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This is a great opportunity to make a difference in your community, build relationships and work in a team environment.  If you like working with school age children, this job is for you! 

The City of Menlo Park is looking for responsible and enthusiastic part-time Recreation Leaders and Senior Recreation Leaders to assist with the Library and Community Services Department after school programs, sports, events and senior center programs.

We are looking for enthusiastic, driven and responsible Recreation Leaders who enjoy working with various youth ages/seniors and creating a fun, safe, positive and thriving environment.

Shifts vary between 7:00AM – 10:00PM (most positions in sports and events have a later end time while youth/senior programs typically are day time hours). 

About the Position

Depending upon the program assigned to, the duties of a Recreation Leader/Senior Recreation Leader may include, but are not limited to, the following:

After School Programs

• Ability to open/close facilities
• Monitor, coordinate and run classes
• Set up and break down of events
• Printing rosters for instructors

Arrillaga Recreation Center (Events)

• Responsible for opening and closing the building.  
• Responsible for set up and clean-up of events and facility rentals. 
• Oversee and supervise the Recreation facilities during facility rentals. 

Gymnasium/Sports

• Performing outstanding customer service
• Answering phones
• Basketball, Volleyball and Softball scorekeeping
• Ability to use learn and perform tasks on recreation software systems
• May be responsible for handling money and organizing class sign in sheets. 

Senior Center

• Help serving meals
• Help coordinating activities
• Kitchen Cooks

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The County of San Mateo Office of Public Safety Communications (PSC) is seeking a highly organized individual to join their team as an Administrative Assistant II. 
 
PSC is a 24-hour operation that provides high quality law enforcement, fire, and medical dispatch and communications services to the public and public safety agencies in order to protect the health and safety of the people of San Mateo County.

The Administrative Assistant will be assigned to the administrative office of PSC and under general direction, will assist management personnel in such activities as budgeting, purchasing, analysis of office methods and procedures, personnel transactions and supervision of clerical staff; and to do related work as required.  The PSC is a 24- hour operation that requires flexibility and the ability adapt quickly to any given need or situation.
 
The ideal candidate will:

• Possess knowledge in budget monitoring and budget development support
• Possess knowledge in accounts payable and receivable
• Possess strong interpersonal skills, including conflict resolution skills, with the ability to work with employees across departments
• Be experienced in information gathering, analysis and presentation
• Be able to manage a large and varied workload with changing and conflicting deadlines
• Have experience working in a government agency

Examples Of Duties:

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

• Supervise the office services and business management activities including such functions as purchasing, budgeting, payroll, and personnel transactions.
• Maintain operational budget and facilitate development of performance measures for a smaller section or department.
• Maintain auditing, accounting and budget controls on a level not requiring a professional accountant.
• Plan, assign and supervise the work of a clerical staff.
• Assist higher-level administrative staff in analyzing budget needs and assisting in the preparation of budget requests.
• Assist in the preparation and follow-up of applications for assistance from Federal and State agencies.
• Confer and coordinate with other administrative staff within the department of assignment and with staff in County administrative agencies on a variety of administrative matters.
• Assume responsibility for the proper and efficient function of the office of assignment and the enforcement of office and agency rules and regulations.
• Study departmental management procedures and prepare reports with recommendations for improvement.
• Prepare procedures manuals and assist in preparation of other departmental publications.
• Manage department contracts and agreements.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

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:
 
Graduation from an accredited college or university with major work in Public or Business Administration or a closely related field and two years of experience in such fields as accounting, personnel management, office management or management analysis.

Knowledge of:

• Principles of organization, administration and supervision.
• Budgeting principles and practices.
• Modern office methods and procedures associated with information technology.
• Principles and practices of sub-professional accounting, bookkeeping and fiscal procedures.

Skill/Ability to: 

• Analyze organizational structures and recommend procedural changes and prepare and present reports in narrative and graphic form.
• Establish and maintain accounts and budgetary controls.
• Learn quickly the laws and rules governing the operations of the department to which assigned.
• Interpret and explain laws and rules to subordinates, other County departmental staff and to the general public.
• Plan, organize and supervise the work of clerical personnel effectively.

APPLICATION/EXAMINATION

Open & Promotional. Anyone may apply. Current County of San Mateo and County of San Mateo Superior Court of California 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. 
 
Responses to the supplemental questions on the application must be provided.  A resume or reference to a resume will not be accepted as a substitute for the required employment application and the supplemental questions.

The examination process will consist of an application screening (weight: pass/fail) based on the candidates' application and responses to the supplemental questions. Candidates who pass the application screening will be invited to a panel interview (weight: 100%). Depending on the number of applicants, an application appraisal of education and experience may be used in place of other examinations or further evaluation of work experience may be conducted to group applicants by level of qualification. All applicants who meet the minimum qualifications are not guaranteed advancement through any subsequent phase of the examination. All examinations will be given in County of San Mateo, California and applicants must participate at their own expense.
 
IMPORTANT: Applications for this position will only be accepted online. If you are currently on the County's website, you may click the "Apply" button. If you are not on the County's website, please go to https://jobs.smcgov.org/ to apply. Online applications must be received by the Human Resources Department by the final filing date. 

~ TENTATIVE RECRUITMENT SCHEDULE ~
Final Filing Date:  August 5, 2021
Application Screening:  Week of August 9, 2021
Panel Interviews:  August 30 and/or August 31, 2021
 

At the County of San Mateo, we take pride in the way our employees bring together their diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives to serve our community's needs.
The County is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

The County of San Mateo Board of Supervisors and County Manager's Office seek well-qualified candidates for the position of The Big Lift Program Coordinator II.
 
The Big Lift is an initiative led by the County of San Mateo, San Mateo County Office of Education, and Silicon Valley Community Foundation with the aim of having 80% of the county’s children reading proficiently by the end of 3rd-grade.
 
In 2012, San Mateo County leaders were devastated to learn that only 25% of children from low-income families were reading proficiently in third grade, a critical benchmark for lifetime success. Working together, over 300 community partners turned this collective dismay into action, launching The Big Lift, one of the most ambitious literacy projects in the nation. The Big Lift is what happens when people and institutions focus on working together to achieve dramatic social change.
 
The Big Lift combines high-quality and connected learning experiences from preschool to third grade. This collective impact initiative includes two years of high-quality preschool, summer learning programs for preschool to 3rd grade students, family engagement opportunities, and attendance initiatives.
 

The Big Lift high-quality Preschool program serves 900 children ages 3-5 years old at 37 sites preparing children for more success in kindergarten.
 

The Big Lift Inspiring Summers program serves 1,500 rising kindergarten to third grade students at nine sites. Inspiring Summers aims to support student’s academic and social-emotional skills and interrupt the well-documented summer learning slide that is present for economically disadvantaged children.
 

The Big Lift Family Engagement strategy is embedded in the Big Lift preschool programs, providing support and education for reading at home and family involvement in children’s learning.
 

The Big Lift Attendance strategy provides customized attendance messaging to preschool-second grade students with the objective of reducing chronic absenteeism.

For more information regarding The Big Lift initiative, please visit: thebiglift.org.

The Big Lift Program Coordinator II (Program Coordinator) will be an experienced administrator and leader with strong analytical and program management skills.  The Program Coordinator will also be an excellent communicator, both orally and in writing, and will have proven success with public relations and outreach efforts.  In addition, the Program Coordinator will have demonstrated experience with contract management.

Examples of Duties:

Duties and expectations of the position include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Understand The Big Lift program, the budgets, and the contractors’ programmatic and evaluation goals.
• Develop mechanisms to support contractors to reach these goals and monitor their progress through frequent communications.
• Work closely with the County’s The Big Lift Leadership team on the day-to-day operations of The Big Lift.
• Create an annual workplan for The Big Lift, including who will implement the plan and how progress will be tracked.
• Convene regular meetings of both The Big Lift leadership (County Supervisor, County Superintendent, SVCF Vice President, and members of The Big Lift Core Team) and the Core Team and create agendas, complete memos (in collaboration with Core Team), take minutes for these meetings, and distribute these minutes.
• Convene regular meetings of the Knowledge Network and Countywide Collaborative, and send communications, create agendas, create Powerpoint presentations as needed, and take minutes for these meetings, and distribute these minutes.
• Oversee communications and public relations, coordinate with Public Information Officers at partner organizations, and manage communications' consultants and contracts.
• Oversee contracting processes and manage contract and budget amendment processes.
• Manage fiscal and compliance deadlines for funders and contractors.
• Collect data and reports from contractors and the County Office of Education.
• Develop and deliver all program updates and compliance reports, as needed.
• Provide support with programmatic compliance and contractor site visits.
• Coordinate and communicate with internal and external stakeholders including contractors, consultants, and other partners and supporters to meet deadlines and accomplish The Big Lift goals.
• Perform other duties, as assigned.

 
This is a limited term position.  Limited term positions are at-will positions with a term of up to three years.  The Big Lift Program Coordinator II position is currently budgeted for a term of up to two years. Limited Term employees receive full medical and dental benefits, like regular County employees, and a portable 401(a) plan.

Information for current County employees: Current and regular County of San Mateo Employees who are interested in this assignment must submit application materials and compete in the selection process. If you are successful in the selection process and are being considered for the assignment, HR will work directly with you and/or your department for options. Please note, there is no guarantee you will be allowed by your department to rotate into this assignment nor is your department obligated to allow you to take on this assignment. The salary range for this position is "as is" and non-negotiable.
 
The eligible list generated from this recruitment may be used to fill future extra-help, limited term, unclassified, and regular classified vacancies.
  
 
QUALIFICATIONS
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:

• A bachelor's degree in public or business administration, management, or a related field and four years of professional level administrative and analytical experience in a community-related setting.

Knowledge of:

• Principles and practices of program management and coordination. 
• Principles and practices of effective customer/client relations. 
• Principles and practices of working with and managing volunteers. 
• Technical procedures and requirements of the Big Lift. 
• Applicable federal, state, and local laws, rules, and regulations and County and program policies and guidelines. 
• Principles, practices, and techniques of administrative and programmatic research and analysis. 
• Computer applications related to the work. 
• Office administrative practices and procedures, including records management and the operation of standard office equipment.
• Funding sources, grants, and fund-raising techniques.

 
Skill/Ability to:

• Analyze, interpret, and apply regulations and requirements. 
• Plan, coordinate, and implement administrative and programmatic research and analysis. 
• Train staff in work procedures and provide technical and programmatic assistance to staff and subcontractors. 
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with grantors, subcontractors, County staff, elected and appointed officials, the public, and others. 
• Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing. 
• Compile, analyze, and interpret data using research techniques, draw sound conclusions, and prepare and present effective reports regarding findings and recommendations. 
• Exercise sound independent judgment within general policy and regulatory guidelines. 
• Prepare clear and accurate reports, correspondence, procedures, and other written materials. 
• Organize and prioritize work and meet critical deadlines. 
• Maintain accurate records and files. 
• Interact with a wide variety of people. 
• Listen sensitively and accurately; exercise tact, patience, and diplomacy. 
• Develop, coordinate, and implement plans, programs, and events. 
• Utilize the appropriate interpersonal style and methods of communication to gain acceptance, cooperation, or agreement of a plan, activity, and/or program idea. 
• Make public presentations and prepare articles for publication such as press releases and articles related to events of The Big Lift. 
• Prepare narrative and statistical reports.

 
  
APPLICATION/EXAMINATION
Anyone may apply. A resume will not be accepted as a substitute for the required employment application and supplemental questionnaire.
 
The examination process will consist of an application screening (weight: pass/fail) based on the candidates' application and responses to the supplemental questions. Candidates who pass the application screening will be invited to a panel interview (weight: 100%).
 
Depending on the number of applicants, an application appraisal of education and experience may be used in place of other examinations, or further evaluation of work experience may be conducted to group applicants by level of qualification. All applicants who meet the minimum qualifications are not guaranteed advancement through any subsequent phase of the examination. All examinations will be given in San Mateo County, California, and applicants must participate at their own expense.
 
IMPORTANT: Applications for this position will only be accepted online. If you are currently on the County's website, you may click the "Apply" button. If you are not on the County's website, please go to http://jobs.smcgov.org to apply.
 
TENTATIVE RECRUITMENT SCHEDULE:
Final Application Filing Date:  August 12, 2021
Application Screening (tentative):  August 16-17, 2021
Panel Interviews (tentative):  September 1 and/or 2, 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 (07232021) (Program Coordinator II – G244)

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 Foster City is searching for talented, energetic, responsible individuals who are serious about having fun! If you can think on your feet and be a fun team player, this could be the position for you! As a Recreation Leader, you’ll be responsible for implementing quality youth and teen programs and providing a safe environment for our participants. This is a part-time, non-benefited position limited to 29 hours per week and 1,000 hours in a fiscal year.

Salary

• $14.00 - $18.30 hourly; Pay rate determined by experience, education and assigned level of responsibility.

Important and Essential Duties 

• Must be at least 16 years of age to apply
• Supervise youth and teens in city programming, which may include after school programs, teen center, vacation and summer camps, and special events. 
• Take initiative to plan, organize, and implement high activity games, program special events and daily schedules, and community events. 
• Stay active and engaged with youth and teens at all times. 
• Act as a professional role model, mentor, and leader. 
• Enforce guidelines and maintain a safe, clean, well-organized environment. 
• Communicate effectively and respectfully with youth, parent/guardians, staff, and community members.
• Provide exemplary customer service.
• Attend monthly staff meetings and trainings.
• Work closely with external organizations and staff.
• May supervise staff.

Afterschool Recreational Care (ARC) Program: We are looking for Recreation Leaders to assist with homework, lead recreational activities, and plan enrichment classes for youth participants. Candidates must commit to working for the entire duration of the school year (August 2021 through June 2022). Work hours will vary, but typically shifts will be from Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday 2:00pm-6:00pm and Wednesdays 12:00pm-6:00pm. There will be some additional hours with our “Kidz Dayz.”No weekends shifts are available. 

The Vibe Teen Center: We are looking for Recreation Leaders to assist with supervision, lead recreational activities, supervise rentals, and plan special events for teens. Work hours will vary, but typically will be from Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday 3:00pm-6:30pm; Wednesdays 2:00pm-6:30pm; Fridays 3:00pm-10:00pm. Some weekend shifts are available.   

EDUCATION AND TRAINING GUIDELINES: 

Any combination equivalent to experience and education that could likely provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities would be qualifying. A typical way would be: 

• Education: Completion of the tenth grade or equivalent.
• Experience: Volunteer or paid experience working with groups of children. 

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: 

Ability to: lift and move equipment (up to 25 lbs.); complete forms and reports; ability to set-up and coordinate activities; remain calm and use good judgment in difficult and emergency situations; work flexible hours. Physical strength and stamina will be required in some positions to perform demonstrations and leads activities. 

LICENSES, CERTIFICATES, REGISTRATION: 

• Licenses: None
• Certificates: Must maintain a current CPR/AED and basic First Aid Certification or the ability to obtain within three months of employment.  

How to Apply: 

• The deadline to apply is Monday, August 2 by 5:00 pm.  
• Submit applications online at www.calopps.org
• For further information, contact Dusty Landwehr, Recreation Coordinator, at 650.286.3374 or email dlandwehr@fostercity.org 

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Join our team! 

This is a great opportunity to make a difference in your community, build relationships and work in a team environment.  If you like working with school age children, this job is for you! 

The City of Menlo Park is looking for responsible and enthusiastic part-time Recreation Leaders and Senior Recreation Leaders to assist with the Library and Community Services Department summer programs.

The City of Menlo Park offers two summer camps: Camp Menlo and Menlo Madness. We are looking for enthusiastic, driven and responsible Recreation Leaders who enjoy working with various youth ages and creating a fun, safe, positive and thriving environment.

Shifts vary between 7:00AM - 6:30PM (occasionally until 10:00PM depending on event and type of Recreation Leader). 

About the Position

This position is under the direct supervision of the Recreation Coordinator. Leaders may be responsible for planning, coordinating, and implementing programs for Camp Menlo and Menlo Madness.

 Duties will vary depending upon assignment and level of Recreation Leader.

Camp Menlo
Location: Kelly Park, 100A Terminal Avenue, Menlo Park, CA 94025
Dates: 4 - 2week sessions beginning June 21st and concluding August 13th
Times: 8:00am-4:30pm

Menlo Mania

Location: Menlo Children’s Center, 801 Laurel Street, Menlo Park, CA 94025
Dates: 4 - 2week sessions beginning June 21st and concluding August 13th
Times: 8:00am-6pm

Collectively our camps range from ages 5 to 11. Campers will spend their summer creating arts & crafts, playing sports and forming new friendships!

All newly hired will be required to participate in mandatory training from June 14, 2021 to June 18, 2021.  We are looking for candidates who are able to work up to 40 hours weekly, with opportunity to extend employment through the school year.

The San Mateo County Employees’ Retirement Association (SamCERA) is looking for their next valued team member to fulfill the role of Retirement Senior Accountant.  We invite you to join a team that provides caring, fair, accurate, timely and knowledgeable professional services and information to its members and other stakeholders.
 
The mission of SamCERA is to serve as loyal fiduciary for its members (comprised of permanent employees of the County of San Mateo, the San Mateo County Superior Court, and the San Mateo County Mosquito and Vector Control District) and to serve as a prudent administrator of the retirement system. For more information about our organization, visit https://www.samcera.org/.
 
Under direction of the Finance Officer, the Retirement Senior Accountant will plan, assign, direct, coordinate and evaluate the work of professional and fiscal support staff performing accounting and finance activities; create timely and accurate financial statements, administer financial systems, analyze financial data to complete reports and make recommendations; and perform other related duties. This position assists with the development and management of all financial transactions, record keeping of all general and institutional investment activities, pension payroll processes, and human resource administration in SamCERA.
 
In addition to the minimum education and experience requirement, the ideal candidate will demonstrate:
 

• Experience in accounting for general and investment financial activities.
• Knowledge in Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and requirements of Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB).
• Experience with project management and process improvement.
• Ability to adapt changes and work with teams.
• Ability to work independently, solve problems with innovative mindset and exercise sound judgment within established guidelines.
• Ability to manage time and deadlines.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel.

Examples Of Duties:

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

• Plan, direct, supervise, train, review and/or evaluate the work of assigned staff.
• Provide input into selection decisions and disciplinary matters.
• Provide on-going reassessment of current departmental procedures, implement improvements to work flow and prepare up-to-date process documentation.
• Interpret and apply applicable policies and procedures in accordance with the County Employees Retirement Law of 1937.
• Interact with the external auditors to provide adequate data and support during their fieldwork.
• Research various accounting-related issues including, but not limited to, investments, securities lending, general accounting, and retiree payroll.
• Assist the Finance Officer with special projects and other related work as required.
• Provide guidance and training to accounting and other SamCERA staff regarding accounting issues.
• Prepare financial statements and other reports by analyzing and summarizing financial and statistical data; identify significant financial reporting events and prepare footnote disclosures for annual audited financial report.
• Prepare a variety of highly complex and special reports on pension fund activities, budgetary requirements and actuarial analysis.
• Examine and analyze SamCERA’s fiscal operations, recommending enhancements to the department’s record-keeping, financial accounting and budgetary controls.
• Assist in the preparation of annual budgets, including accounting and statistical analysis to support appropriate funding levels. Analyze institutional investment and pension accounting records for use in preparing annual cash flows and budgets.
• Prepare trend analysis report of cash disbursements, forecast, calculate and analyze prepaid contributions, investment income and expenses.
• Develop financial forecast including cash inflows and outflows.
• Prepare journal entries and periodic reconciliations of general ledger, journal, subsidiary accounts, and bank statements.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience:

Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities. A typical way to qualify is:
  
Education: Graduation from a four-year college or university with major coursework in accounting, finance, business administration or a closely related field. This classification requires the successful completion of a minimum of twelve semester units of college level accounting coursework.
 
Experience: The equivalent of three years full-time  professional accounting or auditing experience with increasing responsibility throughout the years, including the performance of a variety of accounting and fiscal responsibilities, one year of which must have been in a lead or supervisory capacity in an accounting section or division.
 
Knowledge of: 
 

• The County Employees Retirement Law of 1937 as it pertains to SamCERA procedures.
• Governmental Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and requirements of Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB).
• Principles, practices and terminology of institutional investment.
• Project management and leadership techniques.
• Auditing techniques, principles, and practices.
• Accounting software programs.
• General actuarial concepts and terminologies.
• Principles and practices of business data processing, particularly as related to the processing of accounting information.
• Principles and practices of supervision or management.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Terminologies, concepts and practices related to the processing and maintenance of retirement system records. 

Skill/Ability to: 
 

• Plan, organize, supervise, train and evaluate the work of staff.
• Perform technical, specialized, complex or difficult accounting projects.
• Read and interpret complex employee benefit and pension plan regulations including the County Employees Retirement law of 1937., pertinent codes, accounting guidelines, manuals and plan documents. 
• Apply governmental accounting principles and practices.
• Prepare comprehensive financial reports and budgets.
• Explain complex procedures to coworkers and coach staff in new skills and procedures.
• Identify emerging risk issues and trends and present analysis to management.
• Establish priorities, analyze problems and identify solutions under pressure.
• Meet deadlines and follow-up on responsibilities.
• Prepare and deliver presentations to groups.
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both verbally and in writing.
• Establish and maintain professional relationships with members of the Retirement Board, SamCERA staff, members of the Retirement Association, other governmental agencies, outside corporations, and various consultants.
• Perform complex mathematical and statistical calculations accurately. 

APPLICATION/EXAMINATION

Open and Promotional. Anyone may apply. Current County of San Mateo and County of San Mateo Superior Court of California 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.

Responses to the supplemental questions must be submitted in addition to our regular employment application form. A resume will not be accepted as a substitute for the required employment application and supplemental questionnaire.

Important Information About the Examination Process:
The examination process will consist of the steps detailed in the order below. Because of this examination process, not all applicants meeting the minimum qualifications are guaranteed advancement through the examination process.

1.   Initial review of application materials. At this step, applicants submitting incomplete applications and/or incomplete responses to the supplemental questions, lacking relevant qualifications, and/or not following instructions will be disqualified. Application submissions that do not follow instructions will be rejected. Applicants who pass the initial review will be invited to take an online computer-based examination.

2.  Online computer-based examination (weight:  pass/fail):  Those applicants who pass the initial review process outlined above will receive a link, via email, for the online computer-based examination.  Please make sure to read all notices carefully.  Applicant requests for alternate exam dates will not be granted.  Reasonable accommodations for medical conditions will be considered on a case-by-case basis and must be requested at the time of application.  

3.  Applicants who pass the online computer-based examination will be placed on an eligible list and top ranked candidates will be invited for an interview.

IMPORTANT: Applications for this position will only be accepted online. If you are currently on the County's website, you may click the "Apply" button. If you are not on the County's website, please go to https://jobs.smcgov.org/ to apply. Online applications must be received by the Human Resources Department before midnight on the final filing date.

TENTATIVE RECRUITMENT SCHEDULE:
Final Filing Date for Applications:  Continuous   
Online Computer-Based Examination: TBD

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.  

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

HR Contact: Mandy Singh (01132021) (Retirement Senior Accountant-Exempt E-012)