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The Power Resources Specialist I/II position reports to a Principal Power Resources Specialist in the Power Resources Division. This position is part of an exciting, fast-paced team responsible for procuring hundreds of megawatts of renewable energy projects. The selected candidate will have the following duties and responsibilities: 

• Supports the preparation, issuing, and evaluation of solicitations for long term renewable energy, energy storage services, Resource Adequacy, energy and other power products, including overseeing or supporting consultants.  

• Plans and supports the negotiation and execution of power contracts, including facilitating complying with City contract execution requirements. 

• Assists in the management, analyzing, and enforcing of power contracts, including long term renewable energy contracts through development, construction, and operation.  

• Assists in efforts to pursue opportunities for the City to develop City-owned power assets.  
• Participates in completing analysis and prepare procurement plans, including managing consultants, developing procurement strategies.  
• Supports and undertakes projects related to power, procurement, and validation; assists in the approval of energy purchases or sales of surplus energy.
• Collaborates with the regulatory team in drafting required regulatory filings such as integrated resources plans and renewable procurement plans.  
• Collaborates with the account management team to develop new products desired by customers, such as direct renewables and feed-in-tariffs.  
• Participates in joint procurement with other Community Choice Aggregators (CCAs) and CA Community Power.  
• Develops and maintain relationships with power suppliers and consultants. 
• Assures compliance with Federal, State, and local requirements.  

The ideal candidate is a highly motivated individual with strong analytical, quantitative and problem-solving skills. The candidate should have effective communication skills, show attention to detail, and be able to work independently. Candidates that are highly collaborative with colleagues and outside stakeholders are ideal. 

This recruitment may be used to fill multiple positions in this, or other divisions or departments. 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.

Per the City’s COVID19 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 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 www.sanjoseca.gov/ citycareers.

Salary Information:

The total annual salary range for a Power Resources Specialist I is $93,868.32 - $114,397.92.The total annual salary range for a Power Resources Specialist II is: $102,145.68 - $124,444.32. These ranges include an approximate five percent (5%) ongoing non-pensionable pay. Actual pay shall be determined by the candidates' qualifications and experience.

Competencies: 

The ideal candidate will possess the following competencies, as demonstrated in past and current employment history. Desirable competencies for this position include: 

• Job Expertise – Demonstrates knowledge of and experience with applicable professional/technical principles, practices, Citywide and departmental procedures, policies, federal, state rules and regulations. 
• Collaboration – Develops networks and builds relationships; engages in cross-functional activities. 
• Project Management - Ensures support for and drives projects, implements goals towards strategic objectives. 
• Fiscal Management – Understands the relationship of the budget and resources to the strategic plan; complies with administrative controls over funds, contracts, and procurements.  
• Analytical Thinking – Approaches problems or situations using a logical, systematic, sequential approach. 
• Planning - Acts to align own unit's goals with the strategic direction of the organization; defines tasks and milestones to achieve objectives, while ensuring the optimal use of resources to meet those objectives. 
• Problem Solving – Approaches situations or problems by defining the issue; determines the significance & priority, collects information from various sources; uses logic & intuition to make decisions and solution sets & outcomes. 
• Communication Skills – Effectively conveys information, expresses thoughts and facts clearly, orally and in writing; demonstrates effective use of listening skills, displays openness to other's ideas and thoughts. 
• Teamwork & Interpersonal Skills – Develops effective relationships with co-workers and supervisors by helping others accomplish tasks and using collaboration and conflict resolution skills.

The Position

The Police Communications Call Taker (Per Diem) receives emergency and non-emergency call for service, performs technical support duties in police department communications, and performs related duties as required. The position requires excellent customer service and communication skills.

Examples of Job Duties

• Determines priority of calls for service and forwards information to the appropriate dispatcher for dissemination to field units.
• Receives, monitors and transmits messages over a variety of communication networks.
• Receives information, questions and requests for service from the public.
• Types and records activity and status reports.
• Records, classifies and maintains records of all communications.
• Answers or refers to others for answers to questions and requests for information.
• Provides information to field units, other agencies and the public.
• Sends and receives printed information via computer terminals.
• Monitors closed circuit television system.
• Receives and routes a variety of law enforcement reports, warrants and other materials.
• Performs a variety of other duties in support of the police department information and communications functions as required.
• Additional information can be viewed in the job classification.

The Ideal Candidate 

The successful candidate will possess excellent customer service and communication skills with the ability to maintain accurate and up-to-date records. Additionally, the ideal candidate will be able to develop and maintain effective working relationships with coworkers, supervisors, and department staff. Dispatcher and/or Call Taker work experience in a public safety department/agency is highly desirable.

Minimum Qualifications 

Education: High school degree or equivalent

Experience: Some public contact experience

Special Requirements: Must be 18 years of age. The selected candidate must be without functional color blindness. Ability to type at least 45 net words per minute is required. Online application must include typing certificate administered by a professional (online certificates will not be accepted).

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.  
 

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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.

The City of Redwood City is looking for individuals interested in working on an on-call basis providing transportation for seniors attending functions at the Veterans Memorial Senior Center plus working with staff on any programmatic needs assistance.  Hours will vary based on Center needs and will not exceed 10-20 hours per week.

Please click on the PDF link below to review the complete job announcement.

We strongly encourage interested candidates to apply as soon as possible. Applications are reviewed as they are received, and selections can be made at any time during the recruitment process. 

The City of Lincoln is creating an applicant pool for the position of Public Safety Dispatcher I/II within the Police Department.  Interested applicants may submit their application to be part of the applicant pool.  As new vacancies occur, the recruitment team will review applications for consideration.

The Lincoln Police Department is authorized for 23 sworn officers, six dispatchers, and various other civilian and volunteer positions.  The dispatch center provides public safety dispatch services for the Lincoln Police Department and three Lincoln Fire stations. The communications center is staffed 24/7 and dispatchers work in pairs or solo. Public safety dispatchers answer emergency and non-emergency calls for police, fire and other city services.  Dispatchers prioritize calls and dispatch public safety units as needed.  Heavy phone and radio use is a primary duty of the position.  Other duties include clerical and specialized record keeping functions.

Under immediate supervision, this position performs a wide variety of technical and clerical law enforcement support duties related to taking police, fire and medical emergency requests for service from the public and tracks and dispatches field units as appropriate; gathers, records, maintains, retrieves and distributes law enforcement data and information; enters reports and data into a variety of automated law enforcement records systems; ensures that records and information are accurate, clear and comprehensive for law enforcement personnel and the general public; learns applicable policies, procedures and work methods associated with assigned duties; performs other related duties as required.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS
The Public Safety Dispatcher I is the entry level class in which incumbents learn to perform and perform Police Dispatcher duties under immediate supervision. This classification is alternatively staffed with Public Safety Officer II and incumbents may advance to the higher level after gaining experience and demonstrating a level of proficiency that meets the qualifications of the higher class.

The Public Safety Dispatcher II is the working level class in which incumbents are expected to perform the full range of Police Dispatcher duties with minimum supervision and apply sound judgment regarding their scope of authority in dispatching personnel. This classification is distinguished from the Community Service Officer series in that the latter performs duties involving work in taking reports in the field and performing face-to-face public service activities.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED/EXERCISED
The Public Safety Dispatcher I receives immediate supervision from the Police Office Supervisor or a Watch Commander. Incumbents of this class do not routinely exercise supervision. The Public Safety Dispatcher II receives supervision from the Police Office Supervisor or a Watch Commander. Incumbents of this class do not routinely exercise supervision.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Include but are not limited to the following:

• Receives and enters calls for police, fire and medical service in CAD; dispatches and tracks field units; interprets level of service needed through information obtained from field officers or citizens; coordinates multi-agency responses when necessary; transfers calls to appropriate agencies if warranted.
• Responds to questions and concerns from the general public, department staff and other agencies; takes and records telephone and counter reports; provides information as appropriate and resolves service issues and complaints.
• Enters and maintains accurate data and information into the California Law Enforcement Telecommunications System (CLETS) including stolen vehicles, and missing and unidentified persons; enters and retrieves information from a variety of state and local automated systems; validates selected records from the Department of Justice files including vehicles, boats and missing persons; releases impounded vehicles; processes reports and citations; collects and maintains statistical information.
• Learns and develops an understanding of applicable policies, procedures, and work methods associated with assigned duties.
• Photocopies and distributes crime, incident, arrest and accident reports to the general public and various agencies such as the Department of Justice (DOJ), California Highway Patrol, District Attorney, Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) and insurance companies; prepares reports for court; applies federal, state and local laws when releasing information.
• Establishes positive working relationships with representatives of community organizations, state/local agencies and associations, City management and staff, and the public.

PHYSICAL, MENTAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL WORKING CONDITIONS
This position requires prolonged sitting, standing, walking, reaching, twisting, turning, kneeling, bending, squatting, and stooping in the performance of daily office activities. The position also requires grasping, repetitive hand movement, and fine coordination in preparing reports and retrieving and entering data using a computer keyboard. Additionally, the position requires near and far vision in reading work related documents and using the computer, and acute hearing is required when providing phone, dispatch and face to face service. The need to lift, drag, and push files, paper, and documents weighing up to 25 pounds also is required.

KNOWLEDGE/ABILITIES/SKILLS
The following are a representative sample of the KAS’s necessary to perform essential duties of the position. The level and scope of the knowledge and abilities listed below vary between the I and II levels.

Knowledge of: Civil, criminal, and municipal provisions relating to the various activities of the Police Department; law enforcement, fire, and other operating procedures and functions of the Department as they relate to the dispatch function; geography of the City and the surrounding environment; legal and procedural techniques and regulations regarding transmission and reception of public safety radio traffic; basic radio and related equipment maintenance.

Ability to: Perform a variety of complex work with speed and accuracy; remain calm under emergency situations; learn to operate specialized law enforcement automated information and communication systems; work flexible hours including evenings, weekends and split shifts; learn basic Spanish speaking skills that allow for communication regarding addresses, locations, time descriptions, etc.; interpret, explain and apply applicable laws, codes and regulations; read, interpret and record data accurately; organize, prioritize and follow-up on work assignments; work independently and as part of a team; make sound decisions within established guidelines; follow written and oral directions; observe safety principles and work in a safe manner; communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing; establish and maintain effective working relationships.

Skill to: Operate an office computer and a variety of word processing and software applications; effectively operate specialized law enforcement automated information and communication systems; type accurately from clear copy at a rate of 35 words per minute.

THE SELECTION PROCESS

To be considered, candidates must possess one of the following at the time of application:

• POST Entry-Level Dispatcher Exam with a T-score of 48 or higher
• A valid POST-certified Public Safety Dispatcher Basic Course Certificate

The process may include an in-basket exercise, individual interviews, panel interviews and/or other related components.  Only those candidates who have the best combination of qualifications in relation to the requirements and duties of the position will continue in the selection process. Meeting the minimum qualifications does not guarantee an invitation to the process. The candidate selected for the position will be required to complete a background check including reference checks, fingerprint check, medical/drug-test evaluation and/or other related components.

Human Resources will make reasonable efforts in the examination process to accommodate persons with disabilities.  Please advise HR of any special needs a minimum of five days in advance of the selection process exam by calling (916) 434-3229. The City of Lincoln is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

The information contained herein is subject to change and does not constitute either an expressed or implied contract.