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The City of Burlingame is accepting applications for the position of Accountant I/II

Our diverse family of employees welcomes you to apply. We are a small city that gets a lot done, and each member of our team is vital to our success as an organization.

We recently asked our employees what they enjoyed most about working for the City of Burlingame, and their responses fell into five general categories:

• Colleagues
• Community
• Location
• The Work
• The Benefits

Browse the Burlingame Welcome Brochure for more information about why employees love  working here or view our City of Burlingame is a Great Place to Work Video: 

Welcome Brochure 

City of Burlingame is a Great Place to Work Video

Applications are being accepted for the position of Financial Analyst II with the City of South San Francisco in the Finance Department. 

APPLICATION DEADLINE:  OPEN UNTIL FILLED OR UPON RECEIPT OF THE FIRST 100 ONLINE APPPLICATIONS. IF INTERESTED, PLEASE APPLY IMMEDIATELY, AS RECRUITMENT MAY CLOSE AT ANY TIME. FIRST APPLICATION REVIEW WILL OCCUR ON FRIDAY, OCTOBER 18, 2024.

THE CITY OFFERS AN ATTRACTIVE BENEFIT PACKAGE, AS WELL AS CALPERS RETIREMENT PLAN AND SOCIAL SECURITY PARTICIPATION.

The City of South San Francisco is a General Law city with a population of 66,185 residents that grows to 110,000 during business hours. South San Francisco is strategically located on the west shore of the San Francisco Bay, in northern San Mateo County, 10 miles south of San Francisco. This City is also located along the Bay Area's main transportation routes, including 101, 280, Caltrain, BART, San Francisco Bay Ferry, and the San Francisco International Airport.

The City of South San Francisco is a full-service city with 12 City Departments including Police; Fire; Parks and Recreation; Public Works; Economic and Community Development; City Attorney; Library; Finance; Information Technology; Human Resources; City Clerk; and Office of the City Manager.  The City has a Council-City Manager form of government with more than 460 full-time regular employees.

The City of South San Francisco proudly remains The Industrial City, a reflection of its steel mill and ship building past.  In recent years, the City has been redefined to reflect the innovative, entrepreneurial and industrious spirit, which has made South San Francisco the Biotech Capital of the World.

South San Francisco’s biotechnology cluster is the largest in the world, with roughly 45,000 life science workers, 200 biotech companies, and over 12 million square feet of office/R&D facilities – with an additional 9 million square feet of new R&D facilities in the development pipeline. 

South San Francisco enjoys a high quality of life with an extensive public parks system, active library and learning programming and a dynamic, engaged community making South San Francisco a great place to live, learn, work and play. 

The Department

The duties of the South San Francisco Finance Department are to provide financial services to the departments of the City and to provide fiscal accountability and adequate control over the use of City funds. The services provided by the Finance Department include maintaining the City's accounting system, auditing bills, managing payroll and purchasing procedures, issuing business licenses, managing parking districts, and collecting occupancy taxes and other City fees.

EXTENDED-Applications will be accepted until Friday, October 25, 2024

UPDATED-Written Exam: Tuesday, November 12, 2024

Oral Exam: TBD

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

Incomplete applications will not be accepted.

DEFINITION

Under supervision, performs electrical, preventive and corrective maintenance, modifications of existing equipment and the installation of new electrical equipment used within the wastewater treatment plant, the wastewater lift stations and the potable water pump stations and equipment; on 24-hour emergency call for electrical repairs; and performs other duties as assigned.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

Installs, repairs, maintains or replaces electrical equipment including but not limited to, motor control centers, generators, switchgear panels, variable frequency drives, pump controllers, large distribution breakers, motors of various sizes and voltages, ground fault systems, magnetic and solid state starters, building lighting and power, HVAC equipment, reduced voltage transformers, SCADA control systems, fused disconnects, and various size and types of lighting. Shall review plans and specifications, may inspect electrical components to be installed during new construction, equipment replacement or modification. Shall maintain equipment records on the computerized maintenance system and update drawings as required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge of: Electrical tools including but not limited to, basic hand and power tools, electric cable puller (mule), conduit benders (both hand and hydraulic), MEGGER, phase rotation meter, VOM meter, hydraulic knock-out tool, hand and power threading equipment, accepted safety practices and standards related to both personnel practices and proper handling and installation of equipment and systems. National Electrical Code; installation, operation and maintenance of motor control centers, power generation equipment, pumping control equipment with all types of motors.

Ability to: Read and interpret electrical diagrams, plans and electrical codes. Instruct others in preventive maintenance and corrective maintenance of electrical equipment and of safe work practices.  Work independently and with non-skilled electrical personnel.  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.

Physical Requirements:  Moderate and sometimes strenuous exertion required including crawling, stair climbing, lifting, carrying and/or handling up to 50 pounds for 30 minutes.  Work in confined areas and wear protective garments.  May work in conditions which require exposure to noise, noxious odors, gases and contact with wastewater.

Experience: Four years of journey-level electrical trade experience involving work performed in conformance with standard codes and both single and three phase equipment.  Experience with water or wastewater utility systems desirable.

Education:  Graduation from high school, or equivalent.  Continuing education in related subjects is desirable.

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

The County of San Mateo’s Department of Emergency Management (DEM) is accepting applications from dedicated individuals for the position of Associate Management Analyst (Unclassified) - Grants and Fiscal Services.

DEM’s mission is to advance community resilience through a proactive and comprehensive approach to emergency management, involving the whole community in every phase of disaster preparedness, mitigation, response, and recovery. To learn more about DEM, please visit https://www.smcgov.org/ceo/department-emergency-management.

About This Position

The Associate Management Analyst (AMA) will assist in the oversight of DEM program budgets, ensuring financial efficiency and policy compliance, with responsibilities including revenue projections, cash flow analyses, cost containment, grant disbursement, and managing annual and mid-cycle budgets. This role includes preparing budget estimates, evaluating revenue and expenditure budgets, resolving cross-departmental fiscal issues, reviewing budget submittals for accuracy, and assisting with funding challenges.

Initially under close supervision, incumbents with basic professional administrative education and/or experience perform analytical and technical work within an assigned division/department. At this level, the impact of the decisions is moderate, and the work is typically one of interpreting, explaining, or gathering information.

Additionally, the AMA will plan and administer DEM programs, conduct analytical studies, prepare reports, and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements. The selected candidate will track and monitor the adopted budget and prepare periodic budget reviews for submission to County departments, administration, and boards and commissions, such as the Emergency Services Council (ESC).

This crucial position will also involve various tasks to support the County’s financial integrity and operational excellence, significantly contributing to the overall success of San Mateo County.

The ideal candidate will possess:

• Strong financial management skills, including budgeting, forecasting, and grant disbursement.
• Experience in developing and presenting operating and capital budgets, including preliminary estimates and salary projections.
• Proficiency in tracking and monitoring budgets, preparing periodic reviews, and ensuring adherence to timelines.
• The ability to resolve cross-departmental budget issues and propose procedural solutions.
• Analytical skills to conduct financial analyses and special research projects, evaluate alternatives, and make recommendations.
• Excellent written communication skills for preparing technical records, reports, and recommendations.
• Computer skills and knowledge of a variety of software programs.

Examples Of Duties

The DEM AMA’s responsibilities may include, but are not limited, to the following:

• Develops and manages program, annual, and mid-cycle budgets, including revenue projections, forecasting, multi-year cash flow analysis, cost containment, distribution, grant funds disbursement, and salary and benefits projections.
• Tracks and monitors the adopted budget and prepares periodic budget reviews for submission to County departments, administration, and boards and commissions, such as the Emergency Services Council (ESC).
• Formulates, prepares, and communicates budget completion schedules, calendars, and deadlines.
• Facilitates and coordinates the resolution of cross-departmental budgetary issues, including identifying and proposing procedural solutions.
• Balances expenditures and revenues and identifies funding gaps; assists departments in resolving funding issues; prepares status reports and manages budgetary control systems; recommends and processes budget amendments.
• Ensures compliance with Federal, State, County, and funding agency regulatory and reporting requirements and applicable laws, regulations, and professional practices.
• Attends meetings, conferences, workshops, and training sessions and reviews publications and related materials to become and remain current on principles, practices, and new developments in assigned work areas.
• Performs other 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 is:

• Education: Degree from an accredited four-year college or university with major coursework in business administration, fiscal, or a related field.
• Experience: At least one year of fiscal administrative experience is typically required at the Associate Management Analyst level.

Application/Examination

If you are interested in being considered for this position the following items must be submitted via e-mail:

• Cover letter with responses to Supplemental Questions (maximum of 2 pages)
• Resume

Supplemental Questions:

• Describe your experience in fiscal management, specifically in budget preparation, monitoring, and financial analysis. How has this experience equipped you for success in the Associate Management Analyst role?
• Provide an example of a complex fiscal analysis you've conducted. What methods did you use, and what were the key findings or recommendations?
• Describe a situation where unexpected financial challenges arose. How did you adapt your approach to address these challenges effectively?

Please include the words "DEM Associate Management Analyst" in the subject line of the email submission. Please submit the required materials electronically via email to:

Rick Reed, Emergency Management Coordinator

Email: rreed1@smcgov.org

NOTE: Application materials are only accepted via e-mail. Materials sent via regular mail and/or fax will not be accepted. Submittals that do not include all required elements (cover letter with responses to supplemental questions and a resume) will not be considered.

Position Summary

The District processes payroll and processes 64 pay periods in the year.  This equates to payroll processing every other week and once a month.  Upon general supervision, this position is responsible for documenting, calculating analyzing and processing payroll for District employees each pay period.  It imports data into the general Ledger each week from various timekeeping sources (Kronos, HASTUS).   It also ensures adherence to District policy and union agreements by making certain personnel are appropriately compensated for time worked, special pay assignments, holidays, various leaves, etc. It also handles trust & pension reporting, compliance and payment; as well as processing adjustments for any corrections.   The position also performs additional work as assigned.
 

Applicants must apply online and submit the following documents at the time of application:
 

 1. GGBHTD Online Employment Application
 
 2. Resume (Scan and attach as PDF to your online application)  

First Review Date: August 12, 2024
Second Review Date: August 26, 2024 

Essential Responsibilities

• Process bi-weekly and monthly timekeeping/payroll cycles for all bargaining units.
• Calculate and process rate changes, retroactive adjustments and special pay assignments.
• Apply appropriate payroll taxes and deductions according to state and federal guidelines and procedures. 
• Processes all garnishments and wage assignments. 
• Ensure compliance with District policy and union agreements to ensure that personnel are appropriately paid for time worked, holidays, vacations, sick leave, jury duty, various leaves or other compensatory time off. 
• Reconcile, calculate and balance hours and minutes to correspond with actual time recorded.
• Maintain attendance records. 
• Assist with audits and other internal/external requests. 
• Prepares solutions to timekeeping problems by researching records, files, and various documents for 800+ employees. 
• Perform data entry for direct file transfers into the District’s General Ledger system daily.   
• Adhere to District protocols and internal controls. 

Minimum Qualifications

• Requires a minimum of four years' full-time position-related experience working with payroll and timekeeping responsibilities.
• Demonstrate an advanced proficiency level in Microsoft Office products.  
• Experience reading, understanding and applying Memorandums of Understanding (MOU’s) and other Policies.
• Knowledge of and familiarity with Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems – i.e. Oracle, Tyler, Sunguard, etc. – other than QuickBooks.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

•   Learn the District’s timekeeping & payroll systems. 
• Learn, interpret and apply detailed rules, regulations, policies, internal controls and Memorandum of Understanding (MOUs).
• Continuously learn, interpret and apply payroll tax requirements, Federal & State Payroll laws and retirement account regulations.
• Consistent maintenance of highly accurate and detailed time and leave records. 
• Ability to handle confidential information in a professional manner with discretion.
• Willingness to work overtime when deemed necessary.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of the work. 
• Be a self-starter who is dedicated to completing assignments accurately, efficiently, effectively and with great attention to detail.  
• Ability to prioritize work assignments and multi-task within strict deadlines.

The Judicial Branch of California is accepting applications for the position of Budget Supervisor (Fiscal Supervisor) for the Budget Services office.  

The Budget Supervisor (Fiscal Supervisor) in the Court Budget Unit (CBU) will plan, organize, supervise, review, and evaluate the work of assigned staff responsible for base and court program allocations and reimbursements of approximately $3 billion annually for the 58 trial courts. The supervisor oversees the compilation of trial court financial documents and required reporting; reviews requests for funds held on behalf of the trial courts, cash advance loans, emergency trial court funding requests, and budget change proposals from trial courts and Judicial Council programs; oversees the preparation of the Court Interpreters Program and Judges Compensation expenditure projections; and directs workload related to new funding methodologies and allocation recommendations to the Trial Court Budget Advisory Committee (TCBAC) and the development of fiscal analysis for legislative bills.

This position also oversees the lead staff to TCBAC ad hoc subcommittees and subcommittees, preparation of annual reports to the Legislature, and other various special assignments for Budget Services management and the Executive Office.

This position works independently with limited supervision and works directly with court leadership including presiding judges, court executive officers, local fiscal court officers, advisory committees and subcommittee members, leadership and management from other Judicial Council offices, and all units within the Budget Services office. 
 

TO VIEW JOB ANNOUNCEMENT, CLICK JOB PDF OR JOB ANNOUNCEMENT URL BELOW.

The Judicial Council of California is accepting applications for the position of Senior Budget Analyst (Senior Fiscal Analyst) for the Budget Services Office.   

The Senior Fiscal Analyst will provide advanced, complex, and specialized analytical and technical budget support to the Judicial Council’s Facilities Services Capital Outlay program. The Senior Fiscal Analyst will be responsible for fiscal oversight and budgetary control of several active Capital Projects. This fiscal oversight will include analysis and preparation of statewide budget reports for management, control of capital outlay appropriations, requisition review and coding, preparation for review of Capital Outlay budget change proposals (COBCPs) and five-year capital outlay plan, and project management of the bond sale process. The Senior Fiscal Analyst is responsible for the review, input, and completion of fiscal documentation associated with bond sales, preparation and review of documents submitted to the State Public Works Board (SPWB) for various required actions to ensure successful continuation of capital outlay projects, and interface with the Department of Finance (DOF) on various technical aspects of capital outlay budget. 
 

TO VIEW JOB ANNOUNCEMENT, CLICK JOB PDF OR JOB ANNOUNCEMENT URL BELOW.

Sewer Authority Mid-Coastside (SAM), located in Half Moon Bay, is seeking a candidate for the full-time position of Wastewater Operator. This is a flexibly staffed position and can be filled at the Wastewater Operator II or III level. First review of applications is August 7, 2024. Interviews scheduled for August 21, 2024.

Don’t miss this opportunity to work with a highly dedicated team and bring your knowledge and experience to assist in continuing to make Sewer Authority Mid-Coastside a great place.

SAM offers competitive benefits which include Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Flex Spending and retirement through CalPERS.

FULL POSITION DESCRIPTION: https://samcleanswater.org/careers

TO APPLY: https://apptrkr.com/5418619
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Wastewater Operator II

$ 47.36 – $56.56 Hourly

$3,789 – $4,525 Biweekly 

Wastewater Operator II - A journey level classification in the Wastewater Operator series. The ideal candidate must be skilled in basic principles of mechanical, maintenance, and electrical systems. Must be able to recognize and report unusual, inefficient, or dangerous operating situations. Must have working knowledge of the functions and purpose of wastewater disposal systems; routine cleaning and basic operation of wastewater treatment equipment. Must have knowledge of algebra and geometry as required to perform the responsibilities of the position; basic knowledge of electronics and hydraulics. Must have excellent communication skills, work cooperatively with those contacted in the course of work, and have a dedication to safe working practices. Must be able to work on-call as assigned. Work independently, as needed. 

Requires a High School Diploma or equivalent and two years of full-time experience in a wastewater treatment facility in a position equivalent to a Wastewater Operator I. Possession of a Grade II California Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator certificate issued by the State of California Water Resources Control Board. 

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Wastewater Operator III

$52.09 -$62.21 Hourly

$4,167 - $4,977 Biweekly

Wastewater Operator III-An advanced level classification in the Wastewater Operator series. The ideal candidate  must be skilled in inspecting, operating, and maintaining a wastewater treatment plant and related lift stations including primary, secondary, tertiary and solids treatment processes. Must be able to recognize inefficient, unusual, or dangerous operating conditions. Solid experience in basic principles of mechanical, maintenance, and electrical systems; algebra and geometry; basic knowledge of electronics and hydraulics.  Must have good trouble shooting skills, attention to detail, excellent communication skills, training and leadership abilities, and have a dedication to safe working practices. Must be able to independently perform plant operations work; work on-call as assigned.

Requires a High School Diploma or equivalent and three years of full-time experience equivalent to a Wastewater Operator II in a  wastewater treatment facility.  Possession of a Grade III California Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator certificate issued by the State of California Water Resources Control Board.   

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Hours: 40 hours per week

Rate: $28.15 - $37.73 , depending on experience

Under the direction of the Controller, provides accounting and fiscal support, including budget tracking, income and expenditure reports, revenue billing and collection, payroll, reviews and reconciles a variety of complex financial transactions for the Peninsula Library System and its multiple contracted agencies.

Distinguished from the Accounting Assistant I by the amount of accounting experience required. An Accounting Assistant II works under general supervision and, within a framework of established procedures, is expected to perform a variety of more complex accounting duties with only occasional assistance.

FOR FULL DETAILS ABOUT THIS POSITION AND THE PROCESS FOR APPLYING, CLICK JOB PDF BELOW.

Are you ready to make a difference in the City of East Palo Alto?

We are seeking an enthusiastic, innovative, forward-thinking, and inspirational team leader as the next

CHIEF BUILDING OFFICIAL

Salary: $11,558 - $14,049 Monthly

$138,703 - $168,594 Annually

Plus an attractive benefits package 

Onsite/ Monday- Friday 8hrs. per day

OPEN UNTIL FILLED

If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, work well under pressure, and bring innovation and, a positive effective attitude to your work, you may be the next Chief Building Official for the City of East Palo Alto. The Chief Building Official plans, organizes, oversees, coordinates, and reviews the work of professional, technical, and administrative staff performing difficult and complex support related to all programs and activities of the Building Division. In addition, this position administers Building Code activities; manages the effective use of the City's permit processing, plans examination, building inspection, and code compliance resources to improve organizational productivity and customer service. The incumbent will provide highly complex and responsible support to the Community and Economic Development Director and in areas of expertise; and perform related duties, as assigned.

For more information about this remarkable opportunity please view the brochure below: