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Serve as a Lifeline... Become a Dispatcher with the City of Belmont Police Department!

The City of Belmont is currently recruiting for Entry-Level, Academy Graduate and Lateral candidates to fill current and future openings.

$84,250.20 to $102,406.00 Annually (Depending on experience)
 

Why Belmont?

We are a Department located in the heart of the San Francisco Peninsula and adjacent to the Silicon Valley. Our diverse team of men and women pride themselves on making a difference in the community and continuing the Department’s long standing “Tradition of Service”.

As a Dispatcher with the City of Belmont you will be a part of a team dedicated to providing community oriented law enforcement, crime prevention, public assistance and education.

The Position

Dispatchers play a vital role in the department by answering both emergency and non-emergency calls, dispatching units and providing information and assistance to the community. 

Dispatchers work twelve (12) hours shifts - with four (4) days off every other week.

The City of Burlingame is accepting applications for the position of Engineering Technician II

Our diverse family of employees welcomes you to apply. We are a small city that gets a lot done, and each member of our team is vital to our success as an organization.

We recently asked our employees what they enjoyed most about working for the City of Burlingame, and their responses fell into five general categories:

• Colleagues
• Community
• Location
• The Work
• The Benefits

Browse the Burlingame Welcome Brochure for more information about why employees love  working here or view our City of Burlingame is a Great Place to Work Video: 

Welcome Brochure 

City of Burlingame is a Great Place to Work Video

The City of Brisbane is currently accepting applications for Administrative Assistant.  Under general supervision, the Administrative Assistant provides varied office administrative and secretarial support to a department head and related management, professional, and supervisory staff; performs technical support work related to the department to which assigned; may provide lead direction and/or training to a small office support staff on a project or day-to-day basis; and performs related work as required.  This recruitment is for an opening in the City’s Parks and Recreation Department and works under the direction of the Parks and Recreation Director. Candidates placed on the Eligibility List as the result of this recruitment process will also be eligible to fill vacancies that may occur in other departments during the term of the list.  Full job description is available at City of Brisbane Administrative Assistant

Examples of Duties (Illustrative Only)

• Oversees and ensures that the office administrative functions of the department are effectively carried out.
• Maintains a calendar and coordinates the schedule of the department head and associated management staff with those of members of Boards and Commissions, other City management staff, representatives of other organizations, and the public; makes travel arrangements as required.
• Provides a variety of support to City commissions or committees; prepares and distributes agenda packets; attends meetings and prepares minutes; follows-up on decisions as required.
• Attends to a variety of office administrative details, such as keeping informed of departmental activities, transmitting information, ordering and coordinating supply orders, preparing contracts and agreements, arranging for equipment purchase and maintenance, attending meetings, and serving on various task forces and committees.
• Processes bills and invoices for payment; prepares and transmits a variety of financial documents, including payroll; assists in budget preparation and maintains records of purchase orders, payroll, expense statements, and other fiscal transactions.
• Receives and screens visitors and telephone calls; provides information to City staff, other organizations, and the public, requiring the use of judgment and the interpretation of policies, rules, procedures and ordinances.
• Prepares and updates a variety of periodic and special narrative, accounting, database, and statistical reports.
• Operates standard office equipment, including job-related computer hardware and software applications, facsimile equipment, and multi-line telephones; may operate other department-specific equipment.
• Organizes and maintains various administrative, confidential, reference, and follow-up files; purges files as required.

Qualifications:

Knowledge of:

• Basic organization and function of public agencies, including the role of an elected City Council and appointed boards and commissions.
• Codes, regulations, policies, technical processes, and procedures related to the department to which assigned.
• Standard office administrative and secretarial practices and procedures, including the use of standard office equipment.
• Business letter writing and the standard format for reports and correspondence.
• Computer applications related to the work, including word processing, presentation, database, and spreadsheet applications.
• Records management principles and practices.
• Business arithmetic and basic statistical techniques.
• Basic supervisory principles and practices.
• Techniques for dealing effectively with the public and City staff, in person and over the telephone.

Skill in:

• Implementing policies, procedures, technical processes, and computer applications related to the department.
• Performing basic research and preparing reports and recommendations.
• Establishing and maintaining a records management system for the department.
• Making accurate arithmetic and statistical calculations.
• Effectively communicating in person, over the telephone, and in writing.
• Using initiative and independent judgment within established policy and procedural guidelines.
• Organizing own work, setting priorities, meeting critical deadlines, and following-up on assignments with a minimum of direction and with frequent interruptions.
• Taking a proactive approach to customer service issues.
• Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of the work.

Education/Experience:  Equivalent to graduation from high school with supplemental business school or applicable college-level course work and four (4) years of responsible office administrative, secretarial, and/or general clerical experience. Possession of Associates degree from college in a related curriculum is desirable and may be substituted for the experience on a year-for-year basis. 

Licenses: Must possess a valid California class C driver’s license and have a satisfactory driving record.

SALARY AND HOURS:

$5,838.07 - $6,130.30 - $6,435.32 - $6,757.41 - $7,096.56 per month.  Appointments are generally made at the first step in this range. This is a full-time 40 hours per week position working Monday, Tuesday, Thursday 8:00 AM -5:00 PM, Wednesdays 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM and Fridays 8:00 AM -1:00 PM.

BENEFITS:

This position is eligible for benefits under the General Employees Association memorandum of understanding. Health benefits are offered through the CalPERS Health Program. The City contributes to a flexible compensation plan towards the cost of health plans, up to family coverage. City provides paid vision through VSP, dental through a self-insured reimbursement program, life and LTD insurance coverage through Voya Financial, and an Employee Assistance Program through MHN. Retirement benefits are provided through CalPERS, 2%@60 for “Classic” members, 2%@62 for “New” members. The City will make a contribution of 1.5% to a Deferred Compensation 457K plan with additional matching available. Flexible spending accounts (Health and Dependent Care) and transportation spending accounts are also available. Free commuter shuttle to and from BART and Caltrain is available.

LEAVE:

Vacation: 80 hours annually

Sick: 8 hours of sick leave accrued monthly

Holidays: 13 paid holidays and 2 floating holidays

Longevity: 40 hours after 15 years of full-time service

APPLICATION PROCESS:

Interested candidates must submit a completed on-line or paper employment application.  Resumes in lieu of a completed application will not be accepted.  Applications can be obtained at City Hall, 50 Park Place or on-line at https://www.calopps.org/brisbane/job-20144874. ONLY THE FIRST 100 APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED.  Applications must be received by AUGUST 12, 2021 at 5:00 PM or until the maximum number of applications are received.  Postmarks and faxes will not be accepted.

SELECTION PROCESS:

Applications will be screened and those meeting the minimum qualifications will be invited to the written examination. Written examinations are multiple-choice.  A limited number of top scorers from the written examination will be invited for the oral panel examination. Candidates must receive a score of 70% or higher on the oral interview exam to be placed on the initial eligibility list.  A limited number of candidates from the eligibility list will be invited for an interview with the Parks and Recreation Director.  Depending upon the number of candidates, this process may be altered.  The Parks and Recreation Director will make the final recommendation for appointment.  After a mutual interest has been established, the final candidate must complete a fingerprint check submitted to the Department of Justice and a thorough background investigation with favorable results.  Eligibility lists are generally valid for one year upon establishment and future appointments for similar positions may be filled from the eligibility list generated from this recruitment.

IMPORTANT DATES TO REMEMBER:

(SUBJECT TO CHANGE)

Week of August 16, 2021 – Written Examination

Week of August 30, 2021 – Oral Panel Examination and Parks and Recreation Director Interviews 

The City of Brisbane is an Equal Opportunity Employer and as such does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, ancestry, physical or mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or national origin in its employment actions, decisions, policies, and practices. The duties described in this job announcement are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed.  The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.  This job announcement does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.

The Department of Public Works is seeking well-qualified candidates for the position of Public Works Technician II.  Public Works Technician II is the journey-level class of the Public Works Technician series and those hired for the position should be fully competent to independently perform technical, field, and office civil engineering work in a variety of technical areas within the Department of Public Works, such as Utilities, Watershed Protection, and Flood Control.
 
The ideal candidate for this position will have at least two years of experience in providing technical support to a related public works field such as engineering, mapping, surveying, drafting, construction, or related technical support field.
 
The Idea candidate will also:

• Perform field work related to utilities (sewer, water, street lighting) construction projects
• Create documents, reports and maps with Microsoft suite applications, AutoCAD and Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
• Understand sanitary sewer collection system equipment and operations
• Understand and apply environmental permitting requirements
• Understand and apply environmental regulations and compliance

In addition, the ideal candidate will have the ability to:

• Provide excellent customer service in a professional and courteous manner
• Perform well under pressure or stressful situations
• Quickly learn work policies and procedures and adapt to the work environment
• Read and interpret drawings, engineering plans, and regional maps
• Work independently in the field and office and manage workload in an organized manner
• Communicate effectively orally and in writing and work professionally with the public and co-workers

General duties include:

• Provide customer service to the public and other governmental agencies in person, by phone and/or in writing, regarding County procedures and regulations, facility locations, plan requirements, and property ownership, which may require the interpretation of policies and procedures
• Perform field inspections including measurement of quantities in the field and office calculations either during design phase or during construction
• Assist engineering, mapping/survey, and construction management staff in the preparation and archiving of engineering or construction management documents including grant-related documents
• Work on the survey team on specific County projects as a liaison
• Perform surveys, including setup of equipment to make field measurements and using appropriate survey instruments
• Act as a flagger to provide protection when performing survey work in high traffic areas
• Perform basic on-site material testing; take samples for laboratory materials testing as appropriate
• May reduce field notes and make related office computations 
• Perform a variety of computer-aided drafting tasks to update and maintain Public Works geographic information systems (GIS), survey maps, right of way maps, various drawings and plans. 
• Obtain and distribute copies of maps, land descriptions and similar information.
• Review County base maps for accuracy and completeness
• Maintain accurate records and documentation regarding projects surveyed. 
• Perform survey related drafting or engineering drafting under the direction of the County Surveyor or engineering staff
• Perform general drafting using computer-aided drafting software
• Review sanitary sewer plans for Departmental conformance and regulations and correspond to project applicants
• Research County property records for mapping information, easements, benchmarks, field books and respond to customers
• Issue, prepare, and process sewer inspection and other permits for public works projects or other private and utility projects affecting County maintained facilities.
• Enter, retrieve, and report information using computerized asset management systems (CMMS) and Geographical Information System (GIS).
• Perform plan reviews and prepare plan review comments.
• Write clear and professional letters, reports, and correspondence.
• Prepare invoices for billing and payment requests.
• Perform other administrative duties, such as, filing, equipment inventory, research, etc.
• Periodically attend public and/or professional and technical association meetings.
• Provide support to utility staff and information to the public regarding water, wastewater, flood control and streetlight issues and questions.
• Perform related duties as assigned

 
NOTE: The eligible list generated from this recruitment may be used to fill future extra-help, term, unclassified, and regular classified vacancies.

QUALIFICATIONS

Licensure/Certification: Possession of a class C California driver license or equivalent.
 
Education and Experience: Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to qualify is two years of experience in providing technical support to a related public works field such as engineering, surveying, drafting, construction, resource conservation, or a related technical support field.

 
Knowledge of: Techniques, principles and practices related to the technical support area(s) to which assigned; basic engineering, drafting, survey and public works inspection terminology and concepts; principles and practices of plan review, field inspection and engineering drafting; applicable laws, codes and regulations; engineering mathematics through trigonometry; recordkeeping principles and practices; safety principles, practices and equipment related to the work; standard office practices and procedures, including filing and the operation of standard office equipment; techniques for  dealing with the public, in person and over the telephone.
 
Skill/Ability to: Perform engineering support work in the technical support area(s) to which assigned; perform independent research for collecting and summarizing information for the technical support area(s) to which assigned; use the office and field tools and equipment of the technical support area(s) to which assigned; prepare detailed written reports, correspondence and professional documents; use initiative and independent judgment within established procedural guidelines; interpret, apply and explain applicable codes and regulations; make accurate engineering calculations; read and interpret a variety of plans, specifications and other technical documents; maintain accurate records of work performed; perform basic drafting and mapping work; perform basic field data collection and inspection work; establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of the work; use computer for word processing, spreadsheet, GIS mapping, and AutoCAD drafting.  

APPLICATION/EXAMINATION

Open and Promotional. Anyone may apply. Current San Mateo County and San Mateo County Superior Court employees with at least six months (1040 hours) of continuous service in a classified regular, probationary, SEIU or AFSCME represented extra-help/term position prior to the final filing date will receive five points added to their final passing score on this examination.
 
IMPORTANT: Applications for this position will only be accepted online. If you are currently on the County's website, you may click the "Apply Online" button.  If you are not on the County's website, please go to http://jobs.smcgov.org/ to apply. 
 
Responses to the Supplemental Questionnaire must be submitted in addition to the standard County employment application form.  A resume will not be accepted as a substitute for the required application materials. Online applications must be received by the Human Resources Department before midnight on the final filing date.
 
The examination process will consist of a written/computer-based test or an application screening (weight: pass/fail) and a panel interview (weight: 100%) which may include a written exercise. Applicants whose training, experience, and responses to the questions on the employment application and supplemental questionnaire appear to best meet the needs of the position will be invited to the written/computer-based exam or their applications will be rated by subject matter experts as part of the application screening. Applicants achieving a passing score on the written/computer-based exam or the application screening will be invited to interview for the position

Applicants meeting the minimum requirements are not guaranteed advancement through any subsequent phase of the recruitment process. Depending on the number of applications, an application screening may be conducted in place of the written test. All examinations will be given in San Mateo County, California and all applicants must participate at their own expense.
 
~ Tentative Recruitment Schedule ~
Application Deadline:  August 12, 2021
Written/Computer-Based Test or Application Screening (tentative):  August 18 - 25, 2021
Panel Interviews (tentative):  September 8 and/or 9, 2021

At the County of San Mateo, we welcome and celebrate the diversity of our employees, and strive to create a workplace where they feel valued every day.

The County of San Mateo is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

 Analyst: Chet Overstreet (07 23 2021) (Public Works Technician II/N011)

The City of San Mateo Public Works Department is looking for highly qualified, experienced Traffic Safety Worker

Why Join our Department?

The Public Works Department is committed to high performance levels and standards, utilizing best practices relative to performance management and team-oriented approaches. The City of San Mateo is working towards improving its infrastructure through the maintenance of street signs, curb painting, sign enhancement, USA’s and enhancement of streetlights and traffic signals. A key player on this team is the Traffic Safety Worker. You would be joining over 500 people whose mission is to serve the San Mateo community with collaborative, innovative and professional spirit. 

Look to some of the reasons why the City of San Mateo is a great place to work:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_GTIzeSpc_g

What You’ll Do

To paint traffic control markings on pavement; to fabricate, install, repair and maintain traffic warning and other signs; to perform electrical work in the installation and maintenance of traffic signals and street lighting; and to do related work as assigned.

For a complete list of duties, reference our job specifications at www.cityofsanmateo.org

EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES - Depending upon assignment, duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

•    Measure and lay out center lines, crosswalks and other line marking by using a tape measure and cords; place painting equipment and safety devices at job site.
•    Operate a painting striper or spray gun to line markings on pavement; mix paints; perform and assist in stencil painting pedestrian signs, school signs, stop signs and other word traffic markings on pavement; paint parking zones and colored curbs to indicated parking restrictions.
•    Install or repair signs on standards at the proper designated location, angle, and height according to standards; assemble signs on the job site; set signs at proper height and set sign standards plumb; pick up or remove damaged signs and return them to the shop for repair or replacement.
•    Install, inspect, remove and repair street lights and auxiliary equipment such as light standards, control boxes, lamps and circuitry.
•    Drive paint and sign truck, bucket truck and operate auxiliary equipment; maintain vehicles in clean, safe operating condition; report needed repairs.
•    Must be willing to work out of doors in all weather conditions and to work with exposure to heavy traffic and other hazards. Must be willing to work overtime and off-hours shifts in emergency situations.
•    Perform related duties and responsibilities as required.

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 a Maintenance Worker II to join our team. Under general supervision, this position will perform semi-skilled maintenance and repairs of City streets, sanitary sewers, storm drains, park and recreation landscaped areas, and other related 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. At the City of Pacifica, we are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and residents.

If interested, we invite you to explore this opportunity with us, please note, recruitment closes on August 10, 2021 by 5:00 PDT, so apply today!

BASIC EXAMPLE OF DUTIES

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

• Supervises a small crew and participates in the construction, maintenance and repair of streets, curbs, gutters, sewers, storm drains, catch basins, barricades, sidewalks, parks, landscaped areas, and recreation equipment and facilities;

• Operates and makes minor repairs and adjustments to heavy power-driven equipment; constructs forms for and does cement work;

• Does occasional brick work and building construction and maintenance work; builds retaining walls;

• Supervises and performs slide control planting, creek bed clean out, park landscape planting and maintenance, including irrigation; athletic field maintenance; use of herbicides.

The duties described in this job announcement are intended only as illustrations of the basic types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position. 

Applications are being accepted for the position of Preschool Teacher I/II with the City of South San Francisco. 

APPLICATION DEADLINE: AUGUST 13, 2021 AT 5:00 P.M. OR UPON RECEIPT OF THE FIRST 50 ONLINE APPLICATIONS, WHICHEVER OCCURS FIRST.

THE CITY OFFERS AN ATTRACTIVE BENEFIT PACKAGE, AS WELL AS CALPERS RETIREMENT PLAN AND SOCIAL SECURITY PARTICIPATION.

The City of South San Francisco is a General Law city with a population of 68,000 residents that grows to 110,000 during business hours. South San Francisco is strategically located on the west shore of the San Francisco Bay, in northern San Mateo County, 10 miles south of San Francisco. This City is also located along the Bay Area's main transportation routes, including 101, 280, Caltrain, BART, San Francisco Bay Ferry, and the San Francisco International Airport.

The City of South San Francisco is a full-service city with 12 City Departments including Police; Fire; Parks and Recreation; Public Works; Economic and Community Development; City Attorney; Library; Finance; Information Technology; Human Resources; City Clerk; and Office of the City Manager.  The City has a Council-City Manager form of government with more than 460 full-time regular employees.

The City of South San Francisco proudly remains The Industrial City, a reflection of its steel mill and ship building past.  In recent years, the City has been redefined to reflect the innovative, entrepreneurial and industrious spirit, which has made South San Francisco the Biotech Capital of the World.

South San Francisco’s biotechnology cluster is the largest in the world, with roughly 45,000 life science workers, 200 biotech companies, and over 12 million square feet of office/R&D facilities – with an additional 9 million square feet of new R&D facilities in the development pipeline. 

South San Francisco enjoys a high quality of life with an extensive public parks system, active library and learning programming and a dynamic, engaged community making South San Francisco a great place to live, learn, work and play. 

THE DEPARTMENT

The Parks and Recreation Department is the third largest department in the City and is organized by program area, with each program administered by a supervisor, coordinator, or specialist. The Parks and Recreation Department is composed of a Director and 22 full-time management positions. The department is comprised of the Recreation, Community Services, Parks, Facilities and Common Greens divisions.

The Recreation Division consists of seven program areas, including Aquatics, Classes, Cultural Arts, Childcare, Senior Services, Sports and Rentals. The Child Care Program Area includes three preschools for children 2.5 to 5 years; four licensed after school recreation programs for school-age children Kindergarten-12 years; two grant funded ASES programs (REAL Program) designed for academic support for school age children Kindergarten–12 years old; Summer, Spring and Winter camps for children kindergarten through 12 years old; TEEN camp in Summer; Full of Fun Camp and Nights of Fun.

THE POSITION  

The Preschool Teacher will direct, plan, develop, and implement an educational program that provides for the full intellectual and social development of each child.  This journey-level classification is distinguished from the next higher level in that this classification has sites and few administrative and coordinative responsibilities.

Incumbents daily have direct contact with the children and parents.  Incumbents must perform in accordance with specific instructions and are reviewed for compliance with State of California requirements.

Depending on the level of experience, the vacancy will be filled as either a Preschool Teacher I or Preschool Teacher II. 

The City of Redwood City invites you to apply for the position of Management Analyst I. The current opening is in our Public Works department.

• Please click on the job announcement file below to review the recruitment flyer.
• A complete application is required, including a written supplemental questionnaire.
• Submit your application online via CalOpps by 11:59 pm on Tuesday, August 3, 2021.
• Applications will be reviewed continuously as they are received.

Why join the Redwood City team?    

We offer a wide range of meaningful career opportunities with potential for growth, training and development, competitive salaries, flexible work schedules, paid time off, and robust benefits. The Redwood City team is guided by the core values of excellence, integrity, service and creativity.  Inherent in these values is a great organizational culture based on trust, strong and supportive leadership, respect, risk-taking, empowerment, and effective communication. The community is known for its inclusivity, strong engaged neighborhoods, and civic pride. The City works diligently to maintain positive and productive relationships with community partners, together providing outstanding services, programs and opportunities for residents and businesses. This mix of tradition and progress, community and diversity, makes Redwood City an extraordinary place to work and call home. If you’re looking to grow your career as a part of a hard-working and fun team that fosters innovation, creativity and collaboration, we hope you’ll apply. 

The City of Foster City is recruiting for the position of Public Works Director.  The Director is responsible for the overall operation of the Department of Public Works including engineering, traffic, streets, water (including water supple issues), wastewater, lagoon operations, levee, parks, landscaping, fleet, facilities, equipment maintenance and repair.  This position would also be responsible for managing the $90 million Levee Improvement Project.  Qualified candidates should possess the equivalent of a Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Public Administration, or a related discipline and six (6) years of increasingly responsible full-time paid professional experience in Public Works, including four (4) years in a supervisory, administrative role.  A graduate degree in Engineering or Public Administration is desirable.  Registration as a Professional Civil Engineer (P.E.) with the California State Board of Registration for Civil and Professional Engineers and/or possession of s Structural Engineering License (S.E.) is also highly desirable. 

TO TO VIEW FULL JOB ANNOUNCEMENT AND HOW TO APPLY, CLICK ON THE 'JOB ANNOUNCEMENT' LINK ON THE BOTTOM OF THIS PAGE.

CONTACT VALERIE PHILLIPS OF BOB MURRAY AND ASSOCIATES FOR FURTHER INFORMATION: 

916-784-9080

BASIC FUNCTION: 
Under the direction of the Accounting/Budgeting Supervisor, perform a wide variety of professional District-wide accounting and internal auditing duties; assure compliance with applicable laws, codes rules and regulations such as the Governmental Accounting Standard Board (GASB) pronouncements; maintain books of accounts for federal, State and local categorical programs; prepare a variety of financial statements, records and reports.

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES:
ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
Perform a wide variety of professional District-wide accounting and internal auditing duties; assure compliance with applicable laws, codes rules and regulations such as the Governmental Accounting Standard Board (GASB) pronouncements.

Account for categorical income, expenditures and resource balances by resource, site and program year; initiate and process expenditure transfer requests; adjust and modify journal entries.

Participate in the planning and preparation of the Districts annual budget related to categorical programs; analyze budget and accounting information for validity and appropriate recordation; perform research and prepare adjustments to accounts as necessary.

Prepare and submit a variety of financial reports; prepare materials for the Board of Education and provide assistance in interpreting financial reports and accounting procedures as requested.

Maintain an annual log of activities describing the status of new and on-going programs; provide management and administration with an accurate reference regarding new and on-going programs, due dates for application, requirements for compliance reporting and claims for reimbursements.

Maintain categorical program files including permanent records of grants and entitlement notices and receipts, copies of Board approvals, applications, financial reports and compliance evaluations.

Interpret and apply applicable rules, codes, and regulations related to indirect costs, carryover provisions, general and restricted use of funds and other compliance requirements.

Communicate with and provide information to various District departments and employees to resolve accounting issues and explain interpretation of laws, rules and regulations related to assigned activities; assist in the preparation of financial information included in the State Annual Financial Report.

Serve as a liaison between the District and the provider of mandated cost claims services; assure the District receives the maximum reimbursements for State and federal mandated activities.

Serve as the liaison with the District provider of Medical administrative billing services; assure an orderly compilation of reimbursable hours.

Provide information and assistance to external auditors; respond to audit questions related to categorical programs, mandated costs and Medical administrative billing activities.

Operate a computer and assigned software systems; operate standard office equipment.

Assist in the development of accounting and budgeting procedures for departmental functions; make recommendations regarding accounting or internal control procedures as appropriate.

Train and provide work direction and guidance to staff as directed.

OTHER DUTIES:
Assist in the preparation of financial information related to collective bargaining matters; maintain confidentiality of sensitive and privileged information.

Perform related duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:

KNOWLEDGE OF:
Methods, procedures and terminology used in accounting, budgeting and auditing work.
Generally accepted accounting principles.
Principles and requirements of Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB)
Preparation of financial statements and comprehensive accounting reports.
Preparation, review and control of assigned accounts.
Budgeting practices regarding monitoring and control.
General accounting and business functions of a school district.
Financial and statistical research and record-keeping techniques.
Applicable laws, codes, rules and regulations.
Correct business English, grammar and composition.
Operation of office equipment including a computer and assigned software.
Oral and written communication skills.
Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy.
Business mathematics.
Principles of training and providing work direction.

ABILITY TO:
Perform a wide variety of professional District-wide accounting and internal auditing duties.
Apply advanced bookkeeping and financial record-keeping practices to the maintenance of assigned accounting records.
Perform complex accounting, financial and budgeting analysis.
Prepare and maintain accurate financial and statistical records and statements.
Verify, reconcile, balance, audit and adjust assigned accounts.
Make mathematical computations with speed and accuracy.
Compare numbers and detect errors efficiently.
Utilize accounting and auditing practices and terminology applicable to public sector accounting.
Interpret, apply and explain rules, regulations, policies and procedures.
Develop and implement work procedures and financial record-keeping systems.
Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
Analyze situations accurately and adopt an effective course of action.
Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.
Work independently with little direction.
Plan and organize work.
Meet schedules and time lines.
Maintain confidentiality of sensitive and privileged information.
Operate a variety of office equipment including a computer and assigned software.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Any combination equivalent to: bachelor's degree in accounting, finance or public administration and three years of responsible experience in financial record-keeping, bookkeeping or accounting.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

ENVIRONMENT:
Office environment.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard.
Hearing and speaking to exchange information in person or on the telephone.
Sitting for extended periods of time.
Seeing to read a variety of materials.