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Are you looking for a great opportunity to connect with your community while investing in your future? Do you want to see first-hand what it’s like to engage in active, multi-generational work that directly contributes to the well-being of our greater Mill Valley community?  If you answered yes, then you belong with Mill Valley Recreation!  With our team, you will create memorable experiences while cultivating new and lasting connections within our greater Southern Marin Community. You will have the opportunity to grow and learn through consistent, quality training and, apply your learning through direct hands-on experience.

DEFINITION: Under general supervision, plans, directs and coordinates the daily activities and staff for Mill Valley Recreation Department. The ideal candidate will be a reliable and organized Teaching Artist to lead arts-based “Camp Creative” for 3 weeks. Each week has its own unique theme and curriculum, which the ideal candidate will bring to life. Camp Creative will run: 6/17-6/21, 6/24-6/28, 7/8-7/12, and 7/15-7/19, 9am-4pm.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES:

• Ability to take existing arts camp weekly themes and curriculum and make your own, based on your creative talents and exploring multiple mediums from sculpture and painting to performing arts.
• Ability to coordinate, plan, implement and supervise the day-to-day activities of Camp Creative.
• Experience working with children strongly preferred, teaching experience a plus.
• Create and maintain a safe, challenging, and creative arts camp environment while focusing on learning and meaning.
• Demonstrate excellent customer service and communicate effectively with co-workers, parents, and campers.
• Supervise, direct, and motivate subordinate camp counselors and counselors-in-training.
• Maintain registration, attendance, and activity records; ensure the proper pick-up/drop-off of campers. 
• Encourage good behavior, appropriate manners and active play by both staff and campers. 
• Possess strong leadership skills in one or more of the following areas: arts, crafts, sports, playground games, drama, songs/music, nature or special events.
• Ability to lead groups of campers in various day camp activities.
• Motivate staff and campers through example.
• Must be a team player and have the ability to work independently with minimum supervision.
• Create and maintain a positive day camp environment.
• Practice proper hygiene, with self and children, to deter the spread of disease (colds, flu, etc.).
• Enthusiasm and motivation.
• Respond professionally to emergencies, provide care according to the level of training.
• Ability to communicate clearly both orally and in writing.
• The ability to speak English clearly and understandably.
• Perform related duties as required.

TRAINING & EXPERIENCE: Any combination of education, training, and experience, which likely provides the required knowledge and abilities.
PRE-EMPLOYMENT CONDITIONS: Candidates receiving a conditional job offer must pass a pre-placement fingerprint review. Candidates must possess a current CPR/AED and First Aid certificate and be comfortable calling 911 in an emergency.

Are you looking for a great opportunity to connect with your community while investing in your future? Do you want to see first-hand what it’s like to engage in active, multi-generational work that directly contributes to the well-being of our greater Mill Valley community?  If you answered yes, then you belong with Mill Valley Recreation!  With our team, you will create memorable experiences while cultivating new and lasting connections within our greater Southern Marin Community. You will have the opportunity to grow and learn through consistent, quality training and, apply your learning through direct hands-on experience.

DEFINITION: Under general supervision, plans, directs and coordinates the daily activities and staff for Mill Valley Recreation Department and Community Center Summer Day Camp Program.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES:

• Ability to develop, coordinate, plan, implement and supervise the day-to-day activities, themes and special events for an ongoing summer day camp.
• Create and maintain a safe, challenging and creative camp environment.
• Demonstrate excellent customer service and communicate effectively with co-workers, parents, and campers.
• Supervise, direct and motivate subordinate camp counselors and counselors-in-training.
• Maintain registration, attendance, and activity records; ensure the proper pick-up/drop-off of campers. 
• Encourage good behavior, appropriate manners and active play by both staff and campers. 
• Possess strong leadership skills in one or more of the following areas: arts, crafts, sports, playground games, drama, songs/music, nature or special events.
• Ability to lead groups of campers in various day camp activities.
• Motivate staff and campers through example.
• Must be a team player and have the ability to work independently with minimum supervision.
• Create and maintain a positive day camp environment.
• Practice proper hygiene, with self and children, to deter the spread of disease (colds, flu, etc).
• Enthusiasm and motivation.
• Respond professionally to emergencies, provide care as indicated under the scope of training.
• Ability to communicate clearly both orally and in writing.
• The ability to speak English clearly and understandably.
• Perform related duties as required.

TRAINING & EXPERIENCE: Any combination of education, training, and experience, which likely provides the required knowledge and abilities.
PRE-EMPLOYMENT CONDITIONS: Candidates receiving a conditional job offer must pass a pre-placement fingerprint review. Candidates must possess a current CPR/AED and First Aid certificate and be comfortable calling 911 in an emergency.

Are you looking for a great opportunity to connect with your community while investing in your future? Do you want to see first-hand what it’s like to engage in active, multi-generational work that directly contributes to the well-being of our greater Mill Valley community?  If you answered yes, then you belong with Mill Valley Recreation!  With our team, you will create memorable experiences while cultivating new and lasting connections within our greater Southern Marin Community. You will have the opportunity to grow and learn through consistent, quality training and, apply your learning through direct hands-on experience.

DEFINITION: Under general supervision, provide for the well-being and safety of children in a fun, summer camp environment.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES:

• Demonstrate excellent customer service and communicate effectively with co-workers, parents, and campers.
• Possess strong leadership skills in one or more of the following areas: arts, crafts, sports, playground games, drama, songs/music, nature or special events.
• Manage the task of checking in and checking out each child to the proper guardian.
• Encourage good behavior and appropriate manners.
• Encourage active play, read books and provide a safe and nurturing environment.
• Enthusiasm and motivation.
• Ability to lead groups of campers in various day camp activities.
• Motivate campers through example.
• Must be a team player and have the ability to work independently with minimum supervision.
• Create and maintain a positive day camp environment.
• Accurately maintain attendance records.
• Practice proper hygiene, with self and children, to deter the spread of disease (colds, flu, etc).
• Respond professionally to emergencies, provide care as indicated under the scope of training.
• Ability to communicate clearly both orally and in writing.
• The ability to speak English clearly and understandably.
• Perform related duties as required.

TRAINING & EXPERIENCE: Any combination of education, training, and experience, which likely provides the required knowledge and abilities.
PRE-EMPLOYMENT CONDITIONS: Candidates receiving a conditional job offer must pass a pre-placement fingerprint review. Candidates must possess a current CPR/AED and First Aid certificate and be comfortable calling 911 in an emergency.

The District has one open, full-time position of Finance Director/Treasurer.

For more information or to apply, visit Ralph Andersen & Associates at:

https://www.ralphandersen.com/jobs/finance-dir-marin-municipal-water-district/

Candidates should apply by Monday, February 3, 2020 for optimal consideration. This recruitment is considered open until final selection is made.

One Full-time Position in the Sausalito Finance Department

Application Deadline:  Friday, February 07, 2020

(Interviews will be January 21, 2020)

THE COMMUNITY AND CITY GOVERNMENT:  Sausalito is a beautiful, San Francisco Bay front city of 7,226 residents within 2.2 square miles that serves a visitor population that may be several times the size of the year round population.  The blend of historical buildings, wooded hillsides, sweeping Bay and San Francisco views nestled against the Golden Gate National Recreation Area combine to make Sausalito a community of unparalleled charm and natural beauty.  Sausalito is a General Law City incorporated in 1893 and has a City Council/City Manager form of government.  The City provides a full range of services including Administration, Finance, Police, Public Works, Parks and Recreation, and Community Development.  The City Council and staff value positive relationships with the residents, businesses, visitors and outside agencies.

Job Characteristics:  The Senior Accounting Technician is a non-exempt journey-level class that performs the full range of technical work in the following areas: accounts receivable, accounts payable, payroll, and/or general ledger, in addition to performing a wide variety of record keeping, reconciliation, and account support activities.  Incumbents work independently, exercise judgment and initiative, receive only occasional instruction or assistance as new or unusual situations arise, and are fully aware of the operating procedures and policies of the department. 

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCIED:   Receives general supervision from the Senior Accountant.  Exercises no direct supervision over staff.

Typical duties for the position include:  (Illustrative Only)

The typical duties may include, but are not limited to:

• Performs and provides technical support in the preparation, maintenance, and operation of the accounting function, including general ledger, payroll, accounts payable, accounts receivable, year-end audit work, and financial reporting.
• Demonstrates a full understanding and ensures compliance with Federal and State laws, as well as City policies and procedures; responsible for writing, implementing, and training employees from other departments on accounting procedures and the use of the accounting software.

• Prepares and posts journal entries and maintains and balances general ledger and subsidiary accounting ledgers related to postings from payroll, accounts payable, cash receipts, and accounts receivable according to established accounting policies and procedures.
• Reconciles transactions and account statements; records changes and resolves differences; maintains the accuracy of accounting and financial records.
• Receives, balances, and audits cash receipts and disbursements; allocates revenue to proper cost accounts; posts revenue; prepares bank deposits and related reports.
• Reviews and processes timesheets and payroll on biweekly basis, researching and correcting discrepancies as required; processes personnel transactions making appropriate adjustments/changes in the payroll system; prepares reports and payments for employee retirement benefits; prepares quarterly Federal and State tax reports.
• Assists in the implementation and upgrades of the accounting and financial systems; provides system user training to other staff as required.
• Gathers financial and statistical information and materials for various reports and year-end auditing process; compiles, reconciles, and verifies information and prepares financial, Federal, and State mandated reports. 
• Assists in the preparation of audit schedules during the annual audit process.
• Prepares, processes, reviews and verifies documents, records, and forms related to assigned area for accuracy, completeness, and conformance to applicable policies, rules, and regulations.
• Closes and balances accounts, prepares bank deposits, and reconciles various bank accounts making adjustments due to cancellations and corrections.
• Generates and assists in the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and year-end financial, summary, and technical reports.
• Enters and retrieves information and data using standard word processing and spreadsheet software, as well as accounting, financial, and other related electronic information systems.
• Assists customers, departments, and employees by providing answers and information regarding specific account information, discrepancies, general accounting procedures, and/or department specific issues and problems; researches issues regarding specific transactions; and updates related files and departments on action items.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Must have working knowledge of:

• • Terminology and practices of financial and accounting document processing and record keeping, including general ledger, payroll, accounts payable, accounts receivable, year-end audit work, and financial reporting.
  • Principles and practices of auditing payroll, accounts receivable, and other accounting and finance documents.
  • Basic principles and practices of fund accounting and public agency budgeting
• Modern office practices, methods, and computer equipment and computer applications related to work, including financial system, payroll, word processing, and spreadsheet software and databases.
• English usage, grammar, spelling, vocabulary, and punctuation.
• Techniques for providing a high level of customer service by effectively dealing with the public, vendors, contractors, and City staff.

Ability to:

• Perform detailed accounting and financial office support work accurately and in a timely manner.
• Prepare, process, maintain, and reconcile ledgers and journals according to accepted accounting policies and procedures.
• Respond to and effectively prioritize multiple phone calls and other requests for service.
• Interpret, apply, explain, and ensure compliance with Federal, State, and local policies, procedures, laws, and regulations.
• Compose correspondence and reports independently or from brief instructions.
• Enter and retrieve data from a computer with sufficient speed and accuracy to perform assigned work.
• Establish and maintain a variety of filing, record keeping, and tracking systems.
• Organize own work, set priorities, and meet critical time deadlines.
• Operate modern office equipment including computer equipment and specialized software applications programs.
• Use English effectively to communicate in person, over the telephone, and in writing.
• Use tact, initiative, prudence, and independent judgment within general policy, procedural, and legal guidelines.
• Establish, maintain, and foster positive and effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

Requirements:  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:

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 the completion of the twelfth (12th) grade supplemented by college-level coursework in accounting, finance, or a related field and three (3) years of experience in processing financial documents and maintaining financial or accounting records.

Licenses/Certifications Required:

Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid California Driver’s License by time of appointment.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Must possess mobility to work in a standard office setting and use standard office equipment, including a computer; vision to read printed materials and a computer screen; and hearing and speech to communicate in person, before groups, and over the telephone. Employees must possess the ability to lift, carry, push, and pull materials and objects weighing up to 25 pounds.

ENVIRONMENTAL ELEMENTS:

Employees work in an office environment with moderate noise levels, controlled temperature conditions, and no direct exposure to hazardous physical substances.  Employees may interact with upset staff and/or public and private representatives in interpreting and enforcing departmental policies and procedures.

BENEFITS:

Retirement:  The City is a part of the CalPERS retirement plan and does not contribute to Social Security

• Classic employees – 2% @55 formula, highest 3 year average compensation
• PEPRA employees – hired after 1/1/13 or Classic employee with 6 month break in service are eligible for a 2% @ 62 formula, highest 3 year average compensation

Cafeteria Benefit Plan:  The City offers a healthy cafeteria benefit program including choices among plan options for medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short and long-term disability, and PERS long-term care insurance. 

Leave:  Employees earn 120 hours of vacation and 96 hours of sick leave per year

Application deadline – 5:00 p.m. on Friday, February 07, 2020

• Apply online at www.calopps.org/city-of-sausalito

• For questions about job openings or any topic related to Human Resources, please contact Susan S. Paterson, Human Resources Manager, at spaterson@sausalito.gov or (415) 289-4130

The City of Sausalito is a drug free workplace.

E.O.E./A.D.A.

City of Sausalito

420 Litho Street, Sausalito CA 94965

Attn:  Human Resources Manager

(415) 289-4130   

spaterson@sausalito.gov

ACCOUNTING TECHNICIAN

(Salary Range:  $58,231 - $78,036)

One Full-time Position in the Sausalito Finance Department

Application Deadline:  Friday, February 7, 2020

(Interviews will be Thursday, February 20, 2020)

THE COMMUNITY AND CITY GOVERNMENT:  Sausalito is a beautiful, San Francisco Bay front city of 7,226 residents within 2.2 square miles that serves a visitor population that may be several times the size of the year round population.  The blend of historical buildings, wooded hillsides, sweeping Bay and San Francisco views nestled against the Golden Gate National Recreation Area combine to make Sausalito a community of unparalleled charm and natural beauty.  Sausalito is a General Law City incorporated in 1893 and has a City Council/City Manager form of government.  The City provides a full range of services including Administration, Finance, Police, Public Works, Parks and Recreation, and Community Development.  The City Council and staff value positive relationships with the residents, businesses, visitors and outside agencies.

Job Characteristics:  The Accounting Technician is a non-exempt entry-level class in the Accounting Technician series.  Initially under close supervision, incumbents with general administrative experience perform work in accounts payable, and general ledger, in addition to performing a variety of record keeping, reconciliation and account support activities.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCIED:   Receives general supervision from the Senior Accountant. Exercises no direct supervision over staff.

Typical duties for the position include:  (Illustrative Only)

The typical duties may include, but are not limited to:

• Provides technical support in the preparation, maintenance, and operation of the general ledger and accounts payable, including year-end audit work and financial reporting related to these functions.
• Learns and ensues compliance with Federal and State laws, as well as City policies and procedure.

• Posts, balances, adjust, and maintain manual and computerized account and financial records according to established policies and procedures.
• Prepares and posts journal entries and maintains and balances general ledger.
• Reconciles transactions and account statements; records changes and resolves differences; maintains the accuracy of accounting and financial records.
• Reviews and processes invoices and purchase orders to support request for payments and reconciles discrepancies.
• Assists in gathering financial information for various reports and year-end auditing process; Federal, and State mandated reports.
• Assists during the annual audit process.
• Prepares, processes, reviews and verifies documents, records, and forms related to assigned area for accuracy, completeness, and conformance to applicable policies, rules and regulations.
• Generates and assists in the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and year-end financial, summary and technical reports.
• Enters and retrieves information and data using standard work processing and spreadsheet software, as well as accounting, financial, and other related electronic information systems.
• Assists customers, departments, and employees by providing answers and information regarding specific issues and problems; researches issues regarding specific transactions; and updates related files and departments on action items.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Must have working knowledge of:

• • Business arithmetic and basic financial and statistical techniques.
• Record keeping principles and procedures
• Modern office practices, methods, and computer equipment and computer applications related to work.
• English usage, grammar, spelling, vocabulary, and punctuation.
• Techniques for providing a high level of customer service by effectively dealing with the public, vendors, contractors, and City staff.

Ability to:

• Learn and apply terminology and practices of financial and accounting document processing and record keeping, including general ledger, account payable, year-end audit work and financial reporting.
• Learn and apply auditing principles and practices.
• Learn and apply basic principles and practices of fund accounting and public agency budgeting.
• Learn to perform detailed accounting and financial office support work accurately and in a timely manner.
• Learn to prepare, process, maintain, and reconcile ledgers and journals according to accepted accounting policies and procedure.
• Respond to and effectively prioritize multiple phone calls and other requests for service.
• Learn to interpret, apply, explain, and ensure compliance with Federal, State, and local policies, procedure, laws and regulations.
• Compose correspondence and reports independently or from brief instructions.
• Enter and retrieve data from a computer with sufficient speed and accuracy to perform assigned work
• Interpret, apply, explain, and ensure compliance with Federal, State, and local policies, procedures, laws, and regulations.
• Compose correspondence and reports independently or from brief instructions.
• Enter and retrieve data from a computer with sufficient speed and accuracy to perform assigned work.
• Establish and maintain a variety of filing, record keeping, and tracking systems.
• Organize own work, set priorities, and meet critical time deadlines.
• Operate modern office equipment including computer equipment and specialized software applications programs.
• Use English effectively to communicate in person, over the telephone, and in writing.
• Use tact, initiative, prudence, and independent judgment within general policy, procedural, and legal guidelines.
• Establish, maintain, and foster positive and effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

Requirements:  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:

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 the completion of the twelfth (12th) grade supplemented by college-level coursework in accounting, finance, or a related field and one (1) years of experience in processing financial documents and maintaining financial or accounting records.

Licenses/Certifications Required:

Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid California Driver’s License by time of appointment.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

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

ENVIRONMENTAL ELEMENTS:

Employees work in an office environment with moderate noise levels, controlled temperature conditions, and no direct exposure to hazardous physical substances.  Employees may interact with upset staff and/or public and private representatives in interpreting and enforcing departmental policies and procedures.

BENEFITS:

Retirement:  The City is a part of the CalPERS retirement plan and does not contribute to Social Security

• Classic employees – 2% @55 formula, highest 3 year average compensation
• PEPRA employees – hired after 1/1/13 or Classic employee with 6 month break in service are eligible for a 2% @ 62 formula, highest 3 year average compensation

Cafeteria Benefit Plan:  The City offers a healthy cafeteria benefit program including choices among plan options for medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short and long-term disability, and PERS long-term care insurance. 

Leave:  Employees earn 120 hours of vacation and 96 hours of sick leave per year

Application deadline – 5:00 p.m. on Friday, February 7, 2020

• Apply online at www.calopps.org/city-of-sausalito

• For questions about job openings or any topic related to Human Resources, please contact Susan S. Paterson, Human Resources Manager, at spaterson@sausalito.gov or (415) 289-4130

The City of Sausalito is a drug free workplace.

E.O.E./A.D.A.

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Are you looking for a great opportunity to connect with your community while investing in your future? Do you want to see first-hand what it’s like to engage in active, multi-generational work that directly contributes to the well-being of our greater Mill Valley community?  If you answered yes, then you belong with Mill Valley Recreation!  With our team, you will create memorable experiences while cultivating new and lasting connections within our greater Southern Marin Community. You will have the opportunity to grow and learn through consistent, quality training and, apply your learning through direct hands-on experience.

DEFINITION: Under general supervision, provide for the well-being and safety of children in a nurturing environment.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES:

• Demonstrate excellent customer service and communication with children and parents.
• Manage the task of checking in and checking out each child to the proper guardian.
• Supervise play activities and ensure the safety of the children during such activities.
• Encourage good behavior and appropriate manners.
• Encourage active play, read books and provide a safe and nurturing environment.
• Practice proper hygiene, with self and children, to deter the spread of disease (colds, flu, etc).
• Clean and disinfect, tables, counter, toys and other frequently handled objects.
• Respond professionally to emergencies, provide care according to the level of training.
• Deal tactfully and courteously with the public and build positive relationships with other staff. 
• Ability to communicate clearly both orally and in writing.
• Perform related duties as required.

TRAINING & EXPERIENCE: Any combination of education, training, and experience, which likely provides the required knowledge, abilities, and CPR within 3 months of hire. 
PRE-EMPLOYMENT CONDITIONS: Candidates receiving a conditional job offer must pass a pre-placement fingerprint review. Candidates must possess a current CPR/AED and First Aid certificate and be comfortable calling 911 in an emergency.

Are you looking for a great opportunity to connect with your community while investing in your future? Do you want to see first-hand what it’s like to engage in active, multi-generational work that directly contributes to the well-being of our greater Mill Valley community?  If you answered yes, then you belong with Mill Valley Recreation!  With our team, you will create memorable experiences while cultivating new and lasting connections within our greater Southern Marin Community. You will have the opportunity to grow and learn through consistent, quality training and, apply your learning through direct hands-on experience. 

DEFINITION: Under general supervision, plan, organize and provide leadership for teens grades 6th – 8th . for an onsite afterschool program. Program hours are M, T, W, Th, F PM 2pm – 6pm Approximately 15 – 20 hours a week. Occasional evenings and weekends for special events.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES:

• Demonstrate excellent customer service and communicate effectively with co-workers, parents, and teens. 
• Possess strong leadership skills in one or more of the following areas: art, crafts, sports, drama, cooking.
• Encourage good behavior and appropriate manners.
• Encourage active play, read books and provide a safe environment.
• Implement and lead appropriate activities for grades 6th-8th.
• Maintain structure and discipline within a group setting, while encouraging and promoting student participation in a positive manner. 
• Motivate participants through example.
• Must be a team player and have the ability to work independently with minimum supervision.
• Create and maintain a positive afterschool environment.
• Accurately maintain attendance records.
• Practice proper hygiene, with self and children, to deter the spread of disease (colds, flu, etc).
• Render first aid in case of minor injuries.
• Ability to communicate clearly both orally and in writing.
• The ability to speak English clearly and understandably.
• Perform related duties as required.

TRAINING & EXPERIENCE: Any combination of education, training, and experience, which likely provides the required knowledge and abilities.

PRE-EMPLOYMENT CONDITIONS: Candidates receiving a conditional job offer must pass a pre-placement fingerprint review. Candidates must possess a current CPR/AED and First Aid certificate and be comfortable calling 911 in an emergency.