City of Sunnyvale

Director of Finance

SALARY

$309,968.00 - $371,961.00 Annually

LOCATION

Sunnyvale, CA

JOB TYPE

Full-Time

JOB NUMBER

24-00212

DEPARTMENT

Finance

DIVISION

Finance Administration

OPENING DATE

09/18/2024

CLOSING DATE

10/11/2024 5:00 PM Pacific

Description

 

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Agency

City of Sunnyvale

Address

456 W. Olive Avenue

Sunnyvale, California, 94086

Phone

408-730-7490

Website

https://sunnyvale.ca.gov

THE POSITION

Under supervision of the Utilities Superintendent, the Water Treatment/Distribution System Operator will be responsible for a variety of operational and general maintenance tasks on the City’s water treatment and distribution systems. The position will entail the proper operation of each of the City’s well sites, laying and fitting pipelines, installing, reading, repairing water meters, maintaining records of water infrastructure, and other duties as required and assigned.

Water Treatment/Distribution System Operator I
The Water Distribution/Treatment System Operator I is an entry level class responsible for a variety of operations and maintenance of the water distribution and treatment system, and incumbents are expected to perform the full scope of assigned duties. This classification is alternatively staffed with a Treatment/Distribution System Operator II and incumbents may advance to a higher level after gaining experience, obtaining required certification’s and demonstrating a level of proficiency that meets the qualifications of the higher-level class.

Salary: $4,017.05 - $4,882.75 Monthly

Water Treatment/Distribution System Operator II
The Water Treatment/Distribution System Operator II is the journey level class expected to perform the full range of water system activities and related support duties with minimum supervision. Incumbent is responsible for the performance of the division’s complex and difficult assignments and may provide training to entry level staff. This classification is distinguished from the next higher classification of Senior Water Distribution/Treatment System Operator in that the latter is responsible for division supervision and performance of the divisions most complex tasks. 

Salary: $4,571.77 - $5,557.03

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THE POSITION

The City of Hughson is seeking to fill the position of Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator. Under immediate and general supervision, learns to perform and performs the full array of duties assigned to classes in the Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator series, including operations, controls and maintenance work in Public Works wastewater treatment plant facility; demonstrates a full understanding of all applicable policies, procedures and work methods associated with assigned duties; performs other related duties as required. 

DISTINGUISING CHARACTERISTICS:

Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator I 

The Wastewater Plant Operator I is a journey level class responsible for a wider variety of plant operations and maintenance of the wastewater treatment plants, and incumbents are expected to perform the full scope of assigned duties. The classification is alternatively staffed with Plant Operator II, and incumbents may advance to the higher level after gaining experience, obtaining required certifications and demonstrating a level of proficiency that meets the qualifications of the higher level class. 

Salary: $4,017.05 - $4,882.75 Monthly

Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator II

The Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator II is the advanced journey level class responsible for the full range of treatment plant responsibilities and for the performance of the most complex and difficult assignments within the series. Incumbents in this classification provide training to less experienced staff. This classification is distinguished from the next higher classification of Public Works Supervisor in that latter is responsible for the overall operation and supervision of the wastewater treatment program.

Salary: $4,571.77 - $5,557.03 Monthly

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The City of Berkeley invites you to apply for the position of Assistant Fire Inspector in the Fire Department! In this role, you will have the opportunity to work in the Wildland Urban Interface (WUI) Division and help administer special projects aimed at assisting residents with defensible space, hazardous vegetation cleanup, and preparing for wildfire. This position also plays an important role in grant-funded projects, program management, and outreach events as well as fulfilling technical work required. This is a unique opportunity to engage with the community to create meaningful, measurable results that increase public safety and preparedness.  

 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

A typical way of gaining the knowledge, skills, and abilities for this position is:
Equivalent to graduation from high school and one year of experience in fire, building, or code enforcement inspections in a paid professional, internship, or volunteer capacity. Municipal experience desirable.

Other desirable qualifications include: Completion of California State Fire Marshal's Fire Prevention 1A, 1B, and 1C courses; Fire Inspector 1A, 1B, 1C, and 1D; or International Code Council (ICC) Fire Inspector I; Associate’s degree in fire science, emergency management, fire protection engineering, environmental science, ecosystem management, public policy, public administration, or related field.

 

APPLICATION PROCESS

Click here to apply. Applications must be received by October 7, 2024 at 5:00 PM Pacific and must include a completed application and responses to supplemental questions. Please note that resumes are not a substitute for a completed application. 

Applications are available in alternative formats (audio-format, braille, large print, electronic text, etc.) upon request to ada@berkeleyca.gov. Please allow 10 days for production of the material in an alternative format. 

 

EXAM PROCESS

The exam process will include, but may not be limited to: 

• Application review for minimum qualifications and required documents 

• Competitive review and assessment of applicants' education, training, and experience 

• Assessment Center tentatively scheduled for the week of November 4, 2024 

• Written Exercise (50%) 

• Oral Board Interview (50%)

Tests may consist of any combination of written, oral or other exercises or assessment procedures that test content and may include, but are not necessarily limited to, typing, math, reading, writing and analytical skills; problem solving ability; computer and software proficiency, or any other job-related knowledge, skill, ability or qualification. The examination process and dates are subject to change. The City may, without notice, change or eliminate any assessment component as needs dictate. Applicants passing all examination phases will have their names placed on an employment eligible list that hiring departments will use to conduct final selection interviews slated for November 18-20, 2024.

Reasonable Accommodations: The City is committed to making reasonable accommodations in the examination process and in the work environment. Individuals requesting reasonable accommodations in the examination process must submit a request in writing to hr@berkeleyca.gov at the time of application. 

The Controller's Office maintains the County's financial accounting system, processes disbursements and journal entries, produces independently audited and award winning annual financial reports and performs internal audits of departments' operations. The Controller's Office is staffed with accountants, auditors, and fiscal personnel.

The San Mateo County Controller's Office is seeking highly qualified candidates for the position of Controller's Division Manager for the Finance & Administration Division.

The person hired for this position will manage the Finance & Administration Division and provide staff support, financial guidance, administration, and leadership within the Controller's Office.

The Finance and Administration Division Manager will assist in the development, implementation and interpretation of administrative policies and procedures, provide complex financial support to senior level management, and oversee day-to-day administrative support functions including preparation of department’s budget, County Cost Allocation Plan, State Mandate reimbursement claims, Compilation of Countywide Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards, and Popular Annual Financial Report (PAFR).

Candidates for this position should have experience managing fiscal and administrative staff and perform accounting/fiscal functions such as preparation of budgets, financial reports, and fiscal policies, purchasing, contract administration, Cost allocation Plan, Schedules of Expenditures of Federal Awards, and complex financial analysis. More specifically, fiscal duties will include, but not be limited to overseeing the preparation of department’s budget, County Cost Allocation Plan, State Mandate reimbursement claims, Compilation of Countywide Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards, and Popular Annual Financial Report (PAFR).

The ideal candidate will have the following knowledge, abilities, and skills:

• Be proficient in government and/or public budgeting.
• Have experience and knowledge with preparation of Cost allocation plan, SB90 Mandate Claims, Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards for the Single Audit Report.
• Have experience and knowledge with indirect costs/rates and Federal Grant Administration
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Have critical thinking skills and be a problem solver.
• Possess experience of managing and supervising professional staff.
• Identify existing or potential problems, determine causes and solutions to fix the problems to prevent future occurrences.
• Research and analyze business and/or system processes and make recommendations for improvements.
• Develop and maintain a cohesive, collaborative team with emphasis on communication, contributions, and mutual support, and create an environment of trust and confidence.
• Advanced knowledges and implementation of Governmental Financial Accounting Standard and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.
• Plan, organize, manage, coordinate, and evaluate the functions and staff for operation and special projects.
• Analyze, interpret, implement, and explain related laws, accounting rules, and regulations.

Examples Of Duties

Duties will include, but are not limited to:

• Organize, direct, and coordinate Controller’s Office’s administrative, and operational activities.
• Prepare, review, and submit the Controller's Office operational budget and performance measures and coordinate budget activities with the County Manager's Office.
• Coordinate, review, and submit Countywide SB90 State Mandates claims to the State Controller's Office.
• Coordinate, prepare and submit Countywide Cost Allocation Plan to the State Controller Office.
• Develop productive hour rates and Indirect Cost Rate for the Controller’s Office’s SB 90 claims.
• Coordinate and compile the Countywide Schedule of Expenses of Federal Awards for Single Audit Report.
• Review the Measure K journal entries and P-Card journal entries Manage Controller’s Office Accounts Payable and Safety Inspection
• Preparation of Controller’s Award winning Popular Annual Financial Report (PAFR).
• Develop the Division’s procedures handbook for implementation of county policies.
• Maintain budgetary and fiscal controls, perform cost-benefit analyses, and provide forecasts of revenues and expenditures.
• Monitor Controller’s Office contracts including request for proposals and negotiation of contracts with vendors.
• Represent the department on personnel matters to the Human Resources Department
• Conduct special financial analysis.
• Provide excellent customer service to departments, which includes managing the relationships with external and internal vendors/customers.
• 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 is qualifying. A typical way to qualify is:

Education: Bachelor's Degree in Business or Public Administration or a related field.

Experience: Three years of increasingly responsible experience performing a wide variety of administrative, financial, or managerial duties in a large, complex public agency including at least one year of direct experience managing and/or supervising an accounting or auditing function related to assigned division.

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 http://jobs.smcgov.org to apply. Online applications must be received by the Human Resources Department before midnight on the final filing date. 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 application materials.

TENTATIVE RECRUITMENT SCHEDULE

Final Filing Date: Thursday, October 3, 2024, 11:59 PM PST

Application Screening: October 7 - 11, 2024

Civil Service Panel Interview: October 17 and/or 18, 2024

Do you have a passion for helping others? Do you want to make a meaningful impact in a charming and diverse community? Turn your passion into a career in public service with the City of Menlo Park!

The City of Menlo Park is excited to invite applications for the position of Accountant I/II. Finance is seeking a passionate, detail-oriented individual who wants to provide exceptional customer service to their fellow employees, as we all work together to serve our community.

Here in Menlo Park, we believe that people are our most important asset. As a service organization, we seek to recruit team-oriented individuals who are dedicated to public service. Under direct or general supervision, the Accountant I/II performs a variety of professional accounting duties, including auditing, analyzing, and verifying fiscal records and reports; preparing financial and statistical reports; providing information to City staff regarding accounting practices and procedures; reconciling general ledger accounts; assisting in preparing the City’s annual budgets; preparing year-end audit reports and schedules; performing related work as required.

Accountant I

This is the entry-level classification in the Accountant Series. Initially under close supervision, incumbents perform a variety of professional accounting duties while learning City policies and procedures. As experience is gained, assignments become more varied, complex, and difficult and close supervision and frequent review of work lessen as an incumbent demonstrates skill to perform the work independently. Positions at this level usually perform most of the duties required of the positions at the II level, but are not expected to function at the same skill level and usually exercise less independent discretion and judgment in matters related to work procedures and methods. Work is usually supervised while in progress and fits an established structure or pattern. Exceptions or changes in procedures are explained in detail as they arise.

Accountant II

This is the full journey-level classification in the series. Positions at this level are distinguished from the I-level by the performance of the full range of duties as assigned, working independently, and exercising judgment and initiative. Positions at this level receive only occasional instruction or assistance as new or unusual situations arise and are fully aware of the operating procedures and policies of the work unit. Successful performance of the work requires thorough knowledge of governmental accounting practices and procedures, fund accounting, and fiscal management.

The positions in the Accountant class series are flexibly staffed. Accountant I positions have the opportunity to advance to the Accountant II level, subject to management approval and the employee’s ability to (i) perform the full range of duties assigned to the Accountant II level, and (ii) acquire the knowledge, skills, and experience necessary to meet the minimum qualifications for the Accountant II level of the series.

A job description, including examples of typical job functions and qualifying knowledge, skills, and abilities, is available by clicking on the Job Description link.

The City of Sunnyvale is recruiting for a Fire Protection Inspector in the Division of Fire & Environmental Services of the Department of Public Safety.

Come join Sunnyvale’s cutting edge Fire Prevention Division! We are looking to fully staff our Fire Engineering Team that oversees new construction and plan review. This exciting position includes access to latest plan review technology and databases, and the unique opportunity to provide the highest level of fire protection services to the international and local communities of Silicon Valley.   

The Fire Protection Inspector is required to have sufficient knowledge of the building industry to perform fire inspections and minor plan checks relating to new and remodeled construction, the level of knowledge related to design, installation, and maintenance of fire protection systems, including, but not limited to alarm systems and sprinkler systems.

The City of Sunnyvale provides an excellent benefits package. A complete application consists of a City application and responses to the required supplemental questions.  The final filing date is Thursday, October 17, 2024 at 5:00 p.m. For complete information regarding this current opportunity, please visit: www.Sunnyvale.ca.gov, click on jobs.

Salary: $59.81 - $76.33 Hourly

Overview:
Are you interested in becoming a water treatment plant operator? Do you have water treatment process experience? Are you a T1 or T2 licensed Water Treatment Operator? If so, check out the Assistant Water Plant Operator position at Valley Water.
 
Valley Water is the primary water resource agency for Santa Clara County, supplying wholesale water, providing flood protection, and serving as environmental steward for clean, safe creeks and healthy ecosystems. Valley Water serves approximately two million people in 15 cities: Campbell, Cupertino, Gilroy, Los Altos, Milpitas, Monte Sereno, Morgan Hill, Mt. View, Palo Alto, San Jose, Santa Clara, Saratoga and Sunnyvale, and the towns of Los Altos Hills and Los Gatos, and manages 10 dams and surface water reservoirs, three water treatment plants, a state-of-the-art water quality laboratory, 400 acres of groundwater recharge ponds, and 275 miles of streams.
 
The Assistant Water Plant Operator helps with all day-to-day plant operations, including operating and maintaining plant equipment, calibrating water quality monitoring equipment; taking and analyzing water and chemical samples; cleaning equipment and facilities; receiving bulk chemical deliveries; operating the sludge dewatering process; using the computer-based plant control, or SCADA system, completing data entry, initiating work orders, and maintaining plant operations logs and reports. Operators work a 4 to 6-month assigned rotations between day shift, night shift, and other shifts, as needed. The facility operates and is staffed continuously, which means 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. This position reports to the Water Plant Supervisor and works under direction from the Senior/Water Plant Operator.
 
Our Commitment: 
Racial equity, diversity and inclusion are integral to Valley Water. We are committed to building and sustaining an inclusive and equitable working environment for all. We believe every member of our team enriches our diversity, contributes to inclusion, and strengthens belonging by broadening our perspective and collective understanding of the world around us to accomplish our mission to equitably provide safe, clean water, natural flood protections, and environmental stewardship.
 
Key Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Regularly conduct rounds to monitor plant operations and maintain plant equipment and grounds; observe, evaluate, troubleshoot, and report condition of the facility and equipment, including pipes, pumps, valves, feeders, motors, basins, tanks, generators, analyzers, and sludge beds; take and record measurements and instrument readings, such as pressures, temperature, flow, volume, and concentrations; operate and adjust pumps and valves; calibrate and perform preventative maintenance on plant instruments; observe and report on the flow, volume, and quality of the water, including color, odor, and turbidity; and assist in maintaining grounds in a clean, orderly, and secure state. 
• Draw samples of water and other materials from the different phases of water treatment; measure and analyze the samples to determine compliance with Valley Water and regulatory standards for chlorine, ozone, phosphate, and ammonia residuals, pH, turbidity, taste, and odor. Receive and monitor deliveries of bulk chemicals and other plant supplies.
• Perform cleaning and maintenance procedures on operating equipment and facilities; including flocculators, basins, filters, sludge drying beds, washwater clarification system, and containment and delivery areas. Employees have a responsibility for safety; for following safety regulations and safety policies and procedures applicable to their work; and for carrying out those responsibilities with due diligence as a condition of employment.
• Use the plant's computer based Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) system to monitor plant operations; scan multiple computer monitors simultaneously; navigate a multitude of program screens to observe, track, and retrieve water, chemical, and equipment readings. Perform various administrative tasks, including data entry into spreadsheets, update standard operating procedures, initiate work orders, maintain, compile and update plant operations logs and reports. 

Ideal Candidate's Background Includes:
Applicants whose experience and background best match the ideal experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, and education are considered ideal candidates for the position. To determine the top candidates, each applicant will be assessed based on the ideal candidate criteria as listed below.

Ideal Experience:
Level I: 0-1 year of experience, including intern/temporary, in a similar work environment, such as handling industrial chemicals, working various alternating shifts (including night shift), operating mechanical equipment, and/or maintaining regulatory compliance.
Level II: One (1) or more years of experience performing work as a licensed operator at a water treatment plant that is rated as a T-4 or higher facility.

Ideal Skills and Abilities:
Both Level I & II:

• Good oral and written communication skills
• Ability to assimilate constructive feedback during on-the-job training
• Attention to details and ability to follow instructions

Ideal Knowledge:
Both Level I & II:

• Knowledge of the water treatment process
• Understanding of job duties of water plant operators
• Good high-school level math skills
• Basic understanding of chemistry
• Knowledge and recognition of importance of safety protocols, especially around chemicals

Ideal Training and Education:
Both Level I & II: Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade supplemented by six (6) quarter units in chemistry and six (6) quarter units in math from an accredited college.
 
Level I Substitution: 

• An Associate’s degree in engineering or chemistry from an accredited college may substitute for the training required at the time of application. 
• Possession of a Grade T1 Water Treatment Operator certificate issued by the California State Water Resources Control Board may substitute for the training requirement at the time of application.

Level II Substitution: 

• An Associate’s degree in engineering or chemistry from an accredited college may substitute for the training and experience required at the time of application.