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Metropolitan Transportation Commission (MTC) 
San Francisco, CA

Capital Asset Senior Accountant
$111,700.16 - $141,662.98 Annually
Remote Employment:  Flexible/Hybrid

Position posted as open until filled.  
IF YOU ARE INTERESTED, PLEASE APPLY IMMEDIATELY 
A resume and cover letter are not required with your application, but highly encouraged 

Be ready to rethink your assumptions about the public sector.  Flexible hours?  Flexible work location?  A beautiful, well-located, high amenity building for on-site work?  Yes, yes, and yes!

The Metropolitan Transportation Commission (MTC) is the transportation planning, financing and coordinating agency for the nine-county San Francisco Bay Area.  For more information about MTC, visit www.mtc.ca.gov.    

The Capital Asset Senior Accountant position will be filled at the Associate level and will be responsible for all aspects of accounting associated with the management of tangible and intangible capital assets. Duties include, but are not limited to, review of invoices and contracts associated with capital projects; working in coordination and collaboration with other departments to identify capitalizable assets in accordance with GAAP, GASB requirements, and Federal and State regulations; and assist in developing/updating the Capital Asset Management policies and procedures in coordination with other departments within the agency. 

All employees at MTC are classified as Disaster Services Workers.  

SKILLS AND ABILITIES
The ideal candidate will have the following knowledge, skills, and abilities:      

Knowledge of:

• Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB), and Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB);
• Principles and best practices of governmental fund accounting, reporting, and auditing;
• Federal and state grant rules and regulations and reporting requirements including OMB super Circular 2CFR Part 200 (Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit requirements for Federal Awards);
• Capital assets management;
• Function, capability, application and operation of computer-based financial accounting systems.

Skills and Abilities 

• Plan and organize work activities; effectively manage multiple tasks;
• Critical and analytical thinking;
• Ability to use resources to identify problems, solve, act decisively, and show good judgement in decision making;
• Ability to perform both complex and routine accounting, financial and statistical work with speed and accuracy; 
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
An appropriate combination of education and experience that has provided the required knowledge, skills and abilities is qualifying. A typical way of obtaining the required qualifications is:

Education: A Bachelor's degree in accounting, public administration, business administration, finance or related field, including completion of a minimum of 24-semester hours in accounting.  A Master's degree in an applicable discipline or CPA certification is highly desirable.  (Applicants with a degree issued from an institution outside the United States must have their transcripts evaluated by an academic accrediting service and provide proof of equivalency along with their application.)    

Experience: Five years of increasingly complex and responsible accounting and auditing experience that includes three (3) years of increasingly complex and responsible accounting and capital asset management; demonstrated proficiency serving as functional lead for two major accounting program areas; including the equivalent of two years as an Accountant/Auditor II in MTC.

Preferred Experience:
Experience in capital assessment management, governmental fund accounting, and financial statement preparation is highly desirable.

License/Certificate: Possession of a valid California Class C driver's license and a safe driving record, or the ability to provide alternate transportation which is approved by the appointing authority.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Specific duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:    

• Review of capital projects and operating accounts to capitalize/expense assets; disposal and timely recording of assets. 
• Review of invoices and contract to ensure the accuracy of capital assets accounting records in accordance with the Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP); Governmental Accounting Standard Board (GASB); Federal and State grant rules; and regulations including OMB super circular 2CFR Part 200.
• Manage fixed asset activity including performing system depreciation expense and capitalization of assets in the capital asset system.
• Analyze accounting data in the capital asset system, subsidiary, and general ledger to review and highlight variances, trends, exceptions and discrepancies, taking action as appropriate.
• Prepare month-end capital asset reconciliations between capital asset system and General Ledger. 
• Identify and document accounting treatment (capital or expense) for capital asset projects. •   Ensure historical reference by documenting procedures and decisions, maintaining required documentation, and providing documents as necessary.
• Establish and maintain strong, collaborative relationships with project managers and other departments to ensure the accuracy of capital assets accounting treatment. 
• Assist in developing/updating the Capital Asset Management policies and procedures in coordination with other departments within the agency.
• Perform and coordinate the annual equipment inventory review.
• Support lease accounting compliance by managing lease activity records. 
• Assist in the monthly financial close activities.
• Prepare capital assets schedules for various audits (e.g. financial statements audits, federal audit, state audit, etc.) and provide documentation for auditors as necessary. 
• Perform other job-related duties as needed or assigned by the Section.

HYBRID WORK - Employees may need to be in the office for some assignments/tasks that can only be done onsite or at a designated MTC work assignment location.  This position is primarily remote.  However, in-person attendance on-site will be on an as needed basis.  
 

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Metropolitan Transportation Commission (MTC) 
San Francisco, CA

Assistant Director, Financial Reporting and Operational Accounting
$157,838.10 - $210,297.57 Annually
Remote Employment:  Flexible/Hybrid

POSITION IS OPEN UNTIL FILLED
IF YOU ARE INTERESTED, PLEASE APPLY IMMEDIATELY
A resume and cover letter are not required with your application, but highly encouraged 

Be ready to rethink your assumptions about the public sector. Flexible hours? Flexible work location? A beautiful, well-located, high amenity building for on-site work? Yes, yes, and yes!

The Metropolitan Transportation Commission (MTC) is the transportation planning, financing and coordinating agency for the nine-county San Francisco Bay Area.  For more information about MTC, visit www.mtc.ca.gov.     

The Assistant Director, Financial Reporting and Operational Accounting will report directly to the Section Director, Financial Reporting and Operational Accounting, and will have management and oversight of the general ledger and financial reporting group; as well as production and publication of financial reports for the agency and its component units.  The Assistant Director will provide oversight in the development and/or review of policies and procedures for proper accounting and financial reporting of capital assets.  In coordination with internal stakeholders, this position will assist in developing and evaluating the internal controls associated with accounting and financial reporting of financial transactions.

This position will perform a variety of complex analytical, compliance, and administrative work in support of reporting functions; management of the financial reporting team and overall relationship with agency sections and program staff; coordinate with various outside agencies; analyze financial statements and communicate important financial information clearly to all entities. The Assistant Director will perform other job-related duties as needed or assigned by the section.

All employees at MTC are classified as Disaster Services Workers. 

SKILLS AND ABILITIES
The ideal candidate will have the following knowledge, skills, and abilities:    

Knowledge and Application of:

• Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) pronouncements and statements, and Uniform Guidance requirements;
• Automated financial accounting systems, in particular General Ledger, Budgets, Contracts and Purchasing and other relevant modules;
• Federal, State and Local grants and grant reporting procedures including:
• California Government Codes, Street and Highway, revenue and taxation, and PUC codes
• Electronic payment systems and revenue fare collections
• Methods and techniques for record keeping as well as report preparation and writing;
• Enterprise Resource Planning software and/or other financial management applications.

Skills and Abilities

• Critical and analytical thinking;
• Strong presentation skills;
• Collaborative style focused on team work;
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing;
• Ability to work with external auditors, project managers, and other internal and external departments; 
• Ability to make involved and accurate computations; and
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
An appropriate combination of education and experience that has provided the required knowledge, skills and abilities is qualifying. A typical way of obtaining the required qualifications is:

Education: A Master's degree in accounting, finance, public or business administration, or a related field, including a minimum of 24 semester-hours in accounting.  (Applicants with a degree issued from an institution outside the United States must have their transcripts evaluated by an academic accrediting service and provide proof of equivalency along with their application.)    

Experience: Five years of increasingly complex and diverse professional accounting work experience, two years of which having full supervisory responsibility for two or more major accounting functions, including the equivalent of two years as an Accounting Supervisor or Senior Financial Analyst for MTC.

Preferred Qualifications & Specialized Skills

• Public sector accounting and auditing experience, governmental accounting experience is preferred.
• Professional certifications such as a CPA, CPFO, or equivalent is desirable.
• Must have experience with Enterprise Resource Planning software and/or other financial management applications.
• Must have the ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite

License/Certificate: Possession of a valid California Class C driver's license and a safe driving record, or the ability to provide alternate transportation which is approved by the appointing authority.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Under the general direction of the Accounting Section Director, the essential duties and responsibilities of the Assistant Director include, but are not limited to, the following:
 
Examples of Essential Functions

• Manage internal accounting controls for General Ledger. 
• Oversee all month end, quarterly, and annual G/L journal entries. 
• Recommend changes in policy and procedures to ensure financial records and audit processes are compliant with local, state, and federal requirements. 
• Prepare monthly financial statements and related reports for the Agency and all its component units and Commissioners and Boards of Directors; as well as various external reports such as State Controllers and National Transit Database. 
• Plan, organize, and perform assessments to ensure administrative, accounting, and internal controls exist and are properly functioning. 
• Manage all external financial and governmental/grant audits including the preparation of Annual Comprehensive Financial Reports and Single Audit Reports. 
• Work cooperatively and collaboratively with MTC staff and external stakeholders;
• Supervise staff. Hire, mentor, and proactively carry out performance management issues of direct and indirect reports including, establishing job expectations, performing probationary and annual performance appraisals, and managing performance and disciplinary issues. Ensure EEO policies and procedures are followed. Coordinate staff training and professional development. 

Examples of Duties

• Monitor and ensure timely identification and compliance with evolving governmental accounting standard pronouncements, provide Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) interpretation and prepare technical memorandums that document issues in a clear, logical, and comprehensive manner. 
• Research, interpret, implement, and enforce GASB standards and pronouncements. 
• Oversee the accounting and reporting of capital assets and projects and grant transactions. 
• Ensure compliance with federal and state grant accounting regulations and conditions. 
• Review accounting journal entries and ensure the accuracy of information. 
• Oversee the production of monthly financial statements/reports. 
• Oversee compliance with audit recommendations. Maintain records and audit reports for follow up audits and to monitor compliance with recommended changes in policy and procedures. 
• Review the Annual Comprehensive Financial Reports for all business units and update the report with the various notes as they relate to each of the business units. 
• Oversee the preparation of financial reports for all boards and associated committees, attend committee/board meetings, and present reports and make presentations as required and requested.
• Evaluate job performance of staff which also includes the professional development of staff through the identification of on-the-job and other professional development opportunities. 
• Perform other job-related duties as needed or assigned by the section.

HYBRID WORK - Employees may need to be in the office for some assignments/tasks that can only be done onsite or at a designated MTC work assignment location.  This position can primarily be performed remote. On-site attendance as required based on in-person meetings or work assignments.
 

Metropolitan Transportation Commission (MTC) 
San Francisco, CA

Assistant Director, Budgets and Financial Planning and Analysis
$157,838.10 - $210,297.57 Annually
Remote Employment:  Flexible/Hybrid

THIS POSITION IS OPEN UNTIL FILLED
IF YOU ARE INTERESTED, PLEASE APPLY IMMEDIATELY
First round interviews tentatively scheduled for Wednesday, February 15, 2023
A resume and cover letter are not required with your application, but highly encouraged 

Be ready to rethink your assumptions about the public sector. Flexible hours? Flexible work location? A beautiful, well-located, high amenity building for on-site work? Yes, yes, and yes!

The Metropolitan Transportation Commission (MTC) is the transportation planning, financing and coordinating agency for the nine-county San Francisco Bay Area.  For more information about MTC, visit www.mtc.ca.gov.         

MTC provides planning, funding, coordination and technical assistance to cities, counties, transit agencies and other partners to bring the region together and to make the Bay Area’s transportation system more resilient to future challenges. The MTC directly distributes more than $1 billion annually to local public transit agencies and other recipients and prioritizes requests from local agencies for millions more in state and federal funds.

The Assistant Director of Budgets and Financial Planning and Analysis position provides a unique career opportunity to be a part of a dynamic and diverse work culture that promotes equity and inclusion, strategic financial planning that aligns with business objectives, and lead a team of highly-talented professionals that are dedicated to providing tactical leadership and technical expertise in the areas of budgetary and fiscal analysis, financial planning, forecasting, grant compliance, and are an integral part of the organization.

The Assistant Director of Budgets and Financial Planning and Analysis, under the direct supervision of the Section Director, will have management and oversight of capital and operating budgets for the Metropolitan Transportation Commission (MTC), the Association of Bay Area Governments (ABAG) and its affiliated entities, contracts management, grant compliance and reporting operations, the Overall Work Program, manage and account for budget to actual financial operating activities, develop and maintain financial forecasting models, maintain existing and ongoing internal controls, develop and implement internal controls, staff management and training, and career development and succession planning.  In coordination with internal stakeholders, this position will assist in developing an internal budget and grant management committee and collaborate with staff in maintaining grant management and reporting compliance requirements.

Directly and through management delegation to budget staff, this work includes organizing, managing, coordinating, and monitoring capital and operating budgets, leading and providing oversight in the preparation of MTC’s Overall Work Program (OWP) per Federal and State government funding requirements, provide grant oversight, and financial reporting analysis for all agency entities. This position will perform a variety of complex analytical, compliance, and administrative work in support of reporting functions; management of the budget team and  overall relationship with agency Sections and program staff; coordinate with various outside agencies; analyze financial statements and communicate important financial information clearly to staff, the Executives, internal and external stakeholders, committee, commission, and board members.

The Assistant Director of Budgets and Financial Planning and Analysis in coordination and collaboration with staff, grant award subrecipients, and other agencies, will support and manage all administrative responsibilities and compliance requirements for grant awards and funding sources. This position will lead efforts in cross-departmental coordination with MTC business units (Contracts, Finance, Legal, project managers, etc.) to ensure funding is effectively and efficiently managed from pre-award to project closeout. Prior experience with grant and contract administration and knowledge of federal and state grant compliance is required.

The incumbent will be a professional with exceptional analytical and management skills, who can organize, prioritize, and process large volumes of financial and grant information timely and accurately, on budget and with intense attention to detail. The successful candidate will also bring excellent communication skills and the ability to engage with a diverse set of stakeholders across the Bay Area region and disseminate financial information to which facilitates the decision-making process.

All employees at MTC are classified as Disaster Services Workers

SKILLS AND ABILITIES
The ideal candidate will have the following knowledge, skills and abilities:

Knowledge of:

• Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Governmental Accounting Standards (GAS), and Uniform Guidance;
• Federal, State and Local grants and grant reporting procedures;
• Principles and practices of grant administration and compliance;  
• Operating and capital budgeting procedures;
• Automated financial accounting systems, in particular, budgets, General Ledger, Contracts and Purchasing modules; 
• Methods and techniques for record keeping, as well as report preparation and writing; and 
• Advanced knowledge of principles of budget practices and procedures for fund accounting and budgeting including encumbrance budgeting.

Skills and Abilities

• Critical and analytical thinking;
• Solid public presentation skills;
• Collaborative style focused on team work;
• Ability to work with Grantors, Project Managers, and other internal and external departments;
• Make involved and accurate computations; 
• Ability to research, identify, analyze and apply grant requirements; interpret and apply federal, state, regional, and local policies, procedures, and regulations.
• Ability to administer complex, high-volume grant programs; experience providing technical guidance and assistance regarding terms, conditions, and expectations of grant program.
• Exceptional organizational skills and the ability to coordinate several concurrent projects at various stages of completion; ability to adapt to changing priorities and deadlines.
• Collect, analyze, and organize data into accessible narratives, distilling complex data and analyses into meaningful presentations that clearly articulate findings and recommendations to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain financial tracking and reporting systems using spreadsheets, databases, and other software.
• Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, to a broad range of audiences.
• Work both collaboratively and independently, as part of a mission-driven team of public servants with a solutions-oriented culture.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
An appropriate combination of education and experience that has provided the required knowledge, skills and abilities is qualifying. A typical way of obtaining the required qualifications is:

Education: A Master's degree from an accredited college or university in an appropriate field related to the area of assignment such accounting, finance, public or business administration, or a related field, including a minimum of 24 semester-hours in accounting.  (Applicants with a degree issued from an institution outside the United States must have their transcripts evaluated by an academic accrediting service and provide proof of equivalency along with their application.)      

Experience: Five years of increasingly complex and diverse professional accounting work experience, two years of which having full supervisory responsibility for two or more major accounting functions, including the equivalent of two years as an Accounting Supervisor or Senior Financial Analyst for MTC.  Prior experience with grant and contract administration and knowledge of federal and state grant compliance is required.

Preferred Qualifications & Specialized Skills

• Public sector accounting experience highly preferred.
• CPA certificate or Master’s degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Public Administration or related field.
• Specific experience with general ledger, accounting principles and procedures, budgeting administration and forecasting practices.

License/Certificate: Possession of a valid California Class C driver's license and a safe driving record, or the ability to provide alternate transportation which is approved by the appointing authority.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Under the general direction of the Section Director of Budgets and Financial Planning and Analysis, and in coordination with staff across the organization, the Assistant Director will be responsible for management and oversight of the following:

Operating and Capital Budget Management for all Entities and Funds

• Plan, organize, analyze, monitor and compile the preparation and development of complex capital and operating budget schedules
• Assist with budget projections and tracking revenue and expense trends
• Manage the posting, balancing and reconciliation of the general ledger and subsidiary accounts; ensure all transactions comply with accepted accounting practices
• Manage, direct, develop and review work completed by budget staff
• Work cooperatively and collaboratively with MTC staff and external agencies
• Oversee the preparation of financial reports for all boards and associated committees, attend committee/board meetings, and present reports and make presentations as required and requested
• Develop, analyze and interpret budget policy and procedure, directives, regulations; maintain budgetary records in compliance federal, state and local regulations and requirements
• Develops, recommends, and implements policies and procedures related to operating and capital budget management, including providing primary leadership on developing, maintaining and updating the budget policy and procedures manual.  
• Train relevant stakeholders on the budget process including monitoring and budget amendments
• Recommend budgetary adjustments and develop narrative justification to support unanticipated changes in operations and/or funding to include preparation, analysis and administration of budget transfers and appropriations to/from fund balance; advise on the propriety and legality of using funds for specific purposes
• Determine the propriety and cost effectiveness of funding requests and expenditures through review of budget and accounting transactions and analysis of productivity, workload and program accomplishments, and funding availability 
• Execute and oversee weekly, monthly and/or quarterly reviews such as budget variance analysis, short and long-range forecasting; review and investigation of financial entries, documents, and reports for errors and inconsistencies
• Develop complex financial models utilizing Excel, Business Analytics, trend analysis, proformas, the collaborative process, etc.
• Assist and advise in the preparation and monitoring of the Capital Improvement Program

Grant Management and Reporting Compliance

• Monitor grant programs for required reporting and program compliance
• Coordinates with staff to ensure adherence to grant management workflow processes and that programmatic, fiscal, and regulatory requirements are consistently met 
• Develops, recommends, and implements policies and procedures related to grants management, including providing primary leadership on developing, maintaining, and updating the organization’s Grants Management and Administration Manual
• Develops the organization's annual grants project plan; and assigns and monitors the work of staff engaged in grants management activities, including grant application review and approval, grant award acceptance, budget-to-actual performance, and compliance reviews
• Oversees the development of the Cost Allocation Plan and departmental indirect cost rate proposals; and assists in interpreting the methodology behind the development of indirect cost rates for all departments
• Analyzes and interprets guidelines and funding requirements for grants and other funding sources 
• Performs highly complex analysis, evaluation, and review of grant revenues and expenditures 
• Provides technical assistance to staff and departments in application procedures, post-award approvals, and use of the grants management database(s)
• Acts as a liaison to federal, state, and local grantors/funding agencies
• Coordinate with staff and departments in the preparation, reporting and compliance requirements, and monitoring of the Overall Work Program (OWP) and subsequent amendments and provide to Caltrans, the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) and the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) for review, comments, and approval

Staff Management and Career Development

• Lead, direct, and develop workplans for budget staff, ensure adherence to the organizations policies and procedures
• Manage and career develop staff, monitor performance, and provide immediate, frequent as well as annual performance feedback, training, and ongoing succession planning
• Manage deliverables and deadline adherence

The Assistant Director will perform other job-related duties as needed or assigned by the section.

HYBRID WORK - Employees may need to be in the office for some assignments/tasks that can only be done onsite or at a designated MTC work assignment location. For this position, onsite presence as required based on in-person meetings or work assignments.

The City of Sunnyvale is recruiting for a Plan Checker II, to review construction plans for code compliance. This position works closely with the public to issue permits/plans that protect life and property. The ideal candidate will possess technical expertise in the building codes, have strong organizational and administrative skills, and be solutions driven with strong customer service skills.

The Building Safety team works as one solution-driven, cohesive team, and encourages leadership from the ground up. Are you the next Plan Checker to join the team?

For the Plan Checker II position, the City of Sunnyvale offers:

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits
• Classic CalPERS members have 4% of the employee contributions paid by the City, leaving 3% for the employee to contribute
• Retiree medical benefits available

The City of Sunnyvale provides an excellent benefits package.  A complete application packet will consist of a City of Sunnyvale employment application and responses to the required supplemental questions. Applications will be accepted on a continuous basis and the next review date is 8:00am on Monday, October 17, 2022. The recruitment may close at any time without notice so interested applicants are encouraged to apply early. For complete information regarding this opportunity, please visit: Sunnyvale.ca.gov.

Salary: $50.07 - $63.90 Hourly

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Pharmacy Technician (2409) - Dept. Public Health - (H00013)

• 101 Grove St, San Francisco, CA 94102, USA
• Full-time
• Exam Type: Continuous
• Eligible List Type: Entrance
• Certification Rule: Rule of 3
• Fill Type: Permanent Civil Service
• Work Hours: Other
• Job Code and Title: 2409-Pharmacy Technician

Company Description

The Department of Public Health is accepting applications in class 2409 Pharmacy Technician.

• Application Opening: Friday, June 17, 2022
• Application Deadline: Continuous, May close at any time but no sooner than Monday, July 4, 2022
• Compensation: $89,700-$109,044 Yearly 
• Appointment Type: Permanent Civil Service
• Exam Type: Entrance
• Recruitment ID: CBT-2409-H00013
• Work hours: Variable; may include days, nights, weekends, rotating and/or holiday shifts.
• Employment Type: Full-Time

Nature of Positions: Positions are located throughout the Department of Public Health including Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital & Trauma Center (ZSFG), San Francisco County Jails, both in San Francisco and in San Bruno, Community Behavioral Health Services, as well as various clinics and Health Centers located throughout the City and County of San Francisco. Some positions may require employees to work directly with individuals within locked jails and psychiatric facilities, the homeless population and individuals who may have or may be carriers of infectious/communicable diseases.

HOW TO APPLY

Applications for City and County of San Francisco jobs are only accepted through an online process. Visit https://careers.sf.gov and begin the application process.

Select the “I’m Interested” button and follow instructions on the screen.

Applicants may be contacted by email about this recruitment and, therefore, it is their responsibility to ensure that their registered email address is accurate and kept up to date. Also, applicants must ensure that email from CCSF is not blocked on their computer by a spam filter. To prevent blocking, applicants should set up their email to accept CCSF mail from the following addresses (@sfgov.org, @sfdpw.org, @sfport.com, @flysfo.com, @sfwater.org, @sfdph.org, @asianart.org, @sfmta.com, @sfpl.org, @dcyf.org, @first5sf.org, @famsf.org, @ccsf.edu, @smartalerts.info, @smartrecruiters.com, and @careers.sf.gov).

Applicants will receive a confirmation email that their online application has been received in response to every announcement for which they file. Applicants should retain this confirmation email for their records. Failure to receive this email means that the online application was not submitted or received.  

Job Description

Under the supervision of a pharmacist, the Pharmacy Technician supports the provision of pharmaceutical care to patients served by the San Francisco Department of Public Health. Assists registered pharmacists in performing nonprofessional duties in an institutional pharmacy; receives, inspects, stores, and fills orders for pharmaceutical supplies. Nature of work involves continuous close attention to detail and some potential exposure to hazardous substances.

Under supervision, the Pharmacy Technician performs the following essential job functions:

• Accurately prepares unit dose medications, compounds a variety of pharmaceuticals under the supervision of a Pharmacist, including intravenous admixtures according to proper aseptic technique and in accordance with, professional standards and departmental policies and procedures, in order to maintain required levels of supply and to provide patients with needed medications;
• Prepares or repackages drugs and pharmaceuticals under the supervision of a Pharmacist, in amounts needed to fill written orders/prescriptions in order to provide patients with needed medication and to maintain required levels of supply;
• Prepares medication labels based on written orders from physicians and other professional staff according to California State Board of Pharmacy requirements;
• Records billing information for accurate and appropriate billing of patients for medications, involving use of desktop computer keyboard for entering medication orders and billing information;
• Maintains drug and pharmaceutical stock levels by counting and checking stores of drugs and pharmaceuticals against standard, pre-set stock levels, ordering and verifying deliveries against invoices to ensure accuracy; 
• Inspects and stores delivered stock in the pharmacy patient care areas by sorting and shelving them for optimal retrieval;
• Delivers, retrieves, and exchanges medications and pharmaceutical items to and from specified areas, or for dispensing by cart to ensure that clinical and patient needs are met;
• Provides information to patients, public and other healthcare providers within the scope of Technician activities through a variety of methods, including personal contact, at the Pharmacy window, in patient care areas, and by telephone or video.  This does not include medication counseling or providing drug information; 
• Orients and trains new personnel, pharmacy students, or others on departmental policies and procedures appropriate to a Technician’s scope of work;
• Uses, maintains, and troubleshoots automated dispensing equipment or relevant pharmacy-related software and other equipment necessary for pharmacy operations;
• Accurately prepares, dispenses, and documents controlled substance orders, and maintains accurate inventory records.

The 2409 Pharmacy technician also performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

1.   Experience: One (1) year (equivalent to 2,000 hours) of experience (in the last 5 years) assisting in the preparation of drug and pharmaceutical items in a licensed pharmacy;

AND

2.   License: Possession of a valid Pharmacy Technician License/Registration issued by the California State Board of Pharmacy. (Please attach a copy)

• License status must be "Current" according to search.dca.ca.gov/

Substitution: Possession of a valid Intern Pharmacist License/Registration issued by the California State Board of Pharmacy may substitute for the required experience and license.

Notes:

1. One year of full-time employment is equivalent to 2,000 hours (2,000 hours of qualifying work experience is based on a 40-hour work week). Any overtime hours that you work above 40 hours per week are not included in the calculation to determine full-time employment.
2. This experience must be gained from June 17, 2017 to current

Possible Special Conditions (some positions may require the following):

1. One (1) year of experience assisting in the preparation of drug and pharmaceutical items in a licensed inpatient pharmacy within the last five years.
2. Six (6) months of experience in database application support, operational support, software installation and maintenance, and performance tuning for multi-departmental and enterprise systems.
3. The ability to obtain and maintain security clearance with the San Francisco Sheriff’s Department.

Applicants must meet the minimum qualification requirement by the final filing date unless otherwise noted.

Verification: Applicants may be required to submit verification of qualifying education and experience at any point during the recruitment and selection process. If education verification is required, information on how to verify education requirements, including verifying foreign education credits or degree equivalency, can be found at https://sfdhr.org/how-verify-education-requirements.

Note: Falsifying one’s education, training, or work experience or attempted deception on the application may result in disqualification for this and future job opportunities with the City and County of San Francisco.

All work experience, education, training, and other information substantiating how you meet the minimum qualifications must be included on your application by the filing deadline. Information submitted after the filing deadline will not be considered in determining whether you meet the minimum qualifications.

Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed City and County of San Francisco application. Applications completed improperly may be cause for ineligibility, disqualification or may lead to lower scores.

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This recruitment is open until filled, with the first review of applications on Monday, August 22, 2022.