SENIOR DEPARTMENT ANALYST
County of Marin
Department of Public Works
San Rafael, California $106,683.20 - $128,960.00 Annually
At the County of Marin, our employees overwhelmingly report feeling their work is meaningful, they like the work they do, and they are proud to tell people “I work for the County of Marin.” Discover more about us, our values and our organizational culture here .
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS MISSION STATEMENT : Provide the community with quality services, maintain and improve our public infrastructures and facilities, and support the preservation of Marin’s unsurpassed beauty.
Are you a creative and motivated self-starter well versed in juggling multiple projects at once? Do you like working collaboratively and independently on data driven solutions to problems? If so, this newly created position within the Marin County Department of Public Works is the position for you!
The Senior Department Analyst provides support to the following three Divisions within the Department of Public Works that service multiple special districts:
The Water Resources Division provides staffing to maintain infrastructure, develop and build capital projects, and prepare technical studies of creeks, watersheds, and bays. It is made up of engineers, planners and scientists, who work together on projects that require a balance of engineering and natural resource planning and analysis. The Division has an excellent opportunity for a service-oriented person, who enjoys sharing their natural resource expertise and people skills in a progressive and challenging team environment.
The Waste Management Division administers and manages four solid waste franchise agreements in unincorporated Marin County. In addition, Waste Management provides outreach & education to divisions and departments at the County; and works with them to implement best management strategies and to comply with waste reduction and greenhouse gas local, state and federal regulations. Some staff are contracted to provide operations and staffing support to the Marin County Hazardous and Solid Waste Joint Powers Authority, also known as Zero Waste Marin .
The Stormwater Division includes the Marin Countywide Stormwater Pollution Prevention Program (MCSTOPPP) which represents Marin’s eleven cities and towns and the unincorporated County in compliance support for the statewide NPDES stormwater permit for small municipalities. MCSTOPPP provides educational, technical, and regulatory support for municipalities implementing staff training, illicit discharge detection and elimination, construction site runoff controls, municipal operations, post-construction stormwater management, water quality monitoring, reporting, and general stormwater programs.
Working under the direction of the Division Managers for the three Divisions described above, the Senior Department Analyst is responsible for the strategic development, implementation, and fiscal oversight for key program initiatives that support their programs. The Senior Department Analyst takes a lead role in developing, implementing, and overseeing procedures, practices and standards and working with multiple staff at various levels to ensure consistent successful implementation.
The duties of this position include but are not limited to:
Liaison between Department of Finance, Accounting Division, and division managers to provide administrative services and insight for use in management decisions.
Assist with establishment of program goals and measurable objectives for Water Resources, Waste Management, and Stormwater Divisions.
Provide high level administrative operations assistance for Water Resources, Waste Management, and Stormwater Divisions including:
determine analytical techniques and data collection criteria, processes, and systems to maximize effectiveness of the division procedures.
conduct surveys, research, and analysis to assist managers in evaluating the effectiveness of programs and services.
prepare reports of analysis conclusions.
coordinate the implementation of recommendations.
Assist in securing and managing grants for Water Resources, Waste Management, and Stormwater Divisions including:
research grant funding opportunities.
prepares grant applications.
develop procedures for grant implementation.
monitor grant obligations to ensure compliance
prepare documentation of expenditures to support grant reporting.
Our highly qualified candidate has:
Knowledge of : and experience in program development, analysis and evaluation and use of performance and outcome data for continuous quality improvement. They understand Public Works services, local government structure, and purpose and function of Special Districts.
Skill in : being a strong collaborator, self-starter, reflective thinker, skilled oral and written communicator, and able to deal with change. They are analytical and understand how to solve complex obstacles and problems through experimentation and iteration.
Ability to : demonstrate that they are results-oriented, can manage multiple competing timelines in a fast-paced changing environment, and are highly competent communicating complex concepts to diverse audiences.
The ideal candidate has experience working on, and a passion for public service, environmental protection, and infrastructure improvements through data-driven, systems-level change. The candidate thrives in an interdisciplinary team that is focused on evidence-based practices, change management, and innovation. The ideal candidate is excited by the opportunity to develop, grow, and ensure the success of programs, services, and systems from concept to design to management.
The Minimum Qualifications for this position are as follows: Equivalent to graduation from a four year college or university with a major in business or public administration, public policy, political science, social services, health care administration or a field related to the work, and three years of professional level experience performing administrative, legislative, operational and/or policy analysis; program or project design, planning and implementation; research; strategic planning; or closely related work.
Additional professional level experience performing administrative, analytical, fiscal, legislative, operational, policy, program administration or research work may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis.
Filing Deadline : Wednesday, May 8, 2024, 11:59pm. Apply online at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/marincounty/jobs/4480828/senior-department-analyst or visit http://www.marincounty.org/jobs . For any questions, please contact the Marin County HR Dept at jobs@marincounty.org or call (415) 473-6104. EEO/TTY
Apr 24, 2024
Full Time
SENIOR DEPARTMENT ANALYST
County of Marin
Department of Public Works
San Rafael, California $106,683.20 - $128,960.00 Annually
At the County of Marin, our employees overwhelmingly report feeling their work is meaningful, they like the work they do, and they are proud to tell people “I work for the County of Marin.” Discover more about us, our values and our organizational culture here .
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS MISSION STATEMENT : Provide the community with quality services, maintain and improve our public infrastructures and facilities, and support the preservation of Marin’s unsurpassed beauty.
Are you a creative and motivated self-starter well versed in juggling multiple projects at once? Do you like working collaboratively and independently on data driven solutions to problems? If so, this newly created position within the Marin County Department of Public Works is the position for you!
The Senior Department Analyst provides support to the following three Divisions within the Department of Public Works that service multiple special districts:
The Water Resources Division provides staffing to maintain infrastructure, develop and build capital projects, and prepare technical studies of creeks, watersheds, and bays. It is made up of engineers, planners and scientists, who work together on projects that require a balance of engineering and natural resource planning and analysis. The Division has an excellent opportunity for a service-oriented person, who enjoys sharing their natural resource expertise and people skills in a progressive and challenging team environment.
The Waste Management Division administers and manages four solid waste franchise agreements in unincorporated Marin County. In addition, Waste Management provides outreach & education to divisions and departments at the County; and works with them to implement best management strategies and to comply with waste reduction and greenhouse gas local, state and federal regulations. Some staff are contracted to provide operations and staffing support to the Marin County Hazardous and Solid Waste Joint Powers Authority, also known as Zero Waste Marin .
The Stormwater Division includes the Marin Countywide Stormwater Pollution Prevention Program (MCSTOPPP) which represents Marin’s eleven cities and towns and the unincorporated County in compliance support for the statewide NPDES stormwater permit for small municipalities. MCSTOPPP provides educational, technical, and regulatory support for municipalities implementing staff training, illicit discharge detection and elimination, construction site runoff controls, municipal operations, post-construction stormwater management, water quality monitoring, reporting, and general stormwater programs.
Working under the direction of the Division Managers for the three Divisions described above, the Senior Department Analyst is responsible for the strategic development, implementation, and fiscal oversight for key program initiatives that support their programs. The Senior Department Analyst takes a lead role in developing, implementing, and overseeing procedures, practices and standards and working with multiple staff at various levels to ensure consistent successful implementation.
The duties of this position include but are not limited to:
Liaison between Department of Finance, Accounting Division, and division managers to provide administrative services and insight for use in management decisions.
Assist with establishment of program goals and measurable objectives for Water Resources, Waste Management, and Stormwater Divisions.
Provide high level administrative operations assistance for Water Resources, Waste Management, and Stormwater Divisions including:
determine analytical techniques and data collection criteria, processes, and systems to maximize effectiveness of the division procedures.
conduct surveys, research, and analysis to assist managers in evaluating the effectiveness of programs and services.
prepare reports of analysis conclusions.
coordinate the implementation of recommendations.
Assist in securing and managing grants for Water Resources, Waste Management, and Stormwater Divisions including:
research grant funding opportunities.
prepares grant applications.
develop procedures for grant implementation.
monitor grant obligations to ensure compliance
prepare documentation of expenditures to support grant reporting.
Our highly qualified candidate has:
Knowledge of : and experience in program development, analysis and evaluation and use of performance and outcome data for continuous quality improvement. They understand Public Works services, local government structure, and purpose and function of Special Districts.
Skill in : being a strong collaborator, self-starter, reflective thinker, skilled oral and written communicator, and able to deal with change. They are analytical and understand how to solve complex obstacles and problems through experimentation and iteration.
Ability to : demonstrate that they are results-oriented, can manage multiple competing timelines in a fast-paced changing environment, and are highly competent communicating complex concepts to diverse audiences.
The ideal candidate has experience working on, and a passion for public service, environmental protection, and infrastructure improvements through data-driven, systems-level change. The candidate thrives in an interdisciplinary team that is focused on evidence-based practices, change management, and innovation. The ideal candidate is excited by the opportunity to develop, grow, and ensure the success of programs, services, and systems from concept to design to management.
The Minimum Qualifications for this position are as follows: Equivalent to graduation from a four year college or university with a major in business or public administration, public policy, political science, social services, health care administration or a field related to the work, and three years of professional level experience performing administrative, legislative, operational and/or policy analysis; program or project design, planning and implementation; research; strategic planning; or closely related work.
Additional professional level experience performing administrative, analytical, fiscal, legislative, operational, policy, program administration or research work may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis.
Filing Deadline : Wednesday, May 8, 2024, 11:59pm. Apply online at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/marincounty/jobs/4480828/senior-department-analyst or visit http://www.marincounty.org/jobs . For any questions, please contact the Marin County HR Dept at jobs@marincounty.org or call (415) 473-6104. EEO/TTY
JOB TITLE: Manager, Water Quality Control Plant
AGENCY: City of Palo Alto
LOCATION: Palo Alto, CA
FILING DEADLINE : May 17, 2024
SALARY RANGE: $156,083 – $234,104 Annually
THE POSITION
The Regional Water Quality Control Plant Manager manages the operation and maintenance of the Regional Water Quality Control, the production of recycled water, and is responsible for compliance with all Federal, State and local regulatory requirements. The Plant Manager establishes quality standards for operations and maintenance and supervises all aspects to ensure attainment of quality performance. Further, the Plant Manager is responsible for contractual agreements with RWQCP partners’ agencies. Incumbents are responsible for planning and assessing operational goals and objectives related to one or more department functions and/or programs.
Typical duties include: developing budgets and allocating resources, developing and implementing cost recovery strategies, internal and external functional coordination, preparing and presenting written and oral reports to boards, commissions, and the City Council, preparing RFPs, evaluating proposals, negotiating contracts, and overseeing consultant services, supervising other managers, supervisors, and line employees, making hiring and firing recommendations, evaluating performance, coaching and training, and discipline. Incumbents resolve more complex customer service issues. The Plant Manager establishes effective and cooperative working relationships with other divisions and departments, representatives of public, community and regulatory agencies, elected and appointed officials, and others.
Distinguishing Characteristics
This classification is at the division management level. Incumbents plan and assess operational goals and objectives related to one or more department functions or programs. This class is distinguished from the Assistant Director classification in that the former is charged with planning and assessing divisional goals and objectives and the latter serves as an administrative manager with department-wide authority and/or technical responsibilities.
Essential Duties
Essential and other important responsibilities and duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:
Manages the operations and maintenance of the water quality control plant and water recycling plant, including laboratory operations, to include overseeing the development and administration of policies, procedures, program, goals and objectives; participates in annual and long-range planning activities to anticipate and coordinate the need for, or reduction of, future resources.
Develops and implements quality standards for water quality control operations and maintenance activities.
Represents assigned division, department, or the City-at-large to the public, to other agencies, and to regional and sub-regional committees, including conducting public meetings, making presentations, and responding to requests for information.
Reviews, prepares and presents reports on division programs and activities; disseminates compliance reports to applicable Federal, State and local regulatory agencies.
Establishes quality standards for operations and maintenance activities to ensure acceptable levels of performance.
Oversees facilities to ensure compliance with applicable OSHA and City safety standards and programs.
Oversees the maintenance and operation of applicable plant facilities.
Supervises staff at all levels of skill and education; prepares and develops budgets; manages grant and other funds; and participates and committees at all levels, both community and with regional partners.
Manages large capital improvement projects.
Contributes to the financial management of the plant.
Negotiates contracts with partner agencies.
For a complete list of Essential Duties, as well as required Knowledge and Skills, click here .
Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate has thorough experience in the operation and management of a state-of-the-art wastewater treatment plant. The incumbent has demonstrated excellent communication, organizational and managerial skills. The Plant Manager is a leader and can manage large and complex projects in coordination with external and internal stakeholders. This person can relate well to staff who are at every level of experience, from blue collar to PhD’s. Further, the incumbent has experience in collaborating with internal stakeholders at all levels, as well as with external partners, regulators, etc. While an engineering as well as operations background is ideal, as well as senior-level management experience, experience managing large capital improvement projects, as well as financial experience, etc., the most important key attributes include strong operational knowledge and experience. The ideal candidate need not have all of the experience recounted here.
THE COMMUNITY
Palo Alto, known as the “Birthplace of Silicon Valley,” is home to 69,700 residents and nearly 100,000 jobs. Unique among city organizations, the City of Palo Alto operates a full array of services including its own gas, electric, water, sewer, refuse and storm drainage provided at very competitive rates for its customers. The City of Palo Alto offers robust community amenities including 36 parks, 39 playgrounds, five community and youth centers, 41 miles of walking/biking trails and five libraries. The City also manages a regional airport and provides fire, police and emergency services. Palo Alto is an award-winning City recognized nationally as innovative and well-managed, one of a small number of California cities with a AAA bond rating. City services and performance also receive high marks from community members in the annual citizen survey conducted by Polco (previously National Research Center).
For more details about this opportunity, please visit the job brochure at: https://koffassociates.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Palo-Alto-Plant-Manager-Brochure-v3.pdf .
To be considered, please submit a resume, cover letter and five work-related references (who will not be contacted in the early stages of the recruitment) to: https://koffassociates.com/manager-water-quality-control-plant/ . Resumes should reflect years and months of positions held as well as size of past organization(s).
For more information, contact:
Pete Smith
Phone: (510) 342.3233
Email: peter_smith1@ajg.com
www.koffassociates.com
Apr 15, 2024
Full Time
JOB TITLE: Manager, Water Quality Control Plant
AGENCY: City of Palo Alto
LOCATION: Palo Alto, CA
FILING DEADLINE : May 17, 2024
SALARY RANGE: $156,083 – $234,104 Annually
THE POSITION
The Regional Water Quality Control Plant Manager manages the operation and maintenance of the Regional Water Quality Control, the production of recycled water, and is responsible for compliance with all Federal, State and local regulatory requirements. The Plant Manager establishes quality standards for operations and maintenance and supervises all aspects to ensure attainment of quality performance. Further, the Plant Manager is responsible for contractual agreements with RWQCP partners’ agencies. Incumbents are responsible for planning and assessing operational goals and objectives related to one or more department functions and/or programs.
Typical duties include: developing budgets and allocating resources, developing and implementing cost recovery strategies, internal and external functional coordination, preparing and presenting written and oral reports to boards, commissions, and the City Council, preparing RFPs, evaluating proposals, negotiating contracts, and overseeing consultant services, supervising other managers, supervisors, and line employees, making hiring and firing recommendations, evaluating performance, coaching and training, and discipline. Incumbents resolve more complex customer service issues. The Plant Manager establishes effective and cooperative working relationships with other divisions and departments, representatives of public, community and regulatory agencies, elected and appointed officials, and others.
Distinguishing Characteristics
This classification is at the division management level. Incumbents plan and assess operational goals and objectives related to one or more department functions or programs. This class is distinguished from the Assistant Director classification in that the former is charged with planning and assessing divisional goals and objectives and the latter serves as an administrative manager with department-wide authority and/or technical responsibilities.
Essential Duties
Essential and other important responsibilities and duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:
Manages the operations and maintenance of the water quality control plant and water recycling plant, including laboratory operations, to include overseeing the development and administration of policies, procedures, program, goals and objectives; participates in annual and long-range planning activities to anticipate and coordinate the need for, or reduction of, future resources.
Develops and implements quality standards for water quality control operations and maintenance activities.
Represents assigned division, department, or the City-at-large to the public, to other agencies, and to regional and sub-regional committees, including conducting public meetings, making presentations, and responding to requests for information.
Reviews, prepares and presents reports on division programs and activities; disseminates compliance reports to applicable Federal, State and local regulatory agencies.
Establishes quality standards for operations and maintenance activities to ensure acceptable levels of performance.
Oversees facilities to ensure compliance with applicable OSHA and City safety standards and programs.
Oversees the maintenance and operation of applicable plant facilities.
Supervises staff at all levels of skill and education; prepares and develops budgets; manages grant and other funds; and participates and committees at all levels, both community and with regional partners.
Manages large capital improvement projects.
Contributes to the financial management of the plant.
Negotiates contracts with partner agencies.
For a complete list of Essential Duties, as well as required Knowledge and Skills, click here .
Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate has thorough experience in the operation and management of a state-of-the-art wastewater treatment plant. The incumbent has demonstrated excellent communication, organizational and managerial skills. The Plant Manager is a leader and can manage large and complex projects in coordination with external and internal stakeholders. This person can relate well to staff who are at every level of experience, from blue collar to PhD’s. Further, the incumbent has experience in collaborating with internal stakeholders at all levels, as well as with external partners, regulators, etc. While an engineering as well as operations background is ideal, as well as senior-level management experience, experience managing large capital improvement projects, as well as financial experience, etc., the most important key attributes include strong operational knowledge and experience. The ideal candidate need not have all of the experience recounted here.
THE COMMUNITY
Palo Alto, known as the “Birthplace of Silicon Valley,” is home to 69,700 residents and nearly 100,000 jobs. Unique among city organizations, the City of Palo Alto operates a full array of services including its own gas, electric, water, sewer, refuse and storm drainage provided at very competitive rates for its customers. The City of Palo Alto offers robust community amenities including 36 parks, 39 playgrounds, five community and youth centers, 41 miles of walking/biking trails and five libraries. The City also manages a regional airport and provides fire, police and emergency services. Palo Alto is an award-winning City recognized nationally as innovative and well-managed, one of a small number of California cities with a AAA bond rating. City services and performance also receive high marks from community members in the annual citizen survey conducted by Polco (previously National Research Center).
For more details about this opportunity, please visit the job brochure at: https://koffassociates.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Palo-Alto-Plant-Manager-Brochure-v3.pdf .
To be considered, please submit a resume, cover letter and five work-related references (who will not be contacted in the early stages of the recruitment) to: https://koffassociates.com/manager-water-quality-control-plant/ . Resumes should reflect years and months of positions held as well as size of past organization(s).
For more information, contact:
Pete Smith
Phone: (510) 342.3233
Email: peter_smith1@ajg.com
www.koffassociates.com
JOB TITLE: Investment and Treasury Officer
AGENCY: City of Ontario
LOCATION: Ontario, CA
FILING DEADLINE : May 6, 2024
SALARY RANGE: $110,136.00 - $133,868.80 effective July 2, 2023; $120,598.40 - $146,577.60 effective July 2024
The City of Ontario has earned the 2024 USA Today’s Top Workplaces USA award!
THE POSITION
The Investment and Treasury Officer will assist with the investment of the City’s portfolio and the administration of the City’s investment and cash management programs; perform credit analyses of corporate and financial institutions; prepare and reconcile investment income reports and develop cash flow forecasts; prepare market analysis and investment strategy recommendations; perform treasury functions such as banking, cash handling, and cash management; provide analytical and administrative support for special projects; perform other duties related to investments, revenue and cash management as required. This position may have supervisory duties.
Essential job functions include, but are not limited to:
Participate in the administration of the City’s banking, cashiering, cash handling, and vault operation programs.
Oversee the day-to-day oversight and management of the City’s investment portfolio.
Assist and advise cashiers in other departments in handling transactions in accordance with the established cash handling guidelines.
Coordinate with departments to process incoming and outgoing wires, ACH payments, returned checks, credit card chargebacks, and returned ACH payments.
Manage City bank accounts and execute wire transactions in accordance with City policy.
Preparation of a variety of reports, such as the monthly Treasurer’s Portfolio Summary Report, and the annual statement of investment policy.
Perform a variety of research, analytical, and reporting activities that support the investment strategy and planning process and run reports in various software systems (the City uses Bloomberg).
Monitor the investment pricing, market, and revenue trends.
Research and analyze new investment opportunities and open cash investment accounts.
Assist with and perform trade and interest calculations.
Collaborate with interdepartmental financial project managers/analysts on revenues and disbursements, process payments to develop accurate cash forecast schedules.
Perform related duties as assigned.
This is an exciting time for the City. The City has properties and business investments in various key areas such as Downtown/Euclid District, the Ontario International Airport, Holt Boulevard, the Toyota Arena, Ontario Ranch, Regional Sports Complex, and the Ontario Convention Center District; and directing and managing the implementation of projects and programs in these areas of the City. Ontario Ranch was the highest selling master planned community in California and 6th in the nation in 2021 and in the top 15 for the past 3 years.
The individual selected to assume this position will be expected to:
Foster a work environment that encourages communication, team collaboration, employee development and growth; and motivates high performance and accountability.
Assist in developing and implementing strategic plans, policies, and procedures.
Cultivate new and continuing relationships with colleagues and key stakeholders and support the City’s business and development interests.
Enhance sustainability through efforts that advance innovation and entrepreneurship.
THE IDEAL CANDIDATE
The ideal candidate will be a positive and collaborative leader with effective decision-making skills who will focus on what is best for Ontario’s community today and in the future. The successful candidate will embody the values of the City’s Approach to Public Service – Commitment to the Community, Excellence through Teamwork, and Doing the Right Thing the Right Way. A passion for local government and a strong desire to make a positive impact on this community is a must. As this is a fast-paced and busy working environment, the selected candidate should be even-keeled and able to exercise patience and a supportive management style, with the ability to roll up one’s sleeve, hit the ground running, and adapt to changing priorities. The successful candidate will demonstrate and encourage collegial teamwork and collaboration to ensure high performance and quality deliverables. A proven track record of building and maintaining positive working relationships and consistent communication throughout all organizational levels is required.
Key Attributes and Characteristics
Excellent interpersonal skills are necessary to build positive working relationships with the City leadership, staff and partnering departments, state, and federal agencies, and other stakeholders.
Excellent communication skills and professionalism with the ability to provide verbal and written reports relatable to various audiences.
Solid personnel management and a positive leadership style; able to delegate authority and responsibility while promoting individual accountability and high performance.
A collaborative problem solver who is able to form consensus, be organized and decisive, and work with a sense of urgency.
THE COMMUNITY
Ontario is a progressive city located in southwestern San Bernardino County, California, 35 miles east of downtown Los Angeles and 23 miles west of downtown San Bernardino. Located in the western part of the Inland Empire metropolitan area, it lies just east of Los Angeles County and is part of the Greater Los Angeles Area. The population is approximately 180,000. With sunshine and a temperate climate year around, Greater Ontario is local to all things Southern California - from the mountains to sea, deserts to vineyards, and wide-open spaces; yet still close enough to urban centers, making the City a desirable destination. The City itself offers an array of restaurants and nightlife, an international airport, shopping, major sports venues, and semi-pro athletic teams. The City of Ontario boasts all the amenities of Los Angeles and Orange Counties without the expense, hassle, and traffic. With a highly skilled workforce, reasonable lease rates, quality office and retail development, and more than 130 million square feet of industrial, manufacturing and distribution space, Ontario is an incredible community for business. Ontario is known as the “Gateway to Southern California.” With three major interstates, two railroads and the Ontario International Airport, the City of Ontario offers direct access from Los Angeles to the rest of California, and to North America.
We invite you to learn more about the City of Ontario by reviewing the City’s website: https://www.ontarioca.gov
For more details about this opportunity, please visit the job brochure at: https://koffassociates.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Rev8-Ontario-ITO.pdf .
To be considered, please submit a resume, cover letter, and five work related references (who will not be contacted in the early stages of the recruitment) to: https://koffassociates.com/ontario-investment-treasury-officer/ . Resumes should reflect years and months of positions held, as well as size of past organization(s).
For more information, contact:
Pete Smith
Phone: (510) 342.3233
Email: peter_smith1@ajg.com
www.koffassociates.com
Apr 05, 2024
Full Time
JOB TITLE: Investment and Treasury Officer
AGENCY: City of Ontario
LOCATION: Ontario, CA
FILING DEADLINE : May 6, 2024
SALARY RANGE: $110,136.00 - $133,868.80 effective July 2, 2023; $120,598.40 - $146,577.60 effective July 2024
The City of Ontario has earned the 2024 USA Today’s Top Workplaces USA award!
THE POSITION
The Investment and Treasury Officer will assist with the investment of the City’s portfolio and the administration of the City’s investment and cash management programs; perform credit analyses of corporate and financial institutions; prepare and reconcile investment income reports and develop cash flow forecasts; prepare market analysis and investment strategy recommendations; perform treasury functions such as banking, cash handling, and cash management; provide analytical and administrative support for special projects; perform other duties related to investments, revenue and cash management as required. This position may have supervisory duties.
Essential job functions include, but are not limited to:
Participate in the administration of the City’s banking, cashiering, cash handling, and vault operation programs.
Oversee the day-to-day oversight and management of the City’s investment portfolio.
Assist and advise cashiers in other departments in handling transactions in accordance with the established cash handling guidelines.
Coordinate with departments to process incoming and outgoing wires, ACH payments, returned checks, credit card chargebacks, and returned ACH payments.
Manage City bank accounts and execute wire transactions in accordance with City policy.
Preparation of a variety of reports, such as the monthly Treasurer’s Portfolio Summary Report, and the annual statement of investment policy.
Perform a variety of research, analytical, and reporting activities that support the investment strategy and planning process and run reports in various software systems (the City uses Bloomberg).
Monitor the investment pricing, market, and revenue trends.
Research and analyze new investment opportunities and open cash investment accounts.
Assist with and perform trade and interest calculations.
Collaborate with interdepartmental financial project managers/analysts on revenues and disbursements, process payments to develop accurate cash forecast schedules.
Perform related duties as assigned.
This is an exciting time for the City. The City has properties and business investments in various key areas such as Downtown/Euclid District, the Ontario International Airport, Holt Boulevard, the Toyota Arena, Ontario Ranch, Regional Sports Complex, and the Ontario Convention Center District; and directing and managing the implementation of projects and programs in these areas of the City. Ontario Ranch was the highest selling master planned community in California and 6th in the nation in 2021 and in the top 15 for the past 3 years.
The individual selected to assume this position will be expected to:
Foster a work environment that encourages communication, team collaboration, employee development and growth; and motivates high performance and accountability.
Assist in developing and implementing strategic plans, policies, and procedures.
Cultivate new and continuing relationships with colleagues and key stakeholders and support the City’s business and development interests.
Enhance sustainability through efforts that advance innovation and entrepreneurship.
THE IDEAL CANDIDATE
The ideal candidate will be a positive and collaborative leader with effective decision-making skills who will focus on what is best for Ontario’s community today and in the future. The successful candidate will embody the values of the City’s Approach to Public Service – Commitment to the Community, Excellence through Teamwork, and Doing the Right Thing the Right Way. A passion for local government and a strong desire to make a positive impact on this community is a must. As this is a fast-paced and busy working environment, the selected candidate should be even-keeled and able to exercise patience and a supportive management style, with the ability to roll up one’s sleeve, hit the ground running, and adapt to changing priorities. The successful candidate will demonstrate and encourage collegial teamwork and collaboration to ensure high performance and quality deliverables. A proven track record of building and maintaining positive working relationships and consistent communication throughout all organizational levels is required.
Key Attributes and Characteristics
Excellent interpersonal skills are necessary to build positive working relationships with the City leadership, staff and partnering departments, state, and federal agencies, and other stakeholders.
Excellent communication skills and professionalism with the ability to provide verbal and written reports relatable to various audiences.
Solid personnel management and a positive leadership style; able to delegate authority and responsibility while promoting individual accountability and high performance.
A collaborative problem solver who is able to form consensus, be organized and decisive, and work with a sense of urgency.
THE COMMUNITY
Ontario is a progressive city located in southwestern San Bernardino County, California, 35 miles east of downtown Los Angeles and 23 miles west of downtown San Bernardino. Located in the western part of the Inland Empire metropolitan area, it lies just east of Los Angeles County and is part of the Greater Los Angeles Area. The population is approximately 180,000. With sunshine and a temperate climate year around, Greater Ontario is local to all things Southern California - from the mountains to sea, deserts to vineyards, and wide-open spaces; yet still close enough to urban centers, making the City a desirable destination. The City itself offers an array of restaurants and nightlife, an international airport, shopping, major sports venues, and semi-pro athletic teams. The City of Ontario boasts all the amenities of Los Angeles and Orange Counties without the expense, hassle, and traffic. With a highly skilled workforce, reasonable lease rates, quality office and retail development, and more than 130 million square feet of industrial, manufacturing and distribution space, Ontario is an incredible community for business. Ontario is known as the “Gateway to Southern California.” With three major interstates, two railroads and the Ontario International Airport, the City of Ontario offers direct access from Los Angeles to the rest of California, and to North America.
We invite you to learn more about the City of Ontario by reviewing the City’s website: https://www.ontarioca.gov
For more details about this opportunity, please visit the job brochure at: https://koffassociates.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Rev8-Ontario-ITO.pdf .
To be considered, please submit a resume, cover letter, and five work related references (who will not be contacted in the early stages of the recruitment) to: https://koffassociates.com/ontario-investment-treasury-officer/ . Resumes should reflect years and months of positions held, as well as size of past organization(s).
For more information, contact:
Pete Smith
Phone: (510) 342.3233
Email: peter_smith1@ajg.com
www.koffassociates.com