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The Deputy City Manager of Development Services, aside from managing and directing the Engineering, Community Development, Building and Safety, and Public Works Departments; also represents the City in relations with the community, advisory committees, local, state, and federal agencies, and professional organizations; acts as the liaison for departments working with local and state agencies on administrative matters. Below is a list of essential functions of the position; however, it is not exhaustive and may be supplemented as deemed necessary by the City:

• Participate in developing, planning, and implementing goals and objectives for the City; recommend and administer policies and procedures.
• Select, train, motivate, and evaluate administrative personnel; work with employees to correct deficiencies; implement discipline and termination procedures.
• Oversee service delivery methods to ensure the efficient delivery of quality Development Services; develop and implement service delivery improvements to maximize available City resources.
• Assist with economic development efforts of the City to encourage and retain investment, jobs, and economic opportunity.
• Provide highly responsible administrative staff assistance to the City Manager; conduct specific and comprehensive analysis of a wide range of municipal policies involving organization, procedures, development, and services.
• Conduct research and develop recommendations on City-wide work methods, operating policy and procedures, programs, services, and other development related issues; observe program operations; analyze findings and implications; prepare and present staff reports and other correspondence.
• Represent the City Manager at meetings by making presentations to explain program or project status; answer questions or arrange for compilation of data to assist in decision-making process.
• Participate in the development and administration of the City budget; direct the forecast of funds needed for staffing, equipment, materials, and supplies; monitor and approve expenditures; implement mid-year adjustments.
• Serve as Acting City Manager as required.
• Establish and maintain cooperative-working relationships with those contacted during the course of work.

EXPERIENCE & TRAINING: Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be: Seven (7) years of increasingly responsible administrative experience in a municipal government, including three (3) years of administrative and supervisory responsibility. EDUCATION: Equivalent to a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in business administration, public administration or a related field.

The Deputy City Clerk shall be responsible for and perform all functions necessary for the efficient operation and maintenance of Records Management and the full services of the Department of the City Clerk, except for those mandatory duties performed by the elected City Clerk as stated in FMC section 2-292 and 2-293; to provide highly responsible and complex administrative support to the City Council and the City Manager. This position receives administrative supervision from a Deputy City Manager. Below is a list of essential functions of the position; however, it is not exhaustive and may be supplemented as deemed necessary by the City:

• Develop, plan, and implement the goals and objectives of the Department of the City Clerk, and to recommend and administer policies and procedures affecting the activities of the Department of the City Clerk.
• Supervise and coordinate city elections, aid the public with county and school elections, train election staff, and order and maintain election supplies and equipment.
• Coordinate activities of the Department of the City Clerk with those of other departments and outside agencies and organizations, provide staff assistance to the city council and city manager, and prepare and present staff reports and other necessary correspondence.
• Direct, oversee and participate in the development of the work plan of the Department of the City Clerk; assign work activities, projects and programs; monitor work flow; prepare and maintain a procedures manual for the department; and review and evaluate work products, methods and procedures.
• Supervise and participate in the development and administration of the elected officials, boards and commissions, and other departmental budgets; direct the forecast for additional funds needed for staffing, equipment, materials and supplies; monitor and approve expenditures; and implement mid-year adjustments.
• Select, train, motivate and evaluate personnel; provide and coordinate staff training; work with employees to correct deficiencies; implement discipline and termination procedures.
• Serve as Filing Officer for city appeals as designated by various sections of the Fontana Municipal Code.
• Prepare and update the city’s conflict of interest code and serve as Filing Officer for the Fair Political Practices Commission.
• Receive and open sealed bids and formally release bid bonds.
• Receive, process, and maintain claims, summonses and complaints; and notify claimants of any action on claims received.
• Plan and direct the maintenance, updating and filing of official municipal documents and records, including maintaining an active continuing program for the economical and efficient management of these documents and records; direct the publication, filing, indexing and safekeeping of all proceedings of the city council; supervise codification of ordinances; and supervise the preparation of city council and commission minutes and other documents.
• Supervise the publication of legal advertising.
• Assist the public and city staff by providing information and research assistance.
• Certify documents and record affidavits with the county recorder.
• Provide information and organize material in compliance with federal, state, and local laws, regulations and policies.
• Direct the retention and destruction of official records in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Perform any other tasks or functions deemed necessary by the city manager or the city council to support the daily operations of the city.

EXPERIENCE & TRAINING: Any combination of experience and training that would provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be: Four (4) years of experience performing responsible and complex administrative office work in a City Clerk’s office including two years of supervisory responsibility. EDUCATION: Training equivalent to a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in public administration or a related field. LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS: Possession of, or ability to obtain an appropriate, valid California driver’s license. Certification as a Certified Municipal Clerk (CMC) is required.

LATERAL POLICE OFFICER

(Must possess Basic P.O.S.T. Cert.)

PRE-SERVICE POLICE OFFICER

(Recent graduation or current enrollment in Academy)

Salary:

Currently enrolled in Academy (Police Officer Trainee) - $5,912/mo.

Lateral Police Officer w/Basic Certificate OR Pre-Service/Recent graduation from Academy - $6,501 - $7,902/mo.

Lateral Police Officer w/Intermediate Certificate - $6,799 - $8,264/mo.

Lateral Police Officer w/Advanced Certificate - $7,108 - $8,640/mo.

Starting salary for Lateral Officers is based on experience, qualifications, and present compensation.

DEFINITION:  The Lateral Police Officer will perform law enforcement and crime prevention in support of the Police Dept.   For the Pre-Service position, promotion to Police Officer is contingent upon successful completion of the basic academy and review by the Chief of Police.  During training, incumbents do not have police powers but are subject to the rules and regulations of the Fontana Police Department and the police academy attended. Incumbents may be assigned non-safety duties in the Police Department during training.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Candidates must have the ability to:

• Successfully complete the basic police academy which includes classroom and field training.
• Accurately observe and remember names, faces, numbers, incidents and places.
• Learn to use and properly care for firearms.
• Think and act quickly in emergencies, judge situations, and evaluate people accurately.
• Learn, understand, interpret and apply laws, regulations, policies and procedures.
• Prepare clear, accurate and grammatically correct written reports.
• Meet the requirements for police officer contained in the California State Government Code.
• Understand and carry out oral and written directions.
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Establish  and  maintain  cooperative  working  relationships  with  those  contacted  in  the  course  of employment.
• Perform any other tasks or functions deemed necessary to the daily operations of the employer.

THE  ABOVE  LIST  OF  ESSENTIAL  FUNCTIONS  IS  NOT  EXHAUSTIVE  AND  MAY  BE SUPPLEMENTED AS NECESSARY BY THE EMPLOYER

EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING GUIDELINES: Must be a citizen of the United States or a permanent resident alien who is eligible for and has applied for citizenship with educational achievement equal to the completion of an accredited US High School or a GED, supplemented by 18 units of college level coursework in police science, sociology or a closely related field.   Completion of the basic police academy may be supplemented for some of the required college educational requirements.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Possession of, and continuously throughout employment, a valid CA Class “C” Driver's License.  Candidates must also satisfy the following: AGE: At least 21 years of age upon completion of the basic police academy. MEDICAL STANDARDS: Must meet the standards recommended by the Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training. SKILL IN: Physical Agility.

Working Hours: Patrol Unit Assignment - 3/12.5 + 10 schedule and Non-Patrol Unit - 4/10 schedule

Benefits:

CalPERS Retirement for new staff hired prior to January 1, 2013 with another CalPERS agency (with less than 6 month break):

3.0% @ 55 benefit, Employee pays full member contribution (currently 9%)

OR

CalPERS Retirement for employees hired on or after January 1, 2013 with another CalPERS agency or never before belonging to CalPERS:

2.7% @ 57 benefit, Employees pays 50% of normal costs (currently 11.25%)

Retirement formulas and/or member contributions subject to change.

Cafeteria Plan: Multiple health insurance options available, including a City-paid family Blue Shield HMO plan, family dental, family vision, and life insurance.

Deferred Compensation: Voluntary 457(b) plans with a City-matched contribution of up to $100/mo. into one account managed by a City provider.

Leave Accrual: Minimum 200 hours per year to a maximum of 312 hours after 20 years of service.

Uniform Allowance: $1,250 per year paid in semi-annual increments.

Merit Increases: Five (5) steps at 5% increments.

Bilingual Differential: $100.00 per pay period for those employees assigned to provide translation to and from a foreign language.

Holidays: Fourteen (14) City Holidays paid at 5.38 hours per pay period.

Probationary Period: 

Eighteen (18) months for Police Officer with Basic Certificate.

Twelve (12) months for Police Officer with Intermediate and above.

Selection Process may include:

Physical Agility

Department Oral Interview Process

Pre-employment Physical

Psychological

Polygraph

Background Investigation

Please see the job description and announcement below.

POLICE OFFICER TRAINEE

$5,912/mo. + excellent benefits

NOW ACCEPTING PELLETB T-SCORES!

*See Below for More Info*

Applicants who possess a PELLETB T-Score of 45 or more, within the past year from the date of application may submit their scores, on official agency letterhead, as an attachment to their application in order to be considered for an exemption from the written exam.  T-Scores must be submitted at time of application.

DEFINITION:  This is a non-sworn trainee position in which incumbents do not gain regular status. Promotion to Police Officer is contingent upon successful completion of the basic academy and review by the Chief of Police.  During training, incumbents do not have police powers but are subject to the rules and regulations of the Fontana Police Department and the police academy attended.  Incumbent may be assigned non-safety duties in the Police Department during training.

EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING GUIDELINES: Must be a citizen of the United States or a permanent resident alien who is eligible for and has applied for citizenship with educational achievement equal to the completion of an accredited US High School or a GED.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:  Candidates must have the ability to:

• Successfully complete the basic police academy that includes classroom and field training.
• Accurately observe and remember names, faces, numbers, incidents, and places.
• Learn to use and properly care for firearms.
• Think and act quickly in emergencies, judge situations, and evaluate people accurately.
• Learn, understand, interpret, and apply laws, regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Prepare clear, accurate, and grammatically correct written reports.
• Meet the requirements for police officer contained in the California State Government Code.
• Understand and carry out oral and written directions.
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of employment.
• Perform any other tasks or functions deemed necessary to the daily operations of the employer.

THE ABOVE LIST OF ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS IS NOT EXHAUSTIVE AND MAY BE SUPPLEMENTED AS NECESSARY BY THE EMPLOYER.

WORKING CONDITIONS: Position requires prolonged sitting, standing, walking, reaching, twisting, turning, kneeling, bending, squatting, and stooping in the performance of daily activities. The position also requires grasping, repetitive hand movement, and fine coordination in preparing reports using a computer keyboard. Additionally, the position requires near, far, and color vision in viewing crime scenes, evidence and firing a weapon. As a law enforcement officer, the incumbent may be required to run in pursuit and subdue suspects while taking them into custody; walk on uneven and slippery surfaces, and climb ladders. This position will be required to work outdoors in all weather conditions, around loud noise, and moving vehicles. Incumbents may also be subjected to physical threats, verbal abuse, and other stressful situations.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Possession of, and continuously throughout employment, a valid CA Class “C” Driver's License.  Candidates must also satisfy the following:

AGE: At least 21 years of age upon completion of the basic police academy. 

MEDICAL STANDARDS: Must meet the standards recommended by the Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training. 

SKILL IN: Physical Agility.

SELECTION PROCESS:  May include, but not limited to, a written test, physical agility test, department oral interview, thorough background investigation, pre-employment physical, psychological examination, and/or polygraph test.

POLICE CADET

$13.00 - $15.80/hr.

(Part-time, at-will, no benefits)

DEFINITION:  The Cadet Program is designed to introduce recent high school graduates (ages 18 to 24) to a law enforcement career and to prepare them for entry into the Police Academy.   Under direct supervision, the Cadet position performs a wide variety of police support duties and clerical assistance for the Fontana Police Department.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:  The employee must have the ability to:

• Perform reception duties; greet visitors and direct to appropriate staff; answer questions and provide general information to the public; answer phones and forward calls as appropriate.

• Provide assistance in property control as needed; log incoming property into computer, release property, transport evidence to crime lab, appear in court to testify regarding the validity of evidence.

• Provide support assistance and learn the duties performed in the following areas:  lobby reception, records, crime prevention, dispatch, patrol, and property control.

• Provide clerical support as needed; type, file, provide requested forms and reports; release vehicles to individuals as appropriate.

• Maintain current enrollment and satisfactory completion of at least 9 semester units of law enforcement related college courses in order to participate in the Cadet program.

• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.

• Learn, understand, interpret and apply Police Department policies and procedures.

• Understand and carry out oral and written instructions.

• Must meet the Peace Officer medical standards recommended by the Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training. 
• Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
• Employee must perform any other tasks or functions deemed necessary to the daily operations of the employer, and
• Other duties as assigned: This position is always evolving. Therefore, employer reserves the right to modify this job description as necessary.

THE ABOVE LIST OF ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS IS NOT EXHAUSTIVE AND MAY BE SUPPLEMENTED AS NECESSARY BY THE EMPLOYER.

WORKING CONDITIONS:  Position requires sitting, standing, walking, reaching, twisting, turning, kneeling, bending, squatting and stooping in the performance of daily activities.  This position also requires grasping, gripping, repetitive hand movement and fine hand coordination in using a computer keyboard.  The need to lift, carry and push supplies weighing 25 pounds or more is also required.  May be required to work outside in the elements; hot, cold and rain.  Additionally, the position requires near and far vision in reading written documents.  Acute hearing is required when providing telephone and counter service.

EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING GUIDELINES:  Successful candidates will have some basic knowledge of modern office procedures, methods and computer equipment and effective public communication techniques. EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION:  Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade and current and continuous enrollment in an accredited college or university with college level course work in law enforcement.  The incumbent must be a minimum of 18 years old and a maximum of 24 years old. LICENSES AND/OR CERTIFICATIONS: Possession of, and continuously throughout employment, a valid CA Class “C” Driver’s License.

SELECTION PROCESS:  May include, but not limited to, a written test, physical agility test, department oral interview, thorough background investigation, pre-employment physical, psychological examination, and/or polygraph test.

Please see the job description and announcement below.

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