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This recruitment is open on a continuous basis and selections may be made at any time within the process. It is recommended to apply immediately. The review of applications received will occur at the end of each month.  

**To receive consideration for the screening process, candidates must meet the below minimum qualifications:

• Graduation from high school or possession of a GED; 

AND

 

• The equivalent of two (2) years of paid employment experience in public safety dispatching within the past five (5) years of which at least one (1) year included solo status; or

OR

• Five (5) years of current paid employment with a public safety agency or private emergency medical services agency, with high level Computer Aided Dispatch (CAD), radio and/or telephone operation; 

OR

• Successful completion of probationary period as a Public Safety Dispatcher I with the City of Santa Clara.

ACCEPTABLE SUBSTITUTION: Possession of a valid California POST Public Safety Dispatcher Basic certificate, which may be substituted for six (6) months of the solo status experience. Please upload a copy of your certificate. 

The City
The City of Santa Clara is a "full service" city – one of only a few communities in the Bay Area that has its own police, fire, library, recreation, and electric, water, and sewer utilities, as well as all of the other departments and civic amenities expected in a thriving community. Santa Clara is a family-oriented and business-friendly city, led by a city government that has developed an award-winning ethics program and a commitment to fostering public trust. Located in Santa Clara County at the southern tip of San Francisco Bay, about 45 miles south of San Francisco, Santa Clara is a strategic regional hub, convenient to freeways, airports, railroads, expressways, light rail, and other public transportation.

The Department
The men and women of the Santa Clara Police Department take tremendous pride in providing the community with outstanding service through the "Santa Clara Way" of service.  In partnership with the citizens, the team provides law enforcement services with professional and dedicated staff. The team will always identify and resolve problems utilizing all available resources and perform services professionally and with a high level of integrity. To learn more visit our website.   

The Position 
As a Public Safety Dispatcher II, this non-sworn classification dispatches public safety, fire, and emergency medical services out into the community. The successful incumbent will be responsible for receiving incoming calls for police, fire, or medical assistance and dispatch necessary units. This classification is distinguished from the Public Safety Dispatcher I by a broader range of responsibility due to a higher level of experience and training.  

Candidates must attain a passing score on each phase of the examination process to qualify for the Eligible List. A department interview will be required prior to appointment. 

THIS RECRUITMENT MAY BE USED TO FILL MULTIPLE POSITIONS IN THIS, OR OTHER DIVISIONS OR DEPARTMENTS BESDIES THE POSITIONS LISTED BELOW. IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN EMPLOYMENT IN THIS CLASSIFICATION, YOU SHOULD APPLY TO ENSURE YOU ARE CONSIDERED FOR ADDITIONAL OPPORTUNITIES THAT MAY UTILIZE THE APPLICANTS FROM THIS RECRUITMENT. MEETING THE MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS DOES NOT GUARANTEE ADMITTANCE INTO THE EXAMINATION PROCESS. ONLY THE MOST QUALIFIED CANDIDATES WHO DEMONSTRATE THE BEST COMBINATION OF QUALIFICATIONS IN RELATION TO THE REQUIREMENTS AND DUTIES OF THE POSITION WILL BE INVITED TO TEST OR INTERVIEW. 

 

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS

This is the journey-level classification in the non-sworn flexibility staffed Public Safety Dispatcher I/II series. Incumbents are expected to work independently and exercise 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. This class is distinguished from the class of Public Safety Dispatcher I in that the latter is the entry level class where incumbents are trained on full range of dispatch functions under immediate supervision. This class is distinguished from the Senior Public Safety Dispatcher in that the latter has full responsibility for supervising a shift of Public Safety Dispatchers I/II.

 

 

Typical Duties

 

Each position in this classification may not include all the duties listed below, nor do the examples cover all the duties that may be performed.

• Operates base radio console equipment, transmitting and receiving routine and emergency messages
• Receives emergency and routine requests for services from the public via 9-1-1, alternate emergency lines, and business lines
• Dispatches appropriate emergency vehicles, equipment and personnel in response to those requests, in accordance with established policies and procedures
• Coordinates emergency operations between various departmental personnel and equipment
• Operates data terminals for information pertaining to daily public safety operations, and general emergency services
• Maintains written logs, files, and computer information in the prescribed manner
• Updates computer files and performs other clerical functions and tasks as directed
• Performs other related duties as assigned

 

 

Minimum Qualifications

 

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Graduation from high school or possession of a GED; and
• The equivalent of two (2) years of paid employment experience in public safety dispatching within the past five (5) years of which at least one (1) year included solo status; or
• Five (5) years of current paid employment with a public safety agency or private emergency medical services agency, with high level Computer Aided Dispatch (CAD), radio and/or telephone operation; or
• Successful completion of probationary period as a Public Safety Dispatcher I with the City of Santa Clara.

ACCEPTABLE SUBSTITUTIONS

• Possession of a valid California POST Public Safety Dispatcher Basic certificate, which may be substituted for six (6) months of the solo status experience.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS

• Classroom education involving fire science or law enforcement related studies.

LICENSES/CERTIFICATES

• Possession of a valid California POST Public Safety Dispatcher Basic Certificate and a valid Medical Priorities Dispatching System (MPDS) Certificate are required prior to the completion of the probationary period.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

Must be able to perform all the essential functions of the job assignment. All candidates will be required to pass a City background investigation, which will include fingerprinting and may include polygraph and/or psychological testing.

PERMANENT CITY EMPLOYEES PREFERENCE POINTS
Current permanent employee candidates who receive a passing score on the examination will have an additional five (5) points added to his/her final score. 

Federal law requires all employees to provide verification of their eligibility to work in this country. Please be informed that the City of Santa Clara will not sponsor, represent, or sign documents related to visa applications/transfers for H1B or any other type of visa which requires an employer application. 
 

 

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

 

Knowledge of:

• General public safety radio and telephone communications systems
• Police and fire emergency procedures
• Primary roads, streets, highways, major buildings, and public facilities within the City's boundaries

Skill in:

• Reading and interpreting maps; and maintaining accurate records

Ability to:

• Read, write, spell, and speak in clear, concise English
• Learn correct telephone answering techniques, policies and procedures
• Operate computer-aided dispatch (CAD) system with sufficient speed and accuracy to document field activity and create calls for service within response criteria guidelines
• Analyze situations quickly and accurately, while taking effective action to assure public safety provider and citizen safety
• Follow verbal and written instructions
• Communicate clearly and distinctly using radio and telephone equipment
• Maintain composure and work accurately in emergency situations
• Work in a team-based environment and achieve common goals
• Establish and maintain tactful, courteous, and effective working relationships with those contacted during the course of work, including the general public
• Work in a confined area, wearing a headset which restricts physical movement about the work area
• Accurately enter information into the CAD system while simultaneously receiving information by phone or radio
• Retrieve data from CAD terminal or other keyboard device, maintain appropriate documentation of previous events, details, and conversations
• Work in a highly structured environment where all communications are recorded or documented and reviewed as public record
• Handle multiple priorities and organize workload
• Extract information or data from other computer systems
• View multiple video display terminals for extended periods of time in low variable light conditions
• Distinguish and interpret the meaning of colors on video display terminals
• Distinguish and comprehend simultaneous communications from several sources
• Work continuously or uninterrupted as required, standing or sitting for extended periods of time
• Perform with a high standard of customer service, professional conduct, and civic responsibility
• Use emergency medical questioning techniques and provide medical instructions via telephone when required
• Type at a net rate of 35 wpm on a computer keyboard

Additional Information: 
You must answer all job-specific questions in order to be considered for this vacancy or your application will be deemed incomplete and withheld from further consideration. Applications must be filled out completely (i.e. do not write “see resume or personnel file.”). To receive consideration for the screening process, candidates must submit a complete City Application and meet the below minimum qualifications:

• Graduation from high school or possession of a GED; and
• The equivalent of two (2) years of paid employment experience in public safety dispatching within the past five (5) years of which at least one (1) year included solo status; or
• Five (5) years of current paid employment with a public safety agency or private emergency medical services agency, with high level Computer Aided Dispatch (CAD), radio and/or telephone operation; or
• Successful completion of probationary period as a Public Safety Dispatcher I with the City of Santa Clara.

ACCEPTABLE SUBSTITUTION: Possession of a valid California POST Public Safety Dispatcher Basic certificate, which may be substituted for six (6) months of the solo status experience. Please upload a copy of your certificate. 

Incomplete applications will not be accepted. Application packets may be submitted online through the “Apply Now” feature on the job announcement at www.santaclaraca.gov.  This position is continuous: Applications will be reviewed at the end of each month for consideration to the position.  If you are interested in applying you are encouraged to apply as soon as possible, before the position is closed.

The City of San Mateo is currently taking applications for the position of Dispatcher I. 

This is a continuous recruitment.  Applicants are added to the employment list as they meet the minimum qualifications. 

Experience and Education Guidelines:

Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:

Experience:

Some telephone or dispatch experience is highly desirable.

Education:

Equivalent to completion of the twelfth grade.

License or Certificate:

Verification of successful completion of the P.O.S.T. Entry-Level Dispatcher Selection Test Battery Examination with a minimum passing "T-Score" of 48 or higher or verification of successful completion of a CritiCall Examination with a minimum passing score of 50 or higher. 

Possession of, or ability to attain, a POST (Peace Officer Standards & Training) Written Examination Certificate

Currently Dispatcher’s hours are scheduled under the 4-10 work schedule.  Employees work ten hours per day, four days per week and shift work is required.  Work schedules will vary and overtime may be required.

Pioneer Community Energy Seeks a 
Senior Manager, Quantitative Analysis and Modeling

The Senior Manager, Quantitative Analysis and Modeling is responsible for organizing, assigning, reviewing and participating in the work of personnel engaged in professional duties related to analysis and modeling, structured product development, portfolio risk management, and integrated resource planning. Duties include:

• Planning, prioritizing, reviewing and participating in the performance of professional analysis and modeling of risk and value around complex transactions and portfolio positions, including structured products, rate analysis and development, and hedging strategies.
• Developing methods and schedules to accomplish assignments, ensuring work is completed in a timely and accurate manner.
• Developing pricing and calibration models for a variety of products.
• Solving challenging quantitative problems related to setting rates and valuations for structured products.
• Developing Monte-Carlo simulations on a large scale across several variables with relevant coefficients. 
• Performing fast and accurate market risk measurements.
• Conducting complex market and portfolio modeling and analysis of Pioneer’s power supply position to effectively monitor exposure to adverse market changes.
• Coordinating and participating in Pioneer’s integrated resource planning process including providing analysis and input related to production cost modeling from the CPUC, CAISO, IOUs, and CalCCA.
• Creating and implementing measures to benchmark system implementations, enhancements, or modifications by providing documented system specifications, evaluating vendor proposals, and recommending appropriate course of action.
• Developing portfolio dashboard showing key metrics and risk positions.
• Using a variety of computer software programs to prepare reports, graphs and other materials related to energy resources, finance models and customer statistics. 
• Maintaining liaison with regional resource planning or supply agencies; serving on Pioneer committees as required; evaluating proposals in terms of resource costs, availability and consistency with long-term financial projections and resource needs.

Qualified candidates will possess a knowledge of California energy industry and electric power markets including CAISO, CPUC, CEC, and CARB, energy/financial markets and quantitative investment approaches, advanced computer modeling of power supply system operation and cost analysis and have the ability to perform complex professional analytical work in support of a variety of Pioneer’s product structuring and resource planning activities. 

The salary range is $127,527-$190,654, with placement dependent on qualifications, plus generous benefits. A detailed recruitment brochure and application can be found at https://pioneercommunityenergy.org/about-us/career-opportunities/

Experience:
Ten years of experience in a position with similar duties. 

Training:
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in in a quantitative discipline such as Engineering, Computer Science, Financial Engineering, Economics, or related field.

To be considered, submit an application, cover letter, resume, and three professional references to Shellie Anderson at Bryce Consulting. The recruitment is open until filled with the first screening September 1, 2023.

Shellie Anderson, Bryce Consulting, Inc. 
1024 Iron Point Road, Suite 100 
Folsom, CA 95630
Tel: 916‐974‐0199 
Email: sanderson@bryceconsulting.com
 

The City of San Bruno is currently accepting applications for Public Safety Dispatcher, Per Diem candidates. 

The Position 

The San Bruno Police Department is recruiting for Public Safety Dispatchers. The San Bruno Police Department has a long-standing tradition of small-town service with big-city dedication to public safety.  Public Safety Dispatchers are responsible for public safety dispatch and related records management activities. This position operates on a 24-hour, 365 days per year basis, and may be assigned to either a day, swing, or graveyard shift on a regular, rotational basis that includes nights, weekends, and holidays.  Public Safety Dispatchers perform a wide range of duties involving radio, telephone, and computers, applying various procedures and codes. Dispatchers receive and transmit emergency and non-emergency telephone and radio traffic as well as process communication reports, records, and radio logs, while maintaining a high level of confidentiality.  Dispatchers may also support the Police Department by performing clerical tasks, training, assisting with fingerprinting, and being accountable for financial transactions.  This position is integral in supporting the goals and objectives of the City and Police Department.   

Essential Duties 

• Receives and transmits emergency telephone and radio traffic.   

• Maintains and processes a variety of communications reports, records and radio logs. 

• Operates a dispatch console, uses Computer Aided Dispatch (C.A.D.) System and other computer programs to process information and records. 

• Maintains a high level of confidentiality. 

• Performs collateral duties including a variety of related clerical tasks: assisting in preparation of work schedules; training and evaluating performance of new employees; conducting training sessions; assisting in fingerprinting and jail operations, which may include searching prisoners; and is accountable for handling cash, bond, and check transactions.  

• Plans, organizes, and directs dispatching and related activities on an assigned shift. This may include preparing schedules and prioritizing work; observing work performed by Dispatcher I employees to ensure compliance with standards; approving time off; conducting employee evaluations; and providing effective recommendations on personnel matters. 

• Prepares and maintains training and procedure manuals.  As required, prepares special reports, and undertakes projects for Management Staff.  

• May act as Records/Dispatcher Supervisor in their absence. 

• Maintains liaison with other Department Divisions, City Departments, and other law enforcement and emergency response agencies. 

• Maintains various C.A.D and Record Management Files. 

• Performs related duties and responsibilities as assigned.  

The ideal candidate will possess the ability to record and transmit information with speed and accuracy, "multi-task," make quick and sensible decisions, learn from constructive criticism, possess a high commitment to quality service, and participate in a team approach to law enforcement.  In addition, candidates will have a successful track record of the following:  

• Professional skill or knowledge using computer keyboard; skill or knowledge using radio, telephone, and computers.   

• Active listening; conveying information and ideas clearly and concisely to individuals or groups in an engaging manner that helps them understand and retain the message.   

• Placing a high priority on the internal and external customer’s perspective when making decisions and taking action; implements customer-focused practices.  

• Maintaining effectiveness when experiencing changes in work responsibilities or environment (e.g., people, processes, structure, or culture); adjusting effectively to change by exploring the benefits, trying new approaches, and collaborating with others to make the change successful.  

• Ability to analyze and understand information gathered and follow the best course of action. Identifying and understanding problems and opportunities by gathering, analyzing, and interpreting information; choosing the best course of action by establishing clear decision criteria, generating and evaluating alternatives, and making timely decisions.  

• Establishing and sustaining trusting relationships by accurately perceiving and interpreting own and others’ emotions and behavior.  

• Taking prompt action to accomplish work goals; taking action to achieve results beyond what is required; being proactive.  

• Accomplishing tasks by considering all areas involved, no matter how detailed; showing concern for all aspects of the job; accurately checking processes and tasks.  

• Maintaining stable performance while handling stress in a manner that is acceptable to others and to the organization.  

Minimum Qualifications 

 Must be able to pass an extensive background investigation. 

Education 

• Possession of a high school diploma or GED equivalent. Additional related college course work or degree preferred. 

Experience 

• Completion of a probationary period in a public safety agency. 

Certificates and Licenses 

• Must possess and maintain a valid California Driver’s License, Class C with a good driving record. 

• Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) Basic Dispatch Certificate is required.  

Special Requirements 

• Possess excellent vision and hearing skills, with ability to sit, talk, type, hear, and walk for extended periods of time as well as lift or move up to twenty-five (25) pounds. 

How to Apply 

Applications may be submitted online at governmentjobs.com/sanbruno. Applications will be reviewed weekly. You are encouraged to apply as soon as possible. The City of San Bruno utilizes a merit-based selection system. Such a system is competitive and based on broad outreach efforts and equal opportunity for qualified applicants to take part in a process designed to determine the qualifications, fitness and ability of competitors to perform duties of the vacant position. 

What happens next? 

• We will review your application and all supplemental materials to select the best qualified applicants to continue in the process. Screening will include a review of minimum qualifications, application appraisal rating of education, training and experience and relevance of background qualifications related to the target job as well as supplemental questions if applicable. 

• Applicants selected to move forward in the process may be asked to participate in any combination of the following (at any phase of the selection process): a written examination, job related exercise, physical test or job simulation, phone interview, in-person or video interview(s), and/or web-based testing. 

• The final phase of the selection process is the probationary period, which in most cases is one year, depending on your classification. 

Reasonable Accommodations:  

The City of San Bruno is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) and provides equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, ancestry, religion, creed, age, physical or mental disability, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws in its employment actions, decisions, policies and practices.  

The City of San Bruno Human Resources Department will make reasonable efforts in the selection process to accommodate disabled applicants. Individuals with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation in the process must inform the Human Resources Department by the final filing date by emailing hr@sanbruno.ca.gov. 

Recruitment Contact 

Contact phone:  

(650) 616-7055 

Contact email:  

hr@sanbruno.ca.gov 

Metropolitan Transportation Commission (MTC) 
San Francisco, CA

Capital Asset Senior Accountant
$111,700.16 - $141,662.98 Annually
Remote Employment:  Flexible/Hybrid

Position posted as open until filled.  
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.  Flexible hours?  Flexible work location?  A beautiful, well-located, high amenity building for on-site work?  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.  For more information about MTC, visit www.mtc.ca.gov.    

The Capital Asset Senior Accountant position will be filled at the Associate level and will be responsible for all aspects of accounting associated with the management of tangible and intangible capital assets. Duties include, but are not limited to, review of invoices and contracts associated with capital projects; working in coordination and collaboration with other departments to identify capitalizable assets in accordance with GAAP, GASB requirements, and Federal and State regulations; and assist in developing/updating the Capital Asset Management policies and procedures in coordination with other departments within the agency. 

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);
• Principles and best practices of governmental fund accounting, reporting, and auditing;
• 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);
• Capital assets management;
• Function, capability, application and operation of computer-based financial accounting systems.

Skills and Abilities 

• Plan and organize work activities; effectively manage multiple tasks;
• Critical and analytical thinking;
• Ability to use resources to identify problems, solve, act decisively, and show good judgement in decision making;
• Ability to perform both complex and routine accounting, financial and statistical work with speed and accuracy; 
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.

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, public administration, business administration, finance or related field, including completion of a minimum of 24-semester hours in accounting.  A Master's degree in an applicable discipline or CPA certification 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 accounting and auditing experience that includes three (3) years of increasingly complex and responsible accounting and capital asset management; demonstrated proficiency serving as functional lead for two major accounting program areas; including the equivalent of two years as an Accountant/Auditor II in MTC.

Preferred Experience:
Experience in capital assessment management, governmental fund accounting, and financial statement preparation is highly desirable.

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

• Review of capital projects and operating accounts to capitalize/expense assets; disposal and timely recording of assets. 
• Review of invoices and contract to ensure the accuracy of capital assets accounting records in accordance with the Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP); Governmental Accounting Standard Board (GASB); Federal and State grant rules; and regulations including OMB super circular 2CFR Part 200.
• Manage fixed asset activity including performing system depreciation expense and capitalization of assets in the capital asset system.
• Analyze accounting data in the capital asset system, subsidiary, and general ledger to review and highlight variances, trends, exceptions and discrepancies, taking action as appropriate.
• Prepare month-end capital asset reconciliations between capital asset system and General Ledger. 
• Identify and document accounting treatment (capital or expense) for capital asset projects. •   Ensure historical reference by documenting procedures and decisions, maintaining required documentation, and providing documents as necessary.
• Establish and maintain strong, collaborative relationships with project managers and other departments to ensure the accuracy of capital assets accounting treatment. 
• Assist in developing/updating the Capital Asset Management policies and procedures in coordination with other departments within the agency.
• Perform and coordinate the annual equipment inventory review.
• Support lease accounting compliance by managing lease activity records. 
• Assist in the monthly financial close activities.
• Prepare capital assets schedules for various audits (e.g. financial statements audits, federal audit, state audit, etc.) and provide documentation for auditors as necessary. 
• Perform other job-related duties as needed or assigned by the Section.

HYBRID WORK - Employees may need to be in the office for some assignments/tasks that can only be done onsite or at a designated MTC work assignment location.  This position is primarily remote.  However, in-person attendance on-site will be on an as needed basis.  
 

Metropolitan Transportation Commission (MTC) 
San Francisco, CA

Assistant Director, Financial Reporting and Operational Accounting
$157,838.10 - $210,297.57 Annually
Remote Employment:  Flexible/Hybrid

POSITION IS OPEN UNTIL FILLED
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. Flexible hours? Flexible work location? A beautiful, well-located, high amenity building for on-site work? 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.  For more information about MTC, visit www.mtc.ca.gov.     

The Assistant Director, Financial Reporting and Operational Accounting will report directly to the Section Director, Financial Reporting and Operational Accounting, and will have management and oversight of the general ledger and financial reporting group; as well as production and publication of financial reports for the agency and its component units.  The Assistant Director will provide oversight in the development and/or review of policies and procedures for proper accounting and financial reporting of capital assets.  In coordination with internal stakeholders, this position will assist in developing and evaluating the internal controls associated with accounting and financial reporting of financial transactions.

This position will perform a variety of complex analytical, compliance, and administrative work in support of reporting functions; management of the financial reporting team and overall relationship with agency sections and program staff; coordinate with various outside agencies; analyze financial statements and communicate important financial information clearly to all entities. The Assistant Director will perform other job-related duties as needed or assigned by the section.

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 and Application of:

• Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) pronouncements and statements, and Uniform Guidance requirements;
• Automated financial accounting systems, in particular General Ledger, Budgets, Contracts and Purchasing and other relevant modules;
• Federal, State and Local grants and grant reporting procedures including:
• California Government Codes, Street and Highway, revenue and taxation, and PUC codes
• Electronic payment systems and revenue fare collections
• Methods and techniques for record keeping as well as report preparation and writing;
• Enterprise Resource Planning software and/or other financial management applications.

Skills and Abilities

• Critical and analytical thinking;
• Strong presentation skills;
• Collaborative style focused on team work;
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing;
• Ability to work with external auditors, project managers, and other internal and external departments; 
• Ability to make involved and accurate computations; and
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.

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 Master's degree in accounting, finance, public or business administration, or a related field, including a minimum of 24 semester-hours in accounting.  (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 diverse professional accounting work experience, two years of which having full supervisory responsibility for two or more major accounting functions, including the equivalent of two years as an Accounting Supervisor or Senior Financial Analyst for MTC.

Preferred Qualifications & Specialized Skills

• Public sector accounting and auditing experience, governmental accounting experience is preferred.
• Professional certifications such as a CPA, CPFO, or equivalent is desirable.
• Must have experience with Enterprise Resource Planning software and/or other financial management applications.
• Must have the ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite

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 Accounting Section Director, the essential duties and responsibilities of the Assistant Director include, but are not limited to, the following:
 
Examples of Essential Functions

• Manage internal accounting controls for General Ledger. 
• Oversee all month end, quarterly, and annual G/L journal entries. 
• Recommend changes in policy and procedures to ensure financial records and audit processes are compliant with local, state, and federal requirements. 
• Prepare monthly financial statements and related reports for the Agency and all its component units and Commissioners and Boards of Directors; as well as various external reports such as State Controllers and National Transit Database. 
• Plan, organize, and perform assessments to ensure administrative, accounting, and internal controls exist and are properly functioning. 
• Manage all external financial and governmental/grant audits including the preparation of Annual Comprehensive Financial Reports and Single Audit Reports. 
• Work cooperatively and collaboratively with MTC staff and external stakeholders;
• Supervise staff. Hire, mentor, and proactively carry out performance management issues of direct and indirect reports including, establishing job expectations, performing probationary and annual performance appraisals, and managing performance and disciplinary issues. Ensure EEO policies and procedures are followed. Coordinate staff training and professional development. 

Examples of Duties

• Monitor and ensure timely identification and compliance with evolving governmental accounting standard pronouncements, provide Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) interpretation and prepare technical memorandums that document issues in a clear, logical, and comprehensive manner. 
• Research, interpret, implement, and enforce GASB standards and pronouncements. 
• Oversee the accounting and reporting of capital assets and projects and grant transactions. 
• Ensure compliance with federal and state grant accounting regulations and conditions. 
• Review accounting journal entries and ensure the accuracy of information. 
• Oversee the production of monthly financial statements/reports. 
• Oversee compliance with audit recommendations. Maintain records and audit reports for follow up audits and to monitor compliance with recommended changes in policy and procedures. 
• Review the Annual Comprehensive Financial Reports for all business units and update the report with the various notes as they relate to each of the business units. 
• Oversee the preparation of financial reports for all boards and associated committees, attend committee/board meetings, and present reports and make presentations as required and requested.
• Evaluate job performance of staff which also includes the professional development of staff through the identification of on-the-job and other professional development opportunities. 
• Perform other job-related duties as needed or assigned by the section.

HYBRID WORK - Employees may need to be in the office for some assignments/tasks that can only be done onsite or at a designated MTC work assignment location.  This position can primarily be performed remote. On-site attendance as required based on in-person meetings or work assignments.
 

Metropolitan Transportation Commission (MTC) 
San Francisco, CA

Assistant Director, Budgets and Financial Planning and Analysis
$157,838.10 - $210,297.57 Annually
Remote Employment:  Flexible/Hybrid

THIS POSITION IS OPEN UNTIL FILLED
IF YOU ARE INTERESTED, PLEASE APPLY IMMEDIATELY
First round interviews tentatively scheduled for Wednesday, February 15, 2023
A resume and cover letter are not required with your application, but highly encouraged 

Be ready to rethink your assumptions about the public sector. Flexible hours? Flexible work location? A beautiful, well-located, high amenity building for on-site work? 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.  For more information about MTC, visit www.mtc.ca.gov.         

MTC provides planning, funding, coordination and technical assistance to cities, counties, transit agencies and other partners to bring the region together and to make the Bay Area’s transportation system more resilient to future challenges. The MTC directly distributes more than $1 billion annually to local public transit agencies and other recipients and prioritizes requests from local agencies for millions more in state and federal funds.

The Assistant Director of Budgets and Financial Planning and Analysis position provides a unique career opportunity to be a part of a dynamic and diverse work culture that promotes equity and inclusion, strategic financial planning that aligns with business objectives, and lead a team of highly-talented professionals that are dedicated to providing tactical leadership and technical expertise in the areas of budgetary and fiscal analysis, financial planning, forecasting, grant compliance, and are an integral part of the organization.

The Assistant Director of Budgets and Financial Planning and Analysis, under the direct supervision of the Section Director, will have management and oversight of capital and operating budgets for the Metropolitan Transportation Commission (MTC), the Association of Bay Area Governments (ABAG) and its affiliated entities, contracts management, grant compliance and reporting operations, the Overall Work Program, manage and account for budget to actual financial operating activities, develop and maintain financial forecasting models, maintain existing and ongoing internal controls, develop and implement internal controls, staff management and training, and career development and succession planning.  In coordination with internal stakeholders, this position will assist in developing an internal budget and grant management committee and collaborate with staff in maintaining grant management and reporting compliance requirements.

Directly and through management delegation to budget staff, this work includes organizing, managing, coordinating, and monitoring capital and operating budgets, leading and providing oversight in the preparation of MTC’s Overall Work Program (OWP) per Federal and State government funding requirements, provide grant oversight, and financial reporting analysis for all agency entities. This position will perform a variety of complex analytical, compliance, and administrative work in support of reporting functions; management of the budget team and  overall relationship with agency Sections and program staff; coordinate with various outside agencies; analyze financial statements and communicate important financial information clearly to staff, the Executives, internal and external stakeholders, committee, commission, and board members.

The Assistant Director of Budgets and Financial Planning and Analysis in coordination and collaboration with staff, grant award subrecipients, and other agencies, will support and manage all administrative responsibilities and compliance requirements for grant awards and funding sources. This position will lead efforts in cross-departmental coordination with MTC business units (Contracts, Finance, Legal, project managers, etc.) to ensure funding is effectively and efficiently managed from pre-award to project closeout. Prior experience with grant and contract administration and knowledge of federal and state grant compliance is required.

The incumbent will be a professional with exceptional analytical and management skills, who can organize, prioritize, and process large volumes of financial and grant information timely and accurately, on budget and with intense attention to detail. The successful candidate will also bring excellent communication skills and the ability to engage with a diverse set of stakeholders across the Bay Area region and disseminate financial information to which facilitates the decision-making process.

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 (GAS), and Uniform Guidance;
• Federal, State and Local grants and grant reporting procedures;
• Principles and practices of grant administration and compliance;  
• Operating and capital budgeting procedures;
• Automated financial accounting systems, in particular, budgets, General Ledger, Contracts and Purchasing modules; 
• Methods and techniques for record keeping, as well as report preparation and writing; and 
• Advanced knowledge of principles of budget practices and procedures for fund accounting and budgeting including encumbrance budgeting.

Skills and Abilities

• Critical and analytical thinking;
• Solid public presentation skills;
• Collaborative style focused on team work;
• Ability to work with Grantors, Project Managers, and other internal and external departments;
• Make involved and accurate computations; 
• Ability to research, identify, analyze and apply grant requirements; interpret and apply federal, state, regional, and local policies, procedures, and regulations.
• Ability to administer complex, high-volume grant programs; experience providing technical guidance and assistance regarding terms, conditions, and expectations of grant program.
• Exceptional organizational skills and the ability to coordinate several concurrent projects at various stages of completion; ability to adapt to changing priorities and deadlines.
• Collect, analyze, and organize data into accessible narratives, distilling complex data and analyses into meaningful presentations that clearly articulate findings and recommendations to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain financial tracking and reporting systems using spreadsheets, databases, and other software.
• Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, to a broad range of audiences.
• Work both collaboratively and independently, as part of a mission-driven team of public servants with a solutions-oriented culture.

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 Master's degree from an accredited college or university in an appropriate field related to the area of assignment such accounting, finance, public or business administration, or a related field, including a minimum of 24 semester-hours in accounting.  (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 diverse professional accounting work experience, two years of which having full supervisory responsibility for two or more major accounting functions, including the equivalent of two years as an Accounting Supervisor or Senior Financial Analyst for MTC.  Prior experience with grant and contract administration and knowledge of federal and state grant compliance is required.

Preferred Qualifications & Specialized Skills

• Public sector accounting experience highly preferred.
• CPA certificate or Master’s degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Public Administration or related field.
• Specific experience with general ledger, accounting principles and procedures, budgeting administration and forecasting practices.

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 Section Director of Budgets and Financial Planning and Analysis, and in coordination with staff across the organization, the Assistant Director will be responsible for management and oversight of the following:

Operating and Capital Budget Management for all Entities and Funds

• Plan, organize, analyze, monitor and compile the preparation and development of complex capital and operating budget schedules
• Assist with budget projections and tracking revenue and expense trends
• Manage the posting, balancing and reconciliation of the general ledger and subsidiary accounts; ensure all transactions comply with accepted accounting practices
• Manage, direct, develop and review work completed by budget staff
• Work cooperatively and collaboratively with MTC staff and external agencies
• Oversee the preparation of financial reports for all boards and associated committees, attend committee/board meetings, and present reports and make presentations as required and requested
• Develop, analyze and interpret budget policy and procedure, directives, regulations; maintain budgetary records in compliance federal, state and local regulations and requirements
• Develops, recommends, and implements policies and procedures related to operating and capital budget management, including providing primary leadership on developing, maintaining and updating the budget policy and procedures manual.  
• Train relevant stakeholders on the budget process including monitoring and budget amendments
• Recommend budgetary adjustments and develop narrative justification to support unanticipated changes in operations and/or funding to include preparation, analysis and administration of budget transfers and appropriations to/from fund balance; advise on the propriety and legality of using funds for specific purposes
• Determine the propriety and cost effectiveness of funding requests and expenditures through review of budget and accounting transactions and analysis of productivity, workload and program accomplishments, and funding availability 
• Execute and oversee weekly, monthly and/or quarterly reviews such as budget variance analysis, short and long-range forecasting; review and investigation of financial entries, documents, and reports for errors and inconsistencies
• Develop complex financial models utilizing Excel, Business Analytics, trend analysis, proformas, the collaborative process, etc.
• Assist and advise in the preparation and monitoring of the Capital Improvement Program

Grant Management and Reporting Compliance

• Monitor grant programs for required reporting and program compliance
• Coordinates with staff to ensure adherence to grant management workflow processes and that programmatic, fiscal, and regulatory requirements are consistently met 
• Develops, recommends, and implements policies and procedures related to grants management, including providing primary leadership on developing, maintaining, and updating the organization’s Grants Management and Administration Manual
• Develops the organization's annual grants project plan; and assigns and monitors the work of staff engaged in grants management activities, including grant application review and approval, grant award acceptance, budget-to-actual performance, and compliance reviews
• Oversees the development of the Cost Allocation Plan and departmental indirect cost rate proposals; and assists in interpreting the methodology behind the development of indirect cost rates for all departments
• Analyzes and interprets guidelines and funding requirements for grants and other funding sources 
• Performs highly complex analysis, evaluation, and review of grant revenues and expenditures 
• Provides technical assistance to staff and departments in application procedures, post-award approvals, and use of the grants management database(s)
• Acts as a liaison to federal, state, and local grantors/funding agencies
• Coordinate with staff and departments in the preparation, reporting and compliance requirements, and monitoring of the Overall Work Program (OWP) and subsequent amendments and provide to Caltrans, the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) and the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) for review, comments, and approval

Staff Management and Career Development

• Lead, direct, and develop workplans for budget staff, ensure adherence to the organizations policies and procedures
• Manage and career develop staff, monitor performance, and provide immediate, frequent as well as annual performance feedback, training, and ongoing succession planning
• Manage deliverables and deadline adherence

The Assistant Director will perform other job-related duties as needed or assigned by the section.

HYBRID WORK - Employees may need to be in the office for some assignments/tasks that can only be done onsite or at a designated MTC work assignment location. For this position, onsite presence as required based on in-person meetings or work assignments.

Per the City’s COVID-19 Mandatory Vaccination Policy, the City requires all employees starting on or after February 11, 2022 to provide proof of vaccination as a condition of employment absent a documented medical and/or religious exemption.  Proof of vaccination means that employees are required to be “up-to-date” with regards to the COVID-19 vaccine. Consistent with the Santa Clara County Public Health Order issued on December 28, 2021, "up-to-date" means that employees are required to be vaccinated with the entire recommended initial series of a COVID-19 vaccine (two doses of the Pfizer, Moderna or Novavax COVID-19 vaccine or a single dose of the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine).   

Please note that applications are currently not accepted through CalOpps or any other third-party job board application system. To apply, applicants must complete an application via the City of San Jose’s website at http://www.sanjoseca.gov/citycareers. 

The total salary range for the Council Policy & Legislative Director classification is $68,619.98 - $109,791.76 annually. This amount includes an approximate five percent (5%) ongoing non-pensionable pay. The actual salary shall be determined by the final candidates’ qualifications and experience.  

The Mayor serves as the political leader of San José, and under the City Charter, is responsible for recommending policy, program, and budget priorities for the City. The Office of Mayor-elect Matt Mahan is recruiting for a full-time Council Policy & Legislative Director and seeking a highly qualified professional to serve as a member of the Mayor’s Policy Team. The position will work on several priority initiatives, make recommendations, and develop action plans for meeting the Mayor’s policy objectives. Experience and knowledge of public policy in homelessness and affordable housing is highly desirable. Bilingual language skills (Vietnamese, Spanish, and/or Chinese) both oral and written skills are desirable, but not required. 

Responsibilities for the position may include, but are not limited to the following:  

• Leads initiatives within an assigned policy portfolio, with a focus on policies related to affordable housing, homelessness, and neighborhood quality of life. Drives policy priorities through government and legislative process. Research best practices on assigned policy portfolio. 
• Gathers background information relative to issues pending before the City Council, most notably on affordable housing development, homelessness, and matters pertaining to neighborhood quality of life. 
• Drafts routine to complex correspondence, memoranda, and reports which articulate the Mayor’s housing policy initiatives. 
• Prepares or assists in preparation of speeches and talking points for the Mayor. 
• Develops and maintains positive working relationships with council offices, city staff, community organizations, residents, business community, non-profit organizations, and government agencies as they are key partners on policy and as a representative of the Mayor’s Office. 
• Coordinates arrangements for meetings, programs, or other civic functions on behalf of the Mayor. 
• Coordinates projects city-wide with City administration. 
• Attends meetings and community events with the Mayor, requires availability on evenings and weekends. 
• Analyzes a wide variety of materials on assigned projects, programs, and topics. 
• Responds to constituent inquiries and issues, resolves complaints, and interprets operating policies for residents of the community and other interested parties. 
• Attends and represents the Mayor at City-related meetings and activities, meeting with governmental agencies, private industry, and related meetings. 
• Supports committee and commission meetings, including, but not limited to the following: 
  • Neighborhood Services & Education Committee 
  • Community and Economic Development Committee 
  • Housing and Community Development Commission 
  • Planning Commission 
• Conducts public meetings and events on behalf of the Mayor and/or prepare summaries of public and private meetings, reports, memoranda, and other documents for review by the Mayor. 
• Provides support in community engagement efforts with neighborhood, district or city-wide business or community groups or associations and other interested parties regarding community concerns, issues, and priorities. 
• Performs other duties of a similar nature or level as required. 

Employees in this classification are not members of the classified civil service and appointment would be on a contract “at-will” basis and is for a specified period of time to be determined by the appointing Councilmember and does not extend past the end of the elected official's or appointing authority's term. Candidates must be willing to work evenings and weekends on occasion, and as exempt management employees, are not eligible for overtime compensation. This unclassified position requires a disclosure of outside investments, real property interest, income and business positions. 

Per the City’s COVID-19 Mandatory Vaccination Policy, the City requires all employees starting on or after February 11, 2022 to provide proof of vaccination as a condition of employment absent a documented medical and/or religious exemption.  Proof of vaccination means that employees are required to be “up-to-date” with regards to the COVID-19 vaccine. Consistent with the Santa Clara County Public Health Order issued on December 28, 2021, "up-to-date" means that employees are required to be vaccinated with the entire recommended initial series of a COVID-19 vaccine (two doses of the Pfizer, Moderna or Novavax COVID-19 vaccine or a single dose of the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine).   

Please note that applications are currently not accepted through CalOpps or any other third-party job board application system. To apply, applicants must complete an application via the City of San Jose’s website at http://www.sanjoseca.gov/citycareers. 

The total salary range for the Council Policy & Legislative Director classification is $68,619.98 - $109,791.76 annually. This amount includes an approximate five percent (5%) ongoing non-pensionable pay. The actual salary shall be determined by the final candidates’ qualifications and experience.  

The Mayor serves as the political leader of San José, and under the City Charter, is responsible for recommending policy, program, and budget priorities for the City. The Office of Mayor-elect Matt Mahan is recruiting for a full-time Council Policy & Legislative Director and seeking a highly qualified professional to serve as a member of the Mayor’s Policy Team. The position will work on several priority initiatives, make recommendations, and develop action plans for meeting the Mayor’s policy objectives. Policy areas of focus may include public safety, housing, homelessness, environment, neighborhood quality of life, land use, or economic development. Bilingual language skills (Vietnamese, Spanish, and/or Chinese) both oral and written skills are desirable, but not required. 

Responsibilities for the position may include, but are not limited to the following:  

• Leads initiatives within an assigned policy portfolio. Drives policy priorities through government and legislative process. Research best practices on assigned policy portfolio. 
• Gathers background information relative to issues pending before the City Council. 
• Drafts routine to complex correspondence, memoranda, and reports.  
• Prepares or assists in preparation of speeches and talking points for the Mayor. 
• Develops and maintains positive working relationships with council offices, city staff, community organizations, residents, business community, non-profit organizations, and government agencies as they are key partners on policy and as a representative of the Mayor’s Office. 
• Coordinates arrangements for meetings, programs, or other civic functions on behalf of the Mayor. 
• Coordinates projects city-wide with City administration. 
• Attends meetings and community events with the Mayor, requires availability on evenings and weekends. 
• Analyzes a wide variety of materials on assigned projects, programs, and topics. 
• Responds to constituent inquiries and issues, resolves complaints, and interprets operating policies for residents of the community and other interested parties. 
• Attends and represents the Mayor at City-related meetings and activities, meeting with governmental agencies, private industry, and related meetings. 
• Conducts public meetings and events on behalf of the Mayor and/or prepare summaries of public and private meetings, reports, memoranda, and other documents for review by the Mayor. 
• Provides support in community engagement efforts with neighborhood, district or city-wide business or community groups or associations and other interested parties regarding community concerns, issues, and priorities. 
• Performs other duties of a similar nature or level as required. 

Employees in this classification are not members of the classified civil service and appointment would be on a contract “at-will” basis and is for a specified period of time to be determined by the appointing Councilmember and does not extend past the end of the elected official's or appointing authority's term. Candidates must be willing to work evenings and weekends on occasion, and as exempt management employees, are not eligible for overtime compensation. This unclassified position requires a disclosure of outside investments, real property interest, income and business positions.