WAKE COUNTY, NC
Raleigh, North Carolina, United States
What You'll Be Doing Join #TeamWake as the Department Budget Manager in Health and Human Services! The Budget and Finance Section is comprised of four units: Billing and Receivables, Budget Management, Procurement and Disbursement, and Program Integrity. The Department Budget Manager oversees all the functions within the Budget Management Unit, including develop, coordinate, implement, monitor, and manage the Health and Human Services' operating and capital budgets. The position supervises staff directly and is responsible for both day-to-day management and professional development of senior accountants. The position also supports the Health and Human Service Department Director, Senior Deputy Director, and Department Finance Officer in developing budget strategies, plans and procedures, creating long-term financial models, and ensuring budgetary functions are structured in a manner that promote the effective use of the department's resources to support departmental priorities, goals, objectives, service delivery, and costs. Essential functions include: Administers budget process, conducts budget planning and development leading to initial budget request; evaluates budget requests and formulates for prospects of both income and expenses (development of budget according to projected revenues/expenditures) Reviews operating budgets to analyze trends affecting budget needs Identifies and researches trends and briefs senior management on emerging budget issues and assists department management in mitigating budget problems Provides managers with budget planning and control information by assembling and analyzing historical financial data; identifies trends; provides forecasts explaining processes and techniques; recommends actions. Provides guidance and assistance to department staff on a broad variety of fiscal/budget topics Manages preparation of internal management reporting, performs budget to actual variance analysis Provides direct staff supervision including weekly team meetings and monthly one-on-one check-ins, conducting performance evaluations, and coordinating training Guides, reviews, and approves work provided by staff; approves external fiscal reporting, monitors service quality and compliance with applicable regulations, standards, policies and/or business requirements; identifies and implements process improvements Conducts and coordinates special projects as assigned by the Finance Officer and Department Director About Our Team Wake County Health and Human Services (WCHHS) is the consolidation of programs and services that include social services, public health, job search assistance, child support, and transportation. Our mission, in partnership with the community, is to facilitate full access to high quality and effective health and human services for Wake County residents. In addition to our numerous standard programs, Wake County Health and Human Services (WCHHS) is engaged in a number of special initiatives that are impacting services and programs throughout our entire agency. Whether legislated down from the changing regulations on the Federal or State level or bubbling up from the entrepreneurial spirit of our staff, you can always look forward to Wake County Health and Human Services implementing new and exciting enhancements to our services and programs. The Basics (Required Education and Experience) Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Public Administration or Finance Five years of job-related experience, including three years of supervisory experience Equivalent education and experience are accepted Beyond the Basics (Preferred Education and Experience) Six (6) years of experience as a Budget Manager, Finance Manager, or closely related role performing budget and financial planning and analysis Report writing experience How Will We Know You're 'The One'? Ability to demonstrate initiative and independent judgment in analyzing data, dealing effectively with ambiguity, recognizing trends, identifying approaches and offering a variety of options and solutions to solve problems Excellent communication and customer service skills with the ability to cooperatively resolve end user issues quickly and accurately, while building relationships with internal personnel and external contacts Supervision skills with ability to provide guidance and professional support to staff, offer regular feedback, hold staff accountable, and serve as a mentor Experience managing, monitoring and developing budgets in automated Finance, Budgeting and Human Resource technology system(s) Ability to exercise significant judgment and discretion in applying and interpreting policies and procedures Excellent oral/written communication and presentation skills to senior leadership, along with a proven ability to build relationships About This Position Location: Human Services Center Somerset Raleigh, NC 27610 Employment Type: Regular Work Schedule: Mon - Fri 8:30 am - 5:15 pm Hiring Range: $72,051-$100,874 Market Range: 72,051.00 - 129,698.00 Posting Closing Date: 7:00 pm on 5/3/2024 What Makes Wake Great Home to the State Capital, Wake County is one of the fastest growing areas in the nation and the most populous county in the state, with more than 1.1 million residents. The County has received national and international rankings and accolades from publications such as Money, Fortune, and Time magazines as being one of the best places to live, work and play. The central location of the County allows for a short drive to the spectacular mountains or coast. Wake County Government is governed by a seven-member Board of Commissioners, who are elected at-large to serve two-year terms. Wake County Government has a general operating budget of $1.874 billion, employs over 4400 employees, experiences minimal turnover, and is an award-winning leader in wellness and technology initiatives; such as offering employees and covered spouses free access to the Employee Health Center. Wake County Government offers a wide range of training and development opportunities, a stable career in public service with a balance of work and family life, flexible work schedules and a competitive salary and benefits package. Equal Opportunity Statement Wake County provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. Background Check Statement Position may require a background check that may include: criminal, credit, motor vehicle, education, and sexual offender registry or others based on job requirements. Unless required by state law, a record of conviction will not automatically exclude you from consideration for employment. Wake County Government is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Emergency Service Worker Statement In the event of an emergency, as determined by the County Manager or designee, participation in preparedness and response operations should be expected. Employee may be required to fill a temporary assignment in a role different from standard duties, work hours and/or work location in preparation for, during and after the emergency. Employee may also be required to participate in relevant exercises and regular preparedness training.
Apr 20, 2024
What You'll Be Doing Join #TeamWake as the Department Budget Manager in Health and Human Services! The Budget and Finance Section is comprised of four units: Billing and Receivables, Budget Management, Procurement and Disbursement, and Program Integrity. The Department Budget Manager oversees all the functions within the Budget Management Unit, including develop, coordinate, implement, monitor, and manage the Health and Human Services' operating and capital budgets. The position supervises staff directly and is responsible for both day-to-day management and professional development of senior accountants. The position also supports the Health and Human Service Department Director, Senior Deputy Director, and Department Finance Officer in developing budget strategies, plans and procedures, creating long-term financial models, and ensuring budgetary functions are structured in a manner that promote the effective use of the department's resources to support departmental priorities, goals, objectives, service delivery, and costs. Essential functions include: Administers budget process, conducts budget planning and development leading to initial budget request; evaluates budget requests and formulates for prospects of both income and expenses (development of budget according to projected revenues/expenditures) Reviews operating budgets to analyze trends affecting budget needs Identifies and researches trends and briefs senior management on emerging budget issues and assists department management in mitigating budget problems Provides managers with budget planning and control information by assembling and analyzing historical financial data; identifies trends; provides forecasts explaining processes and techniques; recommends actions. Provides guidance and assistance to department staff on a broad variety of fiscal/budget topics Manages preparation of internal management reporting, performs budget to actual variance analysis Provides direct staff supervision including weekly team meetings and monthly one-on-one check-ins, conducting performance evaluations, and coordinating training Guides, reviews, and approves work provided by staff; approves external fiscal reporting, monitors service quality and compliance with applicable regulations, standards, policies and/or business requirements; identifies and implements process improvements Conducts and coordinates special projects as assigned by the Finance Officer and Department Director About Our Team Wake County Health and Human Services (WCHHS) is the consolidation of programs and services that include social services, public health, job search assistance, child support, and transportation. Our mission, in partnership with the community, is to facilitate full access to high quality and effective health and human services for Wake County residents. In addition to our numerous standard programs, Wake County Health and Human Services (WCHHS) is engaged in a number of special initiatives that are impacting services and programs throughout our entire agency. Whether legislated down from the changing regulations on the Federal or State level or bubbling up from the entrepreneurial spirit of our staff, you can always look forward to Wake County Health and Human Services implementing new and exciting enhancements to our services and programs. The Basics (Required Education and Experience) Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Public Administration or Finance Five years of job-related experience, including three years of supervisory experience Equivalent education and experience are accepted Beyond the Basics (Preferred Education and Experience) Six (6) years of experience as a Budget Manager, Finance Manager, or closely related role performing budget and financial planning and analysis Report writing experience How Will We Know You're 'The One'? Ability to demonstrate initiative and independent judgment in analyzing data, dealing effectively with ambiguity, recognizing trends, identifying approaches and offering a variety of options and solutions to solve problems Excellent communication and customer service skills with the ability to cooperatively resolve end user issues quickly and accurately, while building relationships with internal personnel and external contacts Supervision skills with ability to provide guidance and professional support to staff, offer regular feedback, hold staff accountable, and serve as a mentor Experience managing, monitoring and developing budgets in automated Finance, Budgeting and Human Resource technology system(s) Ability to exercise significant judgment and discretion in applying and interpreting policies and procedures Excellent oral/written communication and presentation skills to senior leadership, along with a proven ability to build relationships About This Position Location: Human Services Center Somerset Raleigh, NC 27610 Employment Type: Regular Work Schedule: Mon - Fri 8:30 am - 5:15 pm Hiring Range: $72,051-$100,874 Market Range: 72,051.00 - 129,698.00 Posting Closing Date: 7:00 pm on 5/3/2024 What Makes Wake Great Home to the State Capital, Wake County is one of the fastest growing areas in the nation and the most populous county in the state, with more than 1.1 million residents. The County has received national and international rankings and accolades from publications such as Money, Fortune, and Time magazines as being one of the best places to live, work and play. The central location of the County allows for a short drive to the spectacular mountains or coast. Wake County Government is governed by a seven-member Board of Commissioners, who are elected at-large to serve two-year terms. Wake County Government has a general operating budget of $1.874 billion, employs over 4400 employees, experiences minimal turnover, and is an award-winning leader in wellness and technology initiatives; such as offering employees and covered spouses free access to the Employee Health Center. Wake County Government offers a wide range of training and development opportunities, a stable career in public service with a balance of work and family life, flexible work schedules and a competitive salary and benefits package. Equal Opportunity Statement Wake County provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. Background Check Statement Position may require a background check that may include: criminal, credit, motor vehicle, education, and sexual offender registry or others based on job requirements. Unless required by state law, a record of conviction will not automatically exclude you from consideration for employment. Wake County Government is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Emergency Service Worker Statement In the event of an emergency, as determined by the County Manager or designee, participation in preparedness and response operations should be expected. Employee may be required to fill a temporary assignment in a role different from standard duties, work hours and/or work location in preparation for, during and after the emergency. Employee may also be required to participate in relevant exercises and regular preparedness training.
City of Galveston, TX
Galveston, Texas, United States
Job Description Under supervision of the City Budget Manager, participates in the preparation and administration of the Department Budget, and the long-range financial plan; provides support to the Budget Manager and Sr. Budget Analyst as assigned. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS : Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of the following representative duties, knowledge, and skills. Factors such as regular attendance at the job are not routinely listed in job descriptions, but are an essential function. Essential duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following: Planning and analysis Assists in preparing revenue and expenditure forecasts for the Department. Assists the Budget Manager in preparing Department budgets based on organizational performance, estimated revenues, expenses and historical budget data. Participates in the preparation of trending analysis and five-year forecasts of the Department’s major funds, including revenues and expenditures; provides annual forecast updates. Works with various Department Divisions compiling data and identifying funding sources. Develops and reports measures of input/output, efficiency and outcomes. Conducts fiscal impact analysis; analyzes financial and statistical data; prepares reports; makes recommendations. Conducts research and/or recommends Department budget policy development; performs other special projects as assigned. Budget administration Participates in the development and the reporting of financial performance measures, monthly budget report and reporting of capital projects. Reviews department and capital project budget transfers for available funds and compliance with operational authority levels; enters transfers into automated accounting system. Assists with the benchmarking of the Department budget and conducts surveys as assigned. Reviews Capital Project change orders and invoices for the availability of funds. Assists the Budget Manager in the annual Capital Improvement Program audit schedule. Provides direct support to Department Divisions Assists with the development and administration of the department’s annual budget. Review specific departmental spending requests for budgetary and policy compliance. Advise Department Head accordingly including but not limited to personnel actions, procurement policies and requisitions and travel request. Assist in providing Department specific budget analysis as required by City Management. Assist the Department in developing operational statistics in support of budget and management planning. Participates in the review of City Council agenda requests for availability of funds; recommends funding sources. Other duties as assigned Supports the relationship between the City of Galveston and the general public by demonstrating courteous and cooperative behavior when interacting with citizens, visitors, and City Staff; maintains confidentiality of work-related issues and City information; and performs other duties as required or assigned. Employees may at any time be required to work in order to provide for the safety and well-being of the general public, including the delivery and restoration of vital services, in the event of an emergency. KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS: Knowledge: City organization, operations, policies, and procedures. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) adopted by GASB. Financial and budget management principles. Government Finance Officers Association general accounting and financial reporting requirements. Principles and practices of budget management and administration. Operations of government finance and reporting for fund accounting and/or enterprise fund-type operations. City codes and ordinances. Finance and reporting of fund accounting and enterprise fund-type operations. Principles and practices of project management. Business and personal computers, and spreadsheet software applications. Skill in: Advanced skills and experience in software generally used for financial analysis, including MS Excel Handling situations requiring diplomacy, fairness, firmness and sound judgment. Providing efficient customer service. Understanding and applying City policies and procedures, and applicable state and federal regulations. Explaining City policies and procedures while exercising the highest degree of confidentiality. Establishing and maintaining cooperative working relationships with all levels within the City. Communicating effectively verbally and in writing. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Public Administration or a closely related field; AND two years’ experience in accounting, auditing, budget preparation, financial or closely related financial and/or fiscal operations; ORan equivalent combination of education, training, and experience. LICENSE AND CERTIFICATION: Possession of a valid Texas driver’s license. PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT: Work is performed in a standard office environment. Closing Date/Time: August 30, 2024 at 11:59 PM CST
May 01, 2024
Full Time
Job Description Under supervision of the City Budget Manager, participates in the preparation and administration of the Department Budget, and the long-range financial plan; provides support to the Budget Manager and Sr. Budget Analyst as assigned. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS : Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of the following representative duties, knowledge, and skills. Factors such as regular attendance at the job are not routinely listed in job descriptions, but are an essential function. Essential duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following: Planning and analysis Assists in preparing revenue and expenditure forecasts for the Department. Assists the Budget Manager in preparing Department budgets based on organizational performance, estimated revenues, expenses and historical budget data. Participates in the preparation of trending analysis and five-year forecasts of the Department’s major funds, including revenues and expenditures; provides annual forecast updates. Works with various Department Divisions compiling data and identifying funding sources. Develops and reports measures of input/output, efficiency and outcomes. Conducts fiscal impact analysis; analyzes financial and statistical data; prepares reports; makes recommendations. Conducts research and/or recommends Department budget policy development; performs other special projects as assigned. Budget administration Participates in the development and the reporting of financial performance measures, monthly budget report and reporting of capital projects. Reviews department and capital project budget transfers for available funds and compliance with operational authority levels; enters transfers into automated accounting system. Assists with the benchmarking of the Department budget and conducts surveys as assigned. Reviews Capital Project change orders and invoices for the availability of funds. Assists the Budget Manager in the annual Capital Improvement Program audit schedule. Provides direct support to Department Divisions Assists with the development and administration of the department’s annual budget. Review specific departmental spending requests for budgetary and policy compliance. Advise Department Head accordingly including but not limited to personnel actions, procurement policies and requisitions and travel request. Assist in providing Department specific budget analysis as required by City Management. Assist the Department in developing operational statistics in support of budget and management planning. Participates in the review of City Council agenda requests for availability of funds; recommends funding sources. Other duties as assigned Supports the relationship between the City of Galveston and the general public by demonstrating courteous and cooperative behavior when interacting with citizens, visitors, and City Staff; maintains confidentiality of work-related issues and City information; and performs other duties as required or assigned. Employees may at any time be required to work in order to provide for the safety and well-being of the general public, including the delivery and restoration of vital services, in the event of an emergency. KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS: Knowledge: City organization, operations, policies, and procedures. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) adopted by GASB. Financial and budget management principles. Government Finance Officers Association general accounting and financial reporting requirements. Principles and practices of budget management and administration. Operations of government finance and reporting for fund accounting and/or enterprise fund-type operations. City codes and ordinances. Finance and reporting of fund accounting and enterprise fund-type operations. Principles and practices of project management. Business and personal computers, and spreadsheet software applications. Skill in: Advanced skills and experience in software generally used for financial analysis, including MS Excel Handling situations requiring diplomacy, fairness, firmness and sound judgment. Providing efficient customer service. Understanding and applying City policies and procedures, and applicable state and federal regulations. Explaining City policies and procedures while exercising the highest degree of confidentiality. Establishing and maintaining cooperative working relationships with all levels within the City. Communicating effectively verbally and in writing. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Public Administration or a closely related field; AND two years’ experience in accounting, auditing, budget preparation, financial or closely related financial and/or fiscal operations; ORan equivalent combination of education, training, and experience. LICENSE AND CERTIFICATION: Possession of a valid Texas driver’s license. PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT: Work is performed in a standard office environment. Closing Date/Time: August 30, 2024 at 11:59 PM CST
CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CA
El Segundo, California, United States
Description CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE RECRUITMENT BROCHURE AND BENEFITS This is an Open-Competitive recruitment. This recruitment is open on a continuous basis with the first review of applications on Thursday, May 2 , 2024 at 5 p.m. This recruitment requires that a cover letter addressing your professional environmental programs experience and resume be uploaded with the application to be considered complete. Applicants appearing best qualified based upon a review of the application materials will be invited to participate in an interview. Applications received after March 28, 2024, may not be considered. Applicants are encouraged to apply immediately as this recruitment may close at any time. Under general direction, plans, manages, supervises and coordinates the activity and operation of the Building Safety Division and serves as the City's Building Official. The City of El Segundo seeks a Building Safety Manager to join its Community Development team. This position requires a dynamic and motivated individual willing to contribute to the innovative changes happening in the El Segundo Community. The successful candidate will be responsible for the oversight, planning, and management of the Building Safety Division. The Building Safety Manager will liaise with other City departments and external agencies to coordinate activities and ensure compliance with relevant regulations. Additionally, the Manager will serve as the City's Building Official and carry out related duties as directed. The ideal candidate will possess exceptional leadership and organizational skills, and have strong knowledge and understanding of relevant regulations and codes. Candidates for this position should be effective communicators, both verbal and written, with strong interpersonal skills, attention to detail, integrity, and self-management skills. Essential Functions: Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following duties and responsibilities, knowledge, skills and other characteristics. This list of duties and responsibilities is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY, and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by positions in this class. Characteristic Duties and Responsibilities: Plans, manages and coordinates the activity and operation of the Building Safety Division; determines and develops policies and procedures for the Building Safety Division activities including checking plans, issuing permits and inspecting buildings for structural, electrical, mechanical, plumbing, zoning and fire prevention in compliance with state and federal laws, local codes, ordinances and regulations; tracks construction activity, permits issued and plan checks completed; may personally perform a variety of difficult plan checking activities. Develops and improves processes to ensure the highest level of overall customer service experience through the City's development process; Directs staff to provide the best customer service possible within appropriate policies, procedures and specifications. Researches, analyzes and interprets code requirements, new materials and methods of construction; resolves field, design and office problems regarding the application or interpretation of codes and regulations. Prepares, implements and monitors the Division budget; tracks revenue and expenditures; administers Developer Deposit Trust Accounts and Impact Fees; oversees the work of consultants in related activities. Provides leadership, program development, management and coordination of programs and services; serves as liaison with the community, members of the building trades, professional groups and other external contacts and resources for the City. Coordinates Division activities with other programs, departments or staff to ensure program delivery according to appropriate policies, procedures and specifications. Resolves discrepancies or procedural problems and responds to program management and/or program delivery questions ensuring necessary follow-up occurs; controls program records for operational and budget accountability. Confers with and advises staff and program participants by providing advice, problem solving assistance, answers to questions and interpretation of program goals and policy. Directly and through subordinate supervisors, hires, directs work efforts and evaluates staff; provides for and/or conducts staff development; establishes work methods and standards; initiates corrective and/or disciplinary action and responds to grievances and complaints according to established personnel policies and procedures and in consultation with the Director and Human Resources. Essential Job Functions Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following duties and responsibilities, knowledge, skills and other characteristics. This list of duties and responsibilities is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY, and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by positions in this class. Characteristic Duties and Responsibilities: Plans, manages and coordinates the activity and operation of the Building Safety Division; determines and develops policies and procedures for the Building Safety Division activities including checking plans, issuing permits and inspecting buildings for structural, electrical, mechanical, plumbing, zoning and fire prevention in compliance with state and federal laws, local codes, ordinances and regulations; tracks construction activity, permits issued and plan checks completed; may personally perform a variety of difficult plan checking activities. Develops and improves processes to ensure the highest level of overall customer service experience through the City's development process; Directs staff to provide the best customer service possible within appropriate policies, procedures and specifications. Researches, analyzes and interprets code requirements, new materials and methods of construction; resolves field, design and office problems regarding the application or interpretation of codes and regulations. Prepares, implements and monitors the Division budget; tracks revenue and expenditures; administers Developer Deposit Trust Accounts and Impact Fees; oversees the work of consultants in related activities. Provides leadership, program development, management and coordination of programs and services; serves as liaison with the community, members of the building trades, professional groups and other external contacts and resources for the City. Coordinates Division activities with other programs, departments or staff to ensure program delivery according to appropriate policies, procedures and specifications. Resolves discrepancies or procedural problems and responds to program management and/or program delivery questions ensuring necessary follow-up occurs; controls program records for operational and budget accountability. Confers with and advises staff and program participants by providing advice, problem solving assistance, answers to questions and interpretation of program goals and policy. Directly and through subordinate supervisors, hires, directs work efforts and evaluates staff; provides for and/or conducts staff development; establishes work methods and standards; initiates corrective and/or disciplinary action and responds to grievances and complaints according to established personnel policies and procedures and in consultation with the Director and Human Resources. Qualifications KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND OTHER CHARACTERISTICS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Knowledge of: Principles and practices of building safety, plumbing, electrical and mechanical systems. California Building Standards Code including building, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, fire, disability access, and other state codes. El Segundo Municipal Code, including zoning code. Plan checking methods and techniques. Methods, materials, techniques and practices employed in building inspection, design and construction. Budget preparation and implementation. Computer permit systems and ability to identify and generate required reports. Principles and practices of effective management and supervision. Project management principles and practices. Skill In: Conducting complex building inspections and plans checks. Reading complex blueprints/specifications and determining compliance with codes. Program development, implementation and evaluation. Assessing objectives and operational requirements to develop and implement appropriate operational plans, policies and procedures. Managing, developing, motivating and evaluating staff. Managing special projects, activities and programs. Conducting research and preparing clear, concise and comprehensive reports. Understanding and applying complex regulations, procedures and guidelines. Communicating effectively orally and in writing. Using personal computers and job related software. Working under pressure, handling significant problems and tasks that arise simultaneously and/or unexpectedly. Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with staff, other City employees, members of the building trades and the public. Licensing/Certification Requirements: International Code Council (ICC) certification as a Building Official is required within six (6) months of appointment. Certified Access Specialist (CASp) certification by the State of California Division of State Architecture as an expert in disability access laws is highly desirable. Possession of a valid California driver's license. Qualifications Guidelines: Education: Bachelor's degree (120 units) from an accredited college or university in Civil Engineering, Public Administration, Business Administration, Architecture or a directly related field. Experience: Five (5) years of professional experience as a structural engineer, journey level Building Inspector or Certified Plans Examiner, including experience in building inspection, plan review and enforcement of building codes and two (2) years of supervisory experience. Supplemental Information Disaster Service Worker: In accordance with Government Code Section 3100, City of El Segundo employees, in the event of a disaster, are considered disaster service workers and may be asked to respond accordingly. The City of El Segundo is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to supporting Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion initiatives to build and sustain an environment that values diversity. MANAGEMENT/ CONFIDENTIALEMPLOYEES (M&C) Benefit Summary PERS Retirement : Miscellaneous employees - Tier I-2% @ 55 . Tier II-2%@60 for individuals employed by the City on or after 12/30/12 who are already PERS members.Tier I and II members pay 7% of PERS member share and 1% shall be employee-paid cost-sharing of the City's contribution under Gov. Code section 20516(a).Single highest year is coordinated with Social Security and Medicare. PERS 2%@62 for new employees/members hired on or after 1/1/13.Three year average coordinated with Social Security and Medicare.Members pay 50% of normal cost (6.75%). Safety employees (Battalion Chiefs) - 3% @ 55 for current employees and individuals hired by the City who are already PERS members.Single highest year. Employees pay a total of 12% towards retirement. 2.7%@5 7 for new employees/members hired on or after 1/1/13.Three year average final compensation.Members pay 50% of normal cost . Social Security: The City matches employee’s Social Security contribution, which is 6.2% of your salary and is made on a pre-tax basis. The 2024 Social Security income cap is $168,600. Medical -Monthly medical contribution of $1,750 ($932 for medical and $818 for flex dollars). Flex dollars may be used toward a medical premium and/or deferred compensation plan. Employees are responsible for paying any out-of-pocket balance of the medical plan premium through a pre-tax payroll deduction. Deferred Compensation: Voluntary participation in Mission Sqaure 457 plan. Dental & Vision :MetLife Dental and VSP vision benefits are provided. Flex Plan :Section 125 Plan, allows for payment of employee-paid insurance, medical treatment, and dependent care expenses with pre-tax dollars. Employee Assistance Program : Employees are eligible for the basic level of service. Life Insurance :$50,000 term life policy provided by City; employee can purchase additional self and dependent coverage at group rates. Long-Term Disability: In addition to basic LTD plan (662/3 % of first $9,750 after 60-day waiting period), City provides Executive LTD which pays 75% of first $12,000 of employee's salary less the amount of any other income, up to a total of $2,500.Applies to non job-related occurrences.90 day waiting period. Holidays :11 fixed paid holidays plus one day of personal leave/floating holiday per year.Battalion Chiefs paid 156 hours. Vacation Leave :96 hours (1-5 years); 120 hours (6 - 10 years); 144 hours (11 - 14 years): 200 hours after 14 years.Leave can be used after 6 months of service.Annual cash conversion option. Upon reaching "E" step, employees accrue vacation based on total years of public sector service. Sick Leave :8 hours per month. Administrative Leave: Mid-Management and Confidential positions shall recieveup to 56 hours per calendar yearupon reccommendation of the Department Director and approval of the City Manager. Bereavement Leave: Three (3) working days (or 40 hours where travel is 500 miles or more) for qualifying incident. Tuition Reimbursement :Up to $2,000/year for work-related college courses. Cell Phone Stipend: City cell phone provided depending on position. Educational Incentive Pay :Battalion Chief $1170.19/mo for Bachelor's, $1755.28 for Master's. Certification Pay :$585.09 Chief Officer Cert Pay for Battalion Chiefs. Other : Uniform Allowance ($40/mo) for Battalion Chiefs; Voluntary participation in Credit Union; Payroll Direct Deposit; Long-Term Care (premiums paid by employee). 1/14; 12/15; 8/19; 8/22; 24 Closing Date/Time: Continuous
Mar 07, 2024
Full Time
Description CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE RECRUITMENT BROCHURE AND BENEFITS This is an Open-Competitive recruitment. This recruitment is open on a continuous basis with the first review of applications on Thursday, May 2 , 2024 at 5 p.m. This recruitment requires that a cover letter addressing your professional environmental programs experience and resume be uploaded with the application to be considered complete. Applicants appearing best qualified based upon a review of the application materials will be invited to participate in an interview. Applications received after March 28, 2024, may not be considered. Applicants are encouraged to apply immediately as this recruitment may close at any time. Under general direction, plans, manages, supervises and coordinates the activity and operation of the Building Safety Division and serves as the City's Building Official. The City of El Segundo seeks a Building Safety Manager to join its Community Development team. This position requires a dynamic and motivated individual willing to contribute to the innovative changes happening in the El Segundo Community. The successful candidate will be responsible for the oversight, planning, and management of the Building Safety Division. The Building Safety Manager will liaise with other City departments and external agencies to coordinate activities and ensure compliance with relevant regulations. Additionally, the Manager will serve as the City's Building Official and carry out related duties as directed. The ideal candidate will possess exceptional leadership and organizational skills, and have strong knowledge and understanding of relevant regulations and codes. Candidates for this position should be effective communicators, both verbal and written, with strong interpersonal skills, attention to detail, integrity, and self-management skills. Essential Functions: Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following duties and responsibilities, knowledge, skills and other characteristics. This list of duties and responsibilities is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY, and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by positions in this class. Characteristic Duties and Responsibilities: Plans, manages and coordinates the activity and operation of the Building Safety Division; determines and develops policies and procedures for the Building Safety Division activities including checking plans, issuing permits and inspecting buildings for structural, electrical, mechanical, plumbing, zoning and fire prevention in compliance with state and federal laws, local codes, ordinances and regulations; tracks construction activity, permits issued and plan checks completed; may personally perform a variety of difficult plan checking activities. Develops and improves processes to ensure the highest level of overall customer service experience through the City's development process; Directs staff to provide the best customer service possible within appropriate policies, procedures and specifications. Researches, analyzes and interprets code requirements, new materials and methods of construction; resolves field, design and office problems regarding the application or interpretation of codes and regulations. Prepares, implements and monitors the Division budget; tracks revenue and expenditures; administers Developer Deposit Trust Accounts and Impact Fees; oversees the work of consultants in related activities. Provides leadership, program development, management and coordination of programs and services; serves as liaison with the community, members of the building trades, professional groups and other external contacts and resources for the City. Coordinates Division activities with other programs, departments or staff to ensure program delivery according to appropriate policies, procedures and specifications. Resolves discrepancies or procedural problems and responds to program management and/or program delivery questions ensuring necessary follow-up occurs; controls program records for operational and budget accountability. Confers with and advises staff and program participants by providing advice, problem solving assistance, answers to questions and interpretation of program goals and policy. Directly and through subordinate supervisors, hires, directs work efforts and evaluates staff; provides for and/or conducts staff development; establishes work methods and standards; initiates corrective and/or disciplinary action and responds to grievances and complaints according to established personnel policies and procedures and in consultation with the Director and Human Resources. Essential Job Functions Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following duties and responsibilities, knowledge, skills and other characteristics. This list of duties and responsibilities is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY, and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by positions in this class. Characteristic Duties and Responsibilities: Plans, manages and coordinates the activity and operation of the Building Safety Division; determines and develops policies and procedures for the Building Safety Division activities including checking plans, issuing permits and inspecting buildings for structural, electrical, mechanical, plumbing, zoning and fire prevention in compliance with state and federal laws, local codes, ordinances and regulations; tracks construction activity, permits issued and plan checks completed; may personally perform a variety of difficult plan checking activities. Develops and improves processes to ensure the highest level of overall customer service experience through the City's development process; Directs staff to provide the best customer service possible within appropriate policies, procedures and specifications. Researches, analyzes and interprets code requirements, new materials and methods of construction; resolves field, design and office problems regarding the application or interpretation of codes and regulations. Prepares, implements and monitors the Division budget; tracks revenue and expenditures; administers Developer Deposit Trust Accounts and Impact Fees; oversees the work of consultants in related activities. Provides leadership, program development, management and coordination of programs and services; serves as liaison with the community, members of the building trades, professional groups and other external contacts and resources for the City. Coordinates Division activities with other programs, departments or staff to ensure program delivery according to appropriate policies, procedures and specifications. Resolves discrepancies or procedural problems and responds to program management and/or program delivery questions ensuring necessary follow-up occurs; controls program records for operational and budget accountability. Confers with and advises staff and program participants by providing advice, problem solving assistance, answers to questions and interpretation of program goals and policy. Directly and through subordinate supervisors, hires, directs work efforts and evaluates staff; provides for and/or conducts staff development; establishes work methods and standards; initiates corrective and/or disciplinary action and responds to grievances and complaints according to established personnel policies and procedures and in consultation with the Director and Human Resources. Qualifications KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND OTHER CHARACTERISTICS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Knowledge of: Principles and practices of building safety, plumbing, electrical and mechanical systems. California Building Standards Code including building, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, fire, disability access, and other state codes. El Segundo Municipal Code, including zoning code. Plan checking methods and techniques. Methods, materials, techniques and practices employed in building inspection, design and construction. Budget preparation and implementation. Computer permit systems and ability to identify and generate required reports. Principles and practices of effective management and supervision. Project management principles and practices. Skill In: Conducting complex building inspections and plans checks. Reading complex blueprints/specifications and determining compliance with codes. Program development, implementation and evaluation. Assessing objectives and operational requirements to develop and implement appropriate operational plans, policies and procedures. Managing, developing, motivating and evaluating staff. Managing special projects, activities and programs. Conducting research and preparing clear, concise and comprehensive reports. Understanding and applying complex regulations, procedures and guidelines. Communicating effectively orally and in writing. Using personal computers and job related software. Working under pressure, handling significant problems and tasks that arise simultaneously and/or unexpectedly. Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with staff, other City employees, members of the building trades and the public. Licensing/Certification Requirements: International Code Council (ICC) certification as a Building Official is required within six (6) months of appointment. Certified Access Specialist (CASp) certification by the State of California Division of State Architecture as an expert in disability access laws is highly desirable. Possession of a valid California driver's license. Qualifications Guidelines: Education: Bachelor's degree (120 units) from an accredited college or university in Civil Engineering, Public Administration, Business Administration, Architecture or a directly related field. Experience: Five (5) years of professional experience as a structural engineer, journey level Building Inspector or Certified Plans Examiner, including experience in building inspection, plan review and enforcement of building codes and two (2) years of supervisory experience. Supplemental Information Disaster Service Worker: In accordance with Government Code Section 3100, City of El Segundo employees, in the event of a disaster, are considered disaster service workers and may be asked to respond accordingly. The City of El Segundo is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to supporting Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion initiatives to build and sustain an environment that values diversity. MANAGEMENT/ CONFIDENTIALEMPLOYEES (M&C) Benefit Summary PERS Retirement : Miscellaneous employees - Tier I-2% @ 55 . Tier II-2%@60 for individuals employed by the City on or after 12/30/12 who are already PERS members.Tier I and II members pay 7% of PERS member share and 1% shall be employee-paid cost-sharing of the City's contribution under Gov. Code section 20516(a).Single highest year is coordinated with Social Security and Medicare. PERS 2%@62 for new employees/members hired on or after 1/1/13.Three year average coordinated with Social Security and Medicare.Members pay 50% of normal cost (6.75%). Safety employees (Battalion Chiefs) - 3% @ 55 for current employees and individuals hired by the City who are already PERS members.Single highest year. Employees pay a total of 12% towards retirement. 2.7%@5 7 for new employees/members hired on or after 1/1/13.Three year average final compensation.Members pay 50% of normal cost . Social Security: The City matches employee’s Social Security contribution, which is 6.2% of your salary and is made on a pre-tax basis. The 2024 Social Security income cap is $168,600. Medical -Monthly medical contribution of $1,750 ($932 for medical and $818 for flex dollars). Flex dollars may be used toward a medical premium and/or deferred compensation plan. Employees are responsible for paying any out-of-pocket balance of the medical plan premium through a pre-tax payroll deduction. Deferred Compensation: Voluntary participation in Mission Sqaure 457 plan. Dental & Vision :MetLife Dental and VSP vision benefits are provided. Flex Plan :Section 125 Plan, allows for payment of employee-paid insurance, medical treatment, and dependent care expenses with pre-tax dollars. Employee Assistance Program : Employees are eligible for the basic level of service. Life Insurance :$50,000 term life policy provided by City; employee can purchase additional self and dependent coverage at group rates. Long-Term Disability: In addition to basic LTD plan (662/3 % of first $9,750 after 60-day waiting period), City provides Executive LTD which pays 75% of first $12,000 of employee's salary less the amount of any other income, up to a total of $2,500.Applies to non job-related occurrences.90 day waiting period. Holidays :11 fixed paid holidays plus one day of personal leave/floating holiday per year.Battalion Chiefs paid 156 hours. Vacation Leave :96 hours (1-5 years); 120 hours (6 - 10 years); 144 hours (11 - 14 years): 200 hours after 14 years.Leave can be used after 6 months of service.Annual cash conversion option. Upon reaching "E" step, employees accrue vacation based on total years of public sector service. Sick Leave :8 hours per month. Administrative Leave: Mid-Management and Confidential positions shall recieveup to 56 hours per calendar yearupon reccommendation of the Department Director and approval of the City Manager. Bereavement Leave: Three (3) working days (or 40 hours where travel is 500 miles or more) for qualifying incident. Tuition Reimbursement :Up to $2,000/year for work-related college courses. Cell Phone Stipend: City cell phone provided depending on position. Educational Incentive Pay :Battalion Chief $1170.19/mo for Bachelor's, $1755.28 for Master's. Certification Pay :$585.09 Chief Officer Cert Pay for Battalion Chiefs. Other : Uniform Allowance ($40/mo) for Battalion Chiefs; Voluntary participation in Credit Union; Payroll Direct Deposit; Long-Term Care (premiums paid by employee). 1/14; 12/15; 8/19; 8/22; 24 Closing Date/Time: Continuous
City of Tacoma, WA
Tacoma, Washington, United States
Position Description First review of applications will be on April 29, 2024 Join a library system engaged in community-driven services to deliver an innovative and exciting future to residents of the beautiful Pacific Northwest. Tacoma Public Library (TPL) serves over 200,000 residents in Tacoma. The Finance Manager is the Library's Chief Financial Officer and reports to the Library Director. The Finance Manager is a member of the Senior Leadership team and plays a key role in system-wide strategic planning, coordinating operating activities, and aligning services to maximize resources and enhance performance throughout the organization. The Finance Manager’s responsibilities cover budgeting, finance, interagency agreements, strategic analysis, facilities management, and business operations. This role supervises three direct reports: Account Technician, Senior Account Technician, and Facilities Manager with an overall team of nine FTE's. They oversee all financial activities, acting as the Library's primary liaison with the City's Office of Management and Budget. They also work with the City’s Finance Department and City Attorney’s office on contractual and operational matters. At Tacoma Public Library, our mission is to empower our community by bringing people together to discover, connect, create, learn, and thrive. We are radically welcoming: a trusted community hub where all people can find joy, compassion, and inspiration. We welcome applicants of all abilities. The ideal candidate is passionate about providing excellent customer service, developing strong community relationships, working collaboratively with others, and is committed to racial equity and social justice to serve to Tacoma’s diverse communities. Applying equity and social justice principles is a daily responsibility and a foundational expectation for all Tacoma Public Library employees. All employees are expected to model and apply our equity and social justice shared values, behaviors, and practices. Job Responsibilities: Finance Ensures compliance with city, state, and federal legal requirements for financial and business operations, including oversight of audits by city or state auditors Appraises the organization's financial position and issues financial and operating reports to the Library Director and Library Board of Trustees Leads the Library's annual and biennial budget process, working with the City Manager's Office, City Office of Management and Budget, and City Council to secure General Fund support for programs and services Develops an annual Operations Plan, allocating operating and capital budgets, personnel, and identifying revenue sources (the Library's adopted biennial budget for 2023-2024 was $35,515,800) Directs and oversees budgeting, audit, tax, and accounting functions, including monitoring contract, capital, and operating funds usage Establishes business relationships with key City of Tacoma Finance and executive leadership and Library Foundation Manages Library trusts and other assets, ensuring efficient and proper fund utilization Identifies fiscal requirements for grants and contracts, and ensures compliance with fiscal and programmatic reporting Supervises contract monitoring, conducting financial and operational analysis to support strategic priorities and service development Operations Oversees the development and implementation of operating and contracting policies and procedures and related processes with the City Attorney's Office and City contracting services Oversees the Library's building and grounds maintenance, the capital improvement program, custodial services, parking garage and space/retail leases Oversees the Library's risk management in conjunction with the City's Risk Management Office and City Attorney's office Assists with negotiations and administration of lease and vendor agreements and conducts competitive vendor selection processes Administration Participates on the Library's Senior Management and Leadership teams to provide direction and leadership on the strategic direction, policy review, and administrative and budget oversight for the Library Participates as a spokesperson and Library representative as assigned with other members of the Senior Management Team Qualifications Minimum Education* Bachelor's degree in business or public administration, accounting, or directly related field. Minimum Experience* 6 years of accounting, payroll, budgeting and procurement experience including 1 year prior at senior, lead and/or supervisory level. *Equivalency: 1 year of experience = 1 year of education Knowledge & Skills Financial Acumen & Decision Making : Use key financial indicators for informed decision-making. Gather, analyze data, and make timely decisions advancing goals. Knowledgeable about financial systems, budgeting, fiscal policy, and decision-making processes. Experience with change management, supporting employee involvement, negotiation, persuasion and mediation skills. Innovative, analytic, collaborative, self-directed, and committed to intellectual freedom. Honesty, Integrity, and Communication : Gain trust through consistent honesty, integrity, and respectful treatment. Clear and effective communication, adapting to diverse needs and encouraging open expression. Resourcefulness & Problem Solving : Acquire and deploy resources effectively for optimal outcomes. Problem-solving, define issues, identify root causes, evaluate options, and deliver solutions. Organization & Work Direction : Demonstrate high level organizational skills, align work with priorities, and exercise sound project management. Effective work direction, provide clear guidance, monitor progress, and offer support. Lead effectively, inspire staff, promote teamwork, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Additional Skills & Experience : Exceptional written and oral communication, including public presentations. Knowledge of public libraries and belief in their essential role within communities. Selection Process & Supplemental Information Interested individuals should apply online and attach a detailed resume and cover letter describing your responsibilities as it relates to this position. Applicants who have the strongest backgrounds related to the responsibilities of this position may be invited to participate in an interview and work assessment. Appointment is subject to passing a background check. The online application system may require you to enter a substantial amount of information. Be prepared to spend a minimum of one hour entering the required information. Tacoma Public Library Stands Against Racism and White Supremacy Tacoma Public Library is opposed to white supremacy in all of its forms and is committed to fostering an organization that is actively anti-racist. We believe that Black Lives Matter. We are grieving with our black community and all communities of color who continue to be harmed by institutionalized racism. We are committed to being a trusted community resource available to all and will provide resources and public programs that seek to reflect the values of anti-racism and elevate the voices of Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC). Tacoma Public Library Tacoma Public Library (TPL) has been an essential provider of free books, information, ideas, and education for more than 125 years. TPL's neighborhood libraries originated with Andrew Carnegie's visionary philanthropy at the turn of the 20th century and are being transformed into true centers of educational innovation and service--and vital community hubs--that continue to provide far more than free books and materials. Learn more about the Tacoma Public Library and the services we provide at www.tacomalibrary.org and connect with us on Facebook , Instagram , Twitter , and LinkedIn to stay up to date on exciting things happening at the library, and to be notified of other career opportunities with us. The Tacoma Public Library offers a generous package of employee benefits including: Medical coverage for eligible employees, spouses/domestic partners and dependents, including children up to age 26 Vision and Dental coverage for eligible employees Personal time off Paid holidays A great pension plan Communication from the Tacoma Public Library: We primarily communicate via e-mail during the application process. E-mails from cityoftacoma.org and/or neogov.com must be placed on your safe domain list to ensure that you receive notifications in a timely manner. As a precaution, you may also want to check your junk e-mail folders. For assistance with the NEOGOV application process, or questions regarding this job announcement, call the Human Resources office at (253) 591.5400 before 4:00 p.m. of the closing date of the job announcement. Insurance Plans: You may participate in one of several group health insurance programs. Employees and their dependents are covered by a medical-surgical-hospital plan, vision plan, dental plan, and employees are covered by a long-term disability plan. Short-term and expanded long-term disability insurance and Deferred Compensation options are also available. Employees are covered by the State Industrial Insurance Act. Paid leave: Library Employees are entitled to receive paid holidays, and Personal Time Off (PTO). Retirement: All employees of the Library except part-time Pages, temporary employees, and certain project employees, are included in the City of Tacoma Employees' Retirement System. Information on the Tacoma Employees' Retirement System can be found at www.cityoftacorna.org or by calling (253) 502-8200. All members of the Tacoma Employees' Retirement System are also covered by Social Security. The Tacoma Public Library is not a department of the City of Tacoma and the Library's employees are not employees of the City. The Library is a separate entity with its own governing body. The Library's governing body is the Tacoma Public Library Board of Trustees. Employees of the City of Tacoma who accept employment with the Tacoma Public Library will lose their City of Tacoma employee seniority. They will also find that their leave accruals, and some of the benefits enjoyed as employees of the City of Tacoma do not carry over when they are hired for a position with the Tacoma Public Library. Closing Date/Time: 5/6/2024 5:00 PM Pacific
Apr 13, 2024
Full Time
Position Description First review of applications will be on April 29, 2024 Join a library system engaged in community-driven services to deliver an innovative and exciting future to residents of the beautiful Pacific Northwest. Tacoma Public Library (TPL) serves over 200,000 residents in Tacoma. The Finance Manager is the Library's Chief Financial Officer and reports to the Library Director. The Finance Manager is a member of the Senior Leadership team and plays a key role in system-wide strategic planning, coordinating operating activities, and aligning services to maximize resources and enhance performance throughout the organization. The Finance Manager’s responsibilities cover budgeting, finance, interagency agreements, strategic analysis, facilities management, and business operations. This role supervises three direct reports: Account Technician, Senior Account Technician, and Facilities Manager with an overall team of nine FTE's. They oversee all financial activities, acting as the Library's primary liaison with the City's Office of Management and Budget. They also work with the City’s Finance Department and City Attorney’s office on contractual and operational matters. At Tacoma Public Library, our mission is to empower our community by bringing people together to discover, connect, create, learn, and thrive. We are radically welcoming: a trusted community hub where all people can find joy, compassion, and inspiration. We welcome applicants of all abilities. The ideal candidate is passionate about providing excellent customer service, developing strong community relationships, working collaboratively with others, and is committed to racial equity and social justice to serve to Tacoma’s diverse communities. Applying equity and social justice principles is a daily responsibility and a foundational expectation for all Tacoma Public Library employees. All employees are expected to model and apply our equity and social justice shared values, behaviors, and practices. Job Responsibilities: Finance Ensures compliance with city, state, and federal legal requirements for financial and business operations, including oversight of audits by city or state auditors Appraises the organization's financial position and issues financial and operating reports to the Library Director and Library Board of Trustees Leads the Library's annual and biennial budget process, working with the City Manager's Office, City Office of Management and Budget, and City Council to secure General Fund support for programs and services Develops an annual Operations Plan, allocating operating and capital budgets, personnel, and identifying revenue sources (the Library's adopted biennial budget for 2023-2024 was $35,515,800) Directs and oversees budgeting, audit, tax, and accounting functions, including monitoring contract, capital, and operating funds usage Establishes business relationships with key City of Tacoma Finance and executive leadership and Library Foundation Manages Library trusts and other assets, ensuring efficient and proper fund utilization Identifies fiscal requirements for grants and contracts, and ensures compliance with fiscal and programmatic reporting Supervises contract monitoring, conducting financial and operational analysis to support strategic priorities and service development Operations Oversees the development and implementation of operating and contracting policies and procedures and related processes with the City Attorney's Office and City contracting services Oversees the Library's building and grounds maintenance, the capital improvement program, custodial services, parking garage and space/retail leases Oversees the Library's risk management in conjunction with the City's Risk Management Office and City Attorney's office Assists with negotiations and administration of lease and vendor agreements and conducts competitive vendor selection processes Administration Participates on the Library's Senior Management and Leadership teams to provide direction and leadership on the strategic direction, policy review, and administrative and budget oversight for the Library Participates as a spokesperson and Library representative as assigned with other members of the Senior Management Team Qualifications Minimum Education* Bachelor's degree in business or public administration, accounting, or directly related field. Minimum Experience* 6 years of accounting, payroll, budgeting and procurement experience including 1 year prior at senior, lead and/or supervisory level. *Equivalency: 1 year of experience = 1 year of education Knowledge & Skills Financial Acumen & Decision Making : Use key financial indicators for informed decision-making. Gather, analyze data, and make timely decisions advancing goals. Knowledgeable about financial systems, budgeting, fiscal policy, and decision-making processes. Experience with change management, supporting employee involvement, negotiation, persuasion and mediation skills. Innovative, analytic, collaborative, self-directed, and committed to intellectual freedom. Honesty, Integrity, and Communication : Gain trust through consistent honesty, integrity, and respectful treatment. Clear and effective communication, adapting to diverse needs and encouraging open expression. Resourcefulness & Problem Solving : Acquire and deploy resources effectively for optimal outcomes. Problem-solving, define issues, identify root causes, evaluate options, and deliver solutions. Organization & Work Direction : Demonstrate high level organizational skills, align work with priorities, and exercise sound project management. Effective work direction, provide clear guidance, monitor progress, and offer support. Lead effectively, inspire staff, promote teamwork, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Additional Skills & Experience : Exceptional written and oral communication, including public presentations. Knowledge of public libraries and belief in their essential role within communities. Selection Process & Supplemental Information Interested individuals should apply online and attach a detailed resume and cover letter describing your responsibilities as it relates to this position. Applicants who have the strongest backgrounds related to the responsibilities of this position may be invited to participate in an interview and work assessment. Appointment is subject to passing a background check. The online application system may require you to enter a substantial amount of information. Be prepared to spend a minimum of one hour entering the required information. Tacoma Public Library Stands Against Racism and White Supremacy Tacoma Public Library is opposed to white supremacy in all of its forms and is committed to fostering an organization that is actively anti-racist. We believe that Black Lives Matter. We are grieving with our black community and all communities of color who continue to be harmed by institutionalized racism. We are committed to being a trusted community resource available to all and will provide resources and public programs that seek to reflect the values of anti-racism and elevate the voices of Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC). Tacoma Public Library Tacoma Public Library (TPL) has been an essential provider of free books, information, ideas, and education for more than 125 years. TPL's neighborhood libraries originated with Andrew Carnegie's visionary philanthropy at the turn of the 20th century and are being transformed into true centers of educational innovation and service--and vital community hubs--that continue to provide far more than free books and materials. Learn more about the Tacoma Public Library and the services we provide at www.tacomalibrary.org and connect with us on Facebook , Instagram , Twitter , and LinkedIn to stay up to date on exciting things happening at the library, and to be notified of other career opportunities with us. The Tacoma Public Library offers a generous package of employee benefits including: Medical coverage for eligible employees, spouses/domestic partners and dependents, including children up to age 26 Vision and Dental coverage for eligible employees Personal time off Paid holidays A great pension plan Communication from the Tacoma Public Library: We primarily communicate via e-mail during the application process. E-mails from cityoftacoma.org and/or neogov.com must be placed on your safe domain list to ensure that you receive notifications in a timely manner. As a precaution, you may also want to check your junk e-mail folders. For assistance with the NEOGOV application process, or questions regarding this job announcement, call the Human Resources office at (253) 591.5400 before 4:00 p.m. of the closing date of the job announcement. Insurance Plans: You may participate in one of several group health insurance programs. Employees and their dependents are covered by a medical-surgical-hospital plan, vision plan, dental plan, and employees are covered by a long-term disability plan. Short-term and expanded long-term disability insurance and Deferred Compensation options are also available. Employees are covered by the State Industrial Insurance Act. Paid leave: Library Employees are entitled to receive paid holidays, and Personal Time Off (PTO). Retirement: All employees of the Library except part-time Pages, temporary employees, and certain project employees, are included in the City of Tacoma Employees' Retirement System. Information on the Tacoma Employees' Retirement System can be found at www.cityoftacorna.org or by calling (253) 502-8200. All members of the Tacoma Employees' Retirement System are also covered by Social Security. The Tacoma Public Library is not a department of the City of Tacoma and the Library's employees are not employees of the City. The Library is a separate entity with its own governing body. The Library's governing body is the Tacoma Public Library Board of Trustees. Employees of the City of Tacoma who accept employment with the Tacoma Public Library will lose their City of Tacoma employee seniority. They will also find that their leave accruals, and some of the benefits enjoyed as employees of the City of Tacoma do not carry over when they are hired for a position with the Tacoma Public Library. Closing Date/Time: 5/6/2024 5:00 PM Pacific
City of San Jose
United States, California, San Jose
The City of San José, the Capital of Silicon Valley, is one of the nation's best managed cities and one of the top ten cities in which to live, work, and do business. Moreover, San José is the center of cultural, government and economic activity for the region. The employees of the City of San José have embraced the following values: Integrity, Innovation, Excellence, Collaboration, Respect and Celebration. The City's Department of Public Works (DPW) is seeking an individual whose values align with the values of the City's employees. T he Public Works Department is one of the largest departments in the City of San José with approximately 650 staff and an annual operating budget of $140 million (FY23). The Department is responsible for delivering capital improvement projects for a wide variety of City facilities and infrastructure, maintaining City facilities and fleet assets, facilitating and regulating development activities, and providing animal care and services. Public Works is committed to high-quality service, partnering with the community, and providing an excellent environment in which to work. The Department is a leader in the City's Capital Improvement Program (CIP), with a focus on voter-approved improvements projects, such as the $650 million Measure T Program, along with Airport CIP, which this Division Manager will administer. The Public Works Department is seeking to fill 1 full-time Division Manager vacanc y in the CIP/Airport Division. The current salary range for the Division Manager is $131,187.68 - $207,658.10. This salary range includes an approximate five percent (5%) ongoing non-pensionable compensation. Actual salary shall be determined by the final candidates' qualifications and experience. The Division Manager will report directly to the Deputy Director of Public Works and will manage a growing team of 13 skilled engineers, architects, and analysts. The successful candidate will be a registered professional engineer and/or architect. T he Division Manager is responsible for assisting in the planning, organizing, directing, and coordinating operational and administrative service functions within the Division , oversee ing total project management, from forecasting, planning, design, engineering, bidding, and construction management through to ribbon cuttings. They assist executive and senior management in formulating and implementing department policies and procedures. They are experienced in delivering capital projects from start to finish, are fast learners, nimble, diplomatic, and have demonstrated capability in working with multiple stakeholders. An in-depth knowledge of employing airport industry standard specifications, municipal codes, and engineering principles is desired. Identifying opportunities to streamline the project planning, design, and management processes will be a mark of their success. A strong focus on customer service and partnering with other departments and agencies is essential. The Division Manager will need to balance the demands of quality, speed, and cost with regard to the development and rapid implementation of the Airport's Capital Improvement Program. The Division Manager position performs work of considerable difficulty including: Hiring and retaining staff to assist on-time delivery of projects that meet budget. Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) sensitivity and implementation practices are required . Leading and managing the Training and Development team to create consistent project management practices and improvement in our contractor outreach program. Leadership, coordination, and enhancement for airport capital activities between the Airport staff, the Public Works departmental divisions, elected officials, other stakeholders, and the public, using the City's values as a guide. Leading the majority of the $650 million Measure T Program which builds projects to improve Disaster Preparedness, Public Safety, and Infrastructure. Building capital infrastructure in partnership with and creating opportunities for small and local businesses to participate in public works projects. Design/build methodology is often used while guiding contractors and the overall team. Directing special Airport strategic planning programs. Presenting reports and information to the City Council, boards, committees, and other divisions or departments as necessary. Representing the Department of Public Works in a variety of airport interdepartmental and intergovernmental matters. Maintaining compliance with all applicable regulations and to use sound airport engineering principles to achieve team effectiveness in project delivery. Education: Bachelor's degree in engineering, architecture, or a closely related field , master's degree in related field preferred. Experience: Six (6) years of progressively responsible professional experience in managing public infrastructure engineering, capital project delivery, program administration, or equivalent. Supervision: Three (3) years of supervisory experience. Management experience in an equivalent major division within a public agency preferred. Certifications: This p osition requires being a registered professional engineer or architect and being capable of securing a valid CA driver's license . Form 700 requirement : This position requires a disclosure of outside investments, real property interest, income, and business positions. You must complete and file an "Assuming Office Form 700" with the City Clerk's Office within the first 30 days of employment with the office. Competencies The ideal candidate will possess the following competencies, as demonstrated in past and current employment history. Job Expertise : Demonstrates knowledge of, and experience with, applicable professional/technical principles and practices, citywide and departmental procedures/policies, and federal and state rules and regulations including knowledge or experience related to: Experience in large capital project budget preparation and administration. California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) or comparable requirements. Experience in human resource management, including employee recruitment, retention, and organizational development. Design/Build capital project delivery. Design, review, and construction of public infrastructure, such as airport/airfield and/or public roads and facilities. Understanding the use of engineering or architecture technology. Supervision : Sets effective long and short-term goals based on a good understanding of management practices; establishes realistic priorities within available resources; provides motivational support; empowers others; assigns decision-making and work functions to others in an appropriate manner to maximize organizational and individual effectiveness. Communication Skills : Communicates and listens effectively and responds in a timely , effective, positive, and respectful manner; written reports and correspondence are accurate , complete, current; well-organized, legible, concise, neat, and in proper grammatical form. Ability to effectively present ideas orally and in writing. Management : Evaluates priorities to ensure that the "true" top priorities are handled satisfactorily; sets clear goals for the employees and the work unit. Political Skills : In taking action , demonstrates an underst
anding and consideration of how their actions will impact stakeholders and affected areas in the organization. Problem Solving : Approaches a situation or problem by defining the problem or issue; determines the significance of problem(s); collects information; uses logic and intuition to arrive at decisions or solutions to problems that achieve the desired outcome. Customer Service : Approaches problem-solving by focusing on customers first; advocates for customer results point of view; demonstrates the ability to anticipate customers' needs and deliver services effectively and efficiently in a timely , accurate , respectful, and friendly manner. Conflict Management : Uses appropriate interpersonal styles and methods to resolve conflict that arises from the varying opinions on project issues/outcomes. Fiscal Management : Understands the relationship of the budget and resources to the strategic plan; complies with administrative controls over funds, contracts, and procurements. Teamwork / Interpersonal Skills : Uses efficient and cost-effective approaches to integrate technology into the workplace and improve program effectiveness. Use of diversity, equity, and inclusive principles required . Selection Process: The selection process will consist of an evaluation of the applicant's training and experience based on the application and responses to all the job specific questions. Only those candidates whose backgrounds best match the position will be invited to proceed in the selection process. Additional phases of the selection process will consist of one or more interviews . To be considered for this position, you must fill out the application on the City of San Jose website and submit the following: Resume Cover letter : Your cover letter should be one to two pages. This response will also be used to evaluate your written communication skills. In your cover letter, d escribe how your education and experience makes you the best candidate for this position, be sure to include any experience in the following areas: Managing and delivering capital projects. Budget planning and monitoring of various programs and projects. Leading a work unit to achieve a common goal. Knowledge and experience related to an airport capital improvement program or similar industrial facility. You must submit your resume and a cover letter in order to be considered for this vacancy or your application may be deemed incomplete and withheld from further consideration. If you have questions about the duties of these positions, the selection or hiring processes, please contact April.Hanson@sanjoseca.gov .
Apr 17, 2024
Full Time
The City of San José, the Capital of Silicon Valley, is one of the nation's best managed cities and one of the top ten cities in which to live, work, and do business. Moreover, San José is the center of cultural, government and economic activity for the region. The employees of the City of San José have embraced the following values: Integrity, Innovation, Excellence, Collaboration, Respect and Celebration. The City's Department of Public Works (DPW) is seeking an individual whose values align with the values of the City's employees. T he Public Works Department is one of the largest departments in the City of San José with approximately 650 staff and an annual operating budget of $140 million (FY23). The Department is responsible for delivering capital improvement projects for a wide variety of City facilities and infrastructure, maintaining City facilities and fleet assets, facilitating and regulating development activities, and providing animal care and services. Public Works is committed to high-quality service, partnering with the community, and providing an excellent environment in which to work. The Department is a leader in the City's Capital Improvement Program (CIP), with a focus on voter-approved improvements projects, such as the $650 million Measure T Program, along with Airport CIP, which this Division Manager will administer. The Public Works Department is seeking to fill 1 full-time Division Manager vacanc y in the CIP/Airport Division. The current salary range for the Division Manager is $131,187.68 - $207,658.10. This salary range includes an approximate five percent (5%) ongoing non-pensionable compensation. Actual salary shall be determined by the final candidates' qualifications and experience. The Division Manager will report directly to the Deputy Director of Public Works and will manage a growing team of 13 skilled engineers, architects, and analysts. The successful candidate will be a registered professional engineer and/or architect. T he Division Manager is responsible for assisting in the planning, organizing, directing, and coordinating operational and administrative service functions within the Division , oversee ing total project management, from forecasting, planning, design, engineering, bidding, and construction management through to ribbon cuttings. They assist executive and senior management in formulating and implementing department policies and procedures. They are experienced in delivering capital projects from start to finish, are fast learners, nimble, diplomatic, and have demonstrated capability in working with multiple stakeholders. An in-depth knowledge of employing airport industry standard specifications, municipal codes, and engineering principles is desired. Identifying opportunities to streamline the project planning, design, and management processes will be a mark of their success. A strong focus on customer service and partnering with other departments and agencies is essential. The Division Manager will need to balance the demands of quality, speed, and cost with regard to the development and rapid implementation of the Airport's Capital Improvement Program. The Division Manager position performs work of considerable difficulty including: Hiring and retaining staff to assist on-time delivery of projects that meet budget. Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) sensitivity and implementation practices are required . Leading and managing the Training and Development team to create consistent project management practices and improvement in our contractor outreach program. Leadership, coordination, and enhancement for airport capital activities between the Airport staff, the Public Works departmental divisions, elected officials, other stakeholders, and the public, using the City's values as a guide. Leading the majority of the $650 million Measure T Program which builds projects to improve Disaster Preparedness, Public Safety, and Infrastructure. Building capital infrastructure in partnership with and creating opportunities for small and local businesses to participate in public works projects. Design/build methodology is often used while guiding contractors and the overall team. Directing special Airport strategic planning programs. Presenting reports and information to the City Council, boards, committees, and other divisions or departments as necessary. Representing the Department of Public Works in a variety of airport interdepartmental and intergovernmental matters. Maintaining compliance with all applicable regulations and to use sound airport engineering principles to achieve team effectiveness in project delivery. Education: Bachelor's degree in engineering, architecture, or a closely related field , master's degree in related field preferred. Experience: Six (6) years of progressively responsible professional experience in managing public infrastructure engineering, capital project delivery, program administration, or equivalent. Supervision: Three (3) years of supervisory experience. Management experience in an equivalent major division within a public agency preferred. Certifications: This p osition requires being a registered professional engineer or architect and being capable of securing a valid CA driver's license . Form 700 requirement : This position requires a disclosure of outside investments, real property interest, income, and business positions. You must complete and file an "Assuming Office Form 700" with the City Clerk's Office within the first 30 days of employment with the office. Competencies The ideal candidate will possess the following competencies, as demonstrated in past and current employment history. Job Expertise : Demonstrates knowledge of, and experience with, applicable professional/technical principles and practices, citywide and departmental procedures/policies, and federal and state rules and regulations including knowledge or experience related to: Experience in large capital project budget preparation and administration. California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) or comparable requirements. Experience in human resource management, including employee recruitment, retention, and organizational development. Design/Build capital project delivery. Design, review, and construction of public infrastructure, such as airport/airfield and/or public roads and facilities. Understanding the use of engineering or architecture technology. Supervision : Sets effective long and short-term goals based on a good understanding of management practices; establishes realistic priorities within available resources; provides motivational support; empowers others; assigns decision-making and work functions to others in an appropriate manner to maximize organizational and individual effectiveness. Communication Skills : Communicates and listens effectively and responds in a timely , effective, positive, and respectful manner; written reports and correspondence are accurate , complete, current; well-organized, legible, concise, neat, and in proper grammatical form. Ability to effectively present ideas orally and in writing. Management : Evaluates priorities to ensure that the "true" top priorities are handled satisfactorily; sets clear goals for the employees and the work unit. Political Skills : In taking action , demonstrates an underst
anding and consideration of how their actions will impact stakeholders and affected areas in the organization. Problem Solving : Approaches a situation or problem by defining the problem or issue; determines the significance of problem(s); collects information; uses logic and intuition to arrive at decisions or solutions to problems that achieve the desired outcome. Customer Service : Approaches problem-solving by focusing on customers first; advocates for customer results point of view; demonstrates the ability to anticipate customers' needs and deliver services effectively and efficiently in a timely , accurate , respectful, and friendly manner. Conflict Management : Uses appropriate interpersonal styles and methods to resolve conflict that arises from the varying opinions on project issues/outcomes. Fiscal Management : Understands the relationship of the budget and resources to the strategic plan; complies with administrative controls over funds, contracts, and procurements. Teamwork / Interpersonal Skills : Uses efficient and cost-effective approaches to integrate technology into the workplace and improve program effectiveness. Use of diversity, equity, and inclusive principles required . Selection Process: The selection process will consist of an evaluation of the applicant's training and experience based on the application and responses to all the job specific questions. Only those candidates whose backgrounds best match the position will be invited to proceed in the selection process. Additional phases of the selection process will consist of one or more interviews . To be considered for this position, you must fill out the application on the City of San Jose website and submit the following: Resume Cover letter : Your cover letter should be one to two pages. This response will also be used to evaluate your written communication skills. In your cover letter, d escribe how your education and experience makes you the best candidate for this position, be sure to include any experience in the following areas: Managing and delivering capital projects. Budget planning and monitoring of various programs and projects. Leading a work unit to achieve a common goal. Knowledge and experience related to an airport capital improvement program or similar industrial facility. You must submit your resume and a cover letter in order to be considered for this vacancy or your application may be deemed incomplete and withheld from further consideration. If you have questions about the duties of these positions, the selection or hiring processes, please contact April.Hanson@sanjoseca.gov .
City of Long Beach, CA
City of Long Beach, California, United States
DESCRIPTION THE PORT OF LONG BEACH IS SEEKING A MANAGER OF BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT (This is an at-will position) Salary Range: $140,000 - $185,000 ABOUT US The Port of Long Beach, one of the world's busiest seaports, is an international gateway for the reliable, efficient, and sustainable movement of goods and is a leader in environmental stewardship. Credited with moving approximately $200 billion in trade, the Port serves as a critical hub for international commerce and is a major transportation center. Asia-based trade accounts for the bulk of Long Beach shipments. Port-related international trade has a wide-ranging economic impact, supporting millions of jobs that benefit the region and the entire country. THE TEAM The Business Development Division focuses on maximizing the Port of Long Beach revenue opportunities and sustaining market share growth by engaging all customer segments, tracking industry trends, analyzing cargo data, identifying new business opportunities, anticipating market direction, and aligning our strategies to market conditions. Under the guidance of the Director and Assistant Director of Business Development, the role of Manager of Business Development will oversee and drive critical projects and programs vital to the success of the Port's commercial activities. The Manager of Business Development responsibilities spans the entire cargo movement lifecycle, encompassing strategic planning, meticulous execution, and successful completion to boost the Port's cargo volume, revenue, and market share. Additionally, provide integral support to the division, contributing to customer engagement, revenue and operational optimization, annual budget management, generation of periodical reports and presentations, data analytics, and a spectrum of sales and marketing activities. CANDIDATE CONNECT (INFORMATION SESSION) To learn more about this exciting career opportunity and the Port of Long Beach, please join our virtual information session on Wednesday, April 24, 2024, 5:00 PM PDT , via MS Teams. This is a unique opportunity to hear first-hand about the position, speak directly with hiring leaders, ask questions, and learn why the Port of Long Beach is your employer of choice! Candidates are not required to be on camera. To join audio only, call +1 323-451-1087, Phone Conference ID: 954 303 711# Click here to join the meeting. EXAMPLES OF DUTIES HOW YOU GET TO CONTRIBUTE: Administer and manage projects and programs including but not limited to Supply Chain Information Highway (SCIH), green and digital shipping corridors, Port tariff, Foreign Trade Zone (FTZ) program, trade relations with domestic and foreign governmental or quasi-governmental entities, government grants, events, advertisements, and sponsorships, relations with local and national trade organizations, and Customer Relationship Management (CRM) tools. Provide key management directions throughout all project cycles by defining project scope, objectives, and deliverables, creating project plans, allocating resources, managing budgets, and ensuring timely project delivery. Support and assist in covering customer meetings in various business verticals and/or geographical regions Provides regular (including but not limited to daily, weekly, monthly, and quarterly) customer engagement reporting Provide in-depth commercial analysis and recommendations related to existing and new business opportunities to increase Port revenue Support the Port’s land and asset optimization effort and implement strategies to increase Port revenue through terminal business Support the production of regular/ad-hoc trade-related reports and requests for information Create, review, and edit commercial reports and presentations Identify and work with other divisions to develop potential new land uses and lease opportunities based on short and long-term market conditions and commercial priorities Maintain CRM tool to generate reports based on the division’s commercial activities Support the annual division budget formulation and management processes. Function as Acting Director of Business Development in the absence of the Director and Assistant Director of Business Development as needed. Support the planning, preparations, and execution of Business Development-driven events. Facilitate collaborative business processes and practice improvements. Assist with delegation visits, presentations, facility and port tours. Attend local, regional, or domestic conferences and meetings. Travel locally, regionally, nationally, and internationally as required. Perform other duties as assigned. REQUIREMENTS TO FILE EDUCATION, KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE: A Bachelor's Degree in Business, Finance, Economics, Public Administration, or a closely related field is required. Experience offering specific and substantial preparation for the position’s duties may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis Five years or more of professional experience in managing projects in business development, procurement, strategic planning, budgeting, operations, or leasing areas required. Strong research and analytical skills and the ability to quickly understand and synthesize detailed trade and other business information are required. Strong negotiation skills required. Knowledge of public enterprise fund and port authority management and operations required. Must have or be able to gain knowledge of the core business practices and requirements of Port users and customers quickly. Must have strong and proven leadership and project/personnel management abilities Must be able to become comfortable analyzing and manipulating data extracted from products including but not limited to PIERS, Zepos, Datamyne, etc. Must have knowledge of ocean carrier and terminal operations, goods movement, logistics, maritime and business development terminology. Experience preparing and monitoring a budget. Strong working knowledge of the principles and practices of supervision, including selection, training, performance evaluation, and progressive discipline. TECHNICAL SKILLS NEEDED: Must be capable of working independently without extensive direction or oversight. Must be a creative, strategic thinker dedicated to quality service. Must have the ability to prepare clear, accurate, and concise records and reports. Must be able to compose and edit correspondence, prepare documents, and make arrangements with only brief instructions given. Must have excellent proofreading and editing skills. Requires the ability to gather information, identify research resources, and quickly find solutions. Requires knowledge of principles and practices of sound business communication; correct English usage, including spelling, grammar, and punctuation, is essential. Must make effective use of available resources. Must be motivated to take on new tasks and learn new processes as necessary. Must have a valid California Driver’s License to perform work-related duties, including driving to meetings and work-related events. Must be able to obtain and maintain a Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) during the course of employment. DESIRABLE: Second language speaking ability desirable. Knowledge of environmental, construction, government, or engineering terminology a plus. Knowledge of basic principles and practices of program/project planning, management, and reporting is a plus. Knowledge of basic principles and practices of program/project planning, management, and reporting is a plus. Knowledge of commercial real estate management practices required is a plus. LICENSES/CERTIFICATION: A valid California driver's license is required Must be able to obtain and maintain a Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) during the course of employment. TECHNICAL SKILLS NEEDED: Must be capable of working independently without extensive direction or oversight. Must be a creative, strategic thinker dedicated to quality service. Must have the ability to prepare clear, accurate, and concise records and reports. Must be able to compose and edit correspondence, prepare documents, and make arrangements with only brief instructions given. Must have excellent proofreading and editing skills. Requires the ability to gather information, identify research resources, and quickly find solutions. Requires knowledge of principles and practices of sound business communication; correct English usage, including spelling, grammar, and punctuation, is essential. Must make effective use of available resources. Must be motivated to take on new tasks and learn new processes as necessary. You will need strong negotiation skills, political savvy, excellent client/customer relation skills, and exceptional public speaking/presentation skills to thrive. You must be able to establish and maintain effective working relationships with various employees, vendor representatives, officials, and Port management. DESIRABLE: Second language speaking ability desirable. Knowledge of environmental, construction, government, or engineering terminology a plus. Knowledge of basic principles and practices of program/project planning, management, and reporting is a plus. Knowledge of basic principles and practices of program/project planning, management, and reporting is a plus. Knowledge of commercial real estate management practices required is a plus. LICENSES/CERTIFICATION: A valid California driver's license is required Must be able to obtain and maintain a Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) during the course of employment. If you require accommodation because of a disability in order to participate in any phase of the application/selection process, please contact (562) 283-7500 or email Careers@polb.com. The Port of Long Beach will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act. You are not required to disclose your criminal history or participate in a background check until you receive a conditional job offer. If the Port of Long Beach has concerns about a conviction that is directly related to the job after making a conditional job offer and conducting a background check, you will have the opportunity to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide evidence to mitigate concerns or challenge the accuracy of the background report. Find out more about the Fair Chance Act by visiting https://calcivilrights.ca.gov/fair-chance-act or https://www.longbeach.gov/hr/about-us/talent-acquisition/the-fair-chance-act/ . SELECTION PROCEDURE The final filing date for this recruitment is Monday, May 6, 2024 @ 11:59 pm PDT . To be considered for this opportunity, please submit a cover letter and resume with your application in PDF format. Incomplete applications (without a cover letter and resume) will not be considered. Individuals who are most qualified for the position will be invited to participate in the selection process, which may include a work-related assessment to further evaluate candidate qualifications. The first-round video interview window is Tuesday, May 7, 2024 through Tuesday, May 14, 2024 and final round (in person) interviews are scheduled for Wednesday, May 29, 2024 . Candidates should ensure availability on all interview dates. Additionally, this position will require the completion of a writing assessment conducted onsite before the second round of interviews. The successful candidate will be appointed shortly thereafter. References will be completed for finalist candidates; an employment offer is contingent on successful completion of a comprehensive background check. The Port reserves the right to extend the closing date without notice in order to accept additional applications. Those individuals determined to be most qualified for the position will be invited to participate in the selection process. THE BENEFITS: The Port of Long Beach has established an annual salary range of $140,000-$185,000 (placement depends on qualifications). An attractive package of executive-level benefits is also included, with the opportunity to work in one of the most diverse and dynamic areas of the United States. The Port’s generous benefits package includes: Auto Allowance - $550.00 per month Executive Leave - 40 hours per year. Retirement - CalPERS 2% @ 62, coordinated with social security. Current member contribution is 8.00% for CalPERS, and 6.2% for social security, paid by the employee. Pay for Performance - Pay for Performance is awarded based on employee performance as demonstrated through achievement of individual goals, demonstration of required competencies, and available budget funds. Deferred Compensation - City matches up to 2% of the base salary for all qualified members that are contributing to the 457(b) plan. Group Health Insurance - Medical and dental options (HMO and PPO). Free vision coverage. Life Insurance - City-paid life insurance policy of $20,000 plus executive insurance benefit equal to three times annual salary up to a maximum of $500,000. Disability Insurance - City-paid short- and long-term disability insurance. Vacation - Vacation is accrued at 3.7 hours per pay period to begin, which is equivalent to two weeks on an annual basis. Vacation can be used after six months of service. Sick Leave - Accrued at 8 hours per month. Accruals may be converted upon retirement to cash credit toward health and /or dental insurance premiums or retirement service credits. Paid Parental Leave - After six (6) months of City employment, the City pays up to 30 consecutive days (160 hours) for eligible employees to take paid time to bond with the child upon birth, adoption, or foster placement of a child, up to the age of 17. Holidays - 11 scheduled holidays per calendar year and four (4) personal holidays. Bereavement Leave - 5 days for death or critical illness of immediate family member. Education Reimbursement - Tuition reimbursement allows employees to obtain additional education or training. Annual Physical - Eligible to receive an annual physical examination at the city's expense through the city-provided program. Public Student Loan Forgiveness: As the Harbor Department of the City of Long Beach, a governmental agency, the Port of Long Beach is a qualifying employer for the Public Student Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program. 529 college savings plan: The ScholarShare529 plan is an account that allows employees to invest specifically for future education expenses through the Long Beach City Employees Federal Credit Union. Funds can be used from your 529 savings plan to send your grandkids, kids, or even yourself to any accredited public or private U.S. college or university - or two-year technical or vocational institution. The Port of Long Beach is an Equal Opportunity Employer We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. www.polb.com Employee Benefits The City of Long Beach offers its employees opportunities to grow personally and professionally.As a permanent employee, you are eligible to receive fringe benefits that include: • Medical and Dental Insurance • Life Insurance • Retirement Plan (P.E.R.S.) • Paid Vacation, Personal Holidays and Sick Leave • Deferred Compensation • Credit Union Membership • Free Bus Transportation (Long Beach Transit) • Flexible Spending Accounts • Free Employee Parking • Paid ParentalLeave* *Paid Parental Leave - after six (6) months of City employment; up to 30 calendar days (160 hours/192 hours for sworn platoon) of PPL, taken in full-day increments, in connection with the birth, adoption, or foster placement of a child, up to the age of seventeen (17). Closing Date/Time: 5/6/2024 11:59 PM Pacific
Apr 16, 2024
Full Time
DESCRIPTION THE PORT OF LONG BEACH IS SEEKING A MANAGER OF BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT (This is an at-will position) Salary Range: $140,000 - $185,000 ABOUT US The Port of Long Beach, one of the world's busiest seaports, is an international gateway for the reliable, efficient, and sustainable movement of goods and is a leader in environmental stewardship. Credited with moving approximately $200 billion in trade, the Port serves as a critical hub for international commerce and is a major transportation center. Asia-based trade accounts for the bulk of Long Beach shipments. Port-related international trade has a wide-ranging economic impact, supporting millions of jobs that benefit the region and the entire country. THE TEAM The Business Development Division focuses on maximizing the Port of Long Beach revenue opportunities and sustaining market share growth by engaging all customer segments, tracking industry trends, analyzing cargo data, identifying new business opportunities, anticipating market direction, and aligning our strategies to market conditions. Under the guidance of the Director and Assistant Director of Business Development, the role of Manager of Business Development will oversee and drive critical projects and programs vital to the success of the Port's commercial activities. The Manager of Business Development responsibilities spans the entire cargo movement lifecycle, encompassing strategic planning, meticulous execution, and successful completion to boost the Port's cargo volume, revenue, and market share. Additionally, provide integral support to the division, contributing to customer engagement, revenue and operational optimization, annual budget management, generation of periodical reports and presentations, data analytics, and a spectrum of sales and marketing activities. CANDIDATE CONNECT (INFORMATION SESSION) To learn more about this exciting career opportunity and the Port of Long Beach, please join our virtual information session on Wednesday, April 24, 2024, 5:00 PM PDT , via MS Teams. This is a unique opportunity to hear first-hand about the position, speak directly with hiring leaders, ask questions, and learn why the Port of Long Beach is your employer of choice! Candidates are not required to be on camera. To join audio only, call +1 323-451-1087, Phone Conference ID: 954 303 711# Click here to join the meeting. EXAMPLES OF DUTIES HOW YOU GET TO CONTRIBUTE: Administer and manage projects and programs including but not limited to Supply Chain Information Highway (SCIH), green and digital shipping corridors, Port tariff, Foreign Trade Zone (FTZ) program, trade relations with domestic and foreign governmental or quasi-governmental entities, government grants, events, advertisements, and sponsorships, relations with local and national trade organizations, and Customer Relationship Management (CRM) tools. Provide key management directions throughout all project cycles by defining project scope, objectives, and deliverables, creating project plans, allocating resources, managing budgets, and ensuring timely project delivery. Support and assist in covering customer meetings in various business verticals and/or geographical regions Provides regular (including but not limited to daily, weekly, monthly, and quarterly) customer engagement reporting Provide in-depth commercial analysis and recommendations related to existing and new business opportunities to increase Port revenue Support the Port’s land and asset optimization effort and implement strategies to increase Port revenue through terminal business Support the production of regular/ad-hoc trade-related reports and requests for information Create, review, and edit commercial reports and presentations Identify and work with other divisions to develop potential new land uses and lease opportunities based on short and long-term market conditions and commercial priorities Maintain CRM tool to generate reports based on the division’s commercial activities Support the annual division budget formulation and management processes. Function as Acting Director of Business Development in the absence of the Director and Assistant Director of Business Development as needed. Support the planning, preparations, and execution of Business Development-driven events. Facilitate collaborative business processes and practice improvements. Assist with delegation visits, presentations, facility and port tours. Attend local, regional, or domestic conferences and meetings. Travel locally, regionally, nationally, and internationally as required. Perform other duties as assigned. REQUIREMENTS TO FILE EDUCATION, KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE: A Bachelor's Degree in Business, Finance, Economics, Public Administration, or a closely related field is required. Experience offering specific and substantial preparation for the position’s duties may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis Five years or more of professional experience in managing projects in business development, procurement, strategic planning, budgeting, operations, or leasing areas required. Strong research and analytical skills and the ability to quickly understand and synthesize detailed trade and other business information are required. Strong negotiation skills required. Knowledge of public enterprise fund and port authority management and operations required. Must have or be able to gain knowledge of the core business practices and requirements of Port users and customers quickly. Must have strong and proven leadership and project/personnel management abilities Must be able to become comfortable analyzing and manipulating data extracted from products including but not limited to PIERS, Zepos, Datamyne, etc. Must have knowledge of ocean carrier and terminal operations, goods movement, logistics, maritime and business development terminology. Experience preparing and monitoring a budget. Strong working knowledge of the principles and practices of supervision, including selection, training, performance evaluation, and progressive discipline. TECHNICAL SKILLS NEEDED: Must be capable of working independently without extensive direction or oversight. Must be a creative, strategic thinker dedicated to quality service. Must have the ability to prepare clear, accurate, and concise records and reports. Must be able to compose and edit correspondence, prepare documents, and make arrangements with only brief instructions given. Must have excellent proofreading and editing skills. Requires the ability to gather information, identify research resources, and quickly find solutions. Requires knowledge of principles and practices of sound business communication; correct English usage, including spelling, grammar, and punctuation, is essential. Must make effective use of available resources. Must be motivated to take on new tasks and learn new processes as necessary. Must have a valid California Driver’s License to perform work-related duties, including driving to meetings and work-related events. Must be able to obtain and maintain a Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) during the course of employment. DESIRABLE: Second language speaking ability desirable. Knowledge of environmental, construction, government, or engineering terminology a plus. Knowledge of basic principles and practices of program/project planning, management, and reporting is a plus. Knowledge of basic principles and practices of program/project planning, management, and reporting is a plus. Knowledge of commercial real estate management practices required is a plus. LICENSES/CERTIFICATION: A valid California driver's license is required Must be able to obtain and maintain a Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) during the course of employment. TECHNICAL SKILLS NEEDED: Must be capable of working independently without extensive direction or oversight. Must be a creative, strategic thinker dedicated to quality service. Must have the ability to prepare clear, accurate, and concise records and reports. Must be able to compose and edit correspondence, prepare documents, and make arrangements with only brief instructions given. Must have excellent proofreading and editing skills. Requires the ability to gather information, identify research resources, and quickly find solutions. Requires knowledge of principles and practices of sound business communication; correct English usage, including spelling, grammar, and punctuation, is essential. Must make effective use of available resources. Must be motivated to take on new tasks and learn new processes as necessary. You will need strong negotiation skills, political savvy, excellent client/customer relation skills, and exceptional public speaking/presentation skills to thrive. You must be able to establish and maintain effective working relationships with various employees, vendor representatives, officials, and Port management. DESIRABLE: Second language speaking ability desirable. Knowledge of environmental, construction, government, or engineering terminology a plus. Knowledge of basic principles and practices of program/project planning, management, and reporting is a plus. Knowledge of basic principles and practices of program/project planning, management, and reporting is a plus. Knowledge of commercial real estate management practices required is a plus. LICENSES/CERTIFICATION: A valid California driver's license is required Must be able to obtain and maintain a Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) during the course of employment. If you require accommodation because of a disability in order to participate in any phase of the application/selection process, please contact (562) 283-7500 or email Careers@polb.com. The Port of Long Beach will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act. You are not required to disclose your criminal history or participate in a background check until you receive a conditional job offer. If the Port of Long Beach has concerns about a conviction that is directly related to the job after making a conditional job offer and conducting a background check, you will have the opportunity to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide evidence to mitigate concerns or challenge the accuracy of the background report. Find out more about the Fair Chance Act by visiting https://calcivilrights.ca.gov/fair-chance-act or https://www.longbeach.gov/hr/about-us/talent-acquisition/the-fair-chance-act/ . SELECTION PROCEDURE The final filing date for this recruitment is Monday, May 6, 2024 @ 11:59 pm PDT . To be considered for this opportunity, please submit a cover letter and resume with your application in PDF format. Incomplete applications (without a cover letter and resume) will not be considered. Individuals who are most qualified for the position will be invited to participate in the selection process, which may include a work-related assessment to further evaluate candidate qualifications. The first-round video interview window is Tuesday, May 7, 2024 through Tuesday, May 14, 2024 and final round (in person) interviews are scheduled for Wednesday, May 29, 2024 . Candidates should ensure availability on all interview dates. Additionally, this position will require the completion of a writing assessment conducted onsite before the second round of interviews. The successful candidate will be appointed shortly thereafter. References will be completed for finalist candidates; an employment offer is contingent on successful completion of a comprehensive background check. The Port reserves the right to extend the closing date without notice in order to accept additional applications. Those individuals determined to be most qualified for the position will be invited to participate in the selection process. THE BENEFITS: The Port of Long Beach has established an annual salary range of $140,000-$185,000 (placement depends on qualifications). An attractive package of executive-level benefits is also included, with the opportunity to work in one of the most diverse and dynamic areas of the United States. The Port’s generous benefits package includes: Auto Allowance - $550.00 per month Executive Leave - 40 hours per year. Retirement - CalPERS 2% @ 62, coordinated with social security. Current member contribution is 8.00% for CalPERS, and 6.2% for social security, paid by the employee. Pay for Performance - Pay for Performance is awarded based on employee performance as demonstrated through achievement of individual goals, demonstration of required competencies, and available budget funds. Deferred Compensation - City matches up to 2% of the base salary for all qualified members that are contributing to the 457(b) plan. Group Health Insurance - Medical and dental options (HMO and PPO). Free vision coverage. Life Insurance - City-paid life insurance policy of $20,000 plus executive insurance benefit equal to three times annual salary up to a maximum of $500,000. Disability Insurance - City-paid short- and long-term disability insurance. Vacation - Vacation is accrued at 3.7 hours per pay period to begin, which is equivalent to two weeks on an annual basis. Vacation can be used after six months of service. Sick Leave - Accrued at 8 hours per month. Accruals may be converted upon retirement to cash credit toward health and /or dental insurance premiums or retirement service credits. Paid Parental Leave - After six (6) months of City employment, the City pays up to 30 consecutive days (160 hours) for eligible employees to take paid time to bond with the child upon birth, adoption, or foster placement of a child, up to the age of 17. Holidays - 11 scheduled holidays per calendar year and four (4) personal holidays. Bereavement Leave - 5 days for death or critical illness of immediate family member. Education Reimbursement - Tuition reimbursement allows employees to obtain additional education or training. Annual Physical - Eligible to receive an annual physical examination at the city's expense through the city-provided program. Public Student Loan Forgiveness: As the Harbor Department of the City of Long Beach, a governmental agency, the Port of Long Beach is a qualifying employer for the Public Student Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program. 529 college savings plan: The ScholarShare529 plan is an account that allows employees to invest specifically for future education expenses through the Long Beach City Employees Federal Credit Union. Funds can be used from your 529 savings plan to send your grandkids, kids, or even yourself to any accredited public or private U.S. college or university - or two-year technical or vocational institution. The Port of Long Beach is an Equal Opportunity Employer We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. www.polb.com Employee Benefits The City of Long Beach offers its employees opportunities to grow personally and professionally.As a permanent employee, you are eligible to receive fringe benefits that include: • Medical and Dental Insurance • Life Insurance • Retirement Plan (P.E.R.S.) • Paid Vacation, Personal Holidays and Sick Leave • Deferred Compensation • Credit Union Membership • Free Bus Transportation (Long Beach Transit) • Flexible Spending Accounts • Free Employee Parking • Paid ParentalLeave* *Paid Parental Leave - after six (6) months of City employment; up to 30 calendar days (160 hours/192 hours for sworn platoon) of PPL, taken in full-day increments, in connection with the birth, adoption, or foster placement of a child, up to the age of seventeen (17). Closing Date/Time: 5/6/2024 11:59 PM Pacific
City of Long Beach, CA
City of Long Beach, California, United States
DESCRIPTION EXTENDED UNTIL 5/12/2024 The Long Beach Utilities Department is seeking applicants for Manager of Water Treatment , which is an at-will, division-level management position. THE COMMUNITY Ideally located on the Pacific Ocean south of Los Angeles, adjacent to Orange County, the City of Long Beach, California (population 470,000) is frequently described as a series of strong, diverse interwoven smaller communities within a large city. Enjoying an ideal Southern California climate, Long Beach is home to an abundance of cultural and recreational options. The Long Beach Convention Center, Aquarium of the Pacific, Queen Mary, and the annual Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach, plus a wide variety of other attractions (two historic ranchos, three marinas, and five golf courses), serve to draw 6.5 million visitors a year. The City is also home to California State University, Long Beach, and Long Beach City College. Cal State Long Beach is the second largest university in the state and was recently ranked the No. 3 best-value public college in the nation. Covering approximately 50 square miles, Long Beach is supported by a wide mix of industries with education, health and social services, manufacturing, retail trade, and professional services comprising the highest representation. Known for its livable and desirable neighborhoods, Long Beach was named by America’s Promise Alliance as one of the 100 Best Communities for Young People two years in a row. While it offers all the amenities of a large metropolis, many say Long Beach offers the added benefit of having maintained a strong sense of community and cohesiveness despite its growth. A superb climate, quality schools, a vibrant downtown, and a wide variety of neighborhoods help make Long Beach one of the most livable communities in the country. CITY GOVERNMENT Long Beach, a charter city formed in 1897, is governed by nine City Council Members elected by district and a city-wide elected Mayor. Other elected officials include the City Attorney, City Auditor, and City Prosecutor. The elected officials are elected to staggered four-year terms. The City Council appoints the City Manager and City Clerk. The City Manager is responsible for the efficient administration of all City departments, excluding those under the direction of a separately elected official, Board or Commission. Long Beach is one of only three cities in California with its own Health Department and one of the very few municipalities with its own Utilities Department (Water and Gas) and Energy Resources Departments. The City is supported by a FY 2024 total budget of approximately $3.3 billion with a General Fund budget of $719 million. More than 6,000 full and part-time employees support municipal operations with the vast majority being represented by twelve employee associations. To learn more about the City of Long Beach, go to www.longbeach.gov . THE DEPARTMENT Long Beach Utilities serves nearly 500,000 people in 50 square miles, providing high quality, safe and delicious drinking water and wastewater management for Long Beach, as well as natural gas services for Long Beach and Signal Hill. With the foundation of roughly 500 dedicated employees, the department maintains 1,600 miles of water and sewer mains, 1,900 miles of gas pipeline and a dedicated groundwater treatment plant, and also provides 24/7 emergency response. To learn more visit LBUtilities.org . EXAMPLES OF DUTIES Under the direction of the Senior Director of Water Quality & Process, organizes and directs the activities and staff of the 62.5 Million Gallons per Day (MGD) central groundwater treatment plant (GWTP) and multiple remote facilities for drinking water system, reclaimed water system, and sewer collection system; serves as the Chief Operator for GWTP; ensures effective and efficient high-quality work in the managed programs to ensure the efficient operation and maintenance; directs the monitoring and operation of the drinking water, reclaimed, and sewer Pump Stations to ensure compliance with water quality regulations and other safety and environmental requirements; trains, supervises, and evaluates the performance of assigned personnel. EXAMPLES OF DUTIES : Plans, organizes, and directs water treatment operations related, including drinking water treatment and distribution, reclaimed water distribution, and sewer collection system facilities. Assesses treatment processes and distribution operations, inspects facilities for proper operation and upkeep; evaluates operation efficiencies and develops new techniques, policies, and procedures to improve efficiency and effectiveness and to achieve Department goals and objectives. Trains, supervises, and evaluates the performance of assigned staff; interviews and selects employees and recommends and implements personnel actions including hiring, cross-training, promotions, transfers, reassignments, and disciplinary actions. Oversees regulatory compliance for assigned programs; develops, implements, interprets, and ensures compliance with complex rules and regulations, policies, and permits such as drinking water and air quality regulations, storm water discharge, industrial waste permits, hazardous material storage and disposal, safety and other regulations. Ensures compliance with all applicable safety programs to protect employees, the public, and the environment from exposure to acutely hazardous chemicals and other unsafe conditions; maintains an awareness of emergency response policies and procedures; responds to any and all safety concerns; corresponds and interacts with regulatory agencies. Provides technical expertise, information, and assistance to the Senior Director of Water Quality & Process regarding assigned functions; assists in the formulation and development of policies, procedures, and programs. Coordinates division activities involving external agencies, private contractors, and other City Departments to facilitate projects and tasks. Directs, prepares, and maintains a variety of narrative and statistical reports, records and files related to personnel and assigned activities; prepares written correspondence. Assists in the development and preparation of the annual preliminary budget for treatment plant operations which includes personnel, operation and maintenance (O&M) expenses, and capital outlay; analyzes and reviews budgetary and financial data; controls and authorizes expenditures in accordance with established limitations. Participates in the forecast of funds needed for water sales and long-term capital improvement goals; ensures the proper inventory and accounting techniques of all materials, chemicals, and equipment. Maintains after-hours emergency response and management availability status for water system emergency contact purposes; serves as designated on call T5 chief operator responding to water supply and water quality emergencies. Oversees contract management, including the development of specifications, proposals, and purchase orders. Monitors field activities routinely to ensure compliance with safety requirements and operational efficiencies. Coordinates with other divisions and bureaus in planning, prioritizing, and scheduling of long-term capital improvement projects (CIP); collaborates with engineering bureau in implementing CIP by participating in the design, engineering, construction, and field inspection activities. Communicates with other personnel, vendors, contractors, other City Departments and outside organizations to coordinate activities, facilitate projects and tasks, resolve issues, and conflicts and exchange information. Operates a computer and assigned software; drives a vehicle to conduct work as assigned. Attends and conducts a variety of meetings as assigned; identifies employee development and training requirements and develops training programs. Performs other duties as required, related to the primary job duties of the assigned position. REQUIREMENTS TO FILE MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Edu cation and Experience: Graduation from high school supplemented by college level course work or specialized training in a related field and five years of water treatment and distribution system related experience. Six years of supervisory experience is required and can be achieved through direct supervision experience or demonstration of leadership through a combination of work experience and education. Required licenses and/or certifications: Possession of a valid California Class C driver license. Possession of California’s State Water Resource Control Board (SWRCB) Treatment T5 Operator Certificate. Registration as a Professional Engineer in California or possession of equivalent Treatment T5 Operator Certificate from an out-of-state’s primacy agency may be substituted for the California SWRCB Treatment Grade 5 Certificate. Possession of Grade D3 Water Distribution Operator Certification. IDEAL CANDIDATE: The ideal candidate will demonstrate the following: Knowledge of: Principles, practices, materials, equipment and techniques involved in the maintenance and operation of water treatment plant and distribution system, reclaim distribution system, sewer lift stations. Trends and emerging technologies in drinking, reclaimed, and wastewater field. Principles and practices of administration, supervision, and training. Principles and practices of leadership, motivation, team building and conflict resolution. Principles and processes of water plant, water distribution, and water systems. Operation and maintenance principles of pumps, motors, values, and other mechanical equipment related to water treatment. Applicable state and federal laws, standards and requirements related to water treatment plant operation and maintenance. Project management techniques Emergency preparedness programs. Budget preparation and control. Health and safety regulations and procedures. Interpersonal skills using tact, patience, and courtesy. Business letter writing and report preparation. Implementation of preventative maintenance programs. Operation of a computer and assigned software. Principles and practices of effective customer service. Oral and written communication skills. Ability to: Plan, organize, and direct an effective water treatment program. Assess water treatment and distribution system and sewer lift station emergency situations and ensure resources and equipment are available to meet potential emergencies. Train, supervise, and evaluate the performance of assigned staff. Develop and administer Department goals, objectives, and procedures. Identify and respond to sensitive community and organizational issues, concerns, and needs. Prepare and administer budgets. Analyze situations accurately and adopt an effective course of action. Assesses the reliability of the treatment and distribution system including treatment plant and process. Represent Long Beach Utilities Department to public agencies, regulatory bodies, special interest groups, other external organizations and members of the public. Meet schedules and timelines. Work independently with little direction. Plan, prioritize, and organize work. Prepare comprehensive narrative and statistical reports. Prepare and maintain a variety of records and files related to assigned activities. Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing. Read and understand standard drawings, blueprints, and maps. Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others. Operate a computer and assigned software. SELECTION PROCEDURE The bulletin will close at the date and time listed above. To be considered for the position, applicants must click the Apply link and submit an online application in addition to completing the online supplemental questionnaire. Applicants must also attach a cover letter and detailed resume in pdf format. Applicants who do not meet the minimum requirements, including submission of all required attachments in the correct format, will not be considered. For questions related to this recruitment, please contact Jessica Stoudenmire at Jessica.Stoudenmire@lbwater.org . The City of Long Beach is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value and encourage diversity in our workforce. The City of Long Beach is committed to creating a workplace where every employee is valued for who they are. Having our workforce reflect the diversity of our community at various levels of the organization is a continuous goal embraced by our departments, management staff, and policymakers. To support efforts of fairness and diversity, City Leadership is committed to incorporating equity and inclusion into our work by supporting staff and community partners. We are committed to promoting transparency by publishing updated demographic information for employees, including workforce diversity data and pay by race and gender. The City of Long Beach will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act. You are not required to disclose your criminal history or participate in a background check until you receive a conditional job offer. If the City of Long Beach has concerns about a conviction that is directly related to the job after making a conditional job offer and conducting a background check, you will have the opportunity to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide evidence to mitigate concerns, or challenge the accuracy of the background report. Find out more about the Fair Chance Act by visiting https://calcivilrights.ca.gov/fair-chance-act . The City of Long Beach intends to provide reasonable accommodations in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. If a special accommodation is desired, or if you would like to request this information in an alternative format, please contact Jessica Stoudenmire at Jessica.Stoudenmire@lbwater.org . For technical support with your governmentjobs.com application, please contact (855) 524-5627. The City of Long Beach offers its employees opportunities to grow personally and professionally.As a permanent employee, you are eligible to receive fringe benefits that include: Retirement: California Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS) defined benefit retirement plan, which is coordinated with Social Security. The benefit is 2.5% or 2.7% (depending on hire date) @55 for "Classic" members and 2% @62 for new members as defined by PEPRA, subject to the compensation limitations set by PERS. Both the City and the employee contributes toward CalPERS retirement contributions. The city also participates in Social Security. Health and Dental Insurance: The City offers the choice of HMO and PPO plans. The city pays major portion of the premium for employee and dependents depending on the health/ dental plan selected. Life Insurance: City-paid term life insurance policy equal to three (3) times annual salary to a maximum of $500,000. Disability Insurance: City-paid short-term and long-term disability insurance. Management Physical: Annual City-paid physical examination. Vacation: Twelve (12) vacation days after the first year of service; 15 days after four years, six months of service; 20 days after 19 years, six months of service. Executive Leave: Forty (40) hours Executive Leave per year. The City Manager has discretion to grant an additional 40 hours each year. Sick Leave : One day earned per month; unlimited accumulation; conversion upon retirement to cash credit toward health and/or dental insurance premiums, or to pension credits. Holidays: Eleven (11) designated holidays per year, plus four personal holidays to be used at the employee's discretion. Transportation Allowance: Monthly allowance is allocated by classifications below; Department Head $650.00 Deputy Director/Manager/Director (Harbor/Utilities) $550.00 Division Officer/Superintendent/ Chief of Staff / Administrator / Principal DCA $450.00 Assistant to Executive / Executive Assistant / Executive Secretary/ Executive Support Staff $300.00 Deferred Compensation Plan: Optional for employee contribution to a supplementary retirement savings program available through Mission Square Retirement formerly ICMA-RC Retirement Corporation). Classic CalPERS Members: The City will contribute a maximum of up to two percent (2%) of base salary* for all qualified Classic CalPERS members. Public Employees’ Pension Reform Act (PEPRA) CalPERS Members: Effective the second full pay period following City Council adoption, the City contribution will increase from two percent (2%) to three percent (3%) of base salary* for all qualified PEPRA CalPERS members. Flexible Spending Account (FSA): Optional election for employees to reduce taxable income for payment of allowable childcare or medical expenses. Flexible/Hybrid Work Schedule: Available (subject to City Manager approval). Paid Parental Leave: The City provides one hundred and sixty (160) hours of Paid Parental Leave at 100% of salary, for the birth, adoption or foster placement of a child, regardless of the gender, marital status or sexual orientation of the parent. Closing Date/Time: 5/12/2024 11:59 PM Pacific
Mar 29, 2024
Full Time
DESCRIPTION EXTENDED UNTIL 5/12/2024 The Long Beach Utilities Department is seeking applicants for Manager of Water Treatment , which is an at-will, division-level management position. THE COMMUNITY Ideally located on the Pacific Ocean south of Los Angeles, adjacent to Orange County, the City of Long Beach, California (population 470,000) is frequently described as a series of strong, diverse interwoven smaller communities within a large city. Enjoying an ideal Southern California climate, Long Beach is home to an abundance of cultural and recreational options. The Long Beach Convention Center, Aquarium of the Pacific, Queen Mary, and the annual Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach, plus a wide variety of other attractions (two historic ranchos, three marinas, and five golf courses), serve to draw 6.5 million visitors a year. The City is also home to California State University, Long Beach, and Long Beach City College. Cal State Long Beach is the second largest university in the state and was recently ranked the No. 3 best-value public college in the nation. Covering approximately 50 square miles, Long Beach is supported by a wide mix of industries with education, health and social services, manufacturing, retail trade, and professional services comprising the highest representation. Known for its livable and desirable neighborhoods, Long Beach was named by America’s Promise Alliance as one of the 100 Best Communities for Young People two years in a row. While it offers all the amenities of a large metropolis, many say Long Beach offers the added benefit of having maintained a strong sense of community and cohesiveness despite its growth. A superb climate, quality schools, a vibrant downtown, and a wide variety of neighborhoods help make Long Beach one of the most livable communities in the country. CITY GOVERNMENT Long Beach, a charter city formed in 1897, is governed by nine City Council Members elected by district and a city-wide elected Mayor. Other elected officials include the City Attorney, City Auditor, and City Prosecutor. The elected officials are elected to staggered four-year terms. The City Council appoints the City Manager and City Clerk. The City Manager is responsible for the efficient administration of all City departments, excluding those under the direction of a separately elected official, Board or Commission. Long Beach is one of only three cities in California with its own Health Department and one of the very few municipalities with its own Utilities Department (Water and Gas) and Energy Resources Departments. The City is supported by a FY 2024 total budget of approximately $3.3 billion with a General Fund budget of $719 million. More than 6,000 full and part-time employees support municipal operations with the vast majority being represented by twelve employee associations. To learn more about the City of Long Beach, go to www.longbeach.gov . THE DEPARTMENT Long Beach Utilities serves nearly 500,000 people in 50 square miles, providing high quality, safe and delicious drinking water and wastewater management for Long Beach, as well as natural gas services for Long Beach and Signal Hill. With the foundation of roughly 500 dedicated employees, the department maintains 1,600 miles of water and sewer mains, 1,900 miles of gas pipeline and a dedicated groundwater treatment plant, and also provides 24/7 emergency response. To learn more visit LBUtilities.org . EXAMPLES OF DUTIES Under the direction of the Senior Director of Water Quality & Process, organizes and directs the activities and staff of the 62.5 Million Gallons per Day (MGD) central groundwater treatment plant (GWTP) and multiple remote facilities for drinking water system, reclaimed water system, and sewer collection system; serves as the Chief Operator for GWTP; ensures effective and efficient high-quality work in the managed programs to ensure the efficient operation and maintenance; directs the monitoring and operation of the drinking water, reclaimed, and sewer Pump Stations to ensure compliance with water quality regulations and other safety and environmental requirements; trains, supervises, and evaluates the performance of assigned personnel. EXAMPLES OF DUTIES : Plans, organizes, and directs water treatment operations related, including drinking water treatment and distribution, reclaimed water distribution, and sewer collection system facilities. Assesses treatment processes and distribution operations, inspects facilities for proper operation and upkeep; evaluates operation efficiencies and develops new techniques, policies, and procedures to improve efficiency and effectiveness and to achieve Department goals and objectives. Trains, supervises, and evaluates the performance of assigned staff; interviews and selects employees and recommends and implements personnel actions including hiring, cross-training, promotions, transfers, reassignments, and disciplinary actions. Oversees regulatory compliance for assigned programs; develops, implements, interprets, and ensures compliance with complex rules and regulations, policies, and permits such as drinking water and air quality regulations, storm water discharge, industrial waste permits, hazardous material storage and disposal, safety and other regulations. Ensures compliance with all applicable safety programs to protect employees, the public, and the environment from exposure to acutely hazardous chemicals and other unsafe conditions; maintains an awareness of emergency response policies and procedures; responds to any and all safety concerns; corresponds and interacts with regulatory agencies. Provides technical expertise, information, and assistance to the Senior Director of Water Quality & Process regarding assigned functions; assists in the formulation and development of policies, procedures, and programs. Coordinates division activities involving external agencies, private contractors, and other City Departments to facilitate projects and tasks. Directs, prepares, and maintains a variety of narrative and statistical reports, records and files related to personnel and assigned activities; prepares written correspondence. Assists in the development and preparation of the annual preliminary budget for treatment plant operations which includes personnel, operation and maintenance (O&M) expenses, and capital outlay; analyzes and reviews budgetary and financial data; controls and authorizes expenditures in accordance with established limitations. Participates in the forecast of funds needed for water sales and long-term capital improvement goals; ensures the proper inventory and accounting techniques of all materials, chemicals, and equipment. Maintains after-hours emergency response and management availability status for water system emergency contact purposes; serves as designated on call T5 chief operator responding to water supply and water quality emergencies. Oversees contract management, including the development of specifications, proposals, and purchase orders. Monitors field activities routinely to ensure compliance with safety requirements and operational efficiencies. Coordinates with other divisions and bureaus in planning, prioritizing, and scheduling of long-term capital improvement projects (CIP); collaborates with engineering bureau in implementing CIP by participating in the design, engineering, construction, and field inspection activities. Communicates with other personnel, vendors, contractors, other City Departments and outside organizations to coordinate activities, facilitate projects and tasks, resolve issues, and conflicts and exchange information. Operates a computer and assigned software; drives a vehicle to conduct work as assigned. Attends and conducts a variety of meetings as assigned; identifies employee development and training requirements and develops training programs. Performs other duties as required, related to the primary job duties of the assigned position. REQUIREMENTS TO FILE MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Edu cation and Experience: Graduation from high school supplemented by college level course work or specialized training in a related field and five years of water treatment and distribution system related experience. Six years of supervisory experience is required and can be achieved through direct supervision experience or demonstration of leadership through a combination of work experience and education. Required licenses and/or certifications: Possession of a valid California Class C driver license. Possession of California’s State Water Resource Control Board (SWRCB) Treatment T5 Operator Certificate. Registration as a Professional Engineer in California or possession of equivalent Treatment T5 Operator Certificate from an out-of-state’s primacy agency may be substituted for the California SWRCB Treatment Grade 5 Certificate. Possession of Grade D3 Water Distribution Operator Certification. IDEAL CANDIDATE: The ideal candidate will demonstrate the following: Knowledge of: Principles, practices, materials, equipment and techniques involved in the maintenance and operation of water treatment plant and distribution system, reclaim distribution system, sewer lift stations. Trends and emerging technologies in drinking, reclaimed, and wastewater field. Principles and practices of administration, supervision, and training. Principles and practices of leadership, motivation, team building and conflict resolution. Principles and processes of water plant, water distribution, and water systems. Operation and maintenance principles of pumps, motors, values, and other mechanical equipment related to water treatment. Applicable state and federal laws, standards and requirements related to water treatment plant operation and maintenance. Project management techniques Emergency preparedness programs. Budget preparation and control. Health and safety regulations and procedures. Interpersonal skills using tact, patience, and courtesy. Business letter writing and report preparation. Implementation of preventative maintenance programs. Operation of a computer and assigned software. Principles and practices of effective customer service. Oral and written communication skills. Ability to: Plan, organize, and direct an effective water treatment program. Assess water treatment and distribution system and sewer lift station emergency situations and ensure resources and equipment are available to meet potential emergencies. Train, supervise, and evaluate the performance of assigned staff. Develop and administer Department goals, objectives, and procedures. Identify and respond to sensitive community and organizational issues, concerns, and needs. Prepare and administer budgets. Analyze situations accurately and adopt an effective course of action. Assesses the reliability of the treatment and distribution system including treatment plant and process. Represent Long Beach Utilities Department to public agencies, regulatory bodies, special interest groups, other external organizations and members of the public. Meet schedules and timelines. Work independently with little direction. Plan, prioritize, and organize work. Prepare comprehensive narrative and statistical reports. Prepare and maintain a variety of records and files related to assigned activities. Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing. Read and understand standard drawings, blueprints, and maps. Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others. Operate a computer and assigned software. SELECTION PROCEDURE The bulletin will close at the date and time listed above. To be considered for the position, applicants must click the Apply link and submit an online application in addition to completing the online supplemental questionnaire. Applicants must also attach a cover letter and detailed resume in pdf format. Applicants who do not meet the minimum requirements, including submission of all required attachments in the correct format, will not be considered. For questions related to this recruitment, please contact Jessica Stoudenmire at Jessica.Stoudenmire@lbwater.org . The City of Long Beach is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value and encourage diversity in our workforce. The City of Long Beach is committed to creating a workplace where every employee is valued for who they are. Having our workforce reflect the diversity of our community at various levels of the organization is a continuous goal embraced by our departments, management staff, and policymakers. To support efforts of fairness and diversity, City Leadership is committed to incorporating equity and inclusion into our work by supporting staff and community partners. We are committed to promoting transparency by publishing updated demographic information for employees, including workforce diversity data and pay by race and gender. The City of Long Beach will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act. You are not required to disclose your criminal history or participate in a background check until you receive a conditional job offer. If the City of Long Beach has concerns about a conviction that is directly related to the job after making a conditional job offer and conducting a background check, you will have the opportunity to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide evidence to mitigate concerns, or challenge the accuracy of the background report. Find out more about the Fair Chance Act by visiting https://calcivilrights.ca.gov/fair-chance-act . The City of Long Beach intends to provide reasonable accommodations in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. If a special accommodation is desired, or if you would like to request this information in an alternative format, please contact Jessica Stoudenmire at Jessica.Stoudenmire@lbwater.org . For technical support with your governmentjobs.com application, please contact (855) 524-5627. The City of Long Beach offers its employees opportunities to grow personally and professionally.As a permanent employee, you are eligible to receive fringe benefits that include: Retirement: California Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS) defined benefit retirement plan, which is coordinated with Social Security. The benefit is 2.5% or 2.7% (depending on hire date) @55 for "Classic" members and 2% @62 for new members as defined by PEPRA, subject to the compensation limitations set by PERS. Both the City and the employee contributes toward CalPERS retirement contributions. The city also participates in Social Security. Health and Dental Insurance: The City offers the choice of HMO and PPO plans. The city pays major portion of the premium for employee and dependents depending on the health/ dental plan selected. Life Insurance: City-paid term life insurance policy equal to three (3) times annual salary to a maximum of $500,000. Disability Insurance: City-paid short-term and long-term disability insurance. Management Physical: Annual City-paid physical examination. Vacation: Twelve (12) vacation days after the first year of service; 15 days after four years, six months of service; 20 days after 19 years, six months of service. Executive Leave: Forty (40) hours Executive Leave per year. The City Manager has discretion to grant an additional 40 hours each year. Sick Leave : One day earned per month; unlimited accumulation; conversion upon retirement to cash credit toward health and/or dental insurance premiums, or to pension credits. Holidays: Eleven (11) designated holidays per year, plus four personal holidays to be used at the employee's discretion. Transportation Allowance: Monthly allowance is allocated by classifications below; Department Head $650.00 Deputy Director/Manager/Director (Harbor/Utilities) $550.00 Division Officer/Superintendent/ Chief of Staff / Administrator / Principal DCA $450.00 Assistant to Executive / Executive Assistant / Executive Secretary/ Executive Support Staff $300.00 Deferred Compensation Plan: Optional for employee contribution to a supplementary retirement savings program available through Mission Square Retirement formerly ICMA-RC Retirement Corporation). Classic CalPERS Members: The City will contribute a maximum of up to two percent (2%) of base salary* for all qualified Classic CalPERS members. Public Employees’ Pension Reform Act (PEPRA) CalPERS Members: Effective the second full pay period following City Council adoption, the City contribution will increase from two percent (2%) to three percent (3%) of base salary* for all qualified PEPRA CalPERS members. Flexible Spending Account (FSA): Optional election for employees to reduce taxable income for payment of allowable childcare or medical expenses. Flexible/Hybrid Work Schedule: Available (subject to City Manager approval). Paid Parental Leave: The City provides one hundred and sixty (160) hours of Paid Parental Leave at 100% of salary, for the birth, adoption or foster placement of a child, regardless of the gender, marital status or sexual orientation of the parent. Closing Date/Time: 5/12/2024 11:59 PM Pacific
CITY OF VENTURA, CA
501 Poli Street, Ventura, California 93001, USA
THE POSITION The City of Ventura is looking for a Facilities Project Manager to join the team and bring their experience in managing facilities projects for the City. This team member will play a key role in managing complex capital improvement facility related projects for City owned or managed real property structures. WHAT YOU’LL DO Reporting to the Fleet and Facilities Manager, this Facilities Project Manager will manage personnel and contractors, prepare cost estimates, and bid packages, ensure contract compliance, and supervise project staff. The role oversees large capital improvement projects, maintenance contracts, and other Public Works contracts, exercising independent judgment and decision-making. Direct and indirect supervision of professional, technical, and administrative staff is required. WHO YOU ARE The ideal candidate for this position possesses a blend of technical expertise, project management skills, financial acumen, communication abilities, and a strong commitment to customer service. If through education, training and/or experience, you are: skilled in overseeing all phases of construction projects, including budget and contract management, and maintaining effective external and internal communication channels throughout the project lifecycle, versed in managing and developing project scope, preparing bid solicitations and technical specifications, and interpreting legal and administrative policies to ensure compliance, able to coordinate and participate in facility improvement design, make informed design decisions, and implement facility standards to ensure quality and efficiency, adept at evaluating methods and materials for construction, overseeing procurement processes, and effectively managing professional services agreements and task orders, skilled in preparing and managing project budgets, cost estimates, and schedules while controlling expenditures effectively, committed to a customer-oriented work environment, maintaining positive working relationships with City management, staff, and the public, and responding promptly to emergency situations, able to manage multiple projects simultaneously while remaining flexible and adaptable in response to changing circumstances and deadlines, adjusting priorities and resources as needed to ensure project success, then you are an ideal candidate for this position. MORE INFORMATION For additional information on the duties and responsibilities of the position, refer to the job descriptions located on the City’s Career Page at www.cityofventura.ca.gov/jobs or by clicking here Facilities Project Manager . THE SCHEDULE This recruitment will follow the below timeline. Tuesday, May 21, 2024, at 5:30 pm - Application Deadline. Applications must be submitted by this date to be considered for the position. May 27, 2024 - Candidates will be notified by email of their status by this date. Week of June 3, 2024 - Oral Panel Interviews are tentatively scheduled for this date. Qualifying candidates will be notified by email if they are invited to the panel interview process. Week of June 17, 2024 - Department Selection Interviews are tentatively scheduled for this date. Qualifying candidates will be notified by email if they are invited to the panel interview process. July 1, 2024 - Candidates will be notified of the outcome of the interview by this date. The timeline dates are subject to change. Candidates will be notified as necessary. SALARY AND BENEFITS The City offers a total compensation package that includes both a generous salary and other benefits! SALARY : $95,112.58 - $127,452.00 Annually Depends On Qualifications (DOQ) BENEFITS: Refer to the benefits tab on the job posting for specific information on City benefits. HOW TO APPLY To be considered for this exciting opportunity, please complete an online City Job Application and supplemental questionnaire by the filing deadline, Tuesday, May 21, 2024, at 5:30 pm If you have questions about the recruitment process, please contact Human Resources at recruitment@cityofventura.ca.gov . POSITION QUALIFICATIONS WHAT DOES IT TAKE TO QUALIFY A combination of education, training, and/or experience equivalent to a bachelor's degree in a related area and four years of facilities construction and maintenance experience, including some lead and/or supervisory experience . Two years of project management experience and budgetary responsibility are desirable. License: Possession of a valid California Class C driver's license. Certification: Building Operator Certification Level II certification is highly desirable. APPLICATION AND INTERVIEW PROCESS YOUR APPLICATION Submit an online City job application and supplemental questionnaire by the filing deadline or first review date at www.cityofventura.ca.gov/jobs . It is important that your City job application shows all the relevant education, training, and experience you possess. Resumes, CVs and cover letters may be attached to your application but will not be accepted in lieu of a completed job application or supplemental questionnaire. Submitting an incomplete application or supplemental questionnaire may disqualify you from further consideration in the recruitment process. DEADLINE TO APPLY : Applications and supplemental questions will be accepted until Tuesday, May 21, 2024, at 5:30 pm APPLICATION REVIEW: All applications and supplemental questionnaires submitted will be screened in relation to the criteria outlined in this job announcement. Candidates will be reviewed and only those candidates determined to be most qualified based on experience, training, and education, as submitted, will be invited to participate further in the selection process. Candidates will be notified about their status after the filing deadline. INTERVIEW DATES AND INFORMATION : A select number of candidates will be invited to a qualifying panel interview process that is tentatively scheduled for the Week of June 3, 2024 . Select candidates will be notified of specifics after the filing deadline. The department selection interviews are tentatively scheduled for the Week of June 17, 2024 . Candidates selected to move forward will be notified. The Eligibility List established for this classification may be used to fill other regular and temporary vacancies at the discretion of the City. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), if you need an accommodation in a selection process, please notify the Human Resources Department in writing by the final filing date of the position you are interested in. The Human Resources address is: 501 Poli Street, Room 210, Ventura, CA 93001, (805) 654-7853, e-mail: recruitment@cityofventura.ca.gov. THE ORGANIZATION The City of Ventura operates under the Council/ Manager form of government under a charter adopted by voters in 1934, with an elected seven-member City Council. This full-service municipality is supported by 11 major City departments: City Manager, City Attorney, Finance, Information Technology, Human Resources, Community Development, Parks & Recreation, Fire, Police, Public Works, and Ventura Water. The City’s Adopted FY 2023/2024 Operating and Capital budget totals approximately $428.8 million. The City Council and the City Manager are dedicated to the highest standards of integrity, public service, and innovative approaches to governing. To learn more about the City of Ventura, please visit www.cityofventura.ca.gov and view the FY2023-24 Adopted Budget. CITY OF VENTURA The City of Ventura is located just north of Los Angeles County and south of Santa Barbara County and is frequently considered one of America’s most desirable places to live. The City is a full-service municipality that was founded in 1782, incorporated in 1866, and serves nearly 110,000 residents within its 32 square miles. With nearly 700 employees, the City is dedicated to delivering key services to our businesses, residents, and visitors to ensure Ventura remains a fiscally stable, economically vibrant, safe, clean, and desirable community. Locals and visitors enjoy Ventura’s impressive park system that includes 32 parks and historic sites, and more than 800 acres of open green space. The City offers a remarkable year-round climate, friendly people, and a spectacular coastline. Ventura is an exciting location for a variety of outdoor activities such as biking, hiking, kayaking, paddle-boarding, sailing, surfing, whale watching and windsurfing. Other activities include the Channel Islands National Park, championship golf, world-class shopping, wine tours, and more. Learn more about the City of Ventura at www.CityofVentura.ca.gov DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND INCLUSION The City of Ventura values human rights, goodwill, respect, inclusivity, equality, and recognizes that the City derives its strength from a rich diversity of thoughts, ideas, and contributions. As leaders in public service, we aspire to be an employer of choice by promoting an organizational culture that reflects these core values. We seek to attract, develop, and retain a talented and dedicated workforce where people of diverse races, genders, religions, cultures, political affiliations, and lifestyles thrive. Our goal is to create a welcoming and inclusive environment that empowers our employees to provide the highest level of service to our community of residents and businesses; they’re counting on us. The City is an equal opportunity employer and strives to attract qualified applicants from all walks of life without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, military and veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state and/or local law. We aim to create an environment that celebrates and embraces the diversity of our workforce. We welcome you to join our team! Employment Information: Right to Work : Before employment, candidates must submit documentation verifying their legal right to work in the United States. Background Check : A pre-employment verification of background, references, and medical examination will be conducted. A drug screening may be required for some positions. Applicants for positions using a City vehicle may be required to submit a DMV report. Probationary Period : Six months Deferred Compensation: The City contributes $168 per year to a 457 plan and will match $1,650 per year contributed by the employee, for a total benefit of $1,818 per year. Medical & Dental Insurance: Up to $665 monthly towards a selection of plans. Medical and dental insurance is effective the first of the second month after date of hire. Optional Benefits: $495 monthly, which may be applied toward medical insurance premiums. Cash-out option is not available. Vision Insurance: City paid coverage provided for employees and dependents. Vision insurance is effective the first of the second month after date of hire. Life Insurance: City paid term life insurance equal to the employee's annual salary, and dependent life insurance of $2,000 per dependent. Disability Insurance: City paid short and long-term disability coverage. Retirement: Tier I - 2% @ 55/Single Highest Year of Compensation for Classic CalPERS members who worked for the City prior to December 31, 2012 and are returning to City employment. Employees make a 7% member contribution, and may be subject to compensation limits per Section 401(a)(17) of the IRC. Tier II - 2% @ 60/3-Year Final Compensation Period for Classic CalPERS members with less than a six-month break in service from another CalPERS or CalPERS'-reciprocal agency. Employees make a 7% member contribution, and may be subject to compensation limits per Section 401(a)(17) of the IRC. Tier III - 2% at 62/3-Year Final Compensation Period for New CalPERS members. Employees make a 6.25% member contribution, and are subject to compensation limits per Government Code Section 7522.10. Additional details regarding the City's retirement plan will be provided to candidates during the job offer process. Social Security: CalPERS members do not participate in Social Security retirement so there is no payroll deduction. Receiving a CalPERS benefit may affect your Social Security upon retirement. For further information contact a Social Security office or www.socialsecurity.gov/form1945 . Medicare: Employees participate only in the Medicare portion of Social Security. There is a 1.45% payroll deduction for this benefit. Vacation: 2.5 weeks, increasing to 4 weeks per year, after 10 years service. Employees may use vacation after successful completion of probation. Personal Leave: 27 hours per calendar year. Holidays: 12 paid holidays per year. Winter Holiday Break: 18 hours of Winter Holiday time. City Hall closure December 25th to January 1st. Sick Leave: 96-hour bank upon employment and additional accruals of 2 hours semi-monthly after 6 months of employment. Tuition Reimbursement: $2,500 per year for tuition and books for courses taken at accredited institution after completion of probation. Student Loan Forgiveness: The City currently qualifies as an eligible employer for the federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness program. Direct Deposit: Paychecks are automatically deposited to employee accounts. Flexible Workweek : A 9/80 workweek is available for some positions. Wellness Program : A comprehensive program is available, including on-site gym, exercise classes, downtown/beach-walking routes, weight loss, and tips on nutrition and healthy lifestyle. Professional Development: The City of Ventura is a LinkedIn Learning organization. LinkedIn Learning online classes are available with a library of more than 13,000 courses taught by real-world experts. Users can download certificates and customize learning paths that match their roles and competencies. Closing Date/Time: 5/21/2024 5:30 PM Pacific
Apr 27, 2024
Full Time
THE POSITION The City of Ventura is looking for a Facilities Project Manager to join the team and bring their experience in managing facilities projects for the City. This team member will play a key role in managing complex capital improvement facility related projects for City owned or managed real property structures. WHAT YOU’LL DO Reporting to the Fleet and Facilities Manager, this Facilities Project Manager will manage personnel and contractors, prepare cost estimates, and bid packages, ensure contract compliance, and supervise project staff. The role oversees large capital improvement projects, maintenance contracts, and other Public Works contracts, exercising independent judgment and decision-making. Direct and indirect supervision of professional, technical, and administrative staff is required. WHO YOU ARE The ideal candidate for this position possesses a blend of technical expertise, project management skills, financial acumen, communication abilities, and a strong commitment to customer service. If through education, training and/or experience, you are: skilled in overseeing all phases of construction projects, including budget and contract management, and maintaining effective external and internal communication channels throughout the project lifecycle, versed in managing and developing project scope, preparing bid solicitations and technical specifications, and interpreting legal and administrative policies to ensure compliance, able to coordinate and participate in facility improvement design, make informed design decisions, and implement facility standards to ensure quality and efficiency, adept at evaluating methods and materials for construction, overseeing procurement processes, and effectively managing professional services agreements and task orders, skilled in preparing and managing project budgets, cost estimates, and schedules while controlling expenditures effectively, committed to a customer-oriented work environment, maintaining positive working relationships with City management, staff, and the public, and responding promptly to emergency situations, able to manage multiple projects simultaneously while remaining flexible and adaptable in response to changing circumstances and deadlines, adjusting priorities and resources as needed to ensure project success, then you are an ideal candidate for this position. MORE INFORMATION For additional information on the duties and responsibilities of the position, refer to the job descriptions located on the City’s Career Page at www.cityofventura.ca.gov/jobs or by clicking here Facilities Project Manager . THE SCHEDULE This recruitment will follow the below timeline. Tuesday, May 21, 2024, at 5:30 pm - Application Deadline. Applications must be submitted by this date to be considered for the position. May 27, 2024 - Candidates will be notified by email of their status by this date. Week of June 3, 2024 - Oral Panel Interviews are tentatively scheduled for this date. Qualifying candidates will be notified by email if they are invited to the panel interview process. Week of June 17, 2024 - Department Selection Interviews are tentatively scheduled for this date. Qualifying candidates will be notified by email if they are invited to the panel interview process. July 1, 2024 - Candidates will be notified of the outcome of the interview by this date. The timeline dates are subject to change. Candidates will be notified as necessary. SALARY AND BENEFITS The City offers a total compensation package that includes both a generous salary and other benefits! SALARY : $95,112.58 - $127,452.00 Annually Depends On Qualifications (DOQ) BENEFITS: Refer to the benefits tab on the job posting for specific information on City benefits. HOW TO APPLY To be considered for this exciting opportunity, please complete an online City Job Application and supplemental questionnaire by the filing deadline, Tuesday, May 21, 2024, at 5:30 pm If you have questions about the recruitment process, please contact Human Resources at recruitment@cityofventura.ca.gov . POSITION QUALIFICATIONS WHAT DOES IT TAKE TO QUALIFY A combination of education, training, and/or experience equivalent to a bachelor's degree in a related area and four years of facilities construction and maintenance experience, including some lead and/or supervisory experience . Two years of project management experience and budgetary responsibility are desirable. License: Possession of a valid California Class C driver's license. Certification: Building Operator Certification Level II certification is highly desirable. APPLICATION AND INTERVIEW PROCESS YOUR APPLICATION Submit an online City job application and supplemental questionnaire by the filing deadline or first review date at www.cityofventura.ca.gov/jobs . It is important that your City job application shows all the relevant education, training, and experience you possess. Resumes, CVs and cover letters may be attached to your application but will not be accepted in lieu of a completed job application or supplemental questionnaire. Submitting an incomplete application or supplemental questionnaire may disqualify you from further consideration in the recruitment process. DEADLINE TO APPLY : Applications and supplemental questions will be accepted until Tuesday, May 21, 2024, at 5:30 pm APPLICATION REVIEW: All applications and supplemental questionnaires submitted will be screened in relation to the criteria outlined in this job announcement. Candidates will be reviewed and only those candidates determined to be most qualified based on experience, training, and education, as submitted, will be invited to participate further in the selection process. Candidates will be notified about their status after the filing deadline. INTERVIEW DATES AND INFORMATION : A select number of candidates will be invited to a qualifying panel interview process that is tentatively scheduled for the Week of June 3, 2024 . Select candidates will be notified of specifics after the filing deadline. The department selection interviews are tentatively scheduled for the Week of June 17, 2024 . Candidates selected to move forward will be notified. The Eligibility List established for this classification may be used to fill other regular and temporary vacancies at the discretion of the City. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), if you need an accommodation in a selection process, please notify the Human Resources Department in writing by the final filing date of the position you are interested in. The Human Resources address is: 501 Poli Street, Room 210, Ventura, CA 93001, (805) 654-7853, e-mail: recruitment@cityofventura.ca.gov. THE ORGANIZATION The City of Ventura operates under the Council/ Manager form of government under a charter adopted by voters in 1934, with an elected seven-member City Council. This full-service municipality is supported by 11 major City departments: City Manager, City Attorney, Finance, Information Technology, Human Resources, Community Development, Parks & Recreation, Fire, Police, Public Works, and Ventura Water. The City’s Adopted FY 2023/2024 Operating and Capital budget totals approximately $428.8 million. The City Council and the City Manager are dedicated to the highest standards of integrity, public service, and innovative approaches to governing. To learn more about the City of Ventura, please visit www.cityofventura.ca.gov and view the FY2023-24 Adopted Budget. CITY OF VENTURA The City of Ventura is located just north of Los Angeles County and south of Santa Barbara County and is frequently considered one of America’s most desirable places to live. The City is a full-service municipality that was founded in 1782, incorporated in 1866, and serves nearly 110,000 residents within its 32 square miles. With nearly 700 employees, the City is dedicated to delivering key services to our businesses, residents, and visitors to ensure Ventura remains a fiscally stable, economically vibrant, safe, clean, and desirable community. Locals and visitors enjoy Ventura’s impressive park system that includes 32 parks and historic sites, and more than 800 acres of open green space. The City offers a remarkable year-round climate, friendly people, and a spectacular coastline. Ventura is an exciting location for a variety of outdoor activities such as biking, hiking, kayaking, paddle-boarding, sailing, surfing, whale watching and windsurfing. Other activities include the Channel Islands National Park, championship golf, world-class shopping, wine tours, and more. Learn more about the City of Ventura at www.CityofVentura.ca.gov DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND INCLUSION The City of Ventura values human rights, goodwill, respect, inclusivity, equality, and recognizes that the City derives its strength from a rich diversity of thoughts, ideas, and contributions. As leaders in public service, we aspire to be an employer of choice by promoting an organizational culture that reflects these core values. We seek to attract, develop, and retain a talented and dedicated workforce where people of diverse races, genders, religions, cultures, political affiliations, and lifestyles thrive. Our goal is to create a welcoming and inclusive environment that empowers our employees to provide the highest level of service to our community of residents and businesses; they’re counting on us. The City is an equal opportunity employer and strives to attract qualified applicants from all walks of life without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, military and veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state and/or local law. We aim to create an environment that celebrates and embraces the diversity of our workforce. We welcome you to join our team! Employment Information: Right to Work : Before employment, candidates must submit documentation verifying their legal right to work in the United States. Background Check : A pre-employment verification of background, references, and medical examination will be conducted. A drug screening may be required for some positions. Applicants for positions using a City vehicle may be required to submit a DMV report. Probationary Period : Six months Deferred Compensation: The City contributes $168 per year to a 457 plan and will match $1,650 per year contributed by the employee, for a total benefit of $1,818 per year. Medical & Dental Insurance: Up to $665 monthly towards a selection of plans. Medical and dental insurance is effective the first of the second month after date of hire. Optional Benefits: $495 monthly, which may be applied toward medical insurance premiums. Cash-out option is not available. Vision Insurance: City paid coverage provided for employees and dependents. Vision insurance is effective the first of the second month after date of hire. Life Insurance: City paid term life insurance equal to the employee's annual salary, and dependent life insurance of $2,000 per dependent. Disability Insurance: City paid short and long-term disability coverage. Retirement: Tier I - 2% @ 55/Single Highest Year of Compensation for Classic CalPERS members who worked for the City prior to December 31, 2012 and are returning to City employment. Employees make a 7% member contribution, and may be subject to compensation limits per Section 401(a)(17) of the IRC. Tier II - 2% @ 60/3-Year Final Compensation Period for Classic CalPERS members with less than a six-month break in service from another CalPERS or CalPERS'-reciprocal agency. Employees make a 7% member contribution, and may be subject to compensation limits per Section 401(a)(17) of the IRC. Tier III - 2% at 62/3-Year Final Compensation Period for New CalPERS members. Employees make a 6.25% member contribution, and are subject to compensation limits per Government Code Section 7522.10. Additional details regarding the City's retirement plan will be provided to candidates during the job offer process. Social Security: CalPERS members do not participate in Social Security retirement so there is no payroll deduction. Receiving a CalPERS benefit may affect your Social Security upon retirement. For further information contact a Social Security office or www.socialsecurity.gov/form1945 . Medicare: Employees participate only in the Medicare portion of Social Security. There is a 1.45% payroll deduction for this benefit. Vacation: 2.5 weeks, increasing to 4 weeks per year, after 10 years service. Employees may use vacation after successful completion of probation. Personal Leave: 27 hours per calendar year. Holidays: 12 paid holidays per year. Winter Holiday Break: 18 hours of Winter Holiday time. City Hall closure December 25th to January 1st. Sick Leave: 96-hour bank upon employment and additional accruals of 2 hours semi-monthly after 6 months of employment. Tuition Reimbursement: $2,500 per year for tuition and books for courses taken at accredited institution after completion of probation. Student Loan Forgiveness: The City currently qualifies as an eligible employer for the federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness program. Direct Deposit: Paychecks are automatically deposited to employee accounts. Flexible Workweek : A 9/80 workweek is available for some positions. Wellness Program : A comprehensive program is available, including on-site gym, exercise classes, downtown/beach-walking routes, weight loss, and tips on nutrition and healthy lifestyle. Professional Development: The City of Ventura is a LinkedIn Learning organization. LinkedIn Learning online classes are available with a library of more than 13,000 courses taught by real-world experts. Users can download certificates and customize learning paths that match their roles and competencies. Closing Date/Time: 5/21/2024 5:30 PM Pacific
City of Costa Mesa, CA
Costa Mesa, California, United States
Description SALARY RANGE: Current: $109,548 - $146,796 annually ($9,129 - $12,233 per month) July 2024: $112,836 - $151,200 annually ($9,403 - $12,600 per month) THE DESCRIPTION: This is a professional/technical position involving detailed, challenging and advanced work in providing complex analysis, reporting, reviewing, researching, developing, implementing and administration of budgetary and management reporting systems. CLASS CHARACTERISTICS: Work involves complex financial and statistical analyses, studies, and reports; advanced development of budgetary systems; development of efficient and effective work measurement systems; and preparation of financial justifications. Work also involves research and development of: work simplification systems; improved and new sources of revenue; expense reduction and cost control systems. Other duties will include responsibility for: cost and benefit analysis of various proposals arising out of labor negotiations; cost versus benefit justification analysis and review of various budget requests; program and special fund cost analysis; and assisting in preparing cost and statistical analyses required for presentation to staff, departments, City Manager and the City Council. The Senior Budget Analyst position is distinguished from the Budget Analyst position by the difficulty, scope, complexity, and autonomy of the work performed. Work is performed under the general direction of the Budget and Purchasing Manager, Finance Director, and/or Assistant Finance Director, and is reviewed through conferences and reports. May provide functional or lead supervision to professional, technical or administrative staff. CONFIDENTIAL EMPLOYEE DESIGNATION: An employee in this classification may have access to decisions or the decision-making process of the City concerning matters related to labor negotiations and employer-employee relations and may have access to or may prepare confidential materials and/or information and/or recommendations on behalf of the City in matters relating to labor negotiations and employer-employee relations. APPLICATION AND SELECTION PROCESS: Applications must be completed and submitted online. This recruitment will remain open until filled and may close without prior notice, therefore prompt application is encouraged. First application review date is November 2, 2023. Candidates are requested to provide specific information regarding their education and experience as it relates to the position by completing all fields of the application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete . Do not include "see attached resume" in your responses, as they will not be accepted or reviewed in the application process. Based upon the information presented on the application, a limited number of candidates who possess qualifications most pertinent to the position will be invited to participate in the selection process. The selection process may include, but is not limited to the following components: application review and evaluation, written examination or exercise, physical examination, practical exercise and interview evaluation. Please notify the Human Resources Division 72 hours in advance of the test date if you have a disability which requires accommodation for the testing process. The eligibility list will be in effect for one (1) year, unless exhausted sooner. The eligibility list established from this recruitment may be utilized to fill other lower level vacancies which occur during the life of the list. It is recommended you use a personal email address on your application instead of a work email address. Notifications during this recruitment will be sent by email only (regardless of the notification preference selected during the online application process). Notifications will be sent to the email address that is listed on your online application. All employment offers made by the City are contingent upon establishing proof of a prospective candidate's legal authorization to work in the United States and successfully passing all components of the pre-employment process which may include, but is not limited to: comprehensive background check, criminal history check (livescan fingerprint check), polygraph examination, post-offer psychological evaluation and post-offer medical evaluation (may include drug screen). Based upon current and/or future assignments, an employee may be subject to pre-employment, random, reasonable and post-accident drug and alcohol testing pursuant to the Department of Transportation Regulations. Note: The provisions of this job bulletin do not constitute an expressed or implied contract. Any provisions contained within may be modified or revoked without notice. Essential Functions These functions may not be present in all positions in this class. When a position is to be filled, the essential functions will be noted in the announcement of position availability. Management reserves the right to add, modify, change or rescind work assignments as needed. Assists the Budget and Purchasing Manager in planning and coordinating the development and installation of complex budgetary, and work measurement systems. Prepares reports involving complicated cost and statistical analyses, including project specific requests of the City Manager and Finance Director. Conducts surveys, performs extensive research and analyzes results for use in design and installation of work simplification systems, cost control systems and revenue administration and control systems. Assists with implementation of City Council directives regarding financial policies, research projects and analyses. Guides and assists department directors and division managers in developing work measurement, evaluation, and work simplification systems. Confers with administrative personnel of all departments regarding budgetary system installation, operation, administration, and review, oversee a variety of budget development and administrative processes and review, revise, recommend, and approve routine budget requests. Serves as a liaison to all City departments during the preparation, development and implementation stages of the annual and mid-year budget processes and coordinates services with other City departments and divisions. Plans, organizes, analyzes and communicates the City's annual operating budget development process; recommend and prepare budget amendments, analyze, cost and forecast trends related to City budget and assists in budget hearings. Monitors compliance with the City's Operating and Capital Improvement Budgets; maintains continuing review of budget expenditures and recommends appropriate action in response to budget variances. Assists in planning, prioritizing, assigning, and monitoring the work of other budget personnel; provides or coordinates staff training, coaches employees to improve job performance and to correct deficiencies. Provides excellent service to internal and external customers; receives and investigates complaints and recommends corrective action, as necessary, to resolve complaints Prepares and delivers oral and written presentations to department heads, City Manager, City Council, boards, commissions, and the general public. Performs extensive research and analysis and prepares reports on various pay and employee benefit proposals advanced by management and employee labor organizations. Prepares reports analyzing and evaluating various budget proposals.. Performs various administrative and budget coordination tasks.. Performs other related work as required. May provide functional or lead supervision to professional, technical or administrative staff. Qualification Guidelines A typical way to obtain the requisite knowledge and abilities to perform the duties and responsibilities of this classification is as follows: EDUCATION, TRAINING AND/OR EXPERIENCE: Responsible professional experience equivalent to five (5) years of full-time experience performing complex budgeting or financial analysis, forecasting and administrative research or three (3) years of full-time experience performing budgeting or financial analysis in a public agency. Supervisory or lead experience is desirable. Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with major course work in finance, business administration, public administration, or directly related field, including or supplemented by course work in accounting and statistics. Master’s degree from an accredited college or university in accounting, finance, business administration, public administration or a directly related field, is desirable. An equivalent combination of education and relevant experience that provides the desired knowledge, skills and abilities to successfully perform essential functions may also be considered. LICENSE AND/OR CERTIFICATE: Class C California Driver's License. Revocation of license during employment may result in disciplinary action or reassignment. REQUISITE KNOWLEDGE AND SKILL LEVELS: For detailed information on the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this classification, please refer to the specific job description. The job description can be viewed by clicking the link below: Senior Budget Analyst Supplemental Information PUBLIC EMPLOYEE DISASTER SERVICE WORKER: In accordance with Government Code Section 3100 - all City of Costa Mesa employees are required to perform assigned disaster service worker duties in the event of an emergency or a disaster. PHYSICAL TASKS AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS : Please contact Human Resources for a summary of the essential tasks and environmental factors for this classification. Employee accommodations for physical or mental disabilities will be considered on a case-by-case basis. To view benefit information for all groups, Click Here New employees contribute 9% of their salary on a pre-tax basis towards the 2%@60 or 2%@62 CalPERS retirement formula depending on eligibility. Salary Increases: Effective July 2024: 3% increase Employees receive the following health insurance flexible benefits contribution: Current: $1,600monthly Effective January 2025: $1,650monthly The City does not participate in the Social Security system; however, federal mandate requires new employees to contribute 1.45% of wages to Medicare. As a condition of employment, all new employees are required to enroll and participate in the direct deposit program. Closing Date/Time:
Mar 08, 2024
Full Time
Description SALARY RANGE: Current: $109,548 - $146,796 annually ($9,129 - $12,233 per month) July 2024: $112,836 - $151,200 annually ($9,403 - $12,600 per month) THE DESCRIPTION: This is a professional/technical position involving detailed, challenging and advanced work in providing complex analysis, reporting, reviewing, researching, developing, implementing and administration of budgetary and management reporting systems. CLASS CHARACTERISTICS: Work involves complex financial and statistical analyses, studies, and reports; advanced development of budgetary systems; development of efficient and effective work measurement systems; and preparation of financial justifications. Work also involves research and development of: work simplification systems; improved and new sources of revenue; expense reduction and cost control systems. Other duties will include responsibility for: cost and benefit analysis of various proposals arising out of labor negotiations; cost versus benefit justification analysis and review of various budget requests; program and special fund cost analysis; and assisting in preparing cost and statistical analyses required for presentation to staff, departments, City Manager and the City Council. The Senior Budget Analyst position is distinguished from the Budget Analyst position by the difficulty, scope, complexity, and autonomy of the work performed. Work is performed under the general direction of the Budget and Purchasing Manager, Finance Director, and/or Assistant Finance Director, and is reviewed through conferences and reports. May provide functional or lead supervision to professional, technical or administrative staff. CONFIDENTIAL EMPLOYEE DESIGNATION: An employee in this classification may have access to decisions or the decision-making process of the City concerning matters related to labor negotiations and employer-employee relations and may have access to or may prepare confidential materials and/or information and/or recommendations on behalf of the City in matters relating to labor negotiations and employer-employee relations. APPLICATION AND SELECTION PROCESS: Applications must be completed and submitted online. This recruitment will remain open until filled and may close without prior notice, therefore prompt application is encouraged. First application review date is November 2, 2023. Candidates are requested to provide specific information regarding their education and experience as it relates to the position by completing all fields of the application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete . Do not include "see attached resume" in your responses, as they will not be accepted or reviewed in the application process. Based upon the information presented on the application, a limited number of candidates who possess qualifications most pertinent to the position will be invited to participate in the selection process. The selection process may include, but is not limited to the following components: application review and evaluation, written examination or exercise, physical examination, practical exercise and interview evaluation. Please notify the Human Resources Division 72 hours in advance of the test date if you have a disability which requires accommodation for the testing process. The eligibility list will be in effect for one (1) year, unless exhausted sooner. The eligibility list established from this recruitment may be utilized to fill other lower level vacancies which occur during the life of the list. It is recommended you use a personal email address on your application instead of a work email address. Notifications during this recruitment will be sent by email only (regardless of the notification preference selected during the online application process). Notifications will be sent to the email address that is listed on your online application. All employment offers made by the City are contingent upon establishing proof of a prospective candidate's legal authorization to work in the United States and successfully passing all components of the pre-employment process which may include, but is not limited to: comprehensive background check, criminal history check (livescan fingerprint check), polygraph examination, post-offer psychological evaluation and post-offer medical evaluation (may include drug screen). Based upon current and/or future assignments, an employee may be subject to pre-employment, random, reasonable and post-accident drug and alcohol testing pursuant to the Department of Transportation Regulations. Note: The provisions of this job bulletin do not constitute an expressed or implied contract. Any provisions contained within may be modified or revoked without notice. Essential Functions These functions may not be present in all positions in this class. When a position is to be filled, the essential functions will be noted in the announcement of position availability. Management reserves the right to add, modify, change or rescind work assignments as needed. Assists the Budget and Purchasing Manager in planning and coordinating the development and installation of complex budgetary, and work measurement systems. Prepares reports involving complicated cost and statistical analyses, including project specific requests of the City Manager and Finance Director. Conducts surveys, performs extensive research and analyzes results for use in design and installation of work simplification systems, cost control systems and revenue administration and control systems. Assists with implementation of City Council directives regarding financial policies, research projects and analyses. Guides and assists department directors and division managers in developing work measurement, evaluation, and work simplification systems. Confers with administrative personnel of all departments regarding budgetary system installation, operation, administration, and review, oversee a variety of budget development and administrative processes and review, revise, recommend, and approve routine budget requests. Serves as a liaison to all City departments during the preparation, development and implementation stages of the annual and mid-year budget processes and coordinates services with other City departments and divisions. Plans, organizes, analyzes and communicates the City's annual operating budget development process; recommend and prepare budget amendments, analyze, cost and forecast trends related to City budget and assists in budget hearings. Monitors compliance with the City's Operating and Capital Improvement Budgets; maintains continuing review of budget expenditures and recommends appropriate action in response to budget variances. Assists in planning, prioritizing, assigning, and monitoring the work of other budget personnel; provides or coordinates staff training, coaches employees to improve job performance and to correct deficiencies. Provides excellent service to internal and external customers; receives and investigates complaints and recommends corrective action, as necessary, to resolve complaints Prepares and delivers oral and written presentations to department heads, City Manager, City Council, boards, commissions, and the general public. Performs extensive research and analysis and prepares reports on various pay and employee benefit proposals advanced by management and employee labor organizations. Prepares reports analyzing and evaluating various budget proposals.. Performs various administrative and budget coordination tasks.. Performs other related work as required. May provide functional or lead supervision to professional, technical or administrative staff. Qualification Guidelines A typical way to obtain the requisite knowledge and abilities to perform the duties and responsibilities of this classification is as follows: EDUCATION, TRAINING AND/OR EXPERIENCE: Responsible professional experience equivalent to five (5) years of full-time experience performing complex budgeting or financial analysis, forecasting and administrative research or three (3) years of full-time experience performing budgeting or financial analysis in a public agency. Supervisory or lead experience is desirable. Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with major course work in finance, business administration, public administration, or directly related field, including or supplemented by course work in accounting and statistics. Master’s degree from an accredited college or university in accounting, finance, business administration, public administration or a directly related field, is desirable. An equivalent combination of education and relevant experience that provides the desired knowledge, skills and abilities to successfully perform essential functions may also be considered. LICENSE AND/OR CERTIFICATE: Class C California Driver's License. Revocation of license during employment may result in disciplinary action or reassignment. REQUISITE KNOWLEDGE AND SKILL LEVELS: For detailed information on the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this classification, please refer to the specific job description. The job description can be viewed by clicking the link below: Senior Budget Analyst Supplemental Information PUBLIC EMPLOYEE DISASTER SERVICE WORKER: In accordance with Government Code Section 3100 - all City of Costa Mesa employees are required to perform assigned disaster service worker duties in the event of an emergency or a disaster. PHYSICAL TASKS AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS : Please contact Human Resources for a summary of the essential tasks and environmental factors for this classification. Employee accommodations for physical or mental disabilities will be considered on a case-by-case basis. To view benefit information for all groups, Click Here New employees contribute 9% of their salary on a pre-tax basis towards the 2%@60 or 2%@62 CalPERS retirement formula depending on eligibility. Salary Increases: Effective July 2024: 3% increase Employees receive the following health insurance flexible benefits contribution: Current: $1,600monthly Effective January 2025: $1,650monthly The City does not participate in the Social Security system; however, federal mandate requires new employees to contribute 1.45% of wages to Medicare. As a condition of employment, all new employees are required to enroll and participate in the direct deposit program. Closing Date/Time:
STATE BAR OF CALIFORNIA
San Francisco, CA, United States
Job Description Office of Access and Inclusion Annual Salary Range for Program Manager I: $120,729 - $160,952 Annual Salary Range for Program Director I: $156,242 - $208,323 FLSA Exempt / Non-Union Represented This position allows for up to four days of remote work per week. About the Office The Office of Access & Inclusion brings together grantmaking of the Legal Services Trust Fund, policymaking of the Center on Access to Justice, and the State Bar's diversity work. The Office seeks a Principal Program Analyst or a Program Manager I to manage the grantmaking and Interest on Lawyers' Trust Fund Accounts (IOLTA) programs of the Office of Access & Inclusion (OAI). The IOLTA program ensures that eligible IOLTA-banking institutions comply with program requirements and the revenue generated from the interest on these IOLTA accounts is collected and distributed as legal aid grants. Approximately $150 million is distributed annually in IOLTA and other legal aid grants to nonprofits providing free civil legal services in California. About the Job The Office of Access & Inclusion is seeking a Program Director I or a Program Manager I who will be responsible for managing the distribution of over $190 million annually in legal funding to over 110 legal aid nonprofit organizations. The incumbent will be tasked with developing and overseeing all policy and operational decisions related to the administration of over eight distinct grant programs, including $120 million worth of homelessness prevention grants as well as IOLTA, Equal Access Funds, consumer debt legal assistance, foreclosure prevention, partnership, and CARE court grants. Additional responsibilities include: Designing and implementing new grant programs Oversee the IOLTA compliance team, ensuring that banks are remitting at the appropriate interest rates and evaluating whether current rules and policies meet the current needs of the State Bar and the Legal Services Trust Fund Commission. Establishing benchmarks and office goals related to grants administration, including streamlining processes and enhancing monitoring of grantees. Engaging in legislative advocacy to increase funding for legal aid, including determining priorities and strategies as well as drafting budget proposals. Represent the State Bar with a variety of high-profile stakeholders, including interfacing with representatives from other state agencies and legislative staff. This position will oversee approximately 20 staff, including at least four direct reports. About this Recruitment The Office of Access and Inclusion, is seeking to fill one position at either Program Manager I or Program Director I level. After completion of the selection process, an offer will be extended to the selected candidate at the level that is commensurate with the candidate's experience. Definition for the Program Manager I Under administrative direction, the Program Manager is responsible for the design, organization, administration, supervision, evaluation, marketing, and/or fiscal management of an operational program or function. A Program Manager performs work of significant responsibility, complexity, and oversight. This includes responsibility for the strategic development and administration of policies, procedures, budgets, and plans, as well as, managing the day-to-day operations of the assigned functional areas. Definition for the Program Director I The Program Director (I, II, and III) is a member of the State Bar's Executive Management Team and creates the mission and long-term vision of an assigned department, or broad-based, program consistent with the policy parameters established by the Board of Trustees and defined in the Business & Professions Code. Incumbents make policy decisions of critical impact affecting the State Bar of California and assume ultimate responsibility for all programs and activities of the assigned department. The Program Director is responsible for overseeing, planning, organizing and directing the administration of State Bar programs based on effective responsiveness to the public and/or other client needs; oversees the development of strategic plans and interim goals; establishes policies and determines priorities; adjusts plans to respond to emerging and/or urgent issues; directs the allocation of resources to achieve timely outcomes and measurable goals within budget guidelines; serves as the appointing authority; and performs related duties as required. Distinguishing Characteristics for the Program Manager I While specific duties of individual positions vary, there are common factors of supervision; responsibility for preparation, analysis, and control of the program's budget and expenditures; and liaison activities with other units in coordinating business and service functions. The determination of the specific classification level is based upon the relative size, complexity, and visibility of the program involved as well as the scope of supervisory responsibility and level of technical expertise and qualifications necessary to manage the program. This class level has the responsibility for managing day-to-day operations of a smaller sized program function that provides support to a larger program or executive and does not typically require a Juris Doctorate and/or specialized qualifications to appropriately perform the essential duties. Incumbents report to a Program Director. Distinguishing Characteristics of the Program Director I Levels in the Program Director classes are generally based on, but are not limited to, the department's organizational complexity and size, nature and number of functions and programs, and classification level or types of positions managed. Consideration may also be given to any legally mandated minimum qualifications for a specific position. Classification levels: Program Director I: This class level has the responsibility for the direction of a small-sized program function which provides support to a larger program or executive (Director, Programs III or above) Program activities are typically carried out by administrative or clerical support staff (guide: Executive, Professional Competence, and Client Security Fund). Examples Of Essential Duties of the Program Manager I Duties may include, but are not limited to the following: Plans, implements, directs, and evaluates all components of a division or operation within the organization. Establishes and executes operational policies, procedures, strategic goals, and plans, and/or standards pertinent to initiatives that fall under the scope of the assigned program. Trains, supervises, and evaluates the performance of assigned staff, including prioritizing, delegating, and reviewing work assignments, monitoring performance, and providing coaching for performance improvement and development; takes disciplinary action, up to and including termination, to address performance deficiencies. Prepares and disseminates information to the public and staff regarding the assigned operational program, including information pertaining to initiatives and events and targeted community outreach; disseminates information via social media campaigns, and manages website content for the State Bar. Develops and administers program and/or operating budgets, including establishing and maintaining expenditure controls, analyzing, and evaluating budget proposals and expenditures, and ensuring that expenditures and operations remain within established budget limitations and comply with organization and contract requirements; may manage program finances to ensure effective revenue collection. Designs and administers comprehensive mechanisms to monitor and evaluate programs, data, and measure performance to ensure organizational resources are wisely invested; may develop, validate, and administer various psychometric testing programs which are reliable, defensible, and highly predictive. Ensures that program decisions are made in accordance with statutory, case law and/or other applicable rules, policies, and procedures. Conducts extensive studies related to budgets, administrative analysis, financial projections, staffing, operations, systems analysis and/or general administrative matters and prepares recommendations using qualitative and quantitative data. Develops and maintains strong collaborative relationships with staff, governing boards, elected officials, community representatives and all other stakeholders to ensure open communication, the sharing of information, and implementation of program specific changes and improvements. Plans, organizes, oversees, manages, and evaluates projects and cases related to the assigned program. Performs compliance monitoring, including the oversight of audits and implementation of corrective action necessary to meet all requirements for government and regulatory bodies who oversee functions pertaining to the assigned program. Prepares reports, correspondence, and other information pertinent to the assigned program; may report and provide public presentations to a governing body, give presentations to the public and/or large audiences, or serve as official spokesperson to the media. Reviews, edits, and approves (in conjunction with the Office of General Counsel) certain custom and template contracts and prepares purchase requisitions; administers contracts for goods and/or services and may negotiate contract costs as well as terms and conditions with multiple vendors to maximize value and minimize cost of services to the State Bar. May prepare and manage the process of preparing agenda items for governing body meetings; may make presentations and defend recommendations. May provide direct legal advice to the State Bar on professional standards and other program related issues. May participate as member, chairperson and/or assist committees and task forces as assigned and represent the division/unit throughout the State Bar. May perform a number of other similar or related duties which may not be specifically included within this position description, but which are consistent with the general level of the job and the responsibilities described. Examples of Essential Duties of the Program Director I Duties may include, but are not limited to the following: Serves as a member of the Executive Management Team and establishes and maintains effective working 2 relationships with colleagues within the State Bar and professional relationships with external constituencies of the State Bar. Directs the development and timely implementation of departmental goals, policies, and strategic plans; manages the allocation of resources and service levels to meet client needs. Directs program administration in accordance with applicable rules, policies, regulation, laws, procedures, and other authorities. Determines and prioritizes, staff assignments, service levels and administrative systems required to accomplish a department's mission in an effective and efficient manner. Acts as the appointing authority for staff positions and trains and evaluates in accordance with procedures, and requirements pertaining to their positions. Oversees the development and implementation of operational policies, procedures, strategic plans, systems and related initiatives consistent with the established mission and operational standards of the State Bar. Oversees and initiates as appropriate, inter-office projects, programs and activities. Provides policy guidance and staff assistance to the Board of Trustees and its Discipline System Oversight Committee. Provides timely responses to inquiries from the public, Board Members, the Judiciary, the Legislature, the Governor's Office, and other constituencies in coordination with the Executive Director/CEO. Oversees the preparation and administration of the budget and oversees the management of the resources and program personnel within institutional parameters and consistent with Business and Professions Code Section 6079.1(d), subject to the general oversight of the DCEO. Employment Standards of the Program Manager I Knowledge of: Legal and technical expertise pertinent to the assigned program area. Principles and techniques of public relations. Principles of effective project management. Methods and techniques of conflict resolution and negotiation. Principles and practices of budget preparation and administration. Methods and techniques of research, analysis, and data-driven decision making. Principles and practices of program development, administration, and evaluation. Federal, state, and local, laws, rules, regulations, policies, processes, and trends pertinent to the assigned program area. Principles and practices of management and supervision, including planning, organizing, assigning, and reviewing work, performance appraisal and discipline, and employee selection and development. Modern office procedures, methods, and equipment, including various software programs such as database, spreadsheet, word processing, project management software, and other computer applications and hardware pertaining to the assigned program area. Working knowledge of the State Bar Offices and their functions and a general knowledge of other agencies and their interface with the State Bar. Ability to: Receive and relay detailed information through verbal and written communication. Communicate clearly and effectively in person, by telephone, by computer and in writing. Speak publicly to large groups of people. Perform under stress and adopt effective courses of action. Effectively interact with others. Effectively address conflict. Manage multiple, simultaneous assignments, to independently plan and prioritize day to day work, and to meet deadlines. Lead others to accomplish program and project implementation. Maintain appropriate confidentiality in program administration and interactions with contractors, consultants, experts, and others. Exercise sound judgment and decision making. Make recommendations on complicated and difficult program matters and present them effectively to governing authorities. Interpret and analyze complex written documents. Effectively present and speak publicly to large groups of people. Act with integrity in all related State Bar business. Quickly adapt to changing environments and critical needs, and adopt and effectively implement courses of action. Employment Standards of the Program Director I Knowledge of: Federal, state, and local rules and regulations pertaining to activities and programs of a specific department. Advanced principles of administration in a government, legal, judicial or related environment. Advance survey techniques and statistical methods. Advanced principles of strategic planning, operations, policy development and implementation. Advanced principles of office management, budgeting, administration and supervision. Advanced principles of problem identification, analysis and resolution. Principles of computerized data and word processing systems including Internet and website usage. Principles of centralized information and data-based record keeping systems. Advanced principles of effective writing and verbal presentation including public speaking. Advanced principles of media communication. Advanced principles of public relations/customer service. Advanced principles of board and committee administration. Advanced principles of organizational behavior and conflict resolution. Advanced principles of public policy research and analysis. Advanced principles of effective institutional communication in dealing with diverse constituencies. Advanced principles of effective personnel management in a union environment. Advanced principles of the administration of justice in California. Principles of the legislative process and government relations. Functional expertise associated with a department's mission. Ability to: Provide leadership direction and develop staff and programs to meet evolving strategic initiatives. Communicate clearly, effectively and professionally in person, by telephone, by computer and in writing. Maintain appropriate confidentiality in program administration and interactions with contractors, consultants, experts and others. Exercise sound judgment and decision making. Make recommendations on complicated and difficult program matters and present them effectively to governing authorities. Interpret and analyze complex written documents. Effectively present and speak publicly to large groups of people. Act with integrity in all related State Bar business. Quickly adapt to changing environments and critical needs to and adopt and effectively implement courses of action. Effectively interact with others in an interactive office. Effectively address conflict. Minimum Qualifications of the Program Manager I: Education: Bachelor's degree in a field that develops skills related to essential duties, or equivalent academic achievement. Experience: Minimum five (5) years of experience at and/or above the journey-level that included responsibility for such professional-level activities such as budgeting, administrative analysis, program development, marketing, evaluation, human resources management, and/or work contributing to the development of operational procedures or plans. Minimum three (3) years' management/supervisory experience administering personnel and budget requirements. Master's degree in a relevant field may substitute for up to two (2) years of experience. Applicants who meet the Minimum Qualifications will be required to successfully complete the State Bar's selection process for this classification. License, Certificate, Registration Requirements: Juris Doctorate and/or special qualifications including specialized knowledge, abilities, education, experience, or license may be established for individual positions. Minimum Qualifications of the Program Director I: Education: Bachelor's degree in a field that develops skills related to essential duties, or equivalent academic achievement. Experience: Minimum eight (8) years' progressively responsible experience in related program administration. Minimum four (4) years' senior management/supervisory experience in administering personnel and budget requirements. Master's degree is preferred and may substitute for up to two years of experience. Applicants meet who the Minimum Qualifications will be required to successfully complete the State Bar's selection process for this classification. License, Certificate, Registration Requirements: Juris Doctorate and/or special Qualifications including specialized knowledge, abilities, education, experience, or license may be established for individual positions. We are a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace where all of our employees and prospective employees experience fairness, dignity, and respect.
Mar 08, 2024
Full Time
Job Description Office of Access and Inclusion Annual Salary Range for Program Manager I: $120,729 - $160,952 Annual Salary Range for Program Director I: $156,242 - $208,323 FLSA Exempt / Non-Union Represented This position allows for up to four days of remote work per week. About the Office The Office of Access & Inclusion brings together grantmaking of the Legal Services Trust Fund, policymaking of the Center on Access to Justice, and the State Bar's diversity work. The Office seeks a Principal Program Analyst or a Program Manager I to manage the grantmaking and Interest on Lawyers' Trust Fund Accounts (IOLTA) programs of the Office of Access & Inclusion (OAI). The IOLTA program ensures that eligible IOLTA-banking institutions comply with program requirements and the revenue generated from the interest on these IOLTA accounts is collected and distributed as legal aid grants. Approximately $150 million is distributed annually in IOLTA and other legal aid grants to nonprofits providing free civil legal services in California. About the Job The Office of Access & Inclusion is seeking a Program Director I or a Program Manager I who will be responsible for managing the distribution of over $190 million annually in legal funding to over 110 legal aid nonprofit organizations. The incumbent will be tasked with developing and overseeing all policy and operational decisions related to the administration of over eight distinct grant programs, including $120 million worth of homelessness prevention grants as well as IOLTA, Equal Access Funds, consumer debt legal assistance, foreclosure prevention, partnership, and CARE court grants. Additional responsibilities include: Designing and implementing new grant programs Oversee the IOLTA compliance team, ensuring that banks are remitting at the appropriate interest rates and evaluating whether current rules and policies meet the current needs of the State Bar and the Legal Services Trust Fund Commission. Establishing benchmarks and office goals related to grants administration, including streamlining processes and enhancing monitoring of grantees. Engaging in legislative advocacy to increase funding for legal aid, including determining priorities and strategies as well as drafting budget proposals. Represent the State Bar with a variety of high-profile stakeholders, including interfacing with representatives from other state agencies and legislative staff. This position will oversee approximately 20 staff, including at least four direct reports. About this Recruitment The Office of Access and Inclusion, is seeking to fill one position at either Program Manager I or Program Director I level. After completion of the selection process, an offer will be extended to the selected candidate at the level that is commensurate with the candidate's experience. Definition for the Program Manager I Under administrative direction, the Program Manager is responsible for the design, organization, administration, supervision, evaluation, marketing, and/or fiscal management of an operational program or function. A Program Manager performs work of significant responsibility, complexity, and oversight. This includes responsibility for the strategic development and administration of policies, procedures, budgets, and plans, as well as, managing the day-to-day operations of the assigned functional areas. Definition for the Program Director I The Program Director (I, II, and III) is a member of the State Bar's Executive Management Team and creates the mission and long-term vision of an assigned department, or broad-based, program consistent with the policy parameters established by the Board of Trustees and defined in the Business & Professions Code. Incumbents make policy decisions of critical impact affecting the State Bar of California and assume ultimate responsibility for all programs and activities of the assigned department. The Program Director is responsible for overseeing, planning, organizing and directing the administration of State Bar programs based on effective responsiveness to the public and/or other client needs; oversees the development of strategic plans and interim goals; establishes policies and determines priorities; adjusts plans to respond to emerging and/or urgent issues; directs the allocation of resources to achieve timely outcomes and measurable goals within budget guidelines; serves as the appointing authority; and performs related duties as required. Distinguishing Characteristics for the Program Manager I While specific duties of individual positions vary, there are common factors of supervision; responsibility for preparation, analysis, and control of the program's budget and expenditures; and liaison activities with other units in coordinating business and service functions. The determination of the specific classification level is based upon the relative size, complexity, and visibility of the program involved as well as the scope of supervisory responsibility and level of technical expertise and qualifications necessary to manage the program. This class level has the responsibility for managing day-to-day operations of a smaller sized program function that provides support to a larger program or executive and does not typically require a Juris Doctorate and/or specialized qualifications to appropriately perform the essential duties. Incumbents report to a Program Director. Distinguishing Characteristics of the Program Director I Levels in the Program Director classes are generally based on, but are not limited to, the department's organizational complexity and size, nature and number of functions and programs, and classification level or types of positions managed. Consideration may also be given to any legally mandated minimum qualifications for a specific position. Classification levels: Program Director I: This class level has the responsibility for the direction of a small-sized program function which provides support to a larger program or executive (Director, Programs III or above) Program activities are typically carried out by administrative or clerical support staff (guide: Executive, Professional Competence, and Client Security Fund). Examples Of Essential Duties of the Program Manager I Duties may include, but are not limited to the following: Plans, implements, directs, and evaluates all components of a division or operation within the organization. Establishes and executes operational policies, procedures, strategic goals, and plans, and/or standards pertinent to initiatives that fall under the scope of the assigned program. Trains, supervises, and evaluates the performance of assigned staff, including prioritizing, delegating, and reviewing work assignments, monitoring performance, and providing coaching for performance improvement and development; takes disciplinary action, up to and including termination, to address performance deficiencies. Prepares and disseminates information to the public and staff regarding the assigned operational program, including information pertaining to initiatives and events and targeted community outreach; disseminates information via social media campaigns, and manages website content for the State Bar. Develops and administers program and/or operating budgets, including establishing and maintaining expenditure controls, analyzing, and evaluating budget proposals and expenditures, and ensuring that expenditures and operations remain within established budget limitations and comply with organization and contract requirements; may manage program finances to ensure effective revenue collection. Designs and administers comprehensive mechanisms to monitor and evaluate programs, data, and measure performance to ensure organizational resources are wisely invested; may develop, validate, and administer various psychometric testing programs which are reliable, defensible, and highly predictive. Ensures that program decisions are made in accordance with statutory, case law and/or other applicable rules, policies, and procedures. Conducts extensive studies related to budgets, administrative analysis, financial projections, staffing, operations, systems analysis and/or general administrative matters and prepares recommendations using qualitative and quantitative data. Develops and maintains strong collaborative relationships with staff, governing boards, elected officials, community representatives and all other stakeholders to ensure open communication, the sharing of information, and implementation of program specific changes and improvements. Plans, organizes, oversees, manages, and evaluates projects and cases related to the assigned program. Performs compliance monitoring, including the oversight of audits and implementation of corrective action necessary to meet all requirements for government and regulatory bodies who oversee functions pertaining to the assigned program. Prepares reports, correspondence, and other information pertinent to the assigned program; may report and provide public presentations to a governing body, give presentations to the public and/or large audiences, or serve as official spokesperson to the media. Reviews, edits, and approves (in conjunction with the Office of General Counsel) certain custom and template contracts and prepares purchase requisitions; administers contracts for goods and/or services and may negotiate contract costs as well as terms and conditions with multiple vendors to maximize value and minimize cost of services to the State Bar. May prepare and manage the process of preparing agenda items for governing body meetings; may make presentations and defend recommendations. May provide direct legal advice to the State Bar on professional standards and other program related issues. May participate as member, chairperson and/or assist committees and task forces as assigned and represent the division/unit throughout the State Bar. May perform a number of other similar or related duties which may not be specifically included within this position description, but which are consistent with the general level of the job and the responsibilities described. Examples of Essential Duties of the Program Director I Duties may include, but are not limited to the following: Serves as a member of the Executive Management Team and establishes and maintains effective working 2 relationships with colleagues within the State Bar and professional relationships with external constituencies of the State Bar. Directs the development and timely implementation of departmental goals, policies, and strategic plans; manages the allocation of resources and service levels to meet client needs. Directs program administration in accordance with applicable rules, policies, regulation, laws, procedures, and other authorities. Determines and prioritizes, staff assignments, service levels and administrative systems required to accomplish a department's mission in an effective and efficient manner. Acts as the appointing authority for staff positions and trains and evaluates in accordance with procedures, and requirements pertaining to their positions. Oversees the development and implementation of operational policies, procedures, strategic plans, systems and related initiatives consistent with the established mission and operational standards of the State Bar. Oversees and initiates as appropriate, inter-office projects, programs and activities. Provides policy guidance and staff assistance to the Board of Trustees and its Discipline System Oversight Committee. Provides timely responses to inquiries from the public, Board Members, the Judiciary, the Legislature, the Governor's Office, and other constituencies in coordination with the Executive Director/CEO. Oversees the preparation and administration of the budget and oversees the management of the resources and program personnel within institutional parameters and consistent with Business and Professions Code Section 6079.1(d), subject to the general oversight of the DCEO. Employment Standards of the Program Manager I Knowledge of: Legal and technical expertise pertinent to the assigned program area. Principles and techniques of public relations. Principles of effective project management. Methods and techniques of conflict resolution and negotiation. Principles and practices of budget preparation and administration. Methods and techniques of research, analysis, and data-driven decision making. Principles and practices of program development, administration, and evaluation. Federal, state, and local, laws, rules, regulations, policies, processes, and trends pertinent to the assigned program area. Principles and practices of management and supervision, including planning, organizing, assigning, and reviewing work, performance appraisal and discipline, and employee selection and development. Modern office procedures, methods, and equipment, including various software programs such as database, spreadsheet, word processing, project management software, and other computer applications and hardware pertaining to the assigned program area. Working knowledge of the State Bar Offices and their functions and a general knowledge of other agencies and their interface with the State Bar. Ability to: Receive and relay detailed information through verbal and written communication. Communicate clearly and effectively in person, by telephone, by computer and in writing. Speak publicly to large groups of people. Perform under stress and adopt effective courses of action. Effectively interact with others. Effectively address conflict. Manage multiple, simultaneous assignments, to independently plan and prioritize day to day work, and to meet deadlines. Lead others to accomplish program and project implementation. Maintain appropriate confidentiality in program administration and interactions with contractors, consultants, experts, and others. Exercise sound judgment and decision making. Make recommendations on complicated and difficult program matters and present them effectively to governing authorities. Interpret and analyze complex written documents. Effectively present and speak publicly to large groups of people. Act with integrity in all related State Bar business. Quickly adapt to changing environments and critical needs, and adopt and effectively implement courses of action. Employment Standards of the Program Director I Knowledge of: Federal, state, and local rules and regulations pertaining to activities and programs of a specific department. Advanced principles of administration in a government, legal, judicial or related environment. Advance survey techniques and statistical methods. Advanced principles of strategic planning, operations, policy development and implementation. Advanced principles of office management, budgeting, administration and supervision. Advanced principles of problem identification, analysis and resolution. Principles of computerized data and word processing systems including Internet and website usage. Principles of centralized information and data-based record keeping systems. Advanced principles of effective writing and verbal presentation including public speaking. Advanced principles of media communication. Advanced principles of public relations/customer service. Advanced principles of board and committee administration. Advanced principles of organizational behavior and conflict resolution. Advanced principles of public policy research and analysis. Advanced principles of effective institutional communication in dealing with diverse constituencies. Advanced principles of effective personnel management in a union environment. Advanced principles of the administration of justice in California. Principles of the legislative process and government relations. Functional expertise associated with a department's mission. Ability to: Provide leadership direction and develop staff and programs to meet evolving strategic initiatives. Communicate clearly, effectively and professionally in person, by telephone, by computer and in writing. Maintain appropriate confidentiality in program administration and interactions with contractors, consultants, experts and others. Exercise sound judgment and decision making. Make recommendations on complicated and difficult program matters and present them effectively to governing authorities. Interpret and analyze complex written documents. Effectively present and speak publicly to large groups of people. Act with integrity in all related State Bar business. Quickly adapt to changing environments and critical needs to and adopt and effectively implement courses of action. Effectively interact with others in an interactive office. Effectively address conflict. Minimum Qualifications of the Program Manager I: Education: Bachelor's degree in a field that develops skills related to essential duties, or equivalent academic achievement. Experience: Minimum five (5) years of experience at and/or above the journey-level that included responsibility for such professional-level activities such as budgeting, administrative analysis, program development, marketing, evaluation, human resources management, and/or work contributing to the development of operational procedures or plans. Minimum three (3) years' management/supervisory experience administering personnel and budget requirements. Master's degree in a relevant field may substitute for up to two (2) years of experience. Applicants who meet the Minimum Qualifications will be required to successfully complete the State Bar's selection process for this classification. License, Certificate, Registration Requirements: Juris Doctorate and/or special qualifications including specialized knowledge, abilities, education, experience, or license may be established for individual positions. Minimum Qualifications of the Program Director I: Education: Bachelor's degree in a field that develops skills related to essential duties, or equivalent academic achievement. Experience: Minimum eight (8) years' progressively responsible experience in related program administration. Minimum four (4) years' senior management/supervisory experience in administering personnel and budget requirements. Master's degree is preferred and may substitute for up to two years of experience. Applicants meet who the Minimum Qualifications will be required to successfully complete the State Bar's selection process for this classification. License, Certificate, Registration Requirements: Juris Doctorate and/or special Qualifications including specialized knowledge, abilities, education, experience, or license may be established for individual positions. We are a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace where all of our employees and prospective employees experience fairness, dignity, and respect.
STATE BAR OF CALIFORNIA
San Francisco, CA, United States
Job Description Office of Access and Inclusion Annual Salary Range for Program Manager I: $120,729 - $160,952 Annual Salary Range for Program Director I: $156,242 - $208,323 FLSA Exempt / Non-Union Represented This position allows for up to four days of remote work per week. About the Office The Office of Access & Inclusion brings together grantmaking of the Legal Services Trust Fund, policymaking of the Center on Access to Justice, and the State Bar's diversity work. The Office seeks a Principal Program Analyst or a Program Manager I to manage the grantmaking and Interest on Lawyers' Trust Fund Accounts (IOLTA) programs of the Office of Access & Inclusion (OAI). The IOLTA program ensures that eligible IOLTA-banking institutions comply with program requirements and the revenue generated from the interest on these IOLTA accounts is collected and distributed as legal aid grants. Approximately $150 million is distributed annually in IOLTA and other legal aid grants to nonprofits providing free civil legal services in California. About the Job The Office of Access & Inclusion is seeking a Program Director I or a Program Manager I who will be responsible for managing the distribution of over $190 million annually in legal funding to over 110 legal aid nonprofit organizations. The incumbent will be tasked with developing and overseeing all policy and operational decisions related to the administration of over eight distinct grant programs, including $120 million worth of homelessness prevention grants as well as IOLTA, Equal Access Funds, consumer debt legal assistance, foreclosure prevention, partnership, and CARE court grants. Additional responsibilities include: Designing and implementing new grant programs Oversee the IOLTA compliance team, ensuring that banks are remitting at the appropriate interest rates and evaluating whether current rules and policies meet the current needs of the State Bar and the Legal Services Trust Fund Commission. Establishing benchmarks and office goals related to grants administration, including streamlining processes and enhancing monitoring of grantees. Engaging in legislative advocacy to increase funding for legal aid, including determining priorities and strategies as well as drafting budget proposals. Represent the State Bar with a variety of high-profile stakeholders, including interfacing with representatives from other state agencies and legislative staff. This position will oversee approximately 20 staff, including at least four direct reports. About this Recruitment The Office of Access and Inclusion, is seeking to fill one position at either Program Manager I or Program Director I level. After completion of the selection process, an offer will be extended to the selected candidate at the level that is commensurate with the candidate's experience. Definition for the Program Manager I Under administrative direction, the Program Manager is responsible for the design, organization, administration, supervision, evaluation, marketing, and/or fiscal management of an operational program or function. A Program Manager performs work of significant responsibility, complexity, and oversight. This includes responsibility for the strategic development and administration of policies, procedures, budgets, and plans, as well as, managing the day-to-day operations of the assigned functional areas. Definition for the Program Director I The Program Director (I, II, and III) is a member of the State Bar's Executive Management Team and creates the mission and long-term vision of an assigned department, or broad-based, program consistent with the policy parameters established by the Board of Trustees and defined in the Business & Professions Code. Incumbents make policy decisions of critical impact affecting the State Bar of California and assume ultimate responsibility for all programs and activities of the assigned department. The Program Director is responsible for overseeing, planning, organizing and directing the administration of State Bar programs based on effective responsiveness to the public and/or other client needs; oversees the development of strategic plans and interim goals; establishes policies and determines priorities; adjusts plans to respond to emerging and/or urgent issues; directs the allocation of resources to achieve timely outcomes and measurable goals within budget guidelines; serves as the appointing authority; and performs related duties as required. Distinguishing Characteristics for the Program Manager I While specific duties of individual positions vary, there are common factors of supervision; responsibility for preparation, analysis, and control of the program's budget and expenditures; and liaison activities with other units in coordinating business and service functions. The determination of the specific classification level is based upon the relative size, complexity, and visibility of the program involved as well as the scope of supervisory responsibility and level of technical expertise and qualifications necessary to manage the program. This class level has the responsibility for managing day-to-day operations of a smaller sized program function that provides support to a larger program or executive and does not typically require a Juris Doctorate and/or specialized qualifications to appropriately perform the essential duties. Incumbents report to a Program Director. Distinguishing Characteristics of the Program Director I Levels in the Program Director classes are generally based on, but are not limited to, the department's organizational complexity and size, nature and number of functions and programs, and classification level or types of positions managed. Consideration may also be given to any legally mandated minimum qualifications for a specific position. Classification levels: Program Director I: This class level has the responsibility for the direction of a small-sized program function which provides support to a larger program or executive (Director, Programs III or above) Program activities are typically carried out by administrative or clerical support staff (guide: Executive, Professional Competence, and Client Security Fund). Examples Of Essential Duties of the Program Manager I Duties may include, but are not limited to the following: Plans, implements, directs, and evaluates all components of a division or operation within the organization. Establishes and executes operational policies, procedures, strategic goals, and plans, and/or standards pertinent to initiatives that fall under the scope of the assigned program. Trains, supervises, and evaluates the performance of assigned staff, including prioritizing, delegating, and reviewing work assignments, monitoring performance, and providing coaching for performance improvement and development; takes disciplinary action, up to and including termination, to address performance deficiencies. Prepares and disseminates information to the public and staff regarding the assigned operational program, including information pertaining to initiatives and events and targeted community outreach; disseminates information via social media campaigns, and manages website content for the State Bar. Develops and administers program and/or operating budgets, including establishing and maintaining expenditure controls, analyzing, and evaluating budget proposals and expenditures, and ensuring that expenditures and operations remain within established budget limitations and comply with organization and contract requirements; may manage program finances to ensure effective revenue collection. Designs and administers comprehensive mechanisms to monitor and evaluate programs, data, and measure performance to ensure organizational resources are wisely invested; may develop, validate, and administer various psychometric testing programs which are reliable, defensible, and highly predictive. Ensures that program decisions are made in accordance with statutory, case law and/or other applicable rules, policies, and procedures. Conducts extensive studies related to budgets, administrative analysis, financial projections, staffing, operations, systems analysis and/or general administrative matters and prepares recommendations using qualitative and quantitative data. Develops and maintains strong collaborative relationships with staff, governing boards, elected officials, community representatives and all other stakeholders to ensure open communication, the sharing of information, and implementation of program specific changes and improvements. Plans, organizes, oversees, manages, and evaluates projects and cases related to the assigned program. Performs compliance monitoring, including the oversight of audits and implementation of corrective action necessary to meet all requirements for government and regulatory bodies who oversee functions pertaining to the assigned program. Prepares reports, correspondence, and other information pertinent to the assigned program; may report and provide public presentations to a governing body, give presentations to the public and/or large audiences, or serve as official spokesperson to the media. Reviews, edits, and approves (in conjunction with the Office of General Counsel) certain custom and template contracts and prepares purchase requisitions; administers contracts for goods and/or services and may negotiate contract costs as well as terms and conditions with multiple vendors to maximize value and minimize cost of services to the State Bar. May prepare and manage the process of preparing agenda items for governing body meetings; may make presentations and defend recommendations. May provide direct legal advice to the State Bar on professional standards and other program related issues. May participate as member, chairperson and/or assist committees and task forces as assigned and represent the division/unit throughout the State Bar. May perform a number of other similar or related duties which may not be specifically included within this position description, but which are consistent with the general level of the job and the responsibilities described. Examples of Essential Duties of the Program Director I Duties may include, but are not limited to the following: Serves as a member of the Executive Management Team and establishes and maintains effective working 2 relationships with colleagues within the State Bar and professional relationships with external constituencies of the State Bar. Directs the development and timely implementation of departmental goals, policies, and strategic plans; manages the allocation of resources and service levels to meet client needs. Directs program administration in accordance with applicable rules, policies, regulation, laws, procedures, and other authorities. Determines and prioritizes, staff assignments, service levels and administrative systems required to accomplish a department's mission in an effective and efficient manner. Acts as the appointing authority for staff positions and trains and evaluates in accordance with procedures, and requirements pertaining to their positions. Oversees the development and implementation of operational policies, procedures, strategic plans, systems and related initiatives consistent with the established mission and operational standards of the State Bar. Oversees and initiates as appropriate, inter-office projects, programs and activities. Provides policy guidance and staff assistance to the Board of Trustees and its Discipline System Oversight Committee. Provides timely responses to inquiries from the public, Board Members, the Judiciary, the Legislature, the Governor's Office, and other constituencies in coordination with the Executive Director/CEO. Oversees the preparation and administration of the budget and oversees the management of the resources and program personnel within institutional parameters and consistent with Business and Professions Code Section 6079.1(d), subject to the general oversight of the DCEO. Employment Standards of the Program Manager I Knowledge of: Legal and technical expertise pertinent to the assigned program area. Principles and techniques of public relations. Principles of effective project management. Methods and techniques of conflict resolution and negotiation. Principles and practices of budget preparation and administration. Methods and techniques of research, analysis, and data-driven decision making. Principles and practices of program development, administration, and evaluation. Federal, state, and local, laws, rules, regulations, policies, processes, and trends pertinent to the assigned program area. Principles and practices of management and supervision, including planning, organizing, assigning, and reviewing work, performance appraisal and discipline, and employee selection and development. Modern office procedures, methods, and equipment, including various software programs such as database, spreadsheet, word processing, project management software, and other computer applications and hardware pertaining to the assigned program area. Working knowledge of the State Bar Offices and their functions and a general knowledge of other agencies and their interface with the State Bar. Ability to: Receive and relay detailed information through verbal and written communication. Communicate clearly and effectively in person, by telephone, by computer and in writing. Speak publicly to large groups of people. Perform under stress and adopt effective courses of action. Effectively interact with others. Effectively address conflict. Manage multiple, simultaneous assignments, to independently plan and prioritize day to day work, and to meet deadlines. Lead others to accomplish program and project implementation. Maintain appropriate confidentiality in program administration and interactions with contractors, consultants, experts, and others. Exercise sound judgment and decision making. Make recommendations on complicated and difficult program matters and present them effectively to governing authorities. Interpret and analyze complex written documents. Effectively present and speak publicly to large groups of people. Act with integrity in all related State Bar business. Quickly adapt to changing environments and critical needs, and adopt and effectively implement courses of action. Employment Standards of the Program Director I Knowledge of: Federal, state, and local rules and regulations pertaining to activities and programs of a specific department. Advanced principles of administration in a government, legal, judicial or related environment. Advance survey techniques and statistical methods. Advanced principles of strategic planning, operations, policy development and implementation. Advanced principles of office management, budgeting, administration and supervision. Advanced principles of problem identification, analysis and resolution. Principles of computerized data and word processing systems including Internet and website usage. Principles of centralized information and data-based record keeping systems. Advanced principles of effective writing and verbal presentation including public speaking. Advanced principles of media communication. Advanced principles of public relations/customer service. Advanced principles of board and committee administration. Advanced principles of organizational behavior and conflict resolution. Advanced principles of public policy research and analysis. Advanced principles of effective institutional communication in dealing with diverse constituencies. Advanced principles of effective personnel management in a union environment. Advanced principles of the administration of justice in California. Principles of the legislative process and government relations. Functional expertise associated with a department's mission. Ability to: Provide leadership direction and develop staff and programs to meet evolving strategic initiatives. Communicate clearly, effectively and professionally in person, by telephone, by computer and in writing. Maintain appropriate confidentiality in program administration and interactions with contractors, consultants, experts and others. Exercise sound judgment and decision making. Make recommendations on complicated and difficult program matters and present them effectively to governing authorities. Interpret and analyze complex written documents. Effectively present and speak publicly to large groups of people. Act with integrity in all related State Bar business. Quickly adapt to changing environments and critical needs to and adopt and effectively implement courses of action. Effectively interact with others in an interactive office. Effectively address conflict. Minimum Qualifications of the Program Manager I: Education: Bachelor's degree in a field that develops skills related to essential duties, or equivalent academic achievement. Experience: Minimum five (5) years of experience at and/or above the journey-level that included responsibility for such professional-level activities such as budgeting, administrative analysis, program development, marketing, evaluation, human resources management, and/or work contributing to the development of operational procedures or plans. Minimum three (3) years' management/supervisory experience administering personnel and budget requirements. Master's degree in a relevant field may substitute for up to two (2) years of experience. Applicants who meet the Minimum Qualifications will be required to successfully complete the State Bar's selection process for this classification. License, Certificate, Registration Requirements: Juris Doctorate and/or special qualifications including specialized knowledge, abilities, education, experience, or license may be established for individual positions. Minimum Qualifications of the Program Director I: Education: Bachelor's degree in a field that develops skills related to essential duties, or equivalent academic achievement. Experience: Minimum eight (8) years' progressively responsible experience in related program administration. Minimum four (4) years' senior management/supervisory experience in administering personnel and budget requirements. Master's degree is preferred and may substitute for up to two years of experience. Applicants meet who the Minimum Qualifications will be required to successfully complete the State Bar's selection process for this classification. License, Certificate, Registration Requirements: Juris Doctorate and/or special Qualifications including specialized knowledge, abilities, education, experience, or license may be established for individual positions. We are a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace where all of our employees and prospective employees experience fairness, dignity, and respect.
Mar 08, 2024
Full Time
Job Description Office of Access and Inclusion Annual Salary Range for Program Manager I: $120,729 - $160,952 Annual Salary Range for Program Director I: $156,242 - $208,323 FLSA Exempt / Non-Union Represented This position allows for up to four days of remote work per week. About the Office The Office of Access & Inclusion brings together grantmaking of the Legal Services Trust Fund, policymaking of the Center on Access to Justice, and the State Bar's diversity work. The Office seeks a Principal Program Analyst or a Program Manager I to manage the grantmaking and Interest on Lawyers' Trust Fund Accounts (IOLTA) programs of the Office of Access & Inclusion (OAI). The IOLTA program ensures that eligible IOLTA-banking institutions comply with program requirements and the revenue generated from the interest on these IOLTA accounts is collected and distributed as legal aid grants. Approximately $150 million is distributed annually in IOLTA and other legal aid grants to nonprofits providing free civil legal services in California. About the Job The Office of Access & Inclusion is seeking a Program Director I or a Program Manager I who will be responsible for managing the distribution of over $190 million annually in legal funding to over 110 legal aid nonprofit organizations. The incumbent will be tasked with developing and overseeing all policy and operational decisions related to the administration of over eight distinct grant programs, including $120 million worth of homelessness prevention grants as well as IOLTA, Equal Access Funds, consumer debt legal assistance, foreclosure prevention, partnership, and CARE court grants. Additional responsibilities include: Designing and implementing new grant programs Oversee the IOLTA compliance team, ensuring that banks are remitting at the appropriate interest rates and evaluating whether current rules and policies meet the current needs of the State Bar and the Legal Services Trust Fund Commission. Establishing benchmarks and office goals related to grants administration, including streamlining processes and enhancing monitoring of grantees. Engaging in legislative advocacy to increase funding for legal aid, including determining priorities and strategies as well as drafting budget proposals. Represent the State Bar with a variety of high-profile stakeholders, including interfacing with representatives from other state agencies and legislative staff. This position will oversee approximately 20 staff, including at least four direct reports. About this Recruitment The Office of Access and Inclusion, is seeking to fill one position at either Program Manager I or Program Director I level. After completion of the selection process, an offer will be extended to the selected candidate at the level that is commensurate with the candidate's experience. Definition for the Program Manager I Under administrative direction, the Program Manager is responsible for the design, organization, administration, supervision, evaluation, marketing, and/or fiscal management of an operational program or function. A Program Manager performs work of significant responsibility, complexity, and oversight. This includes responsibility for the strategic development and administration of policies, procedures, budgets, and plans, as well as, managing the day-to-day operations of the assigned functional areas. Definition for the Program Director I The Program Director (I, II, and III) is a member of the State Bar's Executive Management Team and creates the mission and long-term vision of an assigned department, or broad-based, program consistent with the policy parameters established by the Board of Trustees and defined in the Business & Professions Code. Incumbents make policy decisions of critical impact affecting the State Bar of California and assume ultimate responsibility for all programs and activities of the assigned department. The Program Director is responsible for overseeing, planning, organizing and directing the administration of State Bar programs based on effective responsiveness to the public and/or other client needs; oversees the development of strategic plans and interim goals; establishes policies and determines priorities; adjusts plans to respond to emerging and/or urgent issues; directs the allocation of resources to achieve timely outcomes and measurable goals within budget guidelines; serves as the appointing authority; and performs related duties as required. Distinguishing Characteristics for the Program Manager I While specific duties of individual positions vary, there are common factors of supervision; responsibility for preparation, analysis, and control of the program's budget and expenditures; and liaison activities with other units in coordinating business and service functions. The determination of the specific classification level is based upon the relative size, complexity, and visibility of the program involved as well as the scope of supervisory responsibility and level of technical expertise and qualifications necessary to manage the program. This class level has the responsibility for managing day-to-day operations of a smaller sized program function that provides support to a larger program or executive and does not typically require a Juris Doctorate and/or specialized qualifications to appropriately perform the essential duties. Incumbents report to a Program Director. Distinguishing Characteristics of the Program Director I Levels in the Program Director classes are generally based on, but are not limited to, the department's organizational complexity and size, nature and number of functions and programs, and classification level or types of positions managed. Consideration may also be given to any legally mandated minimum qualifications for a specific position. Classification levels: Program Director I: This class level has the responsibility for the direction of a small-sized program function which provides support to a larger program or executive (Director, Programs III or above) Program activities are typically carried out by administrative or clerical support staff (guide: Executive, Professional Competence, and Client Security Fund). Examples Of Essential Duties of the Program Manager I Duties may include, but are not limited to the following: Plans, implements, directs, and evaluates all components of a division or operation within the organization. Establishes and executes operational policies, procedures, strategic goals, and plans, and/or standards pertinent to initiatives that fall under the scope of the assigned program. Trains, supervises, and evaluates the performance of assigned staff, including prioritizing, delegating, and reviewing work assignments, monitoring performance, and providing coaching for performance improvement and development; takes disciplinary action, up to and including termination, to address performance deficiencies. Prepares and disseminates information to the public and staff regarding the assigned operational program, including information pertaining to initiatives and events and targeted community outreach; disseminates information via social media campaigns, and manages website content for the State Bar. Develops and administers program and/or operating budgets, including establishing and maintaining expenditure controls, analyzing, and evaluating budget proposals and expenditures, and ensuring that expenditures and operations remain within established budget limitations and comply with organization and contract requirements; may manage program finances to ensure effective revenue collection. Designs and administers comprehensive mechanisms to monitor and evaluate programs, data, and measure performance to ensure organizational resources are wisely invested; may develop, validate, and administer various psychometric testing programs which are reliable, defensible, and highly predictive. Ensures that program decisions are made in accordance with statutory, case law and/or other applicable rules, policies, and procedures. Conducts extensive studies related to budgets, administrative analysis, financial projections, staffing, operations, systems analysis and/or general administrative matters and prepares recommendations using qualitative and quantitative data. Develops and maintains strong collaborative relationships with staff, governing boards, elected officials, community representatives and all other stakeholders to ensure open communication, the sharing of information, and implementation of program specific changes and improvements. Plans, organizes, oversees, manages, and evaluates projects and cases related to the assigned program. Performs compliance monitoring, including the oversight of audits and implementation of corrective action necessary to meet all requirements for government and regulatory bodies who oversee functions pertaining to the assigned program. Prepares reports, correspondence, and other information pertinent to the assigned program; may report and provide public presentations to a governing body, give presentations to the public and/or large audiences, or serve as official spokesperson to the media. Reviews, edits, and approves (in conjunction with the Office of General Counsel) certain custom and template contracts and prepares purchase requisitions; administers contracts for goods and/or services and may negotiate contract costs as well as terms and conditions with multiple vendors to maximize value and minimize cost of services to the State Bar. May prepare and manage the process of preparing agenda items for governing body meetings; may make presentations and defend recommendations. May provide direct legal advice to the State Bar on professional standards and other program related issues. May participate as member, chairperson and/or assist committees and task forces as assigned and represent the division/unit throughout the State Bar. May perform a number of other similar or related duties which may not be specifically included within this position description, but which are consistent with the general level of the job and the responsibilities described. Examples of Essential Duties of the Program Director I Duties may include, but are not limited to the following: Serves as a member of the Executive Management Team and establishes and maintains effective working 2 relationships with colleagues within the State Bar and professional relationships with external constituencies of the State Bar. Directs the development and timely implementation of departmental goals, policies, and strategic plans; manages the allocation of resources and service levels to meet client needs. Directs program administration in accordance with applicable rules, policies, regulation, laws, procedures, and other authorities. Determines and prioritizes, staff assignments, service levels and administrative systems required to accomplish a department's mission in an effective and efficient manner. Acts as the appointing authority for staff positions and trains and evaluates in accordance with procedures, and requirements pertaining to their positions. Oversees the development and implementation of operational policies, procedures, strategic plans, systems and related initiatives consistent with the established mission and operational standards of the State Bar. Oversees and initiates as appropriate, inter-office projects, programs and activities. Provides policy guidance and staff assistance to the Board of Trustees and its Discipline System Oversight Committee. Provides timely responses to inquiries from the public, Board Members, the Judiciary, the Legislature, the Governor's Office, and other constituencies in coordination with the Executive Director/CEO. Oversees the preparation and administration of the budget and oversees the management of the resources and program personnel within institutional parameters and consistent with Business and Professions Code Section 6079.1(d), subject to the general oversight of the DCEO. Employment Standards of the Program Manager I Knowledge of: Legal and technical expertise pertinent to the assigned program area. Principles and techniques of public relations. Principles of effective project management. Methods and techniques of conflict resolution and negotiation. Principles and practices of budget preparation and administration. Methods and techniques of research, analysis, and data-driven decision making. Principles and practices of program development, administration, and evaluation. Federal, state, and local, laws, rules, regulations, policies, processes, and trends pertinent to the assigned program area. Principles and practices of management and supervision, including planning, organizing, assigning, and reviewing work, performance appraisal and discipline, and employee selection and development. Modern office procedures, methods, and equipment, including various software programs such as database, spreadsheet, word processing, project management software, and other computer applications and hardware pertaining to the assigned program area. Working knowledge of the State Bar Offices and their functions and a general knowledge of other agencies and their interface with the State Bar. Ability to: Receive and relay detailed information through verbal and written communication. Communicate clearly and effectively in person, by telephone, by computer and in writing. Speak publicly to large groups of people. Perform under stress and adopt effective courses of action. Effectively interact with others. Effectively address conflict. Manage multiple, simultaneous assignments, to independently plan and prioritize day to day work, and to meet deadlines. Lead others to accomplish program and project implementation. Maintain appropriate confidentiality in program administration and interactions with contractors, consultants, experts, and others. Exercise sound judgment and decision making. Make recommendations on complicated and difficult program matters and present them effectively to governing authorities. Interpret and analyze complex written documents. Effectively present and speak publicly to large groups of people. Act with integrity in all related State Bar business. Quickly adapt to changing environments and critical needs, and adopt and effectively implement courses of action. Employment Standards of the Program Director I Knowledge of: Federal, state, and local rules and regulations pertaining to activities and programs of a specific department. Advanced principles of administration in a government, legal, judicial or related environment. Advance survey techniques and statistical methods. Advanced principles of strategic planning, operations, policy development and implementation. Advanced principles of office management, budgeting, administration and supervision. Advanced principles of problem identification, analysis and resolution. Principles of computerized data and word processing systems including Internet and website usage. Principles of centralized information and data-based record keeping systems. Advanced principles of effective writing and verbal presentation including public speaking. Advanced principles of media communication. Advanced principles of public relations/customer service. Advanced principles of board and committee administration. Advanced principles of organizational behavior and conflict resolution. Advanced principles of public policy research and analysis. Advanced principles of effective institutional communication in dealing with diverse constituencies. Advanced principles of effective personnel management in a union environment. Advanced principles of the administration of justice in California. Principles of the legislative process and government relations. Functional expertise associated with a department's mission. Ability to: Provide leadership direction and develop staff and programs to meet evolving strategic initiatives. Communicate clearly, effectively and professionally in person, by telephone, by computer and in writing. Maintain appropriate confidentiality in program administration and interactions with contractors, consultants, experts and others. Exercise sound judgment and decision making. Make recommendations on complicated and difficult program matters and present them effectively to governing authorities. Interpret and analyze complex written documents. Effectively present and speak publicly to large groups of people. Act with integrity in all related State Bar business. Quickly adapt to changing environments and critical needs to and adopt and effectively implement courses of action. Effectively interact with others in an interactive office. Effectively address conflict. Minimum Qualifications of the Program Manager I: Education: Bachelor's degree in a field that develops skills related to essential duties, or equivalent academic achievement. Experience: Minimum five (5) years of experience at and/or above the journey-level that included responsibility for such professional-level activities such as budgeting, administrative analysis, program development, marketing, evaluation, human resources management, and/or work contributing to the development of operational procedures or plans. Minimum three (3) years' management/supervisory experience administering personnel and budget requirements. Master's degree in a relevant field may substitute for up to two (2) years of experience. Applicants who meet the Minimum Qualifications will be required to successfully complete the State Bar's selection process for this classification. License, Certificate, Registration Requirements: Juris Doctorate and/or special qualifications including specialized knowledge, abilities, education, experience, or license may be established for individual positions. Minimum Qualifications of the Program Director I: Education: Bachelor's degree in a field that develops skills related to essential duties, or equivalent academic achievement. Experience: Minimum eight (8) years' progressively responsible experience in related program administration. Minimum four (4) years' senior management/supervisory experience in administering personnel and budget requirements. Master's degree is preferred and may substitute for up to two years of experience. Applicants meet who the Minimum Qualifications will be required to successfully complete the State Bar's selection process for this classification. License, Certificate, Registration Requirements: Juris Doctorate and/or special Qualifications including specialized knowledge, abilities, education, experience, or license may be established for individual positions. We are a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace where all of our employees and prospective employees experience fairness, dignity, and respect.
City of Santa Clara, CA
Santa Clara, California, United States
Description The Department: SVP currently provides over 600 Megawatts of power to residential and business customers within Santa Clara, of which 40 percent of comes from carbon-free renewable resources. In addition to using green energy from large-scale wind, solar, geothermal and hydroelectric projects outside of the area, SVP employs innovative ways to locally produce electricity by operating Thermal Generation facilities utilizing Simple Cycle, Combined Cycle, and Cogeneration technologies. It is the mission of Silicon Valley Power to be a progressive, service-oriented utility, offering reliable, competitively priced services for the benefit of Santa Clara and its customers. Being competitive in the marketplace with a continuous focus on customer service, SVP can provide economic value to the City of Santa Clara and its customers while maintaining low residential rates and offering competitive rates for all customers. The Positions: Silicon Valley Power is recruiting to fill various Electric Program Manager positions in the following specialties: Capital Project Management, Contracts, Distributed Energy Resources and Storage, Environmental, Safety, and System Operations. Capital Project Management The focus and priority of this position will be to perform complex professional project management work to support the successful completion of over $300 million in near-term capital improvement program projects to support electric utility load growth. The position is assigned to the customer development and project management unit which manages, plans, and oversees the development and implementation of the capital improvement program. This position will report to the Principal Electric Utility Engineer overseeing the System Expansion Program and will work collaboratively on the management of these critical projects. The individual will perform and manage the work related to planning, design, construction, operations, and maintenance of utility projects, including receiving stations, substations, electric transmission and distribution facilities, and other electrical infrastructure. The incumbent is expected to manage consultants and directly administer public works contracts. Experience in electric utility engineering, utility asset management, GIS and work order management system is desirable. Distinguishing Characteristics/Experience: Direct knowledge in managing, planning, and overseeing the development and implementation of Capital Improvement Program(s) (CIP). Ability to provide extensive, in-depth, and specialized administrative, budgetary, financial, and compliance research, analysis, and support. Experience in management, engineering, financial, high-level administrative planning and analysis, and/or project management experience. Contracts Portfolio The focus and priority of this position will be to perform complex professional work to support the development and management of SVP’s contracts portfolio. SVP’s operation requires hundreds of unique contracts including specialized services agreements, leases, agreements with customers for substation construction, funding and deposits, public works contracts, license agreements, power purchase and resource adequacy agreements, as well as other unique agreements. The position is assigned to the Business Services Division. The incumbent will both lead staff supporting contracts functions and have direct involvement in negotiating and reviewing contracts. Experience in utility contracts is desirable. Distinguishing Characteristics/Experience: Direct knowledge and experience in contracts review, negotiating, and management for a variety of contract types. Ability to providing extensive, in-depth, and specialized administrative, budgetary, financial, and compliance research, analysis, and support Experience in managing and assigning work to administrative and clerical staff. Distributed Energy Resources , Renewable Energy and Power Purchase Contracts This position develops and implements cutting edge programs entailing distributed and renewable generation, energy storage, demand response, and microgrids. Incumbents perform professional level, individual work in project development. Duties may include supervising and participating in the conduct of studies and surveys, data interpretation, forecasting, commodity purchasing, contract negotiation, pricing/rate making, engineering studies, development of policies and procedures, evaluating regulatory and legislative initiatives, preparing, reviewing, and managing budgets and operations. Commodity purchasing and contract negotiation may include evaluation and development of strategies for electricity generation, both distributed and utility scale. Incumbents may supervise management and non-management staff and act as project team leaders and manage programs and projects. Project management responsibilities include preparing RFPs, evaluating proposals, and managing contractors and consultants. Environmental This position will ensure the City’s compliance with applicable federal, state, and local regulatory agency requirements and guidelines pertaining to Air Quality, Water, Wastewater, Storm water, and Industrial waste. This position will work with staff across multiple Divisions to develop, implement, and perform procedures and guidelines designed to ensure compliance and develop staff. They will compose, compile, track, and analyze information related to regulatory, program, and compliance oversight. This position will act as SVP’s Subject Matter Expert and provide technical and functional advisement to Management and Staff concerning Environmental Compliance. This position requires in-depth knowledge of Federal, State, and Local laws/regulations. This position also requires the ability to forecast and identify compliance issues and to develop mitigation strategies to correct issues. The position will also assist in the development of budgets, service contracts and training programs. Safety This position establishes, implements, and enforces an effective department wide safety and compliance program that prevents injury and illness. They will work to ensure that employees, both management and non-management, comply with the rules and regulations of Federal, State and Local Regulatory Agencies, and that company safety and compliance policies and procedures are consistently followed. The position will also facilitate the development and completion of the department’s compliance and controls register, controls testing and auditing, standards development and review, horizon scanning for new and changing regulatory requirements, and serving as an OSHA subject matter for the department. The position will also assist in the development of budgets, service contracts and training programs. System Operations This position will administer programs for work management, maintenance monitoring and asset management focused in all areas of Utility Operations (Metering, Substations, Transmission and Distribution). This position will also be responsible for the performance, review, and implementation of improvements to these programs. The position will develop, maintain, and improve SVP’s Outage Management System. This position will work to ensure compliance with all applicable NERC standards and seek constant improvement in SVP Work and Safety standards affecting System Operations. The position will also assist in the development of budgets, service contracts and training programs. As a member of the City's Unclassified Service, this is an "at-will" position and the incumbent serves at the discretion of the City Manager. An incumbent in this classification: demonstrates strong ethical, professional, and service-oriented leadership and interpersonal skills; sets a good example; and correctly applies the tenets of the City's Code of Ethics and values. THIS RECRUITMENT MAY BE USED TO FILL MULTIPLE POSITIONS IN THIS, OR OTHER DIVISIONS OR DEPARTMENTS BESIDES THE POSITIONS LISTED BELOW. IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN EMPLOYMENT IN THIS CLASSIFICATION, YOU SHOULD APPLY TO ENSURE YOU ARE CONSIDERED FOR ADDITIONAL OPPORTUNITIES THAT MAY UTILIZE THE APPLICANTS FROM THIS RECRUITMENT. MEETING THE MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS DOES NOT GUARANTEE ADMITTANCE INTO THE EXAMINATION PROCESS. ONLY THE MOST QUALIFIED CANDIDATES WHO DEMONSTRATE THE BEST COMBINATION OF QUALIFICATIONS IN RELATION TO THE REQUIREMENTS AND DUTIES OF THE POSITION WILL BE INVITED TO TEST OR INTERVIEW. Typical Duties This description may not include all the duties listed below, nor do the examples cover all duties that may be performed. Under general direction, the incumbent will: • Plan, develop, implement, evaluate, and manage an assigned program or core department service area; Supervise subordinate supervisory, professional, technical, and/or clerical staff; participate in the selection, hiring, training, and coaching of staff; conduct performance evaluations; and implement disciplinary actions as required; • Research and analyze program operations to ensure effective utilization of resources and increase productivity of work, provide regular reporting measures, conduct presentations, and make recommendations to management; • Plan and implement work plans and projects for assigned area; • Oversee daily operations of assigned program area and safety ensuring that all applicable regulatory requirements are followed; • Develop and monitor resource models and/or programs in alignment with State, Federal and local regulations and policies; • Deliver and manage communications to internal and external customers; • Administer program budget, including budget preparation, forecasting, and monitoring expenses and revenue; • Plan, implement, and monitor program or service area goals and objectives in alignment with Department goals to ensure effective programming and operations; • Monitor and report on assigned area activities, including managing resources, tracking short and long-term work activities and provide recommendations to management staff to improve efficiency in assigned area; • Serve as the subject matter expert in assigned specialty and provides consultation to subordinates, vendors, and management on assigned area of expertise; • Set the standard for safety and adhere to all applicable safety and environmental standards and regulations, including City safety standards and policies; • May act as a representative of the Department in assigned program or service area; • Implement programs which may include such functions as scheduling, coordinating, and assigning staff to projects; • Oversee request for proposal processes, participate in the preparation of vendor contracts, negotiate contracts, and act as lead contract administrator for planned program objectives; • Prepare a variety of narrative and periodic reports to keep management informed of program/project status; • Implement program audit systems to ensure appropriate use of public funds; • Develop qualitative and quantitative measures to evaluate program/project financial status, customer satisfaction, contractor performance, and public relations; • Maintain current knowledge of external program trends and legislation to ensure necessary compliance; • May represent the Department and participate in regional and state efforts to meet compliance, legislative and societal goals; • Develop, implement and evaluate marketing and educational materials to present to internal and external customers; • Use City computer applications (including but not limited to Microsoft Suite) and databases to track program status and funds and use; • Prepare reports, memos, and supporting documentation; • May act as Division Manager on a temporary basis, as assigned; and • Perform other related duties as assigned. Minimum Qualifications EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE • Education and experience equivalent to graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Economics, Public or Business Administration, Environmental Sciences, Finance or a closely-related field; AND • Three (3) years' experience leading, supervising, managing, and coordinating work including but not limited to, customer related programs, project management, building facilities management, or writing, developing or administering safety or environmental compliance standards; OR • Generation/Substation/Transmission and Distribution/System Operations Specialties: Three (3) years of experience in a lead, supervisory, or senior role performing work, including but not limited to a Supervisor, Engineer, Manager, Lead Technician, or Foreperson, ACCEPTABLE SUBSTITUTION • For Generation/Substation/Transmission and Distribution/System Operations Specialties: additional years of experience in a role equivalent to, but not limited to a Control Room Operator, Electric Utility Technician, Engineer, Lineworker, or working in a lead, supervisory, or senior role performing work, including but not limited to a Supervisor, Manager, Lead Technician, or Foreperson may substitute for the degree requirement on a year for year basis up to four (4) years. • For Generation/Substation/Transmission and Distribution/System Operations Specialties: Two (2) years of experience working in a role equivalent to, but not limited to a Control Room Operator, Electric Utility Technician, Engineer, or Lineworker may be substituted for one (1) year of experience as a lead, supervisor, or senior role up to six (6) years. • Two (2) years of experience in customer related programs, project management, building facilities management, or writing, developing or administering safety or environmental compliance standards may be substituted one (1) year of experience as a lead, supervisor, manager, and coordinator experience up to six (6) years. LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS Possession of a valid Class C California driver's license is required at the time of appointment and for the duration of employment. DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS • An advanced degree in Engineering, Public or Business Administration, Environmental Sciences or related field is desirable. • When assigned to Systems and Project Management, a: Project Management Professional (PMP) certification from Project Management Institute (PMI) or an equivalent certification from accredited program is desirable. • When assigned to Generation/Substation/Transmission and Distribution/System Operations Specialties, experience working in a power plant, substation, transmission & distribution, or Electric System Control Center environment is desirable. • When assigned to Safety Compliance, an in depth knowledge of OSHA and CalOSHA standards is desirable. • When assigned to Environmental Compliance, an in-depth knowledge of Spill Prevention, Control and Countermeasures (SPCC), Air Permits, and Water Permits is desirable. OTHER REQUIREMENTS • Must be able to perform all of the essential functions of the job assignment. • Incumbents may be subject to initial and periodic comprehensive background checks. • May be required to work unusual hours and weekends in performance of their duties and be available on an "on call" basis. Other Requirements: Must be able to perform all of the essential functions of the job assignment. Incumbents may be subject to initial and periodic comprehensive background checks. May be required to work unusual hours and weekends in performance of their duties and be available on an "on call" basis. CONFLICT OF INTEREST Incumbents in this position are required to file a Conflict of Interest statement upon assuming office, annually and upon leaving office, in accordance with City Manager Directive 100. Meeting the minimum qualifications does not guarantee admittance into the examination process. Only the most qualified candidates who demonstrate the best combination of qualifications in relation to the requirements and duties of the position will be invited to interview. Federal law requires all employees to provide verification of their eligibility to work in this country. Please be informed that the City of Santa Clara will not sponsor, represent, or sign documents related to visa applications/transfers for H1B or any other type of visa which requires an employer application. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Knowledge of: • Local, State and Federal Laws related to environmental, safety, health, electrical system construction, maintenance, inspection, and NERC regulations pertaining Electric Utilities; • Best practice utility maintenance and project planning strategies and methods; • Cost-benefit and return on investment analysis for proposed programs • Basic understanding of Electric Utility economics, methodologies and principles; • Best practice utility compliance, maintenance and operations methods; • Electric department contract methodologies; • Project management tools and methodologies, including workload planning and budgeting; • Project and workload planning; • Preparation, negotiation, and administration of contracts and fiscal planning; • Negotiation techniques and strategies; • Principles and practices of customer service; • Research methods and statistical analysis; • Principles and practices of management, employee supervision, training, and performance evaluation; • Pertinent State, Federal, and Local laws and regulations for assigned specialty area; • Problem solving and conflict resolution practices and techniques; and • Office safety practices, procedures and standards. Ability to: • Develop, implement, and monitor programs and projects; • Effectively problem solve with various teams and management to improve and streamline processes; • Supervise staff in compliance with applicable Memorandum of Understandings • Analyze situations, identify problems, and exercise sound independent judgment within established guidelines; • Identify, research and gather relevant information from a variety of sources; • Collect and analyze data and prepare a variety of statistical and narrative reports; • Operate standard office equipment and learn City databases and software programs; • Develop and maintain electronic databases; • Effectively develop, negotiate, and monitor contracts; • Interpret and apply laws and regulations, policies and procedures; • Communicate clearly and effectively both orally and in writing and carry out oral and written instructions; • Prepare and present clear, concise and complex written and oral reports and presentations; • Develop and conduct effective public relations programs on assigned specialty; • Speak effectively before large groups of people; • Establish and maintain tactful, courteous and effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work including the general public; • Work independently with minimal supervision; • Work effectively as a member of the department to achieve common goals and be able to deliver excellent customer service to both internal and external City clients; • Work effectively in time-sensitive situations and meet deadlines; • Coordinate multiple projects and complex tasks simultaneously; • Develop creative and practical solutions to complex and difficult problems; and • Bend, stoop, reach, carry, climb, and lift as necessary to perform assigned duties. Additional Information: You must answer all job-specific questions in order to be considered for this vacancy or your application will be deemed incomplete and withheld from further consideration. Applications must be filled out completely (i.e. do not write “see resume or personnel file.”) To receive consideration for the screening process, candidates must submit a 1) Cover Letter and, 2) Resume. Incomplete applications will not be accepted. Application packets may be submitted online through the “Apply Now” feature on the job announcement at www.santaclaraca.gov . Applications will be reviewed on a weekly basis for consideration to the position. If you are interested in applying you are encouraged to apply as soon as possible, before the position is closed. A first review of applications will be on September 18, 2023. The City of Santa Clara is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants for all job openings will be considered without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status or any other consideration made unlawful under any federal, state or local laws. The City of Santa Clara is committed to offering reasonable accommodations to job applicants with disabilities. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please contact us at (408) 615-2080 or HumanResources@santaclaraca.gov . City of Santa Clara Benefit Summary Overview for Bargaining Unit #9 Miscellaneous Unclassified Management This summary provides a brief overview of the City of Santa Clara’s benefits available to Bargaining Unit #9 employees in 2024. In the event of any conflict between the information in this summary and the applicable official plan documents, City Manager’s Directives (CMDs), Personnel and Salary Resolution, or Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), the applicable official plan documents, CMDs, Personnel and Salary Resolution, or MOU will prevail over this summary. Benefits are subject to change. Retirement: Membership in the California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS) Classic Employees: 2.7% @ age 55 formula -employee pays 8.00% of gross pay, minus $61 bi-weekly New Employees: 2.0% @ age 62 formula - employee pays 7.00% of gross pay Medicare and Social Security (FICA) Employee pays 6.20% up to $10,397.40(Social Security) and 1.45% (Medicare) of gross pay Health Insurance: City contribution up to $2042.82/month, based on enrollment in a CalPERS health plan Employees electing health coverage with premiums above the City health contribution will pay additional premium costs from salary on a pre-tax basis Coverage is effective as early asthe first day of the monthafter date of hire If an employee enrolls in a plan with a premium that is less than $946.86/month, they will be paid the difference in cash Employees hired on or after 1/1/2023who opt-out of City-offered health insurance and provide annual attestation and acceptableproof of alternative required coverage for themselves and their tax family, if applicable, are eligible for a cash-in-lieu amount of $250/month. Contact Human Resources for more details Dental Insurance: Choice of two Delta Dental plans; enrollment is mandatory City pays lowest cost employee only plan; additional cost is paid by employee Coverage is effective as early asthe first day of the monthafter date of hire Vision Insurance: Choice of two VSP plans City pays lowest cost employee only plan; additional cost is paid by employee Coverage is effective as early asthe first day of the monthafter date of hire Voluntary Employee Beneficiary Association (VEBA): City contributes $50.00 a month toward employee’s VEBA account Account funds may be used to pay for qualified medical expenses after separation from the City and after age 50 (pre-tax) Life Insurance: City pays for $50,000 of Basic Life Insurance coverage Coverage is effective the first of the month after one calendar month of employment Additional optional insurance may be purchased by the employee for the employee, spouse, domestic partner, and/or dependent children State Disability Insurance (SDI): Employee pays 1.1% of gross pay (includes Paid Family Leave) 7 day waiting period. Weekly paid leave for absences due to non-work related injuries/illnesses. Benefit is based on past earnings. Refer to edd.ca.gov for more information Paid Family Leave (PFL): Up to 8 weeks of benefits within a 12-month period to care for a family member or to bond with a new child No waiting period. Weekly paid leave benefit. Benefit is based on past earnings. Refer to edd.ca.gov for more information Long Term Disability (LTD) Insurance: Benefit is 60% of basic wage up to $13,333; max $8,000/month City paid benefit. City pays $.207/$100 of insured earnings 60 calendar day waiting period Coverage is effective the first of the month after one calendar month of employment Deferred Compensation: Voluntary plan through Nationwide Retirement Solutions Employee may contribute up to the lesser of the IRS maximum or100% of gross compensation into a pre-tax 457(b) account or a post-tax Roth 457(b) account (or a combination of the two accounts) subject to IRS rules Flexible Spending Account (IRS Section 125 Plan): Employee may contribute up to $3,200per year in pre-tax dollars to a health care spending account Employee may contribute up to $5,000 per year in pre-tax dollars to a dependent care spending account Employee may contribute up to $315per month in pre-tax dollars to a commuter benefit plan Vacation: Vacation is accrued bi-weekly, cannot use vacation during first 6 months of City service For 1 -4 years of service: 10 days (80 hours)/year For 5 -9 years of service: 15 days (120 hours)/year For 10 - 15 years of service: 21 days (168 hours)/year For 16 - 20 years of service: 22 days (176 hours)/year For 21+ years of service: 24 days (192 hours)/year Maximum accrual is 480 hours Once per year, employees can elect to convert up to 80 hours of accrued vacation to cash to be paid out in up to two cash-outs the following calendar year Sick Leave: Sick leave is accrued bi-weekly for equivalent of 96 hours per calendar year with no maximum accrual Up to 48 hours/year of accumulated sick leave may be used for family illness Up to 32 hours/year of accumulated sick leave may be used for personal leave Employee may convert sick leave to vacation once per calendar year (annual maximum conversion is 96 hours sick to 48 hours vacation) Partial sick leave payoff provision on retirement depending on years of service Management Leave: 120 hours of management leave credited to employees each January 1st New employees hired between January 1st and June 30th receive 120 hours of management leave their first year New employees hired between July 1st and December 31st receive 60 hours of management leave their first year Unused management leave may be carried over from one calendar year to the next; however, an employee may never have more than 240 hours (calendar years 2021 through 2024) of “banked” management leave Holidays: Seventeen paid eight-hour holidays per year (13 & 4 holidays between 12/25 to 1/1 of following year) Mobile Communication Device Allowance: $80/month in lieu of carrying a City-issued cell phone Auto Allowance (an alternative to mileage reimbursement or use of a City vehicle): Department Heads receive $320/month (up to $520, with City Manager approval). Assistant Department Heads and Division Managers can receive $200/month (Up to $500 with City Manager approval) Tuition Reimbursement Program: Up to $2,000 per fiscal year for tuition reimbursement Employee Assistance Program: Confidential counseling to employees and dependents. Up to maximum of five (5) consultations per family member per incident per year City paid benefit Retiree Medical Reimbursement Program: Employees who retire from the City with at least ten (10) years of service shall receive reimbursement to help cover retiree single health insurance premiums. The reimbursement maximum includes the PEMHCA minimum. Up to age 65, retirees are eligible for reimbursement up to$416/month in 2024(amount adjusted annually) After age 65, retirees are eligible for reimbursement up to $249/month in 2024(amount adjusted annually) Alternate Work Schedule: An employee shall be eligible to work a 9/80 alternate work schedule according to the conditions, criteria, and requirements set forth in City Manager's Directive 71. Requests to work a 9/80 schedule shall be made through or by the Department Head to the City Manager. The City Manager must approve the schedule and the City Manager or Department Head (for employees other than Department Heads) may terminate the schedule at anytime. Closing Date/Time: Continuous
Mar 08, 2024
Full Time
Description The Department: SVP currently provides over 600 Megawatts of power to residential and business customers within Santa Clara, of which 40 percent of comes from carbon-free renewable resources. In addition to using green energy from large-scale wind, solar, geothermal and hydroelectric projects outside of the area, SVP employs innovative ways to locally produce electricity by operating Thermal Generation facilities utilizing Simple Cycle, Combined Cycle, and Cogeneration technologies. It is the mission of Silicon Valley Power to be a progressive, service-oriented utility, offering reliable, competitively priced services for the benefit of Santa Clara and its customers. Being competitive in the marketplace with a continuous focus on customer service, SVP can provide economic value to the City of Santa Clara and its customers while maintaining low residential rates and offering competitive rates for all customers. The Positions: Silicon Valley Power is recruiting to fill various Electric Program Manager positions in the following specialties: Capital Project Management, Contracts, Distributed Energy Resources and Storage, Environmental, Safety, and System Operations. Capital Project Management The focus and priority of this position will be to perform complex professional project management work to support the successful completion of over $300 million in near-term capital improvement program projects to support electric utility load growth. The position is assigned to the customer development and project management unit which manages, plans, and oversees the development and implementation of the capital improvement program. This position will report to the Principal Electric Utility Engineer overseeing the System Expansion Program and will work collaboratively on the management of these critical projects. The individual will perform and manage the work related to planning, design, construction, operations, and maintenance of utility projects, including receiving stations, substations, electric transmission and distribution facilities, and other electrical infrastructure. The incumbent is expected to manage consultants and directly administer public works contracts. Experience in electric utility engineering, utility asset management, GIS and work order management system is desirable. Distinguishing Characteristics/Experience: Direct knowledge in managing, planning, and overseeing the development and implementation of Capital Improvement Program(s) (CIP). Ability to provide extensive, in-depth, and specialized administrative, budgetary, financial, and compliance research, analysis, and support. Experience in management, engineering, financial, high-level administrative planning and analysis, and/or project management experience. Contracts Portfolio The focus and priority of this position will be to perform complex professional work to support the development and management of SVP’s contracts portfolio. SVP’s operation requires hundreds of unique contracts including specialized services agreements, leases, agreements with customers for substation construction, funding and deposits, public works contracts, license agreements, power purchase and resource adequacy agreements, as well as other unique agreements. The position is assigned to the Business Services Division. The incumbent will both lead staff supporting contracts functions and have direct involvement in negotiating and reviewing contracts. Experience in utility contracts is desirable. Distinguishing Characteristics/Experience: Direct knowledge and experience in contracts review, negotiating, and management for a variety of contract types. Ability to providing extensive, in-depth, and specialized administrative, budgetary, financial, and compliance research, analysis, and support Experience in managing and assigning work to administrative and clerical staff. Distributed Energy Resources , Renewable Energy and Power Purchase Contracts This position develops and implements cutting edge programs entailing distributed and renewable generation, energy storage, demand response, and microgrids. Incumbents perform professional level, individual work in project development. Duties may include supervising and participating in the conduct of studies and surveys, data interpretation, forecasting, commodity purchasing, contract negotiation, pricing/rate making, engineering studies, development of policies and procedures, evaluating regulatory and legislative initiatives, preparing, reviewing, and managing budgets and operations. Commodity purchasing and contract negotiation may include evaluation and development of strategies for electricity generation, both distributed and utility scale. Incumbents may supervise management and non-management staff and act as project team leaders and manage programs and projects. Project management responsibilities include preparing RFPs, evaluating proposals, and managing contractors and consultants. Environmental This position will ensure the City’s compliance with applicable federal, state, and local regulatory agency requirements and guidelines pertaining to Air Quality, Water, Wastewater, Storm water, and Industrial waste. This position will work with staff across multiple Divisions to develop, implement, and perform procedures and guidelines designed to ensure compliance and develop staff. They will compose, compile, track, and analyze information related to regulatory, program, and compliance oversight. This position will act as SVP’s Subject Matter Expert and provide technical and functional advisement to Management and Staff concerning Environmental Compliance. This position requires in-depth knowledge of Federal, State, and Local laws/regulations. This position also requires the ability to forecast and identify compliance issues and to develop mitigation strategies to correct issues. The position will also assist in the development of budgets, service contracts and training programs. Safety This position establishes, implements, and enforces an effective department wide safety and compliance program that prevents injury and illness. They will work to ensure that employees, both management and non-management, comply with the rules and regulations of Federal, State and Local Regulatory Agencies, and that company safety and compliance policies and procedures are consistently followed. The position will also facilitate the development and completion of the department’s compliance and controls register, controls testing and auditing, standards development and review, horizon scanning for new and changing regulatory requirements, and serving as an OSHA subject matter for the department. The position will also assist in the development of budgets, service contracts and training programs. System Operations This position will administer programs for work management, maintenance monitoring and asset management focused in all areas of Utility Operations (Metering, Substations, Transmission and Distribution). This position will also be responsible for the performance, review, and implementation of improvements to these programs. The position will develop, maintain, and improve SVP’s Outage Management System. This position will work to ensure compliance with all applicable NERC standards and seek constant improvement in SVP Work and Safety standards affecting System Operations. The position will also assist in the development of budgets, service contracts and training programs. As a member of the City's Unclassified Service, this is an "at-will" position and the incumbent serves at the discretion of the City Manager. An incumbent in this classification: demonstrates strong ethical, professional, and service-oriented leadership and interpersonal skills; sets a good example; and correctly applies the tenets of the City's Code of Ethics and values. THIS RECRUITMENT MAY BE USED TO FILL MULTIPLE POSITIONS IN THIS, OR OTHER DIVISIONS OR DEPARTMENTS BESIDES THE POSITIONS LISTED BELOW. IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN EMPLOYMENT IN THIS CLASSIFICATION, YOU SHOULD APPLY TO ENSURE YOU ARE CONSIDERED FOR ADDITIONAL OPPORTUNITIES THAT MAY UTILIZE THE APPLICANTS FROM THIS RECRUITMENT. MEETING THE MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS DOES NOT GUARANTEE ADMITTANCE INTO THE EXAMINATION PROCESS. ONLY THE MOST QUALIFIED CANDIDATES WHO DEMONSTRATE THE BEST COMBINATION OF QUALIFICATIONS IN RELATION TO THE REQUIREMENTS AND DUTIES OF THE POSITION WILL BE INVITED TO TEST OR INTERVIEW. Typical Duties This description may not include all the duties listed below, nor do the examples cover all duties that may be performed. Under general direction, the incumbent will: • Plan, develop, implement, evaluate, and manage an assigned program or core department service area; Supervise subordinate supervisory, professional, technical, and/or clerical staff; participate in the selection, hiring, training, and coaching of staff; conduct performance evaluations; and implement disciplinary actions as required; • Research and analyze program operations to ensure effective utilization of resources and increase productivity of work, provide regular reporting measures, conduct presentations, and make recommendations to management; • Plan and implement work plans and projects for assigned area; • Oversee daily operations of assigned program area and safety ensuring that all applicable regulatory requirements are followed; • Develop and monitor resource models and/or programs in alignment with State, Federal and local regulations and policies; • Deliver and manage communications to internal and external customers; • Administer program budget, including budget preparation, forecasting, and monitoring expenses and revenue; • Plan, implement, and monitor program or service area goals and objectives in alignment with Department goals to ensure effective programming and operations; • Monitor and report on assigned area activities, including managing resources, tracking short and long-term work activities and provide recommendations to management staff to improve efficiency in assigned area; • Serve as the subject matter expert in assigned specialty and provides consultation to subordinates, vendors, and management on assigned area of expertise; • Set the standard for safety and adhere to all applicable safety and environmental standards and regulations, including City safety standards and policies; • May act as a representative of the Department in assigned program or service area; • Implement programs which may include such functions as scheduling, coordinating, and assigning staff to projects; • Oversee request for proposal processes, participate in the preparation of vendor contracts, negotiate contracts, and act as lead contract administrator for planned program objectives; • Prepare a variety of narrative and periodic reports to keep management informed of program/project status; • Implement program audit systems to ensure appropriate use of public funds; • Develop qualitative and quantitative measures to evaluate program/project financial status, customer satisfaction, contractor performance, and public relations; • Maintain current knowledge of external program trends and legislation to ensure necessary compliance; • May represent the Department and participate in regional and state efforts to meet compliance, legislative and societal goals; • Develop, implement and evaluate marketing and educational materials to present to internal and external customers; • Use City computer applications (including but not limited to Microsoft Suite) and databases to track program status and funds and use; • Prepare reports, memos, and supporting documentation; • May act as Division Manager on a temporary basis, as assigned; and • Perform other related duties as assigned. Minimum Qualifications EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE • Education and experience equivalent to graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Economics, Public or Business Administration, Environmental Sciences, Finance or a closely-related field; AND • Three (3) years' experience leading, supervising, managing, and coordinating work including but not limited to, customer related programs, project management, building facilities management, or writing, developing or administering safety or environmental compliance standards; OR • Generation/Substation/Transmission and Distribution/System Operations Specialties: Three (3) years of experience in a lead, supervisory, or senior role performing work, including but not limited to a Supervisor, Engineer, Manager, Lead Technician, or Foreperson, ACCEPTABLE SUBSTITUTION • For Generation/Substation/Transmission and Distribution/System Operations Specialties: additional years of experience in a role equivalent to, but not limited to a Control Room Operator, Electric Utility Technician, Engineer, Lineworker, or working in a lead, supervisory, or senior role performing work, including but not limited to a Supervisor, Manager, Lead Technician, or Foreperson may substitute for the degree requirement on a year for year basis up to four (4) years. • For Generation/Substation/Transmission and Distribution/System Operations Specialties: Two (2) years of experience working in a role equivalent to, but not limited to a Control Room Operator, Electric Utility Technician, Engineer, or Lineworker may be substituted for one (1) year of experience as a lead, supervisor, or senior role up to six (6) years. • Two (2) years of experience in customer related programs, project management, building facilities management, or writing, developing or administering safety or environmental compliance standards may be substituted one (1) year of experience as a lead, supervisor, manager, and coordinator experience up to six (6) years. LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS Possession of a valid Class C California driver's license is required at the time of appointment and for the duration of employment. DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS • An advanced degree in Engineering, Public or Business Administration, Environmental Sciences or related field is desirable. • When assigned to Systems and Project Management, a: Project Management Professional (PMP) certification from Project Management Institute (PMI) or an equivalent certification from accredited program is desirable. • When assigned to Generation/Substation/Transmission and Distribution/System Operations Specialties, experience working in a power plant, substation, transmission & distribution, or Electric System Control Center environment is desirable. • When assigned to Safety Compliance, an in depth knowledge of OSHA and CalOSHA standards is desirable. • When assigned to Environmental Compliance, an in-depth knowledge of Spill Prevention, Control and Countermeasures (SPCC), Air Permits, and Water Permits is desirable. OTHER REQUIREMENTS • Must be able to perform all of the essential functions of the job assignment. • Incumbents may be subject to initial and periodic comprehensive background checks. • May be required to work unusual hours and weekends in performance of their duties and be available on an "on call" basis. Other Requirements: Must be able to perform all of the essential functions of the job assignment. Incumbents may be subject to initial and periodic comprehensive background checks. May be required to work unusual hours and weekends in performance of their duties and be available on an "on call" basis. CONFLICT OF INTEREST Incumbents in this position are required to file a Conflict of Interest statement upon assuming office, annually and upon leaving office, in accordance with City Manager Directive 100. Meeting the minimum qualifications does not guarantee admittance into the examination process. Only the most qualified candidates who demonstrate the best combination of qualifications in relation to the requirements and duties of the position will be invited to interview. Federal law requires all employees to provide verification of their eligibility to work in this country. Please be informed that the City of Santa Clara will not sponsor, represent, or sign documents related to visa applications/transfers for H1B or any other type of visa which requires an employer application. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Knowledge of: • Local, State and Federal Laws related to environmental, safety, health, electrical system construction, maintenance, inspection, and NERC regulations pertaining Electric Utilities; • Best practice utility maintenance and project planning strategies and methods; • Cost-benefit and return on investment analysis for proposed programs • Basic understanding of Electric Utility economics, methodologies and principles; • Best practice utility compliance, maintenance and operations methods; • Electric department contract methodologies; • Project management tools and methodologies, including workload planning and budgeting; • Project and workload planning; • Preparation, negotiation, and administration of contracts and fiscal planning; • Negotiation techniques and strategies; • Principles and practices of customer service; • Research methods and statistical analysis; • Principles and practices of management, employee supervision, training, and performance evaluation; • Pertinent State, Federal, and Local laws and regulations for assigned specialty area; • Problem solving and conflict resolution practices and techniques; and • Office safety practices, procedures and standards. Ability to: • Develop, implement, and monitor programs and projects; • Effectively problem solve with various teams and management to improve and streamline processes; • Supervise staff in compliance with applicable Memorandum of Understandings • Analyze situations, identify problems, and exercise sound independent judgment within established guidelines; • Identify, research and gather relevant information from a variety of sources; • Collect and analyze data and prepare a variety of statistical and narrative reports; • Operate standard office equipment and learn City databases and software programs; • Develop and maintain electronic databases; • Effectively develop, negotiate, and monitor contracts; • Interpret and apply laws and regulations, policies and procedures; • Communicate clearly and effectively both orally and in writing and carry out oral and written instructions; • Prepare and present clear, concise and complex written and oral reports and presentations; • Develop and conduct effective public relations programs on assigned specialty; • Speak effectively before large groups of people; • Establish and maintain tactful, courteous and effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work including the general public; • Work independently with minimal supervision; • Work effectively as a member of the department to achieve common goals and be able to deliver excellent customer service to both internal and external City clients; • Work effectively in time-sensitive situations and meet deadlines; • Coordinate multiple projects and complex tasks simultaneously; • Develop creative and practical solutions to complex and difficult problems; and • Bend, stoop, reach, carry, climb, and lift as necessary to perform assigned duties. Additional Information: You must answer all job-specific questions in order to be considered for this vacancy or your application will be deemed incomplete and withheld from further consideration. Applications must be filled out completely (i.e. do not write “see resume or personnel file.”) To receive consideration for the screening process, candidates must submit a 1) Cover Letter and, 2) Resume. Incomplete applications will not be accepted. Application packets may be submitted online through the “Apply Now” feature on the job announcement at www.santaclaraca.gov . Applications will be reviewed on a weekly basis for consideration to the position. If you are interested in applying you are encouraged to apply as soon as possible, before the position is closed. A first review of applications will be on September 18, 2023. The City of Santa Clara is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants for all job openings will be considered without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status or any other consideration made unlawful under any federal, state or local laws. The City of Santa Clara is committed to offering reasonable accommodations to job applicants with disabilities. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please contact us at (408) 615-2080 or HumanResources@santaclaraca.gov . City of Santa Clara Benefit Summary Overview for Bargaining Unit #9 Miscellaneous Unclassified Management This summary provides a brief overview of the City of Santa Clara’s benefits available to Bargaining Unit #9 employees in 2024. In the event of any conflict between the information in this summary and the applicable official plan documents, City Manager’s Directives (CMDs), Personnel and Salary Resolution, or Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), the applicable official plan documents, CMDs, Personnel and Salary Resolution, or MOU will prevail over this summary. Benefits are subject to change. Retirement: Membership in the California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS) Classic Employees: 2.7% @ age 55 formula -employee pays 8.00% of gross pay, minus $61 bi-weekly New Employees: 2.0% @ age 62 formula - employee pays 7.00% of gross pay Medicare and Social Security (FICA) Employee pays 6.20% up to $10,397.40(Social Security) and 1.45% (Medicare) of gross pay Health Insurance: City contribution up to $2042.82/month, based on enrollment in a CalPERS health plan Employees electing health coverage with premiums above the City health contribution will pay additional premium costs from salary on a pre-tax basis Coverage is effective as early asthe first day of the monthafter date of hire If an employee enrolls in a plan with a premium that is less than $946.86/month, they will be paid the difference in cash Employees hired on or after 1/1/2023who opt-out of City-offered health insurance and provide annual attestation and acceptableproof of alternative required coverage for themselves and their tax family, if applicable, are eligible for a cash-in-lieu amount of $250/month. Contact Human Resources for more details Dental Insurance: Choice of two Delta Dental plans; enrollment is mandatory City pays lowest cost employee only plan; additional cost is paid by employee Coverage is effective as early asthe first day of the monthafter date of hire Vision Insurance: Choice of two VSP plans City pays lowest cost employee only plan; additional cost is paid by employee Coverage is effective as early asthe first day of the monthafter date of hire Voluntary Employee Beneficiary Association (VEBA): City contributes $50.00 a month toward employee’s VEBA account Account funds may be used to pay for qualified medical expenses after separation from the City and after age 50 (pre-tax) Life Insurance: City pays for $50,000 of Basic Life Insurance coverage Coverage is effective the first of the month after one calendar month of employment Additional optional insurance may be purchased by the employee for the employee, spouse, domestic partner, and/or dependent children State Disability Insurance (SDI): Employee pays 1.1% of gross pay (includes Paid Family Leave) 7 day waiting period. Weekly paid leave for absences due to non-work related injuries/illnesses. Benefit is based on past earnings. Refer to edd.ca.gov for more information Paid Family Leave (PFL): Up to 8 weeks of benefits within a 12-month period to care for a family member or to bond with a new child No waiting period. Weekly paid leave benefit. Benefit is based on past earnings. Refer to edd.ca.gov for more information Long Term Disability (LTD) Insurance: Benefit is 60% of basic wage up to $13,333; max $8,000/month City paid benefit. City pays $.207/$100 of insured earnings 60 calendar day waiting period Coverage is effective the first of the month after one calendar month of employment Deferred Compensation: Voluntary plan through Nationwide Retirement Solutions Employee may contribute up to the lesser of the IRS maximum or100% of gross compensation into a pre-tax 457(b) account or a post-tax Roth 457(b) account (or a combination of the two accounts) subject to IRS rules Flexible Spending Account (IRS Section 125 Plan): Employee may contribute up to $3,200per year in pre-tax dollars to a health care spending account Employee may contribute up to $5,000 per year in pre-tax dollars to a dependent care spending account Employee may contribute up to $315per month in pre-tax dollars to a commuter benefit plan Vacation: Vacation is accrued bi-weekly, cannot use vacation during first 6 months of City service For 1 -4 years of service: 10 days (80 hours)/year For 5 -9 years of service: 15 days (120 hours)/year For 10 - 15 years of service: 21 days (168 hours)/year For 16 - 20 years of service: 22 days (176 hours)/year For 21+ years of service: 24 days (192 hours)/year Maximum accrual is 480 hours Once per year, employees can elect to convert up to 80 hours of accrued vacation to cash to be paid out in up to two cash-outs the following calendar year Sick Leave: Sick leave is accrued bi-weekly for equivalent of 96 hours per calendar year with no maximum accrual Up to 48 hours/year of accumulated sick leave may be used for family illness Up to 32 hours/year of accumulated sick leave may be used for personal leave Employee may convert sick leave to vacation once per calendar year (annual maximum conversion is 96 hours sick to 48 hours vacation) Partial sick leave payoff provision on retirement depending on years of service Management Leave: 120 hours of management leave credited to employees each January 1st New employees hired between January 1st and June 30th receive 120 hours of management leave their first year New employees hired between July 1st and December 31st receive 60 hours of management leave their first year Unused management leave may be carried over from one calendar year to the next; however, an employee may never have more than 240 hours (calendar years 2021 through 2024) of “banked” management leave Holidays: Seventeen paid eight-hour holidays per year (13 & 4 holidays between 12/25 to 1/1 of following year) Mobile Communication Device Allowance: $80/month in lieu of carrying a City-issued cell phone Auto Allowance (an alternative to mileage reimbursement or use of a City vehicle): Department Heads receive $320/month (up to $520, with City Manager approval). Assistant Department Heads and Division Managers can receive $200/month (Up to $500 with City Manager approval) Tuition Reimbursement Program: Up to $2,000 per fiscal year for tuition reimbursement Employee Assistance Program: Confidential counseling to employees and dependents. Up to maximum of five (5) consultations per family member per incident per year City paid benefit Retiree Medical Reimbursement Program: Employees who retire from the City with at least ten (10) years of service shall receive reimbursement to help cover retiree single health insurance premiums. The reimbursement maximum includes the PEMHCA minimum. Up to age 65, retirees are eligible for reimbursement up to$416/month in 2024(amount adjusted annually) After age 65, retirees are eligible for reimbursement up to $249/month in 2024(amount adjusted annually) Alternate Work Schedule: An employee shall be eligible to work a 9/80 alternate work schedule according to the conditions, criteria, and requirements set forth in City Manager's Directive 71. Requests to work a 9/80 schedule shall be made through or by the Department Head to the City Manager. The City Manager must approve the schedule and the City Manager or Department Head (for employees other than Department Heads) may terminate the schedule at anytime. Closing Date/Time: Continuous
Marketing Statement Ride BART to a satisfying career that lets you both: 1) make a difference to Bay Area residents, and 2) enjoy excellent pay, benefits, and employment stability. BART is looking for people who like to be challenged, work in a fast-paced environment, and have a passion for connecting riders to work, school and other places they need to go. BART offers a competitive salary, comprehensive health benefits, paid time off, and the CalPERS retirement program. Job Summary Pay Rate $139,192.00 /annually - $210,876.00 /annually (Non-Represented Pay Band 10) Initial salary is negotiable between $175,034.00 - $187,000.00, commensurate with experience and education. Reports To General Manager Current Assignment Under direction from the General Manager this position designs, develops, implements and oversees programs focused on addressing homelessness and related issues within the BART system; works with internal and external stakeholders to ensure services performed by BART departments are integrated internally and with similar services provided by state, and federal agencies, counties, cities and community organizations; serves as the primary subject matter expert within the BART system on matters related to homelessness and the health and social welfare of BART riders; serves as the top advisor and strategic partner for the General Manager, executive leadership, and Board of Directors on such matters; performs other duties as assigned. Selection Process Applications will be screened to assure that minimum qualifications are met. Those applicants who meet minimum qualifications will then be referred to the hiring department for the completion of further selection processes. The selection process for this position may include a skills/performance demonstration, a written examination, and a panel and/or individual interview. The successful candidate must have an employment history demonstrating reliability and dependability; provide copies of certificates, diplomas or other documents as required by law, including those establishing his/her right to work in the U. S; pass a pre-employment medical examination which may include a drug and alcohol screen, and which is specific to the essential job functions and requirements. Pre-employment processing will also include a background check. (Does not apply to current full-time District employees unless specific job requires additional evaluations). Examples of Duties Develops and administers the Strategic Homeless Action Plan for BART. Develops and manages partnerships with external stakeholders - including cities, counties, state and federal agencies, and non-profit organizations; coordinates priorities and services with external stakeholders; and, leads advocacy efforts focused on securing support and resources from external partners. Partners with key BART departments to assess needs, problem solve, test ideas, identify and secure funding, develop metrics, and implement results based on accountability measures that utilize data and metrics to measure program performance. Presents information, proposals and reports to staff, Board of Directors, community members and organizations, and other government agencies. Partners with BART Communications Department to create and distribute program updates, announcements, stories, and other relevant information to a wide range of stakeholders. Develops and manages program budget; advocates for and works to secure additional funding and resources, including drafting contract and grant proposals; and proposes and implements creative measures to maximize available funding, including effectively negotiating costs and utilizing internal and external partnerships as a way to expand services and capacity. Coordinates with Labor Relations and unions on current and potential programs to ensure services do not generate union concerns and violate union contract rules. Partners with BART Police Department to ensure all programs are in alignment with the Progressive Policing policies. Partners with the Office of the General Counsel to develop and update policies, service agreements, and other agreements and contracts. Collaborates with the Government and Community Relations Department to develop and implement strategies to engage elected officials and community leaders. Works with the Grants Division within the Office of Performance and Budget to identify and pursue funding opportunities. Directs outreach and passenger wellness programs, including elevator attendant program, homeless outreach activities, and restroom attendant program. Provides responsible and effective advice and consultation to the General Manager, Deputy General Manager, executive management team, and Board of Directors. Minimum Qualifications Education Possession of a bachelor’s degree in Public Policy, Social Welfare, Health Care Administration, Public Administration, or a closely related field from an accredited college or university. Experience The equivalent of five (5) years of full-time professional verifiable experience designing, developing and implementing health and/or human services programs that involved multiple service providers, which includes at least two (2) years of management-level experience. Substitution Additional professional experience as outlined above may be substituted for the education on a year-for- year basis. A college degree is preferred. Knowledge and Skills Knowledge of : Local and national issues and trends related to homelessness, mental health crisis response programs, substance use disorder treatment, and supportive housing services Best practices and historical context of the role between law enforcement functions and health and social service functions, including homeless and mental health services Principles and practices of effective project management Methods and techniques of effective communication Principles and practices of government budget development and management Current office procedures and practices, including the use of online computer equipment Skill/Ability in: Developing and implementing new programs in alignment with broader strategic priorities Working with elected officials, community groups, and external stakeholders Developing creative solutions to challenging operational issues Providing leadership and communication to foster effective internal and external coordination and partnerships Working with multiple stakeholders and balancing competing interests and/or priorities Exercising sound judgment within established guidelines Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work Equal Employment Opportunity GroupBox1 The San Francisco Bay Area Rapid Transit District is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants shall not be discriminated against because of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age (40 and above), religion, national origin (including language use restrictions), disability (mental and physical, including HIV and AIDS), ancestry, marital status, military status, veteran status, medical condition (cancer/genetic characteristics and information), or any protected category prohibited by local, state or federal laws. The BART Human Resources Department will make reasonable efforts in the examination process to accommodate persons with disabilities or for religious reasons. Please advise the Human Resources Department of any special needs in advance of the examination by emailing at least 5 days before your examination date at employment@bart.gov . Qualified veterans may be eligible to obtain additional veteran's credit in the selection process for this recruitment (effective Jan. 1, 2013). To obtain the credit, veterans must attach to the application a DD214 discharge document or proof of disability and complete/submit the Veteran's Preference Application no later than the closing date of the posting. For more information about this credit please go to the Veteran's Preference Policy and Application link at www.bart.gov/jobs . The San Francisco Bay Area Rapid Transit District (BART) prides itself in offering best in class benefits packages to employees of the District. Currently, the following benefits may be available to employees in this job classification. Highlights Medical Coverage (or $350/month if opted out) Dental Coverage Vision Insurance (Basic and Enhanced Plans Available) Retirement Plan through the CA Public Employees’ Retirement System (CalPERS) 2% @ 55 (Classic Members) 2% @ 62 (PEPRA Members) 3% at 50 (Safety Members - Classic) 2.7% @ 57 (Safety Members - PEPRA) Reciprocity available for existing members of many other public retirement systems (see BART website and/or CalPERS website for details) Money Purchase Pension Plan (in-lieu of participating in Social Security tax) 6.65% employer contribution up to annual maximum of $1,868.65 Deferred Compensation & Roth 457 Sick Leave Accruals (12 days per year) Vacation Accruals (3-6 weeks based on time worked w/ the District) Holidays: 9 observed holidays and 5 floating holidays Life Insurance w/ ability to obtain additional coverage Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance Survivor Benefits through BART Short-Term Disability Insurance Long-Term Disability Insurance Flexible Spending Accounts: Health and Dependent Care Commuter Benefits Free BART Passes for BART employees and eligible family members. Closing Date/Time: Continuous
Mar 07, 2024
Full Time
Marketing Statement Ride BART to a satisfying career that lets you both: 1) make a difference to Bay Area residents, and 2) enjoy excellent pay, benefits, and employment stability. BART is looking for people who like to be challenged, work in a fast-paced environment, and have a passion for connecting riders to work, school and other places they need to go. BART offers a competitive salary, comprehensive health benefits, paid time off, and the CalPERS retirement program. Job Summary Pay Rate $139,192.00 /annually - $210,876.00 /annually (Non-Represented Pay Band 10) Initial salary is negotiable between $175,034.00 - $187,000.00, commensurate with experience and education. Reports To General Manager Current Assignment Under direction from the General Manager this position designs, develops, implements and oversees programs focused on addressing homelessness and related issues within the BART system; works with internal and external stakeholders to ensure services performed by BART departments are integrated internally and with similar services provided by state, and federal agencies, counties, cities and community organizations; serves as the primary subject matter expert within the BART system on matters related to homelessness and the health and social welfare of BART riders; serves as the top advisor and strategic partner for the General Manager, executive leadership, and Board of Directors on such matters; performs other duties as assigned. Selection Process Applications will be screened to assure that minimum qualifications are met. Those applicants who meet minimum qualifications will then be referred to the hiring department for the completion of further selection processes. The selection process for this position may include a skills/performance demonstration, a written examination, and a panel and/or individual interview. The successful candidate must have an employment history demonstrating reliability and dependability; provide copies of certificates, diplomas or other documents as required by law, including those establishing his/her right to work in the U. S; pass a pre-employment medical examination which may include a drug and alcohol screen, and which is specific to the essential job functions and requirements. Pre-employment processing will also include a background check. (Does not apply to current full-time District employees unless specific job requires additional evaluations). Examples of Duties Develops and administers the Strategic Homeless Action Plan for BART. Develops and manages partnerships with external stakeholders - including cities, counties, state and federal agencies, and non-profit organizations; coordinates priorities and services with external stakeholders; and, leads advocacy efforts focused on securing support and resources from external partners. Partners with key BART departments to assess needs, problem solve, test ideas, identify and secure funding, develop metrics, and implement results based on accountability measures that utilize data and metrics to measure program performance. Presents information, proposals and reports to staff, Board of Directors, community members and organizations, and other government agencies. Partners with BART Communications Department to create and distribute program updates, announcements, stories, and other relevant information to a wide range of stakeholders. Develops and manages program budget; advocates for and works to secure additional funding and resources, including drafting contract and grant proposals; and proposes and implements creative measures to maximize available funding, including effectively negotiating costs and utilizing internal and external partnerships as a way to expand services and capacity. Coordinates with Labor Relations and unions on current and potential programs to ensure services do not generate union concerns and violate union contract rules. Partners with BART Police Department to ensure all programs are in alignment with the Progressive Policing policies. Partners with the Office of the General Counsel to develop and update policies, service agreements, and other agreements and contracts. Collaborates with the Government and Community Relations Department to develop and implement strategies to engage elected officials and community leaders. Works with the Grants Division within the Office of Performance and Budget to identify and pursue funding opportunities. Directs outreach and passenger wellness programs, including elevator attendant program, homeless outreach activities, and restroom attendant program. Provides responsible and effective advice and consultation to the General Manager, Deputy General Manager, executive management team, and Board of Directors. Minimum Qualifications Education Possession of a bachelor’s degree in Public Policy, Social Welfare, Health Care Administration, Public Administration, or a closely related field from an accredited college or university. Experience The equivalent of five (5) years of full-time professional verifiable experience designing, developing and implementing health and/or human services programs that involved multiple service providers, which includes at least two (2) years of management-level experience. Substitution Additional professional experience as outlined above may be substituted for the education on a year-for- year basis. A college degree is preferred. Knowledge and Skills Knowledge of : Local and national issues and trends related to homelessness, mental health crisis response programs, substance use disorder treatment, and supportive housing services Best practices and historical context of the role between law enforcement functions and health and social service functions, including homeless and mental health services Principles and practices of effective project management Methods and techniques of effective communication Principles and practices of government budget development and management Current office procedures and practices, including the use of online computer equipment Skill/Ability in: Developing and implementing new programs in alignment with broader strategic priorities Working with elected officials, community groups, and external stakeholders Developing creative solutions to challenging operational issues Providing leadership and communication to foster effective internal and external coordination and partnerships Working with multiple stakeholders and balancing competing interests and/or priorities Exercising sound judgment within established guidelines Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work Equal Employment Opportunity GroupBox1 The San Francisco Bay Area Rapid Transit District is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants shall not be discriminated against because of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age (40 and above), religion, national origin (including language use restrictions), disability (mental and physical, including HIV and AIDS), ancestry, marital status, military status, veteran status, medical condition (cancer/genetic characteristics and information), or any protected category prohibited by local, state or federal laws. The BART Human Resources Department will make reasonable efforts in the examination process to accommodate persons with disabilities or for religious reasons. Please advise the Human Resources Department of any special needs in advance of the examination by emailing at least 5 days before your examination date at employment@bart.gov . Qualified veterans may be eligible to obtain additional veteran's credit in the selection process for this recruitment (effective Jan. 1, 2013). To obtain the credit, veterans must attach to the application a DD214 discharge document or proof of disability and complete/submit the Veteran's Preference Application no later than the closing date of the posting. For more information about this credit please go to the Veteran's Preference Policy and Application link at www.bart.gov/jobs . The San Francisco Bay Area Rapid Transit District (BART) prides itself in offering best in class benefits packages to employees of the District. Currently, the following benefits may be available to employees in this job classification. Highlights Medical Coverage (or $350/month if opted out) Dental Coverage Vision Insurance (Basic and Enhanced Plans Available) Retirement Plan through the CA Public Employees’ Retirement System (CalPERS) 2% @ 55 (Classic Members) 2% @ 62 (PEPRA Members) 3% at 50 (Safety Members - Classic) 2.7% @ 57 (Safety Members - PEPRA) Reciprocity available for existing members of many other public retirement systems (see BART website and/or CalPERS website for details) Money Purchase Pension Plan (in-lieu of participating in Social Security tax) 6.65% employer contribution up to annual maximum of $1,868.65 Deferred Compensation & Roth 457 Sick Leave Accruals (12 days per year) Vacation Accruals (3-6 weeks based on time worked w/ the District) Holidays: 9 observed holidays and 5 floating holidays Life Insurance w/ ability to obtain additional coverage Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance Survivor Benefits through BART Short-Term Disability Insurance Long-Term Disability Insurance Flexible Spending Accounts: Health and Dependent Care Commuter Benefits Free BART Passes for BART employees and eligible family members. Closing Date/Time: Continuous
WAKE COUNTY, NC
Raleigh, North Carolina, United States
What You'll Be Doing Budget and Management Services is pleased to advertise a Budget and Management Senior Analyst (or Analyst) position within our office. This position has the flexibility to occasionally work remotely. The Budget and Management Analyst will collaborate with departments to develop, evaluate, and analyze county operating and capital budgets, lead and serve on county-wide special projects and help effectively communicate information throughout the organization. Analyst will provide consultation, technical assistance and coordination in the preparation and execution of the budgets. Budget and Management Services seeks motivated and talented professionals to join its team. Wake County is consistently rated as one of the best places to live and work in America. The county offers a comprehensive benefit package as well as other programs, resources, policies and practices that integrate work/life strategies. Duties and Responsibilities: Manage portfolio of assignments to include operating departments, capital programs, special revenue, enterprise funds and office functional leads Assist in the development of the county's annual operating and capital budgets Manipulate data and develop a command of the Financial, Budgeting and Human Resources ERP system and other systems Evaluate funding and program request, develop alternatives in collaboration with department staff and recommend approaches Develop revenue and expenditure projections and use budget software to capture and evaluate requests Monitor budgets throughout the fiscal year working with county departments, outside agencies, etc., to ensure that funds are used in accordance with established goals, guidelines and strategies Review and execute budget adjustments, contract approvals and position authorization actions Provide management consulting and analysis services to the County Manager’s Office and County departments Assist departments to achieve their stated goals and objectives by providing programmatic counsel and analytical support Serve on RFP development committees, master planning and county-wide policy planning among others Work with Budget team to draft budget message, publications and other products Leads or provides staff support to investigate and research county-wide issues- conducts special projects NOTE: This vacancy may be filled as either a Senior Budget & Management Analyst, Budget & Management Analyst or a Budget & Management Analyst Associate based on the applicant pool. Senior Budget & Management Analyst requires a Bachelor's degree and four years of experience in financial, budgeting, management or policy analysis. A Masters degree in Public Administration, Public Policy, or related may be substituted for two years of experience. Hiring range is $72,051-$129,698 Market Range: $72,051-$129,698 Budget & Management Analyst requires a Bachelor's degree and two years of experience in financial, budgeting, management, or policy analysis. A Masters degree in Public Administration, Public Policy, or related may be substituted for experience. Hiring range is $64,971 - $87,712 Market Range: $64,971-$110,454 Budget & Management Analyst Associate requires a Bachelor’s degree and accepted to or currently pursuing a Masters of Public Administration, Masters of Public Policy, or Masters of Business Administration program. Hiring rate for the Budget & Management Analyst Associate opportunity starts at $53,695. About Our Team Wake County Budget and Management Services values leadership, collaboration, innovation, adaptability, accountability, and curiosity. Our team members are our most valuable asset, and we treat them as such with competitive salaries, leadership opportunities, and investment in professional development. Budget and Management Services has the responsibility of providing accurate, timely, and well-researched information and guidance to the Board of Commissioners and the County Manager resulting in the annual budget for all Wake County Government services. Also, staff advise departments of their financial condition and respond to budget, performance, policy, and program evaluation requests. Our team’s hard work and dedication paid off this past June, when the Wake County Board of Commissioners adopted a $2.5 billion budget for Fiscal Year 2024, which runs from July 1, 2023 to June 30, 2024. The budget not only addresses needs for the citizens of Wake County, it also supports the employees who work every day to make Wake County the home of the best cities to live, work, and play. The Basics (Required Education and Experience) Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Finance or related field Two years of experience in finance, budgeting, policy or management analysis Equivalent education and experience are accepted Beyond the Basics (Preferred Education and Experience) Master’s degree in Public Administration, Public Policy or Business Administration Two years of experience working as a Budget or Management Analyst in a centralized local, state or federal government budget or finance department in a City or County Manager’s Office How Will We Know You're 'The One'? Ability to examine data to grasp issues, draw conclusions, and solve problems Ability to monitor work, information, plans, and organizes time and resources efficiently Ability to develop realistic and effective solutions to problems through making sound, evidence-based decisions without exceeding level of authority Ability to establish and maintain effective and collaborative internal and external relationships while maintaining flexibility and responding positively to change Ability to demonstrate effective oral and written communication skills Set effective agendas, conduct, and participate effectively in meetings Ability to serve as a liaison concerning budget revisions and adjustments by fully analyzing the business case behind requests and assessing implications before recommending solutions About This Position Location: Justice Center Raleigh, NC 27601 Employment Type: Regular Work Schedule: Mon - Fri 8:30am - 5:30pm Occasional work outside of normal business hours Hiring Range: Senior Budget & Management Analyst 72,051-129,698; Budget & Management Analyst 64,971-87,712 Market Range: 64,971.00 - 110,454.00 Posting Closing Date: 7:00 pm on 5/14/2024 What Makes Wake Great Home to the State Capital, Wake County is one of the fastest growing areas in the nation and the most populous county in the state, with more than 1.1 million residents. The County has received national and international rankings and accolades from publications such as Money, Fortune, and Time magazines as being one of the best places to live, work and play. The central location of the County allows for a short drive to the spectacular mountains or coast. Wake County Government is governed by a seven-member Board of Commissioners, who are elected at-large to serve two-year terms. Wake County Government has a general operating budget of $1.874 billion, employs over 4400 employees, experiences minimal turnover, and is an award-winning leader in wellness and technology initiatives; such as offering employees and covered spouses free access to the Employee Health Center. Wake County Government offers a wide range of training and development opportunities, a stable career in public service with a balance of work and family life, flexible work schedules and a competitive salary and benefits package. Equal Opportunity Statement Wake County provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. Background Check Statement Position may require a background check that may include: criminal, credit, motor vehicle, education, and sexual offender registry or others based on job requirements. Unless required by state law, a record of conviction will not automatically exclude you from consideration for employment. Wake County Government is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Emergency Service Worker Statement In the event of an emergency, as determined by the County Manager or designee, participation in preparedness and response operations should be expected. Employee may be required to fill a temporary assignment in a role different from standard duties, work hours and/or work location in preparation for, during and after the emergency. Employee may also be required to participate in relevant exercises and regular preparedness training.
May 01, 2024
What You'll Be Doing Budget and Management Services is pleased to advertise a Budget and Management Senior Analyst (or Analyst) position within our office. This position has the flexibility to occasionally work remotely. The Budget and Management Analyst will collaborate with departments to develop, evaluate, and analyze county operating and capital budgets, lead and serve on county-wide special projects and help effectively communicate information throughout the organization. Analyst will provide consultation, technical assistance and coordination in the preparation and execution of the budgets. Budget and Management Services seeks motivated and talented professionals to join its team. Wake County is consistently rated as one of the best places to live and work in America. The county offers a comprehensive benefit package as well as other programs, resources, policies and practices that integrate work/life strategies. Duties and Responsibilities: Manage portfolio of assignments to include operating departments, capital programs, special revenue, enterprise funds and office functional leads Assist in the development of the county's annual operating and capital budgets Manipulate data and develop a command of the Financial, Budgeting and Human Resources ERP system and other systems Evaluate funding and program request, develop alternatives in collaboration with department staff and recommend approaches Develop revenue and expenditure projections and use budget software to capture and evaluate requests Monitor budgets throughout the fiscal year working with county departments, outside agencies, etc., to ensure that funds are used in accordance with established goals, guidelines and strategies Review and execute budget adjustments, contract approvals and position authorization actions Provide management consulting and analysis services to the County Manager’s Office and County departments Assist departments to achieve their stated goals and objectives by providing programmatic counsel and analytical support Serve on RFP development committees, master planning and county-wide policy planning among others Work with Budget team to draft budget message, publications and other products Leads or provides staff support to investigate and research county-wide issues- conducts special projects NOTE: This vacancy may be filled as either a Senior Budget & Management Analyst, Budget & Management Analyst or a Budget & Management Analyst Associate based on the applicant pool. Senior Budget & Management Analyst requires a Bachelor's degree and four years of experience in financial, budgeting, management or policy analysis. A Masters degree in Public Administration, Public Policy, or related may be substituted for two years of experience. Hiring range is $72,051-$129,698 Market Range: $72,051-$129,698 Budget & Management Analyst requires a Bachelor's degree and two years of experience in financial, budgeting, management, or policy analysis. A Masters degree in Public Administration, Public Policy, or related may be substituted for experience. Hiring range is $64,971 - $87,712 Market Range: $64,971-$110,454 Budget & Management Analyst Associate requires a Bachelor’s degree and accepted to or currently pursuing a Masters of Public Administration, Masters of Public Policy, or Masters of Business Administration program. Hiring rate for the Budget & Management Analyst Associate opportunity starts at $53,695. About Our Team Wake County Budget and Management Services values leadership, collaboration, innovation, adaptability, accountability, and curiosity. Our team members are our most valuable asset, and we treat them as such with competitive salaries, leadership opportunities, and investment in professional development. Budget and Management Services has the responsibility of providing accurate, timely, and well-researched information and guidance to the Board of Commissioners and the County Manager resulting in the annual budget for all Wake County Government services. Also, staff advise departments of their financial condition and respond to budget, performance, policy, and program evaluation requests. Our team’s hard work and dedication paid off this past June, when the Wake County Board of Commissioners adopted a $2.5 billion budget for Fiscal Year 2024, which runs from July 1, 2023 to June 30, 2024. The budget not only addresses needs for the citizens of Wake County, it also supports the employees who work every day to make Wake County the home of the best cities to live, work, and play. The Basics (Required Education and Experience) Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Finance or related field Two years of experience in finance, budgeting, policy or management analysis Equivalent education and experience are accepted Beyond the Basics (Preferred Education and Experience) Master’s degree in Public Administration, Public Policy or Business Administration Two years of experience working as a Budget or Management Analyst in a centralized local, state or federal government budget or finance department in a City or County Manager’s Office How Will We Know You're 'The One'? Ability to examine data to grasp issues, draw conclusions, and solve problems Ability to monitor work, information, plans, and organizes time and resources efficiently Ability to develop realistic and effective solutions to problems through making sound, evidence-based decisions without exceeding level of authority Ability to establish and maintain effective and collaborative internal and external relationships while maintaining flexibility and responding positively to change Ability to demonstrate effective oral and written communication skills Set effective agendas, conduct, and participate effectively in meetings Ability to serve as a liaison concerning budget revisions and adjustments by fully analyzing the business case behind requests and assessing implications before recommending solutions About This Position Location: Justice Center Raleigh, NC 27601 Employment Type: Regular Work Schedule: Mon - Fri 8:30am - 5:30pm Occasional work outside of normal business hours Hiring Range: Senior Budget & Management Analyst 72,051-129,698; Budget & Management Analyst 64,971-87,712 Market Range: 64,971.00 - 110,454.00 Posting Closing Date: 7:00 pm on 5/14/2024 What Makes Wake Great Home to the State Capital, Wake County is one of the fastest growing areas in the nation and the most populous county in the state, with more than 1.1 million residents. The County has received national and international rankings and accolades from publications such as Money, Fortune, and Time magazines as being one of the best places to live, work and play. The central location of the County allows for a short drive to the spectacular mountains or coast. Wake County Government is governed by a seven-member Board of Commissioners, who are elected at-large to serve two-year terms. Wake County Government has a general operating budget of $1.874 billion, employs over 4400 employees, experiences minimal turnover, and is an award-winning leader in wellness and technology initiatives; such as offering employees and covered spouses free access to the Employee Health Center. Wake County Government offers a wide range of training and development opportunities, a stable career in public service with a balance of work and family life, flexible work schedules and a competitive salary and benefits package. Equal Opportunity Statement Wake County provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. Background Check Statement Position may require a background check that may include: criminal, credit, motor vehicle, education, and sexual offender registry or others based on job requirements. Unless required by state law, a record of conviction will not automatically exclude you from consideration for employment. Wake County Government is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Emergency Service Worker Statement In the event of an emergency, as determined by the County Manager or designee, participation in preparedness and response operations should be expected. Employee may be required to fill a temporary assignment in a role different from standard duties, work hours and/or work location in preparation for, during and after the emergency. Employee may also be required to participate in relevant exercises and regular preparedness training.
Orange County, CA
Orange County, California, United States
CAREER DESCRIPTION FISCAL MANAGER, SENIOR This position is scheduled to receive salary range increases on the following dates: Effective June 28, 2024 - 4.25% increase Effective June 27, 2025 - 4.00% increase Salary may be negotiable within the range listed above, based on position requirements and successful candidate's qualifications, subject to appropriate authorization. This recruitment is open to the public and will establish an open eligible list. This list will be used to fill current and future Fiscal Manager, Senior vacancies. This eligible list may be used to fill positions in similar and/or lower classifications throughout the County of Orange. DEADLINE TO APPLY This recruitment will close on Thursday, May 9, 2024 at 11:59 PM (PST). Qualified applicants are encouraged to apply immediately. THE DEPARTMENTS County Executive Office The County Budget & Finance Office is part of the County Executive Office and reports to the County Finance Officer. The division’s primary responsibility is the County’s budget: planning, preparation, presentation and monitoring and development of the County’s Long-Range Strategic Financial Plan. In addition, the division performs special studies and participates in working groups to assist the CEO and County departments with special projects. OC Public Works OC Public Works provides services on a regional basis to unincorporated areas, cities, and other County agencies and departments. The primary mission of the department is to protect and enrich the community through the sustainable delivery of projects and services. OC Public Works’ guiding principles are safety, integrity, quality, teamwork, and adaptability. OC Public Works is a unique County department comprised of ten service areas: OC Development Services; OC Fleet Services; OC Administrative Services; OC Facilities Design & Construction; OC Facilities Maintenance & Central Utilities; OC Environmental Resources; OC Operations & Maintenance; OC Construction; OC Infrastructure Programs; and OC Survey. Administrative Services This unit leads the financial, administrative, and information technology operations for the agency. This includes management of policies and procedures, strategic financial planning, budget and payroll, goods and services procurement, public records requests, parking and building administration, and information technology services. For more information on the County of Orange click here . For more information on the County Budget and Finance Office click here . For more information on OC Public Works click here . THE OPPORTUNITY The County of Orange has multiple vacancies in the following Agencies, County Executive Office (CEO) and OC Public Works (OCPW). We are both seeking a Budget/Finance professional with a strong background in local government budget preparation and excellent communication skills. The primary functions of the Fiscal Manager, Senior are related to the annual processes of the multi-year strategic financial plan and annual budget. Duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to: Coordinating, developing, monitoring, and presenting budgets and strategic financial plans under the control of the CEO Providing guidance to agencies/departments by reviewing budgets and long-range financial plans including staffing, expense and revenue projections Guiding the effective preparation and utilization of budgetary and financial analyses Researching, preparing, reviewing and justifying comprehensive budget requests and preparing budget-based project proposals Performing or overseeing cost benefit analyses; planning, coordinating and initiating actions to implement related financial and operations management decisions and recommendations Developing and implementing financial policies; advising agencies/departments on policy issues Providing guidance to customers/ stakeholders by reviewing long range staffing and expense projections Presenting budget and financial reports to executive level management as we well as Board of Supervisors-Assigned committees DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS & CORE COMPETENCIES The ideal candidate will possess local government, professional budget, finance, and/or accounting experience. In addition, the ideal candidate will possess knowledge and experience in the following core competencies: Technical Experience & Knowledge Working collaboratively with key management and executive staff in developing and/or reviewing budget(s) to meet organizational business goals County's automated budgeting and financial reporting systems, accounting systems, or comparable systems Financial forecasting and projection techniques based on financial planning perspectives Long-range financial planning techniques Understanding, evaluating, analyzing, and recommending funding for each capital and information technology project during the budget and financial plan processes Comparing revenue and expenditure results to budgeted appropriations; determining and calculating variances in budgeted to actual results; and recommending corrective action plans to address variances Analysis/Problem Resolution/Results Oriented Researching, organizing, accurately interpreting and applying relevant data to make informed recommendations Developing alternate solutions or options for executive management's consideration Effectively analyzing problems and situations and readily committing to action Identifying areas for improvement and seeking creative solutions Making decisions that reflect sound judgment Understanding capital and IT project benefits and risk factors to make decisions Compiling Countywide financial reports Achieving measurable results Planning and Organization Applying business savvy, strategic and ethical skills to envision, develop and implement innovative ways of improving business processes Envisioning, developing and recommending alternatives for maintaining required levels of operations Working with departments to prepare and organize long-range Capital and IT project plans and funding for the budget and strategic financial plans Working with departments to prepare and organize Countywide financial reports Recognizing the need for new processes and procedures, providing recommendations for improvements and overseeing successful implementation Effective Communications Presenting ideas and complex material clearly, concisely, logically and persuasively both orally and in writing Preparing summary reports and presentations, as needed, for approval from review committee, management, CEO and Board of Supervisors Initiating and coordinating project meetings with departments, reviewing progress, providing guidance to departments and updating to executive team about the progress on each project Dealing effectively with various functions/various organizational units regarding budget and finance in meeting business goals Preparing and communicating information needed to compile and present Countywide financial reports Possessing written communication skills to accurately convey both substance and intent Adept at communicating politically sensitive financial matters Team Management/Leadership Effectively managing, leading and coordinating with employees, management and executive staff to successfully compile strategic financial and/or business plans Effectively assigning work to others and providing challenging assignments that give responsibility, authority and autonomy to match developmental readiness Working with departments staff, managers, and executive teams to compile the recommended budget, strategic financial plan, and Countywide financial reports Effectively directing, persuading and motivating others Displaying broad organizational perspective in dealing with issues MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Click here to learn more about the minimum qualifications for Fiscal Manager, Senior. RECRUITMENT PROCESS Human Resource Services (HRS) screens all application materials for minimum and desirable qualifications. After screening, candidates who meet the minimum and desirable qualifications will be referred to the next step in the recruitment process. Application Screening | (Refer/Non-Refer) Applications and supplemental responses will be screened for qualifications that are highly desirable and most needed to successfully perform the duties of this job. Only those candidates that meet the qualifications as listed in the job bulletin will be referred to the next step. Structured Oral Interview (Weighted 100%) Applicants will be interviewed and rated by an oral interview panel of job knowledge experts. Each applicant's rating will be based on responses to a series of structured questions designed to elicit the applicant's qualifications for the job. Based on the Department's needs, the selection procedure listed above may be modified. All candidates will be notified of any changes in the selection procedure. Eligible List Once all assessments have been completed, HRS will establish an eligible list of candidates. Candidates placed on the eligible list may be referred to a selection interview to be considered for present and future vacancies. Veterans Employment Preference The County is committed to providing a mechanism to give preferential consideration in the employment process to veterans and their eligible spouses and will provide eligible participants the opportunity to receive interviews in the selection process for employment and paid internship openings. Please click here to review the policy. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Please see below for important information regarding COVID-19 related recommendations. Effective April 3, 2023, it is strongly recommended that County employees working in health care settings and correctional facilities follow vaccination and booster guidelines provided by the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Please click here to see the latest guidance for more details. EMAIL NOTIFICATION: Email is the primary form of notification during the recruitment process. Please ensure your correct email address is included in our application and use only one email account. NOTE: User accounts are established for one person only and should not be shared with another person. Multiple applications with multiple users may jeopardize your status in the recruitment process for any positions for which you apply. Candidates will be notified regarding their status as the recruitment proceeds via email through the GovernmentJobs.com site. Please check your email folders, including spam/junk folders, and/or accept emails ending with "governmentjobs.com" and "ocgov.com." If your email address should change, please update your profile at www.governmentjobs.com . FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS: Click here for additional Frequently Asked Questions. For specific information pertaining to this recruitment, please contact Keren Duran at (714) 667-9718 or keren.duran@ocpw.ocgov.com . EEO INFORMATION Orange County, as an equal employment opportunity employer, encourages applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply. Administrative Management * In addition to the County's standard suite of benefits -- such as a variety of health plan options, sick and vacation time and paid holidays -- we also offer an excellent array of benefits such as: Retirement: Benefits are provided through the Orange County Employees' Retirement System (OCERS). Please go to the following link to find out more about Defined Benefit Pensions and OCERS Plan Types/Benefits. http://www.ocers.org/active-member-information . Paid Leave: Twelve holidays per year plus sick and vacation time Health & Dependent Care Reimbursement Accounts Dental Insurance: County pays 100% of employee and dependent premiums Paid Life Insurance: $100,000 life insurance policy Paid Accidental & Death and Dismemberment Insurance: $100,000 AD&D insurance policy Paid Short & Long Term Disability insurance programs 457 Defined Contribution Program *Effective 07/01/20, management employees who are sworn Public Safety Managers receive health insurance benefits through the AOCDS Medical Benefit Plans. Click here for information about benefits offered to County of Orange employees. Closing Date/Time: 5/9/2024 11:59 PM Pacific
Apr 26, 2024
Full Time
CAREER DESCRIPTION FISCAL MANAGER, SENIOR This position is scheduled to receive salary range increases on the following dates: Effective June 28, 2024 - 4.25% increase Effective June 27, 2025 - 4.00% increase Salary may be negotiable within the range listed above, based on position requirements and successful candidate's qualifications, subject to appropriate authorization. This recruitment is open to the public and will establish an open eligible list. This list will be used to fill current and future Fiscal Manager, Senior vacancies. This eligible list may be used to fill positions in similar and/or lower classifications throughout the County of Orange. DEADLINE TO APPLY This recruitment will close on Thursday, May 9, 2024 at 11:59 PM (PST). Qualified applicants are encouraged to apply immediately. THE DEPARTMENTS County Executive Office The County Budget & Finance Office is part of the County Executive Office and reports to the County Finance Officer. The division’s primary responsibility is the County’s budget: planning, preparation, presentation and monitoring and development of the County’s Long-Range Strategic Financial Plan. In addition, the division performs special studies and participates in working groups to assist the CEO and County departments with special projects. OC Public Works OC Public Works provides services on a regional basis to unincorporated areas, cities, and other County agencies and departments. The primary mission of the department is to protect and enrich the community through the sustainable delivery of projects and services. OC Public Works’ guiding principles are safety, integrity, quality, teamwork, and adaptability. OC Public Works is a unique County department comprised of ten service areas: OC Development Services; OC Fleet Services; OC Administrative Services; OC Facilities Design & Construction; OC Facilities Maintenance & Central Utilities; OC Environmental Resources; OC Operations & Maintenance; OC Construction; OC Infrastructure Programs; and OC Survey. Administrative Services This unit leads the financial, administrative, and information technology operations for the agency. This includes management of policies and procedures, strategic financial planning, budget and payroll, goods and services procurement, public records requests, parking and building administration, and information technology services. For more information on the County of Orange click here . For more information on the County Budget and Finance Office click here . For more information on OC Public Works click here . THE OPPORTUNITY The County of Orange has multiple vacancies in the following Agencies, County Executive Office (CEO) and OC Public Works (OCPW). We are both seeking a Budget/Finance professional with a strong background in local government budget preparation and excellent communication skills. The primary functions of the Fiscal Manager, Senior are related to the annual processes of the multi-year strategic financial plan and annual budget. Duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to: Coordinating, developing, monitoring, and presenting budgets and strategic financial plans under the control of the CEO Providing guidance to agencies/departments by reviewing budgets and long-range financial plans including staffing, expense and revenue projections Guiding the effective preparation and utilization of budgetary and financial analyses Researching, preparing, reviewing and justifying comprehensive budget requests and preparing budget-based project proposals Performing or overseeing cost benefit analyses; planning, coordinating and initiating actions to implement related financial and operations management decisions and recommendations Developing and implementing financial policies; advising agencies/departments on policy issues Providing guidance to customers/ stakeholders by reviewing long range staffing and expense projections Presenting budget and financial reports to executive level management as we well as Board of Supervisors-Assigned committees DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS & CORE COMPETENCIES The ideal candidate will possess local government, professional budget, finance, and/or accounting experience. In addition, the ideal candidate will possess knowledge and experience in the following core competencies: Technical Experience & Knowledge Working collaboratively with key management and executive staff in developing and/or reviewing budget(s) to meet organizational business goals County's automated budgeting and financial reporting systems, accounting systems, or comparable systems Financial forecasting and projection techniques based on financial planning perspectives Long-range financial planning techniques Understanding, evaluating, analyzing, and recommending funding for each capital and information technology project during the budget and financial plan processes Comparing revenue and expenditure results to budgeted appropriations; determining and calculating variances in budgeted to actual results; and recommending corrective action plans to address variances Analysis/Problem Resolution/Results Oriented Researching, organizing, accurately interpreting and applying relevant data to make informed recommendations Developing alternate solutions or options for executive management's consideration Effectively analyzing problems and situations and readily committing to action Identifying areas for improvement and seeking creative solutions Making decisions that reflect sound judgment Understanding capital and IT project benefits and risk factors to make decisions Compiling Countywide financial reports Achieving measurable results Planning and Organization Applying business savvy, strategic and ethical skills to envision, develop and implement innovative ways of improving business processes Envisioning, developing and recommending alternatives for maintaining required levels of operations Working with departments to prepare and organize long-range Capital and IT project plans and funding for the budget and strategic financial plans Working with departments to prepare and organize Countywide financial reports Recognizing the need for new processes and procedures, providing recommendations for improvements and overseeing successful implementation Effective Communications Presenting ideas and complex material clearly, concisely, logically and persuasively both orally and in writing Preparing summary reports and presentations, as needed, for approval from review committee, management, CEO and Board of Supervisors Initiating and coordinating project meetings with departments, reviewing progress, providing guidance to departments and updating to executive team about the progress on each project Dealing effectively with various functions/various organizational units regarding budget and finance in meeting business goals Preparing and communicating information needed to compile and present Countywide financial reports Possessing written communication skills to accurately convey both substance and intent Adept at communicating politically sensitive financial matters Team Management/Leadership Effectively managing, leading and coordinating with employees, management and executive staff to successfully compile strategic financial and/or business plans Effectively assigning work to others and providing challenging assignments that give responsibility, authority and autonomy to match developmental readiness Working with departments staff, managers, and executive teams to compile the recommended budget, strategic financial plan, and Countywide financial reports Effectively directing, persuading and motivating others Displaying broad organizational perspective in dealing with issues MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Click here to learn more about the minimum qualifications for Fiscal Manager, Senior. RECRUITMENT PROCESS Human Resource Services (HRS) screens all application materials for minimum and desirable qualifications. After screening, candidates who meet the minimum and desirable qualifications will be referred to the next step in the recruitment process. Application Screening | (Refer/Non-Refer) Applications and supplemental responses will be screened for qualifications that are highly desirable and most needed to successfully perform the duties of this job. Only those candidates that meet the qualifications as listed in the job bulletin will be referred to the next step. Structured Oral Interview (Weighted 100%) Applicants will be interviewed and rated by an oral interview panel of job knowledge experts. Each applicant's rating will be based on responses to a series of structured questions designed to elicit the applicant's qualifications for the job. Based on the Department's needs, the selection procedure listed above may be modified. All candidates will be notified of any changes in the selection procedure. Eligible List Once all assessments have been completed, HRS will establish an eligible list of candidates. Candidates placed on the eligible list may be referred to a selection interview to be considered for present and future vacancies. Veterans Employment Preference The County is committed to providing a mechanism to give preferential consideration in the employment process to veterans and their eligible spouses and will provide eligible participants the opportunity to receive interviews in the selection process for employment and paid internship openings. Please click here to review the policy. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Please see below for important information regarding COVID-19 related recommendations. Effective April 3, 2023, it is strongly recommended that County employees working in health care settings and correctional facilities follow vaccination and booster guidelines provided by the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Please click here to see the latest guidance for more details. EMAIL NOTIFICATION: Email is the primary form of notification during the recruitment process. Please ensure your correct email address is included in our application and use only one email account. NOTE: User accounts are established for one person only and should not be shared with another person. Multiple applications with multiple users may jeopardize your status in the recruitment process for any positions for which you apply. Candidates will be notified regarding their status as the recruitment proceeds via email through the GovernmentJobs.com site. Please check your email folders, including spam/junk folders, and/or accept emails ending with "governmentjobs.com" and "ocgov.com." If your email address should change, please update your profile at www.governmentjobs.com . FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS: Click here for additional Frequently Asked Questions. For specific information pertaining to this recruitment, please contact Keren Duran at (714) 667-9718 or keren.duran@ocpw.ocgov.com . EEO INFORMATION Orange County, as an equal employment opportunity employer, encourages applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply. Administrative Management * In addition to the County's standard suite of benefits -- such as a variety of health plan options, sick and vacation time and paid holidays -- we also offer an excellent array of benefits such as: Retirement: Benefits are provided through the Orange County Employees' Retirement System (OCERS). Please go to the following link to find out more about Defined Benefit Pensions and OCERS Plan Types/Benefits. http://www.ocers.org/active-member-information . Paid Leave: Twelve holidays per year plus sick and vacation time Health & Dependent Care Reimbursement Accounts Dental Insurance: County pays 100% of employee and dependent premiums Paid Life Insurance: $100,000 life insurance policy Paid Accidental & Death and Dismemberment Insurance: $100,000 AD&D insurance policy Paid Short & Long Term Disability insurance programs 457 Defined Contribution Program *Effective 07/01/20, management employees who are sworn Public Safety Managers receive health insurance benefits through the AOCDS Medical Benefit Plans. Click here for information about benefits offered to County of Orange employees. Closing Date/Time: 5/9/2024 11:59 PM Pacific
Minimum Qualifications Education and/or Equivalent Experience: Graduation with a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in Architecture, Engineering, or in a related field, plus six (6) years of work experience in managing projects, including two (2) years of experience managing projects for airport or airlines in a lead or supervisory capacity. Licenses or Certifications: Licensed Professional Engineer (PE), Licensed Architect (RA), Project Management Professional ( PMP ) or Certified Construction Manager ( CCM ) Notes to Applicants POSITION OVERVIEW This is a new Airport position and will report to an Airport Development Officer within the Airport Planning and Development divisions. This position will perform extensive and complex project management, oversight, and supervision of airport projects. Responsibilities include overseeing the expansion projects and Capital Improvement Program ( CIP ) projects, including the engineering, planning, design, and construction services for Austin-Bergstrom International Airport ( AUS ) and third-party development activities. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in project management and airport development. The position will be responsible for multi-million dollar budgets driven by operations and capital improvements. The position will represent the airport in public forums, airport working groups, executives, commissions, community working groups, industry committees, etc. ASSESSMENT A skills assessment will be required for this position. TRAVEL : If you are selected for this position, and meet the Driver Safety Standards in the City of Austin Driver Safety Program, you may drive when necessary to multiple locations as part of your regular job duties. Otherwise, you are responsible for getting to and from these locations. APPLICATION INFORMATION A detailed and complete employment application is required to help us better evaluate your qualifications and will be used to determine salary if you are selected for this position. Please list your complete employment history, to include all job duties, responsibilities and employment dates on your online application. The application is an official document; incomplete applications will not be considered (i.e., “see resume” or “see LinkedIn profile”). Resumes will not be used to qualify for the position and will not be used to recommend salary. Supplemental information or changes to your application will not be accepted after the job posting closes. The responses to the supplemental questions inquiring about experience should be reflected on your application. VETERAN Veteran candidates will be required to provide a copy of their DD214 at the time of interview. ESSENTIAL PERSONNEL This position is categorized as essential personnel. Essential personnel are required to come to work during emergencies or bad weather at the airport if they are scheduled to work and in some cases when they are not scheduled. CRIMINAL HISTORY RECORDS CHECK The top candidate will be subject to a minimum 10 year criminal background check and security threat assessment. GOOD STANDING - DEPARTMENT / DIVISION EMPLOYEES Employees, in good standing, who are candidates within the department/division that the position resides in and who meet the minimum and preferred qualifications (if any) of the position will be included in the initial interview. Department/division employees must remain in good standing through the top candidate selection phase at which time the good standing status will be re-verified. LANGUAGE Must have the ability to read, write, and fluently speak in English. ON- CALL / CALL BACK RESPONSIBILITIES Position may require on-call or call back responsibilities. WORK HOURS Shift may change according to departmental needs; work hours may include after hours, holidays, and weekend work. DEPARTMENT MAY CLOSE THIS JOB POSTING AT ANY TIME AFTER 7 DAYS . Pay Range $47.75 - $62.07 Hours Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Hours may change depending on departmental needs. Work hours may include after hours, holidays, and weekend work. Job Close Date 05/20/2024 Type of Posting External Department Aviation Regular/Temporary Regular Grant Funded or Pooled Position Not Applicable Category Professional Location Austin Bergstrom International Airport Preferred Qualifications Preferred Experience: Stakeholder Engagement experience on large complex projects and programs, and working with City/authority owned airports. Experience in leading, supporting and promoting a culture of diversity and inclusion within Airport. Experience with the principles of Structured Collaborative Partnering. Experience completing Airport projects, including large Aviation programs related to landside, airside and terminal development with an exceptional project outcome. Experience in Aviation programs or any large programs with alternative delivery methods. Ability to travel to more than one work location. Duties, Functions and Responsibilities Essential duties and functions, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following. Other related duties may be assigned. Manages large-scale expansion and capital improvement projects and oversees assigned personnel including subordinate staff, consultants, and contractors. Develops project justification; manages scope, schedule, and budget for projects; and allocates resources to deliver on related goals. Ensures that responsibilities are delivered with a level of quality that meets or exceeds acceptable industry standards for design, safety, and functionality. Ensures compliance with design manual, standards, and criteria to enhance operations, maintainability, and sustainability and to enable construction activities to proceed expeditiously with minimal change orders. Engages various airport divisions, airlines, tenants, employees, and other stakeholders in preparation of Scope of Work and throughout design and construction phase. Ensures impacts to airport operations are fully coordinated and minimized during construction of projects. Is responsible for partnerships with City departments for the selection of outside consultants, including architects, engineers, and specialty consultants providing airport services on capital projects. Oversees general contractors, trade contractors, and/or design-builder entities engaged in construction services at AUS for the City, third-party, and tenant construction activities. Manages, monitors, and ensures that capital project deliverables comply with all governing code requirements and Federal Aviation Administration ( FAA ) advisory circulars and directives; FAA Airport Improvement Program ( AIP ) and adhere to applicable Code(s) of Federal Regulations, FAA requirements, Transportation Security Administration ( TSA ) regulatory requirements, and City of Austin regulatory requirements. Ensures all projects within program follow the airport and City governance processes. Reports regularly on program and project status to executive leadership. Attends industry meetings. Responsibilities- Supervision and/or Leadership Exercised: Responsible for the full range of supervisory activities including selection, training, evaluation, counseling, and recommendation for dismissal. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Must possess required knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience and be able to explain and demonstrate, with or without reasonable accommodations, that the essential functions of the job can be performed. Knowledge of laws, rules, regulations, and codes for associated project assignment. Knowledge of project accounting and methodologies and the principles, methods, and practices of project management such as estimating, budget management, schedule management, change management and risk management. Knowledge of wide range of disciplines related to airport facility development and management. Knowledge of Federal standards in design, safety, and security regulations governing airport development and operations. Knowledge of design principles, practices, procedures, and code related to municipal project and program activities. Knowledge of supervisory and managerial techniques and principles. Knowledge of budget policies and principles. Knowledge of contract policies and procedures. Knowledge of business finances and the impact of decisions to the bottom line, including forecasting estimates at completion and project financial forecasts. Skill in adapting, interpreting, and applying guidelines and standards. Skill in establishing and maintaining positive relationships with internal and external customers. Skill in using available applicable software packages and construction management tools. Skill in evaluating and managing contract agreements. Skill in negotiating with various audiences to accomplish objectives. Skill in oral and written communications, including public presentations. Skill in completing multiple simultaneous large projects within the required scheduling. Skill in strategic leadership. Skill in conflict resolution. Skill in sound business case development. Ability to manage communications with multiple stakeholders including executive leaders. Ability to solve technical problems with complexity. Ability to demonstrate excellence in providing high quality technical performance and oversight through innovative thinking and application of tools. Ability to lead and manage others in producing high quality technical and professional deliverables on projects, initiative, and programs. Ability to perform all facets of projects, make prompt decisions, and develop new ideas for providing a quality product and quality customer service with little or no supervision. Ability to plan, execute, and control a project (establishing realistic estimates and reporting metrics). Ability to assess and analyze project risks and exposures, identify options and alternatives, make decisions, and implement corrective actions. Ability to exercise sound judgment, tact, and diplomacy in public contacts. Ability to resolve conflicts and difficult situations. Ability to communicate in oral or written format to a variety of audiences. Criminal Background Investigation This position has been approved for a Criminal Background Investigation. EEO/ADA City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. If you require reasonable accommodation during the application process or have a question regarding an essential job function, please call (512) 974-3210 or Texas Relay by dialing 7-1-1. The City of Austin will not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, creed, color, national origin, sex, gender identity, age, religion, veteran status, disability, or sexual orientation. In addition, the City will not discriminate in employment decisions on the basis of an individual’s AIDS , AIDS Related Complex, or HIV status; nor will the City discriminate against individuals who are perceived to be at risk of HIV infection, or who associate with individuals who are believed to be at risk. Information For City Employees: If you are an employee within the department, are in good standing and meet both the minimum and preferred qualifications, then you will receive an initial interview. Supplemental Questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*). * The minimum qualifications for the Airport Project Manager position are: Graduation with a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in Architecture, Engineering, or in a related field, plus six (6) years of work experience in managing projects, including two (2) years of experience managing projects for airport or airlines in a lead or supervisory capacity. Do you meet these minimum qualifications? Yes No * Which of the following certifications do you possess? Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) Licensed Architect (RA) Project Management Professional (PMP) Certified Construction Manager (CCM) * Please describe your experience with Stakeholder Engagement on large complex projects and programs, and working with City/ authority owned airports. (Open Ended Question) * Please describe your experience in leading , supporting, and promoting a culture of diversity and inclusion within Airport. (Open Ended Question) * Please describe your experience with the principles of Structured Collaborative Partnering. (Open Ended Question) * Please describe your experience completing Airport projects, including large Aviation programs related to landside, airside and terminal development with an exceptional project outcome. (Open Ended Question) * Please describe your experience in Aviation programs or any large programs with alternative delivery methods. (Open Ended Question) * Do you have the ability to travel to multiple sites as part of the regular job duties? Yes No * The Transportation Security Administration (TSA-division of the USA Dept. of Homeland Security) requires all employees of the Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to pass a minimum 10-year criminal background investigation and security threat assessment. By selecting the following, you are acknowledging that you understand if you are selected as a top candidate for this position, you will need a successful Criminal Background Check to be hired. I acknowledge and understand this position requires a 10-year Criminal Background Investigation and security threat assessment * Were you referred to this opportunity by a current Aviation employee? If yes, please provide the employee’s full name. (Open Ended Question) Optional & Required Documents Required Documents Optional Documents
Apr 18, 2024
Full Time
Minimum Qualifications Education and/or Equivalent Experience: Graduation with a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in Architecture, Engineering, or in a related field, plus six (6) years of work experience in managing projects, including two (2) years of experience managing projects for airport or airlines in a lead or supervisory capacity. Licenses or Certifications: Licensed Professional Engineer (PE), Licensed Architect (RA), Project Management Professional ( PMP ) or Certified Construction Manager ( CCM ) Notes to Applicants POSITION OVERVIEW This is a new Airport position and will report to an Airport Development Officer within the Airport Planning and Development divisions. This position will perform extensive and complex project management, oversight, and supervision of airport projects. Responsibilities include overseeing the expansion projects and Capital Improvement Program ( CIP ) projects, including the engineering, planning, design, and construction services for Austin-Bergstrom International Airport ( AUS ) and third-party development activities. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in project management and airport development. The position will be responsible for multi-million dollar budgets driven by operations and capital improvements. The position will represent the airport in public forums, airport working groups, executives, commissions, community working groups, industry committees, etc. ASSESSMENT A skills assessment will be required for this position. TRAVEL : If you are selected for this position, and meet the Driver Safety Standards in the City of Austin Driver Safety Program, you may drive when necessary to multiple locations as part of your regular job duties. Otherwise, you are responsible for getting to and from these locations. APPLICATION INFORMATION A detailed and complete employment application is required to help us better evaluate your qualifications and will be used to determine salary if you are selected for this position. Please list your complete employment history, to include all job duties, responsibilities and employment dates on your online application. The application is an official document; incomplete applications will not be considered (i.e., “see resume” or “see LinkedIn profile”). Resumes will not be used to qualify for the position and will not be used to recommend salary. Supplemental information or changes to your application will not be accepted after the job posting closes. The responses to the supplemental questions inquiring about experience should be reflected on your application. VETERAN Veteran candidates will be required to provide a copy of their DD214 at the time of interview. ESSENTIAL PERSONNEL This position is categorized as essential personnel. Essential personnel are required to come to work during emergencies or bad weather at the airport if they are scheduled to work and in some cases when they are not scheduled. CRIMINAL HISTORY RECORDS CHECK The top candidate will be subject to a minimum 10 year criminal background check and security threat assessment. GOOD STANDING - DEPARTMENT / DIVISION EMPLOYEES Employees, in good standing, who are candidates within the department/division that the position resides in and who meet the minimum and preferred qualifications (if any) of the position will be included in the initial interview. Department/division employees must remain in good standing through the top candidate selection phase at which time the good standing status will be re-verified. LANGUAGE Must have the ability to read, write, and fluently speak in English. ON- CALL / CALL BACK RESPONSIBILITIES Position may require on-call or call back responsibilities. WORK HOURS Shift may change according to departmental needs; work hours may include after hours, holidays, and weekend work. DEPARTMENT MAY CLOSE THIS JOB POSTING AT ANY TIME AFTER 7 DAYS . Pay Range $47.75 - $62.07 Hours Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Hours may change depending on departmental needs. Work hours may include after hours, holidays, and weekend work. Job Close Date 05/20/2024 Type of Posting External Department Aviation Regular/Temporary Regular Grant Funded or Pooled Position Not Applicable Category Professional Location Austin Bergstrom International Airport Preferred Qualifications Preferred Experience: Stakeholder Engagement experience on large complex projects and programs, and working with City/authority owned airports. Experience in leading, supporting and promoting a culture of diversity and inclusion within Airport. Experience with the principles of Structured Collaborative Partnering. Experience completing Airport projects, including large Aviation programs related to landside, airside and terminal development with an exceptional project outcome. Experience in Aviation programs or any large programs with alternative delivery methods. Ability to travel to more than one work location. Duties, Functions and Responsibilities Essential duties and functions, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following. Other related duties may be assigned. Manages large-scale expansion and capital improvement projects and oversees assigned personnel including subordinate staff, consultants, and contractors. Develops project justification; manages scope, schedule, and budget for projects; and allocates resources to deliver on related goals. Ensures that responsibilities are delivered with a level of quality that meets or exceeds acceptable industry standards for design, safety, and functionality. Ensures compliance with design manual, standards, and criteria to enhance operations, maintainability, and sustainability and to enable construction activities to proceed expeditiously with minimal change orders. Engages various airport divisions, airlines, tenants, employees, and other stakeholders in preparation of Scope of Work and throughout design and construction phase. Ensures impacts to airport operations are fully coordinated and minimized during construction of projects. Is responsible for partnerships with City departments for the selection of outside consultants, including architects, engineers, and specialty consultants providing airport services on capital projects. Oversees general contractors, trade contractors, and/or design-builder entities engaged in construction services at AUS for the City, third-party, and tenant construction activities. Manages, monitors, and ensures that capital project deliverables comply with all governing code requirements and Federal Aviation Administration ( FAA ) advisory circulars and directives; FAA Airport Improvement Program ( AIP ) and adhere to applicable Code(s) of Federal Regulations, FAA requirements, Transportation Security Administration ( TSA ) regulatory requirements, and City of Austin regulatory requirements. Ensures all projects within program follow the airport and City governance processes. Reports regularly on program and project status to executive leadership. Attends industry meetings. Responsibilities- Supervision and/or Leadership Exercised: Responsible for the full range of supervisory activities including selection, training, evaluation, counseling, and recommendation for dismissal. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Must possess required knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience and be able to explain and demonstrate, with or without reasonable accommodations, that the essential functions of the job can be performed. Knowledge of laws, rules, regulations, and codes for associated project assignment. Knowledge of project accounting and methodologies and the principles, methods, and practices of project management such as estimating, budget management, schedule management, change management and risk management. Knowledge of wide range of disciplines related to airport facility development and management. Knowledge of Federal standards in design, safety, and security regulations governing airport development and operations. Knowledge of design principles, practices, procedures, and code related to municipal project and program activities. Knowledge of supervisory and managerial techniques and principles. Knowledge of budget policies and principles. Knowledge of contract policies and procedures. Knowledge of business finances and the impact of decisions to the bottom line, including forecasting estimates at completion and project financial forecasts. Skill in adapting, interpreting, and applying guidelines and standards. Skill in establishing and maintaining positive relationships with internal and external customers. Skill in using available applicable software packages and construction management tools. Skill in evaluating and managing contract agreements. Skill in negotiating with various audiences to accomplish objectives. Skill in oral and written communications, including public presentations. Skill in completing multiple simultaneous large projects within the required scheduling. Skill in strategic leadership. Skill in conflict resolution. Skill in sound business case development. Ability to manage communications with multiple stakeholders including executive leaders. Ability to solve technical problems with complexity. Ability to demonstrate excellence in providing high quality technical performance and oversight through innovative thinking and application of tools. Ability to lead and manage others in producing high quality technical and professional deliverables on projects, initiative, and programs. Ability to perform all facets of projects, make prompt decisions, and develop new ideas for providing a quality product and quality customer service with little or no supervision. Ability to plan, execute, and control a project (establishing realistic estimates and reporting metrics). Ability to assess and analyze project risks and exposures, identify options and alternatives, make decisions, and implement corrective actions. Ability to exercise sound judgment, tact, and diplomacy in public contacts. Ability to resolve conflicts and difficult situations. Ability to communicate in oral or written format to a variety of audiences. Criminal Background Investigation This position has been approved for a Criminal Background Investigation. EEO/ADA City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. If you require reasonable accommodation during the application process or have a question regarding an essential job function, please call (512) 974-3210 or Texas Relay by dialing 7-1-1. The City of Austin will not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, creed, color, national origin, sex, gender identity, age, religion, veteran status, disability, or sexual orientation. In addition, the City will not discriminate in employment decisions on the basis of an individual’s AIDS , AIDS Related Complex, or HIV status; nor will the City discriminate against individuals who are perceived to be at risk of HIV infection, or who associate with individuals who are believed to be at risk. Information For City Employees: If you are an employee within the department, are in good standing and meet both the minimum and preferred qualifications, then you will receive an initial interview. Supplemental Questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*). * The minimum qualifications for the Airport Project Manager position are: Graduation with a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in Architecture, Engineering, or in a related field, plus six (6) years of work experience in managing projects, including two (2) years of experience managing projects for airport or airlines in a lead or supervisory capacity. Do you meet these minimum qualifications? Yes No * Which of the following certifications do you possess? Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) Licensed Architect (RA) Project Management Professional (PMP) Certified Construction Manager (CCM) * Please describe your experience with Stakeholder Engagement on large complex projects and programs, and working with City/ authority owned airports. (Open Ended Question) * Please describe your experience in leading , supporting, and promoting a culture of diversity and inclusion within Airport. (Open Ended Question) * Please describe your experience with the principles of Structured Collaborative Partnering. (Open Ended Question) * Please describe your experience completing Airport projects, including large Aviation programs related to landside, airside and terminal development with an exceptional project outcome. (Open Ended Question) * Please describe your experience in Aviation programs or any large programs with alternative delivery methods. (Open Ended Question) * Do you have the ability to travel to multiple sites as part of the regular job duties? Yes No * The Transportation Security Administration (TSA-division of the USA Dept. of Homeland Security) requires all employees of the Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to pass a minimum 10-year criminal background investigation and security threat assessment. By selecting the following, you are acknowledging that you understand if you are selected as a top candidate for this position, you will need a successful Criminal Background Check to be hired. I acknowledge and understand this position requires a 10-year Criminal Background Investigation and security threat assessment * Were you referred to this opportunity by a current Aviation employee? If yes, please provide the employee’s full name. (Open Ended Question) Optional & Required Documents Required Documents Optional Documents
City of Portland, Oregon
Portland, Oregon, United States
The Position Job Appointment: Full-Time Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8 am-5 pm. An alternate schedule may be available. Work Location: 1120 SW 5TH AVE, PORTLAND OR 97204-1912 Benefits: Please check our benefit tab for an overview of benefits for this position. Union Representation: Non-represented, no union affiliation. Application Material: Please click APPLY to submit your application via the City of Portland’s online portal. You will need to attach a resume. Are you service-minded with strong facilitation, change management, and leadership skills? Are you able to empower teams to work towards a shared vision? Would you like to apply your knowledge of management to maintain the city’s wastewater and stormwater collection infrastructure? The Program The Environmental Services Wastewater Group protects public health, water quality, and the environment by cost-effectively operating, maintaining, and administering wastewater and stormwater collection, pumping, and treatment facilities and managing related programs in ways that ensure compliance with all permits, regulations, and contracts. The Wastewater Group operates and maintains two wastewater treatment plants, 100 pump stations and step systems, 2500 miles of pipe, 1700 stormwater facilities, 350 properties, 34 program/service areas, 143 employees (121 union-represented employees, 22 non-represented employees), and $52.5 million budget. The Collection System Division is one of four divisions within the Wastewater Group, and it operates and maintains the City's sewer and stormwater system, including the City's green stormwater infrastructure, and it develops engineering solutions to collection system problems. The Position The City of Portland Bureau of Environmental Services (BES) is seeking a Collection System Operation and Maintenance Division Manager to lead a team of 25 technical and managerial staff who operate and maintain the city’s wastewater and stormwater collection system. This position provides direction to managers within their division to ensure the work is coordinated within the team and within the broader bureau and city goals. This position also collaborates with upper-level bureau managers to develop strategies, policies, and initiatives to implement the BES Strategic Plan and the bureau’s Racial Equity Plan. Especially during the City of Portland’s governance transition, this position participates in developing outcomes that are sustainable and equitable across the communities we serve, including our workforce community. This position mentors the staff and managers that report to them, and they develop and track annual budgets and oversee staff who manage programs and projects. This position also oversees the development of process improvements and efficiencies. This position is a Division Manager position and a member of the Wastewater Group Leadership Team. The position is primarily responsible for managing the maintenance engineering, repair, and maintenance of the city's wastewater, stormwater, and green infrastructure collection systems. The position provides senior direction and oversight of engineering solutions and project execution related to system failures and improvements. The position oversees the $20M interagency pipeline maintenance agreement with the Portland Bureau of Transportation Environmental Services Division. The position serves as the City's Capacity Management Maintenance and Operation (CMOM) program manager for the collection system. What you’ll get to do: Develop and lead a cohesive Collections System Division that includes setting division program and budget priorities, integrating work across bureau divisions and across bureaus, and ensuring work priorities and bureau goals are met. Lead a team of supervisors and skilled professionals who operate, monitor, and maintain, the city’s diffuse and interconnected wastewater and stormwater collection systems. You will also mentor staff by providing coaching, training, and incentives, and participate in programs that promote workplace diversity, improved management skills, and a positive employee work environment. Review and oversee difficult maintenance and engineering-related problems and provide senior manager-level technical solutions to resolve these challenges. You will also provide senior manager review of Capital Improvement Projects as part of project Technical Reviews Committees. Direct the work of maintenance crews through an interagency agreement with the Portland Bureau of Transportation. You will also evaluate the work and identify work priorities. Analyze critical wastewater programs, and recommend ways to improve collection system operations, efficiencies, and effectiveness. You may also lead the development of GIS and spatial analysis tools to improve collection system data and overall system efficiencies. Participate on Bureau-wide governance teams to make decisions about bureau investments, including the bureau’s 5-year $1 billion capital improvement program. These governance committees provide guidance, transparency, and accountability in the development of the Capital Improvement Program. An ideal candidate will demonstrate through direct or transferrable experience: The ability to lead and manage subordinate managers and staff that comprise a high-performance team that focuses on the day-to-day management and maintenance of the city’s wastewater and stormwater collection and treatment system. Management includes setting staff priorities, coaching staff, evaluating performance, providing guidance, and administering discipline when needed. The ability to develop and manage program, project, and staffing budgets totaling $30,000,000. Provide highly technical oversight and troubleshooting to resolve complex wastewater and collection system engineering challenges. Build trust and establish positive working relationships with other bureaus while overseeing the work they perform on behalf of Environmental Services. About the Bureau of Environmental Services This is an exciting time to join the Bureau of Environmental Services (BES). Together we are re-imagining the work we do to ensure it aligns with Our Values: We implement equity in our workplace, business practices, and service delivery. We value our customers and partners. We carefully manage our watersheds, wastewater and stormwater infrastructure, and financial resources. We encourage leadership among our employees in our City and community. We support a diverse, collaborative, healthy, and engaged workforce. We urge respectful communication and transparency. We advance innovative, sustainable, and resilient solutions. At BES, we value our customers and partners; Portlanders’ sense of connection to their waterways; conscientious stewardship of our watersheds, wastewater and stormwater infrastructure, and financial resources; a diverse, collaborative, healthy, and engaged workforce; leadership among our employees and in our City and community; equity in our workplace, business practices, and service delivery; clear communication and transparency; innovative, sustainable, and resilient solutions. BES is seeking talented individuals from diverse racial, ethnic, and socio-economic backgrounds with knowledge, ability, and experience working with a broad range of individuals and communities; and that desire to work collaboratively and creatively to broaden the variety of innovative ways to partner with and serve all Portland communities. To learn more about the work we do at BES, click on the link: About Environmental Services | Portland.gov Our BES 10-Year Strategic Plan can be found here: download (portland.gov) Questions?: Terrol Johnson Senior Recruiter terrol.johnson@portlandoregon.gov To Qualify Applicants should specifically address and demonstrate in their resume how their education, training, and/or experience meet each of the following minimum qualifications: Ability to lead, manage, and inspire diverse and complex teams that manage and maintain city wastewater and stormwater collection infrastructure. Ability to apply analytic and problem-solving skills to independently develop highly technical engineering decisions, conclusions, and recommendations. Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing to present information, proposals, and recommendations clearly and persuasively to staff, upper management, elected officials, and in public settings. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships, and ability to show tact, diplomacy, and patience, and gain cooperation through discussion and collaboration. Knowledge and understanding of the impacts of systemic racism on historically marginalized and socially vulnerable communities and experience applying diversity, equity, and inclusion principles to mitigate such impacts in programs, projects, and workforce development and recruitment. Additional Requirements Six years of progressively responsible experience developing, implementing, overseeing and/or managing complex multidisciplinary wastewater and/or stormwater infrastructure programs, and/or projects. Minimum of five years in a supervisory role overseeing teams composed of technical staff and subordinate managers. Two years of experience in successful change management through collaboration, building trust, and supporting decision-making at the level closest to the work. A professional engineering license is desired, but not required. The Recruitment Process STEP 1: Apply online between April 8, 2024 - May 6, 2024 Required Application Materials: Resume Optional Application Materials: Veteran documents to request for Veteran Preference (ex, DD214-Member 4, VA Benefit Letter, etc.) Application Tips: Salary Range/Equity Pay Analysis : Please note per the Oregon State Pay Equity Law your salary is determined based on the experience and education listed in your resume/application. It is strongly encouraged to include any transferable experience (paid or unpaid regardless of how recent) to ensure your offer is reflective of all directly related and equivalent experience. Do not attach materials not requested. All completed applications for this position must be submitted no later than the closing date and time of this recruitment. All applications must be submitted via the City's online application process. E-mailed and/or faxed applications will not be accepted. Step 2: Minimum Qualification Evaluation: Week of May 6, 2024 An evaluation of each applicant's training and paid and unpaid experience, as demonstrated in their resume weighted 100%. Your resume will be the basis for our evaluation of your qualifications for this position. Incomplete or inappropriate information may result in disqualification. You have 14 days from the notice of the minimum qualification evaluation results to let us know if you like to review and discuss your evaluation result. Please read the City of Portland Administrative Rule 3.01 for complete information. Additional evaluation may be required before the establishment of the eligible list and/or final selection. Step 3: Establishment of Eligible List : Week of May 13, 2024 Candidates who meet the minimum qualifications will be placed on the equally ranked eligible list. Step 4: Selection (Interview): TBD The hiring bureau will review and select candidates to interview. Please note, that the selection process may take up to 90 days from the notification of being placed on the eligible list. Step 5: Offer of Employment: TBD Step 6: Start Date: TBD A start date will be determined after all conditions of employment have been met. *Timeline is approximate and subject to change* Additional Information Click here for additional information regarding the following: City of Portland Core Values Recruitment Process - Work Status Equal Employment Opportunity Veteran Preference ADA, Pregnancy, and Religious Accommodations An Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer A Career with the City of Portland offers many Employee Benefits We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including but not limited to Health Care (Medical, Vision and Dental) Carrot Fertility Wellness Benefits Life Insurance Short- and Long-term disability coverage to eligible employees and their families. Employee Assistance Plan Flexible Spending Accounts Retirement Oregon Public Employees Retirement System (PERS), including contributions to the PERS IAP plan paid by employer Family Medical Leave City Paid Parental Leave AND SO MANY MORE! Benefits may vary depending on bargaining unit and employment status. Click here to review the many different benefits the City of Portland offers . Closing Date/Time: 5/6/2024 11:59 PM Pacific
Apr 09, 2024
Full Time
The Position Job Appointment: Full-Time Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8 am-5 pm. An alternate schedule may be available. Work Location: 1120 SW 5TH AVE, PORTLAND OR 97204-1912 Benefits: Please check our benefit tab for an overview of benefits for this position. Union Representation: Non-represented, no union affiliation. Application Material: Please click APPLY to submit your application via the City of Portland’s online portal. You will need to attach a resume. Are you service-minded with strong facilitation, change management, and leadership skills? Are you able to empower teams to work towards a shared vision? Would you like to apply your knowledge of management to maintain the city’s wastewater and stormwater collection infrastructure? The Program The Environmental Services Wastewater Group protects public health, water quality, and the environment by cost-effectively operating, maintaining, and administering wastewater and stormwater collection, pumping, and treatment facilities and managing related programs in ways that ensure compliance with all permits, regulations, and contracts. The Wastewater Group operates and maintains two wastewater treatment plants, 100 pump stations and step systems, 2500 miles of pipe, 1700 stormwater facilities, 350 properties, 34 program/service areas, 143 employees (121 union-represented employees, 22 non-represented employees), and $52.5 million budget. The Collection System Division is one of four divisions within the Wastewater Group, and it operates and maintains the City's sewer and stormwater system, including the City's green stormwater infrastructure, and it develops engineering solutions to collection system problems. The Position The City of Portland Bureau of Environmental Services (BES) is seeking a Collection System Operation and Maintenance Division Manager to lead a team of 25 technical and managerial staff who operate and maintain the city’s wastewater and stormwater collection system. This position provides direction to managers within their division to ensure the work is coordinated within the team and within the broader bureau and city goals. This position also collaborates with upper-level bureau managers to develop strategies, policies, and initiatives to implement the BES Strategic Plan and the bureau’s Racial Equity Plan. Especially during the City of Portland’s governance transition, this position participates in developing outcomes that are sustainable and equitable across the communities we serve, including our workforce community. This position mentors the staff and managers that report to them, and they develop and track annual budgets and oversee staff who manage programs and projects. This position also oversees the development of process improvements and efficiencies. This position is a Division Manager position and a member of the Wastewater Group Leadership Team. The position is primarily responsible for managing the maintenance engineering, repair, and maintenance of the city's wastewater, stormwater, and green infrastructure collection systems. The position provides senior direction and oversight of engineering solutions and project execution related to system failures and improvements. The position oversees the $20M interagency pipeline maintenance agreement with the Portland Bureau of Transportation Environmental Services Division. The position serves as the City's Capacity Management Maintenance and Operation (CMOM) program manager for the collection system. What you’ll get to do: Develop and lead a cohesive Collections System Division that includes setting division program and budget priorities, integrating work across bureau divisions and across bureaus, and ensuring work priorities and bureau goals are met. Lead a team of supervisors and skilled professionals who operate, monitor, and maintain, the city’s diffuse and interconnected wastewater and stormwater collection systems. You will also mentor staff by providing coaching, training, and incentives, and participate in programs that promote workplace diversity, improved management skills, and a positive employee work environment. Review and oversee difficult maintenance and engineering-related problems and provide senior manager-level technical solutions to resolve these challenges. You will also provide senior manager review of Capital Improvement Projects as part of project Technical Reviews Committees. Direct the work of maintenance crews through an interagency agreement with the Portland Bureau of Transportation. You will also evaluate the work and identify work priorities. Analyze critical wastewater programs, and recommend ways to improve collection system operations, efficiencies, and effectiveness. You may also lead the development of GIS and spatial analysis tools to improve collection system data and overall system efficiencies. Participate on Bureau-wide governance teams to make decisions about bureau investments, including the bureau’s 5-year $1 billion capital improvement program. These governance committees provide guidance, transparency, and accountability in the development of the Capital Improvement Program. An ideal candidate will demonstrate through direct or transferrable experience: The ability to lead and manage subordinate managers and staff that comprise a high-performance team that focuses on the day-to-day management and maintenance of the city’s wastewater and stormwater collection and treatment system. Management includes setting staff priorities, coaching staff, evaluating performance, providing guidance, and administering discipline when needed. The ability to develop and manage program, project, and staffing budgets totaling $30,000,000. Provide highly technical oversight and troubleshooting to resolve complex wastewater and collection system engineering challenges. Build trust and establish positive working relationships with other bureaus while overseeing the work they perform on behalf of Environmental Services. About the Bureau of Environmental Services This is an exciting time to join the Bureau of Environmental Services (BES). Together we are re-imagining the work we do to ensure it aligns with Our Values: We implement equity in our workplace, business practices, and service delivery. We value our customers and partners. We carefully manage our watersheds, wastewater and stormwater infrastructure, and financial resources. We encourage leadership among our employees in our City and community. We support a diverse, collaborative, healthy, and engaged workforce. We urge respectful communication and transparency. We advance innovative, sustainable, and resilient solutions. At BES, we value our customers and partners; Portlanders’ sense of connection to their waterways; conscientious stewardship of our watersheds, wastewater and stormwater infrastructure, and financial resources; a diverse, collaborative, healthy, and engaged workforce; leadership among our employees and in our City and community; equity in our workplace, business practices, and service delivery; clear communication and transparency; innovative, sustainable, and resilient solutions. BES is seeking talented individuals from diverse racial, ethnic, and socio-economic backgrounds with knowledge, ability, and experience working with a broad range of individuals and communities; and that desire to work collaboratively and creatively to broaden the variety of innovative ways to partner with and serve all Portland communities. To learn more about the work we do at BES, click on the link: About Environmental Services | Portland.gov Our BES 10-Year Strategic Plan can be found here: download (portland.gov) Questions?: Terrol Johnson Senior Recruiter terrol.johnson@portlandoregon.gov To Qualify Applicants should specifically address and demonstrate in their resume how their education, training, and/or experience meet each of the following minimum qualifications: Ability to lead, manage, and inspire diverse and complex teams that manage and maintain city wastewater and stormwater collection infrastructure. Ability to apply analytic and problem-solving skills to independently develop highly technical engineering decisions, conclusions, and recommendations. Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing to present information, proposals, and recommendations clearly and persuasively to staff, upper management, elected officials, and in public settings. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships, and ability to show tact, diplomacy, and patience, and gain cooperation through discussion and collaboration. Knowledge and understanding of the impacts of systemic racism on historically marginalized and socially vulnerable communities and experience applying diversity, equity, and inclusion principles to mitigate such impacts in programs, projects, and workforce development and recruitment. Additional Requirements Six years of progressively responsible experience developing, implementing, overseeing and/or managing complex multidisciplinary wastewater and/or stormwater infrastructure programs, and/or projects. Minimum of five years in a supervisory role overseeing teams composed of technical staff and subordinate managers. Two years of experience in successful change management through collaboration, building trust, and supporting decision-making at the level closest to the work. A professional engineering license is desired, but not required. The Recruitment Process STEP 1: Apply online between April 8, 2024 - May 6, 2024 Required Application Materials: Resume Optional Application Materials: Veteran documents to request for Veteran Preference (ex, DD214-Member 4, VA Benefit Letter, etc.) Application Tips: Salary Range/Equity Pay Analysis : Please note per the Oregon State Pay Equity Law your salary is determined based on the experience and education listed in your resume/application. It is strongly encouraged to include any transferable experience (paid or unpaid regardless of how recent) to ensure your offer is reflective of all directly related and equivalent experience. Do not attach materials not requested. All completed applications for this position must be submitted no later than the closing date and time of this recruitment. All applications must be submitted via the City's online application process. E-mailed and/or faxed applications will not be accepted. Step 2: Minimum Qualification Evaluation: Week of May 6, 2024 An evaluation of each applicant's training and paid and unpaid experience, as demonstrated in their resume weighted 100%. Your resume will be the basis for our evaluation of your qualifications for this position. Incomplete or inappropriate information may result in disqualification. You have 14 days from the notice of the minimum qualification evaluation results to let us know if you like to review and discuss your evaluation result. Please read the City of Portland Administrative Rule 3.01 for complete information. Additional evaluation may be required before the establishment of the eligible list and/or final selection. Step 3: Establishment of Eligible List : Week of May 13, 2024 Candidates who meet the minimum qualifications will be placed on the equally ranked eligible list. Step 4: Selection (Interview): TBD The hiring bureau will review and select candidates to interview. Please note, that the selection process may take up to 90 days from the notification of being placed on the eligible list. Step 5: Offer of Employment: TBD Step 6: Start Date: TBD A start date will be determined after all conditions of employment have been met. *Timeline is approximate and subject to change* Additional Information Click here for additional information regarding the following: City of Portland Core Values Recruitment Process - Work Status Equal Employment Opportunity Veteran Preference ADA, Pregnancy, and Religious Accommodations An Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer A Career with the City of Portland offers many Employee Benefits We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including but not limited to Health Care (Medical, Vision and Dental) Carrot Fertility Wellness Benefits Life Insurance Short- and Long-term disability coverage to eligible employees and their families. Employee Assistance Plan Flexible Spending Accounts Retirement Oregon Public Employees Retirement System (PERS), including contributions to the PERS IAP plan paid by employer Family Medical Leave City Paid Parental Leave AND SO MANY MORE! Benefits may vary depending on bargaining unit and employment status. Click here to review the many different benefits the City of Portland offers . Closing Date/Time: 5/6/2024 11:59 PM Pacific
CITY OF SAN LUIS, AZ
Fernando Padilla City Building, Arizona, United States
ABOUT THE POSITION YOUR FUTURE BEGINS HERE! The City of San Luis Arizona is looking for an IT Manager with strong communication and leadership skills who will succeed in meeting the City's goals. As the IT Manager, you will: Oversee the design, implementation, and maintenance of the City’s IT infrastructure, including hardware, software, networks, and servers. Ensure the security, reliability and scalability of IT systems to meet the City’s needs. Develop and implement IT strategies, policies and procedures to support organizational objectives. Collaborate with Department Directors to align IT initiatives with City’s goals and drive innovation through technology solutions. Evaluate and select external vendors, supplies, and service providers for IT products and services. Negotiate contracts, manage vendor relationships, and ensure the quality and cost-effectiveness of oursourced IT solutions. Plan, execute and oversee IT projects from initiation to completion, ensuring they are delivered on time, within budget, and according to specifications. Monitor project progress, identify risks, and implement effective mitigation strategies. Ensure prompt provision of technical support and assistance to end-users to resolve technical problems in a timely and efficient manner, implement user training programs to enhance IT literacy and promote self-service solutions. Through innovative initiatives instructs City staff in the use of standard business and administrative software, including word processing, spreadsheets, database management; provides instruction or written documentation where required. Implement and maintain robust security measures to protect the organization’s data, systems, and networks from cyber threats and vulnerabilities. Ensure compliance with relevant regulations, standards and best practices in IT security. Implements policies and procedures that enhance the efficiency and quality of IT Department’s services. Ensures on-premises, IaaS, PaaS, SaaS, network infrastructure is property serviced and maintained. Monitor performance if IT Service Desk functions to ensure provision of excellent service. Stays current with emerging technologies and trends to recommend innovations to improve municipal operations. Develop and manage the IT budget, including forecasting expenses, tracking costs and optimizing resource allocation, identifying cost savings opportunities and recommending investments in technology infrastructure and services. Prepare and present reports to senior management and elected officials on IT’s performance and initiatives. Lead and manage a team of IT professional, including systems administrators, network engineers, and support staff providing guidance, support and mentorship to team members to ensure optimal performance and professional development. Participates in the recruitment process, ensures adequate staffing levels, evaluates work performance, ensures policy and procedure compliance and provides guidance in employee relations matters. Performs related duties as assigned. IDEAL CANDIDATE Possess knowledge of: Principles and practices of leadership management and supervision. Functions, operations and technology related to City financial, business, public safety and administrative applications and related hardware and peripherals. Relevant laws, regulations and compliance related to data protection and privacy, such as CJIS, GDPR, HIPAA, etc. Understanding of cyber-security and procedures along with knowledge of CJIS, NIST Cyber Security framework and SOC Cybersecurity framework. Cybersecurity threats and best practices to protect the organization’s data and systems. Cloud computing infrastructure services and familiarity with Office 365 SaaS solutions and Azure Entra Identity services. Application, networking, and system software Solid understanding of LAN/WAN networks and networking equipment such as Cisco Microsoft infrastructures services and server systems TCP IP, MS Exchange, MS ISA and group policy Virtualization technologies Professional audio/video systems and telecommunication systems. Server hardware/software setup maintenance and implementation. Has the ability to: Manage, coordinate, and mentor assigned staff. Provide leadership with a strong sense of ownership and urgency. Think strategically to make well-informed decisions to plan projects, set budgeta and delegate work Understand and oversee agency’s IT Infrastructure including networks, servers, storage and other hardware components. Stay up to date with information technology trends such as cloud computing, artificial intelligence, cybersecurity and digital transformation. Oversee IT Projects from conception to completion ensuring timely delivery and proper budget. Manage relationships with third party vendors and service providers to ensure best value of IT investments. Apply creative and critical thinking in a high demand and fast-paced work environment Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing with a variety of audience types and using different mechanisms. Enforce rules, regulations, and policies. Multi-task and effectively manage numerous priorities within a fast-paced environment Work effectively as an independent contributor and as a part of a collaborative team. Establish and maintain effective working relationships with others and interacting with the public. Install, configure and upgrade operating systems and software, using primarily standard financial, business and administrative application practices. Use initiative and independent judgment within established guidelines and procedures. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS REQUIRED: All requirements must be maintained throughout employment Residency in the United States and within 25 miles of the City of San Luis. A valid Arizona driver license at the time of appointment Police Background Check and Polygraph Examination Education, Training and Experience: A Bachelor’s Degree in computer science, information technology, or a related field, AND A minimum of three (3) years of experience in a full-service information technology environment with responsibility for development, management, and utilization of current information technology resources with one (1) of those years in a lead, senior, supervisory capacity; OR Any combination of education, certification, and experience equivalent the results in the successful performance of the job. DESIRED/PREFERRED: CompTIA Network+ or Cisco Verified Network Associate (CCNA) highly desirable Current ITL, PMP, Security+ and CISSP Certifications are a plus Master’s Degree Bilingual in Spanish San Luis residency SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION - OPEN UNTIL FILLED - The City of San Luis is committed to Professional Growth and Career Development Current employees may be given preferred consideration if they meet the position's minimum requirements. Applications will be reviewed every Friday starting March 4th. Candidates deemed to have the most relevant backgrounds will be invited to participate in the interview/assessment process. The City of San Luis offers the following benefits to all full-time City employees: MEDICAL/ DENTAL/ VISION INSURANCE - The City of San Luis is proud to provide medical, dental and vision insurance for it's employees which is administered by 90Degree Benefits. Dependent premiums are paid one month in advance and are pre-taxed. Additional information regarding medical, dental and vision benefits may be requested from the Human Resources Department. ARIZONA STATE RETIREMENT SYSTEM (ASRS) - City employees are required to enroll in the Arizona State Retirement System. Employee Contribution - 12.03% Employer Contribution - 12.03% ARIZONA STATE RETIREMENT SYSTEM (ASRS) - LONG TERM DISABILITY (LTD) Employee Contribution - .014% Employer Contribution - .014% SOCIAL SECURITY AND MEDICARE- FICA (Social Security Tax) - Employee Contribution - 6.20% Medicare - Employee Contribution - 1.4500%. PAID TIME OFF (PTO) - Vacation Leave Accruals (Based on years of service and accrued on bi-weekly basis) Less than 6 years - 3.08 hrs. 6 - 11 years - 4.62 hrs. 11 years or more- 6.16 hrs. Sick Leave - 3.69 hrs. LIFE INSURANCE - The City provides eligible employees with a Life Insurance and Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D) benefit. This plan is administered by Standard. Basic Life Benefit - $50,000.00 AD&D Benefit - $50,000.00 DISABILITY INSURANCE - Disability insurance is available to all employees who work 30 or more hours per week. Short-Term Disability - Coverage begins on the 15th day of injury or sickness. Duration of Benefits - 180 days Benefits Percentage- 66.67% Waiting Period - 14 days Maximum Weekly Benefit: $2,000.00 WORKER'S COMP - Insurance coverage for medical expenses and loss of income due to an on-the-job injury is provided by the City of San Luis for all employees.
Mar 08, 2024
Full Time
ABOUT THE POSITION YOUR FUTURE BEGINS HERE! The City of San Luis Arizona is looking for an IT Manager with strong communication and leadership skills who will succeed in meeting the City's goals. As the IT Manager, you will: Oversee the design, implementation, and maintenance of the City’s IT infrastructure, including hardware, software, networks, and servers. Ensure the security, reliability and scalability of IT systems to meet the City’s needs. Develop and implement IT strategies, policies and procedures to support organizational objectives. Collaborate with Department Directors to align IT initiatives with City’s goals and drive innovation through technology solutions. Evaluate and select external vendors, supplies, and service providers for IT products and services. Negotiate contracts, manage vendor relationships, and ensure the quality and cost-effectiveness of oursourced IT solutions. Plan, execute and oversee IT projects from initiation to completion, ensuring they are delivered on time, within budget, and according to specifications. Monitor project progress, identify risks, and implement effective mitigation strategies. Ensure prompt provision of technical support and assistance to end-users to resolve technical problems in a timely and efficient manner, implement user training programs to enhance IT literacy and promote self-service solutions. Through innovative initiatives instructs City staff in the use of standard business and administrative software, including word processing, spreadsheets, database management; provides instruction or written documentation where required. Implement and maintain robust security measures to protect the organization’s data, systems, and networks from cyber threats and vulnerabilities. Ensure compliance with relevant regulations, standards and best practices in IT security. Implements policies and procedures that enhance the efficiency and quality of IT Department’s services. Ensures on-premises, IaaS, PaaS, SaaS, network infrastructure is property serviced and maintained. Monitor performance if IT Service Desk functions to ensure provision of excellent service. Stays current with emerging technologies and trends to recommend innovations to improve municipal operations. Develop and manage the IT budget, including forecasting expenses, tracking costs and optimizing resource allocation, identifying cost savings opportunities and recommending investments in technology infrastructure and services. Prepare and present reports to senior management and elected officials on IT’s performance and initiatives. Lead and manage a team of IT professional, including systems administrators, network engineers, and support staff providing guidance, support and mentorship to team members to ensure optimal performance and professional development. Participates in the recruitment process, ensures adequate staffing levels, evaluates work performance, ensures policy and procedure compliance and provides guidance in employee relations matters. Performs related duties as assigned. IDEAL CANDIDATE Possess knowledge of: Principles and practices of leadership management and supervision. Functions, operations and technology related to City financial, business, public safety and administrative applications and related hardware and peripherals. Relevant laws, regulations and compliance related to data protection and privacy, such as CJIS, GDPR, HIPAA, etc. Understanding of cyber-security and procedures along with knowledge of CJIS, NIST Cyber Security framework and SOC Cybersecurity framework. Cybersecurity threats and best practices to protect the organization’s data and systems. Cloud computing infrastructure services and familiarity with Office 365 SaaS solutions and Azure Entra Identity services. Application, networking, and system software Solid understanding of LAN/WAN networks and networking equipment such as Cisco Microsoft infrastructures services and server systems TCP IP, MS Exchange, MS ISA and group policy Virtualization technologies Professional audio/video systems and telecommunication systems. Server hardware/software setup maintenance and implementation. Has the ability to: Manage, coordinate, and mentor assigned staff. Provide leadership with a strong sense of ownership and urgency. Think strategically to make well-informed decisions to plan projects, set budgeta and delegate work Understand and oversee agency’s IT Infrastructure including networks, servers, storage and other hardware components. Stay up to date with information technology trends such as cloud computing, artificial intelligence, cybersecurity and digital transformation. Oversee IT Projects from conception to completion ensuring timely delivery and proper budget. Manage relationships with third party vendors and service providers to ensure best value of IT investments. Apply creative and critical thinking in a high demand and fast-paced work environment Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing with a variety of audience types and using different mechanisms. Enforce rules, regulations, and policies. Multi-task and effectively manage numerous priorities within a fast-paced environment Work effectively as an independent contributor and as a part of a collaborative team. Establish and maintain effective working relationships with others and interacting with the public. Install, configure and upgrade operating systems and software, using primarily standard financial, business and administrative application practices. Use initiative and independent judgment within established guidelines and procedures. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS REQUIRED: All requirements must be maintained throughout employment Residency in the United States and within 25 miles of the City of San Luis. A valid Arizona driver license at the time of appointment Police Background Check and Polygraph Examination Education, Training and Experience: A Bachelor’s Degree in computer science, information technology, or a related field, AND A minimum of three (3) years of experience in a full-service information technology environment with responsibility for development, management, and utilization of current information technology resources with one (1) of those years in a lead, senior, supervisory capacity; OR Any combination of education, certification, and experience equivalent the results in the successful performance of the job. DESIRED/PREFERRED: CompTIA Network+ or Cisco Verified Network Associate (CCNA) highly desirable Current ITL, PMP, Security+ and CISSP Certifications are a plus Master’s Degree Bilingual in Spanish San Luis residency SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION - OPEN UNTIL FILLED - The City of San Luis is committed to Professional Growth and Career Development Current employees may be given preferred consideration if they meet the position's minimum requirements. Applications will be reviewed every Friday starting March 4th. Candidates deemed to have the most relevant backgrounds will be invited to participate in the interview/assessment process. The City of San Luis offers the following benefits to all full-time City employees: MEDICAL/ DENTAL/ VISION INSURANCE - The City of San Luis is proud to provide medical, dental and vision insurance for it's employees which is administered by 90Degree Benefits. Dependent premiums are paid one month in advance and are pre-taxed. Additional information regarding medical, dental and vision benefits may be requested from the Human Resources Department. ARIZONA STATE RETIREMENT SYSTEM (ASRS) - City employees are required to enroll in the Arizona State Retirement System. Employee Contribution - 12.03% Employer Contribution - 12.03% ARIZONA STATE RETIREMENT SYSTEM (ASRS) - LONG TERM DISABILITY (LTD) Employee Contribution - .014% Employer Contribution - .014% SOCIAL SECURITY AND MEDICARE- FICA (Social Security Tax) - Employee Contribution - 6.20% Medicare - Employee Contribution - 1.4500%. PAID TIME OFF (PTO) - Vacation Leave Accruals (Based on years of service and accrued on bi-weekly basis) Less than 6 years - 3.08 hrs. 6 - 11 years - 4.62 hrs. 11 years or more- 6.16 hrs. Sick Leave - 3.69 hrs. LIFE INSURANCE - The City provides eligible employees with a Life Insurance and Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D) benefit. This plan is administered by Standard. Basic Life Benefit - $50,000.00 AD&D Benefit - $50,000.00 DISABILITY INSURANCE - Disability insurance is available to all employees who work 30 or more hours per week. Short-Term Disability - Coverage begins on the 15th day of injury or sickness. Duration of Benefits - 180 days Benefits Percentage- 66.67% Waiting Period - 14 days Maximum Weekly Benefit: $2,000.00 WORKER'S COMP - Insurance coverage for medical expenses and loss of income due to an on-the-job injury is provided by the City of San Luis for all employees.
City of San Rafael, CA
San Rafael, CA, United States
City of San Rafael Civic Engagement Manager The City of San Rafael is seeking a dynamic and experienced Civic Engagement Manager (formal title is Civic Design Manager) to spearhead comprehensive engagement programs while coordinating the Communication Team's activities. This role will work within the City's visionary Digital Services and Open Government Department (Department), which executes pioneering strategies to build trust with the community, increase transparency, and improve access to government for all. This position is part of a strong team with a service-driven culture where each day presents fresh challenges and opportunities to tangibly impact the lives of San Rafael's residents, businesses, and visitors! This leader will play a pivotal role in the City by enhancing outreach and engagement, fostering inclusivity, providing methods of two-way communication and helping the City tell its story to the community. Our team achieves this mission through human-centered design, process improvement, and performance measurement, all aimed at continuously enhancing service delivery and the use of digital technologies to improve the relationship between government and people. This role will oversee our Digital Analyst and entails serving as the primary communications strategist for the City. Responsibilities include adept project management, fostering interdepartmental collaboration, improving the user experience of our digital engagement, working with community partners, engaging with media outlets, tracking metrics, and actively promoting San Rafael's outstanding reputation. Join us in reimagining how we bring all voices to the table and make government easier to use for everyone in our community-apply today! THE CITY The City of San Rafael is focused on enhancing our community members' quality of life through well-designed services and a positive workplace culture. San Rafael is the economic and cultural heart of Marin County, and its high quality of life is centered on its commercial districts, engaged neighborhoods, active lifestyles, and natural environments. San Rafael (population approx. 60,000) is a full-service city with a City Council/City Manager form of government with 12 departments, more than 400 employees, and a total citywide budget of approximately $172M. The City's vision is to be a vibrant economic and cultural center reflective of its diversity. The City Council is engaged and seeks to strengthen the urban and commercial areas as well as sustain the beautiful natural environment. TOGETHER SAN RAFAEL San Rafael's organizational culture framework is an initiative called "Together San Rafael." City employees are the organization's greatest asset, and talented individuals with diverse backgrounds who are creative, curious, and excited about a challenge are sought to join the team. All departments are results-driven, with the goal of best serving the needs of community members. The Together San Rafael initiative is focused on increasing the engagement of employees to modernize and improve services for the community. This initiative recognizes the interconnectedness of the customer and employee experience. Together San Rafael is about: Bringing staff and management together to collaborate cross-departmentally. Empowering all employees to share and implement their innovative ideas. Celebrating the innovation happening every day in our departments. Employees across the organization developed these guiding principles and staff integrate them throughout their work. THE DEPARTMENT - Digital Services and Open Government Government faces new challenges in the post-pandemic era. Community expectations of how government communicates, engages, and delivers services are changing. The City's response is to assess what is working, what can be improved, and transform services to meet the needs of people and the expectations of modern times. To meet these challenges, the Digital Service and Open Government is guided by core values including: Government should be designed with and for people. Empathy for all users leads to equitable outcomes. Data and information should be used to create trust, transparency, and better government. Building capacity across City teams empowers positive change. Technology should be secure, accessible, and make life easier. The Department's work is centered around four key focus areas including Civic Engagement, Digital Transformation, Data & Insights, and IT Operations and Maintenance. Our team collaborates interdepartmentally to innovate, improve processes, leverage data, empower citizens to participate in decision-making processes, and make access to municipal services more efficient. From improving the user-experience of City services to implementing open data initiatives that provide insights into government operations, staff is dedicated to creating a more inclusive and responsive government that serves the needs of all residents. THE JOB This is an exhilarating opportunity that puts this Civic Engagement Manager at the forefront of transforming community engagement, technology, and communication in the vibrant community of San Rafael. Reporting to the Director of Digital Service and Open Government, they will oversee the interdepartmental Communications Team and manage engagement operations in coordination with both the City Manager's Office and other departments. The Civic Engagement Manager will ensure that projects are completed on time, according to budget, and within the bounds of work contracts. They will direct website content strategy, guiding staff on user experience enhancements that will revolutionize the City's online presence. They will also take the reins on managing the City's social media strategy, shaping its voice and swiftly responding to media inquiries. Providing critical creative direction for the City's online presence is the key responsibility of this role - seizing the opportunity to lead crucial engagement strategies that promote equitable access to services and information! UPCOMING PROJECTS & OPPORTUNITIES Communications Strategy: Establish an advanced strategy for communicating the City's mission, vision, and values. Citywide Language Access Plan: Increase the accessibility of City services by establishing consistent guidelines and practices for multilingual engagement. Citywide Website Content Strategy: Coordinate with the website team to develop content strategy, oversee improvements to enhance the user experience. Public Comments & Requests Process: Coordinate with teams across the City to build best practices for responding to requests and questions from the community. The City of San Rafael is an Equal Opportunity Employer Job Announcement URL: https://indd.adobe.com/view/29dcf60b-e937-4eca-897f-0d393466418a Ideal Candidate THE IDEAL CANDIDATE The Civic Engagement Manager will be enthusiastic about communications, design, and the user experience - championing the Department's mission to make services easy to use, and work for everyone! The ideal candidate will have a background in marketing, communications, and/or digital engagement strategies. They will also have experience in project management and leading a team in the effective completion of large-scale communications campaigns. They will have foundational technical abilities and proven ability to improve processes, combined with exceptional interpersonal skills. They will be a strong collaborator who seeks out opportunities to utilize the strengths and knowledge of their team. The ideal candidate will be passionate about accessibility, and the many ways in which they can use modern technology to increase access to core services, exciting programs, and fun engaging events for the community. They will be excited to explore language access in their digital marketing efforts, and further the culture of inclusivity and acceptance that is key to the success of San Rafael. CORE COMPETENCIES FOR THIS ROLE INCLUDE: Digital Proficiency: Understands digital tools and platforms, including social media, website management, and digital engagement strategies. Strategic Thinking: Develops and executes strategic plans for communication and engagement initiatives, aligning them with organizational objectives and priorities. Team Collaboration: Works collaboratively with internal teams and external stakeholders to achieve major milestones and drive projects to completion. Flexibility and Creativity: Remains open to new ideas and approaches, challenges the status quo, and brings fresh perspectives to the table. Cultural Competence: Demonstrates sensitivity to cultural differences, ensuring engagement strategies are inclusive and accessible to all community members. EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS Education: Equivalent to graduation from an accredited college or university with a degree in digital engagement, communications, community engagement, marketing, public relations, public policy, public administration, or a closely related field. Experience: Three years of progressively responsible experience in a related field, including at least one year in a management capacity. HIGHLY DESIRED Master's degree Bilingual Spanish-speaking Benefits This position will receive an annual salary of $122,748 - $149,208 DOE/DOQ. The Civic Design Manager (formal position title) is a regular position a of the Mid-Management employee group , eligible to receive all related benefits to the group, which includes: Retirement: The City is a part of the Marin County Employees Retirement Association (MCERA) plan, which offers reciprocity between agencies in CalPERS (this is part of the 37 Act County System); Classic members receive 2% @ 55 formula and PEPRA members receive 2% @ 62 formula (differs with years of public service), - Employee contributes an additional 1% of pensionable compensation towards the normal cost of pension in addition to the current employee pension contribution. Medical Insurance : EE Only - $735.86; Employee + 1 $1,471.71; Employee + Family $1,913.24; Waive - $735.86. Dental: Fully paid for employee and dependents. Vision: Fully paid for employee and dependents. Administrative Leave: 10 days per calendar year (applied every January (pro-rated based on date of hire) Vacation: Vacation accrual of 15 days per year for the first 5 years, pro-rated based on hire date. Additional accrual based on years of service up to 25 days per year. Holidays: 12 paid holidays, plus 1 floating holiday per year. Sick Leave: 12 days per year. Sick Leave Pay Out: 3% per year of service, up to 600 hours. Service Credit for Sick Leave: Option upon retirement for EEs hired on or after 6/30/09. Long Term Disability: 2/3 of monthly salary, up to a maximum benefit of $7,500. Life Insurance: $150,000 life insurance policy. Bereavement Leave: Up to 3 days for in-state, 5 days for out-of-state. Gym Reimbursement: Up to $198/year. 125 Flex Spending Account (EE Option): Up to IRS Limit. Special Instructions HOW TO APPLY: For first consideration, apply by May 16th at https://wbcpinc.com/job-board/ . Applicant screening will be ongoing throughout the period in which this position is accepting applications. Save the Dates Selected Candidates must be available for all dates: Round one interviews are in person and will take place on June 4th. Round two interviews are in person and will take place on June 5th, followed by finalist interviews that day with the City Manager. Recruitment Contact Contact phone: (415)485-3069 Contact email: alissa.curtin@cityofsanrafael.org Closing Date/Time: 5/16/2024 at 5pm
Apr 27, 2024
City of San Rafael Civic Engagement Manager The City of San Rafael is seeking a dynamic and experienced Civic Engagement Manager (formal title is Civic Design Manager) to spearhead comprehensive engagement programs while coordinating the Communication Team's activities. This role will work within the City's visionary Digital Services and Open Government Department (Department), which executes pioneering strategies to build trust with the community, increase transparency, and improve access to government for all. This position is part of a strong team with a service-driven culture where each day presents fresh challenges and opportunities to tangibly impact the lives of San Rafael's residents, businesses, and visitors! This leader will play a pivotal role in the City by enhancing outreach and engagement, fostering inclusivity, providing methods of two-way communication and helping the City tell its story to the community. Our team achieves this mission through human-centered design, process improvement, and performance measurement, all aimed at continuously enhancing service delivery and the use of digital technologies to improve the relationship between government and people. This role will oversee our Digital Analyst and entails serving as the primary communications strategist for the City. Responsibilities include adept project management, fostering interdepartmental collaboration, improving the user experience of our digital engagement, working with community partners, engaging with media outlets, tracking metrics, and actively promoting San Rafael's outstanding reputation. Join us in reimagining how we bring all voices to the table and make government easier to use for everyone in our community-apply today! THE CITY The City of San Rafael is focused on enhancing our community members' quality of life through well-designed services and a positive workplace culture. San Rafael is the economic and cultural heart of Marin County, and its high quality of life is centered on its commercial districts, engaged neighborhoods, active lifestyles, and natural environments. San Rafael (population approx. 60,000) is a full-service city with a City Council/City Manager form of government with 12 departments, more than 400 employees, and a total citywide budget of approximately $172M. The City's vision is to be a vibrant economic and cultural center reflective of its diversity. The City Council is engaged and seeks to strengthen the urban and commercial areas as well as sustain the beautiful natural environment. TOGETHER SAN RAFAEL San Rafael's organizational culture framework is an initiative called "Together San Rafael." City employees are the organization's greatest asset, and talented individuals with diverse backgrounds who are creative, curious, and excited about a challenge are sought to join the team. All departments are results-driven, with the goal of best serving the needs of community members. The Together San Rafael initiative is focused on increasing the engagement of employees to modernize and improve services for the community. This initiative recognizes the interconnectedness of the customer and employee experience. Together San Rafael is about: Bringing staff and management together to collaborate cross-departmentally. Empowering all employees to share and implement their innovative ideas. Celebrating the innovation happening every day in our departments. Employees across the organization developed these guiding principles and staff integrate them throughout their work. THE DEPARTMENT - Digital Services and Open Government Government faces new challenges in the post-pandemic era. Community expectations of how government communicates, engages, and delivers services are changing. The City's response is to assess what is working, what can be improved, and transform services to meet the needs of people and the expectations of modern times. To meet these challenges, the Digital Service and Open Government is guided by core values including: Government should be designed with and for people. Empathy for all users leads to equitable outcomes. Data and information should be used to create trust, transparency, and better government. Building capacity across City teams empowers positive change. Technology should be secure, accessible, and make life easier. The Department's work is centered around four key focus areas including Civic Engagement, Digital Transformation, Data & Insights, and IT Operations and Maintenance. Our team collaborates interdepartmentally to innovate, improve processes, leverage data, empower citizens to participate in decision-making processes, and make access to municipal services more efficient. From improving the user-experience of City services to implementing open data initiatives that provide insights into government operations, staff is dedicated to creating a more inclusive and responsive government that serves the needs of all residents. THE JOB This is an exhilarating opportunity that puts this Civic Engagement Manager at the forefront of transforming community engagement, technology, and communication in the vibrant community of San Rafael. Reporting to the Director of Digital Service and Open Government, they will oversee the interdepartmental Communications Team and manage engagement operations in coordination with both the City Manager's Office and other departments. The Civic Engagement Manager will ensure that projects are completed on time, according to budget, and within the bounds of work contracts. They will direct website content strategy, guiding staff on user experience enhancements that will revolutionize the City's online presence. They will also take the reins on managing the City's social media strategy, shaping its voice and swiftly responding to media inquiries. Providing critical creative direction for the City's online presence is the key responsibility of this role - seizing the opportunity to lead crucial engagement strategies that promote equitable access to services and information! UPCOMING PROJECTS & OPPORTUNITIES Communications Strategy: Establish an advanced strategy for communicating the City's mission, vision, and values. Citywide Language Access Plan: Increase the accessibility of City services by establishing consistent guidelines and practices for multilingual engagement. Citywide Website Content Strategy: Coordinate with the website team to develop content strategy, oversee improvements to enhance the user experience. Public Comments & Requests Process: Coordinate with teams across the City to build best practices for responding to requests and questions from the community. The City of San Rafael is an Equal Opportunity Employer Job Announcement URL: https://indd.adobe.com/view/29dcf60b-e937-4eca-897f-0d393466418a Ideal Candidate THE IDEAL CANDIDATE The Civic Engagement Manager will be enthusiastic about communications, design, and the user experience - championing the Department's mission to make services easy to use, and work for everyone! The ideal candidate will have a background in marketing, communications, and/or digital engagement strategies. They will also have experience in project management and leading a team in the effective completion of large-scale communications campaigns. They will have foundational technical abilities and proven ability to improve processes, combined with exceptional interpersonal skills. They will be a strong collaborator who seeks out opportunities to utilize the strengths and knowledge of their team. The ideal candidate will be passionate about accessibility, and the many ways in which they can use modern technology to increase access to core services, exciting programs, and fun engaging events for the community. They will be excited to explore language access in their digital marketing efforts, and further the culture of inclusivity and acceptance that is key to the success of San Rafael. CORE COMPETENCIES FOR THIS ROLE INCLUDE: Digital Proficiency: Understands digital tools and platforms, including social media, website management, and digital engagement strategies. Strategic Thinking: Develops and executes strategic plans for communication and engagement initiatives, aligning them with organizational objectives and priorities. Team Collaboration: Works collaboratively with internal teams and external stakeholders to achieve major milestones and drive projects to completion. Flexibility and Creativity: Remains open to new ideas and approaches, challenges the status quo, and brings fresh perspectives to the table. Cultural Competence: Demonstrates sensitivity to cultural differences, ensuring engagement strategies are inclusive and accessible to all community members. EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS Education: Equivalent to graduation from an accredited college or university with a degree in digital engagement, communications, community engagement, marketing, public relations, public policy, public administration, or a closely related field. Experience: Three years of progressively responsible experience in a related field, including at least one year in a management capacity. HIGHLY DESIRED Master's degree Bilingual Spanish-speaking Benefits This position will receive an annual salary of $122,748 - $149,208 DOE/DOQ. The Civic Design Manager (formal position title) is a regular position a of the Mid-Management employee group , eligible to receive all related benefits to the group, which includes: Retirement: The City is a part of the Marin County Employees Retirement Association (MCERA) plan, which offers reciprocity between agencies in CalPERS (this is part of the 37 Act County System); Classic members receive 2% @ 55 formula and PEPRA members receive 2% @ 62 formula (differs with years of public service), - Employee contributes an additional 1% of pensionable compensation towards the normal cost of pension in addition to the current employee pension contribution. Medical Insurance : EE Only - $735.86; Employee + 1 $1,471.71; Employee + Family $1,913.24; Waive - $735.86. Dental: Fully paid for employee and dependents. Vision: Fully paid for employee and dependents. Administrative Leave: 10 days per calendar year (applied every January (pro-rated based on date of hire) Vacation: Vacation accrual of 15 days per year for the first 5 years, pro-rated based on hire date. Additional accrual based on years of service up to 25 days per year. Holidays: 12 paid holidays, plus 1 floating holiday per year. Sick Leave: 12 days per year. Sick Leave Pay Out: 3% per year of service, up to 600 hours. Service Credit for Sick Leave: Option upon retirement for EEs hired on or after 6/30/09. Long Term Disability: 2/3 of monthly salary, up to a maximum benefit of $7,500. Life Insurance: $150,000 life insurance policy. Bereavement Leave: Up to 3 days for in-state, 5 days for out-of-state. Gym Reimbursement: Up to $198/year. 125 Flex Spending Account (EE Option): Up to IRS Limit. Special Instructions HOW TO APPLY: For first consideration, apply by May 16th at https://wbcpinc.com/job-board/ . Applicant screening will be ongoing throughout the period in which this position is accepting applications. Save the Dates Selected Candidates must be available for all dates: Round one interviews are in person and will take place on June 4th. Round two interviews are in person and will take place on June 5th, followed by finalist interviews that day with the City Manager. Recruitment Contact Contact phone: (415)485-3069 Contact email: alissa.curtin@cityofsanrafael.org Closing Date/Time: 5/16/2024 at 5pm
MISSOULA COUNTY, MONTANA
Missoula, Montana, United States
Definition This is a full-time opportunity with many benefits! As a Missoula County employee, you will be part of a team that is committed to positively impacting the community. The base rate of pay for this position is $20.53 per hour. The Missoula County Fairgrounds is seeking an ASSISTANT FACILITIES & GROUNDS MANAGER to join their team. This position performs general maintenance and technical repair work on buildings, grounds, and equipment, and performs special event set up and support for the Missoula County Fairgrounds. Assists Facilities & Grounds Manager to oversee fairgrounds maintenance and coordinate projects with Facilities staff and contractors. Details: Priority screening will begin on Thursday, May 9, 2024 . It is in your best interest to apply by this date. Applications will continue to be accepted until an adequate applicant pool has been established, or the position has been filled. To Apply: Please complete all sections of the online application, even if a resume is submitted. Incomplete applications will be disqualified. Complete job description available upon request to the Department of Human Resources. Representative Examples of Work Assists clients renting or using fairgrounds facilities including leading and participating in event preparations and setup such as building cleaning, table and chair placement. Performs preparation, support and teardown activities for the annual fair and other events. Maintains familiarity with county structures at the fairgrounds and reports any maintenance issues or unsafe conditions to the Facilities & Grounds Manager. Performs preventative maintenance on HVAC systems and maintains room temperatures as required. Performs maintenance and re-lamping fixture replacement on lighting systems. Assists with fire extinguisher maintenance and reports findings to Facilities & Grounds Manager. Serves as a lead worker to assign and oversee the work of regular, seasonal, and temporary fairgrounds maintenance employees. May contribute to training and scheduling of maintenance employees. Assists the Facilities & Grounds Manager to provide safety orientations, prepare injury reports and maintain records. Oversees volunteers, community service workers, work release program workers, and contractors. Reports disciplinary infractions; documents hours worked and reports “no-shows. Maintains required records. Maintains an inventory of parts, tools and supplies. May solicit quotes from vendors and schedule contractors for repair and maintenance. Escorts or oversees vendors within Fairgrounds facilities to ensure compliance with safety and security requirements. Provides oversight to ensure outside contractors comply with contract terms and performance standards. Performs maintenance work on fairgrounds building structures, systems and grounds. May perform preventative maintenance and repairs on various systems in conjunction with the Facilities Department staff, as needed. Performs work on plumbing, carpentry, HVAC and electrical systems. Performs minor welding repairs. Maintains landscaped areas and parking lots. Assists with thorough facility and grounds winterization work and spring start up duties. Performs grounds work including sweeping, plowing, shoveling, tree pruning and arena prep. Performs grounds maintenance including snow removal, de-icing, lawn maintenance and work on lawn sprinkler systems. Operates and oversees the operation of a variety of vehicles and motorized equipment including: Class A and B motor vehicles, agricultural equipment, riding mowers, water truck, motor grader, forklift, skid loader, backhoe, saws, grinders, welders, tractor, and dump truck. Performs maintenance and minor repairs on vehicles and equipment. Requests or makes purchases in accordance with the fairgrounds policy and procedures manual. Monitors maintenance budget and participates in developing annual maintenance budget. Minimum Qualifications Requires high school graduation or GED. Training in HVAC or other maintenance work desired. Requires two years of grounds, building and equipment maintenance work experience. Special event experience desired. SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Requires a valid MT Driver's license. CDL desired. Physical/Environmental Demands Requires considerable physical activity bending, stooping, crawling, climbing ladders and heavy lifting (50 to 100 plus pounds) with the use of mechanical or people assists. Also requires working at a height of up to 80 ft. Requires performing work out of doors frequently, occasionally in inclement weather. May require working under extreme outdoor weather conditions for extended hours. Involves moderate risks from working around moving parts or machines or trips and falls. Work requires occasional exposure to large crowds of people and high-volume noise. Schedule includes weekends, evenings, and holidays as necessary to support events and activities. May require serving in an on-call capacity that requires carrying a cell phone. Located halfway between Yellowstone and Glacier National Parks and home to the University of Montana, Missoula is an academic center situated in an outdoor enthusiast’s paradise. Depending on the season, you can hike, ski, fish, float rivers, ride mountain bikes, or just sit back and marvel at the surrounding scenery. Join us in scenic, sophisticated, and service-oriented Missoula! Missoula County covers over 2,618 square miles of mountain lands varying in topography and climate from temperate river valleys to snow-capped peaks. Five large valleys and two major rivers wind through this mountainous region. Missoula County is large and diverse, featuring everything from the spectacular scenery of Clark Fork River running through town to lush ranches and a growing economy of small business. Skiers, outdoor enthusiasts, wildlife watchers, mothers and fathers, business owners, vacationers, fisherman, retirees, students, and many others have grown to love Missoula County's boundless opportunities. This summary outlines the benefit programs; actual benefits may vary depending on bargaining unit and employment status. Missoula County will reward your contributions to our community with competitive compensation and generous benefits, including but not limited to: Excellent Medical Health Benefits – Group health benefits, including dental and vision coverage, are available to eligible County employees. The medical health benefits premium is covered for full-time employees. The County contribution is pro-rated on hours paid for part-time employees. The employee pays the premium portion for dependent coverage. Family health benefits coverage is $258.00 per pay period. Medical deductible is $500 for an individual and $1,000 for a family. Flexible Benefits Plan – Pre-tax out-of-pocket medical expenses and day care expenses. Voluntary Life Insurance Coverage, Long and Short-Term Disability, Critical and Accident Insurance are offered through Mutual ofOmaha. Public Employees Retirement System – Montana public employees of the state, university system, local governments and certain employees of school districts are covered by the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS). New members to the PERS have an opportunity to choose between two retirement plan options: the Defined Benefit Plan or the Defined Contribution Plan. Sheriffs' Retirement System (SRS) – A public pension plan for all Montana Sheriffs hired after July 1, 1974 and Detention Officers hired after July 1, 2005. Public Service Loan Forgiveness - Working for Missoula County may qualify you to receive student loan forgiveness. Look here to learn more and understand whether you may be eligible. Supplemental Retirement Benefits are offered through Valic or Nationwide. Sick Leave – Full-time employees accrue 7.38hours per month and are eligible to use sick leave once you have been an employee for 90 days.The accrual is pro-rated for part-time employees. Vacation Leave – Full-time employees accrue 9.24 hours per month and are eligible to use leave after continuous employment for a period of 6 full months. The accrual is pro-rated for part-time employees. Holidays – The County observes eleven legal holidays in even numbered years and ten legal holidays in odd numbered years. Paid Parental Leave (PPL)- In recognition of the importance of bonding and care of a newborn child or a child placed for adoption, Missoula County 6 continuous weeks of PPL to eligible full-time employees that have been with the county for 180 days. The hours are pro-rated for part-time employees. Tuition Assistance - Because we value the professional and personal development of our employees, Missoula County is proud to offer reimbursement of certain education expenses.
Apr 26, 2024
Full Time
Definition This is a full-time opportunity with many benefits! As a Missoula County employee, you will be part of a team that is committed to positively impacting the community. The base rate of pay for this position is $20.53 per hour. The Missoula County Fairgrounds is seeking an ASSISTANT FACILITIES & GROUNDS MANAGER to join their team. This position performs general maintenance and technical repair work on buildings, grounds, and equipment, and performs special event set up and support for the Missoula County Fairgrounds. Assists Facilities & Grounds Manager to oversee fairgrounds maintenance and coordinate projects with Facilities staff and contractors. Details: Priority screening will begin on Thursday, May 9, 2024 . It is in your best interest to apply by this date. Applications will continue to be accepted until an adequate applicant pool has been established, or the position has been filled. To Apply: Please complete all sections of the online application, even if a resume is submitted. Incomplete applications will be disqualified. Complete job description available upon request to the Department of Human Resources. Representative Examples of Work Assists clients renting or using fairgrounds facilities including leading and participating in event preparations and setup such as building cleaning, table and chair placement. Performs preparation, support and teardown activities for the annual fair and other events. Maintains familiarity with county structures at the fairgrounds and reports any maintenance issues or unsafe conditions to the Facilities & Grounds Manager. Performs preventative maintenance on HVAC systems and maintains room temperatures as required. Performs maintenance and re-lamping fixture replacement on lighting systems. Assists with fire extinguisher maintenance and reports findings to Facilities & Grounds Manager. Serves as a lead worker to assign and oversee the work of regular, seasonal, and temporary fairgrounds maintenance employees. May contribute to training and scheduling of maintenance employees. Assists the Facilities & Grounds Manager to provide safety orientations, prepare injury reports and maintain records. Oversees volunteers, community service workers, work release program workers, and contractors. Reports disciplinary infractions; documents hours worked and reports “no-shows. Maintains required records. Maintains an inventory of parts, tools and supplies. May solicit quotes from vendors and schedule contractors for repair and maintenance. Escorts or oversees vendors within Fairgrounds facilities to ensure compliance with safety and security requirements. Provides oversight to ensure outside contractors comply with contract terms and performance standards. Performs maintenance work on fairgrounds building structures, systems and grounds. May perform preventative maintenance and repairs on various systems in conjunction with the Facilities Department staff, as needed. Performs work on plumbing, carpentry, HVAC and electrical systems. Performs minor welding repairs. Maintains landscaped areas and parking lots. Assists with thorough facility and grounds winterization work and spring start up duties. Performs grounds work including sweeping, plowing, shoveling, tree pruning and arena prep. Performs grounds maintenance including snow removal, de-icing, lawn maintenance and work on lawn sprinkler systems. Operates and oversees the operation of a variety of vehicles and motorized equipment including: Class A and B motor vehicles, agricultural equipment, riding mowers, water truck, motor grader, forklift, skid loader, backhoe, saws, grinders, welders, tractor, and dump truck. Performs maintenance and minor repairs on vehicles and equipment. Requests or makes purchases in accordance with the fairgrounds policy and procedures manual. Monitors maintenance budget and participates in developing annual maintenance budget. Minimum Qualifications Requires high school graduation or GED. Training in HVAC or other maintenance work desired. Requires two years of grounds, building and equipment maintenance work experience. Special event experience desired. SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Requires a valid MT Driver's license. CDL desired. Physical/Environmental Demands Requires considerable physical activity bending, stooping, crawling, climbing ladders and heavy lifting (50 to 100 plus pounds) with the use of mechanical or people assists. Also requires working at a height of up to 80 ft. Requires performing work out of doors frequently, occasionally in inclement weather. May require working under extreme outdoor weather conditions for extended hours. Involves moderate risks from working around moving parts or machines or trips and falls. Work requires occasional exposure to large crowds of people and high-volume noise. Schedule includes weekends, evenings, and holidays as necessary to support events and activities. May require serving in an on-call capacity that requires carrying a cell phone. Located halfway between Yellowstone and Glacier National Parks and home to the University of Montana, Missoula is an academic center situated in an outdoor enthusiast’s paradise. Depending on the season, you can hike, ski, fish, float rivers, ride mountain bikes, or just sit back and marvel at the surrounding scenery. Join us in scenic, sophisticated, and service-oriented Missoula! Missoula County covers over 2,618 square miles of mountain lands varying in topography and climate from temperate river valleys to snow-capped peaks. Five large valleys and two major rivers wind through this mountainous region. Missoula County is large and diverse, featuring everything from the spectacular scenery of Clark Fork River running through town to lush ranches and a growing economy of small business. Skiers, outdoor enthusiasts, wildlife watchers, mothers and fathers, business owners, vacationers, fisherman, retirees, students, and many others have grown to love Missoula County's boundless opportunities. This summary outlines the benefit programs; actual benefits may vary depending on bargaining unit and employment status. Missoula County will reward your contributions to our community with competitive compensation and generous benefits, including but not limited to: Excellent Medical Health Benefits – Group health benefits, including dental and vision coverage, are available to eligible County employees. The medical health benefits premium is covered for full-time employees. The County contribution is pro-rated on hours paid for part-time employees. The employee pays the premium portion for dependent coverage. Family health benefits coverage is $258.00 per pay period. Medical deductible is $500 for an individual and $1,000 for a family. Flexible Benefits Plan – Pre-tax out-of-pocket medical expenses and day care expenses. Voluntary Life Insurance Coverage, Long and Short-Term Disability, Critical and Accident Insurance are offered through Mutual ofOmaha. Public Employees Retirement System – Montana public employees of the state, university system, local governments and certain employees of school districts are covered by the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS). New members to the PERS have an opportunity to choose between two retirement plan options: the Defined Benefit Plan or the Defined Contribution Plan. Sheriffs' Retirement System (SRS) – A public pension plan for all Montana Sheriffs hired after July 1, 1974 and Detention Officers hired after July 1, 2005. Public Service Loan Forgiveness - Working for Missoula County may qualify you to receive student loan forgiveness. Look here to learn more and understand whether you may be eligible. Supplemental Retirement Benefits are offered through Valic or Nationwide. Sick Leave – Full-time employees accrue 7.38hours per month and are eligible to use sick leave once you have been an employee for 90 days.The accrual is pro-rated for part-time employees. Vacation Leave – Full-time employees accrue 9.24 hours per month and are eligible to use leave after continuous employment for a period of 6 full months. The accrual is pro-rated for part-time employees. Holidays – The County observes eleven legal holidays in even numbered years and ten legal holidays in odd numbered years. Paid Parental Leave (PPL)- In recognition of the importance of bonding and care of a newborn child or a child placed for adoption, Missoula County 6 continuous weeks of PPL to eligible full-time employees that have been with the county for 180 days. The hours are pro-rated for part-time employees. Tuition Assistance - Because we value the professional and personal development of our employees, Missoula County is proud to offer reimbursement of certain education expenses.