perform related duties as assigned

 

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 would be: 

• Equivalent to graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with major coursework in business administration, public administration, and/or public relations, media communication or journalism, or a closely related field.
• At least one year of professional administrative experience is typically required at the Associate Management Analyst level, and at least 3 years for the Management Analyst level.  Preferred is four years of professional experience with responsibility for public relations and the preparation and dissemination of information to the general public.

Licenses and Certifications:

• Depending upon assignment, possession of a valid California Driver's License.

Knowledge of:

• Project and/or program management, analytical processes, and report preparation techniques
• Organizational and management practices as applied to the analysis, evaluation, development, and implementation of programs, policies, and procedures
• Research and reporting methods, techniques, and procedures
• Applicable regulatory codes, ordinances, and procedures relevant to community development and communication
• Principles and practices of public administration and community services as applied to project management, community development and communication
• Principles and practices of county management and government
• Sources of information related to a community development and the Project
• Record keeping principles and procedures
• Techniques for effectively representing the County in contacts with governmental agencies, community groups, and various business, professional, educational, regulatory, and legislative organizations
• Techniques for providing a high-level of customer service by effectively dealing with the public, vendors, contractors, and County staff
• Principles and practices of effective public and media communication
• Principles and practices of effective public and media relations and marketing
• Techniques of effective interviewing, copy writing, layout, editing, and multimedia productions
• Customs, practices and trends in public information media
• Principles of effective written communication
• Written and verbal fluency in English and Spanish languages including grammar, spelling, vocabulary, and punctuation
• Modern office practices, methods, and computer equipment and applications related to the work

Skill/Ability to:

• Assist in the development of goals, objectives, policies, procedures, and work standards for Project and unit as needed
• Coordinate and oversee programmatic administrative reporting activities
• Perform responsible and difficult administrative work involving the use of independent judgment and personal initiative
• Conduct research on a wide variety of administrative topics
• Evaluate and develop improvements in operations, procedures, policies, or methods
• Research, analyze, and evaluate new service delivery methods, procedures, and techniques
• Prepare clear and concise reports, correspondence, policies, procedures, and other written materials
• Interpret, apply, explain, and ensure compliance with applicable local policies, procedures, laws, and regulations
• Establish and maintain a variety of filing, record keeping, and tracking systems
• Organize and prioritize a variety of projects and multiple tasks in an effective and timely manner; organize own work, set priorities, and meet critical time deadlines
• Operate and maintain modern office equipment, including computer equipment and specialized software applications programs
• Use English and Spanish effectively to communicate in person, over the telephone, and in writing
• Establish, maintain, and foster positive and effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work
• Plan, organize, and carry out assignments from management staff with minimal direction
• Analyze, interpret, summarize, and present administrative and technical information and data in an effective manner
• Use tact, initiative, prudence, and independent judgment within general policy and legal guidelines in politically sensitive situations
• Effectively represent the department and the County in meetings with governmental agencies, community groups, businesses, professional and regulatory organizations, and the public
• Plan, organize, and coordinate comprehensive communications programs to meet department needs, values, and priorities
• Strategically develop programs and tools to increase and maintain public awareness of department programs, services, and achievements
• Speak effectively to diverse audiences, including media, civic and citizen groups, and County staff
• Write and edit effective press releases, articles, speeches, scripts, and other correspondence
• Maintain cooperative working relationships with County executives, managers, staff, community agencies, and the public
• Enlist and mobilize community support for programs
• Train staff and manage team

 

The City of Belmont Finance Department is recruiting for the position of Accountant I/II/III.

Recruitment will be opened until filled.  This recruitment is subject to close at any time without notice. Applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.

The Finance Department seeks a technical and accountable individual to fill the position of Accountant.   The vacancy may be filled at any level (I/II/III).  The ideal candidate will be an enthusiastic, dynamic and hard-working individual who possesses great technical and interpersonal skills and who can multi-task and be flexible with workloads and changing priorities.  Some of this position's responsibilities will include payroll functions for approximately 170 employees.  The incumbent will also perform accounting work to include but not limited to financial reporting and disbursements cycle.

The Finance Department is a small, well-integrated, friendly and highly professional organization. The Finance Department is responsible for accounting, financial reporting, financial data processing, budget preparation and management, risk management, treasure and debt management, business licensing, procurement, housing and economic development and central services.

The Accountant classification receives general supervision from the Deputy Finance Director.  Characteristics of the position are as follows:

Accountant I (Junior Accountant) – This is the entry level class in the professional accounting series.  This class is distinguished from the Accountant II by the performance of more routine tasks and duties assigned to positions within the series.  This class is generally used as a training class, employees may have only limited or no directly related work experience.

Accountant II (Accountant) – This is the journey level class within the professional accounting series.  Employees in this class are distinguished from Accountant I by the performance of the full range of duties as assigned including those requiring a thorough knowledge of governmental accounting systems and procedures.  Employees at this level receive only occasional instruction and are fully aware of the operating procedures and policies of the department.  Positions in this class are flexibly staffed and are normally filled by advancement from the I level or when filled from the outside, require prior professional accounting experience.

Accountant III (Senior Accountant) – This is the advanced journey level classification in the Accountant series.  This class differs from the immediately lower class of Accountant II by the size, diversity, and complexity of assigned tasks and by its supervisory responsibilities.

Essential Functions:

Essential and other important responsibilities and duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Perform a variety of accounting duties in support of accounting programs including accounting, financial reporting and capital assets.
• Participate in the posting, balancing and reconciliation of the General Ledger and subsidiary accounts; prepare bank reconciliation.
• Assist in the preparation of annual financial statement, reports and accounting summaries required by the City, Successor Agency, and outside agencies.
• Assist in annual audit preparation.
• Issue correcting and adjusting journal entries to update the general ledger for assigned funds.
• Prepare financial reports and other information required by City departments and external agencies.
• Assist departmental personnel and City staff with budget activity, proper expenditure coding, document preparation and other accounting related activities.
• May provide technical guidance to lower level accounting personnel in accounts receivable, payable and payroll functions.
• Attend and participate in professional group meetings; stay abreast of new trends and innovations in the field of accounting.
• Perform related duties and responsibilities as required.

 

San Mateo County Harbor District

Position Available:
Open-Competitive Recruitment for:
Accountant
$6,735.00 - $9,027.00 Monthly

Excellent Benefits Package
Deadline for application:
October 22, 2019

https://www.smharbor.com/employment
For application/inquiries contact Betty Cortes at:
bcortes@smharbor.com
SMCHD is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Description: Facility Attendant/Recreation Leader II - Part-Time, Temporary

Location: 251 City Park Way, San Bruno, 94066

$13.00 to $15.80 per hour

 

Application Deadline: Continuous Review, Open Until Filled

The City of San Bruno Community Services Department is hiring a part-time, temporary Facility Attendant for the San Bruno Recreation Center.

Hours:

Evening and weekend hours - hours will vary (20-25 hours a week). 

RESPONSIBILITIES:

The San Bruno Recreation Services Division is looking for a motivated and upbeat person to assist customers at the Recreation Center during the evening and weekend hours.  Job duties include, but are not limited to, registering customers for classes, renting facilities, setting up and breaking down the facility for various activities, answering phones, monitoring youth and adult open gym basketball hours, and customer service; perform other duties as assigned.

Experience working with the public and great customer service skills are ideal.

Application Process

If hired for the position, live scan and TB clearance will be required.  If interested, please apply online at calopps.org. Paper applications are available upon request, but online applications are preferred.

This is a part-time, temporary position and does not provide any benefits, with the exception of paid sick leave. In accordance with the Healthy Workplaces, Healthy Families Act of 2014, all temporary, part-time, and seasonal employees accrue one hour of paid sick leave for every 30 hours worked, and are entitled to use accrued sick days beginning on the 90th day of employment. Employees may use up to 24 hours (or 3 days) of accrued sick leave in each year of employment.

Application Deadline: Continuous Review, Open Until Filled

Recruitment Contact

Contact phone:  (650) 616-7055

Contact email:  hr@sanbruno.ca.gov

The City of San Bruno is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) and as such does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, sex, gender, religion, ancestry, physical or mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or national origin in its employment actions, decisions, policies and practices.  If you require special accommodations, please contact us to discuss your needs.

 

Description: Facility Attendant/Recreation Leader II - Part-Time, Temporary

Location: 1555 Crystal Springs Road, San Bruno, 94066

$13.00 to $15.80 per hour

 

Application Deadline: Continuous Review, Open Until Filled

The City of San Bruno Community Services Department is hiring a part-time, temporary Facility Attendant for the San Bruno Senior Center.

Hours:

Thursday through Sunday, afternoons to late evenings - hours will vary (20-25 hours a week depending on the rentals and activities at the Senior Center). 

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Oversee proper use and activity of all San Bruno Senior Center facility rentals, ensure compliance of established rules and procedures for the use of the facility, complete room set-ups/break downs (tables and chairs), light custodial, customer service, answer telephones, responsible for building, lock and unlock doors and secure building, supervise and assist all persons renting and/or using facility, assist with the preparation of special City events, attend staff meetings, perform other duties as assigned.

This position will also require some money handling; accepting payments for rental deposits and fees, events, and activities whether in cash, check or credit card form, enters transactions into register/cash box, issues receipts, refunds, and makes change.

Experience working with the public and great customer service skills are ideal.

Application Process

If hired for the position, live scan, credit check and TB clearance will be required.  If interested, please apply online at calopps.org. Paper applications are available upon request, but online applications are preferred.

This is a part-time, temporary position and does not provide any benefits, with the exception of paid sick leave. In accordance with the Healthy Workplaces, Healthy Families Act of 2014, all temporary, part-time, and seasonal employees accrue one hour of paid sick leave for every 30 hours worked, and are entitled to use accrued sick days beginning on the 90th day of employment. Employees may use up to 24 hours (or 3 days) of accrued sick leave in each year of employment.

Application Deadline: Continuous Review, Open Until Filled

Recruitment Contact

Contact phone:  (650) 616-7055

Contact email:  hr@sanbruno.ca.gov

The City of San Bruno is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) and as such does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, sex, gender, religion, ancestry, physical or mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or national origin in its employment actions, decisions, policies and practices.  If you require special accommodations, please contact us to discuss your needs.

 

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.

 

Are you interested in working for an innovative public agency that is doing something NOW for the environment?  Do you possess the technical skills and experience to help support the continued growth of a leading community choice aggregation (CCA) program?  If so, please apply for this amazing opportunity to the part of the solution as a Regulatory Analyst or Senior Regulatory Analyst at Peninsula Clean Energy Authority (PCE).  Depending on the qualification of the selected individual, this position could be filled at the Senior Analyst level or Analyst level. 

The Regulatory Analyst works under the general direction of the CEO, the Director of Regulatory and Legislative Affairs, and the PCE's General Counsel and has responsibility for a wide range of Peninsula Clean Energy's regulatory matters. The Regulatory Analyst evaluates proposed regulatory policies at the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) and other state agencies to assess the impact on PCE, develops PCE positions on issues, and develops analyses, written reports, and presentation materials to support PCE's position. The Regulatory Analyst represents PCE regarding regulatory issues at the California Community Choice Association (CalCCA), the trade association representing community choice energy programs. This position performs related work and other analytic tasks for PCE as required.

The Regulatory Analyst works independently to perform assignments under the general direction described above. The incumbent participates as a PCE representative before various regulatory agencies, including the CPUC, in matters affecting community choice aggregators (CCAs) and other electric utilities, including ratemaking and rulemaking proceedings. The Regulatory Analyst is tasked with reviewing and drafting comments and briefs, providing technical and/or analytic input on regulatory matters, preparing data requests, testimony, and hearing exhibits, participating in administrative hearings, and researching and preparing legislative policy responses at the State and local levels.

This position may have future supervisory responsibilities and may have oversight responsibility for external contractors depending on the project.

The salary for this position is commensurate with experience.

PENINSULA CLEAN ENERGY
Peninsula Clean Energy is the new community choice energy program for San Mateo County.  PCE is the electricity provider for all electricity accounts in the 20 communities in San Mateo County (Atherton, Belmont, Brisbane, Burlingame, Colma, Daly City, East Palo Alto, Foster City, Half Moon Bay, Hillsborough, Menlo Park, Millbrae, Pacifica, Portola Valley, Redwood City, San Bruno, San Carlos, San Mateo, South San Francisco, and Woodside) as well as the unincorporated county.  The city councils of each city were all unanimous in their support of joining PCE.  

PCE's customer base includes almost 300,000 accounts, serving a population of 765,000, with a total electrical load of almost 4 million megawatt-hours.  Residential customers make up about 270,000 of the accounts, and 37% of the electrical load, with commercial/industrial making up about 30,000 accounts and 63% of the electrical load.  PCE became the fifth operating CCE when it launched in October 2016. 

 

Examples of Duties: 

• Develop high-level policy and responses for key regulatory issues affecting PCE, including strategy and prioritization of regulatory action for management consideration
• Represent PCE in regulatory proceedings through preparation of comments, data requests, written responses, position papers, analytical models, testimony, and exhibits
• Track, review, analyze, and summarize filings prepared by utilities and other entities that could impact PCE and its customers
• Track, analyze, and interpret regulatory proposals and other policy issues with an eye toward impact on and response from PCE
• Under direction of management, work closely with technical experts and external regulatory counsel to develop effective and persuasive communications before the CPUC, California Energy Commission, California Legislature, and any other legal or regulatory body as required
• Under direction of management, represent PCE in work with other CCAs and at CalCCA

 

QUALIFICATIONS 
Education and Experience:

• A combination of education and experience equivalent to a bachelor's degree in Public Relations, Public Policy, Political Science, Public Administration, Communications, or a related field, and a minimum of four (4) years of progressively responsible experience in regulatory affairs at an electric utility, energy-related company, non-profit, regulatory agency, or public policy organization with emphasis on electric procurement issues, renewable energy, energy efficiency, energy policy generally, or closely related field.
• Master's in above fields is a plus and will be considered as one (1) year of experience towards the minimum.

Knowledge of:

• California electric utility regulatory issues and regulatory relations covering topics such as the integrated resource planning, electric vehicle policy, energy storage policy, low-income/disadvantaged communities programs and policies, utility rate design, net energy metering, and demand response programs and policies
• CPUC regulatory practice, protocol, and procedures
• California legislative history regarding CCAs
• Communications portals and web-based resources for regulatory activity
• Microsoft Office Suite including Excel, Word, Adobe Acrobat, and PowerPoint

Ability to:

• Manage multiple priorities and quickly adapt to changing priorities in a fast-paced dynamic environment
• Take responsibility and work independently, as well as coordinate team efforts within PCE and the greater CCE community
• Write skillfully, especially related to regulatory filings, briefings, and related regulatory correspondence
• Communicate effectively verbally about complex topics in easy to understand presentations before the Board, staff and other audiences
• Be thorough and detail-oriented
• Work accurately and swiftly under pressure
• Demonstrate patience, tact, and courtesy at all times

Working Conditions

• The physical demands described here are representative of those required for the position. Position requires sitting, walking, standing, bending, and twisting in the performance of daily activities. The position requires hand manipulation and repetitive hand movement and fine coordination in using a computer keyboard. The position requires near and far vision in reading reports and use of a computer. Acute hearing is required in supporting meetings and providing phone and in-person customer service. The position occasionally requires lifting and/or moving objects up to 20 pounds. PCE will make reasonable accommodation of the known physical or mental limitations of a qualified applicant with a disability upon request.

 

APPLICATION/EXAMINATION 
Submit application materials to: 

hr@peninsulacleanenergy.com

with a subject line: "Regulatory Analyst or Senior Regulatory Analyst: Your Name"

Application Materials must include:

• Cover letter expressing interest in the position
• Resume
• A Writing Sample as described below
• Complete and thoughtful responses to the supplemental topics identified below

Incomplete applications will not be considered.

RECRUITMENT TIMELINE
Final Date for Submitting Application Materials: Open Until Filled
Application Screening (tentative): January 11, 2019
Initial Interviews (tentative): January 14, 2019
Finalist Interviews (tentative): January 22, 2019

For questions regarding this position and the recruitment, please contact hr@peninsulacleanenergy.com.

This position will be open until filled.  Dates for the first round of application screenings and interviews are listed above.  Because this position can be filled at any time, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.  If the position is not filled after the first round of interviews, additional application screenings and interviews will be scheduled. 

WRITING SAMPLE INFORMATION

• Along with your cover letter expressing interest in this position, your resume, and responses to the supplemental topics listed below, please attach an example of your professional writing that best demonstrates your qualifications as someone with superior writing skills, especially related to regulatory filings, briefings, legislative correspondence, position papers, analytical models, testimonies, exhibits, etc.  Information can be redacted as appropriate.

 
SUPPLEMENTAL TOPICS

1. Provide a narrative summary of your qualifications for the position of Regulatory Analyst / Senior Regulator Analyst.
2. One of the duties of this position will be evaluating proposed regulatory policies at the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) to assess the impact on Peninsula Clean Energy. Please provide a specific example of your experience evaluating and analyzing proposed regulatory policies for their impacts on a business or industry.
3. Describe your experience representing an agency before regulatory agencies and trade associations in such matters as ratemaking proceedings, rulemakings, and proposed rules and regulations.
4. Describe what you think are the biggest challenges facing CCAs in the present regulatory and business environment within California.  Please be specific.  As part of your response, describe how you have managed similar challenges in a similar position, and how you have assisted your prior employer in navigating similar challenges.

Peninsula Clean Energy is an Equal Opportunity Employer

THE POSITION 
The Manager of Distributed Energy Resource (DER) Strategy will create and implement a DER strategy for one of California's largest CCAs covering the full range of DER resources including generation, storage, and demand response.  This is an exciting opportunity to increase local renewable energy usage and reduce greenhouse gas emissions in the Bay Area.  This person will work under the supervision of the CEO and in close collaboration with the Director of Power Resources, the Director of Energy Programs and the Director of Customer Care.  The ideal candidate will have at least five – seven years of directly related experience.  More information is available below and at www.peninsulacleanenergy.com.   

About Peninsula Clean Energy
Peninsula Clean Energy (PCE) is the community choice energy program (known as a "CCA") for San Mateo County.  PCE's customer base includes almost 300,000 accounts, serving a population of 765,000, with a total electrical load of almost 4 million megawatt-hours.  PCE is the fifth operating CCE in California and launched in October 2016.
 
PCE is the electricity provider for all electricity accounts in the 20 communities in San Mateo County (Atherton, Belmont, Brisbane, Burlingame, Colma, Daly City, East Palo Alto, Foster City, Half Moon Bay, Hillsborough, Menlo Park, Millbrae, Pacifica, Portola Valley, Redwood City, San Bruno, San Carlos, San Mateo, South San Francisco, and Woodside) as well as the unincorporated county. The city councils of each city were unanimous in their support for joining PCE.  

Examples of Duties: 
PCE has a goal to meet 100% of our customer's load with renewable energy by 2025.  PCE expects implementation of DERs to play a significant role in meeting this goal.   The Manager of DER Strategy will create a distributed generation strategy and launch procurement efforts to develop opportunities to employ DERs in San Mateo County.  The Manager of DER Strategy will work closely with key internal and external stakeholders (including developers, technology providers, site hosts, regulators, and board members), coordinate local community-based renewable/GHG-free energy projects, and participate in Board of Directors meetings as well as community events.  The Manager of DER Strategy is responsible for developing and maintaining relationships with these key stakeholder groups, and for communicating PCE's central messages consistently.  

The salary for this position is commensurate with experience.  Peninsula Clean Energy offers competitive benefits.

 

QUALIFICATIONS 
Experience/Education:

Education and experience equivalent to a Bachelor's degree in business, economics, engineering, environmental planning or a related field and a minimum of five to seven years of experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities described above including working at a project developer, on DER programs in the utility industry, and/or with a CCA program.  Master's degree in business administration is desirable.  
 
Experience and Knowledge:

• Direct experience designing and developing DER installations including evaluating site locations, estimating system output, analyzing costs and benefits, and familiarity with interconnection policies and procedures, and DER system design. 
• Deeply familiar with the DER landscape including DER technologies, contracting structures, local, state, and federal policy, funding sources and opportunities, and best practices for procurement design and implementation.
• Existing relationships with a significant number of DER stakeholders, developers and decision makers. 
• A successful history developing new business, including identifying opportunities, building partnerships, developing proposals, and executing projects to completion with well-thought-out scopes of work and budgets.
• Knowledge of power purchase agreement structures, general terms and conditions and excellent negotiation skills. 
• Experience writing or responding to Requests for Proposal (RFPs) and other procurement processes for renewable energy projects.
• Experience building financial models to evaluate and analyze the costs and benefits of different renewable energy structures, including PPAs, leases, and ownership models.  
• Familiarity with energy efficiency, demand response, energy storage, microgrids, and distributed generation; willingness to work with subject matter experts. 
• Understanding of regulatory requirements and opportunities including the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC), California Energy Commission (CEC), the California Independent System Operator (CAISO), the Department of Energy (DOE), as well as others. 

Ability to:

• Produce exceptional written products with strong logistical and quantitative analysis.
• Deliver excellent public speaking across diverse audiences.
• Exercise sound judgment, creative problem solving, effective dispute resolution, and commercial awareness.
• Manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and quickly adapt to changing priorities in a fast-paced dynamic environment.
• Take responsibility and work independently, as well as coordinate team efforts.
• Be thorough and detail-oriented; demonstrate patience, tact, and courtesy.
• Work as needed to attend evening and weekend meetings and presentations.
• Travel throughout the region to attend meetings and functions.
• Establish and maintain effective, professional working relationships with customers, commercial partners, PCE staff team, Citizens Advisory Committee, and Board of Directors.
• Work with intermediate and advance MS Office functions, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and Powerpoint.
• Work with tools including Gantt charts and project management tools, CRMs and other advanced project tools.
• Be part of a team of committed people.

 
Supervisory Responsibilities
No direct supervisory role anticipated at this time, but this could change as PCE grows over time.  

APPLICATION PROCESS
Submit application materials to: 

hr@peninsulacleanenergy.com

with a subject line: "Manager DER Strategy: Your Name"

The application materials must include:

• Cover Letter
• Resume
• Responses to the four Supplemental Questions listed below

Supplemental Questions

1. Please describe how your education and experience have prepared you for this position, and how the position fits into your career goals and aspirations.  Specifically, describe your experience and / or knowledge of procuring or developing distributed generation projects.
2. Describe how you would evaluate the viability and value of a proposed DER project. 
3. Please describe your experience in developing feed-in tariffs, solar programs, and/or other innovative wholesale or retail-based energy programs. 
4. In this position, you will be part of a small, but growing, team of professionals. Describe your experience working as part of a team and indicate how you add value to the team. If you have managed or supervised employees, please describe that experience as well. 

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The City of San Bruno is currently seeking

BUS/VAN DRIVER (Part-Time)

Filing Deadline:  Open until Filled

Salary:  $17.45 - $21.22 (per hour)

 

The Position

The City of San Bruno Community Services Department is seeking a on-call part-time Bus/Van Driver to drive the city's 20-passenger bus/van. As needed, the driver will transport program participants between the San Bruno Senior Center and War Memorial Recreation Center, take participants on day trips, and run errands.

This position will be on-call and will work a variety of shifts to fill-in for regularly scheduled drivers. This position may work up to 30 hours per week, for 2 weeks each month. Schedule will vary depending on the needs of the Department. Prior to appointment, and once appointed into the position, the employee will be included in the random DOT Drug Testing Program and the DMV pull notice program.

 

Minimum Qualifications

Applicants must possess a valid California Class B Commercial Driver's License (with a passenger endorsement) and have a good driving record (recent DMV printout required). Applicants should have the ability to read, write, and carry out oral and written directions, maintain cooperative work relationships and assist people with disabilities. Possession of First Aid/CPR Certification is desirable.

 

How to Apply

Applications may be submitted online at www.calopps.org.  Online applications are preferred, but paper applications are available at the San Bruno Senior Center (1555 Crystal Springs Road, San Bruno CA 94066) or at San Bruno City Hall, Human Resources (567 El Camino Real, San Bruno CA 94066).  After an initial screening of applicants, those candidates that best meet the Department's needs will be invited to participate further in the recruitment process.

 

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

 

The City of San Bruno is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) and as such does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, sex, gender, religion, ancestry, physical or mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or national origin in its employment actions, decisions, policies and practices.  If you require special accommodations, please contact us to discuss your needs.

The City of Pacifica is accepting applications for the position of

Bus/Van Driver

in our Senior Services Division

(Part-Time)

Do you have a Class B Commercial license with a passenger endorsement with a passenger endorsement? 

If so, this part-time job may be for you!

The Senior Services division of the City’s Parks, Beaches & Recreation Department currently has a part-time openings for a bus/van driver. This vital position reports to the Supervisor of Senior Services and, while other local trips may be required, is responsible for transporting seniors to and from the Community Center. This position is also responsible for gathering client data as it relates to Aging and Adult Services and assisting the Recreation Coordinator — Senior Services with client needs. This part-time, non-benefitted position works between 25 - 30 hours per week, with a flexible Monday through Friday work schedule. 

Essential Function Requirements

•  Ability to establish rapport with older adults; ability to physically assist with the loading/and unloading of clients in need from vehicle.
• Class B Commercial license with a passenger endorsement or Class C Commerical license with a passenger endorsement; and drive either a bus or a van.
• Must pass medical physical as required for holding a commercial driver’s license.
• Subject to random drug/alcohol testing as required by the Department of Transportation (DOT). Must comply with all DOT rules and regulations.
• Must have the ability to communicate effectively in writing, in person and on the telephone.
• Basic computer skills required (Word, Excel).
• Must comply with AAS client confidentiality rules.
• Establish positive and confidential working relationships with staff and public.
• Must be able to prioritize daily situations based upon emergency needs and requests.

Examples of Duties

 Drive seniors to and from their home to the Community Center; maintain composure during crisis situations; manage the scheduling of client appointments for services provided at the Community Center; partner with staff to perform specific tasks required of Recreation Specialist-Senior Services (in staff’s absence); telephone or home visit to Meals on Wheels (MOW) clients.

Employment Standards

• Minimum of high school graduation or equivalent.
• Experience in working with seniors or an organization which addresses the needs and interests of the older adult population is desired.  

Licenses and Certificates 

• Minimum of Class B Commercial license with a passenger endorsement.
• Must have current or be able to attain the American Red Cross Standard First Aid certificate, CPR, and AED certificate within three months of employment.

Tools and Equipment Used

• Multi-passenger bus (18-21 seat)
• Wheel chair ramp
• Multi-passenger van
• Computer, including word processing software
• Calculator, copy and fax machine
• Phone

Physical Demands

The physical demands described herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this position, the employee is frequently required to walk, sit, talk and hear. The employee is occasionally required to use hands to fingers, handle, feel or operate objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms and to lift and carry, push and pull. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance; stoop kneel, crouch, or crawl.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus. The ability to drive a van and a bus is a must.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described herein are representative of those an employee may encounter while performing the essential functions of this job.

Individual must be:

• A defensive driver in anticipating multiple situations that could arise in one’s surroundings.
• Able to deal with situations that are confidential.
• Able to work successful and professionally in crisis mode during client emergency at the Community Center or at a client’s home. 

Individuals may:

• Encounter visits with clients that have communicable diseases.
• Need to effectively deal with clients with various health issues such as: hearing/sight/memory loss or dementia, drug/alcohol abuse, mental disorders.
• Encounter individuals who are economically challenge.
• On occasion be exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, toxic, or caustic chemicals.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderately loud. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

Individual will be:

• A defensive driver in anticipating multiple situations that could arise in one’s surroundings.
• Able to deal with confidential situations confidential.
• Able to work successful and professionally in crisis mode during client emergency at the Community Center or at a client’s home. 

Individual will be able to:

• Encounter visits with clients that have communicable diseases.
• Effectively deal with clients with various health issues such as: hearing/sight/memory loss or dementia, drug/alcohol abuse, mental disorders.
• Encounter individuals who are economically challenge.
• On occasion be exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, toxic, or caustic chemicals.

Application Process

Interested candidates must submit a completed on-line employment application. Resumes in lieu of a completed application will not be accepted. Applications can be obtained on-line at www.calopps.org  . Faxes will not be accepted.

Selection Process

The most highly qualified applicants will be invited to undergo an oral panel interview, dates and times to be announced. The selected candidate must successfully pass the final phase of the hiring process that includes a reference check, fingerprinting, an acceptable driving record, a medical examination and a pre-employment drug test. In compliance with Federal requirement, the selected candidate must provide documentation validating the right to work in the United States. ADA accomodations will be provided to requesting applicants upon at least 48 hours advance notice. 

The City of Pacifica is an Equal Opportunity Employer and as such does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, ancestry, physical or mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or national origin in its employment actions, decisions, policies, and practices. The duties described in this job announcement are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed.  The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.  This job announcement does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.