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About the Town

The Town of Los Altos Hills is a semi-rural residential community located in the scenic hills of northern Santa Clara County.  The Town's 8,300 residents take great pride in the natural beauty of the Town.  Many residents are actively engaged in local government with over 150 residents serving on City Council appointed advisory committees. The Town’s finances are strong due to a steady local real estate market and a prudent expenditure plan.   The 2019-20 budget totals $17.1M, which $13.5 is the General Fund.  With 23 in-house staff members, the Town provides planning, building, and engineering services; street, drainage, and pathway maintenance; parks and recreation; emergency preparedness and code enforcement; and sewer services.  Law enforcement services are provided under a contract with the Santa Clara County Sherriff’s Office and fire services are provided by the Los Altos Hills County Fire District, a dependent district of Santa Clara County.   

About the department

The Administrative Services Department has three full-time staff members and one 60% part-time employee, who provide all accounting, financial reporting, human resource and risk management services to the organization.  In addition, the department manages contracts that provide information technology support and facilities management.  The department uses the Incode/Tyler financial management system and payroll is processed by ADP.

Position Description:

Under the supervision of the Administrative Services Director, performs a wide variety of accounting and statistical record keeping assignments in connection with processing and maintaining accurate financial records.  Possible tasks and support will be accounts receivable, accounts payable, payroll and customer service.  Experience in Government Accounting is highly desirable.

Example of Duties

• Understanding of Accounts Payable and the process.
• Assist in fiscal recordkeeping oversight, such as for payroll, accounts payable, purchase orders, accounts receivable, bank reconciliation, journal entries, month end entries, budget, and audit.
• Perform and maintain accurate payroll records and assist in HR functions.
• Record and maintain statistical and financial reports.
• Assist in monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting; coordinate and provide assistance to internal and external auditors.

Knowledge of:

• Generally accepted accounting principles, practices, and procedures.
• Debits, Credits and Journal Entries.
• Microsoft Office Suite programs.
• Budget process and monitoring.
• Modern office practices and procedures.

Application deadline-EXTENDED : Wednesday, January 22, 2020

Written Exam: TBA

Oral Exam: TBA

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

Incomplete applications will not be accepted.

DEFINITION

Under general supervision, the Plant Operator II during an assigned shift is responsible for operation of the wastewater treatment plant and for maintaining a variety of machinery and equipment.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

Monitors the operation of the wastewater treatment plant; operates treatment facility equipment such as settling tanks, pumps, activated sludge process, digesters, centrifuge, chlorinators and valves to control flow and processing of wastewater sludge and effluent; monitors gauges, dials, meters and control panels, and other recording instruments, interpreting results to determine processing requirements, and records data; oils, greases, and cleans equipment; services and maintains a variety of plant equipment; extracts samples and performs laboratory tests and analysis; inspects plant equipment and facilities to locate and report needed repairs; performs general plant maintenance work, such as sweeping, cleaning, sanding, and painting; performs general grounds maintenance work; maintains routine and daily records and shift logs; assists in the training of other plant operators, makes operating decisions in the absence of supervisory personnel; may have to work under adverse conditions.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge of: The operation and routine maintenance of mechanical equipment, including pumps and electrical motors; control procedures for wastewater treatment processes; tools, equipment and methods used in the overhaul, repair, adjustment and modification of stationary power equipment, and of the pumping, piping, and electrical systems used in the water quality control plant; sewage treatment processes and the laboratory tests used to check the effectiveness of such processes.

Ability to: Operate equipment used in a water quality control plant, make standard laboratory tests of sewage, receiving waters and sludge and interpret such tests; read and interpret gauges and recording devices reflecting plant operations; adjust treatment processes as indicated by plant conditions; perform mechanical repairs, maintenance work, and modification to equipment used in a water quality control plant; use various mechanic's tools with skill and accuracy; adapt to day, swing or graveyard work shift; follow oral and written directions; perform heavy manual labor involving lifting, carrying, kneeling, crawling and climbing; work in adverse conditions which require exposure to noise, noxious smells, gases, contact with wastewater, and risk of bodily injury; 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: Two years experience in water quality control plant operations. Specialized training may be substituted for 6 months experience.

Physical requirements: Moderate, and sometimes strenuous exertion required, including sustained walking, standing, bending, climbing, and lifting.

Education: Graduation from high school or equivalent.

License: Possession of a State Water Resources Control Board Grade II Operator's Certificate and possession of a valid Class C California Driver's License (including acceptable driving record).

Application deadline-- EXTENDED: Wednesday, January 22, 2020

Written Exam: TBA

Oral Exam: TBA

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

Incomplete applications will not be accepted.

DEFINITION

Under general supervision, operates and maintains equipment and facilities of the water quality control system, and performs other related work as required.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

Monitors the operation of the wastewater treatment plant; operates treatment facility equipment such as settling tanks, pumps, activated sludge process, digester, centrifuge chlorinators to control flow and processing of wastewater sludge and effluent; monitors gauges, dials, meters and controls panels, and other recording instruments, interpreting results to determine processing requirements, and records data; oils, greases and cleans equipment; services and maintains a variety of plant equipment; extracts samples and performs laboratory tests and analysis; inspects plant equipment and facilities to locate and report needed repairs; performs general plant maintenance work, such as sweeping, cleaning, sanding, and painting; performs general grounds maintenance work; maintains routine and daily records; may have to work under adverse conditions.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge of: The operation and routine maintenance of mechanical equipment, including pumps and electric motors; control procedures for wastewater treatment processes; tools, equipment and methods used in the overhaul, repair, adjustment and modification of stationary power equipment, and of the pumping, piping, and electrical systems used in a water quality control plant; sewage treatment processes and the laboratory tests used to check the effectiveness of such processes.

Ability to: Operate equipment used in a water quality control plant; make standard laboratory tests of sewage, receiving waters and sludge and interpret such tests; read and interpret gauges and recording devices reflecting plant operations; adjust treatment processes as indicated by plant conditions; perform mechanical repairs, maintenance work, and modification to equipment used in a water quality control plant; use various mechanic's tools with skill and accuracy; adapt to day, swing or graveyard work shift; follow oral and written directions; perform heavy manual labor involving lifting, carrying, kneeling, crawling and climbing; work in adverse conditions which require exposure to noise, noxious smells, gases, contact with wastewater, and risk of bodily injury; 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: One year of experience in mechanical maintenance and/or water quality control plant operations.

Physical requirements: Moderate, and sometimes strenuous exertion required, including sustained walking, bending, climbing and lifting.

Education: Graduation from high school or equivalent.

License: Possession of a State Water Resources Control Board Grade I Operator's Certificate; possession of a valid Class C California Driver's License (including acceptable driving record).

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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.