Portola City Council

Tom Cooley, Mayor
Phil Oels, Mayor Pro Tem
Pat Morton, Councilmember
Bill Powers, Councilmember
Stan Peiler, Councilmember

Hours:
Monday through Friday
9 A.M. to 5 P.M.
(Closed all major holidays)
Address:
Portola City Hall
35 Third Ave Portola, CA 96122
Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 1225
Portola, CA 96122
Phone: (530) 832-4216
Fax: (530) 832-5418

 Now Hiring
Full Time Accounting Technician
Compensation: Annual $37,477.39-$47,163.80, plus benefits

The Accounting Technician performs a variety of clerical accounting duties under supervision in the accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, utility billing and specialized accounting and financial functions in order to facilitate the day to day operations of a municipal government entity. The Accounting Technician receives direction from and consults with the Finance Officer.
Customer service duties include cashiering and responding to customers by phone or at the counter.
The ideal candidate will be a team player but also have the ability to work independently. Ability to work with fellow employees and the public is essential.
Knowledge of: Accounting and standard bookkeeping practices and procedures with Municipal Accounting preferred. Accuracy, problem solving and communicating effectively are a must.
Education and Experience:
  • College-level coursework in accounting, finance, business administration or closely related field. A minimum AA is preferred. Experience will be considered in lieu of formal education.
  • Two (2) years of increasingly responsible bookkeeping and accounting-related experience
For a complete job description and application, visit www.ci.portola.ca.us.  To apply, email your resume, completed handwritten City of Portola job application and cover letter to l.chrysler@ci.portola.ca.us or deliver to Portola City Hall at 35 Third Avenue, Portola.  Incomplete packages will not be considered.  If you have any questions or need further information, please email l.chrysler@ci.portola.ca.us .  Position open until filled, first round of applications will be reviewed by November 26, 2108.
Portola Community Firewise Meeting
  Thursday, December 20, 2018
Portola Library Conference Room
6:00 pm
Learn what the community can do to make the City of Portola Firewise

Planning Commission Vacancy

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In the event you have a water or sewer emergency after City business hours please contact this number:
1-800-678-4216
 Fire and Emergency Services
Eastern Plumas Rural Fire Protection District
The City contracts with Eastern Plumas Rural Fire Protection District for
emergency medical and fire response calls. Please call the District at (530) 832-5626 if you have questions. 
Contact 911 if you have an Emergency
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