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SENIOR CIVIL ENGINEER

$7,971 - $9,690 monthly (paid bi-weekly)

Open: Tuesday, July 30, 2024

Open Until Filled

SENIOR CIVIL ENGINEER

Class specifications are intended to present a descriptive list of the range of duties performed by employees in the class. Specifications are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job.

SUMMARY DESCRIPTION

Under the general direction of the Assistant City Engineer or City Engineer this is the professional engineer classification responsible to perform complex engineering calculations and to review development maps and plans for compliance with Federal, State and Municipal Codes and specifications.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS

This is position is the advanced journey level class in the engineering series. Positions at this level are distinguished from other classes within the series by the level of responsibility assumed, complexity of duties assigned, independence of action taken, by the amount of time spent performing the duties, and the nature of the public contact made. Employees perform the most difficult and responsible types of duties assigned to classes within this series, including providing direct supervision over assigned personnel including Assistant or Associate Engineers. Positions in this class are flexibly staffed and are normally filled by advancement from the Associate Engineer class.

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES

The following duties are typical for this classification. Incumbents may not perform all of the listed duties and/or may be required to perform additional or different duties from those set forth below to address business needs and changing business practices. 1. Participate in the development and implementation of goals and objectives; implement policies and procedures related to the engineering division. 2. Assist City Engineer in the preparation and monitoring of the capital improvement program. 3. May provide direct supervision as assigned by City Engineer to professional and technical engineering staff within the engineering division; assign daily work and monitor work progress; evaluate work in progress and provide training and technical assistance. 4. Administer development reviews for site plan approval for streets, utilities, tentative final subdivision and parcel maps. 5. Administer public works construction contracts, supervise quality and exercise control on all public works projects; supervise and perform preparation and maintenance of all required legal descriptions and documents necessary to acquire land, rights of way; and easements; process encroachment requests into City Easements and rights of way. 6. Supervise, oversee and participate in the development of Civil Engineering designs and plans including the calculation of the quantity, quality and cost of materials and the development of specifications related to the assigned project. 7. Participate in the review and approval of subdivision plans; ensure that public improvements comply with City standards, applicable codes, local, federal and state legislation, as well as sound engineering practices. 8. Provide administrative and engineering assistance to developers, contractors, consultants, other agencies and the general public to resolve complaints and problems and ensure successful project completion.

CITY OF CERES Senior Civil Engineer (Continued) 9. Review the design plans and check results of consulting engineers for compliance with sound engineering principles and City standards and specifications. 10. Resolve work problems and interpret routine administrative policies to subordinates, other departments, contractors, consultants and the public. 11. Coordinate activities with those of other departments and outside agencies and organizations. 12. Assist in budget preparation and administration; maintain budget records and work performance records. 13. Prepare RFP's for design services of different projects. 14. Prepare legal descriptions related to City rights of way and easements. 15. Prepare comprehensive contracts related to construction projects including construction standards, specifications, project schedules and payments plans. 16. Provide information to the public, respond to and resolve citizen inquires and complaints. 17. Perform contract administration and construction management of Capital Improvement Projects. 18. Supervise and oversee survey and construction inspection activities. 19. Direct the preparation and filing of documents and maps related to the assigned area of responsibility. 20. Perform related duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS The following generally describes the knowledge and ability required to enter the job and/or be learned within a short period of time in order to successfully perform the assigned duties. Knowledge of: Engineering principles, programs, procedures, practices, forms, and techniques pertinent to functions within the Engineering Division. Laws and regulations governing the formation of assessment districts and public works construction. Budgeting as practiced in public agencies. Recent developments, current literature and sources of information regarding engineering functions applicable to the Engineering Division. Principles and practice as applied to computer usage, including but not limited to Auto CAD, spread sheet programs and word processing programs. Basic principles and practices of project management. Computer applications to engineering and construction management. Methods, materials and techniques used in the construction of public works projects. Ability to: Prepare plans and drawings neatly and accurately. Make engineering design calculations and check, design and prepare engineering plans. Provide skill in the preparation and presentation of clear and concise written and verbal reports. Deal effectively with engineers, developers, contractors, property owners and general public. Understand and interpret engineering construction plans, specifications and other contract documents. Perform technical research and solve difficult engineering problems.

CITY OF CERES Senior Civil Engineer (Continued) Coordinate phases of major construction projects and prepare progress reports. Conduct comprehensive engineering studies and analyses and prepare reports with appropriate recommendations. Ensure project compliance with State, Federal, and local rules, laws and regulations. Interpret and apply pertinent laws, rules and regulations. Provide direct supervision and training to assigned personnel. Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing. Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contracted in the course of work. Education and Experience Guidelines - Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be: Education/Training: A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in civil engineering or a related field. Experience: Five years of increasingly responsible professional public works engineering experience or two years as an Associate Engineer in the City of Ceres, including lead work or supervisory experience. License or Certificate: Possession of an appropriate, valid driver’s license, to be maintained as a condition of continued employment. Possession of a certificate of registration as a Professional Civil Engineer in the State of California is required. If licensed in another state, must obtain California Professional Civil Engineer within six months of appointment.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT

The conditions herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions. Environment: Work is performed in an indoor and outdoor setting with exposure to all types of weather and temperature conditions, and travel from site to site. Physical: Primary functions require sufficient physical ability and mobility to work in an office setting and field environment; to walk, stand, and sit for prolonged periods of time; to frequently stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, crawl, climb, reach, twist, grasp, and make repetitive hand movement in the performance of daily duties; to lift, carry, push, and/or pull moderate amounts of weight; to operate assigned equipment and vehicles; and to verbally communicate to exchange information. Vision: See in the normal visual range with or without correction. Hearing: Hear in the normal audio range with or without correction. Bargaining Group: Miscellaneous FLSA Status: Non-Exempt October, 2013

Position Summary

The District processes payroll and processes 64 pay periods in the year.  This equates to payroll processing every other week and once a month.  Upon general supervision, this position is responsible for documenting, calculating analyzing and processing payroll for District employees each pay period.  It imports data into the general Ledger each week from various timekeeping sources (Kronos, HASTUS).   It also ensures adherence to District policy and union agreements by making certain personnel are appropriately compensated for time worked, special pay assignments, holidays, various leaves, etc. It also handles trust & pension reporting, compliance and payment; as well as processing adjustments for any corrections.   The position also performs additional work as assigned.
 

Applicants must apply online and submit the following documents at the time of application:
 

Essential Responsibilities

• Process bi-weekly and monthly timekeeping/payroll cycles for all bargaining units.
• Calculate and process rate changes, retroactive adjustments and special pay assignments.
• Apply appropriate payroll taxes and deductions according to state and federal guidelines and procedures. 
• Processes all garnishments and wage assignments. 
• Ensure compliance with District policy and union agreements to ensure that personnel are appropriately paid for time worked, holidays, vacations, sick leave, jury duty, various leaves or other compensatory time off. 
• Reconcile, calculate and balance hours and minutes to correspond with actual time recorded.
• Maintain attendance records. 
• Assist with audits and other internal/external requests. 
• Prepares solutions to timekeeping problems by researching records, files, and various documents for 800+ employees. 
• Perform data entry for direct file transfers into the District’s General Ledger system daily.   
• Adhere to District protocols and internal controls. 

Minimum Qualifications

• Requires a minimum of four years' full-time position-related experience working with payroll and timekeeping responsibilities.
• Demonstrate an advanced proficiency level in Microsoft Office products.  
• Experience reading, understanding and applying Memorandums of Understanding (MOU’s) and other Policies.
• Knowledge of and familiarity with Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems – i.e. Oracle, Tyler, Sunguard, etc. – other than QuickBooks.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

•   Learn the District’s timekeeping & payroll systems. 
• Learn, interpret and apply detailed rules, regulations, policies, internal controls and Memorandum of Understanding (MOUs).
• Continuously learn, interpret and apply payroll tax requirements, Federal & State Payroll laws and retirement account regulations.
• Consistent maintenance of highly accurate and detailed time and leave records. 
• Ability to handle confidential information in a professional manner with discretion.
• Willingness to work overtime when deemed necessary.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of the work. 
• Be a self-starter who is dedicated to completing assignments accurately, efficiently, effectively and with great attention to detail.  
• Ability to prioritize work assignments and multi-task within strict deadlines.

RESUME NOT ACCEPTED IN LIEU OF APPLICATION 

POSITION SUMMARY

Under supervision (Account Clerk I) or general supervision (Account Clerk II), performs a wide variety of responsible clerical and technical accounting work involved in performing financial record keeping and reporting duties in support of assigned accounting system, function, or program area including in the areas of utility billing, accounts receivable, accounts payable, payroll, business licenses, and revenue collection and cash management; provides information and assistance to the general public and City departments; maintains file and records; and performs a variety of clerical tasks relative to assigned area of responsibility.

This is a broad classification with individual positions assigned to specific functional areas; duties and assignments may overlap depending on the operational needs of the department and staffing levels.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS

Account Clerk I - This is the entry-level class in the Account Clerk series performing the more routine and less complex clerical accounting support and customer service assignments while learning City policies and procedures. Positions at this level are not expected to function with the same amount of program knowledge or skill level as positions allocated to the Account Clerk II level and exercise less independent discretion and judgment in matters related to work procedures and methods. Work is usually supervised while in progress and fits an established structure or pattern. Exceptions or changes in procedures are explained in detail as they arise. This classification is flexibly staffed with Account Clerk II. Advancement to the “II” level is based on demonstrated proficiency in performing the assigned functions and is at the discretion of higher level supervisory or management staff.

Account Clerk II - This is the full journey level class within the Account Clerk series. Employees within this class are distinguished from the Account Clerk I by the performance of the full range of clerical accounting support duties as assigned including performing the full scope of clerical financial record keeping transactions, customer service functions, and related support duties. Employees at this level receive only occasional instruction or assistance as new or unusual situations arise, and are fully aware of the operating procedures and policies of the work unit. Positions in this class series are flexibly staffed and are generally filled by advancement from the “I” level, or when filled from the outside, require prior experience. Advancement to the “II” level is based on management judgment and/or certification or testing that validates the performance of the full range of job duties. This classification is distinguished from the Senior Account Clerk in that the latter is responsible for the more complex and difficult technical duties within the area of assignment and may provide lead direction to other Account Clerk positions.

EXAMPLE OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES – For a complete job description, visit www.ci.ceres.ca.us.

1.       Perform a variety of responsible clerical accounting and financial office support duties in support of assigned accounting system, function, or program area including in the areas of utility billing, accounts receivable, accounts payable, payroll, business licenses, and revenue collection and cash management.

2.       Prepare, maintain, and/or verify a variety of accounting, financial, and statistical records, ledgers, logs, and files; gather, assemble, tabulate, enter, check, verify, balance, adjust, record, and file financial data; codes data according to prescribed accounting procedures; reviews information to ensure accurate reporting; resolve discrepancies; establish and maintain various files and records.

3.       Perform data entry; post receipts and other information to various city accounts and funds.

4.       Assist in the preparation of financial, accounting, and statistical statements, analyses, documents, and reports; assist other accounting staff and departmental management in the preparation of reports; gather and organize data.

5.       Prepare daily City deposits and post appropriate journal entries.

6.       Prepare and submit all warrants and warrant list for review and approval.

7.       Perform a full range of customer service duties related to area of assignment; provide information to the public and City staff requiring the use of judgment and the interpretation of policies, rules, and procedures.

Our diverse family of employees welcomes you to apply. We are a small city that gets a lot done, and each member of our team is vital to our success as an organization.

We recently asked our employees what they enjoyed most about working for the City of Burlingame, and their responses fell into five general categories:

• Colleagues
• Community
• Location
• The Work
• The Benefits

Browse the Burlingame Welcome Brochure for more information about why employees love  working here. 

Welcome Brochure 

The Director, Budget & Accounting, under the supervision of the Chief Business Official (CBO), performs professional level accounting work in the supervision and maintenance of the financial records of the District, may prepare or supervise the preparation of District payrolls, financial statements and reports; directs, assigns and evaluates employees in the Business Office; and completes job-related work as required and/or assigned.

TO VIEW JOB ANNOUNCEMENT, CLICK JOB PDF OR JOB ANNOUNCEMENT URL BELOW.

The Judicial Branch of California is accepting applications for the position of Budget Supervisor (Fiscal Supervisor) for the Budget Services office.  

The Budget Supervisor (Fiscal Supervisor) in the Court Budget Unit (CBU) will plan, organize, supervise, review, and evaluate the work of assigned staff responsible for base and court program allocations and reimbursements of approximately $3 billion annually for the 58 trial courts. The supervisor oversees the compilation of trial court financial documents and required reporting; reviews requests for funds held on behalf of the trial courts, cash advance loans, emergency trial court funding requests, and budget change proposals from trial courts and Judicial Council programs; oversees the preparation of the Court Interpreters Program and Judges Compensation expenditure projections; and directs workload related to new funding methodologies and allocation recommendations to the Trial Court Budget Advisory Committee (TCBAC) and the development of fiscal analysis for legislative bills.

This position also oversees the lead staff to TCBAC ad hoc subcommittees and subcommittees, preparation of annual reports to the Legislature, and other various special assignments for Budget Services management and the Executive Office.

This position works independently with limited supervision and works directly with court leadership including presiding judges, court executive officers, local fiscal court officers, advisory committees and subcommittee members, leadership and management from other Judicial Council offices, and all units within the Budget Services office. 
 

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The County of Yuba is currently recruiting for a Deputy Director of Community Development and Services Agency - Planning Department. The incumbent will Assist the Community Development and Services Agency (CDSA) Director in planning, organizing and administering the work in the programs and activities of the Planning Department. Implementation and management of the strategic plan and performance management in a manner that supports CDSA program development and decision-making; act as a liaison with other County departments and agencies that have a regulatory or shared interest in service provision with CDSA; and perform related duties as assigned.  

Examples of Duties:

• Provide day-to-day supervision over assigned divisions, programs, and special support functions.  
• Manage, plan, organize, administer, review and evaluate the activities of assigned CDSA staff and contract staff through subordinate levels of supervision; evaluate program effectiveness and modify accordingly.  
• Assist in developing and directing the implementation of goals, objectives, policies, procedures and work standards for assigned functional areas of CDSA; implement policy and procedural changes as required.  
• Assist in the development of funding sources and oversee the submission of grant applications and the administration of grants, including the timely submission of required program, audit and financial reports. 
• Direct the preparation and administration of multiple budgets for assigned functional areas of CDSA. 
• Interpret laws and regulations and resolve complex administrative and service provision problems within the required laws, regulations and standards.  
• Monitor changes in laws, regulations, programs and techniques in all functional areas; evaluate their effect upon CDSA activities; recommend and implement policy and procedural changes as appropriate.
• Prepare and direct the preparation of a wide variety of analytical and statistical reports on behalf of CDSA for county management, governmental agencies, community partners, and private organizations; make presentations to the County Administrator, CDSA Director, Board of Supervisors and other agencies; represent the County in meetings with individual and groups.   

Engineering Technician- Arborist 

2-year Pilot 

Part-Time/Hourly/Unbenefited

$36.37 - $46.43 an hour

Filing Deadline: August 18, 2024 (11:59 p.m.)

Tentative Interview Date: August 29, 2024

 
Do you have a passion for urban forestry and building healthy communities?  The Town of Los Gatos Department of Parks and Public Works is looking for an individual that wants to develop and grow their experience by supporting the Town’s street tree program.  The individual will support the Town’s restoration of a healthy street tree program and reduction in heat island effect by:
 

• Updating existing mapping of street trees throughout the Town including updating the Town’s GIS to reflect current conditions.
• Working with the Town Arborist to develop a work plan to replace missing street trees throughout the Town and bid the installation of the missing trees.
• Evaluating the Town’s approved street tree list and make recommendations for updating the list.

 

The Position
 
The Ideal Candidate: The ideal candidate loves working with trees and understands their value in urban areas. They will have background in forestry, urban forestry, or horticulture and at least basic knowledge of GIS and mapping principles.  The ideal candidate will have knowledge of various tree species native to the Bay area and their habitat value.  They will also have an understanding of how various trees may impact street infrastructure such as sidewalks, paving and utilities.

Responsibilities of the Candidate:  Essential responsibilities and duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Work independently to review and update existing street tree mapping and tagging, with limited support from the Town Arborist and Parks and Public Works Superintendent.
• Recommend replacement trees for areas where trees are missing and develop mapping and list of trees suitable for contractors to bid on the replacement of trees.
• Oversee the installation of the trees.
• Update GIS layers with trees installed through this program.
• Review the Town’s policies and ordinances related to trees and recommend updates or changes.

 

Work Schedule: The hours and days are flexible with up to 20 hours per week available.  The work location can be flexible depending on the qualifications of the applicant. This position is funded for two years and limited to 936 hours per year. However, employment might end sooner, depending on the needs of the Department. Extra-help positions are paid hourly and are not guaranteed permanent status at the end of the extra-help assignment.

Minimum Qualifications:
Completion of high school or the equivalent supplemented by course work in advanced mathematics or drafting.

Any combination of training and experience that would provide the required knowledge, skills, and ability is qualifying. 

Desired Qualifications:

• Candidates selected for this position must have a valid California driver's license or equivalent and be at least 18 years old on the hire date.
• Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
  • Native trees of the southern Bay Area, including their habitat values and suitability for various conditions.
  • Urban forestry / street tree management principles.
  • Mapping principles with GIS experience desirable.
  • Strong communication skills (verbal and written).

The Judicial Council of California is accepting applications for the position of Senior Budget Analyst (Senior Fiscal Analyst) for the Budget Services Office.   

The Senior Fiscal Analyst will provide advanced, complex, and specialized analytical and technical budget support to the Judicial Council’s Facilities Services Capital Outlay program. The Senior Fiscal Analyst will be responsible for fiscal oversight and budgetary control of several active Capital Projects. This fiscal oversight will include analysis and preparation of statewide budget reports for management, control of capital outlay appropriations, requisition review and coding, preparation for review of Capital Outlay budget change proposals (COBCPs) and five-year capital outlay plan, and project management of the bond sale process. The Senior Fiscal Analyst is responsible for the review, input, and completion of fiscal documentation associated with bond sales, preparation and review of documents submitted to the State Public Works Board (SPWB) for various required actions to ensure successful continuation of capital outlay projects, and interface with the Department of Finance (DOF) on various technical aspects of capital outlay budget. 
 

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This position performs a variety of work in the monitoring of county, state and federal detainees and maintains the security and safety of inmates and staff.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

• Performs booking procedures, including receiving, booking and assigning prisoners to cells; performing body searches; fingerprinting, and photographing prisoners, etc.
• Maintains custody of prisoners’ private property.
• Maintains the safe and orderly operation of the County jail facility; monitors security cameras and door warning lights; screens and monitors visitors. Inspects all of inmates’ incoming and outgoing mail and telegrams.
• Inspects facilities regularly.
• Monitors the condition and activities of prisoners.
• Prepares prisoners for court appearances; provides transportation as necessary.
• Administers First Aid in emergency situations.
• Performs general office work, including but not limited to entering computer data, copying and filing documents, etc.
• Prepares and submits required records and reports.
• Performs related duties as assigned.