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Applications are being accepted for the position of Environmental Compliance Inspector I with the City of South San Francisco. 

APPLICATION DEADLINE:  May 28, 2024, 5:00 P.M. OR UPON RECEIPT OF THE FIRST 100 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 66,185 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, including 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 WATER QUALITY CONTROL PLANT:

The Water Quality Control Plant (WQCP) processes wastewater discharge for the cities of South San Francisco, San Bruno and the Town of Colma. The Water Quality Control Plant is a division of the Public Works Department staffed by 38 employees including: Plant Superintendent and Assistant Plant Superintendent of WQCP; Maintenance, Laboratory and Environment Compliance Supervisors; Senior Chemist; Chemist; Lead Plant Mechanics; Plant Mechanics; Lead Plant Operators; Plant Operators; Electricians; Senior Environmental Compliance Inspector; Environmental Compliance Inspectors, Utility Workers, and two Administrative Assistants.

The City of Brisbane will be sponsoring up to four summer internships this year.  Our internships are project-oriented and designed to give college students a good general overview of future employment opportunities and current issues in the Public Sector.  You will have the opportunity for exposure to various areas of City Administration during your internship and to network with fellow interns and participate in professional development activities in San Mateo County and/or Santa Clara County.

Projects for 2024 include:

• Communications – Assist with developing innovative and relevant content for posting on City-administered social media sites, research and work with departments in developing articles for publication on the City’s website and print newsletter, and assist with aspects of video production including storyboarding, camera work, and script-writing.

• IT – Have some familiarity with programs such as Windows, Active Directory, Office/Microsoft 365. Must be able to disassemble and reassemble a PC. Projects will consist of adding and editing AD and email accounts and sorting and organizing hardware components. Some daily tasks will include responding to help desk requests and making basic equipment repairs and replacements.

• Human Resources - Offering learning opportunities by following a full recruitment and onboarding process. Assist with website updating; maintaining employee records; the conversion of physical records/forms to electronic format; and conducting research and analysis on HR-related topics.

• Public Works (Utilities) – Provide support to the City's Public Works Department - Utilities Division with various engineering projects in drinking water distribution, water resources, sanitary sewer collection, and storm drainage. Primary assignment will focus on mapping and geolocating drinking water facilities to comply with new state regulatory compliance.  Secondary assignments may include field engineering support on construction of capital utility projects and assisting on various engineering reports and studies.

Applicants must be college students currently enrolled in and pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree at an accredited college or university in a related field (e.g. public administration, public policy, business, planning, library science, environmental studies, engineering, sustainability). Undergraduate candidates must have a minimum of 48 semester units or equivalent completed.  Applicants should also be self-motivated, have excellent interpersonal skills, able to use Microsoft Office software, demonstrate good research ability and have the ability to communicate clearly both verbally and in writing. 

SALARY AND HOURS: The salary range for Interns is $20.00 per hour, 15-18 hours per week over a 12-week period.  The start date is flexible depending on the student’s availability.

APPLICATION PROCESS:

Candidates can submit their applications online at http://www.calopps.org/city-of-brisbane.  Applications will be accepted until the positions are filled. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of an application.   

SELECTION PROCESS:

The applications will be screened and a limited number of applicants possessing the most relevant qualifications will be selected to participate in an oral interview.  Recommendations for appointment to the positions will be based on the results of these interviews.  Prior to appointment, fingerprinting for submission to the Department of Justice must be completed with favorable results.

The City of Brisbane is an Equal Opportunity Employer and as such does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, ancestry, physical or mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or national origin in its employment actions, decisions, policies, and practices. The duties described in this announcement are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed.  The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.  This announcement does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.

The City of Brisbane will be sponsoring up to four summer internships this year.  Our internships are project-oriented and designed to give college students a good general overview of future employment opportunities and current issues in the Public Sector.  You will have the opportunity for exposure to various areas of City Administration during your internship and to network with fellow interns and participate in professional development activities in San Mateo County and/or Santa Clara County.

Projects for 2024 include:

• Communications – Assist with developing innovative and relevant content for posting on City-administered social media sites, research and work with departments in developing articles for publication on the City’s website and print newsletter, and assist with aspects of video production including storyboarding, camera work, and script-writing.

• IT – Have some familiarity with programs such as Windows, Active Directory, Office/Microsoft 365. Must be able to disassemble and reassemble a PC. Projects will consist of adding and editing AD and email accounts and sorting and organizing hardware components. Some daily tasks will include responding to help desk requests and making basic equipment repairs and replacements.

• Human Resources - Offering learning opportunities by following a full recruitment and onboarding process. Assist with website updating; maintaining employee records; the conversion of physical records/forms to electronic format; and conducting research and analysis on HR-related topics.

• Public Works (Utilities) – Provide support to the City's Public Works Department - Utilities Division with various engineering projects in drinking water distribution, water resources, sanitary sewer collection, and storm drainage. Primary assignment will focus on mapping and geolocating drinking water facilities to comply with new state regulatory compliance.  Secondary assignments may include field engineering support on construction of capital utility projects and assisting on various engineering reports and studies.

Applicants must be college students currently enrolled in and pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree at an accredited college or university in a related field (e.g. public administration, public policy, business, planning, library science, environmental studies, engineering, sustainability). Undergraduate candidates must have a minimum of 48 semester units or equivalent completed.  Applicants should also be self-motivated, have excellent interpersonal skills, able to use Microsoft Office software, demonstrate good research ability and have the ability to communicate clearly both verbally and in writing. 

SALARY AND HOURS: The salary range for Interns is $20.00 per hour, 15-18 hours per week over a 12-week period.  The start date is flexible depending on the student’s availability.

APPLICATION PROCESS:

Candidates can submit their applications online at http://www.calopps.org/city-of-brisbane.  Applications will be accepted until the positions are filled. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of an application.   

SELECTION PROCESS:

The applications will be screened and a limited number of applicants possessing the most relevant qualifications will be selected to participate in an oral interview.  Recommendations for appointment to the positions will be based on the results of these interviews.  Prior to appointment, fingerprinting for submission to the Department of Justice must be completed with favorable results.

The City of Brisbane is an Equal Opportunity Employer and as such does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, ancestry, physical or mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or national origin in its employment actions, decisions, policies, and practices. The duties described in this announcement are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed.  The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.  This announcement does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.

This recruitment is being managed by Regional Government Services. Please visit this link to view the job posting:

https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/rgs/clientrecruit/jobs/4462202/water-quality-laboratory-manager-for-marin-municipal-water-district

Please visit this link to view the job posting:

https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/marinwater/jobs/4461095/water-conservation-specialist-iii?pagetype=jobOpportunitiesJobs

Please visit this link to view the job posting:

https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/marinwater/jobs/newprint/4452425

Please visit this link to view the job posting:

https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/marinwater/jobs/4433772/water-quality-intern?pagetype=jobOpportunitiesJobs

The City of East Palo Alto is seeking

Professional Leadership is it YOU?

We are currently seeking qualified candidates for the position of a

FULL-TIME LIMITED TERM (6 MONTHS)

UTILITY MANAGER

Salary: $151,787—$184,498 Annually

$12,648—$15,374 Monthly

Plus Wonderful Benefits

OPEN UNTIL FILLED

The City of East Palo Alto is seeking an empowering, self-motivated, leader to fill the full-time limited term 6 months Utility Manager position. The Utility Manager plans, schedules, assigns, and reviews the work of consultants, contractors and staff within assigned area. The Manager will also assist with long- and short-term project planning, design, maintenance, and operations in one or more of the following utility areas: water, wastewater, collection systems, solid waste, telecommunications, storm drain systems, and other utility related programs. Additionally, the Manager performs a variety of complex and responsible support to the City Manager and Public Works Director on all City utility related matters. The Utility Manager exercises general direction and supervision over supervisory, technical, operational, and administrative support staff.

For more information about this thrilling opportunity please view the brochure below:

Please visit this link to view the job posting:

https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/marinwater/jobs/4339943/engineering-technician-supervisor-development-services?pagetype=jobOpportunitiesJobs

Metropolitan Transportation Commission (MTC) 
San Francisco, CA

Associate, Budget and Grant Financial Analyst
Salary: $116,726.69 - $148,037.76 Annually
Remote Employment:  Flexible/Hybrid
 
THIS JOB POSTING WILL REMAIN OPEN UNTIL A QUALIFIED POOL OF APPLICANTS IS ESTABLISHED 
IF YOU ARE INTERESTED, PLEASE APPLY IMMEDIATELY
A resume and cover letter are not required with your application, but highly encouraged 

Be ready to rethink your assumptions about the public sector.  Dedicated and motivated colleagues Beautiful, high amenity building for on-site work and collaboration?  Flexible schedules and hybrid work options?  Yes, yes, and yes!

The Metropolitan Transportation Commission (MTC) is the transportation planning, financing and coordinating agency for the nine-county San Francisco Bay Area.  MTC is the federally designated Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) and the state designated Regional Transportation Planning Agency (RTPA) for the nine-county San Francisco Bay Area.  MTC provides services to the Association of Bay Area Governments (ABAG).  For more information about MTC, visit www.mtc.ca.gov.      

The Budgets and Financial Planning & Analysis Section is responsible for developing and managing the organization's budgets, performing financial analysis and forecasting, developing financial plans and supporting effective financial management throughout MTC, ABAG and affiliated entities.

Under the general direction of the Assistant Director, the Associate Budget and Grant Financial Analyst is responsible for preparation and monitoring of the operating and capital budgets, grant management, compliance and reporting of assigned entities. Working closely with agency Sections and program staff, this position will perform a variety of complex analytical and administrative work supporting effective financial and grants management of ABAG and its affiliated entities.  

All employees at MTC are classified as Disaster Services Workers

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

Knowledge of: 

• Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB), and Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB);
• Advanced knowledge of principles and best practices of governmental fund accounting, budgeting, contract administration, and grant management;
• Federal and state grant rules and regulations and reporting requirements including OMB super Circular 2CFR Part 200 (Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit requirements for Federal Awards);
• Function, capability, application and operation of computer-based financial accounting systems;
• Applicable federal, state, and local laws, codes and regulations.

Skills and Abilities 

• Plan and organize work activities; effectively manage multiple tasks;
• Analyze and interpret complex contract and grant documents;
• Critical and analytical thinking;
• Perform both complex and routine accounting and financial analysis work with speed and accuracy;
• Use resources to identify problems, solve, act decisively, and show good judgement in decision making;
• Maintain accurate records and files; 
• Write reports, board memoranda, and communicate clearly and concisely;
• Solid public presentation skills.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

An appropriate combination of education and experience that has provided the required knowledge, skills and abilities is qualifying. A typical way of obtaining the required qualifications is:

Education:  A Bachelor's degree in accounting, business administration, finance or related field.  A Master's degree is highly desirable.  Applicants with a degree issued from an institution outside the United States must have their transcripts evaluated by an academic accrediting service and provide proof of equivalency along with their application.   

Experience:  Five years of increasingly complex and responsible work experience in treasury, governmental budgeting, governmental fund accounting, or similar field, including the equivalent of two years as an Assistant Financial Analyst in MTC.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with Boards and Commissions
• Experience with federal and state grant management

License/Certificate:  Possession of a valid California Class C driver's license and a safe driving record, or the ability to provide alternate transportation which is approved by the appointing authority.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Under the general direction of the Assistant Director, specific assignments and responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:    

• Develop and manage annual budgets, ensuring accuracy and alignment with agency priorities.
• Monitor expenditures, identify variances and work closely with section and project managers to address financial issues.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and year-end financial analysis; assist with monthly and year-end close activities, including financial reconciliation and reporting.
• Conduct variance analysis, identify key performance drivers, and provide explanations for budget deviations.
• Review and monitor grants, from grant application to project closeout, including grant compliance, reporting requirements, and financial management.
• Maintain accurate up-to-date tracking of contract and purchase orders and identify available budget and variances.
• Establish and maintain strong, collaborative relationships with project managers and other departments.
• Assist in developing, recommending, and implementing policies and procedures related to budgeting and grants management. 
• Perform other job-related duties as needed or assigned by the Assistant Director or Section.