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The Community Energy department is seeking to fill one (1) Division Manager position to lead the department's Budget and Financial Planning team. This position will supervise one Program Manager, one Senior Analyst, and one Senior Account Clerk, and will report to the Director of Community Energy.

The position is responsible for managing all of the financial actions for the department. Duties include: tracking cash flow and financial planning, as well as analyzing the department's financial strengths and weaknesses and proposing corrective action, when needed.

The ideal candidate will have a solid background in financial analysis and planning, fiscal management, and/or financial modeling. This is a fast-paced position, requiring an individual who can "hit the ground running" in order to manage the following key areas:

• Financial Planning:
  • Working with the Director and other City departments to develop financial policies, reserve targets, and manage all aspects of the department's financial functions;
  • Overseeing modeling and software analytics (e.g. Excel modeling, SQL skills, database programming);
  • Proposing corrective actions to ensure the department is financially stable;
  • Technical analysis of programs and policies that affect SJCE operations.

• Budget Management:
  • Developing, reconciling, and overseeing the annual budget process;
  • Assisting other managers and team members with forecasting budget needs and tracking costs;
  • Tracking costs and variances related to the approved budget and long-term forecasts;
  • Overseeing cost-benefit analysis and funding for various department initiatives;

• Fiscal Operations:
  • Overseeing accounts payable and receivable, the year-end accrual process, and payroll;
  • Overseeing all financial reporting, including quarterly and annual financial reports;
  • Overseeing staff and consultants on projects related to rates and financial analysis;

• Financial Modeling:
  • Performing scenario analysis, as it relates to the department's pro forma;
  • Overseeing electric rate setting, forecasting, and analysis based on the department's cost and utility benchmarks;

• Strategic Analytic Support:
  • Working closely with the City's Finance and Budget department's to ensure that the Community Energy department is in compliance with City policies and practices.

This recruitment may be used to fill multiple positions in this department. 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.

Salary Information

The current salary range for Division Manager is: $106,318.114 - $162,386.659

The actual salary shall be determined by the final candidate's qualifications and experience.

Competencies

The following competencies are needed at entry into the job in order to perform the essential duties:

• 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.
• Leadership - leads by example; demonstrates high ethical standards; remains visible and approachable and interacts with others on a regular basis; promotes a cooperative work environment, encourages and rewards risk-taking, allowing others to learn from mistakes; identifies a clear, motivating, challenging vision, and direction; builds architecture to implement that vision and direction and empowers and enables organizational members to carry out and implement that vision.
• Management - evaluates priorities to ensure the 'true' top priorities are handled satisfactorily; sets clear goals for the employees and the work unit; understands the relationship of the budget and resources to the strategic plan; complies with administrative controls over funds, contracts, and procurements; ensures support for projects and implements agency goals and strategic objectives.
• Decision Making - identifies and understands issues, problems, and opportunities; uses effective approaches for choosing a course of action or developing appropriate solutions.
• Partnering/Networking - in taking action, demonstrates an understanding and consideration of how it will impact stakeholders and affected areas in the organization; develops networks and builds alliances; participates in cross-functional activities to achieve organizational objectives; achieves positive outcomes by identifying common interests, clarifying differences, and achieving consensus or compromise.
• Innovation - stays abreast of government, business, industry, and market information that may reveal opportunities for innovative services; actively seeks out and identifies opportunities to develop and offer new services within or outside the organization; exhibits creativity and innovation when contributing to organizational and individual objectives; seeks out opportunities to improve, streamline, reinvent work processes.
• Communication Skills - communicates and listens effectively and responds in a timely, effective, positive and respectful manner; written reports and correspondence are accurate, complete, current; well-organized, legible, concise, neat, and in proper grammatical form.

The City of Lincoln is hiring for the position of Senior Account Clerk within the Finance and Administrative Services Department.  This position will serve as a backup to the department's payroll and accounts payable functions.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS

The Senior Account Clerk is the advanced journey level class in the Account Clerk series. Incumbents are distinguished form other classes within the series by the level of responsibility assumed, complexity of duties assigned, independence of action taken, by the amount of time spent performing duties and the level of technical duties.

Due to the confidential nature of the duties performed, the incumbent selected for this position will be required to sign a non-disclosure agreement upon appointment.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED/EXERCISED

The Senior Account Clerk receives general supervision from the department's Accounting Manager and may exercise functional and technical supervision over Account Clerks.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Essential functions include but are not limited to the following:

• Prepares and supervises the maintenance of a wide variety of complex financial records and information; utilizes and supervises the automated financial systems and a variety of word processing and spreadsheet programs to enter, store and retrieve information; researches and gathers information from a variety of sources for the completion of forms or preparation of reports; provides information in person and over the phone to the public, other governmental agencies and city staff requiring the use of judgment and the interpretation of a variety of policies, rules and procedures.
• Maintains and supervises accounting records, reconciles transactions, processes, enters, and verifies numerical or financial data related to area of assignment and supervises those responsible for the full range of Account Clerk duties.
• Directs accounting personnel in performing a wide variety of technical accounting duties in the preparation, maintenance and processing of accounting records and financial transactions including payroll, accounts payable, accounts receivable.
• Prepares and supervises the preparation of periodic and special reports as required, performs special projects and studies; collects and compiles statistical and financial data for special reports.
• Establishes and helps to assure positive working relationships with representatives of community organizations, state/local agencies and associations, City management and staff, and the public

PHYSICAL, MENTAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL WORKING CONDITIONS

This position requires prolonged sitting, standing, walking, kneeling, squatting and stooping in the performance of daily activities. The position also requires repetitive hand movement, and fine coordination in data entry and preparing reports using a computer keyboard. Additionally, the position requires both near and far vision in reading written reports and work related documents. Acute hearing is required when providing phone and personal service. The need to lift, drag and push files, paper and documents weighing up to 25 pounds is also required.

KNOWLEDGE/ABILITIES/SKILLS

The following are a representative sample of the KAS’s necessary to perform essential duties of the position. 

Knowledge of: Principles and practices of financial record keeping, bookkeeping and governmental and fund accounting; basic principles and practices of account payables and receivables; standard business arithmetic as applied to accounting technical support; methods and techniques of cash management; data entry, data base access and standard report generation; public relations techniques and procedures; basic principles of mathematics; applicable federal, state and local laws, codes and regulations; methods and techniques of scheduling work assignments; standard office procedures, practices and equipment; modern office equipment including a computer and applicable software; methods and techniques for record keeping and report preparation and writing; proper English, spelling and grammar; occupational hazards and standard safety practices.

Ability to: Prepare, maintain and reconcile various complex financial, accounting, billing and statistical records; make arithmetic and statistical calculations quickly and accurately; implement, explain and apply applicable laws, codes and regulations; read, interpret and record data accurately; organize, prioritize and follow-up on work assignments; work independently and as part of a team; make sound decisions within established guidelines; analyze a complex issue, and develop and implement an appropriate response; follow written and oral directions; observe safety principles and work in a safe manner; communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing; establish and maintain effective working relationships.

Skill to: Operate standard office equipment including a computer and variety of word processing and software applications; operate automated billing and financial systems.

THE SELECTION PROCESS

The process may include an in-basket exercise, individual interviews, panel interviews and/or other related components.  Only those candidates who have the best combination of qualifications in relation to the requirements and duties of the position will continue in the selection process. Meeting the minimum qualifications does not guarantee an invitation to the process. The candidate selected for the position will be required to complete a background check including reference checks, fingerprint check, medical/drug-test evaluation and/or other related components.

Human Resources will make reasonable efforts in the examination process to accommodate persons with disabilities.  Please advise HR of any special needs a minimum of five days in advance of the selection process exam by calling (916) 434-3229. The City of Lincoln is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

The information contained herein is subject to change and does not constitute either an expressed or implied contract.

FREMONT - A CITY ON THE MOVE!

Fremont is a well-managed and innovative city, and has recently generated national attention by placing 7th on the list of the Greenest Cities in America according to a 2018 Wallet Hub survey and ranking 3rd Best City in the Nation  to raise a family, according to another 2018 survey by Wallet Hub. Located in the heart of the Bay Area and Silicon Valley, Fremont prides itself on innovation, green technology, a low crime rate, great schools, a low unemployment rate, quality parks and nearby open space, and an incredibly diverse population of over 235,000 residents.   As a full service City, Fremont employs over 937 regular employees and has a General Fund budget of $205 million.  

Fremont is an employer that values its people, creativity, quality service, integrity, open communication, collaboration, mutual respect, and diversity. Employees find their work challenging, yet rewarding, and most importantly, enjoy the chance to make a difference through public service.   

THE FINANCE DEPARTMENT

The Finance Department mission is to assist the City Council, City Manager, and operating departments in prudently managing financial resources and assets by providing accurate information and high-quality business and financial planning and management advisory services, including budgeting, debt management, accounting, purchasing, revenue collection and management, and payables processing.

THE POSITION

As a member of the Finance Department’s management team, the Finance Operations Manager will be responsible for planning, organizing and directing the City Accounting and Financial Reporting function.  The incumbent must have the ability and flexibility to apply their skills to manage the Finance Accounting Division, resolve disputes, work with difficult external customers, and build strong working relationships with internal departments.  The successful candidate will also ensure that the Accounting Division is compliant with all relevant legislative, regulatory, and judicial mandates, regulations and professional standards.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Lead and supervise Accounting Division staff, including:
- Staff recruitment, training and development
- Develop policies and procedures
- Assign and schedule work
- Establish work priorities
- Evaluate performance and provide recognition

Oversee all Accounting Division activities and work products, including:
- Chart of accounts, general ledger, subsidiary ledgers and other accounting records
- System of internal controls
- Daily, monthly, and annual accounting operations
- Comprehensive annual financial report and special purpose financial reports
- Budget development, implementation, and monitoring (in coordination with Budget Division staff)

Provide professional recommendations on difficult or unusual accounting and reporting issues.

Research and direct development, implementation, integration, and enhancement of automated financial information systems.

Assist in development of the Finance Department’s budget, goals and objectives.

Direct and/or participate in special Finance Department projects.

Represent the Finance Department on city-wide special project teams.

POLICE OFFICER

The City of Mill Valley is seeking qualified individuals who are presently peace officers or who have completed or are currently enrolled in the P.O.S.T. police academy.

Police Officers perform general law enforcement, criminal investigations, crime prevention, patrol traffic, DUI enforcement and other public safety duties. Officers are rotated through long and short-term specialty assignments including motorcycle patrol, investigations, juvenile officer, and inter-agency SRT, allowing for variety of career development. Officers are assigned to rotational shifts of 3/12 and 4/12 work weeks, working nights, weekends and holidays. The Police Department is staffed with 21 sworn personnel, 2 Parking Enforcement Officers, a Community Service Officer, 3 civilian employees and a volunteer. Mill Valley Police Department enjoys broad community support.

The Community

Mill Valley, the third largest city in Marin County, is located 6 miles north of San Francisco at the foot of Mount Tamalpais. The population is 14,500 with another 16,000 within its sphere of influence. The city is primarily residential with an active commercial element supporting local needs. The cost of housing is high and is a factor applicants should consider.

The mountain and panoramic views of San Francisco create an awe-inspiring backdrop for thousands of hikers and mountain bikers who visit Mill Valley each year. They enjoy miles of fire roads and hiking trails both within the City limits and on adjacent Water District lands. Tourists visit the historic downtown on weekends and holidays, enjoying the numerous small specialty shops and fine restaurants, which comprise the majority of the downtown business.

Instructions

1. This application period closes August 11, 2019.
2. Please thoroughly complete your application through CalOpps AND upload a thoughtful Cover Letter and Resume.
3. If you are currently attending academy, please upload verification of your attendance with your application.

Description

THE POSITION

The City of Hayward is excited to announce its recruitment to fill the Deputy City Clerk position. Reporting to and receiving direction from the City Clerk, the Deputy City Clerk provides highly responsible administrative and technical assistance involving maintenance of official City documents and records and execution of official functions and activities. Because this position provides information to members of the City Council, public, and City staff, superior customer service and communication skills are paramount to success in this role. The Deputy City Clerk also plays a central role assisting in problem solving and developing organizational priorities and objectives.  This position supervises three staff members and oversees the internship program. The successful candidate will embody the City values of openness, caring and integrity and this will show in their actions and achievements.

The City Clerk's Office enjoys a great deal of appreciation for the work it does. Because it is a small department, the Deputy City Clerk will have the opportunity to interact with various stakeholders. The City culture offers strong support for new ideas and room for innovation. 

APPLICATION AND SELECTION PROCEDURE
To be considered for this exceptional career opportunity, submit your application that includes resume, cover letter, a list of six work-related references (two supervisors, two direct reports and two colleagues) by the final filing date of Friday, August 9, 2019. Resume should reflect years and months of employment, beginning/ending dates as well as size of staff you have managed.

Review the full brochure (Download PDF reader) and submit your application materials directly at: https://secure.cpshr.us/escandidate/JobDetail?ID=479 

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DEPUTY SHERIFF - LATERAL

CLOSE DATE: Friday, August 9th, 2019

SALARY RANGE:

$27.38-$33.27 Per Hour   
 

INCENTIVE PAY:

POST Certificate or Degree: 5% - Intermediate or BA or BS, 10% - Advanced or MA or MS, 15% -Supervisory or Ph.D.

OTHER PAY:

5% - Holiday Pay
  $0.40 per hour – Uniform Allowance
  $0.50 per hour – Bi-Lingual Pay

FINAL FILING DATE:
A complete application packet must be received in the Glenn County Personnel Department by 5:00 P.M., Friday, August 9th, 2019.
 

THE POSITION
The Deputy Sheriff position performs a variety of responsible law enforcement and crime prevention work, including patrolling assigned areas, answering calls and complaints, investigating crimes, serving civil papers, and providing courtroom security; to enforce all federal and state laws and local ordinances related to public safety and welfare at the Glenn County Sheriff’s Office throughout Glenn County. This position is scheduled for forty (40) hours per week with a rotating schedule. This recruitment may be used to establish a list to fill future vacancies for the next six (6) months.

TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE
Experience:            Some law enforcement experience is desirable

Training:                 High school diploma or GED equivalent

License or Certificate:     Possession of an appropriate valid California driver’s license.  Possession of P.O.S.T. Basic Certificate or enrollment in POST Academy.

All applicants are encouraged to review a detailed job description available at http://www.countyofglenn.net/dept/personnel/job-opportunities/job-descriptions and apply only if they clearly meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position.

APPLICANT INSTRUCTIONS/INFORMATION - A COMPLETE APPLICATION PACKET MUST INCLUDE:
*     A Glenn County Employment Application        *    Résumé
*     Transcripts and/or Certificates                          *    Cover Letter
*    P.O.S.T. Certificate                                                *    GCPER 44/Conviction Form

It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure applications are received at the Glenn County Personnel Office by 5:00 P.M., Friday, August 9, 2019.
GLENN COUNTY EMPLOYMENT APPLICATION:  Application forms must be filled out completely; please do not include “refer to resume” on the application. All statements made on the application are subject to investigation and verification. A separate application must be filed for each position.
Application forms may be completed on CalOpps.org or obtained from and returned to:
GLENN COUNTY PERSONNEL DEPARTMENT
525 W. Sycamore Street, Willows, CA  95988
Telephone (530) 934-6451 – Fax (530) 934-6452
TDD – No Voice (530) 934-6444
Website: www.countyofglenn.net

RESIDENCE REQUIREMENTS: There is no residence requirement except certain positions may require the employee to reside within a reasonable commuting distance.
TRAVEL AND RELATED EXPENSES: Glenn County does not reimburse applicants for any travel or related expenses incurred in connection with applying for employment.
VETERAN’S PREFERENCE POINTS: Applicants wishing to claim veterans' preference points for an open, non-promotional examination must attach a copy of their DD2l4 to their application at the time of submission. Submissions after the final filing date will not be accepted.
MEDICAL EXAMINATION: Applicants may be required to pass a medical examination and fingerprinting as a condition of employment or promotion. Medical exams may include a fitness exam and a drug & alcohol screen.
LICENSE OR CERTIFICATE: Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate valid California driver’s license. See Training and Experience for any additional required license or certification.
DEGREE OR CERTIFICATIONS: Copies of all required degrees and/or certifications, as outlined in the job description, must be provided.  Please include copies of all required educational degrees beyond high school and special requirement documents such as certificates, licensures, etc. in your job application packet.
SELECTION PROCESS:  The selection process may consist of an application evaluation, oral examination, written exam and fingerprinting process. The most qualified applicants will be invited to participate in an interview wherein their qualifications for this position will be reviewed in more detail. Additional testing may be applicable. If you are selected for an interview, you will automatically be contacted.
Eligible lists are used for Full-Time (40 hrs./wk. with benefits), Part-Time (20-39 hrs./wk. with benefits), and Public Service employee (PSE) temporary (limited benefits).