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The Controller's Office of the County of San Mateo seeks applicants with experience in internal auditing, risk assessment, and business process analysis for the advanced-level position of Senior Internal Auditor.   

THE CONTROLLER'S OFFICE 
The Controller's Office mission is to promote the County's operational effectiveness and ensure its financial transparency and integrity by providing quality accounting, audit, and financial reporting services.

THE INTERNAL AUDIT DIVISION 
The Division works to help safeguard County assets and reduce risks. This is accomplished by conducting independent operations and internal control audits to assist County management to improve operations and reduce risks related to County’s programs, functions, and information systems. Audits are conducted in accordance with the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) guidelines.  

The qualified candidate will have:

• A four-year degree or an advanced degree from an accredited college or university, with a major or concentration in accounting, finance, business administration, or related field.
• Certified Public Accountant or Certified Internal Audit certificates (highly desirable). 
• A minimum of four years of responsible professional experience conducting complex audits, compliance reviews, and/or fraud investigations in accordance with professional auditing standards.
• One year of supervisory experience.
• Extensive experience in the application of auditing and accounting principles and best practices in operational and business process analysis.
• Experience in performing audits of information (IT) systems and related processes. 
• The ability to perform well when working independently and in teams.
• The ability to complete audit projects independently.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent research skills. 
• The ability to work on several projects simultaneously with minimal direction or oversight.
• A desire to constantly learn about the County departments’ various functions and the services provided.
• The ability to interact with the public, staff, and management on all levels in a professionally cordial and confident manner.
• Experience in information systems and software applications such as the Microsoft applications, ACL for data analysis, TeamMate for auditing, Monarch, etc. 

The qualified candidate will be responsible for:

• Completing audit projects independently in a comprehensive manner.
• Performing risk assessments of operations, business process/procedures, and internal controls.
• Identifying and communicating issues and developing recommended internal control procedures and solutions to address business risks and improve operational effectiveness.
• Providing objective analyses, reviewing internal controls, and developing and making recommendations to improve internal controls and effectiveness of business operations. 
• Ensuring audit findings, analysis, and recommendations are well supported with proper evidence.
• Developing audit programs and testing procedures relevant to risks and testing objectives. 
• Obtaining and reviewing evidence ensuring audit conclusions are well-supported and documented. 
• Communicating assigned tasks to engagement team in a clear and concise manner.
• Developing effective working relationships with auditees.

Qualifications

Knowledge of:

• Basic supervisory principles and practices. 
• Auditing standards and procedures. 
• Principles and practices of government accounting, auditing and budgeting. 
• Principles and practices of business data processing and analysis, particularly related to the processing of accounting information. 
• Applicable laws regulating public financial activities and operations. 
• Principles of public finance. 

Skill/Ability to: 

• • Plan, assign, direct, review, and evaluate the work of others. 
  • Review and approve budgeted hours for work assignments. 
  • Train staff in work procedures. 
  • Audit a variety of internal documents, procedures, and reports. 
  • Review, analyze, balance, interpret and reconcile financial reports and transactions. 
  • Ensure that all applicable regulations and directives are followed. 
  • Ensure proper authorization and documentation of various financial and operations transactions. 
  • Evaluate and develop auditing and accounting system procedures. 
  • Prepare clear, concise, and complete financial reports, statements, audit reports, and audit work papers. 
  • Exercise sound independent judgment. 
  • Perform accurate mathematical and statistical calculations and analysis. 
  • Maintain accurate records and files. 
  • Establish and maintain effective working relationships with team members, and with others with whom you interact at work. 

IMPORTANT: Applications for this position will only be accepted online.Please go to https://jobs.smcgov.org to apply.  

TENTATIVE RECRUITMENT SCHEDULE: 
Final Filing Date: Continuous
1st Round Application Screening: Week of September 20-23, 2021
Panel Interviews: Ongoing

Apply immediately. This recruitment is open on a continuous basis and selections may be made at any time within the process.

At the County of San Mateo, we take pride in the way our employees bring together their diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives to serve our community's needs. The County is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

FINAL DATE FOR FILING: CONTINUOUS

THE POSITION

The County of San Mateo is looking for four (4)  bilingual individuals to join the County Manager’s Office of Community Affairs, as an Outreach Coordinator Intern - III.
 
 Working in conjunction with the Office of Community Affairs team and modeling the effective outreach efforts of the 2020 Census, the Community Outreach Coordinator will participate in civic engagement, community outreach and education, supporting outreach efforts for multiple County departments and assisting in administrative duties. 
 
 The County is committed to reaching diverse communities, providing resources and services that residents may need in order to thrive.   The ideal candidate will be bilingual with the ability to speak Spanish, Tagalog, Cantonese and/or Mandarin or a language present in San Mateo County (such as Tongan, Samoan etc.)  and/or the ability to connect with vulnerable and underserved communities in San Mateo County.
 
 The Community Outreach Coordinator will work in partnership with other bilingual team members from the Office of Community Affairs and, will report to the Community Affairs Manager.  The Community Outreach Coordinator will also work with community leaders, members, and organizations including educators, non-profit organizations, religious groups, business owners, and youth from diverse perspectives and backgrounds. The Outreach Coordinator will support efforts to ensure that San Mateo County is an equitable and inclusive county. The position will require the ability to set goals and take action in all aspects of diversity, equity, and inclusion. Every member of San Mateo County deserves to thrive. Our County should be one where all can reach their full potential regardless of their race, gender identity, sexual orientation or what neighborhood they grew up in.  The selected individual must be experienced working with people from all walks of life and must be able to conduct themselves appropriately. 

Examples Of Duties

Responsibilities and duties include, but are not limited to, the following:
 

• Maintain strong relationships with community leaders, residents, and business owners to engage the overall community in various initiatives set by the County of San Mateo.
• Motivate residents (in language) to participate in county initiatives.
• Coordinate and conduct micro-targeted outreach in hard-to-reach communities that traditionally have not be engaged with the county. 
• Collaborate with various County departments and act as a liaison between the unincorporated communities and public agencies to share information and collect public input.
• Participate in field outreach and education efforts, such as door-to-door canvassing, program registration, flyer distribution, and other events.
• Plan, coordinate, and staff a wide range of meetings, and events, such as Facebook Live and/or Zoom Webinars, which may include evenings and weekends.
• Translate documents, presentations, and other content.
• Update website, social media posts, mass emails, newsletters, and databases
• Design social media posts and graphics (in language) to encourage community engagement/participation - using Canva, Adobe Suite, Instagram, TikTok 
• Perform administrative tasks such as invoicing, ordering office supplies, distributing supplies to partners, and other duties as assigned. 
• Provide assistance and staff support as needed
• Position will be located in Redwood City, however will travel to various locations within the County to perform duties as described above. 

 
If you are interested in work that has an impact and makes positive change, we would like to hear from you!

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:
 

• Education: The successful completion of a Bachelor's degree, preferably in a related field 
• Language Skills: Oral and written fluency in English, Spanish, Chinese (Cantonese or Mandarin) or Tagalog is preferred 
• Experience: Any work or volunteer experience that would likely provide the required knowledge and skills.
• Valid California Driver’s License: Work requires the ability to provide grass-root canvassing and drive to/from San Mateo County cities using County vehicle.

 
The ideal candidate will possess:

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Professional experience with an emphasis on racial and social equity, and inclusion efforts
• Ability to coordinate multiple projects, organize priorities, and manage a flexible schedule
• Experience working with a diverse group of people (e.g. ethnic background, religion, nationality, education level, language, socio-economic status, etc.)
• Confidence in public speaking (including in additional bilingual language if applicable)
• Ability to work independently and complete tasks with minimal supervision and work collaboratively as a team member
• Ability to offer creative and innovative solutions or new programs for consideration and the ability to think critically about issues and challenge old ideas
• Experience creating visual and written materials or presentations; Some experience in web design and graphic design is preferred but not required - (ie. Canva, Adobe Creative Suite). 
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, and to learn on-the-job
• Proficient computer skills; e.g. Microsoft Office, Google Applications
• Experience in social media content creation and driving engagement on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter
• Flexibility to work outside of normal business hours, as needed
• Remote work, as needed

 
 Salary and Benefits:
 

• This position is funded for 12-months and could be extended contingent on performance and program needs.
• Depending on experience, the salary range is $25.21 - $33.62 per hour, including bilingual pay ($70 biweekly) . The position includes County benefits summarized at hr.smcgov.org/benefits.
• The position includes a portable 401A retirement plan and is not eligible for a defined benefit County pension.

Application/Examination

Anyone may apply. 
 
 This is a continuous recruitment which may close at any time. Apply immediately. Because this is a continuous recruitment, a selection may be made at any time within the process. Application materials will be reviewed as they are received and those applicants demonstrating the matching skillsets will be invited to an interview.
 
 Bilingual skills and a bachelor's degree are preferred for this position.  
 
 In addition to completing the County Employment Application Form, including the Supplemental Questionnaire, please attach the following documents in Word or PDF format:
 

• Resume

Be sure to answer all of the following questions in the Supplemental Questionnaire:
 

1. What other language are you fluent in besides English? (please explain level of fluency in reading, writing, and verbal)  
2. Describe your education and work experience that has prepared you for the Outreach Coordinator position.
3. Describe your experience  implementing, promoting, coordinating outreach/educational program, event or project.  Include any lessons learned from your experience. Be specific.
4. Describe your experience in website development and maintenance, include what applications were used.   
5. Describe your experience in successfully promoting community/civic engagement opportunities with diverse communities.  Be specific. 
6. Describe a time when your communication skills have helped you succeed in completing a project to achieve the goal.  Please explain your role and obstacles you overcame.  Be specific. 

 
If you are currently on the County's website, you may click the "Apply Online" button above or below. If you are not on the County's website, please go to http://jobs.smcgov.org to apply. Incomplete applications, i.e., applications without the two attachments and a complete supplemental questionnaire, will not be considered.
  
 For additional information regarding the application process, please call (650) 722-3802 or (650) 363-1800.
  
 Apply Immediately.  A selection could be made at any time.  
  
 At the County of San Mateo, we take pride in the way our employees bring together their diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives to serve our community's needs. The County is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
  
 Analyst: Chaten Berry (Outreach Coordinator - Intern/Fellow III - I054)
 Keywords: Term, extra help, Chinese, Spanish, Tagalog, bilingual, coordinator 

The County of Yuba is currently recruiting for the position of Deputy County Counsel I/II/III in the Office of County Counsel. Under the direction of the County Counsel and Chief Deputy County Counsel, attorneys in this series perform professional legal work by preparing and trying civil cases and providing legal counsel and assistance to the County, it’s officers, associated boards and commissions, as well as outside agencies; assist departments in interpreting regulations on a wide range of topics; represent officers and employees in litigation; and perform duties as assigned.  This position will focus on providing legal services as described to the law enforcement branches of the County including the Sheriff, District Attorney, Probation, and Code Enforcement. The Deputy County Counsel I/II/III position is flexibly staffed and depending on background and experience, may be filled directly at the Deputy County Counsel II or III level. Involvement in formal litigation and discretionary authority increases as the incumbent progresses through the various levels.

The Fiscal Analyst I/II position at the Glenn County Community Action Department, performs varied and complex professional accounting and financial analysis work relating to various grants and programs; fiscal and contract management; fiscal program analysis and compliance; prepares analytical, narrative, statistical, accounting and financial reports; develops and monitors budgets; prepares financial statements and reports, and related duties as assigned. Fiscal Analyst I is the entry-level classification in the series; incumbents in this class work under supervision.  Fiscal Analyst II is the journey-level classification in the series and is distinguished from the Fiscal Analyst I by the responsibility and working independently with minimal supervision. This position is full-time and scheduled for forty (40) hours per week. 

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Provides information for and prepares periodic accounting, fiscal reports, and analysis to internal units, federal, state, and local agencies and/or to private auditing firms as required by governing agencies. 
• Prepares reports and analysis on accounting activities relating to funds, grants, and programs. 
• Prepares various financial statements including worksheets, balance sheets, income statements, statements of cash flow, adjusting and closing balance sheets, depreciation schedules, allocation schedules, and cost reports.
• Monitors the status of various grants including analyzing the availability of funds, reviewing expenditures, and ensuring that activities comply with grant regulations.
• Participates in budget development and administration for a variety of department budgets; prepares cost estimates for budget recommendations; monitors and controls expenditures.
• Performs research and statistical analyses on administrative, fiscal, personnel, and/or programmatic issues.

Final Filing Date: First review of applications will be on June 15, 2022. NCPA reserves the right to close this posting once a sufficient number of applications have been received.

DEFINITION

This position directs and administers all human resources activities such as employment, compensation, employee relations, labor relations, leaves, benefits, training, safety, workers’ compensation, policies and procedures, and other employee services by performing the following duties personally or through the human resources staff. This position serves as a member of the NCPA Management Team and may participate in Commission/Utility Director meetings.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

This position requires the incumbent reports for work on time and maintains satisfactory attendance in accordance with Agency policy; Ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent; Arrives to meetings and appointments on time; Performs special assignments for the Assistant General Manager or others as assigned.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Directly supervises employees in the Human Resources Department. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving issues.

Responsible for developing, implementing, and coordinating the recruitment and selection process for all Agency job openings. For open positions, provides qualified applicants by recruiting/advertising, screening, coordinating interview panels, interviewing, conducting background checks, pre-employment medical exams, and personally making job offers. Maintains appropriate contact with the applicant pool during and after the selection process. Assists new hires with the Agency’s relocation and orientation processes as needed.

Develops and implements new employee orientation program to foster a positive attitude toward NCPA.

Responsible for developing, implementing, and administering the Agency’s classification and pay program. Conducts classification and compensation studies, determines exemption status, pay levels/grades, analyzes salary reports and data to develop and maintain a competitive compensation plan. Coordinates the pay increase program for all NCPA staff.

Develops and coordinates the Agency's performance management plan process ensuring that all employees receive timely annual performance appraisals.

Develops, updates, and implements Agency personnel policies and procedures and provides counsel to management and staff to ensure consistent application and understanding. Consults with legal counsel as needed to ensure that policies and personnel actions comply with federal and state laws/regulations.

As a member of the Management Team, keeps senior management apprised of important human resources matters, advises them on how HR can help achieve strategic objectives, and identifies conflicts or opportunities between Agency operations, HR policies, and programs.

Responsible for overseeing the Agency's benefit plans to ensure that the plans are competitive, cost-effective, within budget, and administered as required by contract or law. Keeps accurate records of benefits plan participation, costs, and insurance contracts. Works with Agency’s insurance broker and consulting firm to ensure that Agency costs are minimized when possible.

Presents or coordinates management training on interviewing, hiring, terminations, performance reviews, sexual harassment, etc. Also presents or coordinates training for staff in safety, performance reviews, benefits or other topics that are needed. Conducts training needs analysis as appropriate.

Studies legislation, laws, arbitration decisions, and court cases to assess industry trends and the application of these issues at the Agency.

May serve as the Agency’s Chief Management Negotiator, representing management's position in negotiating and managing collective bargaining agreements with all unions. Coordinates the role of other management staff in the negotiations process, and provides training and guidance during negotiations and with grievances. Determines the wage/benefit package needed for negotiations to keep overall compensation competitive, and presents package to management and members for approval prior to negotiations. Handles day-to-day MOU interpretation and provides guidance to management and payroll staff on union issues.

Ensures that all personnel transactions such as hires, promotions, transfers, performance reviews, terminations, and employee statistics for government reporting are maintained as required. Oversees the maintenance of the automated ADP HR system and all personnel record-keeping systems. Ensures that records are maintained in a confidential manner. Works with Payroll to ensure seamless recordkeeping and compliance with laws and MOUs. Maintains own filing system and ensures appropriate record retention for all HR documents in hard and soft form.

Provides staff reports or information to the Commissioners, Utility Directors, management or Agency staff on human resources policies, issues, grievances, complaints, plans, programs, and practices.

Advises the General Manager on human resources issues such as exit interviews, employee satisfaction, employee complaints, and other issues that may have an impact on the Agency.

Participates in the Safety Program for headquarters staff, and provides guidance and support for plant safety programs. Manages the Agency-wide Worker’s Compensation Program.

Prepares and manages the budget for the human resources department.

Provides guidance and counsel to staff and management regarding all employee relations issues.

Represents NCPA in personnel-related hearings and investigations and oversees the preparation of the EEO-4 report as required.

Contracts with outside suppliers to provide needed services, such as recruitment, training, legal, salary surveys, relocation, retirement plans, etc.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education and/or Experience

This level requires a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Human Resources or a related field, and a minimum of eight (8) years of professional generalist experience in human resources; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Prior supervisory experience is preferred.

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES

Knowledge:

Federal, state, and local employment and labor laws such as FMLA/CFRA, ACA, ADA, ADEA, EEO, COBRA, Wage-Hour; Public sector employment and labor laws MMBA, PEMHCA, and PERL are preferred; Knowledge of CalPERS retirement/medical plans and administrative processes; Knowledge of administration of compensation, benefit, performance management, and safety programs; Knowledge of multi-location, public sector utility is strongly preferred. 

Abilities:

Ability to design, develop and conduct training programs and make presentations to groups using PowerPoint, Web-based training platforms, and other adult learning tools; Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing. Develop and maintain effective working relationships with managers, staff, unions, and other clients; Ability to work with and maintain sensitive and confidential information; Ability to create, modify, and run financial models (merit budget), create graphical representations of numerical data using spreadsheet software; proficiency with the Agency’s HRIS system (ADP WFN), Agency’s applicant tracking software (ADP Recruitment), Agency’s benefits management software (ADP Benefits) and other HR software tools including the CalPERS system and benefit carrier systems (dental, disability, life insurance).

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Valid California Driver's License and insurance; Periodic travel is required.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit. The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk. The employee must regularly lift and move up to 10 pounds.

This position manages two subordinate employees in the Human Resources department.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

All employees are responsible for contributing to an inclusive, safe, and secure work environment that values diverse cultures, perspectives, and experiences, and is free from discrimination.

EOE