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The County of San Mateo is seeking highly qualified applicants for the position of Human Resources IT Manager - HRIS/HRMS.

Please view our Online Brochure for detailed information about the position and instructions on how to apply.

The Position

The Human Resources IT Manager - HRIS/HRMS (Manager) will possess in-depth knowledge of the functions of human resources in a large, complex organization and how HR programs and software work within a company's culture and infrastructure.

With an eye toward innovation and with a balance of the practical, the Manager will implement, maintain, and enhance HR related information and management systems and will develop and implement long-term and short-term automation strategies to streamline HR programs.

The Human Resources Department is looking to streamline the software we use to make the employee experiences seamless through their career at the County. The Manager will ensure all HR-related systems are harmonious for the user, will stay updated and compliant with Federal, State, and labor regulations, and will translate technical information to simple language that any employee can understand.

The Manager will stay current with trends and resources in information technology, evaluate, plan, and implement the department's needs, have strong technical expertise, and communicate effectively with executive leadership, HR Managers, and Department business users.

Qualifications

Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to qualify is:

Three years of analytical or administrative experience that involved the application of data processing principles and techniques.

IMPORTANT: Applications for this position will only be accepted online. If you are currently on the County's website, you may click "Apply". If you are not on the County's website, please go to https://jobs.smcgov.org/ to apply.

In addition to completing the standard Employment Application form, responses to the Supplemental Questionnaire (attached to the application form) must also be provided.

TENTATIVE RECRUITMENT SCHEDULE:

Final Filing Date: October 9, 2024, at 11:59 PM

Application Screening: October 16-17, 2024

Panel Interview: October 30-31, 2024

The City of Woodland offers a competitive total compensation package including:

• Starting income ranging from $6,064.13 to $8,756.55 per month based on skills and years of experience, with incremental pay increases.
• Robust Retirement Program including CalPERS defined benefit pension plan, Retirement Health Savings Plan & 457 Deferred Comp plans with a 3% City match
• Low-Cost & No-Cost Health Benefits, including choice of CalPERS Medical Plans, and City-paid Dental Insurance, Vision insurance and Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Training & Career Development, including City-paid Professional Growth Incentive, City-provided training, and professional advancement opportunities
• Home-Life Balance, inclusive work environment and predictable work schedule, as well as paid holiday, vacation, sick and administrative leaves

POSITION

Provides staff assistance to a City Administrative official; performs responsible professional and technical administrative and analytical duties.  Duties involve budgets, policies, procedures, organization, planning, contracts, facilities, systems, equipment, supplies, special projects, etc., depending on the job assignment, all or some of the following duties and qualifications may be invoked at the discretion of the Department Director.  The purpose of this recruitment is to fill an upcoming vacancy in the Community Development Department and in the Police Department, as well as establish an eligibility list for future vacancies.

IDEAL CANDIDATE

Candidate must be able to learn the complex duties of the Department, including budget preparation, creating and monitoring revenue projections, and reviewing expenditure reports, as this position is responsible for overseeing the department budget for all program areas. The Ideal Candidate for this position must be a “team player” with excellent interpersonal and time management skills along with a well-established approach to customer service with both the public and staff. The Ideal Candidate must demonstrate the ability to understand complex issues, demonstrate excellent supervisorial skills as well as make proper independent decisions related to budgeting, department administration, contract management, and complex administrative processes and projects. Effective written and verbal communication skills are essential.  Ability to understand and speak a second language is highly desirable.

Management Analyst I - This is the entry level class in the Management Analyst series.  Positions at this level are distinguished from the II level by the performance of less than the full range and complexity of duties as assigned to the journey level class within the series.  Incumbents at this level typically have limited related work experience and are unfamiliar with the functions, operations and procedures of assigned department or office. This class, therefore, is typically used as a training class within the series.

Management Analyst II - This is the full journey level class of the Management Analyst series.  Positions at this level are distinguished from the Management Analyst I level by the performance of the full range and complexity of duties as assigned with minimal assistance or direction.  Incumbents are thoroughly familiar with the operating procedures of the department or office to which assigned, and possess technical expertise related to assigned program responsibilities.  Positions in this class are flexibly staffed and are normally filled by advancement from the I level.

• Compiles data and assists in developing recommendations on the formulation of policy, procedure, staffing, and organizational changes; participates in the installation of new and revised programs, systems, procedures and methods of operation.
• Conducts surveys and performs research and statistical analyses on administrative, fiscal, personnel, and/or operational problems.
• Assists in the process of identifying City wide or Department-wide information system needs, including computer hardware/software and training programs.
• Researches and/or assists in the preparation, analysis, and administration of the department operating and/or capital budget.
• Researches, develops, reviews, and prepares grant applications, including monitoring existing programs for compliance with regulations.
• Represents the City in intra-departmental, community, and professional meetings.
• Develops budget documents.  
• Tracks expenses to ensure compliance with the budget.
• Responsible for managing contracts within the City.  This includes developing Request for Quotations (RFQ), Request for Proposals (RFP) and monitoring for compliance and budget.
• Compiles materials and prepares and/or assists in the preparation of reports, manuals, and publications.
• Assists in the coordination of departmental activities with departmental divisions, other City departments and outside agencies.
• Assists in the design and implementation of systems and forms for use in a City department or administrative office including, but not limited to, City wide information systems.
• Regular, predictable, consistent and timely attendance is an essential function of the position, in that the failure of such attendance undermines the City’s ability to provide critical services to employees, department and the public.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying.  A typical way to obtain these abilities would be:

Education

Management Analyst I and II:

Equivalent to a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college with major coursework in public administration, business administration, or a closely related field

Experience

Management Analyst I:

One (1) year of administrative, budgetary or other management analysis or similar experience

Management Analyst II:

Two (2) years of experience comparable to that of a City of Woodland Management Analyst

Knowledge of a second language is highly desirable.

APPLICATION

Apply with a City of Woodland application online at www.cityofwoodland.gov/employment or by visiting the Human Resources Office, City Hall, 300 First Street, Woodland, CA 95695 by 5PM on Monday, October 14, 2024.  Supplemental questionnaire must be submitted with application by the final filing date to be considered.  Résumés and cover letters are encouraged but will not be accepted in lieu of the application form.  Postmarks will not be accepted.  

Review Process:  Based on the information provided in the application documents, the best qualified applicants will be invited for further examination.  All applicants meeting the minimum qualifications are not guaranteed advancement through any subsequent phase of the examination.  Depending upon the number of applications received, the examination may consist of an application screening, written and/or practical exam, oral interview or any combination thereof.  Applicants will be required to take and pass a medical examination by a City of Woodland physician to ensure their physical suitability to perform the assigned duties. 

If you have a disability that requires accommodation during the selection process, please notify Human Resources at least seven (7) days prior to the event.

Panel interviews are tentatively scheduled for the week of October 28, 2024.

CURRENT SALARY

Management Analyst I
$6,064.13 - $7,739.51 /monthly
$2,798.83 - $3,572.08 /bi-weekly

Management Analyst II
$6,860.99 - $8,756.55 /monthly
$3,166.61 - $4,041.48 /bi-weekly

BENEFITS

Future COLAs:                     
4% increase effective January 2025 and another 4% increase effective January 2026.          

Retirement:                          
CalPERS Retirement system (2% @ 60 Formula for Classic CalPERS members and 2% @ 62 Formula for new CalPERS members).  The City does not participate in social security

Deferred Compensation:                  
Choice of deferred compensation plans (Traditional and Roth).  City will match up to 3% of employee’s base salary

Medical:                                
CalPERS Medical Insurance Plans, including HMOs & PPOs.  City gives an allowance toward the cost of insurance.  Maximum Family Allowance for 2024/2025: $2,195.79 per month

Dental/Vision:                      
City paid Delta Dental and VSP Vision Insurance

STD/LTD:                             
City paid wage protection for short- and long-term disabilities

Life Insurance:                     
City provides $50,000 life insurance policy

Voluntary Benefits:             
Voluntary Supplemental Life, Cancer, Accident Only, STD/LTD, and Critical Illness insurances, and Flexible Spending Accounts available

Vacation:                              
7 hours per month during first 3 years of service

Sick Leave:                          
8 hours per month

Administrative Leave:         
96 hours of leave time given each fiscal year

Holidays:                               
12.5 paid holidays (including two floating holidays)

Bilingual Pay:                       
$200 per month upon certification

Professional Growth Incentive:      
$625 per year for additional educational or professional activities

The City of Woodland hires only U.S. citizens and individuals lawfully authorized to work in the U.S.   The City of Woodland is an Equal Opportunity Employer

The City of Livermore is currently accepting applications to fill a Permit Technician vacancy.  The vacancy may be filled at either the Permit Technician I or the II level.

Apply online at www.LivermoreCA.gov/jobs by 5 PM on Monday, October 14, 2024.

THE POSITION

Under general supervision, a Permit Technician II performs technical and administrative support functions in the processing and issuance of permits in the Permit Center of the Community Development Department; assists customers with questions relating to zoning and building codes, entitlement, and plan review processes; reviews and researches plans primarily of a preliminary nature to ensure compliance with codes and regulations; reviews plans and applications for issuance of permits on smaller projects such as home occupation permits or smaller building permits; explains, calculates and assigns development impact and permit service fees; coordinates the routing of projects to and from other divisions/departments; and performs other duties as assigned.

The City of Livermore is currently accepting applications to fill a Permit Technician vacancy.  The vacancy may be filled at either the Permit Technician I or the II level.

Apply online at www.LivermoreCA.gov/jobs by 5 PM on Monday, October 14, 2024.

THE POSITION

Under general supervision, a Permit Technician I performs technical and administrative support functions in the processing and issuance of permits in the Permit Center of the Community Development Department; assists customers at the Permit Center with questions relating to zoning and building codes, neighborhood preservation, entitlement, plan review processes, city details and specifications, and housing and human services programs; reviews and researches plans primarily of a preliminary nature to ensure compliance with codes and regulations; reviews plans and applications for issuance of permits on smaller projects; coordinates the routing of projects to and from other divisions/departments; and performs other duties as assigned.

Our diverse and inclusive workforce of more than 7,000 employees play a key role in the success of San José, the heart of the Silicon Valley. All City of San José employees work together as one team to make San José a vibrant, innovative, and desirable place to live and work. Visit here to learn more about our One Team Leadership Values and Expectations, including quality and excellent customer service and here to learn more about San José.

About the Department
The mission of the Human Resources Department states: “Our Human Resources team recognizes that our employees power the City of San Jose and our success as a city is dependent on our ability to create a dynamic and engaged workforce. Our employees’ ability to provide excellent service is strengthened when we invest in attracting talent, provide opportunities for career growth, enable an environment focused on health, safety, and wellness, and retain a diverse workforce in a workplace that is equitable and inclusive.”
  
San Jose’s Human Resources Department offers key strategic support to the City and is responsible for the following core services:

• Employee Benefits – Provide benefit programs that best meet the needs of employees, retirees, their dependents, and the City, assist participants in effectively utilizing their plans and promote employee wellness.
• Employment Services – Facilitate the City’s ability to attract and hire a diverse and talented workforce.
• Health and Safety – Provide services that promote employee health, safety, and well-being.
• Learning and Development – Provide Citywide employee training and pipeline development programs that support employee recruitment, growth, engagement, and retention.
• The Department also offers strategic support in Citywide Human Resources Systems Management and Records Management, Departmental Administration, Customer Service, Personnel Management, Financial Management, and Emergency Response and Recovery

The City of Berkeley invites you to apply for the position of Administrative Assistant in the City Manager's Office! In this role, you will have the opportunity to develop thorough knowledge of citywide policies and procedures in order to support core functions in your assigned department.

In addition to office support, you'll be responsible for a wide variety of complex, non-routine support functions that may involve researching complex information, analyzing and compiling data, reviewing documents, and assisting with budgets. You'll use skills like problem-solving, project management, and communication to gather information and determine the appropriate action, decision, or solution.

This recruitment is for an unrepresented Administrative Assistant position in the City Manager's Office.

 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

A typical way of gaining the knowledge, skills, and abilities for this position is:
Equivalent to graduation from high school and four (4) years of progressively responsible staff support work.

Applicants must have satisfactorily completed three (3) semester units or four (4) quarter units of college course work in business, public administration, or related subjects, plus be enrolled in a second elementary college-level related course which must be completed before the end of probation and must complete three (3) semester or (4) quarter units of college course work in related subjects within one (1) year of appointment.

Nine (9) semester units or twelve (12) quarter units, completed prior to appointment, will satisfy this requirement.

 

APPLICATION PROCESS

Click here to apply. Applications must be received by 5:00 PM Pacific on October 7, 2024, and must include a completed application and answers to the supplemental questions. Please note that resumes are not a substitute for a completed application.

Applications are available in alternative formats (audio-format, braille, large print, electronic text, etc.) upon request to ada@berkeleyca.gov. Please allow 10 days for production of the material in an alternative format.

 

EXAM PROCESS

The exam process will include, but may not be limited to:

• Application review for minimum qualifications
• Multiple-Choice Written Exam (tentatively scheduled for the week of October 28, 2024)

Tests may consist of any combination of written, oral or other exercises or assessment procedures that test content and may include, but are not necessarily limited to, typing, math, reading, writing and analytical skills; problem solving ability; computer and software proficiency, or any other job-related knowledge, skill, ability or qualification. The examination process and dates are subject to change. The City may, without notice, change or eliminate any assessment component as needs dictate. Applicants passing all examination phases will have their names placed on an employment eligible list that hiring departments will use to conduct final selection interviews.

 

Reasonable Accommodations: The City is committed to making reasonable accommodations in the examination process and in the work environment. Individuals requesting reasonable accommodations in the examination process must submit a request in writing to hr@berkeleyca.gov at the time of application. 

About the City

Marin County’s first incorporated city, San Rafael has a population of approximately 60,000 and lies midway between San Francisco and California’s famous wine country. At 22.51 square miles, San Rafael serves as the county seat and is the county’s premier economic, financial, cultural, and service center. As a regional transportation hub, San Rafael is at the center of highway and transit access to west Marin, Sonoma County, the East Bay, and San Francisco.

The City of San Rafael offers both a small-town atmosphere and a lively urban environment. It is the economic and cultural heart of Marin County, surrounded by open space and the bay, making it a vibrant city in an incomparably beautiful natural setting. Famous for its favorable climate, San Rafael provides a central base for taking day trips to scenic locations such as the Napa/Sonoma wine country, Point Reyes National Seashore, and Muir Woods. San Rafael’s many attractions include its namesake Mission San Rafael Arcangel, the landmark Frank Lloyd Wright Civic Center, Victorian architecture, a lively downtown, China Camp State Park, and more.

San Rafael has a varied and rich economy fueled by high tech, biotech, entertainment, financial, service-oriented, and industrial businesses. The city is home to major employers such as Kaiser Permanente, BioMarin, and is home to the County of Marin’s government offices and courts, and offers residents and visitors an array of regional retailers in addition to unique local shops.  The community is primed for growth with the adoption of the General Plan 2040 and Downtown Precise Plan and multiple development projects slated throughout the City.  

San Rafael is also one of the most ethnically and culturally diverse cities in Marin County. The City’s residential neighborhoods are distinctive, each with its own history, character, and identity. There is a wide diversity of housing ranging from historic to new homes, apartments, multi-family units, and condos. The City has two public school districts with seven elementary schools, two middle schools and two high schools. Dominican University of California, a private liberal arts college, offers undergraduate and graduate degree programs. For more information on this dynamic city, please visit the City of San Rafael’s website at www.cityofsanrafael.org.

About the Organization

San Rafael, the “City with a Mission,” was incorporated in 1874 and became a charter city in 1913. It is a full-service city with a City Council/City Manager form of government. San Rafael has an elected Mayor and four district-based elected City Council Members who serve four-year terms. The City Council is engaged and seeks to strengthen the urban and commercial areas as well as sustain the beautiful natural environment. The mission of the City is to enhance the quality of life and provide for a safe, healthy, prosperous, and livable environment in partnership with the community. The City’s vision is to be a vibrant economic and cultural center reflective of its diversity and desires to sustain the beautiful natural environment through informed and active residents, and to be a responsive, innovative local government.

The City of San Rafael has a staff of more than 400 employees and a total annual budget for fiscal year 2023/2024 of $172 million. The City’s Departments and Divisions include the offices of the City Manager, City Attorney, and City Clerk, Community and Economic Development, Police, Fire and Emergency Services, Library & Recreation, Public Works, Human Resources, Finance, Parking Services, Digital Services and Open Government, and Sustainability. In 2022, the City was voted one of the top three “Best Places to Work” in local government by ELGL, a nationally recognized organization.

The City’s internal cultural and organizational environment is collegial, respectful, inclusive, and champions the staff-developed and led initiative "Together San Rafael", which seeks to bring staff and management together, encourage cross-departmental collaboration, empower employees, and celebrate innovation. Together San Rafael is a City-wide effort to improve service delivery through six guiding principles, where diverse, creative, and engaged employees work to best serve the needs of the community.

In addition, for Managers and Directors, the City’s Let’s Lead Together core values highlight the expectations and accountability measurements held by and for City leaders in their work to move the City and organization forward with purpose, heart, and inclusion.

About the Division

San Rafael is committed to creating a more inclusive and equitable city where every resident has the opportunity to thrive. With this in mind, the City is establishing a new Community Services Division of the City Manager’s Office. The Division is dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for all residents, with a special focus on disadvantaged, historically underserved, and vulnerable populations. This Division is at the forefront of addressing critical social issues, including homelessness response, and other services that uplift community members in need.

The Division’s mission is to develop and implement innovative strategies and programs that provide comprehensive support to those in need, ensuring access to vital resources, fostering community resilience, and promoting overall well-being, with a focus on equity.

As a leader in this dynamic and evolving field, the Community Services Division works collaboratively with local agencies, community organizations, and stakeholders to deliver services that are compassionate, effective, and responsive to the unique needs of our community.

About the Role

The newly created Community Services Division Director position is an exciting and unique opportunity to build a new division of the City of San Rafael.

The Community Services Division Director will play a pivotal role in shaping and leading the City of San Rafael's efforts to address critical social issues, particularly focusing on homelessness at this time.  Reporting directly to the Assistant City Manager, the Division Director will oversee and develop the newly created Community Services Division, ensuring the effective development and implementation of programs that improve the quality of life for residents in need.

In this role, the Division Director will manage a broad range of responsibilities, from strategic planning and policy development to budget management and interdepartmental and interagency coordination. They will be a key liaison between the City and  our County partners, and various other stakeholders, including public agencies, community organizations, and residents. Their work will involve close collaboration with other City departments, public and private partners, and community groups to advance initiatives that address homelessness and related services.

In their first year, they’ll work to develop the City’s first homelessness strategic plan, setting priorities and policies to guide the City’s work in this space for the next five years.

One of the key, immediate priorities the Division Director will oversee is the implementation of the City’s $6M Encampment Resolution Fund Grant. This includes leading the contractor and staff team operating the City’s planned Sanctioned Camping Program and spearheading the identification of a site for a future interim shelter and/or transitional housing. In addition, they’ll also coordinate the implementation of the City’s Camping on Public Property ordinance.

The Community Services Division Director will directly and indirectly lead a dedicated team, guiding their efforts to deliver high-quality services that meet and respond to the needs of the community. The Division Director will also be responsible for securing and managing funding, developing and maintaining partnerships, and ensuring that the Division's programs are both effective and sustainable. This role requires a dynamic, adaptable, creative leader who is passionate about public service, skilled in strategic planning, and committed to making a positive impact on the community.

The City of Thousand Oaks has an exciting opportunity! We are seeking a knowledgeable and results oriented Plan Check Supervisor who will be responsible for staff oversight, assigning, reviewing, organizing, and participating in the work of the Plan Check Section staff in the Building Division of the Community Development Department.

Plan check functions include ensuring permits are issued only for those plans that meet all state and local codes regulating life-safety, quality of life, energy conservation, and structural safety standards. This position is responsible for the more technical and complex plan check tasks and serves as a technical resource to staff.

• Plans, organizes, supervises, and evaluates the work of assigned plan check staff; develops, implements, and monitors work plans to achieve goals and objectives; supervises and participates in developing, implementing, and evaluating plans, work processes, systems, and procedures to achieve annual goals, objectives, and work standards.
• Plans, organizes, directs, and evaluates the performance of assigned staff; establishes performance requirements and personal development targets; regularly monitors performance and provides coaching for performance improvement and development; recommends compensation and provides other rewards to recognize performance; recommends disciplinary action, up to and including termination, to address performance deficiencies, in accordance with the City’s Personnel Rules and Regulations.
• Participates in the selection of plan check staff; provides or coordinates staff training; works with employees to correct deficiencies.
• Establishes schedules and methods for providing plan check services; identifies resource needs; reviews needs with appropriate management staff; allocates resources accordingly.
• Provides leadership and works with staff to ensure a high performance, customer service-oriented work environment that supports achieving the department’s and the City’s mission, objectives and values.
• Participates in the development of the assigned program budget; forecasts funds needed for staffing, equipment, materials, and supplies; monitors and approves expenditures; recommends budgetary adjustments as necessary.
• Performs the more difficult and complex engineering tasks related to plan checking; reviews complex and difficult construction plans including those for single- and multiple-family dwellings, residential additions, alterations, and repairs, commercial and industrial structures and buildings as well as additions, alterations and repairs, and other projects.
• Reviews and verifies engineering calculations and architectural plans, grading plans, soil engineering recommendations, and related items to ensure compliance with applicable codes and ordinances as well as seismic design provisions; indicates corrections for both plans and calculations; communicates in writing with engineers, architects, and others regarding plan review findings and proposed corrections.
• Reviews and evaluates the most difficult and complex proposed building plans and specifications to insure that proposed construction complies with building, fire, environmental, flood hazard, design, energy, grading, trades, and related codes.
• Makes code interpretations for, responds to more complicated inquiries from, and provides information to architects, engineers, contractors, building designers, owners, and the general public regarding plan review and other code-related items and issues.
• Explains, interprets, and provides guidance regarding applicable codes, regulations, hand-outs, and related materials to the public, architects, engineers, contractors, developers, owners, staff, and other interested parties; answers questions regarding building codes and requirements and interprets plans for field inspectors; resolves highly complex and sensitive customer service issues, including alternate methods and materials, either personally, by telephone or in writing; maintains records and documents of customer service issues and resolutions.
• Coordinates activities and plan review processing with other City staff and staff from other agencies including counter technicians, planners, inspectors, building officials, engineers, fire inspectors, health department plan checkers, and others; assists other Divisions and Departments, including Planning, Public Works, and Finance, in providing information and answering inquiries regarding various projects, fees, plans examination, code interpretations, internal divisional policy and procedures, determination and calculation of valuations, permit costs, and related fees.
• Performs document research and filing; enters data; prepares and maintains records and produces correspondence and documentation as necessary.
• Performs field inspections and site visits as necessary; visits building and construction sites to make determinations on code compliance, answer inquiries related to plans, and to resolve problems.
• Establishes and maintains emergency operation processes and procedures.
• Maintains current knowledge of new trends and innovations related to area of assignment including new and revised codes as well as new materials and products; attends and participates in job related seminars and professional group meetings

Do you have a passion for helping others? Do you want to make a meaningful impact in a charming and diverse community? Turn your passion into a career in public service with the City of Menlo Park!

The City of Menlo Park is excited to invite applications for the position of Accountant I/II. Finance is seeking a passionate, detail-oriented individual who wants to provide exceptional customer service to their fellow employees, as we all work together to serve our community.

Here in Menlo Park, we believe that people are our most important asset. As a service organization, we seek to recruit team-oriented individuals who are dedicated to public service. Under direct or general supervision, the Accountant I/II performs a variety of professional accounting duties, including auditing, analyzing, and verifying fiscal records and reports; preparing financial and statistical reports; providing information to City staff regarding accounting practices and procedures; reconciling general ledger accounts; assisting in preparing the City’s annual budgets; preparing year-end audit reports and schedules; performing related work as required.

Accountant I

This is the entry-level classification in the Accountant Series. Initially under close supervision, incumbents perform a variety of professional accounting duties while learning City policies and procedures. As experience is gained, assignments become more varied, complex, and difficult and close supervision and frequent review of work lessen as an incumbent demonstrates skill to perform the work independently. Positions at this level usually perform most of the duties required of the positions at the II level, but are not expected to function at the same skill level and usually exercise less independent discretion and judgment in matters related to work procedures and methods. Work is usually supervised while in progress and fits an established structure or pattern. Exceptions or changes in procedures are explained in detail as they arise.

Accountant II

This is the full journey-level classification in the series. Positions at this level are distinguished from the I-level by the performance of the full range of duties as assigned, working independently, and exercising judgment and initiative. Positions at this level receive only occasional instruction or assistance as new or unusual situations arise and are fully aware of the operating procedures and policies of the work unit. Successful performance of the work requires thorough knowledge of governmental accounting practices and procedures, fund accounting, and fiscal management.

The positions in the Accountant class series are flexibly staffed. Accountant I positions have the opportunity to advance to the Accountant II level, subject to management approval and the employee’s ability to (i) perform the full range of duties assigned to the Accountant II level, and (ii) acquire the knowledge, skills, and experience necessary to meet the minimum qualifications for the Accountant II level of the series.

A job description, including examples of typical job functions and qualifying knowledge, skills, and abilities, is available by clicking on the Job Description link.

The Big Lift, a collective impact initiative that seeks to increase kindergarten readiness and improve third grade reading proficiency in San Mateo County, is recruiting to fill one Intern Fellow II vacancy.
 
The County of San Mateo’s Human Services Agency serves as the initiatives “Backbone Agency”. The Intern Fellow II position will support the evolving/increasing role of the Backbone Agency including but not limited to supporting the implementation, administration, facilitation of three on-going advisory councils and two working groups as well as the planning and facilitation of two annual Collective Impact Convenings and two annual Knowledge Network Convenings.

Specifics of assignment is dependent upon the department or division assigned to and level of internship. Some example duties include:

• Perform a wide variety of administrative, operational, and technical assignments to assist departments or divisions and to receive on-the-job exposure.
• Research, write, and present reports and recommendations on a variety of topics.
• Participate in conducting studies and analyses involving assigned programs and functions concerning policies, practices, procedures, financial resources, facilities, proposals, staffing, new programs and projects, effectiveness of programs, and planning.
• Collect, compile, describe, organize, analyze, interpret, and present data and information related to area and issues under study.
• Perform a variety of clerical or technical tasks in support of department assigned to: including answering phones and assisting the public, proofreading, filing, collating materials, and maintaining a variety of records.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Knowledge of:

• Research and report preparation methods and procedures.
• Modern office procedures, methods, and computer software and hardware
• Principles of mathematics and statistics
• English usage, spelling, vocabulary, grammar, and punctuation

Skill/Ability to:

• Learn basic principles of local government management and public administration
• Interpret the policies and procedures of the assigned department
• Learn and understand the organization and operation of the assigned department or division
• Research, analyze, and evaluate programs, policies, and procedures
• Prepare clear and concise reports
• Proofread and detect errors in typing, spelling, grammar, and punctuation
• Independently prepare correspondence as requested
• Plan and organize work to meet schedules and deadlines
• Understand and follow oral and written instructions
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing
• Establish, maintain, and foster positive and harmonious working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
• Experience collecting, compiling, describing, organizing, analyzing, interpreting, and presenting data and information related to areas and issues under study. Previous experience can be gained through community work, in educational settings, or through professional experience.
• Experience researching, writing, and presenting reports and recommendations on a variety of topics either in an educational or professional setting. Previous experience can be gained through community work, in educational settings, or through professional experience.

Other:

• Must be 18 years or older to apply

Interested applicants must submit an online application, as well as attach your resume and cover letter.

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 above or below. If you are not on the County's website, please go to http://jobs.smcgov.org/ to apply. Online applications must be received by the Human Resources Department before midnight on the final filing date.
 
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 Employment Opportunity Employer.