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DESCRIPTION/RESPONSIBILITIES:

Working with the City Clerk, the Assistant City Clerk has a wide-range of duties and responsibilities involving the day-to-day delivery of support services for Mayor and City Council, Department operations, and active engagement with members of the public and the City organization.  Duties include:

- Overseeing human resources administration for Office of the City Clerk and the Mayor and Council offices including recruitment, selection, timekeeping, supervision, performance development, employee recognition, employee relations, and safety and training for an efficient and effective workforce;

- Overseeing budget and fiscal administrative services for the Office of the City Clerk, Mayor, and City Council, three Boards and Commissions and several Citywide appropriations;  Responsibilities include budget preparation, expense tracking, revenue and cash collections, accounts payable, purchasing and procurement and contract administration for appropriations totaling over $23 million dollars;

- Managing Arena Community Fund and other grant programs for the Mayor and City Council;

- Public Records management;

- Managing compliance with various ethics regulations and public disclosure requirements;

- Conducting municipal elections; conducting employee elections for the nomination of Council-appointed representatives to the Civil Service Commission and Retirement Boards; conducting elections among retirees for the nomination of Retirement Board representatives;

- Ability to represent the Office of the City Clerk in developing and maintaining effective working relationships with Mayor and City Council offices, City departments, and the public regarding the City's legislative and administrative processes to accomplish a variety of tasks including meetings, special events and projects;

- Effective written and oral communications skills;

- Ability to manage multiple projects and tasks simultaneously, often under tight deadlines;

- Knowledge of the City's operating policies, procedures and processes to provide exceptional administrative support and customer service to all internal and external customers.

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The City of Berkeley is currently accepting applications for Accountant II in the Accounting division of our Finance Department. The Accounting division maintains the City's general ledger, and prepares the City's internal and external financial statements and reports. Accounting is responsible for all bank reconciliations, development of the indirect cost allocation plans, and quality control review on accounting transactions entered by all departments.  Accounting also prepares all required State Controller, payroll, and sales tax returns.

This position is responsible for performing the full range of accounting duties and may have direct responsibility for performing one or more of the following activities: bank reconciliation; general accounting monthly closings; general accounting data entry; preparation of city-wide indirect cost allocation plans; accounting for the City's investment transactions; coordination of the preparation of schedules and work papers for the City's external auditors; preparation of the various required State Controller's Office reports; preparation of quarterly payroll and sales tax returns; coordination of the timely remittance of debt service payments to the fiscal agent (s) or lessor(s); maintenance of the books of accounts for the Berkeley Redevelopment Agency (BRA); maintenance of accounting chart of accounts; preparation or review of the year-end grants and other receivable entries; reconciliation of the general ledger control accounts to the subsidiary ledgers; and assist in the preparation of the City's Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR).
 

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION
Possession of a Bachelor's Degree from a four-year college or university in accounting, or a closely related field, which included at least 24 units total consisting of intermediate advanced governmental and cost accounting.
AND
EXPERIENCE
Two (2) years of professional accounting experience, preferably in a governmental or public agency.
 

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:

Knowledge of: Generally accepted accounting principles and practices for municipal governments; Cost accounting; Budgeting principles and practices and the differences between budget-basis accounting (when the budget is not based on GAAP), and accounting based on generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP); Principles and practices of business data processing and the applications to accounting and financial management; Laws regulating public finance and fiscal operations; Budgeting principles and practices; Modern office procedures, practices, methods and equipment including use of standard personal computer software programs such as Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel and basic automated data base applications; and How to perform revenue audits and compliance reviews/audits. 

Ability to: Review and interpret financial statements, reports, transactions, and records; Verify the accuracy of accounting and financial data; Ensure proper authorization and documentation for disbursements and other transactions; Analyze, post, balance and reconcile financial data ledgers and accounts; Make accurate basic financial calculations; Direct and review the work of lower-level accounting personnel in specified work areas; Make sound independent judgments within established guidelines; Prepare clear, concise and complete financial reports and statements; and Establish and maintain effective working relations with those contacted in the course of work.
 

APPLICATION PROCESS:

Applicants must submit the following:
1.  CITY OF BERKELEY EMPLOYMENT APPLICATION
2.  RESPONSES TO THE SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE
3.  RESUME

All materials must be received in our office no later than the closing date, at 5:00 p.m. PST. Postmarks, faxes and incomplete applications will not be accepted. Resumes are not a substitute for a completed application.

The examination process will consist of:

1. Review of applications for minimum qualifications for the position and to ensure all materials have been submitted.
2. Applicants meeting the minimum requirements will undergo a competitive review and assessment of their supplemental questionnaire and education/training and experience.

Applicants passing all examination phases will have their names placed on an employment eligible list that hiring department(s) will use to conduct final selection interviews. Hiring Department(s) will contact applicants directly if selected to participate in their hiring/selection process.

Candidates under final consideration for employment with the City should expect to undergo an employment background / reference check that may include, but is not limited to: employment history, confirmation of educational credentials and degrees, licenses including driver's license, registrations, certificates, and other credentials as part of the appointment process. Some positions, depending on the nature of the work, also require a credit check and a review of Summary Criminal History obtained from the State Department of Justice through Live Scan Fingerprinting.

DISCLAIMER: The provisions of this bulletin do not constitute a contract, expressed or implied, and any provisions contained in this bulletin may be modified or revoked without notice. Tests may consist of any combination of written, oral or other exercises or assessment procedures that test content. Components may include, but are not necessarily limited to, typing, math, reading, writing and analytical skills; problem solving ability; computer and software proficiency, or any other job-related knowledge, skill, ability or qualification. The City may, without notice, change or eliminate any particular assessment component or combination of components as needs dictate.

All City employees are required to provide services as Disaster Service Workers in the event of an emergency / disaster

APPLICATIONS MAY BE FILED ONLINE AT:
http://www.cityofberkeley.info/hr/

2180 Milvia Street (1st floor)
Human Resources Department
Berkeley, CA 94704
(510) 981-6800
(510) 981-6806
hr@CityofBerkeley.info

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Working as a census worker can be a great way to make extra money while helping your community. The U.S. Census Bureau is recruiting thousands of people across the country to assist with the 2020 Census Count. In Santa Clara County, the Bureau is looking to hire over 1000 census workers for a variety of temporary jobs, including census takers (also referred to as enumerators), recruiting assistants, office staff, and supervisors. Positions offer excellent pay ($24-$33 hourly rate), flexible hours, and paid training.

Immediate positions available for Partnerships Specialist. Apply Today! Application closes on March 25, 2019. Bilingual skills are highly desirable (Spanish, Chinese, Vietnamese, Tagalog).

For more information or to apply for field positions (census takers, enumerators, address listers), visit www.2020census.gov/jobs

The City of Sunnyvale’s Office of the City Manager – City Clerk Division is seeking a highly energetic and organized individual to serve as the Deputy City Clerk.  Become part of a hardworking and dynamic team of quality and high performing employees.

The City Clerk Division maintains an automated agenda management system, manages Boards and Commissions throughout the City and serves as a resource to represented departments.  In addition, the Clerk’s office is responsible for records management, notary services, FFPC/conflict of interest and elections.

The Deputy City Clerk provides administrative support to the City Clerk, including system administration of electronic systems, preparation of City Council minutes, and attendance at City Council meetings as needed.  The position supports the records management program and provides training and support to Boards and Commissions program staff and members.

The City of Sunnyvale provides an excellent benefits package. A complete application consists of a City application and responses to the supplemental questionnaire.  The final filing date is April 1, 2019 at 5:00 pm. or upon receipt of 100 complete and qualified applications. For complete information regarding this current opportunity, please visit: https://Sunnyvale.ca.gov and click on JOBS.

Pay Rate:  $36.40 - $46.45 Hourly

FINAL DATE FOR FILING: March 26, 2019.

THE POSITION

Assistant Engineer is the entry and trainee level in the professional civil engineering series. Under immediate supervision, employees perform first level professional civil engineering field and office work while acting in a trainee capacity in connection with the planning, design, construction and maintenance of a wide variety of civil engineering projects.

Associate Engineer is the journey level job classification and Associate Civil Engineer is the registered journey level classification in the engineering series. At both levels, a high degree of technical expertise and some periodic lead responsibilities are required. Under general supervision, incumbents may perform a variety of professional engineering services in such areas as planning, design and construction inspection of roads, park trails, bridges, drainage, sanitary sewer systems, water supply, and other public works projects. Associate Civil Engineers may provide lead direction to other staff in completing projects of greater difficulty and complexity. Incumbents will be required to perform field work in support of the planning, the design and/or construction inspection of public works projects.

NOTE: Associate Civil Engineer differs from the Associate Engineer classification in that employees in the former must be registered as professional engineers in the State of California and may provide lead direction to other staff in completing projects of greater difficulty and complexity.

There are currently two vacancies in the following units:

Design and Construction
The Assistant/Associate/Associate Civil Engineer that would be assigned to the Design and Construction Section would perform AutoCAD/Civil3D work and work on Public Works infrastructure projects such as roads, drainage, retaining walls, bridges, sewer and other public works facilities including the planning, designing, preparation of construction bid documents and inspection of public works facilities.  This position may also involve the application and management of outside grants associated with Public Works facilities.

Roads Services Operations
The Assistant/Associate/Associate Civil Engineer that would be assigned to the Road Operations Section would design and manage traffic circulation improvement projects, review and comment on traffic studies and routinely deal with traffic engineering firms and the public on traffic engineering issues.  In addition, work may include managing consulting traffic engineering firms and performing in-house traffic modeling.

The ideal candidate for this position is:

• Technically knowledgeable and experienced in the principles and practices of civil engineering, and public works design, construction, and maintenance.
• An effective communicator, both orally and in writing; able to represent the County in meetings and presentations to various groups including community groups, regulatory and other governmental agencies, and the general public.
• Customer-focused and interpersonally effective in dealing with staff, engineers, contractors and the public, and in coordinating with law enforcement agencies, emergency responders and other agencies when necessary.
• Provide information to the public and other governmental agencies, in person or over the telephone, regarding County procedures and regulations, facility locations, plan requirements and property ownership, which may require the interpretation of policies and procedures.
• Perform development plan reviews and prepare plan review comments.
• Able to analyze and evaluate alternatives, make sound recommendations and prepare effective technical staff reports.
• Accountable and able to schedule and carry through with assignments with independence.
• Experience in designing public works projects such as road improvements, drainage improvements, parks facilities, and sewers, is ideal with work experience using computer aided drafting software such as AutoCAD/Civil3D.
• Proficient in computer aided drafting and design software.

QUALIFICATIONS
Licensure/Certification: Candidates for Associate Civil Engineer must possess a valid Certificate of Registration as a Professional Civil Engineer in the State of California at the time of hire. Candidates for Traffic Engineer must possess a valid Certificate of Registration as a Traffic Engineer in the State of California is required at the time of hire as or upon designation as Traffic Engineer. Some positions require possession of a class C California driver license or equivalent.

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:

• Assistant Engineer: Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering OR twenty-four semester units in civil engineering courses and three years of civil engineering experience in office, field or survey party work OR possession of an Engineer in Training Certificate.
• Associate Engineer: Two years of professional civil engineering experience which has included field and office work in the planning, design, construction and maintenance of a variety of civil engineering projects.
• Associate Civil Engineer: In addition to possession of a valid Certificate of Registration as a Professional Civil Engineer in the State of California at the time of hire, two years of professional civil engineering experience which has included field and office work in the planning, design, construction and maintenance of a variety of civil engineering projects.

Knowledge of: 

• Civil engineering practices and procedures including design and construction methods and techniques.
• Strength and properties and uses of materials and hydraulics.
• Civil engineering design and drafting principles.
• Project management principles and practices.
• Basic principles of supervision.
• Surveying methods.
• Methods, materials and equipment used in civil engineering projects.
• Methods, materials and equipment used in civil engineering construction work.
• Construction inspection techniques.
• Hydraulics and strength of materials.
• Principles of engineering as they apply to public works projects.
• Engineering mathematics and their application to engineering problems.

Skill/Ability to: 

• Perform engineering calculations and routine design work.
• Solve surveying problems.
• Prepare neat and accurate maps, drawings, notes and reports.
• Inspect civil engineering work in progress.
• Prepare clear, concise correspondence and reports.
• Comply with safety procedures.
• Supervise subordinate staff.
• Operate survey equipment.

Incumbents in positions designated as Traffic Engineer must also have:
 
Knowledge of:

• Current principles and practices of traffic engineering.
• Systems and computer programs used in transportation analyses.
• Traffic control devices including system design, installation and equipment and operation.
• Federal, state and local traffic engineering laws and ordinances.
• Contract preparation, selection, and administration.
• Grant application process.

 
Skill/Ability to:

• Apply civil engineering principles related to transportation projects.
• Create traffic models for in-house projects and review and approve models from consultants.
• Conduct traffic impact analysis for road projects and approve projects affecting county roadway.
• Review transportation studies, perform investigations and submit recommendations regarding installations of traffic control devices and control measures.

APPLICATION/EXAMINATION
Open and Promotional. Anyone may apply. Current County of San Mateo and County of San Mateo Superior Court of California employees with at least six months (1040 hours) of continuous service in a classified regular, probationary, SEIU or AFSCME represented extra-help/term position prior to the final filing date will receive five points added to their final passing score on this examination. Responses to the supplemental questions must be submitted in addition to our regular employment application form. A resume will not be accepted as a substitute for the required employment application and supplemental questionnaire.

The examination process will consist of an application screening (weight: Pass/Fail). A screening committee will select those applicants whose training, experience and responses to the questions on the employment application and supplemental questionnaire appear to best meet the needs of the position and invite them to interview. Because of this process, all applicants meeting the minimum requirements are not guaranteed advancement through any subsequent phase of the recruitment process. Candidates who pass the application screening will be invited to a panel interview (weight: 100%) which may include a written or performance exercise. Depending on the number of applications, an application appraisal of training and experience may be used in place of examinations. All examinations will be given in San Mateo County, California and all applicants must participate at their own expense.

IMPORTANT: Applications for this position are accepted online only. If you are currently on the County's website, you may click on the "Apply Online" button above or below. If you are not on the County's website, please go to http://jobs.smcgov.org to apply.

TENTATIVE RECRUITMENT SCHEDULE
Application Deadline:  March 26, 2019
Application Screening:  April 9, 2019
Panel Interviews:  April 24 and/or 25, 2019
 

On behalf of the City of Sebastopol, Regional Government Services (RGS) is pleased to recruit for the exciting full-time position of:

ACCOUNTING SUPERVISOR

This is a regular, full-time, benefitted position.

APPLICATION DEADLINE:  FRIDAY, APRIL 5, 2019 at 5 PM

The Position

Under general direction of the Finance Director, the Accounting Supervisor plans, directs, and supervises the Accounting functions of the City, including general accounting, cash management, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll and reporting, purchasing, cashiering, utility billing, business license and other systems as assigned. The incumbent will supervise the technical and support staff of the department and perform professional level tasks in all assigned areas of responsibility, as well as provide highly responsible and complex assistance to the Finance Director.

Ideal Candidate Profile

The City of Sebastopol is seeking a candidate with extensive previous experience in public sector finance and leadership. A typical pattern of qualifications may include:  Possession of a Bachelor’s Degree in accounting, finance or closely related field, with three (3) years of progressively responsible accounting work experience.  Experience in municipal or other governmental environment is highly desirable, as is a minimum of one (1) years of work experience in a supervisory capacity.

The ideal candidate will be a proven leader that consistently demonstrates the ability to collaborate, to create and maintain a positive work environment, and to build and maintain cohesive working relationships that serve the goals and objectives of the City. The ideal candidate will exhibit superior analytical skills, sound judgment, attention to detail, and integrity. In addition, the candidate selected will be an outstanding verbal and written communicator who has strong presentation skills.

Examples of Essential Duties include:

1. Supervise, direct, and evaluate the work of Finance Department staff.
2. Manage the day-to-day accounting functions of the City.
3. Perform the City’s financial accounting, cash management, and banking activities in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
4. Maintain the general ledger.
5. Reconcile all financial accounts.
6. Perform grant administration, reporting and reimbursement.
7. Develop, implement, and enforce accounting policies, procedures, and standards; recommend changes to accounting procedures as needed.
8. Maintain fiscal integrity of the computerized financial system.  
9. Respond to special requests for financial data and analysis, provide information to other local, state and federal agencies as requested.
10. Develop and recommend policy, procedures, and internal controls for customer service related to utility accounts and collection.
11. Guide staff in the resolution of utility billing discrepancies, clarification of fee structures, or other customer service issues.
12. Oversee contracted services for the City’s IT infrastructure; assist consultant with troubleshooting.

About the City

The City of Sebastopol is a small semi-urban community located in Sonoma County, California. The City, incorporated in 1902, currently has a population of about 7,800 and serves the West County trade area population of about 50,000.

Sebastopol has a Council-Manager form of government, with five Council members elected at-large. The City has its own Police, Fire, and Public Works departments, as well as other City departments. With a very low crime rate, Sebastopol remains among the safest cities in northern California.
 

ABOUT US

Fremont is a well-managed innovative city located in the heart of the Bay Area and Silicon Valley. Fremont prides itself on green technology, a low crime rate, great schools and parks, open space, a low unemployment rate, and an incredibly diverse population of 235,000 residents. As a full-service city, Fremont employs 936 regular employees and has a General Fund budget of $205 million dollars.

The City Attorney’s Office in Fremont provides legal advice to all City Departments, the City Council and all Boards and Commissions. In addition, the City Attorney’s Office provides risk management services through the Risk Management Division. The Legal Office is staffed by the City Attorney, the Assistant City Attorney,  two Senior Deputy City Attorneys, a Law Office Supervisor, and a Paralegal, with the Risk Management Division staff represented by the Risk Manager, Risk Management Technician, and Safety Coordinator.   Our staff finds their work challenging, yet rewarding, and most importantly they enjoy the chance to make a difference through public service.  
      
ABOUT THE POSITION

The City of Fremont is seeking to add an exceptional attorney to its City Attorney’s office. We anticipate filling our current opening at the Senior Deputy City Attorney level.  However, based on the qualifications of the applicant pool, the position may be filled at the Deputy City Attorney or the Senior Deputy City Attorney level.  The City Attorney’s Office consists of five attorneys who work collaboratively together to provide legal advice and opinions to the City Council, City Boards and Commissions, Department Heads and staff.   

WHAT YOU WILL DO:

- Consult with and provide legal advice to staff in various departments of the City including Community Development (Planning, Housing, Code Enforcement and Building Inspection), Public Works (Engineering and Maintenance), Community Services (Recreation, Parks and Fremont Resource Center), Police, Fire, Finance and Human Resources. It is anticipated that the new attorney will work primarily with the Planning Division on land use, planning, housing and California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) issues while also representing other client departments
- Review staff reports and advise staff on complex and controversial legal matters
- Draft ordinances, resolutions, contracts, deeds, leases and other legal documents and instruments
- Represent the City at various City Council,  board and commission meetings and community meetings
- Handle litigation in civil and some criminal matters in both state and federal court and in  administrative proceedings