California Polytechnic State University
1 Grand Avenue, San Luis Obispo, CA 93407, USA
Job Summary Under the general direction of the Director of Project Delivery of Facilities Planning and Capital Projects (FPCP), the Senior Program Manager is responsible for the overall leadership, operation, and management of project management administration for capital outlay projects assigned to the program. The Senior Program Manager will be responsible for a capital program greater than $200M, focused on housing enrollment and academic growth initiatives. The position will have oversight of smaller programs across multiple colleges and departments as well. The Senior Program Manager is a facilitator in building partnerships and fostering collaboration in a program focused dynamic environment to execute work. The incumbent is a decision maker supporting a capital program, including project development and delivery; project funding strategy and management; collaboration with clients, design professionals, consultants, and contractors; coaching/supervising a team(s) of project managers, technical and administrative support staff; directing activities; and managing operations and budgets. The incumbent will champion initiatives within the FPCP department which may include the strategic plan, operational goals, and staff development. This position is critical to act on behalf of the university and the client to move projects forward in a timely manner and maximize the value to the academic mission and will regularly interact with campus leadership, including the President and Provost, as well as the CSU Board of Trustees. Department Summary Facilities Management and Development (FMD), a unit within the Administration and Finance Division (AFD), is responsible for the planning, design, construction, operations, maintenance, and repair of university facilities, grounds, and infrastructure. FMD consists of five critical and interdependent support departments, including Customer & Business Services; Energy, Utilities, & Sustainability; Environmental Health & Safety; Facilities Planning & Capital Projects; and Facilities Operations. In support of the Cal Poly mission, FMD is committed to sustainability, responsible stewardship of natural resources, and promoting an inclusive culture that values individual and organizational integrity, civility, equity, and diversity. Cal Poly is in the midst of transforming the project delivery process as well as accelerating the annual capital spending from $100M to $300M. Focusing on more collaborative processes, innovative contracts, and best practices from across the industry, Cal Poly is looking to create a project delivery group that matches its top-rated Architecture and Construction Management programs. Key Qualifications Demonstrated experience in the leadership and administration of large-scale capital programs. Demonstrated experience with program management, construction administration, and construction management including a thorough knowledge of best practices for project development including business case studies and capital planning strategies. Demonstrated experience with business and fiscal analysis, proformas, processes, and techniques related to project development in building, design, and construction including an ability to analyze data, make accurate projections and financial performance of projects using business mathematics and statistical analysis techniques. Demonstrated experience in executive leadership and team management with a proven ability to organize and manage teams, including internal design and operations staff, external contractors, and technical consultants specializing in building construction or renovation. Thorough knowledge of and use of building codes, public contracting laws, ordinances, and regulations applicable to building construction and maintenance. Education and Experience Bachelor's Degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, Real Estate Development or related field. Successful track record of leadership experience, including eight years of progressively responsible experience. A graduate degree may be substituted for one year of the required experience. Additional qualifying experience may be substituted for the degree requirement on a year for year basis. Salary and Benefits The anticipated hiring range for this role is $150,000 - $185,000 per year. Note that the offer is calculated based on the background and relevant years of experience of the individual selected. Cal Poly offers a best-in-class benefits program, including health, dental and vision insurance, retirement participation in the Public Employees' Retirement System, and educational benefits for eligible employees. See our benefits website for additional information. Cal Poly Cal Poly is a nationally-ranked public university located in San Luis Obispo, California, and known for its Learn by Doing philosophy. Each year more than 20,000 top-tier students come to San Luis Obispo to put knowledge into action, taking their learning outside the classroom as they prepare for careers in engineering, agriculture, science, business, humanities and the built environment. Cal Poly’s hands-on philosophy, small class sizes and close student-faculty mentorships result in graduates ready from day one to impact their communities, California and the world. For more information, visit calpoly.edu . Diversity Statement At Cal Poly, we believe that cultivating an environment that embraces and promotes diversity is fundamental to the success of our students, our employees and our community. Bringing people together from different backgrounds, experiences and value systems fosters the innovative and creative thinking that exemplifies Cal Poly's values of free inquiry, cultural and intellectual diversity, mutual respect, civic engagement, and social and environmental responsibility. Cal Poly's commitment to diversity informs our efforts in recruitment, hiring and retention. Cal Poly is an equal opportunity employer. Supplemental Information Following a conditional offer of employment, a background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily before any candidate may start work with Cal Poly. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may result in the withdrawal of the offer of employment. Current employees who are offered positions on campus will be required to undergo a background check for any position where a background check is required by law or that Cal Poly has designated as sensitive. The person holding this position is considered a 'mandated reporter' under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment. This position may be "Designated" under California State University's Conflict of Interest Code. This would require the filing of a Statement of Economic Interest on an annual basis and the completion of training within 6 months of assuming office and every 2 years thereafter. Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo is not a sponsoring agency for staff positions (i.e. H-1B visas). Advertised: Apr 26 2024 Pacific Daylight Time Applications close: Closing Date/Time:
Jul 14, 2024
Job Summary Under the general direction of the Director of Project Delivery of Facilities Planning and Capital Projects (FPCP), the Senior Program Manager is responsible for the overall leadership, operation, and management of project management administration for capital outlay projects assigned to the program. The Senior Program Manager will be responsible for a capital program greater than $200M, focused on housing enrollment and academic growth initiatives. The position will have oversight of smaller programs across multiple colleges and departments as well. The Senior Program Manager is a facilitator in building partnerships and fostering collaboration in a program focused dynamic environment to execute work. The incumbent is a decision maker supporting a capital program, including project development and delivery; project funding strategy and management; collaboration with clients, design professionals, consultants, and contractors; coaching/supervising a team(s) of project managers, technical and administrative support staff; directing activities; and managing operations and budgets. The incumbent will champion initiatives within the FPCP department which may include the strategic plan, operational goals, and staff development. This position is critical to act on behalf of the university and the client to move projects forward in a timely manner and maximize the value to the academic mission and will regularly interact with campus leadership, including the President and Provost, as well as the CSU Board of Trustees. Department Summary Facilities Management and Development (FMD), a unit within the Administration and Finance Division (AFD), is responsible for the planning, design, construction, operations, maintenance, and repair of university facilities, grounds, and infrastructure. FMD consists of five critical and interdependent support departments, including Customer & Business Services; Energy, Utilities, & Sustainability; Environmental Health & Safety; Facilities Planning & Capital Projects; and Facilities Operations. In support of the Cal Poly mission, FMD is committed to sustainability, responsible stewardship of natural resources, and promoting an inclusive culture that values individual and organizational integrity, civility, equity, and diversity. Cal Poly is in the midst of transforming the project delivery process as well as accelerating the annual capital spending from $100M to $300M. Focusing on more collaborative processes, innovative contracts, and best practices from across the industry, Cal Poly is looking to create a project delivery group that matches its top-rated Architecture and Construction Management programs. Key Qualifications Demonstrated experience in the leadership and administration of large-scale capital programs. Demonstrated experience with program management, construction administration, and construction management including a thorough knowledge of best practices for project development including business case studies and capital planning strategies. Demonstrated experience with business and fiscal analysis, proformas, processes, and techniques related to project development in building, design, and construction including an ability to analyze data, make accurate projections and financial performance of projects using business mathematics and statistical analysis techniques. Demonstrated experience in executive leadership and team management with a proven ability to organize and manage teams, including internal design and operations staff, external contractors, and technical consultants specializing in building construction or renovation. Thorough knowledge of and use of building codes, public contracting laws, ordinances, and regulations applicable to building construction and maintenance. Education and Experience Bachelor's Degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, Real Estate Development or related field. Successful track record of leadership experience, including eight years of progressively responsible experience. A graduate degree may be substituted for one year of the required experience. Additional qualifying experience may be substituted for the degree requirement on a year for year basis. Salary and Benefits The anticipated hiring range for this role is $150,000 - $185,000 per year. Note that the offer is calculated based on the background and relevant years of experience of the individual selected. Cal Poly offers a best-in-class benefits program, including health, dental and vision insurance, retirement participation in the Public Employees' Retirement System, and educational benefits for eligible employees. See our benefits website for additional information. Cal Poly Cal Poly is a nationally-ranked public university located in San Luis Obispo, California, and known for its Learn by Doing philosophy. Each year more than 20,000 top-tier students come to San Luis Obispo to put knowledge into action, taking their learning outside the classroom as they prepare for careers in engineering, agriculture, science, business, humanities and the built environment. Cal Poly’s hands-on philosophy, small class sizes and close student-faculty mentorships result in graduates ready from day one to impact their communities, California and the world. For more information, visit calpoly.edu . Diversity Statement At Cal Poly, we believe that cultivating an environment that embraces and promotes diversity is fundamental to the success of our students, our employees and our community. Bringing people together from different backgrounds, experiences and value systems fosters the innovative and creative thinking that exemplifies Cal Poly's values of free inquiry, cultural and intellectual diversity, mutual respect, civic engagement, and social and environmental responsibility. Cal Poly's commitment to diversity informs our efforts in recruitment, hiring and retention. Cal Poly is an equal opportunity employer. Supplemental Information Following a conditional offer of employment, a background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily before any candidate may start work with Cal Poly. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may result in the withdrawal of the offer of employment. Current employees who are offered positions on campus will be required to undergo a background check for any position where a background check is required by law or that Cal Poly has designated as sensitive. The person holding this position is considered a 'mandated reporter' under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment. This position may be "Designated" under California State University's Conflict of Interest Code. This would require the filing of a Statement of Economic Interest on an annual basis and the completion of training within 6 months of assuming office and every 2 years thereafter. Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo is not a sponsoring agency for staff positions (i.e. H-1B visas). Advertised: Apr 26 2024 Pacific Daylight Time Applications close: Closing Date/Time:
LOS ANGELES COUNTY
Los Angeles, California, United States
Position/Program Information TYPE OF RECRUITMENT OPEN COMPETITIVE - EMERGENCY APPLICATION FILING PERIOD Applications will be accepted from September 4, 2024, at 7:00 a.m. Pacific Time (PT). This examination will remain open until the needs of the service are met and is subject to closure without prior notice. EXAM NUMBER W1078E-EA The LA County Board of Supervisors recently declared a local state of emergency for homelessness , and the County is working to revise and expand our response to help all who are affected. We are looking for qualified and passionate individuals to help us in the mission of addressing issues like housing, mental health, and substance use. If you are looking for a new career that will directly benefit the population of LA County, this may be the opportunity for you. Internal Services Department is seeking qualified candidates to fill emergency Administrative Manager 10, ISD vacancies related to the homelessness crisis. Under the emergency order, applicants who meet the requirements may be hired for an initial period of up to 90 days, with an opportunity for permanent County employment. Before the end of your initial work period, you will be assessed on your work performance. This assessment will be weighted 100%. Those who successfully pass the assessment will be considered for permanent appointment to Administrative Manager 10, ISD. The Opportunity The Equity in County Contracts Program Manager will serve as a centralized contract authority with specific responsibility for managing and maintaining the strategic direction, approach, and governance framework for the Equity in County Contracting Office. Positions assigned to this Office will also be responsible for providing expert and strategic consultative services in the areas of contracts, purchasing, and procurement and collaborating with County contracting operations, end-user departments, local government agencies, small business, and Community-Based Organizations operations, including those that provide direct services and program support to People Experiencing Homelessness. Essential Job Functions Act as a consultant to County departments and advise on strategic and systematic approaches in the development of service contracts; provide recommendations on standardizing the County’s contracting processes to ensure solicitations and contracts are developed pursuant to best practices. Review contracting opportunities with applicability to Community-Based Organizations (CBOs), non-profits, small, local, diverse businesses, and Community-Based Enterprises (CBEs) to broaden the diversity of entities that can participate in such solicitations and ensure that proper technical assistance and advertisements are provided and facilitate opportunities for competition. Review Department solicitation practices to provide strategic recommendations and execution plans to achieve the County’s utilization goal for Local Small Business Enterprises (LSBEs), Disabled Veteran Business Enterprises (DVBSEs), and CBEs under County contracts, including opportunities for subcontracting as a means to meet target goals. Review applicability for innovative solicitation design opportunities, including the potential unbundling and contract tiering opportunities in solicitations to divide large contract into multiple smaller contracts as a viable procurement strategy to create more opportunities and access to CBOs, Non-Profits, small, local diverse businesses, and CBE utilization. Consult and coordinate contracting efforts with technical or professional specialists in program areas and appropriate department managers to define and establish contract specifications, scope of work to ensure completeness and accuracy of findings to draft contract specifications for services. Conduct, attend and participate in meetings with stakeholders; confer with departments, CBOs, Non-Profits, and Contractors/vendors to continually identify opportunities for improvement and ensure compliance with contract requirements. Assist with implementing program changes that impact contracting processes across departments, including eProcurement modernization. Analyze and conduct research on equity-based Board motions and draft related reports; establish guidelines and processes to report Countywide contract progress/data effectively and accurately to the Board. Provide direction to contracts analysts, managers, and senior level staff in County departments on the most complex contracting matters using best practices developed from the Equity in County Contracts (ECC) Workgroups. Analyze and make recommendations for the preparation, development, negotiation, and administration of highly specialized and technically complex contracts. Requirements TO QUALIFY FOR THE OPTIONS BELOW you must POSSESS and CLEARLY EXPRESS detailed years of experience performing relevant duties related to the requirements below and within your online job application under the "Experience" area and Supplemental Questionnaire. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: Option I : Three years of experience in an administrative*, advisory**, or staff capacity** dealing with the investigation and solution of procedural, personnel, budgetary, legislative, community, governmental or similar complex problems. Option II: Two years’ experience at the level of Administrative Manager 8, ISD*** or higher. You MUST meet the above requirement(s) in order to be appointed to fill any vacancies related to this recruitment. SPECIAL REQUIREMENT INFORMATION: *Administrative is defined as work performed typically in an administrative services branch of an organizational unit, including responsibility for the development of procedures and participation in policy formulation. Experience at the level of independent responsibility for assignments of average difficulty analyzing and making recommendations for the solution of problems of organization, budget, personnel, information services, programs, facilities planning, materials management, and general management. **Advisory or Staff capacity is defined as work performed in an advisory capacity to line managers to provide program and administrative support by doing research and making recommendations to administration for the solution of problems of organization, procedure, program, budget, or personnel. ***Experience i n the County of Los Angeles at the level of Administrative Manager 8, ISD or higher is defined as assists in the administration of a variety of activities in an area of expertise, including strategies, policies, and special programs. License: A valid California Class C Driver License or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job-related essential functions. Physical Expectations Physical Class II - Light: This class includes administrative and clerical positions requiring light physical effort that may include occasional light lifting to a 10-pound limit and some bending, stooping, or squatting. Considerable ambulation may be involved. DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS: Experience working with and/or for non-profits, local small businesses, community-based organizations, disabled veteran businesses, social enterprises, or similar type organizations with responsibility for managing and/or developing contracts from inception to completion which includes: developing contract specifications, statements of work, solicitation vehicles and contracting strategies, conducting proposer’s conferences, evaluating proposals and bids, leading and negotiating contracts, making recommendations for contract awards, consulting with Counsel on contractual issues, and responding to protests from bidders after awards are made. Experience providing technical assistance, training, and contracting consulting services to internal or external customers and stakeholders on complex contracting processes, including how to develop contracts specifications, statements of work, evaluate documents, award contracts, and negotiate with vendors and Counsel to arrive at a mutually agreeable term. Bachelor’s Degree or higher from an accredited college or university in Business Administration, Public Administration, Contract Law, Negotiation, Finance, Economics, Procurement, Purchasing, or a closely related field. Closely related Fields: Will be determined by the hiring manager. Additional Information Our Assessment Process: Before the end of your initial work assignment, the appointing department will evaluate your performance. Those who achieve a passing score on this evaluation will be considered for permanent appointment. How to Apply: Applications must be filed online only. We must receive your application before 5:30 p.m. (PT), on the last day of filing. Applications submitted by U.S. mail, fax, or in person will not be accepted. Apply online by clicking on the green "Apply" button at the top right of this posting. You can also track the status of your application using the website https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/lacounty . Plan to submit your online application well in advance of the deadline as you may be required to verify your email address. This only needs to be done once per email address, and if you already have a job seeker account on www.governmentjobs.com/careers/lacounty , you can verify at any time by logging in and following the prompts. This is to enhance the security of your online application and to ensure you do not enter an incorrect email address. Note: All notifications will be sent electronically to the email address provided on the application. It is important that you provide a valid email address. Please add Kirby@isd.lacounty .gov , info@governmentjobs.com, and noreply@governmentjobs.com to your email address and list of approved senders to prevent email notifications from being filtered as spam/junk/clutter mail. Applicants have the ability to opt out of emails from LA County. If you unsubscribe, you will not receive any email notification for any examination for which you apply with Los Angeles County. Regardless of whether you choose to unsubscribe, you can always check for notifications by logging into governmentjobs.com and viewing your profile inbox, which saves a copy of all emailed notices. Please make sure you put in the time and effort when filling out your application and supplemental questions completely. The acceptance of your application depends on whether you have clearly shown that you meet the Minimum Requirements as listed on this bulletin. Provide any relevant job experience in the spaces provided so we can evaluate your qualifications for the job. For each job held, give the name and address of your employer, your job title, beginning and ending dates, number of hours worked per week, and description of work performed. If your application is incomplete, it will be rejected. Please note that all information included in the application materials is subject to verification at any point during the examination and hiring process, including after an appointment has been made. Falsification of any information may result in disqualification or rescission of appointment. Utilizing verbiage from Class Specification and Minimum Requirements serving as your description of duties will not be sufficient to demonstrate that you meet the requirements. Doing so may result in an incomplete application and you may be disqualified. Computer and Internet Access at Public Libraries: For Candidates who may not have regular access to a computer or the internet, applications can be completed on computers at public libraries throughout Los Angeles County. Fair Chance Initiative: The County of Los Angeles is a Fair Chance employer. Except for a very limited number of positions, you will not be asked to provide information about a conviction history unless you receive a contingent offer of employment. The County will make an individualized assessment of whether your conviction history has a direct or adverse relationship with the specific duties of the job, and consider potential mitigating factors, including, but not limited to, evidence and extent of rehabilitation, recency of the offense(s), and age at the time of the offense(s). If asked to provide information about a conviction history, any convictions or court records which are exempted by a valid court order do not have to be disclosed. Have questions about anything listed above? Contact us: Exam Number: W1078E-EA Department Contact Name: Kari Irby Department Contact Phone: (323) 457-5304 Department Contact Email: Kirby@isd.lacounty .gov California Relay Services Phone: (800) 735-2922 ADA Coordinator Phone: (323) 881-3932 Teletype Phone: (800) 899-4099 [Alternate Teletype Phone: (800) 897-0077 ] For detailed information, please click here Closing Date/Time: Continuous
Sep 04, 2024
Full Time
Position/Program Information TYPE OF RECRUITMENT OPEN COMPETITIVE - EMERGENCY APPLICATION FILING PERIOD Applications will be accepted from September 4, 2024, at 7:00 a.m. Pacific Time (PT). This examination will remain open until the needs of the service are met and is subject to closure without prior notice. EXAM NUMBER W1078E-EA The LA County Board of Supervisors recently declared a local state of emergency for homelessness , and the County is working to revise and expand our response to help all who are affected. We are looking for qualified and passionate individuals to help us in the mission of addressing issues like housing, mental health, and substance use. If you are looking for a new career that will directly benefit the population of LA County, this may be the opportunity for you. Internal Services Department is seeking qualified candidates to fill emergency Administrative Manager 10, ISD vacancies related to the homelessness crisis. Under the emergency order, applicants who meet the requirements may be hired for an initial period of up to 90 days, with an opportunity for permanent County employment. Before the end of your initial work period, you will be assessed on your work performance. This assessment will be weighted 100%. Those who successfully pass the assessment will be considered for permanent appointment to Administrative Manager 10, ISD. The Opportunity The Equity in County Contracts Program Manager will serve as a centralized contract authority with specific responsibility for managing and maintaining the strategic direction, approach, and governance framework for the Equity in County Contracting Office. Positions assigned to this Office will also be responsible for providing expert and strategic consultative services in the areas of contracts, purchasing, and procurement and collaborating with County contracting operations, end-user departments, local government agencies, small business, and Community-Based Organizations operations, including those that provide direct services and program support to People Experiencing Homelessness. Essential Job Functions Act as a consultant to County departments and advise on strategic and systematic approaches in the development of service contracts; provide recommendations on standardizing the County’s contracting processes to ensure solicitations and contracts are developed pursuant to best practices. Review contracting opportunities with applicability to Community-Based Organizations (CBOs), non-profits, small, local, diverse businesses, and Community-Based Enterprises (CBEs) to broaden the diversity of entities that can participate in such solicitations and ensure that proper technical assistance and advertisements are provided and facilitate opportunities for competition. Review Department solicitation practices to provide strategic recommendations and execution plans to achieve the County’s utilization goal for Local Small Business Enterprises (LSBEs), Disabled Veteran Business Enterprises (DVBSEs), and CBEs under County contracts, including opportunities for subcontracting as a means to meet target goals. Review applicability for innovative solicitation design opportunities, including the potential unbundling and contract tiering opportunities in solicitations to divide large contract into multiple smaller contracts as a viable procurement strategy to create more opportunities and access to CBOs, Non-Profits, small, local diverse businesses, and CBE utilization. Consult and coordinate contracting efforts with technical or professional specialists in program areas and appropriate department managers to define and establish contract specifications, scope of work to ensure completeness and accuracy of findings to draft contract specifications for services. Conduct, attend and participate in meetings with stakeholders; confer with departments, CBOs, Non-Profits, and Contractors/vendors to continually identify opportunities for improvement and ensure compliance with contract requirements. Assist with implementing program changes that impact contracting processes across departments, including eProcurement modernization. Analyze and conduct research on equity-based Board motions and draft related reports; establish guidelines and processes to report Countywide contract progress/data effectively and accurately to the Board. Provide direction to contracts analysts, managers, and senior level staff in County departments on the most complex contracting matters using best practices developed from the Equity in County Contracts (ECC) Workgroups. Analyze and make recommendations for the preparation, development, negotiation, and administration of highly specialized and technically complex contracts. Requirements TO QUALIFY FOR THE OPTIONS BELOW you must POSSESS and CLEARLY EXPRESS detailed years of experience performing relevant duties related to the requirements below and within your online job application under the "Experience" area and Supplemental Questionnaire. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: Option I : Three years of experience in an administrative*, advisory**, or staff capacity** dealing with the investigation and solution of procedural, personnel, budgetary, legislative, community, governmental or similar complex problems. Option II: Two years’ experience at the level of Administrative Manager 8, ISD*** or higher. You MUST meet the above requirement(s) in order to be appointed to fill any vacancies related to this recruitment. SPECIAL REQUIREMENT INFORMATION: *Administrative is defined as work performed typically in an administrative services branch of an organizational unit, including responsibility for the development of procedures and participation in policy formulation. Experience at the level of independent responsibility for assignments of average difficulty analyzing and making recommendations for the solution of problems of organization, budget, personnel, information services, programs, facilities planning, materials management, and general management. **Advisory or Staff capacity is defined as work performed in an advisory capacity to line managers to provide program and administrative support by doing research and making recommendations to administration for the solution of problems of organization, procedure, program, budget, or personnel. ***Experience i n the County of Los Angeles at the level of Administrative Manager 8, ISD or higher is defined as assists in the administration of a variety of activities in an area of expertise, including strategies, policies, and special programs. License: A valid California Class C Driver License or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job-related essential functions. Physical Expectations Physical Class II - Light: This class includes administrative and clerical positions requiring light physical effort that may include occasional light lifting to a 10-pound limit and some bending, stooping, or squatting. Considerable ambulation may be involved. DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS: Experience working with and/or for non-profits, local small businesses, community-based organizations, disabled veteran businesses, social enterprises, or similar type organizations with responsibility for managing and/or developing contracts from inception to completion which includes: developing contract specifications, statements of work, solicitation vehicles and contracting strategies, conducting proposer’s conferences, evaluating proposals and bids, leading and negotiating contracts, making recommendations for contract awards, consulting with Counsel on contractual issues, and responding to protests from bidders after awards are made. Experience providing technical assistance, training, and contracting consulting services to internal or external customers and stakeholders on complex contracting processes, including how to develop contracts specifications, statements of work, evaluate documents, award contracts, and negotiate with vendors and Counsel to arrive at a mutually agreeable term. Bachelor’s Degree or higher from an accredited college or university in Business Administration, Public Administration, Contract Law, Negotiation, Finance, Economics, Procurement, Purchasing, or a closely related field. Closely related Fields: Will be determined by the hiring manager. Additional Information Our Assessment Process: Before the end of your initial work assignment, the appointing department will evaluate your performance. Those who achieve a passing score on this evaluation will be considered for permanent appointment. How to Apply: Applications must be filed online only. We must receive your application before 5:30 p.m. (PT), on the last day of filing. Applications submitted by U.S. mail, fax, or in person will not be accepted. Apply online by clicking on the green "Apply" button at the top right of this posting. You can also track the status of your application using the website https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/lacounty . Plan to submit your online application well in advance of the deadline as you may be required to verify your email address. This only needs to be done once per email address, and if you already have a job seeker account on www.governmentjobs.com/careers/lacounty , you can verify at any time by logging in and following the prompts. This is to enhance the security of your online application and to ensure you do not enter an incorrect email address. Note: All notifications will be sent electronically to the email address provided on the application. It is important that you provide a valid email address. Please add Kirby@isd.lacounty .gov , info@governmentjobs.com, and noreply@governmentjobs.com to your email address and list of approved senders to prevent email notifications from being filtered as spam/junk/clutter mail. Applicants have the ability to opt out of emails from LA County. If you unsubscribe, you will not receive any email notification for any examination for which you apply with Los Angeles County. Regardless of whether you choose to unsubscribe, you can always check for notifications by logging into governmentjobs.com and viewing your profile inbox, which saves a copy of all emailed notices. Please make sure you put in the time and effort when filling out your application and supplemental questions completely. The acceptance of your application depends on whether you have clearly shown that you meet the Minimum Requirements as listed on this bulletin. Provide any relevant job experience in the spaces provided so we can evaluate your qualifications for the job. For each job held, give the name and address of your employer, your job title, beginning and ending dates, number of hours worked per week, and description of work performed. If your application is incomplete, it will be rejected. Please note that all information included in the application materials is subject to verification at any point during the examination and hiring process, including after an appointment has been made. Falsification of any information may result in disqualification or rescission of appointment. Utilizing verbiage from Class Specification and Minimum Requirements serving as your description of duties will not be sufficient to demonstrate that you meet the requirements. Doing so may result in an incomplete application and you may be disqualified. Computer and Internet Access at Public Libraries: For Candidates who may not have regular access to a computer or the internet, applications can be completed on computers at public libraries throughout Los Angeles County. Fair Chance Initiative: The County of Los Angeles is a Fair Chance employer. Except for a very limited number of positions, you will not be asked to provide information about a conviction history unless you receive a contingent offer of employment. The County will make an individualized assessment of whether your conviction history has a direct or adverse relationship with the specific duties of the job, and consider potential mitigating factors, including, but not limited to, evidence and extent of rehabilitation, recency of the offense(s), and age at the time of the offense(s). If asked to provide information about a conviction history, any convictions or court records which are exempted by a valid court order do not have to be disclosed. Have questions about anything listed above? Contact us: Exam Number: W1078E-EA Department Contact Name: Kari Irby Department Contact Phone: (323) 457-5304 Department Contact Email: Kirby@isd.lacounty .gov California Relay Services Phone: (800) 735-2922 ADA Coordinator Phone: (323) 881-3932 Teletype Phone: (800) 899-4099 [Alternate Teletype Phone: (800) 897-0077 ] For detailed information, please click here Closing Date/Time: Continuous
As the Housing Finance Manager you will
Financial Management and Analysis:
Prepare the annual budget and the five-year financial forecasts for Affordable Housing ($447M) and Supportive Housing Services ($423M) funds. This includes the management of budget calendar and deadlines, creation and updating of departmental budget tools, preparation of presentation materials, communication of Chief Financial Officer (CFO) budget instructions and assumptions within the Housing department, working with staff and leadership to prepare budget and budget deliverables, updating narrative materials, and preparing technical, substantive, and administrative budget amendments at various stages during the year.
Develop complex financial planning models, analyze the results, and prepare strategy recommendations to stakeholders.
Financial reporting and analysis in the context of the housing departments responsibility of compliance and oversight.
Prepare regular financial reports for the Affordable Housing Bond Oversight Committee and the Supportive Housing Services Oversight Committee.
Develop financial reporting templates for jurisdictional partners.
Work closely with the Revenue and Analytics Division on tax revenue forecasts and impacts.
Review and analyze monthly financial reports for operational oversight.
Prepare quarterly financial reports with metrics for the CFO and Agency leadership.
Support accounting and payroll teams with year-end accruals and other duties, management of general ledger accounting needs for the Housing department (journal entries, reconciliations, etc.) and adhere to internal controls and financial policies/procedures.
Produce other financial and metric reports as needed.
Relationship and Partner Management:
Build and maintain strong relationships with the Housing Leadership Team.
Serve as the primary financial consultant and partner to managers and staff within the Housing Department.
Convene and lead regular meetings with SHS county partners.
Present financial updates to the Affordable Housing Bond Oversight Committee and the Supportive Housing Services Oversight Committee.
Develop relationships with the Metro Central Finance team – a team of Finance Managers and budget staff who support all of Metro’s departments.
Engage with teams and personnel throughout the agency.
Project Management:
Develop a strong understanding of the programs and projects within the Housing department to be able to provide financial support.
Manage, research, and implement special projects as requested by CFO or Housing leadership.
Develop financial policies, improve financial processes, manage software upgrades, and participate in Metro steering committees, along with other duties.
Supervise, initiate, and execute contracts on an as needed basis.
Supervision and Staff Management:
Manage daily workflow for department finance staff; assign work, ensure project tasks and priority issues are addressed.
Provide supervision to professional and technical staff, including hiring, promoting, transferring, assigning, evaluating performance, disciplining, and discharging.
Develop successful and supportive work culture that is inclusive, flexible, and understanding.
Attributes for success
Knowledge of principles and practices of budgeting and budget control.
Ability to be successful in an environment of rapid change and where ambiguity exists.
Ability to navigate the needs of various stakeholders and find an equitable consensus and outcome.
Systems thinker with advanced critical thinking and problem-solving ability.
Advanced ability to mediate and resolve planning issues involving opposing interest groups.
Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing with people of all ages and from a variety of cultural, economic, and ethnic backgrounds.
Advanced ability to present financial information clearly to both finance and non-finance professionals and stakeholders.
Self-driven and interested in finding areas for improvement, development processes and using financial analysis to drive operational decisions.
Foster workplace diversity values and outreach in program execution and delivery.
Sep 17, 2024
Full Time
As the Housing Finance Manager you will
Financial Management and Analysis:
Prepare the annual budget and the five-year financial forecasts for Affordable Housing ($447M) and Supportive Housing Services ($423M) funds. This includes the management of budget calendar and deadlines, creation and updating of departmental budget tools, preparation of presentation materials, communication of Chief Financial Officer (CFO) budget instructions and assumptions within the Housing department, working with staff and leadership to prepare budget and budget deliverables, updating narrative materials, and preparing technical, substantive, and administrative budget amendments at various stages during the year.
Develop complex financial planning models, analyze the results, and prepare strategy recommendations to stakeholders.
Financial reporting and analysis in the context of the housing departments responsibility of compliance and oversight.
Prepare regular financial reports for the Affordable Housing Bond Oversight Committee and the Supportive Housing Services Oversight Committee.
Develop financial reporting templates for jurisdictional partners.
Work closely with the Revenue and Analytics Division on tax revenue forecasts and impacts.
Review and analyze monthly financial reports for operational oversight.
Prepare quarterly financial reports with metrics for the CFO and Agency leadership.
Support accounting and payroll teams with year-end accruals and other duties, management of general ledger accounting needs for the Housing department (journal entries, reconciliations, etc.) and adhere to internal controls and financial policies/procedures.
Produce other financial and metric reports as needed.
Relationship and Partner Management:
Build and maintain strong relationships with the Housing Leadership Team.
Serve as the primary financial consultant and partner to managers and staff within the Housing Department.
Convene and lead regular meetings with SHS county partners.
Present financial updates to the Affordable Housing Bond Oversight Committee and the Supportive Housing Services Oversight Committee.
Develop relationships with the Metro Central Finance team – a team of Finance Managers and budget staff who support all of Metro’s departments.
Engage with teams and personnel throughout the agency.
Project Management:
Develop a strong understanding of the programs and projects within the Housing department to be able to provide financial support.
Manage, research, and implement special projects as requested by CFO or Housing leadership.
Develop financial policies, improve financial processes, manage software upgrades, and participate in Metro steering committees, along with other duties.
Supervise, initiate, and execute contracts on an as needed basis.
Supervision and Staff Management:
Manage daily workflow for department finance staff; assign work, ensure project tasks and priority issues are addressed.
Provide supervision to professional and technical staff, including hiring, promoting, transferring, assigning, evaluating performance, disciplining, and discharging.
Develop successful and supportive work culture that is inclusive, flexible, and understanding.
Attributes for success
Knowledge of principles and practices of budgeting and budget control.
Ability to be successful in an environment of rapid change and where ambiguity exists.
Ability to navigate the needs of various stakeholders and find an equitable consensus and outcome.
Systems thinker with advanced critical thinking and problem-solving ability.
Advanced ability to mediate and resolve planning issues involving opposing interest groups.
Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing with people of all ages and from a variety of cultural, economic, and ethnic backgrounds.
Advanced ability to present financial information clearly to both finance and non-finance professionals and stakeholders.
Self-driven and interested in finding areas for improvement, development processes and using financial analysis to drive operational decisions.
Foster workplace diversity values and outreach in program execution and delivery.
California State Polytechnic University Pomona
3801 West Temple Avenue, Pomona, CA 91768, USA
Type of Appointment : Full-Time, Management Personnel Plan (MPP I) Work Hours : Monday - Friday, 8:00 am-5:00 pm Recruitment Closing Date: Open Until Filled About the Hiring Team Facilities Planning and Management (FP&M) serves as the lead organization for planning, developing, and maintaining the campus‘ natural and built environments in support of the university’s mission. The department seeks to preserve and enhance CPP’s history, aesthetics, physical assets, and natural ecosystems through coordinated planning, design, and construction of buildings, roads, infrastructure, landscaping and other physical improvements. As an advocate on behalf of the university and its auxiliaries, FP&M strives to provide facilities that meet scope, budget, operational needs and functional requirements. The workforce is culturally diverse and multilingual. Its composition includes full time staff throughout FP&M who are also earning their degrees and many whom have graduated from Cal Poly Pomona. Key Responsibilities Financial Oversight: Manage FP&M’s funds, programs, and projects, ensuring adherence to accounting principles and California State University (CSU) guidelines. Oversee the annual budget preparation and financial operations. Reporting & Compliance - Capital Projects: Coordinate fiscal reporting, payments for campus construction, and capital project control. Manage procurement card purchases and audit processes. Assist with finance and accounting for capital projects, ensuring alignment with CSU guidelines. Strategic Budgeting: Develop and maintain strategic budget models for all departments and funds within Facilities Planning & Management. Create and distribute monthly financial reports and review with management. Analyze and forecast department expenses for the current and upcoming fiscal years. Project Management: Oversee project closeouts and ensure reconciliation with the Chancellor’s Office. Stay current with bond procedures and capital accounting requirements. Consultation & Planning: Collaborate with leadership on strategic initiatives, financial plans, and operational goals. Provide financial analysis, projections, and reports to the Senior Associate Vice President and management team. Team Leadership: Lead and mentor a team of 4, promote a positive service-oriented environment, and manage performance evaluations. Implement improvements in work methods and develop performance standards. Liaison Duties: Serve as a point of contact for University Accounting Services, Budget Planning, Procurement Services, and other fiscal matters. Advise on fiscal procedures, and facilitate communication and resolution of concerns. Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree in a related field (such as finance, accounting, business administration etc.) or any combination of education and experience needed to perform the position duties. Two (2) years of experience of progressively lead/supervisory/management of staff. Three (3) years related accounting, or financial experience (including reconciliations) and using online financial systems and databases, with exposure to a variety of funding sources and allocations. Five (5) years of progressively responsible technical, analytical, and administrative experience Excellent interpersonal skills, superior writing skills, and the ability to present informational matter to all levels of staff and management in the campus community. Preferred Experience: Graduate business degree Experience in a university business environment Salary and Benefits Anticipated hiring range: $104,500 - $110,000 annually (commensurate with candidate's skills and qualifications). Cal Poly Pomona offers a best-in-class benefits program, including health, dental, and vision insurance, retirement through CalPERS, and educational benefits for eligible employees. This position enjoys fantastic time off benefits, including 15 paid holidays, 24 vacation days, and unlimited sick time accrual. See our benefits summary for additional information. Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion At Cal Poly Pomona, we are committed to the urgent and ongoing work of creating and sustaining an inclusive campus where all students, faculty, and staff are welcomed, respected and can flourish to achieve their dreams of success. We believe diversity strengthens community. Cal Poly Pomona proudly holds designations as both a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) and an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institution (AANAPISI). In 2022, the campus launched the Black Thriving Initiative recognizing that Cal Poly Pomona’s future as a university must be linked to the success of its Black community. More information about our campus initiatives can be found on the Office of Inclusive Excellence’s website . Out of State Work The California State University (CSU) system is a network of twenty-three public universities providing access to a quality education through the support of California taxpayers. Part of CSU’s mission is to prepare educated, responsible individuals to contribute to California’s schools, economy, culture, and future. As an agency of the State of California, the CSU’s business operations almost exclusively reside within California. The CSU Out-of-State Employment Policy prohibits hiring employees to perform CSU-related work outside California. For more information, go to https://calstate.policystat.com/policy/10899725/latest/ . Background Check Cal Poly Pomona will make a conditional offer of employment to final job candidates, pending the satisfactory completion of a background check (including a criminal records check). The conditional offer of employment may be rescinded if the background check reveals disqualifying information, and/or it is discovered that the candidate knowingly withheld or falsified information. In determining the suitability of the candidate for the position, Cal Poly Pomona will give an individualized assessment to any information that the applicant submits for consideration regarding the criminal conviction history such as the nature, gravity and recency of the conviction, the candidate’s conduct, performance or rehabilitation efforts since the conviction and the nature of the job applied for. For more information, go to https://calstate.policystat.com/policy/13813878/latest/ . Employment Eligibility Verification Cal Poly Pomona hires only individuals lawfully authorized to work in the United States. In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. For more information, go to https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents . Conflict of Interest This position is a “designated position” in the California State University’s Conflict of Interest Code. The successful candidate accepting this position is required to file financial interest disclosure forms subject to state regulations. For more information, go to https://www.cpp.edu/eoda-hr/departments/hrpar/coi.shtml . Outside Employment Disclosure Executive and Management Plan Personnel employees must disclose all current outside employment at the time of hire as a precondition of hire and at the following times after hire: annually in July, within 30 days of accepting outside employment, and upon their manager’s request. For more information, go to https://www.cpp.edu/eoda-hr/departments/hrpar/outside-employment-disclosure.shtml . Child Abuse/Neglect Reporting Act (CANRA) The person holding this position is considered a “mandated reporter” under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment. See policy at https://calstate.policystat.com/v2/policy/10927154/latest/ . Security & Fire Safety In compliance with state and federal crime awareness and campus security legislation, including The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act, California Education Code section 67380, and the Higher Education Opportunity Act (HEOA), Cal Poly Pomona’s Annual Security Report and Annual Fire Safety Report are available for viewing at: https://www.cpp.edu/pdfs/annual_security_report.pdf and https://www.cpp.edu/housing/documents/fire_safety_report.pdf. Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination As a federal contractor, Cal Poly Pomona will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. For more information, see the Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision poster . Reasonable Accommodation We provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. Applicants with questions about access or requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should contact the ADA Coordinator by email at ADACoordinator@cpp.edu . For more information, go to Employment Notices . Equal Employment Opportunity Cal Poly Pomona is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to promoting an inclusive and diverse workforce. The university subscribes to all state and federal regulations that prohibit discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity/gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, age, disability, genetic information, medical condition, and veteran or military status. We engage the talents of all qualified workers, regardless of their background. More information is available at Equal Employment Opportunity statement . Other Notices For other important employment notices, we invite you to visit Cal Poly Pomona’s Employment Notices web page. Advertised: Jul 12 2024 Pacific Daylight Time Applications close: Closing Date/Time:
Sep 23, 2024
Type of Appointment : Full-Time, Management Personnel Plan (MPP I) Work Hours : Monday - Friday, 8:00 am-5:00 pm Recruitment Closing Date: Open Until Filled About the Hiring Team Facilities Planning and Management (FP&M) serves as the lead organization for planning, developing, and maintaining the campus‘ natural and built environments in support of the university’s mission. The department seeks to preserve and enhance CPP’s history, aesthetics, physical assets, and natural ecosystems through coordinated planning, design, and construction of buildings, roads, infrastructure, landscaping and other physical improvements. As an advocate on behalf of the university and its auxiliaries, FP&M strives to provide facilities that meet scope, budget, operational needs and functional requirements. The workforce is culturally diverse and multilingual. Its composition includes full time staff throughout FP&M who are also earning their degrees and many whom have graduated from Cal Poly Pomona. Key Responsibilities Financial Oversight: Manage FP&M’s funds, programs, and projects, ensuring adherence to accounting principles and California State University (CSU) guidelines. Oversee the annual budget preparation and financial operations. Reporting & Compliance - Capital Projects: Coordinate fiscal reporting, payments for campus construction, and capital project control. Manage procurement card purchases and audit processes. Assist with finance and accounting for capital projects, ensuring alignment with CSU guidelines. Strategic Budgeting: Develop and maintain strategic budget models for all departments and funds within Facilities Planning & Management. Create and distribute monthly financial reports and review with management. Analyze and forecast department expenses for the current and upcoming fiscal years. Project Management: Oversee project closeouts and ensure reconciliation with the Chancellor’s Office. Stay current with bond procedures and capital accounting requirements. Consultation & Planning: Collaborate with leadership on strategic initiatives, financial plans, and operational goals. Provide financial analysis, projections, and reports to the Senior Associate Vice President and management team. Team Leadership: Lead and mentor a team of 4, promote a positive service-oriented environment, and manage performance evaluations. Implement improvements in work methods and develop performance standards. Liaison Duties: Serve as a point of contact for University Accounting Services, Budget Planning, Procurement Services, and other fiscal matters. Advise on fiscal procedures, and facilitate communication and resolution of concerns. Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree in a related field (such as finance, accounting, business administration etc.) or any combination of education and experience needed to perform the position duties. Two (2) years of experience of progressively lead/supervisory/management of staff. Three (3) years related accounting, or financial experience (including reconciliations) and using online financial systems and databases, with exposure to a variety of funding sources and allocations. Five (5) years of progressively responsible technical, analytical, and administrative experience Excellent interpersonal skills, superior writing skills, and the ability to present informational matter to all levels of staff and management in the campus community. Preferred Experience: Graduate business degree Experience in a university business environment Salary and Benefits Anticipated hiring range: $104,500 - $110,000 annually (commensurate with candidate's skills and qualifications). Cal Poly Pomona offers a best-in-class benefits program, including health, dental, and vision insurance, retirement through CalPERS, and educational benefits for eligible employees. This position enjoys fantastic time off benefits, including 15 paid holidays, 24 vacation days, and unlimited sick time accrual. See our benefits summary for additional information. Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion At Cal Poly Pomona, we are committed to the urgent and ongoing work of creating and sustaining an inclusive campus where all students, faculty, and staff are welcomed, respected and can flourish to achieve their dreams of success. We believe diversity strengthens community. Cal Poly Pomona proudly holds designations as both a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) and an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institution (AANAPISI). In 2022, the campus launched the Black Thriving Initiative recognizing that Cal Poly Pomona’s future as a university must be linked to the success of its Black community. More information about our campus initiatives can be found on the Office of Inclusive Excellence’s website . Out of State Work The California State University (CSU) system is a network of twenty-three public universities providing access to a quality education through the support of California taxpayers. Part of CSU’s mission is to prepare educated, responsible individuals to contribute to California’s schools, economy, culture, and future. As an agency of the State of California, the CSU’s business operations almost exclusively reside within California. The CSU Out-of-State Employment Policy prohibits hiring employees to perform CSU-related work outside California. For more information, go to https://calstate.policystat.com/policy/10899725/latest/ . Background Check Cal Poly Pomona will make a conditional offer of employment to final job candidates, pending the satisfactory completion of a background check (including a criminal records check). The conditional offer of employment may be rescinded if the background check reveals disqualifying information, and/or it is discovered that the candidate knowingly withheld or falsified information. In determining the suitability of the candidate for the position, Cal Poly Pomona will give an individualized assessment to any information that the applicant submits for consideration regarding the criminal conviction history such as the nature, gravity and recency of the conviction, the candidate’s conduct, performance or rehabilitation efforts since the conviction and the nature of the job applied for. For more information, go to https://calstate.policystat.com/policy/13813878/latest/ . Employment Eligibility Verification Cal Poly Pomona hires only individuals lawfully authorized to work in the United States. In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. For more information, go to https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents . Conflict of Interest This position is a “designated position” in the California State University’s Conflict of Interest Code. The successful candidate accepting this position is required to file financial interest disclosure forms subject to state regulations. For more information, go to https://www.cpp.edu/eoda-hr/departments/hrpar/coi.shtml . Outside Employment Disclosure Executive and Management Plan Personnel employees must disclose all current outside employment at the time of hire as a precondition of hire and at the following times after hire: annually in July, within 30 days of accepting outside employment, and upon their manager’s request. For more information, go to https://www.cpp.edu/eoda-hr/departments/hrpar/outside-employment-disclosure.shtml . Child Abuse/Neglect Reporting Act (CANRA) The person holding this position is considered a “mandated reporter” under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment. See policy at https://calstate.policystat.com/v2/policy/10927154/latest/ . Security & Fire Safety In compliance with state and federal crime awareness and campus security legislation, including The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act, California Education Code section 67380, and the Higher Education Opportunity Act (HEOA), Cal Poly Pomona’s Annual Security Report and Annual Fire Safety Report are available for viewing at: https://www.cpp.edu/pdfs/annual_security_report.pdf and https://www.cpp.edu/housing/documents/fire_safety_report.pdf. Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination As a federal contractor, Cal Poly Pomona will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. For more information, see the Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision poster . Reasonable Accommodation We provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. Applicants with questions about access or requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should contact the ADA Coordinator by email at ADACoordinator@cpp.edu . For more information, go to Employment Notices . Equal Employment Opportunity Cal Poly Pomona is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to promoting an inclusive and diverse workforce. The university subscribes to all state and federal regulations that prohibit discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity/gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, age, disability, genetic information, medical condition, and veteran or military status. We engage the talents of all qualified workers, regardless of their background. More information is available at Equal Employment Opportunity statement . Other Notices For other important employment notices, we invite you to visit Cal Poly Pomona’s Employment Notices web page. Advertised: Jul 12 2024 Pacific Daylight Time Applications close: Closing Date/Time:
City of Long Beach, CA
City of Long Beach, California, United States
DESCRIPTION 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 . DEPARTMENT The Department of Health and Human Services has been improving the health of the Long Beach community for over a century, and Long Beach is one of only three municipal health jurisdictions in the State of California, as well as one of three City homeless continuums of care in Los Angeles County. The Department recently received public health reaccreditation and works to address matters of public health and safety, including communicable disease, strengthening the public safety net, and equitable access to care. Of the Department’s $170 million budget, more than 80% comes from grant funding. The Department is overseen by the Director of Health and Human Services and has more than 55 programs serving the health and wellness of the City. It is organized into seven bureaus—Community Health, Communicable Disease and Emergency Response, Collective Impact, Environmental Health, Homeless Services, the Housing Authority, and Administrative and Financial Services. The Department operates its programs and services as efficiently and effectively as possible, using technology, innovation, and creativity to enhance the quality of services provided to the Long Beach community. EXAMPLES OF DUTIES THE POSITION Reporting to the Housing Authority Bureau Manager, the Housing Administrative and Financial Services Officer is an at-will position who will oversee the administrative, financial, technological, facilities management, and complex special projects within the Housing Authority Bureau that will support the bureau's mission of creating and preserving affordable housing within the City of Long Beach. This position will be located at the City of Long Beach Housing Authority, 1500 Hughes Way, Suite A, Long Beach CA 90810. Specific duties include: Prepares, monitors, and manages bureau budgets in accordance with policies and procedures outlined by the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), the City of Long Beach, and various granting agencies, ensuring fiscal integrity and efficient allocation of resources. Oversees the comprehensive management of personnel requests and expenses, ensuring alignment with bureau budgets, organizational structures, and City regulations. Ensures strict administrative and programmatic compliance with contractual funding requirements, focusing on budget management and voucher utilization to maximize funding opportunities and operational effectiveness. Monitors, analyzes, and advises on current and anticipated changes in Federal, State, and local housing laws, regulations, and funding opportunities to proactively adapt strategies and operations. Leads extensive data collection, reporting, and analysis functions to meet federal, State, and City requirements, enhancing grant performance reporting, tracking, and management. Prepares, reviews, and submits detailed housing commission agenda items and reports, including technical reports required by funding agencies to maintain transparency and accountability. Oversees the development and implementation of comprehensive Bureau policies, procedures, notices, and newsletters to ensure consistency and legal compliance across operations. Manages facilities maintenance, space planning, and improvement projects for Housing Authority buildings, parking lots, and facilities, ensuring a safe and efficient physical environment. Oversees the implementation, management, and optimization of housing management software and other technological tools within the bureau, ensuring these systems enhance operational efficiency, data accuracy, and user accessibility. Champions data-driven decision-making processes, leveraging advanced data analytics to inform strategic planning and operational improvements, while also spearheading initiatives for technological innovation and process streamlining to keep the bureau at the forefront of industry standards. Performs additional duties as required, adapting to evolving operational needs and strategic objectives of the Housing Authority. REQUIREMENTS TO FILE EDUCATION Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree in Public Administration, Business Administration, Finance, or a closely related field. (Proof required.) Candidates may substitute experience offering specific and substantial preparation for the duties of the position for the required education on a year-for-year basis. EXPERIENCE Three (3) years of full-time, progressively responsible experience overseeing financial or programmatic operations for a Housing Authority Agency, governmental agency, or non-profit agency. A minimum of one (1) year of the required experience must have been in a management or supervisory capacity. ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS Valid motor vehicle operator license. (Required to obtain a California motor vehicle operator license within 6 months of employment if license is out of state. DMV K4 driver license information report required during onboarding if selected for position). Willingness and ability to obtain City-sponsored certification in Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) Executive Management within 180 days of employment. DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS Master's Degree in Public Administration, Business Administration, or a closely related field. SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATES WILL DEMONSTRATE: Knowledge of the current regulations governing the management and operations of a Housing Authority, including those related to Housing Choice Voucher, Shelter Plus Care, Veterans Affairs Supportive Housing, Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS, Family Self-Sufficiency, and Project-Based programs. Knowledge of public and financial reporting requirements, audits, and review standards, including Five-Year and One-Year Plans related to Public Housing Authorities. Knowledge of the Section Eight Management Assessment Program (SEMAP). Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff members, community partners, regulatory agencies, local officials, residents, and Boards of Commissioners. Ability to effectively build teams to achieve housing goals and address concerns. Ability to develop and promote a culture of quality customer service. Ability to work effectively and collaboratively within an agency to increase collective impact. Knowledge of equity and social determinants of health. SELECTION PROCEDURE This recruitment will close on Friday, October 11, 2024 at 11:59 pm. T o be considered, applicants must submit a resume, cover letter, proof of education (if qualifying). Applications will be reviewed for depth and breadth of experience, and for level and relatedness of education. The most qualified candidates will be invited to participate in further selection procedures. The selected candidate may be required to go through a background check and a physical examination before appointment. Applicants who do not meet the minimum requirements, including submission of all required attachments, will not be considered. For questions regarding this recruitment, please contact (562) 570-7915. 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 is committed to maintaining fairness and transparency in our hiring practices. We believe in providing equal opportunities to all applicants and ensuring that every applicant is evaluated based on their qualifications and merit. If you believe that you have been unjustly disqualified based on minimum qualifications for an unclassified job opportunity, you have the right to appeal the decision. Find out more about the Unclassified Applicant Appeal Process by visiting the Applicant Appeal Process (longbeach.gov) . The City of Long Beach intends to provide reasonable accommodations in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. If special accommodation is desired, or if you would like to request this information in an alternative format, please call (562) 570-7915. In support of the City’s Language Access Policy, bilingual skills (Spanish, Khmer and/or Tagalog) are desirable for positions interacting with the public. For technical support with your governmentjobs.com application, please contact (855) 524-5627. 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: Retirement: California Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS) defined benefit retirement plan, which is coordinated with Social Security. The benefit is 2.5% @55 for "Classic" members and 2%@62 for new members as defined by PEPRA. Subject to employee contribution. 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: $450 per month. Deferred Compensation Plan: Optional for employee contribution to a supplementary retirement savings program available through Mission Square Retirement formerly ICMA-RC Retirement Corporation). City contributes 1% of employee's base pay to the employee's 401(a) plan; effective September 30, 2022, the City will contribute 2% of employee's base pay to the employee's 401(a) account. Employees may opt to contribute up to the IRS annual limits as well. 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: After six (6) months of City employment; up to 30 calendar days (160 hours) 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). Management positions - Refer to the Job Posting brochure included in the job posting. Closing Date/Time: 10/11/2024 11:59 PM Pacific
Sep 12, 2024
Full Time
DESCRIPTION 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 . DEPARTMENT The Department of Health and Human Services has been improving the health of the Long Beach community for over a century, and Long Beach is one of only three municipal health jurisdictions in the State of California, as well as one of three City homeless continuums of care in Los Angeles County. The Department recently received public health reaccreditation and works to address matters of public health and safety, including communicable disease, strengthening the public safety net, and equitable access to care. Of the Department’s $170 million budget, more than 80% comes from grant funding. The Department is overseen by the Director of Health and Human Services and has more than 55 programs serving the health and wellness of the City. It is organized into seven bureaus—Community Health, Communicable Disease and Emergency Response, Collective Impact, Environmental Health, Homeless Services, the Housing Authority, and Administrative and Financial Services. The Department operates its programs and services as efficiently and effectively as possible, using technology, innovation, and creativity to enhance the quality of services provided to the Long Beach community. EXAMPLES OF DUTIES THE POSITION Reporting to the Housing Authority Bureau Manager, the Housing Administrative and Financial Services Officer is an at-will position who will oversee the administrative, financial, technological, facilities management, and complex special projects within the Housing Authority Bureau that will support the bureau's mission of creating and preserving affordable housing within the City of Long Beach. This position will be located at the City of Long Beach Housing Authority, 1500 Hughes Way, Suite A, Long Beach CA 90810. Specific duties include: Prepares, monitors, and manages bureau budgets in accordance with policies and procedures outlined by the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), the City of Long Beach, and various granting agencies, ensuring fiscal integrity and efficient allocation of resources. Oversees the comprehensive management of personnel requests and expenses, ensuring alignment with bureau budgets, organizational structures, and City regulations. Ensures strict administrative and programmatic compliance with contractual funding requirements, focusing on budget management and voucher utilization to maximize funding opportunities and operational effectiveness. Monitors, analyzes, and advises on current and anticipated changes in Federal, State, and local housing laws, regulations, and funding opportunities to proactively adapt strategies and operations. Leads extensive data collection, reporting, and analysis functions to meet federal, State, and City requirements, enhancing grant performance reporting, tracking, and management. Prepares, reviews, and submits detailed housing commission agenda items and reports, including technical reports required by funding agencies to maintain transparency and accountability. Oversees the development and implementation of comprehensive Bureau policies, procedures, notices, and newsletters to ensure consistency and legal compliance across operations. Manages facilities maintenance, space planning, and improvement projects for Housing Authority buildings, parking lots, and facilities, ensuring a safe and efficient physical environment. Oversees the implementation, management, and optimization of housing management software and other technological tools within the bureau, ensuring these systems enhance operational efficiency, data accuracy, and user accessibility. Champions data-driven decision-making processes, leveraging advanced data analytics to inform strategic planning and operational improvements, while also spearheading initiatives for technological innovation and process streamlining to keep the bureau at the forefront of industry standards. Performs additional duties as required, adapting to evolving operational needs and strategic objectives of the Housing Authority. REQUIREMENTS TO FILE EDUCATION Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree in Public Administration, Business Administration, Finance, or a closely related field. (Proof required.) Candidates may substitute experience offering specific and substantial preparation for the duties of the position for the required education on a year-for-year basis. EXPERIENCE Three (3) years of full-time, progressively responsible experience overseeing financial or programmatic operations for a Housing Authority Agency, governmental agency, or non-profit agency. A minimum of one (1) year of the required experience must have been in a management or supervisory capacity. ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS Valid motor vehicle operator license. (Required to obtain a California motor vehicle operator license within 6 months of employment if license is out of state. DMV K4 driver license information report required during onboarding if selected for position). Willingness and ability to obtain City-sponsored certification in Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) Executive Management within 180 days of employment. DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS Master's Degree in Public Administration, Business Administration, or a closely related field. SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATES WILL DEMONSTRATE: Knowledge of the current regulations governing the management and operations of a Housing Authority, including those related to Housing Choice Voucher, Shelter Plus Care, Veterans Affairs Supportive Housing, Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS, Family Self-Sufficiency, and Project-Based programs. Knowledge of public and financial reporting requirements, audits, and review standards, including Five-Year and One-Year Plans related to Public Housing Authorities. Knowledge of the Section Eight Management Assessment Program (SEMAP). Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff members, community partners, regulatory agencies, local officials, residents, and Boards of Commissioners. Ability to effectively build teams to achieve housing goals and address concerns. Ability to develop and promote a culture of quality customer service. Ability to work effectively and collaboratively within an agency to increase collective impact. Knowledge of equity and social determinants of health. SELECTION PROCEDURE This recruitment will close on Friday, October 11, 2024 at 11:59 pm. T o be considered, applicants must submit a resume, cover letter, proof of education (if qualifying). Applications will be reviewed for depth and breadth of experience, and for level and relatedness of education. The most qualified candidates will be invited to participate in further selection procedures. The selected candidate may be required to go through a background check and a physical examination before appointment. Applicants who do not meet the minimum requirements, including submission of all required attachments, will not be considered. For questions regarding this recruitment, please contact (562) 570-7915. 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 is committed to maintaining fairness and transparency in our hiring practices. We believe in providing equal opportunities to all applicants and ensuring that every applicant is evaluated based on their qualifications and merit. If you believe that you have been unjustly disqualified based on minimum qualifications for an unclassified job opportunity, you have the right to appeal the decision. Find out more about the Unclassified Applicant Appeal Process by visiting the Applicant Appeal Process (longbeach.gov) . The City of Long Beach intends to provide reasonable accommodations in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. If special accommodation is desired, or if you would like to request this information in an alternative format, please call (562) 570-7915. In support of the City’s Language Access Policy, bilingual skills (Spanish, Khmer and/or Tagalog) are desirable for positions interacting with the public. For technical support with your governmentjobs.com application, please contact (855) 524-5627. 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: Retirement: California Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS) defined benefit retirement plan, which is coordinated with Social Security. The benefit is 2.5% @55 for "Classic" members and 2%@62 for new members as defined by PEPRA. Subject to employee contribution. 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: $450 per month. Deferred Compensation Plan: Optional for employee contribution to a supplementary retirement savings program available through Mission Square Retirement formerly ICMA-RC Retirement Corporation). City contributes 1% of employee's base pay to the employee's 401(a) plan; effective September 30, 2022, the City will contribute 2% of employee's base pay to the employee's 401(a) account. Employees may opt to contribute up to the IRS annual limits as well. 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: After six (6) months of City employment; up to 30 calendar days (160 hours) 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). Management positions - Refer to the Job Posting brochure included in the job posting. Closing Date/Time: 10/11/2024 11:59 PM Pacific
Sacramento Housing & Redevelopment Agency (SHRA)
Sacramento, California, United States
Description Classification : Exempt SHRA is looking for an exceptional and motivated Project Manager to join the RAD project team. This position works to apply for Low Income Housing Tax Credits and other financial sources needed to fund the repositioning of Public Housing assets under the Rental Assistance Demonstration program. The RAD project manager is responsible for the coordination of pre-development, construction, and post-construction activities. What is RAD? RAD is the Rental Assistance Demonstration program. The RAD program was initiated in 2012 to help Public Housing Authorities (PHAs) convert its properties to more viable housing programs. HUD determined that the configuration of the Public Housing program was not sustainable; resulting in a capital needs backlog in the nation’s public housing inventory of over $26 billion. RAD allows PHAs to convert public housing to long-term, Project-based Section 8 rental assistance developments. The goal of the RAD program is to provide public housing authorities more flexibility to address deferred maintenance issues at public housing sites. Given this goal, residents have the benefit of improved living conditions without the sacrifice of more money or reduced protections. Learn more about RAD here: https://www.shra.org/rad/ SHRA's mission is to revitalize communities, provide affordable housing opportunities, and to serve as the Housing Authority for the City and County of Sacramento. In addition to being a part of an influential organization in the Sacramento community, employees in this classification are eligible for many great benefits. Some of these benefits include: Fully paid medical/dental benefits for full family CalPERS Pension Retirement Student Loan Reimbursement and Tuition Reimbursement up to $5,250/year 80 Hours of Supplemental Leave in addition to 2 weeks of vacation per year Free Downtown Parking Essential Areas of Responsibility The RAD Project Manager's responsibilities include coordinating turnover of communities to construction contractors, oversight of all predevelopment and construction activities, and acceptance at project completion, including handover to PHA property management. The Incumbent works with the Construction Manager, Relocation Specialist, and RAD Senior Analyst as a RAD specialized team. Agency Management Project Managers share responsibilities for implementing Agency-wide objectives and directives through programs and practices which reflect the Vision Statement and the SHRA in-house cultural objectives. Project Managers are responsible for supporting a “one agency” perspective while acting as advocates for their work units. Senior Management Analysts support the Executive Team as they: Implement organization-wide goals and cross department projects and objectives Offer input and feedback to long range, strategic and budget planning processes Maintain both a department and an organization-wide perspective when considering information, issues and challenges Model the Agency’s service orientation with all public, elected or funding agency representatives Conduct business through cross department participation and review, two way communication and accountability Education & Experience Bachelor's degree in real estate, finance, business, or related field preferred. Minimum of four (4) years of real estate industry experience, preferably affordable housing, or multifamily real estate. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Achieve results for the organization with and through other people utilizing creative and innovative solutions. Work successfully in a collaborative manner that involves Interdepartmental relations. Excellent written, verbal communication and relationship management skills. Strong time management and organizational skills with attention to detail and technical project management. Work on several projects at the same time. Work with minimal supervision but provide regular updates to supervisor. Ability to make contractual and expenditure decisions within corporate guidelines. Read, interpret, and comment on financial statements and legal documents. Advanced proficiency in MS Office suite and property management software i.e. YARDI and Excel. Treat a variety of people with respect and compassion. Represent Agency in a professional manner at all times. Understand and support the mission and values of the Agency. Job Duties & Responsibilities Contract Management Perform contract management by negotiating, preparing, participating in the selection of consultant engineers for the development of plans and specifications, studies and reports Review plans and scope for construction prepared by private engineers Participate in the selection of and management of consultant contracts and contractors Directs, plans and coordinates project budgets and performs grant administration by assisting with the development and administration of the annual and program or division budget Monitor and approve expenditures Forecast for additional funds needed for staffing, consulting projects, equipment, materials, and supplies. Coordinates professional and technical personnel on a team or project basis providing direction, oversight and guidance Agency Communication Prepare complex and difficult correspondence by presenting a variety of information and statistics in the form of written, graphic or oral reports for use by officials, special committees, or community organizations involved in public works matters and other related projects Facilitate communication building consensus and resolving conflicts on projects and policy matters by conferring with, facilitating and conducting meetings with officials, other City departments, and members of the public Facilitate community participatory decision making to resolution, and gaining cooperation through discussion and persuasion Answer complex engineering questions related to projects and functions by researching, interpreting and explaining complex laws, policies and regulations Maintain internal and external customer relations by using tact and diplomacy in all interactions with customers Establish and maintain a positive and effective working relationship with co-workers and those contacted in the course of the work Coordinate with departments and outside agencies Act as a liaison to departments inside and outside the agency. OTHER DUTIES: All employees may be assigned, and required to carry out, additional duties at any time. An employee with a known disability will only be assigned additional duties when the duty being added is an essential function of the position, or can be carried out with reasonable accommodation. Every employee is expected to participate in discussions of individual, department and Agency performance and work on problem-solving teams as assigned. Any employee serving on a problem-solving team may be asked to carry out the role of team leader Any person driving for Sacramento Housing and Redevelopment Agency must maintain a valid driver’s license on his/her person, and demonstrate compliance with the motor vehicle law, standards of courtesy on the road and attention to safety. All drivers must maintain their insurability. In addition to being a part of an influential organization in the Sacramento community, employees in this classification are eligible for many great benefits. Some of these benefits include: 12 paid holidays plus 3 floating holidays Agency closure the last full week of December 2 weeks of vacation per year with increasing accruals based on years of service 80 Supplemental Leave Hours annually 12 sick days per year Free Medical and Dental insurance for full family (through CalPERS) Free Vision insurance for up to Employee + 1 5% Supplemental Allowance towards benefits CalPERS Pension Retirement $50,000 life insurance Free downtown parking Tuition and Student loan reimbursement up to $5,250 per year Professional Development opportunities Retirement benefits Employees who retire with SHRA are eligible for the following CalPERS benefits. CalPERS pension Free medical insurance after retirement after 20 years of service Additional benefits Bilingual certified staff receive an additional 5% each pay period once they have been tested and certified as a bilingual resource. SHRA employees are eligible for Agency-paid student loan repayments up to the IRS limit of $5,250 per calendar year through 2024. SHRA is also a qualified employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program. The PSLF program forgives the remaining balance on your Direct Loans. Closing Date/Time: Continuous
Jul 20, 2024
Full Time
Description Classification : Exempt SHRA is looking for an exceptional and motivated Project Manager to join the RAD project team. This position works to apply for Low Income Housing Tax Credits and other financial sources needed to fund the repositioning of Public Housing assets under the Rental Assistance Demonstration program. The RAD project manager is responsible for the coordination of pre-development, construction, and post-construction activities. What is RAD? RAD is the Rental Assistance Demonstration program. The RAD program was initiated in 2012 to help Public Housing Authorities (PHAs) convert its properties to more viable housing programs. HUD determined that the configuration of the Public Housing program was not sustainable; resulting in a capital needs backlog in the nation’s public housing inventory of over $26 billion. RAD allows PHAs to convert public housing to long-term, Project-based Section 8 rental assistance developments. The goal of the RAD program is to provide public housing authorities more flexibility to address deferred maintenance issues at public housing sites. Given this goal, residents have the benefit of improved living conditions without the sacrifice of more money or reduced protections. Learn more about RAD here: https://www.shra.org/rad/ SHRA's mission is to revitalize communities, provide affordable housing opportunities, and to serve as the Housing Authority for the City and County of Sacramento. In addition to being a part of an influential organization in the Sacramento community, employees in this classification are eligible for many great benefits. Some of these benefits include: Fully paid medical/dental benefits for full family CalPERS Pension Retirement Student Loan Reimbursement and Tuition Reimbursement up to $5,250/year 80 Hours of Supplemental Leave in addition to 2 weeks of vacation per year Free Downtown Parking Essential Areas of Responsibility The RAD Project Manager's responsibilities include coordinating turnover of communities to construction contractors, oversight of all predevelopment and construction activities, and acceptance at project completion, including handover to PHA property management. The Incumbent works with the Construction Manager, Relocation Specialist, and RAD Senior Analyst as a RAD specialized team. Agency Management Project Managers share responsibilities for implementing Agency-wide objectives and directives through programs and practices which reflect the Vision Statement and the SHRA in-house cultural objectives. Project Managers are responsible for supporting a “one agency” perspective while acting as advocates for their work units. Senior Management Analysts support the Executive Team as they: Implement organization-wide goals and cross department projects and objectives Offer input and feedback to long range, strategic and budget planning processes Maintain both a department and an organization-wide perspective when considering information, issues and challenges Model the Agency’s service orientation with all public, elected or funding agency representatives Conduct business through cross department participation and review, two way communication and accountability Education & Experience Bachelor's degree in real estate, finance, business, or related field preferred. Minimum of four (4) years of real estate industry experience, preferably affordable housing, or multifamily real estate. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Achieve results for the organization with and through other people utilizing creative and innovative solutions. Work successfully in a collaborative manner that involves Interdepartmental relations. Excellent written, verbal communication and relationship management skills. Strong time management and organizational skills with attention to detail and technical project management. Work on several projects at the same time. Work with minimal supervision but provide regular updates to supervisor. Ability to make contractual and expenditure decisions within corporate guidelines. Read, interpret, and comment on financial statements and legal documents. Advanced proficiency in MS Office suite and property management software i.e. YARDI and Excel. Treat a variety of people with respect and compassion. Represent Agency in a professional manner at all times. Understand and support the mission and values of the Agency. Job Duties & Responsibilities Contract Management Perform contract management by negotiating, preparing, participating in the selection of consultant engineers for the development of plans and specifications, studies and reports Review plans and scope for construction prepared by private engineers Participate in the selection of and management of consultant contracts and contractors Directs, plans and coordinates project budgets and performs grant administration by assisting with the development and administration of the annual and program or division budget Monitor and approve expenditures Forecast for additional funds needed for staffing, consulting projects, equipment, materials, and supplies. Coordinates professional and technical personnel on a team or project basis providing direction, oversight and guidance Agency Communication Prepare complex and difficult correspondence by presenting a variety of information and statistics in the form of written, graphic or oral reports for use by officials, special committees, or community organizations involved in public works matters and other related projects Facilitate communication building consensus and resolving conflicts on projects and policy matters by conferring with, facilitating and conducting meetings with officials, other City departments, and members of the public Facilitate community participatory decision making to resolution, and gaining cooperation through discussion and persuasion Answer complex engineering questions related to projects and functions by researching, interpreting and explaining complex laws, policies and regulations Maintain internal and external customer relations by using tact and diplomacy in all interactions with customers Establish and maintain a positive and effective working relationship with co-workers and those contacted in the course of the work Coordinate with departments and outside agencies Act as a liaison to departments inside and outside the agency. OTHER DUTIES: All employees may be assigned, and required to carry out, additional duties at any time. An employee with a known disability will only be assigned additional duties when the duty being added is an essential function of the position, or can be carried out with reasonable accommodation. Every employee is expected to participate in discussions of individual, department and Agency performance and work on problem-solving teams as assigned. Any employee serving on a problem-solving team may be asked to carry out the role of team leader Any person driving for Sacramento Housing and Redevelopment Agency must maintain a valid driver’s license on his/her person, and demonstrate compliance with the motor vehicle law, standards of courtesy on the road and attention to safety. All drivers must maintain their insurability. In addition to being a part of an influential organization in the Sacramento community, employees in this classification are eligible for many great benefits. Some of these benefits include: 12 paid holidays plus 3 floating holidays Agency closure the last full week of December 2 weeks of vacation per year with increasing accruals based on years of service 80 Supplemental Leave Hours annually 12 sick days per year Free Medical and Dental insurance for full family (through CalPERS) Free Vision insurance for up to Employee + 1 5% Supplemental Allowance towards benefits CalPERS Pension Retirement $50,000 life insurance Free downtown parking Tuition and Student loan reimbursement up to $5,250 per year Professional Development opportunities Retirement benefits Employees who retire with SHRA are eligible for the following CalPERS benefits. CalPERS pension Free medical insurance after retirement after 20 years of service Additional benefits Bilingual certified staff receive an additional 5% each pay period once they have been tested and certified as a bilingual resource. SHRA employees are eligible for Agency-paid student loan repayments up to the IRS limit of $5,250 per calendar year through 2024. SHRA is also a qualified employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program. The PSLF program forgives the remaining balance on your Direct Loans. Closing Date/Time: Continuous
Town of Mammoth Lakes, CA
Finance Director
Please follow this link for the full brochure: https://www.affionpublic.com/position/finance-director-mammoth-lakes-ca/
About Mammoth Lakes, CA
The Town of Mammoth Lakes is a year-round resort community located in the eastern Sierra Nevada mountains in Mono County, California. The Town’s 2023 population is 7,380; however, visitors and second homeowners can increase the population to 35,000+ during peak visitation times. The Town
was incorporated in 1984 and is Mono County’s only incorporated town. Mammoth Lakes contains over half of the county’s permanent population and is the county’s primary employment, service center, and tax producer.
The Town is situated at around 8,000 feet in elevation. Mammoth Lakes is one of the snowiest towns in the United States, averaging over 300 inches of snow each year and over 500 inches in particularly good winters. It is a remote community located 170 miles south of Reno, Nevada and 300 miles north of Los Angeles. The Town’s urban growth boundary encompasses approximately four square miles. The Town’s municipal boundary is 25 square miles. The majority of the area is public land administered by the U.S. Forest Service.
Mammoth Lakes has four distinct seasons, enhancing the diversity of outdoor recreational offerings. The local economy is driven by recreation-based tourism, with visitors drawn to the area’s spectacular natural setting. The area is known for its outdoor opportunities including skiing and snowboarding at Mammoth Mountain Ski Area, snowmobiling, cross country skiing and snowshoeing, Devils Postpile National Monument, Yosemite National Park, miles of hiking and biking trails, and golf. The area’s mountain streams and lakes offer fishing, expansive vistas, camping, and other outdoor pursuits.
Mammoth Lakes has a variety of local dining, shopping, and recreational services. The small-town atmosphere, educational offerings, performing arts, community activities, and events provide
a desirable quality of life enjoyed by area residents and visitors. The natural beauty, recreational amenities, and small-town character offer the next Finance Director a unique and exciting place to live and work. For more information about the Town of Mammoth Lakes, please visit the Town's website .
Government
The Town of Mammoth Lakes is a general law Town and has a council manager style of government. The Town Council consists of five members elected at large, with each member serving a staggered four-year term. The mayor is the presiding officer at council meetings and is selected on an annual basis by the Council. The Town Council hires the Town Manager and the Town Attorney (a contracted position).
The Town’s 2023-2024 adopted budget is $77.7 million ($30.5 million General Fund) and represents strong fiscal policies that support ongoing budget integrity achieving a structurally balanced budget. The Town’s General Fund is dependent on Transient Occupancy Tax (TOT) revenues, which account
for 60% of adopted General Fund revenue. The Town is supported by 112 FTE (92 full-time) staff who, under the direction of the Town Manager, work in the following departments: Administration (Town Manager, Town Clerk, and Town Attorney), Airport, Community and Economic Development, Finance, Human Resources, Parks and Recreation, Office of Outdoor Recreation, Public Works, and Police Department. Information Technology (IT) services are provided to the Town through a contract
with Mono County. Fire services are provided separately by the Mammoth Lakes Fire Protection District. Water and sewer services are provided separately by the Mammoth Community Water
District.
The Position
The Director of Finance is an executive management level classification responsible to plan, direct, manage, and oversee assigned activities and operations including: finance, accounting, purchasing, accounts payable/receivable, revenue collections including TOT/TBID, and other related support services; act as Town Treasurer; coordinate required functions with other Town departments and outside agencies. The position provides highly responsible and complex administrative support to the Town Manager. This is a single position, executive department director level class with responsibility for program development and implementation of goals, objectives, policies and priorities for department activities. Incumbent ensures that activities of the department are completed in a timely and efficient manner consistent with defined policies, regulations and laws. The position is a key member of the Town’s Executive Management Team.
The Finance Director is appointed by and reports to the Town Manager. The position exercises direct supervision over professional, technical and clerical staff.
Duties, Functions and Responsibilities:
Provide management responsibility for operational services and activities pertaining to accounting, budgeting, treasury, revenue collection, auditing, payroll, purchasing, and other related support services and functions.
Works with other Town staff, elected officials and outside agencies; explains and interprets Town administrative programs, policies, procedures and activities; negotiate and resolve sensitive, significant and controversial issues; responds to and resolves inquiries and complaints.
Lead and manage the development and administration of the Town and Departmental budgets; direct the monitoring of expenditures and revenues; prepare and implement budgetary adjustments.
Select, train, motivate, and evaluate assigned personnel; work with employees to correct deficiencies; implement discipline and termination procedures when necessary.
Develop and monitor Town revenues and appropriations by fund and department; and assist in monitoring budget for departments and projects, including the preparation and distribution of monthly status reports to departments.
Provide staff assistance to the Town Manager, Town Council and other department directors; prepare and present staff reports and other necessary correspondence.
Establish controls necessary to assure the accuracy and security of all financial records and funds; evaluate performance of accounting procedures, and systems.
Responsible for the timely preparation of all financial reports and statements; oversee preparation of annual audit; prepare, review and analyze reports to ensure conformance with generally accepted accounting principles and other requirements.
Administer the Town’s purchasing program.
Conduct a variety of organizational studies, investigations, and operational studies for the Town; recommend and oversee modifications to Departmental programs, policies, and procedures as appropriate.
May participate in employee negotiations;
May participate on a variety of committees; attend and participate in professional group meetings; stay abreast of new trends and innovations in the fields of accounting, budgeting, auditing, finance, purchasing, and public administration.
Knowledge and Abilities
Knowledge of:
Operational characteristics, services, and activities of municipal government programs including accounting, payroll, purchasing, revenue collection, and budgeting.
Organizational and management practices as applied to the analysis and evaluation of programs, policies, and operational needs.
Principles of supervision, training and performance evaluation of employees.
Advanced principles, practices, and standards of governmental cost accounting, treasury management, accounts receivable, and accounts payable.
Management of subsidiary ledgers, accounts and integration of general ledger, auditing, cash management and investments.
Principles and practices of risk management and loss prevention including claims handling, worker's compensation and asset protection programs.
Pertinent federal, state, and local laws, codes, and regulations.
Business mathematics, statistics, financial analysis, and research procedures;
Principles and practices of internal and external auditing standards.
Understanding and application of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
Requirements of Fund Accounting and statements issued by Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB).
Ability to:
Interpret, explain and apply policies, procedures, and regulations pertaining to payroll, benefits, budgeting and financial management.
Respond to requests and inquiries for information regarding accounting, payroll, benefits, and policies and procedures.
Properly train and provide information to subordinates on safe work practices and procedures and to follow OSHA regulations where required.
Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate will have experience in the areas of municipal finance, accounting, purchasing, payroll, accounts payable/receivable, revenue collections including TOT/TBID, and treasury. The ideal candidate will be a creative and innovative leader who has the ability to effectively make firm recommendations and decisions to the Town Manager based on experience and professional judgment. This individual must be able to adhere to the highest ethical and moral standards and be able to display transparency.
The ideal candidate should be a collaborative leader with the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with the Mayor, Town Council, departments, outside agencies, and the community. The ideal candidate should be able to make effective and persuasive presentations to groups at all levels of Town government as well as outside organizations and have the ability to resolve issues and build consensus among diverse stakeholders.
The ideal candidate should set a positive example of competence, professionalism, energy and work ethic to the Town; advanced written and oral communication skills are required.
Education and Experience
Qualified candidates will have a Bachelor’s degree in accounting, business/public administration, finance or a related field (accounting degree is preferred) is required, in addition to seven (7) years of increasing levels of responsibility and general administrative experience with an emphasis in finance/accounting and three (3) years of supervisory experience. Municipal experience and a Master’s degree in a related field are preferred.
Salary
The Town of Mammoth Lakes offers a competitive salary range between $157,472 - $192,903 commensurate with experience and extensive benefits that include:
Housing Assistance: The Town may provide temporary housing (subject to availability).
Town Provided Automobile: Access to an automobile from Town’s existing vehicle fleet for use on Town business and for occasional de minimis personal purposes.
Retirement:
CalPERS Defined Benefit Pension
457 Plan – the Town will match up to $2,400 annually. The Town does not participate in Social Security.
Medical: The Town will pay 100% of the cost of the PERS Platinum plan for the PERS Platinum plan for the employee and all eligible dependents.
Dental & Vision: Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA) Plan with up to $1,500 reimbursed annually for employee and $800 for dependents. Each year, up to 80% of unused amounts may be rolled over.
Life Insurance / AD&D: $50,000 provided for the employee & $5,000 for eligible dependents.
Annual Leave Accrual: 200 hours annual leave accrued for the first year of service (increases to 272 hours); 88 hours of admin leave; and 12 paid holidays. Employee and all eligible dependents.. Relocation assistance will be available for a successful out of area candidate.
How to Apply
Interested applicants should forward a cover letter and resume for consideration to:
resumes@affionpublic.com
Reference: TOMLFD
Affion Public
PO Box 794
Hershey, PA 17033
888.321.4922
www.affionpublic.com
*The deadline to receive resumes is July 22, 2024*
The Town of Mammoth Lakes is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.
Jun 24, 2024
Full Time
Town of Mammoth Lakes, CA
Finance Director
Please follow this link for the full brochure: https://www.affionpublic.com/position/finance-director-mammoth-lakes-ca/
About Mammoth Lakes, CA
The Town of Mammoth Lakes is a year-round resort community located in the eastern Sierra Nevada mountains in Mono County, California. The Town’s 2023 population is 7,380; however, visitors and second homeowners can increase the population to 35,000+ during peak visitation times. The Town
was incorporated in 1984 and is Mono County’s only incorporated town. Mammoth Lakes contains over half of the county’s permanent population and is the county’s primary employment, service center, and tax producer.
The Town is situated at around 8,000 feet in elevation. Mammoth Lakes is one of the snowiest towns in the United States, averaging over 300 inches of snow each year and over 500 inches in particularly good winters. It is a remote community located 170 miles south of Reno, Nevada and 300 miles north of Los Angeles. The Town’s urban growth boundary encompasses approximately four square miles. The Town’s municipal boundary is 25 square miles. The majority of the area is public land administered by the U.S. Forest Service.
Mammoth Lakes has four distinct seasons, enhancing the diversity of outdoor recreational offerings. The local economy is driven by recreation-based tourism, with visitors drawn to the area’s spectacular natural setting. The area is known for its outdoor opportunities including skiing and snowboarding at Mammoth Mountain Ski Area, snowmobiling, cross country skiing and snowshoeing, Devils Postpile National Monument, Yosemite National Park, miles of hiking and biking trails, and golf. The area’s mountain streams and lakes offer fishing, expansive vistas, camping, and other outdoor pursuits.
Mammoth Lakes has a variety of local dining, shopping, and recreational services. The small-town atmosphere, educational offerings, performing arts, community activities, and events provide
a desirable quality of life enjoyed by area residents and visitors. The natural beauty, recreational amenities, and small-town character offer the next Finance Director a unique and exciting place to live and work. For more information about the Town of Mammoth Lakes, please visit the Town's website .
Government
The Town of Mammoth Lakes is a general law Town and has a council manager style of government. The Town Council consists of five members elected at large, with each member serving a staggered four-year term. The mayor is the presiding officer at council meetings and is selected on an annual basis by the Council. The Town Council hires the Town Manager and the Town Attorney (a contracted position).
The Town’s 2023-2024 adopted budget is $77.7 million ($30.5 million General Fund) and represents strong fiscal policies that support ongoing budget integrity achieving a structurally balanced budget. The Town’s General Fund is dependent on Transient Occupancy Tax (TOT) revenues, which account
for 60% of adopted General Fund revenue. The Town is supported by 112 FTE (92 full-time) staff who, under the direction of the Town Manager, work in the following departments: Administration (Town Manager, Town Clerk, and Town Attorney), Airport, Community and Economic Development, Finance, Human Resources, Parks and Recreation, Office of Outdoor Recreation, Public Works, and Police Department. Information Technology (IT) services are provided to the Town through a contract
with Mono County. Fire services are provided separately by the Mammoth Lakes Fire Protection District. Water and sewer services are provided separately by the Mammoth Community Water
District.
The Position
The Director of Finance is an executive management level classification responsible to plan, direct, manage, and oversee assigned activities and operations including: finance, accounting, purchasing, accounts payable/receivable, revenue collections including TOT/TBID, and other related support services; act as Town Treasurer; coordinate required functions with other Town departments and outside agencies. The position provides highly responsible and complex administrative support to the Town Manager. This is a single position, executive department director level class with responsibility for program development and implementation of goals, objectives, policies and priorities for department activities. Incumbent ensures that activities of the department are completed in a timely and efficient manner consistent with defined policies, regulations and laws. The position is a key member of the Town’s Executive Management Team.
The Finance Director is appointed by and reports to the Town Manager. The position exercises direct supervision over professional, technical and clerical staff.
Duties, Functions and Responsibilities:
Provide management responsibility for operational services and activities pertaining to accounting, budgeting, treasury, revenue collection, auditing, payroll, purchasing, and other related support services and functions.
Works with other Town staff, elected officials and outside agencies; explains and interprets Town administrative programs, policies, procedures and activities; negotiate and resolve sensitive, significant and controversial issues; responds to and resolves inquiries and complaints.
Lead and manage the development and administration of the Town and Departmental budgets; direct the monitoring of expenditures and revenues; prepare and implement budgetary adjustments.
Select, train, motivate, and evaluate assigned personnel; work with employees to correct deficiencies; implement discipline and termination procedures when necessary.
Develop and monitor Town revenues and appropriations by fund and department; and assist in monitoring budget for departments and projects, including the preparation and distribution of monthly status reports to departments.
Provide staff assistance to the Town Manager, Town Council and other department directors; prepare and present staff reports and other necessary correspondence.
Establish controls necessary to assure the accuracy and security of all financial records and funds; evaluate performance of accounting procedures, and systems.
Responsible for the timely preparation of all financial reports and statements; oversee preparation of annual audit; prepare, review and analyze reports to ensure conformance with generally accepted accounting principles and other requirements.
Administer the Town’s purchasing program.
Conduct a variety of organizational studies, investigations, and operational studies for the Town; recommend and oversee modifications to Departmental programs, policies, and procedures as appropriate.
May participate in employee negotiations;
May participate on a variety of committees; attend and participate in professional group meetings; stay abreast of new trends and innovations in the fields of accounting, budgeting, auditing, finance, purchasing, and public administration.
Knowledge and Abilities
Knowledge of:
Operational characteristics, services, and activities of municipal government programs including accounting, payroll, purchasing, revenue collection, and budgeting.
Organizational and management practices as applied to the analysis and evaluation of programs, policies, and operational needs.
Principles of supervision, training and performance evaluation of employees.
Advanced principles, practices, and standards of governmental cost accounting, treasury management, accounts receivable, and accounts payable.
Management of subsidiary ledgers, accounts and integration of general ledger, auditing, cash management and investments.
Principles and practices of risk management and loss prevention including claims handling, worker's compensation and asset protection programs.
Pertinent federal, state, and local laws, codes, and regulations.
Business mathematics, statistics, financial analysis, and research procedures;
Principles and practices of internal and external auditing standards.
Understanding and application of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
Requirements of Fund Accounting and statements issued by Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB).
Ability to:
Interpret, explain and apply policies, procedures, and regulations pertaining to payroll, benefits, budgeting and financial management.
Respond to requests and inquiries for information regarding accounting, payroll, benefits, and policies and procedures.
Properly train and provide information to subordinates on safe work practices and procedures and to follow OSHA regulations where required.
Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate will have experience in the areas of municipal finance, accounting, purchasing, payroll, accounts payable/receivable, revenue collections including TOT/TBID, and treasury. The ideal candidate will be a creative and innovative leader who has the ability to effectively make firm recommendations and decisions to the Town Manager based on experience and professional judgment. This individual must be able to adhere to the highest ethical and moral standards and be able to display transparency.
The ideal candidate should be a collaborative leader with the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with the Mayor, Town Council, departments, outside agencies, and the community. The ideal candidate should be able to make effective and persuasive presentations to groups at all levels of Town government as well as outside organizations and have the ability to resolve issues and build consensus among diverse stakeholders.
The ideal candidate should set a positive example of competence, professionalism, energy and work ethic to the Town; advanced written and oral communication skills are required.
Education and Experience
Qualified candidates will have a Bachelor’s degree in accounting, business/public administration, finance or a related field (accounting degree is preferred) is required, in addition to seven (7) years of increasing levels of responsibility and general administrative experience with an emphasis in finance/accounting and three (3) years of supervisory experience. Municipal experience and a Master’s degree in a related field are preferred.
Salary
The Town of Mammoth Lakes offers a competitive salary range between $157,472 - $192,903 commensurate with experience and extensive benefits that include:
Housing Assistance: The Town may provide temporary housing (subject to availability).
Town Provided Automobile: Access to an automobile from Town’s existing vehicle fleet for use on Town business and for occasional de minimis personal purposes.
Retirement:
CalPERS Defined Benefit Pension
457 Plan – the Town will match up to $2,400 annually. The Town does not participate in Social Security.
Medical: The Town will pay 100% of the cost of the PERS Platinum plan for the PERS Platinum plan for the employee and all eligible dependents.
Dental & Vision: Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA) Plan with up to $1,500 reimbursed annually for employee and $800 for dependents. Each year, up to 80% of unused amounts may be rolled over.
Life Insurance / AD&D: $50,000 provided for the employee & $5,000 for eligible dependents.
Annual Leave Accrual: 200 hours annual leave accrued for the first year of service (increases to 272 hours); 88 hours of admin leave; and 12 paid holidays. Employee and all eligible dependents.. Relocation assistance will be available for a successful out of area candidate.
How to Apply
Interested applicants should forward a cover letter and resume for consideration to:
resumes@affionpublic.com
Reference: TOMLFD
Affion Public
PO Box 794
Hershey, PA 17033
888.321.4922
www.affionpublic.com
*The deadline to receive resumes is July 22, 2024*
The Town of Mammoth Lakes is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.
CITY OF ATLANTA, GA
Atlanta, Georgia, United States
Posting Open Until Filled Salary Commensurate with Experience The City of Atlanta’s Department of Grants and Community Development is seeking an experienced Assistant Grants Manager with excellent analytical and problem-solving skills who will quickly be able to become familiar with the operations of the Department and manage them effectively. The Assistant Grants Manager is a highly responsible administrative, professional position and is expected to lead all aspects of specified bodies of work for our Federal Entitlement Programs. The position will be principally responsible for directing the activities of several federal portfolios that include: HOPWA, HOME, CDBG, NSP, ESG, Section 108 Loan Fund, and Section 8 Moderate. This position includes supervising and coordinating the activities of 4-6 FTE’s, while interacting with numerous community leaders, stakeholders and others to implement projects and achieve visible results. The position requires a professional who is forward-thinking, innovative, creative and confident in making decisions. The individual must be a skillful motivator and negotiator in working with a wide variety of community and civic interests in the public, private, philanthropic and non-profit sectors. General Description and Classification Standards The Assistant Grants Services Manager (G23) is a senior management position that will report to the Assistant Director (Grants Services Manager) for Entitlement Program Operations. Primary responsibilities include but are not limited to the following: • Manage a variety of federally funded portfolios that include but are not limited to: HOME, CDBG, NSP, ESG, HOPWA, Section 108 Loan Fund, and Section 8 Moderate Rehabilitation. • Underwrite federal subsidies and provide risk analysis, project management, and project oversight for contracts in compliance with all federal rules and regulations. • Draft legislation and submits in the City’s Electronic Legislation Management System (ELMS) • Developing operational systems and workflows that increase efficiency and effectiveness. • Provides detailed program performance reports for various federal portfolios. • Use the City’s Oracle system to produce reports and track projects. • Monitor IDIS, DRGR, HMIS and other federal systems for compliance of HOPWA, ESG, NSP CDBG, Section 8 and HOME compliance triggers. • Will work in concert with the office financial team to track and manage program income received from various loan repayments and create monthly tracking and reporting. • Will assist in providing data and input for the Annual Action Plan (AAP), 5-year Consolidated Plan, Consolidated Annual Performance Evaluation Report (CAPER), and other adhoc reports for the department. • Assist in auditing previously funded and current portfolios for compliance and adherence to contract milestones/deliverables. • Assemble and underwrite the financial capital stack of federally funded construction projects and execute security instruments for the City in concert with the City’s Department of Law. • Familiarity with security deeds, Land Use Restriction Agreements (LURA), Promissory Notes, Intercreditor Agreements, subordination agreements and other real estate documents is required. • Position will perform other duties as assigned. Supervision Received Works under supervision of the Assistant Director Essential Duties & Responsibilities These are typical responsibilities for this position and should not be construed as exclusive or all inclusive. • Lead and supervise a team of 4-6 FTE’s, provide guidance and feedback, conduct annual performance assessments, manages staff work plans and designs and implements division goals and strategic objectives for the staff. • Tracks Program Income, reviews pay request, updates Oracle, Sharepoint, Down Home, and other systems. • Negotiates, prepares, and manages the written agreement process with funded agencies within 60 days of award for various projects. Reviews and certifies the work of the staff and provides leadership and guidance of work performance. • Collects and analyzes data from project information submitted by agencies to report within IDIS, DRGR, HMIS and/or any statistical data base to ensure accuracy and recommends corrective action. • Assist in performing project/task management for large scale/ or complex construction and direct service contracts. • Excellent verbal and written communication skills to assist with preparing reports, identifying feasible projects, correspondences, and other materials as required. • Assist in monitoring efforts City-wide wide including but not limited to: CDBG, NSP, HOME, HOPWA, ESG, Section 8 or any other funding sources that are being implemented by the department. • Perform loan and subsidy layering underwriting and functions associated with underwriting as demanded for each program including: ordering property appraisals, conducting title searches, calculating loan to value, and debt to income ratios, evaluating debt and property insurance, etc.; preparing funding recommendations for approval; tracking funds and disbursements, Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Thorough knowledge of business, financial and compliance protocol. • Knowledge of government programs and funding that is derived from a variety of sources that include federal, state, and local allocations. • Ability to conduct detailed financial analyses of housing projects concerning down payment, debt ratios and credit analysis, income verifications and pay off calculations. • Knowledge with the funding and “loan closing” process and ability to facilitate financial transactions. • Ability to understand policies of the federal and state agencies, and private lending institutions, which may apply to a given project. • Ability to exercise a high level of technical skills, leadership ability, and attention to detail. Minimum Qualifications - Education and Experience A bachelor’s degree in business, finance, economics, insurance or risk management, public administration or related field is acceptable. Five (5) years of work experience with government entitlement programs and/or mortgage underwriting experience, loan servicing and intake, credit counseling, banking and federal program management experience. Preferred Education & Experience A Master’s degree in business, finance, economics, insurance or risk management, public administration or related field is preferred. Six (6) years of work experience with government entitlement programs, mortgage underwriting experience, loan servicing and intake, credit counseling, banking and federal program management experience. • Strong financial analysis and project management skills. • Strong computer skills and familiarity with the Microsoft Office Suite, Sharepoint and other emerging technologies. • Excellent written communication skills. As evidenced by a writing sample as part of the application. • Demonstrated ability to collect, analyze, interpret and present information in a logical manner that shows visual competence and design aptitude. • Experience working with large data sets, such as American Fact Finder, BLS, and HUD data sets to extrapolate information and align program priorities appropriately. • Experience with financial tracking and disbursements. Licensures and Certifications None required Essential Capabilities and Work Environment Required physical, lifting, and sensory capabilities are requirements to perform the job successfully. Typical environmental conditions associated with job Closing Date/Time: 2024-11-28
Jul 14, 2024
Full Time
Posting Open Until Filled Salary Commensurate with Experience The City of Atlanta’s Department of Grants and Community Development is seeking an experienced Assistant Grants Manager with excellent analytical and problem-solving skills who will quickly be able to become familiar with the operations of the Department and manage them effectively. The Assistant Grants Manager is a highly responsible administrative, professional position and is expected to lead all aspects of specified bodies of work for our Federal Entitlement Programs. The position will be principally responsible for directing the activities of several federal portfolios that include: HOPWA, HOME, CDBG, NSP, ESG, Section 108 Loan Fund, and Section 8 Moderate. This position includes supervising and coordinating the activities of 4-6 FTE’s, while interacting with numerous community leaders, stakeholders and others to implement projects and achieve visible results. The position requires a professional who is forward-thinking, innovative, creative and confident in making decisions. The individual must be a skillful motivator and negotiator in working with a wide variety of community and civic interests in the public, private, philanthropic and non-profit sectors. General Description and Classification Standards The Assistant Grants Services Manager (G23) is a senior management position that will report to the Assistant Director (Grants Services Manager) for Entitlement Program Operations. Primary responsibilities include but are not limited to the following: • Manage a variety of federally funded portfolios that include but are not limited to: HOME, CDBG, NSP, ESG, HOPWA, Section 108 Loan Fund, and Section 8 Moderate Rehabilitation. • Underwrite federal subsidies and provide risk analysis, project management, and project oversight for contracts in compliance with all federal rules and regulations. • Draft legislation and submits in the City’s Electronic Legislation Management System (ELMS) • Developing operational systems and workflows that increase efficiency and effectiveness. • Provides detailed program performance reports for various federal portfolios. • Use the City’s Oracle system to produce reports and track projects. • Monitor IDIS, DRGR, HMIS and other federal systems for compliance of HOPWA, ESG, NSP CDBG, Section 8 and HOME compliance triggers. • Will work in concert with the office financial team to track and manage program income received from various loan repayments and create monthly tracking and reporting. • Will assist in providing data and input for the Annual Action Plan (AAP), 5-year Consolidated Plan, Consolidated Annual Performance Evaluation Report (CAPER), and other adhoc reports for the department. • Assist in auditing previously funded and current portfolios for compliance and adherence to contract milestones/deliverables. • Assemble and underwrite the financial capital stack of federally funded construction projects and execute security instruments for the City in concert with the City’s Department of Law. • Familiarity with security deeds, Land Use Restriction Agreements (LURA), Promissory Notes, Intercreditor Agreements, subordination agreements and other real estate documents is required. • Position will perform other duties as assigned. Supervision Received Works under supervision of the Assistant Director Essential Duties & Responsibilities These are typical responsibilities for this position and should not be construed as exclusive or all inclusive. • Lead and supervise a team of 4-6 FTE’s, provide guidance and feedback, conduct annual performance assessments, manages staff work plans and designs and implements division goals and strategic objectives for the staff. • Tracks Program Income, reviews pay request, updates Oracle, Sharepoint, Down Home, and other systems. • Negotiates, prepares, and manages the written agreement process with funded agencies within 60 days of award for various projects. Reviews and certifies the work of the staff and provides leadership and guidance of work performance. • Collects and analyzes data from project information submitted by agencies to report within IDIS, DRGR, HMIS and/or any statistical data base to ensure accuracy and recommends corrective action. • Assist in performing project/task management for large scale/ or complex construction and direct service contracts. • Excellent verbal and written communication skills to assist with preparing reports, identifying feasible projects, correspondences, and other materials as required. • Assist in monitoring efforts City-wide wide including but not limited to: CDBG, NSP, HOME, HOPWA, ESG, Section 8 or any other funding sources that are being implemented by the department. • Perform loan and subsidy layering underwriting and functions associated with underwriting as demanded for each program including: ordering property appraisals, conducting title searches, calculating loan to value, and debt to income ratios, evaluating debt and property insurance, etc.; preparing funding recommendations for approval; tracking funds and disbursements, Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Thorough knowledge of business, financial and compliance protocol. • Knowledge of government programs and funding that is derived from a variety of sources that include federal, state, and local allocations. • Ability to conduct detailed financial analyses of housing projects concerning down payment, debt ratios and credit analysis, income verifications and pay off calculations. • Knowledge with the funding and “loan closing” process and ability to facilitate financial transactions. • Ability to understand policies of the federal and state agencies, and private lending institutions, which may apply to a given project. • Ability to exercise a high level of technical skills, leadership ability, and attention to detail. Minimum Qualifications - Education and Experience A bachelor’s degree in business, finance, economics, insurance or risk management, public administration or related field is acceptable. Five (5) years of work experience with government entitlement programs and/or mortgage underwriting experience, loan servicing and intake, credit counseling, banking and federal program management experience. Preferred Education & Experience A Master’s degree in business, finance, economics, insurance or risk management, public administration or related field is preferred. Six (6) years of work experience with government entitlement programs, mortgage underwriting experience, loan servicing and intake, credit counseling, banking and federal program management experience. • Strong financial analysis and project management skills. • Strong computer skills and familiarity with the Microsoft Office Suite, Sharepoint and other emerging technologies. • Excellent written communication skills. As evidenced by a writing sample as part of the application. • Demonstrated ability to collect, analyze, interpret and present information in a logical manner that shows visual competence and design aptitude. • Experience working with large data sets, such as American Fact Finder, BLS, and HUD data sets to extrapolate information and align program priorities appropriately. • Experience with financial tracking and disbursements. Licensures and Certifications None required Essential Capabilities and Work Environment Required physical, lifting, and sensory capabilities are requirements to perform the job successfully. Typical environmental conditions associated with job Closing Date/Time: 2024-11-28
City of Los Angeles
City Of Los Angeles, California, United States
DUTIES ANNUAL SALARY $114,798 to $167,833 and $143,028 to $209,113 (Salary will be effective on September 22, 2024) NOTES : Candidates from the eligible list are normally appointed to vacancies in the lower pay grade positions.Annual salary is at the start of the pay range. The current salary range is subject to change. Please confirm the starting salary with the hiring department before accepting a job offer. A Financial Manager manages, or assists in managing, financial administration and planning or accounting activities of the City Departments having control over their own funds; analyzes and makes recommendations on significant financial matters; participates in the development of business management reporting, accounting, or cash flow projection systems; applies sound supervisory standards and techniques in building and maintaining an effective work group; and fulfills equal employment opportunity responsibilities. REQUIREMENT(S)/MINIMUM QUALIFICATION(S) Three years of full-time paid experience at the level of Financial Analyst with the City of Los Angeles working with an enterprise accrual accounting system; or Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a major in finance, accounting, economics, mathematics, orbusiness administration and five years of full-time paid professional experience in a public accounting firm; or governmental agencies using enterprise accrual accounting systems; or publicly traded private sector corporations; or an investment bank, commercial bank, financial advisor, or investment advisor listed in the Bond Buyer’s Municipal Marketplace Directory; or privately held companies with revenues and/or equity size comparable to that of a Fortune 500 company; and supervising for at least two years either : Accounting professionals performing the full range of accounting activities including financial reporting, general accounting, cost accounting, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, billing, and inventory on an accrual basis in conformance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles issued by the Governmental Accounting Standards Board and/or the Financial Accounting Standards Board; or Professional or support personnel performing the full range of financial management activities including portfolio management, cash management, issuance of short-term and long-term debt, cash forecasting, financial analysis of business, commercial, or governmental development proposals to determine their financial viability and rates of return, and financial reporting. A CPA or CFA, CTP certificate, or a master’s degree in finance, accounting, economics, business administration or public administration with an emphasis in economics or public finance may be substituted for no more than one year of the required general experience. However, it may not be substituted for the supervisory experience. PROCESS NOTES Applicants who lack six months or less of the required experience may file for this examination. However, they cannot be appointed until the full experience requirement is met. Applicants qualifying under Requirement #2 and/or substituting a master's degree from an accredited four-year college or university, in finance, accounting, economics, business administration or public administration with an emphasis in economics or public finance for one year of the required general experience must list their school name and location, type of degree earned and major in the Education section of the City application. Applicants who fail to provide this information on their application will not be considered further in this examination and their applications will not be processed. For qualifying work experience gained outside of the City of Los Angeles, the term “professional experience” applies to positions that require possession of a degree from an accredited four-year college or university in order to obtain that position. Therefore, to be considered “professional,” non-City qualifying experience must be gained in positions after obtaining a four-year degree. Please note that qualifying education must be from a college or university accredited by a City of Los Angeles recognized agency. A list of approved accrediting agencies can be found at http://per.lacity.org/Accredited%20Institutions%2008-21-08.pdf . Some positions may require a valid California driver’s license. Candidates may not be eligible for appointment to these positions if their record within the last 36 months reflects three or more moving violations and/or at-fault accidents, or a conviction of a major moving violation (such as DUI). Some positions may require a Certified Treasury Professional (CTP) credential awarded by the Association for Financial Professionals. Candidates completing the examination process who qualified under Requirement #2 and/or substituted a CPA or CFA, CTP certificate, or a master's degree from an accredited four-year college or university, in finance, accounting, economics, business administration or public administration with an emphasis in economics or public finance for one year of the required general experience will be contacted by the Personnel Department to provide required proof of qualifying degree, license and/or certificate. Applicants who wish to expedite this process may attach a copy of their qualifying degree, license, and/or certificate to their on-line application at the time of filing in the Attachments section. SELECTIVE CERTIFICATION In accordance with Charter Section 1010(b) and Civil Service Commission Rule 5.31, selective certification will be used for some positions that require special skills and/or training in one or more of the following areas. Only persons possessing the following experience at the time of filing may be considered for appointment to fill such positions. Two years of full-time paid professional experience developing, implementing, and managing a system of internal controls to safeguard and monitor the organization’s assets; or Two years of full-time paid professional experience managing investment portfolios of restricted cash balances and overseeing short-term cash forecasting activities; or Two years of full-time paid professional experience managing activities related to conducting financial analyses including determining rate of return and performance analysis. NOTE : Applicants who wish to be considered for any of the selective certification area(s) as described above must respond to the selective certification question(s) at the time of filing. The selective certification question(s) are located within the Supplemental Questions section of the on-line application. Responses to the selective certification question(s) will be submitted to an expert review panel for evaluation for those candidates who meet the minimum requirements. The expert review panel will determine if a candidate meets the selective certification criteria based on an assessment of the candidate’s response(s) to the question(s). Applicants who fail to provide a response to the selective certification question(s) at the time of filing will not be considered further for selective certification. WHERE TO APPLY & APPLICATION DEADLINE Applications will only be accepted on-line. When you are viewing the on-line job bulletin of your choice, simply scroll to the top of the page and select the “Apply” icon. On-line job bulletins are also available at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/lacity . NOTE : Applicants are urged to apply early to ensure you have time to resolve any technical issues you may encounter. APPLICATION DEADLINE Applications must be received by THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 26, 2024 . In accordance with Civil Service Rule 4.2, all applicants who apply may not be tested in this examination. To meet anticipated hiring needs, only a limited number of qualified applicants will be invited to participate in the selection process in the following order: 1) Los Angeles City promotional applicants who meet the minimum requirements. You must have received a regular appointment to a City position or be on a reserve list to apply for this examination as a promotional candidate; 2) Applicants currently employed by the City of Los Angeles on a part-time or exempt basis who meet the minimum requirements; 3) Remaining applicants who meet the minimum requirements in sufficient numbers to meet hiring needs based on a random sampling of those qualified candidates. Applications submitted during the filing period may be kept on file in the event that additional applicants need to be tested to meet hiring needs. SELECTION PROCESS Examination Weight: Technical Exercise: Advisory Interview: 100% The examination will consist entirely of an evaluation of professional and personal qualifications by interview. In the interview, the following competencies may be evaluated: Judgment and Decision Making; Supervision; Fiscal Management; Shares Knowledge and Information; Program Responsibility; Analytical Ability, including knowledge of: methods used to perform financial and economic feasibility analyses; principles and practices of investment analysis; Job Knowledge, including knowledge of: principles and practices of financial management and planning for government and/or enterprise agencies; Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), including the pronouncements from Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) and Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB); principles and practices of enterprise fund accounting; auditing requirements in accordance with Generally Accepted Auditing Standards (GAAS); Technology Application, including knowledge of: computer applications and software used to gather and analyze financial data; and other necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities. Additional job analysis information can be obtained by going to https://per.lacity.org/jobs/job-analyses.cfm and clicking on Competencies under Financial Manager. Prior to the interview, candidates will be required to prepare some technical, written material related to the duties and responsibilities of a Financial Manager. This material will not be separately scored, but will be presented to the interview board for review and consideration, which may include discussion, in the overall evaluation of the candidate. Those who do not complete the advisory technical exercise will not be invited to the interview and will be considered to have failed the entire examination. To be considered complete, the advisory technical exercise must include a substantive response for each question or problem included in the advisory technical exercise for which a candidate is required to provide an answer. Please note that candidates must complete the advisory technical exercise and meet the minimum qualifications as stated on this bulletin in order to be considered further in the examination process. The advisory technical exercise will be administered on-line . Candidates invited to participate in the examination will receive an e-mail from the City of Los Angeles outlining the specific steps needed to complete the on-line advisory technical exercise. Candidates will be required to complete the on-line advisory technical exercise between TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 2024 and TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 12, 2024. Candidates who fail to complete the advisory technical exercise as instructed may be disqualified. Candidates will be notified later by e-mail of the date, time, and location of the interview, which may be held in Los Angeles or on-line. It is anticipated that interviews will begin during the period of DECEMBER 2, 2024 to DECEMBER 13, 2024. NOTES : This examination is based on a validation study. As a covered entity under the Fair Employment and Housing Act and Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City of Los Angeles does not discriminate on the basis of disability and upon request, will provide reasonable accommodations to ensure equal access to its programs, services, and activities. To request a disability accommodation, please complete the Disability Accommodation Form within 14 calendar days of the submittal of the City application. The Disability Accommodation Form can be obtained at http://per.lacity.org/exams/verify_disability.pdf . Applications are accepted subject to review to ensure that minimum qualifications are met. Candidates may be disqualified at any time if it is determined that they do not possess the minimum qualifications stated on this bulletin. Successful candidates may be required to complete a medical examination. Appointment to a position in this class is subject to a one-year probationary period under the provisions of Section 1011 of the Los Angeles City Charter. In conjunction with Civil Service Rules, applicants who have received a regular appointment to a City position or are on a reserve list will be considered Promotional candidates while all other applicants will be considered Open candidates. Promotional candidates will accrue seniority credit at the rate of 0.10 of a point for each year of continuous service in those City classes which provide qualifying experience for this position. A maximum of one point will be added to the score of those candidates. The promotional list will ordinarily be used ahead of the open competitive list. However, if open competitive candidates receive a higher score, without military credits, than the highest available promotional candidate, after adding seniority credit as indicated above, the Civil Service Commission, upon request of the appointing authority, may approve certification of such open competitive candidates ahead of the promotional candidates. A final average score of 70% or higher is required to be placed on the eligible list. In accordance with Civil Service Rule, Sec. 4.24, review periods may be combined. Candidates in the examination process may file protests as provided in Sec. 4.20, 4.22, and 4.23 as applicable and within the required time frame; however, the Personnel Department may respond to and resolve protests prior to the establishment of the eligible list. Notice : If you receive and accept an offer of employment to a regular position with the City of Los Angeles, your employee benefit coverage (including health and dental coverage as well as life insurance) will commence approximately six weeks after your original regular appointment. Not all positions in the City receive benefit coverage; you should inquire regarding the availability of employee benefits prior to accepting a position. All City employees are required to be Disaster Service Workers. THIS EXAMINATION IS TO BE GIVEN BOTH ON AN INTERDEPARTMENTAL PROMOTIONAL AND OPEN COMPETITIVE BASIS The City of Los Angeles does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, creed, color, ancestry, medical condition (cancer), or Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome. AN EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER For additional information and FAQs regarding the City's hiring process, please go to: https://personnel.lacity.gov/faqs/employment-testing-process.html There are many things to consider in a new employer. Visit the following webpage to view benefits the City of Los Angeles offers its employees: http://per.lacity.org/bens/index.html Closing Date/Time: 9/26/2024 11:59 PM Pacific
Sep 14, 2024
Full Time
DUTIES ANNUAL SALARY $114,798 to $167,833 and $143,028 to $209,113 (Salary will be effective on September 22, 2024) NOTES : Candidates from the eligible list are normally appointed to vacancies in the lower pay grade positions.Annual salary is at the start of the pay range. The current salary range is subject to change. Please confirm the starting salary with the hiring department before accepting a job offer. A Financial Manager manages, or assists in managing, financial administration and planning or accounting activities of the City Departments having control over their own funds; analyzes and makes recommendations on significant financial matters; participates in the development of business management reporting, accounting, or cash flow projection systems; applies sound supervisory standards and techniques in building and maintaining an effective work group; and fulfills equal employment opportunity responsibilities. REQUIREMENT(S)/MINIMUM QUALIFICATION(S) Three years of full-time paid experience at the level of Financial Analyst with the City of Los Angeles working with an enterprise accrual accounting system; or Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a major in finance, accounting, economics, mathematics, orbusiness administration and five years of full-time paid professional experience in a public accounting firm; or governmental agencies using enterprise accrual accounting systems; or publicly traded private sector corporations; or an investment bank, commercial bank, financial advisor, or investment advisor listed in the Bond Buyer’s Municipal Marketplace Directory; or privately held companies with revenues and/or equity size comparable to that of a Fortune 500 company; and supervising for at least two years either : Accounting professionals performing the full range of accounting activities including financial reporting, general accounting, cost accounting, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, billing, and inventory on an accrual basis in conformance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles issued by the Governmental Accounting Standards Board and/or the Financial Accounting Standards Board; or Professional or support personnel performing the full range of financial management activities including portfolio management, cash management, issuance of short-term and long-term debt, cash forecasting, financial analysis of business, commercial, or governmental development proposals to determine their financial viability and rates of return, and financial reporting. A CPA or CFA, CTP certificate, or a master’s degree in finance, accounting, economics, business administration or public administration with an emphasis in economics or public finance may be substituted for no more than one year of the required general experience. However, it may not be substituted for the supervisory experience. PROCESS NOTES Applicants who lack six months or less of the required experience may file for this examination. However, they cannot be appointed until the full experience requirement is met. Applicants qualifying under Requirement #2 and/or substituting a master's degree from an accredited four-year college or university, in finance, accounting, economics, business administration or public administration with an emphasis in economics or public finance for one year of the required general experience must list their school name and location, type of degree earned and major in the Education section of the City application. Applicants who fail to provide this information on their application will not be considered further in this examination and their applications will not be processed. For qualifying work experience gained outside of the City of Los Angeles, the term “professional experience” applies to positions that require possession of a degree from an accredited four-year college or university in order to obtain that position. Therefore, to be considered “professional,” non-City qualifying experience must be gained in positions after obtaining a four-year degree. Please note that qualifying education must be from a college or university accredited by a City of Los Angeles recognized agency. A list of approved accrediting agencies can be found at http://per.lacity.org/Accredited%20Institutions%2008-21-08.pdf . Some positions may require a valid California driver’s license. Candidates may not be eligible for appointment to these positions if their record within the last 36 months reflects three or more moving violations and/or at-fault accidents, or a conviction of a major moving violation (such as DUI). Some positions may require a Certified Treasury Professional (CTP) credential awarded by the Association for Financial Professionals. Candidates completing the examination process who qualified under Requirement #2 and/or substituted a CPA or CFA, CTP certificate, or a master's degree from an accredited four-year college or university, in finance, accounting, economics, business administration or public administration with an emphasis in economics or public finance for one year of the required general experience will be contacted by the Personnel Department to provide required proof of qualifying degree, license and/or certificate. Applicants who wish to expedite this process may attach a copy of their qualifying degree, license, and/or certificate to their on-line application at the time of filing in the Attachments section. SELECTIVE CERTIFICATION In accordance with Charter Section 1010(b) and Civil Service Commission Rule 5.31, selective certification will be used for some positions that require special skills and/or training in one or more of the following areas. Only persons possessing the following experience at the time of filing may be considered for appointment to fill such positions. Two years of full-time paid professional experience developing, implementing, and managing a system of internal controls to safeguard and monitor the organization’s assets; or Two years of full-time paid professional experience managing investment portfolios of restricted cash balances and overseeing short-term cash forecasting activities; or Two years of full-time paid professional experience managing activities related to conducting financial analyses including determining rate of return and performance analysis. NOTE : Applicants who wish to be considered for any of the selective certification area(s) as described above must respond to the selective certification question(s) at the time of filing. The selective certification question(s) are located within the Supplemental Questions section of the on-line application. Responses to the selective certification question(s) will be submitted to an expert review panel for evaluation for those candidates who meet the minimum requirements. The expert review panel will determine if a candidate meets the selective certification criteria based on an assessment of the candidate’s response(s) to the question(s). Applicants who fail to provide a response to the selective certification question(s) at the time of filing will not be considered further for selective certification. WHERE TO APPLY & APPLICATION DEADLINE Applications will only be accepted on-line. When you are viewing the on-line job bulletin of your choice, simply scroll to the top of the page and select the “Apply” icon. On-line job bulletins are also available at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/lacity . NOTE : Applicants are urged to apply early to ensure you have time to resolve any technical issues you may encounter. APPLICATION DEADLINE Applications must be received by THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 26, 2024 . In accordance with Civil Service Rule 4.2, all applicants who apply may not be tested in this examination. To meet anticipated hiring needs, only a limited number of qualified applicants will be invited to participate in the selection process in the following order: 1) Los Angeles City promotional applicants who meet the minimum requirements. You must have received a regular appointment to a City position or be on a reserve list to apply for this examination as a promotional candidate; 2) Applicants currently employed by the City of Los Angeles on a part-time or exempt basis who meet the minimum requirements; 3) Remaining applicants who meet the minimum requirements in sufficient numbers to meet hiring needs based on a random sampling of those qualified candidates. Applications submitted during the filing period may be kept on file in the event that additional applicants need to be tested to meet hiring needs. SELECTION PROCESS Examination Weight: Technical Exercise: Advisory Interview: 100% The examination will consist entirely of an evaluation of professional and personal qualifications by interview. In the interview, the following competencies may be evaluated: Judgment and Decision Making; Supervision; Fiscal Management; Shares Knowledge and Information; Program Responsibility; Analytical Ability, including knowledge of: methods used to perform financial and economic feasibility analyses; principles and practices of investment analysis; Job Knowledge, including knowledge of: principles and practices of financial management and planning for government and/or enterprise agencies; Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), including the pronouncements from Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) and Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB); principles and practices of enterprise fund accounting; auditing requirements in accordance with Generally Accepted Auditing Standards (GAAS); Technology Application, including knowledge of: computer applications and software used to gather and analyze financial data; and other necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities. Additional job analysis information can be obtained by going to https://per.lacity.org/jobs/job-analyses.cfm and clicking on Competencies under Financial Manager. Prior to the interview, candidates will be required to prepare some technical, written material related to the duties and responsibilities of a Financial Manager. This material will not be separately scored, but will be presented to the interview board for review and consideration, which may include discussion, in the overall evaluation of the candidate. Those who do not complete the advisory technical exercise will not be invited to the interview and will be considered to have failed the entire examination. To be considered complete, the advisory technical exercise must include a substantive response for each question or problem included in the advisory technical exercise for which a candidate is required to provide an answer. Please note that candidates must complete the advisory technical exercise and meet the minimum qualifications as stated on this bulletin in order to be considered further in the examination process. The advisory technical exercise will be administered on-line . Candidates invited to participate in the examination will receive an e-mail from the City of Los Angeles outlining the specific steps needed to complete the on-line advisory technical exercise. Candidates will be required to complete the on-line advisory technical exercise between TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 2024 and TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 12, 2024. Candidates who fail to complete the advisory technical exercise as instructed may be disqualified. Candidates will be notified later by e-mail of the date, time, and location of the interview, which may be held in Los Angeles or on-line. It is anticipated that interviews will begin during the period of DECEMBER 2, 2024 to DECEMBER 13, 2024. NOTES : This examination is based on a validation study. As a covered entity under the Fair Employment and Housing Act and Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City of Los Angeles does not discriminate on the basis of disability and upon request, will provide reasonable accommodations to ensure equal access to its programs, services, and activities. To request a disability accommodation, please complete the Disability Accommodation Form within 14 calendar days of the submittal of the City application. The Disability Accommodation Form can be obtained at http://per.lacity.org/exams/verify_disability.pdf . Applications are accepted subject to review to ensure that minimum qualifications are met. Candidates may be disqualified at any time if it is determined that they do not possess the minimum qualifications stated on this bulletin. Successful candidates may be required to complete a medical examination. Appointment to a position in this class is subject to a one-year probationary period under the provisions of Section 1011 of the Los Angeles City Charter. In conjunction with Civil Service Rules, applicants who have received a regular appointment to a City position or are on a reserve list will be considered Promotional candidates while all other applicants will be considered Open candidates. Promotional candidates will accrue seniority credit at the rate of 0.10 of a point for each year of continuous service in those City classes which provide qualifying experience for this position. A maximum of one point will be added to the score of those candidates. The promotional list will ordinarily be used ahead of the open competitive list. However, if open competitive candidates receive a higher score, without military credits, than the highest available promotional candidate, after adding seniority credit as indicated above, the Civil Service Commission, upon request of the appointing authority, may approve certification of such open competitive candidates ahead of the promotional candidates. A final average score of 70% or higher is required to be placed on the eligible list. In accordance with Civil Service Rule, Sec. 4.24, review periods may be combined. Candidates in the examination process may file protests as provided in Sec. 4.20, 4.22, and 4.23 as applicable and within the required time frame; however, the Personnel Department may respond to and resolve protests prior to the establishment of the eligible list. Notice : If you receive and accept an offer of employment to a regular position with the City of Los Angeles, your employee benefit coverage (including health and dental coverage as well as life insurance) will commence approximately six weeks after your original regular appointment. Not all positions in the City receive benefit coverage; you should inquire regarding the availability of employee benefits prior to accepting a position. All City employees are required to be Disaster Service Workers. THIS EXAMINATION IS TO BE GIVEN BOTH ON AN INTERDEPARTMENTAL PROMOTIONAL AND OPEN COMPETITIVE BASIS The City of Los Angeles does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, creed, color, ancestry, medical condition (cancer), or Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome. AN EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER For additional information and FAQs regarding the City's hiring process, please go to: https://personnel.lacity.gov/faqs/employment-testing-process.html There are many things to consider in a new employer. Visit the following webpage to view benefits the City of Los Angeles offers its employees: http://per.lacity.org/bens/index.html Closing Date/Time: 9/26/2024 11:59 PM Pacific
LOS ANGELES COUNTY
Los Angeles, California, United States
Position/Program Information TYPE OF RECRUITMENT OPEN COMPETITIVE - EMERGENCY APPLICATION FILING PERIOD Applications will be accepted from September 4, 2024, at 7:00 a.m. Pacific Time (PT). This examination will remain open until the needs of the service are met and is subject to closure without prior notice. EXAM NUMBER W1078F-EA The LA County Board of Supervisors recently declared a local state of emergency for homelessness , and the County is working to revise and expand our response to help all who are affected. We are looking for qualified and passionate individuals to help us in the mission of addressing issues like housing, mental health, and substance use. If you are looking for a new career that will directly benefit the population of LA County, this may be the opportunity for you. Internal Services Department is seeking qualified candidates to fill emergency Administrative Manager 10, ISD vacancies related to the homelessness crisis. Under the emergency order, applicants who meet the requirements may be hired for an initial period of up to 90 days, with an opportunity for permanent County employment. Before the end of your initial work period, you will be assessed on your work performance. This assessment will be weighted 100%. Those who successfully pass the assessment will be considered for permanent appointment to Administrative Manager 10, ISD. The Opportunity The Purchasing and Contracts Manager will provide advisory, consultative services and/or management oversight functions to staff and operations dedicated to supporting County end-user departments, vendors, and related agencies in the areas of Contracts, Procurement and Purchasing Programs that support the Homelessness efforts and related initiatives. Essential Job Functions Manages, directs, and supervises a section of professional staff responsible for the acquisition of supplies and services of assigned commodities for end-user departments. Provides technical guidance and direction to subordinate staff in all aspects of the purchasing, acquisition, and contract process. Monitors and evaluates achievement of project goals and objectives and reviews results with ISD management. Ensures compliance with relevant laws and regulations; analyzes relevant technical or legal issues affecting matters of the operation managed or project assigned. Performs administrative supervision functions that includes rating performance, coaching for performance, review/approving time off, mentoring, etc. Provides assistance to end-users regarding complex or sensitive purchases/acquisitions and identifies viable solutions to address business needs. Participates in planning sessions and assists in the development and implementation of departmental and/or Countywide strategic objectives, policies, and programs. Participates in multiple work streams of procurement transformation (i.e., purchasing, contracts, payables, etc.) to ensure consistency across; vision and strategy; policy, legal, practices and process; technology; and organization. Participates in customer engagement activities that include planning and leading change management, training, and both functional and technical help desk support. Serves as a resource to identify business requirements, assess functional design processes, workflow mapping, testing, and training on the Department’s eProcurement/Source-to-Pay Transformation initiative. Assists with the design, service delivery models, and performance frameworks of eProcurement, ensuring responsiveness and working with stakeholders to align and meet on business requirements ensuring positive customer experiences through service excellence and quality service. Assists with developing and implementing operating plans, data reporting structure, and appropriate KPIs to measure functional effectiveness of the eProcurement/Source-to-Pay System. Fosters a collaborative and engaging work environment focused on continuous improvement, innovation, and a customer-centric approach. Directs and leads special projects and the preparation of reports on behalf of the Purchasing and Contracts Service General Manager. Requirements TO QUALIFY FOR THE OPTIONS BELOW you must POSSESS and CLEARLY EXPRESS detailed years of experience performing relevant duties related to the requirements below and within your online job application under the "Experience" area and Supplemental Questionnaire. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: Option I: Three years of experience in an administrative*, advisory, or staff capacity** dealing with the investigation and solution of procedural, personnel, budgetary, legislative, community, governmental or similar complex problems. Option II: Two years’ experience at the level of Administrative Manager 8, ISD*** or higher. You MUST meet the above requirement(s) in order to be appointed to fill any vacancies related to this recruitment. SPECIAL REQUIREMENT INFORMATION: *Administrative is defined as work performed typically in an administrative services branch of an organizational unit, including responsibility for the development of procedures and participation in policy formulation. Experience at the level of independent responsibility for assignments of average difficulty analyzing and making recommendations for the solution of problems of organization, budget, personnel, information services, programs, facilities planning, materials management, and general management. **Advisory or Staff capacity is defined as work performed in an advisory capacity to line managers to provide program and administrative support by doing research and making recommendations to administration for the solution of problems of organization, procedure, program, budget, or personnel. ***Experience i n the County of Los Angeles at the level of Administrative Manager 8, ISD or higher is defined as assists in the administration of a variety of activities in an area of expertise, including strategies, policies, and special programs. License: A valid California Class C Driver License or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job-related essential functions. Physical Expectations Physical Class II - Light: This class includes administrative and clerical positions requiring light physical effort that may include occasional light lifting to a 10-pound limit and some bending, stooping, or squatting. Considerable ambulation may be involved. DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS: Experience performing a broad range of complex purchasing and contracting related services, including developing vendor agreements and contracts for the purchase of equipment, supplies, and services; developing formal complex bid and contract documents; and drafting and negotiating contractual agreements. Experience leading project teams, including establishing project timelines, monitoring deliverables, meeting with stakeholders, and ensuring effective working relationships and coordination of efforts with other areas of internal/external organizations. Experience participating in or leading Countywide or organization-wide strategic objectives designed to enhance or streamline business operations. Bachelor’s Degree or higher in Business Administration, Public Administration, Information Systems, Economics, Finance, Procurement, or a closely related field. Closely related Fields: Will be determined by the hiring manager. Additional Information Our Assessment Process: Before the end of your initial work assignment, the appointing department will evaluate your performance. Those who achieve a passing score on this evaluation will be considered for permanent appointment. How to Apply: Applications must be filed online only. We must receive your application before 5:30 p.m. (PT), on the last day of filing. Applications submitted by U.S. mail, fax, or in person will not be accepted. Apply online by clicking on the green "Apply" button at the top right of this posting. You can also track the status of your application using the website https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/lacounty . Plan to submit your online application well in advance of the deadline as you may be required to verify your email address. This only needs to be done once per email address, and if you already have a job seeker account on www.governmentjobs.com/careers/lacounty , you can verify at any time by logging in and following the prompts. This is to enhance the security of your online application and to ensure you do not enter an incorrect email address. Note: All notifications will be sent electronically to the email address provided on the application. It is important that you provide a valid email address. Please add Kirby@isd.lacounty .gov , info@governmentjobs.com, and noreply@governmentjobs.com to your email address and list of approved senders to prevent email notifications from being filtered as spam/junk/clutter mail. Applicants have the ability to opt out of emails from LA County. If you unsubscribe, you will not receive any email notification for any examination for which you apply with Los Angeles County. Regardless of whether you choose to unsubscribe, you can always check for notifications by logging into governmentjobs.com and viewing your profile inbox, which saves a copy of all emailed notices. Please make sure you put in the time and effort when filling out your application and supplemental questions completely. The acceptance of your application depends on whether you have clearly shown that you meet the Minimum Requirements as listed on this bulletin. Provide any relevant job experience in the spaces provided so we can evaluate your qualifications for the job. For each job held, give the name and address of your employer, your job title, beginning and ending dates, number of hours worked per week, and description of work performed. If your application is incomplete, it will be rejected. Please note that all information included in the application materials is subject to verification at any point during the examination and hiring process, including after an appointment has been made. Falsification of any information may result in disqualification or rescission of appointment. Utilizing verbiage from Class Specification and Minimum Requirements serving as your description of duties will not be sufficient to demonstrate that you meet the requirements. Doing so may result in an incomplete application and you may be disqualified. Computer and Internet Access at Public Libraries: For Candidates who may not have regular access to a computer or the internet, applications can be completed on computers at public libraries throughout Los Angeles County. Fair Chance Initiative: The County of Los Angeles is a Fair Chance employer. Except for a very limited number of positions, you will not be asked to provide information about a conviction history unless you receive a contingent offer of employment. The County will make an individualized assessment of whether your conviction history has a direct or adverse relationship with the specific duties of the job, and consider potential mitigating factors, including, but not limited to, evidence and extent of rehabilitation, recency of the offense(s), and age at the time of the offense(s). If asked to provide information about a conviction history, any convictions or court records which are exempted by a valid court order do not have to be disclosed. Have questions about anything listed above? Contact us: Exam Number: W1078F-EA Department Contact Name: Kari Irby Department Contact Phone: (323) 457-5304 Department Contact Email: Kirby@isd.lacounty .gov California Relay Services Phone: (800) 735-2922 ADA Coordinator Phone: (323)881-3932 Teletype Phone: (800) 899-4099 [Alternate Teletype Phone: (800) 897-0077 ] For detailed information, please click here Closing Date/Time: Continuous
Sep 04, 2024
Full Time
Position/Program Information TYPE OF RECRUITMENT OPEN COMPETITIVE - EMERGENCY APPLICATION FILING PERIOD Applications will be accepted from September 4, 2024, at 7:00 a.m. Pacific Time (PT). This examination will remain open until the needs of the service are met and is subject to closure without prior notice. EXAM NUMBER W1078F-EA The LA County Board of Supervisors recently declared a local state of emergency for homelessness , and the County is working to revise and expand our response to help all who are affected. We are looking for qualified and passionate individuals to help us in the mission of addressing issues like housing, mental health, and substance use. If you are looking for a new career that will directly benefit the population of LA County, this may be the opportunity for you. Internal Services Department is seeking qualified candidates to fill emergency Administrative Manager 10, ISD vacancies related to the homelessness crisis. Under the emergency order, applicants who meet the requirements may be hired for an initial period of up to 90 days, with an opportunity for permanent County employment. Before the end of your initial work period, you will be assessed on your work performance. This assessment will be weighted 100%. Those who successfully pass the assessment will be considered for permanent appointment to Administrative Manager 10, ISD. The Opportunity The Purchasing and Contracts Manager will provide advisory, consultative services and/or management oversight functions to staff and operations dedicated to supporting County end-user departments, vendors, and related agencies in the areas of Contracts, Procurement and Purchasing Programs that support the Homelessness efforts and related initiatives. Essential Job Functions Manages, directs, and supervises a section of professional staff responsible for the acquisition of supplies and services of assigned commodities for end-user departments. Provides technical guidance and direction to subordinate staff in all aspects of the purchasing, acquisition, and contract process. Monitors and evaluates achievement of project goals and objectives and reviews results with ISD management. Ensures compliance with relevant laws and regulations; analyzes relevant technical or legal issues affecting matters of the operation managed or project assigned. Performs administrative supervision functions that includes rating performance, coaching for performance, review/approving time off, mentoring, etc. Provides assistance to end-users regarding complex or sensitive purchases/acquisitions and identifies viable solutions to address business needs. Participates in planning sessions and assists in the development and implementation of departmental and/or Countywide strategic objectives, policies, and programs. Participates in multiple work streams of procurement transformation (i.e., purchasing, contracts, payables, etc.) to ensure consistency across; vision and strategy; policy, legal, practices and process; technology; and organization. Participates in customer engagement activities that include planning and leading change management, training, and both functional and technical help desk support. Serves as a resource to identify business requirements, assess functional design processes, workflow mapping, testing, and training on the Department’s eProcurement/Source-to-Pay Transformation initiative. Assists with the design, service delivery models, and performance frameworks of eProcurement, ensuring responsiveness and working with stakeholders to align and meet on business requirements ensuring positive customer experiences through service excellence and quality service. Assists with developing and implementing operating plans, data reporting structure, and appropriate KPIs to measure functional effectiveness of the eProcurement/Source-to-Pay System. Fosters a collaborative and engaging work environment focused on continuous improvement, innovation, and a customer-centric approach. Directs and leads special projects and the preparation of reports on behalf of the Purchasing and Contracts Service General Manager. Requirements TO QUALIFY FOR THE OPTIONS BELOW you must POSSESS and CLEARLY EXPRESS detailed years of experience performing relevant duties related to the requirements below and within your online job application under the "Experience" area and Supplemental Questionnaire. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: Option I: Three years of experience in an administrative*, advisory, or staff capacity** dealing with the investigation and solution of procedural, personnel, budgetary, legislative, community, governmental or similar complex problems. Option II: Two years’ experience at the level of Administrative Manager 8, ISD*** or higher. You MUST meet the above requirement(s) in order to be appointed to fill any vacancies related to this recruitment. SPECIAL REQUIREMENT INFORMATION: *Administrative is defined as work performed typically in an administrative services branch of an organizational unit, including responsibility for the development of procedures and participation in policy formulation. Experience at the level of independent responsibility for assignments of average difficulty analyzing and making recommendations for the solution of problems of organization, budget, personnel, information services, programs, facilities planning, materials management, and general management. **Advisory or Staff capacity is defined as work performed in an advisory capacity to line managers to provide program and administrative support by doing research and making recommendations to administration for the solution of problems of organization, procedure, program, budget, or personnel. ***Experience i n the County of Los Angeles at the level of Administrative Manager 8, ISD or higher is defined as assists in the administration of a variety of activities in an area of expertise, including strategies, policies, and special programs. License: A valid California Class C Driver License or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job-related essential functions. Physical Expectations Physical Class II - Light: This class includes administrative and clerical positions requiring light physical effort that may include occasional light lifting to a 10-pound limit and some bending, stooping, or squatting. Considerable ambulation may be involved. DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS: Experience performing a broad range of complex purchasing and contracting related services, including developing vendor agreements and contracts for the purchase of equipment, supplies, and services; developing formal complex bid and contract documents; and drafting and negotiating contractual agreements. Experience leading project teams, including establishing project timelines, monitoring deliverables, meeting with stakeholders, and ensuring effective working relationships and coordination of efforts with other areas of internal/external organizations. Experience participating in or leading Countywide or organization-wide strategic objectives designed to enhance or streamline business operations. Bachelor’s Degree or higher in Business Administration, Public Administration, Information Systems, Economics, Finance, Procurement, or a closely related field. Closely related Fields: Will be determined by the hiring manager. Additional Information Our Assessment Process: Before the end of your initial work assignment, the appointing department will evaluate your performance. Those who achieve a passing score on this evaluation will be considered for permanent appointment. How to Apply: Applications must be filed online only. We must receive your application before 5:30 p.m. (PT), on the last day of filing. Applications submitted by U.S. mail, fax, or in person will not be accepted. Apply online by clicking on the green "Apply" button at the top right of this posting. You can also track the status of your application using the website https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/lacounty . Plan to submit your online application well in advance of the deadline as you may be required to verify your email address. This only needs to be done once per email address, and if you already have a job seeker account on www.governmentjobs.com/careers/lacounty , you can verify at any time by logging in and following the prompts. This is to enhance the security of your online application and to ensure you do not enter an incorrect email address. Note: All notifications will be sent electronically to the email address provided on the application. It is important that you provide a valid email address. Please add Kirby@isd.lacounty .gov , info@governmentjobs.com, and noreply@governmentjobs.com to your email address and list of approved senders to prevent email notifications from being filtered as spam/junk/clutter mail. Applicants have the ability to opt out of emails from LA County. If you unsubscribe, you will not receive any email notification for any examination for which you apply with Los Angeles County. Regardless of whether you choose to unsubscribe, you can always check for notifications by logging into governmentjobs.com and viewing your profile inbox, which saves a copy of all emailed notices. Please make sure you put in the time and effort when filling out your application and supplemental questions completely. The acceptance of your application depends on whether you have clearly shown that you meet the Minimum Requirements as listed on this bulletin. Provide any relevant job experience in the spaces provided so we can evaluate your qualifications for the job. For each job held, give the name and address of your employer, your job title, beginning and ending dates, number of hours worked per week, and description of work performed. If your application is incomplete, it will be rejected. Please note that all information included in the application materials is subject to verification at any point during the examination and hiring process, including after an appointment has been made. Falsification of any information may result in disqualification or rescission of appointment. Utilizing verbiage from Class Specification and Minimum Requirements serving as your description of duties will not be sufficient to demonstrate that you meet the requirements. Doing so may result in an incomplete application and you may be disqualified. Computer and Internet Access at Public Libraries: For Candidates who may not have regular access to a computer or the internet, applications can be completed on computers at public libraries throughout Los Angeles County. Fair Chance Initiative: The County of Los Angeles is a Fair Chance employer. Except for a very limited number of positions, you will not be asked to provide information about a conviction history unless you receive a contingent offer of employment. The County will make an individualized assessment of whether your conviction history has a direct or adverse relationship with the specific duties of the job, and consider potential mitigating factors, including, but not limited to, evidence and extent of rehabilitation, recency of the offense(s), and age at the time of the offense(s). If asked to provide information about a conviction history, any convictions or court records which are exempted by a valid court order do not have to be disclosed. Have questions about anything listed above? Contact us: Exam Number: W1078F-EA Department Contact Name: Kari Irby Department Contact Phone: (323) 457-5304 Department Contact Email: Kirby@isd.lacounty .gov California Relay Services Phone: (800) 735-2922 ADA Coordinator Phone: (323)881-3932 Teletype Phone: (800) 899-4099 [Alternate Teletype Phone: (800) 897-0077 ] For detailed information, please click here Closing Date/Time: Continuous
City Manager
City of Santa Maria, CA
The City of Santa Maria, located in the California central coast region between Santa Barbara and San Luis Obispo, is a 23 square mile growing and developing community known for its agriculture, affordable living, and local and regional employment and recreation. As the largest city in the County of Santa Barbara, conveniently adjacent to U.S. Highway 101, Santa Maria has a diverse population of approximately 110,000 residents (median age of 29) and is a regional hub of commerce, industry, farming, and housing. The City is rapidly attracting new residents, businesses and visitors , and downtown revitalization is underway. With its mission “Committed to providing the highest quality service in the most efficient, cost-effective, and courteous manner possible” through “teamwork, service, people, communication, integrity, fiscal, professional, progressive and responsive,” the City has a total 2024-25 budget of $363.9 million inclusive of an exciting and aggressive Capital Improvement Program.
The City of Santa Maria is seeking a City Manager who is forward thinking, strategic, visionary, and experienced in municipal government. The individual should also be a servant leader with excellent credentials who is creative, innovative, and inspires others. To be effective, the City Manager will work closely with the City Council in collaborating with the community and local organizations, build and maintain trust, and develop consensus. Furthermore, the City Manager will be an active listener for facilitating decision making to recommend and implement policies and organizational change. In addition, applicants should have experience managing growth, building partnerships, facilitating urban and economic development, addressing budget and finance, championing large projects, and implementing technology improvements. The qualifications for the position include municipal management experience in a full service city, a successful track-record in the duties and responsibilities of a City Manager, personnel supervision, and knowledge of budget / finance, planning, city operations and organizational development. Applicants should have a Bachelor’s and Master’s degree. It is desirable if candidates have served in a community where Council Members are elected by district. The annual salary range is $253,916 to $361,569 based on qualifications and experience, and the City provides a competitive benefit package.
To apply for this exciting career opportunity, please visit our website at:
Peckham & McKenney
www.peckhamandmckenney.com
Resumes are acknowledged within two business days. Call Tony Dahlerbruch at (866) 912-1919 for more information. A detailed brochure is available at www.peckhamandmckenney.com .
Filing deadline is August 23, 2024.
Jul 23, 2024
Full Time
City Manager
City of Santa Maria, CA
The City of Santa Maria, located in the California central coast region between Santa Barbara and San Luis Obispo, is a 23 square mile growing and developing community known for its agriculture, affordable living, and local and regional employment and recreation. As the largest city in the County of Santa Barbara, conveniently adjacent to U.S. Highway 101, Santa Maria has a diverse population of approximately 110,000 residents (median age of 29) and is a regional hub of commerce, industry, farming, and housing. The City is rapidly attracting new residents, businesses and visitors , and downtown revitalization is underway. With its mission “Committed to providing the highest quality service in the most efficient, cost-effective, and courteous manner possible” through “teamwork, service, people, communication, integrity, fiscal, professional, progressive and responsive,” the City has a total 2024-25 budget of $363.9 million inclusive of an exciting and aggressive Capital Improvement Program.
The City of Santa Maria is seeking a City Manager who is forward thinking, strategic, visionary, and experienced in municipal government. The individual should also be a servant leader with excellent credentials who is creative, innovative, and inspires others. To be effective, the City Manager will work closely with the City Council in collaborating with the community and local organizations, build and maintain trust, and develop consensus. Furthermore, the City Manager will be an active listener for facilitating decision making to recommend and implement policies and organizational change. In addition, applicants should have experience managing growth, building partnerships, facilitating urban and economic development, addressing budget and finance, championing large projects, and implementing technology improvements. The qualifications for the position include municipal management experience in a full service city, a successful track-record in the duties and responsibilities of a City Manager, personnel supervision, and knowledge of budget / finance, planning, city operations and organizational development. Applicants should have a Bachelor’s and Master’s degree. It is desirable if candidates have served in a community where Council Members are elected by district. The annual salary range is $253,916 to $361,569 based on qualifications and experience, and the City provides a competitive benefit package.
To apply for this exciting career opportunity, please visit our website at:
Peckham & McKenney
www.peckhamandmckenney.com
Resumes are acknowledged within two business days. Call Tony Dahlerbruch at (866) 912-1919 for more information. A detailed brochure is available at www.peckhamandmckenney.com .
Filing deadline is August 23, 2024.
LOS ANGELES COUNTY
Los Angeles, California, United States
Position/Program Information TYPE OF RECRUITMENT OPEN COMPETITIVE - EMERGENCY APPLICATION FILING PERIOD Applications will be accepted from February 23, 2024, at 7:00 a.m. Pacific Time (PT). This examination will remain open until the needs of the service are met and is subject to closure without prior notice. This announcement is being reposted to update the Desirable Qualifications and Supplemental Questionnaire. Persons who have already applied do not need to submit new applications. EXAM NUMBER W1082R-EA The LA County Board of Supervisors recently declared a local state of emergency for homelessness , and the County is working to revise and expand our response to help all who are affected. We are looking for qualified and passionate individuals to help us in the mission of addressing issues like housing, mental health, and substance use. If you are looking for a new career that will directly benefit the population of LA County, this may be the opportunity for you. Internal Services Department is seeking a qualified candidate to fill an emergency Administrative Manager 13, ISD vacancy related to the homelessness crisis. Under the emergency order, applicants who meet the requirements may be hired for an initial period of up to 90 days, with an opportunity for permanent County employment. Before the end of your initial work period, you will be assessed on your work performance. This assessment will be weighted 100%. Those who successfully pass the assessment will be considered for permanent appointment to Administrative Manager 13, ISD . The Opportunity The Division Manager of Source-To-Pay Transformation is responsible for leading, driving, and implementing a new enterprise e-procurement system for Los Angeles County. The individual will work closely with executives and key stakeholders across County departments to optimize the Source-To-Pay process and drive efficiency, effectiveness, and deliver large-scale transformation programs in a high matrixed organization consisting of over 40 County Departments with a combined annual spend of over $10B. The role requires a strategic ‘systems’ mindset, strong leadership skills, and the ability to deliver results through change management, process improvement and analytics. This involves setting end-to-end policies, managing budgets and schedules, and overall leadership and management of Source-To-Pay processes. Essential Job Functions Leads the e-Procurement Division and manages the workload and assignments of staff which includes managers, functional analysts, information technology specialists, application developers and technicians, and Contractor personnel for the Source-To-Pay (S2P) transformation and implementation and ongoing implementation support. Leads the implementation for the Source-To-Pay (S2P) transformation and system for 40+ County departments. Emphasize adoption of the system and procedures and gaining efficiency improvement through task elimination, simplification, standardization, and digitization. Focus on customer engagement and the effectiveness for key activities including planning and leading change management, training, and both functional and technical help desk support. Serve as single threaded owner accountable for the Source-To-Pay transformation and implementation. Lead multiple work streams of procurement transformation (i.e., purchasing, contracts, payables, etc.) to ensure consistency across; vision and strategy; policy, legal, practices and process; technology; and organization. Responsible for identification of business requirements, functional design, process design (including scenario design, flow mapping), prototyping, testing, training, and defining support models and procedures. Focus on efficiency, equity, standardization, automation, and customer service; drives continuous enhancements to increase adoption, compliance, throughput, and improved cycle times and document all Procurement processes including process flows, contract templates, business process documentation, work instructions, end-user training. Design service delivery models and performance frameworks, ensuring responsiveness and working with stakeholders to align and meet on business requirements ensuring positive customer experiences through service excellence and quality service. Strengthen compliance and governance structure around various procurement related processes. Develop and implement operating plans, data reporting structure, and appropriate KPIs to measure functional effectiveness. Implement monitoring mechanisms to ensure equity, quality and cycle times are continuously met and exceed business requirements. Focus on customer engagement and the effectiveness of key activities including planning and leading change management, training, and both functional and technical help desk support. Manage ongoing operational functions related to procurement technology and programs, and ensure existing systems are maintained, up to date, monitored, secure and operating efficiently. Provide final review and approval for the Source-To-Pay system project contractor deliverables. Foster a collaborative and engaging work environment focused on continuous improvement, innovation, and a customer-centric approach. Advise County executive management concerning the current and future direction of technological developments related to Procurement. Requirements Minimum Requirements : Option 1: Three years of experience managing an organization of multiple units including directing the budget, personnel, fiscal, program management, and other administrative functions. Option 2: A Bachelor’s degree* from an accredited college or university in Business Administration, Public Administration, or a closely related field -AND- two years of experience managing an organization of multiple units including directing the budget, personnel, fiscal, program management, and other administrative functions. You MUST meet the above requirement(s) in order to be appointed to fill any vacancies related to this recruitment. License A valid California Class C Driver License or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job-related essential functions. Physical Expectations Physical Class II - Light: This class includes administrative and clerical positions requiring light physical effort that may include occasional light lifting to a 10 pound limit and some bending, stooping, or squatting. Considerable ambulation may be involved. Special Requirement Information *In order to receive credit for the required degree, you must include a legible copy of the official transcripts and/or diploma at the time of filing or within seven (7) business days from the date of application filing. Please submit documentation to bgarcia@isd.lacounty.gov and indicate your name, exam name, and the exam number (W1082R-EA ) . Closely related fields include the following, but not limited to: Economics, Supply Chain Management, Business, Management, Accounting, Marketing, Finance. All documents should clearly indicate the degree in English language and the date when the degree was conferred or awarded. Accredited colleges and universities include all colleges and universities that meet the accreditation guidelines indicated on the bulletin. For applicants with international transcript(s) , a report by an evaluation agency recognized by The National Association of Credential Evaluation Services or the Association of International Credential Evaluators, Inc. must be submitted at the time of filing or within seven (7) business days. The report must confirm the U.S. course/degree equivalency. DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS: At least five (5) years of experience in Procurement Operations, including broad-based experience in procure-to-pay processes, core procurement methodologies, and Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems. Experience leading the strategy and implementation of a Source-To-Pay ERP system across a high matrix organization with annual spend over $250M. Additional Information Our Assessment Process: Before the end of your initial work assignment, the appointing department will evaluate your performance. Those who achieve a passing score on this evaluation will be considered for permanent appointment. How to Apply: Applications must be filed online only. We must receive your application before 5:30 p.m. (PT), on the last day of filing. Applications submitted by U.S. mail, fax, or in person will not be accepted. Apply online by clicking on the green "Apply" button at the top right of this posting. You can also track the status of your application using the website https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/lacounty . Plan to submit your online application well in advance of the deadline as you may be required to verify your email address. This only needs to be done once per email address, and if you already have a job seeker account on www.governmentjobs.com/careers/lacounty , you can verify at any time by logging in and following the prompts. This is to enhance the security of your online application and to ensure you do not enter an incorrect email address. Note: All notifications will be sent electronically to the email address provided on the application. It is important that you provide a valid email address. Please add bgarcia@isd.lacounty.gov , info@governmentjobs.com, and noreply@governmentjobs.com to your email address and list of approved senders to prevent email notifications from being filtered as spam/junk/clutter mail. Applicants have the ability to opt out of emails from LA County. If you unsubscribe, you will not receive any email notification for any examination for which you apply with Los Angeles County. Regardless of whether you choose to unsubscribe, you can always check for notifications by logging into governmentjobs.com and viewing your profile inbox, which saves a copy of all emailed notices. Please make sure you put in the time and effort when filling out your application and supplemental questions completely. The acceptance of your application depends on whether you have clearly shown that you meet the Minimum Requirements as listed on this bulletin. Provide any relevant job experience in the spaces provided so we can evaluate your qualifications for the job. For each job held, give the name and address of your employer, your job title, beginning and ending dates, number of hours worked per week, and description of work performed. If your application is incomplete, it will be rejected. Please note that all information included in the application materials is subject to verification at any point during the examination and hiring process, including after an appointment has been made. Falsification of any information may result in disqualification or rescission of appointment. Utilizing verbiage from Class Specification and Minimum Requirements serving as your description of duties will not be sufficient to demonstrate that you meet the requirements. Doing so may result in an incomplete application and you may be disqualified. Computer and Internet Access at Public Libraries: For Candidates who may not have regular access to a computer or the internet, applications can be completed on computers at public libraries throughout Los Angeles County. Fair Chance Initiative: The County of Los Angeles is a Fair Chance employer. Except for a very limited number of positions, you will not be asked to provide information about a conviction history unless you receive a contingent offer of employment. The County will make an individualized assessment of whether your conviction history has a direct or adverse relationship with the specific duties of the job, and consider potential mitigating factors, including, but not limited to, evidence and extent of rehabilitation, recency of the offense(s), and age at the time of the offense(s). If asked to provide information about a conviction history, any convictions or court records which are exempted by a valid court order do not have to be disclosed. Have questions about anything listed above? Contact us: Exam Number: W1082R-EA Department Contact Name: Bianca Garcia Department Contact Phone: (323) 443-8832 Department Contact Email: bgarcia@isd.lacounty.gov California Relay Services Phone: (800) 735-2922 ADA Coordinator Phone: (323) 267-2432 Teletype Phone: (800) 899-4099 [Alternate Teletype Phone: (800) 897-0077 ] For detailed information, please click here
Jul 14, 2024
Full Time
Position/Program Information TYPE OF RECRUITMENT OPEN COMPETITIVE - EMERGENCY APPLICATION FILING PERIOD Applications will be accepted from February 23, 2024, at 7:00 a.m. Pacific Time (PT). This examination will remain open until the needs of the service are met and is subject to closure without prior notice. This announcement is being reposted to update the Desirable Qualifications and Supplemental Questionnaire. Persons who have already applied do not need to submit new applications. EXAM NUMBER W1082R-EA The LA County Board of Supervisors recently declared a local state of emergency for homelessness , and the County is working to revise and expand our response to help all who are affected. We are looking for qualified and passionate individuals to help us in the mission of addressing issues like housing, mental health, and substance use. If you are looking for a new career that will directly benefit the population of LA County, this may be the opportunity for you. Internal Services Department is seeking a qualified candidate to fill an emergency Administrative Manager 13, ISD vacancy related to the homelessness crisis. Under the emergency order, applicants who meet the requirements may be hired for an initial period of up to 90 days, with an opportunity for permanent County employment. Before the end of your initial work period, you will be assessed on your work performance. This assessment will be weighted 100%. Those who successfully pass the assessment will be considered for permanent appointment to Administrative Manager 13, ISD . The Opportunity The Division Manager of Source-To-Pay Transformation is responsible for leading, driving, and implementing a new enterprise e-procurement system for Los Angeles County. The individual will work closely with executives and key stakeholders across County departments to optimize the Source-To-Pay process and drive efficiency, effectiveness, and deliver large-scale transformation programs in a high matrixed organization consisting of over 40 County Departments with a combined annual spend of over $10B. The role requires a strategic ‘systems’ mindset, strong leadership skills, and the ability to deliver results through change management, process improvement and analytics. This involves setting end-to-end policies, managing budgets and schedules, and overall leadership and management of Source-To-Pay processes. Essential Job Functions Leads the e-Procurement Division and manages the workload and assignments of staff which includes managers, functional analysts, information technology specialists, application developers and technicians, and Contractor personnel for the Source-To-Pay (S2P) transformation and implementation and ongoing implementation support. Leads the implementation for the Source-To-Pay (S2P) transformation and system for 40+ County departments. Emphasize adoption of the system and procedures and gaining efficiency improvement through task elimination, simplification, standardization, and digitization. Focus on customer engagement and the effectiveness for key activities including planning and leading change management, training, and both functional and technical help desk support. Serve as single threaded owner accountable for the Source-To-Pay transformation and implementation. Lead multiple work streams of procurement transformation (i.e., purchasing, contracts, payables, etc.) to ensure consistency across; vision and strategy; policy, legal, practices and process; technology; and organization. Responsible for identification of business requirements, functional design, process design (including scenario design, flow mapping), prototyping, testing, training, and defining support models and procedures. Focus on efficiency, equity, standardization, automation, and customer service; drives continuous enhancements to increase adoption, compliance, throughput, and improved cycle times and document all Procurement processes including process flows, contract templates, business process documentation, work instructions, end-user training. Design service delivery models and performance frameworks, ensuring responsiveness and working with stakeholders to align and meet on business requirements ensuring positive customer experiences through service excellence and quality service. Strengthen compliance and governance structure around various procurement related processes. Develop and implement operating plans, data reporting structure, and appropriate KPIs to measure functional effectiveness. Implement monitoring mechanisms to ensure equity, quality and cycle times are continuously met and exceed business requirements. Focus on customer engagement and the effectiveness of key activities including planning and leading change management, training, and both functional and technical help desk support. Manage ongoing operational functions related to procurement technology and programs, and ensure existing systems are maintained, up to date, monitored, secure and operating efficiently. Provide final review and approval for the Source-To-Pay system project contractor deliverables. Foster a collaborative and engaging work environment focused on continuous improvement, innovation, and a customer-centric approach. Advise County executive management concerning the current and future direction of technological developments related to Procurement. Requirements Minimum Requirements : Option 1: Three years of experience managing an organization of multiple units including directing the budget, personnel, fiscal, program management, and other administrative functions. Option 2: A Bachelor’s degree* from an accredited college or university in Business Administration, Public Administration, or a closely related field -AND- two years of experience managing an organization of multiple units including directing the budget, personnel, fiscal, program management, and other administrative functions. You MUST meet the above requirement(s) in order to be appointed to fill any vacancies related to this recruitment. License A valid California Class C Driver License or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job-related essential functions. Physical Expectations Physical Class II - Light: This class includes administrative and clerical positions requiring light physical effort that may include occasional light lifting to a 10 pound limit and some bending, stooping, or squatting. Considerable ambulation may be involved. Special Requirement Information *In order to receive credit for the required degree, you must include a legible copy of the official transcripts and/or diploma at the time of filing or within seven (7) business days from the date of application filing. Please submit documentation to bgarcia@isd.lacounty.gov and indicate your name, exam name, and the exam number (W1082R-EA ) . Closely related fields include the following, but not limited to: Economics, Supply Chain Management, Business, Management, Accounting, Marketing, Finance. All documents should clearly indicate the degree in English language and the date when the degree was conferred or awarded. Accredited colleges and universities include all colleges and universities that meet the accreditation guidelines indicated on the bulletin. For applicants with international transcript(s) , a report by an evaluation agency recognized by The National Association of Credential Evaluation Services or the Association of International Credential Evaluators, Inc. must be submitted at the time of filing or within seven (7) business days. The report must confirm the U.S. course/degree equivalency. DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS: At least five (5) years of experience in Procurement Operations, including broad-based experience in procure-to-pay processes, core procurement methodologies, and Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems. Experience leading the strategy and implementation of a Source-To-Pay ERP system across a high matrix organization with annual spend over $250M. Additional Information Our Assessment Process: Before the end of your initial work assignment, the appointing department will evaluate your performance. Those who achieve a passing score on this evaluation will be considered for permanent appointment. How to Apply: Applications must be filed online only. We must receive your application before 5:30 p.m. (PT), on the last day of filing. Applications submitted by U.S. mail, fax, or in person will not be accepted. Apply online by clicking on the green "Apply" button at the top right of this posting. You can also track the status of your application using the website https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/lacounty . Plan to submit your online application well in advance of the deadline as you may be required to verify your email address. This only needs to be done once per email address, and if you already have a job seeker account on www.governmentjobs.com/careers/lacounty , you can verify at any time by logging in and following the prompts. This is to enhance the security of your online application and to ensure you do not enter an incorrect email address. Note: All notifications will be sent electronically to the email address provided on the application. It is important that you provide a valid email address. Please add bgarcia@isd.lacounty.gov , info@governmentjobs.com, and noreply@governmentjobs.com to your email address and list of approved senders to prevent email notifications from being filtered as spam/junk/clutter mail. Applicants have the ability to opt out of emails from LA County. If you unsubscribe, you will not receive any email notification for any examination for which you apply with Los Angeles County. Regardless of whether you choose to unsubscribe, you can always check for notifications by logging into governmentjobs.com and viewing your profile inbox, which saves a copy of all emailed notices. Please make sure you put in the time and effort when filling out your application and supplemental questions completely. The acceptance of your application depends on whether you have clearly shown that you meet the Minimum Requirements as listed on this bulletin. Provide any relevant job experience in the spaces provided so we can evaluate your qualifications for the job. For each job held, give the name and address of your employer, your job title, beginning and ending dates, number of hours worked per week, and description of work performed. If your application is incomplete, it will be rejected. Please note that all information included in the application materials is subject to verification at any point during the examination and hiring process, including after an appointment has been made. Falsification of any information may result in disqualification or rescission of appointment. Utilizing verbiage from Class Specification and Minimum Requirements serving as your description of duties will not be sufficient to demonstrate that you meet the requirements. Doing so may result in an incomplete application and you may be disqualified. Computer and Internet Access at Public Libraries: For Candidates who may not have regular access to a computer or the internet, applications can be completed on computers at public libraries throughout Los Angeles County. Fair Chance Initiative: The County of Los Angeles is a Fair Chance employer. Except for a very limited number of positions, you will not be asked to provide information about a conviction history unless you receive a contingent offer of employment. The County will make an individualized assessment of whether your conviction history has a direct or adverse relationship with the specific duties of the job, and consider potential mitigating factors, including, but not limited to, evidence and extent of rehabilitation, recency of the offense(s), and age at the time of the offense(s). If asked to provide information about a conviction history, any convictions or court records which are exempted by a valid court order do not have to be disclosed. Have questions about anything listed above? Contact us: Exam Number: W1082R-EA Department Contact Name: Bianca Garcia Department Contact Phone: (323) 443-8832 Department Contact Email: bgarcia@isd.lacounty.gov California Relay Services Phone: (800) 735-2922 ADA Coordinator Phone: (323) 267-2432 Teletype Phone: (800) 899-4099 [Alternate Teletype Phone: (800) 897-0077 ] For detailed information, please click here
LOS ANGELES COUNTY
Los Angeles, California, United States
Position/Program Information EXAM NUMBER C1003F-EA TYPE OF RECRUITMENT OPEN COMPETITIVE - EMERGENCY FILING PERIOD We will begin accepting applications on Thursday, September 26, 2024, at 8:00 a.m. Pacific Time (PT). This examination will remain open until the needs of the service are met and is subject to closure without prior notice. The LA County Board of Supervisors recently declared a local state of emergency for homelessness, and the County is working to revise and expand our response to help all who are affected. We are looking for qualified and passionate individuals to help us in the mission of addressing issues like housing, mental health, and substance use. If you are looking for a new career that will directly benefit the population of LA County, this may be the opportunity for you. The County of Los Angeles Public Works is seeking qualified candidates to fill an emergency Administrative Services Manager II vacancy related to the homelessness crisis. Under the emergency order, applicants who meet the requirements may be hired for an initial period of up to 90 days, with an opportunity for permanent County employment. Before the end of your initial work period, you will be assessed on your work performance. This assessment will be weighted 100%. Those wh o successfully pass the assessment will be considered for permanent appointment to Administrative Services Manager II. Essential Job Functions Supervises a unit of analysts responsible for performing a full range of difficult to complex analytical assignments within one or more administrative functional areas and makes recommendations on highly complex issues which directly impact departmental programs and administrative operations, and which may be of a confidential or sensitive nature. An Administrative Services Manager II is responsible for a combination of the following job functions, as it relates to Personnel Operations: Provides the support needed to hire positions that will be providing encampment resolutions services as it relates to activities such as trash and sanitary services, monitoring of illegal dumping, and addressing community and Board requests related to encampments. Interacts with a variety of individuals (e.g., vendors, managers, representatives of external agencies/organizations), participating in meetings, making presentations, and coordinating activities with County and departmental staff, consultants, outside agencies, etcetera, to ensure that programs, especially those focused on PEH-related initiatives, are successfully implemented. Provides administrative and technical supervision to staff performing the various functions in Personnel Operations unit such as reviewing and processing personnel action requests (PARs) for new hires, transfers, and promotions; conducting live scans; and coordinating the selection interview process for critical classifications supporting both direct and indirect services and programs that benefit PEH. Plans, organizes, assigns, and evaluates the work of journey-level analysts assigned to a unit or project team; with staff, develops, implements and monitors work plans to achieve assigned objectives; provides input and monitors performance; participates in developing, implementing and evaluating plans, processes and procedures to achieve established goals and objectives in accordance with department standards. Participates in interviewing and selecting new unit staff; establishes performance requirements and personal development targets; regularly monitors performance and provides training, coaching and mentoring for performance improvement; recommends performance recognition when warranted; subject to management concurrence, takes disciplinary action in accordance with County policies. Plans and conducts highly complex and sensitive research assignments requiring the development of study criteria, locating and gathering of data from multiple sources and interpretation of conflicting and ambiguous data to reach sound conclusions; identifies research problems and challenges, and devises analytical methods and techniques required to accomplish assignment objectives; develops statistical and information-gathering processes to ensure quality, integrity, validity and relevance of data obtained for analysis and decision making purposes. Compiles information by grouping and/or categorizing the information (e.g., in tables, spreadsheets, data files) in meaningful ways in order to facilitate meeting specific analytical requirements. Uses qualitative and/or quantitative analytical methods in order to identify and evaluate highly complex issues, summarize findings and draw fact-based conclusions often based upon large amounts of ambiguous and/or conflicting information. Analyzes highly complex operational, financial, program and other issues and makes recommendations on appropriate courses of action; participates in the development of options and positions that meet objectives and best balance the interest of various stakeholders; develops and/or recommends the development of major programs or policies to address problems or improve operations by applying the results of research and analysis of pertinent information in order to ensure the highest likelihood of success. Prepares a variety of documents (e.g., reports, business correspondence, memoranda) often of a highly sensitive nature requiring the exercise of organizational acumen; uses appropriate software programs (e.g., word processing, desktop publishing, presentation) in order to effectively communicate information to various audiences (e.g., departmental personnel, members of the public, governing boards). Interacts with a variety of individuals (e.g., vendors, managers, representatives of external agencies/organizations) often on highly sensitive, contentious and confidential issues; participates in meetings to make presentations, provide advice and/or consultation services, resolve conflicts, mediate disputes, and negotiate agreements; coordinates activities with County central agency and departmental staff, consultants, outside agencies, etc. to ensure that programs are successfully implemented. Performs various administrative duties (e.g., creating and maintaining files; formatting standard documents; receiving, processing, and routing documents) by appropriately applying Federal and State laws, County and local ordinances, and departmental policies and procedures in order to ensure all work done complies with established guidelines and requirements. Requirements MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: Option I : A bachelor's degree from an accredited* college or university - AND - Three years of experience performing analytical assignments, two years of which must have been at the level of a journey-level analyst** or higher, within one or more of the following administrative fields: human resources, budget, finance, contracts or other closely related administrative field. Option II : Five years of experience performing analytical assignments, two years of which must have been at the level of a journey-level analyst** or higher, within one or more of the following administrative fields: human resources, budget, finance, contracts or other closely related administrative field. * Applications from persons with degrees from foreign universities will be accepted ONLY if evaluated and deemed to be equivalent to degrees from United States accredited institutions by an academic credential evaluation agency recognized by The National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) or Association of International Credential Evaluation, Inc. (AICE). A transcript submitted that is expressed in a language other than English will NOT be accepted and may result in your application being rejected. If you are unable to attach required documents, please e-mail pwexams@dpw.lacounty.gov within five (5) business days of filing. Include your name, exam number, and exam title in the Subject line of your e-mail. **Journey-level analyst work involves the independent performance of work assignments which require the use of sound professional judgment, initiative and creativity in identifying and selecting research and analytical methods and techniques to address and resolve complex, controversial, and/or sensitive problems related to administrative functions such as human resources, budget, finance, contracts and other closely related administrative functional areas. Note: For a fuller description of journey-level analytical work, refer to Los Angeles County's Administrative Services Manager I class (Item #1002). LICENSE: A valid California Class C Driver License or the ability to utilize an alternative method or transportation when needed to carry out job-related essential functions. PHYSICAL CLASS: Physical Class II - Light: This class includes administrative and clerical positions requiring light physical effort that may include occasional light lifting to a 10-pound limit and some bending, stooping, or squatting. Considerable ambulation may be involved. You MUST meet the above requirement(s) in order to be appointed to fill any vacancies related to this recruitment. DESIREABLE QUALIFICATIONS: Extensive knowledge of Personnel Operations processes such as the Federal Regulations involving employment verification and Department of Transportation for Commercial Drivers; Various MOUs, County Codes, Interpretive Manual applicable to appointments, bonuses, salary calculations; and numerous county systems used for processing personnel operations transactions. Familiar with County Enterprise Systems such as: Neogov, Enterprise HR and Performance Net. Additional Information EXAM CONTENT: Under the emergency order, applicants who meet the requirements may be hired for an initial period of up to 90 days, with an opportunity for permanent County employment. Before the end of the initial work assignment, the appointing department will evaluate the candidate's performance. Those who achieve a passing score on this evaluation will be considered for permanent appointment. APPLICATION AND FILING INFORMATION: Apply online by clicking on the green “Apply” button at the top right of this posting. Fill out your application completely. The acceptance of your application depends on whether you have clearly shown that you meet the REQUIREMENTS. Provide any relevant education, training, and experience in the spaces provided so we can evaluate your qualifications for the job. For each job held, give the name and address of your employer, your job title, beginning and ending dates, and description of work performed. All information included in the application materials is subject to VERIFICATION at any point during the examination and hiring process, including after an appointment has been made. IMPORTANT NOTES: FALSIFICATION of any information may result in DISQUALIFICATION or RESCISSION OF APPOINTMENT. Utilizing VERBIAGE from Class Specification and/or Requirements serving as your description of duties WILL NOT be sufficient to meet the requirements. Doing so may result in an INCOMPLETE APPLICATION, and you may be DISQUALIFIED. APPLICATIONS MUST BE FILED ONLINE ONLY. APPLICATIONS SUBMITTED BY U.S. MAIL, FAX, OR IN PERSON WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. Plan to submit your online application well in advance of the deadline as you may be required to verify your email address. This only needs to be done once per email address, and if you already have a job seeker account on https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/lacounty , you can verify at any time by logging in and following the prompts. This is to enhance the security of your online application and to ensure you do not enter an incorrect email address. SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER: Please include your Social Security Number for record control purposes. Federal law requires that all employed persons have a Social Security Number. COMPUTER AND INTERNET ACCESS AT PUBLIC LIBRARIES: For candidates who may not have regular access to a computer or the internet, applications can be completed on computers at public libraries throughout Los Angeles County. NO SHARING OF USER ID, E-MAIL, AND PASSWORD: All applicants must file their application using their own user ID and password. Using a family member or friend’s user ID and password may erase a candidate’s original application record. SPECIAL INFORMATION: The County of Los Angeles is a Fair Chance employer. Except for a very limited number of positions, you will not be asked to provide information about a conviction history unless you receive a contingent offer of employment. The County will make an individualized assessment of whether your conviction history has a direct or adverse relationship with the specific duties of the job, and consider potential mitigating factors, including, but not limited to, evidence and extent of rehabilitation, recency of the offense(s), and age at the time of the offense(s). If asked to provide information about a conviction history, any convictions or court records which are exempted by a valid court order do not have to be disclosed . ANTI-RACISM, DIVERSITY, AND INCLUSION (ARDI): The County of Los Angeles recognizes and affirms that all people are created equal and are entitled to all rights afforded by the Constitution of the United States. The Department of Human Resources is committed to promoting Anti-racism, Diversity, and Inclusion efforts to address the inequalities and disparities amongst race. We support the ARDI Strategic Plan and its goals by improving equality, diversity, and inclusion in recruitment, selection, and employment practices. CLICK HERE FOR ADDITIONAL EMPLOYMENT INFORMATION. CONTACT INFORMATION: Department Contact Name : Airess Batungbakal D epartment Contact Phone : (626) 458-2141 Department Contact Email: PWexams@dpw.lacounty.gov ADA Coordinator Phone: (626) 458-2141 Teletype Phone: (626) 282-7829 California Relay Services: (800) 735-2922 For detailed information, please click here Closing Date/Time: Continuous
Sep 26, 2024
Full Time
Position/Program Information EXAM NUMBER C1003F-EA TYPE OF RECRUITMENT OPEN COMPETITIVE - EMERGENCY FILING PERIOD We will begin accepting applications on Thursday, September 26, 2024, at 8:00 a.m. Pacific Time (PT). This examination will remain open until the needs of the service are met and is subject to closure without prior notice. The LA County Board of Supervisors recently declared a local state of emergency for homelessness, and the County is working to revise and expand our response to help all who are affected. We are looking for qualified and passionate individuals to help us in the mission of addressing issues like housing, mental health, and substance use. If you are looking for a new career that will directly benefit the population of LA County, this may be the opportunity for you. The County of Los Angeles Public Works is seeking qualified candidates to fill an emergency Administrative Services Manager II vacancy related to the homelessness crisis. Under the emergency order, applicants who meet the requirements may be hired for an initial period of up to 90 days, with an opportunity for permanent County employment. Before the end of your initial work period, you will be assessed on your work performance. This assessment will be weighted 100%. Those wh o successfully pass the assessment will be considered for permanent appointment to Administrative Services Manager II. Essential Job Functions Supervises a unit of analysts responsible for performing a full range of difficult to complex analytical assignments within one or more administrative functional areas and makes recommendations on highly complex issues which directly impact departmental programs and administrative operations, and which may be of a confidential or sensitive nature. An Administrative Services Manager II is responsible for a combination of the following job functions, as it relates to Personnel Operations: Provides the support needed to hire positions that will be providing encampment resolutions services as it relates to activities such as trash and sanitary services, monitoring of illegal dumping, and addressing community and Board requests related to encampments. Interacts with a variety of individuals (e.g., vendors, managers, representatives of external agencies/organizations), participating in meetings, making presentations, and coordinating activities with County and departmental staff, consultants, outside agencies, etcetera, to ensure that programs, especially those focused on PEH-related initiatives, are successfully implemented. Provides administrative and technical supervision to staff performing the various functions in Personnel Operations unit such as reviewing and processing personnel action requests (PARs) for new hires, transfers, and promotions; conducting live scans; and coordinating the selection interview process for critical classifications supporting both direct and indirect services and programs that benefit PEH. Plans, organizes, assigns, and evaluates the work of journey-level analysts assigned to a unit or project team; with staff, develops, implements and monitors work plans to achieve assigned objectives; provides input and monitors performance; participates in developing, implementing and evaluating plans, processes and procedures to achieve established goals and objectives in accordance with department standards. Participates in interviewing and selecting new unit staff; establishes performance requirements and personal development targets; regularly monitors performance and provides training, coaching and mentoring for performance improvement; recommends performance recognition when warranted; subject to management concurrence, takes disciplinary action in accordance with County policies. Plans and conducts highly complex and sensitive research assignments requiring the development of study criteria, locating and gathering of data from multiple sources and interpretation of conflicting and ambiguous data to reach sound conclusions; identifies research problems and challenges, and devises analytical methods and techniques required to accomplish assignment objectives; develops statistical and information-gathering processes to ensure quality, integrity, validity and relevance of data obtained for analysis and decision making purposes. Compiles information by grouping and/or categorizing the information (e.g., in tables, spreadsheets, data files) in meaningful ways in order to facilitate meeting specific analytical requirements. Uses qualitative and/or quantitative analytical methods in order to identify and evaluate highly complex issues, summarize findings and draw fact-based conclusions often based upon large amounts of ambiguous and/or conflicting information. Analyzes highly complex operational, financial, program and other issues and makes recommendations on appropriate courses of action; participates in the development of options and positions that meet objectives and best balance the interest of various stakeholders; develops and/or recommends the development of major programs or policies to address problems or improve operations by applying the results of research and analysis of pertinent information in order to ensure the highest likelihood of success. Prepares a variety of documents (e.g., reports, business correspondence, memoranda) often of a highly sensitive nature requiring the exercise of organizational acumen; uses appropriate software programs (e.g., word processing, desktop publishing, presentation) in order to effectively communicate information to various audiences (e.g., departmental personnel, members of the public, governing boards). Interacts with a variety of individuals (e.g., vendors, managers, representatives of external agencies/organizations) often on highly sensitive, contentious and confidential issues; participates in meetings to make presentations, provide advice and/or consultation services, resolve conflicts, mediate disputes, and negotiate agreements; coordinates activities with County central agency and departmental staff, consultants, outside agencies, etc. to ensure that programs are successfully implemented. Performs various administrative duties (e.g., creating and maintaining files; formatting standard documents; receiving, processing, and routing documents) by appropriately applying Federal and State laws, County and local ordinances, and departmental policies and procedures in order to ensure all work done complies with established guidelines and requirements. Requirements MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: Option I : A bachelor's degree from an accredited* college or university - AND - Three years of experience performing analytical assignments, two years of which must have been at the level of a journey-level analyst** or higher, within one or more of the following administrative fields: human resources, budget, finance, contracts or other closely related administrative field. Option II : Five years of experience performing analytical assignments, two years of which must have been at the level of a journey-level analyst** or higher, within one or more of the following administrative fields: human resources, budget, finance, contracts or other closely related administrative field. * Applications from persons with degrees from foreign universities will be accepted ONLY if evaluated and deemed to be equivalent to degrees from United States accredited institutions by an academic credential evaluation agency recognized by The National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) or Association of International Credential Evaluation, Inc. (AICE). A transcript submitted that is expressed in a language other than English will NOT be accepted and may result in your application being rejected. If you are unable to attach required documents, please e-mail pwexams@dpw.lacounty.gov within five (5) business days of filing. Include your name, exam number, and exam title in the Subject line of your e-mail. **Journey-level analyst work involves the independent performance of work assignments which require the use of sound professional judgment, initiative and creativity in identifying and selecting research and analytical methods and techniques to address and resolve complex, controversial, and/or sensitive problems related to administrative functions such as human resources, budget, finance, contracts and other closely related administrative functional areas. Note: For a fuller description of journey-level analytical work, refer to Los Angeles County's Administrative Services Manager I class (Item #1002). LICENSE: A valid California Class C Driver License or the ability to utilize an alternative method or transportation when needed to carry out job-related essential functions. PHYSICAL CLASS: Physical Class II - Light: This class includes administrative and clerical positions requiring light physical effort that may include occasional light lifting to a 10-pound limit and some bending, stooping, or squatting. Considerable ambulation may be involved. You MUST meet the above requirement(s) in order to be appointed to fill any vacancies related to this recruitment. DESIREABLE QUALIFICATIONS: Extensive knowledge of Personnel Operations processes such as the Federal Regulations involving employment verification and Department of Transportation for Commercial Drivers; Various MOUs, County Codes, Interpretive Manual applicable to appointments, bonuses, salary calculations; and numerous county systems used for processing personnel operations transactions. Familiar with County Enterprise Systems such as: Neogov, Enterprise HR and Performance Net. Additional Information EXAM CONTENT: Under the emergency order, applicants who meet the requirements may be hired for an initial period of up to 90 days, with an opportunity for permanent County employment. Before the end of the initial work assignment, the appointing department will evaluate the candidate's performance. Those who achieve a passing score on this evaluation will be considered for permanent appointment. APPLICATION AND FILING INFORMATION: Apply online by clicking on the green “Apply” button at the top right of this posting. Fill out your application completely. The acceptance of your application depends on whether you have clearly shown that you meet the REQUIREMENTS. Provide any relevant education, training, and experience in the spaces provided so we can evaluate your qualifications for the job. For each job held, give the name and address of your employer, your job title, beginning and ending dates, and description of work performed. All information included in the application materials is subject to VERIFICATION at any point during the examination and hiring process, including after an appointment has been made. IMPORTANT NOTES: FALSIFICATION of any information may result in DISQUALIFICATION or RESCISSION OF APPOINTMENT. Utilizing VERBIAGE from Class Specification and/or Requirements serving as your description of duties WILL NOT be sufficient to meet the requirements. Doing so may result in an INCOMPLETE APPLICATION, and you may be DISQUALIFIED. APPLICATIONS MUST BE FILED ONLINE ONLY. APPLICATIONS SUBMITTED BY U.S. MAIL, FAX, OR IN PERSON WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. Plan to submit your online application well in advance of the deadline as you may be required to verify your email address. This only needs to be done once per email address, and if you already have a job seeker account on https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/lacounty , you can verify at any time by logging in and following the prompts. This is to enhance the security of your online application and to ensure you do not enter an incorrect email address. SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER: Please include your Social Security Number for record control purposes. Federal law requires that all employed persons have a Social Security Number. COMPUTER AND INTERNET ACCESS AT PUBLIC LIBRARIES: For candidates who may not have regular access to a computer or the internet, applications can be completed on computers at public libraries throughout Los Angeles County. NO SHARING OF USER ID, E-MAIL, AND PASSWORD: All applicants must file their application using their own user ID and password. Using a family member or friend’s user ID and password may erase a candidate’s original application record. SPECIAL INFORMATION: The County of Los Angeles is a Fair Chance employer. Except for a very limited number of positions, you will not be asked to provide information about a conviction history unless you receive a contingent offer of employment. The County will make an individualized assessment of whether your conviction history has a direct or adverse relationship with the specific duties of the job, and consider potential mitigating factors, including, but not limited to, evidence and extent of rehabilitation, recency of the offense(s), and age at the time of the offense(s). If asked to provide information about a conviction history, any convictions or court records which are exempted by a valid court order do not have to be disclosed . ANTI-RACISM, DIVERSITY, AND INCLUSION (ARDI): The County of Los Angeles recognizes and affirms that all people are created equal and are entitled to all rights afforded by the Constitution of the United States. The Department of Human Resources is committed to promoting Anti-racism, Diversity, and Inclusion efforts to address the inequalities and disparities amongst race. We support the ARDI Strategic Plan and its goals by improving equality, diversity, and inclusion in recruitment, selection, and employment practices. CLICK HERE FOR ADDITIONAL EMPLOYMENT INFORMATION. CONTACT INFORMATION: Department Contact Name : Airess Batungbakal D epartment Contact Phone : (626) 458-2141 Department Contact Email: PWexams@dpw.lacounty.gov ADA Coordinator Phone: (626) 458-2141 Teletype Phone: (626) 282-7829 California Relay Services: (800) 735-2922 For detailed information, please click here Closing Date/Time: Continuous
Sacramento Housing & Redevelopment Agency (SHRA)
Sacramento, California, United States
Description * Eligible for yearly step increases in salary. Classification: EXEMPT The Finance Manager performs highly responsible administrative and professional accounting work; supervises and provides professional and technical guidance to accounting staff; assists in the preparation of the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report; researches and analyzes difficult and highly technical transactions; and maintains fiscal accountability for programs funded by grants and other methods. Incumbents exhibit a high level of expertise in terms of knowledge, skills and abilities. SHRA's mission is to revitalize communities, provide affordable housing opportunities, and to serve as the Housing Authority for the City and County of Sacramento. In addition to being a part of an influential organization in the Sacramento community, employees in this classification are eligible for many great benefits. Some of these benefits include: Fully paid medical/dental benefits for full family CalPERS Pension Retirement Student Loan Reimbursement and Tuition Reimbursement up to $5,250/year 8 Management work/life balance days 80 Hours of Management Supplemental Leave in addition to 2 weeks of vacation per year Free Downtown Parking Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Knowledge of: Generally accepted governmental accounting and auditing principles and practices (GAAP) Principles of supervision, training, and performance management Relevant State and Federal laws and regulations PC hardware and software capabilities and accounting applications Principles of financial administration, including budgeting, financial reporting, data processing and purchasing Principles of governmental accounting as applied to complex funds of all types Business office practices, procedures, methods and equipment Federal entitlement programs like Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), Home Investment Partnership Program (HOME) are a plus. Housing Authority operations and reporting requirements are a plus Skill in: Preparation and documentation of complex accounting transactions Multi-tasking and time management Use of computers, computer applications, and accounting- related solutions Identification and implementation of adequate internal controls Accounts payable, accounts receivable, and payroll Accounting for enterprise and governmental funds a plus Previous Housing Authority experience a plus Ability to: Analyze and interpret financial and accounting records Prepare financial statements and reports according to GAAP Design and install new and improved complex accounting and record keeping systems, both manual and computer-based Establish and maintain effective working relationships with all levels of staff and management throughout the Agency, and with external auditors Plan, assign, and supervise the work of subordinates Evaluate compliance with Federal, State and Local laws and regulations Work independently and/or as a team member Work in stressful situations and under strict deadlines Communicate effectively in both oral and written form with Agency officials, representatives of outside agencies, and the public; prepare and present complex narrative and statistical reports, correspondence, and other written materials to both large and small groups Prioritize workload efficiently, without direct instruction, to meet deadlines under changing conditions; coordinate multiple projects; make sound decisions under pressure Acquire subject-matter expertise and facilitate groups in the area of work assigned Work effectively with sensitive and confidential information in a political environment. Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work Essential Areas of Responsibility Agency Management Program Managers share responsibilities for implementing Agency-wide objectives and directives through programs and practices which reflect the Vision Statement and the SHRA in-house cultural objectives. Program Managers are responsible for supporting a "one agency" perspective while acting as advocates for their work units. Program Managers support the Executive Team as they: Implement organization-wide goals and cross department projects and objectives Offer input and feedback to long range, strategic and budget planning processes Maintain both a department and an organization-wide perspective when considering information, issues and challenges Model the Agency's service orientation with all public, elected or funding agency representatives Conduct business through cross department participation and review, two way communication and accountability Operational Duties Supervises, plans, assigns, monitors, evaluates and provides professional and technical guidance to accounting staff Maintains professional competence Reviews and applies new or revised laws, regulations, and accounting standards Participates in the management team to plan, organize, direct, problem solve, and provide leadership to the staff in order to accomplish the objective of the department Maintains high quality work products and professionalism Assists in the preparation of the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR) Assists in the preparation of annual budget Assists with the preparation of the cost allocation plan Periodically attends evening meetings, including presentation of financial information and responses to governing board inquiries. Staff Supervision Model supervisory strategies and approaches that support Agency objectives in all aspects of staff communication and supervision. Supervisory duties include the responsibility to: Provide new employee orientation and training Direct professional, technical and clerical personnel Ensure that assigned staff has appropriate equipment and knowledge of procedures for implementing the work objectives Monitor and maintain the level of productivity in the unit or department Assure quality of service to the internal and/or external customer base Establish performance objectives and provide ongoing feedback Write and conduct performance reviews that communicate both honest assessment and clear goals and objectives Communicate management's position, Agency information and work changes to employees Comply with Agency policies and practices when acting on or reviewing personnel-related issues including, but not limited to: staff selection, time off requests, overtime requests, employee complaints and concerns, and termination Education & Experience EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE Any combination of education and experience that would provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be: Education: Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in accounting, business administration or closely related field. Specialized training in municipal or governmental accounting is preferred. CPA or MBA is a plus. Experience: Four years of increasingly responsible accounting or financial auditing experience, with at least two years of the required experience in a supervisory or managerial capacity. Experience with managing financials for tax credit properties. Experience processing Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivables, and Payroll are highly desirable. In addition to being a part of an influential organization in the Sacramento community, employees in this classification are eligible for many great benefits. Some of these benefits include: 12 paid holidays plus 2 floating holidays Agency closure the last full week of December 2 weeks of vacation per year with increasing accruals based on years of service 80 Supplemental Leave Hours 8 Management Work/Life Balance Days 12 sick days per year Free Medical and Dental insurance for full family (through CalPERS) Free Vision insurance for up to Employee + 1 5% Supplemental Allowance towards benefits CalPERS Pension Retirement $50,000 life insurance Free downtown parking $250 monthly car allowance Tuition and Student loan reimbursement up to $5,250 per year Professional Development opportunities Retirement benefits Employees who retire with SHRA are eligible for the following CalPERS benefits. CalPERS pension Free medical insurance after retirement after 20 years of service Additional benefits Bilingual certified staff receive an additional 5% each pay period once they have been tested and certified as a bilingual resource. SHRA employees are eligible for Agency-paid student loan repayments up to the IRS limit of $5,250 per calendar year through 2024. SHRA is also a qualified employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program. The PSLF program forgives the remaining balance on your Direct Loans. Closing Date/Time: 11/25/2024 5:00 PM Pacific
Sep 26, 2024
Full Time
Description * Eligible for yearly step increases in salary. Classification: EXEMPT The Finance Manager performs highly responsible administrative and professional accounting work; supervises and provides professional and technical guidance to accounting staff; assists in the preparation of the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report; researches and analyzes difficult and highly technical transactions; and maintains fiscal accountability for programs funded by grants and other methods. Incumbents exhibit a high level of expertise in terms of knowledge, skills and abilities. SHRA's mission is to revitalize communities, provide affordable housing opportunities, and to serve as the Housing Authority for the City and County of Sacramento. In addition to being a part of an influential organization in the Sacramento community, employees in this classification are eligible for many great benefits. Some of these benefits include: Fully paid medical/dental benefits for full family CalPERS Pension Retirement Student Loan Reimbursement and Tuition Reimbursement up to $5,250/year 8 Management work/life balance days 80 Hours of Management Supplemental Leave in addition to 2 weeks of vacation per year Free Downtown Parking Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Knowledge of: Generally accepted governmental accounting and auditing principles and practices (GAAP) Principles of supervision, training, and performance management Relevant State and Federal laws and regulations PC hardware and software capabilities and accounting applications Principles of financial administration, including budgeting, financial reporting, data processing and purchasing Principles of governmental accounting as applied to complex funds of all types Business office practices, procedures, methods and equipment Federal entitlement programs like Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), Home Investment Partnership Program (HOME) are a plus. Housing Authority operations and reporting requirements are a plus Skill in: Preparation and documentation of complex accounting transactions Multi-tasking and time management Use of computers, computer applications, and accounting- related solutions Identification and implementation of adequate internal controls Accounts payable, accounts receivable, and payroll Accounting for enterprise and governmental funds a plus Previous Housing Authority experience a plus Ability to: Analyze and interpret financial and accounting records Prepare financial statements and reports according to GAAP Design and install new and improved complex accounting and record keeping systems, both manual and computer-based Establish and maintain effective working relationships with all levels of staff and management throughout the Agency, and with external auditors Plan, assign, and supervise the work of subordinates Evaluate compliance with Federal, State and Local laws and regulations Work independently and/or as a team member Work in stressful situations and under strict deadlines Communicate effectively in both oral and written form with Agency officials, representatives of outside agencies, and the public; prepare and present complex narrative and statistical reports, correspondence, and other written materials to both large and small groups Prioritize workload efficiently, without direct instruction, to meet deadlines under changing conditions; coordinate multiple projects; make sound decisions under pressure Acquire subject-matter expertise and facilitate groups in the area of work assigned Work effectively with sensitive and confidential information in a political environment. Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work Essential Areas of Responsibility Agency Management Program Managers share responsibilities for implementing Agency-wide objectives and directives through programs and practices which reflect the Vision Statement and the SHRA in-house cultural objectives. Program Managers are responsible for supporting a "one agency" perspective while acting as advocates for their work units. Program Managers support the Executive Team as they: Implement organization-wide goals and cross department projects and objectives Offer input and feedback to long range, strategic and budget planning processes Maintain both a department and an organization-wide perspective when considering information, issues and challenges Model the Agency's service orientation with all public, elected or funding agency representatives Conduct business through cross department participation and review, two way communication and accountability Operational Duties Supervises, plans, assigns, monitors, evaluates and provides professional and technical guidance to accounting staff Maintains professional competence Reviews and applies new or revised laws, regulations, and accounting standards Participates in the management team to plan, organize, direct, problem solve, and provide leadership to the staff in order to accomplish the objective of the department Maintains high quality work products and professionalism Assists in the preparation of the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR) Assists in the preparation of annual budget Assists with the preparation of the cost allocation plan Periodically attends evening meetings, including presentation of financial information and responses to governing board inquiries. Staff Supervision Model supervisory strategies and approaches that support Agency objectives in all aspects of staff communication and supervision. Supervisory duties include the responsibility to: Provide new employee orientation and training Direct professional, technical and clerical personnel Ensure that assigned staff has appropriate equipment and knowledge of procedures for implementing the work objectives Monitor and maintain the level of productivity in the unit or department Assure quality of service to the internal and/or external customer base Establish performance objectives and provide ongoing feedback Write and conduct performance reviews that communicate both honest assessment and clear goals and objectives Communicate management's position, Agency information and work changes to employees Comply with Agency policies and practices when acting on or reviewing personnel-related issues including, but not limited to: staff selection, time off requests, overtime requests, employee complaints and concerns, and termination Education & Experience EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE Any combination of education and experience that would provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be: Education: Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in accounting, business administration or closely related field. Specialized training in municipal or governmental accounting is preferred. CPA or MBA is a plus. Experience: Four years of increasingly responsible accounting or financial auditing experience, with at least two years of the required experience in a supervisory or managerial capacity. Experience with managing financials for tax credit properties. Experience processing Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivables, and Payroll are highly desirable. In addition to being a part of an influential organization in the Sacramento community, employees in this classification are eligible for many great benefits. Some of these benefits include: 12 paid holidays plus 2 floating holidays Agency closure the last full week of December 2 weeks of vacation per year with increasing accruals based on years of service 80 Supplemental Leave Hours 8 Management Work/Life Balance Days 12 sick days per year Free Medical and Dental insurance for full family (through CalPERS) Free Vision insurance for up to Employee + 1 5% Supplemental Allowance towards benefits CalPERS Pension Retirement $50,000 life insurance Free downtown parking $250 monthly car allowance Tuition and Student loan reimbursement up to $5,250 per year Professional Development opportunities Retirement benefits Employees who retire with SHRA are eligible for the following CalPERS benefits. CalPERS pension Free medical insurance after retirement after 20 years of service Additional benefits Bilingual certified staff receive an additional 5% each pay period once they have been tested and certified as a bilingual resource. SHRA employees are eligible for Agency-paid student loan repayments up to the IRS limit of $5,250 per calendar year through 2024. SHRA is also a qualified employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program. The PSLF program forgives the remaining balance on your Direct Loans. Closing Date/Time: 11/25/2024 5:00 PM Pacific
LOS ANGELES COUNTY
Los Angeles, California, United States
Position/Program Information TYPE OF RECRUITMENT: OPEN COMPETITIVE - EMERGENCY FILING DATE: Wednesday, September 25, 2024 at 8:30 a.m. , Pacific Time (PT) This examination will remain open until the needs of the service are met and is subject to closure without prior notice. EXAM NUMBER: PH1004A-EA The LA County Board of Supervisors recently declared a local state of emergency for homelessness, and the County is working to revise and expand our response to help all who are affected. We are looking for qualified and passionate individuals to help us in the mission of addressing issues like housing, mental health, and substance use. If you are looking for a new career that will directly benefit the population of LA County, this may be the opportunity for you. The County of Los Angeles Department of Public Health is seeking qualified candidates to fill emergency Administrative Services Manager III vacancies related to the homelessness crisis. Under the emergency order, applicants who meet the requirements may be hired for an initial period of up to 90 days, with an opportunity for permanent County employment. Before the end of your initial work period, you will be assessed on your work performance. This assessment will be weighted 100%. Those who successfully pass the assessment will be considered for permanent appointment to Administrative Services Manager III . DEFINITION: Directs a section composed of multiple units responsible for providing administrative services which directly impact the management of major departmental programs and administrative operations. CLASSIFICATION STANDARDS: Positions allocable to this management-level class are typically located in the central administrative office of line departments and report to a higher-level manager. Incumbents are responsible for directing, through subordinate, professional administrative supervisors, a section composed of multiple units responsible for providing professional administrative services in such areas as human resources, budget, finance, contracts and other closely related administrative functional areas. Assignments require the use of care and discretion in the handling of confidential and sensitive information used to either make decisions which significantly impact departmental programs and administrative operations, or support decisions made by higher-level management. Knowledge: Incumbents in these positions must apply a mastery of the concepts, principles, and methods associated with their administrative functional area(s) at a level sufficient to develop long range work plans and manage the implementation of objectives for the section they direct; provide full administrative and technical supervision to subordinate professional administrative staff; provide authoritative advice to management on problems and issues, as well as serve as the highest level of technical review on policies and procedures, concerning the incumbent's area of expertise; and solve difficult or unusual systemic problems associated with their functional areas. Supervisory Controls: Assignments are received in terms of overall objectives to be achieved and available resources. Completed work is reviewed in terms of compatibility with broader division and departmental goals, fulfillment of assigned objectives, and feasibility and effectiveness of recommendations. Guidelines: Incumbents make decisions based on multiple and sometimes ambiguous or conflicting guidelines that require considerable interpretation, the planning of all phases of assignments, as well as the development of some new methods to complete work. Complexity: Work requires the use of many different and unrelated processes and methods, as well as a great depth of analysis to identify the nature and extent of problems, develop new methods, and deal with many variables including some that are unclear or conflicting. Impact: Completed work affects a wide range of departmental programs and/or administrative activities, influence internal or external operations, or impacts many people. Contacts and Purpose of Contacts: Contacts at this level include influential individuals within and outside of the department such as executive-level managers, senior-level managers, and high-level staff, as well as professionals from other organizations, such as contractors or attorneys. Contacts are made for the purpose of influencing these individuals on matters of considerable importance. These positions differ from those belonging to the lower-level Administrative Services Manager II class in that positions within the latter class are responsible for supervising a unit of lower-level analysts performing a full range of difficult to complex analytical assignments, while positions within the Administrative Services Manager III class are responsible for managing, through subordinate supervisors, an administrative services section composed of multiple units. Essential Job Functions DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: ESSENTIAL DUTIES: Plans, organizes, controls, integrates and evaluates the work of the assigned section; with subordinate supervisors and staff, develops, implements and monitors work plans to achieve goals and objectives; contributes to development of the division budget. Manages, supervises and oversees the development, implementation and evaluation of plans, programs, policies, work processes, systems and procedures to achieve annual goals, objectives and standards; identifies and works with supervisors and staff to research and act on opportunities to improve or maximize section performance, efficiency and effectiveness; develops performance metrics and evaluates section performance. Manages section staff by establishing performance requirements and personal development targets; regularly evaluates performance and provides training, coaching and mentoring for performance improvement; recommends performance recognition when warranted; interviews and selects new staff; subject to concurrence of higher level management, initiates and recommends disciplinary action in accordance with Civil Service Rules and County policies. Prepares and/or directs the preparation of, and reviews, a variety of documents such as Board letters and memos, as well as reports and business correspondence to executive management and the Chief Executive Office or other centralized department, or external regulatory agencies, often of a highly sensitive nature requiring the exercise of organizational acumen; uses appropriate software programs (e.g., word processing, desktop publishing, presentation, database and spreadsheet) to create materials in a variety of formats and approaches in order to effectively communicate information to various audiences (e.g., governing boards, executive management, the Chief Information Office, County Counsel, departmental personnel, and members of the public). Directs and oversees highly complex and sensitive research assignments requiring a substantial depth of analysis using qualitative and/or quantitative analytical methods; defines study parameters and objectives, and develops statistical and information-gathering processes to ensure the quality, integrity, validity and relevance of data obtained for analysis and decision making purposes. Interacts with individuals from a variety of organizations (e.g., Board deputies, management from centralized County agencies, members from municipalities, State and federal legislative bodies, and other external agencies) to represent the department on highly sensitive, contentious and confidential issues; makes presentations, provides advice and/or consultation services, resolves conflicts, mediates disputes, and negotiates agreements; coordinates activities with County central agency and departmental staff, contractors, consultants, outside agencies, etc., to ensure that programs are successfully implemented. Actively participates in the development of options, programs, services and positions that meet objectives and best balance the interests of various stakeholders; provides the highest level of technical review on the development of programs and/or policies designed to address problems or improve operations, through strategic advocacy. Oversees auditing activities and the ongoing evaluation of processes and programs to ensure effectiveness, efficiencies and compliance, as well as to ensure that processes are capable and stable, and programs are proceeding as planned; addresses emerging issues and concerns in order to develop timely, proactive responses. Performs various administrative duties (e.g., creating and maintaining files; formatting standard documents; receiving, processing, and routing documents) by appropriately applying federal and State laws, County and local ordinances, and departmental policies and procedures in order to ensure all work done complies with established guidelines and the requirements of professional standards. EXAMPLE OF DUTIES: The duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to this class. Human Resources: Directs administrative professional and technical staff in a central human resources office and/or area providing services including classification, recruitment, selection, discipline, policy, occupational health and safety, and payroll services. Directs and oversees test validation studies and other highly complex and sensitive research assignments requiring a substantial depth of analysis and the use of qualitative and/or quantitative analytical methods such as job analysis and adverse impact analysis. Represents the department on examination appeals, classification studies, investigations, advocacy and other highly sensitive, contentious and confidential issues. Prepares and/or directs the preparation of, and reviews, corrective action plans; department-wide reports, which include disciplinary action, leave of absence, risk management, litigation, return-to-work, and mandatory training reports. Contracts: Supervises the operations and activities of contracting staff providing contract development and administration services to obtain a variety of contract services; plans, assigns, reviews and evaluates the work of contract analysts. Recommends to department management the rank order and priority of services identified for contracting in light of overall departmental plans. Directs the study and review of complex departmental activities and specialized services in priority order to develop information on workload, personnel, equipment, and material requirements and determine availability of data on current county costs. Represents the department on County Protest Policy Panel matters, audits from the Auditor-Controller, reports from the District Attorney, and other highly sensitive contentious and confidential issues. Performs the highest level technical review over the contract solicitation, development, negotiation, and approval process; formulates and recommends departmental contracting policies to management on the handling of unprecedented issues. Prepares and/or directs the preparation of, and reviews, reports to regulatory agencies at various governmental levels, financial reports regarding grant funding from various agencies, and solicitation documents. Budget/Finance: Directs administrative professional and technical staff in the preparation and ongoing administration of the budget for a large County department. Directs and oversees studies involving the funding of new state-mandated programs and other highly complex and sensitive research assignments requiring a substantial depth of analysis and the use of qualitative and/or quantitative analytical methods such as budget forecasting, trending, and cost benefit analysis. Prepares and/or directs the preparation of, and reviews, complex financial reports containing financial impact analyses due to budgetary changes at various governmental levels, as well as program rate review, budget status, and cash flow reports. Represents the department on matters involving fiscal disallowances, settlement agreements, curtailment of funding, and other highly sensitive, contentious and confidential issues. General Administration and other closely related administrative functional areas: Directs and oversees highly complex and sensitive research assignments such as misconduct, fraud, and abuse of authority investigations. Represents the department on audits from the Auditor-Controller, District Attorney reports and other highly sensitive, contentious and confidential issues. Creates and maintains files such as investigative reports, corrective action plans and internal audit reports. Requirements MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: Option 1: Two years of bona-fide supervisory experience* over a unit of analysts performing assignments within one or more of the following administrative fields: human resources, budget, finance, contracts or other closely-related administrative field - AND - two additional years of experience at the level of a journey analyst** or higher within one or more of these administrative fields. Option 2: Two years of any bona-fide supervisory experience* - AND - four years of experience at the level of a journey analyst** or higher within one or more of the following administrative fields: human resources, budget, finance, contracts or other closely-related administrative field. Option 3: Two years of experience at the level of a senior analyst *** or higher functioning in a consultative role in the Department of Auditor-Controller, Chief Executive Office, Department of Human Resources, or Internal Services Department's Countywide Contracts Division, interpreting and applying County policies, rules, and regulations and providing direction, guidance, and advice to management and administrative staff in County line departments - AND - four years of experience at the level of a journey analyst** or higher within one or more of the following administrative fields: human resources, budget, finance, contracts, or other closely-related administrative field. *Bona-fide supervisory experience includes responsibility for planning, assigning and reviewing the work of staff, evaluating employee performance, participating in interviewing and selecting new staff, and performance management. **Journey-level analyst work involves the independent performance of work assignments which require the use of sound professional judgment, initiative and creativity in identifying and selecting research and analytical methods and techniques to address and resolve complex, controversial, and/or sensitive problems related to administrative functions such as human resources, budget, finance, contracts and other closely-related, sensitive and confidential administrative functional areas. Note: For a fuller description of journey-level analytical work, refer to Los Angeles County's Administrative Services Manager I class. *** Senior-level analyst work involves functioning in a lead or project management capacity with responsibility for providing guidance and direction to staff on the most specialized, complex, and difficult analytical assignments which impact major departmental programs and administrative operations, or in central agency departments, where they are responsible for providing consultation and guidance to management in County line departments on highly complex issues and problems associated with their area of expertise. Note: For a fuller description of senior-level analytical work, refer to Los Angeles County's Administrative Services Manager II class. REQUIRED COMPETENCIES*: Leading Change: Innovation and Creativity; External Awareness; Flexibility/Adaptability; Resilience; Strategic Thinking; Vision. Leading People: Conflict Management; Developing Others; Promoting a Diverse Workforce; Teambuilding/Collaboration; Promoting an Accountable Workforce. Achieving Results: Customer Service; Decisiveness; Integrity/Honesty; Planning and Evaluation. Operational Acumen: Fiscal Responsibility; Workforce Development; Operational Improvement. Building Partnerships: Influencing/Negotiating; Networking; Political Acumen. Fundamental Competencies: Active Listening; Reasoning/Critical thinking; Oral Communication; Written Communication. Technical Credibility: Specialized Job Knowledge; Supervisory/Management Knowledge *A full listing of these competencies and their definitions can be accessed at: http://ceo.lacounty.gov/misc/Administrative%20Services%20Manager%20III%20Leadership%20Competencies_1.pdf LICENSE: A valid California Class C Driver License or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job-related essential functions. PHYSICAL CLASS: Physical Class II - Light: This class includes administrative and clerical positions requiring light physical effort that may include occasional light lifting to a 10 pound limit and some bending, stooping, or squatting. Considerable ambulation may be involved. You MUST meet the above requirement(s) in order to be appointed to fill any vacancies related to this recruitment. Additional Information EXAMINATION CONTENT: Under the emergency order, applicants who meet the requirements may be hired for an initial period of up to 90 days, with an opportunity for permanent County employment. Before the end of your initial work assignment, the appointing department will evaluate your performance. Those who achieve a passing score on this evaluation will be considered for permanent appointment. _______________________________________________________________ Application and Filing Information HOW TO APPLY: Applications must be filed ONLINE ONLY . Applicants are required to complete and submit an online Los Angeles County Employment Application AND Supplemental Questionnaire in order to be considered for this examination. Paper applications, resumes, or any unsolicited documents will not be accepted in lieu of completing the online application and Supplemental Questionnaire. Application filing may be suspended at any time without advance notice. Many important notifications will be sent electronically to the email address provided on the application, so it is important that you provide a valid email address. Please add hrexams@ph.lacounty.gov as well as noreply@governmentjobs.com, and info@governmentjobs.com to your email address and list of approved senders to prevent email notifications from being filtered as spam/junk/clutter mail. You have the ability to opt out of emails from LA County. If you unsubscribe, you will not receive any email notification for any examination for which you apply with Los Angeles County. Regardless of whether you choose to unsubscribe, you can always check for notifications by logging into governmentjobs.com and viewing your profile inbox, which saves a copy of all emailed notices. Plan to submit your online application well in advance of the 5:00 p.m. PT deadline as you may be required to verify your email address. This only needs to be done once per email address, and if you already have a job seeker account on www.governmentjobs.com/careers/lacounty, you can verify at any time by logging in and following the prompts. This is to enhance the security of your online application and to ensure you do not enter an incorrect email address. SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER: Please include your Social Security Number for record control purposes. Federal law requires that all employed persons have a Social Security Number. COMPUTER AND INTERNET ACCESS AT PUBLIC LIBRARIES: For candidates who may not have regular access to a computer or the internet, applications can be completed on computers at public libraries throughout Los Angeles County. Check the website for updated information at https://lacountylibrary.org . FAIR CHANCE EMPLOYER: The County of Los Angeles is a Fair Chance employer. Except for a very limited number of positions, you will not be asked to provide information about a conviction history unless you receive a contingent offer of employment. The County will make an individualized assessment of whether your conviction history has a direct or adverse relationship with the specific duties of the job, and consider potential mitigating factors, including, but not limited to, evidence and extent of rehabilitation, recency of the offense(s), and age at the time of the offense(s). If asked to provide information about a conviction history, any convictions or court records which are exempted by a valid court order do not have to be disclosed. DO NOT SHARE USER ID AND PASSWORD: All applicants must file their application online using their OWN user ID and password. Using a family member or friend's user ID and password may erase a candidate's original application record. ANTI-RACISM, DIVERSITY, AND INCLUSION (ARDI): The County of Los Angeles recognizes and affirms that all people are created equal and are entitled to all rights afforded by the Constitution of the United States. The Department of Human Resources is committed to promoting Anti-racism, Diversity, and Inclusion efforts to address the in equalities and disparities amongst race. We support the ARDI Strategic Plan and its goals by improving equality, diversity, and inclusion in recruitment, selection, and employment practices. Department Contact Name: Exam Analyst Department Contact Phone: (323) 659-6546 Department Contact E-mail: HRExams@ph.lacounty.gov Exam Number: PH1004A-EA California Relay Services Phone: (800) 735-2922 ADA Coordinator Phone: (323) 659-6546 Teletype Phone: (800) 899-4099 Alternate Teletype Phone : (800) 897-0077 For detailed information, please click here
Sep 24, 2024
Full Time
Position/Program Information TYPE OF RECRUITMENT: OPEN COMPETITIVE - EMERGENCY FILING DATE: Wednesday, September 25, 2024 at 8:30 a.m. , Pacific Time (PT) This examination will remain open until the needs of the service are met and is subject to closure without prior notice. EXAM NUMBER: PH1004A-EA The LA County Board of Supervisors recently declared a local state of emergency for homelessness, and the County is working to revise and expand our response to help all who are affected. We are looking for qualified and passionate individuals to help us in the mission of addressing issues like housing, mental health, and substance use. If you are looking for a new career that will directly benefit the population of LA County, this may be the opportunity for you. The County of Los Angeles Department of Public Health is seeking qualified candidates to fill emergency Administrative Services Manager III vacancies related to the homelessness crisis. Under the emergency order, applicants who meet the requirements may be hired for an initial period of up to 90 days, with an opportunity for permanent County employment. Before the end of your initial work period, you will be assessed on your work performance. This assessment will be weighted 100%. Those who successfully pass the assessment will be considered for permanent appointment to Administrative Services Manager III . DEFINITION: Directs a section composed of multiple units responsible for providing administrative services which directly impact the management of major departmental programs and administrative operations. CLASSIFICATION STANDARDS: Positions allocable to this management-level class are typically located in the central administrative office of line departments and report to a higher-level manager. Incumbents are responsible for directing, through subordinate, professional administrative supervisors, a section composed of multiple units responsible for providing professional administrative services in such areas as human resources, budget, finance, contracts and other closely related administrative functional areas. Assignments require the use of care and discretion in the handling of confidential and sensitive information used to either make decisions which significantly impact departmental programs and administrative operations, or support decisions made by higher-level management. Knowledge: Incumbents in these positions must apply a mastery of the concepts, principles, and methods associated with their administrative functional area(s) at a level sufficient to develop long range work plans and manage the implementation of objectives for the section they direct; provide full administrative and technical supervision to subordinate professional administrative staff; provide authoritative advice to management on problems and issues, as well as serve as the highest level of technical review on policies and procedures, concerning the incumbent's area of expertise; and solve difficult or unusual systemic problems associated with their functional areas. Supervisory Controls: Assignments are received in terms of overall objectives to be achieved and available resources. Completed work is reviewed in terms of compatibility with broader division and departmental goals, fulfillment of assigned objectives, and feasibility and effectiveness of recommendations. Guidelines: Incumbents make decisions based on multiple and sometimes ambiguous or conflicting guidelines that require considerable interpretation, the planning of all phases of assignments, as well as the development of some new methods to complete work. Complexity: Work requires the use of many different and unrelated processes and methods, as well as a great depth of analysis to identify the nature and extent of problems, develop new methods, and deal with many variables including some that are unclear or conflicting. Impact: Completed work affects a wide range of departmental programs and/or administrative activities, influence internal or external operations, or impacts many people. Contacts and Purpose of Contacts: Contacts at this level include influential individuals within and outside of the department such as executive-level managers, senior-level managers, and high-level staff, as well as professionals from other organizations, such as contractors or attorneys. Contacts are made for the purpose of influencing these individuals on matters of considerable importance. These positions differ from those belonging to the lower-level Administrative Services Manager II class in that positions within the latter class are responsible for supervising a unit of lower-level analysts performing a full range of difficult to complex analytical assignments, while positions within the Administrative Services Manager III class are responsible for managing, through subordinate supervisors, an administrative services section composed of multiple units. Essential Job Functions DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: ESSENTIAL DUTIES: Plans, organizes, controls, integrates and evaluates the work of the assigned section; with subordinate supervisors and staff, develops, implements and monitors work plans to achieve goals and objectives; contributes to development of the division budget. Manages, supervises and oversees the development, implementation and evaluation of plans, programs, policies, work processes, systems and procedures to achieve annual goals, objectives and standards; identifies and works with supervisors and staff to research and act on opportunities to improve or maximize section performance, efficiency and effectiveness; develops performance metrics and evaluates section performance. Manages section staff by establishing performance requirements and personal development targets; regularly evaluates performance and provides training, coaching and mentoring for performance improvement; recommends performance recognition when warranted; interviews and selects new staff; subject to concurrence of higher level management, initiates and recommends disciplinary action in accordance with Civil Service Rules and County policies. Prepares and/or directs the preparation of, and reviews, a variety of documents such as Board letters and memos, as well as reports and business correspondence to executive management and the Chief Executive Office or other centralized department, or external regulatory agencies, often of a highly sensitive nature requiring the exercise of organizational acumen; uses appropriate software programs (e.g., word processing, desktop publishing, presentation, database and spreadsheet) to create materials in a variety of formats and approaches in order to effectively communicate information to various audiences (e.g., governing boards, executive management, the Chief Information Office, County Counsel, departmental personnel, and members of the public). Directs and oversees highly complex and sensitive research assignments requiring a substantial depth of analysis using qualitative and/or quantitative analytical methods; defines study parameters and objectives, and develops statistical and information-gathering processes to ensure the quality, integrity, validity and relevance of data obtained for analysis and decision making purposes. Interacts with individuals from a variety of organizations (e.g., Board deputies, management from centralized County agencies, members from municipalities, State and federal legislative bodies, and other external agencies) to represent the department on highly sensitive, contentious and confidential issues; makes presentations, provides advice and/or consultation services, resolves conflicts, mediates disputes, and negotiates agreements; coordinates activities with County central agency and departmental staff, contractors, consultants, outside agencies, etc., to ensure that programs are successfully implemented. Actively participates in the development of options, programs, services and positions that meet objectives and best balance the interests of various stakeholders; provides the highest level of technical review on the development of programs and/or policies designed to address problems or improve operations, through strategic advocacy. Oversees auditing activities and the ongoing evaluation of processes and programs to ensure effectiveness, efficiencies and compliance, as well as to ensure that processes are capable and stable, and programs are proceeding as planned; addresses emerging issues and concerns in order to develop timely, proactive responses. Performs various administrative duties (e.g., creating and maintaining files; formatting standard documents; receiving, processing, and routing documents) by appropriately applying federal and State laws, County and local ordinances, and departmental policies and procedures in order to ensure all work done complies with established guidelines and the requirements of professional standards. EXAMPLE OF DUTIES: The duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to this class. Human Resources: Directs administrative professional and technical staff in a central human resources office and/or area providing services including classification, recruitment, selection, discipline, policy, occupational health and safety, and payroll services. Directs and oversees test validation studies and other highly complex and sensitive research assignments requiring a substantial depth of analysis and the use of qualitative and/or quantitative analytical methods such as job analysis and adverse impact analysis. Represents the department on examination appeals, classification studies, investigations, advocacy and other highly sensitive, contentious and confidential issues. Prepares and/or directs the preparation of, and reviews, corrective action plans; department-wide reports, which include disciplinary action, leave of absence, risk management, litigation, return-to-work, and mandatory training reports. Contracts: Supervises the operations and activities of contracting staff providing contract development and administration services to obtain a variety of contract services; plans, assigns, reviews and evaluates the work of contract analysts. Recommends to department management the rank order and priority of services identified for contracting in light of overall departmental plans. Directs the study and review of complex departmental activities and specialized services in priority order to develop information on workload, personnel, equipment, and material requirements and determine availability of data on current county costs. Represents the department on County Protest Policy Panel matters, audits from the Auditor-Controller, reports from the District Attorney, and other highly sensitive contentious and confidential issues. Performs the highest level technical review over the contract solicitation, development, negotiation, and approval process; formulates and recommends departmental contracting policies to management on the handling of unprecedented issues. Prepares and/or directs the preparation of, and reviews, reports to regulatory agencies at various governmental levels, financial reports regarding grant funding from various agencies, and solicitation documents. Budget/Finance: Directs administrative professional and technical staff in the preparation and ongoing administration of the budget for a large County department. Directs and oversees studies involving the funding of new state-mandated programs and other highly complex and sensitive research assignments requiring a substantial depth of analysis and the use of qualitative and/or quantitative analytical methods such as budget forecasting, trending, and cost benefit analysis. Prepares and/or directs the preparation of, and reviews, complex financial reports containing financial impact analyses due to budgetary changes at various governmental levels, as well as program rate review, budget status, and cash flow reports. Represents the department on matters involving fiscal disallowances, settlement agreements, curtailment of funding, and other highly sensitive, contentious and confidential issues. General Administration and other closely related administrative functional areas: Directs and oversees highly complex and sensitive research assignments such as misconduct, fraud, and abuse of authority investigations. Represents the department on audits from the Auditor-Controller, District Attorney reports and other highly sensitive, contentious and confidential issues. Creates and maintains files such as investigative reports, corrective action plans and internal audit reports. Requirements MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: Option 1: Two years of bona-fide supervisory experience* over a unit of analysts performing assignments within one or more of the following administrative fields: human resources, budget, finance, contracts or other closely-related administrative field - AND - two additional years of experience at the level of a journey analyst** or higher within one or more of these administrative fields. Option 2: Two years of any bona-fide supervisory experience* - AND - four years of experience at the level of a journey analyst** or higher within one or more of the following administrative fields: human resources, budget, finance, contracts or other closely-related administrative field. Option 3: Two years of experience at the level of a senior analyst *** or higher functioning in a consultative role in the Department of Auditor-Controller, Chief Executive Office, Department of Human Resources, or Internal Services Department's Countywide Contracts Division, interpreting and applying County policies, rules, and regulations and providing direction, guidance, and advice to management and administrative staff in County line departments - AND - four years of experience at the level of a journey analyst** or higher within one or more of the following administrative fields: human resources, budget, finance, contracts, or other closely-related administrative field. *Bona-fide supervisory experience includes responsibility for planning, assigning and reviewing the work of staff, evaluating employee performance, participating in interviewing and selecting new staff, and performance management. **Journey-level analyst work involves the independent performance of work assignments which require the use of sound professional judgment, initiative and creativity in identifying and selecting research and analytical methods and techniques to address and resolve complex, controversial, and/or sensitive problems related to administrative functions such as human resources, budget, finance, contracts and other closely-related, sensitive and confidential administrative functional areas. Note: For a fuller description of journey-level analytical work, refer to Los Angeles County's Administrative Services Manager I class. *** Senior-level analyst work involves functioning in a lead or project management capacity with responsibility for providing guidance and direction to staff on the most specialized, complex, and difficult analytical assignments which impact major departmental programs and administrative operations, or in central agency departments, where they are responsible for providing consultation and guidance to management in County line departments on highly complex issues and problems associated with their area of expertise. Note: For a fuller description of senior-level analytical work, refer to Los Angeles County's Administrative Services Manager II class. REQUIRED COMPETENCIES*: Leading Change: Innovation and Creativity; External Awareness; Flexibility/Adaptability; Resilience; Strategic Thinking; Vision. Leading People: Conflict Management; Developing Others; Promoting a Diverse Workforce; Teambuilding/Collaboration; Promoting an Accountable Workforce. Achieving Results: Customer Service; Decisiveness; Integrity/Honesty; Planning and Evaluation. Operational Acumen: Fiscal Responsibility; Workforce Development; Operational Improvement. Building Partnerships: Influencing/Negotiating; Networking; Political Acumen. Fundamental Competencies: Active Listening; Reasoning/Critical thinking; Oral Communication; Written Communication. Technical Credibility: Specialized Job Knowledge; Supervisory/Management Knowledge *A full listing of these competencies and their definitions can be accessed at: http://ceo.lacounty.gov/misc/Administrative%20Services%20Manager%20III%20Leadership%20Competencies_1.pdf LICENSE: A valid California Class C Driver License or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job-related essential functions. PHYSICAL CLASS: Physical Class II - Light: This class includes administrative and clerical positions requiring light physical effort that may include occasional light lifting to a 10 pound limit and some bending, stooping, or squatting. Considerable ambulation may be involved. You MUST meet the above requirement(s) in order to be appointed to fill any vacancies related to this recruitment. Additional Information EXAMINATION CONTENT: Under the emergency order, applicants who meet the requirements may be hired for an initial period of up to 90 days, with an opportunity for permanent County employment. Before the end of your initial work assignment, the appointing department will evaluate your performance. Those who achieve a passing score on this evaluation will be considered for permanent appointment. _______________________________________________________________ Application and Filing Information HOW TO APPLY: Applications must be filed ONLINE ONLY . Applicants are required to complete and submit an online Los Angeles County Employment Application AND Supplemental Questionnaire in order to be considered for this examination. Paper applications, resumes, or any unsolicited documents will not be accepted in lieu of completing the online application and Supplemental Questionnaire. Application filing may be suspended at any time without advance notice. Many important notifications will be sent electronically to the email address provided on the application, so it is important that you provide a valid email address. Please add hrexams@ph.lacounty.gov as well as noreply@governmentjobs.com, and info@governmentjobs.com to your email address and list of approved senders to prevent email notifications from being filtered as spam/junk/clutter mail. You have the ability to opt out of emails from LA County. If you unsubscribe, you will not receive any email notification for any examination for which you apply with Los Angeles County. Regardless of whether you choose to unsubscribe, you can always check for notifications by logging into governmentjobs.com and viewing your profile inbox, which saves a copy of all emailed notices. Plan to submit your online application well in advance of the 5:00 p.m. PT deadline as you may be required to verify your email address. This only needs to be done once per email address, and if you already have a job seeker account on www.governmentjobs.com/careers/lacounty, you can verify at any time by logging in and following the prompts. This is to enhance the security of your online application and to ensure you do not enter an incorrect email address. SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER: Please include your Social Security Number for record control purposes. Federal law requires that all employed persons have a Social Security Number. COMPUTER AND INTERNET ACCESS AT PUBLIC LIBRARIES: For candidates who may not have regular access to a computer or the internet, applications can be completed on computers at public libraries throughout Los Angeles County. Check the website for updated information at https://lacountylibrary.org . FAIR CHANCE EMPLOYER: The County of Los Angeles is a Fair Chance employer. Except for a very limited number of positions, you will not be asked to provide information about a conviction history unless you receive a contingent offer of employment. The County will make an individualized assessment of whether your conviction history has a direct or adverse relationship with the specific duties of the job, and consider potential mitigating factors, including, but not limited to, evidence and extent of rehabilitation, recency of the offense(s), and age at the time of the offense(s). If asked to provide information about a conviction history, any convictions or court records which are exempted by a valid court order do not have to be disclosed. DO NOT SHARE USER ID AND PASSWORD: All applicants must file their application online using their OWN user ID and password. Using a family member or friend's user ID and password may erase a candidate's original application record. ANTI-RACISM, DIVERSITY, AND INCLUSION (ARDI): The County of Los Angeles recognizes and affirms that all people are created equal and are entitled to all rights afforded by the Constitution of the United States. The Department of Human Resources is committed to promoting Anti-racism, Diversity, and Inclusion efforts to address the in equalities and disparities amongst race. We support the ARDI Strategic Plan and its goals by improving equality, diversity, and inclusion in recruitment, selection, and employment practices. Department Contact Name: Exam Analyst Department Contact Phone: (323) 659-6546 Department Contact E-mail: HRExams@ph.lacounty.gov Exam Number: PH1004A-EA California Relay Services Phone: (800) 735-2922 ADA Coordinator Phone: (323) 659-6546 Teletype Phone: (800) 899-4099 Alternate Teletype Phone : (800) 897-0077 For detailed information, please click here
LOS ANGELES COUNTY
Los Angeles, California, United States
Position/Program Information TYPE OF RECRUITMENT: OPEN COMPETITIVE - EMERGENCY FILING DATES: September 19, 2024 at 9:00 A.M. (Pacific Time) This opportunity will remain open until the needs of the service are met EXAM NUMBER: b1004A-EA This announcement is a re-bulletin to reopen the filing period. The LA County Board of Supervisors recently declared a local state of emergency for homelessness, and the County is working to revise and expand our response to help all who are affected. We are looking for qualified and passionate individuals to help us in the mission of addressing issues like housing, mental health, and substance use. If you are looking for a new career that will directly benefit the population of LA County, this may be the opportunity for you. The Department of Mental Health is seeking qualified candidates to fill emergency Administrative Services Manager III vacancies related to the homelessness crisis. Under the emergency order, applicants who meet the requirements may be hired for an initial period of up to 90 days, with an opportunity for permanent County employment. Before the end of your initial work period, you will be assessed on your work performance. This assessment will be weighted 100%. Those who successfully pass the assessment will be considered for permanent appointment to Administrative Services Manager III. Essential Job Functions DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: ESSENTIAL DUTIES: Plans, organizes, controls, integrates and evaluates the work of the assigned section; with subordinate supervisors and staff, develops, implements and monitors work plans to achieve goals and objectives; contributes to development of the division budget. Manages, supervises and oversees the development, implementation and evaluation of plans, programs, policies, work processes, systems and procedures to achieve annual goals, objectives and standards; identifies and works with supervisors and staff to research and act on opportunities to improve or maximize section performance, efficiency and effectiveness; develops performance metrics and evaluates section performance. Manages section staff by establishing performance requirements and personal development targets; regularly evaluates performance and provides training, coaching and mentoring for performance improvement; recommends performance recognition when warranted; interviews and selects new staff; subject to concurrence of higher level management, initiates and recommends disciplinary action in accordance with Civil Service Rules and County policies. Prepares and/or directs the preparation of, and reviews, a variety of documents such as Board letters and memos, as well as reports and business correspondence to executive management and the Chief Executive Office or other centralized department, or external regulatory agencies, often of a highly sensitive nature requiring the exercise of organizational acumen; uses appropriate software programs (e.g., word processing, desktop publishing, presentation, database and spreadsheet) to create materials in a variety of formats and approaches in order to effectively communicate information to various audiences (e.g., governing boards, executive management, the Chief Information Office, County Counsel, departmental personnel, and members of the public). Directs and oversees highly complex and sensitive research assignments requiring a substantial depth of analysis using qualitative and/or quantitative analytical methods; defines study parameters and objectives, and develops statistical and information-gathering processes to ensure the quality, integrity, validity and relevance of data obtained for analysis and decision making purposes. Interacts with individuals from a variety of organizations (e.g., Board deputies, management from centralized County agencies, members from municipalities, State and federal legislative bodies, and other external agencies) to represent the department on highly sensitive, contentious and confidential issues; makes presentations, provides advice and/or consultation services, resolves conflicts, mediates disputes, and negotiates agreements; coordinates activities with County central agency and departmental staff, contractors, consultants, outside agencies, etc., to ensure that programs are successfully implemented. Actively participates in the development of options, programs, services and positions that meet objectives and best balance the interests of various stakeholders; provides the highest level of technical review on the development of programs and/or policies designed to address problems or improve operations, through strategic advocacy. Oversees auditing activities and the ongoing evaluation of processes and programs to ensure effectiveness, efficiencies and compliance, as well as to ensure that processes are capable and stable, and programs are proceeding as planned; addresses emerging issues and concerns in order to develop timely, proactive responses. Performs various administrative duties (e.g., creating and maintaining files; formatting standard documents; receiving, processing, and routing documents) by appropriately applying federal and State laws, County and local ordinances, and departmental policies and procedures in order to ensure all work done complies with established guidelines and the requirements of professional standards. EXAMPLE OF DUTIES: The duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to this class. Human Resources: Directs administrative professional and technical staff in a central human resources office and/or area providing services including classification, recruitment, selection, discipline, policy, occupational health and safety, and payroll services. Directs and oversees test validation studies and other highly complex and sensitive research assignments requiring a substantial depth of analysis and the use of qualitative and/or quantitative analytical methods such as job analysis and adverse impact analysis. Represents the department on examination appeals, classification studies, investigations, advocacy and other highly sensitive, contentious and confidential issues. Prepares and/or directs the preparation of, and reviews, corrective action plans; department-wide reports, which include disciplinary action, leave of absence, risk management, litigation, return-to-work, and mandatory training reports. Contracts: Supervises the operations and activities of contracting staff providing contract development and administration services to obtain a variety of contract services; plans, assigns, reviews and evaluates the work of contract analysts. Recommends to department management the rank order and priority of services identified for contracting in light of overall departmental plans. Directs the study and review of complex departmental activities and specialized services in priority order to develop information on workload, personnel, equipment, and material requirements and determine availability of data on current county costs. Represents the department on County Protest Policy Panel matters, audits from the Auditor-Controller, reports from the District Attorney, and other highly sensitive contentious and confidential issues. Performs the highest level technical review over the contract solicitation, development, negotiation, and approval process; formulates and recommends departmental contracting policies to management on the handling of unprecedented issues. Prepares and/or directs the preparation of, and reviews, reports to regulatory agencies at various governmental levels, financial reports regarding grant funding from various agencies, and solicitation documents. Budget/Finance: Directs administrative professional and technical staff in the preparation and ongoing administration of the budget for a large County department. Directs and oversees studies involving the funding of new state-mandated programs and other highly complex and sensitive research assignments requiring a substantial depth of analysis and the use of qualitative and/or quantitative analytical methods such as budget forecasting, trending, and cost benefit analysis. Prepares and/or directs the preparation of, and reviews, complex financial reports containing financial impact analyses due to budgetary changes at various governmental levels, as well as program rate review, budget status, and cash flow reports. Represents the department on matters involving fiscal disallowances, settlement agreements, curtailment of funding, and other highly sensitive, contentious and confidential issues. General Administration and other closely related administrative functional areas: Directs and oversees highly complex and sensitive research assignments such as misconduct, fraud, and abuse of authority investigations. Represents the department on audits from the Auditor-Controller, District Attorney reports and other highly sensitive, contentious and confidential issues. Creates and maintains files such as investigative reports, corrective action plans and internal audit reports. Requirements MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE: Option 1: Two years of bona-fide supervisory experience* over a unit of analysts performing assignments within one or more of the following administrative fields: human resources, budget, finance, contracts or other closely-related administrative field - AND - two additional years of experience at the level of a journey analyst** or higher within one or more of these administrative fields. Option 2: Two years of any bona-fide supervisory experience* - AND - four years of experience at the level of a journey analyst** or higher within one or more of the following administrative fields: human resources, budget, finance, contracts or other closely-related administrative field. Option 3: Two years of experience at the level of a senior analyst *** or higher functioning in a consultative role in the Department of Auditor-Controller, Chief Executive Office, Department of Human Resources, or Internal Services Department's Countywide Contracts Division, interpreting and applying County policies, rules, and regulations and providing direction, guidance, and advice to management and administrative staff in County line departments - AND - four years of experience at the level of a journey analyst** or higher within one or more of the following administrative fields: human resources, budget, finance, contracts, or other closely-related administrative field. *Bona-fide supervisory experience includes responsibility for planning, assigning and reviewing the work of staff, evaluating employee performance, participating in interviewing and selecting new staff, and performance management. **Journey-level analyst work involves the independent performance of work assignments which require the use of sound professional judgment, initiative and creativity in identifying and selecting research and analytical methods and techniques to address and resolve complex, controversial, and/or sensitive problems related to administrative functions such as human resources, budget, finance, contracts and other closely-related, sensitive and confidential administrative functional areas. Note: For a fuller description of journey-level analytical work, refer to Los Angeles County's Administrative Services Manager I class. *** Senior-level analyst work involves functioning in a lead or project management capacity with responsibility for providing guidance and direction to staff on the most specialized, complex, and difficult analytical assignments which impact major departmental programs and administrative operations, or in central agency departments, where they are responsible for providing consultation and guidance to management in County line departments on highly complex issues and problems associated with their area of expertise. Note: For a fuller description of senior-level analytical work, refer to Los Angeles County's Administrative Services Manager II class. You MUST meet one of the above requirement(s) in order to be appointed to fill any vacancies related to this recruitment. NO OUT-OF-CLASS EXPEREIENCE WILL BE ACCEPTED. REQUIRED EXPERIENCE MUST BE FULLY MET AND INDICATED ON THE APPLICATION BY THE LAST DAY OF FILING . NO WITHHOLDS WILL BE ALLOWED FOR THIS EXAMINATION. REQUIRED COMPETENCIES*: Leading Change: Innovation and Creativity; External Awareness; Flexibility/Adaptability; Resilience; Strategic Thinking; Vision. Leading People: Conflict Management; Developing Others; Promoting a Diverse Workforce; Teambuilding/Collaboration; Promoting an Accountable Workforce. Achieving Results: Customer Service; Decisiveness; Integrity/Honesty; Planning and Evaluation. Operational Acumen: Fiscal Responsibility; Workforce Development; Operational Improvement. Building Partnerships: Influencing/Negotiating; Networking; Political Acumen. Fundamental Competencies: Active Listening; Reasoning/Critical thinking; Oral Communication; Written Communication. Technical Credibility: Specialized Job Knowledge; Supervisory/Management Knowledge *A full listing of these competencies and their definitions can be accessed at: http://ceo.lacounty.gov/misc/Administrative%20Services%20Manager%20III%20Leadership%20Competencies_1.pdf LICENSE: A valid California Class C Driver License or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job-related essential functions. PHYSICAL CLASS: Physical Class II - Light: This class includes administrative and clerical positions requiring light physical effort that may include occasional light lifting to a 10 pound limit and some bending, stooping, or squatting. Considerable ambulation may be involved. Additional Information EXAMINATION CONTENT : Under the emergency order, applicants who meet the requirements may be hired for an initial period of up to 90 days, with an opportunity for permanent County employment. Before the end of your initial work period, you will be assessed on your work performance. This assessment will be weighted 100%. Those who successfully pass the assessment will be considered for permanent appointment. APPLICATION AND FILING INFORMATION Applications must be submitted online only and will be reviewed for interview consideration on an ongoing basis. If you have not been contacted within 60 days and the recruitment remains open or reopens for filing, we encourage you to submit a new application. This will allow you to reaffirm your interest and update any relevant information. Application filing may be suspended at any time without advance notice. INSTRUCTIONS FOR FILING ONLINE Applications must be filed online only. Many important notifications will be sent electronically to the email address provided on the application, so it is important that you provide a valid email address. Please add najordan@dmh.lacounty.gov as well as noreply@governmentjobs.com and info@governmentjob.com to your email address and list of approved senders to prevent email notification from being filtered as span/junk/clutter mail. Applications must be submitted online only and will be reviewed for interview consideration on an ongoing basis. If you have not been contacted within 60 days and the recruitment remains open or reopens for filing, we encourage you to submit a new application. This will allow you to reaffirm your interest and update any relevant information. You have the ability to opt out of emails from LA County. If you unsubscribe, you will not receive any email notification for any examination for which you apply with Los Angeles County. Regardless of whether you choose to unsubscribe, you can always check for notifications by logging into governmentjobs.com and viewing your profile inbox, which saves a copy of all emailed notices. Plan to submit your online application well in advance before the deadline as you may be required to verify your email address. This only needs to be done once per email address, and if you already have a job seeker account on govermmentjobs.com/careers/lacounty,gov you can verify at any time by logging in and following the prompts. This is to enhance the security of your online application and to ensure you do not enter an incorrect email address. SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER LANGUAGE Please include your Social Security Number for record control purposes. Federal law requires that all employed persons have a Social Security Number . COMPUTER AND INTERNET ACCESS AT LIBRARIES For candidates who may not have regular access to a computer or the internet, applications can be completed on computers at public libraries throughout Los Angeles County. FAIR CHANCE EMPLOYER The County of Los Angeles is a Fair Chance employer. Except for a very limited number of positions, you will not be asked to provide information about a conviction history unless you receive a contingent offer of employment . The County will make an individualized assessment of whether your conviction history has a direct or adverse relationship with the specific duties of the job, and consider potential mitigating factors, including, but not limited to, evidence and extent of rehabilitation, recency of the offense(s), and age at the time of the offense(s). If asked to provide information about a conviction history, any convictions or court records which are exempted by a valid court order do not have to be disclosed. NO SHARING USER ID AND PASSWORD All applicants must file their applications online using their own user ID and password. Using a family member or friend's user ID and password may erase a candidate's original application record. DEPARTMENT CONTACT: HR Examinations Unit: (213) 972-7034 HR Examinations Unit Email: exams@dmh.lacounty.gov Analyst Contact Phone: Nicholas Jordan, (323) 705-3925 Analyst Contact Email: najordan@dmh.lacounty.gov ADA COORDINATOR PHONE: (213) 972-7034 TELETYPE PHONE : (800) 735-2922 CALIFORNIA RELAY SERVICES PHONES : (800) 735-2922 For detailed information, please click here Closing Date/Time: Continuous
Sep 17, 2024
Temporary
Position/Program Information TYPE OF RECRUITMENT: OPEN COMPETITIVE - EMERGENCY FILING DATES: September 19, 2024 at 9:00 A.M. (Pacific Time) This opportunity will remain open until the needs of the service are met EXAM NUMBER: b1004A-EA This announcement is a re-bulletin to reopen the filing period. The LA County Board of Supervisors recently declared a local state of emergency for homelessness, and the County is working to revise and expand our response to help all who are affected. We are looking for qualified and passionate individuals to help us in the mission of addressing issues like housing, mental health, and substance use. If you are looking for a new career that will directly benefit the population of LA County, this may be the opportunity for you. The Department of Mental Health is seeking qualified candidates to fill emergency Administrative Services Manager III vacancies related to the homelessness crisis. Under the emergency order, applicants who meet the requirements may be hired for an initial period of up to 90 days, with an opportunity for permanent County employment. Before the end of your initial work period, you will be assessed on your work performance. This assessment will be weighted 100%. Those who successfully pass the assessment will be considered for permanent appointment to Administrative Services Manager III. Essential Job Functions DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: ESSENTIAL DUTIES: Plans, organizes, controls, integrates and evaluates the work of the assigned section; with subordinate supervisors and staff, develops, implements and monitors work plans to achieve goals and objectives; contributes to development of the division budget. Manages, supervises and oversees the development, implementation and evaluation of plans, programs, policies, work processes, systems and procedures to achieve annual goals, objectives and standards; identifies and works with supervisors and staff to research and act on opportunities to improve or maximize section performance, efficiency and effectiveness; develops performance metrics and evaluates section performance. Manages section staff by establishing performance requirements and personal development targets; regularly evaluates performance and provides training, coaching and mentoring for performance improvement; recommends performance recognition when warranted; interviews and selects new staff; subject to concurrence of higher level management, initiates and recommends disciplinary action in accordance with Civil Service Rules and County policies. Prepares and/or directs the preparation of, and reviews, a variety of documents such as Board letters and memos, as well as reports and business correspondence to executive management and the Chief Executive Office or other centralized department, or external regulatory agencies, often of a highly sensitive nature requiring the exercise of organizational acumen; uses appropriate software programs (e.g., word processing, desktop publishing, presentation, database and spreadsheet) to create materials in a variety of formats and approaches in order to effectively communicate information to various audiences (e.g., governing boards, executive management, the Chief Information Office, County Counsel, departmental personnel, and members of the public). Directs and oversees highly complex and sensitive research assignments requiring a substantial depth of analysis using qualitative and/or quantitative analytical methods; defines study parameters and objectives, and develops statistical and information-gathering processes to ensure the quality, integrity, validity and relevance of data obtained for analysis and decision making purposes. Interacts with individuals from a variety of organizations (e.g., Board deputies, management from centralized County agencies, members from municipalities, State and federal legislative bodies, and other external agencies) to represent the department on highly sensitive, contentious and confidential issues; makes presentations, provides advice and/or consultation services, resolves conflicts, mediates disputes, and negotiates agreements; coordinates activities with County central agency and departmental staff, contractors, consultants, outside agencies, etc., to ensure that programs are successfully implemented. Actively participates in the development of options, programs, services and positions that meet objectives and best balance the interests of various stakeholders; provides the highest level of technical review on the development of programs and/or policies designed to address problems or improve operations, through strategic advocacy. Oversees auditing activities and the ongoing evaluation of processes and programs to ensure effectiveness, efficiencies and compliance, as well as to ensure that processes are capable and stable, and programs are proceeding as planned; addresses emerging issues and concerns in order to develop timely, proactive responses. Performs various administrative duties (e.g., creating and maintaining files; formatting standard documents; receiving, processing, and routing documents) by appropriately applying federal and State laws, County and local ordinances, and departmental policies and procedures in order to ensure all work done complies with established guidelines and the requirements of professional standards. EXAMPLE OF DUTIES: The duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to this class. Human Resources: Directs administrative professional and technical staff in a central human resources office and/or area providing services including classification, recruitment, selection, discipline, policy, occupational health and safety, and payroll services. Directs and oversees test validation studies and other highly complex and sensitive research assignments requiring a substantial depth of analysis and the use of qualitative and/or quantitative analytical methods such as job analysis and adverse impact analysis. Represents the department on examination appeals, classification studies, investigations, advocacy and other highly sensitive, contentious and confidential issues. Prepares and/or directs the preparation of, and reviews, corrective action plans; department-wide reports, which include disciplinary action, leave of absence, risk management, litigation, return-to-work, and mandatory training reports. Contracts: Supervises the operations and activities of contracting staff providing contract development and administration services to obtain a variety of contract services; plans, assigns, reviews and evaluates the work of contract analysts. Recommends to department management the rank order and priority of services identified for contracting in light of overall departmental plans. Directs the study and review of complex departmental activities and specialized services in priority order to develop information on workload, personnel, equipment, and material requirements and determine availability of data on current county costs. Represents the department on County Protest Policy Panel matters, audits from the Auditor-Controller, reports from the District Attorney, and other highly sensitive contentious and confidential issues. Performs the highest level technical review over the contract solicitation, development, negotiation, and approval process; formulates and recommends departmental contracting policies to management on the handling of unprecedented issues. Prepares and/or directs the preparation of, and reviews, reports to regulatory agencies at various governmental levels, financial reports regarding grant funding from various agencies, and solicitation documents. Budget/Finance: Directs administrative professional and technical staff in the preparation and ongoing administration of the budget for a large County department. Directs and oversees studies involving the funding of new state-mandated programs and other highly complex and sensitive research assignments requiring a substantial depth of analysis and the use of qualitative and/or quantitative analytical methods such as budget forecasting, trending, and cost benefit analysis. Prepares and/or directs the preparation of, and reviews, complex financial reports containing financial impact analyses due to budgetary changes at various governmental levels, as well as program rate review, budget status, and cash flow reports. Represents the department on matters involving fiscal disallowances, settlement agreements, curtailment of funding, and other highly sensitive, contentious and confidential issues. General Administration and other closely related administrative functional areas: Directs and oversees highly complex and sensitive research assignments such as misconduct, fraud, and abuse of authority investigations. Represents the department on audits from the Auditor-Controller, District Attorney reports and other highly sensitive, contentious and confidential issues. Creates and maintains files such as investigative reports, corrective action plans and internal audit reports. Requirements MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE: Option 1: Two years of bona-fide supervisory experience* over a unit of analysts performing assignments within one or more of the following administrative fields: human resources, budget, finance, contracts or other closely-related administrative field - AND - two additional years of experience at the level of a journey analyst** or higher within one or more of these administrative fields. Option 2: Two years of any bona-fide supervisory experience* - AND - four years of experience at the level of a journey analyst** or higher within one or more of the following administrative fields: human resources, budget, finance, contracts or other closely-related administrative field. Option 3: Two years of experience at the level of a senior analyst *** or higher functioning in a consultative role in the Department of Auditor-Controller, Chief Executive Office, Department of Human Resources, or Internal Services Department's Countywide Contracts Division, interpreting and applying County policies, rules, and regulations and providing direction, guidance, and advice to management and administrative staff in County line departments - AND - four years of experience at the level of a journey analyst** or higher within one or more of the following administrative fields: human resources, budget, finance, contracts, or other closely-related administrative field. *Bona-fide supervisory experience includes responsibility for planning, assigning and reviewing the work of staff, evaluating employee performance, participating in interviewing and selecting new staff, and performance management. **Journey-level analyst work involves the independent performance of work assignments which require the use of sound professional judgment, initiative and creativity in identifying and selecting research and analytical methods and techniques to address and resolve complex, controversial, and/or sensitive problems related to administrative functions such as human resources, budget, finance, contracts and other closely-related, sensitive and confidential administrative functional areas. Note: For a fuller description of journey-level analytical work, refer to Los Angeles County's Administrative Services Manager I class. *** Senior-level analyst work involves functioning in a lead or project management capacity with responsibility for providing guidance and direction to staff on the most specialized, complex, and difficult analytical assignments which impact major departmental programs and administrative operations, or in central agency departments, where they are responsible for providing consultation and guidance to management in County line departments on highly complex issues and problems associated with their area of expertise. Note: For a fuller description of senior-level analytical work, refer to Los Angeles County's Administrative Services Manager II class. You MUST meet one of the above requirement(s) in order to be appointed to fill any vacancies related to this recruitment. NO OUT-OF-CLASS EXPEREIENCE WILL BE ACCEPTED. REQUIRED EXPERIENCE MUST BE FULLY MET AND INDICATED ON THE APPLICATION BY THE LAST DAY OF FILING . NO WITHHOLDS WILL BE ALLOWED FOR THIS EXAMINATION. REQUIRED COMPETENCIES*: Leading Change: Innovation and Creativity; External Awareness; Flexibility/Adaptability; Resilience; Strategic Thinking; Vision. Leading People: Conflict Management; Developing Others; Promoting a Diverse Workforce; Teambuilding/Collaboration; Promoting an Accountable Workforce. Achieving Results: Customer Service; Decisiveness; Integrity/Honesty; Planning and Evaluation. Operational Acumen: Fiscal Responsibility; Workforce Development; Operational Improvement. Building Partnerships: Influencing/Negotiating; Networking; Political Acumen. Fundamental Competencies: Active Listening; Reasoning/Critical thinking; Oral Communication; Written Communication. Technical Credibility: Specialized Job Knowledge; Supervisory/Management Knowledge *A full listing of these competencies and their definitions can be accessed at: http://ceo.lacounty.gov/misc/Administrative%20Services%20Manager%20III%20Leadership%20Competencies_1.pdf LICENSE: A valid California Class C Driver License or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job-related essential functions. PHYSICAL CLASS: Physical Class II - Light: This class includes administrative and clerical positions requiring light physical effort that may include occasional light lifting to a 10 pound limit and some bending, stooping, or squatting. Considerable ambulation may be involved. Additional Information EXAMINATION CONTENT : Under the emergency order, applicants who meet the requirements may be hired for an initial period of up to 90 days, with an opportunity for permanent County employment. Before the end of your initial work period, you will be assessed on your work performance. This assessment will be weighted 100%. Those who successfully pass the assessment will be considered for permanent appointment. APPLICATION AND FILING INFORMATION Applications must be submitted online only and will be reviewed for interview consideration on an ongoing basis. If you have not been contacted within 60 days and the recruitment remains open or reopens for filing, we encourage you to submit a new application. This will allow you to reaffirm your interest and update any relevant information. Application filing may be suspended at any time without advance notice. INSTRUCTIONS FOR FILING ONLINE Applications must be filed online only. Many important notifications will be sent electronically to the email address provided on the application, so it is important that you provide a valid email address. Please add najordan@dmh.lacounty.gov as well as noreply@governmentjobs.com and info@governmentjob.com to your email address and list of approved senders to prevent email notification from being filtered as span/junk/clutter mail. Applications must be submitted online only and will be reviewed for interview consideration on an ongoing basis. If you have not been contacted within 60 days and the recruitment remains open or reopens for filing, we encourage you to submit a new application. This will allow you to reaffirm your interest and update any relevant information. You have the ability to opt out of emails from LA County. If you unsubscribe, you will not receive any email notification for any examination for which you apply with Los Angeles County. Regardless of whether you choose to unsubscribe, you can always check for notifications by logging into governmentjobs.com and viewing your profile inbox, which saves a copy of all emailed notices. Plan to submit your online application well in advance before the deadline as you may be required to verify your email address. This only needs to be done once per email address, and if you already have a job seeker account on govermmentjobs.com/careers/lacounty,gov you can verify at any time by logging in and following the prompts. This is to enhance the security of your online application and to ensure you do not enter an incorrect email address. SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER LANGUAGE Please include your Social Security Number for record control purposes. Federal law requires that all employed persons have a Social Security Number . COMPUTER AND INTERNET ACCESS AT LIBRARIES For candidates who may not have regular access to a computer or the internet, applications can be completed on computers at public libraries throughout Los Angeles County. FAIR CHANCE EMPLOYER The County of Los Angeles is a Fair Chance employer. Except for a very limited number of positions, you will not be asked to provide information about a conviction history unless you receive a contingent offer of employment . The County will make an individualized assessment of whether your conviction history has a direct or adverse relationship with the specific duties of the job, and consider potential mitigating factors, including, but not limited to, evidence and extent of rehabilitation, recency of the offense(s), and age at the time of the offense(s). If asked to provide information about a conviction history, any convictions or court records which are exempted by a valid court order do not have to be disclosed. NO SHARING USER ID AND PASSWORD All applicants must file their applications online using their own user ID and password. Using a family member or friend's user ID and password may erase a candidate's original application record. DEPARTMENT CONTACT: HR Examinations Unit: (213) 972-7034 HR Examinations Unit Email: exams@dmh.lacounty.gov Analyst Contact Phone: Nicholas Jordan, (323) 705-3925 Analyst Contact Email: najordan@dmh.lacounty.gov ADA COORDINATOR PHONE: (213) 972-7034 TELETYPE PHONE : (800) 735-2922 CALIFORNIA RELAY SERVICES PHONES : (800) 735-2922 For detailed information, please click here Closing Date/Time: Continuous
Position Description APPLY IMMEDIATELY AS THE RECRUITMENT MAY CLOSE AT ANY TIME APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED ONLINE ONLY The Fresno County Employees' Retirement Association (FCERA) is offering an excellent opportunity for an experienced, organized individual interested in the position of Retirement Benefits Manager . T he Retirement Benefits Manager is responsible for managing the daily activities of the Benefits Services Unit which services and counsels members and retirees, processes service retirement and disability retirement applications, death benefits, separation benefits, and purchasable service requests. The F resno County Employees' Retirement Association (FCERA) , headed by the Retirement Administrator, is responsible for controlling and accounting for contributions and investment income under the direction of a nine-member Board of Retirement. FCERA is an independent association established by the County Employees Retirement Law of 1937 and is subject to the laws governing fiduciaries. The Association provides retirement benefits for eligible employees of the County of Fresno, Superior Courts of California (Fresno), and participating agencies including the Fresno-Madera Area Agency on Aging, Clovis Veterans Memorial District, and Fresno Mosquito and Vector Control District. Please note: The eligible list established from this recruitment may be used to fill both extra help and permanently allocated positions. Individuals selected for extra help appointment may be transitioned to a permanently allocated position at a later date as authorized by the Fresno County Personnel Rules. Positions in this classification are in Medical Group I - Light Physical Activity (Personnel Rule 8). This group includes positions which require only light physical effort and may include lifting of small, light objects and some bending, stooping, squatting, twisting, and reaching. Considerable walking or standing may be involved. Eligible candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation. Samples of Duties Please click here to review the Samples of Duties Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Please click here to review the Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Minimum Qualifications Education : Possession of a bachelor's degree with at least fifteen (15) semester units in Business Administration, Public Administration, Finance, Economics, Accounting, or a closely related field that is acceptable within the United States' accredited college or university system. Experience : Four (4) years of full-time, paid work experience involving payroll or benefit calculations and interpretation of legislation, regulations, and agreements, of which one (1) year must have been gained in a supervisory or lead capacity. Your application must clearly identify lead or supervisory experience. License : Possession of a valid Class "C" driver's license, or equivalent. TO PREVENT THE DISQUALIFICATION OF YOUR APPLICATION, PLEASE NOTE : Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications and filing requirements for this position by the filing deadline. A completed Fresno County employment application is required (must be current, complete, and accurate; amendments will not be allowed after the filing deadline). Resumes and attachments are not accepted in lieu of a completed application. Please fully list your education and work experience, including current position. Failure to list current, complete and accurate education/work experience within the job application (including employment with the County of Fresno) may result in the disqualification of your application. In the Education section of your application please provide complete information for each school attended. Please provide the school's name, school's location, the type and number of units earned (semester or quarter), type of degree earned (bachelor's degree, master's degree, etc.) and which major or program was completed (Business Admin, Accounting, etc.). Failure to list education within the job application may disqualify the applicant from consideration. College/University transcripts may be requested to verify completion of the qualifying degree and/or units. If you have completed education in a foreign college or university and are using this education to meet the minimum qualifications, you must provide documentation that the foreign education is comparable to that received within the United States' accredited college or university system or your application will not be accepted. Documentation must be provided by the closing date and time. You may either attach a copy to your online employment application, fax a copy to (559) 455-4788 Attn: Sarah Crouse, or email it to HREmploymentServices@fresnocountyca.gov . SELECTION PROCESS : Depending on the number of applicants meeting the minimum qualifications and filing requirements, applicants may be scheduled for one of the processes listed below: Certify Without Examination - In instances where the number of eligible candidates is less than or equal to the number of qualified applicants the Department is entitled to receive under Personnel Rule 4212, the competitive examination process will be waived and the names will be certified without an examination. Oral Examination - An oral examination includes a panel consisting of at least two members within a similar field of expertise as the vacancy. Candidates are asked structured questions and must respond orally to allow the panel to evaluate the specific qualifications of each applicant. Successful candidates will be placed on an employment list, effective for a minimum of 3 months (may be extended up to an additional 12 months), and certified in final rank order as vacancies occur. Please note : Applications must be submitted online only via our website by the closing date and time. Notices from Human Resources regarding your application will be sent via email only. Applications submitted via U.S. mail, in person, email or fax will not be accepted. Resumes and attachments are not accepted in lieu of a completed application. HOW TO APPLY : Applications must be submitted online only . An online application may be found at: FresnoCountyJobs.com Open Job Information Flyer and click "Apply" to begin online application process. Failure to complete the job application or failure to follow the application instructions may result in the disqualification of the applicant. Amendments will not be accepted after the filing deadline. Once the filing deadline has passed, you may check the status at any time by logging on to: https://www.governmentjobs.com/Applications/Index/fresnoca Please be advised that it is the applicant's responsibility to notify Human Resources of any mailing address and telephone number changes. Notices sent via U.S. Mail from Human Resources are not forwarded ("Return Service" is requested, therefore mail will not be sent to a forwarding address). For the safety of our employees the County of Fresno complies with all Federal, State and Local Orders related to COVID-19, including Cal OSHA Emergency Temporary Standards. The County of Fresno is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of Fresno County to provide employment opportunity for all qualified persons. All applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, ancestry, medical condition, genetic information, or denial of medical and family care leave, or any other non-job-related factor. REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS - The County of Fresno is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA). Qualified individuals with disabilities who need a reasonable accommodation during the application, examination or selection process may contact Human Resources at (559) 600-1830 at least five days prior to the scheduled date or deadline. EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER Analyst: Sarah Crouse Closing Date/Time: Continuous
Sep 25, 2024
Full Time
Position Description APPLY IMMEDIATELY AS THE RECRUITMENT MAY CLOSE AT ANY TIME APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED ONLINE ONLY The Fresno County Employees' Retirement Association (FCERA) is offering an excellent opportunity for an experienced, organized individual interested in the position of Retirement Benefits Manager . T he Retirement Benefits Manager is responsible for managing the daily activities of the Benefits Services Unit which services and counsels members and retirees, processes service retirement and disability retirement applications, death benefits, separation benefits, and purchasable service requests. The F resno County Employees' Retirement Association (FCERA) , headed by the Retirement Administrator, is responsible for controlling and accounting for contributions and investment income under the direction of a nine-member Board of Retirement. FCERA is an independent association established by the County Employees Retirement Law of 1937 and is subject to the laws governing fiduciaries. The Association provides retirement benefits for eligible employees of the County of Fresno, Superior Courts of California (Fresno), and participating agencies including the Fresno-Madera Area Agency on Aging, Clovis Veterans Memorial District, and Fresno Mosquito and Vector Control District. Please note: The eligible list established from this recruitment may be used to fill both extra help and permanently allocated positions. Individuals selected for extra help appointment may be transitioned to a permanently allocated position at a later date as authorized by the Fresno County Personnel Rules. Positions in this classification are in Medical Group I - Light Physical Activity (Personnel Rule 8). This group includes positions which require only light physical effort and may include lifting of small, light objects and some bending, stooping, squatting, twisting, and reaching. Considerable walking or standing may be involved. Eligible candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation. Samples of Duties Please click here to review the Samples of Duties Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Please click here to review the Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Minimum Qualifications Education : Possession of a bachelor's degree with at least fifteen (15) semester units in Business Administration, Public Administration, Finance, Economics, Accounting, or a closely related field that is acceptable within the United States' accredited college or university system. Experience : Four (4) years of full-time, paid work experience involving payroll or benefit calculations and interpretation of legislation, regulations, and agreements, of which one (1) year must have been gained in a supervisory or lead capacity. Your application must clearly identify lead or supervisory experience. License : Possession of a valid Class "C" driver's license, or equivalent. TO PREVENT THE DISQUALIFICATION OF YOUR APPLICATION, PLEASE NOTE : Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications and filing requirements for this position by the filing deadline. A completed Fresno County employment application is required (must be current, complete, and accurate; amendments will not be allowed after the filing deadline). Resumes and attachments are not accepted in lieu of a completed application. Please fully list your education and work experience, including current position. Failure to list current, complete and accurate education/work experience within the job application (including employment with the County of Fresno) may result in the disqualification of your application. In the Education section of your application please provide complete information for each school attended. Please provide the school's name, school's location, the type and number of units earned (semester or quarter), type of degree earned (bachelor's degree, master's degree, etc.) and which major or program was completed (Business Admin, Accounting, etc.). Failure to list education within the job application may disqualify the applicant from consideration. College/University transcripts may be requested to verify completion of the qualifying degree and/or units. If you have completed education in a foreign college or university and are using this education to meet the minimum qualifications, you must provide documentation that the foreign education is comparable to that received within the United States' accredited college or university system or your application will not be accepted. Documentation must be provided by the closing date and time. You may either attach a copy to your online employment application, fax a copy to (559) 455-4788 Attn: Sarah Crouse, or email it to HREmploymentServices@fresnocountyca.gov . SELECTION PROCESS : Depending on the number of applicants meeting the minimum qualifications and filing requirements, applicants may be scheduled for one of the processes listed below: Certify Without Examination - In instances where the number of eligible candidates is less than or equal to the number of qualified applicants the Department is entitled to receive under Personnel Rule 4212, the competitive examination process will be waived and the names will be certified without an examination. Oral Examination - An oral examination includes a panel consisting of at least two members within a similar field of expertise as the vacancy. Candidates are asked structured questions and must respond orally to allow the panel to evaluate the specific qualifications of each applicant. Successful candidates will be placed on an employment list, effective for a minimum of 3 months (may be extended up to an additional 12 months), and certified in final rank order as vacancies occur. Please note : Applications must be submitted online only via our website by the closing date and time. Notices from Human Resources regarding your application will be sent via email only. Applications submitted via U.S. mail, in person, email or fax will not be accepted. Resumes and attachments are not accepted in lieu of a completed application. HOW TO APPLY : Applications must be submitted online only . An online application may be found at: FresnoCountyJobs.com Open Job Information Flyer and click "Apply" to begin online application process. Failure to complete the job application or failure to follow the application instructions may result in the disqualification of the applicant. Amendments will not be accepted after the filing deadline. Once the filing deadline has passed, you may check the status at any time by logging on to: https://www.governmentjobs.com/Applications/Index/fresnoca Please be advised that it is the applicant's responsibility to notify Human Resources of any mailing address and telephone number changes. Notices sent via U.S. Mail from Human Resources are not forwarded ("Return Service" is requested, therefore mail will not be sent to a forwarding address). For the safety of our employees the County of Fresno complies with all Federal, State and Local Orders related to COVID-19, including Cal OSHA Emergency Temporary Standards. The County of Fresno is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of Fresno County to provide employment opportunity for all qualified persons. All applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, ancestry, medical condition, genetic information, or denial of medical and family care leave, or any other non-job-related factor. REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS - The County of Fresno is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA). Qualified individuals with disabilities who need a reasonable accommodation during the application, examination or selection process may contact Human Resources at (559) 600-1830 at least five days prior to the scheduled date or deadline. EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER Analyst: Sarah Crouse Closing Date/Time: Continuous
LOS ANGELES COUNTY
Los Angeles, California, United States
Position/Program Information TYPE OF RECRUITMENT: OPEN COMPETITIVE -EMERGENCY FILING DATES: September 19, 2024 at 9:00 A.M. (Pacific Time) This opportunity will remain open until the needs of the service are met EXAM NUMBER: b1002B-EA The LA County Board of Supervisors recently declared a local state of emergency for homelessness, and the County is working to revise and expand our response to help all who are affected. We are looking for qualified and passionate individuals to help us in the mission of addressing issues like housing, mental health, and substance use. If you are looking for a new career that will directly benefit the population of LA County, this may be the opportunity for you. The Department of Mental Health is seeking qualified candidates to fill emergency Administrative Services Manager I vacancies related to the homelessness crisis. Under the emergency order, applicants who meet the requirements may be hired for an initial period of up to 90 days, with an opportunity for permanent County employment. Before the end of your initial work period, you will be assessed on your work performance. This assessment will be weighted 100%. Those who successfully pass the assessment will be considered for permanent appointment to Administrative Services Manager I. Essential Job Functions DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: All Positions Conducts complex and sensitive research assignments requiring locating and gathering of data from multiple sources and interpretation of often conflicting and ambiguous data to reach sound conclusions; identifies research problems and challenges, determines analytical techniques appropriate to an assignment's purpose; develops statistical and information-gathering processes to ensure quality, integrity, validity, and relevance of data obtained for analysis and decision making purposes. Compiles information by grouping and/or categorizing the information (e.g., in tables, spreadsheets, data files) in meaningful ways in order to facilitate meeting specific analytical requirements. Uses qualitative and/or quantitative analytical methods in order to identify issues, summarize findings and draw fact-based conclusions often based upon large amounts of information. Analyzes complex operational, financial, program and other issues and makes recommendations on appropriate courses of action; participates in the development of options and positions that meet objectives and best balance the interests of various stakeholders; develops and/or recommends the development of programs or policies to address problems or improve operations by applying the results of research and analysis of pertinent information in order to ensure the highest likelihood of success. Prepares a variety of documents (e.g., reports, business correspondence, memoranda) often of a highly sensitive nature requiring the exercise of organizational acumen; uses appropriate software programs (e.g., word processing, desktop publishing, presentation) to create materials in a variety of formats and approaches in order to effectively communicate information to various audiences (e.g., departmental personnel, members of the public, governing boards). Interacts with a variety of individuals (e.g., vendors, managers, representatives of external agencies/organizations) often on sensitive and confidential issues; participates in meetings to make presentations, provide advice and/or consultation services, resolve conflicts, mediate disputes, and negotiate agreements; coordinates activities with County central agency and departmental staff, contractors, consultants, outside agencies, etc., to ensure that programs are successfully implemented. Monitors processes and programs by gathering and analyzing relevant information in order to ensure that processes are capable and stable, and programs are proceeding as planned; monitors emerging issues and concerns in order to develop timely, proactive responses. Evaluates the effectiveness of various programs by comparing program outcomes to program goals in order to determine whether to continue, modify, or discontinue programs. Performs various administrative duties (e.g., creating and maintaining files; formatting standard documents; receiving, processing, and routing documents) by appropriately applying Federal and State laws, County and local ordinances, and departmental policies and procedures in order to ensure all work done complies with established guidelines and requirements. Lead Positions Leads a team/unit of lower-level analysts by providing work guidance and direction to subordinates, and participates in the work of team/unit members; participates in scheduling, assigning and monitoring work of other employees for completeness, accuracy and conformance with departmental standards; provides information, instruction and training on work processes; provides input to supervisor on employee work performance and behaviors; estimates personnel, equipment and material requirements for assigned jobs. Supervisory Positions Plans, organizes, assigns, and evaluates the work of a unit of lower-level analysts; with staff, develops, implements and monitors work plans to achieve assigned unit objectives; provides input and monitors performance; participates in developing, implementing and evaluating plans, processes and procedures to achieve established goals and objectives in accordance with department standards. Interviews, participates in selecting new unit staff; establishes performance requirements and personal development targets; regularly monitors performance and provides training, coaching and mentoring for performance improvement; recommends performance recognition when warranted; subject to management concurrence, takes disciplinary action in accordance with County policies. EXAMPLE OF DUTIES: The duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to this class. Human Resources: Prepares and presents cases for Civil Service or Employee Relations hearings by interviewing witnesses, assembling evidence, analyzing information, developing a strategy of presentation, preparing written and oral arguments, briefs, and motions and examining and cross-examining witnesses. Analyzes and resolves problems concerning personnel needs and formulates various procedures as needed to assure the practical and efficient operation of the personnel office. Initiates and develops recruitment programs, including advertising, contact with public and private agencies and organizations, and liaison with other county departments. Provides advice and instruction to departmental managers in matters relating to departmental policies and procedures, disciplinary action, writing proper performance evaluations, techniques for correcting specific behavior or performance problems, and the application of Civil Service Rules. Plans, directs and reviews the work of a small personnel unit responsible for such functions as the conduct of departmental examinations, classification studies or other personnel operations. Contracts: Conducts complex contracting feasibility and cost analysis studies of various departmental operations; prepares reports detailing findings and makes recommendations. Performs or administers contract solicitations, develops specifications and/or scope of work, develops and prepares solicitation packages, participates in the proposal/bid evaluation process, and prepares documentation to support contract recommendations for a variety of contracted services. Negotiates, or participates in the negotiation of highly complex, legal and operational terms, requirements, and conditions for contract awards and modifications; prepares related documents including contracts, amendments and letter agreements. Conducts complex legal research in applicable laws and regulations, reviews pending legislation, analyzes impact to department contracting efforts, and confers with County attorneys to formulate recommendations. Prepares letters and memos to the Board of Supervisors recommending contract awards. Advises line operations in identifying contractual and funding problems, and in resolving differences with contractors. Formulates and recommends procedures and policies for contract development, and designs forms and other tools to aid in contract development. Conducts review of contractor compliance with such requirements as licensures, insurance, Living Wage Ordinance and Jury Duty Ordinance. Budget/Finance and other closely related administrative functional areas: Supervises a small administrative staff responsible for assisting in the preparation of the departmental budget. REQUIRED COMPETENCIES AND QUALIFICATION STANDARDS: GENERAL COMPETENCIES: Knowledge: Customer and Personal Service - Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction. Administration and Management - Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, and coordination of people and resources. Clerical - Knowledge of administrative and clerical procedures and systems such as managing files and records, designing standard forms, and other general office procedures and terminology. English Language - Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar. Skills: Critical Thinking - Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems. Judgment and Decision Making - Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one. Mathematical Reasoning - The ability to choose the right mathematical methods or formulas to solve a problem. Active Listening - Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times. Coordination - Includes planning, scheduling, organizing, prioritizing, and monitoring work activities by utilizing resources (both human and material) to their fullest and aligning work plans with departmental goals. Time Management - Managing one's own time and the time of others. Instructing - Teaching others how to do something. Monitoring - Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action. Quality Control Analysis - Conducting tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate quality or performance. Reading Comprehension - Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents. Abilities: Oral Comprehension - The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences. Oral Expression - The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand. Written Expression - The ability to communicate information and ideas in writing so others will understand. Reasoning - The ability to apply the rules of logic when synthesizing a variety of information to identify a problem or reach a workable decision, resolution, or recommendation. Information Ordering - The ability to arrange things or actions in a certain order or pattern according to a specific rule or set of rules (e.g., patterns of numbers, letters, words, pictures, mathematical operations). SPECIALTY COMPETENCIES: In addition to the general knowledge requirements listed above, individuals must also possess additional knowledge specific to their specialty area: Contracts: County Contracting Authority and Terms and Conditions - Includes knowledge of how to identify and select sources of authority for the County of Los Angeles (e.g., the Board of Supervisors, The County's Purchasing Agent, department heads), knowledge of Proposition A, knowledge regarding legally required contract provisions, knowledge of legally required and Board of Supervisors mandated contract provisions, etc. Contracting Strategy and Planning - Includes knowledge of the key components of the strategy and planning process, knowledge of the concept of risk as it pertains to contracts, knowledge of how to define the scope of a project and identify requirements to ensure successful contract development, etc. Creating a Solicitation - Includes knowledge of how to structure solicitations (e.g., the six stages of solicitation, themes of the solicitation process, considerations in the approach to solicitation), knowledge about when and how to prepare materials (e.g., RFSQs, RFPs, SOQs), knowledge regarding the evaluation process (e.g., how to select evaluation committee members, the creation of business requirements, evaluation requirements), knowledge of how to appropriately structure the solicitation response (e.g., facilitating the evaluation, separating cost from function/service, avoiding interpretation of response material), etc. Managing the Solicitation Process - Includes knowledge of the Contract Analyst's role, knowledge of the role of the project team, knowledge of techniques to exercise control of a project, etc. The Proposal Evaluation Process - Includes knowledge of the Informed Averaging Evaluation Methodology, knowledge of appropriate evaluation process documentation, knowledge regarding Countywide Protest Policy, etc. Contract Negotiation and Approval Process - Includes knowledge of the preparation process for contract negotiations, knowledge of contract negotiation principles and processes, knowledge of internal and external review/approval processes, etc. WORK STYLES: Dependability - Job requires being reliable, responsible, and dependable, and fulfilling obligations. Adaptability/Flexibility - Job requires being open to change (positive or negative) and to considerable variety in the work place. Cooperation - Job requires being pleasant with others on the job and displaying good-natured, cooperative attitude. Stress Tolerance - Job requires accepting criticism and dealing calmly and effectively with high stress situations. Integrity - Job requires being honest and ethical. Concern for others - Job requires being sensitive to others' needs and feelings and being understanding and helpful on the job. Assertiveness - Job requires a willingness to lead, take charge, and offer opinions and direction. Persistence - Job requires persistence in the face of obstacles. Initiative - Job requires a willingness to take on responsibilities and challenges. Attention to Detail - Job requires being careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks. Requirements MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE: Option 1 A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university -AND- *Three years of experience performing analytical assignments, two years of which must have been at the associate analyst level**, primarily researching, analyzing and synthesizing data, as well as making recommendations for resolving administrative or operational problems within one or more of the following administrative fields: human resources, budget, finance, contracts or other closely-related administrative field. *A Master's degree or higher in Business Administration, Public Administration, Law or closely related field may be substituted for one year of the required experience. Option 2 Five years of experience performing analytical assignments, two years of which must have been at the associate analyst level**, primarily researching, analyzing and synthesizing data, as well as making recommendations for resolving administrative or operational problems within one or more of the following administrative fields: human resources, budget, finance, contracts or other closely-related administrative field. **Associate analyst level work involves 1.) the independent performance of a variety of routine to moderately complex assignments and/or 2.) under more direct supervision, the performance of complex assignments. Both types of assignments require the use of established research and analytical methods and techniques, as well as sound professional judgment to analyze and resolve problems and issues related to administrative functions such as human resources, budget, finance, contracts and other closely-related administrative functional areas. This level of work is generally assigned to positions in classifications above the entry level classification of the respective series. Note: For a fuller description of associate-level analytical work, refer to Los Angeles County's Management Analyst classification (Item #1848). NO OUT-OF-CLASS EXPEREIENCE WILL BE ACCEPTED. REQUIRED EXPERIENCE MUST BE FULLY MET AND INDICATED ON THE APPLICATION BY THE LAST DAY OF FILING . NO WITHHOLDS WILL BE ALLOWED FOR THIS EXAMINATION. LICENSE: A valid California Class C Driver License or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job-related essential functions. PHYSICAL CLASS: Physical Class II - Light: This class includes administrative and clerical positions requiring light physical effort that may include occasional light lifting to a 10 pound limit and some bending, stooping, or squatting. Considerable ambulation may be involved. Additional Information EXAMINATION CONTENT : Under the emergency order, applicants who meet the requirements may be hired for an initial period of up to 90 days, with an opportunity for permanent County employment. Before the end of your initial work period, you will be assessed on your work performance. This assessment will be weighted 100%. Those who successfully pass the assessment will be considered for permanent appointment. APPLICATION AND FILING INFORMATION Applications must be submitted online only and will be reviewed for interview consideration on an ongoing basis. If you have not been contacted within 60 days and the recruitment remains open or reopens for filing, we encourage you to submit a new application. This will allow you to reaffirm your interest and update any relevant information. Application filing may be suspended at any time without advance notice. INSTRUCTIONS FOR FILING ONLINE Applications must be filed online only. Many important notifications will be sent electronically to the email address provided on the application, so it is important that you provide a valid email address. Please add najordan@dmh.lacounty.gov as well as noreply@governmentjobs.com and info@governmentjob.com to your email address and list of approved senders to prevent email notification from being filtered as span/junk/clutter mail. Applications must be submitted online only and will be reviewed for interview consideration on an ongoing basis. If you have not been contacted within 60 days and the recruitment remains open or reopens for filing, we encourage you to submit a new application. This will allow you to reaffirm your interest and update any relevant information. You have the ability to opt out of emails from LA County. If you unsubscribe, you will not receive any email notification for any examination for which you apply with Los Angeles County. Regardless of whether you choose to unsubscribe, you can always check for notifications by logging into governmentjobs.com and viewing your profile inbox, which saves a copy of all emailed notices. Plan to submit your online application well in advance before the deadline as you may be required to verify your email address. This only needs to be done once per email address, and if you already have a job seeker account on govermmentjobs.com/careers/lacounty,gov you can verify at any time by logging in and following the prompts. This is to enhance the security of your online application and to ensure you do not enter an incorrect email address. SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER LANGUAGE Please include your Social Security Number for record control purposes. Federal law requires that all employed persons have a Social Security Number . COMPUTER AND INTERNET ACCESS AT LIBRARIES For candidates who may not have regular access to a computer or the internet, applications can be completed on computers at public libraries throughout Los Angeles County. FAIR CHANCE EMPLOYER The County of Los Angeles is a Fair Chance employer. Except for a very limited number of positions, you will not be asked to provide information about a conviction history unless you receive a contingent offer of employment . The County will make an individualized assessment of whether your conviction history has a direct or adverse relationship with the specific duties of the job, and consider potential mitigating factors, including, but not limited to, evidence and extent of rehabilitation, recency of the offense(s), and age at the time of the offense(s). If asked to provide information about a conviction history, any convictions or court records which are exempted by a valid court order do not have to be disclosed. NO SHARING USER ID AND PASSWORD All applicants must file their applications online using their own user ID and password. Using a family member or friend's user ID and password may erase a candidate's original application record. DEPARTMENT CONTACT: HR Examinations Unit: (213) 972-7034 HR Examinations Unit Email: exams@dmh.lacounty.gov Analyst Contact Phone: Nicholas Jordan, (323) 705-3925 Analyst Contact Email: najordan@dmh.lacounty.gov ADA COORDINATOR PHONE: (213) 972-7034 TELETYPE PHONE : (800) 735-2922 CALIFORNIA RELAY SERVICES PHONES : (800) 735-2922 For detailed information, please click here Closing Date/Time: Continuous
Sep 17, 2024
Temporary
Position/Program Information TYPE OF RECRUITMENT: OPEN COMPETITIVE -EMERGENCY FILING DATES: September 19, 2024 at 9:00 A.M. (Pacific Time) This opportunity will remain open until the needs of the service are met EXAM NUMBER: b1002B-EA The LA County Board of Supervisors recently declared a local state of emergency for homelessness, and the County is working to revise and expand our response to help all who are affected. We are looking for qualified and passionate individuals to help us in the mission of addressing issues like housing, mental health, and substance use. If you are looking for a new career that will directly benefit the population of LA County, this may be the opportunity for you. The Department of Mental Health is seeking qualified candidates to fill emergency Administrative Services Manager I vacancies related to the homelessness crisis. Under the emergency order, applicants who meet the requirements may be hired for an initial period of up to 90 days, with an opportunity for permanent County employment. Before the end of your initial work period, you will be assessed on your work performance. This assessment will be weighted 100%. Those who successfully pass the assessment will be considered for permanent appointment to Administrative Services Manager I. Essential Job Functions DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: All Positions Conducts complex and sensitive research assignments requiring locating and gathering of data from multiple sources and interpretation of often conflicting and ambiguous data to reach sound conclusions; identifies research problems and challenges, determines analytical techniques appropriate to an assignment's purpose; develops statistical and information-gathering processes to ensure quality, integrity, validity, and relevance of data obtained for analysis and decision making purposes. Compiles information by grouping and/or categorizing the information (e.g., in tables, spreadsheets, data files) in meaningful ways in order to facilitate meeting specific analytical requirements. Uses qualitative and/or quantitative analytical methods in order to identify issues, summarize findings and draw fact-based conclusions often based upon large amounts of information. Analyzes complex operational, financial, program and other issues and makes recommendations on appropriate courses of action; participates in the development of options and positions that meet objectives and best balance the interests of various stakeholders; develops and/or recommends the development of programs or policies to address problems or improve operations by applying the results of research and analysis of pertinent information in order to ensure the highest likelihood of success. Prepares a variety of documents (e.g., reports, business correspondence, memoranda) often of a highly sensitive nature requiring the exercise of organizational acumen; uses appropriate software programs (e.g., word processing, desktop publishing, presentation) to create materials in a variety of formats and approaches in order to effectively communicate information to various audiences (e.g., departmental personnel, members of the public, governing boards). Interacts with a variety of individuals (e.g., vendors, managers, representatives of external agencies/organizations) often on sensitive and confidential issues; participates in meetings to make presentations, provide advice and/or consultation services, resolve conflicts, mediate disputes, and negotiate agreements; coordinates activities with County central agency and departmental staff, contractors, consultants, outside agencies, etc., to ensure that programs are successfully implemented. Monitors processes and programs by gathering and analyzing relevant information in order to ensure that processes are capable and stable, and programs are proceeding as planned; monitors emerging issues and concerns in order to develop timely, proactive responses. Evaluates the effectiveness of various programs by comparing program outcomes to program goals in order to determine whether to continue, modify, or discontinue programs. Performs various administrative duties (e.g., creating and maintaining files; formatting standard documents; receiving, processing, and routing documents) by appropriately applying Federal and State laws, County and local ordinances, and departmental policies and procedures in order to ensure all work done complies with established guidelines and requirements. Lead Positions Leads a team/unit of lower-level analysts by providing work guidance and direction to subordinates, and participates in the work of team/unit members; participates in scheduling, assigning and monitoring work of other employees for completeness, accuracy and conformance with departmental standards; provides information, instruction and training on work processes; provides input to supervisor on employee work performance and behaviors; estimates personnel, equipment and material requirements for assigned jobs. Supervisory Positions Plans, organizes, assigns, and evaluates the work of a unit of lower-level analysts; with staff, develops, implements and monitors work plans to achieve assigned unit objectives; provides input and monitors performance; participates in developing, implementing and evaluating plans, processes and procedures to achieve established goals and objectives in accordance with department standards. Interviews, participates in selecting new unit staff; establishes performance requirements and personal development targets; regularly monitors performance and provides training, coaching and mentoring for performance improvement; recommends performance recognition when warranted; subject to management concurrence, takes disciplinary action in accordance with County policies. EXAMPLE OF DUTIES: The duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to this class. Human Resources: Prepares and presents cases for Civil Service or Employee Relations hearings by interviewing witnesses, assembling evidence, analyzing information, developing a strategy of presentation, preparing written and oral arguments, briefs, and motions and examining and cross-examining witnesses. Analyzes and resolves problems concerning personnel needs and formulates various procedures as needed to assure the practical and efficient operation of the personnel office. Initiates and develops recruitment programs, including advertising, contact with public and private agencies and organizations, and liaison with other county departments. Provides advice and instruction to departmental managers in matters relating to departmental policies and procedures, disciplinary action, writing proper performance evaluations, techniques for correcting specific behavior or performance problems, and the application of Civil Service Rules. Plans, directs and reviews the work of a small personnel unit responsible for such functions as the conduct of departmental examinations, classification studies or other personnel operations. Contracts: Conducts complex contracting feasibility and cost analysis studies of various departmental operations; prepares reports detailing findings and makes recommendations. Performs or administers contract solicitations, develops specifications and/or scope of work, develops and prepares solicitation packages, participates in the proposal/bid evaluation process, and prepares documentation to support contract recommendations for a variety of contracted services. Negotiates, or participates in the negotiation of highly complex, legal and operational terms, requirements, and conditions for contract awards and modifications; prepares related documents including contracts, amendments and letter agreements. Conducts complex legal research in applicable laws and regulations, reviews pending legislation, analyzes impact to department contracting efforts, and confers with County attorneys to formulate recommendations. Prepares letters and memos to the Board of Supervisors recommending contract awards. Advises line operations in identifying contractual and funding problems, and in resolving differences with contractors. Formulates and recommends procedures and policies for contract development, and designs forms and other tools to aid in contract development. Conducts review of contractor compliance with such requirements as licensures, insurance, Living Wage Ordinance and Jury Duty Ordinance. Budget/Finance and other closely related administrative functional areas: Supervises a small administrative staff responsible for assisting in the preparation of the departmental budget. REQUIRED COMPETENCIES AND QUALIFICATION STANDARDS: GENERAL COMPETENCIES: Knowledge: Customer and Personal Service - Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction. Administration and Management - Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, and coordination of people and resources. Clerical - Knowledge of administrative and clerical procedures and systems such as managing files and records, designing standard forms, and other general office procedures and terminology. English Language - Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar. Skills: Critical Thinking - Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems. Judgment and Decision Making - Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one. Mathematical Reasoning - The ability to choose the right mathematical methods or formulas to solve a problem. Active Listening - Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times. Coordination - Includes planning, scheduling, organizing, prioritizing, and monitoring work activities by utilizing resources (both human and material) to their fullest and aligning work plans with departmental goals. Time Management - Managing one's own time and the time of others. Instructing - Teaching others how to do something. Monitoring - Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action. Quality Control Analysis - Conducting tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate quality or performance. Reading Comprehension - Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents. Abilities: Oral Comprehension - The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences. Oral Expression - The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand. Written Expression - The ability to communicate information and ideas in writing so others will understand. Reasoning - The ability to apply the rules of logic when synthesizing a variety of information to identify a problem or reach a workable decision, resolution, or recommendation. Information Ordering - The ability to arrange things or actions in a certain order or pattern according to a specific rule or set of rules (e.g., patterns of numbers, letters, words, pictures, mathematical operations). SPECIALTY COMPETENCIES: In addition to the general knowledge requirements listed above, individuals must also possess additional knowledge specific to their specialty area: Contracts: County Contracting Authority and Terms and Conditions - Includes knowledge of how to identify and select sources of authority for the County of Los Angeles (e.g., the Board of Supervisors, The County's Purchasing Agent, department heads), knowledge of Proposition A, knowledge regarding legally required contract provisions, knowledge of legally required and Board of Supervisors mandated contract provisions, etc. Contracting Strategy and Planning - Includes knowledge of the key components of the strategy and planning process, knowledge of the concept of risk as it pertains to contracts, knowledge of how to define the scope of a project and identify requirements to ensure successful contract development, etc. Creating a Solicitation - Includes knowledge of how to structure solicitations (e.g., the six stages of solicitation, themes of the solicitation process, considerations in the approach to solicitation), knowledge about when and how to prepare materials (e.g., RFSQs, RFPs, SOQs), knowledge regarding the evaluation process (e.g., how to select evaluation committee members, the creation of business requirements, evaluation requirements), knowledge of how to appropriately structure the solicitation response (e.g., facilitating the evaluation, separating cost from function/service, avoiding interpretation of response material), etc. Managing the Solicitation Process - Includes knowledge of the Contract Analyst's role, knowledge of the role of the project team, knowledge of techniques to exercise control of a project, etc. The Proposal Evaluation Process - Includes knowledge of the Informed Averaging Evaluation Methodology, knowledge of appropriate evaluation process documentation, knowledge regarding Countywide Protest Policy, etc. Contract Negotiation and Approval Process - Includes knowledge of the preparation process for contract negotiations, knowledge of contract negotiation principles and processes, knowledge of internal and external review/approval processes, etc. WORK STYLES: Dependability - Job requires being reliable, responsible, and dependable, and fulfilling obligations. Adaptability/Flexibility - Job requires being open to change (positive or negative) and to considerable variety in the work place. Cooperation - Job requires being pleasant with others on the job and displaying good-natured, cooperative attitude. Stress Tolerance - Job requires accepting criticism and dealing calmly and effectively with high stress situations. Integrity - Job requires being honest and ethical. Concern for others - Job requires being sensitive to others' needs and feelings and being understanding and helpful on the job. Assertiveness - Job requires a willingness to lead, take charge, and offer opinions and direction. Persistence - Job requires persistence in the face of obstacles. Initiative - Job requires a willingness to take on responsibilities and challenges. Attention to Detail - Job requires being careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks. Requirements MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE: Option 1 A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university -AND- *Three years of experience performing analytical assignments, two years of which must have been at the associate analyst level**, primarily researching, analyzing and synthesizing data, as well as making recommendations for resolving administrative or operational problems within one or more of the following administrative fields: human resources, budget, finance, contracts or other closely-related administrative field. *A Master's degree or higher in Business Administration, Public Administration, Law or closely related field may be substituted for one year of the required experience. Option 2 Five years of experience performing analytical assignments, two years of which must have been at the associate analyst level**, primarily researching, analyzing and synthesizing data, as well as making recommendations for resolving administrative or operational problems within one or more of the following administrative fields: human resources, budget, finance, contracts or other closely-related administrative field. **Associate analyst level work involves 1.) the independent performance of a variety of routine to moderately complex assignments and/or 2.) under more direct supervision, the performance of complex assignments. Both types of assignments require the use of established research and analytical methods and techniques, as well as sound professional judgment to analyze and resolve problems and issues related to administrative functions such as human resources, budget, finance, contracts and other closely-related administrative functional areas. This level of work is generally assigned to positions in classifications above the entry level classification of the respective series. Note: For a fuller description of associate-level analytical work, refer to Los Angeles County's Management Analyst classification (Item #1848). NO OUT-OF-CLASS EXPEREIENCE WILL BE ACCEPTED. REQUIRED EXPERIENCE MUST BE FULLY MET AND INDICATED ON THE APPLICATION BY THE LAST DAY OF FILING . NO WITHHOLDS WILL BE ALLOWED FOR THIS EXAMINATION. LICENSE: A valid California Class C Driver License or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job-related essential functions. PHYSICAL CLASS: Physical Class II - Light: This class includes administrative and clerical positions requiring light physical effort that may include occasional light lifting to a 10 pound limit and some bending, stooping, or squatting. Considerable ambulation may be involved. Additional Information EXAMINATION CONTENT : Under the emergency order, applicants who meet the requirements may be hired for an initial period of up to 90 days, with an opportunity for permanent County employment. Before the end of your initial work period, you will be assessed on your work performance. This assessment will be weighted 100%. Those who successfully pass the assessment will be considered for permanent appointment. APPLICATION AND FILING INFORMATION Applications must be submitted online only and will be reviewed for interview consideration on an ongoing basis. If you have not been contacted within 60 days and the recruitment remains open or reopens for filing, we encourage you to submit a new application. This will allow you to reaffirm your interest and update any relevant information. Application filing may be suspended at any time without advance notice. INSTRUCTIONS FOR FILING ONLINE Applications must be filed online only. Many important notifications will be sent electronically to the email address provided on the application, so it is important that you provide a valid email address. Please add najordan@dmh.lacounty.gov as well as noreply@governmentjobs.com and info@governmentjob.com to your email address and list of approved senders to prevent email notification from being filtered as span/junk/clutter mail. Applications must be submitted online only and will be reviewed for interview consideration on an ongoing basis. If you have not been contacted within 60 days and the recruitment remains open or reopens for filing, we encourage you to submit a new application. This will allow you to reaffirm your interest and update any relevant information. You have the ability to opt out of emails from LA County. If you unsubscribe, you will not receive any email notification for any examination for which you apply with Los Angeles County. Regardless of whether you choose to unsubscribe, you can always check for notifications by logging into governmentjobs.com and viewing your profile inbox, which saves a copy of all emailed notices. Plan to submit your online application well in advance before the deadline as you may be required to verify your email address. This only needs to be done once per email address, and if you already have a job seeker account on govermmentjobs.com/careers/lacounty,gov you can verify at any time by logging in and following the prompts. This is to enhance the security of your online application and to ensure you do not enter an incorrect email address. SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER LANGUAGE Please include your Social Security Number for record control purposes. Federal law requires that all employed persons have a Social Security Number . COMPUTER AND INTERNET ACCESS AT LIBRARIES For candidates who may not have regular access to a computer or the internet, applications can be completed on computers at public libraries throughout Los Angeles County. FAIR CHANCE EMPLOYER The County of Los Angeles is a Fair Chance employer. Except for a very limited number of positions, you will not be asked to provide information about a conviction history unless you receive a contingent offer of employment . The County will make an individualized assessment of whether your conviction history has a direct or adverse relationship with the specific duties of the job, and consider potential mitigating factors, including, but not limited to, evidence and extent of rehabilitation, recency of the offense(s), and age at the time of the offense(s). If asked to provide information about a conviction history, any convictions or court records which are exempted by a valid court order do not have to be disclosed. NO SHARING USER ID AND PASSWORD All applicants must file their applications online using their own user ID and password. Using a family member or friend's user ID and password may erase a candidate's original application record. DEPARTMENT CONTACT: HR Examinations Unit: (213) 972-7034 HR Examinations Unit Email: exams@dmh.lacounty.gov Analyst Contact Phone: Nicholas Jordan, (323) 705-3925 Analyst Contact Email: najordan@dmh.lacounty.gov ADA COORDINATOR PHONE: (213) 972-7034 TELETYPE PHONE : (800) 735-2922 CALIFORNIA RELAY SERVICES PHONES : (800) 735-2922 For detailed information, please click here Closing Date/Time: Continuous
Assistant City Manager
Salary
$172,380.00 - $234,936.00 Annually
Location
Rocklin City Hall, CA
Job Type
At-Will Employee
Job Number
2024-00033
Department
City Manager
Opening Date
09/03/2024
Closing Date
Continuous
Description
Benefits
Description
An image without description
This position is open until filled.
The first cut-off is September 30, 2024.
Salary: $172,380 - $234,936
Effective July 2025, salary will increase 2.0%.
Assistant City Manager - Job Flyer
To apply, visit: https://apptrkr.com/5594994
THE POSITION
The City of Rocklin’s incumbent Assistant City Manager (ACM) is retiring in the fall of 2024, and the City Manager seeks to fill this vacancy with a dynamic individual who is passionate about public administration, community engagement, and innovation. The next ACM will be a high-energy, hands-on leader who embraces collaborative partnerships and will use those relationships to improve services and create efficiencies through the implementation of strategic objectives. The successful candidate will have exceptional communication skills and a leadership presence supported by tangible accomplishments.
The ACM is a key member of the City's Executive Leadership Team, responsible for managing community and economic development activities and related Citywide initiatives, undertakes special projects as assigned, and performs a wide variety of miscellaneous administrative duties. The incumbent Assistant City Manager is responsible for oversight, direction, and coordination of the activities of the City Manager’s Office, including economic development, real property management, affordable housing/CDBG, and communications. Experience in these areas is highly desirable.
The ACM provides leadership in policy formation and implementation of policies and procedures; promotes effective and efficient operations throughout the organization by facilitating interdepartmental collaboration and sharing of resources; provides responsible staff assistance to the City Manager, City Council, and department heads; and serves as acting City Manager as required. The Assistant City Manager is an at-will position that is appointed by and sits at the pleasure of the City Manager.
IDEAL CANDIDATE
This position demands a blend of strategic leadership, policy development, and strong communication skills to effectively manage the City operations and support the City Manager and other key officials. The ideal candidate will:
Community Champion: Thrives as a trusted partner and community engager, dedicated to strengthening relationships and nurturing connections across Rocklin.
Operational Whizz: Manages city operations with a keen eye on program effectiveness, budget integrity, and personnel development, creating an environment where innovative ideas are both encouraged and realized.
Exceptional Communicator: Stand out with your remarkable communication skills, adept at handling sensitive issues with diplomacy and tact. Your ability to listen, analyze, and convey information clearly will set you apart.
Strategic Problem-Solver: Excel in analyzing complex issues, making informed decisions, and crafting creative solutions. Your leadership will drive superior project outcomes and build high-performing teams that deliver results.
Versatile Leader: Bring well-rounded public administration expertise, ready to step into various roles as needed. Whether serving as an interim department director or acting City Manager, your hands-on approach will ensure seamless operations.
DEFINITION
Under general direction, plans, directs, manages and evaluates the activities and operations of several departments as assigned; provides expert professional assistance and support to the City Manager, City Council, and Department Heads; develops and implements policies; promotes effective and efficient operations throughout the organization by facilitating interdepartmental cooperation and sharing of resources; undertakes special projects as assigned; ensures that performance objectives are established and accomplished in response to the goals and objectives adopted by the City Council; and serves as acting City Manager as required. The Assistant City Manager is an at-will contract position that serves at the pleasure of the City Manager.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED
The Assistant City Manager reports to the City Manager and is responsible for providing direct and indirect supervision over management, professional, technical, and clerical personnel within the assigned departments.
CLASS CHARACTERISTICS
This is a single position executive management level classification with full responsibility for managing the administrative activities of several departments through subordinate managers. In addition to providing designated staff and policy assistance to the City Manager in assigned areas, this position has administrative responsibility for policy development and program planning and implementation with citywide implications. The incumbent is accountable, through subordinate managers and supervisors, for accomplishing all department goals and for furthering City goals and objectives within general policy guidelines. This class is distinguished from the Assistant City Manager/CFO in that the latter oversees the Administrative Services Department and is the City’s Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer. This class is distinguished from the City Manager in that the latter has full administrative responsibility for City operations and functions.
Examples of Duties
ESSENTIAL DUTIES
Duties may include, but are not limited to the following:
Plans, organizes, assigns, directs, reviews and evaluates the activities and operations of several departments.
Develops and directs the implementation of goals, objectives, policies, procedures and work standards for the assigned departments.
Interprets and ensures compliance with local, state, and federal laws relating to assigned areas.
Advises the City Council, City Manager, and City Attorney on a broad range of issues within areas of responsibility.
Directs the preparation and administration of the assigned department’s budgets; approves the forecast of funds needed for staffing, equipment, materials, and supplies; approves expenditures and implements budgetary adjustments as necessary.
Reviews and analyzes legislation for impact on the City; works with legislators to develop or influence legislation; recommends revisions to proposed legislation.
Acts on behalf of the City Manager in his/her absence as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
QUALIFICATIONS
Education and Experience
Any combination of training and experience that would provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required qualifications would be:
Equivalent to a bachelor’s degree with major course work in finance, accounting, economics, public or business administration, or a closely related field;
AND
Six (6) years of increasingly responsible, management experience in municipal government, including three (3) years as head of a city department or major division.
Licenses and Certifications
A valid California Class C driver license or higher with a satisfactory driving record is required at the time of appointment. Individuals who do not meet this requirement due to a disability will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis.
Supplemental Information
SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS
Applicants must submit a complete application online.
To be considered, a degree or transcripts must be attached.
While a resume is always welcome, it will not be accepted in lieu of an official City application.
This recruitment is open until filled.
Applicants will be screened against the minimum qualifications and then the desired qualifications. Those who qualify may be further screened to identify the best qualified candidates.
The City of Rocklin is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.
Sep 04, 2024
Full Time
Assistant City Manager
Salary
$172,380.00 - $234,936.00 Annually
Location
Rocklin City Hall, CA
Job Type
At-Will Employee
Job Number
2024-00033
Department
City Manager
Opening Date
09/03/2024
Closing Date
Continuous
Description
Benefits
Description
An image without description
This position is open until filled.
The first cut-off is September 30, 2024.
Salary: $172,380 - $234,936
Effective July 2025, salary will increase 2.0%.
Assistant City Manager - Job Flyer
To apply, visit: https://apptrkr.com/5594994
THE POSITION
The City of Rocklin’s incumbent Assistant City Manager (ACM) is retiring in the fall of 2024, and the City Manager seeks to fill this vacancy with a dynamic individual who is passionate about public administration, community engagement, and innovation. The next ACM will be a high-energy, hands-on leader who embraces collaborative partnerships and will use those relationships to improve services and create efficiencies through the implementation of strategic objectives. The successful candidate will have exceptional communication skills and a leadership presence supported by tangible accomplishments.
The ACM is a key member of the City's Executive Leadership Team, responsible for managing community and economic development activities and related Citywide initiatives, undertakes special projects as assigned, and performs a wide variety of miscellaneous administrative duties. The incumbent Assistant City Manager is responsible for oversight, direction, and coordination of the activities of the City Manager’s Office, including economic development, real property management, affordable housing/CDBG, and communications. Experience in these areas is highly desirable.
The ACM provides leadership in policy formation and implementation of policies and procedures; promotes effective and efficient operations throughout the organization by facilitating interdepartmental collaboration and sharing of resources; provides responsible staff assistance to the City Manager, City Council, and department heads; and serves as acting City Manager as required. The Assistant City Manager is an at-will position that is appointed by and sits at the pleasure of the City Manager.
IDEAL CANDIDATE
This position demands a blend of strategic leadership, policy development, and strong communication skills to effectively manage the City operations and support the City Manager and other key officials. The ideal candidate will:
Community Champion: Thrives as a trusted partner and community engager, dedicated to strengthening relationships and nurturing connections across Rocklin.
Operational Whizz: Manages city operations with a keen eye on program effectiveness, budget integrity, and personnel development, creating an environment where innovative ideas are both encouraged and realized.
Exceptional Communicator: Stand out with your remarkable communication skills, adept at handling sensitive issues with diplomacy and tact. Your ability to listen, analyze, and convey information clearly will set you apart.
Strategic Problem-Solver: Excel in analyzing complex issues, making informed decisions, and crafting creative solutions. Your leadership will drive superior project outcomes and build high-performing teams that deliver results.
Versatile Leader: Bring well-rounded public administration expertise, ready to step into various roles as needed. Whether serving as an interim department director or acting City Manager, your hands-on approach will ensure seamless operations.
DEFINITION
Under general direction, plans, directs, manages and evaluates the activities and operations of several departments as assigned; provides expert professional assistance and support to the City Manager, City Council, and Department Heads; develops and implements policies; promotes effective and efficient operations throughout the organization by facilitating interdepartmental cooperation and sharing of resources; undertakes special projects as assigned; ensures that performance objectives are established and accomplished in response to the goals and objectives adopted by the City Council; and serves as acting City Manager as required. The Assistant City Manager is an at-will contract position that serves at the pleasure of the City Manager.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED
The Assistant City Manager reports to the City Manager and is responsible for providing direct and indirect supervision over management, professional, technical, and clerical personnel within the assigned departments.
CLASS CHARACTERISTICS
This is a single position executive management level classification with full responsibility for managing the administrative activities of several departments through subordinate managers. In addition to providing designated staff and policy assistance to the City Manager in assigned areas, this position has administrative responsibility for policy development and program planning and implementation with citywide implications. The incumbent is accountable, through subordinate managers and supervisors, for accomplishing all department goals and for furthering City goals and objectives within general policy guidelines. This class is distinguished from the Assistant City Manager/CFO in that the latter oversees the Administrative Services Department and is the City’s Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer. This class is distinguished from the City Manager in that the latter has full administrative responsibility for City operations and functions.
Examples of Duties
ESSENTIAL DUTIES
Duties may include, but are not limited to the following:
Plans, organizes, assigns, directs, reviews and evaluates the activities and operations of several departments.
Develops and directs the implementation of goals, objectives, policies, procedures and work standards for the assigned departments.
Interprets and ensures compliance with local, state, and federal laws relating to assigned areas.
Advises the City Council, City Manager, and City Attorney on a broad range of issues within areas of responsibility.
Directs the preparation and administration of the assigned department’s budgets; approves the forecast of funds needed for staffing, equipment, materials, and supplies; approves expenditures and implements budgetary adjustments as necessary.
Reviews and analyzes legislation for impact on the City; works with legislators to develop or influence legislation; recommends revisions to proposed legislation.
Acts on behalf of the City Manager in his/her absence as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
QUALIFICATIONS
Education and Experience
Any combination of training and experience that would provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required qualifications would be:
Equivalent to a bachelor’s degree with major course work in finance, accounting, economics, public or business administration, or a closely related field;
AND
Six (6) years of increasingly responsible, management experience in municipal government, including three (3) years as head of a city department or major division.
Licenses and Certifications
A valid California Class C driver license or higher with a satisfactory driving record is required at the time of appointment. Individuals who do not meet this requirement due to a disability will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis.
Supplemental Information
SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS
Applicants must submit a complete application online.
To be considered, a degree or transcripts must be attached.
While a resume is always welcome, it will not be accepted in lieu of an official City application.
This recruitment is open until filled.
Applicants will be screened against the minimum qualifications and then the desired qualifications. Those who qualify may be further screened to identify the best qualified candidates.
The City of Rocklin is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.
CITY OF FRESNO, CA
Fresno, California, United States
Position Description The City of Fresno's Transportation Department (FAX) is currently recruiting for a Fleet Manager. FAX provides fixed-route transit service and paratransit demand-response service 363 days a year throughout the City of Fresno and in some areas of the City of Clovis and the County of Fresno. Fixed-route service provides 18 routes operating seven days a week and utilizes a fleet of 124 buses including 2 hydrogen fuel cell electric and 9 battery electric buses. The fixed route system provides over 9.6 million trips each year, operating 474,000 hours and 5.5 million miles each year. The paratransit demand-response service (Handy Ride) is subcontracted with "WeDriveU" transportation solution. Handy Ride operates seven days per week with service levels comparable to the fixed-route system. Handy Ride services are utilized by residents with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Traveling over one million miles with 55 vehicles, Handy Ride service provides more than 154,000 trips each year. THE POSITION The City of Fresno's Transportation Department (FAX) is seeking a dynamic Fleet Manager who will be responsible for planning, organizing and leading a team committed to making a difference. The successful candidate will be a strong manager and communicator who is innovative and possesses extensive experience in light duty and heavy-duty vehicle maintenance and repair, and has the proven ability to successfully lead and empower employees within a fleet operation. In this capacity, the incumbent actively participates in organizational efforts needed to improve the level of fleet services. The incumbent will provide leadership in the development, implementation, and assessment of operational goals, drafting of policies, implementation of procedures, and will provide oversight in the implementation of various work plans needed to support the budget. In addition, the incumbent must be able to effectively manage fleet operations and maintenance activities while working collaboratively with Divisions within FAX and other City departments. The Fleet Manager is a key member of the management team in the FAX Department. This is an unclassified position in which the incumbent serves at the will of the Department Director. The Requirements The City is seeking a strong leader who can effectively collaborate with others to accomplish the mission of providing safe, reliable, and efficient vehicle, transit and equipment acquisition and maintenance services. The ideal candidate must possess a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Business Administration, Public Administration, Automotive Technology or a closely related field, -AND- Four (4) years of supervisory or administrative experience in the maintenance and repair of a fleet of heavy-duty diesel truck, bus/transit, and/or automotive equipment. Additional qualifying experience may be substituted for the required education on a year for year basis, up to a maximum of two years. Possession of a valid California Driver's License is required at time of appointment. APPLICANTS MUST ATTACH A COPY OF THEIR BACHELOR'S DEGREE OR COLLEGE TRANSCRIPTS FOR VERIFICATION OF REQUIRED UNITS. In addition to the above, the following further describes the knowledge, skill, experience and attributes the ideal candidate for this position will possess: - Experience managing municipal fleet or transit maintenance operations; - Initiative to drive and cultivate purposeful change with an emphasis on public service; - Demonstrated management and leadership skills; - Experience developing and implementing maintenance and procurement compliance policies and procedures; - Experience in preparing, evaluating, and analyzing various reports needed to monitor and measure the overall performance and effectiveness of the Division; - Effective communication skills and the ability to work with various organized labor groups; - Knowledge and experience with organized labor and related regulations and requirements; - Experience setting program goals and objectives, developing and administering budgets; and - Computer literate and the ability to implement/utilize technology to improve operations. Selection Process Interested and qualified applicants must submit an official City of Fresno application on-line at www.fresno.gov. For information on how to complete an on-line application, please view "Instruction Guide" on the City's website, Personnel Services Career Opportunities page, or call (559) 621-6950 for assistance. Please upload to your online profile a letter of interest, resume, five references and verification of degree and/or transcript. Applicants deemed most qualified will be invited to interview for this rewarding and excellent opportunity. Inquiries should be directed to: Leshea Tarver, Senior HR/Risk Analyst 2600 Fresno Street Fresno, California 93721 leshea.tarver@fresno.gov (559) 621-6950 The Community As the only California city located amongst three National Parks, residents and visitors enjoy Fresno's proximity to Yosemite, Kings Canyon, and Sequoia National Parks. With approximately 300 days of sunshine each year, the Mediterranean climate allows for year-round recreational activities, including sailing, snow and water skiing, fishing, backpacking, and golfing. Living in Fresno has the benefit of urban amenities and the unique charm of a suburban atmosphere. Housing prices are typically lower than California's other major metropolitan areas. There are four large school districts in Fresno, including Fresno Unified, Central Unified, Sanger Unified, Clovis Unified, and a variety of private educational institutions. The city is also home to colleges and universities, most notably California State University, Fresno as well as Fresno City College and Fresno Pacific University. Residents enjoy various social, cultural, and athletic activities in an affordable community environment. CITY STRUCTURE: Fresno is a full-service charter city operating under a strong mayor form of government. There are seven Council Members. The Council appoints the City Attorney and the City Clerk. The Mayor is elected at-large and does not serve on the Council, but has veto power over certain actions taken by the City Council. The City Manager, who is appointed by the Mayor, is responsible for appointing all department heads in the City, including Airports, Development and Resource Management, Finance, Fire, Information Services, Parks and Recreation, Personnel Services, Police, Public Utilities, Public Works, and Transportation. Equal Opportunity Employer The City of Fresno is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome applicants of any race, gender, religion, ancestry, or disability. For more information, please refer to our Career Opportunities web page on the City of Fresno website. Closing Date/Time: 12/14/2024
Aug 07, 2024
Full Time
Position Description The City of Fresno's Transportation Department (FAX) is currently recruiting for a Fleet Manager. FAX provides fixed-route transit service and paratransit demand-response service 363 days a year throughout the City of Fresno and in some areas of the City of Clovis and the County of Fresno. Fixed-route service provides 18 routes operating seven days a week and utilizes a fleet of 124 buses including 2 hydrogen fuel cell electric and 9 battery electric buses. The fixed route system provides over 9.6 million trips each year, operating 474,000 hours and 5.5 million miles each year. The paratransit demand-response service (Handy Ride) is subcontracted with "WeDriveU" transportation solution. Handy Ride operates seven days per week with service levels comparable to the fixed-route system. Handy Ride services are utilized by residents with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Traveling over one million miles with 55 vehicles, Handy Ride service provides more than 154,000 trips each year. THE POSITION The City of Fresno's Transportation Department (FAX) is seeking a dynamic Fleet Manager who will be responsible for planning, organizing and leading a team committed to making a difference. The successful candidate will be a strong manager and communicator who is innovative and possesses extensive experience in light duty and heavy-duty vehicle maintenance and repair, and has the proven ability to successfully lead and empower employees within a fleet operation. In this capacity, the incumbent actively participates in organizational efforts needed to improve the level of fleet services. The incumbent will provide leadership in the development, implementation, and assessment of operational goals, drafting of policies, implementation of procedures, and will provide oversight in the implementation of various work plans needed to support the budget. In addition, the incumbent must be able to effectively manage fleet operations and maintenance activities while working collaboratively with Divisions within FAX and other City departments. The Fleet Manager is a key member of the management team in the FAX Department. This is an unclassified position in which the incumbent serves at the will of the Department Director. The Requirements The City is seeking a strong leader who can effectively collaborate with others to accomplish the mission of providing safe, reliable, and efficient vehicle, transit and equipment acquisition and maintenance services. The ideal candidate must possess a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Business Administration, Public Administration, Automotive Technology or a closely related field, -AND- Four (4) years of supervisory or administrative experience in the maintenance and repair of a fleet of heavy-duty diesel truck, bus/transit, and/or automotive equipment. Additional qualifying experience may be substituted for the required education on a year for year basis, up to a maximum of two years. Possession of a valid California Driver's License is required at time of appointment. APPLICANTS MUST ATTACH A COPY OF THEIR BACHELOR'S DEGREE OR COLLEGE TRANSCRIPTS FOR VERIFICATION OF REQUIRED UNITS. In addition to the above, the following further describes the knowledge, skill, experience and attributes the ideal candidate for this position will possess: - Experience managing municipal fleet or transit maintenance operations; - Initiative to drive and cultivate purposeful change with an emphasis on public service; - Demonstrated management and leadership skills; - Experience developing and implementing maintenance and procurement compliance policies and procedures; - Experience in preparing, evaluating, and analyzing various reports needed to monitor and measure the overall performance and effectiveness of the Division; - Effective communication skills and the ability to work with various organized labor groups; - Knowledge and experience with organized labor and related regulations and requirements; - Experience setting program goals and objectives, developing and administering budgets; and - Computer literate and the ability to implement/utilize technology to improve operations. Selection Process Interested and qualified applicants must submit an official City of Fresno application on-line at www.fresno.gov. For information on how to complete an on-line application, please view "Instruction Guide" on the City's website, Personnel Services Career Opportunities page, or call (559) 621-6950 for assistance. Please upload to your online profile a letter of interest, resume, five references and verification of degree and/or transcript. Applicants deemed most qualified will be invited to interview for this rewarding and excellent opportunity. Inquiries should be directed to: Leshea Tarver, Senior HR/Risk Analyst 2600 Fresno Street Fresno, California 93721 leshea.tarver@fresno.gov (559) 621-6950 The Community As the only California city located amongst three National Parks, residents and visitors enjoy Fresno's proximity to Yosemite, Kings Canyon, and Sequoia National Parks. With approximately 300 days of sunshine each year, the Mediterranean climate allows for year-round recreational activities, including sailing, snow and water skiing, fishing, backpacking, and golfing. Living in Fresno has the benefit of urban amenities and the unique charm of a suburban atmosphere. Housing prices are typically lower than California's other major metropolitan areas. There are four large school districts in Fresno, including Fresno Unified, Central Unified, Sanger Unified, Clovis Unified, and a variety of private educational institutions. The city is also home to colleges and universities, most notably California State University, Fresno as well as Fresno City College and Fresno Pacific University. Residents enjoy various social, cultural, and athletic activities in an affordable community environment. CITY STRUCTURE: Fresno is a full-service charter city operating under a strong mayor form of government. There are seven Council Members. The Council appoints the City Attorney and the City Clerk. The Mayor is elected at-large and does not serve on the Council, but has veto power over certain actions taken by the City Council. The City Manager, who is appointed by the Mayor, is responsible for appointing all department heads in the City, including Airports, Development and Resource Management, Finance, Fire, Information Services, Parks and Recreation, Personnel Services, Police, Public Utilities, Public Works, and Transportation. Equal Opportunity Employer The City of Fresno is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome applicants of any race, gender, religion, ancestry, or disability. For more information, please refer to our Career Opportunities web page on the City of Fresno website. Closing Date/Time: 12/14/2024