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9180-Manager VI, Technology Portfolio Manager, Finance and IT Division - SF Municipal Transportation Agency

Recruitment: RTF0148849-01103409

Published: July 22, 2024

Accepting applications until: August 19, 2024

Melissa Lee - Melissa.Lee@sfmta.com

Department: Municipal Transportation Agency
Job class: 9180-Manager VI, Municipal Transportation Agency
Starting salary range: $174,252.00 - $222,430.00 (Range A)
Role type: Permanent Exempt What does this mean?
Hours: Full-time

This job announcement has been amended to include the desirable qualifications of the position.

APPOINTMENT TYPE: Permanent Exempt - Full Time - This position is excluded by the Charter from the competitive Civil Service examination process and shall serve at the discretion of the Appointing Officer.

Application Opening: July 19, 2024

Deadline to Apply: 11:59pm Pacific Time on August 19, 2024

Recruitment ID: PEX-9180-148850

Salary: $174,252 - $222,430 (Range A)

⚠️IMPORTANT⚠️: Your application MUST include responses to the supplemental questionnaire found here: https://forms.office.com/r/wZSF3j9A1L

Applicants must complete the supplemental questionnaire and the online application by the filing deadline. A cover letter and resume must be attached to the online application. The application, resume, and cover letter will not be reviewed without a completed supplemental questionnaire and vice versa.

Division:                        Finance and Information Technology

Section/Unit:                Technology Solutions and Integration

Work Location:            1 South Van Ness, 3rd Floor, San Francisco, CA

Work Hours:                 Monday – Friday, 8AM-5PM

Company Description:

Technology is at the core of the San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency’s (SFMTA’s) mission and future. It is an exciting time to work at the SFMTA as we develop new tools, rethink systems, and modernize transportation. This is an opportunity to work with stakeholders and business units across the SFMTA. Through these channels, the Technology Services Unit is helping bring modern transportation services and infrastructure to our customers. Your work will impact the lives of all San Francisco residents and many more visitors and commuters that use our transportation services and infrastructure.

Position Description:

Under the direction of Chief Technology Officer, the Technology Portfolio Manager will manage the System Integration for Intelligent Transportation Systems unit and oversee a portfolio of $30M capital projects in the Comm/IT Capital Improvement Program. The Technology Portfolio Manager is responsible for maintaining fiscal, schedule and technical control of the project and maintaining strong working relationships with clients and technicians throughout the project. The Technology Portfolio Manager will be responsible for data solution operations through an in-depth understanding of hardware and software solutions and coordination of project managers and field technicians. This role will contribute to the strategic design process to identify more integration opportunities and is accountable for staff performance in managing the workload and quality control of the portfolio of projects.

Examples of Important and Essential Duties

• Provides governance & oversight of projects and programs to ensure project goals or objectives are accomplished within approved time frame, scope and budget.
• Responsible for the planning and on boarding of projects and programs.
• Maintains and communicates overall portfolio financials.
• Responsible for maximizing resource allocation based on resource availability and prioritized projects.
• Provides leadership and motivation to project team members throughout the project life cycle and confer with project staff to outline work plan.
• Acts as a coach to junior project managers, executives and others who need assistance and advice regarding project management practices.
• Establishes work plan and staffing for project activities, iterations or phases and arranges for recruitment or assignment of project personnel.
• Reviews and analyzes project proposals or plans to determine time frame, funding limitations, procedures for accomplishing projects, staffing requirements and allotment of available departmental resources to various project phases.
• Reviews/approves work plan of external service provider or consultancy contracted to execute project.
• Implements project communication plan.
• Conducts risk assessment and mitigation.
• Monitors project activities, ensuring the currency, quality and integrity of the information, while providing consistency in content and "look and feel" across the enterprise.
• Ensures that project goals are accomplished and in line with business objectives.
• Assigns duties, responsibilities and scope of authority to project personnel.
• Directs and coordinates activities of project personnel to ensure project progresses on schedule and within budget.
• Reviews status reports prepared by project personnel and modifies schedules or plans as required.
• Establishes standards and procedures for project reporting and documentation.
• Continuously benchmarks project management performance to identify improvements and achieve higher capability maturity in Project Portfolio Management (PPM).
• Performs related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

1. Possession of a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university; AND
2. Six (6) years of professional-level experience overseeing enterprise-level technology projects. Professional-level experience in the functional area consists of interpreting laws and regulations, and/or exercising independent judgment in the application of defined principles, practices, and regulations; AND
3. Three (3) years of experience must include supervising professional-level staff that interpret laws and regulations, and/or exercise independent judgment in the application of defined principles, practices, and regulations.

Substitution:

Additional qualifying experience may be substituted for the required education in Minimum Qualifications on a year-for-year basis. One year (2000 hours) of qualifying experience will be considered equivalent to thirty (30) semester units/forty-five (45) quarter units.

Possession of an advanced degree from an accredited college or university may substitute for one year of the required non-supervisory experience listed above. This substitution may not be applied to the required three (3) years of supervisory experience.

Notes:

1. Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications by the final filing date unless otherwise noted.

2. One (1) year full-time experience is equivalent to 2000 hours. (2000 hours of qualifying work experience is based on a 40-hour work week). Any overtime hours that you work above forty (40) hours per week are not included in the calculation to determine full-time experience.

Desirable Qualifications:

The stated desirable qualifications may be used to identify candidates advancing to the interview process and/or to identify job finalist(s) at the end of the selection process when referred for hiring.

• Distinctive blend of business, technology, systems engineering, financial and communication skills, as this is a highly visible position with substantial impact
• Experience implementing the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) Systems Engineering Guidebook for Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) or experience implementing other systems engineering methodologies.
• Knowledge of project management methodology and experience or familiarity with major defined project management approaches (for example, waterfall, PMI, Prince II or agile) knowledge of project planning, scheduling and control tools with demonstrated experience.
• Clear and concise communication skills; expertise in setting and managing customer expectations.
• Effective influencing and negotiating skills in an environment where this role may not directly control resources.
• Strong knowledge and understanding of business needs, with the ability to establish and maintain a high level of customer trust and confidence.
• Ability to support a tactical resource plan by mapping future demand to forecast project completions in the project portfolio.
• Experience managing contracts over $10 million and multiple vendors on multi-year projects.

Verification:

Applicants may be required to submit verification of qualifying education and experience at any point during the recruitment and selection process. More information can be found at: https://sfdhr.org/information-about-hiring-process#verification. 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.

Selection Process:

Applications will be screened for relevant qualifying experience.  Additional screening mechanisms may be used to determine candidates' qualifications.  Only those applicants who most closely meet the needs of the Agency will be invited to move forward in the selection process.

• Information About the Hiring Process
• Conviction History
• Employee Benefits Overview
• Equal Employment Opportunity
• Disaster Service Worker
• ADA Accommodation
• Right to Work
• Copies of Application Documents
• Diversity Statement

This recruitment may be utilized to fill similar positions in this classification at SFMTA.

For questions or inquiries, please contact the analyst, Melissa Lee at melissa.lee@sfmta.com.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

The City and County of San Francisco encourages women, minorities and persons with disabilities to apply. Applicants will be considered regardless of their sex, race, age, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition (associated with cancer, a history of cancer, or genetic characteristics), HIV/AIDS status, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, military and veteran status, or other protected category under the law.

SENIOR ACCOUNTANT:

The Community: 

The Town of Hillsborough (pop. 11,574) is a residential community located in San Mateo County, midway between San Francisco and San Jose.  

Incorporated in 1910, the Town provides a full range of essential municipal services including police and fire protection, land use planning, building permitting and inspection, maintenance of roads, and water, sewer, and storm drainage infrastructures. The Town operates with a Council-Manager form of government with five elected Council Members. The Town is known for its rural charm and the academic excellence of the public and private schools. The Town has no commercial zoning; the only non-residential properties are the town's four public and three private schools, town facilities, a golf course, a country club, small parks, and open space. With an area of approximately 6.2 square miles, the Town is characterized by its hilly topography, winding roads, beautiful trees, and commitment to architecture. For additional information, please visit the Town’s website. 

The Organization: 

The Town is a general law city operating with a Council-Manager form of government. Policy-making and legislative authority are vested in the governing City Council which consists of a Mayor, a Vice Mayor, and three Councilmembers. Council members are elected to overlapping four-year terms in even-numbered years and the members select the Mayor and Vice Mayor annually. Among other things, the City Council is responsible for passing ordinances, adopting the budget, appointing committee and board members, and hiring the City Manager and the City Attorney (on contract). The City Manager is responsible for carrying out the policies and ordinances of the City Council, overseeing the day-to-day operations, and appointing department heads. The Town’s Fiscal Year 2024-25 Adopted Budget is $75.9 million with a General Fund Reserve of $30.7 million. The Town’s staff of 99 FTEs support the residents through the five departments: City Manager’s Office, Finance, Police, Building & Planning, and Public Works. 

The Department: 

The Finance Department is responsible for the overall financial management of the Town. The Department’s core mission is to maintain a sound and secure financial position by providing administrative and technical support to the Town’s management, City Council, staff, and the public. The Finance Department provides support services to the Town departments and citizens.  Support services include budgeting, accounting and financial reporting, treasury, and revenue management, purchasing and accounts payable, payroll, debt management, financial analysis, and other administrative functions.  Services provided to customers include water, sewer and storm drain utility billing and customer support, alarm billing, business licensing, Town main phone line reception and other services.

The Position: 

Under general supervision, plans, organizes, and performs professional accounting duties in the preparation, maintenance, and processing of accounting and financial transactions, general accounting, budgeting, and financial reporting in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and governmental accounting standards; develops and implements fiscal policies, procedures, and internal controls; and performs related duties as assigned.

Receives general supervision from the Assistant Director of Finance or Director of Finance.  Exercises technical and functional direction over and provides training to lower-level staff.

The County of Yuba is currently recruiting for a Deputy Director of Public Works - Engineering in the Community Development & Services Agency within the Public Works division. Under administrative direction, the incumbent assists the Public Works Director in planning, organizing and administering the Public Works Department’s engineering functions, including Capital Improvement Program, project design, and land development functions; provides expert professional assistance to County management in areas of expertise; and performs related work as assigned. This is the advanced managerial level in the professional civil engineering series.

Examples of Duties: 

• Direct the planning of work, setting of schedules and development of controls to ensure that short and long-range goals of the department are accomplished.
• Plan, organize, assign and evaluate the performance of subordinate staff; provide direction and coaching, through feedback sessions; create individual development plans with employees; discuss job performance problems to identify causes and issues, and to work on resolving problems; initiate performance improvement plans, propose and administer discipline.
• Assist in the interview and selection of staff; provide for the training and professional development of staff to ensure adequate skill sets for conformance with professional standards and County best practices.
• Manage the day-to-day operations of the Engineering Division including land development functions, capital improvement projects, and project design.
• Plan, measure and evaluate the performance of Division activities; take corrective action as necessary, to ensure the efficient and timely accomplishment of assigned tasks; assemble necessary resources to solve a broad range of programmatic and service delivery problems.
• Assist in the development and implementation of department goals, objectives, policies, procedures and work standards.

Woodside Fire Protection District is seeking a part-time accounts payable/receivable assistant to assist the Finance Manager with daily accounting operations.  This is a non-exempt, non-benefited position working 16 to 24 hours per week in our Portola Valley Administration Offices.

DEFINITION

Manages the Town's transportation program, including engineering, planning, budgeting, construction and maintenance of the Town's traffic network and transportation infrastructure system and a team of professional personnel.  Oversees multi-modal transportation projects, traffic safety and congestion reduction programs, traffic studies, and initiatives.  Provides supervision to assigned staff.  Maintains effective working relationships with Town employees, community members, state and county agencies, and appropriate others in support of assigned duties.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED

Receives direction from the Development Services Director.  General supervision is exercised over professional staff. 

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES

Essential duties may include, but are not limited to the following:

• Develops and directs the implementation of goals, objectives, policies, procedures and work standards for assigned division; interprets and complies with all applicable local, state and federal regulations (e.g. MUTCD, etc.).
• Develops and monitors the division’s budget; oversees financial well-being of the division by analyzing cost effectiveness and directing cost control activities.
• Oversees the budgeting, planning, engineering, and construction of Town’s transportation capital improvement projects.
• Oversees and directs workflow for multiple programs and functions (e.g. Neighborhood Traffic Management Program, etc.). 
• Evaluates, analyzes, prepares, reviews, and submits routine and specialized technical reports.
• Coordinate interdepartmental responses to transportation and traffic projects; work closely with engineering, maintenance, planning, and police staff on a wide-range of municipal transportation and traffic issues.
• Oversees transportation review of the traffic and transportation requirements for land development projects; prepare scope of work for traffic impact studies; reviews traffic impact studies, makes comments and recommendation for approval.  
• Oversees the operation and maintenance of the Town’s traffic, bicycle and pedestrian signals and related infrastructure, including inspections, troubleshooting, and contracting for major repairs.
• Review accident reports and prepare collision diagrams. 
• Review and comment on new traffic signal plans and assist with field inspection of new traffic signals; monitor traffic signal operations and make proactive field adjustments and enhancements. 
• Apply highway design standards, criteria, and policies; utilize accident and traffic volume records and traffic control device inventory to produce a complete and creative solution to traffic problems.
• Apply for and secure funds for targeted transportation grants.
• Makes presentations to Town Council, boards, commissions, and citizen groups.
• Staff liaison to a number of multi-agency Joint Powers Authorities and Regional Committees to ensure multi-agency collaboration on regional issues and programs are met and that multi-agency services are being provided efficiently and effectively; collaborates closely with Town Council liaison to the Committee(s), as well as other agencies’ elected officials.
• Coordinates, corresponds and interacts directly with citizens, customers, staff, etc., for transportation engineering services (e.g. safety, traffic calming, sight distance, speed management, active transportation, etc.).
• Respond to citizen inquiries, suggestions, and concerns for safety and/or solutions to unique traffic problems by creatively utilizing acceptable traffic engineering standards.
• Represents the Town before boards, commissions, and committees addressing transportation issues in southwest Contra Costa County
• Performs emergency or disaster-related duties as assigned; and
• Performs other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge of:

• Principles, practices, and techniques of transportation planning and traffic engineering.
• Fundamentals of traffic engineering, including human and vehicular characteristics, intersection and roadway capacity, transportation impact studies, traffic signal operations, intersection design, residential street design and traffic control, on and off‑street parking, traffic control devices; traffic signal operations at isolated intersections and coordinated signal systems, and site planning.
• Recent developments, current literature and sources of information regarding transportation planning and traffic engineering.

Ability to:

• Prepare clear and concise written reports and correspondence.
• Make presentations before the Town Council and other organizations.
• Apply transportation planning and traffic engineering knowledge to specific technical problems.
• Layout and design a wide variety of traffic implementation plans.
• Deal tactfully and effectively with the general public, civic and community groups, public officials and consultants.

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION

Any combination of experience and education that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:

Experience:

Five (5) years of progressive experience in civil engineering, traffic engineering, transportation planning, or closely related field including at least two (2) years of supervisory experience.

Education:

A bachelor’s degree in transportation planning, traffic engineering or closely related field.

LICENSE(S) AND CERTIFICATION(S)

Possession of a valid California State Driver's License, or license in another state with the ability to obtain a California license within 30 days of hire. Registration as a Traffic Engineer is desired but not mandatory.

 Are you a bright, enthusiastic, energetic and customer service-oriented finance professional who values the outdoors and preserving open space? Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District has an excellent opportunity for a skilled Budget & Analysis Supervisor to join our team! Responsibilities include performing diverse, specialized, and complex work involving significant accountability and decision-making responsibility.

About the Position:  Qualified candidates have knowledge of principals, practices, procedures, and techniques for public agency/governmental budgeting , reporting, and analysis, and District wide administrative practices.

Central knowledge, skills, and experience include (but are not limited to):

• participation of the daily operations and activities of the Budget & Finance department
• participation in the development, administration, and oversight of the department’s annual budget
• develop and implement the appropriate financial processes, procedures, and systems to ensure the timely and accurate preparation and presentation of the District’s annual Capital and Operating Budget supervision, training, and evaluation of staff responsible for the budget functions
• presentations to executive staff and the Board of Directors
• assist with the preparation for, and the management of, the District’s annual outside financial audit
• assist departments in understanding and controlling their financial records
• preparation of clear and concise reports and policies
• assist with the timely and accurate preparation and presentation of required reports for the District’s Bond Oversight Committee
• performing research and analysis
• independently perform the full range of finance duties as assigned
• provide high quality staff assistance to the Budget & Finance Manager

Qualities

• Excellent written and interpersonal skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Problem solver
• Commitment to excellent customer service

Highly Desired

• Public sector experience
• Masters degree

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 graduation form an accredited college or university, ideally with a degree in accounting or finance with a public administration focus and
• Three (3) years of progressively responsible experience in budgeting/financial administration.
• A masters degree and public sector experience are highly desired.

Licenses & Certifications Required:   Possession of a valid California Driver’s License. 

A Few Reasons Why You May Love This Job

• Collaborative work that directly supports Midpen’s mission to protect and restore the natural environment
• You’ll be part of a talented and dynamic team whose work contributes to providing nature’s benefits to everyone
• Excellent employee benefits, including medical, dental, vision, tuition reimbursement, and a retirement pension through California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS)

Work Environment:  During peak budget season, this position may occasionally work evenings and extended hours as well as be expected to attend evening board meetings.  Midpen offers a hybrid office/telecommute work environment for this position in our administrative office is in Los Altos, California. 

How to Apply:   A note to applicants who currently live outside of the San Francisco Bay Area: before committing to the application process, and if you haven’t done so already, we suggest evaluating the feasibility of relocation. We recommend researching the cost of living in the San Francisco Bay Area, the cost to relocate, and typical commute times to Los Altos from outlying areas. 

Deadline to apply: August 18, 2024 (to avoid missing email communication about this recruitment, add mpropenspace@calopps.org to your contacts or list of safe senders.)

Required application items:

1. Fully completed CalOpps employment application 

2. Cover letter 

3. Resume  

4. Supplemental question responses

Schedule:

(Dates are subject to change. We cannot accommodate individual schedules.)

First Interview (virtual): September 9, 2024

Second Interview (in person): September 18, 2024

Midpen reserves the right to limit or deny off-duty employment or business ownership which creates a conflict of interest or an incompatibility with District employment. Information can be found in the Personnel Policies and Procedures Manual Section 4.13 Off-Duty Employment and Business Ownership.

The City of Berkeley invites you to apply for the position of Senior Planner! In this role, you will provide lead direction and conduct complex projects in the area of Transportation, Land Use, or Rent Stabilization. The current vacancy is in the Transportation Division of the Public Works Department.

As a Senior Planner in Transportation, you will lead the Vision Zero Program, aiming to eliminate severe injury and fatality traffic crashes by 2028. With the support of an Associate Planner (Vision Zero Program Coordinator), you will be responsible for managing program elements outlined in the Berkeley Vision Zero Action Plan, including administration, interdepartmental and interagency coordination, capital projects, and public awareness initiatives. You'll serve as project manager for major corridor and "quick build" capital projects on the Vision Zero High Injury Streets, and will lead the conceptual design, public engagement, environmental clearance and Berkeley City Council approval of these projects.

In the Land Use Division of the Planning and Development Department, the Senior Planner is responsible for managing complex and large projects, including General Plan updates, plans focused on Berkeley’s Priority Development Areas, Zoning Ordinance amendments, grant-funded projects, and State-mandated reports and projects.

When assigned to the Rent Stabilization Board, the Senior Planner leads projects and programs associated with Berkeley’s Rent Ordinance, which regulates most residential rents in Berkeley, protects tenants against unwarranted evictions, and is intended to maintain affordable housing and preserve community diversity.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

A typical way of gaining the knowledge, skills, and abilities for this classification is:
Equivalent to graduation from a four year college or university with major coursework in city or regional planning, urban planning, or a field related to the work, and four (4) years of professional planning experience, including two (2) years at a level equivalent to that of the Associate Planner.

Progressively responsible related experience may be substituted for the college coursework on a year-for-year basis.

Must be able to attend evening meetings as required. A valid California driver's license is desirable. 

APPLICATION PROCESS

Applications will be accepted on a continuous basis. Applicants must submit:

• A completed application, including accurate education and work history; and
• Responses to the supplemental questions.

Please note that resumes are not a substitute for a completed application.

Applications are available in alternative formats (audio-format, braille, large print, electronic text, etc.) upon request to ada@berkeleyca.gov. Please allow 10 days for production of the material in an alternative format.

The County of Yuba is seeking a County Surveyor to join its Community Development and Services Agency (CDSA). This technical expert will provide professional land surveying expertise for the County, sharing their insights with the Board of Supervisors, County departments, and special districts. They will oversee matters involving property boundaries, right of ways and street locations, and other entitlements while reviewing all maps and records for County/State compliance. The ideal candidate will have a customer-service mentality and an eagerness to build positive working relationships. They will have exemplary planning and organization skills. The County is looking for a creative problem solver who will present alternative solutions and ideas, who can break down complex processes into simple terms, use logic and reasoning, and is highly collaborative.

About CDSA:

The Community Development and Services Agency of Yuba County strives to improve the overall quality of life for residents and fiscal health of businesses by coordinating the orderly growth and development of the county. The Department consists of 11 divisions and has combined oversight of Planning, Building, Code Enforcement, Environmental Health, Public Works, Surveyor, Economic Development, Library, and Airport services for the County. CDSA is an innovative and forward-thinking organization that prioritizes strong customer service, sustainable economic growth, and a safe, prosperous community. 

If you want to be a part of a supportive and cohesive workplace that provides excellent services for the small but mighty community of Yuba County, apply today and say Yes to Yuba!

About the Engineering Group Manager - Facility
 
The Engineering Group Manager – Facility position reports to the Deputy Director for Transit and Facility Engineering, and manages a diverse, talented team of seasoned staff. This team is well-versed in the delivery of capital projects in the Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority operation and maintenance responsibility. This position is responsible for directing and leading collaboration on master planning, design development (including technical analysis in support of preliminary engineering and final design), construction management and close out, overall program/project management (including scopes, costs, schedules and quality of work), management of staff resources (both VTA and consultant), and coordination with project stakeholders within VTA and the community.

Please click on the link below to review the job description and apply.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION: 

Applicants with disabilities may request reasonable accommodation throughout the selection process. Request for reasonable accommodation during the selection process may be made by contacting the Human Resources Office prior to the final filing date.

LARPD is an Equal Opportunity/ADA Employer and values diversity at all levels of the organization.