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Applications are being accepted for the positions of Lead Equipment Mechanic and Equipment Mechanic with the City of South San Francisco. 

APPLICATION DEADLINE: FEBRUARY 4, 2021 AT 5:00 P.M. OR UPON RECEIPT OF THE FIRST 75 ONLINE APPLICATIONS, WHICHEVER OCCURS FIRST.

Equipment Mechanic Salary: $71,323.00 - $86,673.00 Annually

Lead Equipment Mechanic Salary: $77,209.00 - $93,870.00 Annually

THE CITY OFFERS AN ATTRACTIVE BENEFIT PACKAGE, AS WELL AS CALPERS RETIREMENT PLAN AND SOCIAL SECURITY PARTICIPATION.

The City of South San Francisco is a General Law city with a population of 68,000 residents that grows to 110,000 during business hours. South San Francisco is strategically located on the west shore of the San Francisco Bay, in northern San Mateo County, 10 miles south of San Francisco. This City is also located along the Bay Area's main transportation routes, included 101, 280, Caltrain, BART, San Francisco Bay Ferry, and the San Francisco International Airport.

The City of South San Francisco is a full-service city with 12 City Departments including Police; Fire; Parks and Recreation; Public Works; Economic and Community Development; City Attorney; Library; Finance; Information Technology; Human Resources; City Clerk; and Office of the City Manager.  The City has a Council-City Manager form of government with more than 460 full-time regular employees.

The City of South San Francisco proudly remains The Industrial City, a reflection of its steel mill and ship building past.  In recent years, the City has been redefined to reflect the innovative, entrepreneurial and industrious spirit, which has made South San Francisco the Biotech Capital of the World.

South San Francisco’s biotechnology cluster is the largest in the world, with roughly 45,000 life science workers, 200 biotech companies, and over 12 million square feet of office/R&D facilities – with an additional 9 million square feet of new R&D facilities in the development pipeline. 

South San Francisco enjoys a high quality of life with an extensive public parks system, active library and learning programming and a dynamic, engaged community making South San Francisco a great place to live, learn, work and play. 

THE DEPARTMENT

The Public Works Department is composed of a Director and 11 full-time management staff with a 26 million dollar operating budget.  The department is comprised of the Maintenance, Engineering, and WQCP (Water Quality Control Plant) divisions.  The Maintenance Division oversees 127 miles of streets which includes asphalt, concrete, over 12,000 road signs, street markings, 70 signalized intersections, 164 miles of sewers, 125 miles of storm drains, 3857 street lights, 5 lift stations, and various miscellaneous tasks.

The San Mateo County Employees’ Retirement Association (SamCERA) is looking for their next valued team member to fulfill the role of Retirement Senior Accountant.  We invite you to join a team that provides caring, fair, accurate, timely and knowledgeable professional services and information to its members and other stakeholders.
 
The mission of SamCERA is to serve as loyal fiduciary for its members (comprised of permanent employees of the County of San Mateo, the San Mateo County Superior Court, and the San Mateo County Mosquito and Vector Control District) and to serve as a prudent administrator of the retirement system. For more information about our organization, visit https://www.samcera.org/.
 
Under direction of the Finance Officer, the Retirement Senior Accountant will plan, assign, direct, coordinate and evaluate the work of professional and fiscal support staff performing accounting and finance activities; create timely and accurate financial statements, administer financial systems, analyze financial data to complete reports and make recommendations; and perform other related duties. This position assists with the development and management of all financial transactions, record keeping of all general and institutional investment activities, pension payroll processes, and human resource administration in SamCERA.
 
In addition to the minimum education and experience requirement, the ideal candidate will demonstrate:
 

• Experience in accounting for general and investment financial activities.
• Knowledge in Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and requirements of Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB).
• Experience with project management and process improvement.
• Ability to adapt changes and work with teams.
• Ability to work independently, solve problems with innovative mindset and exercise sound judgment within established guidelines.
• Ability to manage time and deadlines.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel.

Examples Of Duties:

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

• Plan, direct, supervise, train, review and/or evaluate the work of assigned staff.
• Provide input into selection decisions and disciplinary matters.
• Provide on-going reassessment of current departmental procedures, implement improvements to work flow and prepare up-to-date process documentation.
• Interpret and apply applicable policies and procedures in accordance with the County Employees Retirement Law of 1937.
• Interact with the external auditors to provide adequate data and support during their fieldwork.
• Research various accounting-related issues including, but not limited to, investments, securities lending, general accounting, and retiree payroll.
• Assist the Finance Officer with special projects and other related work as required.
• Provide guidance and training to accounting and other SamCERA staff regarding accounting issues.
• Prepare financial statements and other reports by analyzing and summarizing financial and statistical data; identify significant financial reporting events and prepare footnote disclosures for annual audited financial report.
• Prepare a variety of highly complex and special reports on pension fund activities, budgetary requirements and actuarial analysis.
• Examine and analyze SamCERA’s fiscal operations, recommending enhancements to the department’s record-keeping, financial accounting and budgetary controls.
• Assist in the preparation of annual budgets, including accounting and statistical analysis to support appropriate funding levels. Analyze institutional investment and pension accounting records for use in preparing annual cash flows and budgets.
• Prepare trend analysis report of cash disbursements, forecast, calculate and analyze prepaid contributions, investment income and expenses.
• Develop financial forecast including cash inflows and outflows.
• Prepare journal entries and periodic reconciliations of general ledger, journal, subsidiary accounts, and bank statements.
• 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. A typical way to qualify is:
  
Education: Graduation from a four-year college or university with major coursework in accounting, finance, business administration or a closely related field. This classification requires the successful completion of a minimum of twelve semester units of college level accounting coursework.
 
Experience: The equivalent of three years full-time  professional accounting or auditing experience with increasing responsibility throughout the years, including the performance of a variety of accounting and fiscal responsibilities, one year of which must have been in a lead or supervisory capacity in an accounting section or division.
 
Knowledge of: 
 

• The County Employees Retirement Law of 1937 as it pertains to SamCERA procedures.
• Governmental Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and requirements of Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB).
• Principles, practices and terminology of institutional investment.
• Project management and leadership techniques.
• Auditing techniques, principles, and practices.
• Accounting software programs.
• General actuarial concepts and terminologies.
• Principles and practices of business data processing, particularly as related to the processing of accounting information.
• Principles and practices of supervision or management.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Terminologies, concepts and practices related to the processing and maintenance of retirement system records. 

Skill/Ability to: 
 

• Plan, organize, supervise, train and evaluate the work of staff.
• Perform technical, specialized, complex or difficult accounting projects.
• Read and interpret complex employee benefit and pension plan regulations including the County Employees Retirement law of 1937., pertinent codes, accounting guidelines, manuals and plan documents. 
• Apply governmental accounting principles and practices.
• Prepare comprehensive financial reports and budgets.
• Explain complex procedures to coworkers and coach staff in new skills and procedures.
• Identify emerging risk issues and trends and present analysis to management.
• Establish priorities, analyze problems and identify solutions under pressure.
• Meet deadlines and follow-up on responsibilities.
• Prepare and deliver presentations to groups.
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both verbally and in writing.
• Establish and maintain professional relationships with members of the Retirement Board, SamCERA staff, members of the Retirement Association, other governmental agencies, outside corporations, and various consultants.
• Perform complex mathematical and statistical calculations accurately. 

APPLICATION/EXAMINATION

Open and Promotional. Anyone may apply. Current County of San Mateo 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/term position prior to the final filing date will receive five points added to their final passing score on this examination.

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.

Important Information About the Examination Process:
The examination process will consist of the steps detailed in the order below. Because of this examination process, not all applicants meeting the minimum qualifications are guaranteed advancement through the examination process.

1.   Initial review of application materials. At this step, applicants submitting incomplete applications and/or incomplete responses to the supplemental questions, lacking relevant qualifications, and/or not following instructions will be disqualified. Application submissions that do not follow instructions will be rejected. Applicants who pass the initial review will be invited to take an online computer-based examination.

2.  Online computer-based examination (weight:  pass/fail):  Those applicants who pass the initial review process outlined above will receive a link, via email, for the online computer-based examination.  Please make sure to read all notices carefully.  Applicant requests for alternate exam dates will not be granted.  Reasonable accommodations for medical conditions will be considered on a case-by-case basis and must be requested at the time of application.  It is the applicants' responsibility to notify the Human Resources Department at (650) 363-4343 if they have not received their invitation notice for the online computer-based examination by 5:00 pm, Wednesday, January 27, 2021.

3.  Applicants who pass the online computer-based examination will be placed on an eligible list and top ranked candidates will be invited for an interview.

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. If you are not on the County's website, please go to https://jobs.smcgov.org/ to apply. Online applications must be received by the Human Resources Department before midnight on the final filing date.

TENTATIVE RECRUITMENT SCHEDULE:
Final Filing Date for Applications:  January 26, 2021
Online Computer-Based Examination: January 27-January 29, 2021.  Candidates must complete the entire examination within this time period. 
 

At the County of San Mateo, we welcome and celebrate the diversity of our employees, and strive to create a workplace where they feel valued every day.  

County of San Mateo is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.

HR Contact: Mandy Singh (01132021) (Retirement Senior Accountant-Exempt E-012)

Applications will be accepted until Monday, February 8, 2021 

INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.

RESUMES ARE NOT ACCEPTED IN LIEU OF A CITY APPLICATION.

Written Exam: TBA

Oral Exam: TBA

DEFINITION

Under general supervision, performs skilled mechanical work in repairing, installing, maintaining, dismantling, and overhauling of mechanical and electrical equipment, performs maintenance of plant grounds and buildings, and does related work as assigned.

EXAMPLE OF DUTIES

Performs installation, maintenance, replacement, and repair of pumps, motors, generators, and auxiliary equipment; levels and aligns equipment to prevent vibration; installs and connects instruments, gauges, tubing, pipes, instrument panels, switches and valves; dismantles pumps, motors, and generators and inspects for broken or worn parts, and makes appropriate adjustments, replacements and repairs; keeps records of repairs and maintenance services performed; maintains plant grounds and buildings.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge of: The installation, operation and repair of pumps, motors, generators, and related equipment; mechanical ability and skill in the use of tools and materials involved in the installation, maintenance and repair of mechanical and electrical equipment, use of hand tools and power equipment; basic addition and subtraction.

Ability to: Read, understand and work from blueprints, diagrams and installation sketches; diagnose and repair mechanical and electrical defects; understand and follow written and oral directions; prepare reports and keep accurate records; interact positively and cooperate with co-workers, respond politely to customers, work as a team member, function under demanding time pressure, respond in a positive manner to supervision, and attend work and perform duties on a regular and consistent basis.

Education: Graduation from High School or equivalent.

Experience: One year of experience in the operation, maintenance and/or repair of electrical and mechanical equipment.

Physical Requirements: Moderate and sometimes strenuous exertion required, including sustained walking, standing, bending, climbing and lifting.

License: Possession of a valid Class C California Driver’s License (including acceptable driving record). 

TOWN OF PORTOLA VALLEY
Finance Analyst
Classification: Accounting Technician

FLSA Status: Non-exempt
Adopted: 12-09-2020

Classification specifications are intended to present a descriptive list of the range of duties performed by employees in the class. Specifications are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job.

GENERAL DEFINITION
The Finance Analyst is an experienced journey-level accounting classification.  The incumbents apply specialized knowledge in the performance of advanced level technical accounting and analytical work. Financial Analysts are responsible for a variety of financial tasks internally and externally. Under direction, performs tasks related to accounts payable/receivable and other fiscal maintenance operations such as payroll, general ledger, fixed assets, financial reporting, annual audit, purchasing, business registrations, involvement in the Town’s budget preparation, and related work as required. 

Incumbents are normally expected to solve most work problems independently and to refer to supervisory personnel only those matters which involve policy decisions, technical questions and unusual problems, but do not have independent purchasing authority. This position receives direction and reports to the Finance Director.

TYPICAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Duties may include, but are not limited to:

• Serves as the Town’s “Back Office” by integrating all the financial and accounting needs of Town departments by supporting, streamlining, and boosting productivity for essential services and systems. 
• Performs responsible accounting clerical work involving the processing, maintenance and reconciliation of financial and statistical records in an accounting system
• Posts, computes, compares and files a variety of routine and complex financial, accounting, payroll and statistical information utilizing manual and automated financial records and processing systems
• Makes recommendations for the adjustment of journals or transfer of entries to make revenue or expenditure corrections; enters data into automated financial system
• Utilizes the department’s budget system for preparation and analysis of budget reports. Data comparison and entry into the financial system based on numbers provided, and generates summary schedules
• Creates and manages the warrant list for review by the Finance Director
• Searches records and provides factual data from information on file
• Assist in the preparation for Town audits 
• Researches and solves a variety of problems related to assigned activity
• Provides information and assistance to Town staff and to the public regarding applicable departmental policies, rules and procedures
• Interprets financial policy, providing recommendations and works with operational staff in solving financial problems of varied complexity
• Maintains various Town databases and increases overall productivity
• Processes accounts payable/accounts receivable and revenue
• Reviews and prepares invoices for accuracy and appropriate authorization as necessary 
• Reconciles accounts payable and purchasing records
• Prepares and maintains Purchase Order records
• Receives payment and prepares business license certificates
• Maintenance and reconcilement of payments, refunds, etc. of Town’s recreation class program and preparation of the annual audit in conjunction with public-facing recreation services. 
• Posts receipts, encumbrances and expenditures to various accounts
• Reconciles accounts and prepares general ledger entries
• Exhibits and encourages behavior that is consistent with the Town's risk management program and decreases risk of accident or injury to self, employees, residents, visitors and their property
• Performs general office support and other duties as assigned

EXAMPLES OF MARGINAL DUTIES:

• Assist in a variety of department operations and perform special assignments as assigned
• May participate in the preparation of special events, budget packet preparation, or other related duties as required
• Assist in preparation of requested documentation for occasional Public Records Request in accordance with the California Public Records Act.
• Respond to emergency situations as required
• Serve as back-up and support Finance Director role
• Attend and participate in group meetings; stay abreast of new developments within assigned area of responsibility

QUALIFICATIONS
Knowledge of:

• Practical knowledge of computerized accounting and budgeting systems
• Proficiency in using computer systems and software applications associated with performance of assigned work is essential. 
• Problem-solving skills associated with software applications used is expected.
• Knowledge of budgetary principles and government finance 
• Understanding of the relationship between accounts payable and the Town’s budget
• Principles and practices of customer service
• Principles and practices of financial administration, fund accounting and basic budgeting, including generally accepted accounting principles
• Application of data processing in accounting including data input and reporting
• Methods and techniques of administrative analysis
• Pertinent Federal, State, Town and department guidelines and procedures
• Standard office practices and procedures, including filing and the operation of standard office equipment, including a computer
• Computer applications involving word processing, spreadsheets, data entry, database access and/or standard report generation
• Business letter writing and the standard format for typed materials
• Methods and techniques for basic report preparation and writing
• Recordkeeping principles and practices

Ability to:

• Establish, maintain and foster cooperative working relations with others from diverse backgrounds, including elected officials, co-workers and the public effectively and with courtesy, in person, via e-mail and over the phone
• Follow written and oral instructions and procedures
• Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, by using proper English grammar, spelling and punctuation
• Analyze, interpret, and explain financial policies and procedures
• Prepare accurate and timely financial statements and reports
• Conceive, propose, implement and maintain sound fiscal procedures and records
• Compile, correlate and analyze a large volume of written and numerical data
• Conceive and effectively propose solutions to problems
• Acquire knowledge of, interpret and apply policies, procedures, codes, regulations and laws related to assignment, department, other functions of the city and other governmental agencies in a timely manner
• Ability to explain accounting processes to employees and vendors
• Perform duties on a regular and consistent basis; meet critical deadlines
• Acquire knowledge of applicable policies, codes and other functions of the city and other governmental agencies
• Process, input, compute and reconcile financial data
• Provide general clerical support
• Make adjustments to standard operating procedures as is appropriate
• Prepare and maintain accurate documents, records and reports
• Maintain accurate office files
• Operate basic office equipment (i.e. telephone, copier, calculator, etc.)
• Respond to and interact with elected officials, co-workers and the public effectively and with courtesy, in person, via e-mail and over the phone

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

• Education: Equivalent to a two-year degree in accounting, business, finance or closely related field. Bachelor’s degree is preferred
• Experience: Three to five years of progressively responsible accounting experience, preferably including at least two years of local government or non-profit agency experience.
• License or Certificate: Possession of, or ability to obtain, valid California Driver’s License. Individuals who do not meet this requirement due to a disability will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis. ICS 100, 200, and 700 certifications (can be acquired online before job begins).

FLSA STATUS
This classification is non-exempt from the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).

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. CONTINUOUS work indoors in close proximity to co-workers and members of the public. Work schedule is either a standard 40-hour work week during core business hours (8:00 am to 5:00 pm) or a 9/80 schedule within the core business hours. For the 9/80 schedule employees are required to work nine hours (for example from 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.) for eight workdays, eight hours on a ninth workday, with the tenth day off (alternate Fridays off). Work schedule also includes occasional after hours and weekend meetings/events. Work environment is both formal and informal, team oriented, having variable tasks, pace, and pressure. Work is performed indoors in office and in meeting rooms, occasional assignments outside and field visits in hilly terrain. Flexibility of changing work environments including working from home. 

Physical: Primary functions require sufficient physical ability to work in an office setting and operate office equipment. CONTINUOUS sitting and upward and downward flexion of neck; fine finger dexterity; light to moderate finger pressure to manipulate keyboard, equipment controls, and office equipment; pinch grasp to manipulate writing utensils. FREQUENT side-to-side turning of neck, walking, standing, bending, stooping, pushing/pulling, and twisting at waist; moderate wrist torque to twist equipment knobs and dials; lifting objects weighing up to 20 lbs. OCCASIONAL squatting, kneeling, and reaching above and at shoulder height; moderate grasp to manipulate reference books and manuals.

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

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

EMERGENCY/DISASTER SERVICE
All Town employees are designated Disaster Service Workers through state and local law (California Government Code Section 3100-3109). Employment with the Town requires the affirmation of a loyalty oath to this effect. Employees are required to complete all Disaster Service Worker-related training as assigned, and to return to work as ordered in the event of an emergency.

The City of San Bruno invites your interest for the position of Finance Director. Please read the recruitment brochure for information on the position, benefits, and application process. To be considered for this opportunity, please submit your resume and cover letter electronically to www.peckhamandmckenney.com. 

The City of San Bruno is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) and provides equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, ancestry, religion, creed, age, physical or mental disability, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws in its employment actions, decisions, policies and practices. If you require special accommodations, please contact us to discuss your needs.

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The City of Menlo Park is seeking applicants for temporary positions in the Public Works Maintenance Division.  Depending on their experience, individuals may be assigned to work in Trees, Streets, Facilities, Parks, or Water.  Temporary employees will operate and maintain a variety of maintenance equipment, including dump trucks, stump grinders, brush chippers, aerial lifts, forklifts, lawn mowers, backpack blowers, backhoes, jack hammers, lawn edger’s, hedge trimmers, concrete saws, chain saws and hand tools.  Temporary employees will foster positive and effective working relationships and must be able understand and follow instructions.