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Suisun City is a progressive and proactive law enforcement agency situated in the heart of Solano County. As a result of its proximity to neighboring jurisdictions, the men and women of the Suisun City Police Department remain extremely busy as they address the needs of the community. Candidates interested in testing for the position of Public Safety Dispatcher with the Suisun City Police Department must be prepared to take on the challenges of a fast paced work environment.

THE POSITION

Under supervision (Public Safety Dispatcher I) or general supervision (Public Safety Dispatcher II) performs a variety of duties involved in receiving, evaluating, prioritizing, and relaying calls for emergency and non-emergency public safety assistance; dispatches appropriate Police, Fire and/or Medic units and coordinates response of emergency personnel; maintains, processes, and distributes police records; operates a variety of telecommunications equipment including radio, telephone, and CAD systems; and performs a wide variety of specialized clerical duties involved in the preparation, maintenance, and release of materials related to law enforcement activities.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

The following duties are typical for this classification. Incumbents may not perform all of the listed duties and/or may be required to perform additional or different duties from those set forth below to address business needs and changing business practices.

• Receives, classifies, and prioritizes all incoming emergency calls for service to the dispatch center including 911 calls and business line calls received from citizens requesting service or information; operates a variety of public safety communications equipment including 911 emergency telephone equipment, computer aided dispatch systems, and multi-channel radio systems; dispatches police and fire units and personnel.
• Performs a variety of duties involved in police records operations including disseminating, maintaining confidentiality, evaluating, copying, and filing police records and reports; processes and distributes arrest reports to the District Attorney, juvenile probation offices, and courts in a timely manner; ensures that information is released in accordance with related laws and Police Department policies.
• Evaluates response necessary as dictated by a given request for service; determines nature, location, and priority of calls; operates computer aided dispatch system to create calls for service within response criteria guidelines; assigns and dispatches appropriate police, fire, or other emergency vehicles, equipment, and personnel in accordance with policies and procedures; transfers calls to other appropriate agency in accordance with established procedures; obtains and dispatches other support services as necessary.
• Other duties as described in the complete Job Description.

THE POSITION

The Finance Director is an integral part of the City’s executive management team who reports directly to the City Administrator and supports operations of every City department by managing finance, budget and information technology functions. The incumbent in this position advises Department Heads and the City Administrator on complex financial and budget matters and projects, develops the annual City budget with the City Administrator, manages the City’s financial operations, and monitors compliance with applicable laws and regulations. The Finance Director serves as the City’s chief financial and investment officer as the City Treasurer, and performs related duties as required.

Definition:  

Under the supervision of the Finance Manager, the Accounting Technician I/II will perform a variety of paraprofessional accounting duties including general accounting, payroll processing, accounts receivable, revenue collections, accounts payable and purchase order processing, treasury assistance, business licensing, month-end general ledger account reconciliations/journals, annual audit/budget support, account analysis, and related duties as assigned.   

Class Characteristics:  

Accounting Technician I –This is the entry-level class in the Accounting Technician classification series. This class is responsible for providing support for assigned finance or accounting functional area such as billing or fiscal transaction processing. Positions at this level are not expected to function with the same amount of knowledge or skill level as positions allocated to the II 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. As experience is gained, assignments become more varied and are performed with greater independence.   

Accounting Technician II - This is the journey-level class in the Accounting Technician classification series responsible for performing the full range of paraprofessional accounting tasks in assigned program areas. Incumbents are expected to work independently and exercise 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.  

Positions in the Accounting Technician class series are flexibly staffed and positions at the II level are normally filled by advancement from the I level; progression to the II level is subject to management approval and is dependent on the incumbent (i) performing the full range of duties assigned to the II level, and (ii) acquiring the knowledge, skills, and experience necessary to meet the minimum qualifications for the II level of the series.

EXAMPLES OF TYPICAL JOB FUNCTIONS (Illustrative Only) Management reserves the right to add, modify, change, or rescind the work assignments of different positions and to make reasonable accommodations so that qualified employees can perform the essential functions of the job.  

Ø Provides budget support such as: assistance with annual budget preparation and monthly financial reporting, capital project tracking and status reporting.   

Ø Assists in development of the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR); Creation of annual audit support schedules.  

Ø Accounting and recordkeeping, preparing monthly and year-end General Ledger adjusting journal entries, prepare account reconciliations.   

Ø Revenue estimation   

Ø Audit support  

Ø Develop, monitor, input, and process records in the City’s payroll system; calculate and record payroll; review, verify, and audit payroll data; analyze payroll reports; extract data and provide information as requested.  

Ø Maintaining compliance with Local, State and Federal laws and regulations, PERS rules and regulations, and Memorandum of Understandings (MOUs)   

Ø Monitor City’s grant activities; communicate with various departments to ensure grant activities are in compliance; prepare reimbursement requests to granting agencies; reconcile various grants funds  

Ø Prepares a variety of financial reports for departmental use.  

Ø Prepares required payroll tax/benefit payments and filings.  

Ø Revenue tracking, collection and recording of revenues.   

Ø Processing of accounts receivable billings; monitoring daily receipts and bank activity; tracking and reconciling customer and trust deposits.   

Ø AP processing of City-wide vendor payments, maintaining vendor files and regulatory reporting, monitoring and processing of purchase orders.   

Ø Prepare of annual assessment filings, serving as a business license collection and record control point.  

Ø Maintains a petty cash fund for employee reimbursements.  

Ø Processes the renewal of all licenses on an annual basis, including generating renewal notices, receiving payments and following up by letters to obtain payment.   

Ø Maintenance of electronic and hard-copy archival models.  

Ø Prepares and issues purchase orders.  

Ø Operates computer, printer and other general office equipment.  

Ø Will be cross trained in a variety of accounting duties to ensure proper department coverage.   

Ø Will assist with supporting front counter operations.  

Ø Department filing.   

Ø Performs other duties as required.  

MINIMUM POSITION REQUIREMENTS:  

KNOWLEDGE OF:   

Basic governmental accounting practices, principles and procedures, general office work flow administration, sound business organization skills; finance terminology, payroll processing and reporting requirements, commonly used office and governmental accounting software products, government budgetary and financial audit structure and process, and methods and practices of financial record keeping and report preparation.  

ABILITY TO:   

Provide excellent internal and external customer service; Excel in and promote a teamwork-based environment involving cross training and collaboration; Effectively read, interpret and apply established internal rules, procedures and policies; Effectively communicate with diverse audiences in written and oral form; Effectively apply and use technology, including skilled use of business software systems; Track, collect, analyze and reconcile accounting data; Work cooperatively and effectively with the public, employees, agency officials and surrounding departments; Use initiative and sound judgment within established guidelines; Organize, prioritize and coordinate work activities; Maintain detailed and accurate financial records; Make arithmetic calculations with speed and accuracy; Operate standard office equipment; Develop effective working relationships with others and work with limited supervision.  

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION: Any combination of training and experience that would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required qualifications would be:  

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:  

Accounting Technician I-   

· Possession of a high school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent is required  

· Possession of a post-secondary degree in accounting or finance, or possession of a certificate in accounting proficiency, is desirable  

· Requires one year of progressively responsible accounting experience, including bookkeeping, complex numerical calculations and/or processing of financial data.  

· Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid Class C California driver's license.  

Accounting Technician II-   

· Associates of Arts degree (AA) and three years of progressively responsible accounting experience, including bookkeeping, complex numerical calculations and/or processing of financial data.  

· AA degree may be substituted with two additional years of experience in an accounting clerical position with the City of Los Altos.  

· Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid Class C California driver's license.  

· Similar or relevant work experience in the public sector  

IDEAL CANDIDATE POSSESSES THE FOLLOWING CHARACTERISTICS: A well-rounded Accounting Technician who is motivated and team oriented. The person holding this position should demonstrate a high level of customer service standards with the community, customers, and departments. Proven knowledge and demonstrated work experience in the basic function of finance such as Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable and Payroll. The ideal candidate is comfortable with change and can multi-task; is familiar with governmental organizational structure and public service oriented, has a willingness and capacity to learn other aspects of accounting and finance, and then put that new found knowledge into action.  

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:  

Must possess mobility to work in a standard office setting and use standard office equipment, including a computer. Vision to read printed materials and a computer screen, and hearing and speech to communicate in person, before groups, and over the telephone. This is primarily a sedentary office classification although standing and walking between work areas may be required. Finger dexterity is needed to access, enter, and retrieve data using a computer keyboard, typewriter keyboard, or calculator and to operate standard office equipment. Positions in this classification occasionally bend, stoop, kneel, reach, push, and pull drawers open and closed to retrieve and file information. Employees must possess the ability to lift, carry, push, and pull materials and objects up to 25 pounds.  

COMPENSATION & Benefits:  

The salary range for this position ranges from $64,760.80 up to $90,647.98 annually. Placement within the range will be DOE.
This is a full-time, non-exempt position represented by the Los Altos Municipal Employee Association.  

Accounting Technician I- $64,760.80-$ 78,717.16 DOE  

Accounting Technician II- $74, 576.32- $90,647.98 DOE 

The benefits package offered by the City includes:   

• Retirement: CalPERS retirement plan for Classic members is 2% @ 60 with employee paying a contribution of 7%. PEPRA employees participate on a 2.0% @ 62 plan, with employee paying 6.75% of the retirement contribution. Benefits based on highest three years of compensation. The City does not participate in Social Security.  
• Health Plans: Choice of HMO or PPO plans through CalPERS Health with most family plans covered at 100%. Employees who waive coverage may receive stipend of $350 per month.  
• Dental/Vision: City also offers a dental and vision reimbursement plan.  
• Flexible Spending Plan: Dependent care and health care reimbursement plan available  
• Deferred Compensation: Voluntary participation in either Nationwide or ICMA-RC  
• Holidays: 10 annual holidays, plus one floating holiday  
• Vacation: 10 days annually  
• Sick Leave: Allowance of 12 days annually  
• The City follows a Defined 9/80 schedule with offices closed every other Friday.   

APPLICATION PROCEDURE: A completed City application, cover letter and resume must be received online at the City's Website: https://www.losaltosca.gov/. The recruitment will remain open until the position is filled. 

RECRUITMENT PROCESS: The applicants most closely matching the City’s desired qualifications and organizational needs will be invited to participate in the interview process.  

Prior to hire, candidates will be required to successfully complete a pre-employment process, including reference checks and a complete background investigation. A conviction history will not necessarily disqualify an applicant from appointment; however, failure to disclose a conviction will result in disqualification or termination.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER  

The City of Los Altos is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in employment on the basis of a person’s race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, mental or physical disability, medical condition, marital status, sex, age or sexual orientation. Candidates with a disability, which may require special assistance in any phase of the application or testing process, should advise City of Los Altos upon submittal of application. Documentation of the need for accommodation must accompany the request.  

LIMITATIONS AND DISCLAIMER  

The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position. All job requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health and safety of themselves or other employees.  

The City of Hayward is excited to announce its recruitment for the position of Finance Technician. Under the supervision of the Finance Manager, the Finance Technician performs a variety of complex and specialized finance and administrative duties and functions as a liaison between the Finance Department, citizens, and other City departments.

DEADLINE TO APPLY: April 10, 2020

APPLICATION AND SELECTION PROCEDURE
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Would you like to join the team that is on the rise in the County of San Mateo? Do you want to enhance your already-proven contract, budget, and performance management skills and elevate your career path to new heights?  If so, this unique opportunity is for you!

We are seeking a candidate for the position of Management Analyst/Associate Management Analyst to join our team. This position will support three amazing departments, Real Property, Procurement, and Revenue Services, providing fiscal support, performance management, contract management, and administrative support.

The Management Analysts will conduct research, provide complex analysis on critical issues, and evaluate program effectiveness within all three departments. Management Analysts play a key role in merging the County's vision of serving the community and providing superior customer service to our clients with the day-to-day management and operations of County programs and services.

THE THREE DEPARTMENTS
Real Property provides a wide range of real estate services to the County Manager's Office, the Board of Supervisors, and all County departments. The department operates under the County Manager's Office and oversees all County owned properties as well as all properties leased by the County for use by the various County departments. Responsibilities include the payment of rent and reconciliation of operating costs related to leasing. In addition to oversight of those responsibilities, the Management Analyst will assist with managing contracts with outside service providers, coordinating human resources issues, and assisting with budget projections and accountability.  

Procurement acts as the County's centralized purchasing for all County departments. This department is responsible for providing countywide procurement and contract services to ensure County departments obtain a maximum value for each dollar spent and maintain compliance with all relevant County, State, and Federal laws, ordinances, and policies.

Revenue Services supports outside agencies and departments within the County in their efforts to recover revenues by providing centralized collections services and serving our clients and customers with the utmost respect, compassion, and customer service in helping individuals clear their financial obligations.  Support to this department will include fiscal, budgeting, contracts, and administrative services.

There is currently one vacancy.  This is a full-time permanent position.  The position could be filled at the more experienced Management Analyst level, or at the first-level Associate Management Analyst level.
 
The salary range for the Management Analyst classification is $96,782 - $120,994 annually.
The salary range for the Associate Management Analyst classification is $83,637 - $104,541 annually.

The Ideal Candidate is:

• Knowledgeable of advanced principles and practices of public administration, fiscal management, and program management
• An effective collaborator who interacts well with diverse personalities, management, colleagues, and the public
• Knowledgeable in evaluating programs for effectiveness and providing recommendations for improvement
• A superior communicator who excels orally and in writing
• Experienced in preparing and monitoring budgets
• A politically astute, critical thinker and planner
• A tactful leader with excellent facilitation skills
• Able to analyze complex problems accurately, develop practical recommendations, and take appropriate action to resolve them
• Able to develop and persuasively communicate to diverse audiences an innovative vision and to motivate others to achieve that vision
• Open minded, creative, and comfortable with change
• Firm, fair, and a responsive consensus builder
• A quick learner who can work independently
• Self-motivated and a positive thinker
• Sincere, confident, and honest

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:

• The equivalent of a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in political science, business, or public administration or a related field plus two years of journey level analyst experience, or a master's degree from an accredited college or university in political science, business, or public administration or a related field plus one year of journey level analyst experience. 

Knowledge of/Experience with:

• Basic principles and practices of local government administration and organization
• Development or management of project or program budgets
• Principles of financial administration, including public budgeting and reporting
• Principles and practices of organizational analysis and management

 
Skill/Ability to:

• Learn the Federal, State, and local regulations and guidelines related to assigned duties
• Analyze a wide variety of moderate to complex administrative/operational problems and make effective operational and/or procedural recommendations
• Prepare clear and compelling staff reports and make presentations
• Use the County's budget and accounting systems to perform financial analysis and reporting at the department and countywide levels
• Provide instruction and guidance to departmental staff on budget development and management and collaborate effectively across departments to implement processes and resolve issues.
• Perform the full range of the assigned duties under minimal supervision

An offer to a candidate for Management Analyst or Associate Management Analyst will depend, in part, upon the level of prior budget experience.

Under supervision, the Community Service Officer (CSO) performs a wide range of field and office support duties in the patrol and support services divisions within the Marysville Police Department.

This is a specialized, full-time, non-sworn classification. The Community Service Officer has no powers of arrest.

Definition: 
To perform varied and routine non-sworn duties with emphasis on parking enforcement and vehicle abatement program.

Examples of Duties:

• Enforce sections of the Marysville Municipal Code, other enforcement codes; and assist other City Departments in various code enforcement

• Perform traffic control and non-violent crowd control

• Assist Police Officers in routine investigations and respond to and investigate non-injury traffic collisions

• Operate computer systems and access data bases such as the California Law Enforcement Telecommunications System (CLETS) to enter, search, confirm and retrieve a wide variety of information related to local, state and national crime activity and investigations using established codes and screens, determine alternative approaches to locating information such as use of aliases and other name variations

• Complete effective presentations to community groups, provide crime prevention information, and help with community events and related duties.

• Testify in court or at hearings on case records and investigative activities.

The Marysville Police Department is an Equal Opportunity Employer and acts in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. 

FINAL FILING DATE:                        Open Until Filled  First cut-off is Friday, March 20, 2020.       

IT IS MANDATORY THAT YOU COMPLETE THE SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE. YOUR APPLICATION WILL BE REJECTED IF YOU DO NOT PROVIDE ALL NECESSARY INFORMATION.

THE POSITION

The Human Resources Department is accepting applications for the Regular and full-time position of ERP Business Analyst II in the Finance Department.  The normal work schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 am –5:00 pm; a flex schedule may be available.

The City of Roseville promotes a no smoking atmosphere.

DEFINITION

To perform complex analytical, administrative, financial, and technical duties in support of implementation, administration, and operation of the Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system to improve and enhance business systems and applications; act as liaison between functional users and technical groups in the configuration, modification and testing of the ERP system to meet changing business requirements.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS

This is the journey level class within the ERP Business Analyst II series and is distinguished from the I level by the assignment of the full range of duties. Employees at this level receive only occasional instruction or assistance as new, unusual or unique situations arise and are fully aware of the operating procedures and policies within the work unit. Positions in this class are flexibly staffed and are normally filled by advancement from the I level.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED

Receives direction from assigned management or supervisory personnel. May exercise technical and functional supervision over lower level professional and direct supervision over technical and administrative support personnel.

EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES - Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Provide internal support on business processes and transactions including understanding integration between an ERP system and external systems ensuring issues resolution.
• Collaborate with Information Technology staff to identify and test quarterly patches, service requests and assess impacts to functionality, resolving issues and identifying solutions to the impacted areas through completion.
• Maintain and modify system table configurations in the various ERP modules, including, but not limited to Finance, Budget, Human Resources and Payroll to support on-going business needs.
• Design, develop, and modify custom reports using ERP tools as required by City Council, management, staff, external systems, and outside agencies.
• Lead and participate in projects to examine, define and modify business processes; serve as technical resource for the planning and execution of projects; plan and participate in business requirements gathering and hands on functional and technical testing of new or modified systems.
• Provide technical support to user groups and identify system enhancements, business process reengineering and recommend system changes to improve efficiencies across the City as a whole.
• Responsible for evaluation of business processes for inefficiencies and matching business needs with ERP System capabilities; recommend best practices and provide support in the building, development, testing of new functionality.
• Perform financial analyses and reconciliation and assist with general accounting duties including balancing financial transactions, assisting with reconfiguration, reporting, month end close, and year end close in performing data collection for the production of financial reports including regulatory and compliance reporting.
• Establish and enforce standards for all documentation of application changes and updates to configuration, process and procedures; update training content by working in conjunction with the business owners of the applicable modules; provide support and training to end users.
• Answer questions and provide information to the public, via telephone, e-mail, and written correspondence; investigate complaints and recommend corrective action as necessary to resolve complaints.
• Build and maintain positive working relationships with co-workers, other City employees and the public using principles of good customer service.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge of:

• Modern office equipment and methods including use of computer applications in word processing, spreadsheet, database, and graphic presentation, including Microsoft Office suite.
• Automated accounting and information systems.
• Statistical research and analysis techniques.
• Data analysis and research methods.
• Reporting tools and practices.
• Principles of data management.
• Methods for financial recordkeeping and general ledger reconciliation.
• Principles and practices of generally accepted accounting and reporting activities
• Troubleshooting techniques as it relates to enterprise business applications.
• Principles and practices of project management.
• Principles and practices of business analysis including requirements analysis and solutions assessment.
• Methods and techniques for application development and integration.
• Principles of data retrieval and reporting.

Ability to:

• On a continuous basis, know and understand all aspects of the job. Intermittently analyze work papers, reports and special projects; identify and interpret technical and numerical information; observe and problem solve operational and technical policy and procedures.
• On a continuous basis, sit at desk for long periods of time. Intermittently twist to reach equipment surrounding desk; perform simple grasping and fine manipulation; use telephone, and write or use a keyboard to communicate through written means; and lift or carry weight of 10 pounds or less.
• Learn applicable Federal, State and local laws, codes and regulations.
• Learn specialized business unit work processes.
• Apply accounting principles to the analysis of financial and accounting transactions and audit of financial records.
• Support all current and future system and/or process improvements for Finance, Human Resources, Payroll, and Budget.
• Use automated accounting and information systems.
• Research, analyze and resolve technical administrative issues.
• Analyze large and complex sets of data.
• Work with and maintain the confidentiality of information.
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
• Independently perform professional duties in the analysis of accounting and financial business processes and maintenance and testing of enterprise application systems.
• Analyze, evaluate and integrate business and/or systems processes and procedures to improve current practices and develop effective solutions.

EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING

Experience:

Two years of professional experience performing duties similar to that of an ERP Business Analyst I with the City of Roseville (performing complex analytical, administrative, financial, and technical duties in support of implementation, administration, and operation of the Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system to improve and enhance business systems and applications; acting as liaison between functional users and technical groups in the configuration, modification and testing of the ERP system to meet changing business requirements).

AND

Training:

A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university, preferably in business administration, computer science, finance, accounting, or a related field.

License or Certificate:

Possession of a valid California driver’s license by date of appointment.

SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE

1. Your responses to questions 2-3, the applicant’s education, training and experience, will be scored using a pre-determined formula.  Your responses to these questions must be consistent with your employment application information.  This experience must also be described in the “Work Experience" section of this application.  Responses to the supplemental questionnaire that are inconsistent from your “Work Experience” section in the application will not be scored.  I understand and agree with the above instructions.

• Yes
• No

2. Was any of the work experience listed on your application an unpaid internship, or volunteer work?  If so, please list below which ones.

3. How many years of professional experience do you have performing complex analytical, administrative, financial, and technical duties in support of implementation, administration, and operation of an Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system to improve and enhance business systems and applications; acting as liaison between functional users and technical groups in the configuration, modification and testing of an ERP system to meet changing business requirements?

• Less than 2 years
• 2-3 Years
• 3-4 Years
• 4-5 Years
• 5+ Years

4. Please describe your experience implementing and/or maintaining an ERP system.

5. Please identify the products and modules you worked on including any configuration experience.

6. What was the most complex project you worked on and what was your role?

SELECTION PROCESS

All candidates meeting the minimum qualifications will have their application scored in a Formula Rate Examination.  The applicant’s experience and education will be evaluated using a pre-determined formula.  Scores from this evaluation will determine applicant ranking and placement on the Employment List.  Supplemental questions will be utilized by the department hiring authority to make interview and selection determinations.  Final appointment is contingent upon a check of past employment references, passing a City-paid fingerprint check and depending on position applied for a pre-employment medical exam and a drug and alcohol screening test.

THE CITY OF ROSEVILLE IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.  IF YOU REQUIRE AN ACCOMMODATION DUE TO A DISABILITY, PLEASE CONTACT THE HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT AT LEAST 5 WORKING DAYS BEFORE A SCHEDULED INTERVIEW/EXAMINATION PROCESS.  MEDICAL DISABILITY VERIFICATION MAY BE REQUIRED PRIOR TO ACCOMMODATION.

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Summary of Duties: Under direct supervision of a Fire Captain, a Firefighter will respond to calls for fire, medical, and hazardous material emergencies. Performs standard fire prevention and general administrative shift duties as trained and assigned.
Distinguishing Characteristics: This is a journey level position within the Fire Department. Incumbents in this class perform standard fire suppression, prevention, and medical assistance to the City and its members. Performs duties under set protocols, standards, and direct supervision.
Paramedic-accredited Firefighters perform advanced life support and receive a pay differential.
EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS 
1.    Responds to fire alarms, emergency medical calls, and other requests for assistance to protect life and property in accordance with departmental policies, procedures, and chain of command.  
2.    Drives, operates and maintains truck and other fire department vehicles; operate pumps and apparatus; uses ladders, hoses, and other fire suppression equipment with efficiency and within safety protocols.  
3.    Handles power and hand tools to perform fire suppression, prevention, rescue, inspection, equipment and facility maintenance, and other related subjects.  
4.    Participates in drills and training classes in fire science, emergency first aid, medical emergency techniques and response, hazardous material handling, fire station and equipment maintenance, and other related subjects. 
5.    Assists in performing inspections of commercial, industrial, and specified residential facilities in accordance with state and local fire safety codes and occupancies.  
6.    May attend and participate in presentations before local organizations and groups in support of fire prevention and fire safety.  
7.    Provides administrative support to the Fire Captain as assigned.  
8.    Performs routine maintenance of equipment, tools, vehicles and fire facilities.  
9.    Promotes and maintains effective relationships with fire personnel, City staff, and the public; works under pressure and in tense situations; demonstrates strong interpersonal skills. 
10.    Promotes and develops safe work practices in the workplace; encourages, supports, and promotes the mission, organizational values, goals, and objectives of the Department.
11.    Performs a 56-hour work week schedule.
12.    Performs related duties and responsibilities as assigned and may act as Fire Engineer.
Accredited Firefighter/Paramedic (In addition to the above): Provides Advanced Life Support first responder emergency medical care and assistance to victims of accidents, injuries or illness.
Typical Decisions: The incumbent will make judgements and decisions regarding fire suppression, prevention, and emergency medical services for the Fire Department responses.  Receives direct supervision from assigned Fire Captain. 
Minimum Qualifications: 
Knowledge of:
•    Fire suppression and emergency medical care procedures.  
•    Fire chemistry and hazardous materials including flammable liquids, explosives, gases, toxic and radioactive materials. 
•    Geographic layout of City streets, hydrants and other local public safety landmarks.   
•    Modern technical firefighting principles and techniques.  
•    Applicable Federal laws, State Codes and local ordinances pertaining to fire prevention and fire safety.  
•    Firefighter safety.
Accredited Paramedic (In addition to the above): 
•    Emergency medical procedures necessary to deal with life threatening illness and/or injury.
•    Advanced Life Support pre-hospital emergency medical care techniques, principles, and practices.
•    Analytical processes used in the assessment of patient status and appropriate dosage levels of medications.
•    Follow and comply with Monterey County Emergency Medical Services policies and protocols in addition to department policies.
Skill in: 
•    Exercising common sense and practical judgment.
•    Learning laws and regulations governing fire safety and basic emergency medical in-field treatment.
•    Performing technical fire suppression, prevention and related duties. 
•    Understanding, interpreting and implementing verbal and written orders.  
•    Completing accurate recordkeeping and report writing relating to fire prevention/suppression activities.
•    Communicating effectively orally and in writing.  
•    Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with co workers in a group living environment, representatives of other City departments, outside agencies/organizations and the general public.  
•    Demonstrating physical ability and stamina appropriate to perform the duties of the position.  
•    Building and maintaining effective relationships.
•    Promoting City and Departmental missions, goals, objectives and organizational values.
•    Providing quality customer service to the public.
Ability to:
•    Work in a team environment.
•    Correctly use equipment.
Education: High School Diploma/GED
Experience: Twelve months of consecutive, full-time firefighter work experience and must have completed probation or 18 months cumulative paid Firefighter experience.
Licenses and Certifications: A valid (Class C) California Driver’s license.  By completion of probationary period obtain Firefighter Endorsement Approved and issued by the Fire Chief and per the California Department of Motor Vehicles requirements. EMT–1 Certificate, CPR Card certified by the American Heart Association or American Red Cross; Firefighter-1 certificate compliant with State of California Fire Marshal’s Office standards.
In addition to requirements listed above, an Accredited Paramedic must meet the following: 
•    Six months cumulative full-time experience as a paramedic  
•    License as a paramedic with the State of California or National Registry
•    ACLS provider certifications
•    BTLS and PALS or equivalent
•    EMT-Paramedic accreditation in Monterey County within sixty days of appointment as an assigned paramedic.
Physical Demands and Working Conditions: Physical mobility to sit, stand, walk, crawl, kneel, crouch, squat, lay on back or stomach, climb and balance, reach at shoulder length and above shoulder length, push, pull, twist and rotate for periods of between five minutes to two and one-half hours per eight-hour shift.  Stamina to run, walk, and stand wearing protective equipment weighing up to 100 pounds, for periods of time ranging from 5 minutes to two and one-half hours.   Physical agility to walk and run over uneven, wet surfaces, climb ladders of up to 105 feet in height, push/pull, squat, twist, turn, bend, stoop, climb and reach overhead.  No severe allergic reactions to dust or pollen.  Physical strength to lift, carry and drag persons weighing more than 120 pounds for transport to triage, and up to 300 pounds with assistance, while carrying fifty pounds of equipment attached to the body.  Physical strength to lift up to 75 pounds on a frequent basis, and to pull, drag and extend a two and one half-inch charged fire hose and 75-pound ladders. Ability to work at heights on an aerial lift of up to 105 feet above ground.  Manual dexterity of neck, wrists, waist, hands and fingers sufficient to wear respirators and other protective gear, to climb through small confined spaces, use hand and power tools, handling and grasping equipment and or debris, and to administer first aid.  Hearing and speaking ability sufficient to converse over the telephone, two-way radio and in person often over the noise of machinery and traffic, to detect and describe noises in machinery or to hear running water. Uncorrected vision of 20/40 or better in one eye, and 20/100 in the other, or corrected to 20/20 in one eye and 20/40 in the other; ability to distinguish colors to recognize flame, smoke, hazardous materials placards and skin signs. Mental acuity to act under stress in life threatening situations, and to maintain calm efficient judgment in serious situations involving quick action or mental stress. 
A Firefighter is required to wear protective gear, carry appropriate tools, and wear self -contained breathing apparatus, weighing a combined total of 100 pounds, while performing many of the emergency-related duties.  Firefighters work in a variety of very hot and very cold temperatures, and often in a wet environment. The Firefighter must be able to respond physically to alarms and/or calls for help and be in a full sprint from a standstill or sleep, in a matter of seconds.  While performing emergency aid, a Firefighter may lift and carry victims and move equipment requiring the use of stomach and back muscles.  It is required that they be able to hear a variety of warning devices and alarms, gas leaks or calls for help.  Tools used by a firefighter require precise arm-hand positioning movements such as when operating a chain saw or using emergency medical equipment.  The operation of said equipment often requires the coordinated movement of more than one limb simultaneously.  Emergency situations may require work to be performed in small cramped crawl spaces, areas where vision is limited, and/or heights including roof-tops and ladders.  Balance is required working in slippery wet conditions, maneuvering on beams and other structural parts of building, hillsides, and fences.
Special Requirements:
Prior to appointment, the Department may require candidates to successfully complete a psychological examination, and/or background investigation and a pre-employment medical exam. 

***The salary range for this position is $49,212.80-$67,558.40 as of June 2019.***  
In addition to the starting salary, employees in the Police Data Specialist classification shall also receive an approximate five percent (5%) ongoing non-pensionable compensation pay.

The Police Data Specialist (PDS) position is an entry level training position in the Operations Support Services Division (O.S.S.D.) of the Police Department. Under close supervision, Police Data Specialists learn to perform specialized technical work utilizing automated law enforcement information systems that lend support to sworn personnel and other department members. Duties include complex data input and retrieval processes requiring extreme accuracy; providing services to the community; and performing related work as required. O.S.S.D. operates 24 hours per day, 7 days per week. 

The Police Department provides a six-month training program. During a one-year probationary period, incumbents complete the training program and a subsequent six months of on-the-job training. This includes but is not limited to a demonstrated proficiency of all aspects of Operations Support Services Division's responsibilities. While on probation, candidate performance is rated on a daily basis by experienced Police Data Specialists, Senior Police Data Specialists and/or other supervisors. Those who pass probation receive a pass/fail proficiency examination. Upon passing the examination, incumbents will be promoted to the position of Police Data Specialist II.  

This recruitment may be used to fill multiple positions in this, or other divisions or departments. If you are interested in employment in this classification, you should apply to ensure you are considered for additional opportunities that may utilize the applicants from this recruitment. For more information about Police department, OSSD unit, CLICK HERE

The workweek may consist of four workdays of 10.5 hours followed by 3 consecutive days off or five workdays of 8.5 hours followed by 2 consecutive days off. Each workday includes two paid 15 minute breaks and a 1/2 hour unpaid meal breaks. OSSD employees wear uniforms. A prorated uniform allowance of $500 per year is provided in January of each year. Trainees are expected to purchase and begin wearing their uniforms by the start of the 16th week of training. 

Trainees are rotated through different units of OSSD and will be assigned to various shifts (Day, Swing and Midnight) and days off. New PDS's should expect to work night shifts, weekends and holidays. A shift differential of $1.50 per hour for Swing Shift and $1.75 per hour for Midnight shift is added to the base salary and compensatory time or pay will be granted for holiday work in accordance with the memorandum of agreement between the City of San Jose and the Municipal Employees Federation. 

After training, PDS's bid for assignments, shifts (day, swing or midnight) and days off every six months in order of seniority as a Police Data Specialist. Senior employees typically select preferred shifts and days off and may have the option of a five day work week and/or alternate start times available to them. New employees may work nights, weekends and holidays for several years before they attain the seniority required to bid for more desirable assignments, shifts, days off and/or start times.