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Date Posted:           October 23, 2020

Classification:         BENEFITS ANALYST
                                  Open and Promotional recruitment

Work Schedule:      8 hours per day (8:00 AM – 5:00 PM);
                                  5 days per week (Monday – Friday);
                                12 months per year
 

Salary Range:         Step A               Step B               Step C               Step D               Step E
(monthly)              starting               6 mos             18 mos              30 mos             42 mos
                                $7,657               $8,038              $8,442               $8,863              $9,306

Benefits:  Total Compensation Package:  Placement on salary schedule.  If a medical plan is selected, the employee will receive a contribution of $1,075.00/month toward the selected medical plan (through CalPERS), Delta Dental, and Life Insurance.  The employee pays the balance of their health premiums from their gross earnings on a pre-tax basis.  If a medical plan is not selected, employees will receive a contribution of $300.00/month toward single coverage for Delta Dental, and Life Insurance.  A vision plan (VSP) is also available.  Employees pay the worker contribution to the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS).

Current Vacancy:    Office of the Superintendent;
                                  Human Resources/Teacher & Administrator Development Department;
                                  101 Twin Dolphin Drive; Redwood City, CA  94065

Application Deadline:          Monday, November 9, 2020     (application and supplemental application must be received online, or in the Personnel Office by 4:00PM)

Job Summary:  Under the direction of the Associate Superintendent, Human Resources/Teacher & Administrator Development, organize and direct the operations and activities related to organizational employee benefits programs including enrollment, data collection, record-keeping, accounting, workers’ compensation claims processing and fund disbursement activities; provide consultation to personnel concerning employee benefits information, insurance plans, options, guidelines and procedures; train and evaluate the performance of assigned personnel.

Essential Job Functions:             

• Organize and direct the operations and activities related to organizational employee benefits programs including enrollment, data collection, record-keeping, accounting, workers’ compensation claims processing and fund disbursement activities; provide eligible employees, domestic partners, retirees and surviving spouses with benefits; assure compliance with related laws, regulations, policies and procedures
• Provide consultation and technical expertise to personnel concerning employee benefits information, insurance plans, enrollment options, eligibility, coverage and claims; respond to inquiries, resolve issues and conflicts and provide technical information concerning related policies, procedures, guidelines, rules and regulations; coordinate and conduct fairs, vendor workshops and meetings as required
• Organize, direct and participate in enrollment activities; assist employees with completing enrollment forms; process and evaluate enrollment forms according to established procedures; oversee flexible spending account enrollments
• Troubleshoot and resolve employee issues and concerns regarding benefits; research information as necessary; prepare and distribute correspondence to employees, retirees and plan participants concerning employee benefit plans, policies, procedures and related information; provide employees with related informational materials; refer staff to outside resources as appropriate
• Prepare contracts and contract changes for certificated staff; provide orientations for certificated staff
• Supervise and participate in the inputting of employee, benefits and a variety of other data into an assigned computer system; maintain automated employee records and files; generate computerized reports as requested; assure accuracy of input and output data
• Serve as a liaison between personnel, payroll staff, insurance brokers and benefit plan administrators; collaborate with staff, brokers, providers and others to assure accurate and timely delivery of employee benefits to employees; review renewal contracts and resolve discrepancies with brokers
• Participate in a variety of activities involved in providing COBRA benefits for eligible employees; coordinate retirement, medical, dental and vision benefits for early retirees; prepare and process retirement forms and related benefits
• Organize, direct and participate in the processing and investigation of insurance claims; advise employees of policy provisions and claims procedures; monitor time off and modified duty days due to worker’s compensation; prepare required documentation and determine claim eligibility; resolve claims issues as needed; process, evaluate and assure proper administration of Workers’ Compensation claims as assigned; coordinate the return-to-work program
• Lead and participate in the preparation and maintenance of a variety of records and reports related to employee information, benefits, rates, retirements, terminations, insurance plans, contracts, dependents and other assigned duties; update forms as needed; establish and maintain filing systems
• Communicate with personnel, insurance providers, brokers and various other outside agencies to exchange information, coordinate activities and resolve issues or concerns
• Order, receive and maintain inventory of benefits materials
• Operate a variety of office equipment including a calculator, copier, fax machine, computer and assigned software

Qualifications:  Any combination of education and experience providing the job knowledge, skills, and ability for successful job performance will be considered for positions in this classification.  Typical qualifications would be equivalent to:

EDUCATION:  Bachelor’s degree in Public Administration, Business Administration or a related field

EXPERIENCE:  Three (3) years of increasingly responsible experience working with employee benefit programs

Specialized Skills and Knowledge:     

• Knowledge of organization and direction of the operations and activities related to organizational employee benefits programs including enrollment, data collection, record-keeping, accounting, workers’ compensation claims processing and fund disbursement activities
• Ability to organize and direct the operations and activities related to organizational employee benefits programs including enrollment, data collection, record-keeping, accounting, claims processing and fund disbursement activities
• Ability to provide consultation and technical expertise to personnel concerning employee benefits information, insurance plans, options, guidelines and procedures
• Ability to process, evaluate and assist employees with the completion of enrollment forms
• Ability to troubleshoot and resolve employee issues and concerns regarding benefits
• Knowledge of methods, practices, terminology and procedures used in benefits administration
• Knowledge of payroll practices, procedures and terminology
• Knowledge of employee benefit packages and insurance programs
• Knowledge of employee benefits enrollment practices and procedures
• Knowledge of summary plan descriptions, vendor contracts and related forms
• Knowledge of processing and evaluation of various insurance claims
• Ability to meet schedules and time lines
• Knowledge of Federal and State COBRA laws, rules and regulations
• Knowledge of applicable laws, codes, regulations, policies and procedures
• Ability to interpret, apply and explain rules, regulations, policies and procedures
• Knowledge of collective bargaining agreements and procedures
• Knowledge of policies and objectives of assigned programs and activities
• Knowledge of interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working and cooperative relationships with others
• Knowledge of record-keeping and report preparation techniques
• Ability to prepare and maintain permanent employee benefits records and files
• Ability to update records and notify personnel with changes in employment status
• Ability to prepare and maintain a variety of records and reports
• Knowledge of oral and written communications skills
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing
• Knowledge of correct English usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation and vocabulary
• Knowledge of operation of a computer and assigned software
• Ability to operate standard office equipment including a computer and assigned software
• Knowledge of mathematical computations
• Ability to make arithmetic calculations quickly and accurately
• Ability to plan and organize work

Physical Requirements:  Applicants must possess the physical abilities outlined below with or without accommodation.  San Mateo County Office of Education will consider reasonable accommodation requests.

• Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard
• Hearing and speaking to exchange information in person and on the telephone
• Seeing to read a variety of materials
• Sitting or standing for extended periods of time
• Bending at the waist, kneeling, or crouching to file materials

Examination Process:  The examination process for this classification will consist of:

1.  Supplemental questionnaire (required, submitted with application)
2.  A written examination (anticipated date- November 19, 2020)
3.  An oral board examination (anticipated date- December 01, 2020)

Responses to the Supplemental Questionnaire will be scored, and must be completed for the application to be considered.

Selection Procedures:           

All work experience, education, training, and other information substantiating how you meet the minimum qualifications must be included on your application by the filing deadline.  Information submitted after the filing deadline will not be considered in determining whether you meet the minimum qualifications. APPLICATIONS COMPLETED IMPROPERLY MAY BE CAUSE FOR INELIGIBILITY, DISQUALIFICATION OR MAY LEAD TO LOWER SCORES.  It is the sole responsibility of the applicant to ensure all attachments have been received by the analyst after submission and prior to the expiration of the deadline date and time.  Applicants will not be contacted about missing documentation or attachments.

Applicants will only be contacted by email about this position during each phase of the recruitment; therefore, it is the applicant’s responsibility to ensure that their registered email address is accurate and kept up-to-date and to check spam filter and junk email for updates for this recruitment. 

Applicants will need to pass each part of the examination process as outlined above to move forward through this recruitment.

Examination procedures subject to change as deemed necessary by the Executive Director, Personnel Commission Services.

Candidates who pass all of the examination processes are ranked on an eligibility list according to their score(s).  Selection for positions will be made from among the top three ranks of candidates.  The job eligibility list will be active for one (1) year unless it is abolished because of an insufficient number of available candidates.

Internal (Promotional) candidates must score 80% or higher on each examination in order to be placed on the Promotional List.

This position is located in Redwood City, California.  Due to COVID-19, there are some protocols for safety and social distancing that have been established at the San Mateo County Office of Education.  Therefore, you will be expected to work from this location.

Please also note that we are a public agency.  If you are offered and accept this position, we will not cover any costs for relocation or reimbursement for travel expenses for employment.

Personnel Commission

101 Twin Dolphin Drive

Redwood City, CA  94065

650-802-5300

classifiedjobs@smcoe.org

https://www.smcoe.org/about/personnel-commission/

Proof of citizenship or legal status will be required upon offer of employment.

San Mateo County Office of Education provides equal employment opportunity to all qualified persons.  The recruitment, testing, and hiring of all personnel will be without regard to race, ancestry, national origin, age, color, creed, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marriage status, medical condition, physical or mental disability, genetic characteristics, or veteran status.

Applications are being accepted for the position of Financial Analyst II with the City of South San Francisco. 

APPLICATION DEADLINE:  NOVEMBER 8, 2020 AT 11:59 P.M. OR UPON RECEIPT OF THE FIRST 50 ONLINE APPLICATIONS, WHICHEVER OCCURS FIRST.

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 Finance Department provides critical financial services citywide, setting the policy controls over the use of City funds. It leads the fiscal accountability efforts and ensures the responsible and legal use of City funds through thoughtful appropriations and implementation and management of policies and procedures. It is responsible for numerous vital City services, including maintaining the City’s accounting system, managing payroll and purchasing procedures, issuing business licenses, managing parking districts, and collecting occupancy taxes and other City fees. Other services include financial planning and analysis, risk mitigation and strategic consulting.

The City’s total adopted appropriated budget for FY2020-21, excluding transfers between funds, totals $192.8 million. With a staff of 14.5 FTEs, the Finance Department is a strategic business partner to every City department and central to City operations. 

Management Analyst II – Budget

Hourly Pay: $56.86 - $68.21

Annual Salary (for half time schedule): $59,136 - $70,938

Both local and non-local candidates encouraged to apply.  Partial or fully remote work may be accommodated, even when we’re not in a pandemic.

ABOUT THE FINANCE DIVISION

Redwood City’s Financial Services Team shares an exceptional spirit of camaraderie, always finding ways to bring fun and laughter into the financial backbone of the organization. The Division manages payroll; accounts payable; accounting; budget preparation and annual financial reporting; and treasury management, including investments and debt administration. Team members practice a strong work ethic and attention to detail; celebrate innovation; and seek out continuous improvements to strengthen quality of service and internal controls and streamline processes. The divisions of Financial Services, Revenue Services and IT form the Administrative Services Department and work closely with the Human Resources Department.

ABOUT THE POSITION

Reporting directly to the Financial Services Manager, this half-time, benefited permanent position will have primary responsibility for preparation and coordination of the City’s operating budget as administered by the Finance Division. This Management Analyst will be responsible for providing professional, administrative and technical assistance in the development and interdepartmental coordination of departmental budgets across all funds of the City; and providing analytical staff assistance regarding policies, procedures, financial practices, and administrative systems that support these functions. The position is the subject matter expert for the City’s budget, including the systems used to prepare the budget. Financial public agency budget experience is strongly preferred, but not required. Geographic proximity is not required for this position; partial or full remote work may be accommodated.

YOU WILL ENJOY WORKING ON:

• Producing the City operational budget, which includes: Coordinating calendar and training citywide; compiling and analyzing data for inclusion in the budget; making formal recommendations regarding budget content; consulting with City departments regarding individual department budgets; developing personnel, revenue, and expenditure schedules; and coordinating budget production, in conjunction with the finance team, through the use of financial software and publishing software.
• Preparing memoranda for City Council meetings; providing oral briefings to senior executives and the City Manager.
• Partnering with fellow Finance division staff on areas of their responsibility such as Capital Improvement Program budget and oversight, implementation of ERP software, and development of internal service charges.

REVIEW THE JOB ANNOUNCEMENT

• Please click on the job announcement file below to review the recruitment Job Announcement.
• A complete application is required, including a resume and supplemental questionnaire.
• Please see special instructions for more information on supplemental questionnaire.
• Submit your application online via CalOpps by 11:59 pm on Friday, November 20, 2020.
• Applications will be reviewed continuously as they are received.

ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES ANALYST II/III
CLOSE DATE: Thursday, November 5th, 2020

SALARY RANGE:
II  – $24.17 - $29.39  Per Hour
III – $26.71 - $32.48  Per Hour
(New employees should anticipate being hired at the beginning of the salary range.)
 
FINAL FILING DATE:
A complete application packet must be received in the Glenn County Personnel Department by 5:00 P.M., Thursday, November 5th, 2020
 

THE POSITION
The Administrative Services Analyst II/III position performs moderately difficult and complex administrative and analytical work that may involve and/or emphasize the functional areas of: general and administrative support, fiscal and contract management, program analysis and compliance, staff development and training; Incumbents gather, tabulate, analyze, and chart data; interview and consult with departmental officials, employees, and others to give and receive information; prepare reports and make recommendations on procedures, policies, and program/functional issues and alternatives; prepare correspondence and performs other related duties as required at the Glenn County Department of Finance. The Administrative Services Analyst III may be distinguished from the Administrative Services Analyst II class because incumbents in the lower class provide journey-level support usually within a division or segment of a department.  This position is scheduled for forty (40) hours per week. This recruitment may be used to establish a list to fill future vacancies for the next twelve (12) months.
 

TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE
Experience:        II - Either one (1) year as an Administrative Services Analyst I in Glenn County; or three (3) years of professional analytical journey level experience in any of the functional areas required by the position: general and administrative support, fiscal and contract management, program analysis and compliance or staff development and training. III - One (1) year of experience as an Administrative Services Analyst II in Glenn County; or four (4) years of professional journey level analytical, administrative, professional, managerial, or supervisor experience in any of the functional areas required by the position: general and administrative support, fiscal and contract management, program analysis and compliance, and/or staff development and training.  

Training:        II/III - Possession of a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in business administration, public administration, accounting, finance, organizational development, social work, education, human resources or a closely related field. Substitution:  Additional professional level experience in any of the functional areas noted above may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis up to a maximum of two years.

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

APPLICANT INSTRUCTIONS/INFORMATION - A COMPLETE APPLICATION PACKET MUST INCLUDE:
*     A Glenn County Employment Application        *    Résumé
*     Transcripts and/or Certificates                         *    Cover Letter

It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure applications are received at the Glenn County Personnel Office by 5:00 P.M., Thursday, November 05, 2020.
GLENN COUNTY EMPLOYMENT APPLICATION:  Application forms must be filled out completely; please do not include “refer to resume” on the application. All statements made on the application are subject to investigation and verification. A separate application must be filed for each position.
Application forms may be completed on CalOpps.org or obtained from and returned to:
GLENN COUNTY PERSONNEL DEPARTMENT
525 W. Sycamore Street, Willows, CA  95988
Telephone (530) 934-6451 – Fax (530) 934-6452
TDD – No Voice (530) 934-6444
Website: www.countyofglenn.net
TRAVEL AND RELATED EXPENSES: Glenn County does not reimburse applicants for any travel or related expenses incurred in connection with applying for employment.
VETERAN’S PREFERENCE POINTS: Applicants wishing to claim veterans' preference points for an open, non-promotional examination must attach a copy of their DD2l4 to their application at the time of submission. Submissions after the final filing date will not be accepted.
MEDICAL EXAMINATION: Applicants may be required to pass a medical examination and fingerprinting as a condition of employment or promotion. Medical exams may include a fitness exam and a drug & alcohol screen.
LICENSE OR CERTIFICATE: Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate valid California driver’s license. See Training and Experience for any additional required license or certification.
DEGREE OR CERTIFICATIONS: Copies of all required degrees and/or certifications, as outlined in the job description, must be provided.  Please include copies of all required educational degrees beyond high school and special requirement documents such as certificates, licensures, etc. in your job application packet if applicable.
SELECTION PROCESS:  The selection process may consist of an application evaluation, oral examination, written exam and fingerprinting process if applicable. The most qualified applicants will be invited to participate in an interview wherein their qualifications for this position will be reviewed in more detail. Additional testing may be applicable. If you are selected for an interview, you will automatically be contacted.
Eligible lists are used for Full-Time (40 hrs./wk. with benefits), Part-Time (20-39 hrs./wk. with benefits), and Public Service employee (PSE) temporary (limited benefits).
 

The City of Newark is seeking an experienced leader who will plan and direct the accounting activities of the department. A self- starter who can wear many hats and hits the ground running is essential. Candidates with high integrity and strong leadership skills, who are approachable with a collaborative spirit, honest, trustworthy, and ethical are crucial attributes to have in a contributing role to the Finance Department.

This position reports directly to the Finance Director and will have the responsibilities to execute the financial functions of the City, including budgeting, accounting, accounts payable/receivable, annual audits, payroll, business licenses and collections.

The Accounting Manager is a hands-on department manager providing advanced technical skills, leadership, and full first-line supervision over the six team members that make up the Finance Department. The successful incumbent will be fully functional in all aspects of governmental accounting and perform a full range of complex professional accounting work. The Accounting Manager will participate in shaping the future through development, implementation and maintenance of policies and procedures relating to areas of assignment.

Essential Job Functions:

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 of the department.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Manages the accounting staff who are responsible for financial reporting, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and budget preparation.
• Conducts performance evaluations.
• Directs, coordinates, and reviews the work plan for Accounting Services within the Finance Department; assigns work activities and projects; monitors work flow; reviews and evaluates work products, methods, and procedures; meets with staff to identify and resolve problems.
• Supervises, plans, trains, and reviews the work of staff responsible for providing assigned accounting related services and activities; provides day-to-day coordination of workload and tasks; participates in performing the most complex work of the department.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Administer internal controls and guidelines for accounting transactions and budget preparation.
• Assists the Finance Director in identifying opportunities for improving service delivery methods and procedures; implements improvements.
• Participates in the preparation of the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR); and bi-annual budget.
• Work cooperatively with outside Agencies, City officials and other Departments within the City.
• Participates in the year-end audit.
• Oversees the production of periodic financial reports; forecast and budgets; ensures that the reported results comply with generally accepted accounting principles and/or GASB financial reporting standards. 
• Audits accounts to ensure compliance with state and federal regulations; coordinates with outside auditors and provides needed information for the annual external audit.
• Presents recommendations to management on short-term and long-term financial objectives and policies.
• Performs other related duties as necessary or assigned.

THE PROCESS

This temporary, part-time position is available now and is expected to last up to three months. The position is open until filled; first review of applications will begin October 29, 2020. To be considered for this opportunity, please apply online through www.calopps.org. Responses to supplemental questions are required with the online application.

THE POSITION

Under general supervision, will perform technical and administrative account support duties in the preparation, maintenance, and processing of accounts payable records and transactions, in addition to balancing and maintaining manual and computerized accounting and financial records; and related duties, as assigned. 

Typical job functions may include, but are not limited to:

• Prepares documentation for payment; confers with vendors as necessary; enters and verifies data into the automated accounts payable system to produce payment; prepares manual checks; prepares payments for mailing and files copies with backup.
• Audits, verifies, codes, and batches accounts payable transactions; matches purchase orders, packing slips, and invoices; researches discrepancies and unauthorized purchases; checks allocations against department budget appropriations; prepares payment requests; and balances and maintains retention accounts.
• Obtains necessary information and paperwork from vendors; prepares vendor invoice tracking; inputs vendor invoices and prints checks; totals and balances accounts.
• Prepares biweekly accounts payable report for submission in the City Council agenda package.
• Reviews source documents for accuracy, receipt of necessary information, and compliance with rules, regulations, and procedures; determines proper handling for compliance.
• Receives vendor inquiries via telephone, fax, or mail; resolves any issues, problems, or requests using established procedures.
• Maintains signature authorization listing used to verify payment authorization signatures.
• Maintains vendor W-9 information for 1099 processing.
• Researches expenditure information as requested by Finance staff, other departments, auditors, or public records requests, and prepares analysis of findings as needed.
• Prepares and remits quarterly and year-end tax reporting forms to State/Federal agencies.
• Maintains credit card accounts; processes receipts and reconciles to credit card statements.

The normal work schedule will not exceed 29 hours per week (0.725 FTE), with the specific schedule determined based on Department needs.

The County of Yuba is currently recruiting for a Fiscal Analyst in the Probation Department. Under general supervision, this position performs a variety of difficult and complex professional level analytical work to support the operations of County departments, agencies and programs in areas such as the development and administration of the annual budget, financial/fiscal analysis and reporting, grant monitoring and administration; and performs other duties as assigned. This is the journey level classification in the professional Analyst series. This is a county wide classification. Therefore, the employment list established from this recruitment may be utilized to fill other vacancies within the same classification.

About Probation:
The principal mandated tasks accomplished by Adult and Juvenile Probation Services are the preparation of investigative reports and sentencing recommendations for the Courts on criminal, diversion and probation actions, and the supervision of offenders granted formal probation. Probation Officers also supervise offenders released on Post Release Community Supervision and pursuant to Section 1170(h) of the Penal Code. Probation manages a variety of specialized adult and youth program elements. The adult programs include Drug Court, a pre-trial risk assessment unit, and a wide array of rehabilitative programming at the Yuba County Day Reporting Center. The youth program elements include a variety of programs, Probation and School Success Program, Juvenile Offender Work Program, Truancy Program, and the Thomas E. Mathews School.

Applications are being accepted for the position of Financial Services Manager with the City of South San Francisco. 

APPLICATION DEADLINE:  NOVEMBER 1, 2020 AT 11:59 P.M.

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 Finance Department provides critical financial services citywide, setting the fiscal accountability and policy controls over the use of City funds. It leads the fiscal accountability efforts and ensures the responsible and legal use of City funds through thoughtful appropriations and implementation and management of policies and procedures. It is responsible for numerous vital City services, including maintaining the City’s accounting system, managing payroll and purchasing procedures, issuing business licenses, managing parking districts, and collecting occupancy taxes and other City fees. Other services include financial planning and analysis, risk mitigation and strategic consulting.

The City’s total adopted appropriated budget for FY2020-21, excluding transfers between funds, totals $192.8 million. With a staff of 14.5 FTEs, the Finance Department is a strategic business partner to every other City department and central to City operations. 

The Department is looking for an experienced Financial Services Manager whose duties may include:

• Leading the annual audit process, ensuring timely issuance of the CAFR;
• Supporting the biennial budget development process;
• Supervising and mentoring accounting, front office, and mail service staff;
• Reviewing the City’s internal controls, ensuring adherence with best practices; and
• Assisting on special projects as directed by the Director of Finance, such as an enterprise resources planning system implementation or bond issuance.

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.

Applications will be accepted until Friday, November 6, 2020 OR upon receipt of the first 100 applications- whichever occurs first.

Interviews: TBA

Resumes are not accepted in lieu of completing a city application.

DEFINITION

PC/LAN Technician I: Under supervision, performs skilled technical work on the City’s Personal Computers and Local Area Network, and network servers, including hardware, software and peripherals, and performs other duties as assigned.

PC/LAN Technician II: Under general supervision, performs complex technical work on the City’s Personal Computers and Local Area Network, and networks servers, including hardware, software, and peripherals, may supervise the work of lower level staff, and perform other duties as assigned. Positions in this class require frequent use of a high degree of independent judgment and interpretative ability. Duties do not always follow standard routines; the employee recommends changes in methods and procedures when necessary. The class is required to have operating knowledge of computer systems and greater overall experience.

Positions in the PC/LAN Technician II classification are flexibly staffed and normally filled from advancement from the PC/LAN Technician I class, or when filled from the outside, require specific technology experience. Appointment to this class requires the employee to be performing substantially the full range of PC/LAN Technician duties and to meet the qualifications for the class. The class requires the ability to work independently exercising judgment and initiative and a greater knowledge of the City’s computer systems.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

Analyzes, troubleshoots, and repairs computer systems and peripherals; provides end- user support for hardware and desktop applications; assists end-users in understanding personal computer functions and software application features; installs, replaces, and upgrades personal computer hardware, software and peripherals; may assist in developing and presenting training programs for end users; provides day-to-day support and maintenance of the City’s phone system.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge of: Microsoft Office automation applications and operating systems; network infrastructure devices such as hubs, routers, and switches; TCP/IP and other network protocols; antivirus and other security precautions; PC hardware/software troubleshooting and resolution; network security; system backup and recovery techniques; file system management; hardware setup and configuration.

Ability to: Apply industry-standard techniques for servicing personal computers, including installation, upgrade, and replacement of hardware, software, and peripherals; lift and move computers and related equipment safely; 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.

Experience:

PC/LAN Technician I: A minimum of one year of full-time experience in maintenance of personal computers.

PC/LAN Technician II: Three years of full-time experience in maintenance of personal computers.

Education:

PC/LAN Technician I: Graduation from high school or equivalent.

PC/LAN Technician II: Graduation from high school or equivalent.  An Associate Degree or vocational training in Computer Science or a related field, and/or an A+ Certification is desirable.

License: Possession of a valid Class C California Driver’s License.