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Salary: $5,346 - $6,433 per month

Posted: 03/12/2019

Filing Deadline: Friday, 03/29/2019 by 4:30 p.m. for manual submissions; 5:00 p.m. for online submissions

Tentative Recruitment Timeline*

EVENT AND TENTATIVE DATE SCHEDULED

Written Exam

Monday, April 15, 2019 / Tuesday, April 16, 2019

Oral Board

Monday, April 29, 2019

Final Interview

Friday, May 10, 2019

* Dates are subject to change

Position Description

The District has one, open, full-time position of Account Clerk III in the Finance Department of the Administrative Services Division. Under general supervision, performs difficult and responsible sub-professional accounting work including activities related to the operation and maintenance of an Enterprise Resources Planning (ERP) accounting, payroll and purchasing systems; and does related work as required.

Distinguishing Characteristics

This is the advanced journey level class in the Account Clerk series.  Incumbent is assigned the more difficult and complex clerical accounting tasks.  Duties performed require a knowledge of overall ERP accounting, payroll and purchasing systems, and the ability to exercise independent judgement in the interpretation of related departmental procedures

Examples of Duties

Typical duties are divided among completion of sub-professional accounting work, payroll and purchasing functions and may include but are not limited to the following:

• prepares billings of miscellaneous accounts receivable;
• communicates with District personnel, vendors, and others regarding invoices, project cost information, payroll related issues, and customer refund inquiries;
• reconciles cash receipts, accounts receivable, and project costs;
• prepares various journal entries;
• assists in sub professional accounting or clerical work as required;
• performs other subprofessional accounting and clerical work as required;
• maintains computerized bid and vendor files;
• prepares purchase orders, requisitions and related documents;
• prepares purchasing reports as required;
• places, expedites and follows up on orders for materials and equipment;
• arranges for return of unacceptable materials, claim adjustments, etc.;
• prepares special reports as required; may draft correspondence;
• may provide lead direction and/or training to other personnel;
• follows applicable safety rules and regulations;
• operates a variety of computer and standard office equipment, including typewriters, fax machines and calculators.

• On a backup basis:
• processes the bi-weekly payroll, payment of payroll related taxes and deductions and completes bi-weekly payroll reporting;
• reviews and processes all payroll data submitted, including timesheets, salary, benefit, and deduction changes;
• enters all data in system and generates bi-weekly payroll checks for all District employees and prepares and electronically transmits the bi-weekly payroll direct deposits to financial institution for processing;
• prepares and submits state and federal payroll tax payments and prepares third party remittance information for submission to Accounts Payable department;
• prepares posting of payroll journal to financial system;
• prepares and reconciles a variety of payroll, tax, retirement, worker’s compensation and fringe benefit reports;
• provides technical assistance to employees on processes related to payroll and time reporting;

Qualifications For Employment

Knowledge of:

• Basic accounting, payroll and purchasing methods, concepts and terms
• accounting, payroll and/or purchasing systems;
• accounting, payroll and purchasing principles and procedures;
• integrated accounting software systems;
• accounting and payroll recordkeeping;
• spreadsheet and word processing programs;
• office practices and procedures;
• proper English spelling, grammar, punctuation, and letter writing practices;
• basic mathematics.

Ability to:

• Perform difficult accounting work with speed and accuracy;
• prepare and maintain a wide variety of reports and records;
• verify, enter and reconcile data;
• analyze situations accurately and independently and adopt an effective course of action;
• understand and carry out written and oral instructions.
• work independently and meet deadlines;
• analyze problems and recommend effective solutions;
• maintain confidentiality of information and files;
• establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work;
• communicate effectively orally and in writing;
• operate a personal computer and utilize a computer-based accounting system and word processing and spreadsheet software.

Training and Experience

• Completion of the twelfth grade or its equivalent; and,
• three years of experience involving accounting and/or payroll computerized systems, utilization of PC's and related word and spreadsheet software
   
  The following experience is desirable:
  • SAP, Oracle or Peoplesoft system experience in a payroll, HR, or accounting environment;

Other Requirements

• Per California Government Code, Title 1, Division 4, Chapter 8, Section 3100 “all public employees are hereby declared to be disaster service workers subject to such disaster service activities as may be assigned to them by their superiors or by law.”

Physical Demands and Working Conditions

During the course of performing job duties the employee will need the mobility to work in a standard office setting, use standard office equipment such as a personal computer, word processing and data base software, calculator, a copy and/or fax machine; enter and retrieve data from personal computers and terminals via keyboards which is often performed while sitting for extended periods of time; operate office equipment requiring repetitive arm/hand movement and/or the coordinated movement of more than one limb simultaneously. The employee frequently stands, walks, bends at neck and waists, twists at neck and waist, uses repetitive hand movement, uses simple and power grasping with both hands, uses fine manipulation of both hands and fingers, and may require use of the arms above the shoulder, climb or balance; stoop, kneel or crouch. This position requires that the employee demonstrate adequate hearing and speech to converse in person and over the telephone, and vision to read printed materials and use a computer screen. The employee is occasionally required to lift and carry short distances objects such as reams of copier paper, office supplies, files, books, printed materials and other packages weighing up to 10 to 25 pounds.

The noise level in the work environment is quiet to moderate noise.  Position may require the ability to work overtime and weekends as needed.

Application and Selection Process

To be considered for this career opportunity, applicants must submit the following information to the Human Resources Department by the filing deadline shown on this announcement:             

a.    Properly completed District application.  Clearly state the title of the position for which you are applying.

b.   Supplemental application. The attached page of supplemental questions will be a primary tool in evaluating qualifications for this position. The responses will be evaluated along with the completed application form. Applications received without completed Supplemental Responses will not be considered.

c.    Resume and Optional Cover Letter. A resume does not substitute for a completed application. Applicants meeting the minimum qualifications are not guaranteed advancement in the selection process.  It is the sole responsibility of the applicant to show that he/she meets the minimum qualifications in this job announcement.

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SPECIAL NOTE FOR INTERNAL APPLICANTS:

NOTE:  Please do NOT assume the recruiter or panel members know what you do and what experience you have. It is strongly recommended that you include a resume and clearly show that you meet the minimum qualifications. Do NOT put “see resume”. 

Screening decisions are based on the application materials submitted.  Personnel files, training records, etc. are NOT necessarily accessed and reviewed by Human Resources in determining which applicants will move forward in the process.

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The examination process may consist of an application screening, written and/or practical test, and oral and/or final interviews. All applicants will be notified of the disposition of their application. Based upon information provided in the application documents, the applicants presenting the best job-related qualifications will be invited to continue in the process. An eligibility list may result from this examination process.

The selected candidate, upon acceptance of a conditional offer for District employment, will undergo a background and conducted by an outside agency and must take and pass a pre-employment/pre-duty medical exam and drug test.  Additionally, depending upon job duty assignments, the selected candidate may be required to submit an original California Department of Motor Vehicles H-6 printout (10-year history). Current employees are exempt from this requirement.

Do NOT submit the DMV H-6 until requested to do so.

Online applications are strongly encouraged and will be accepted until 5:00 p.m. on the filing deadline date.

A manual application packet may also be obtained by calling 415-945-1434, or in person at MMWD/HR, 220 Nellen Avenue, Corte Madera, CA 94925.  The filing deadline time for in-person manual application and faxed application submissions is 4:30 p.m. on the filing deadline date.

If application materials are faxed, the originals of the submissions must be mailed and post marked by the filing deadline date indicated in the job posting. 

THE POSITION

The City of American Canyon (Pop. 20,000) is located in southern Napa County. The City of American Canyon is committed to public service and serving our community. At all levels of the organization, we embrace customer service, community engagement, professional excellence and collaboration. The City organization is well-respected by the community and enjoys a high level of community engagement. In 2014, the City Council adopted a new vision and strategic plan for the City and the City team is focused on delivering results.

The City is seeking a Plant Maintenance Mechanic I to perform a variety of assignments related to the installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair functions on equipment in water treatment plant, water reclamation facility (wastewater treatment plant), and pumping stations. This work will include Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) systems, Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS), pumps, chemical feed equipment, valves, and related mechanical/electrical/electronic equipment. The Plant Mechanic I will work with components used for water or wastewater treatment, storage, and distribution.

The ideal candidate will be able to prioritize multiple maintenance projects, create strong working relationships with staff at both plants, will communicate clearly, and will be focused on providing high quality service to the City.

THE CITY

The City of American Canyon (Pop. 20,000) is located in southern Napa County. The City of American Canyon is committed to public service and serving our community. At all levels of the organization, we embrace customer service, community engagement, professional excellence and collaboration. The City organization is well-respected by the community and enjoys a high level of community engagement. In 2016, the City Council updated its vision and strategic plan for the City and the City team is focused on delivering results.

Engineer I - $$5841 - $7102/MO

An entry level professional engineer classification. Incumbents perform less complex office and field engineering work under direct supervision in preparation for advancement to the journey level of Engineer II.

Engineer II - $6906 - $8395/MO

A journey level class in the professional engineering series not requiring registration. Positions in this class are flexibly staffed and are normally filled by advancement from the lower class of Engineer I, or if filled from the outside, require prior professional level experience and possession of an Engineer-in-Training Certificate. Incumbents in this class work under general direction and perform moderately difficult professional engineering work in engineering. Engineer IIs are normally considered to be the a continuing training status and as assigned responsibilities and breadth of knowledge increase with experience, and registration is received, may reasonably expect to be promoted to the next higher class of Engineer II.

The City of American Canyon is seeking a Manager to plan organize, direct, supervise, and oversee programs to achieve compliance for Regulatory requirements such as the Department of Health Services (DHS), Department of Water Resources (DWR), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), and Cal OSHA (General Industry Rule) and to provide highly responsible and complex support to upper management regarding all aspects of potable water treatment.  The City provides potable drinking water to citizens of American Canyon and some portions of Napa County by both a conventional sand filtration plant and a microfiltration membrane plant.

Position Description

We have one full-time, temporary, Field Pipeline Locator internship within the District in the Records Department of the Environmental & Engineering Services Division. Intern Assignments are for a 40 hour week. Duration of this assignment is expected to up to six (6) months, but can be terminated at any time. Positions operate out of MMWD’s Corte Madera location.

Definition

FIELD PIPELINE LOCATOR INTERN: Under general supervision of the Engineering Support Services Manager, this position locates MMWD underground pipelines and facilities using a Metro Tech 810 DX inductive locator. This includes locating pipes in roadways and on steep slopes, which will require proper safety gear and safety practices. In addition, this work will require the ability to interpret GIS mapping data and record drawings to properly identify the location of the underground water lines. Also, proper communication skills are necessary to report and resolve discrepancies found in the field. Work hours are 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. This position is available up to a six (6) month duration, starting in February 2019.

Desired Background: Must be 18 years or older and have a California Driver’s License with satisfactory driving record. Education in the areas of engineering, Geographic Information System (GIS) and/or experience with pipe locator equipment and SAP computer system is desired. Desirable skills include ability to work independently and as a team player; detail oriented. This position performs heavy lifting (up to 50 lbs.) and incumbents must be able to work in various terrains. Must be able to operate a variety of office equipment including, computer, fax, calculator and photocopier. Candidate should have working knowledge of Microsoft Office and ESRI ArcGIS. Safety Boots are required.

Application and Selection Process

To be considered for this career opportunity, applicants must submit the following information to the Human Resources Department by the filing deadline shown on this announcement:

1. Properly completed District application. Clearly state the title of the position for which you are applying.
2. Supplemental application. The attached page of supplemental questions will be a primary tool in evaluating qualifications for this position. The responses will be evaluated along with the completed application form. Applications received without completed Supplemental Responses will not be considered.

All applicants will be notified of the disposition of their application. Based upon information provided in the application documents, the applicants presenting the best job-related qualifications will be invited to continue in the process.

Applicants who are selected for district employment are subject to a background check conducted by an outside agency and must take and pass a pre-employment/pre-duty medical exam and drug and alcohol test. Depending upon job duty assignments, the applicant will be required to submit an original California Department of Motor Vehicles H-6 printout (10-year history). Current employees are exempt from this requirement.

Per Labor Code § 432.9, inquiries about an applicant’s criminal history are not made on the initial employment application. That information may be requested later for applicants who meet requirements for the position and who move forward in the recruitment process.

The examination process may consist of an application screening, written and/or practical test, and oral and/or final interviews. All applicants will be notified of the disposition of their application. Based upon information provided in the application documents, the applicants presenting the best job-related qualifications will be invited to continue in the process. An eligibility list may result from this examination process.

The selected candidate, upon acceptance of a conditional offer for District employment, will undergo a background check conducted by an outside agency and must take and pass a pre-employment/pre-duty medical exam and drug test. Additionally, depending upon job duty assignments, the selected candidate may be required to submit an original California Department of Motor Vehicles H-6 printout (10-year history).

Do NOT submit the DMV H-6 until requested to do so.

Online applications are strongly encouraged and will be accepted until 5:00 p.m. on the filing deadline date.

You may apply ONLINE through CalOPPS or a manual application packet may also be obtained by calling 415-945-1434, or in person at MMWD/HR, 220 Nellen Avenue, Corte Madera, CA 94925. The filing deadline time for in-person manual application and faxed application submissions is 4:30 p.m. on the filing deadline date.

If application materials are faxed, the originals of the submissions must be mailed and post marked by the filing deadline date indicated in the job posting.

The Vallejo Flood and Wastewater District invites applications for a COLLECTION SYSTEM TECHNICIAN I / II to fill three positions.  This is a continuous recruitment - FIRST APPLICATION REVIEW IS NOVEMBER 14 AT 1:00 PM

The District is seeking a Collection System Technician I / II to perform a variety of unskilled, semi-skilled and skilled work in support of District collection systems installation, inspection, preventative and corrective maintenance and repair activities including mechanical repair activities for stationary and mobile equipment; assists in, and performs, underground televised wastewater line inspection and hydro-cleaning of sewer lines; and performs other duties as assigned.

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The Maintenance I employee performs the full array of duties in the Maintenance Worker series, including providing lead direction to assigned staff, on maintenance and construction work in one or more Public Works operations; demonstrates a full understanding of all applicable policies, procedures, and work methods associated with assigned duties.  The candidate works at the entry level in the Public Works Maintenance series and initially, under immediate supervision, performs assignments within an established procedural framework, including a wide variety of maintenance and construction tasks.

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Under general supervision, the Civil Engineer, performs a variety of advanced plan reviewing, project management, contract management, designing, drafting, communicating clearly with staff and public, including the preparation of information, layouts and color renderings, demonstrates a full understanding of all applicable policies, procedures, standards, and work methods associated with assigned duties; performs other related duties as required.

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. 

The City is currently seeking a Senior Electric Engineering Technician who will be responsible for performing a wide range of sub-professional engineering and administrative duties including: planning, engineering design, project review, budgeting and management, labor and material estimates and complex phases of construction cost estimating. The incumbent has lead responsibility in planning, design and review of special and major development projects and has responsibility for the development and implementation of design and construction standards.

A selected sample of duties includes: assists the Utilities Director in preparing and administrating departmental work plan; by use of computer aided drafting software (i.e. ACAD) and/or other related tools, prepares detailed plans for needed maintenance and/or replacement work. Plans include providing special instructions for the materials, location of poles, anchors, guys, conduit systems, vaults, service boxes, transformers, labor estimates and other necessary information required to complete the work; determines proper cable, wire sizes, and transformer sizes for given loads on the distribution system; coordinates layout for major subdivisions with other city and third party utilities, insuring that overall City interests are a priority when said coordinating is done; conducts field surveys of project sites to determine the existing and future locations of electric and other facilities and the impact of proposed changes; ability to analyzing engineering technical and statistical information, evaluating alternatives and making sound recommendations; determines the existence of easement and requirements for new easements. Where new easements are required, initiates the process to gain easements prior to construction; assists in the development and updating of material and construction standards; works with developers, consultants, contractors, property owners, and other utilities on construction activities and proposed additions and changes to the City's electric utility system.