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CITY CLERK – FULL TIME / AT-WILL

$91,568 - $127,178 annually plus Excellent Benefits
(Salary range currently under review)
 

IDEAL CANDIDATE

The City of Woodland is seeking a dedicated and reliable professional with the highest level of integrity, outstanding judgment, and established leadership skills for the position of City Clerk. 

The Ideal Candidate is committed to public service and knowledgeable in applicable laws and regulations, such as the Brown Act, Public Records Act, Political Reform Act, California Election Code, and other related laws and regulations.

The Ideal Candidate will value the community and possess high emotional intelligence as an ambassador of the City and liaison to the public.  The successful candidate will be committed to excellence in customer service and have strong organizational, and administrative management skills as well as meticulous attention to detail. 

The Ideal Candidate has a strong work ethic and will lead with empathy and integrity and will be a fair and impartial professional in all interactions. The Ideal Candidate will be collaborative, inclusive, tech savvy, and will promote a culture of transparency.  The ability to build close working relationships with City Staff and City Council Members is essential.

The Ideal Candidate will also need to be highly self‐organized, confident, and adaptable, with a keen ability to reprioritize projects based on sensitive demands.  They should be able to work independently on a variety of projects with minimal direction. 

The Ideal Candidate must have a calm demeanor and a solution-oriented mindset, especially when interacting with and educating the public.  The nature of this position requires an individual who is creative, discerning, and constantly striving to improve.

POSITION

The City Clerk plans, organizes, and directs all functions and responsibilities of the City Clerk's office as specified by the City Council and as required by law.  This is an exempt Management Position. The incumbent serves in an at-will capacity and sits at the pleasure of the City Manager.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS*

The City Clerk performs the following duties which may include, but are not limited to:

• Coordinates and prepares agenda for City Council and designated commission meetings.
• Reviews agenda items for compliance with legal requirements.
• Organizes completed staff reports.
• Reproduces and distributes agenda packages to appropriate individuals and organizations.
• Ensures the City Council Chamber is in proper order for all meetings.
• Attends City Council and designated commission meetings, acts as recording secretary and prepares minutes.
• Prepares "action" letters and appointments for follow-up activity resulting from City Council meetings.
• Establishes and maintains a reminder or follow-up system to ensure continued items are placed on the appropriate City Council agenda.
• Maintains a comprehensive general index of the official meeting minutes and files of all city records, including City Council actions for follow-up and/or filing, maintenance and storage.
• Administers oaths or affirmations.
• Takes and certifies affidavits and dispositions pertaining to city affairs.
• Prepares, administers and monitors assigned budgets.
• Prepares proper attestation for adopted ordinances and resolutions.
• Posts and distributes completed documents in accordance with established procedures.
• Maintains the Municipal Code and establishes supplemental procedures in order to update and republish the Code as required.
• Coordinates and/or performs all clerical functions for the City Council.
• Coordinates, plans, and conducts regular and special consolidated municipal elections.
• Oversees campaign and Fair Political Practices Commission related filings according to established procedures and State law for elected officials and designated employees.
• Certifies action taken by the City Council regarding conveying or receiving property.
• Files documents, as required, with the County Recorder.
• Manages the citywide records management program.
• Serves as custodian of the official City Seal and archives.
• Maintains custody of official records including ordinances, resolutions, contracts, agreements, deeds, minutes, and certifies copies as required.
• Attests, publishes, indexes and files ordinances and resolutions.
• Oversees the publication of legal notices, postings and mailings.
• Coordinates the appointments to city boards and commissions.
• Trains, evaluates, supervises and disciplines staff assigned to the City Clerk function.

* Management reserves the right to add, modify, change or rescind the work assignments of different positions and to make reasonable accommodations so that qualified employees can perform the essential functions of the job. 

QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience:  

Any combination of training and experience which would provide the required knowledge and skill.  A typical way to obtain the required knowledge and skill would be: 

Education: 
Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in public administration, business administration, or a closely related field.

Experience: 
Five (5) years of experience in performing high-level and complex administrative and analytical work, including two (2) years supervisory experience, preferable in a public agency.  Experience in a City Clerk's office is desirable.

Licenses and Certificates: 

Possession and maintenance of a valid California driver's license.  Must be able to obtain and maintain a Notary Commission within twelve (12) months of employment.  Ability to obtain certification as a Certified Municipal Clerk (CMC) within three (3) years, if not already obtained.  Possession of Certified Municipal Clerk designation upon hire is highly desirable.

Bilingual: 
Knowledge of a second language is beneficial.

APPLICATION

Apply with a City of Woodland application online at www.cityofwoodland.gov/employment or by visiting the Human Resources Office, City Hall, 300 First Street, Woodland, CA 95695 by 5:00PM on Monday, May 13, 2024.  Supplemental questionnaire must be submitted with application by the final filing date to be considered.  Résumés and cover letters are encouraged but will not be accepted in lieu of the application form.  Postmarks will not be accepted.  

Review Process:  Based on the information provided in the application documents, the best qualified applicants will be invited for further examination.  All applicants meeting the minimum qualifications are not guaranteed advancement through any subsequent phase of the examination.  Depending upon the number of applications received, the examination may consist of an application screening, written and/or practical exam, oral interview or any combination thereof.  Applicants will be required to take and pass a medical examination by a City of Woodland physician to ensure their physical suitability to perform the assigned duties. 

If you have a disability that requires accommodation during the selection process, please notify Human Resources at least seven (7) days prior to the event.

Panel interviews are tentatively scheduled for the week of May 20, 2024.

CURRENT SALARY (under review)
$91,568.76 - $127,178.88 annually
$7,630.73 - $10,598.24 per month
$3,521.88 - $4,891.50 bi-weekly

BENEFITS**

The following are some of the excellent benefits that the City of Woodland offers to its employees:

➤ Vacation: 7 hours per month during the first 3 years of service

➤ Health Plans: CalPERS Medical Insurance Plans, including HMOs & PPOs. The City gives an allowance toward the cost of insurance, the maximum Family Allowance for 2024: $2,195.79/Month. The City offers paid Delta Dental and VSP Vision insurance.

➤ Retirement Programs are available through CalPERS (2% @ 60 for Classic CalPERS members and 2% @ 62 for new CalPERS members).

➤ Voluntary Benefits: Supplemental Life, Cancer, Accident Only, STD/LTD, Critical Illness insurance, and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA).

➤ Life Insurance: The City provides $50,000 life insurance policy.

➤ Administrative Leave: 96 hours of leave time given each fiscal year.

➤ Bilingual Pay: $200 per month upon certification

➤ Professional Growth Incentive: $625 per year for additional educational or professional activities.

** Benefits described herein do not represent a contract and may be changed without notice.

The City of Woodland hires only U.S. citizens and individuals lawfully authorized to work in the U.S.  The City of Woodland is an Equal Opportunity Employer

This position performs a variety of professional administrative and confidential support functions for the Assistant General Manager and his/her staff. Maintains strict confidentiality, exercises good judgment, and a high degree of professionalism when acting as an ambassador or liaison to staff, members, other agencies, or the public. Under general supervision, incumbents regularly perform a variety of duties requiring adaptation to various situations, judgment as to which learned work method to apply for the desired result, and the ability to communicate effectively. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
This position requires the incumbent reports for work on time and maintains satisfactory attendance in accordance with Agency policies; 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.

Communicate effectively with internal and external partners.

Prepare payment authorizations and payment schedules for department contracts, and facilitate timely and accurate payments as they come due.

Work with respective Legal team members on contract management workflows and best practices to increase operational efficiency.

Maintain flexibility and openness to take on additional projects as necessary or assigned.

Reads and routes incoming mail. Locates and attaches appropriate file to correspondence to be answered by manager.

Composes, formats, edits, and types routine correspondence, reports, agendas, minutes, presentations, etc. 

Answers and screens manager's/staff's telephone calls as needed and arranges conference calls.

Coordinates manager's schedule/calendar and makes appointments. Greets scheduled visitors and conducts to appropriate area or person. Arrange and coordinate travel schedules and reservations as needed.

Coordinates and arranges meetings, prepares agendas, reserves and prepares facilities, and records and transcribes minutes of meetings.

Organizes and maintains file system and files correspondence and other records.

Conducts research and compiles and types statistical reports.

Administers committee meetings in accordance with Ralph M. Brown Act requirements.

Makes copies of correspondence or other printed materials.

Prepares outgoing mail and correspondence, including e-mail and faxes.

Within budget, orders and maintains supplies and arranges for equipment maintenance.

Provides support or backup to the Receptionist, other Administrative Assistants, and Executive Assistant as needed. Participates in Administrative Assistants meetings. 

Assists in coordinating the monthly Agenda Packet materials for the Commission.

Maintains the business unit SharePoint workspace and associated systems, including business web page.

Develops, maintains, and administers a regulatory tracking system to support agency regulatory requirements.

Develops, prepares, and administers Agency contracts and agreements, including the development of contract templates, tracking of contract records in the Agency records-keeping system, and processing various contractual requirements.

Assist with the development and preparation of Agency staff reports and resolutions, including supporting documents.

Provide support for Agency contract administration functions, including tracking, storage, review, and validation of agency contracts and agreements.

May prepare or review expense reports, check requests, and purchase requisitions.

May perform other duties as needed.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education and/or Experience
Associate's degree (A. A.) or equivalent from two-year college or technical school; and a minimum of three years related administrative experience supporting a high-level manager and his/her staff; or equivalent combination of education and experience. 

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES 
Knowledge:
Knowledge of modern office methods, supplies and equipment; business English and correspondence, principles of effective training; Ability to work effectively and collaborate cross-functionally with multiple internal groups; Strong organizational and time-management skills; Fluency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, database activities, SharePoint, etc. 

Abilities:
Ability to perform clerical work, including ability to spell correctly, make arithmetical computations; operate various office machines; Strong attention to detail and experience dealing with outside vendors and contract administration; Ability to follow oral and written directions; Evaluate situations accurately and take effective action; read and write English at a level required for successful job performance; Ability to type 55 wpm with speed and accuracy and ability to organize time wisely and work independently with minimal supervision; Apply specific laws, rules and office policies and procedures; Prepare correspondence independently, utilizing a wide knowledge of vocabulary; grammar, and spelling; communicate effectively; and provide functional guidance; Ability to use a high level of independent judgment, organization and coordination skills in order to handle multiple assignments.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
Valid California Driver's License and insurance as occasional travel may be required. Occasional overtime may be 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 occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. 

This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

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 quiet.

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.

The Dixon Fire Department is opening their first Firefighter/Paramedic Recruit position for someone to attend the Fire Academy in August 2024. The "Firefighter/Paramedic Recruit" is an entry-level classification designed for recruits with a current paramedic license to gain firefighting, fire rescue, and fire prevention skills and training necessary through an accredited Fire Academy. Training may include firefighting techniques and procedures; emergency medical training; technical rescue and hazardous materials training.

EMPLOYMENT PROCESSING:  Following successful completion of the academy, Firefighter/Paramedics will be placed in a full-time, regular appointment and required to successfully complete an 18-month probationary period, and in accordance with Federal law, are to provide proof of identity and proof that they may legally work in the United States.

VETERAN'S PREFERENCE POINTS will be applied. A copy of the DD214 form must be filed at the time of application.

The City of Dixon is an EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. Reasonable Accommodation in the application, examination and selection process will be made upon request by calling 707-678-7000. 

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The Dixon Fire Department is looking to fill a full-time vacancy for a Fire Captain and to establish an eligibility list for any future vacancies. This position coordinates and directs advanced firefighting activities, emergency medical aids, emergency rescue and other emergency and prevention activities, in protecting life and property; oversees subordinate personnel engaged in training, station and equipment maintenance; assists and participates in training programs; drives, operates and maintains all fire apparatus and equipment. Performs related work and other duties as required.

To be considered eligible for this hiring and eligibility list, you must meet the following criteria listed under Ideal Candidate.

SELECTION PROCESS:  Apply immediately and include all required documents at the time application is submitted.  Applications will be reviewed and screened, and the most qualified candidates will be invited to continue in the examination process.

EXAM PROCESS:  A limited number of candidates whose applications indicate that they, among those competing, are better qualified in terms of related education, training and experience will be invited to participate in the following:

• City of Dixon Fire Department Physical Agility Exam, if you do not possess a current, valid Cal-JAC CPAT Card issued within the last 12 months from date of application.

• Assessment process consisting of:

          Oral panel interview = 25 points

          Fire Simulation exercise = 50 points

          Administrative duties exercise = 25 points

The most qualified candidates from the assessment process will be placed on an employment eligibility list. The Fire Chief will make a final selection from candidates on the certified employment list.

EMPLOYMENT PROCESSING:  Selected candidates will be required to successfully complete a Personal History Statement (PHS) review, personal background investigation, pre-employment medical, and drug test, an 18-month probationary period, and in accordance with Federal law, are to provide proof of identity and proof that they may legally work in the United States.

Failure of any component during the exam/employment process eliminates the candidate.

Veteran's Preference Points: Veteran's Preference points will be applied. A PDF copy of the DD214 form must be filed at the time of application.

Special Accommodations:  Contact Human Resources at 707-678-7000. EOE.

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The City of Simi Valley is recruiting for two Assistant Public Works Directors as a result of one retirement and the establishment of a second Assistant Director position. One Assistant Director will be responsible for engineering and environmental compliance, and the second will be responsible for waterworks operations, sanitation operations, and maintenance operations. If you are interested in being considered for both positions, a separate application must be submitted for each position.

For more information on compensation, benefits, and much more, click on the job flyer below. 

This position is open until filled. The first review of applications is January 31, 2024.

*Effective July 2024, this position will receive a 2.5% base salary increase.

THE POSITION

Reporting to the Director of Administrative Services, the Management Analyst (Risk Management) provides professional support to risk management programs including: workers' compensation, safety compliance, review and approval of contracts and Certificates of Insurance, risk transfer, and leave and disability administration. 

In addition, you will have the opportunity to coordinate and oversee workers' compensation claims management including monitoring accepted claims and providing information to claimants, attorneys, and the workers' compensation carrier. You will also serve as a consultant to City departments and employees on Risk Management (workers' compensation, safety, contract insurance) problems and communicate regularly with internal and external parties to maximize the effectiveness and efficiency of assigned programs and activities, minimize risk, and advise of claim developments. This position will also support the City's leave management program.

To view the entire job description, click here.

ABOUT YOU

We are looking for a solution-focused problem solver who is responsive to organizational needs and open to new ideas and approaches to deliver HR services. Additionally, our ideal candidate will:

• Have a demonstrated ability to manage and organize multiple HR projects and priorities. 
• Understand and apply principles and practices of being an HR Business Partner.
• Have a strategic perspective and the ability to see the long-term impact of projects and initiatives.
• Be an outstanding communicator with exceptional interpersonal, analytical, written, verbal communication, and presentation skills.
• Proven technical skills and the desire to be a generalist in the HR functional areas assigned.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Possession of a bachelor's degree with major coursework in public or business administration, finance, human resources, economics, or a closely related field;

AND

Three (3) years of increasingly responsible professional experience performing public administration, finance, housing, or human resources functions; or

One (1) year of experience at a level equivalent to the City’s class of Associate Management Analyst or Administrative Analyst.

When assigned to a specific functional area as noted above, additional knowledge and experience in such area may be desirable.

Public sector experience is preferred.

Licenses and Certifications

• Possession of, or ability to obtain and maintain, a valid California Class C Driver's License and a satisfactory driving record is required. Individuals who do not meet this requirement due to a disability will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis. 

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