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The City of San José is recruiting for a IT Manager (Information Systems Analyst) in the Public Works Department. As a technical lead, this position will be responsible for overseeing and managing client-devices and day-to-day Customer Support services.

The City of San José believes in the model of utilizing technology as a means for increased optimization as well as cost savings. With significant technology refresh and upgrade, there is a greater need for highly skilled technical hands-on leadership, oversight and technical project management.

This position requires strong technical hands-on experience and leadership skills, as well as the ability to take initiative and direct others. We are seeking an individual with a willingness to adapt to an ever changing business, as well as an ever changing technical environment.

The ideal candidate must be able to take full ownership of managing infrastructure operations, and leading projects to completion. This position demands a proven ability to resolve complex technical issues with limited resources. A forward thinking team leader and team player with a positive attitude are essential to this position.

Duties may include but are not limited to:

§  Provide visionary/technical leadership for the Department’s client infrastructure and operations which includes: desktops, mobile devices, phones, and other infrastructure related applications

§  Provide technical leadership and supervise desktop support engineers and technicians

§  Perform hands-on system/application configuration and advanced troubleshooting infrastructure issues to ensure service availability to meet service level expectations

§  Develop technical guidelines to a governance framework to ensure best practices and security

§  Lead in the implementation of projects to completion

§  Coordinate IT service needs with departments

§  Manage Department’s Technology Assets including tracking, replacement, and surplus of equipment

§  Ensure the Desktop Support team is meeting and exceeding performance expectations as defined through metrics and benchmarks

§  Maintain employee work plans and conduct performance appraisals

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.

Competencies

The ideal candidate will possess the following competencies, as demonstrated in past and current employment history.  Desirable competencies for this position include:

Job Expertise – Demonstrates knowledge of and experience with applicable professional/technical principles and practices, Citywide and departmental procedures/policies and federal and state rules and regulations.

The ideal candidate will also possess a combination of the following knowledge and hands-on experience:

§  Experience developing 5-year technology roadmap for department, funding support, and ensure the team is meeting and exceeding performance expectations as defined through metrics and benchmarks.

§  Hands-on experience managing and supporting technologies such as:

o   Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI)

o   Mobile Device Management (MDM)

o   Building and deploying Windows 10 images and/or provisioning virtual machines

o   Microsoft Windows 10 and 2016/2019 Server

o   Desktop deployment: Building images and/or provisioning virtual machines.

o   System admin tools (e.g. Event Viewer, MDT, USMT, PDQ, vCenter, vMotion, etc.)

o   Networking: DHCP, DNS, subnets, gateways, etc.

o   User account admin: Microsoft Windows Active Directory GPOs

o   Applications: Office 365 Suite, IE/Edge, etc.

o   Security:  Windows security patches (WSUS) and antivirus servers (TrendMicro)

o   Troubleshooting: reviewing and analyzing system logs, identifying system issues, applying remediation, and performing system preventative maintenance.

o   Security Management such as antivirus and patch management for desktop and servers

o   Experience managing, configuring, deploying and troubleshooting client devices including desktops, laptops, thin clients (Dell Wyse) and tablets/mobile devices (Surface Pro, iPad, iPhone, Android)

o   Experience managing Windows security patches (WSUS) and antivirus servers (TrendMicro)

o   Provides direction in reviewing and analyzing system logs, identifying system issues, applying remediation, and performing system preventative maintenance.

o   Experience with managing and troubleshooting Windows OS and applications (Windows 7/10, Office 365 Suite, IE/Edge, etc.)

o   Working knowledge of VMware VDI deployment and Airwatch/InTune mobile device management

o   Experience writing technical documentation

o   Implementation of agile methodology towards daily task management

Problem Solving – Approaches a situation or problem by defining the problem or issue; determines the significance of problem; collects information; uses logic and intuition to arrive at decisions or solutions to problems that achieve the desired outcome.

Team Work and Interpersonal Skills – Develops effective relationships with co-workers and supervisors by helping others accomplish tasks and using collaboration and conflict resolution skills.

Communication Skills – Effectively conveys information and expresses thoughts and facts clearly, orally and in writing; demonstrates effective use of listening skills; displays openness to other people’s ideas and thoughts.

Project Management – Ensures support for projects and implements agency goals and strategic objectives.

Supervision – Sets effective long and short-term goals based on a good understanding of management practices; provides motivational support;  create work assignments that empower staff with decision-making responsibilities and are balanced with realistic priorities, skills and maximum benefit to the organization.

The County of San Mateo Probation Department is seeking candidates with exceptional analytical and collaboration skills to join their team as a Payroll-Personnel Coordinator.
 
The Probation Department employs over 400 staff dedicated to enhancing community safety, reducing crime, and assisting the victims of crime through offender accountability and rehabilitation.  As part of this proactive and innovative agency, the Payroll-Personnel Coordinator will provide technical and specialized payroll and other personnel related support.  
 
In addition to processing payroll, the incumbent will on-board new employees, process employee transactions such as new hires, promotions, demotions, transfers and terminations, and all other human resources related transactions, process salary increases to include special allowances, conduct payroll audits, manage employee leaves and provide on-going training on timecard and the payroll system to department employees. Duties are performed in a very fast paced, deadline driven collaborative environment and includes working with multiple budgets, locations and payroll earning codes.
 
The level of work performed requires the analysis of unusual circumstances, understanding of proper application of complex and multiple labor contract provisions and assessing a variety of approaches to finding solutions.
  
The ideal candidate for this position will:

• Be knowledgeable in payroll and business processes.
• Experience using the Workday software. 
• Demonstrate solid analytical skills with ability to audit/analyze data and or processes and present recommendations as needed.
• Have strong computer skills and working knowledge of Workday, or other payroll/human resources systems.
• Be familiar with payroll and employee leave laws.
• Have the ability to interpret and apply complex rules and policies pertaining to payroll, including labor contracts.
• Have the ability to handle multiple tasks and keep track of workflows under firm deadlines.
• Communicate effectively and provide prompt and courteous assistance to department employees.

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

• Perform technical and specialized office support work, relating specifically to payroll and personnel, which requires the use of independent judgment and the application of technical skills.
• Generate, review and interpret a variety of automated reports on a routine basis to identify and resolve payroll and personnel change errors and discrepancies; researches and analyzes discrepancies and processes appropriate corrections. Some positions are assigned to perform audit and corrections countywide payroll and personnel data.
• Answer inquiries from internal and external clients.
• Under the direction of Human Resources or Controller's Office may assist other departmental staff with payroll/personnel processing and procedures.
• Process time reporting forms, verify information and calculations, specific payroll rates related to such items as holiday, overtime, off-shift, and predetermined premium rates; monitor leave and compensatory time totals.
• Prepare and process personnel requisition forms for filling permanent, temporary and part-time vacancies.
• Coordinate and execute employee onboarding and off-boarding in conjunction with supervisors and the Human Resources Department; process paperwork required for new employees; provide employees guidance on how to navigate through available onboarding resources.
• Interpret, explain and comply with negotiated contracts, prescribed laws, rules, regulations and confer with Human Resources and/or Controller's Office as needed.
• Perform all personnel action processes including job changes, compensation changes, initiating hires, processing retroactive pay, etc.; research and assemble information from a variety of sources and make associated arithmetic and/or statistical calculations.
• Regularly generate and analyze audit reports related to time entry, job and compensation changes to ensure accurate entry and completion of tasks by various department staff; identify and correct errors; notify individual employees of corrections or action needed and elevate communications to a supervisor as appropriate.
• Run reports as requested by management.
• Organize and maintain various files, including those related to personnel matters.
• Enter and retrieve data using a personal or on-line computer system; review computer or manually produced reports for accuracy and make corrections as required. 
• Assist employees, supervisors and managers with payroll, timecard and personnel-related inquiries, and in interpreting, and applying payroll, retirement, and benefit laws, rules, regulations, bargaining unit contracts, policies and procedures; and resolve problems and recommends solutions.
• Responds to salary verification requests.
• Research record keeping issues including sick leave, vacation or non-contract balances, and performs appropriate action as needed.
• Interpret, explain and comply with negotiated contracts, prescribed laws, rules, regulations.
• 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 three years of journey level general or fiscal office support experience which has included payroll or personnel assistance OR four years of general clerical or office assistant experience.

Knowledge of:

• Methods and practices related to payroll and personnel processes in a complex, public agency.
• County labor contracts, Civil Service Rules and other related policies and procedures.
• Standard processes for completing and processing varied payroll and personnel documents.
• Office administrative practices and procedures, including record keeping and the operation of standard office equipment.
• Basic business data processing and business arithmetic, including percentages and decimals.
• Correct English usage, including spelling, grammar and punctuation.
• Record keeping principles and procedures.
• HRIS and timekeeping system.

Skill/Ability to:

• Perform detailed technical and specialized payroll and personnel support work.
• Interpret complex written guidelines, rules, policies and procedures and accurately apply the direction provided to operational actions and procedures.
• Understand immediate and downstream effects of executed actions, decisions and advice.
• Work independently and organize, prioritize and coordinate simultaneously occurring work activities.
• Understand and apply payroll and personnel-related County ordinances, Civil Service Rules, labor contractual agreements, etc. to specific cases.
• Establish and foster effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of the work.
• Analyze data and make arithmetic calculations as needed with speed and accuracy.
• Use initiative and sound independent judgment within established guidelines.
• Communicate clearly and effectively with employees, managers and external agencies through verbal and written methods.
• Embrace and learn new technology, software or systems related especially those related to payroll and personnel coordination.
• Keep up to date and adapt quickly to changes in related procedures and HRIS business processes.  
• Collaborate with managers and supervisors, give guidance and/or training on related payroll and personnel transactions.
• Operate standard office equipment and common office software applications such as email, word processing, spreadsheets and internet browsers.

APPLICATION/EXAMINATION
Open and Promotional. Anyone may apply. Current County of San Mateo employees 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 or term position prior to the final filing date will receive five points added to their final passing score on this examination.
 
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 on the "Apply" button. If you are not on the County's website, please go to https://jobs.smcgov.org to apply.
 
TENTATIVE RECRUITMENT SCHEDULE:
Final Filing Date: February 6, 2020
Application Screening: Week of February 10, 2020
Panel Interviews: March 5, 2020
 
 

Please note that applications are currently not accepted through CalOpps or any other third party job board application system. To apply, applicants must complete an application via the City of San Jose’s website at www.sanjoseca.gov/citycareers.  

The actual salary shall be determined by the final candidate’s qualifications and experience.  In addition to the starting salary, employees in the Senior Account Clerk classification shall also receive an approximate five percent (5%) ongoing non-pensionable compensation pay.
 
This is a class-based recruitment.  Candidates who meet the minimum qualifications for Senior Account Clerk will be added to the active Qualified Candidate Group and contacted when a department-specific vacancy becomes available.  This candidate pool will supersede any active list.  If you are in the current Qualified Candidate Group, you will need to reapply in order to be considered for future vacancies. 
 
Typical duties may include the following:

• Compiles and processes payments and/or requisitions for various financial transactions; assigns payments to cost centers.
• Prepares worksheets, financial charges and invoices, issues and maintains records.
• Summarizes data and prepares reports; prepares routine correspondence.
• Prepares and inputs data into computer terminals or applicable database.
• Operates and utilizes a variety of standard office equipment, including but not limited to computers, printers, scanners, phones, calculators, fax, software programs, and accounting machines and equipment.
• Generates or receives phone calls to and from internal and external customers to explain bills, obtain correct information for credit card payments and other related payment matters, including processing bills.
• Reviews, posts, and balances ledgers and other documents; processes and reviews revenues; reviews and balances petty cash and/or change funds.
• Prepares payroll and serves as department timekeeper.
• Prepares special checks.
• Conducts and maintains inventories of stores, equipment and supplies.
• May serve as lead worker as assigned.
• Performs other related duties as required.

 
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 and to apply, please visit:

https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/Cupertino

The Office of the Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder and Chief Elections Officer is seeking well-qualified candidates for the position of Principal Auditor-Appraiser. 

The Principal Auditor-Appraiser shares a critical role in assisting the Deputy Assessor and Chief Appraiser in the completion of the Office's mission to: determine the assessed value of all taxable personal property for businesses located in San Mateo County; create the official record of taxable personal property (approximately 16,000 assessments each year on the local assessment roll); share this information with the County Controller and Tax Collector, and make it publicly available.

The technically-savvy and experienced individual hired for this position will have the responsibility to supervise the assessment work of auditor-appraisal staff in the timely collection, processing and analysis of valuation data for personal property for tax assessment purposes.  In addition, the Principal Auditor-Appraiser will perform the more difficult audits and appraisals.

The ideal candidate is a conscientious and highly-motivated professional who possesses excellent leadership, supervisory, training and technical skills, and highly-effective interpersonal and communication skills. The successful candidate has demonstrated experience maintaining a high level of work productivity, can lead by example, and can motivate staff towards achieving their goals and responsibilities.

The Assessor's Office is currently involved in several major projects, including the development of a new Automated Property Assessment and Tax System, and the appraisal and assessment of several large-scale commercial, manufacturing, research and development, and mixed-use developments being built throughout San Mateo County.  This is an exciting time to join our team of experienced and committed professionals.

SAN MATEO COUNTY
San Mateo County is located on the scenic Peninsula between San Francisco and the Silicon Valley. It provides the benefits of temperate climate and clean air, as well as abundant ocean sports and recreational activities. Rural open space areas and the metropolitan city of San Francisco are within easy reach. The San Mateo County government has a budget of over $1 billion, with a workforce of over 5,500 employees in 22 agencies and departments.  The County claims within its boundaries a wealth of land, buildings, and taxable property with an assessed value of more than $177 billion. The property tax revenues generated from these assets are vital to maintaining local government operations and public services.

THE DEPARTMENT AND DIVISION
The mission of the Office of the Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder and Chief Elections Officer is to ensure equitable treatment of County property owners by accurate and fair valuation of land, improvements and businesses; to create an accurate public record of recorded transactions relating to people and property within San Mateo County; and to register County citizens to vote and efficiently conduct honest elections.

The Department is responsible for:

• The maintenance of 240,000 assessments and a local property tax roll of over $238 billion.
• The maintenance of County birth, death and marriage records.
• The maintenance of over 3,000,000 recorded land records.
• The facilitation of local elections.
• The maintenance of the voter registration rolls representing over 330,000 County voters.

 
The Department is also responsible for a budget of $20 million, election billing to all jurisdictions, and 15 governmental trust funds.

NOTE:  The hiring list established by this recruitment could be used to fill current and future permanent, limited term, extra-help, and/or unclassified Principal Auditor-Appraiser vacancies. 

Duties may include but are not limited to:

• Planning, scheduling, assigning, and monitoring work of assigned staff; participating in the hiring of assigned staff and recommending candidates for management approval
• Training assigned staff in County policies and procedures and State laws, rules and regulations; preparing and conducting in-service training for staff to ensure currency with changing policies and rules
• Advising the Assessor and Deputy Assessor on changes to rules, regulations and legislation
• Collaborating with Deputy County Counsel, Principal and Senior Auditor-Appraisers, and other management personnel
• Developing, implementing, monitoring and revising departmental policies and audit and appraisal procedures
• Monitoring quality control of audits and appraisals in process, identifying problems and recommending corrective action
• Evaluating employee performance, counseling employees, and effectively recommending initial corrective action and other personnel decisions
• Examining and auditing accounting records, financial statements, ownership records, leases, operation statements, and other related documents of large or complex firms, frequently requiring travel to taxpayer's place of business and location where the records are maintained, including travel to various parts of the United States
• Representing the Department in the Inter-County Cooperative Audit-Appraisal Program and on other ad hoc committees as appropriate
• Writing narrative audit and appraisal reports and reviewing appraisals and audits with property owners and their agents
• Maintaining technical and professional expertise in auditing, appraising and assessment procedures
• Making presentations before the Assessment Appeals Board, Superior Court and other public entities
• Staying abreast of legislative developments and changes, actively participating in conferences, and sharing gained knowledge with staff
• Performing other duties as assigned

Licensure/Certification:

• Possesses a Property Tax Appraiser Certificate issued by the California State Board of Equalization. An SBE Advanced Appraiser Certificate is desirable and should be obtained within one year of employment as a Principal Auditor-Appraiser.

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 from an accredited college or university with upper division coursework in accounting, auditing, appraising or cost estimating and 5 years of experience (including 2 years as a Senior Auditor-Appraiser) performing a full range of highly complex audits and appraisals of tangible and taxable property for tax assessment purposes.

Knowledge of:

• Supervisory principles and practices, including work planning, scheduling, assignment, review, and employee training and corrective action
• Principles, methods and techniques of effective interviewing, negotiating and case management
• Training methods, procedures and requirements
• Technical and professional knowledge of accounting, auditing and appraisal methods and procedures
• California Property Tax laws
• State Board of Equalization guidelines
• Court decisions affecting assessment procedures
• Policies and procedures related to the department
• Business mathematics
• Correct English usage, including spelling, grammar, and punctuation
• Record-keeping principles and procedures

Skill/Ability to:

• Plan, assign, supervise, review and evaluate the work of others
• Train in proper techniques and procedures of auditing and appraising property for tax purposes
• Provide leadership to meet goals
• Direct and review the work of others
• Audit and appraise large and complex property for tax purposes
• Travel to a variety of geographic locations throughout the country according to regular schedules, as well as on demand
• Read, interpret and apply rules, policies and procedures
• Plan and organize time to meet workload requirements
• Use initiative and sound independent judgment within established guidelines
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of the work
• Accurately determine historic, reproduction and replacement costs
• Accurately identify and measure depreciation and obsolescence
• Measure income producing characteristics of property and appropriately capitalize the income stream into value
• Identify and classify various types of land, sites, buildings, structures, manufactured homes, vessels, aircraft, trade fixtures, and property interests in an accurate and uniform manner
• Produce effective presentations
• Maintain complete and accurate records and prepare written narrative audit and appraisal reports
• Use Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint), as well as, department applications (EZ Access, EZ Cam and FileNet)

Anyone may apply. Current San Mateo County and San Mateo County Superior Court employees with at least six months (1040 hours) of continuous service in a classified regular, probationary, SEIU or AFSCME represented extra-help, or temporary position prior to the final filing date will receive five points added to their final passing score on this examination.

The examination process will consist of an application screening (weight: pass/fail) based on the candidate's application and responses to the supplemental questions. Candidates who pass the application screening will be invited to a panel interview (weight: 100%), which may include the evaluation of a brief written and/or performance exercises given immediately preceding the interview.

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 above. If you are not on the County's website, please go to http://jobs.smcgov.org to apply.

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.

Final Filing Date: February 12, 2020 by 11:59 p.m.
Application Screening: February 19, 2020
Panel Interview (Tentative): March 2 and/or 3, 2020
 
San Mateo County is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Analyst: Chet Overstreet (01232020) (Principal Auditor-Appraiser – U077)

CITY OF FOSTER CITY

Accountant I

$6,363 - $7,734 per month

Accountant II

$7,015 - $8,527 per month

The City of Foster City Financial Services Department is seeking a well-qualified, experienced Accountant to join our team.  Position may be filled at Accountant I or II level depending on experience.  The Financial Services Department is responsible for the overall financial management of the City.  The mission of the Financial Services Department is to manage the City financial resources responsibly, responsively and effectively.  The Accountant position performs journey level technical support including the maintenance of fiscal records and preparation of complex financial reports and analyses to assist in financial management of the City’s resources.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS, FEATURES, REQUIREMENTS

This is a full -time, middle management position that requires significant administrative, analytical and technical skills to provide analytical support to senior staff members.

Accountant I—this is the entry-level class in the professional Accountant series. This class is distinguished from the Accountant II series by the performance of the more routine tasks and duties assigned to positions within this series. Employees at this level are not expected to perform with the same independence of direction, judgment or complexity of assignments as are positions allocated to the II level. Since this class is typically used as a training class, employees may have only limited or no directly related work experience. Employees work under immediate supervision while learning job tasks.  Receives immediate supervision from the Assistant Finance Director or other professional/management staff.

Accountant II—this is the full journey-level class within the professional Accountant series. This class is distinguished from the Accountant I by the assignment of the full range of duties assigned. Employees at this level receive only occasional instruction or assistance as new or unusual situations arise and they 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 Accountant I level.  Receives general supervision from the Assistant Finance Director or other professional/management staff. May exercise technical and functional supervision over clerical personnel or lower-level finance staff.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Prepare journal entries, postings, balancing and reconciliation of the General Ledger and subsidiary accounts such as fixed assets, payroll, etc.
• Prepare audit schedules for the annual audit.
• Assist in the preparation of the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report.
• Act as backup of Payroll Technician; review, verify timecards, process payroll and prepare Federal and State payroll taxes, PERS earning, and other mandatory returns/reports.
• Maintain fixed assets records, calculate and record depreciation expenses.
• Reconcile fixed assets to General Ledger
• Evaluate fixed assets Policy.
• Analyze, reconcile and maintain accurate records for bank reconciliation.
• Analyze, calculate and allocate interdepartmental charges.
• Record audit committee meetings and prepare minutes.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

JOB-RELATED QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Accountant I

Knowledge of: Basic accounting techniques and principles; modern office procedures, methods and computer equipment.

Ability to: Learn to apply accounting principles to the maintenance of financial and accounting records; learn and apply Federal, State and local laws and regulations to accounting and auditing work; examine, verify and prepare financial documents and reports; prepare a variety of financial statements, reports and analysis; communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing; establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

Accountant II

Knowledge of: Generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), techniques and practices of governmental accounting and government accounting standards board (GASB) pronouncements, auditing and fiscal management; accounting systems and data processing interrelationships; modern office methods, procedures and equipment; financial administration, budgeting and reporting; financial research and report preparation methods and techniques.

Ability to: Analyze data and draw conclusions; accurately and thoroughly maintain a wide variety of records; prepare clear, concise, comprehensive and accurate reports; understand, interpret and apply complex regulations or procedures; learn and effectively use accounting systems to store and retrieve data; clearly communicate orally and in writing with all levels of departmental staff; provide accurate information and elicit cooperative working relationships; prepare complex financial statements, reports and analyses; examine, verify and prepare financial information; learn and apply federal, state and local laws, ordinances and regulations to accounting and auditing work; make sound decisions and recommendations consistent with essential functions.

EDUCATION AND TRAINING GUIDELINES

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

Accountant I

Two years of basic accounting clerical experience is preferred. Equivalent to a bachelor's degree from an accredited college/university with major course work in accounting or business administration or an associate of arts degree with corresponding accounting course work and three years of increasingly responsible accounting clerical experience.

Accountant II

Two years of responsible governmental accounting experience comparable to that of an Accountant I in the City of Foster City. Equivalent to a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in accounting, finance or a related field.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Ability to communicate clearly orally and in writing; ability to sit for long periods of time; understand and interpret complex accounting procedures; work as needed during non-business hours; attend conferences and seminars to receive updated information on new laws and regulations.

HOW TO APPLY

A City application and supplemental questionnaire are required for consideration and must be submitted no later than 5:00 p.m., Friday, February 7, 2020.  The application may be submitted online at www.calopps.org.

You may also apply at the Human Resources Department, City of Foster City, 610 Foster City Blvd., Foster City, CA  94404.

SELECTION PROCEDURE

A limited number of the most qualified candidates will be invited to continue in the selection process.  The selection process can consist of one or more of the following components:  written exam, oral board interview, and assessment center.  The list will consist of candidates that successfully complete the selection process.  A departmental interview will be scheduled to fill the current vacancy following the establishment of the employment list.  This list will be in effect for one year or until exhaustion.  After a conditional job offer, applicants must complete a background check and fingerprinting.  

BENEFITS

The City of Foster City provides a superior benefits program which includes: 12 paid holidays per year; sick leave; vacation leave; administrative leave; participation in the California Public Employees Retirement System in the 2% @ 62 retirement plan (some individuals may be eligible to participate in a different CalPERS retirement benefit (2.7% @ 55) dependent upon prior CalPERS service); voluntary 401(a) program; voluntary 457(b) deferred compensation program; flexible benefits program including health, dental, vision, and medical/dependent care reimbursement accounts; VEBA program (tax deferred health benefit program); optional 9/80 work schedule; long-term disability insurance; and life insurance.

SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE

1. Please tell us why you are interested in the position of Accountant I/II with the City of Foster City.

2. Please describe your experience and education which qualify you for the position of Accountant I/II for the City of Foster City.

THE POSITION

Tri-City is looking to fill multiple vacancies for the part-time (20 hours per week) Clinical Therapist I/II position for the Children’s Outpatient Program (COP). The Clinical Therapist I/II is a school partnership (SPT) position and will appeal to bilingual individuals who are passionate about working with children, adolescents, young adults and their families and may have or would like experience in a school setting.  The Clinical Therapist I/II will report to the School Partnership Program Supervisor.

This position is responsible for a variety of ongoing responsibilities including, but not limited to:

• Provide individual, family, collateral and group therapy for children, adolescents, and youth with mental illness;
   
• Provide crisis intervention and case management as needed at the school site in Pomona, California;
   
• Conduct mental health assessments, treatment plans, provide crisis intervention as needed and complete all necessary documentation;

• Collaborate with school staff regarding student mental health needs and maintain regular contact with parents;

• Ensure that documentation is updated in Electronic Health Record (EHR) regularly;

• Screen and track school referrals, etc. & other duties as assigned.