Assistant General Manager, Finance, Zone 7

Zone 7 Water Agency is located in the Tri-Valley region of the eastern San Francisco Bay Area. It provides water on a wholesale basis to the cities of Pleasanton, Livermore, Dublin and the Dougherty Valley area of San Ramon, and flood-protection services to all of eastern Alameda County. Zone 7 employs approximately 116 full-time employees and has an operating budget for the 2014-15 fiscal year of $94 million. The Agency's administrative offices are located in Livermore, CA, the easternmost city of Alameda County, which is bordered by Contra Costa County to the north and San Joaquin County to the east. Livermore, California's oldest wine region, is known for the science and technology of its national laboratories, a historic downtown area and the surrounding farm lands and ranches that mirror the Valley's western heritage.

Zone 7 employees are committed to providing a reliable supply of high-quality water and an effective flood control system to the Livermore-Amador Valley in a fiscally responsible, innovative, proactive and environmentally sensitive way. We invite you to acquaint yourself with our dynamic Agency and its exciting employment opportunities. 

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Click the following link to view the Assistant General Manager, Finance, Zone 7 brochure:

Assistant General Manager, Finance, Zone 7 Recruitment Brochure 

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THIS IS A NEW ASSEMBLED EXAMINATION: 

The eligible list resulting from this examination will cancel any existing list and may last approximately one year, but can be extended. Applications must be in the possession of the Human Resource Services Department by 5:00 p.m. on the Last Day for Filing.  Postmarks are not accepted.  Applications will only be accepted on-line.

SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE: 

A properly completed Supplemental Questionnaire must be submitted with each application.  Applications and Supplemental Questionnaires must be in the possession of the Human Resource Services Department by 5:00 p.m. on the Last Day for Filing. Postmarks are not accepted.  Failure to submit the Supplemental Questionnaire will result in disqualification.

IDEAL CANDIDATE

 The ideal candidate has experience with a proven track record of success that demonstrates knowledge, skills and abilities in the following areas:

 • A Master's degree in public or business administration or a CPA is highly desirable; 

 • Knowledge of water agency finance or finances in a closely-related organization, including generally accepted governmental accounting principles, financial analysis and management practices in order to set organizational priorities by aligning business services functions and activities with Agency strategic goals;

• Management of a variety of functional specialties including professionals in the area of finance, accounting, purchasing and administrative professionals with a large number of overlapping work areas;

• Optimizes performance within the organization by developing priorities and setting goals to achieve objectives;

• Maintains focus and intensity and remains optimistic and persistent, even under adversity;

• Ability to lead, direct and motivate staff to achieve the mission, vision and values of the Agency;

• Takes ownership of work done and results accomplished; rejects the “good enough for government work” attitude;

• Demonstrates diplomacy and political astuteness; successfully establishes and maintains effective working relationships with diverse groups including the Board of Directors, retail agencies, ratepayers, and staff at all levels; and

• Effectively presents and receives information and concepts, in both written and oral formats. 

Either I

The equivalent of five years’ full-time experience as an Administrative Services Officer or the equivalent of higher classification in the Alameda County classified service. (Non-classified includes District Attorney’s Office, and the Hospital Authority.)

Or II

- Education:

Possession of a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in business administration, accounting or a related field,

AND

- Experience:

The equivalent of at least five years of full-time, increasingly responsible experience in a public water agency or closely related organization, of which at least five years were in a supervisory capacity, which included professional and/or management-level oversight of financial management, accounting, and/or administrative professional staff.

- License:

Possession of a valid California driver’s license.

NOTE: The Civil Service Commission may modify the above Minimum Qualifications in the announcement of an examination.

Alameda County offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package that affords wide-ranging health care options to meet the different needs of a diverse workforce and their families. We also sponsor many different employee discount, fitness and health screening programs focused on overall well being.  These benefits include but are not limited to*:

For your Health & Welfare Benefits

• Medical – HMO & PPO Insurance
• Dental – PPO & DHMO Insurance  
• Vision
• Basic Life Insurance 
• Supplemental Life Insurance (with optional dependent coverage) 
• County Allowance (Employer Credit)
• Health Flexible Spending Account
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
• Accident, Critical Illness & Hospital Indemnity
• Long Term Care Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program

For your Financial Future

• Short-term Disability Insurance
• Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Retirement Plan – (Defined Benefit Pension Plan)
• Deferred Compensation Plan

For your Work/Life Balance

• 11 paid holidays
• Vacation and sick leave accrual
• Vacation purchase program
• Management Paid Leave**
• Group Auto/Home Insurance
• Commuter Benefits Program
• Group Legal
• Guaranteed Ride Home
• Employee Wellness Program (e.g. At Work Fitness, Incentive Based Programs, Gym Membership Discounts)
• Employee Discount Program (e.g. theme parks, cell phone, etc.)
• Child Care Resources
• 1^st United Services Credit Union 

*Eligibility is determined by Alameda County and offerings may vary by collective bargaining agreement.  This provides a brief summary of the benefits offered and can be subject to change.

** Non-exempt management employees are entitled to up to three days of management paid leave. Exempt management employees are entitled to up to seven days of management paid leave.