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Resolution R-2025-34
RESOLUTION NO. R-2025-34
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF PLACENTIA, CALIFORNIA APPOINTING
PAMELA ARENDS-KING AS INTERIM DIRECTOR
OF FINANCE PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE
SECTION 21221 (h) AND APPROVING THE
RETIRED ANNUITANT EMPLOYMENT
AGREEMENT
RECITALS
WHEREAS Government Code section 21221(h) of the Public Employees’ Retirement Law permits the governing body to appoint a CalPERS retiree to a vacant position requiring specialized skills during recruitment for a permanent appointment, and provides that such appointment will not subject the retired person to reinstatement from retirement or loss of benefits so long as it is a single appointment that does not exceed 960 hours in a fiscal year; and,
WHEREAS the City Council desires to appoint Pamela Arends-King (“Appointee”) as a temporary appointment retired annuitant to the vacant position of Director of Finance for the City of Placentia under Gov. Code section 21221(h), effective June 24, 2025; and,
WHEREAS, under Government Code section 21221(h), the City can appoint a retired annuitant of CalPERS to work in a vacant position during the recruitment to permanently fill the vacancy or during an emergency to prevent stoppage of public business; and,
WHEREAS, the City Council has authorized the search and recruitment for a permanent appointment as of June 3, 2025; and,
WHEREAS this appointment pursuant to Gov. Code section 21224 shall end upon the first to occur of the following: (1) the appointment of a permanent Director of Finance, (2) when Appointee has been determined to have worked her 960th hour for any CalPERS agency during the 2024-2025 or 2025-2026 fiscal year(s), or (3) upon termination of this employment by Appointee or the City; and,
WHEREAS, consistent with the Government Code, compensation shall be $98.08 per hour, which is within the current established salary range for Director of Finance and will not include any benefits nor accrued vacation or leave time, or any other form of compensation in addition to this hourly pay rate; and,
WHEREAS the City Council and Appointee certify that Appointee has not and will not receive a “golden handshake” agreement, as described in Government Code 20903, or any other retirement-related incentive.
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED:
1. The City Council of the City of Placentia authorizes and approves the proposed Retired Annuitant Employment Agreement for the position of Interim Director of Finance between the City of Placentia and Appointee, in substantial form as the agreement attached hereto as Exhibit 1;
2. The City Council finds that the appointment of Appointee to the Interim Director of Finance position, commencing on June 24, 2025, is necessary to fill a critically needed position for the City of Placentia because of the need for her specialized skills during the recruitment of a permanent Director of Finance.
3. The Mayor is authorized and directed to execute the Retired Annuitant Employment Agreement for and on behalf of the City of Placentia, in substantial form as attached hereto, and to execute any other necessary documents to effectuate the terms of the Employment Agreement, in a form approved by the City Attorney.
PASSED, ADOPTED AND APPROVED THIS 17h DAY OF JUNE 2025.
_____________________________
Kevin Kirwin, Mayor
ATTEST:
____________________________
Robert S. McKinnell, City Clerk
STATE OF CALIFORNIA
COUNTY OF ORANGE
I, Robert S. McKinnell, City Clerk of the City of Placentia, do hereby certify that the foregoing resolution was adopted at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Placentia held on the 17th day of June by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmembers:
NOES: Councilmembers:
ABSENT: Councilmembers:
ABSTAIN: Councilmembers:
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_____________________________
Robert S. McKinnell, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
______________________________
Christian Bettenhausen, City Attorney
EXHIBIT:
1. Retired Annuitant Employment Agreement
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1 RETIRED ANNUITANT EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT
For the Position Of
DIRECTOR OF FINANCE
This Employment Agreement ("Agreement") is made and entered into this 17th day of June, 2025, by and between the CITY OF PLACENTIA ("CITY"), a California Charter city, and Pamela Arends-King ("ANNUITANT"), an individual, on the following terms and conditions:
RECITALS
CITY desires to employ the services of ANNUITANT as its Interim Director of Finance, temporarily, to carry out the duties and responsibilities of Director of Finance as provided for by the City’s Charter and Municipal Code, in consideration of and subject to the terms, conditions, and benefits set forth in this Agreement.
ANNUITANT desires to accept employment as Interim Director of Finance in consideration of and subject to the terms, conditions, and benefits set forth in this Agreement.
CITY has commenced an open recruitment to permanently fill the vacant position of Director of Finance. During the recruitment period, the CITY has an immediate need for an Interim Director of Finance, a position involving specialized skills and training, and which is critically necessary for the ongoing duties and functions of the CITY.
ANNUITANT, affirms that she has the necess ary skills required by the City by virtue of her significant experience serving as a Director of Finance in other cities.
ANNUITANT represents that she is a retired annuitant of CalPERS within the meaning of Government Code §§ 7522.56 and 21221(h) and acknowledges that Annuitant’s compensation is statutorily limited as provided in Government Code § 21221(h).
ANNUITANT represents that, as of the effective date of this Agreement, ANNUITANT has not worked for another CalPERS state or contracting agency as a retired annuitant during the CITY's 2024-2025 fiscal year, and that ANNUITANT therefore acknowledges that she is restricted to working no more than 960 hours for CITY, a state agency or other CalPERS contracting agencies (collectively "CalPERS Agencies") in a fiscal year, and that her compensation is statutorily limited as provided in Government Code § 21221(h). ANNUITANT represents that she has not received unemployment compensation from any CalPERS agencies during the 12-month period preceding the effective date of this Agreement. ANNUITANT further represents that her CalPERS retirement date became effective prior to the 180-day period preceding the effective date of this Agreement; that ANNUITANT has not received a retirement incentive upon retirement within the meaning of Government Code § 7522.56(g), and that ANNUITANT has attained normal retirement age within the meaning of Government Code § 21220.5.
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2 OPERATIVE PROVISIONS
In consideration of the promises and covenants contained herein, the parties agree as follows:
1. Position.
1.1 ANNUITANT accepts employment with CITY as its Interim Director of Finance and shall perform all functions, duties and services set forth in the Director of Finance job description, attached hereto as Exhibit “A,” incorporated herein by this reference, as well as the City Charter and Municipal Code, as each may be amended from time to time, and any applicable law, and such other legally permissible functions and duties, consistent with the office of Director of Finance, as the City Administrator may assign. .
1.2 ANNUITANT shall provide service at the direction and under the supervision of the City Administrator.
1.2 Term. This Agreement shall become effective and executed both by ANNUITANT and CITY's Mayor, which date shall be the date first referenced above. ANNUITANT shall commence the performance of the required duties as the Interim Director of Finance on June 17, 2025, or at such later date as the parties hereto shall agree in writing ("Commencement Date"). This Agreement shall expire as of the first of the following to occur: (i) upon the employment commencement date of a permanent Director of Finance employed by CITY; (ii) upon ANNUITANT working ANNUITANT’s 960th hour during the 2024-2025 or 2025-2026 fiscal years, including hours worked for other CalPERS agencies during such fiscal years; or; (iii) upon termination of the Agreement by either ANNUITANT or CITY as provided in Section 4 (Termination) of this Agreement.
1.3 At-Will. ANNUITANT acknowledges that ANNUITANT is an at-will, temporary employee of CITY who shall always serve at the pleasure of the City Administrator during the period of her service hereunder. The terms of CITY's personnel rules, policies, regulations, procedures, ordinances, and resolutions regarding City Administrative Personnel (collectively "Personnel Policies") , as they may be amended or supplemented from time to time, shall not apply to ANNUITANT, and nothing in this Agreement is intended to, or does, confer upon ANNUITANT any right to any property interest in continued employment, or any due process right to a hearing before or after a decision by the City Administrator to terminate her employment, except as is expressly provided in Section
1.2 (Term) or Section 4 (Termination) of this Agreement. Nothing contained in this Agreement shall in any way prevent, limit or otherwise interfere with the right of CITY to terminate the services of ANNUITANT, as provided in Section 1.2 (Term) or Section 4 (Termination). Nothing in this Agreement shall prevent, limit or otherwise interfere with the right of ANNUITANT to resign at any time from this position with CITY, subject only to the provisions set forth in Section 1.2 (Term) or Section 4 (Termination) of this Agreement.
This at-will employment Agreement shall be expressly subject to the rights and obligations of CITY and ANNUITANT, as set forth in Section 1.2 (Term) or Section 4 (Termination) below.
1.5 Hours of Work. ANNUITANT shall devote the time necessary to adequately perform her duties as Interim Director of Finance. The parties anticipate that ANNUITANT 622
3 will work a sufficient number of hours per week allocated between regular business hours and hours outside of regular business hours including, without limitation, attendance at regular and special City Council meetings, attendance at activities of Directed Organizations (as defined below), and attendance at such community events and CITY functions as the City Administrator may direct. Toward that end, ANNUITANT shall be allowed reasonable flexibility in setting ANNUITANT’s own office hours, provided the schedule of such hours provides a significant presence at City Hall, reasonable availability to the City Council, City Administrator, CITY staff, and members of the community during regular CITY business hours and for the performance of ANNUITANT’s duties and of CITY business. However, in no event shall ANNUITANT be required to work more than 960 hours per fiscal year for CITY, including hours worked for other CalPERS Agencies during the 2024-2025 or 2025-2026 fiscal years. The position of Interim Director of Finance shall be deemed an exempt position under California wage and hour law.
1.6 Reimbursements. The CITY shall reimburse ANNUITANT for reasonable and necessary travel, subsistence and other business expenses incurred by ANNUITANT in the performance of her duties. All reimbursements shall be subject to and in accordance with California law and applicable CITY reimbursement policies. Further, to the degree it may be specifically directed by the City Administrator, the City Administrator desires ANNUITANT to be reasonably active in statewide, regional and/or local organizations which the City Administrator deems to be necessary towards maintaining and contributing to the advancement of CITY's interests and standing ("Directed Organizations").
1.7 Other Activity. In accordance with Government Code § 1126, during the period of her employment, ANNUITANT shall not accept, without the express prior written consent of the City Council, any other employment or engage, directly or indirectly, in any other business, commercial, or professional activity (except as permitted under Section 1.6 [Reimbursements]), whether or not to pecuniary advantage, that is or may be competitive with CITY, that might cause a conflict of interest with CITY, or that otherwise might interfere with the business or operation of CITY or the satisfactory performance of ANNUITANT's duties as Interim Director of Finance.
2. Compensation.
2.1 Rate of Pay. For all services performed by ANNUITANT as the Interim Director of Finance under this Agreement, CITY shall pay ANNUITANT compensation at the rate of $98.08 per hour according to the current payroll schedule for the Director of Finance, paid bi-weekly subject to the limitations provided below.
2.1.1 Compliance with CaIPERS requirements. It is the intent of the parties to compensate ANNUITANT only to the extent permitted under Government Code § 21221(h) and corresponding CalPERS regulations, including but not limited to 7522.56(d), and policy statements. The Rate of Pay is within the established salary range for Director of Finance ($98.08 per hour). ANNUITANT acknowledges that ANNUITANT will be compensated at the rate of $98.08 per hour and will not receive any benefits, incentives, compensation in-lieu of benefits or any other form of compensation.
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4 2.1.2 Recordation and Reporting of Hours Worked. ANNUITANT will comply with all applicable CalPERS regulations governing employment after retirement, including the recordation and reporting of all hours worked for CITY to CalPERS as may be required.
CITY shall assist in any such reporting obligations to CalPERS. Additionally, ANNUITANT shall keep CITY continually apprised of any hours worked by ANNUITANT for other CalPERS Agencies during the term of this Agreement.
2.2 Benefits.
2.2.1 No Benefits. Pursuant to Government Code §21221(h) and related CaIPERS regulations and policy statements, ANNUITANT shall not receive from CITY any benefits CITY commonly provides to its employees, including without limitation health, dental, or vision insurance coverage, life insurance, employee assistance programs, and similar benefits.
3. Vacation and Leave.
3.1 No Leave. ANNUITANT and CITY agree that ANNUITANT, in accordance with Government Code §21221(h) and related CalPERS regulations and policy statements, shall not be provided or accrue any personal time off, vacation, sick leave, administrative lease, paid holidays or similar leave benefits.
4. Termination.
4.1 By CITY. This Agreement may be terminated by CITY for any reason thirty (30) days after providing written notice to ANNUITANT of such termination. CITY 's only obligation in the event of such termination will be payment to ANNUITANT of all compensation then due and owing as set forth in Section 2.1, at a rate of $98.08 per hour, up to and including the effective date of termination. However, this Agreement may be terminated immediately if necessitated by changes to Cal PERS statutory or regulatory requirements.
4.2 By ANNUITANT. This Agreement may be terminated by ANNUITANT for any reason thirty (30) days after providing written notice to CITY of such termination. CITY shall have the option, in its complete discretion, to make ANNUITANT's termination effective at any time prior to the end of such period, provided CITY pays ANNUITANT all compensation as set forth in Section 2.1, at a rate of $98.08 per hour, then due and owing her through the last day actually worked.
4.3. No Notice for Expiration. Nothing in this Section 4 (Termination) shall be construed to require either party to give advance written notice for the Agreement to expire as set forth in Section 1.2 (Term).
4.4 Termination Obligations. ANNUITANT agrees that all property, including, without limitation, all equipment, tangible Proprietary Information (as defined below), documents, records, notes, contracts, and computer-generated materials furnished to or prepared by her incident to her employment belongs to CITY and shall be returned 624
5 promptly to CITY upon termination of ANNUITANT's employment. ANNUITANT's obligations under this subsection shall survive the termination of her employment and the expiration of this Agreement.
5. Proprietary Information.
"Proprietary Information" is all information and any idea pertaining in any manner to the business of CITY (or any CITY affiliate), its employees, clients, consultants, or business associates, which was produced by any employee of CITY during her employment or otherwise produced or acquired by or on behalf of CITY. Proprietary Information shall include, without limitation, trade secrets, product ideas, inventions, processes, formulae, data, litigation strategies, know-how, software and other computer programs, copyrightable material, marketing plans, strategies, sales, financial reports, forecasts, and customer lists. All Proprietary Information not generally known outside of CITY' s organization, and all Proprietary Information so known only through improper means, shall be deemed "Confidential Information." During ANNUITANT’s employment by CITY, ANNUITANT shall use Proprietary Information, and shall disclose Confidential Information, only for the benefit of CITY and as is, or may be, necessary to perform her job responsibilities under this Agreement. Following termination, ANNUITANT shall not use any Proprietary Information and shall not disclose any Confidential Information, except with the express written consent of CITY. ANNUITANT's obligations under this Section shall survive the termination of her employment and the expiration of this Agreement.
6. Conflict of Interest.
ANNUITANT represents and warrants to CITY that she presently has no interest, and represents that she will not acquire any interest, direct or indirect, financial or otherwise, which would conflict in any manner or interfere in any way with performance of her services under this Agreement.
7. General Provisions.
7.1 Recitals. The recitals, inclusive of all facts and representations, are incorporated into this Agreement as if set forth in the Operative Provisions.
7.2 Vehicle Operation. ANNUITANT shall operate any vehicle used in connection with the performance of her duties as Interim Director of Finance in a safe manner and otherwise in observance of all established traffic safety laws and ordinances and shall maintain a valid California automobile driver's license during the period of employment.
7.3 Notices. All notices, requests, demands and other communications under this Agreement shall be in writing and shall be effective upon delivery by hand or three (3) business days after deposit in the United States mail, postage prepaid, certified or registered, and addressed to CITY at the address below, and or at the last known address maintained in ANNUITANT’s file. ANNUITANT agrees to notify CITY in writing of any change in her address during her employment with CITY. Notice of change of address 625
6 shall be effective only when accomplished in accordance with this Section.
City's Notice Address:
401 E. Chapman Avenue,
Placentia CA 92870
Attn: Mayor and City Council
Interim Director of Finance's Address:
401 E. Chapman Avenue,
Placentia CA 92870
7.4 Indemnification. Subject to, in accordance with, and to the extent provided by the California Government Claims Act [Government Code §810 et seq.], CITY will indemnify, defend, and hold ANNUITANT harmless from and against any action, demand, suit, monetary judgment or other legal or administrative proceeding, and any liability, injury, loss or other damages, arising out of any negligent act or omission occurring as a result of ANNUITANT's tenure as the CITY’s Interim Director of Finance.
7.5 Bonding. CITY shall bear the full cost of any fidelity or other bonds required of the Interim Director of Finance under any law or ordinance.
7.6 Integration. This Agreement is intended to be the final, complete, and exclusive statement of the terms of ANNUITANT 's employment by CITY. This Agreement supersedes all other prior and contemporaneous agreements and statements, whether written or oral, express or implied, pertaining in any manner to the employment of ANNUITANT, and it may not be contradicted by evidence of any prior or contemporaneous statements or agreements. To the extent that the practices, policies, or procedures of CITY, now or in the future, apply to ANNUITANT and are inconsistent with the terms of this Agreement, the provisions of this Agreement shall control.
7.7 Amendments. This Agreement may not be amended except in a written document signed by ANNUITANT, approved by the City Council and signed by CITY’s Mayor.
7.8 Waiver. Failure to exercise any right under this Agreement shall not constitute a waiver of such right.
7.9 Assignment. ANNUITANT shall not assign any rights or obligations under this Agreement. CITY may, upon prior written notice to ANNUITANT, assign its rights and obligations hereunder.
7.10 Severability. If a court or arbitrator holds any provision of this Agreement to be invalid, unenforceable, or void, the remainder of this Agreement shall remain in full force and effect.
7.11 Attorneys' Fees. In any legal action, arbitration, or other proceeding brought to enforce or interpret the terms of this Agreement, the prevailing party shall be entitled 626
7 to recover reasonable attorneys' fees and costs.
7.12 Governing Law. This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of California, with venue proper only in Orange County, State of California.
7.13 Interpretation. This Agreement shall be construed, according to its fair meaning, and not in favor of or against any party. By way of example and not in limitation, this Agreement shall not be construed in favor of the party receiving a benefit nor against the party responsible for any language in this Agreement. Captions are used for reference purposes only and should be ignored in the interpretation of the Agreement. This Agreement may be altered, amended or modified only by an instrument in writing, executed by the parties to this Agreement and by no other means. Each party waives their future right to claim, contest or assert that this Agreement was modified, cancelled superseded or changed by any oral agreement, course of conduct, waiver or estoppel.
7.14 Acknowledgment. ANNUITANT acknowledges that he has had the opportunity to consult legal counsel regarding this Agreement, that he has read and understands this Agreement, that he is fully aware of its legal effect, and that he has entered into it freely and voluntarily and based on her own judgment and not on any representations or promises other than those contained in this Agreement.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, CITY has caused this Agreement to be signed and executed on its behalf by its Mayor and duly attested to by its City Clerk, and ANNUITANT has signed and executed this Agreement, as of the date first indicated above.
INTERIM DIRECTOR OF FINANCE
(“ANNUITANT”)
____________________
Pamela Arends-King
CITY OF PLACENTIA,
A California Charter City and municipal
corporation,
By: ____________________
Mayor
Attest:
By: ____________________
City Clerk
Approved as to form:
By: ____________________
City Attorney
Exhibit:
A. Director of Finance Job Description
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DIRECTOR OF FINANCE
JOB FAMILY: Finance/Administration
EEO CATEGORY:
FLSA: Exempt
JOB CLASS CODE:
PAY PLAN: Full-Time Pay Plan
UNION STATUS: Non-Represented/Executive
GRADE:
UPDATED: Feb 2025
PREVIOUS UPDATE: May 2017
PURPOSE STATEMENT:
Under the direction of City Administrator, the Director of Finance organizes, plans, and directs the work of the Finance Department, including accounting, budgeting, revenue and expenditures, accounts payable, business licensing, cashiering, purchasing, and financial reporting, and related contract services; develops recommendations on various financial, accounting, and financial liability matters; serves as a member of the Executive Management Team; and performs other related duties as assigned.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS, DUTIES, AND TASKS:
The following list of functions, duties, and tasks is typical for this classification. Incumbents may not perform all of the listed duties and/or may be required to perform other closely related or department-specific functions, duties, and tasks from those set forth below to address business needs and changing business practices. x Plans and directs the preparation of the annual city budget, including the forecasting of revenues, expenditures, fund balances, and capital project’s needs, and the implementation of expense controls during the year.
x Oversees year-end accounting, including the preparation and reconciliation of year-end closing financial statements, and the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR) x Directs the general accounting, payroll, accounts payable, accounts receivables, purchasing, and contract administration programs; and reviews monthly reports and actual activities to assess the city’s position on a continuing basis.
x Establishes department goals, priorities, and timelines for completion of projects and assignments; evaluates department performance in conformance with established objectives. x Analyzes and makes recommendations on financial policies, internal controls, and accounting procedures; institutes appropriate changes to increase efficiency, accuracy, and compliance with accounting standards and internal audit controls.
x Reviews financial and accounting statements and approves the payment of invoices, payroll, expenses, disbursements, and other debt obligations, as analyzed by accounting staff. x Selects, trains, motivates, and evaluates department personnel; provides or arranges for staff training; works with employees to correct deficiencies; establishes staff goals and monitors progress; recommends salary increases, and institutes disciplinary action as needed. x Prepares periodic and annual financial reports to the City Administrator, and other state and local agencies, including the former Redevelopment Agency and Dissolution Reporting; oversees special studies and reports prepared by staff.
x Oversees purchasing and contract administration functions and the establishment of proper procedures
Job Classification Description
Equal Employment Opportunity
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and controls.
x Advises and consults with the City Administrator, department heads, and other staff regarding financial issues;
x Represents the department at City Council meetings, Citizens Fiscal Sustainability Task Force, Financial Audit Oversight Committee, and other community meetings, as needed and other gatherings; presents complex financial reports, recommendations and responds to inquiries. x Monitors new legislation and GASB pronouncements for any potential impact on the city’s finances. x Research advances in technology and its potential to improve and streamline efficiencies in the city’s financial operations.
OTHER DUTIES:
x Performs other related duties as assigned to ensure the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit and the City.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
(At time of application)
Knowledge of:
x Theory, principles, practices, and techniques of public finance x Municipal budgeting principles and practices
x Internal control standards, auditing practices, and proper accounting procedures x Treasury and revenue management methods and practices x GASB and applicable federal, state, and local laws, codes, and regulations pertaining to financial management practices
x Generally accepted accounting principles and practices x Purchasing and contract administration practices
x Business license practices; financial accounting software x Principles and practices of management, leadership, and supervision, including the setting of goals and objectives, work planning, and employee evaluation
Skills and Abilities to:
x Select, train, supervise, evaluate, manage, and discipline professional, technical and administrative support employees
x Undertake or supervise technical, complex, and sensitive projects x Interpret and apply laws, policies, procedures, and regulations, organize; assign, and prioritize projects; and ensure completion in accordance with deadlines
x Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with other city department staff, brokers, investment advisors, financial institutions, and the general public x Operate computer hardware and utilize word processing, spreadsheet, and graphic presentation software
x Use written and oral communication skills
x Work under deadlines with constant interruptions
JOB QUALIFICATIONS / REQUIREMENTS:
(At time of application and in addition to the Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities listed above.)
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Any combination of training, education, and experience that would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying.
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x Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, or a closely related field; eight years of progressive responsible financial management and accounting experience, including three or more years of supervisory and management experience; or an equivalent combination of training and experience. Master’s Degree or possession of a Certified Public Accountant designation is desirable.
LICENSE(S) REQUIRED:
x Valid, current driver’s license.
o The City reasonably expects driving to be one of the job functions for the position, and the City reasonably believes that using an alternative form of transportation would not be comparable in travel time or cost to the City.
CERTIFICATIONS AND TESTING REQUIRED:
x Certified Public Accountant designation is desirable
WORK ENVIRONMENT / PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
(Must be performed with or without reasonable accommodations) x Works in an office setting with controlled temperature settings, and the noise level is moderate, typically below 70 decibels
x Constantly required to sit when using computer hardware to enter and update information and to stand at the public counter and walk in accessing and distributing records x Must be able to use hands to handle, feel, or operate computer hardware and standard office equipment
x Reach with hands and arms above and below shoulder level x Occasionally lifts and carries records and documents weighing less than 25 pounds x Ability to see within normal range, including having close range, and the ability to adjust focus, talk, hear, and use electronic touch keypads
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