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Fire Dispatcher

Fire Dispatcher positions receive and evaluate requests for fire and emergency medical service; dispatch appropriate fire and/or paramedic units to the incident; and perform other duties as assigned.

Fire-Rescue Dispatchers work on a Computer-Aided Dispatch (CAD) system and are the primary answering point for all 911, 10-digit emergency, and non-emergency phone calls from within the City of San Diego (Fire-Rescue Department has dispatch contracts with Chula Vista, Coronado, Imperial Beach, National City, and Poway); elicit essential incident information from callers; determine the nature and extent of the request, the priority of the problem and the need for dispatching police, fire or medical field units; enter appropriate information by typing on a computer keyboard into a dispatch format; answer routine inquiries and refer calls not requiring dispatch to the appropriate department or agency.

NOTES:

Employees in job classifications represented by Municipal Employees Association (MEA) are scheduled to receive the following general wage increases:

3.5% effective 7/1/27
2% effective 7/1/28
2% effective 1/1/29

Eligible benefitted employees originally hired on or after July 10, 2021, will be automatically enrolled in the San Diego City Employees Retirement System (SDCERS).
Fire Dispatcher employees work 12-hour shifts (44/36 rotation schedule).
Fire Dispatcher employees may be required to work overtime during training, if needed, on cleared positions.
Fire Dispatcher employees may be required to work during all City holidays.
Fire Dispatcher employees are eligible for 17.5% additional pay after successfully completing the paid mandatory Emergency Medical Dispatcher (EMD) certification course.
Fire Dispatcher employees are subject to mandated overtime beyond their scheduled shift with short notice to maintain staffing levels.
The communication center in the Fire-Rescue Department operates 24 hours a day, seven days a week, with day, evening, and night shifts. Dispatcher I employees will be rotated to different shifts on a periodic basis.

Chief Financial Officer (Deputy Director of Public Works)

The Chief Financial Officer serves as the principal financial executive and strategic financial advisor for Houston Public Works. Reporting directly to the Director, the CFO provides executive leadership over financial strategy, budgeting, accounting and financial reporting, treasury and debt management, capital financing, revenue planning, procurement, grants administration, enterprise risk management, and related financial support functions.

The CFO position provides financial oversight for an approximately $3.8 billion FY2027 departmental budget, a $12 billion five-year capital improvement program for FY2027–2031, and an approximately $11 billion debt portfolio. Oversight spans the Combined Utility System, the Dedicated Drainage and Street Renewal Fund (DDSRF), the Storm Water Fund, and other funds supporting water, wastewater, streets, bridges, traffic systems, stormwater drainage, permitting, infrastructure delivery, solid waste, emergency response, and other essential public services.

The CFO works closely with the City of Houston Finance Department, Legal Department, other City departments, governmental and regulatory agencies, rating agencies, investors, financial institutions, auditors, consultants, contractors, regional partners, and the public.

Key Responsibilities:

Executive and Strategic Financial Leadership

  • Serve as the principal financial advisor to the Director and a senior member of the Houston Public Works executive leadership team.
  • Advise the Director on fiscal strategy, financial policy, infrastructure investment, organizational risk, revenue requirements, affordability, and long-term sustainability.
  • Participate in the development and execution of departmental strategies, priorities, policies, performance expectations, and major business decisions.
  • Evaluate complex financial, operational, regulatory, contractual, and organizational matters and communicate well-supported recommendations through executive presentations, reports, memoranda, and briefings for executive leaders, elected officials, employees, external stakeholders, and the public.
  • Act on behalf of the Director on financial, administrative, or departmental matters as assigned.

Budgeting and Long-Range Financial Planning

  • Direct the development, submission, administration, and monitoring of Houston Public Works’ annual operating and capital budgets.
  • Establish financial planning processes that integrate operational requirements, staffing, capital investment, regulatory mandates, debt capacity, revenue projections, and departmental priorities.
  • Lead short- and long-range financial forecasting, scenario analysis, cash-flow planning, financial modeling, and resource-allocation decisions, and monitor revenue expenditures, reserves, liquidity, debt-service requirements, and other key financial indicators
  • Develop strategies to address revenue volatility, inflation, deferred maintenance, operational risks, infrastructure needs, and changes in federal, state, or local requirements.
  • Maintain effective budget governance and performance-reporting processes that promote accountability, transparency, informed decision-making, and responsible prioritization of resources.

Utility Finance, Revenue Strategy, and Rate Planning

  • Provide executive financial oversight of the Combined Utility System and other enterprise, special-revenue, capital, and restricted funds administered by Houston Public Works.
    Direct water and wastewater revenue planning, cost-of-service studies, rate analyses, revenue-sufficiency evaluations, affordability considerations, and related financial policies.

Transportation, Drainage, and Dedicated Infrastructure Funds

  • Provide executive financial oversight of Transportation and Drainage Operations, the Dedicated Drainage and Street Renewal Fund, the Storm Water Fund, and related operating and capital funding.
  • Direct financial planning and resource allocation for street, bridge, traffic, mobility, stormwater, and drainage maintenance, rehabilitation, and capital programs, balancing service levels, state-of-good-repair needs, flood-risk reduction, public safety, and long-term infrastructure investment.
  • Monitor and forecast dedicated revenues, including drainage utility charges, ad valorem tax allocations, METRO mobility payments, intergovernmental revenues, grants, and reimbursements, and ensure their use complies with the City Charter, ordinances, legal commitments, fund restrictions, the adopted budget, and financial policies.

Capital Planning, Debt, and Infrastructure Financing

  • Direct the development of financing strategies for Houston Public Works’ multibillion-dollar capital improvement program.
  • Oversee the department’s debt portfolio, including revenue bonds, commercial paper, refundings, federal credit programs, state revolving-fund loans, and other financing instruments.
  • Coordinate bond issuances, debt restructurings, investor disclosures, financial feasibility analyses, debt-service projections, and post-issuance compliance.
  • Lead or support funding strategies for major drinking water, wastewater, street, bridge, traffic, stormwater, drainage, facility, and regulatory capital programs.
  • Oversee applications, negotiations, closings, reimbursements, compliance, and reporting associated with federal and state financing programs, including programs administered by the Environmental Protection Agency and Texas Water Development Board.

Accounting, Financial Reporting, Audit, and Internal Controls

  • Provide executive oversight of departmental accounting, fiscal operations, accounts payable, revenue accounting, capital accounting, fund accounting, reconciliations, and financial close processes.
  • Ensure the accuracy, completeness, timeliness, and transparency of financial information maintained in the City’s enterprise systems and supporting applications.
  • Oversee preparation of the Combined Utility System Annual Comprehensive Financial Report and other internal and external financial reports, including fund-level
  • reporting supporting DDSRF, the Storm Water Fund, and departmental capital programs.
    Ensure compliance with generally accepted accounting principles, Governmental Accounting Standards Board requirements, City policies, grant requirements, bond covenants, contractual obligations, and applicable laws and regulations while coordinating external financial audits, the City’s annual audit, single audits, regulatory audits, internal reviews, Controller inquiries, and other oversight activities.
  • Establish and maintain effective internal controls, financial policies, standard operating procedures, documentation requirements, and corrective-action processes.

Grants, Risk, and Financial Support Services

  • Oversee grants strategy, grant accounting, reimbursement, compliance, reporting, audit support, and coordination with federal, state, and local funding partners.
  • Direct financial support for disaster recovery, emergency response, insurance recovery, federal reimbursement, and continuity-of-operations activities.
  • Oversee enterprise risk-management processes, including the identification, evaluation, communication, mitigation, and monitoring of major financial and organizational risks.

Organizational and People Leadership

  • Lead and develop a large multidisciplinary organization of financial, accounting, procurement, grants, risk, administrative professionals, Assistant Directors, Deputy Assistant Directors, managers and other senior leaders
    Establish clear responsibilities, service expectations, performance measures, accountability structures, succession plans, and professional-development priorities.
    Recruit, retain, mentor, and develop a high-performing workforce while establishing accountability, succession planning, and performance expectations.
    Promote a collaborative and service-oriented culture characterized by integrity, accountability, transparency, respect, continuous improvement, and sound financial stewardship.
    Ensure appropriate segregation of duties, management oversight, spans of control, succession coverage, and organizational capacity.

Governance, Communication, and External Relations

  • Prepare and present budget proposals, financial plans, rate recommendations, capital-funding strategies, policy recommendations, audit responses, and other matters to City Council, the Mayor’s Office, executive leadership, oversight bodies, and public audiences, as assigned.
  • Represent Houston Public Works in discussions and negotiations involving governmental agencies, regulators, financial institutions, regional partners, contractors, consultants, community organizations, and other external parties, as assigned.
  • As directed, respond to inquiries from elected officials, governmental agencies, auditors, investors, rating agencies, media representatives, and members of the public.
  • Ensure financial communications are accurate, timely, understandable, transparent, and consistent with legal and disclosure requirements.
  • Monitor legislative, regulatory, economic, accounting, financial-market, and industry developments that may affect Houston Public Works.

Supervisory Responsibilities

  • The Deputy Director and CFO exercises executive-level supervision over multiple financial and administrative functions.
  • The position establishes objectives and priorities for subordinate executives and managers and is accountable for the performance, internal controls, customer service, and professional standards of the Financial Management Services division of Houston Public Works.

Other Duties

This description identifies the primary responsibilities and qualifications of the position and is not intended to contain a comprehensive listing of all duties. The Director of Houston Public Works may assign other executive, financial, operational, or administrative responsibilities consistent with the position’s authority and organizational needs.

Fire Private II Lateral

Works under the direction of an assigned Lieutenant. Listens for alarm and details of radio message received from alarm office. Searches for victims in smoky areas and determines safest evacuation routes for self and victim. Pries open vehicles, equipment, or structures using specialized equipment such as the hydraulic rescue tool. Drags or carries an unconscious victim down ladders or stairs. Connects hoses and couplings to water sources, pumps, nozzles, etc. and advances charged hose lines to fight fire. Identifies flammable or hazardous materials. Lifts and maneuvers hand-held and hand-raised ladders. Extinguishes fires in areas where there is no visibility and extreme heat. Opens holes in structures using axes, pike poles, or other equipment. Preserves evidence of arson for use by an arson investigator. Develops and maintains current knowledge of well-established firefighting procedures and maintains certifications and licenses. Cleans equipment and inspects or tests equipment on apparatus. Questions patient or other bystanders to gather medical information. Conducts assessments of patients and administers emergency medical care as a pre-hospital care provider. Transports patients to the appropriate hospital for appropriate treatment in response to patient’s condition.

Performs additional functions (essential or otherwise) which may be assigned.

Oracle Program Manager

Help us modernize the systems that support our residents, employees, and community services. The City of Lincoln is hiring an Oracle Program Manager to lead citywide initiatives across Oracle Fusion Cloud HCM and JD Edwards. This role blends strategic leadership, technical coordination, and public-sector impact.

What You’ll Do

  • Lead the City’s Oracle roadmap and governance across Fusion HCM and JD Edwards.
  • Collaborate across departments to prioritize and coordinate program objectives.
  • Manage vendor partnerships, contracts, SLAs, and escalations.
  • Guide enterprise projects: enhancements, integrations, upgrades, and patches.
  • Oversee reporting, testing, data integrity, and integration work (APIs, file-based, PL/SQL).
  • Partner with HR, Finance, and IS to modernize and support core city operations.

Why Join Us?

You’ll be part of a collaborative, forward-thinking team that values innovation, transparency, and continuous improvement. We offer competitive compensation, flexible work options, and opportunities to grow your career in project management.

Animal Services Officer I

Under close supervision, the Animal Services Officer completes a designated training period to acquire the necessary knowledge and skills to enforce State laws and City of Plano ordinances regarding animal regulations. Provides excellence in customer service to citizens, and provides appropriate and humane care to Shelter animals Distinguishing Characteristics: This is the entry-level classification in the Animal Control Officer series. The incumbent follows routine procedures and guidelines in the application of prescribed duties and works under close supervision with work frequently reviewed by a superior. This classification is distinguished from the Animal Services Officer II in that the latter performs more complex technical duties requiring a higher level of knowledge and skill.

Are you passionate about animal welfare and ready to embark on a dynamic career where you make a real difference every day? The City of Plano is excited to announce an exciting opportunity for individuals eager to join our team as an Animal Services Officer.

As a trainee Animal Services Officer, you will be at the forefront of ensuring the well-being of our community’s animals. Here’s what you’ll be learning:

  • Cutting-Edge Technology: Dive into the world of animal control by mastering the operation of computer-aided dispatch (CAD) and shelter software system. You’ll be dispatching field calls, processing daily reports, and embracing the latest technology to enhance your efficiency.
  • Safe Operations: Learn to operate City animal services vehicles with precision, always adhering to State laws and City policies. Acquire the skills to utilize CAD and operate two-way radio systems using correct codes and signals.
  • Animal Control Expertise: Respond to animal complaints, remove wild animals from residences, and enforce City of Plano ordinances and regulations. Operate patrol vehicles within City limits to impound animals, utilizing proper equipment and techniques for safe capture and containment.
  • Compassionate Care: Develop the skills to euthanize animals with care and compassion, especially those that are trapped, high-risk, rabid, critically injured, or sick. Learn to remove deceased animals from various locations and maintain meticulous records of all procedures.
  • Community Engagement: Educate citizens on compliance with animal laws, responsible pet ownership, and quarantine requirements. Represent the Local Rabies Control Authority, issue citations or warnings, and handle citizen complaints, ensuring the City’s regulations are up held.
  • Administrative Proficiency: Maintain daily paperwork, utilize shelter software for various transactions, and respond to high-volume phone calls and walk-in customers. Develop the ability to enter and track data efficiently, file citations and warrants, and prepare necessary reports.
  • Event Participation: Assist with off-site events such adoption fairs, providing valuable adoption counseling to prospective pet owners.
  • Animal Health and Welfare: Learn and apply proper disinfection techniques, ensure proper identification of adoptable animals, and provide necessary medical care, including implanting microchips, performing heartworm tests, and administering vaccinations.

Executive Director of Community Wellness and Recovery

The Executive Director of Community Wellness and Recovery will lead Mayor Parker’s initiative to address the twin problems of homelessness and opioid crisis and provide leadership in developing, planning, and organizing programs focused on wellness and recovery. The initiative involves a $100M capital funding infusion (FY25 capital budget year) to spur development of a wellness campus to provide continued housing and supports for individuals working on recovery and sobriety. Phase II of the campus development has commenced. The Executive Director will be the main point of contact between the Capital Programs Office and the City agencies with subject matter expertise during all phases of development.

The Executive Director will oversee the operations at 1) Philly Home at Girard, opened in May 2024, which provides safe haven and recovery-oriented housing to approximately 180 individuals as well as 2) Riverview Wellness Village, opened in January 2025.

The Director will be responsible for identifying additional opportunities for residential programming as well as push-in and outpatient services for existing and new sites.

The OCWR Director reports directly to the Deputy Managing Director for Health and Human Services.

Duties include but are not limited to:

  • Coordinate among City departments (including but not limited to Office of Homeless Services, Department of Behavioral Health and Intellectual disAbility Services, MDO-Health and Human Services, Public Property, Licenses and Inspections, Law Department, Capital Program Office) to establish strategy around existing and expanded wellness activities (with a specific focus on homelessness and opioid use disorder.
  • Lead and oversee the operations at Philly House at Girard and Riverview Wellness Village.
  • Collaborate with MDO Administration Team to prepare and manage operating + capital budgets that will facilitate success of programs.
  • Manage team members across the growing portfolio of the Office of Community Wellness and Recovery
  • Oversee and manage various service providers, sometimes through collegial staff, ensuring contracts are established; responsible for facilitating dispute resolutions; responsible for payment cycle; work with and collaborate on revenue opportunities.
  • Lead responses to City Council, in conjunction with the Mayor’s Office of Legislative Affairs, inquiries and concerns; manage community communications and receive/respond to community concerns.
  • Oversee – sometimes through collegial staff – facilities management and capital improvements; be an on-site presence at both facilities; ensure that residential programming function safely, effectively, and within contract, zoning, and licensing guidelines
  • Collaborate with the Mayor’s Office of Strategy and Partnerships to establish, nurture, and grow public-private partnerships that will augment government funding and services
  • Work to address zoning and permitting issues, including but not limited to collaborating with Law Department, Department Licenses and Inspections, commonwealth agencies, community groups, and City Council, to achieve proper zoning and permitting to facilitate programming success.
  • Work with service providers to seek state or local licensing require to operate programming.
  • Work with DBHIDS and OHS homeless outreach teams to identify incoming clientele.
  • Collaborate and lead iterative planning processes to ensure wellness activities and programming meet and respond to rapidly changing environment.
  • Liaise with public safety partners to ensure strong connections and relationships, especially as it related to future encampment resolutions.
  • Additional duties or scope may be added.

Assistant Engineer / Associate Civil Engineer

The City of Healdsburg is seeking to fill 2 vacancies at either the Assistant Engineer or Associate Civil Engineer level to join the Public Works Department. One vacancy will focus on work associated with public works Capital Improvement Program (CIP) projects, and one will focus on stormwater program coordination and development review.

Either vacancies may be filled at either the Assistant Engineer level or the Associate Civil Engineer level. Placement of the individual at a particular level will be based on a combination of factors including education, experience, certifications, and overall qualifications

The ideal candidate will be a collaborative and solution-oriented professional who is passionate about public infrastructure and serving the community.

Distinguishing Characteristics

Assistant Engineer – This is the entry level class in the professional Engineer series. Positions in this class typically have limited related work experience and work under general supervision while completing job tasks. The Assistant Engineer class is distinguished from the Associate Civil Engineer level by the performance of less than the full range of duties assigned to the Associate level. Incumbents work under general supervision while completing job tasks, progressing to direction as procedures and processes of assigned area of responsibility are refined.

Associate Civil Engineer – This is the journey-level class in the professional Engineer series and is distinguished from the Assistant Engineer level by the assignment of the full range of duties. Employees at this level receive only occasional instruction or assistance as new, unusual or unique situations arise and are fully aware of the operating procedures and policies within the work unit. Positions in this class are flexibly staffed and are normally filled by advancement from the Assistant level.

This class is distinguished from the Senior Civil Engineer in that the latter performs complex duties requiring specialized knowledge and provides technical and functional supervision over assigned staff.

Examples of Duties

Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

  • Assist with the planning and performance of engineering work in support of Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) projects, as assigned.
  • Assist with and provide review of private development projects for compliance with required standards.
  • Coordinate project activities with City staff, the Regional Water Quality Control Board (RWQCB) and other committees for compliance with storm water permits; coordinate with PG&E on utility projects; research and document utility conditions and locations in the field.
  • Perform standard engineering tasks including surveying, plan check activities and inspections of project work; participate in construction tasks; make mathematical engineering calculations; review and interpret construction and utility maps, diagrams and plans, assist with researching and preparing cost estimates; conduct special studies including traffic studies; complete accurate detailed reports.
  • Oversee consultant procurement, project development, approvals, environmental review, design, construction and construction administration in accordance with funding requirements as administered by Caltrans and Caltrans Local Assistance.
  • Assist staff, property owners or other members of the public in answering questions or resolving concerns related to public and private property.
  • Build and maintain positive working relationships with co-workers, other City employees and the public using principles of good customer service.
  • Foster an environment that embraces diversity, integrity, trust, and respect.
  • Be an integral team player, which involves flexibility, cooperation, and communication.
  • Perform related duties as assigned.

Web Services Supervisor

The Web Services Supervisor, under the direction of the IT Portfolio Manager, will supervise the Web Applications team to support the specialized needs of municipal business units through the management & support of reliable, cost-effective software solutions. This entails the oversight of team effort reporting; allocation of resources; and the implementation, enhancement, maintenance, operation, and support of application software for business units across all of MOA. This position provides input and advises IT Management on the status and needs of the Web Applications team and its customers, ensuring proper managerial cohesion and planning. Duties include ensuring systems are operational and meet evolving customer needs; as well as reviewing system changes to ensure conformance with contract requirements, MOA policy, and industry best practices. Perform other duties as assigned.

Probationary Patrol Officer

The responsibilities for this position encompass various essential duties, including patrolling for suspicious activities, conducting traffic enforcement, investigating crimes, and maintaining community visibility. Officers are tasked with protecting life and property, collecting evidence, and fostering connections within the community through education and referrals to appropriate services. They also engage in clerical tasks, assist colleagues as needed, and fulfill other related duties as required. Minimum requirements include a high school diploma or equivalent, with preference given to those with an associate or bachelor’s degree, alongside specific age, citizenship, and residency criteria, while physical and mental abilities must align with the demands of police work in various environments.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The following duties are normal for this position. They are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive.

  • Patrolling for suspicious activities or situations and serving as a deterrent to criminal behavior. Responding to calls for service, assessing situations, determining the need for assistance, and taking appropriate action.
  • Conducting traffic enforcement by discouraging behaviors known to be dangerous to the motoring public. Acting as a deterrent to traffic offenses and enforcing traffic laws.
  • Investigate crimes or suspected crimes which occur in the community.
  • Maintaining visibility and connecting with community members. Educating community members on safe practices and how to prevent crime. Referring individuals to the appropriate social or public services agencies to address their needs.
  • Taking necessary action to protect life and property.
  • Preserving, protecting and collecting evidence while investigating criminal acts. Apprehending suspects involved in criminal acts.
  • Investigating traffic crashes.
  • Writing reports and completing forms as required.
  • Investigate and develop intelligence on suspected drug activity and/or abuse.
  • Establish contacts with service providers, Department of Child Services, CAPS, etc.
  • Facilitate information gathering, data collection and conduct an ongoing assessment of juvenile crime trends and develop strategies.
  • Become familiar with other duties at the Goshen Police Department.
  • Testifying in court proceedings.
  • Performs various clerical duties including typing, filing, answering/directing telephone calls, scheduling, etc.; takes incoming radio calls.
  • Helps coworkers, as necessary.
  • Performs other related essential duties as required.

Finance Director/Town Treasurer

The Town of West Point is seeking qualified applicants to fill the position of Finance Director/Town Treasurer.  West Point, VA is a community of 3400+ in east-central Virginia on the Middle Peninsula and is situated at the confluence of the Mattaponi and Pamunkey Rivers that forms the York River.  The Town offers a top-ranking public school system and is named one of the safest towns in the Commonwealth of Virginia.

The Finance Director/Treasurer position involves complex professional and difficult administrative work in planning, organizing and directing the financial activities of the Town while maintaining the financial integrity of the department and the Town.

Essential Functions

  • Analyzes, interprets, and communicates financial information to provide guidance to Town officials and departments, and provides technical support to Town department heads
  • Oversees the operation of Treasurer’s finance/data processing system, and analyzes and recommends data processing alternatives
  • In consultation with the Town Manager, coordinates the preparation of the annual budget and monitors the revenue and expenditure throughout the year to ensure conformance ofthe annual budget
  • Coordinates the annual audit and preparation of the Town’s Annual Comprehensive Financial Report
  • Balances and maintains all Town bank accounts
  • Processes taxes, abatements, supplemental tax bills, and quarterly reports
  • Prepares cash reports for Town Council and Economic Development Authority
  • Negotiates bank investments and makes appropriate wire transfers
  • Recommends and monitors the Town’s investments
  • Tracks and ensurestimely payment of the Town’s Debt
  • Supervises  the billing of the Town’s Utilities and maintenance of customer accounts
  • Supervises the processing of the Town’s Accounts Payable invoices and purchases
  • Manages the daily operations of the Town’s DMV Select
  • Interviews, selects, supervises, evaluates, and disciplines subordinate employees
  • Ensures business continuity by delegating or transitioning responsibilities during absences
  • Assists in applying for grants and monitors financial progress and compliance with grants awarded to the Town
  • Monitors School accounts and takes actions accordingly to ensurecompliance with the Town’s annual budget
  • Assists the Town’s Human Resources Director as needed with the Town’s payroll operations to ensure the efficient handling of employees’ pay, deductions, and benefit payments