County of San Mateo, CA
Redwood City, CA, United States
Description The Office of the Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder and Chief Elections Officer is seeking well-qualified candidates for the position of Principal Auditor-Appraiser . Please note: On April 13, 2021, the closing date for this recruitment was extended to April 27, 2021 at 11:59 p.m. The Principal Auditor-Appraiser shares a critical role in assisting the Deputy Assessor and Chief Appraiser in the completion of the Office's mission to: determine the assessed value of all taxable personal property for businesses located in San Mateo County; create the official record of taxable personal property (approximately 16,000 assessments each year on the local assessment roll); share this information with the County Controller and Tax Collector, and make it publicly available. The technically-savvy and experienced individual hired for this position will have the responsibility to supervise the assessment work of auditor-appraisal staff in the timely collection, processing and analysis of valuation data for personal property for tax assessment purposes. In addition, the Principal Auditor-Appraiser will perform the more difficult audits and appraisals. The ideal candidate is a conscientious and highly-motivated professional who possesses excellent leadership, supervisory, training and technical skills, and highly-effective interpersonal and communication skills. The successful candidate has demonstrated experience maintaining a high level of work productivity, can lead by example, and can motivate staff towards achieving their goals and responsibilities. The Assessor's Office is currently involved in several major projects, including the development of a new Automated Property Assessment and Tax System, and the appraisal and assessment of several large-scale commercial, manufacturing, research and development, and mixed-use developments being built throughout San Mateo County. This is an exciting time to join our team of experienced and committed professionals. SAN MATEO COUNTY San Mateo County is located on the scenic Peninsula between San Francisco and the Silicon Valley. It provides the benefits of temperate climate and clean air, as well as abundant ocean sports and recreational activities. Rural open space areas and the metropolitan city of San Francisco are within easy reach. The San Mateo County government has a budget of over $1 billion, with a workforce of over 5,500 employees in 22 agencies and departments. The County claims within its boundaries a wealth of land, buildings, and taxable property with an assessed value of more than $177 billion. The property tax revenues generated from these assets are vital to maintaining local government operations and public services. THE DEPARTMENT AND DIVISION The mission of the Office of the Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder and Chief Elections Officer is to ensure equitable treatment of County property owners by accurate and fair valuation of land, improvements and businesses; to create an accurate public record of recorded transactions relating to people and property within San Mateo County; and to register County citizens to vote and efficiently conduct honest elections. The Department is responsible for: The maintenance of 240,000 assessments and a local property tax roll of over $238 billion. The maintenance of County birth, death and marriage records. The maintenance of over 3,000,000 recorded land records. The facilitation of local elections. The maintenance of the voter registration rolls representing over 330,000 County voters. The Department is also responsible for a budget of $20 million, election billing to all jurisdictions, and 15 governmental trust funds. NOTE: The hiring list established by this recruitment could be used to fill current and future permanent, limited term, extra-help, and/or unclassified Principal Auditor-Appraiser vacancies. Examples Of Duties Duties may include but are not limited to: Planning, scheduling, assigning, and monitoring work of assigned staff; participating in the hiring of assigned staff and recommending candidates for management approval Training assigned staff in County policies and procedures and State laws, rules and regulations; preparing and conducting in-service training for staff to ensure currency with changing policies and rules Advising the Assessor and Deputy Assessor on changes to rules, regulations and legislation Collaborating with Deputy County Counsel, Principal and Senior Auditor-Appraisers, and other management personnel Developing, implementing, monitoring and revising departmental policies and audit and appraisal procedures Monitoring quality control of audits and appraisals in process, identifying problems and recommending corrective action Evaluating employee performance, counseling employees, and effectively recommending initial corrective action and other personnel decisions Examining and auditing accounting records, financial statements, ownership records, leases, operation statements, and other related documents of large or complex firms, frequently requiring travel to taxpayer's place of business and location where the records are maintained, including travel to various parts of the United States Representing the Department in the Inter-County Cooperative Audit-Appraisal Program and on other ad hoc committees as appropriate Writing narrative audit and appraisal reports and reviewing appraisals and audits with property owners and their agents Maintaining technical and professional expertise in auditing, appraising and assessment procedures Making presentations before the Assessment Appeals Board, Superior Court and other public entities Staying abreast of legislative developments and changes, actively participating in conferences, and sharing gained knowledge with staff Performing other duties as assigned Qualifications Licensure/Certification: Possesses a Property Tax Appraiser Certificate issued by the California State Board of Equalization. An SBE Advanced Appraiser Certificate is desirable and should be obtained within one year of employment as a Principal Auditor-Appraiser. Education and Experience: Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to qualify is a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with upper division coursework in accounting, auditing, appraising or cost estimating and 5 years of experience (including 2 years as a Senior Auditor-Appraiser) performing a full range of highly complex audits and appraisals of tangible and taxable property for tax assessment purposes. Knowledge of: Supervisory principles and practices, including work planning, scheduling, assignment, review, and employee training and corrective action Principles, methods and techniques of effective interviewing, negotiating and case management Training methods, procedures and requirements Technical and professional knowledge of accounting, auditing and appraisal methods and procedures California Property Tax laws State Board of Equalization guidelines Court decisions affecting assessment procedures Policies and procedures related to the department Business mathematics Correct English usage, including spelling, grammar, and punctuation Record-keeping principles and procedures Skill/Ability to: Plan, assign, supervise, review and evaluate the work of others Train in proper techniques and procedures of auditing and appraising property for tax purposes Provide leadership to meet goals Direct and review the work of others Audit and appraise large and complex property for tax purposes Travel to a variety of geographic locations throughout the country according to regular schedules, as well as on demand Read, interpret and apply rules, policies and procedures Plan and organize time to meet workload requirements Use initiative and sound independent judgment within established guidelines Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of the work Accurately determine historic, reproduction and replacement costs Accurately identify and measure depreciation and obsolescence Measure income producing characteristics of property and appropriately capitalize the income stream into value Identify and classify various types of land, sites, buildings, structures, manufactured homes, vessels, aircraft, trade fixtures, and property interests in an accurate and uniform manner Produce effective presentations Maintain complete and accurate records and prepare written narrative audit and appraisal reports Use Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint), as well as, department applications (EZ Access, EZ Cam and FileNet) Application/Examination Anyone may apply . Current San Mateo County and San Mateo County Superior Court employees with at least six months (1040 hours) of continuous service in a classified regular, probationary, SEIU or AFSCME represented extra-help, or temporary position prior to the final filing date will receive five points added to their final passing score on this examination. The examination process will consist of an application screening (weight: pass/fail) based on the candidate's application and responses to the supplemental questions. Candidates who pass the application screening will be invited to a panel interview (weight: 100%), which may include the evaluation of a brief written and/or performance exercises given immediately preceding the interview. Depending on the number of applicants, an application appraisal of education and experience may be used in place of other examinations, or further evaluation of work experience may be conducted to group applicants by level of qualification. All applicants who meet the minimum qualifications are not guaranteed advancement through any subsequent phase of the examination. All examinations will be given in San Mateo County, California, and applicants must participate at their own expense. IMPORTANT: Applications for this position will only be accepted online. If you are currently on the County's website, you may click the "Apply" button above. If you are not on the County's website, please go to https://jobs.smcgov.org to apply. Responses to the supplemental questions must be submitted in addition to our regular employment application form. A resume will not be accepted as a substitute for the required employment application and supplemental questionnaire. Final Filing Date: April 27, 2021 Application Screening: May 3 -6, 2021 Panel Interview (Tentative): May 19 and/or 20, 2021 At the County of San Mateo, we welcome and celebrate the diversity of our employees, and strive to create a workplace where they feel valued every day. The County of San Mateo is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Analyst: Chet Overstreet (03 31 2021) (Principal Auditor-Appraiser - U077)
Description The Office of the Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder and Chief Elections Officer is seeking well-qualified candidates for the position of Principal Auditor-Appraiser . Please note: On April 13, 2021, the closing date for this recruitment was extended to April 27, 2021 at 11:59 p.m. The Principal Auditor-Appraiser shares a critical role in assisting the Deputy Assessor and Chief Appraiser in the completion of the Office's mission to: determine the assessed value of all taxable personal property for businesses located in San Mateo County; create the official record of taxable personal property (approximately 16,000 assessments each year on the local assessment roll); share this information with the County Controller and Tax Collector, and make it publicly available. The technically-savvy and experienced individual hired for this position will have the responsibility to supervise the assessment work of auditor-appraisal staff in the timely collection, processing and analysis of valuation data for personal property for tax assessment purposes. In addition, the Principal Auditor-Appraiser will perform the more difficult audits and appraisals. The ideal candidate is a conscientious and highly-motivated professional who possesses excellent leadership, supervisory, training and technical skills, and highly-effective interpersonal and communication skills. The successful candidate has demonstrated experience maintaining a high level of work productivity, can lead by example, and can motivate staff towards achieving their goals and responsibilities. The Assessor's Office is currently involved in several major projects, including the development of a new Automated Property Assessment and Tax System, and the appraisal and assessment of several large-scale commercial, manufacturing, research and development, and mixed-use developments being built throughout San Mateo County. This is an exciting time to join our team of experienced and committed professionals. SAN MATEO COUNTY San Mateo County is located on the scenic Peninsula between San Francisco and the Silicon Valley. It provides the benefits of temperate climate and clean air, as well as abundant ocean sports and recreational activities. Rural open space areas and the metropolitan city of San Francisco are within easy reach. The San Mateo County government has a budget of over $1 billion, with a workforce of over 5,500 employees in 22 agencies and departments. The County claims within its boundaries a wealth of land, buildings, and taxable property with an assessed value of more than $177 billion. The property tax revenues generated from these assets are vital to maintaining local government operations and public services. THE DEPARTMENT AND DIVISION The mission of the Office of the Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder and Chief Elections Officer is to ensure equitable treatment of County property owners by accurate and fair valuation of land, improvements and businesses; to create an accurate public record of recorded transactions relating to people and property within San Mateo County; and to register County citizens to vote and efficiently conduct honest elections. The Department is responsible for: The maintenance of 240,000 assessments and a local property tax roll of over $238 billion. The maintenance of County birth, death and marriage records. The maintenance of over 3,000,000 recorded land records. The facilitation of local elections. The maintenance of the voter registration rolls representing over 330,000 County voters. The Department is also responsible for a budget of $20 million, election billing to all jurisdictions, and 15 governmental trust funds. NOTE: The hiring list established by this recruitment could be used to fill current and future permanent, limited term, extra-help, and/or unclassified Principal Auditor-Appraiser vacancies. Examples Of Duties Duties may include but are not limited to: Planning, scheduling, assigning, and monitoring work of assigned staff; participating in the hiring of assigned staff and recommending candidates for management approval Training assigned staff in County policies and procedures and State laws, rules and regulations; preparing and conducting in-service training for staff to ensure currency with changing policies and rules Advising the Assessor and Deputy Assessor on changes to rules, regulations and legislation Collaborating with Deputy County Counsel, Principal and Senior Auditor-Appraisers, and other management personnel Developing, implementing, monitoring and revising departmental policies and audit and appraisal procedures Monitoring quality control of audits and appraisals in process, identifying problems and recommending corrective action Evaluating employee performance, counseling employees, and effectively recommending initial corrective action and other personnel decisions Examining and auditing accounting records, financial statements, ownership records, leases, operation statements, and other related documents of large or complex firms, frequently requiring travel to taxpayer's place of business and location where the records are maintained, including travel to various parts of the United States Representing the Department in the Inter-County Cooperative Audit-Appraisal Program and on other ad hoc committees as appropriate Writing narrative audit and appraisal reports and reviewing appraisals and audits with property owners and their agents Maintaining technical and professional expertise in auditing, appraising and assessment procedures Making presentations before the Assessment Appeals Board, Superior Court and other public entities Staying abreast of legislative developments and changes, actively participating in conferences, and sharing gained knowledge with staff Performing other duties as assigned Qualifications Licensure/Certification: Possesses a Property Tax Appraiser Certificate issued by the California State Board of Equalization. An SBE Advanced Appraiser Certificate is desirable and should be obtained within one year of employment as a Principal Auditor-Appraiser. Education and Experience: Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to qualify is a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with upper division coursework in accounting, auditing, appraising or cost estimating and 5 years of experience (including 2 years as a Senior Auditor-Appraiser) performing a full range of highly complex audits and appraisals of tangible and taxable property for tax assessment purposes. Knowledge of: Supervisory principles and practices, including work planning, scheduling, assignment, review, and employee training and corrective action Principles, methods and techniques of effective interviewing, negotiating and case management Training methods, procedures and requirements Technical and professional knowledge of accounting, auditing and appraisal methods and procedures California Property Tax laws State Board of Equalization guidelines Court decisions affecting assessment procedures Policies and procedures related to the department Business mathematics Correct English usage, including spelling, grammar, and punctuation Record-keeping principles and procedures Skill/Ability to: Plan, assign, supervise, review and evaluate the work of others Train in proper techniques and procedures of auditing and appraising property for tax purposes Provide leadership to meet goals Direct and review the work of others Audit and appraise large and complex property for tax purposes Travel to a variety of geographic locations throughout the country according to regular schedules, as well as on demand Read, interpret and apply rules, policies and procedures Plan and organize time to meet workload requirements Use initiative and sound independent judgment within established guidelines Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of the work Accurately determine historic, reproduction and replacement costs Accurately identify and measure depreciation and obsolescence Measure income producing characteristics of property and appropriately capitalize the income stream into value Identify and classify various types of land, sites, buildings, structures, manufactured homes, vessels, aircraft, trade fixtures, and property interests in an accurate and uniform manner Produce effective presentations Maintain complete and accurate records and prepare written narrative audit and appraisal reports Use Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint), as well as, department applications (EZ Access, EZ Cam and FileNet) Application/Examination Anyone may apply . Current San Mateo County and San Mateo County Superior Court employees with at least six months (1040 hours) of continuous service in a classified regular, probationary, SEIU or AFSCME represented extra-help, or temporary position prior to the final filing date will receive five points added to their final passing score on this examination. The examination process will consist of an application screening (weight: pass/fail) based on the candidate's application and responses to the supplemental questions. Candidates who pass the application screening will be invited to a panel interview (weight: 100%), which may include the evaluation of a brief written and/or performance exercises given immediately preceding the interview. Depending on the number of applicants, an application appraisal of education and experience may be used in place of other examinations, or further evaluation of work experience may be conducted to group applicants by level of qualification. All applicants who meet the minimum qualifications are not guaranteed advancement through any subsequent phase of the examination. All examinations will be given in San Mateo County, California, and applicants must participate at their own expense. IMPORTANT: Applications for this position will only be accepted online. If you are currently on the County's website, you may click the "Apply" button above. If you are not on the County's website, please go to https://jobs.smcgov.org to apply. Responses to the supplemental questions must be submitted in addition to our regular employment application form. A resume will not be accepted as a substitute for the required employment application and supplemental questionnaire. Final Filing Date: April 27, 2021 Application Screening: May 3 -6, 2021 Panel Interview (Tentative): May 19 and/or 20, 2021 At the County of San Mateo, we welcome and celebrate the diversity of our employees, and strive to create a workplace where they feel valued every day. The County of San Mateo is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Analyst: Chet Overstreet (03 31 2021) (Principal Auditor-Appraiser - U077)
City of Long Beach, CA
Long Beach, CA, United States
DESCRIPTION THE COMMUNITY Ideally located on the Pacific Ocean south of Los Angeles and just west of Orange County, Long Beach is the sixth largest city in the State of California. Offering all the world class amenities of a large metropolitan city, coupled with its strong sense of community and pride, Long Beach is one of the most vibrant communities in the country. The City has been referred to as the "Most Diverse City" in the country by USA Today and one of the "Best Communities for Young People" two years in a row. With its ideal location in Southern California, year-round comfortable climate, healthy business environment and far ranging cultural pursuits, the City is alive with activity. Long Beach is home to an abundance of cultural and recreational options. Expansive beaches, three marinas, five golf courses, the Aquarium of the Pacific, the Queen Mary and the annual Grand Prix of Long Beach serve to draw 6.5 million visitors a year. The City's full-service commercial airport has preferred flight schedules, carriers, and an overall accessibility that makes it the travel friendly alternative to other Southern California airports. In addition, Los Angeles' rail transit system, the most used light rail system in the country, connects the city to the entire region. Long Beach continues to make significant investments in its parks, beaches, streets and other amenities (including a new city hall) indicative of the financial stability and health of the City. CITY GOVERNMENT Long Beach is a full-service Charter City governed by nine City Council members who are elected by district and a Mayor that is elected at-large. Elected officials also include the City Attorney, City Auditor, and City Prosecutor. The Council Members and the Mayor are subject to a three-term limit, which allows them to serve for a maximum of twelve years. The City Council appoints a City Manager and a City Clerk. The City Manager is responsible for the efficient administration of all City departments, excluding those under the direction of a separately elected official, Board or Commission. Long Beach is a full service City providing all traditional public services. In addition to its traditional services, Long Beach also maintains one of the world's busiest seaports, which serves as a leading gateway for international trade. The City also has its own full-service commercial airport, an Energy Resources Department, and is one of only three cities in California with its own Health Department. Long Beach is supported by a total FY 2019 budget of approximately $3 billion, with the General Fund budget totaling $499 million. More than 6,000 full and part-time employees support municipal operations with the majority being represented by eleven employee associations. THE DEPARTMENT The Jail Division is responsible for functions associated with the housing and caring of prisoners. This includes booking desk operations, the housing of adult inmates in Long Beach City Jail facilities, Court Affairs, the Court Bailiff Detail, the Transportation Unit, and Civic Center Security. Booking Desk The booking desk serves as the point of intake for adults arrested and brought to the Long Beach City Jail. Over 18,000 prisoners are booked here annually. The booking desk operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, and handles all duties associated with prisoner intake and release. Jail The Long Beach City Jail is one of California's largest city jails. The jail is a "Type I" facility, which is used for the detention of non-sentenced prisoners for no more than 96 hours excluding holidays. The facility also houses sentenced prisoners who volunteer as "inmate workers". Court Affairs The Court Affairs Office is responsible for receiving and processing all subpoenas for legal summons related to department employees. Staff ensures court appearance information is properly entered into the automated court affairs system and updates data as appearance dates and times change. They ensure department employees are notified of subpoenas in a timely manner and appear in court as required. They are liaisons to City Prosecutors, District Attorneys, and Defense Attorneys. Court Bailiffs Detail The Court Bailiff Detail is responsible for escorting inmates housed in the Long Beach City Jail to the Long Beach Courthouse. They provide courtroom security while the inmates are arraigned. Court bailiffs escort both male and female adult inmates, whose charges range from infractions to felonies, to court. Prisoner Transport Unit The Transportation Unit is responsible for transporting parolees and subjects arrested on out-of-county warrants to Los Angeles County Jail. Prisoners are transported on a daily basis to all Los Angeles County Jail facilities. This unit transports over 2000 inmates annually. They work closely with the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department and Long Beach Jail personnel to ensure that all transportation and county booking procedures are followed. THE POSITION The Jail Administrator is an at-will management position that ensures efficient Jail services are provided to the Department and its customers. The Jail Administrator is one of 23 division managers (15 sworn and 8 civilian) in the Police Department and is responsible for the City's 202-bed Type I Jail facility. The position is responsible for the health and well-being of the inmates of the Long Beach Jail by effective and efficient use of personnel, financial, and material resources. The Administrator reports directly to the Deputy Chief of the Support Bureau and is responsible for the operation of Court Bailiff Detail, Transportation Team, Booking Operations, and Court Affairs. EXAMPLES OF DUTIES Ensures compliance with Title 15 and 24 Regulations, as required by the Board of State and Community Corrections (BSCC), as they pertain to training, operation, nutrition, medical and housing guidelines, conducts investigations and audits; reviews and ensures the proper documentation of all uses of force; ensures all complaints are investigated. Makes recommendations for the effective and professional operation of the Jail Division, supervises the Jail's detention, clerical and administrative staff, ensures the division's goals and objectives are attained in a timely, cost-effective manner, responsible for researching, developing, updating, and maintaining all divisional policies and standard operating procedures. Ensure accountability for the knowledge and proper application of all divisional policies and standard operating procedures, all laws, and the rules and regulations of the City of Long Beach and the Long Beach Police Department, Departmental representative to all California regulatory/oversight agencies, Grand Jury, and other City and County departments as it pertains to all Jail operations and functions, ensures proper, topical, and timely training for all divisional employees and provides ongoing professional development guidance, observes and evaluates performance of subordinates and documents in written performance evaluations, oversees divisional budget and manages scheduling and overtime. Administers purchasing duties and manages contracted inmate services (food services; medical and health services), gather/analyze data and prepare reports using specialized computer systems for evaluation of divisional operations , assess, and prioritize risks and help create and apply control and containment measures; inspects, reports, and corrects all Jail facility safety and security issues. Assess and prioritize risks and help create and apply control and containment measures; inspect, report, and correct all Jail facility safety and security issues. REQUIREMENTS TO FILE Five (5) years of professional experience in the administration of a jail enforcing Title 15 and 24 Regulations and at least three (3) years of supervisory or management experience. Possess a valid California Driver License by date of appointment. DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university with a major course work in Public Administration, Criminal Justice, Business Administration, or a closely related field. Will be a strong manager who will lead by example, be a detail oriented, hands-on manager, capable of adhering to multiple deadlines in a fast-paced work environment, while maintaining effective working relationships at all levels of the organization. In addition, the ideal candidate will effectively handle competing priorities while acting as liaison with various law enforcement agencies. The successful applicant will be expected to pass a comprehensive background investigation. SALARY AND BENEFITS The annual salary for this position is $120,000. The City's compensation package also includes an attractive benefits package that includes: Retirement - City offers CalPERS with a benefit of 2.5% @ 55 for Classic members or 2% at 62 for new members as defined by PEPRA, subject to the limitations set by PERS. Employee pays the employee portion. The City also participates in Social Security. Vacation - Twelve (12) days after one year of service; 15 days after four years, six months of service; 20 days after 19.5 years of service. Executive Leave - Forty (40) hours per year. Sick Leave - One day earned per month; unlimited accumulation; conversion upon retirement to cash credit toward health and/or dental insurance premiums, or to pension credits. Holidays - Nine designated holidays per year, plus four personal holidays to be used at the employee's discretion. Transportation and Technology Allowance Health and Dental Insurance - The City offers an HMO and PPO option for health and dental insurance coverage. The City pays major portion of the premium for employee and dependents depending on the health/dental plan selected. Life Insurance - City-paid term life insurance policy equal to three times annual salary to a maximum of $500,000. Disability - City-paid short-term and long-term disability insurance. Flexible Spending Account - Optional election for employees to reduce taxable income for payment of allowable childcare or medical expenses. Management Physical - Annual City-paid physical examination. Deferred Compensation 457(b) Plan - Optional for employee contribution to a supplementary retirement savings program available through ICMA Retirement Corporation. SELECTION PROCEDURE The final filing date for this position i s Sunday, April 18, 2 021 . To be considered, please submit a cover letter and résumé. Candidates with the most relevant qualifications will be invited to participate in a panel interview. APPLICATION PROCESS: To apply for this position, please visit: https://koffassociates.com/jail-administrator/ Please submit, in PDF format, a cover letter, and resume. As an alternative, you can mail your cover letter, employment application form, and resume to this address: Koff & Associates 2835 Seventh Street Berkeley, CA 94710 Email questions to: recruiting@koffassociates.com EQUAL OPPORTUNITY The City of Long Beach is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value and encourage diversity in our workforce. The City of Long Beach intends to provide reasonable accommodations in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. If a special accommodation is desired, or if you would like to request this information in an alternative format, please call (562) 570-4102. In support of the City's Language Access Policy, bilingual skills (Khmer, Spanish, and/or Tagalog) are desirable for positions interacting with the public.Closing Date/Time: 4/18/2021 11:59 PM Pacific
DESCRIPTION THE COMMUNITY Ideally located on the Pacific Ocean south of Los Angeles and just west of Orange County, Long Beach is the sixth largest city in the State of California. Offering all the world class amenities of a large metropolitan city, coupled with its strong sense of community and pride, Long Beach is one of the most vibrant communities in the country. The City has been referred to as the "Most Diverse City" in the country by USA Today and one of the "Best Communities for Young People" two years in a row. With its ideal location in Southern California, year-round comfortable climate, healthy business environment and far ranging cultural pursuits, the City is alive with activity. Long Beach is home to an abundance of cultural and recreational options. Expansive beaches, three marinas, five golf courses, the Aquarium of the Pacific, the Queen Mary and the annual Grand Prix of Long Beach serve to draw 6.5 million visitors a year. The City's full-service commercial airport has preferred flight schedules, carriers, and an overall accessibility that makes it the travel friendly alternative to other Southern California airports. In addition, Los Angeles' rail transit system, the most used light rail system in the country, connects the city to the entire region. Long Beach continues to make significant investments in its parks, beaches, streets and other amenities (including a new city hall) indicative of the financial stability and health of the City. CITY GOVERNMENT Long Beach is a full-service Charter City governed by nine City Council members who are elected by district and a Mayor that is elected at-large. Elected officials also include the City Attorney, City Auditor, and City Prosecutor. The Council Members and the Mayor are subject to a three-term limit, which allows them to serve for a maximum of twelve years. The City Council appoints a City Manager and a City Clerk. The City Manager is responsible for the efficient administration of all City departments, excluding those under the direction of a separately elected official, Board or Commission. Long Beach is a full service City providing all traditional public services. In addition to its traditional services, Long Beach also maintains one of the world's busiest seaports, which serves as a leading gateway for international trade. The City also has its own full-service commercial airport, an Energy Resources Department, and is one of only three cities in California with its own Health Department. Long Beach is supported by a total FY 2019 budget of approximately $3 billion, with the General Fund budget totaling $499 million. More than 6,000 full and part-time employees support municipal operations with the majority being represented by eleven employee associations. THE DEPARTMENT The Jail Division is responsible for functions associated with the housing and caring of prisoners. This includes booking desk operations, the housing of adult inmates in Long Beach City Jail facilities, Court Affairs, the Court Bailiff Detail, the Transportation Unit, and Civic Center Security. Booking Desk The booking desk serves as the point of intake for adults arrested and brought to the Long Beach City Jail. Over 18,000 prisoners are booked here annually. The booking desk operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, and handles all duties associated with prisoner intake and release. Jail The Long Beach City Jail is one of California's largest city jails. The jail is a "Type I" facility, which is used for the detention of non-sentenced prisoners for no more than 96 hours excluding holidays. The facility also houses sentenced prisoners who volunteer as "inmate workers". Court Affairs The Court Affairs Office is responsible for receiving and processing all subpoenas for legal summons related to department employees. Staff ensures court appearance information is properly entered into the automated court affairs system and updates data as appearance dates and times change. They ensure department employees are notified of subpoenas in a timely manner and appear in court as required. They are liaisons to City Prosecutors, District Attorneys, and Defense Attorneys. Court Bailiffs Detail The Court Bailiff Detail is responsible for escorting inmates housed in the Long Beach City Jail to the Long Beach Courthouse. They provide courtroom security while the inmates are arraigned. Court bailiffs escort both male and female adult inmates, whose charges range from infractions to felonies, to court. Prisoner Transport Unit The Transportation Unit is responsible for transporting parolees and subjects arrested on out-of-county warrants to Los Angeles County Jail. Prisoners are transported on a daily basis to all Los Angeles County Jail facilities. This unit transports over 2000 inmates annually. They work closely with the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department and Long Beach Jail personnel to ensure that all transportation and county booking procedures are followed. THE POSITION The Jail Administrator is an at-will management position that ensures efficient Jail services are provided to the Department and its customers. The Jail Administrator is one of 23 division managers (15 sworn and 8 civilian) in the Police Department and is responsible for the City's 202-bed Type I Jail facility. The position is responsible for the health and well-being of the inmates of the Long Beach Jail by effective and efficient use of personnel, financial, and material resources. The Administrator reports directly to the Deputy Chief of the Support Bureau and is responsible for the operation of Court Bailiff Detail, Transportation Team, Booking Operations, and Court Affairs. EXAMPLES OF DUTIES Ensures compliance with Title 15 and 24 Regulations, as required by the Board of State and Community Corrections (BSCC), as they pertain to training, operation, nutrition, medical and housing guidelines, conducts investigations and audits; reviews and ensures the proper documentation of all uses of force; ensures all complaints are investigated. Makes recommendations for the effective and professional operation of the Jail Division, supervises the Jail's detention, clerical and administrative staff, ensures the division's goals and objectives are attained in a timely, cost-effective manner, responsible for researching, developing, updating, and maintaining all divisional policies and standard operating procedures. Ensure accountability for the knowledge and proper application of all divisional policies and standard operating procedures, all laws, and the rules and regulations of the City of Long Beach and the Long Beach Police Department, Departmental representative to all California regulatory/oversight agencies, Grand Jury, and other City and County departments as it pertains to all Jail operations and functions, ensures proper, topical, and timely training for all divisional employees and provides ongoing professional development guidance, observes and evaluates performance of subordinates and documents in written performance evaluations, oversees divisional budget and manages scheduling and overtime. Administers purchasing duties and manages contracted inmate services (food services; medical and health services), gather/analyze data and prepare reports using specialized computer systems for evaluation of divisional operations , assess, and prioritize risks and help create and apply control and containment measures; inspects, reports, and corrects all Jail facility safety and security issues. Assess and prioritize risks and help create and apply control and containment measures; inspect, report, and correct all Jail facility safety and security issues. REQUIREMENTS TO FILE Five (5) years of professional experience in the administration of a jail enforcing Title 15 and 24 Regulations and at least three (3) years of supervisory or management experience. Possess a valid California Driver License by date of appointment. DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university with a major course work in Public Administration, Criminal Justice, Business Administration, or a closely related field. Will be a strong manager who will lead by example, be a detail oriented, hands-on manager, capable of adhering to multiple deadlines in a fast-paced work environment, while maintaining effective working relationships at all levels of the organization. In addition, the ideal candidate will effectively handle competing priorities while acting as liaison with various law enforcement agencies. The successful applicant will be expected to pass a comprehensive background investigation. SALARY AND BENEFITS The annual salary for this position is $120,000. The City's compensation package also includes an attractive benefits package that includes: Retirement - City offers CalPERS with a benefit of 2.5% @ 55 for Classic members or 2% at 62 for new members as defined by PEPRA, subject to the limitations set by PERS. Employee pays the employee portion. The City also participates in Social Security. Vacation - Twelve (12) days after one year of service; 15 days after four years, six months of service; 20 days after 19.5 years of service. Executive Leave - Forty (40) hours per year. Sick Leave - One day earned per month; unlimited accumulation; conversion upon retirement to cash credit toward health and/or dental insurance premiums, or to pension credits. Holidays - Nine designated holidays per year, plus four personal holidays to be used at the employee's discretion. Transportation and Technology Allowance Health and Dental Insurance - The City offers an HMO and PPO option for health and dental insurance coverage. The City pays major portion of the premium for employee and dependents depending on the health/dental plan selected. Life Insurance - City-paid term life insurance policy equal to three times annual salary to a maximum of $500,000. Disability - City-paid short-term and long-term disability insurance. Flexible Spending Account - Optional election for employees to reduce taxable income for payment of allowable childcare or medical expenses. Management Physical - Annual City-paid physical examination. Deferred Compensation 457(b) Plan - Optional for employee contribution to a supplementary retirement savings program available through ICMA Retirement Corporation. SELECTION PROCEDURE The final filing date for this position i s Sunday, April 18, 2 021 . To be considered, please submit a cover letter and résumé. Candidates with the most relevant qualifications will be invited to participate in a panel interview. APPLICATION PROCESS: To apply for this position, please visit: https://koffassociates.com/jail-administrator/ Please submit, in PDF format, a cover letter, and resume. As an alternative, you can mail your cover letter, employment application form, and resume to this address: Koff & Associates 2835 Seventh Street Berkeley, CA 94710 Email questions to: recruiting@koffassociates.com EQUAL OPPORTUNITY The City of Long Beach is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value and encourage diversity in our workforce. The City of Long Beach intends to provide reasonable accommodations in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. If a special accommodation is desired, or if you would like to request this information in an alternative format, please call (562) 570-4102. In support of the City's Language Access Policy, bilingual skills (Khmer, Spanish, and/or Tagalog) are desirable for positions interacting with the public.Closing Date/Time: 4/18/2021 11:59 PM Pacific
