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THE OPPORTUNITY

The City of Pacifica is a beautiful coastal community, just south of San Francisco with an exciting opportunity. We are currently hiring for Maintenance Assistants to join our team. Under general supervision, Maintenance Assistants perform unskilled/semi-skilled labor and maintenance work.

At the City of Pacifica, we are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity. All aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. To us, equal opportunity employment is not just about compliance, it’s about who you are, how you can help our City and who you want to be. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and residents.

SALARY

$19.00 - $23.00 per hour

This is a part-time, at-will, non-benefited position. Hours are limited to less than 1,000 hours per year.

BASIC EXAMPLE OF DUTIES

Duties may include, but are not limited to the following:

• Perform a variety of unskilled/semi-skilled maintenance or custodial duties involving manual labor of facilities, parks, storm drains, streets, etc.
• Clean and inspect facilities for vandalism or potential hazards.
• Sanitize surfaces, repair minor plumbing problems, diagnose basic sewer issues, replace components on fixtures.
• Maintain area(s) as assigned including parks and public buildings, performing basic repairs, inspections and landscaping.
• Load and unload supplies and materials.
• Assist with various areas of public works such as minor asphalt repairs, brush removal, facility repairs, stewardship of protected species, etc.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Please refer to job description for additional information.

Public Works Inspector 

Salary Range: $95,030 - $128,289 

Tentative interviews are scheduled for October 21, 2024—time to be determined. 
 

The Town of Los Altos Hills is currently seeking a qualified Public Works Inspector to join our dedicated team. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to developing and maintaining public infrastructure, ensuring that projects align with the Town's standards and regulations.

About the Position

The Public Works Inspector, reporting to the Public Works Director/City Engineer or a designated Manager/Engineer, is a non-exempt, hourly position responsible for supervising other inspectors as needed. This role is open for recruitment or may be flexibly staffed through promotion. The incumbent performs a range of journey-level to advanced public works inspection duties, focusing on municipal construction projects and private development, particularly concerning sanitary sewer systems, storm infrastructure, and street construction. Responsibilities include issuing and inspecting encroachment permits and sewer connection permits in compliance with Town Ordinances and applicable federal and state regulations. The position involves both office and fieldwork, addressing community requests and concerns related to these projects.

Key Responsibilities

The duties of the Public Works Inspector may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Inspect Town projects and private developments at various stages to ensure conformance with plans, specifications, and applicable regulations as approved by the Town.
• For Town capital or maintenance projects, check project plans and specifications for constructability, accuracy, suitability, and completeness and make recommendations to Public Works engineers.
• Assist with the Public Works engineers in preparing plans, specifications, and cost estimates for various capital improvement and maintenance projects.
• Participate in collecting field surveys and mapping data. Assist Public Works engineers in collecting/verifying field data and quantifying estimations for projects.
• In systematic and organized ways, prepare/document and maintain daily inspection reports, progress reports, project schedules, progress payments, change orders, claims, and other written documentation; maintain photographic documentation of various phases of construction; document and report on field changes; and collect certified payrolls.
• Validate monthly progress payments from contractors.  Record the amounts and type of materials used and work performed to prepare necessary reports for progress payments.
• Document deficiencies and deviations from plans and specifications, consult with engineers or supervisors, and direct the means and timing of compliance with contractor personnel. 
• Review and facilitate Public Works permit applications; consult and coordinate with Public Works engineers for approval of applications/permits; provide assistance and guidance to applicants; assess fees and issue Public Works permits including encroachment and sewer connection permits; facilitate pre-construction meetings; provide timely inspections services; and closeout of permits.
• Review plans and specifications of assigned projects, consult with engineers, and attend pre-job conferences.  
• With guidance from the Public Works Director/City Engineer or direct supervisor, meet and confer with developers, contractors, engineers, and the general public relative to Town policies, regulations and procedures, and coordinate discrepancies/problem situations with a wide variety of stakeholders.
• Inspect materials used for conformity to specifications.  
• Coordinate the review of contractor’s submittals for construction projects; confer with contractors and developers regarding conformance to standards, plans, specifications, and codes; consult with the Public Works engineers; and evaluate alternatives. 
• Consult with engineering and other department staff regarding field issues and deviations from the approved plans and specifications or permit requirements. 
• Conduct preconstruction meetings and project site inspections to document existing conditions. 
• Assist in providing responses to Contractor Request for Information (RFI) or questions from developers.
• Review the contractor’s construction schedule for compliance with Town or project requirements. 
• Monitor and enforce traffic control plans as approved by a traffic engineer and per Town requirements. 
• Conduct weekly project meetings with contractors and stakeholders. 
• Schedule quality assurance materials testing to verify compliance including source inspections and materials acceptance; review test reports; and compare Certificates of Compliance or source release tags with the applicable materials at the project site. 
• Prepare initial punch list and consolidate comments into final punch list and perform final project inspection.
• Perform various duties related to assigned projects, including coordination with other Town departments and utility/external agencies.  
• Respond to inquiries and complaints by researching information, inspecting areas of concern, advising contractors and residents of problems, and recommending corrective actions.
• Research information on construction projects, document findings and related subjects and prepare reports and correspondence to communicate findings/recommendations to management.
• Conduct inspections for erosion and sediment control measures, Municipal Regional Stormwater Permit, and other NPDES-related inspections.  
• Monitor and enforce contractor’s compliance with the Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) and Municipal Regional Stormwater Permit (MRP) provisions. 
• Schedule and participate in utility coordination meetings with utility agencies. 
• Daily monitoring of the Underground Service Alert (USA) request system and marking of Town utilities. 
• As approved by the Public Works Director/City Engineer, prepare and issue “stop work” notices for work being done without permits, unsafe working conditions, and noncompliance with permit requirements.
• Act as liaison between the Town, contractors, other agencies, and residents affected by projects; maintain communication among the parties; respond to and resolve issues and complaints or refer them to the proper office for resolution; and prepare work orders in response to complaints. 
• Investigate field problems and public works service requests affecting property owners, contractors, and maintenance operations and resolve issues to achieve satisfactory results.
• Coordinate public works activities with other Town departments and with outside agencies.

• Apply and enforce relevant codes, ordinances, rules, and regulations; and, as assigned, oversee regulatory agency permits and requirements.

• Coordinate/manage the annual townwide survey of Town trees performed by consulting arborist. 
• As directed, inspect the conditions of town assets such as streets, sanitary sewers, storm infrastructure, pathways, street trees, and facilities.
• Regularly inspect deficiencies and maintenance/safety issues around the Town and create work orders as necessary.’ Provide excellent customer service to citizens, staff, and outside organizations.  Follow up on complaints and inquiries and provide responses and solutions in a timely manner.
• Attend work-related training for public work job function requirements.
• Effectively use computer systems, software applications relevant to work performed, and modern business equipment to perform various work tasks. 
• Establish, maintain, and foster positive and effective working relationships with those contacted during work.
• Perform other inspector-related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

The successful candidate for the Public Works Inspector position must possess the following knowledge, skills, and abilities:

Knowledge of:

• Materials, methods, principles, and practices used in public works construction, including streets, pavement, pathways, sanitary sewer, storm drains, and related appurtenances. 
• Principles and practices of construction inspection related to streets, sanitary sewers, storm infrastructure, pathways, and grading.
• Technical principles and practices of construction activities and land survey. 
• Basic practices of construction contract administration in a public agency setting. 
• Applicable Federal, State, and local laws, codes, and regulations, including administrative and department policies and procedures. 
• Technical principles and practices of construction design, specification, and cost estimate preparation. 
• Defects and faults in construction. 
• Materials sampling, testing, and estimating procedures. 
• Mathematical principles. 
• Principles and procedures of record keeping. 
• Municipality permitting process.
• Techniques for providing high customer service by effectively dealing with the public, vendors, contractors, and City staff.
• Modern equipment and communication tools used for business functions and program, project, and task coordination, including computers and software programs relevant to work performed. 

Ability to:

• Utilize online permit tracking applications such as TRAKiT.
• Oversee construction projects and land surveys. 
• Effectively interpret and apply applicable laws, regulations, and policies for construction projects, private developments, and Public Works permits.
• Make accurate computations and prepare complete and accurate descriptions and agreements.
• Detect and locate deficiencies in construction and violations of applicable codes at the earliest possible stage.
• Prepare concise reports and maintain accurate records.
• Maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing, using appropriate English grammar and syntax. 
• Technical report writing and preparation of correspondence. 
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
• Work independently.
• Work in inclement weather.

Experience and Training Guidelines
Any combination of education, training, and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities will be considered. A typical path to qualifying for the Public Works Inspector position includes:

• Completion of the twelfth grade or possession of a high school equivalency.
• At least two years of full-time experience in public works inspection or maintenance.

Licenses and Certifications

• Possession of a valid California Class C driver's license and a satisfactory driving record is required for initial and continued employment.
• The APWA Public Infrastructure Inspector Certification is highly desirable but not required.

Working Conditions

This position requires both fieldwork and office duties. The Public Works Inspector will frequently travel from site to site for inspections and work in an office environment utilizing computers and other business equipment. The role involves working independently in the field, sometimes alone, at various project sites.

Physical Demand

The candidate must have the physical ability to:

• Travel to and work at various sites within and outside the Town.
• Sit, stand, walk, stoop, crawl, crouch, and climb for extended periods.
• Navigate steep or rough terrain and work outdoors in various weather conditions.
• Lift and carry materials weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Work in a standard office setting and shall use standard office equipment, including computers, tablets, and phones.
• Work extended hours and off-hour shifts or attend events as required.

The City of San Carlos has an opportunity for a full-time Maintenance Worker to work in their Public Works Department. This classification performs a variety of routine, heavy labor and semi-skilled tasks in the maintenance and repair of public works facilities, City parks, and City buildings.

Essential Duties

• Perform daily safety checks and routine maintenance of equipment to ensure it is safe for use.
• Use proper techniques for operation of equipment and tools in a safe manner, according to accepted City procedures.
• Operate maintenance equipment and tools such as trucks, power tools, sewer rodder, hydraulic jet rodder/vacuum truck, loader backhoe, compressor, boom truck, CCTV truck, pneumatic and electro-mechanical controls, and related equipment and tools for a variety of construction and maintenance operations.
• Perform on-call duties and work in emergency situations as required.
• Install, repair and modify pump station machinery and controls.
• Check pump stations for proper operation; troubleshoot and remedy malfunctions and stoppages.
• Read and interpret maps of underground sewer and drainage systems.
• Paint traffic markings on streets, crosswalks, parking lots, and curbs; operate airless line striping equipment.
• Manufacture and install traffic signs and remove signs no longer required.
• Design and manufacture special signs for municipal facilities.
• Install and remove traffic barricades and cones as required.
• Repair surface failures, utility cuts, chuckholes and seals cracks in asphalt pavements properly and competently.
• Break out and replace concrete sidewalks and gutters using a concrete saw, pavement breaker, wooden forms, and hand tools to finish the surface.
• Clean sanitary sewer lines using hand tools, a hydraulic jet rodder/vacuum and mechanical rodder.
• Excavate, remove, and install sanitary sewer pipes utilizing hand tools, power tools such as pneumatic pavement breakers, compaction equipment and loader backhoe.
• Repair storm drains, catch basins and storm drain pipes.
• Drive dump trucks to haul material to and from the job sites.
• Rake leaves, shovel and digs holes.
• Pick up and dispose of trash and debris from parks and roadsides.
• Control the growth of weeds in lawn areas, shrub areas and flower beds using hand tools, spray equipment and weed eaters.
• Trim trees, hedges, and shrubs using appropriate equipment, remove debris.
• Check irrigation sprinkler systems and ensures their proper functioning, by cleaning and adjusting heads and digging up and repairing broken lines.
• Clean City's park buildings by sweeping and mopping floors, carpets, and cleaning restroom facilities. Replaces light bulbs.
• Provide set up of tables and chairs for City functions.

DEFINITION: Under general supervision, performs a variety of preventative maintenance, repairs, and installation of water pollution control plant, sewage pumping facilities, and equipment; maintains accurate maintenance records; orders and maintains an inventory of supplies, parts, and other frequently used items; and performs related duties as assigned.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS

Treatment Plant Maintenance Worker I is distinguished from Treatment Plant Maintenance Worker II in that the Treatment Plant Maintenance Worker II level requires a higher level of certification and is able to perform a broader range of duties more independently.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED AND RECEIVED 

Receives general supervision from supervisory or management staff in assigned department.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The duties listed below are illustrative only and are not meant to be a full and exhaustive listing of all of the duties and responsibilities of the position.

• Maintains and repairs pumps, motors, plumbing, electrical, and exercise and lubricate machinery within the plant; records and maintains accurate maintenance records in a daily log book;
• Orders supplies and materials; orders inventory of frequently used parts, oil, and filters for equipment used in the plant;
• Completes monthly work orders and enters information regarding maintenance tasks into the system; records SCADA; records hours on equipment and meters; makes entries into the end of the month report and prints work order summary;
• Generates new maintenance work orders for each month; prioritizes tasks to be performed on Water Pollution Control Plant equipment;
• Performs cleanup of the plant, removing trash, washing down decks, and clearing leaves and branches from storm drains; cleans tools and makes sure equipment is in proper locations and power tools are in safe working condition;
• Changes oil and filters on various pumps and compressors in the plant; maintains safety inspections of fire extinguishers, eye wash stations, and ladders in the plant;
• Removes and replaces packing from various pumps in the plant; installs new rings of packing with new Lantern rings if damaged; applies grease to the new set of packing for proper lubrication; removes corrosion or debris from packing gland before reinstalling;
• Evaluates pump performance and flow rate to determine if pump has excessive buildup of rags that is affecting its performance and efficiency; shuts down pumps to remove rags from impeller and clears any obstructions;
• Replaces damaged parts/fittings on leaking chemical feed pumps; makes alterations to existing supply tubing or fittings, replacing clamps or O-rings, or removing debris caught in the check valves; inspects, tests, calibrates, adjusts, cleans, and paints equipment in the water pollution control plant; and
• Performs related duties as assigned.

JOB-RELATED QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge of: Principles, practices, and techniques of the installation, maintenance, and repair of water treatment plan systems; operation of various hand and power tools; proper procedures to safely perform maintenance on machinery and equipment in the plant; maintenance for MP2 program; recording and updating repair history on water pollution control plant equipment; how to create new work orders and close out completed work orders; forklift operations and scissor lift; replacing, repairing, and installing piping, fittings, and valves on water pollution control equipment; data entry of important, vital information regarding maintenance repairs; performance and evaluation on future preventative maintenance in the WPCP MP2 program; proper protective equipment.

Ability to: Drive and operate vehicles and equipment safely; keep inventory, order, and stock necessary parts and supplies for the maintenance shop; establish and maintain cooperative relationships with those contacted in the course of the work; adhere to prescribed policies, procedures, routines, and practices; carry out assignments with minimal instructions; read and understand written instructions, maps, equipment operation manuals, and other written documents associated with the work; effectively schedule work; effectively keep written records.

EDUCATION AND TRAINING GUIDELINES

Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities. A typical way would be:

Education: High school diploma or equivalent (GED). Technical training in a water treatment plant system or related field is desirable.

Experience: One (1) year of full-time experience in the installation, maintenance, and repair of pollution control plant and sewage pumping facilities.

Licenses: Possession of a valid California Class C driver's license, obtain and maintain a California Class B Driver’s License, and a satisfactory driving record. CWEA Certification as a Grade I Mechanical Technologist.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Respond to work at any hour of the day or night, within designated timeframe, as required during afterhours, weekend service, and/or emergency situations; carry communication equipment in order to respond after work hours. Vision, hearing, and physical ability adequate to obtain and maintain a California Class B Driver’s License; speak clearly and understandably. Requires moderate and sometimes strenuous exertion including bending, stooping, crouching, crawling, climbing, lifting, twisting, digging, carrying, and/or handling material weighing up to one hundred (100) pounds. Work in confined spaces and wear protective equipment. May work in conditions that require exposure to noise, odors, chemical and biological agents, gases, and contact with sanitary wastewater; work at heights up to 20 feet; work in varying temperatures of cold and heat, and in inclement weather for extended periods of time; work in conditions that may contain dust, mold, and various chemicals.

FILING DEADLINE:  

This recruitment will remain open until filled.   First Review: Thursday, April 4, 2024. Applications and supplemental questions will be reviewed on an on-going basis and candidates are encouraged to apply before the first review date.  Please note, the recruitment may close without notice at any time after the first review date.

Metropolitan Transportation Commission (MTC) 
San Francisco, CA

Associate, Budget and Grant Financial Analyst
Salary: $116,726.69 - $148,037.76 Annually
Remote Employment:  Flexible/Hybrid
 
THIS JOB POSTING WILL REMAIN OPEN UNTIL A QUALIFIED POOL OF APPLICANTS IS ESTABLISHED 
IF YOU ARE INTERESTED, PLEASE APPLY IMMEDIATELY
A resume and cover letter are not required with your application, but highly encouraged 

Be ready to rethink your assumptions about the public sector.  Dedicated and motivated colleagues Beautiful, high amenity building for on-site work and collaboration?  Flexible schedules and hybrid work options?  Yes, yes, and yes!

The Metropolitan Transportation Commission (MTC) is the transportation planning, financing and coordinating agency for the nine-county San Francisco Bay Area.  MTC is the federally designated Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) and the state designated Regional Transportation Planning Agency (RTPA) for the nine-county San Francisco Bay Area.  MTC provides services to the Association of Bay Area Governments (ABAG).  For more information about MTC, visit www.mtc.ca.gov.      

The Budgets and Financial Planning & Analysis Section is responsible for developing and managing the organization's budgets, performing financial analysis and forecasting, developing financial plans and supporting effective financial management throughout MTC, ABAG and affiliated entities.

Under the general direction of the Assistant Director, the Associate Budget and Grant Financial Analyst is responsible for preparation and monitoring of the operating and capital budgets, grant management, compliance and reporting of assigned entities. Working closely with agency Sections and program staff, this position will perform a variety of complex analytical and administrative work supporting effective financial and grants management of ABAG and its affiliated entities.  

All employees at MTC are classified as Disaster Services Workers

SKILLS AND ABILITIES
The ideal candidate will have the following knowledge, skills and abilities:

Knowledge of: 

• Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB), and Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB);
• Advanced knowledge of principles and best practices of governmental fund accounting, budgeting, contract administration, and grant management;
• Federal and state grant rules and regulations and reporting requirements including OMB super Circular 2CFR Part 200 (Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit requirements for Federal Awards);
• Function, capability, application and operation of computer-based financial accounting systems;
• Applicable federal, state, and local laws, codes and regulations.

Skills and Abilities 

• Plan and organize work activities; effectively manage multiple tasks;
• Analyze and interpret complex contract and grant documents;
• Critical and analytical thinking;
• Perform both complex and routine accounting and financial analysis work with speed and accuracy;
• Use resources to identify problems, solve, act decisively, and show good judgement in decision making;
• Maintain accurate records and files; 
• Write reports, board memoranda, and communicate clearly and concisely;
• Solid public presentation skills.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

An appropriate combination of education and experience that has provided the required knowledge, skills and abilities is qualifying. A typical way of obtaining the required qualifications is:

Education:  A Bachelor's degree in accounting, business administration, finance or related field.  A Master's degree is highly desirable.  Applicants with a degree issued from an institution outside the United States must have their transcripts evaluated by an academic accrediting service and provide proof of equivalency along with their application.   

Experience:  Five years of increasingly complex and responsible work experience in treasury, governmental budgeting, governmental fund accounting, or similar field, including the equivalent of two years as an Assistant Financial Analyst in MTC.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with Boards and Commissions
• Experience with federal and state grant management

License/Certificate:  Possession of a valid California Class C driver's license and a safe driving record, or the ability to provide alternate transportation which is approved by the appointing authority.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Under the general direction of the Assistant Director, specific assignments and responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:    

• Develop and manage annual budgets, ensuring accuracy and alignment with agency priorities.
• Monitor expenditures, identify variances and work closely with section and project managers to address financial issues.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and year-end financial analysis; assist with monthly and year-end close activities, including financial reconciliation and reporting.
• Conduct variance analysis, identify key performance drivers, and provide explanations for budget deviations.
• Review and monitor grants, from grant application to project closeout, including grant compliance, reporting requirements, and financial management.
• Maintain accurate up-to-date tracking of contract and purchase orders and identify available budget and variances.
• Establish and maintain strong, collaborative relationships with project managers and other departments.
• Assist in developing, recommending, and implementing policies and procedures related to budgeting and grants management. 
• Perform other job-related duties as needed or assigned by the Assistant Director or Section.

The City of San Mateo Public Works Department is looking for a Maintenance Worker I-II

Why Join Our Department?

The Public Works Department is comprised of the Engineering and Facilities Services Division (EFSD) and the Environmental Services Division (ESD). Each division is led by a Deputy Director reporting to the Director of Public Works. The department is responsible for the City’s major capital projects and infrastructure including streets, street lights, traffic signals, sewer and storm conveyance systems, wastewater treatment plant, pump stations, a major lagoon, and dams and levees. A key player on this team is the Maintenance Worker. You would be joining over 500 people whose mission is to serve the San Mateo community with a collaborative, innovative and professional spirit.

What You'll Do

The Maintenance Worker position may be filled at either the I or II level based on experience. The Maintenance Worker will perform a variety of semi-skilled and skilled tasks in the construction, maintenance, and repair of streets, sidewalks, signs, sewers, storm drains, pump stations, traffic signal and street light equipment, traffic systems, or municipal buildings; and to do related work as required. Some of the duties of this position are as follows:

• Operate construction and maintenance equipment such as backhoes, motorgraders, boom trucks, tractors, vac-all and small sweepers, and skip loaders for a variety of construction and maintenance operations involving streets, sidewalks and gutters, sewer lines, and drainage channels.
• Use concrete cutting and braking equipment; operate a jackhammer; pour and finish concrete; construct concrete forms and perform rough carpentry work.
• Operate maintenance equipment and tools such as trucks, power tools, sewer rodder, hydraulic jet cleaner, vac-all, front loader, backhoe, compressor, sandblaster, power wench, boom truck, cc TV unit, main and auxiliary pumps, pneumatic and electro-mechanical controls, diesel power plants, and related equipment and tools.
• Assist pump mechanics to install, repair and modify pump station machinery and control.
• Paint traffic markings on streets, crosswalks, parking lots, and curbs; operate a striping truck.
• Assist in performing a variety of routine electrical maintenance and repair tasks.
• Assist in trash and debris control activities such as picking up of litter and other street maintenance activities as required or when weather does not permit sweeping operations.
• Fully utilize the computerized work systems in accordance with work flow processes.
• Work cooperatively and effectively with co-workers.

*This is a temporary position. Scheduled work hours may include weekends and evenings. *

Definition:  Under general supervision, performs a variety of unskilled, semiskilled, and skilled manual tasks and related work as required in the water, streets, storm, facilities and collection system and parks divisions of the Public Works Department; safely and properly operate all equipment, tools, and vehicles required to accomplish assigned tasks; performs related duties as assigned.

Distinguishing Characteristics

This is the entry level in the Public Works Maintenance Worker series responsible for a wide variety of maintenance and construction tasks.  Work is usually supervised while in progress and fits a pattern which has been established and explained before the work is started.  Generally, changes in procedures or exceptions are explained in detail as they arise. 

Supervision Received

Receives immediate supervision from higher-level staff progressing to general supervision with training and experience. 

Supervision Exercised

No direct supervision exercised.  May provide technical or informational guidance on a project basis. 

Duties and Responsibilities:   The duties and responsibilities listed below are illustrative only and are not meant to be a complete and exhaustive listing of all of the duties and responsibilities of the classification.

• Assists in ensuring that all City infrastructure complies with the City’s level of service standards, including all transportation systems, storm/surface water management systems, City facilities and infrastructure, and park and recreation facilities; assists in identifying and requesting assistance for maintenance projects.
• Operates a variety of hand and power tools and equipment in the performance of assigned duties including:  personnel hoists, tamping equipment, construction tools including asphalt rakes, shovels, hammers, tapping equipment, cement finishing equipment, chain saws and light mechanical equipment; ride-on and walk-behind mowing equipment; operates small trucks with manual or automatic transmissions and two-ton dump truck.
• Performs heavy labor, shoveling and lifting, in the construction and repair of landscaping, parks, sewers, streets, water and storm drain lines and services.
• Performs a variety of maintenance tasks under identified standards, policies, practices, and procedures including but not limited to: sidewalks, curbs, gutters and street pavement repair; pavement marking; sweeping; sign installation, removal, and repair; mowing; weeding; cleaning, installing, and repairing storm basins and systems; play equipment inspection and repair; maintaining public restroom facilities; landscaping; read meters; constructs forms, boxes, fences, walls, and barricades; and general building maintenance.
• Performs and responds to emergency calls including repair and installation of sewers, streets, water and storm drain lines and services; maintains the required response time in order to answer emergency, after hour and weekend calls for service.
• Cleans and maintains buildings and facilities, gutters, park pathways, floors, windows, and restrooms in parks and Civic Center complex, park equipment, streets, sidewalks, tools and equipment, parks medians, and other landscaped areas.
• Performs basic carpentry, cement work, oxyacetylene cutting and burning, and painting.
• Performs the handling and/or application of hazardous materials, fertilizers, herbicides, and other chemicals in accordance with applicable regulations and instructions.
• Maintains records of daily activities, purchase receipts, and inventories including reading meters and test samples.
• Treats all members of the public respectfully, courteously, and as a customer.
• Completes special projects as assigned; assists other departments as assigned.
• Maintains City easements and rights-of-way to be free of weeds and debris; performs upkeep of trees and vegetation.
• Properly uses construction tools including shovels, rakes, chain saws and light mechanical equipment.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

Knowledge of:  Principles, practices and techniques of public works and parks maintenance and repair; basic building maintenance and repair; automatic and manual irrigation systems;  methods, practices, tools, equipment and materials associated with the work; construction, repair and maintenance techniques and applications of roads, parks, landscaping, buildings, and other public works infrastructure; knowledge of safety hazards and applicable safety precautions associated with the work; effective techniques of communication including verbal and written.

Ability to:  Think and act quickly in emergencies; understand and carry out verbal and written instructions; meet standards of work performance; meet and maintain physical requirements of the job; establish and maintain cooperative relationships with those contacted in the course of the work; respond to work at any hour of the day or night as required during a disaster or other emergency situations; adhere to prescribed policies, procedures routines and practices; carry out assignments with minimal instructions; read and understand written instructions, equipment operation manuals and other written documents associated with the work.

Maintenance Worker I

Education:  High School Diploma or equivalent GED.

Experience:   One year full-time in semiskilled construction maintenance or landscape maintenance work.

License:  Must possess and maintain a valid Class C California Driver's License with a satisfactory driving record.

Physical Requirements:

Vision, hearing, and physical ability adequate to obtain and maintain a California Class B Driver’s License; speak clearly and understandably.  Requires moderate and sometimes strenuous exertion including bending, stooping, crouching, crawling, climbing, lifting, twisting, digging, carrying and/or handling material weighing up to one hundred (100) pounds.  Work in confined spaces and wear protective equipment.  May work in conditions that require exposure to noise, odors, chemical and biological agents, gases, and contact with sanitary wastewater; work at heights up to 20 feet; work in varying temperatures of cold and heat, and inclement weather for extended periods of time; work in conditions that may contain dust, mold and various chemicals.

Special Requirements:   

Ability to report to work at any hour of the day or night as required during a disaster or other emergency situations; must respond to the job site, within the designated time frame, in response to after hour and weekend service calls.  Carry communication equipment in order to respond to after work hours.

* We strongly encourage interested candidates to apply as soon as possible.  Applications are reviewed as they are received, and selections can be made at any time during the recruitment process. *

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Metropolitan Transportation Commission (MTC) 
San Francisco, CA

Revenue Accountant
Salary:  $96,884.74 - $122,873.30 Annually

POSITION POSTED UNTIL FILLED 
IF YOU ARE INTERESTED, PLEASE APPLY IMMEDIATELY 
A resume and cover letter are not required with your application, but highly encouraged 

Be ready to rethink your assumptions about the public sector.  Flexible hours?  Flexible work location?  A beautiful, well-located, high amenity building for on-site work?  Yes, yes, and yes!

The Metropolitan Transportation Commission (MTC) is the transportation planning, financing and coordinating agency for the nine-county San Francisco Bay Area.  For more information about MTC, visit www.mtc.ca.gov.    

The Revenue Accountant position is part of the General Ledger and Financial Reporting unit within the Finance Section. The General Ledger and Financial Reporting unit maintains financial integrity over the general ledger accounts, oversees toll revenue from the seven state-owned toll bridges and from the express lanes, prepares the Annual Comprehensive Financial Reports (ACFR) and other stand-alone financial statements, and works closely with the auditors for the annual audits.

Under the supervision of the Toll Revenue Supervisor, this position prepares toll revenues from the seven state-owned toll bridges and from the express lanes. This process includes preparing daily toll revenue entries and monthly toll revenue and traffic reports; reviewing trial balance from the Regional Customer Service Center to record into BATA financial statements; researching and investigating variances; recording and analyzing the data; working with the Electronic Toll Collection (ETC) unit, Electronic Payment department and other areas to ensure the accuracy of toll revenue accounting; reviewing and reconciling the general ledger accounts; and performing other job-related tasks or assignments as required.
  
All employees at MTC are classified as Disaster Service Workers.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES
The ideal candidate will have the following knowledge, skills and abilities:  

• Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB).
• Electronic payment and revenue collection.
• Financial accounting systems.
• Microsoft Office, advanced Excel skills. 
• Critical and analytical thinking.
• Uses resources to identify problems, solve them, act decisively, and show good judgement in decision making.
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to multi-task.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
An appropriate combination of education and experience that has provided the required knowledge, skills and abilities is qualifying. A typical way of obtaining the required qualifications is:

Education: A Bachelor's degree in accounting, public administration, business administration, finance or related field, including completion of a minimum of 24 semester hours in accounting.  A Master's degree is desirable.  (Applicants with a degree issued from an institution outside the United States must have their transcripts evaluated by an academic accrediting service and provide proof of equivalency along with their application.)  

Experience: Three years of increasingly complex professional accounting and auditing experience, with demonstrated proficiency in overseeing at least one major accounting program area; including the equivalent of two years as an Accountant/Auditor I for MTC.

License/Certificate: 
Possession of a valid California Class C driver's license and a safe driving record, or the ability to provide alternate transportation which is approved by the appointing authority.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Under the supervision of the Toll Revenue Supervisor, the Revenue Accountant will prepare the toll revenues from the seven state-owned toll bridges and from the express lanes.  This process includes, but is not limited to, the following:

• Prepare daily toll revenue entries.
• Prepare monthly express lanes and other revenue entries.
• Prepare monthly toll revenue and traffic reports by bridges. Coordinate the overall toll revenue reporting.
• Reconcile and identify toll revenue variances and investigate the reasons for the differences.
• Summarize the individual bridge reports into the monthly consolidated toll revenue report.
• Perform complex monthly reconciliation of revenues by bridge and adjust as appropriate.
• Perform monthly reconciliation between General Ledger and service center trial balance and various reports.
• Analyze, classify, and determine proper accounting treatment of toll transactions. Allocate and segregate toll revenue by programs. Coordinate and record financial entries into the financial system in accordance with accounting principles.
• Perform analysis and management studies of accounting requirements and participate in the decision-making process to resolve financial issues.
• Establish and maintain strong, collaborative relationships with ETC revenue section, Electronic Payment department and other areas to ensure the accuracy of toll revenue accounting.
• Assist in other monthly financial close activities, year end close, and with the annual audits.
• Prepare year-end schedules for audit and provide documentation for auditors as necessary.
• Assist in the preparation of Accounting Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR).
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned by the Section.

HYBRID WORK - Employees may need to be in the office for some assignments/tasks that can only be done onsite or at a designated MTC work assignment location. The individual in this position will be required to come into the office as needed.