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THE COMMUNITY

Located nearly halfway between San Francisco and Sacramento, Suisun City is a hidden gem of the Bay Area. Suisun City is accessible from Interstate 80 via Highway 12 and Amtrak’s Capitol Corridor commuter rail stop at the Train Depot, right to the heart of the City’s historic Waterfront District, making it a prime location for job seekers as well as homeowners. The community is a unique destination for a Bay Area day trip, an overnight getaway or even a place to work, particularly with its reverse commute for inner Bay Area residents. Residents of this mostly bedroom community take great pride in the quality of their neighborhood infrastructure and amenities.

THE DEPARTMENT

The Finance Division is responsible for the financial and administrative functions of the City, including budgeting, accounting, accounts payable/receivable, annual audits, payroll, utility billing & collections.

THE POSITION

The Accounting Services Manager is a hands-on division manager providing advanced technical skills, leadership, and full first-line supervision over the Finance Division staff. The successful incumbent will be fully functional in all aspects of governmental accounting and performs a full range of complex professional accounting work.  The Accounting Services Manager will assist in the 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 and changing business practices.

• Directs, coordinates, and reviews the work plan for Accounting Services within the Finance Division; 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 unit.
• Participates in the development and administration of assigned budgets including Accounting Services and the Suisun-Solano Water Authority; monitors and approves expenditures; recommends adjustments as necessary.
• 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); prepares and researches data for assigned sections; participates in preparation of narrative as assigned.
• Work cooperatively with outside Agencies, City officials and other Departments/Divisions within the City.
• Participates in the year-end audit; compiles and prepares supporting schedules, work papers, and financial reports as requested by auditors.
• Approves accounts payable checks; verifies that accounts payable checks comply with the City’s purchasing policy and have proper authorization.

Are you a motivated, energetic, and creative individual interested in working for an agency making a difference for people in Santa Clara County? Are you detail-oriented yet able to understand the big picture? The award-winning Santa Clara County Housing Authority (SCCHA) is looking for talented individuals to be a part of a collaborative, innovative organization dedicated to making homes and growing communities in Santa Clara County.  

We are currently seeking applicants for an Applications Administrator position in the Information Technology Department. Reporting to the IT Infrastructure Superviosor, the Applications Administrator will coordinate, implement, and manage the Housing Authority’s (Agency’s) business applications portfolio; performs technical assessments of recommended business application solutions based on end-user needs; coordinates support and monitors the performance and reliability of business applications; performs related work as required.  

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Are you a motivated, energetic, and creative individual interested in working for an agency making a difference for people in Santa Clara County? Are you detail-oriented yet able to understand the big picture? The award-winning Santa Clara County Housing Authority (SCCHA) is looking for talented individuals to be a part of a collaborative, innovative organization dedicated to making homes and growing communities in Santa Clara County.  

We are currently seeking applicants for a Database Administrator position in the Information Technology Department. Reporting to the Assistant Director of IT and Facilities, the Database Administrator will perform high-level database and application management and planning to ensure reliability, resilience and expandability to meet current and future business needs and organizational goals. The Database Administrator actively participates and collaborates with Housing operations by providing leadership and vision for maximizing the organization’s investment in its core, foundational housing workflow product. The responsibilities include leading and facilitating technical and functional operations for Section 8 technology, software/application and associated interfaces. This position will own Section 8 database security in compliance with SCCHA policy, provide physical and virtual model recommendations and manage escalation support for Section 8 technology products.  

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Do you take pride in seeing and creating opportunities when others see barriers and constraints? Are you unafraid of a little ambiguity and take satisfaction from dabbling in a little of this and a little of that…OK, so it’s a lot of this and a lot of that, in all transparency. But can you dabble in details while also keeping your eyes on the strategic big picture? Will you be happy with a diverse range of work where your day is never the same?  Are you passionate about doing great work for great people? Do you have a kind and caring spirit that can enable and support a mission driven agency focused on providing and inspiring affordable housing solutions to enable low income individuals achieve financial stability and self-reliance?  If you answered YES, learn more and APPLY NOW!

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Suisun City is a progressive and proactive law enforcement agency situated in the heart of Solano County. As a result of its proximity to neighboring jurisdictions, the men and women of the Suisun City Police Department remain extremely busy as they address the needs of the community. Candidates interested in testing for the position of Police Officer with the Suisun City Police Department must be prepared to take on the challenges of a fast paced work environment.

THE POSITION

Under general supervision of a Police Sergeant or other supervisory/management staff, a Suisun City Police Officer performs a variety of duties related to the protection of public health, safety, and welfare and the enforcement of applicable federal, state, and local laws; provides traffic enforcement and control; and carries out special assignments in a particular phase of police work.

The Police Officer is an entry/journey level class responsible for performance of the full scope of assigned law enforcement duties and responsibilities. New incumbents may have limited related experience, but are expected to learn the full range of duties and responsibilities, perform duties with minimal direct supervision, and exercise sound judgment and discretion in making decisions.

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 and changing business practices.

• Patrols assigned areas of the City to preserve law and order, discover and prevent commission of crimes, and enforces traffic and other laws and ordinances; maintains awareness of and remains alert for wanted suspects, known criminals, stolen vehicles, missing persons, traffic violators, and crimes in progress; makes arrests; issues warnings and citations.
• Responds to calls for the protection of life and property, the enforcement of laws and ordinances, general public service calls, and complaints, including those involving automobile accidents, traffic hazards, misdemeanor and felony incidents, domestic disturbances, health code and local ordinance violations, property control, civil complaints, and related incidents; responds to and provides assistance at a variety of public service type calls that are non-criminal in nature.
• Conducts initial and follow-up investigations at scenes of incidents to which summoned or incidents observed; determines what, if any crime has been committed; collects, preserves, processes, photographs, and books evidence; locates and interviews victims and witnesses; identifies and interrogates suspects.
• Prepares and serves search and arrest warrants; apprehends and arrests offenders for crimes committed under federal, state, and local laws and codes; controls and mitigates people under the influence of drugs or alcohol or other potentially hostile situations.
• Directs traffic at special events or emergency situations; provides traffic and crowd control at community and emergency events.

Suisun City is a progressive and proactive law enforcement agency situated in the heart of Solano County. As a result of its proximity to neighboring jurisdictions, the men and women of the Suisun City Police Department remain extremely busy as they address the needs of the community. Candidates interested in testing for the position of Police Sergeant with the Suisun City Police Department must be prepared to take on the challenges of a fast paced work environment.

THE POSITION
Under direction of a Police Commander, supervises, assigns, reviews, and participates in the work of law enforcement staff involved in the protection of public health, safety, and welfare and the enforcement of applicable federal, state, and local laws; assumes responsibility for assigned collateral services, special programs, projects, or department-wide functions or activities; coordinates activities with other divisions, units, watches, City departments, outside agencies, organizations and the public; and performs a variety of administrative and technical tasks relative to assigned area of responsibility.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Assumes supervisory responsibility for activities, operations, and services of an assigned program area including patrol shifts, training, reserves, task forces, administration, and community relations; may assume responsibility for assigned collateral functions and supervise and participate in special programs and special assignments. 
• Plans, prioritizes, assigns, supervises, and reviews the work of sworn law enforcement staff providing a wide range of patrol, investigative, and other law enforcement activities; supervises non-sworn staff in dispatch,records, parking enforcement, property and evidence room, and other functions as assigned. 
• Receives, prioritizes, and coordinates response to complaints, emergency situations, and investigations;supervises and coordinates the allocation of assigned personnel and equipment in response to calls for service,case investigations, and administrative issues. 
• Reviews and monitors work of assigned staff; monitors work activities to ensure safe work practices, quality, and accuracy; ensures compliance with applicable policies and procedures; works directly with sworn and non-sworn personnel in the interpretation of City and department policies; reviews police reports; spot checks staff work in the field and interviews citizens to see how calls were handled. 
• Trains and evaluates assigned personnel; provides training, guidance, and counseling to assigned personnel;completes employee performance evaluations and reviews as required; promotes career development of subordinates. 
• Responds to major crimes, accident scenes, and emergencies; assumes initial command; establishes field command. 
• Provides a full range of administrative support to management staff; conducts a variety of organizational studies, investigations, and operational studies; recommends modifications to programs, policies, and procedures as appropriate; prepares departmental policies and procedures; assists in the development of new and revised City ordinances pertaining to the law enforcement services and activities; prepares and presents staff reports and other necessary correspondence.
• May supervise and personally conduct complete and detailed investigations of a general and specialized nature;coordinates investigations including those involving several officers, units and divisions; oversees and participates in undercover and surveillance operations; reviews all investigation reports and make recommendations and suggestions to officers. 
• Coordinates activities with other shifts, units, City departments, outside agencies, organizations, and the public. 
• Performs related duties as required. 

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The current vacancies for this position will be designated to serve within the Community Development Department and Public Works Departments.

Under general supervision, performs a broad range of varied and challenging executive, technical and administrative support functions in support of a City department.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS:

The Executive Assistant is distinguished from lower office support positions in that it has more interfaces with officials, commissioners, public and private representatives, and the general public and performs more difficult functions requiring greater problem-solving and related to the organization and preparation of agenda reports, the review and compilation of data for management and staff reports, screening of inquiries and complaints, and the completion of independent research. 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Provides administrative support to the department, and acts as staff liaison in screening visitors, answering callers, handling complaints, and directing electronic communications to appropriate parties.
• Schedules appointments and meetings, and arranges for travel or staff attendance at conferences, workshops, and professional associations.
• Coordinates and arranges for executive level representation at programs, special events, and functions.
• Assists the department with preparation of agendas and staff reports and supporting documents for meeting and presentation purposes.
• Compiles budgetary data and tracks account expenditures; purchases office supplies and equipment and researches information regarding vendors, contractors, and consultants.
• Prepares and edits correspondence, staff reports and activity reports.
• Conducts surveys and replies to requests for data; researches City and departmental records; prepares tables and exhibits; explains policies and practices; draws conclusions and recommends actions.
• Provides direction to office support personnel, as assigned; explains departmental procedures and policies.
• Establishes and updates departmental records and archives and recommends how this information may be used in various reports.
• Administers contracts and requisitions for professional services, products, and a variety of other materials; oversees payments of invoices and claims.
• May provide administrative support to City Commission and/or professional association by preparing agendas, taking minutes, researching items, and compiling, submitting and relaying presentational materials and information to members.
• May process and issue permits, specifications, citations, plan documents, and other legal records, and explains City and departmental procedures and requirements.

Under general supervision, performs a broad range of varied and challenging executive, technical and administrative support functions in support of the Chief of Police; may provide technical direction or supervision to clerical and administrative support staff; and does related work as required.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS:
The Executive Assistant is distinguished from other office support positions in that it has more interaction with officials, commissioners, public and private representatives, and the general public and performs more challenging functions requiring greater problem-solving related to the organization and preparation of agenda reports, the review and compilation of data for management and staff reports, screening of inquiries and complaints, and the completion of independent research.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Duties include, but not limited to:
•Provides administrative support to department director or City Manager and City Council, and acts as staff liaison in screening visitors, answering callers, handling complaints, and directing electronic communications to appropriate parties.
•Schedules appointments and meetings, and arranges for travel or staff attendance at conferences, workshops, and professional associations.
•Coordinates and arranges for executive level or City official representation at programs, special events, and functions.
•Assists executives with preparation of agendas and staff reports and supporting documents for meeting and presentation purposes.
•Compiles budgetary data and tracks account expenditures; purchases office supplies and equipment and researches information regarding vendors, contractors, and consultants.
•Prepares and edits correspondence, staff reports and activity reports.
•Conducts surveys and replies to requests for data; researches City and departmental records; prepares tables and exhibits; explains policies and practices; draws conclusions and recommends actions.
•Provides direction to office support personnel, as assigned; explains departmental procedures and policies.
•Establishes and updates departmental records and archives and recommends how this information may be used in various reports.
•Administers contracts and requisitions for professional services, products, and a variety of other materials; oversees payments of invoices and claims.
•May provide administrative support to City Commission and/or professional associations by preparing agendas, taking minutes, researching items, and compiling, submitting and relaying presentational materials and information to members.
•May process and issue permits, specifications, citations, plan documents, and other legal-records, and explains City and departmental procedures and requirements.

TO APPLY FOR THIS OPPORTUNITY, PLEASE REVIEW THE FULL POSTING VIA THE LINK BELOW AND SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION AS DIRECTED ON THE POSTING: https://www.sanjoseca.gov/home/showdocument?id=64101

CITY GOVERNMENT

The City of San José is a full-service Charter City and operates under a Council-Manager form of government. The City Council consists of 10 council members elected by district and a mayor elected at large. The City Manager, who reports to the Council, and the executive team provide strategic leadership that supports the policymaking role of the Mayor and the City Council and motivates and challenges the organization to deliver high quality services that meet the community’s needs. The City actively engages with members of the community through Council-appointed boards and commissions.

In addition to providing a full range of municipal services including police and fire, San José operates an airport, municipal water system, a regional wastewater treatment facility, over 209 neighborhood and regional parks, an accredited zoo, and a library system with 24 branches. The City also oversees convention, cultural, and hospitality facilities that include the San José McEnery Convention Center, Center for the Performing Arts, California Theater, Mexican Heritage Plaza, and the SAP Center San José – home of the National Hockey League’s San José Sharks.

City operations are supported by 6,592 positions and a total budget of $4.1 billion for the 2020-2021 fiscal year. San José is dedicated to maintaining the highest fiscal integrity and earning high credit ratings to ensure the consistent delivery of quality services to the community. Extensive information regarding San José can be found on the City’s website at www.sanjoseca.gov.

The City of San Jose’s Parks, Recreation and Neighborhood Services Department (PRNS) is looking to fill two (2) Deputy Director positions for the Parks Division and the Recreation & Neighborhood Services Division.

THE PARKS, RECREATION, AND NEIGHOBRHOOD SERVICES DEPARTMENT

The City of San Jose’s Parks, Recreation and Neighborhood Services Department (PRNS) is proud to be “Building Community Through Fun” through innovative and high-quality programs and services. PRNS has a major presence in the community, advancing education, health, and social connections in striving to meet the diverse needs of the community across the lifespan by connecting people to places and people to people.

Within a collaborative and supportive environment, team members are encouraged to approach service delivery in creative and non-traditional ways to best meet the needs of an incredibly diverse population and position the organization as an industry leader in cultivating healthy communities through quality programs and dynamic public spaces.

The Department is supported by an annual budget of nearly $127 million and 742 FTE. Having one of the most unique service models of any agency of its type, PRNS consists of four major functional divisions:

1. Recreation and Neighborhood Services,
2. Park Operations and Maintenance,
3. Community Facilities Development (Capital Improvement); and
4. Strategic Support (Administrative Services)

Strategic support includes Budget and Fiscal Management Services, Employee Services, Park Planning and Development, Marketing and Public Information, and Contracting Services. In addition, the organization provides staff support to the Parks & Recreation, Senior Citizens, Neighborhoods, and Youth Commissions, as well as the Park Bond Citizen Oversight Committee.

TO APPLY FOR THIS OPPORTUNITY, PLEASE REVIEW THE FULL POSTING VIA THE LINK BELOW AND SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION AS DIRECTED ON THE POSTING: https://www.sanjoseca.gov/home/showdocument?id=64101