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ABOUT MILL VALLEY:

The Sewerage Agency of Southern Marin (SASM) is a joint powers authority (JPA) that provides wastewater collection, treatment, water reclamation, and disposal for 30,000 Southern Marin residents. The City of Mill Valley, a member of the JPA, provides staff and administration for SASM.

SASM is located along the waterfront in Mill Valley in close proximity to Highway 101, San Francisco, nature preserves, and iconic recreational areas.

Mill Valley has grown from a small mill town to the modern full-service city it is today. With almost 150 full-time employees and an annual operating budget of $42 million, the City of Mill Valley prides itself on efficient, effective and courteous service delivery with a commitment to operational excellence.

ABOUT THE POSITION:

A newly created position, the Lead Mechanic/Electrical and Instrumentation Technician will be at the forefront of the plant’s maintenance operations and critical to the success of the recent multi-million-dollar renovation.

Under general supervision, the Lead Mechanic/Electrical and Instrumentation Technician performs a variety of skilled journey-level mechanical, electrical, electro-mechanical and instrumentation tasks at the wastewater treatment plant and related facilities. This position also assists with the supervision of the maintenance team and provides leadership in the field.

Examples of important and essential duties include (but are not limited to):

• Programs, configures, and analyzes recording and electronic or pneumatic control instruments and related equipment; maintains, operates, installs, adjusts, and calibrates systems and equipment.
• Assures that plant instrumentation equipment is maintained and repaired properly to provide safety, reliability, and efficient operations.
• Develops, troubleshoots and maintains sophisticated PLCs, maintains SCADA and HMI systems.
• Upgrades, tests, calibrates, repairs and maintains all electrical systems, circuits, and equipment.
• Provides project coordination and assists with team supervision.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

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THE COMMUNITY

Located nearly halfway between San Francisco and Sacramento, Suisun City is a hidden gem of the Bay Area. Suisun City is accessible from Interstate 80 via Highway 12 and Amtrak’s Capitol Corridor commuter rail stop at the Train Depot, right to the heart of the City’s historic Waterfront District, making it a prime location for job seekers as well as homeowners. The community is a unique destination for a Bay Area day trip, an overnight getaway or even a place to work, particularly with its reverse commute for inner Bay Area residents. Residents of this mostly bedroom community take great pride in the quality of their neighborhood infrastructure and amenities.

THE DEPARTMENT

The Finance Division is responsible for the financial and administrative functions of the City, including budgeting, accounting, accounts payable/receivable, annual audits, payroll, utility billing & collections.

THE POSITION

The Accounting Services Manager is a hands-on division manager providing advanced technical skills, leadership, and full first-line supervision over the Finance Division staff. The successful incumbent will be fully functional in all aspects of governmental accounting and performs a full range of complex professional accounting work.  The Accounting Services Manager will assist in the development, implementation and maintenance of policies and procedures relating to areas of assignment.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

The following duties are typical for this classification. Incumbents may not perform all of the listed duties and/or may be required to perform additional or different duties from those set forth below to address business needs and changing business practices.

• Directs, coordinates, and reviews the work plan for Accounting Services within the Finance Division; assigns work activities and projects; monitors work flow; reviews and evaluates work products, methods, and procedures; meets with staff to identify and resolve problems.
• Supervises, plans, trains, and reviews the work of staff responsible for providing assigned accounting related services and activities; provides day-to-day coordination of workload and tasks; participates in performing the most complex work of the unit.
• Participates in the development and administration of assigned budgets including Accounting Services and the Suisun-Solano Water Authority; monitors and approves expenditures; recommends adjustments as necessary.
• Assists the Finance Director in identifying opportunities for improving service delivery methods and procedures; implements improvements.
• Participates in the preparation of the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR); prepares and researches data for assigned sections; participates in preparation of narrative as assigned.
• Work cooperatively with outside Agencies, City officials and other Departments/Divisions within the City.
• Participates in the year-end audit; compiles and prepares supporting schedules, work papers, and financial reports as requested by auditors.
• Approves accounts payable checks; verifies that accounts payable checks comply with the City’s purchasing policy and have proper authorization.

Employment Opportunity

City of St. Helena, California

Accounting Technician I

(Utility Billing)*

Salary Range: $54,713—$64,453 annually*

The City of St. Helena has an exciting opportunity to fill a position in the Finance Department.  This is a great opportunity to become part of a Customer Service focused team of dedicated individuals that take pride in serving the local community.

Distinguishing Characteristics:  The Accounting Technician I is the entry level class in the accounting support series that allows the incumbent to develop journey level knowledge and abilities. Initially, under immediate supervision, incumbents perform the more routine accounting support and customer service duties while learning City policies and procedures. As experience is gained, there is greater independence of action within established guidelines.

The Accounting Technician I receives direction from the Director of Finance, or designee.

Examples of Duties: (include but are not limited to the following) 

• Operates cash register, acts as front counter staff.
• Receives the public, answers questions and processes requests; responds to inquiries from customers and others and refers, when necessary, to appropriate persons.
• Prepares, processes, maintains and verifies purchasing, financial and accounting documents and records.
• Performs accounting and financial office support work in areas such as cashiering, accounts receivable, utility billing, fixed assets and business licenses.
• Provides information to the public and City staff requiring the use of judgment and the interpretation of a variety of policies, rules and procedures; processes outgoing mail.
• Receives payments, issues receipts, balances cash and prepares bank deposits.
• Performs data entry and posts receipts to various City accounts and funds.
• Maintains and files various documents and records. May perform a variety of general office support functions, including typing, record keeping, proofreading and forms and report generation.
• Prepares financial, statistical or operational reports as assigned.
• Prepares accounts receivable billings and reconciliation.
• Verifies incoming revenue from various City departments and other agencies.
• Processes all utility billing and utility customer requests.
• Maintains posting of payments.
• Works with the Water Department to process monthly meter reads and customer requests.
• Generates new utility billings and past due notices.
• Prepares monthly utility billing reports and reconciliations.
• Establishes positive working relationships with representatives of community organizations, state/local agencies and associations, City management and staff, and the public.

There is a no smoking policy in effect within the City offices and vehicles. St. Helena is an equal opportunity employer. The City of St. Helena will require documentation of the legal right to work in the United States as required by the Immigration Reform and Control Act upon hire.

Compliance with Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA): With prior notice to the Personnel Department regarding testing or job performance modifications, the City will make every attempt to offer reasonable accommodations for qualified applicants and employees with disabilities.

Shop and Equipment Supervisor

$74,832 - $90,960 Annually

(Reflects a 5% furlough reduction for FY20/21)

Plus excellent benefits

DEADLINE:     Application deadline has been extended to October 31, 2020 due to current COVID-19 situation

The City of San Rafael is seeking a full-time Shop and Equipment Supervisor in the Public Works Department.  Under general supervision, this position supervises preventive maintenance, outfitting, and skilled repair of City fleet and police vehicles and light to heavy-duty trucks and equipment. 

The Shop and Equipment Supervisor is a first full supervisory level in charge of personnel and activities associated with maintaining the City’s fleet of automotive, light, and heavy trucks and equipment.  This position is a working supervisor, participating in the work of the unit as needed.  The position is guided by established policies and procedures, principles of the trade, and supervisory personnel.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Supervises the repair and maintenance of City vehicles and equipment and equipping of new police vehicles and construction equipment.
• Discusses malfunctions or outfitting requirements with users.
• Plans, sets priorities, and assigns work to equipment shop personnel in accordance with overall City priorities and maintenance schedules.
• Provides instruction and direction to less experienced personnel on complex repairs.
• Ensures safe working practices and conditions in the equipment shop.
• Determines cost effectiveness of in-house work versus contracting out specific tasks.
• Reviews feasibility of returning damaged vehicles to service and recommends retirement or scrapping of vehicles.
• Obtains estimates and oversees performance of contract work.
• Approves and processes contract invoices to submit for payment.
• Evaluates employees and documents disciplinary problems under direction.
• Participates in interviews and related employee selection procedures.
• Identifies needs for and recommends training for employees.
• Estimates annual material and equipment needs to assist in budgeting.
• Orders and maintains inventory of common stock items.
• Maintains records and prepares reports.
• Road tests, inspects, troubleshoots and repairs automobiles, trucks and equipment.
• Handles all vehicle accidents to equipment with insurance and body shops for collection of payment.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE of/ABILITY to: 

• Knowledge of principles and practices of supervision.
• Knowledge of principles, practices, methods and materials used in the maintenance, repair and overhaul of gasoline and diesel-powered automobiles, light trucks, and heavy trucks and equipment.
• Knowledge of use, adjustment, and care of test equipment and had and power tools common to the trade.
• Knowledge of mathematical calculations required in mechanical work.
• Knowledge of safe working practices and shop conditions.
• Ability to plan, prioritize, assign, and review work.
• Ability to troubleshoot and determine causes of malfunctions in automotive and construction equipment.
• Ability to repair and perform preventive maintenance and overhauls on automotive and heavy truck systems and equipment, including hydraulic and pneumatic apparatus, special braking systems, and power drives.
• Ability to keep accurate records and reports.
• Ability to communicate effectively with equipment users, subordinates, and other City personnel.
• Ability to read and interpret repair manuals, parts manuals, and schematic diagrams.
• Ability to order, store and inventory parts and equipment.

LANGUAGE/MATHEMATICAL/REASONING SKILLS:

• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals.
• Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. 
• Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

• Must possess a valid California Class “B” driver’s license and have a satisfactory driving record. 
• Must be willing to work underground in confined places, in and near bacterially contaminated liquids, and in exposure to unpleasant and potentially hazardous conditions.
• Must be willing to work overtime and on call as needed for emergency repairs.
• Incumbents assigned to this job classification are subject to Department of Transportation’s Drug and Alcohol Regulations.

A typical way of gaining the knowledge, skill and ability outlined above is:

• Graduation from high school or equivalent
• Completion of an apprenticeship or other training and education leading to journey-level status as a heavy equipment mechanic, AND
• Three (3) years of experience in the repair and maintenance of automotive light, and heavy trucks and equipment, including one (1) year in a lead or supervisory capacity.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: 

The physical demands described here are the representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear.  The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and taste or smell.  The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee will encounter while performing the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts and outside weather conditions.  The employee occasionally works in indoor conditions.  The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

APPLICATION AND SELECTION PROCESS:

City of San Rafael application is required.  Resumes do not substitute for the City application.  Candidates should detail related education and experience on the application since this information will be used to determine who will be invited to participate in the next phase of the examination process.  The examination process may include any or all of the following:  Application appraisal, oral board examination, and written examination.  The passing point for the oral and/or written examination final score will be 70%.  Prior to appointment, candidate must pass a background check, DMV check, credit check, pre-employment physical, and fingerprinting.  To file an application, go to www.calopps.org.  Follow this link to submit your application: https://www.calopps.org/san-rafael/job-20033953

Reasonable Accommodation:  The City of San Rafael will make reasonable accommodations in the exam process to accommodate disabled applicants.  If you have a disability for which you require an accommodation, please contact us at 415-4

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Library Supervisor III (Eligibility List)
Bilingual Preferred but not required
Non Exempt, Represented, Full- Time
$ 77,106-$103,334 per year (DOQ)

Applications will be reviewed continuously starting February 1, 2019.

The Library Supervisor III is the most senior supervisory classification and oversees more complex library operations.  This recruitment will be used to establish an eligibility list for current and future Library Supervisor III openings that occur within the next 12 months.  We currently have Library Supervisor III openings.

Basic Function:
Plans, organizes, and supervises the operations of a medium to large branch library, a Central library division, or a major system function, such as collection management; ensures that the library provides community-focused services through outreach and partnerships; provides supervision and leadership to unit or branch staff.

Education and Experience Requirements
• Master’s Degree in Library and Information Science from an ALA accredited college or university
• Three (3) full-time  years’ experience as a professional librarian with two (2) of the years in a supervisory capacity
• Experience providing programs to youth and fluency in a foreign language is desirable

If you have questions regarding this posting please contact: Sacramento Public Library Human Resources Department at: humanresources@saclibrary.org or 916-264-2758

Sacramento Public Library is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Performs a wide variety of semi-skilled and skilled maintenance duties in the installation, construction, repair and maintenance of City utilities and system operations, including the skilled operation of power-driven equipment.