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The City of East Palo Alto seeks a Human Resources Manager to join our team under administrative direction of the City Manager.  The Human Resources Manager is the position responsible for providing leadership in developing and executing human resources strategy that supports the strategic direction of the City government. This includes the recruitment, development, and retention of a high quality workforce capable of delivering public services in a complex and stimulating community environment. Through thoughtful planning and the diligent execution of work, the Human Resources Division must focus on the critical needs of both the organization and its employees. This is a full-time, exempt management position requiring significant technical ability and excellent communication skills.

The mission of the Human Resources Manager is to lead the Division and to provide expeditious and quality customer service to the City and all Departments.

Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate will be an experienced human resources administrator with outstanding strategic thinking, interpersonal, organization, negotiation and leadership skills. She/he must possess a thorough understanding of the best practices in human capital management. It is expected that the person selected will also have extensive knowledge and experience in a broad range of human resources programmatic areas in the public sector. It is desired that the selected person have knowledge and/or experience in succession management, comprehensive performance management, and organizational development.

The City of Burlingame is accepting applications for the position of Executive Assistant

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 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

This position performs a variety of complex secretarial, clerical, and public relations duties in support of the City Manager, City Attorney, City Clerk and City Council. This position will have the primary responsibilities of relieving the City Manager and City Attorney of substantial amounts of administrative detail; dealing with sensitive confidential and technical subject matter; use of word processing; dealing with citizen complaints; and assisting the City Council support functions. Depending upon assignment, work is performed independently or under general supervision.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience: Sufficient education and experience to satisfactorily perform the duties of this classification. A typical qualifying background would be graduation from high school and five years of increasingly responsible secretarial and clerical experience including some experience in office management. Prior experience with a municipality, county or school district is preferred.

Knowledge of or familiarity with personal computer, internet, and programs including Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Publisher. Knowledge of or familiarity with Tyler Munis, Legistar, Laserfiche, and DocuSign is highly desirable.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS

This is the highest classification in the administrative assistant series. It is distinguished from other administrative support positions by the degree of confidentiality and sensitivity of subject matter, the consequence of error, and importance to public image of City operations.

For more detailed information regarding the essential functions of the position and the knowledge/abilities/skills necessary to perform them, please review the Executive Assistant job description linked below.

Join a professional and progressive department that is LOVED by its community…Join SBPD!

Want to work with dedicated people like yourself to make a real difference in the community? Have you been searching for a rewarding career?

Be a part of our dedicated team making a positive impact on the community!

We’re searching for a highly motivated and service-oriented Community Service Officer. This is an entry-level, non-sworn position that may perform a variety of duties, including code and parking regulation enforcement, conducting follow-up investigations of crimes, investigating non-injury traffic collisions, assisting citizens with resolving public safety matters, community education, and performing support duties for police officers such as serving subpoenas, interviewing witnesses, and taking reports. This position may also be assigned as the Digital Evidence Officer who manages data from the Police Department’s body-worn and in-car camera programs, as well as other areas of technology such as interview room video, security and surveillance video programs, and other department cameras.

In addition to graduation from high school, the ability to pass an extensive background investigation and possession of, or ability to obtain and maintain, a valid California driver’s license, the ideal candidate will possess a positive attitude and maintain a successful track record of the following:

• Experience working in a customer-oriented field.
• Demonstrated interest in law enforcement; the ability to learn applicable laws, ordinances, and department rules and regulations; relate to the public in a professional, tactful and effective manner.
• Conveying information and ideas clearly and concisely to individuals or groups in an engaging manner that helps them understand and retain the message; listening actively to others.
• Actively identifying new areas for learning; regularly creating and taking advantage of learning opportunities; using newly gained knowledge and skill on the job and learning through their application.
• Identifying and understanding problems and opportunities by gathering, analyzing, and interpreting quantitative and qualitative information; choosing the best course of action by establishing clear decision criteria, generating and evaluating alternatives, and making timely decisions; taking action that is consistent with available facts and constraints and optimizes probable consequences.
• Establishing and sustaining trusting relationships by accurately perceiving and interpreting emotions and behavior; leveraging insights to effectively manage your responses so that your behavior matches your values and delivers intended results.
• Taking prompt action to accomplish work goals; taking action to achieve results beyond what is required; being proactive.
• Effectively manage your time and resources to ensure that work is completed efficiently.
• Demonstrating a poised, credible, and confident demeanor that reassures others and commands respect; conveying an image that is consistent with the organization’s vision and values.
• Working effectively with individuals of diverse cultures, interpersonal styles, abilities, motivations, or backgrounds; seeks out and uses unique abilities, insights, and ideas from diverse individuals.

This recruitment is being conducted to fill one current Community Service Officer vacancy and may be used to fill future full-time vacancies as they occur during the active status of the employment list.  

Check out our excellent benefits!

EXCELLENT BENEFITS

• CalPERS retirement formula (2.7%@55 classic member or 2%@62 new member)
• Educational incentive pay up to 6% of base salary
• Medical, dental and vision insurance provided with employee contribution
• Life insurance equal to one year’s annual salary provided at no cost
• Long term disability insurance provided at no cost
• 10-23 vacation days per year depending on length of service
• Annual Uniform Allowance
• Opportunity for 2.5% bilingual pay
• Deferred compensation programs
• Tuition reimbursement program
• Section 125 flexible benefit plan

How to Apply

Applications may be submitted online at www.calopps.org. The City of San Bruno utilizes a merit-based selection system. Such a system is competitive and based on broad outreach efforts and equal opportunity for qualified applicants to take part in a process designed to determine the qualifications, fitness and ability of competitors to perform duties of the vacant position.

For further information or questions regarding this position, please contact Police Lieutenant Gene Wong at (650) 616-7103 or gwong@sanbruno.ca.gov.  Human Resources related questions should be directed to (650) 616-7055 or hr@sanbruno.ca.gov.

What happens next?

• We will review your application and all supplemental materials to select the best qualified applicants to continue in the process. Screening will include a review of minimum qualifications, application appraisal rating of education, training and experience and relevance of background qualifications related to the target job as well as supplemental questions if applicable.
• Applicants selected to move forward in the process may be asked to participate in any combination of the following (at any phase of the selection process): a written examination, job related exercise, physical test or job simulation, phone interview, in-person or video interview(s), and/or web-based testing.
• Successful candidates will be required to complete an extensive background investigation which includes completion of a Personal History Questionnaire, and DOJ and FBI LiveScan clearance.
• The final phase of the selection process is the probationary period, which in most cases is one year, depending on your classification.

Reasonable Accommodations: The City of San Bruno Human Resources Department will make reasonable efforts in the selection process to accommodate disabled applicants. Individuals with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation in the process must inform the HR Department before the interview date by calling (650) 616-7055.

The City of San Bruno is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) and provides equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, ancestry, religion, creed, age, physical or mental disability, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws in its employment actions, decisions, policies and practices. 

Applications are being accepted for the position of Maintenance Services Supervisor - Facilities with the City of South San Francisco. 

APPLICATION DEADLINE: DECEMBER 8, 2021, 5:00 P.M. OR UPON RECEIPT OF THE FIRST 50 ONLINE APPLICATIONS, WHICHEVER OCCURS FIRST.

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 68,000 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 Parks and Recreation Department is the third largest department in the City and is organized by program area, with each program administered by a supervisor, coordinator, or specialist. The Parks and Recreation Department is composed of a Director and 22 full-time management positions. The department is comprised of the Recreation, Parks, and Building Maintenance divisions. The Parks and Recreation Department mission is to provide opportunities for physical, cultural and social well being; protect and enhance the physical environment; and ensure the effective and efficient use of public facilities and open space.

The Division of Parks and Facilities Maintenance maintains 32 facilities totaling more than 563,000 square feet and over 275 acres of park land. The Building Maintenance Division provides janitorial, preventative maintenance services, and necessary building and related equipment repairs to all of the City's facilities, including interior and exterior work. The division also performs a variety of tasks, which includes moving furniture, set-ups, and many other miscellaneous tasks as required. 

Police Officer Trainees will be registered to attend a Basic Police Academy course to meet the minimum required training mandates governed by the Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) for entry level Law Enforcement.  Upon successful completion of the Basic Police Academy, Police Officer Trainees are transitioned to a Police Officer safety position, and enter the Field Training Program for Police Officers. 

The Redwood City Police Department offers many opportunities for learning and long-term career growth in a city comprised of diverse residential and business communities. The objective for every Redwood City Police Officer is to protect life and property, proactively reduce crime and the fear of crime through the use of data-driven policing models, with an overarching operational philosophy by using community policing and problem oriented strategies; as part of their mission to maintain a safe and connected community. The Redwood City Police Department is looking for professionals who strive to provide “excellent service with integrity and respect.”  Candidates with a demonstrated work history of high motivation and who have consistently strived for self-improvement are encouraged to apply.

VISION FOR THE FUTURE

The Redwood City Police Department strives to be a model law enforcement agency for others to emulate. We seek to develop and utilize the members of our organization to their fullest potential and encourage their professional growth. As a progressive police department, we seek to employ officers with a broad spectrum of work experience, education, and experiences that will help us deliver superior police services emphasizing community-based policing, community interaction, and collaborative problem solving to the valued members of our community. We recognize that excellent customer service, community partnerships and responsiveness to our communities’ needs are the foundation of superior police service.

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

The City of Pacifica  seeks a Financial Services Manager to join our team under administrative direction of the Chief Financial Sustainability Officer in the Finance Department to provide leadership and independently participate in planning, directing, organizing, and coordinating the Finance Department’s operation, manages the finance team including all Accounting operations and Payroll and provides highly responsible technical and professional staff support.  

We are the city of Pacifica a “beautiful coastal community” with a goal to foster a healthy, well designed, diverse and thriving environment, while preserving the heritage of a multi-cultural community. The position is expected to independently perform a wide range of financial operations including treasury disbursements, accounts receivable, accounts payable, fiscal year-end and audit, makes recommendations on the City’s investment policies, short and long range and expenditure projections; and performs related duties as required.

This is a management classification and is distinguished from the Accounting series as it has the primary responsibility of this classification to manage a variety of functions and staff relating to accounting and financial planning and management, investment policies, debt management and supervising personnel, technical and clerical personnel.

The Position

The Financial Services Manager position is a full-time classification appointed by Chief Financial     Sustainability Officer. The Financial Services Manager is an exempt classification and falls under the Unrepresented Management Unit who will provide a wide variety of assistance in support of the   Finance Department. The ideal candidate will have a knowledge and skills to exercise:

• Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and Basic Principles of Accounting as applied to Governmental Accounting Standards (GASB)

• Budget preparation and administration

• Grant and fund accounting

• Auditing, financial reporting and analysis

· Basic billing, and collection procedures

· Investment  and cash flow management

• Applicable federal, state, and local laws, codes, and regulations

• Modern office practices, methods, and equipment, including a computer and applicable software

• Record keeping and report preparation and effective writing

· Principles of supervision, training, and performance evaluation

Specific upcoming projects include implementation of a new financial software, redesigning the City’s annual budget process and document, developing the cost allocation plan and conducting the user fee and development impact fee study, audit and implementation of the purchasing policy and other strategic initiatives and goals. This position supervises, sets and evaluates performance standards, and provides work direction for Division staff and makes necessary staffing recommendations; including professional growth and development goals; submits hiring and other personnel action recommendations for Division staff. Responsible for drafting staff agenda reports and may make presentations to City Council, Commissions, and other groups of a financial nature relating to the City’s budget and financial forecast. May negotiate agreements for the Division with other public and private companies. May be assigned to supervise ancillary functions as needed.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education/Experience:

A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university with a major in Accounting, Business or Public Administration, and an emphasis in Accounting or Finance. Certified Public Accountant is highly desirable.

Five years of progressively responsible work experience at a professional accounting level, including supervisory responsibilities in accounting or finance administration, preferably in a public agency or government accounting firm.

Licenses: 

Must possess a valid California Class C driver’s license and have a satisfactory driving record at the time of appointment to the position.

Knowledge of:

• Thorough knowledge of the principles, methods, and practices of municipal and governmental budgeting, accounting, auditing, treasury management, and revenue and business license administration.
• Knowledge of local government investment policy, investment strategies, interest bearing instruments, and cash flow forecasting.
• Knowledge of laws affecting municipal finance administration. 

Skill in: 

• Skill in planning, organizing and directing work of the Finance Division.
• Skill in supervising, training, and evaluating assigned staff.
• Skill in communicating effectively in English both orally and in writing, making presentations, and preparing written reports.
• Skills in interacting effectively with City staff, elected officials, and representatives of various public and private agencies.
• Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with others.
• Skill in understanding interpreting and applying complex guidelines.

Ability to:

• Analyze fiscal problems and make sound policy and procedural recommendations. 
• Prepare complex technical and analytical reports. 
• Effectively utilize computer applications and technology related to the work.

Physical Demands: 

Work generally involves a high degree of concentration, especially in the consideration of technical and personnel problems and the origination of programs to increase departmental efficiency and improvement of services.

Light to moderate physical work in the handling of supplies, files, and computer equipment.

Working Conditions: Essentially all work hours are spent in an office. Ability to sit, talk and hear; use hands to operate objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms. Ability to lift, and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities require close vision and the ability to adjust focus.

SALARY AND HOURS:

Financial Services Manager: $10,323 - $12,735 per month.

 A 2.0% raise is scheduled for first full pay period in July 2022.

This is a full-time, exempt, at-will, 40 hours per week position working Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Wednesday 8:00 AM to 7:30 PM, and Fridays 8:00 AM to 1:30 PM.

BENEFITS:
This position is included in the Unrepresented Management and Confidential Employee Group.

Health benefits are offered through the CalPERS Health Program. The City will contribute toward the cost of health benefits to cover a majority of the premium, based on coverage level.

The City offers vision through VSP; dental through Delta Dental, typically covering 100% paid premiums of dental expenses and $2,000 lifetime orthodontic maximum for employee and dependents.

City provides paid long-term disability and life insurance coverage through Voya Financial, and an Employee Assistance Program through MHN.

Retirement benefits are provided through CalPERS: 2.5%@55 for “Classic” members, 2%@62 for “New” members.

Voluntary participation in a Deferred Compensation 457K plan is available in addition to flexible spending accounts for health reimbursement and childcare/eldercare reimbursement.

LEAVE:

Vacation: 15 days annually

Sick: 12 days accrued annually

Holidays: 11 paid holidays and 2 floating holidays

Administrative Leave: 60 hours per fiscal year (no cash value)

APPLICATION PROCESS:

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

Applications must be received by Tuesday, November 30, 2021 by 5:00 PM. 

SELECTION PROCESS:

Applications will be screened and those meeting the minimum qualifications will be invited for the oral panel interview examination. Candidates must receive a score of 70% or higher on the oral interview exam to be placed on the initial eligibility list.

A limited number of candidates from the eligibility list will be invited for an interview with the Chief Financial Sustainability Officer. Depending upon the number of candidates, this process may be altered. The Chief Financial Sustainability Officer will make the final recommendation for appointment.

After a mutual interest has been established, the final candidate must pass a fingerprint check, credit background submitted to the Department of Justice and a thorough background investigation.

Eligibility lists are generally valid for one year upon establishment.

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

Applications are being accepted for the position of Assistant City Clerk with the City of South San Francisco. 

APPLICATION DEADLINE: NOVEMBER 29, 2021, 5:00 P.M. OR UPON RECEIPT OF THE FIRST 50 ONLINE APPLICATIONS, WHICHEVER OCCURS FIRST.

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 City Clerk is the archivist of City records and, as such, provides public information and responds to requests for public record information, certifies and distributes ordinances and resolutions as appropriate and/or legally required, publishes and posts legal notices, processes claims and lawsuits, and is responsible for the maintenance and distribution of the South San Francisco Municipal Code.  The City Clerk also serves as the filing officer for Campaign Expenditure Statements required to be filed by candidates in municipal elections and Statements of Economic Interests filed by public officials and designated employees.  The City Clerk serves as Clerk of the Council, administers municipal elections, and maintains rosters, agendas, minutes, attendance records, applications, and oaths for the City's boards and commissions.

THE POSITION

The Assistant City Clerk, under general direction, reports directly to the Elected City Clerk and assists in managing the programs and activities of the City Clerk’s office to include administrative and logistical support to City Council meetings, official records management and retention, municipal elections, legal notices, interprets laws and codes as they relate to the City Clerk’s Office; provides technical administrative assistance to the City Clerk; and does related work as required. Acts in the absence of the City Clerk.  This is a single position class that is responsible for assisting the City Clerk with the day-to-day management of the City Clerk’s Office, performing the more difficult and complex duties, as well as supervising, assigning, training and evaluating the work of staff.

The City of Redwood City invites you to apply for the position of Communications Dispatcher (Lateral or Entry Level).

• Please click on the job announcement file below to review the recruitment flyer.
• A complete application is required including a resume and a supplemental questionnaire.
• This recruitment is opened on a Continuous basis, and applications will be reviewed continuously as they are received.
• Submit your application online via CalOpps.
• Apply immediately as selections may be made at any time within the process. 

The City of Redwood City invites you to apply for the position of Senior Building Inspector. There are currently two vacancies in our Community Development and Transportation Department.

• Please click on the job announcement file below to review the recruitment flyer.
• A complete application is required, including a written supplemental questionnaire.
• This recruitment schedule was amended on October 27, 2021 to extend the Final Filing Date. This recruitment has been changed to “Continuous”.
• Apply immediately as selections may be made at any time within the process. The first round of oral board panel interviews is tentatively scheduled to be held on November 9 and/or 10, 2021.

Why join the Redwood City team?    

We offer a wide range of meaningful career opportunities with potential for growth, training and development, competitive salaries, flexible work schedules, paid time off, and robust benefits. The Redwood City team is guided by the core values of excellence, integrity, service and creativity.  Inherent in these values is a great organizational culture based on trust, strong and supportive leadership, respect, risk-taking, empowerment, and effective communication. The community is known for its inclusivity, strong engaged neighborhoods, and civic pride. The City works diligently to maintain positive and productive relationships with community partners, together providing outstanding services, programs and opportunities for residents and businesses. This mix of tradition and progress, community and diversity, makes Redwood City an extraordinary place to work and call home. If you’re looking to grow your career as a part of a hard-working and fun team that fosters innovation, creativity and collaboration, we hope you’ll apply. 

Invites you to apply for the position of:

POLICE OFFICER - LATERAL

• Please click on the PDF link below to review the complete job announcement.
• A complete application, resume, supplemental questionnaire, and P.O.S.T. certificate are required.
• Please upload your P.O.S.T. Certificate to your CalOpps application. 
• This recruitment is opened on a Continuous basis and a selection can be made at any time during this process.
• Submit your application online via CalOpps.
• Applications will be reviewed continuously as they are received. Interested individuals are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.