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DEFINITION

Under general supervision of the Code Enforcement Officer, the Code Enforcement Inspector facilitates compliance with City Municipal codes, ordinances, California Codes, conditions of approval and resolutions relating to public nuisances, planning, zoning, construction, business licensing, animal control and other associated disciplines. Works collaboratively with other City Divisions and Agencies and actively participates as a member of the Code Enforcement Task Force. Tracks, updates and maintains investigations, complaint information and official records. Attends training to maintain or achieve Code Enforcement Officer Certification. Performs related work as required.

EXAMPLE OF DUTIES

Investigate reported or suspected violations of City or California codes, and implement enforcement activities to gain compliance. Issue written notices and warnings, and criminal citations. Educate the public regarding code requirements. Conduct field inspections, gather-supporting evidence, maintain case files (both computer and hard files) and, as necessary, prepare investigation reports regarding violations. May assist in preparing and presenting information to the Planning Commission, City Council, Administrative Hearing Board and courts of law. Participate in and often coordinate joint code enforcement activities with other agencies. Speak before neighborhood and civic groups about the Code Enforcement Program and work closely with such groups to solve neighborhood problems.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge of: Basic code enforcement and investigation techniques; common California Codes relating to property maintenance, municipal codes, ordinances and resolutions related to public nuisances, planning and zoning. Effective and efficient techniques of public education, field inspections for code compliance, gathering and analyzing evidence and data, and preparing and presenting reports.

Ability to: Read, understand, interpret and apply laws, regulations, ordinances, resolutions, policies and other documents associated with enforcement duties. Maintain a positive attitude and work as a highly effective team member of the Code Enforcement Program, Economic and Community Development Department and the Code Enforcement Task Force. Communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing. Prepare and make verbal presentations to small and large groups, the Administrative Hearing Board and other official bodies. Prepare factually clear, concise and complete written reports and correspondence. Exercise good customer service skills with the public, outside agencies and staff. Interact tactfully to gain voluntary compliance with City codes. Identify code violations and exercise proper judgment in determining the degree of compliance with various laws and determine appropriate course of action. Assist City staff with interpretation and application of the codes used. Coordinate enforcement and inspection functions with other City departments. Competently use a desktop computer with a main program base such as Office 2010, to record, organize, and monitor all code enforcement activities. Follow established work procedures and practices, including adherence to sound safety practices. Drive a vehicle. Work under stressful and uncomfortable, cold, foggy and rainy climatic conditions. Perform inspections on substandard or unsafe properties, which may require climbing, crawling, kneeling, and bending. Interview witnesses and violators in a highly effective and professional manner. Interact positively and cooperate with co-workers, respond politely to customers, work as a team member, function under demanding time pressure, respond in a positive manner to supervision, and attend work and perform duties on a regular and consistent basis.

Education: Possession of an AA degree in a related field. Additional education and training in writing, public speaking and areas related to code enforcement are desirable.

Experience: A minimum of one year of full-time, relevant public contact experience, with occasional public speaking, requiring problem solving and/or field investigation in code enforcement, law enforcement, investigations, or a comparable field that would provide the requisite knowledge needed to succeed in this position. Experience in the enforcement of municipal, planning and zoning codes and working with building or planning permits at a public or private agency is desirable.

Certifications: Possess, or obtain within 12 months from hire date, current certification as a Code Enforcement Officer from the California Association of Code Enforcement Officers (CACEO); or certification as a Housing Inspector from the International Conference of Building Officials (ICBO- through the American Association of Code Enforcement). Certification under Penal Code 832 Module A (California Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training) or similar police training is desirable.

License: Possession of a valid Class C California Driver's License.

Help Desk Technician / Sr. Help Desk Technician 
The Yuba Water Agency invites qualified candidates to apply for the Help Desk Technician or Sr. Help Desk Technician position within the Information Systems Department. This is an outstanding opportunity for an entry level or experienced professional to join a highly motivated workforce in an incredible work environment.  

Information Systems Department and the Position 
The Help Desk Technician supports the Information Systems Supervisor in the delivery of services across   the Agency to provide for and manage business technology and information system hardware and software, maintenance, end user support and training, and the planning and specification of business technology. This position is the Agency’s primary first-level IT support and assists end users and consultants with a variety of technological hardware and software needs, including assisting staff with selection, installation, integration, maintenance, and support of technology needs. 
Work is performed within a broad framework of general policy and requires creativity and resourcefulness to accomplish goals and objectives and to apply concepts, plans, and strategies in ways which may deviate from traditional methods and practices. All work is expected to be carried out in an ethical, accurate, secure, timely, and confidential manner. The incumbent must be familiar with software and systems related to computer operating systems, security, networking, data backup and recovery, and office productivity.   

A Dispatcher I is a civilian employee of the Police Department who performs a variety of tasks in the Department’s Support Services Division. The Dispatcher I receives incoming calls for police assistance and response; acts as a primary Dispatcher when appropriate; performs a variety of general support duties related to police communications; completes a wide variety of general clerical duties.

The Dispatcher I duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

Answer emergency and non-emergency police related phone calls, help prioritize requests for service based upon available resources, receive radio requests and handle accordingly, type, process and file a wide variety of reports and materials including memos, letters, complaints, declarations, warrants, citations, crime and traffic reports.  Assists Department personnel and the public in person and by phone performing record checks, collecting fees and mailing requested reports to outside agencies in accordance with established regulations.  A Dispatcher I may be assigned to work various hours, shifts, holidays, weekends and overtime.

QUALIFICATIONS

A combination of education and work experience including 2-3 years of general office work involving typing of varied materials, public contact, general filing and basic record keeping; type at least 40 wpm net.  Knowledge of business English, spelling; modern office practices and procedures; record keeping. Ability to learn assigned clerical tasks readily and to adhere to prescribed routine; write English legibly; establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees and the general public; type and learn the operation of other standard office equipment; a willingness to work varying shifts; and to learn radio dispatching skills.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

The City of Pleasant Hill offers a competitive compensation and benefits program.

• Salary:  $6,252 - $8.059 per month
• Medical Benefits: Choice of coverage with Kaiser or Blue Shield. The City pays 80% of monthly premiums at each coverage level. In lieu of medical coverage, the City will contribute $400 (employee only coverage) or $500 (employee + 1 coverage) or $600 (family coverage) into a MissionSqaure 457 deferred compensation plan
• Retirement: CalPERS enrollment (PEPRA New Member 2% @ 62; Classic Member 2% @ 60)
• Dental & Vision Coverage: City-paid dental and vision coverage for employee and eligible dependents
• MissionSquare Deferred Compensation & Roth IRA Plans: Voluntary plans available to all employees
• Life Insurance: City-paid life insurance coverage
• Long Term Disability: City-paid long-term disability coverage
• Medicare: Employees contribute 1.45% to Medicare with employer match
• Retiree Health Savings (RHS) Plan:  City contributes $100.45 per month to the RHS Plan
• Section 125 Plan: Dependent care and out-of-pocket medical costs may be paid on a pre-tax basis
• Sick Leave:  Earned at the rate of one day per month, with no maximum accrual
• Vacation: Earned at the rate of one day per month in the first year, increasing with service years; Lateral accrual rate may include years of service at former agency
• Holidays: City recognizes 14 paid holidays per year
• Uniform Allowance: $1,080 per year, adjusted annually per cost of living
• Shift Differential Pay: 5% of the employee’s base hourly wage
• Educational Degree Incentive: 1.25% AA Degree or 60 semester/90 quarter units; 5% Bachelor’s Degree or 120 semester/180 quarter units; 7.5% MA/MS Degree
• Educational Expense Reimbursement: City will reimburse for tuition, books and technology upgrades up to $500 per semester or quarter
• On Duty Exercise Program: 1 hour per shift
• Probationary Period: One year (12 months)

APPLICATION

Deadline to apply is October 9, 2023 by 5:00 P.M. Please complete an application and supplemental questionnaire online at www.calopps.org. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a City employment application.  Typing certification of 40 wpm net (5 minute test taken within the last 12 months) is required.  Certificates will only be accepted from a recognized business, adult school, or employment agency. Online typing test results will not be accepted. Applications received without a valid typing certificate, or not meeting the minimum words per minute (40 wpm net) will not be considered and applicants will not be contacted to correct the deficiency. Lateral applicants from a POST certified agency are not required to submit a typing certificate.

SELECTION PROCESS

Experienced & Lateral Applicants: Priority will be given to qualified lateral and experienced applicants. The most qualified applicants based on background and experience as evidenced by their application, will be invited for an oral board interview, which is weighted 100%.  To be placed on an eligibility list, an applicant must receive a passing score of 70 or more from each panel member.

Entry-level applicants:   Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications may be invited to take an online Dispatcher test and will be notified by email of their scheduled testing date.  The most qualified applicants based on background and experience as evidenced by their application, and those with a passing score on the online test may be invited for an oral board interview, which is weighted 100%.  To be placed on an eligibility list, an applicant must receive a passing score of 70 or more from each panel member.

EMPLOYMENT INFORMATION

A thorough background check, as well as a physical, including a drug screen, psychological evaluation, and polygraph exam will be conducted on the top candidates prior to appointment consideration.  Failure to achieve a qualifying score on any portion of the examination process will eliminate a candidate from further consideration.

IMMIGRATION AND REFORM AND CONTROL ACT

To comply with the Immigration Reform and Control Act, all new employees are required to provide proof of U.S. citizenship or authorization to work in the United States on their first day of employment.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

The City of Pleasant Hill is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA), requests for special accommodations during any stage of the examination process should be made in advance to the Human Resources Department.

EXCELLENT BENEFIT PACKAGE

Summary Description

Under direction of the Deputy Finance Director and Director of Finance or  higher level manager, this position supervises, assigns, reviews, and participates in the work of staff responsible for performing a variety of customer service and clerical accounting duties in support of the City’s utility billing, business license, revenue receipting, accounts receivable and cashiering functions and program areas; handles the most intense and complex customer service situations and requests; coordinates and monitors the receipt of all City revenue, ensures work quality and adherence to established policies and procedures; and performs the more technical and complex tasks relative to assigned area of responsibility.

Career Opportunity
Are you driven to make a positive impact on the environment and actively participate in the clean energy revolution? Join the Resource Management Division at City of Palo Alto Utilities (CPAU) and embark on a rewarding career.

The Resource Management Division is responsible for an approximately $200 million per year budget for electricity, gas, and water supply purchases and customer efficiency and sustainability programs. We manage CPAU’s 100% carbon neutral electric and gas portfolios and are engaged in leading-edge water supply planning to address the impacts of droughts and climate change. Our team also plays a critical role in achieving the City’s ambitious community-wide electrification programs covering homes, commercial buildings, and vehicles.
 
We're in search of an Electric Portfolio Resource Planner who shares our enthusiasm for sustainability and wants to be an integral part of a team within a locally owned utility that's dedicated to delivering cost-effective, dependable, and safe utility services. As an Electric Portfolio Resource Planner, your role will be to conduct intricate analyses and contribute to the formulation of impactful strategies and policies that directly benefit the community and the environment. This position offers abundant opportunities for personal and professional growth, allowing you to make meaningful contributions to the community while collaborating with passionate sustainability advocates.

As you step into this position, you'll find yourself on the front lines of the renewable energy revolution, actively shaping our energy portfolio and navigating the ever-evolving landscape of the electric industry. Your responsibilities will encompass evaluating Palo Alto's energy requirements and charting out strategies to help us achieve our ambitious carbon neutrality targets, all while ensuring that our electric supply remains affordable. As the Electric Portfolio Resource Planner, you will play a pivotal role in critical activities such as long-term planning, load forecasting, contract negotiations, and energy product procurement. Your expertise will also prove invaluable in the realms of budgeting and offering insights into legislative and regulatory matters.

We also welcome applications from Associate Resource Planners who meet the minimum qualifications.

Join us at CPAU and be part of a team that's making a real difference in the world!

The Bay Area Air Quality Management District (Air District) is a regional government agency, committed to achieving clean air to protect the public's health and the environment. The Air District accomplishes this goal through regulation of industrial facilities and various outreach and incentive programs designed to encourage clean air choices.

The Air District's jurisdiction encompasses all of seven counties - Alameda, Contra Costa, Marin, San Francisco, San Mateo, Santa Clara and Napa, and portions of two others - southwestern Solano and southern Sonoma.

The Air District is currently accepting applications for the position of Air Quality Technician I/II in the Engineering Division. This is an open recruitment for up to two (2) vacancies which are full-time, represented positions.

About the Position

The Engineering Division administers the permitting program for equipment and operations that emit air pollutants in the Air District’s jurisdiction and provides technical support to internal and external entities with issues related to permitting and permitted facilities.

Persons in this position will perform a variety of duties in the areas of permitting. Duties include but are not limited to processing routine permit applications, handling permit renewal tasks, records management, data validation & entry, generating reports, and customer service.

Examples of Duties for this Position

• Receives, logs, reviews, processes, evaluates air quality program surveys, reports, and applications in accordance with established procedures and in compliance with regulations.
• Receives, logs, reviews, evaluates data with established procedures and in compliance with regulations.
• Responds orally and in writing to procedural, regulatory and some limited technical questions and requests regarding specific programs, technical data, or air quality programs to Air District staff, industry, the public and other agencies.
• Reviews and verifies data entry for specified programs, activities or air quality programs; corrects or provides for the correction of errors to assure the quality and validity of data entered into and extracted from databases.
• Composes correspondence independently; establishes and maintains detailed records and files; researches and compiles information from office files and other sources.
• Compiles data and prepares periodic and special reports.
• Receives, logs and answers telephone calls and visitors with questions about specific programs or air quality programs.
• Uses standard statistical methods and established computer programs to prepare summary statistics and special reports, including graphic presentations.
• Prepares periodic and special summaries of data for distribution within and outside the Air District and participates and provides support for special projects, reports and other activities.
• Coordinate, monitor and follow up on the processing of rules being adopted or amended.
• Schedule, attend, and take notes at public workshops.
• Performs emergency notification acquisition for specific functions.
• Develops and maintains a master database of names and addresses for mailing lists.
• May review technical reports.
• May negotiate limited reduction of set penalties following specific guidelines of settlement with industry and public violators.

Minimum Qualifications
Education and Experience:

A typical way to obtain the knowledge and skills is:

Air Quality Technician I: Equivalent to an associate degree in planning, environmental science, transportation, meteorology, computer science, mathematics or closely related field, and one year of experience in office, program or administrative support experience which involved technical data entry and report writing, or in technical and administrative support work to research activities. 

Air Quality Technician II: In addition to the above, two years of experience in the administrative and technical processing of air quality programs or data collection.

How to Apply & Selection Criteria
Interested individuals must submit a completed BAAQMD application, chronological resume, and responses to the supplemental questions no later than 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday, September 27, 2023. Applications are accepted online only. Please visit our website at www.baaqmd.gov/jobs to apply or to download an application. Resumes must be included, and not in lieu of the required application materials. Postmarks, faxes, and E-mailed applications will not be accepted.

Except as requested in this announcement, do not include any additional documents, such as letters of recommendation, performance evaluations, work samples, etc. They will not be considered or returned.

Supplemental Questions Instructions
Individuals who apply for this position must respond to each of the supplemental questions. The responses to the supplemental application questions will be used in accordance with the procedures indicated under the Selection Criteria in the vacancy announcement. Your responses should be as detailed as possible.
 
Instructions:

• Please limit your responses to one page per question. 
• Do not combine your responses, or reference your application, resume, or any other requested documentation that you have included with your application packet to answer a question.
• For each question regarding experience, you must provide: the name of the employer where you gained your experience, your job title, length of time in years/months performing the specific function, and detailed examples that illustrate your duties and responsibilities.

Please be advised that the information you provide will be evaluated "as is" and incomplete applications will likely receive lower ratings. Therefore, it is very important to provide a concise, organized, and easy to follow response to each question.

Selection Criteria
Selection may be based upon a competitive examination consisting of a written exercise, interview, or combination of the two. Depending on the number of qualified applicants, an application screening and/or panel interview may be used to determine the most qualified applicants.

The Air District may hire from this recruitment process to fill future vacancies occurring within the
next 18 months.

Updates regarding your status in the recruitment will be sent via email, unless you indicate a different preference on your application.

Persons with disabilities who may require reasonable accommodations during the application and/or selection process should notify the Human Resources Office at (415) 749-4980.

The Air District is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Assistant Director, Operational Accounting
$164,940.67 - $219,760.94 Annually
Remote Employment:  Flexible/Hybrid

THIS JOB POSTING WILL REMAIN OPEN UNTIL A QUALIFIED POOL OF APPLICANTS IS ESTABLISHED
FIRST REVIEW OF APPLICATIONS WILL OCCUR ON FRIDAY, OCTOBER 6, 2023
IF YOU ARE INTERESTED, PLEASE APPLY IMMEDIATELY 
A resume and cover letter are not required with your application, but highly encouraged 

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

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

The Assistant Director, Operational Accounting will report directly to the Section Director, Financial Reporting and Operational Accounting, and will have management and oversight of operational areas of accounting including indirect cost allocation plan, single audit, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and payroll. The Assistant Director will prepare reports pertaining to operational accounting and will be a major contributor and advocate for operational accounting in the agency-wide ERP project.  The Assistant Director will provide oversight in the development and/or review of policies and procedures in operational accounting.

In coordination with internal stakeholders, this position will assist in development and/or review of policies and procedures and developing and evaluating the internal controls in AP, AR, and payroll.

This position will perform a variety of complex analytical, compliance, and administrative work in support of reporting functions; management of the operational accounting team and overall relationship with agency sections and program staff; coordinate with various outside agencies; analyze financial information and data; 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:

• Enterprise Resource Planning software and/or other financial management applications.
• Methods and techniques for record keeping as well as report preparation and writing;
• 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

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 Suit

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

• 10+ years relevant experience preferred
• Participation in ERP System upgrades
• Experience in the assessment of internal controls pertaining to areas in operational accounting (AP, AR, Payroll)
• Experience with Indirect Cost Allocations Plans (ICAP/overhead plan)
• CPA or other related professional license preferred.

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:    

• Provide leadership and manage the day-to-day operations in accounts receivable, accounts payable, and payroll.
• Work with Section Director in onboarding the Indirect Cost Allocation Plan (“ICAP”/Overhead) consultant; manage the annual preparation of the overhead plans.
• Manage internal accounting controls for Operational Accounting including billing and accounts receivable, accounts payable, payroll, and other specialized areas i.e., managing the overhead program.
• Oversee all month-end, quarterly, and annual G/L journal entries essential in operational accounting. 
• Recommend changes in policy and procedures to ensure financial records and audit processes are compliant with local, state, and federal requirements.
• Plan, organize, and perform assessments to ensure administrative accounting, and internal controls exist and are properly functioning in operational accounting.
• Assist in the management and production of Single Audit Reports and other external financial and governmental/grant audits including participation in the Annual Comprehensive Financial 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.
• Supervise staff, prepare performance appraisals for staff, and provide on-the-job training.
• Perform other job-related tasks and duties as needed or assigned by the section.  

Do you enjoy working in a fun, team-based environment? Consider a career with the City of San Carlos! We have a great opportunity for a Senior Accountant in our Finance division. Located within walking distance to Caltrain and great restaurants, working for the City of Good Living will give you opportunities other agencies just can’t offer!

The following dates are tentative and subject to change based on the needs of the City:

Final Filing Date: Before 5:00pm, Friday, October 13, 2023

Tentative Interview Date: Week of October 23, 2023

Appointment to this position is contingent upon:

• Reference checks
• A pre-employment fingerprinting criminal history records check
• Employment and educational background check
• A pre-employment credit check

Resume will not be accepted in lieu of application. Application, including all work history, must be fully completed if a resume is attached. Incomplete and/or inaccurate applications may result in disqualification from the recruitment process.

About the Position

This management classification is responsible for performing technical accounting and auditing work, preparing state and federal reports, assisting in the maintenance and upgrade of the City's general accounting system, and maintaining the fixed asset program. Indirectly supervises technical and clerical staff as assigned. Reports to the Financial Services Manager

Essential Duties

• Prepares journal entries for posting to the general ledger and subsidiary accounts on a monthly, annual and adhoc basis.
• Prepares accounts and the financial system for year-end close and plays a significant part during annual audits including working directly with external auditors, managing and responding to information requests, preparing analyses and schedules and contributing towards successful completion of the audit and production of the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report.
• Participates in the biannual budget and mid-year review processes; prepares projections, analyses and schedules where needed, and creates budget amendments in the financial system as needed.
• Prepares and issues monthly budget and accounting reports and fund balance projections on a timely basis.
• Prepares and submits financial reports and other information required by outside agencies, including the City, Redevelopment Agency, and Special Assessment District's annual report of financial transactions to state controller, annual state street report, federal employment survey, and other reports as required.
• Coordinates with claim administrator and files claims for state-mandated cost reimbursements.
• Provides technical accounting and financial support to other sections of the department.
• Performs fixed asset accounting, including maintaining accurate and up-to-date fixed asset records and providing thorough statistics for capital and operating budgets.
• Maintains capital improvement project records, reflecting the accurate year-to-date project costs.
• Develops effective procedures for financial record keeping and accounting systems.
• Makes journal entries to ensure up-to-date and accurate accounting records are maintained.
• Prepares monthly balance sheet reconciliations to keep track of account balances and transactions.
• Prepares timely and accurate monthly bank reconciliations for checking and investment accounts.
• Assists with writing staff reports and analyses for City Council items.
• Keeps current on new regulations and accounting standards, and implements new procedures to comply.
• Maintains effective working relationships with all levels of staff and with the public.
• Provides cover for other staff and assists in special assignments as needed.

THE CITY OF SAN JOSÉ

Known as the “Capital of Silicon Valley,” the City of San José plays a vital economic and cultural role anchoring the world’s leading region of innovation. Encompassing 178 square miles at the southern tip of the San Francisco Bay, San José is Northern California’s largest city and the 12th largest city in the nation. With more than one million residents, San José is one of the most diverse large cities in the United States. San José’s transformation into a global innovation center has resulted in one of the largest concentrations of technology companies and expertise in the world, including major tech headquarters like Cisco, Adobe, Samsung, PayPal, and eBay as well as start-ups and advanced manufacturing.

San José’s quality of life is unsurpassed. Surrounded by the Diablo and Santa Cruz mountain ranges and enjoying an average of 300 days of sunshine a year, residents have easy access to the beaches along the California coast including Santa Cruz, Monterey, and Carmel; Yosemite and Lake Tahoe in the Sierra Nevada; local and Napa Valley wine country, and the rich cultural and recreational life of the entire Bay region.

San José has received accolades for its vibrant neighborhoods, healthy lifestyle, and diverse attractions from national media including Business Week and Money magazines. The downtown area is home to high-rise residential projects, theaters, museums, and diverse entertainment attractions such as live music, live theater, cafes, restaurants, and nightclubs.

Inquiring minds are served by the Tech Interactive museum, the San José Museum of Art, and many local galleries and venues. Nineteen public school districts and over 300 private and parochial schools provide residents with a range of educational choices. Universities in and near the city include San José State University, Santa Clara University, Stanford University, and three University of California campuses.

In 2011, the City adopted Envision San José 2040, a long-term growth plan that sets forth a vision and a comprehensive road map to guide the City’s anticipated growth through the year 2040. The Plan proactively directs significant anticipated growth in new homes and workplaces into transitaccessible, infill growth areas and supports evolution toward  a more urban landscape and lifestyle. The San José area is powered by one of the most highly educated and productive populations in America. More than 40% of the workforce has a bachelor’s degree or higher, compared with 25% nationally, while 40% of San José residents are foreign born, and 50% speak a language other than English at home.

THE CITY GOVERNMENT

The City of San José is a full-service Charter City and operates under a hybrid Council-Manager form of government. The City Council consists of 10 Council Members elected by district and a Mayor elected at-large. The City Manager, who reports to the Council, and the executive team provide strategic leadership that supports the policy-making role of the Mayor and the City Council. The City actively engages with the community through Council-appointed boards, commissions, and project specific engagement opportunities. In addition to providing a full range of municipal services including police and fire, San José operates an international airport, municipal water system, a regional wastewater treatment facility, over 200 neighborhood and regional parks, an accredited zoo, and a library system with 24 branches.

The City also oversees convention, cultural, and hospitality facilities that include the San José McEnery Convention Center, Center for the Performing Arts, California Theater, Mexican Heritage Plaza, and the SAP Center San José home of the National Hockey League’s San José Sharks.

City operations are supported by 7,033 full time equivalent positions and a total budget of approximately $5.2 billion for the 2023-2024 fiscal year. San José is dedicated to maintaining the highest fiscal integrity and earning high credit ratings to ensure the consistent delivery of quality services to the community. Extensive information regarding San José can be found on the City’s website at www.sanjoseca.gov.

THE HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT 

The mission of the Human Resources Department states: “Our Human Resources team recognizes that our employees power the City of San Jose and our success as a city is dependent on our ability to create a dynamic and engaged workforce. Our employees’ ability to provide excellent service is strengthened when we invest in attracting talent, provide opportunities for career growth, enable an environment focused on health, safety, and wellness, and retain a diverse workforce in a workplace that is equitable and inclusive.”

San Jose’s Human Resources Department offers key strategic support to the City and is responsible for the following core services:

• Employee Benefits – Provide benefit programs that best meet the needs of employees, retirees, their dependents, and the City, assist participants in effectively utilizing their plans and promote employee wellness.
• Employment Services – Facilitate the City’s ability to attract and hire a diverse and talented workforce.
• Health and Safety – Provide services that promote employee health, safety, and well-being.
• Learning and Development – Provide Citywide employee training and pipeline development programs that support employee recruitment, growth, engagement, and retention.

The Department also offers strategic support in Citywide Human Resources Systems Management and Records Management, Departmental Administration, Customer Service, Personnel Management, Financial Management, and Emergency Response and Recovery.

THE POSITION

The City is seeking a Division Manager to manage all services and activities in the Benefits Division of the Human Resources Department. The Benefits Manager will report to the Director of Human Resources and will be responsible for administering the City of San José's extensive benefits program, which includes insurance programs and other health, financial and professional benefits. The Director and Division Manager will work closely to make recommendations to the City Manager based on their evaluation of all benefits plans.

The City of San José's Department of Human Resources is a hard‐working, customer‐focused, and data‐driven team.  The Division Manager plays an integral role in ensuring that City employees are offered competitive, qualify and affordable benefits. The position requires someone who is well-organized, resourceful, and creative. The Division Manager role needs an individual with the ability to anticipate problems by proactively planning ahead and a willingness to accept challenges. This person should be a strategic thinker and a confident decision-maker who works collaboratively to reach goals and determine solutions. 

This position performs a variety of work in the monitoring of county, state and federal detainees and maintains the security and safety of inmates and staff.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Performs booking procedures, including receiving, booking and assigning prisoners to cells; performing body searches; fingerprinting, and photographing prisoners, etc.
• Maintains custody of prisoners’ private property.
• Maintains the safe and orderly operation of the County jail facility; monitors security cameras and door warning lights; screens and monitors visitors. Inspects all of inmates’ incoming and outgoing mail and telegrams.
• Inspects facilities regularly.
• Monitors the condition and activities of prisoners.
• Prepares prisoners for court appearances; provides transportation as necessary.
• Administers First Aid in emergency situations.
• Performs general office work, including but not limited to entering computer data, copying and filing documents, etc.
• Prepares and submits required records and reports.
• Performs related duties as assigned.