Permit Technician - job in palo alto, california

Permit Technician
City of East Palo Alto, San Francisco/Peninsula
Building

Close Date: Jan 17, 2014
Salary: $3,946.00 - $4,796.00 Monthly
THE POSITION:   The Permit Technician is the first point of contact for the public seeking assistance on development related services including planning, engineering , fire, zoning, plan review, building inspection, permit issuance, housing and code enforcement.   The Permit Technician provides technical and  administrative  support to planning, building and engineering services including responding to questions from the public, accepting and routing plans and issuing permits.      

Ideal Candidate:

IDEAL CANDIDATE: An applicant whose background demonstrates an interest in and ability to successfully perform the duties of this position. Excellent organizational skills, customer focus and attention to detail will add value to the City’s Community Development Department.   Additionally, the applicant shall have experience that equips him/her with the following knowledge, skills, and abilities:                                                                                                                                                                                                                                

• Provides information regarding development, planning, public works, fire, zoning, permit requirements, housing, code enforcement and related processes to developers, contractors, property owners and the public at a public counter or over the telephone;
• Interprets and applies specific codes, rules and regulations related to the development review process, including building, planning, housing, public works, code enforcement;
• Calculates plan review, inspection, and development impact fees collects funds and issues receipts, balances monies received on a regular basis
• Issues basic permits (such as roofing, water heater, and simple permits including the renovation of single-family homes) after initial review and approval of materials, when covered by procedures and guidelines;
• Identifies and resolves customer problems; directs the public to the proper department or determines the information required;
• Recommends changes to codes, rules and regulations, forms and procedures to correct identified problems and to help ensure the process is efficient, effective and fair;
• At the direction of the Chief Building Official, prepares policy and procedures associated with the development process;
• Checks Business License applications for conformity with the Zoning and Building Codes;
• Performs a variety of technical and standard office support work; enters information into an automated data management system; obtains reproductions of microfilm or blue line copies; maintains departmental files and prepares a variety of periodic and special reports regarding the work of the department;
• May perform basic field inspections and/or plan reviews as assigned by the Chief Building Official.                            
   
  MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
  Education: High School Diploma or GED; Associate of Arts degree in building, construction technology or a related technical field is desirable.
  Experience: Three (3) years of office support or technician-level experience, which has included explaining procedures and regulations, preferably in a public agency setting; experience in planning, building, contracting, public works or a related field is highly desirable.
  Licenses and/or Certifications: A valid Class C California Driver’s License and a safe driving record.
  Desired Qualifications: Fluency in Spanish preferred. Public Sector work experience is preferred.

Benefits: BENEFITS AND COMPENSATION:

Retirement:   CalPers – the following formulas apply depending on membership status:

 

Retirement Plans:

·         CalPERS Classic Members – 2.5% @ 55 formula

o   Employee pays 8% employee contribution

o   Three year average final compensation

·         CalPERS New Members – 2@ @ 62 formula

o   Employee pays 6.25% employee contribution

o   Three year average final compensation

Insurance:

Medical (City pays up to $855/month)

Dental (City pays full cost for employee only)

Life Insurance (City pays for coverage of $25,000)

Long Term Disability (LTD) (City paid)

State Disability Insurance (SDI) (Employee paid)

 

Holidays:  Twelve paid holidays

 

Earned Leave:   

Vacation (80 hours - 200 hours per year, based on evidence of continuous public service) 

 Sick Leave (8 hours/month)

 

Optional Benefits:  Flex (125) Plan with Supplemental Benefits

 Permit Technician - job in palo alto, california

Hospital and Clinics Billing and Collections Manager - Job in Menlo Park, California

Hospital and Clinics Billing and Collections Manager - Job in Menlo Park, California

Job in Menlo Park, California
At the San Mateo County Health System, we lead by example. From our most seasoned professionals to our newest team members, everyone has the opportunity to step forward to offer their insight, opinions and ideas.  As part of our 234-bed hospital, San Mateo Medical Center (SMMC), you will have the chance to explore new avenues for growth while you meet the diverse healthcare needs of a thriving, vibrant community. If you’re ready to discover the leader in you, we invite you to discover the SMMC, located just 25 minutes South of San Francisco, 25 minutes North of San Jose and 25 minutes from beautiful Half Moon Bay! Distinguishing Characteristics (ideal and required): The incumbent will identify and communicate external developments affecting the revenue integrity process, including regulatory changes, contractual modifications, new technologies to all appropriate staff and manage internal processes. The main areas of responsibility include ambulatory (outpatient) charge audits, monitoring regulatory changes and updates, finding prospective and retrospective revenue opportunities, charge interface management, and establishing system wide protocols to support the most compliant revenue and adherence to revenue processes. Prior experience with various technologies, hospital information systems, and other tools used in patient financial services. Motivated and self-directed with a high degree of professional accountability Increasingly responsible experience performing a wide variety of administrative, financial, managerial or automation duties in a large, complex public agency. Demonstrated leadership ability including previous management experience, ability to work in a team, build consensus, problem-solve, influence others outside a direct reporting relationship, and handle conflicts with tact Job in Menlo Park, California...
Examples Of Duties:

Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following: Consult with and advise other County staff and the public regarding pertinent County-wide policy issues and participate in the development of standards and programs relating to these policies. Monitor current and proposed Federal, State, and local legislation to assess its impact and to develop the County's legislative response either in support of or opposition to such legislation. Assist in the preparation and administration of the Departmental budget. Consult and cooperate with other department managers on relevant aspects of assigned program area; discuss organization problems, develop alternatives strategies for dealing with those problems; assist in implementation of solutions, as necessary. Direct and counsel assigned staff in the planning, budgeting and record systems needed to monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of the assigned program responsibilities. Perform a variety of special assignments; prepare complex analytical and statistical reports in any of several areas of fiscal resource planning, as assigned. Conduct or participate in negotiating contracts with outside vendors, consultants or organizations; monitor and evaluate fiscal and legal liability of same. Perform related duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
Licensure or Certification Certification as a Certified Health Financial Professional (CHFP) by the Health care Financial Management Association (HFMA) (Required within one year of appointment) Qualifications A business degree from an accredited university preferred; master's degree preferred. Fluency in Spanish preferred. Seven years of progressively responsible experience in inpatient and outpatient billing; specifically: Hospital/health system management experience in inpatient and outpatient billing procedures. In the State of California Medicaid (Medi-Cal) billing for inpatient and outpatient. Healthcare revenue cycle including reimbursement methodologies, coding, CDM, charge capture, and billing processes Prior experience with auditing and internal controls review in a healthcare revenue cycle strongly preferred Understanding of compliance issues, their importance and consequences Strong analytical and advanced computing skills including use of excel, spreadsheets, relational databases and internet searches to complete research Ability to motivate cross-departmental teams' performance towards excellence and develop team concepts and consensus-building management styles Strong organizational skills including priority setting, planning, and effective decision making as well as clear, effective communication and negotiation skills Salary: $46.03 - $57.54 Hourly $3,682.40 - $4,603.20 Biweekly $7,978.53 - $9,973.60 Monthly $95,742.40 - $119,683.20 Annually Job in Menlo Park, California
Application/Examination:
Anyone may apply.  A supplemental application form must be submitted in addition to our standard County employment application.  This is a continuous recruitment which may close at any time.  The final filing date will be posted 5 days in advance in the San Mateo County Human Resources Department.  The examination may consist of an interview (weight 100%).  Depending on the number of applicants, an application appraisal of education and experience may be used in place of other examinations or a screening committee may select those applicants whose education and/or experience appear to be best meet the needs of the position.  As a result, not all applicants are guaranteed advancement through the next phase of the selection process.  Qualified applicants will be notified of the date, time and place of the test.  All examinations will be given in San Mateo County, California, and applicants must participate at their own expense.Job in Menlo Park, California Apply : please go to  www.smcgov.org/hr/jobs to apply.  Online applications must be received by the Human Resources Department before midnight on the final filing date.

Creative Development Specialist -Job in Palo Alto, California

Creative Development Specialist

 

 

Job Description 

Creative Development Specialist  (13000000C7) Job in  Palo Alto, California Nintendo of America Inc.   The worldwide pioneer in the creation of interactive entertainment, Nintendo Co., Ltd., of Kyoto, Japan, manufactures and markets hardware and software for its Wii U™ and Wii™ home consoles, and Nintendo 3DS™ and Nintendo DS™ families of portable systems. Since 1983, when it launched the Nintendo Entertainment System™, Nintendo has sold more than 4 billion video games and more than 637 million hardware units globally, including the current-generation Wii U, Nintendo 3DS and Nintendo 3DS XL, as well as the Game Boy™, Game Boy Advance, Nintendo DS, Nintendo DSi™ and Nintendo DSi XL™, Super NES™, Nintendo 64™, Nintendo GameCube™ and Wii systems. It has also created industry icons that have become well-known, household names such as Mario™, Donkey Kong™, Metroid™, Zelda™ and Pokémon™. A wholly owned subsidiary, Nintendo of America Inc., based in Redmond, Wash., serves as headquarters for Nintendo's operations in the Western Hemisphere. For more information about Nintendo, please visit the company's website at http://www.nintendo.com.     Description of Duties - Job in  Palo Alto, California Assists Customer Business Managers, Assistant Marketing Managers, and Marketing Managers in the execution of corporate and account specific marketing plans, advertising campaigns, promotions, merchandising and collateral programs through the management of asset distribution  Manages the asset distribution and communications process In conjunction with the Assistant Marketing Managers and Marketing Managers, administer tactical management of corporate marketing programs including product launch activities, promotions, advertising campaigns, collateral programs and photo and video shoots Manages all production and agency relationships as it relates to photo and video shoots Assists AV in the trafficking on video content to both internal and external teams Responsible for managing on-set production from wardrobe, set design and other creative elements to ensure that it is on-brand and on-budget Works with retail accounts to ensure the timely delivery of confidential NDA assets Provides support to the Retail Marketing Managers and Customer Marketing Managers with support of asset needs and development Liaison between Design and Sales Assists in the production of still photography shoots Provides back-up support for PO development and requisition creation Responsible for the development of all asset distribution process  Job in  Palo Alto, California Summary of Requirements Three or more years of related experience Solid project management skills Knowledge of channel marketing with a focus on product promotions, brand management and the creation of marketing materials, ability to apply comprehensive knowledge of channel marketing objectives and systems Strong PC skills (IBM systems including MS Windows, Word, Excel, Illustrator, Photoshop and Quark)  Undergraduate degree in Marketing, Advertising or a related field  Job in  Palo Alto, California Applications and resumes will only be accepted through Nintendo's website as we no longer accept paper, faxed, or emailed resumes. Apply : https://nintendo.taleo.net/careersection/10000/jobdetail.ftl  - Job in  Palo Alto, California We are an equal opportunity employer valuing diversity…celebrating strengths.   Job in  Palo Alto, California..