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The City of Pacifica is a beautiful coastal community, just south of San Francisco with an exciting opportunity. We are currently hiring an Engineering Intern to join our team. Under general supervision, the new team member will perform sub-professional engineering work involving manual and computer drafting, traffic data gathering, records management, map interpretation and processing, retrieval of information, assist with field surveys, and to do related work as required. This position will assist the Department of Public Works, Engineering Division.

At the City of Pacifica, we are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity. All aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. To us, equal opportunity employment is not just about compliance, it’s about who you are, how you can help our City and who you want to be. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and residents.

First round of application review will be the week May 6, 2024

This is a part-time, at-will, non-benefited position. Hours are limited to less than 1,000 hours per year.

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THE DEPARTMENT

The Community Development department is responsible for ensuring a sustainable and vibrant community that supports a high quality of life for residents, businesses and visitors. It includes the Building, Planning and Housing divisions, and core services include building permits, plan check, inspections, affordable housing administration and housing initiatives, as well as long-range planning and development review. The Building Division is responsible for managing the building permit, plan check and inspection processes for compliance with all applicable State laws, local municipal codes and related policies involving building construction, which requires a high level of customer service with the public and coordination within and across departments and agencies.

THE POSITION

The Building Official oversees the development of programs, projects, operations, and services of the Building Division, and is a part of the Community Development management team. This position will manage a 13-member team, including a Permit Manager, Building Permit Technicians, Plan Check Engineer, and Building Inspectors, and will receive general direction from the Assistant Community Development Director or the Community Development Director. Successful performance in this role requires professional and technical skills in the core functional areas of permitting, plan checking and building inspections, as well as knowledge of public policy and municipal services, and excellence in communication and leadership. The individual must be able to assess the current needs of the department and look for innovative ways to help the department advance to improve service delivery and meet the changing needs of the community. This will require guiding modifications to the City’s land management permitting system (Accela) to improve processes, enhance customer service and monitor data.

With the adoption of the General Plan Update in 2016 and, most recently, the Housing Element zoning-related changes, the City is expected to see physical change as plans come to fruition. A key priority for this position will be overseeing the building permit process for a diverse range of projects from tenant improvements to new single-family residential construction to hotels to large-scale, comprehensive planned mixed-use campuses. Currently, the City has approximately 775 residential units and 260,000 square feet of life science uses under construction, with over 2,000 residential units, two hotels and more than 1.8 million square feet of commercial square footage approved, but not yet under construction, along with a number of large development projects currently under review. To learn more, visit menlopark.gov/projects. Another focus of the position will be on collaborating with the Sustainability Team to evaluate and develop green and sustainable codes and regulations to further the City’s climate action goal, which is one of the City Council’s top priorities. 

The City of Foster City is looking for an experienced Associate Engineer with a passion for public service. This position will provide exposure to large-scale projects and community engagement and performs engineering work on the following types of capital improvement projects:  buildings, parks, levee, storm water systems, lagoon, streets, traffic signals, water distribution systems, and wastewater collection systems.

We are seeking highly skilled individuals with the competence and experience to address challenges with confidence and professionalism. Individuals that demonstrates skills in any of the following areas: land development, transportation/traffic engineering, and storm system management. Independently management for the design and constriction of capital improvement projects and AutoCAD experience are highly desirable. 

Education and Experience
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:

Equivalent to a bachelor’s degree in engineering or a directly related field, and three (3) years of professional experience in civil engineering work including project design, plan checking, and project management.

Licenses and Certifications

• Possession of, or the ability to obtain, a valid Class C California driver’s license upon appointment.
• Possession of a valid Certificate of Registration as a Civil Engineer in the State of California, desirable.

Selection Process
Applications will be reviewed for relevant education, experience, training and other job related qualifications. Based upon a review of employment applications and supplemental questionnaires received, a limited number of the qualified applicants will be invited to participate in the examination process. 

The process will consist of an Oral Panel Interview. An eligibility list will be established from those who pass the examination process with a score of 70% or higher. Current and future vacancies may be filled from this list. The list will remain in effect for at least one year unless exhausted sooner. 

The department will invite the most qualified candidates from the eligibility list to a final department interview. The Public Works department will make the hiring decision. 

Expected Dates for Examinations (subject to change): 
Oral Panel Interview: May 2024 (exact date TBD) 
Department Interview: May 2024 (exact date TBD) 

Note: Meeting the minimum qualifications does not guarantee that a candidate will be invited to participate in the selection process. The City of Foster City reserves the right, at its discretion, to limit the number of qualified candidates invited to the selection process. 

The City of Auburn is hiring a Finance Technician in the City's Finance Department. This is a newly added position to the department and we are looking for an experienced and dynamic finance professional to join our team!

This position will primarily focus on payroll. Upon hire, the incumbent will jump right into learning the City's payroll processes and work regularly with human resources each payroll. In addition to payroll, the incumbent will perform work in various finance and accounting duties of the department.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Finance Technician works under general supervision of the Finance Director to perform a variety of clerical and technical accounting work; including assisting in the preparation, maintenance and processing of accounting records and financial transactions related to payroll, licensing, accounts payable and accounts receivable; assisting in budget preparation and monitoring; verify balances and adjust accounts; prepares various fiscal reports and provide information and assistance to City staff and the general public.

Duties include programmatic general accounting (general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable and payroll), support of budget planning and development, and preparing journal entries; assisting with the annual audit, and other administrative activities in the Finance Department. Providing information and assistance to City staff and the general public, and to provide administrative support to assigned supervisor.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS

This is the entry-level professional class in the Finance series. Positions in the class initially work under close supervision while learning job tasks and perform the more routine duties while learning City policies and procedures, and specific techniques and regulations related to finance. As experience is gained, duties gradually become more diversified and are performed under more general supervision. Positions at this level are distinguished from the Finance Analyst level by the performance of less than the full range of duties assigned to the journey level class within the series.

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES

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.

• Perform a variety of clerical and technical accounting work involved in assisting in the preparation, maintenance, and processing of accounting records and financial transactions including those related to payroll, licensing, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and/or assisting in budget preparation and monitoring.
• Participate in maintaining accounting, financial, and statistical records; post information to ledgers, journals, logs, and reports; total and balance figures; proof data and make corrections as required; participate in the preparation, reconciliation, balancing, and submittal of a variety of periodic and special reports.
• Utilize various computer programs; enter and maintain data; generate reports from a database or in-house system; create spreadsheets and generate reports using spreadsheet software; create documents using word processing software.
• Participate in the design, testing and implementation of new technology systems and processes.
• Identify and resolve problems, differences, and inconsistencies between accounting records and computerized reports; determine corrective entries involved in maintaining accounting controls and reconciling differences.
• Provide public assistance at the counter and over the phone; answer questions and provide information; research problems and prepare necessary adjustment; collect payments as necessary. 
• Participate in the City’s treasury function; assist public at service counter and record revenue receipts through operation of cash register; prepare and complete daily revenue deposits including to balance cash drawer, code data input documents, and sign checks with check signer.
• Process accounts receivable; prepare statements for City services, rental, and lease obligations; receive, process, and balance payments received; input data; audit accounts receivable; prepare and process bad debt collections.
• Receive, review, and process applications for licenses and other permits; answer questions and provide information and documents related to licensing requirements and procedures; collect fees; input licensing information into computer system; assist in the maintenance of computerized and manual record keeping systems.
• Review, prepare and process annual fees and/or levy schedules for preparation and inclusion on annual tax rolls in coordination with the County Assessor’s Office.
• Process accounts payable; review invoices and claim documents received from various departments; input information into computer system; review and analyze check registers and transaction reports; distribute checks including to match remittance documents to payments; file documents and reports.
• 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; enter PERS contributions; extract data and provide information as requested.
• Maintain compliance with Local, State and Federal laws and regulations, PERS rules and regulations, and Memorandum of Understandings (MOUs).
• Assist in budget preparation; gather information from accounting ledgers; assemble and copy documents; type statistical schedules and reports; assign and/or create budget accounts.
• May assist the budget process during the execution and implementation phase; identifying variances requiring corrective action; making appropriate corrective action as directed.
• May assist in the review and approval of purchase requisitions and budget transfers.
• May assist in the development of the 5 year Capital Improvement Program publication; including but not limited to, document project management, department communications, template structure design and development, schedule development and financial reporting.
• Ensure 1099s are properly prepared.
• Assist in financial record keeping and reporting; prepare a variety of schedules, statements, and reports from a variety of data and records; process quarterly and annual reports and expense allocations; copy and distribute financial reports.
• Assist in administrative matters; provide support to the Finance Director as needed; assist other department staff members as necessary.
• Provide technical information and assistance to other City staff regarding procedures and methods; confer with City departments and individuals regarding changes and corrections; interpret and explain rules and regulations; provide statistical data upon request.
• Perform related duties as required.
   

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

The following generally describes the knowledge and ability required to enter the job and/or be learned within a short period of time in order to successfully perform the assigned duties.

Knowledge of:

Basic principles, procedures, and methods used in the performance of clerical and technical accounting duties; basic principles and procedures of financial record keeping and reporting. Basic principles and practices of report preparation; mathematical principles; modern office procedures, methods, and related computer equipment and software applications. Principles and practices of customer service; proper phone techniques and etiquette; pertinent federal, state, and local laws, codes, and regulations; policies, procedures, and functions of the City’s Finance Department.

Ability to:

Perform a variety of financial and statistical record keeping duties in support of assigned functions and services; receive and process information and documents according to established guidelines and procedures; collect, compile, and research information and data; review and interpret accounting transactions and records; create and maintain spreadsheets, financial records, and files. Prepare routine financial and statistical reports; reconcile various financial statements and balance as necessary; provide customer service and deal tactfully and courteously with the public, other City employees, and other agencies; perform mathematical calculations; operate office equipment including computers and supporting word processing and spreadsheet applications; type and enter data at a speed necessary for successful job performance; enter and retrieve data from computer systems; use 10-key adding machine by touch; understand and carry out oral and written instructions; communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.

Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT

The conditions herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.

Work is performed primarily in a standard office setting with extensive public contact and frequent interruptions. Primary functions require sufficient physical ability and mobility to work in an office setting; to stand or sit for prolonged periods of time; to occasionally stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, reach, and twist; to lift, carry, push, and/or pull light to moderate amounts of weight; to operate office equipment requiring repetitive hand movement and fine coordination including use of a computer keyboard and calculator; and to verbally communicate to exchange information; vision to read printed material and computer screen, and hearing and speech to communicate in person, before groups, and over the telephone with or without correction.

The City of Auburn is looking for an Associate Engineer to join our team!

WHAT YOU WILL DO

The incumbent will be a vital member of our team! With a focus on capital improvement projects, our Associate Engineer performs a variety of professional-level engineering work including development, CIP and other City plans regarding stormwater management, streets, transportation and public buildings.

The incumbent will work under general direction of the Public Works Director and may serve as a project manager on assigned projects. This position reviews plans, designs and specs of public works projects and recommends changes for compliance; as well as responds to questions and inquiries from the general public, developers, contractors, engineering professionals and City staff regarding engineering and development projects.

Visit our website to learn more about our department and current projects:

• https://www.auburn.ca.gov/183/Engineering

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES

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.

• Perform a full range of professional level engineering duties in support of the City’s public works engineering projects, services, and activities including design and construction programs for City streets, storm drains, sewer lines, traffic, and related capital improvement programs.
• Perform plan check, review, and processing of plans for projects affecting City streets, sewers, drains, and related public works facilities; review engineering design and construction plans, drawings, specifications, contract documents, cost estimates, engineering calculations, and related documents prepared by consulting engineers and contractors for compliance with professional and City standards and practices; coordinate reviews with other departments and agencies.
• Prepare designs and specifications for assigned projects; develop engineering drawings, construction plans, specifications, contract documents, bid documents, calculations, and cost estimates for proposed projects; research project design requirements; prepare estimates of time and material costs.
• Act as the resident engineer on construction projects; administer contracts for assigned engineering projects; conduct site inspections during and at completion of project; monitor construction progress and changes to scope of work; discuss and recommend change orders; review and process requests for contract and final payments; prepare project close-out documents.
• Investigate field conditions related to public improvements, public utilities, and traffic safety operations; investigate field problems affecting property owners, contractors, and maintenance operations; work with public or private contractors on public improvements.
• Maintain accurate records of projects, budgets, or field observations required for the delivery of civil engineering services for the City.
• Prepare special engineering studies and reports.
• Perform survey, mapping, and data collection; evaluate data and prepare recommendations.
• Perform in-depth review of grading and improvement plans, parcel and subdivision maps, and all other miscellaneous maps to ensure compliance with regional standards and Subdivision Map Act; review legal descriptions and exhibits for lien, easement, and vacation documents to ensure accuracy.
• Perform a variety of traffic engineering studies; review development plans and make recommendations regarding compliance of traffic control plans with regional standards and practices; monitor traffic patterns and analyze traffic accident reports; make recommendations regarding required public improvements and their compliance with regional standards and practices.
• Provide assistance to contractors, engineers, and the general public on engineering policies and procedures; review submitted plans, drawings, and specifications for compliance with engineering and City codes and standards.
• Provide supervision and training to assigned staff.
• Serve as staff to a variety of City commissions, boards, and committees related to public works engineering matters.
• Coordinate public works activities with other City departments, divisions, and outside agencies.
• Attend and participate in professional group meetings; stay abreast of new trends and innovations in the field of civil engineering design and construction management.
• Perform related duties as required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

The following generally describes the knowledge and ability required to enter the job and/or be learned within a short period of time in order to successfully perform the assigned duties.

Knowledge of:  Operations, services, and activities of a municipal engineering design and construction program; modern and complex principles and practices of civil engineering; principles and practices of traffic engineering; structural, street, and highway design principles; scientific and mathematical principles as applied to civil engineering work; principles and practices of project management and administration; methods and techniques of contract negotiations and administration; principles and practices of project budget preparation and control; methods, materials, and techniques used in civil engineering projects including those used in the design and construction of development projects; mechanics and properties of materials; methods and techniques of engineering plan review and analysis; methods and techniques of conducting site and field investigation; principles and practices of field surveying including topographic and construction surveying; drafting methods, techniques, and equipment including those used in computer aided drafting; engineering maps and records; recent developments, current literature, and sources of information related to innovations and trends in civil and traffic engineering design and development; principles and practices of business correspondence and technical report preparation; modern office procedures, methods, and equipment including computers and supporting word processing, spreadsheet applications, and specialized engineering software programs; principles and practices of geographic information systems programs; occupational health and safety standards; pertinent federal, state, and local codes, laws, and regulations; basic principles of supervision, training and performance evaluation.

Ability to:  Perform the full range of professional level engineering duties involved in the design, development, and construction management of a variety of construction/capital improvement projects; serve as project engineer on assigned design and construction projects; prepare, review, interpret, analyze, and modify engineering plans, drawings, specifications, contract documents, and engineering reports for conformance to professional standards and approved budgets; collect, assimilate, and evaluate data and prepare recommendations related to civil engineering projects; perform complex engineering computations and calculations; prepare bid documents, contract documents, specifications, cost estimates and engineering drawings; inspect public works projects for conformance with plans and specifications; administer change orders and contract laws; prepare clear and concise administrative and technical reports; interpret, apply, and ensure compliance with pertinent federal, state, and local laws, codes, and regulations; interpret, explain and enforce department policies and procedures; oversee the work of assigned staff, professional consultants, and contractors; respond to questions and inquiries from a variety of sources regarding engineering and development projects; research, review, update, and revise existing ordinances, policies, and design standards; conduct analytical traffic studies accurately and reliably; coordinate activities with internal and external agencies and committees; use and care for engineering, surveying, and drafting instruments and equipment; communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing; establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT

The conditions herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.

Environment: Standard office setting with some travel to conduct site investigations; occasional exposure to outside weather conditions; incumbents may be required to work extended hours including evenings and weekends and may be required to travel outside City boundaries to attend meetings.

Physical: Primary functions require sufficient physical ability to work in an office setting and operate office equipment; ability to operate a vehicle to travel to various locations and meetings.

Vision: See in the normal visual range with or without correction; vision sufficient to read computer screens and printed documents.

Hearing: Hear in the normal audio range with or without correction.

The City of Redwood City is recruiting for a dynamic individual to fill the position of ACCOUNTANT.

WHY JOIN THE REDWOOD CITY TEAM?

We offer a wide range of meaningful career opportunities with potential for growth, training and development, competitive salaries, flexible work schedules, paid time off, and robust benefits. The Redwood City team is guided by the core values of excellence, integrity, service, collaboration, inclusion and innovation.  Inherent in these values is a great organizational culture based on trust, strong and supportive leadership, respect, risk-taking, empowerment, and effective communication.

ABOUT THE POSITION

The City of Redwood City is recruiting for a dynamic individual to fill the position of ACCOUNTANT In the Finance Department, which provides financial support services to an organization with annual expenditures of over $300 million.

This position will report to a Senior Accountant and will be responsible for areas within general accounting and accounts payable.  The selected candidate will provide the department with highly responsible technical and professional staff support. 

Please click on the PDF link below to review the complete job announcement.

The City of Redwood City Invites Applications for Assistant Director of Engineering and Transportation. 

WHY JOIN THE REDWOOD CITY TEAM?

We offer a wide range of meaningful career opportunities with potential for growth, training and development, competitive salaries, flexible work schedules, paid time off, and robust benefits. Redwood City’s Vision is to be a community where people of all backgrounds and income levels can thrive. The City’s Mission is building a welcoming Redwood City through collaboration, responsiveness, and excellence.

The community is known for its inclusivity, strong engaged neighborhoods, and civic pride. The City works diligently to maintain positive and productive relationships with community partners, together providing outstanding services, programs and opportunities for residents and businesses. This mix of tradition and progress, community and diversity, makes Redwood City an extraordinary place to work and call home. If you’re looking to grow your career as a part of a hard-working and fun Finance Department team that fosters innovation, creativity and collaboration, we hope you’ll apply.  

THE DEPARTMENT:

The Engineering and Transportation Department (ETD) is a new department resulting from a recent organizational assessment. The study reviewed the Community Development and Transportation Department’s Planning, Engineering, and Transportation divisions and aimed to identify operational efficiencies, technology improvements, and a staffing structure better aligned with the workload in order to improve efficiencies. As a result, the Engineering and Transportation functions will now operate as a stand-alone Department with a new Director and Assistant Director. The first step in implementing the Study’s recommendations is to hire a Director and Assistant Director, one of whom will serve as the City Engineer. The new Director, reporting to the Assistant City Manager responsible for land use and development functions, will have functional responsibility for land development, engineering, and transportation, including the City’s Capital Improvement Program (CIP), which includes utilities, civic projects, and construction inspection.

The new Engineering and Transportation Department is supported by 24 FTE and has a FY 2023-24 Capital Budget of approximately $38 million in general infrastructure and transportation projects and $13 million in utility infrastructure projects. The Five-Year CIP (FY 2023-24 to FY 2027-28) totals $473 million, including citywide projects. Major projects include an impressive list of transportation projects, such as the SR84/US101 Freeway Interchange, grade separations along the Caltrain rail line, parking, and transportation demand management and Vision Zero implementation, and various traffic calming and roadway projects. Other major projects entail the Transit Center, the Water Master Plan implementation, finalizing and implementing a Recycled Water Master Plan, and various Stormwater System improvements. Future priorities will involve developing an Adaptation Plan to address Sea Level Rise and the Redwood Shores and Bayshore protection projects.

Please click on the PDF link below to review the complete job announcement.

WHY JOIN THE REDWOOD CITY TEAM?

We offer a wide range of meaningful career opportunities with potential for growth, training and development, competitive salaries, flexible work schedules, paid time off, and robust benefits. Redwood City’s Vision is to be a community where people of all backgrounds and income levels can thrive. The City’s Mission is building a welcoming Redwood City through collaboration, responsiveness, and excellence.

The community is known for its inclusivity, strong engaged neighborhoods, and civic pride. The City works diligently to maintain positive and productive relationships with community partners, together providing outstanding services, programs and opportunities for residents and businesses. This mix of tradition and progress, community and diversity, makes Redwood City an extraordinary place to work and call home. If you’re looking to grow your career as a part of a hard-working and fun Finance Department team that fosters innovation, creativity and collaboration, we hope you’ll apply.  

THE DEPARTMENT:

The Engineering and Transportation Department (ETD) is a new department resulting from a recent organizational assessment. The study reviewed the Community Development and Transportation Department’s Planning, Engineering, and Transportation divisions and aimed to identify operational efficiencies, technology improvements, and a staffing structure better aligned with the workload in order to improve efficiencies. As a result, the Engineering and Transportation functions will now operate as a stand-alone Department with a new Director and Assistant Director. The first step in implementing the Study’s recommendations is to hire a Director and Assistant Director, one of whom will serve as the City Engineer. The new Director, reporting to the Assistant City Manager responsible for land use and development functions, will have functional responsibility for land development, engineering, and transportation, including the City’s Capital Improvement Program (CIP), which includes utilities, civic projects, and construction inspection.

The new Engineering and Transportation Department is supported by 24 FTE and has a FY 2023-24 Capital Budget of approximately $38 million in general infrastructure and transportation projects and $13 million in utility infrastructure projects. The Five-Year CIP (FY 2023-24 to FY 2027-28) totals $473 million, including citywide projects. Major projects include an impressive list of transportation projects, such as the SR84/US101 Freeway Interchange, grade separations along the Caltrain rail line, parking, and transportation demand management and Vision Zero implementation, and various traffic calming and roadway projects. Other major projects entail the Transit Center, the Water Master Plan implementation, finalizing and implementing a Recycled Water Master Plan, and various Stormwater System improvements. Future priorities will involve developing an Adaptation Plan to address Sea Level Rise and the Redwood Shores and Bayshore protection projects.

Please click on the PDF link below to review the complete job announcement.

The City of Foster City has an opening for a Engineering Intern in the Public Works Department. The position is part-time with flexible scheduling, up to 980 hours per fiscal year, and no benefits provided. The department is interested in candidates for the summer or candidates who can start as soon as possible.  

Important and Essential Responsibilities: 
Daily responsibilities will include works directly with the Public Works staff, populating the Geographic Information Systems (GIS) database, and performing indexing and data entry. Other duties may include providing project assistance to technical and engineering staff related to capital improvement projects, researching, CAD drafting, plan review, data collection and analysis, permit issuance, and compiling information from various sources, and providing administrative or other support in the Public Works Department. 

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

• Education: Graduation from high school. A degree or degree in progress in Engineering program in a school or university is required.
• Experience:  No experience is necessary; 6 months of paid or documented volunteer experience in a municipal agency is desirable.

Licenses, Certificates, Registration: 
Possess a valid California Driver's license with a good driving record.

Salary will be determined by experience and education.