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City of Fountain Valley

City of Fountain Valley

Address: 10200 Slater Avenue, Fountain Valley, CA 90630, United States

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The City of Fountain valley is nestled in the heart of Orange County. With just under 60,000 residents, we are a mid-sized full service City which maintains a personal touch with the community we serve. From City events like our Summerfest to staff events like our Summer Barbeque, we take pride in engaging with staff and the community. On the off hours, the City is only 7 miles from the beach and less than 15 miles to Disneyland, so opportunities abound for work-life balance.

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2 job(s) at City of Fountain Valley

Accounting Manager (IRP&T)
City of Fountain Valley 10200 Slater Avenue, Fountain Valley, CA, USA
Jun 25, 2024
Full Time
CLASS DEFINITION: This classification is distinguished by the highly responsible and complex accounting and investment work performed withminimum direction. The incumbent works with independence on work projects, in meeting deadlines, and with confidentialand privileged information. DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS: This classification is distinguished by the highly responsible and complex accounting and investment work performed withminimum direction. The incumbent works with independence on work projects, in meeting deadlines, and with confidentialand privileged information. SUPERVISION RECEIVED: The incumbent works under the general direction of the Finance Director/City Treasurer and directly supervises technicaland clerical staff. JOB OVERVIEW: Assist in the development and implementation of the Department’s goals, policies, and priorities relating to accounting and revenue. Coordinate and assist with preparation of the City's Tax Measure Oversight Committee, City Council reports, and presentations. Supervises the City’s accounting, accounts payable and receivable functions. Develops, maintains, and evaluates accounting systems and internal control procedures and recommend improvements. Coordinate and conduct the fiscal year-end closing, including reviewing general ledgers, revenues, expenditures, grant funds, capital asset additions and deductions, accruals in proprietary funds and long-term debt additions and reductions, prepare the Governmental Accounting Standards Board adjustments and close general ledgers. Research, analyze, and prepare reports with recommendations on a variety of matters pertaining to the Finance Department. Prepare the City’s monthly, quarterly, and annual County, State, and Federal financial reports. Project cash flow; forecast revenues; anticipate debt service payment; estimates fund balances; maintain pooled investment and long-term debt records. Coordinate the preparation of the City’s Annual Comprehensive Financial Report. Assist with the preparation of the City’s annual operating budget, mid-year budget, and 20-year fiscal forecast;transfer of funds; review budget expenditures and revenues. Coordinate annual audits with external auditors. Oversee and approve journal entries recorded in the accounting system. Plan, direct, coordinate, and review the work plan for staff; meet with staff to identify and resolve problems; assign work activities, projects, and programs; monitor workflow; review and evaluate employee performance evaluation and work product, methods, and procedures. Attends leadership, management, supervisory, and financial training to stay abreast of industry best practices Respond to inquiries from other City staff, other agencies, and the public concerning regulations, procedures, records, fees, rules, rates, vendors, and accounts. Prepare and update the monthly investment report. OTHER JOB-RELATED DUTIES: Supervise the Purchasing Division in the absence of the Finance Director/City Treasurer. Perform other duties as assigned.
Engineering Technician III/II
City of Fountain Valley Fountain Valley, CA, USA
Aug 27, 2024
Full Time
Review and check improvement plans and subdivision maps for compliance with City standards and conditions. Prepare and maintain necessary records and reports. WHEN ASSIGNED TO ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN III: Supervise field survey work conducting preliminary location, construction, property, and topographic surveys. Prepare plans and specifications, including design calculations, estimating, and layout of engineering designs. Review design plans and specifications for accuracy, completeness, and conformance with applicable Federal, State, and City codes and regulations. Prepare bid specifications and contract documents, project budget and cost estimates, and review bids submitted. Participate in project design meetings and review plans, specifications, and engineering drawings for conformance to applicable codes. Prepare and make recommendations for revisions and/or improvements to construction plans and specifications. Oversee construction projects and day-to-day construction activities to ensure compliance with plans and specifications, evaluate change orders, resolve problems, and coordinate field inspection with the Public Works Inspector. Prepare progress payments for contractors; coordinate inspections with other departments; make recommendations for change as appropriate; close out projects. Issue right-of-way encroachment permits. Perform survey and difficult drafting work. Participate in outdoors related engineering field activities including traffic signal equipment monitoring & adjusting, data collection, project observations, project documentation, and review of project field elements. WHEN ASSIGNED TO ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN II: Assist in field survey work conducting preliminary location, construction, property, and topographic surveys.  Prepare and issue various Public Works permits to utility companies, homeowners, and contractors.  Perform routine engineering design and drafting, including elementary engineering computations and preparing engineering plans, maps, charts, diagrams, and sketches.  Provide the public with information regarding specific locations, within the City such as legal descriptions of parcels, address verification, property ownership, assessor's parcel numbers, easements, public right-of-way, property jurisdiction, and utility information.  Prepare quantity and cost estimates for engineering projects. Update and revise engineering drawings detailing sewer, water, storm drain, street, and traffic systems.  Collect and analyze traffic flow information for traffic studies.  OTHER JOB-RELATED DUTIES: Perform other duties as assigned.