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DEFINITION

Under supervision on an assigned shift to extinguish fires and to participate in fire prevention activities in protecting life and property; respond to emergencies and administer advanced life support to sick or injured persons within the scope of Paramedic licensure and accreditation; operate and maintain fire trucks, ambulances, firefighting and rescue equipment; station maintenance and training activities in support of overall Department objectives and performs related responsibilities as required.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS

This is the journey level in the Firefighting series which requires prior training and experience in fire service.  Incumbents perform advanced life support techniques and maintain Paramedic licensure as well as the full range of fire suppression and fire prevention activities and possession of a State of California Firefighter I Certificate.  Duties are performed under emergency conditions frequently involving considerable hazards.   

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

• Responds to fires, emergency rescues, medical-aid alarms, ambulance and public service calls.
• Perform with firefighting team under direction of scene commander; connect and lay hose lines; enter burning buildings and other areas with hose lines; operate nozzle and direct water stream; operate fire extinguishers; operate and climb ladders; perform forcible entry when necessary and ventilates buildings.
• Perform rescue operations and assist in emergency care of sick and injured persons, provide appropriate advanced life support treatment as per local, state and federal protocols.
• Perform overhauling, salvage and clean-up operations.
• Assure compliance of all policies, procedures, processes and protocols of the Sanger Municipal Code; rules, regulations, and standard operating procedures, of the Sanger Fire Department; and of the Central California EMS Agency policies and procedures.
• Inspect, clean and service firefighting equipment and vehicles; conduct fire hydrant maintenance and flow tests; maintain clean and orderly conditions in and around fire station.
• Operate motor driven equipment, ambulances, automobiles and apparatus.
• Inspect public and commercial buildings for fire prevention purposes; identify code and ordinance violations and potential firefighting problems; report violations to appropriate supervisor.
• Participate in a variety of job-related drills and training activities.
• Maintain and submit records and report of inspections, training, work activities and others as required.
• Participate in other Department programs and projects such as community education and weed abatement.
• When available and necessary, may be required to respond to emergency calls during off-duty hours.
• And other related duties as required.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge of:

• Geography of local area.
• Appropriate methods of patient care utilized within the Paramedic scope of practice.
• Standard firefighting operations, procedures, equipment and safety precautions.
• Federal, state and governmental agency laws and regulations pertaining to fire and emergency services.

 Ability to:

• Learn city streets and addresses.
• Learn the location of hydrants, mains, and major traffic and fire hazards.
• Maintain and service firefighting apparatus and equipment.
• Maintain physical fitness at a level sufficient to meet departmental and job requirements.
• Maintain accurate and orderly records.
• Communicate effectively in written and verbal form
• Follow verbal and written instructions.   
• Develop and maintain effective working relationships with other employees and general public.
• Analyze emergency driving situations and adopt effective course of action.
• Think and act quickly in emergency situations.
• Learn and maintain proficiency in EMT Paramedic practices and techniques.
•  Bilingual fluency in Spanish and Asian Languages is highly desired.
• Maintain proficiency in advanced life support practices and techniques.
• Understand and act in accordance with department policies, rules and regulations.
• Drive an ambulance safely and skillfully in accordance with traffic laws and ordinances.
• Treat all co-responders, patients, patient’s families and the public with respect and professionalism.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education:

• Equivalent to a G.E.D. or a high school diploma.
• College level Fire Science courses are highly desirable.

License Required:

• Possession and maintenance of a Valid California Class C Driver’s License.
• Possession and maintenance of a valid BLS Healthcare Provider Card.
• Possession and maintenance of a valid Emergency Medical Paramedic license with Central California EMS accreditation for a minimum of six months prior to hire.
• Possession and maintenance of a valid ACLS and PALS certificate.
• Current copy of California Department of Motor Vehicles driving record.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS

• See well enough to read small print, gauges, and instruments and distinguish shades of color.
• Sense of smell to detect smoke and unusual odors.
• Mobility to kneel, crouch, bend and climb ladders.
• Dexterity to use small tools.
• Strength to lift and carry equipment weighing up to two hundred (200) pounds with assistance.
• Stamina to perform strenuous labor for long periods of time and work under stressful and emergency situations.
• Work variable hours or 48 hour shifts on weekdays, weekends and holidays.
• Work under adverse or hazardous conditions, with proper safety equipment, in heat, cold, dampness, fog, heights, dust, noise and odors.
• Maintain a clean, neat appearance and wear a uniform.

We are seeking a collaborative, proactive Revenue Operations Manager who will be responsible for the direction and management of the Revenue Operations function in the Finance Department. The primary focus of this position will be to manage and provide oversight of Citywide Revenue Collections including billing, delinquency processing and collection duties, oversee tax collection, the issuance of licenses and regulatory permits, cashiering and the receipt of payment.

The position leads and guides a Revenue Operations staff of eight . This is an essential senior management position reporting to the Deputy Finance Director.

• Plans, organizes, controls and evaluates revenue collection activities within the Finance Department; develops, implements and monitors long-term plans, goals and objectives focused on achieving the department’s mission and priorities; manages and directs development, implementation and evaluation of plans, policies, work processes, systems and procedures to achieve annual goals, objectives and work standards.
• Monitors and evaluates the efficiency and effectiveness of service delivery methods and procedures; recommends, within departmental policy, appropriate services and staffing levels.
• Provides leadership and works with staff to ensure a high performance, customer service-oriented work environment that supports achieving the department’s and the City’s mission, objectives and values.
• Forecasts and monitors Citywide revenue collection; takes or recommends action to maximize collections; reviews periodic reports of delinquent accounts; supervises and participates in collections activities; oversees cashiering functions and reviews appeals to actions taken on delinquencies.
• Administers the Utility Billing program including initiation of and termination of customer accounts, delinquency processing, and collections; recommends lien attachments on delinquent accounts.
• Administers tax collection which may include the Transient Occupancy Tax, Business Tax and Licensing programs including review of renewals/tax remittance forms, applications, fee collections, and issuance of licenses; performs audits and ensures compliance and proper administration of the programs; oversees collection of delinquency processing.
• Administers and oversees the parking citation adjudication program, including the conduct of administrative reviews and scheduling of hearings including procuring hearing officers, scheduling and conducting hearings for various local programs on contested cases.
• Oversees billing and collection of DUI Cost Recovery, False Alarm fines, and Social Host fines.
• Monitors and evaluates the impact of proposed legislation and regulations on the City’s programs and requirements within assigned areas of responsibility; conducts research and recommends new procedures, forms, policies, processes and/or programs to conform to new requirements.
• Researches, prepares and presents management studies, staff reports and other necessary documents to the department and/or Council.
• Provides staff assistance to the Deputy Finance Director; completes special projects as assigned; represents the City at various meetings and events; prepares and presents staff reports and other necessary correspondence.
• Establishes and maintains appropriate controls and manages the work of employees responsible for cash control, accounts receivable, revenue collection and customer service.

A full job description for Revenue Operations Manager is available on the City’s website.

The City of Sunnyvale is recruiting for the position of Assistant Civilian Fire Marshal. The primary role of the ACFM is to serve as technical assistant to the Civilian Fire Marshal interpreting and enforcing the provisions of the fire, building and municipal codes of the city particularly as they pertain to fire and life safety of new construction and fire protection systems; manage the Fire Protection Engineering Unit of the Department of Public Safety; and serve as the primary liaison with the design community.

The City of Sunnyvale provides an excellent benefits package. A complete application consists of a City application and responses to the required supplemental questions.  The final filing date is November 5, 2018 at 5:00 pm.  For complete information regarding this current opportunity, please visit: www.Sunnyvale.ca.gov, click on jobs.

Salary: $135,221 - $159,083 Annually

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Applications will be accepted for this position until Monday, April 22, 2019

Interviews: TBA

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

DEFINITION

Under general supervision of the Director of Finance and/or the Assistant Director of Finance, to supervise the Utility Billing Division operations and personnel of the Department of Finance; to maintain a system of records therefor in conformance with generally accepted accounting principles and approved office methods; to develop periodic and annual financial and operating reports for use by the City, State, and others; and to do related work as required.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

Supervise all utility billing functions including, but not restricted to, meter readings, bill preparation, account collections and accounting of payment received, servicing customer inquiries, and handling of new accounts.

Select, train, supervise and evaluate assigned staff including subordinate supervisors.

Develop and implement the goals, objectives, policies, procedures and priorities of the division.

Interpret policies and procedures; and recommend changes as necessary.

Prepare staff report, studies and analyses; and make presentations before the North San Mateo County Sanitation District Board, City Council, the public and other agencies.

Prepare utility billing financial and operating reports.

Perform cash audit and determine adequacy of internal accounting controls on cash handling procedures.

Prepare and administer the Division's budget.

Manage and participate in administration of contracts relating to division operations.

Participate in and represent the Finance Department as a member of various committees.

Respond to non-routine customer service inquiries and complaints.

Work with IT staff and contractors to acquire, develop and modify computer applications related to the division's activities.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge of: Principles and practices of administration, effective supervision and personnel management; practices and procedures related to the accountings for cash receipts and the maintenance of customer accounts. Principles and practices of accounting principles for governmental enterprises and utilities, auditing, billing, collections, receivables, and internal control for cash receipts; principles and capabilities of computerized accounting and utilities systems.

Ability to:  Supervise and coordinate the work of subordinate personnel and provide on-the-job training; prepare complete and accurate reports; analyze a variety of data processing output and statistical reports; lean and apply pertinent legal requirements and departmental policies; operate office machines; interact positively and cooperate with co-workers, respond politely to customers, work as a team member, function under demanding time pressure, respond in a positive manner to supervision, and attend work and perform duties on a regular and consistent basis.

Experience: Five years of increasingly responsible administrative experience in working with and/or maintaining accounting systems (desirably with some involvement with utility operations), three years of supervisory responsibility.

Education: Graduation from college or equivalent with a degree in Business Administration, Accounting, or a related field. Experience may be substituted for the college requirement on a basis of two years experience for each year of college required.

Apply by 5pm on Friday, April 12, 2019

$23.46 - $31.44 per hour (DOQ)
Non-exempt, Union Represented, Full Time position

We are recruiting for a Special Projects and Remodeling Coordinator to serve the needs of the Sacramento Public Library system. This position coordinates and schedule special project and remodeling work in collaboration with the Facilities Project Managers. This position also performs maintenance and repair work on Library facilities and equipment and other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:                                                                                     

1. High school diploma or G.E.D. and
2. Two years relevant experience
3. Or equivalent technical training, education, and/or experience

EOE Equal Opportunity Employer

DESCRIPTION/RESPONSIBILITIES:

The City of San Jose Finance Department is seeking to hire a Senior Analyst, in the Revenue Management Division of the City’s Finance Department.   The Senior Analyst salary range is $85,529.60-104,208.00/annually.  In addition to this salary, employees in this position will also receive a 5% ongoing non-pensionable compensation increase.

The Senior Analyst position in the Revenue Compliance and Monitoring section of Revenue Management reports directly to the Revenue Enhancement Program Manager and is responsible for the monitoring and compliance of approximately $500 million of tax and fee revenue.  The Senior Analyst position will supervise an Analyst, two Accountants, and two Senior Account Clerks.  Responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to the following:

     * Overseeing the monitoring and compliance of various complex City revenue streams such as Sales and Use Tax, Utility Users Taxes, Telephone Line Tax, Franchise Fees, Marijuana Business Tax, Lodging Taxes and Fees, and Sold Waste Enforcement Fees.

     * Supervising and participating in complex fiscal, financial, and accounting problems which have significant impact on the City's financial condition and/or operations

     * Multifaceted in-depth audits of various tax and fee programs, including audits of cash only businesses.

     * Operational budget analysis of major City tax and fee revenues and receivables.

     * Familiarization, enforcement, and maintenance of various City Codes, Ordinances, and Resolutions to ensure revenues are maximized and collected in an accurate, timely, and equitable manner.

     * Management and preparation of contracts, Council memorandums and presentations, ad-hoc financial report generation, and Municipal Code updates.

     * Review and approval of accounting transactions and system interface batches for various financial systems and transactions within the City.

     * Reconciliation of Citywide Accounts Receivable sub-systems to the General Ledger in the Financial Management System.

     * Recommending strategies to reallocate staffing resources to maximize revenue collection efforts. 

     * Coordinating staff work of assignments, team priorities, contract administration, and revenue enhancement consultants to maximize team efficiency and productivity.

Competencies

The ideal candidate will possess the most desirable combination of training, skills, and experience, as demonstrated in past and current employment history. Desirable competencies for this position include:

Job Expertise- Demonstrates knowledge of and experience with applicable professional/technical principles and practices, Citywide and departmental procedures/policies and federal and state rules and regulations. Possess a comprehensive understanding of gross receipts and deficiency audits, including audit experience of cash only businesses and an understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and Government Accounting Standards Board (GASB) accepted accounting principles.

Communication Skills - Effectively conveys information and expresses thoughts and facts clearly, orally and in writing; demonstrates effective use of listening skills and displays openness to other people's ideas and thoughts.

Teamwork & Interpersonal Skills - Develops effective relationships with co-workers and supervisors by helping others accomplish tasks and using collaboration and conflict resolution skills.  Has experience in a team leader capacity with the ability to drive projects over the finish line.

Analytical Thinking - Approaching a problem or situation by using a logical, systematic, sequential approach. 

Decision Making – Identifies and understands issues, problems, and opportunities; uses effective approaches for choosing a course of action or developing appropriate solutions.

Fiscal Management - Understands the relationship of the budget and resources to the strategic plan; complies with administrative controls over funds, contracts, and procurements.

Initiative - Exhibits resourceful behaviors toward meeting job objectives; anticipates problems, is proactive, and avoids difficulties by planning ahead; displays willingness to assume extra responsibility and challenges; pursues continuing education opportunities that promote job performance.

Leadership – Leads by example; demonstrates high ethical standards; remains visible and approachable and interacts with others on a regular basis; promotes a cooperative work environment, allowing others to learn from mistakes; provides motivational support and direction.

Planning - Acts to align own unit's goals with the strategic direction of the organization; Defines tasks and milestones to achieve objectives, while ensuring the optimal use of resources to meet those objectives.

Problem Solving – Approaches a situation or problem by defining the problem or issue; determines the significance of problem; collects information; uses logic and intuition to arrive at decisions or solutions to problems that achieve the desired outcome.

Supervision - Sets effective long and short-term goals based on a good understanding of management practices; establishes realistic priorities within available resources; provides motivational support; empowers others; assigns decision-making and work functions to others in an appropriate manner to maximize organizational and individual effectiveness.

DESCRIPTION/RESPONSIBILITIES:

     The Community Energy Department has one opening for a Program Manager in the Administration and Finance Division.

     The Program Manager will be responsible for managing financial activities for the department at a technical level. Typical duties of this position may include forecasting, maintaining pro forma accounting model, writing memos based on analytical conclusions, and providing trainings, but are not limited to:

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          + Managing the continuing operational financial planning and analysis function for the department. 

          + Analysis of revenue and expenditure projections.

          + Ensuring compliance requirements of commercial paper. 

          + Planning and implementing goals, objectives, and guidelines to establish effective financial forecasting, and accounting, 

          + Developing and monitoring program budgets.

          + Overseeing operational policies and procedures related to rate analysis, utilizing pro forma modeling and financial reporting.

          + Evaluating the financial impacts of PG&E’s and customer proposed rate changes as well as regulatory filings. 

     This recruitment may be used to fill multiple positions in this, or other divisions or departments. If you are interested in employment in this classification, you should apply to ensure you are considered for additional opportunities that may utilize the applicants from this recruitment.

     Actual salary shall be determined by the final candidate’s qualifications and experience. In addition to the starting salary, employees in the Program Manager classification shall also receive an approximate five percent (5%) ongoing non-pensionable compensation pay.

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