City of San Jose

Our diverse and inclusive workforce of more than 7,000 employees play a key role in the success of San José, the heart of the Silicon Valley. All City of San José employees work together as one team to make San José a vibrant, innovative, and desirable place to live and work. Visit here to learn more about San José. About the Department The award-winning San José Public Library (SJPL) consists of more than 600 employees, a 23% bilingual workforce, and has 24 branch libraries across San José, in addition to the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Library, which is the city’s main library jointly operated through a unique partnership with San José State University. SJPL serves a diverse community of roughly one-million residents and currently has nearly 700,000 library members. It annually attracts over 6 million visitors (pre-pandemic) and circulates more than 8 million items per year. Over the past few years, SJPL has cultivated a 21st century library experience dedicated to public service and committed to equity, diversity, and inclusion at the core. In addition to providing library services to the community, SJPL proudly leads two citywide initiatives - the Education and Digital Literacy Strategy and the SJ Access digital equity initiative, which has become the number one provider of free public access to Wi-Fi connectivity, tech device lending, and multi-lingual digital literacy programs and support. SJPL is led by Jill Bourne, City Librarian, who was nationally recognized in 2017 as Library Journal’s “Librarian of the Year.” SJPL enriches lives by fostering lifelong learning and ensuring that every member of the community has access to a vast array of ideas and information. The library department is a place where people do great work and make a difference in our community. To see examples of SJPL’s work and learn more about its impact, visit www.sjpl.org . Join us to make a difference! Position Duties The San Jose Public Library has several Librarian I/II Part-Time “D” Benefited positions to fill with this recruitment. These Part-time benefited positions will be scheduled to work 20 hours per week. These positions will include evening, Saturday, and Sunday shifts . The San José Public Library is seeking new Librarians to join our team and change the lives of those we serve! The ideal candidate for these positions will understand, support, practice and promote the San José Way of library innovation and the Mission, Vision, & Values statements of the City of San José and the San José Public Library; demonstrate leadership and a commitment to active customer service; understand and be committed to the principles of intellectual freedom and access to a vast array of ideas and information; have knowledge of current library technology and trends; have experience working with a diverse community and staff; and have programming or project management ability. We are looking for friendly, customer service-oriented librarians who have experience working in a fast-paced environment and thrive in a highly collaborative setting. Our librarians perform a variety of professional duties that include programming for all ages, story time, innovative school and community engagement programs, outreach, coding and STEAM programming, and volunteer engagement. All our staff are trained in providing excellent customer service. Bilingual skills preferred. Classification Salary Ranges: Librarian I : $42.91 to $52.16 hourly or $44,630.04 to $ 54,250.56 annually for part-time benefited positions; $89,260.08 to $108,501.12 annually for full-time positions. Librarian II : $47.21 to $57.42 hourly or $49,096.32 to $59,721.48 annually for part-time benefited positions; $98,192.64 to $119,442.96 annually for full-time positions. This salary amount includes an approximate five percent (5%) ongoing non-pensionable compensation. Actual salary shall be determined by the final candidates’ qualifications and experience. Note: If you are currently a part-time unbenefited or part-time benefited San José Public Library employee seeking full time employment, you must apply to be considered for any potential future opportunities. We may use this candidate pool to fill future positions. This recruitment may be used to fill multiple positions in different locations in the City of San Jose. If you are interested in employment in this classification, you should apply to ensure you are considered for additional opportunities that may utilize the applicants from this recruitment. Minimum Qualifications Education and Experience: Librarian I - A Master's Degree in Library Science from an accredited college or university. Librarian II - A Master's Degree in Library Science from an accredited college or university AND one (1) year of professional library experience. Note : one (1) year is equal to 2,080 hours. Employment Eligibility: Federal law requires all employees to provide verification of their eligibility to work in this country. Please be informed that the City of San Jose will NOT sponsor, represent, or sign any documents related to visa applications/transfers for H1-B or any other type of visa which requires an employer application. Selection Process: The selection process will consist of an evaluation of the applicant's training and experience based on the application and responses to all the job specific questions. You must answer all questions to be considered or your application may be deemed incomplete and withheld from further consideration. Only those candidates whose backgrounds best match the position will be invited to proceed in the selection process. Additional phases of the selection process will consist of one or more interviews. You will be prompted to answer the following job-specific questions during the online application process: This position requires a master’s degree in library science (MLS) from an accredited college or university. If you have, please state the field of study, date received, and the issuing accredited college or university. Describe how your background and experience would lead to your success as a Librarian for the San José Public Library. The current recruitment is for several Public Service Librarians. Describe a recent project that you worked on. Include your organization strategies, time management tools, and other planning skills. Was it a team project? What was your role on the team? How did you handle any conflicts that arose? Describe a time you successfully managed a difficult interaction with a customer in-person or in a virtual environment. What customer service skills did you use? What other strategies could have also helped the situation? YOU MUST ANSWER ALL JOB-SPECIFIC QUESTIONS TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION. Submission of a resume is optional. However, submission of a resume in lieu of completing the education and work experience sections on the application and failing to answer all the questions may constitute an incomplete application and it will be withheld from further consideration . If you have questions about the duties of these positions, please contact Vidya Kilambi at vidya.kilambi@sjlibrary.org If you have questions about the selection or hiring processes, please contact Lisa Harding at lisa.harding@sanjoseca.gov Other Qualifications The ideal candidate will possess the following competencies, as demonstrated in past and current employment history. Job Expertise - Demonstrates knowledge of and experience with applicable professional/technical principles and practices, Citywide and departmental procedures/policies and federal and state rules and regulations. Continuous Improvement - Actively identifies new areas for learning and regularly creates and takes advantage of learning opportunities. Customer Service - Demonstrates the ability to anticipate customers' needs and deliver services effectively and efficiently using professional demeanor. Initiative - Exhibits resourceful behaviors toward meeting job objectives; anticipates problems, is proactive, and avoids difficulties by planning ahead; displays willingness to assume extra responsibility and challenges; pursues continuing education opportunities that promotes job performance. Planning - Acts to align own unit's goals with the strategic direction of the organization; defines tasks and milestones to achieve objectives, while ensuring the optimal use of resources to meet those objectives. Teamwork & Interpersonal Skills - Develops effective relationships with co-workers and supervisors by helping others accomplish tasks and using collaboration and conflict resolution skills. Technology Use/Management - Uses efficient and cost-effective approaches to integrate technology into the workplace and improve program effectiveness. Communications Skills - Effectively conveys information and expresses thoughts and facts clearly, orally and in writing; demonstrates effective use of listening skills; displays openness to other people’s ideas and thoughts. Employees in this classification are represented by the Municipal Employee's Federation (MEF) , AFSCME, Local No. 101 bargaining unit Benefits Information The application deadline is 11:55 PM on Monday, September 30, 2024 .Please allow adequate time to complete the application and submit before the deadline or the system may not save your application. If your online application was successfully submitted, you will receive an automatic confirmation email to the email address you provided. IF YOU DO NOT RECEIVE THE CONFIRMATION, please email CityCareers@sanjoseca.gov and we will research the status of your application. Additional Information: Employment Eligibility: Federal law requires all employees to provide verification of their eligibility to work in this country. Please be informed that the City of San Jose will NOT sponsor, represent or sign any documents related to visa applications/transfers for H1-B or any other type of visa which requires an employer application. Please note that applications are currently not accepted through CalOpps or any other third party job board application system. This recruitment may be used to fill multiple positions in this, or other divisions or departments. If you are interested in employment in this classification, you should apply to ensure you are considered for additional opportunities that may utilize the applicants from this recruitment. Please allow adequate time to complete the application and submit before the deadline or the system may not save your application. If your online application was successfully submitted, you will receive an automatic confirmation email to the email address you provided. IF YOU DO NOT RECEIVE THE CONFIRMATION, please email CityCareers@sanjoseca.gov and we will research the status of your application. Part-time positions(less than 40 hours per week) are required to participate in the City’s PTC 457 Deferred Compensation Plan per Federal regulations. Employees are required to contribute 3.75% of gross earning and the City contributes a matching amount of 3.75%. The funds contributed by the City are 100% vested upon initial deferral and will be held in in a stability of principal investment. This plan is in lieu of social security and does not include any healthcare benefits or contributions. Part-time employees may elect to contribute additional retirement savings through the City’s Voluntary 457 Deferred Compensation Plan. Additional Information on both plans can be found on the City’s website . Closing Date/Time: 9/30/2024 11:59 PM Pacific

Our diverse and inclusive workforce of more than 7,000 employees play a key role in the success of San José, the heart of the Silicon Valley. All City of San José employees work together as one team to make San José a vibrant, innovative, and desirable place to live and work. Visit here to learn more about San José. About the Department The San José Fire Department's (SJFD) core mission is to serve the community by protecting life, property, and the environment through prevention and response. SJFD is a high-volume, high-performance, all-risk Fire Department that protects approximately 200 square miles including, residential, commercial, high-rise, wildland interface areas, and several high-hazard occupancies. For additional information visit click here . Click here for information about the Fire Communications Division. Click here for the California Equal Pay Act Please note that applications are currently not accepted through CalOpps or any other third-party job board application system. To apply, applicants must complete an application via the City of San Jose’s website at www.sanjoseca.gov/citycareers . This position is open until filled with the first review date of Monday, October 14, 2024 Position Duties The San José Fire Department (SJFD) is seeking to fill multiple Senior Public Safety Dispatcher positions in the Communications Division. Senior Public Safety Dispatchers (Senior PSDs) are responsible for supervising a team of Public Safety Radio Dispatchers (PSRDs) assigned to a shift in the Communications Center. PSRD is the journey-level class for public safety dispatching within the City of San José wherein incumbents are required to handle the full range of telephone answering and dispatch functions. Responsibilities of the Senior PSD include, but are not limited to the following: Supervising PSRDs, including approving time-off and other scheduling requests in accordance with the established guidelines. Assigning PSRDs to work the various dispatch positions within the Communications Center. Conducting training sessions and drills to maintain the efficiency and coordination of their assigned team. Evaluating the performance of team members and giving frequent feedback to subordinates. Preparing written training evaluations and performance appraisals. Investigating and responding to resident, department, and allied agency concerns or complaints. Coordinating with Chief Officers in the field regarding matters affecting department operations. Performing additional support tasks when assigned to an administrative role in the Operations Unit, Training Unit, Quality Improvement Unit, or Systems Support Unit. Performing all duties of the PSRD classification. This recruitment may be used to fill multiple positions in this, or other divisions or departments. If you are interested in employment in this classification, you should apply to ensure you are considered for additional opportunities that may utilize the applicants from this recruitment. The starting salary will be determined by the selected candidate’s qualifications and experience. In addition to the salary, employees in the Senior Public Safety Dispatcher classification shall also receive an approximate five percent (5%) ongoing non-pensionable compensation pay and a (3.75%) Public Safety Radio Dispatcher Certification Pay. Salary range(s) for this classification is/are: $115,356.80 - $140,358.40 (pensionable) $125,450.52 - $152,639.76 ( including non-pensionable and certification pay ) Minimum Qualifications Education and Experience Completion of high school or equivalent (General Education Development [GED] Test or California Proficiency Certificate) AND three (3) years of experience answering, processing, and dispatching emergency requests from the public for law enforcement, fire department, or emergency medical services resources. Required Licensing (such as driver’s license, certifications, etc.) Possess a valid State of California driver's license. Must possess within three (3) months of employment and maintain the Emergency Medical Dispatch and Emergency Fire Dispatch certification through the International Academies of Emergency Dispatch. Other Qualifications The ideal candidate will possess the following competencies, as demonstrated in past and current employment history. Job Expertise - Demonstrates knowledge of and experience with applicable professional/technical principles and practices, Citywide and departmental procedures/policies and federal and state rules and regulations. Ability to provide direct supervision to subordinates by establishing realistic priorities within available resources, assigning work functions to others appropriately, and ensuring adherence to applicable policies and procedures. Ability to coach subordinates by providing guidance, opportunities, and motivation to improve employee’s capabilities. Ability to use appropriate interpersonal styles and methods to resolve conflict between two or more people. Ability to display initiative by exhibiting resourceful behaviors, anticipating possible problems and being proactive. Building Trust - Communicates an understanding of the other person's interests, needs and concerns; identifies and communicates shared interests and goals; identifies and communicates differences as appropriate; demonstrates honesty, keeps commitments, and behaves in an appropriate manner. Communication Skills - Effectively conveys information and expresses thoughts and facts clearly, orally and in writing; demonstrates effective use of listening skills; displays openness to other people's ideas and thoughts. Computer Skills - Experienced with common business computer applications including but not limited to: MS Outlook, MS Word, MS PowerPoint, MS Access, and MS Excel. Decision Making - Identifies and understands issues, problems, and opportunities; uses effective approaches for choosing a course of action or developing appropriate solutions. Flexibility - Makes effective decisions and achieves desired results in the midst of major changes in responsibilities, work processes, timeframes, performance expectations, organizational culture, or work environment. Multi-Tasking - Can handle multiple projects and responsibilities simultaneously; has handled a wide variety of assignments in past and/or current position(s). Problem Solving - Approaches a situation or problem by defining the problem or issue; determines the significance of problem; collects information; uses logic and intuition to arrive at decisions or solutions to problems that achieve the desired outcome. Reliability - Completes quality work assignments in a timely and efficient manner; fulfills responsibilities and maintains confidentiality as appropriate. Teamwork & Interpersonal Skills - Develops effective relationships with co-workers and supervisors by helping others accomplish tasks and using collaboration and conflict resolution skills. Selection Process: The selection process will consist of an evaluation of the applicant's training and experience based on the application and responses to all the job specific questions. You must answer all questions to be considered or your application may be deemed incomplete and withheld from further consideration. Only those candidates whose backgrounds best match the position will be invited to proceed in the selection process. Additional phases of the selection process will consist of one or more interviews, one of which may include a practical/writing exercise. Please ensure your availability on the dates listed, as alternate dates may not be available. Internal candidates will be granted leave time (if needed) to participate in the selection process but must participate off-duty. Tentative Timeline for the first review *subject to change Review of Application- October 14, 2024 Candidates not currently employed as a PSRD with San José Fire Department: CritiCall exam (online) - October 23 - 30, 2024 Assessment Center - which may include written, practical, and/or scenario exercise(s) and/or an oral board-style interview - W eek of November 18 , 2024 Selection Interview - week of December 2, 2024 Candidates not currently employed as a PSRD with San José Fire Department: Background investigation - Week of December 9, 2024 Candidates not currently employed as a PSRD with San José Fire Department: Conditional Job Offer subject to medical, psychological evaluation, and polygraph - week of January 27, 2025 Formal Job Offer a. Internal candidate - week of December 9, 2024 b. External candidate - week of March 24, 2025 If you have questions about the duties of these positions, the selection or hiring processes, please contact Lorena Diez at lorena.diez@sanjoseca.gov. Additional Information: Employment Eligibility: Federal law requires all employees to provide verification of their eligibility to work in this country. Please be informed that the City of San Jose will NOT sponsor, represent or sign any documents related to visa applications/transfers for H1-B or any other type of visa which requires an employer application. Please note that applications are currently not accepted through CalOpps or any other third party job board application system. This recruitment may be used to fill multiple positions in this, or other divisions or departments. If you are interested in employment in this classification, you should apply to ensure you are considered for additional opportunities that may utilize the applicants from this recruitment. Please allow adequate time to complete the application and submit before the deadline or the system may not save your application. If your online application was successfully submitted, you will receive an automatic confirmation email to the email address you provided. IF YOU DO NOT RECEIVE THE CONFIRMATION, please email CityCareers@sanjoseca.gov and we will research the status of your application. The City of San Jose offers a wide range of core health benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision, Employee Assistance Program, Life Insurance, Disability, and Savings Plans. Please visit the City's benefits page for detailed information on coverage, cost, and dependent coverage. For information on the City’s Retirement Plan(pension for full-time employees), please visit the Office of Retirement Services website . You will be able to view information based on different Sworn/Federated job classification. In additional to the benefits above, there is an additional perks site to explore further benefits of working for the City of San Jose like paid leave, educational reimbursements, and holiday pay are specific to the job classification and union membership. Closing Date/Time: 9/30/2025 11:59 PM Pacific

Our diverse and inclusive workforce of more than 7,000 employees play a key role in the success of San José, the heart of the Silicon Valley. All City of San José employees work together as one team to make San José a vibrant, innovative, and desirable place to live and work. Visit here to learn more about San José. About the Department The City of San José, the Capital of Silicon Valley, is one of the nation's best managed cities and one of the top ten cities in which to live, work, and do business. Moreover, San José is the center of cultural, government and economic activity for the region. The employees of the City of San José have embraced the following values: Integrity, Innovation, Excellence, Collaboration, Respect and Celebration. The City's Department of Public Works (DPW) is seeking an individual whose values align with the values of the City's employees. The Public Works Department is responsible for delivering capital improvement projects for a wide variety of City facilities and infrastructure, maintaining City facilities and fleet assets, facilitating and regulating development activities, and providing animal care and services. The Department is committed to high-quality service, partnering with the community, and providing an excellent environment in which to work. Position Duties Salary range for this classification is $125,274.24- $152,617.92annually. This range includes an approximate five percent (5%) ongoing non-pensionable pay. Actual salary shall be determined by the final candidates’ qualifications and experience. The San Jose-Santa Clara Regional Wastewater Facility (RWF) is one of the largest advanced wastewater treatment plants in the nation serving approximately 1.4 million residents living in a 300 square mile service area. The facility treats an average of 110 million gallons of wastewater per day (mgd), with a capacity of up to 167 mgd. The Department of Public Works is recruiting for a Principal Construction Inspector in the RWF Construction Management (CM) team. The RWF CM team provides the construction management and administrative oversight of all RWF’s active Capital Improvement Projects (CIP), from implementation through project closeout The Principal Construction Inspector (PCI) responsibilities include: supervising an inspection team (both City and consultant inspectors); perform inspections of either electrical, mechanical, or civil work when project inspectors are off site; review permits, plans and specifications for constructability and budgetary purposes and for conformance to City requirements. The PCI is also responsible for assisting with coordination with various project stakeholders to ensure the clients’ interest are addressed throughout the duration of the project. Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to the following: Schedule check-in meetings with the construction managers and/project managers to ensure quality of inspection work on projects are being met. Attend project progress and plant shutdown request meetings. Reviews and interprets construction plans and specifications; Perform field visit of each project on a regular basis to ensure inspection of work are being done in accordance with the contract. Reviews completed inspector daily reports in PMweb or EADOC and provide feedback to inspectors. Trains and evaluates work of subordinates. Complete annual performance appraisal of subordinates. Reviews and interprets construction plans and specifications; Research, compiles, and establishes standards and specifications for the Department of Public Works while evaluating new technologies and tools to improve efficiencies and process improvements where opportunities are available Helps to establish the training needs and procedures for the inspection staff and ensures the implementation of these policies. Provides budget review and analysis for program and project costs associated with staffing and resources needed for inspection support. Minimum Qualifications Education: Completion of High School or equivalent (General Education Development [GED] Test or California Proficiency Certificate). Experience: Nine (9) years of increasingly responsible sub-professional engineering/ construction inspection work, including three (3) years at the level of Senior Construction Inspector, Senior Engineering Technician, Party Chief, or equivalent. Acceptable Substitutions: Completion of a terminal curriculum in engineering technology equivalent to that given in an accredited California junior college or two (2) years of college engineering courses may be substituted for two (2) years of the required remaining experience. Required Licensing: Possession of a valid State of California Driver’s License. Form 700 requirement This position requires a disclosure of outside investments, real property interest, income, and business positions. You must complete and file an “Assuming Office Form 700” with the City Clerk’s Office within the first 30 days of employment with the office. Other Qualifications The ideal candidate will possess the following competencies, as demonstrated in past and current employment history: Job Expertise - Knowledge of construction/inspection procedures and practices as they relate to USA locating, and Capital Improvement Projects ; Ability to effectively coordinate project inspections with consultant inspectors to support construction schedules; Knowledge and ability to stay current with storm water regulatory requirements; Ability to use and recommend technology to enhance and improve construction and inspection practices; Knowledge and understanding of utility coordination; Knowledge of recycle water standards and requirements; Knowledge of vertical and building construction practice and general sequencing of activities; Knowledge of park construction, landscaping, and trail construction standards; Knowledge of requirements and application of third party/special inspection. Communication Skills - Communicates and listens effectively and responds in a timely, effective, positive and respectful manner; written reports and correspondence are accurate, complete, current; well-organized, legible, concise, neat, and in proper grammatical form. Speech and verbal instructions are clear, concise, and understandable. Customer Service - Approaches problem-solving by focusing on customers first; advocates for customer results point of view; demonstrates the ability to anticipate customers' needs and deliver services effectively and efficiently in a timely, accurate, respectful and friendly manner. Problem Solving - Approaches a situation or problem by defining the problem or issue; determines the significance of problem(s); collects information; uses logic and intuition to arrive at decisions or solutions to problems that achieve the desired outcome. Decision Making - Identifies and understands issues, problems, and opportunities. Takes action that is consistent with available facts, constraints, and probable consequences. Makes timely and sound decisions. Takes responsibility for decisions. Reliability - Completes work assignments in a timely and efficient manner; meets established schedules and deadlines; follows instructions and procedures; fulfills responsibilities and job duties. Teamwork & Interpersonal Skills - Demonstrates a positive attitude and flexibility along with the ability to develop effective relationships with coworkers and supervisors by helping others accomplish tasks and using collaboration and conflict resolution skills. Supervision - Sets effective long and short-term goals based on a good understanding of management practices; establishes realistic priorities within available resources; provides motivational support; empowers others; assigns decision-making and work functions to others in an appropriate manner to maximize organizational and individual effectiveness. Selection Process: The selection process will consist of an evaluation of the applicant's training and experience based on the application and responses to all the job specific questions. You must answer all questions to be considered or your application may be deemed incomplete and withheld from further consideration. Only those candidates whose backgrounds best match the position will be invited to proceed in the selection process. Additional phases of the selection process will consist of one or more interviews. If you have questions about the duties of these positions, the selection or hiring processes, please contact Charmaine Guerrero at charmaine.guerrero@sanjoseca.gov . Additional Information: Employment Eligibility: Federal law requires all employees to provide verification of their eligibility to work in this country. Please be informed that the City of San Jose will NOT sponsor, represent or sign any documents related to visa applications/transfers for H1-B or any other type of visa which requires an employer application. Please note that applications are currently not accepted through CalOpps or any other third party job board application system. This recruitment may be used to fill multiple positions in this, or other divisions or departments. If you are interested in employment in this classification, you should apply to ensure you are considered for additional opportunities that may utilize the applicants from this recruitment. Please allow adequate time to complete the application and submit before the deadline or the system may not save your application. If your online application was successfully submitted, you will receive an automatic confirmation email to the email address you provided. IF YOU DO NOT RECEIVE THE CONFIRMATION, please email CityCareers@sanjoseca.gov and we will research the status of your application. The City of San Jose offers a wide range of core health benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision, Employee Assistance Program, Life Insurance, Disability, and Savings Plans. Please visit the City's benefits page for detailed information on coverage, cost, and dependent coverage. For information on the City’s Retirement Plan(pension for full-time employees), please visit the Office of Retirement Services website . You will be able to view information based on different Sworn/Federated job classification. In additional to the benefits above, there is an additional perks site to explore further benefits of working for the City of San Jose like paid leave, educational reimbursements, and holiday pay are specific to the job classification and union membership. Closing Date/Time: 9/24/2024 11:59 PM Pacific

Our diverse and inclusive workforce of more than 7,000 employees play a key role in the success of San José, the heart of the Silicon Valley. All City of San José employees work together as one team to make San José a vibrant, innovative, and desirable place to live and work. Visit here to learn more about San José. About the Department The City of San José, the Capital of Silicon Valley, is one of the nation's best managed cities and one of the top ten cities in which to live, work, and do business. Moreover, San José is the center of cultural, government and economic activity for the region. The employees of the City of San José have embraced the following values: Integrity, Innovation, Excellence, Collaboration, Respect and Celebration. The San José City Council consists of ten Councilmembers elected by district and a Mayor elected at-large, each for four-year terms. The Mayor and Council are responsible for representing the residents of San José, providing accountability, reviewing public policy and programs, and adopting those policies which best meet the needs of the residents, visitors, and businesses in San José. The Mayor serves as the political leader of San Jose, and under the City Charter, is responsible for recommending policy, program, and budget priorities for the City. Position Duties The Office of Mayor Matt Mahan is recruiting for a full-time Policy Associate. This position serves as a key member of the Policy Team for Mayor Mahan, working on several priority initiatives, most notably on economic development, workforce development, and matters pertaining to innovation and investing in San Jose. The total salary range for the Policy Associate (classification will be Council Assistant) is $64,634.96 - $95,490.46. This amount includes an approximate five percent (5%) ongoing non-pensionable pay. The actual salary shall be determined by the final candidates’ qualifications and experience. The position requires an employee with strong and effective organizational skills; ability to handle multiple assignments; excellent written and oral communications skills, and the ability to develop and maintain effective and collaborative working relationships with community members and neighborhood organizations, key stakeholders, and City staff. Candidates must be willing to work frequent evenings and weekends, and as exempt management employees, are not eligible for overtime compensation. Typical Duties: Policy Analysis Drive policy priorities through the government and legislative process and research best practices on assigned policy portfolio, through activities such as: provide strong policy analysis within the issue areas of responsibility, including evaluating budgetary, legislative and community impacts to develop recommendations write memoranda and prepare the Mayor for meetings gather background information relative to issues pending before the City Council draft routine to complex correspondence, memoranda, and reports which articulate the Mayor’s economic development policy initiatives prepare speeches and talking points for the Mayor facilitate development by working interdepartmentally to address challenges that impede an organization’s ability to grow and invest analyze existing, newly enacted and proposed legislation, regulations, law, court decisions and memoranda of understanding; and program evaluation and planning. Develop and maintain positive working relationships with City Council offices, City departments, community organizations, residents, business community, non-profit organizations, and government agencies as they are key partners on policy and as a representative of the Mayor’s Office. Community Engagement/Outreach and Public Meetings Track the operations of related government and community-based organizations, ranging from local, county, regional, state and federal government entities to special districts and nonprofit organizations Attend and represent the Mayor at City-related meetings and activities, meeting with governmental agencies, private industry, and related meetings: may attend several such meetings per week and participate on the Mayor's behalf. provide staff support to the Mayor at meetings and events, attend meetings and events on behalf of the Supervisor, identify collaborative opportunities within the community, and maintain relationships with constituents and stakeholder groups within the District. Constituent services and casework management respond to constituents seeking help with a variety of issues, including providing resource information and facilitating solutions to concerns; resolving complaints, and interpreting operating policies for residents and other interested parties General Coordinate projects citywide with City administration. Coordinate arrangements for meetings, programs, or other civic functions on behalf of the Mayor. Attend meetings and community events with the Mayor, requires occasional availability on evenings and weekends. Gather background information relative to issues pending before the City Council, most notably on affordable housing development, homelessness and matters pertaining to neighborhood quality of life. Analyze a wide variety of materials on assigned projects, programs, and topics Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal skills; Organizational proficiency, including the abilities to prioritize, handle multiple tasks simultaneously, and meet deadlines; Read and summarize a significant volume of complex information; Work independently or with supervision, and as a member of a diverse team; Think creatively and articulate thoughts clearly, including in public settings; Allow for a flexible schedule (some evenings and weekends are required); General knowledge of local, state, and federal government and the role and basic functions of county government in California preferred. Employees in this classification are not members of the classified civil service and appointment would be on a contract "at will" basis and is for a specified period of time to be determined by the appointing elected official and does not extend past the end of the elected official's term. Candidates must be willing to work frequent evenings and weekends, and as exempt management employees, are not eligible for overtime compensation. This unclassified position requires a disclosure of outside investments, real property interest, income, and business positions. Minimum Qualifications Any combination of training and experience that provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities to advise the Mayor or Council Member on matters of public policy, democratic processes, constituent service, or citizen involvement. Required Licensing: Possession of a valid California Driver’s license is required. Other Qualifications Desirable Qualifications The ideal candidate will possess the most desirable combination of training, skills, and experience, which will allow them to serve as a member of the Mayor’s Team. This can be any equivalent experience that provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities to advise the Mayor on matters of public policy, democratic processes, constituent services or citizen involvement. Education: A Bachelor's degree, from an accredited college or university, with an emphasis in communication, English, journalism, political science, public administration, or a related field providing education in writing and public policy. Experience: Three (3) or more years of public or customer service, public relations, communications or recreation programming experience, preferably in a political office, government entity, major corporation, or nonprofit. Ideally, a candidate will possess experience with escalating levels of responsibility in the field of public/media relations and/or marketing in a political office, government entity, major corporation, or nonprofit. Competencies: The ideal candidate will offer the following abilities and knowledge, as demonstrated in employment history or other experience. We desire a well-rounded, dedicated, and enthusiastic individual with a broad combination of skills and abilities. Desirable experience, knowledge and skills for this position include: Strong commitment to public service. Previous experience working for a Councilmember or elected official. Preferred: experience working on policies related to business recruitment and retention, economic development, housing production, and neighborhood quality of life. Experience in community development or organizing along with policy research. Ability to communicate and work effectively with a diverse set of stakeholders. Proficiency in the use of software applications such as Microsoft Word, Power Point, Excel, Outlook, or equivalent. Ability to effectively plan workflow and manage multiple projects to deliver quality products in a timely manner evidenced by through strong organizational, administration, and management skills. Ability to express themselves clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing (email, letters, report writing and editing). Skill in research techniques and applications - collecting, compiling, analyzing, and interpreting data. Strong work ethic, professionalism, flexibility. Ability to communicate effectively with others and facilitate groups to achieve common objectives; understand and identify key issues and make recommendations in complex situations. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relations with others and to provide excellent service to internal and external customers, stakeholders and colleagues. Ability to present yourself in a professional and effective manner. Ability to work in a team environment and work as an effective team contributor. Ability to work in a fast-paced environment. Demonstrate ability to work independently, prioritize work, and independently manage multiple, diverse, and competing priorities while meeting deadlines. Selection Process The selection process will consist of an evaluation of the applicant's training and experience. Only the candidates whose backgrounds best match the position will be invited to the interview process, which may include practical/writing exercises. To be considered for this position, you must fill out the online application and submit the following: Cover Letter Resume One (1) writing sample that best demonstrate your level of proficiency If you have questions about the duties of these positions, the selection or hiring processes, please contact michael.lomio@sanjoseca.gov and renu.grover@sanjoseca.gov To learn more information about City Benefits, click on the Benefits tab of this job posting. To learn more information about Mayor and City Council, click here . Link to California Equal Pay Act . This position will remain open until filled and applications will be reviewed continuously; therefore, we encourage applicants to apply as soon as possible. Additional Information: Employment Eligibility: Federal law requires all employees to provide verification of their eligibility to work in this country. Please be informed that the City of San Jose will NOT sponsor, represent or sign any documents related to visa applications/transfers for H1-B or any other type of visa which requires an employer application. Please note that applications are currently not accepted through CalOpps or any other third party job board application system. This recruitment may be used to fill multiple positions in this, or other divisions or departments. If you are interested in employment in this classification, you should apply to ensure you are considered for additional opportunities that may utilize the applicants from this recruitment. Please allow adequate time to complete the application and submit before the deadline or the system may not save your application. If your online application was successfully submitted, you will receive an automatic confirmation email to the email address you provided. IF YOU DO NOT RECEIVE THE CONFIRMATION, please email CityCareers@sanjoseca.gov and we will research the status of your application. The City of San Jose offers a wide range of core health benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision, Employee Assistance Program, Life Insurance, Disability, and Savings Plans. Please visit the City's benefits page for detailed information on coverage, cost, and dependent coverage. For information on the City’s Retirement Plan(pension for full-time employees), please visit the Office of Retirement Services website . You will be able to view information based on different Sworn/Federated job classification. In additional to the benefits above, there is an additional perks site to explore further benefits of working for the City of San Jose like paid leave, educational reimbursements, and holiday pay are specific to the job classification and union membership.

Our diverse and inclusive workforce of more than 7,000 employees play a key role in the success of San José, the heart of the Silicon Valley. All City of San José employees work together as one team to make San José a vibrant, innovative, and desirable place to live and work. Visit here to learn more about San José. About the Department The City Manager’s Office provides strategic leadership, which supports the Mayor and City Council while motivating the organization to deliver high-quality services that meet the community’s needs. The City Manager’s Office of Emergency Management (OEM) is responsible for preparing the City and the community to effectively respond to natural, technological, and human-caused disasters while coordinating with the Santa Clara County Operational Area, the State of California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services and Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). Maintenance and activation of the Emergency Operations Center and the Emergency Operations Plan (EOP) are primary tools utilized by OEM. In addition, OEM provides disaster planning, training, and recovery assistance to City departments, including state-mandated Standardized Emergency Management System (SEMS) classes for the Emergency Operations Center staff, Department Operations Center staff, and elected officials. To be comprehensive, OEM continuously monitors state and federal legislation that directly impacts the provisions of emergency services to the community. Position Duties An Emergency Coordinator is an entry-level position in the City Manager’s Office of Emergency Management. The position reports to either the Director or Deputy Director of OEM. The EOC Readiness Coordinator - Temporary position is a 3 - 4-month limit-dated position, With a tentative start date of October 27, 2024. The incumbent will shadow and train with the current EOC Readiness Coordinator, who is anticipated to retire from City service in January 2025. The EOC Readiness Coordinator - Temporary position was created specifically to ensure a smooth transition and eliminate the potential for any gaps in service, as the EOC Readiness Coordinator position is critical to the City of San José’s emergency preparedness, response, and recovery operations. The EOC Readiness Coordinator - Temporary would be responsible for supporting operations, logistics, maintenance, and administration of the City of San José’s Emergency Operations Center (EOC), Alternate EOC, and Office of Emergency Management (OEM). [RR1] [GA2] [RR3] Duties involve maintaining operational readiness of EOC facilities and equipment, coordination with Department Operations Centers (DOCs) and other members of the City’s Emergency Management Organization, providing direct support to the Training and Exercise Program, participating in emergency planning activities, providing technical support to EOC facility operations and assignment to EOC Operations during non-emergency and emergency conditions. Develop and manage Emergency Operations Center activation procedures. Develop EOC architecture for information sharing, resource management, and coordination during an emergency and supporting standard operating procedures. Manage WebEOC Professional 8.0 Management System, California Common Operating Picture (CalCOP) Incident Management System, ShakeAlert Earthquake Early Warning System, and supporting teleconference, video-teleconference, and closed-circuit television systems. Manage the manual/hard-copy and digital/soft-copy EOC Forms, EOC Planning P, EOC Status Boards, EOC Maps, and associated EOC equipment. Responsibilities include identifying, notifying, organizing, training, equipping, exercising, and evaluating user communities for these systems. Provide technical support and collaboration with ITD on the [RR4] [GA5] [RR6] selection, installation, use, maintenance, technical training, and operational management of all EOC infrastructure, systems, hardware, and software. Collaborate with Public Works and ITD during project coordination for infrastructure maintenance, installation, and upgrades to all power systems [RR7] [GA8] ; lighting systems; network cabling; Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) systems; and similar equipment as well as fielding and setup of computer equipment, monitors, television displays, communications equipment, audio-visual systems, and similar equipment; fielding, setup, and maintenance of desks, chairs, lighting, rolling carts, cabinets, and similar equipment; and fielding, setup, and use of access control systems. Typical Duties and Results: Responsible for inventory management for both the EOC and OEM offices including related reports. Provides support for training events, exercises, and real-world activations as relates to the readiness of the EOC. Provides support to (OEM) staff related to facility operations and equipment. Working with OEM staff, develops and maintains EOC documentation for operations and equipment including relevant plans including the EOC activation guide, action planning process, position job aids, EOC org chart, etc. Works with Training and Exercise Coordinator in developing EOC training materials, exercises (drills, workshops, tabletops, functional, and full-scale exercises) for EOC, DOC, and Field teams on the EOC Action Planning Process, use of EOC Forms and EOC Status Boards. Administers and manages EOC technology equipment and application platforms used for EOC operations. Assists ITD with identifying personal computer and related equipment issues. Manages and maintains non-technical EOC supplies to include white boards, position vests, etc. Provides input to OEM Finance Coordinator for budgetary needs and tracking. Acts as the alternate Alert and Warning Coordinator when required. Coordinate and schedule training for EOC, DOC, and Field teams on Multi-Agency Coordination Systems (MACS}, EOC Action Planning Process, use of EOC Forms and EOC Status Boards. Responds to activations of the EOC Performs other emergency management activities as needed Minimum Knowledge of: Principles of effective written communication, including the preparation of clear and concise reports, documents, and revisions to documents Principles of administrative process and governmental organization Principles of adult learning Ability to: Work both independently and interdependently to ensure work is completed in an accurate and timely fashion Promote and coordinate emergency preparedness messages Work with diverse groups, including volunteers Communicate effectively Be available to report to duty on a 24-hour a day basis, as needed Distinguishing Characteristics: This is the entry into higher levels of the emergency management classification, where expertise is gathered in a specific field in order to progress into the more specialized class such as Emergency Planner. Initially, supervision and training are given in detail, but as an incumbent becomes more capable, he/she works with a higher degree of independence. Position requires energetic, well focused, and detailed oriented personnel. Under general supervision, the personnel is responsible for analytic work of moderate difficulty in areas such as plans and procedure development; review and analysis of existing plans and newly proposed plans; generalized analysis of continuity between plans; organization and methods analysis; or personnel analysis. Performs additional work as required. The assigned personnel requires a high level of professionalism, excellent customer service skills, and a strong work ethic. The position requires excellent judgment, initiative, integrity, analytical and organizational skills. Minimum Qualifications MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Education and Experience Executive Analyst I: Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university in business or public administration or a closely related field. Executive Analyst II: Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university in business or public administration or a closely related field; and two (2) years of increasingly responsible professional staff analytic or administrative experience at the level of Executive Analyst I with the City of San Jose. Acceptable Substitution: Experience as a Staff Specialist with the City of San José may be substituted for the education requirement on a year for year basis. Required Licensing (such as driver’s license, certifications, etc.) When assigned to the Office of Emergency Management: Incumbents in the Executive Analyst I and II classifications will be required to obtain the FEMA Professional Development Series (PDS) Certificate within approximately one (1) year of employment. Incumbents in the Executive Analyst II classification will also be required to obtain the FEMA Advanced Professional Series (APS) Certificate within approximately two (2) years of employment. Background : Passing a San José Police Department background check is a condition of employment. Other Qualifications Basic Competencies: Knowledge of City's organizational structure and functions and the principles, practices and challenges of the City organization, administration, and management. Knowledge of and experience with applicable professional/technical principles and practices , Citywide and departmental procedures/policies and federal and state rules and regulations. Initiative and Innovation : exhibits resourceful behaviors toward meeting job objectives, anticipates problems, is proactive, and avoids difficulties by planning ahead; displays willingness to assume extra responsibility and challenges; pursues continuing educational opportunities that promote job performance. Core Competencies: The ideal candidate will possess the following competencies, as demonstrated from past and current employment history. Job Expertise : Demonstrates knowledge of and experience with applicable professional/technical principles and practices, Citywide and departmental procedures/policies and federal and state rules and regulations. Analytical Thinking : Approaching a problem or situation by using a logical, systematic, sequential approach. Communication Skills : Effectively conveys information and expresses thoughts and facts clearly, orally and in writing; demonstrates effective use of listening skills; displays openness to other people’s ideas and thoughts. Creativity : Addresses objectives and problems while questioning traditional assumptions/solutions in order to generate creative ideas and new ways of doing business; exhibits creativity and innovation when contributing to organizational and individual objectives; seeks out opportunities to improve, streamline, reinvent work processes. Customer Service : Demonstrates the ability to anticipate customers' needs and deliver services effectively and efficiently using professional demeanor Team Work & Interpersonal Skills : Develops effective relationships with co-workers and supervisors by helping others accomplish tasks and using collaboration and conflict resolution skills. Computer Skills : eExperienced with common business computer applications including but not limited to: MS Outlook, MS Word, MS PowerPoint, MS Access, and MS Excel. Selection Process: The selection process will consist of an evaluation of the applicant's training and experience based on the application and responses to the Job Specific Questions. Only the candidates whose backgrounds best match the position will be invited to proceed in the selection process. Additional phases of the selection process will consist of one or more interviews and a background investigation. You will be prompted to answer the following job-specific questions during the online application process. Please note that there is a 4,000-character limit, including spaces, for each text response: Please specify your degree, field of study ad the college or university where you obtained your degree You may also include any additional degrees or applicable certificates that you have achieved. Please describe your facilities management experience, including operations, logistics, maintenance, and administrative support. Please include your years of experience, your title, and specific responsibilities. Your response should be consistent with your work history.Please describe your experience with managing inventories, including any systems or tools used and your specific responsibilities.Please describe your experience working on complex plans and procedures which required you to gather and analyze data and information and develop statistical reports and/or summaries for use in process improvement planning.Please describe your experience in Emergency Management. If you do not have experience in Emergency Management, please describe any transferrable experience, knowledge, skills or abilities that would enable you to fulfill the duties of the position. You must answer all job-specific questions in order to be considered for this vacancy or your application will be deemed incomplete and withheld from further consideration. References to your resume will be deemed incomplete and your application withheld from further consideration. Additional Information: Employment Eligibility: Federal law requires all employees to provide verification of their eligibility to work in this country. Please be informed that the City of San Jose will NOT sponsor, represent or sign any documents related to visa applications/transfers for H1-B or any other type of visa which requires an employer application. Please note that applications are currently not accepted through CalOpps or any other third party job board application system. This recruitment may be used to fill multiple positions in this, or other divisions or departments. If you are interested in employment in this classification, you should apply to ensure you are considered for additional opportunities that may utilize the applicants from this recruitment. Please allow adequate time to complete the application and submit before the deadline or the system may not save your application. If your online application was successfully submitted, you will receive an automatic confirmation email to the email address you provided. IF YOU DO NOT RECEIVE THE CONFIRMATION, please email CityCareers@sanjoseca.gov and we will research the status of your application. The City of San Jose offers a wide range of core health benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision, Employee Assistance Program, Life Insurance, Disability, and Savings Plans. Please visit the City's benefits page for detailed information on coverage, cost, and dependent coverage. For information on the City’s Retirement Plan(pension for full-time employees), please visit the Office of Retirement Services website . You will be able to view information based on different Sworn/Federated job classification. In additional to the benefits above, there is an additional perks site to explore further benefits of working for the City of San Jose like paid leave, educational reimbursements, and holiday pay are specific to the job classification and union membership. Closing Date/Time: 9/24/2024 11:59 PM Pacific

Our diverse and inclusive workforce of more than 7,000 employees play a key role in the success of San José, the heart of the Silicon Valley. All City of San José employees work together as one team to make San José a vibrant, innovative, and desirable place to live and work. Visit here to learn more about San José. About the Department The City of San José, the Capital of Silicon Valley, is one of the nation's best managed cities and one of the top ten cities in which to live, work, and do business. Moreover, San José is the center of cultural, government and economic activity for the region. The employees of the City of San José have embraced the following values: Integrity, Innovation, Excellence, Collaboration, Respect and Celebration. The City's Department of Public Works (DPW) is seeking an individual whose values align with the values of the City's employees The Public Works Department is responsible for delivering capital improvement projects for a wide variety of City facilities and infrastructure, maintaining City facilities and fleet assets, facilitating and regulating development activities, and providing animal care and services . The Department is committed to high-quality service, partnering with the community, and providing an excellent environment in which to work. Position Duties Salary range for this classification is $ 74,380.8 0 - $ 90,417.60 annually. This salary range(s) includes an approximate five percent (5%) ongoing non-pensionable compensation. Actual salary shall be determined by the final candidates’ qualifications and experience. The Department of Public Works is seeking to fill a vacant Facility Repair Worker position at the Central Service Yard within the Facilities Management Division. Under general supervision, this Facility Repair Worker will perform a wide variety of semi-skilled work in the repair of buildings and equipment at various City facilities . The incumbent also needs the ability to recognize the correct tool for the task and be familiar with the safe and effective use of power and hand tools of the carpentry, paint, and plumbing trades. This position works alongside the various trades consisting of carpentry, lock services, painting, and plumbing. Other duties of this position include, but are not limited to: Work and communicate well with customers, including co-workers, other trades, client department personnel, management, and the general public . Schedules and manages the work of contractors engaged in the maintenance and repair of equipment and facilities . Reviews and approves payments. Prepares work orders for major repair and alterations and monitors progress and completion of projects. Maintains records of repair equipment. Maintain all work order details, status updates, labor applied, and contractor costs in City’s work order database. Knowledge of fundamental provisions of various codes related to the maintenance and repair of facilities. Minor construction and repair projects including wood and metal framing and including aspects of rough and finished carpentry. Installation and repair of doors and windows (metal, wood, fiberglass) and related hardware. Knowledge and experience in preparation of various surfaces, and paint finish applications, practices, and methods. Follow written and oral instruction, interpret plans, construction drawings, and adhere to building codes and specifications to perform the work required . Promote teamwork and work as part of a team, including taking the lead as well as a supporting role to complete projects. Adopt appropriate safety working procedures. This recruitment may be used to fill multiple positions in this, or other divisions or departments. If you are interested in employment in this classification, you should apply to ensure you are considered for additional opportunities that may utilize the applicants from this recruitment. Minimum Qualifications Any combination of training and experience equivalent to completion of eighth grade and three (3) years of experience in the construction, repair and maintenance of buildings to include semi-skilled carpentry, plumbing, painting and electrical work. Other Qualifications The ideal candidate will possess the following competencies, as demonstrated in past and current employment history. Communication Skills - communicates and listens effectively and responds in a timely , effective, positive and respectful manner; written reports and correspondence are accurate , complete, current; well-organized, legible, concise, neat, and in proper grammatical form; can professionally communicate with all levels of staff including Directors and members of the City Council and City Manager’s Office. Computer Skills - experienced with common business computer applications including but not limited to: MS Outlook, MS Word, MS PowerPoint, MS Access, and MS Excel, work order database system. Customer Service - demonstrates the ability to anticipate customers' needs and deliver services effectively and efficiently in a timely , accurate , respectful, and friendly manner Job Expertise - demonstrates knowledge of and experience with applicable professional/technical principles and practices, Citywide and departmental procedures/policies and federal and state rules and regulations. Teamwork & Interpersonal Skills - develops effective relationships with co-workers and supervisors by helping others accomplish tasks and using collaboration and conflict resolution skills Additional qualifications include: Knowledge of general materials, methods, tools and equipment used in the repair and maintenance of buildings and equipment at City facilities, including semi-skilled carpentry, electrical, painting and plumbing work. Knowledge of safety practices and procedures necessary in building and equipment maintenance work. Ability to use power tools and equipment safely. Ability to understand and carry out written and oral instructions. Ability to keep simple records and prepare routine reports. Ability to set priorities for completion of projects. Ability to work harmoniously and effectively with other employees and with the public. Knowledge of the fundamental provisions of various codes pertaining to the maintenance and repair of buildings involved in this type of work. Ability to draw sketches and plans for assigned projects, estimate the materials required and record the time and materials used. Selection Process: The selection process will consist of an evaluation of the applicant's training and experience based on the application and responses to all the job specific questions. You must answer all questions to be considered or your application may be deemed incomplete and withheld from further consideration. Only those candidates whose backgrounds best match the position will be invited to proceed in the selection process. Additional phases of the selection process will consist of one or more interviews. If you have questions about the duties of these positions, the selection or hiring processes, please contact Crystal Diaz at crystal.diaz@sanjoseca.gov . Additional Information: Employment Eligibility: Federal law requires all employees to provide verification of their eligibility to work in this country. Please be informed that the City of San Jose will NOT sponsor, represent or sign any documents related to visa applications/transfers for H1-B or any other type of visa which requires an employer application. Please note that applications are currently not accepted through CalOpps or any other third party job board application system. This recruitment may be used to fill multiple positions in this, or other divisions or departments. If you are interested in employment in this classification, you should apply to ensure you are considered for additional opportunities that may utilize the applicants from this recruitment. Please allow adequate time to complete the application and submit before the deadline or the system may not save your application. If your online application was successfully submitted, you will receive an automatic confirmation email to the email address you provided. IF YOU DO NOT RECEIVE THE CONFIRMATION, please email CityCareers@sanjoseca.gov and we will research the status of your application. The City of San Jose offers a wide range of core health benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision, Employee Assistance Program, Life Insurance, Disability, and Savings Plans. Please visit the City's benefits page for detailed information on coverage, cost, and dependent coverage. For information on the City’s Retirement Plan(pension for full-time employees), please visit the Office of Retirement Services website . You will be able to view information based on different Sworn/Federated job classification. In additional to the benefits above, there is an additional perks site to explore further benefits of working for the City of San Jose like paid leave, educational reimbursements, and holiday pay are specific to the job classification and union membership. Closing Date/Time: 10/10/2024 11:59 PM Pacific

Our diverse and inclusive workforce of more than 7,000 employees play a key role in the success of San José, the heart of the Silicon Valley. All City of San José employees work together as one team to make San José a vibrant, innovative, and desirable place to live and work. Visit here to learn more about San José. About the Department The City of San José, the Capital of Silicon Valley, is one of the nation's best managed cities and one of the top ten cities in which to live, work and do business. Moreover, San José is the center of cultural government and economic activity for the region. The employees of the City of San José have embraced the following values: Integrity, Innovation, Excellence, Collaboration, Respect and Celebration. The San José City Council consists of ten Councilmembers elected by district and a Mayor elected at-large, each for four-year terms. The Mayor and Council represent the residents of San José, and are responsible for providing accountability, reviewing public policy and programs, and adopting those policies which best meet the needs of the residents, visitors, and businesses in San José. The Mayor serves as the political leader of San José, and under the City Charter, is responsible for communications for the City, in addition to recommending policy, program, and budget priorities. Position Duties Digital Director for the City of San Jose The Office of Mayor Matt Mahan is recruiting for a full-time Digital Director. This position serves as a key member of the Communications team for Mayor Mahan, working on priority initiatives around digital content and communications. An ideal candidate for the Digital Director position is an organized, creative, and energetic individual who is passionate about serving the community of San José and committed to advancing the Mayor’s vision for the City. The Mayor’s Digital Director is formally classified as a Council Community Relations Director and is an at-will position that reports to the City’s Chief Communications and Marketing Officer (CCMO) and regularly interfaces directly with the Mayor to plan and execute the City's communications to the public and the news media. The total salary range for the Mayor’s Digital Director (classification will be Council Community Relations Director) is $75,646.74 - $121,034.42. This amount includes an approximate five percent (5%) ongoing non-pensionable pay. The actual salary shall be determined by the final candidates’ qualifications and experience. The Digital Director will develop and execute digital media strategy that follows the larger strategic communications plan developed by the CCMO for policy, initiatives, programs, and annual budget messages. The Digital Director has responsibilities for marketing programs, writing social media posts, creating compelling videos and capturing content. We’re constantly launching new media features and the Digital Director is expected to be a self-starter who can concept, develop, produce and edit engaging content that resonates with our community. The Digital Director assists the CCMO in overseeing a team that currently includes staff responsible for media relations, speechwriting, social media, and graphic design. The Digital Director will lead social media strategy for the Mayor’s Office on various platforms. Responsibilities include but are not limited to: Planning and goal setting to ensure consistent and relevant content directed at informing and educating the public on the goals and priorities of the Mayor and City of San Jose Analyze campaigns and translate anecdotal or qualitative data into recommendations and plans for revising social media, content marketing, SEO and social advertising campaigns Research social media tools and promotion strategies for an increasingly digital world Research audience preferences and identify social networks that would be optimal for building brand reputation Present weekly and quarterly reports to manage with recommendations and insights based on analysis Managing and growing a newsletter list Employees in this classification are not members of the classified civil service and appointment would be on a contract “at-will” basis and is for a specified period of time to be determined by the appointing elected official and does not extend past the end of the elected official's term. Candidates must be willing to work frequent evenings and weekends, and as exempt management employees, are not eligible for overtime compensation. This unclassified position requires a disclosure of outside investments, real property interest, income and business positions. Minimum Qualifications The minimum qualification requirements include any combination of training, education, and experience that provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities to advise and support the Mayor or Councilmember on matters of constituent services; public policy; community outreach and engagement; and communications. Required Licensing: Possession of a valid California driver’s license is required. Other Qualifications Desirable Qualifications Education: A Bachelor's degree, preferably a Master's degree, from an accredited college or university, with an emphasis in communication, English, journalism, public relations, public administration, marketing, or a related field providing education in writing and public policy. Experience: Four (4) to eight (8) years of professional experience with escalating levels of responsibility in the field of public/media relations and/or marketing in a political office, government entity, major corporation, or nonprofit. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities The ideal candidate will have the background, experience, and knowledge to demonstrate: Proven mastery of principles, practices, and techniques in digital strategy, including a deep understanding of emerging trends in the digital landscape. Demonstrated success in developing and executing comprehensive digital media strategies that align with overarching communications objectives across different platforms. Exceptional creativity in crafting compelling and shareable content across various digital platforms, including social media, websites, and video channels. Experience leading marketing programs, ensuring content is not only engaging but strategically aligned with organizational goals. Experience leading and growing multifaceted team Demonstrable track record of growing social audiences. Strong understanding of social media marketing strategy and the entire social marketing mix—paid, organic, owned and earned. Deep experience with web and social analytics tools; proficiency in metrics-based decision-making. A forward-thinking mindset with the ability to introduce and implement innovative digital solutions that enhance the City's online presence and communication effectiveness. Success in crafting language on politically sensitive subjects, with the skill to distill complex policy issues into easily accessible and digestible digital communications. A strong commitment to public service. Willingness and ability to work nights and weekends as required, understanding the dynamic nature of digital media and the need for real-time engagement. Preferred Skills and Experience: Strong communication and exceptional customer service skills, including the ability to work with individuals from diverse backgrounds and experiences with empathy and professionalism. Ability to manage multiple projects and tasks simultaneously, often under tight deadlines and in a changing, complex environment. Deep knowledge of local politics, including the South Bay, State, and Federal government. Bilingual language fluency in Spanish or Vietnamese (written and oral skills). Selection Process The selection process will consist of an evaluation of the applicant's training and experience based on the application. Only the candidates whose backgrounds best match the position will be invited to proceed in the selection process. Additional phases of the selection process will consist of one or more interviews. To be considered for this position, you must submit the following: Cover Letter Resume Three (3) samples of past work (these samples must be your work product; best performing social posts, compelling videos, or a digital portfolio) If you have questions about the duties of these positions, the selection or hiring processes, please contact tasha.dean@sanjoseca.gov and renu.grover@sanjoseca.gov. To learn more information about City Benefits, click on the Benefits tab of this job posting. To learn more information about Mayor and City Council, click here . Link to California Equal Pay Act . This position will remain open until filled and applications will be reviewed continuously; therefore, we encourage applicants to apply as soon as possible. Additional Information: Employment Eligibility: Federal law requires all employees to provide verification of their eligibility to work in this country. Please be informed that the City of San Jose will NOT sponsor, represent or sign any documents related to visa applications/transfers for H1-B or any other type of visa which requires an employer application. Please note that applications are currently not accepted through CalOpps or any other third party job board application system. This recruitment may be used to fill multiple positions in this, or other divisions or departments. If you are interested in employment in this classification, you should apply to ensure you are considered for additional opportunities that may utilize the applicants from this recruitment. Please allow adequate time to complete the application and submit before the deadline or the system may not save your application. If your online application was successfully submitted, you will receive an automatic confirmation email to the email address you provided. IF YOU DO NOT RECEIVE THE CONFIRMATION, please email CityCareers@sanjoseca.gov and we will research the status of your application. The City of San Jose offers a wide range of core health benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision, Employee Assistance Program, Life Insurance, Disability, and Savings Plans. Please visit the City's benefits page for detailed information on coverage, cost, and dependent coverage. For information on the City’s Retirement Plan(pension for full-time employees), please visit the Office of Retirement Services website . You will be able to view information based on different Sworn/Federated job classification. In additional to the benefits above, there is an additional perks site to explore further benefits of working for the City of San Jose like paid leave, educational reimbursements, and holiday pay are specific to the job classification and union membership.

Our diverse and inclusive workforce of more than 7,000 employees play a key role in the success of San José, the heart of the Silicon Valley. All City of San José employees work together as one team to make San José a vibrant, innovative, and desirable place to live and work. Visit here to learn more about San José. About the Department The Department of Transportation (DOT) plans, develops, operates, and maintains transportation facilities, services, and related systems which contribute to the livability and economic health of the City. We comprise a team of more than 500 people ready to serve the needs of our residents to improve the efficiency and safety of San José streets. We are an energetic and innovative team that is improving transportation in the nation’s 10th largest city, while focusing on safety, sustainability, and active public life! For more information about DOT, visit www.sanjoseca.gov/transportation . Position Duties The Department of Transportation is currently seeking to fill two ( 2 ) full-time Senior Engineer vacancies in the Signal System Management & Operations and Development & Geometric Design Divisions. The salary range for Senior Engineer is: $1 50 , 062 . 64 - $1 89 , 789 . 60 annually. This salary range(s) includes an approximate five percent (5%) ongoing non-pensionable compensation. Actual salary shall be determined by the final candidates’ qualifications and experience. Traffic Signals Project Delivery Position (Signal System Management & Operations Division) The Senior Engineer, under general direction of the Division Manager, serves a key team-leadership role in the Traffic Signal Project Delivery section , leading a team of engineers to manage and enhance the City’s traffic signal system of almost 1,000 signals , helping to create an environment for improved and equitable roadway safety and access. This position requires the ability to proactively drive programs, effectively coordinate with a variety of internal and external stakeholders, and skillfully engage team members to successfully deliver program objectives . Key duties include: Develop and lead the traffic signal capital program to improve and expand the City’s signal network Administer grant-funded traffic signal projects Evaluate traffic safety, traffic volume, and other data to determine program investment priorities for traffic signal infrastructure improvements Design and implement minor signal improvement work orders in collaboration with Maintenance teams, including operational changes, adding signalized crosswalks, and addressing high crash locations Work closely with other teams within the department to efficiently deliver signal improvements as part of complete streets efforts that leverage programs such as pavement maintenance and Vision Zero Work with other departments, including Public Works and the City Manager’s Office, to develop Citywide standards and to deploy projects that align with City vision and goals Engage with consultants, contractors, and vendors to deploy and manage advanced systems that enhance the signal system Collaborate with Caltrans, VTA, and other partner agencies to manage and enhance cross-jurisdictional infrastructure Participate in community engagement and public meetings, when necessary Manage and track traffic signal asset inventor y Lead and mentor engineering staff in the performance of work by establishing achievement plans, tracking performance, creating a positive and engaging work environment, maximizing staff development opportunities, and providing appropriate recognition Geometric Design - Complete Streets Position (Development & Geometric Design Division) The Senior Engineer will, under general direction of the Principal Engineer, perform work of considerable complexity in transportation engineering that includes review, supervision, and preparation of conceptual plans, geometric design plans, traffic signal designs, contract drawings, and specifications for transportation improvements. The position will more specifically oversee development and review of all complete streets and geometric roadway design elements of transportation infrastructure projects for the c ity including supervising or leading others in such work. The successful candidate will have a broad technical basis and expertise in transportation planning, traffic engineering, complete street design including geometric and roadway design. The Senior Engineer will also work with the Principal Engineer to serve as the DOT representative on all roadway design items as relates to other departments within the c ity, consultants, developers, and other agencies. Key duties include: Supervise the preparation of geometric design plans, intersection control design, traffic signals and roundabouts, contract drawings and specifications, master plans and traffic studies related to transportation infrastructure improvements Present designs at meetings to DOT and other relevant internal or external stakeholders Develop or review roadway conceptual plans in conformance with all relevant design guidelines, policies, and requirements Design geometric layouts of signage and striping plans relevant to pavement rehabilitation, private development, and capital improvement projects using AutoCAD Conceptualize project layouts to be included as part of grant applications Develop and revise existing city standards and guidelines in collaboration with other city departments and outside agencies. Collaborate with Caltrans, VTA, and other partner agencies to manage and enhance cross-jurisdictional infrastructure Review pr iv ate develo p ment improvement plans to address roadway right of way requirements for compliance with complete streets policy and geometric design standards Attend meetings, represent DOT as lead technical person on discussions with project engineers, c ity staff, and consultants as appropriate to build consensus and/or to coordinate project issues Assist in the selection and direction of consultants, including contract negotiation, preparation, and administration Oversee the management and expenditure of consultant contracts and minor capital civil improvements projects Oversee budget and expenses of master agreements, and minor on-call engineering contracts Lead and supervise engineering, technical and non-technical staff by establishing goals, tracking performance, creating a positive work environment, maximizing staff development opportunities, and providing appropriate recognition For additional information regarding the Senior Engineer position, please visit the class specification . This recruitment may be used to fill multiple positions as mentioned above and in other divisions or departments. If you are interested in employment in these classifications, you should apply to ensure you are considered for additional opportunities that may utilize the applicants from this recruitment. Minimum Qualifications Education: A Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university in the required professional engineering discipline. Experience: Five (5) years of progressively responsible professional engineering experience . Required Certifications: Certificate of Registration in a relevant professional engineering discipline. Possession of a valid State of California’s driver’s license is required . Selected candidates will be required to submit a DMV Release of Driver Record Information form at the time of conditional offer and will be enrolled in the DMV Employer Pull Notice (EPN) Program. Refusal to do so will be considered withdrawing from the recruitment process. Desired Certification: State of California Certificate of Registration in a relevant professional engineering discipline . Selected c andidates will need to obtain within their probationary period . Form 700: This position requires a disclosure of outside investments, real property interest, income, and business positions. You must complete and file an “Assuming Office Form 700” with the City Clerk’s Office within the first 30 days of employment with the office. Employment Eligibility: Federal law requires all employees to provide verification of their eligibility to work in this country. Please be informed that the City of San José will NOT sponsor, represent, or sign any documents related to visa applications/transfers for H1-B or any other type of visa which requires an employer application. Selection Process: The selection process will consist of an evaluation of the applicant's training and experience based on the application and responses to all the job specific questions. You must answer all questions to be considered, or your application may be deemed incomplete and withheld from further consideration. Only those candidates whose backgrounds best match the position will be invited to proceed in the selection process. Additional phases of the selection process will consist of one or more interviews . You will be prompted to answer the following job-specific questions during the online application process: If you have a bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited college or university in the required professional engineering discipline, please state the field of study and the issuing accredited college or university. Please describe in detail your professional engineering experience, including the institution(s) you work for, job title(s), years of employment and primary duties. Your experience must be consistent with your work history and resume. Please provide your Professional Engineer License #, the authorizing state, and the expiration date. If you selected other, please specify the certification(s) that you possess . Please select the position(s) for which you are interested in applying for. Select all that apply: Geometric Design - Complete Streets Traffic Signals Project Delivery Please describe your experience implementing a program or project that you initiated from start . Briefly i nclude your approach to developing project scope , milestone s , and performance metrics . Also include examples of how y ou proactively prepared for anticipated or unanticipated project challenges . Please describe your experience leading a team to deliver innovative programs, projects, or initiatives . Include how many employees you have supervised and/or led. Include your role(s) and responsibilities, an exa mple of how you led your team to enact changes or improvements to established pr actices , and brief details of how you developed and mentored your team . P lease describe your experience in r eviewing and/or developing civil improvement, traffic signal design, and geometric layout plans, specifically in the areas of complete street, geometric roadway, and other transportation infrastructure designs . Please describe any related technical experience you have in traffic engineering and other related fields based on the job descriptions provided in the announcement. YOU MUST ANSWER ALL JOB-SPECIFIC QUESTIONS TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION. Submission of a resume is optional. However, submission of a resume in lieu of completing the education and work experience sections on the application and failing to answer all the questions will constitute an incomplete application and it may be withheld from further consideration. Other Qualifications The ideal candidate will possess the following competencies, as demonstrated in past and current employment history. Competencies The ideal candidate will possess the most desirable combination of training, skills, and experience, as demonstrated in past and current employment history. Desirable competencies for this position includ e: JOB EXPERTISE: Demonstrates knowledge of and experience with applicable professional/technical principles and practices, Citywide and departmental procedures/policies and federal and state rules and regulations. COMMUNICATION SKILLS: Effectively conveys information and expresses thoughts and facts clearly, orally and in writing; demonstrates effective use of listening skills; displays openness to other people's ideas and thoughts. CONSTRUCTIVE ENERGIES: A demonstration of energy and drive that comes from within, and a willingness to approach all aspects of work with a generally positive attitude; possessing the inclination to take appropriate action rather than waiting to be told what to do; examples of Constructive Energies include but are not limited to: enthusiasm, honesty, integrity, empathy, dedication, reliable, proactive, respectful, confidence, ethical, and a willingness to help others . INITIATIVE: Exhibits resourceful behaviors toward meeting job objectives ; anticipates problems, is proactive, and avoids difficulties by planning ahead ; displays willingness to assume extra responsibility and challenges; pursues continuing education opportunities that promotes job performance. LEADERSHIP: Leads by example; demonstrates high ethical standards. Remains visible and approachable and interacts with others on a regular basis; promotes a cooperative work environment, allowing others to learn from mistakes; provides motivational support and direction. PLANNING: Acts to align own unit's goals with the strategic direction of the organization; defines tasks and milestones to achieve objectives , while ensuring the optimal use of resources to meet those objectives . PROBLEM SOLVING: Approaches a situation or problem by defining the problem or issue; determines the significance of problem; collects information; uses logic and intuition to arrive at decisions or solutions to problems that achieve the desired outcome. PROJECT MANAGEMENT: Ensures support for projects and implements agency goals and strategic objectives . TEAMWORK & INTERPERSONAL SKILLS: D evelops effective relationships with co-workers and supervisors by helping others accomplish tasks and using collaboration and conflict resolution skills. If you have questions about the duties of these positions, the selection or hiring processes, please contact Lisa Harding at lisa.harding@sanjoseca.gov The application deadline is 11:5 5 PM on Monday, September 23, 2024 . Please allow adequate time to complete the application and submit before the deadline or the system may not save your application. If your online application was successfully submitted , you will receive an automatic confirmation email to the email address you provided. Additional Information: Employment Eligibility: Federal law requires all employees to provide verification of their eligibility to work in this country. Please be informed that the City of San Jose will NOT sponsor, represent or sign any documents related to visa applications/transfers for H1-B or any other type of visa which requires an employer application. Please note that applications are currently not accepted through CalOpps or any other third party job board application system. This recruitment may be used to fill multiple positions in this, or other divisions or departments. If you are interested in employment in this classification, you should apply to ensure you are considered for additional opportunities that may utilize the applicants from this recruitment. Please allow adequate time to complete the application and submit before the deadline or the system may not save your application. If your online application was successfully submitted, you will receive an automatic confirmation email to the email address you provided. IF YOU DO NOT RECEIVE THE CONFIRMATION, please email CityCareers@sanjoseca.gov and we will research the status of your application. The City of San Jose offers a wide range of core health benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision, Employee Assistance Program, Life Insurance, Disability, and Savings Plans. Please visit the City's benefits page for detailed information on coverage, cost, and dependent coverage. For information on the City’s Retirement Plan(pension for full-time employees), please visit the Office of Retirement Services website . You will be able to view information based on different Sworn/Federated job classification. In additional to the benefits above, there is an additional perks site to explore further benefits of working for the City of San Jose like paid leave, educational reimbursements, and holiday pay are specific to the job classification and union membership. Closing Date/Time: 9/23/2024 11:59 PM Pacific

Our diverse and inclusive workforce of more than 7,000 employees play a key role in the success of San José, the heart of the Silicon Valley. All City of San José employees work together as one team to make San José a vibrant, innovative, and desirable place to live and work. Visit here to learn more about San José. About the Department The Office of the City Attorney is committed to providing excellent legal services, consistent with the highest professional and ethical standards, to the City with the goal of protecting and advancing its interests in serving the people of San Jose. Position Duties The Office of the City Attorney is seeking an experienced legal professional to manage the Legal Administrative Assistant team. The successful candidate will be a legal professional who has the ability to collaborate with all levels of staff and will have demonstrated the following: excellent communication, team-building and leadership skills; strong technical skills, including knowledge of legal secretarial duties relating to court rules, procedures and litigation practices as well as transactional duties; expert software skills and flexibility to learn new technologies. The duties anticipated for this position include: Supervise and provide training, guidance and oversight to the legal administrative assistants (legal secretaries). Develop, coordinate and supervise implementation of new processes related to legal secretarial duties. Manage legal secretarial support and assignments to meet daily operational demands for litigation and transactional services. Coordinate, update and collaborate with the Legal Services Administrator and other support managers on various office management, policy and administrative tasks. Participate in evaluation of Office software products and develop procedures for use. Train staff, supervise implementation, troubleshoot and assist on software issues. Update rule changes and/or procedures on instructions and templates as needed with reference to court procedures and/or office procedures. Manage employee hiring processes, including recruitments, interviews and background checks. Prepare annual performance reviews for legal administrative assistant staff. Work with attorneys and staff to identify ways to improve Office efficiencies. Prepare and/or review a variety of complex legal documents, memos, correspondence and reports. Perform a variety of related tasks as required. Minimum Qualifications Training and Experience Successful completion of a Baccalaureate Degree from an accredited college or university and six years of related experience; or, any combination of education and experience which has provided the knowledge, skills and abilities necessary to successfully perform the essential duties of the job. Licenses/Certificates Possession of a valid California Driver's License. Other Qualifications The ideal candidate will possess the following competencies, as demonstrated in past and current employment history. Desirable competencies for this position include: Job Expertise: Demonstrates knowledge of and experience with law office practices and procedures, including knowledge of legal secretarial duties relating to court rules, procedures and litigation practices as well as transactional duties, Citywide and departmental procedures/policies and federal and state rules and regulations. Communication Skills: Effectively conveys information and expresses thoughts and facts clearly, orally and in writing; demonstrates effective use of listening skills; displays openness to other people’s ideas and thoughts. Computer Skills: Experienced with common business computer applications including but not limited to: MS Outlook, MS Word, and MS Excel. Teamwork & Interpersonal Skills: Develops effective relationships with co-workers and supervisors by helping others accomplish tasks and using collaboration and conflict resolution skills. Leadership: Leads by example; demonstrates high ethical standards; remains visible and approachable and interacts with others on a regular basis; promotes a cooperative work environment, allowing others to learn from mistakes; provides motivational supports and direction. Problem Solving: Approaches a situation or problem by defining the problem or issue; determines the significance of problem; collects information; uses logic and intuition to arrive at decisions or solutions to problems that achieve the desired outcome. Reliability: Completes quality work assignments in a timely and efficient manner; fulfills responsibilities and maintains confidentiality as appropriate. Supervision: Sets effective long and short-term goals based on a good understanding of management practices; establishes realistic priorities within available resources; provides motivational support; empowers others; assigns decision-making and work functions to others in an appropriate manner to maximize organizational and individual effectiveness. Additional Information: Employment Eligibility: Federal law requires all employees to provide verification of their eligibility to work in this country. Please be informed that the City of San Jose will NOT sponsor, represent or sign any documents related to visa applications/transfers for H1-B or any other type of visa which requires an employer application. Please note that applications are currently not accepted through CalOpps or any other third party job board application system. This recruitment may be used to fill multiple positions in this, or other divisions or departments. If you are interested in employment in this classification, you should apply to ensure you are considered for additional opportunities that may utilize the applicants from this recruitment. Please allow adequate time to complete the application and submit before the deadline or the system may not save your application. If your online application was successfully submitted, you will receive an automatic confirmation email to the email address you provided. IF YOU DO NOT RECEIVE THE CONFIRMATION, please email CityCareers@sanjoseca.gov and we will research the status of your application. The City of San Jose offers a wide range of core health benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision, Employee Assistance Program, Life Insurance, Disability, and Savings Plans. Please visit the City's benefits page for detailed information on coverage, cost, and dependent coverage. For information on the City’s Retirement Plan(pension for full-time employees), please visit the Office of Retirement Services website . You will be able to view information based on different Sworn/Federated job classification. In additional to the benefits above, there is an additional perks site to explore further benefits of working for the City of San Jose like paid leave, educational reimbursements, and holiday pay are specific to the job classification and union membership. Closing Date/Time: 10/4/2024 11:59 PM Pacific

Our diverse and inclusive workforce of more than 7,000 employees play a key role in the success of San José, the heart of the Silicon Valley. All City of San José employees work together as one team to make San José a vibrant, innovative, and desirable place to live and work. Visit here to learn more about San José. About the Department A national search is underway to attract a strategic, innovative, and experienced local government executive to serve as the City of San José’s next Director of the Human Resources Department and the City Manager’s Office of Employee Relations. This is an incredible opportunity for a collaborative leader who will lead the planning, organizing, and directing of a comprehensive human resources management program with oversight of the functional areas of responsibility including employment and classification/compensation, workforce learning and development, benefits and wellness administration, strategic support and workers’ compensation, health and safety. This leader will also be responsible for the delivery of an effective employee relations program and act as the City’s Chief Labor Negotiator with the City’s 12 bargaining units. The Human Resources Department and City Manager’s Office of Employee Relations Director reports to and serves as a key advisor to the City Manager. The Human Resource Department’s mission recognizes that our employees power the City of San José and our success as a City is dependent on our ability to create a dynamic and engaged workforce. Our employees’ ability to provide excellent service is strengthened when we invest in attracting talent, providing opportunities for career growth, enabling an environment focused on health, safety, and wellness, and retaining a diverse workforce in a workplace that is equitable and inclusive. Supporting this work is a staff of 60 full time equivalent positions with an annual operating budget of approximately $140 million. The Human Resources Director’s Executive Management Team includes an Assistant Director and Deputy Director. The Human Resources Department provides five core services : 1. Employee Benefits and Wellness - Provide benefit and wellness programs that best meet the needs of employees, retirees, their dependents, and the City, and assist participants in effectively utilizing their plans. 2. Employment and Classification/Compensation - Facilitate the City’s ability to attract and hire a diverse and talented workforce. 3. Workers’ Compensation, Health and Safety - Provide services that promote employee health, safety, and well-being. 4. Workforce Learning and Development - Provide Citywide employee training and pipeline development programs that support employee recruitment, growth, engagement, and retention. 5. Strategic Support - Manage, support, and process fiscal and transactional services and projects for all of the Human Resources department and some Citywide processes and projects. Additional information regarding the Department’s core services, related programs, and budget can be found in the Human Resources Budget Summary . The City Manager's Office's mission is to provide strategic leadership that supports the Mayor and the City Council and motivates and challenges the organization to deliver high quality services that meet the community's needs. The Office of Employee Relations is one of seven offices within the City Manager's Office that contributes to the success of this mission by representing the City Manager in various labor relations issues and negotiating on behalf of the City with 12 bargaining units on wages, hours, and other terms and conditions of employment; and manages employee relations matters and advises and assists departments regarding strategies and due process requirements when dealing with employee sub-performance or misconduct. Supporting this work is a staff of 11 full time equivalent positions with an annual operating budget of approximately $2.9 million. The Employee Relations Director's Executive Management Team also includes an Assistant Director and Deputy Director. Additional information regarding the City Manager's Office can be found in the Office of the City Manager Budget Summary . Position Duties For more information about the position and duties, please visit the recruitment brochure at this link: https://www.alliancerc.com/wp-content/uploads/SJ-HR_OER-Dir-Profile-FINAL.pdf Minimum Qualifications Education : A Bachelor’s Degree in public administration, business administration, or a discipline related to the business performed by the department. A Master’s Degree in public administration, business administration, or a discipline related to the business performed by the department is preferred. Experience : Ten (10) years of progressively responsible professional experience that demonstrates proficiency at the management and policy making levels of a corporate or public organization responsible for a complex range of programs and activities, including five (5) years at a human resources management and policy-making management level. Other Qualifications To apply for this position, please submit an application at this link: https://www.alliancerc.com/searches/current-recruitments/hr-dept-oer-director-san-jose/ For further information, please contact Sherrill Uyeda at suyeda@alliancerc.com or at (562) 901-0769 x331. Additional Information: Employment Eligibility: Federal law requires all employees to provide verification of their eligibility to work in this country. Please be informed that the City of San Jose will NOT sponsor, represent or sign any documents related to visa applications/transfers for H1-B or any other type of visa which requires an employer application. Please note that applications are currently not accepted through CalOpps or any other third party job board application system. This recruitment may be used to fill multiple positions in this, or other divisions or departments. If you are interested in employment in this classification, you should apply to ensure you are considered for additional opportunities that may utilize the applicants from this recruitment. Please allow adequate time to complete the application and submit before the deadline or the system may not save your application. If your online application was successfully submitted, you will receive an automatic confirmation email to the email address you provided. IF YOU DO NOT RECEIVE THE CONFIRMATION, please email CityCareers@sanjoseca.gov and we will research the status of your application. The City of San Jose offers a wide range of core health benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision, Employee Assistance Program, Life Insurance, Disability, and Savings Plans. Please visit the City's benefits page for detailed information on coverage, cost, and dependent coverage. For information on the City’s Retirement Plan(pension for full-time employees), please visit the Office of Retirement Services website . You will be able to view information based on different Sworn/Federated job classification. In additional to the benefits above, there is an additional perks site to explore further benefits of working for the City of San Jose like paid leave, educational reimbursements, and holiday pay are specific to the job classification and union membership. Closing Date/Time: 10/21/2024 11:59 PM Pacific

Our diverse and inclusive workforce of more than 7,000 employees play a key role in the success of San José, the heart of the Silicon Valley. All City of San José employees work together as one team to make San José a vibrant, innovative, and desirable place to live and work. Visit here to learn more about San José. About the Department The Office of the City Attorney is committed to providing excellent legal services, consistent with the highest professional and ethical standards, to the City with the goal of protecting and advancing its interests in serving the people of San José. The Office is seeking a motivated individual with the ability to work independently and also in a team environment. Position Duties This position is responsible for performing legal secretarial duties requiring both sound judgment and good technical skills. These duties may include, but are not limited to, transcribing, preparing, processing, and e-filing pleadings/briefs in the various state and federal courts; preparing and processing correspondence, contracts, ordinances, resolutions, City Council memoranda, and other legal documents and instruments; maintaining calendars for attorneys; answering telephones and contacting other offices to provide, obtain, and/or coordinate information and/or appearances; performing office filing; and organizing and maintaining a wide variety of information and materials in support of attorneys. The skill level of this position places strong emphasis on accuracy, quality, and attention to detail. A strong knowledge base of legal procedures and court rules (federal and state) is desirable. This position involves a variety of legal matters including civil litigation, workers' compensation, and all aspects of municipal law. Incumbent must be proficient in the use of personal computers and able to work with various types of software in the Microsoft Windows environment. The selection process will include an evaluation of the applicant's training and experience based on the application, resume, and answers to the job-specific questions . Only those candidates whose backgrounds best match the position will be forwarded to the interview phase. You must answer all job-specific questions to be considered for this vacancy or your application will be deemed incomplete and withheld from further consideration. Minimum Qualifications Education and Experience - Legal Administrative Assistant II Completion of high school or equivalent (General Education Development [GED] Test or California Proficiency Certificate) AND three (3) years of experience in legal administrative assistant work preparing and formatting legal documents such as pleadings, briefs, contracts, ordinances, resolutions or other transactional documents. Other Qualifications Competencies The ideal candidate will possess the following competencies, as demonstrated in past and current employment history. Desirable competencies for this position include: Job Expertise - Demonstrates knowledge of and experience with applicable professional/technical principles and practices, Citywide and departmental procedures/policies and federal and state rules and regulations. Communication Skills - Effectively conveys information and expresses thoughts and facts clearly, orally and in writing; demonstrates effective use of listening skills and displays openness to other people's ideas and thoughts. Computer Skills - Experienced with common business computer applications including but not limited to: MS Outlook, MS Word, MS PowerPoint, MS Access, and MS Excel. Teamwork & Interpersonal Skills - Develops effective relationships with co-workers and supervisors by helping others accomplish tasks and using collaboration and conflict resolution skills. Customer Service - Demonstrates the ability to anticipate customers' needs and deliver services effectively and efficiently using professional demeanor. Initiative - Exhibits resourceful behaviors toward meeting job objectives; anticipates problems, is proactive, and avoids difficulties by planning ahead; displays willingness to assume extra responsibility and challenges; pursues continuing education opportunities that promotes job performance. Multi-Tasking - Can handle multiple projects and responsibilities simultaneously; has handled a wide variety of assignments in past and/or current position(s). Problem Solving - Approaches a situation or problem by defining the problem or issue; determines the significance of problem; collects information; uses logic and intuition to arrive at decisions or solutions to problems that achieve the desired outcome. Reliability - Completes quality work assignments in a timely and efficient manner; fulfills responsibilities and maintains confidentiality as appropriate. Additional Information: Employment Eligibility: Federal law requires all employees to provide verification of their eligibility to work in this country. Please be informed that the City of San Jose will NOT sponsor, represent or sign any documents related to visa applications/transfers for H1-B or any other type of visa which requires an employer application. Please note that applications are currently not accepted through CalOpps or any other third party job board application system. This recruitment may be used to fill multiple positions in this, or other divisions or departments. If you are interested in employment in this classification, you should apply to ensure you are considered for additional opportunities that may utilize the applicants from this recruitment. Please allow adequate time to complete the application and submit before the deadline or the system may not save your application. If your online application was successfully submitted, you will receive an automatic confirmation email to the email address you provided. IF YOU DO NOT RECEIVE THE CONFIRMATION, please email CityCareers@sanjoseca.gov and we will research the status of your application. The City of San Jose offers a wide range of core health benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision, Employee Assistance Program, Life Insurance, Disability, and Savings Plans. Please visit the City's benefits page for detailed information on coverage, cost, and dependent coverage. For information on the City’s Retirement Plan(pension for full-time employees), please visit the Office of Retirement Services website . You will be able to view information based on different Sworn/Federated job classification. In additional to the benefits above, there is an additional perks site to explore further benefits of working for the City of San Jose like paid leave, educational reimbursements, and holiday pay are specific to the job classification and union membership. Closing Date/Time: 10/18/2024 11:59 PM Pacific

Our diverse and inclusive workforce of more than 7,000 employees play a key role in the success of San José, the heart of the Silicon Valley. All City of San José employees work together as one team to make San José a vibrant, innovative, and desirable place to live and work. Visit here to learn more about San José. About the Department The Environmental Services Department (ESD) is a national leader in pollution prevention, watershed protection, utility service provision, and climate action. Together, ESD employees positively impact every resident and business in San Jose. Our department is an exceptional place to start or grow your career. We have a supportive leadership team, numerous professional growth opportunities, and an inclusive workplace culture that is welcoming of your talents! We offer an array of meaningful career paths and value flexibility - offering hybrid work and alternative work schedules in select roles. Additionally, the City offers excellent health and pension benefits , as well as 15 paid holidays! To learn more about ESD, follow @sjenvironment on Twitter , Facebook and Instagram and San Jose Environmental Services on LinkedIn. Position Duties The total annual salary range for an Associate Engineering Technician is $84,193.20 - $102,451.44. This salary range(s) includes an approximate five percent (5%) ongoing non-pensionable compensation. Actual salary shall be determined by the final candidates’ qualifications and experience. Bargaining Unit: Municipal Employees’ Federation (MEF), AFSCME, Local 101. The Environmental Services Department is currently seeking to fill one (1) full-time Associate Engineering Technician vacancy at the San Jose-Santa Clara Regional Wastewater Facility (RWF). The Wastewater Facility Maintenance Division is responsible for the maintenance of the facility mechanical infrastructure, facilities maintenance, warehouse services, landscaping, painting, and land management. The Division is organized into three sections: Mechanical Process Maintenance, Special Projects Training Scheduling, and Facilities Maintenance. Staff is located throughout the facility and provides preventive and corrective maintenance, painting of various equipment and infrastructures, stocking and warehousing of parts, landscape management, lands management, as well as emergency repair. The division provides support services for implementation of capital improvement projects (CIP), process optimization, and operations. The division also implements public works contracts for repair, equipment replacement, and new construction. Reporting to a Wastewater Maintenance Superintendent, this Associate Engineering Technician position will be responsible for providing support to a variety of facility maintenance management through facilitating and managing vendor agreements and relationships, as well as, contract administration support in Operations and Maintenance (O&M). Typical duties for this position may include the following but are not limited to: Assist with the review and/or development of purchase order agreements, scope of work specifications, cost estimates, and bid process Assist with supervising contractors and personnel to complete facility related tasks such as managing and providing services and repairs for facility infrastructure and equipment (structural repairs on roofs, fence, building etc., process and mechanical related equipment land and levee management, and all associated entities) Assist with Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) Ensure safety related audits and certifications are complete Complete contract specifications requests and ensure requirements are met Conduct contract management such as renewal of options, management of funds, approval of payment; provide customer service to various maintenance groups, staff, contractors and other City departments Develop plans using computer software (i.e. Excel, Visio, etc.) to determine workforce, machinery and funds to complete the task Inspect work and assure project requests are completed, specifications are met and completed as scheduled Collect data, generate reports, coordinate and schedule preventative maintenance programs Assist with overseeing the Sheriff Work Program This recruitment may be used to fill multiple positions in this, or other divisions or departments. If you are interested in employment in this classification, you should apply to ensure you are considered for additional opportunities that may utilize the applicants from this recruitment. Minimum Qualifications • Education: Successful completion of high school, General Educational Development (G.E.D.) Certificate, or California Proficiency Certificate. • Experience: Four (4) years of increasingly responsible sub-professional engineering/technical support experience of which two (2) years of experience includes performing materials sampling and testing, drafting and developing plans and specifications, construction or infrastructure inspections, traffic engineering, or field surveying. • Acceptable Substitution: Successful completion of two (2) academic years or sixty (60) semester units of college level engineering technology courses or related field from an accredited college or university may be substituted for the two (2) of four (4) years of sub-professional engineering/technical support experience. There will be no substitute for the two (2) years of experience performing materials sampling and testing, drafting and developing plans and specifications, construction or infrastructure inspections, traffic engineering, or field surveying. • Required Licensing: Possession of a valid State of California driver's license. Other Qualifications The ideal candidate will possess the following competencies, as demonstrated in past and current employment history. Desirable competencies for this position include: Job Expertise: Demonstrates knowledge of and experience with applicable professional/technical principles and practices, Citywide and departmental procedures/policies and federal and state rules and regulations. Ability to understand and develop scopes of work, cost estimates, and bid purchasing/awarding process management common to government entities Ability to interpret and manage contract agreements Open Purchase Orders Experience working with fiscal departments for purchases, invoices, and budgets overview Continuous Improvement : Actively identifies new areas for learning and regularly creates and takes advantage of learning opportunities. Decision Making : Identifies and understands issues, problems, and opportunities; uses effective approaches for choosing a course of action or developing appropriate solutions. Initiative: Exhibits resourceful behaviors toward meeting job objectives; anticipates problems, is proactive, and avoids difficulties by planning ahead; displays willingness to assume extra responsibility and challenges; pursues continuing education opportunities that promotes job performance. Teamwork and Interpersonal Skills: Develops effective relationships with co-workers and supervisors by helping others accomplish tasks and using collaboration and conflict resolution skills. Communication Skills: Effectively conveys information and expresses thoughts and facts clearly, orally and in writing; demonstrates effective use of listening skills; displays openness to other people's ideas and thoughts. Selection Process: The selection process will consist of an evaluation of the applicant's training and experience based on the application and responses to all the job specific questions. You must answer all questions to be considered or your application may be deemed incomplete and withheld from further consideration. Only those candidates whose backgrounds best match the position will be invited to proceed in the selection process. Additional phases of the selection process will consist of one or more interviews. If you have questions about the duties of this position, the selection or hiring processes, please contact Zoe McChesney at zoe.mcchesney@sanjoseca.gov . To apply, please complete an application and respond to all job specific questions via the City of San Jose’s website at www.sanjoseca.gov/citycareers. The application deadline is on October 7, 2024 at 11:59 PM. Please allow adequate time to complete the application and submit before the deadline or the system may not save your application. If your online application was successfully submitted, you will receive an automatic confirmation email to the email address you provided. IF YOU DO NOT RECEIVE THE CONFIRMATION, please email CityCareers@sanjoseca.gov and we will research the status of your application. Please contact Human Resources at (408) 535-1285, or Human.Resources@sanjoseca.gov if you have any questions. Additional Information: Employment Eligibility: Federal law requires all employees to provide verification of their eligibility to work in this country. Please be informed that the City of San Jose will NOT sponsor, represent or sign any documents related to visa applications/transfers for H1-B or any other type of visa which requires an employer application. Please note that applications are currently not accepted through CalOpps or any other third party job board application system. This recruitment may be used to fill multiple positions in this, or other divisions or departments. If you are interested in employment in this classification, you should apply to ensure you are considered for additional opportunities that may utilize the applicants from this recruitment. Please allow adequate time to complete the application and submit before the deadline or the system may not save your application. If your online application was successfully submitted, you will receive an automatic confirmation email to the email address you provided. IF YOU DO NOT RECEIVE THE CONFIRMATION, please email CityCareers@sanjoseca.gov and we will research the status of your application. The City of San Jose offers a wide range of core health benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision, Employee Assistance Program, Life Insurance, Disability, and Savings Plans. Please visit the City's benefits page for detailed information on coverage, cost, and dependent coverage. For information on the City’s Retirement Plan(pension for full-time employees), please visit the Office of Retirement Services website . You will be able to view information based on different Sworn/Federated job classification. In additional to the benefits above, there is an additional perks site to explore further benefits of working for the City of San Jose like paid leave, educational reimbursements, and holiday pay are specific to the job classification and union membership. Closing Date/Time: 10/7/2024 11:59 PM Pacific

Our diverse and inclusive workforce of more than 7,000 employees play a key role in the success of San José, the heart of the Silicon Valley. All City of San José employees work together as one team to make San José a vibrant, innovative, and desirable place to live and work. Visit here to learn more about San José. About the Department The City of San José, the Capital of Silicon Valley, is one of the nation's best managed cities and one of the top cities in which to live, work, and do business. Moreover, San José is the center of cultural, government and economic activity for the region. The employees of the City of San José have embraced the following values: Integrity, Innovation, Excellence, Collaboration, Respect and Celebration. The City's Public Works Department is seeking an individual whose values align with the values of the City's employees. The Department of Public Works is responsible for delivering capital improvement projects for a wide variety of City facilities and infrastructure, maintaining City facilities and fleet assets, facilitating and regulating development activities, and providing animal care and services. The Department is committed to high-quality service, partnering with the community, and providing an excellent environment in which to work. Position Duties The Department of Public Works is recruiting to fill one (1) Building Inspector - Electrical Specialty , Combination Certified I/II/II I /Senior position within the Engineering Services Division, Code Inspection Section . Salary range(s) for this classification is /are: Building Inspector Combination Certified I : $113,022.00 - $137,329.92 Building Inspector Combination Certified I I : $116,057.76 - $141,457.68 Building Inspector Combination Certified I II : $120,709.68 - $147,048.72 Building Inspector Combination Certified Senior: $136,849.44 - $166,813.92 This salary range(s) includes an approximate five percent (5%) ongoing non-pensionable compensation. Actual salary shall be determined by the final candidates’ qualifications and experience. The Building Inspector Combination Certified I/II/III/Senior position will be located subject to business need. This position will provide inspection support at a variety of City of San Jos é facilities, including the A irport, Regional Wastewater Facility and Central Service Yard. Key responsibilities and duties may include, but are not limited to the following: Conduct inspections of industrial, commercial, manufacturing, and facilities to ensure compliance with codes, regulations, ordinances, standards, and contract agreements which includes: setting up inspection schedules; gathering information and evidence; and, ensuring conformance to plans, specifications, and safety regulations. Investigate building, construction, and land use changes in the field by: gathering factual data to ascertain present use of land and location of structures; conducting background investigations and research; and, preparing reports to use as evidence. Provide technical assistance for development of codes and policies. Generate written reports and enforcement orders which includes noting deficiencies in standards and submitting final documentation. Review plans and specifications for compliance with codes which includes assisting in projects in complying with regulations, prioritizing deficiencies, and preparing timetables. Provide technical support for agencies and the public which includes inputting data into system for general public access. Meet with architects, engineers, City officials, and building contractors to discuss construction projects. Perform other duties of a similar nature or level. This recruitment may be used to fill multiple positions in this, or other divisions or departments. If you are interested in employment in this classification, you should apply to ensure you are considered for additional opportunities that may utilize the applicants from this recruitment. Minimum Qualifications Education: Graduation from high school or equivalent. Experience: Building Inspector Combination Certified I : F our (4) years of construction experience equivalent to either a journey level carpenter, electrician, plumber, air conditioning mechanic, or related contractor, including one (1) year of lead experience, or two (2) years of inspection experience for a public agency and two (2) years of construction related experience equivalent to the above. Building Inspector Combination Certified I I : F our (4) years of construction experience equivalent to either a journey level carpenter, electrician, plumber, air conditioning mechanic, or related contractor, including one (1) year of lead experience AND one (1) year of inspection experience for a public agency. Two (2) additional years of inspection experience for a public agency may be substituted for two (2) years of construction experience. Building Inspector Combination Certified I II : F our (4) years of construction experience equivalent to either a journey level carpenter, electrician, plumber, air conditioning mechanic, or related contractor, including one (1) year of lead experience AND two (2) years of inspection experience for a public agency. Two (2) additional years of inspection experience for a public agency may be substituted for two (2) years of construction experience. Building Inspector Combination Certified Senior: F our (4) years of construction experience equivalent to either a journey level carpenter, electrician, plumber, air conditioning mechanic, or related contractor, including one (1) year of lead experience AND three (3) years of inspection experience for a public agency. Two (2) additional years of inspection experience for a public agency may be substituted for two (2) years of construction experience. Acceptable Substitution : Closely related college level courses such as classes in construction, architecture, fire protection and engineering or equivalent from an accredited college or university may be substituted for the required contractor or journey level construction experience on a year-for-year basis up to a maximum of two (2) years. Licens ing/Certification Requirements Valid California Driver’s License. Building Inspector Combination Certified I: Possess and maintain valid commercial certification issued by an agency acceptable to the City in the employee’s specialty area. Building Inspector Combination Certified II: Possess and maintain valid commercial certifications issued by an agency acceptable to the City in the employee’s specialty trade and in one (1) additional commercial specialty trade. Building Inspector Combination Certified III: Possess and maintain valid commercial certifications issued by an agency acceptable to the City in the employee’s specialty trade and in two (2) additional commercial specialty trades. Building Inspector Combination Certified Senior: Possess and maintain valid commercial certifications issued by an agency acceptable to the City in the employee’s specialty trade and in three (3) additional commercial specialty trades either through maintaining individual certifications, or through maintaining a Commercial Combination Inspector certificate which represents commercial certifications in Building, Plumbing, Mechanical, and Electrical OR in two (2) additional commercial specialty trades and one other certification such as Plan Review or CAS P . Form 700: This position requires a disclosure of outside investments, real property interest, income, and business positions. You must complete and file an “Assuming Office Form 700” with the City Clerk’s Office within the first 30 days of employment with the office. Background Investigation Process: Eligible candidates will complete a Class C Background packet. Upon successful completion and review of the background investigation, the hiring board will make their employment selections. Those selected will move forward in the hiring process. Other Qualifications The ideal candidate will possess the following competencies, as demonstrated in past and current employment history. Desirable competencies for this position include: Job Expertise - D emonstrates knowledge of and skill in: Applicable construction laws, rules, codes, and regulations; Inspection practices; Judicial procedures and practices; Public administration principles; Basic building principles; Basic plumbing principles; Basic mechanical principles; Basic electrical principles; Basic construction principles; Safety principles; Using electrical or mechanical measuring tools; Performing inspections; Reading and interpreting technical documents, plans, ordinances and blueprints; Operating photographic and video equipment to document evidence; Preparing sketches and drawings. Communication Skills - C ommunicates and listens effectively and responds in a timely , effective, positive and respectful manner; written reports and correspondence are accurate , complete, current; well- organized, legible, concise, neat, and in proper grammatical form. Conflict Management - U ses appropriate interpersonal styles and methods to reduce tension or conflict between two or more people. Customer Service - A pproaches problem-solving by focusing on customers first; advocates for customer results point of view; demonstrates the ability to anticipate customers' needs and deliver services effectively and efficiently in a timely , accurate , respectful and friendly manner. Decision Making/Problem Solving - I dentifies and understands issues, problems, and opportunities; uses effective approaches for choosing a course of action or developing appropriate solutions ; ability to use good judgment, make ethical decisions and work with City policy; approaches a situation or problem by defining the problem or issue; determines the significance of problem(s); collects information. Flexibility - M akes effective decisions and achieves desired results in the midst of major changes in responsibilities, work processes, timeframes , performance expectations, organizational culture, or work environment. Reliability - C ompletes quality work assignments in a timely and efficient manner; fulfills responsibilities and maintains confidentiality as appropriate . Teamwork & Interpersonal Skills - D emonstrates a positive attitude and flexibility along with the ability to develop effective relationships with co-workers and supervisors by helping others accomplish tasks and using collaboration and conflict resolution skills. Selection Process: The selection process will consist of an evaluation of the applicant's training and experience based on the application and responses to all the job specific questions. You must answer all questions to be considered or your application may be deemed incomplete and withheld from further consideration. Only those candidates whose backgrounds best match the position will be invited to proceed in the selection process. Additional phases of the selection process will consist of one or more interview s. If you have questions about the duties of these positions, the selection or hiring processes, please contact Diana Gonzalez at diana.gonzalez@sanjoseca.gov . Additional Information: Employment Eligibility: Federal law requires all employees to provide verification of their eligibility to work in this country. Please be informed that the City of San Jose will NOT sponsor, represent or sign any documents related to visa applications/transfers for H1-B or any other type of visa which requires an employer application. Please note that applications are currently not accepted through CalOpps or any other third party job board application system. This recruitment may be used to fill multiple positions in this, or other divisions or departments. If you are interested in employment in this classification, you should apply to ensure you are considered for additional opportunities that may utilize the applicants from this recruitment. Please allow adequate time to complete the application and submit before the deadline or the system may not save your application. If your online application was successfully submitted, you will receive an automatic confirmation email to the email address you provided. IF YOU DO NOT RECEIVE THE CONFIRMATION, please email CityCareers@sanjoseca.gov and we will research the status of your application. The City of San Jose offers a wide range of core health benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision, Employee Assistance Program, Life Insurance, Disability, and Savings Plans. Please visit the City's benefits page for detailed information on coverage, cost, and dependent coverage. For information on the City’s Retirement Plan(pension for full-time employees), please visit the Office of Retirement Services website . You will be able to view information based on different Sworn/Federated job classification. In additional to the benefits above, there is an additional perks site to explore further benefits of working for the City of San Jose like paid leave, educational reimbursements, and holiday pay are specific to the job classification and union membership. Closing Date/Time: 9/30/2024 11:59 PM Pacific

Our diverse and inclusive workforce of more than 7,000 employees play a key role in the success of San José, the heart of the Silicon Valley. All City of San José employees work together as one team to make San José a vibrant, innovative, and desirable place to live and work. Visit here to learn more about San José. About the Department The City of San José’s Department of Parks, Recreation and Neighborhood Services (PRNS) is looking for people who want to make San José a better place to live. Our mission is to connect people through parks, recreation, and neighborhood services for an active San José. Activate SJ, PRNS’ latest strategic work plan, is committed to establishing healthy communities that inspire belonging by following the guiding principles of stewardship, nature, equity & access, identity, and public life. The Department creates and activates thriving places where people live, work, play, and learn, which include 48 community centers, 10 regional parks, 207 neighborhood parks, Happy Hollow Park & Zoo, 290 playgrounds and almost 63 miles of trails, programs and services that touch the lives of individuals and families in our community. We take a fun approach to public service, and value the public’s trust. Our team is collaborative, supportive, and innovative. We are a fast-paced organization that takes decisive action after thoughtful planning. For more information, please visit activatesj.org Position Duties About Happy Hollow Park & Zoo: This is a 16-acre amusement park and Association of Zoos & Aquariums (AZA) accredited zoo located in San José, California. HHPZ is open year-round catering to families with children. It operates nine amusement park rides, showcases various endangered species, and operates one of the oldest classical puppet theaters in California, as well as offering many other playgrounds and attractions emphasizing play and imagination in a natural conservation setting. The Parks, Recreation and Neighborhood Services Department is currently seeking to fill one (1) full-time Zoo Curator vacancy in the Parks Division at Happy Hollow Park & Zoo. Minimum Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Knowledge of the care, nutrition, breeding, behavior, and safety precautions required for a wide variety of zoo and domestic animals. Knowledge of principles and practices of supervision. Knowledge of the maintenance of zoo habitats and facilities. Knowledge of zoo safety rules and regulations. Skill in detecting illness, injury, and other disorders in various species. Skill in the handling and restraint of a wide variety of zoo and domestic animals. Ability to train and supervise others. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships. Ability to enter animal areas and perform physical work (including lifting objects up to 50 lbs). Ability to work weekends, evenings and holidays during all climatic conditions. Competency Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Knowledge of animal training theory and applications. Knowledge of pertinent government regulations for maintenance of animals in human care. Ability to prepare and present reports, Ability to repair and maintain zoo equipment, animal habitats, and facilities. Ability to coordinate animal transportation using airlines, trucks, trailers, and other vehicles. Ability to set-up and maintain inventory control systems. TYPICAL CLASS ESSENTIAL DUTIES (This is a single position classification and the examples given may not represent all the duties which may be performed.) Directs and coordinates veterinary health program, including records maintenance, preventive medicine, animal handling, capture, restraint, testing, and medication administration. Trains, assigns, and schedules zoo staff in the care of zoo animals. Assists Zoo Manager in supervising daily animal care operations. Oversees maintenance of animal records, animal transport, construction, repair, and maintenance of animal displays and habitats, including horticultural collection maintenance. Coordinates maintenance, improvements, and repairs using zoo staff, vendors, City staff, volunteers, and grounds workers/park maintenance staff. Provides staff training on animal handling, capture, restraint, testing, and medication administration to maintain animal health and well being. Supervises the ordering and maintenance of animal food, equipment, and other supply inventories. Makes recommendations on animal acquisition, disposition, habitat construction/reconstruction, and general zoo operations. Provides regularly scheduled reports on health, behavior, and changes in the zoo collection. Assesses, reports, and corrects animal maintenance issues and potential hazards for staff, visitors, and animal/plant collection. Complies with and enforces zoo safety standards. May provide support for zoo education program, and volunteer programs. Provides information and responds to public inquiries regarding the animal collection. Interacts with the public and zoo volunteers answering questions and providing support, information, and direction as needed to maintain positive public relations. Responsible for daily operations in the absence of the Zoo Manager. Works weekends, evenings, and holidays during all climatic conditions as assigned. Typical End Results Include Ensures that proper animal care husbandry and wellbeing standards are provided to maintain the health of the animal collection; ensures proper maintenance of zoo facilities and habitats ensures the safe handling and care of zoo animals; ensures the health and safety of zoo animals. Salary Information The salary range for this classification is: $81,768.96 - $99,415.68. This salary range includes an approximate five percent (5%) ongoing non-pensionable compensation. Actual salary shall be determined by the final candidates’ qualifications and experience. Minimum Qualifications Education: Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university in Biology, Zoology or a related field. Experience: Two (2) years of experience in the care of zoo animals and working with public exhibits of diverse exotic animals, including one year of experience in a supervisory or lead capacity. Acceptable Substitutions: Experience in the care of zoo animals can substitute for the required education on a year-for-year basis. There is no substitution for the required year of supervision or lead experience. Certifications: Possession of a valid State of California driver’s license may be required. Other Qualifications Competencies The ideal candidate will possess the following competencies, as demonstrated in past and current employment history. Job Expertise - Demonstrates knowledge of and experience with applicable professional/technical principles and practices, Citywide and departmental procedures/policies and federal and state rules and regulations. Communication Skills - Effectively conveys information and expresses thoughts and facts clearly, orally and in writing; demonstrates effective use of listening skills; displays openness to other people's ideas and thoughts. Supervision - Sets effective long and short-term goals based on a good understanding of management practices; establishes realistic priorities within available resources; provides motivational support; empowers others; assigns decision- making and work functions to others in an appropriate manner to maximize organizational and individual effectiveness. Teamwork & Interpersonal Skills - Develops effective relationships with co-workers and supervisors by helping others accomplish tasks and using collaboration and conflict resolution skills. Planning - Acts to align own unit's goals with the strategic direction of the organization; defines tasks and milestones to achieve objectives, while ensuring the optimal use of resources to meet those objectives. Collaboration - Develops networks and builds alliances; engages in cross-functional activities. Leadership - Leads by example; demonstrates high ethical standards; remains visible and approachable and interacts with others on a regular basis; promotes a cooperative work environment, allowing others to learn from mistakes; provides motivational supports and direction. Customer Service - Demonstrates the ability to anticipate customers' needs and deliver services effectively and efficiently using professional demeanor. Problem Solving - Approaches a situation or problem by defining the problem or issue; determines the significance of problem; collects information; uses logic and intuition to arrive at decisions or solutions to problems that achieve the desired outcome. Selection Process: The selection process will consist of an evaluation of the applicant's training and experience based on the application and responses to all the job specific questions. You must answer all questions to be considered or your application may be deemed incomplete and withheld from further consideration. Only those candidates whose backgrounds best match the position will be invited to proceed in the selection process. Additional phases of the selection process will consist of one or more interviews, one of which may include a practical/writing exercise. If you have questions about the duties of these positions, the selection or hiring processes, please contact Jaine Davies at jaine.davies@sanjoseca.gov . Additional Information: Employment Eligibility: Federal law requires all employees to provide verification of their eligibility to work in this country. Please be informed that the City of San Jose will NOT sponsor, represent or sign any documents related to visa applications/transfers for H1-B or any other type of visa which requires an employer application. Please note that applications are currently not accepted through CalOpps or any other third party job board application system. This recruitment may be used to fill multiple positions in this, or other divisions or departments. If you are interested in employment in this classification, you should apply to ensure you are considered for additional opportunities that may utilize the applicants from this recruitment. Please allow adequate time to complete the application and submit before the deadline or the system may not save your application. If your online application was successfully submitted, you will receive an automatic confirmation email to the email address you provided. IF YOU DO NOT RECEIVE THE CONFIRMATION, please email CityCareers@sanjoseca.gov and we will research the status of your application. The City of San Jose offers a wide range of core health benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision, Employee Assistance Program, Life Insurance, Disability, and Savings Plans. Please visit the City's benefits page for detailed information on coverage, cost, and dependent coverage. For information on the City’s Retirement Plan(pension for full-time employees), please visit the Office of Retirement Services website . You will be able to view information based on different Sworn/Federated job classification. In additional to the benefits above, there is an additional perks site to explore further benefits of working for the City of San Jose like paid leave, educational reimbursements, and holiday pay are specific to the job classification and union membership. Closing Date/Time: 9/26/2024 11:59 PM Pacific

Our diverse and inclusive workforce of more than 7,000 employees play a key role in the success of San José, the heart of the Silicon Valley. All City of San José employees work together as one team to make San José a vibrant, innovative, and desirable place to live and work. Visit here to learn more about San José. About the Department Are you ready to join a team that is “Building Community Through Fun?” Are you ready to make a difference?? The City of San José’s Department of Parks, Recreation and Neighborhood Services (PRNS) is looking for people who want to make San José a better place to live and work. Our mission is to connect people through parks, recreation and neighborhood services for an active San José. ActivateSJ , PRNS’s 20-year strategic plan identifies the approach and projects to support healthy communities that inspire belonging by following the guiding principles of Stewardship, Nature, Equity & Access, Identity and Public Life. The Department creates and activates thriving places near where people live and work. These places are destinations for play and learning with 48 community centers, 10 regional parks, 209 neighborhood parks, Happy Hollow Park & Zoo , and over 60 miles of trails. Our programs and services touch the lives of individuals and families in our community. We take public service seriously by working hard to earn the public’s trust by delivering fun and high-value spaces and programs. Our team is collaborative, supportive, and innovative. We are a fast-paced organization that takes decisive action after thoughtful planning. For more information, please visit activatesj.org . The BeautifySJ is a blight reduction, neighborhood beautification, and encampment management program within the Community Services Division of the Parks, Recreation, and Neighborhood Services Department. BeautifySJ Programs include, the Graffiti Removal Program, Illegal Dumping Program, Neighborhood Dumpster Day Program, Neighborhood Litter Program, Recreational Vehicle Pollution Prevention Program, Encampment Trash Removal Program, Encampment Abatement Program, Clean Gateways, and Cash for Trash Program. Position Duties The Parks, Recreation, and Neighborhood Services Department is currently seeking to fill multiple full-time Maintenance Worker II vacancies in BeautifySJ ( Community Services Division). Some of the vacancies are funded through June 30, 2025, subject to further extension as appropriate. However, should this position be discontinued through the budget process, the City may seek to place you in other internal job opportunities based on your previous work experience. Under general supervision, employees in the Maintenance Worker II (MWII) position provide lead direction to small crews engaged in the abatement and response to illegal dumping complaints throughout the City and provide support to all Beautify SJ programs including the Encampment Trash Program. MWIIs are major contributors to the Department's efforts to provide exceptional service to its residents by working to beautify the City . Employees are expected to work a five-day per week schedule, either Monday through Friday or Tuesday through Saturday. Individuals in this classification may be required to work alternate work shifts, including grave and swing, weekends, holidays, overtime, and on-call. Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following: Working with neighborhood leaders to support beautification efforts in their communities. Able to work with the unhoused community and in homeless encampments. Assist the Anti-Litter, Anti-Graffiti, Neighborhood Beautification projects in addition to other blight reduction and beautification projects through BeautifySJ . Planning work and providing lead direction to, and participating in, small and large crews engaged in the response and abatement of reported and non-reported illegally dumped materials within public rights-of-way including streets and sidewalks, parks, trails, and City owned property. These positions will be expected to know/learn how to safely care for and operate program equipment including dump trucks and compactor vehicles. More information on the typical duties can be found in the Class Specification for Maintenance Worker II. This position requires grasping, reaching, bending, pulling, kneeling, crouching, squatting, lifting, and carrying objects up to 100 pounds to complete the described job duties. Standing and walking are performed intermittently. Minimum Qualifications Education: Completion of high school or equivalent (General Educational Development [G.E.D.] Test or California Proficiency Certificate) Experience: T hree (3) years of experience in the maintenance, or repair of streets, sewers, parks or public facilities, or related field. Certifications: Possession of a valid driver’s license authorizing operation of a motor vehicle in the State of California. As a condition of employment in some designated positions, possession of a valid State of California Class A or B driver's license with applicable endorsements may be required in the performance of job duties. Other Qualifications The ideal candidate will possess the following competencies, as demonstrated in past and current employment history. Job Expertise : Demonstrates knowledge of and experience with applicable professional/technical principles and practices, Citywide and departmental procedures/policies and federal and state rules and regulations. - Experience working with disadvantaged or marginalized populations. - Ability to relate to individuals of all socioeconomic levels and multi-cultural communities. - Ability to work with intended communities to ensure safe, healthy environments Communication Skills: Effectively conveys information and expresses thoughts and facts clearly, orally and in writing; demonstrates effective use of listening skills; displays openness to other people’s ideas and thoughts. Computer Skills: Experienced with common business computer applications including but not limited to: MS Outlook, MS Word, MS PowerPoint, MS Access, and MS Excel. Teamwork & Interpersonal Skills: Develops effective relationships with co-workers and supervisors by helping others accomplish tasks and using collaboration and conflict resolution skills. Customer Service: Demonstrates the ability to anticipate customers' needs and deliver services effectively and efficiently using a professional demeanor. Flexibility: Makes effective decisions and achieves desired results in the midst of major changes in responsibilities, work processes, timeframes, performance expectations, organizational culture, or work environment. Multi-Tasking: Can handle multiple projects and responsibilities simultaneously; has handled a wide variety of assignments in past and/or current position(s). Problem Solving: Approaches a situation or problem by defining the problem or issue; determines the significance of problem; collects information; uses logic and intuition to arrive at decisions or solutions to problems that achieve the desired outcome. Reliability: Completes quality work assignments in a timely and efficient manner; fulfills responsibilities and maintains confidentiality as appropriate. Selection Process: The selection process will consist of an evaluation of the applicant's training and experience based on the application and responses to all the job specific questions. You must answer all questions to be considered or your application may be deemed incomplete and withheld from further consideration. Only those candidates whose backgrounds best match the position will be invited to proceed in the selection process. Additional phases of the selection process will consist of one or more interviews If you have questions about the duties of these positions, the selection or hiring processes, please contact Taylor Pawlik at Taylor.Pawlik@sanjoseca.gov . Additional Information: Employment Eligibility: Federal law requires all employees to provide verification of their eligibility to work in this country. Please be informed that the City of San Jose will NOT sponsor, represent or sign any documents related to visa applications/transfers for H1-B or any other type of visa which requires an employer application. Please note that applications are currently not accepted through CalOpps or any other third party job board application system. This recruitment may be used to fill multiple positions in this, or other divisions or departments. If you are interested in employment in this classification, you should apply to ensure you are considered for additional opportunities that may utilize the applicants from this recruitment. Please allow adequate time to complete the application and submit before the deadline or the system may not save your application. If your online application was successfully submitted, you will receive an automatic confirmation email to the email address you provided. IF YOU DO NOT RECEIVE THE CONFIRMATION, please email CityCareers@sanjoseca.gov and we will research the status of your application. The City of San Jose offers a wide range of core health benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision, Employee Assistance Program, Life Insurance, Disability, and Savings Plans. Please visit the City's benefits page for detailed information on coverage, cost, and dependent coverage. For information on the City’s Retirement Plan(pension for full-time employees), please visit the Office of Retirement Services website . You will be able to view information based on different Sworn/Federated job classification. In additional to the benefits above, there is an additional perks site to explore further benefits of working for the City of San Jose like paid leave, educational reimbursements, and holiday pay are specific to the job classification and union membership. Closing Date/Time: 9/19/2024 11:59 PM Pacific

Our diverse and inclusive workforce of more than 7,000 employees play a key role in the success of San José, the heart of the Silicon Valley. All City of San José employees work together as one team to make San José a vibrant, innovative, and desirable place to live and work. Visit here to learn more about San José. About the Department The San José Police Department is dedicated to providing public safety through community partnerships and 21st Century Policing practices, ensuring equity for all. The Department is committed to treating all of San Jose’s diverse community members with dignity, fairness, and respect, while protecting their rights and providing equal protection under the law. Position Duties The San Jose Police Department is seeking to hire a part-time, unbenefited Crime & Intelligence Data Technician for up to one year. These positions are part-time, unbenefited with a limit of less than 20 hours per week or less than 1,040 hours per year. There is no guarantee of hours or longevity. The Crime & Intelligence Data Technician, under general supervision, is responsible for paraprofessional administrative work and provides technical support to the Crime Analysis Unit. Technical support includes collecting, reviewing, and compiling crime data used in law enforcement, administration, operations, and management; conducting data analysis and quality control of Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR); prepares analytical reports utilizing administrative, strategic, operational, tactical, predictive, and intelligence analysis techniques. Typical job duties include: Performs data entry and compiles data for departmental use; reviews documents for accuracy and/or content; makes, analyzes, and prepares reports; prepares and presents a variety of materials; abstracts written materials; performs statistical and clerical work. Reviews crime reports and determines proper crime classification according to state and federal guidelines; applied quality control measures to ensure accuracy of data entered into the Records Management System (RMS). Establishes ongoing communication with personnel in other units to obtain pertinent and timely information. Works within mandated deadlines; tracks reporting status, assesses deficiencies and possible delays. Answers and screens telephone calls, takes messages, and refers telephone calls to appropriate persons; answers questions and provides a variety of information over the telephone that requires knowledge of the organization, procedures, laws, rules, and regulations. Codes items for posting, entering, or listing; makes arithmetical calculations; maintains diversified records; prepares and distributes a variety of documents with legal implications and deadlines. Prepares and drafts basic memorandums, meeting notes and other documents; answers correspondence, prepares summaries of records, minutes, and other documents; compares a variety of documents such as month end submittals to DOJ and FBI to check for arithmetical accuracy and general completeness. Supervises the maintenance of files, sets up complex filing systems and procedures, including retention control procedures and automated recordkeeping systems; maintains and updates files, forms, records, and documents, such as those of a legal or technical nature; updates logs and tracking systems; retrieves records and documents as requested. Prepares and submits official crime statistics to the Department of Justice (DOJ) per the Federal Bureau of Investigations’ (FBI), Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR) program, as mandated by the State of California. This position does not have a remote work option. Hours worked will be on site Monday through Friday between the hours of 8:00am - 3:00pm. This recruitment may be used to fill multiple positions in this, or other divisions or departments. If you are interested in employment in this classification, you should apply to ensure you are considered for additional opportunities that may utilize the applicants from this recruitment. Minimum Qualifications Minimum Qualifications Education and Experience Completion of high school or equivalent such as General Education Diploma (GED) or California Proficiency, AND one (1) year of experience performing specialized clerical work involving the receipt, filing, retrieving, reporting, and processing of records on criminal justice activities. Background Submit to and successfully pass a comprehensive background investigation as required by the San Jose Police Department. Other Qualifications Competencies The ideal candidate will possess the following competencies, as demonstrated in past and current employment history. Desirable competencies for this position include: Job Expertise: Demonstrates knowledge of and experience with applicable professional/technical principles and practices, Citywide and departmental procedures/policies and federal and state rules and regulations. Communication Skills: Communicates and listens effectively and responds in an timely, effective, positive and respectful manner; written reports and correspondence are accurate, complete, current; well-organized, legible, concise, neat, and in proper grammatical form responds to statements and comments of others in a way that reflects understanding of the content and the accompanying emotion; asks clarifying questions to assure understanding of what the speaker intended, ensures consistent communication takes place within area of responsibility. Computer Skills: Experienced with common business computer applications including but not limited to: MS Outlook, MS Word, MS PowerPoint, MS Access, and MS Excel. Teamwork and Interpersonal Skills: Develops effective relationships with co-workers and supervisors by helping others accomplish tasks and using collaboration and conflict resolution skills. Customer Service: Demonstrates the ability to anticipate customers' needs and deliver services effectively and efficiently in a timely, accurate, respectful and friendly manner. Flexibility: Makes effective decisions and achieves desired results in the midst of major changes in responsibilities, work processes, timeframes, performance expectations, organizational culture, or work environment. Initiative: Exhibits resourceful behaviors toward meeting job objectives; anticipates problems, is proactive, and avoids difficulties by planning ahead; displays willingness to assume extra responsibility and challenges; pursues continuing education opportunities that promotes job performance. Problem Solving: Approaches a situation or problem by defining the problem or issue; determines the significance of problem(s); collects information; uses logic and intuition to arrive at decisions or solutions to problems that achieve the desired outcome. Reliability: Completes quality work assignments in a timely and efficient manner; fulfills responsibilities and maintains confidentiality as appropriate. Selection Process The selection process will consist of an evaluation of the applicant's training and experience based on the application and responses to the Job Specific Questions. Only the candidates whose backgrounds best match the position will be invited to proceed in the selection process. Additional phases of the selection process may consist of one or more interviews and a background investigation. You will be prompted to answer the following job-specific questions during the online application process. Please note that there is a 4,000-character limit, including spaces, for each text response. Please describe your experience performing specialized clerical work involving the receipt, filing, and retrieving, reporting, and processing records on criminal justice activities. Please include the agencies, years of experience at each, and your duties. Your response should be consistent with your work history.Please describe your proficiency with Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and Access and your experience using these applications.Please describe your proficiency with the FBI UCR Program. You must answer all job-specific questions in order to be considered for this vacancy or your application will be deemed incomplete and withheld from further consideration. If you have questions about the duties of these positions, contact Janet Phan at Janet.Phan@sanjoseca.gov . If you have questions about the selection or hiring processes, please contact Alexandria Rodriguez at Alexandria.Rodriguez@sanjoseca.gov . Additional Information: Employment Eligibility: Federal law requires all employees to provide verification of their eligibility to work in this country. Please be informed that the City of San Jose will NOT sponsor, represent or sign any documents related to visa applications/transfers for H1-B or any other type of visa which requires an employer application. Please note that applications are currently not accepted through CalOpps or any other third party job board application system. This recruitment may be used to fill multiple positions in this, or other divisions or departments. If you are interested in employment in this classification, you should apply to ensure you are considered for additional opportunities that may utilize the applicants from this recruitment. Please allow adequate time to complete the application and submit before the deadline or the system may not save your application. If your online application was successfully submitted, you will receive an automatic confirmation email to the email address you provided. IF YOU DO NOT RECEIVE THE CONFIRMATION, please email CityCareers@sanjoseca.gov and we will research the status of your application. The City of San Jose offers a wide range of core health benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision, Employee Assistance Program, Life Insurance, Disability, and Savings Plans. Please visit the City's benefits page for detailed information on coverage, cost, and dependent coverage. For information on the City’s Retirement Plan(pension for full-time employees), please visit the Office of Retirement Services website . You will be able to view information based on different Sworn/Federated job classification. In additional to the benefits above, there is an additional perks site to explore further benefits of working for the City of San Jose like paid leave, educational reimbursements, and holiday pay are specific to the job classification and union membership. Closing Date/Time: 9/19/2024 11:59 PM Pacific

Our diverse and inclusive workforce of more than 7,000 employees play a key role in the success of San José, the heart of the Silicon Valley. All City of San José employees work together as one team to make San José a vibrant, innovative, and desirable place to live and work. Visit here to learn more about San José. About the Department The San José Police Department is dedicated to providing public safety through community partnerships and 21st Century Policing practices, ensuring equity for all. The Department is committed to treating all of San Jose’s diverse community members with dignity, fairness, and respect, while protecting their rights and providing equal protection under the law. Position Duties The San José Police Department is seeking to fill a Senior Auditor position in the Division of Gaming Control to be responsible for the enforcement of Title 16 of the San José Municipal Code and the regulations promulgated there under; as well as other State and federal laws. The Division of Gaming Control was created to ensure that legalized gambling is conducted free of criminal and corruptive elements by applying strict regulatory controls over every aspect of the card room operations in San José. The duties of this position include (but are not limited to) the following: * Preparing, planning, coordinating and conducting routine and special compliance reviews of the gambling operations in the San José Permitted Card rooms; * Preparing, planning, coordinating and conducting revenue audits of the gaming and non-gaming operations; * Monitoring gaming and non-gaming revenue streams and ensuring timely and correct payment of card room taxes to the City Finance Department, as well as maintaining revenue and table games related statistics and other financial analyses as directed by the Administrator; * Conducting in-depth financial background investigation of individuals and companies seeking a gaming license in the City of San José; * Assisting in the development of Minimum Internal Control Standards and other regulations; * Reviewing card rooms and funding sources’ systems of internal control; * Participating in long and short-term planning for the Division’s operations; * Conducting administrative investigation of violations of Title 16 and state gambling laws through the following: - Operational analysis and financial reviews; - Interviewing violators, witnesses and victims of local and state gambling laws; - Determining items constituting evidence and gathering such items; - Generating reports and related administrative notices to be submitted to the City Attorney’s Office; - Testifying and presenting evidence of licensing and administrative violations; - Issuing Administrative Citations; - Investigating operational discrepancies, patron complaints, and other administrative matters; - Analyzing new table game statistical information to ensure the game is fair; - Establishing and maintaining sources of information and intelligence files; - Monitoring suspected activities via remote surveillance; * Acting as a liaison to other units of the San José Police Department and other local, state and federal regulatory/law enforcement agencies; * Assisting in the preparation of the annual crime report submitted to City Council by the Chief of Police; * Performing other duties as required by the Administrator and/or Supervising Auditor. *This position may occasionally require work during odd hours (evening, nights) due to cardrooms 24 hour operations. *This position is fully onsite five days per week with no opportunity for hybrid or remote work. The total salary range for the Senior Auditor position is $113,327.76 - $145,170.48. This amount includes an approximate five percent (5%) ongoing non-pensionable pay. Actual salary shall be determined by the final candidates’ qualifications and experience. Minimum Qualifications Training and Experience Any combination of training and experience equivalent to successful completion of advanced undergraduate course work in business administration or accounting from an accredited college or university, including eighteen (18) semester units in accounting, and four (4) years of progressively responsible professional auditing or accounting experience, including two (2) years experience at the level of Auditor II with the City of San Jose. There will be no substitution for the required units in accounting. Licenses/Certificates Possession of a valid California driver's license may be required. Background Passing a San Jose Police Department background check is a condition of employment. Other Qualifications Competencies The ideal candidate will possess the following competencies, as demonstrated in past and current employment history. Desirable competencies for this position include: Job Expertise - demonstrates knowledge of and experience with applicable professional/technical principles and practices, Citywide and departmental procedures/policies and federal and state rules and regulations, knowledge of pertinent California Penal Code, Business and Professions Code, Health and Safety Code, etc, and their relevant application to licensing, permitting and regulatory functions and card room oversight. Analytical Thinking - Approaching a problem or situation by using a logical, systematic, sequential approach. Communication Skills - Effectively conveys information and expresses thoughts and facts clearly, orally and in writing; demonstrates effective use of listening skills; displays openness to other people’s ideas and thoughts. Initiative - Exhibits resourceful behaviors toward meeting job objectives; anticipates problems, is proactive, and avoids difficulties by planning ahead; displays willingness to assume extra responsibility and challenges; pursues continuing education opportunities that promotes job performance. Multi-Tasking - Can handle multiple projects and responsibilities simultaneously; has handled a wide variety of assignments in past and/or current position(s). Reliability - Completes quality work assignments in a timely and efficient manner; fulfills responsibilities and maintains confidentiality as appropriate. Supervision - Sets effective long and short-term goals based on a good understanding of management practices; establishes realistic priorities within available resources; provides motivational support; empowers others; assigns decision-making and work functions to others in an appropriate manner to maximize organizational and individual effectiveness. Selection Process The selection process will consist of an evaluation of the applicant's training and experience based on the application and responses to the Job Specific Questions. Only the candidates whose backgrounds best match the position will be invited to proceed in the selection process. Additional phases of the selection process will consist of one or more interviews and a background investigation. You will be prompted to answer the following job-specific questions during the online application process. Please note that there is a 4,000-character limit , including spaces, for each text response: - Please describe your accounting and/or finance related work experience. Please include the years of experience, your title, and specific responsibilities. Your response should be consistent with your work history. - Please list your government regulatory agency work experience, provide the agency name, years of experience, your title, and specific responsibilities. Your response should be consistent with your work history. - Please describe your experience performing financial or fraud investigations other than audit assignments, please describe your experience including where you gained this experience and number of years. -Please describe your experience interpreting laws, ordinances, governmental rules and regulations and conducting compliance review/audits, please describe and include specific example(s) of difficult situations that you resolved. - If you do not have experience interpreting laws, ordinances, governmental rules and regulations and conducting compliance review/audits, please describe your transferable experience, knowledge, skills or abilities that would enable you to fulfill these duties. - Please describe your supervisory experience, including your main role as a supervisor, the number and level of employees you supervised, the types of employees supervised, and years of supervisory experience. - Please describe your experience working on complex non-financial investigations which required you to gather intelligence, develop and manage informants, obtain evidence, and testify in court or in administrative hearings, please describe the process you applied to complete the project, your specific role and the outcome. You must answer all job-specific questions in order to be considered for this vacancy or your application will be deemed incomplete and withheld from further consideration. If you have questions about the duties of the position, the selection or hiring processes, please contact Rose Lara at rose.lara@sanjoseca.gov . Additional Information: Employment Eligibility: Federal law requires all employees to provide verification of their eligibility to work in this country. Please be informed that the City of San Jose will NOT sponsor, represent or sign any documents related to visa applications/transfers for H1-B or any other type of visa which requires an employer application. Please note that applications are currently not accepted through CalOpps or any other third party job board application system. This recruitment may be used to fill multiple positions in this, or other divisions or departments. If you are interested in employment in this classification, you should apply to ensure you are considered for additional opportunities that may utilize the applicants from this recruitment. Please allow adequate time to complete the application and submit before the deadline or the system may not save your application. If your online application was successfully submitted, you will receive an automatic confirmation email to the email address you provided. IF YOU DO NOT RECEIVE THE CONFIRMATION, please email CityCareers@sanjoseca.gov and we will research the status of your application. The City of San Jose offers a wide range of core health benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision, Employee Assistance Program, Life Insurance, Disability, and Savings Plans. Please visit the City's benefits page for detailed information on coverage, cost, and dependent coverage. For information on the City’s Retirement Plan(pension for full-time employees), please visit the Office of Retirement Services website . You will be able to view information based on different Sworn/Federated job classification. In additional to the benefits above, there is an additional perks site to explore further benefits of working for the City of San Jose like paid leave, educational reimbursements, and holiday pay are specific to the job classification and union membership. Closing Date/Time: 10/2/2024 11:59 PM Pacific

Our diverse and inclusive workforce of more than 7,000 employees play a key role in the success of San José, the heart of the Silicon Valley. All City of San José employees work together as one team to make San José a vibrant, innovative, and desirable place to live and work. Visit here to learn more about San José. About the Department Our diverse and inclusive workforce of more than 7,000 employees play a key role in the success of San José, the heart of the Silicon Valley. All City of San José employees work together as one team to make San José a vibrant, innovative, and desirable place to live and work. Visit here to learn more about San José. About the Department The Department of Public Works is responsible for delivering capital improvement projects for a wide variety of City facilities and infrastructure, maintaining City facilities and fleet assets, facilitating and regulating development activities, and providing animal care and services. The Department is committed to high-quality service, partnering with the community, and providing an excellent environment in which to work. We strive to constantly demonstrate the City values of Integrity, Innovation, Excellence, Collaboration, Respect, and Celebration, and seek employees who do the same. Position Duties The total salary range for the Associate Engineer classification is $130,057.20 - $164,651.76 . This salary range includes an approximate five percent (5%) ongoing non-pensionable compensation. Actual salary shall be determined by the final candidates’ qualifications and experience. The Public Works Department is currently seeking to fill one Limit Dated full-time Associate Engineer vacancy as well as one full-time permanent Associate Engineer vacancy in the City Facilities Architectural Services Division (CFAS). The City Facilities Architectural Services (CFAS) Division, Civil Engineering section is responsible for the project management and delivery of capital projects for buildings, parks, trails, libraries, public safety facilities and various cultural facilities. The Associate Engineer classification is the third level of the engineering series and typically requires minimal supervision in the design, review, and management of projects. Incumbents of this class are typically supervised and provided lead direction and training by a Senior Engineer. The ideal candidate will possess a high level of professionalism, excellent customer service skills, and a supreme work ethic. These positions require excellent judgment, initiative, perseverance, integrity, organizational skills, flexibility and written and verbal communications skills. Typical duties include, but are not limited to: Prepares and/or reviews designs, improvement plans, estimates, specifications, and contract documents for capital improvement projects, private development projects or other engineering related projects that are prepared by subordinates and/or consultants engaged by the City or by private developers. Reviews and responds to Request for Information memos (RFIs) and submittals, negotiate change orders and review pay applications. Manages projects, i.e., oversees, controls, and guides the project. Negotiates, prepares and manages consultant agreements and/or construction contracts. Supervises staff by prioritizing and assigning work; conducting performance evaluations; ensuring staff is trained; making hiring, termination and disciplinary recommendations. Supervises the collection and analysis of field data and prepares recommendations. Responsible for interfacing with the public, consultants, contractors, other City departments/sections, and other agencies, and is responsible for timely response to the stakeholders' requests and concerns on projects. Coordinates with construction inspectors and attends field meetings to resolve problems arising in the field during the construction of a public improvement project. Prepares clearly written and effective reports and Council Memos. Tracks and manages project costs using appropriate tools and resources. Responsible for permitting, managing, and designing capital projects. Additional responsibilities specific to the CFAS Civil Engineering Section position: Associate Engineer (Civil Engineering Section focus on Civil Engineering area): Manages multiple civil engineering projects for various city facilities, parks, and trails. Provide civil engineering expertise in one or more of the following areas: structural, geotechnical, transportation, water resources, surveying and geomatics. Reviews and analyzes project plans, specifications, calculations, and cost estimates. Occasionally design or calculate civil engineering plans and details. Projects may conform to various federal, state, regional, and local standards, codes, and regulations. Calculates construction cost estimates and overall project costs for budget preparation. Reviews and analyzes grading plans, erosion control and storm water management. Reviews and manages survey reports, maps, and plans. Associate Engineer (Civil Engineering Section focus on Structural Engineering area): Performs structural engineering analysis and design conforming to the CBC requirements and other related local and state standards. Performs structural engineering related project management in building. Estimates construction cost for budget preparation. Performs structural design, analysis on some simple structures Minimum Qualifications Minimum Qualifications Education and Experience A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in the required professional engineering discipline or possession of an Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certificate, and three (3) years of increasingly responsible professional engineering experience. Acceptable Substitution A Master’s degree from an accredited college or university in the required professional engineering discipline may be substituted for one (1) year of professional engineering experience. Exception Associate Engineers working in the Building Division as plan reviewers must have four (4) years of progressively responsible experience in professional civil engineering work with at least two (2) years of experience in design and construction of buildings. An EIT certificate is not acceptable as replacement for the required Bachelor’s degree. Required Licensing Certificate of Registration in a relevant professional engineering discipline may be required for some positions. Possession of a valid State of California driver's license may be required. Other licenses or certifications may be required for particular positions. Other Qualifications Basic Competencies Job Expertise - Demonstrates knowledge of and experience with applicable professional/technical principles and practices, Citywide and departmental procedures/policies and federal and state rules and regulations. Communication Skills - Effectively conveys information and expresses thoughts and facts clearly, orally and in writing; demonstrates effective use of listening skills; displays openness to other people's ideas and thoughts. Computer Skills - MS Outlook, MS Word, MS PowerPoint, MS Access, and MS Excel. Teamwork & Interpersonal Skills - Develops effective relationships with co-workers and supervisors by helping others accomplish tasks and using collaboration and conflict resolution skills. Analytical Thinking - Approaches a problem or situation by using a logical, systematic, sequential approach. Creativity - Addresses objectives and problems while questioning traditional assumptions/solutions in order to generate creative ideas and new ways of doing business; exhibits creativity and innovation when contributing to organizational and individual objectives; seeks out opportunities to improve, streamline, reinvent work processes. Decision Making - Identifies and understands issues, problems, and opportunities; uses effective approaches for choosing a course of action or developing appropriate solutions. Planning - Acts to align own unit's goals with the strategic direction of the organization; Defines tasks and milestones to achieve objectives, while ensuring the optimal use of resources to meet those objectives. Problem Solving - Approaches a situation or problem by defining the problem or issue; determines the significance of problem; collects information; uses logic and intuition to arrive at decisions or solutions to problems that achieve the desired outcome. Project Management - Ensures support for projects and implements agency goals and strategic objectives. Supervision: Sets effective long and short-term goals based on good understanding of management practices; establishes realistic priorities within available resources; provides motivational support; empowers others; assigns decision-making and work functions to others in an appropriate manner to maximize organizational and individual effectiveness. Additional Information: Employment Eligibility: Federal law requires all employees to provide verification of their eligibility to work in this country. Please be informed that the City of San Jose will NOT sponsor, represent or sign any documents related to visa applications/transfers for H1-B or any other type of visa which requires an employer application. Please note that applications are currently not accepted through CalOpps or any other third party job board application system. This recruitment may be used to fill multiple positions in this, or other divisions or departments. If you are interested in employment in this classification, you should apply to ensure you are considered for additional opportunities that may utilize the applicants from this recruitment. Please allow adequate time to complete the application and submit before the deadline or the system may not save your application. If your online application was successfully submitted, you will receive an automatic confirmation email to the email address you provided. IF YOU DO NOT RECEIVE THE CONFIRMATION, please email CityCareers@sanjoseca.gov and we will research the status of your application. The City of San Jose offers a wide range of core health benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision, Employee Assistance Program, Life Insurance, Disability, and Savings Plans. Please visit the City's benefits page for detailed information on coverage, cost, and dependent coverage. For information on the City’s Retirement Plan(pension for full-time employees), please visit the Office of Retirement Services website . You will be able to view information based on different Sworn/Federated job classification. In additional to the benefits above, there is an additional perks site to explore further benefits of working for the City of San Jose like paid leave, educational reimbursements, and holiday pay are specific to the job classification and union membership. Closing Date/Time: 10/9/2024 11:59 PM Pacific

Our diverse and inclusive workforce of more than 7,000 employees play a key role in the success of San José, the heart of the Silicon Valley. All City of San José employees work together as one team to make San José a vibrant, innovative, and desirable place to live and work. Visit here to learn more about San José. About the Department The City of San José’s Department of Parks, Recreation and Neighborhood Services (PRNS) is looking for people who want to make San José a better place to live. Our mission is to connect people through parks, recreation, and neighborhood services for an active San José. Activate SJ, PRNS’ latest strategic work plan, is committed to establishing healthy communities that inspire belonging by following the guiding principles of stewardship, nature, equity & access, identity, and public life. The Department creates and activates thriving places where people live, work, play, and learn, which include 48 community centers, 10 regional parks, 207 neighborhood parks, Happy Hollow Park & Zoo, 290 playgrounds and almost 63 miles of trails, programs and services that touch the lives of individuals and families in our community. We take a fun approach to public service, and value the public’s trust. Our team is collaborative, supportive, and innovative. We are a fast-paced organization that takes decisive action after thoughtful planning. For more information, please visit activatesj.org Position Duties Senior Maintenance Workers perform under direction, plans, schedules, assigns, and reviews the work of large crews engaged in semi-skilled and skilled work in the maintenance and repair of parks, landscaping, and public facilities. Directs and participates in training and developing employee skills and assists in evaluating assigned crews. Directs and participates in inventory and control of supplies, spare parts, and equipment for use in work areas. Performs related work as required. Positions with the Parks, Recreation and Neighborhood Services Department are responsible for: Directs and participates in training and developing employee skills and assists in evaluating assigned crews. Plans, schedules, and assigns work based on work requests and the results of facility or field inspections, and requisitions materials for work completion. Creates, distributes, assigns, and assures completion of work orders and time on jobs; tracks daily activities and enters data into an automated system. Directs and participates in inventory and control of supplies, spare parts, and equipment for use in the work area. Supervises, provides lead direction, and participates in the accomplishment of projects in parks and recreation areas such as the construction of chain link fencing, fire breaks, steps and footbridges, landscaping, and seeding and planting areas; participates in the repair, maintenance, and reconstruction of parks, playgrounds, sports fields, and trails. Supervises and provides lead direction to staff in the operation and utilization of tools, equipment, and vehicles used in the performance of assigned work, including the use of safety devices and safe working practices. Completes work order forms, daily activity logs, timecards, requisitions, vandalism reports, water use records, purchase orders, and supply records; conducts and documents crash, injury, and near-miss investigations. Directs and participates in the operation and maintenance of irrigation systems on ground and turf areas, and park areas. Conducts safety meetings; performs periodic safety inspections on vehicles and crews. Implements and maintains preventative maintenance schedules. Provides bids for repairs, renovations, and new installations of parks, sports fields, community centers and library landscapes. May supervise and provide lead direction in weed abatement. Performs other related duties as assigned. More information on the typical duties can be found in the Class Specification for Senior Maintenance Worker. The salary range for this classification is: $89,731.20 - $109,158.40. Actual salary shall be determined by the final candidate’s qualifications and experience. Minimum Qualifications Education : Completion of high school or equivalent (General Education Development [GED] Test or California Proficiency Certificate) Experience : Four (4) years of experience in the maintenance and repair of streets, sewers, parks, street landscaping, or public facilities, including at least one (1) year experience providing lead direction to a crew engaged in semi-skilled and skilled maintenance and repair of parks, facilities and infrastructure; groundskeeping; or landscaping. Acceptable Substitution : Cumulative experience from a lower class to lead capacity at a level such as Maintenance Worker II, Gardener, Parks Maintenance Repair Worker II, Facility Worker I, or Athletic Stadium Groundskeeper with the City of San Jose may be substituted on a year-for-year basis (2080 hours = 1 year). Licenses or Certificates : As a condition of employment in some designated positions, possession of a valid State of California Class A or B driver's license with applicable endorsements may be required. Other Qualifications The ideal candidate will possess the following competencies, as demonstrated in past and current employment history. Job Expertise - Demonstrates knowledge of and experience with applicable professional/technical principles and practices, Citywide and departmental procedures/policies, and federal and state rules and regulations. Communication Skills - Effectively conveys information and expresses thoughts and facts clearly, orally and in writing; demonstrates effective use of listening skills and displays openness to other people's ideas and thoughts. Computer Skills - Experienced with common business computer applications including but not limited to: MS Outlook, MS Word, MS PowerPoint, MS Access, and MS Excel. Teamwork & Interpersonal Skills - Develops effective relationships with co-workers and supervisors by helping others accomplish tasks and using collaboration and conflict resolution skills. Customer Service - Demonstrates the ability to anticipate customers' needs and deliver services effectively and efficiently using a professional demeanor. Problem Solving - Approaches a situation or problem by defining the problem or issue; determines the significance of problem; collects information; uses logic and intuition to arrive at decisions or solutions to problems that achieve the desired outcome. Reliability - Completes quality work assignments in a timely and efficient manner; fulfills responsibilities and maintains confidentiality as appropriate. Multi-Tasking - Can handle multiple projects and responsibilities simultaneously; has handled a wide variety of assignments in past and/or current position(s). Supervision - Sets effective long and short-term goals based on a good understanding of management practices; establishes realistic priorities within available resources; provides motivational support; empowers others; assigns decision-making and work functions to others in an appropriate manner to maximize organizational and individual effectiveness. May be required to work alternate shifts, including weekends, evenings, holidays, overtime, and on-call. Selection Process: The selection process will consist of an evaluation of the applicant's training and experience based on the application and responses to all the job specific questions. You must answer all questions to be considered, or your application may be deemed incomplete and withheld from further consideration. Only those candidates whose backgrounds best match the position will be invited to proceed in the selection process. Additional phases of the selection process will consist of one or more interviews, one of which may include a practical/writing exercise. Incomplete Responses or Failure to Respond To the job-specific questions will result in ineligibility for further consideration in the hiring process for this recruitment. Submission of a resume is optional. However, submission of a resume in lieu of completing the education and work experience sections on the application will constitute an incomplete application and will be withheld from further consideration. Printout of DMV Record As part of the recruitment process, once you are offered a job you will be required to submit an ORIGINAL and CURRENT (within 30 days) Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) record printout. Failure to submit a DMV printout will result in ineligibility for further consideration in the hiring process for this recruitment. Fingerprinting: If you are offered a job (or selected for hire) you will be fingerprinted. Please note that prior convictions do not mean you will be automatically screened out. However, if you submit an application and do not disclose any prior convictions and a fingerprint report indicates prior convictions, you may be disqualified from consideration for jobs. If you have questions about the duties of these positions, the selection or hiring processes, please contact Jaine Davies at jaine.davies@sanjoseca.gov. Additional Information: Employment Eligibility: Federal law requires all employees to provide verification of their eligibility to work in this country. Please be informed that the City of San Jose will NOT sponsor, represent or sign any documents related to visa applications/transfers for H1-B or any other type of visa which requires an employer application. Please note that applications are currently not accepted through CalOpps or any other third party job board application system. This recruitment may be used to fill multiple positions in this, or other divisions or departments. If you are interested in employment in this classification, you should apply to ensure you are considered for additional opportunities that may utilize the applicants from this recruitment. Please allow adequate time to complete the application and submit before the deadline or the system may not save your application. If your online application was successfully submitted, you will receive an automatic confirmation email to the email address you provided. IF YOU DO NOT RECEIVE THE CONFIRMATION, please email CityCareers@sanjoseca.gov and we will research the status of your application. The City of San Jose offers a wide range of core health benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision, Employee Assistance Program, Life Insurance, Disability, and Savings Plans. Please visit the City's benefits page for detailed information on coverage, cost, and dependent coverage. For information on the City’s Retirement Plan(pension for full-time employees), please visit the Office of Retirement Services website . You will be able to view information based on different Sworn/Federated job classification. In additional to the benefits above, there is an additional perks site to explore further benefits of working for the City of San Jose like paid leave, educational reimbursements, and holiday pay are specific to the job classification and union membership. Closing Date/Time: 9/16/2024 11:59 PM Pacific

Our diverse and inclusive workforce of more than 7,000 employees play a key role in the success of San José, the heart of the Silicon Valley. All City of San José employees work together as one team to make San José a vibrant, innovative, and desirable place to live and work. Visit here to learn more about San José. About the Department The Environmental Services Department (ESD) is a national leader in pollution prevention, watershed protection, utility service provision, and climate action. Together, ESD employees positively impact every resident and business in San Jose. Our department is an exceptional place to start or grow your career. We have a supportive leadership team, numerous professional growth opportunities, and an inclusive workplace culture that is welcoming of your talents! We offer an array of meaningful career paths and value flexibility - offering hybrid work and alternative work schedules in select roles. Additionally, the City offers excellent health and pension benefits , as well as 15 paid holidays! To learn more about ESD, follow @sjenvironment on Twitter , Facebook and Instagram and San Jose Environmental Services on LinkedIn. Position Duties The total annual salary range for a Wastewater Mechanical Supervisor I is $107,693.04 - $131,280.24. The total annual salary range for a Wastewater Mechanical Supervisor II is $117,062.40 - $142,899.12. This salary range(s) includes an approximate five percent (5%) ongoing non-pensionable compensation. Actual salary shall be determined by the final candidates’ qualifications and experience. Bargaining Unit: Association of Maintenance Supervisory Personnel (AMSP). The Environmental Services Department (Department) is currently seeking to fill one (1) full-time Wastewater Mechanical Supervisor I/II vacancy in the San Jose-Santa Clara Regional Wastewater Facility (RWF). The Wastewater Facility Maintenance Division is responsible for the maintenance of the facility mechanical infrastructure, facilities maintenance, warehouse services, landscaping, painting, and land management. The Division is organized into three sections: Mechanical Process Maintenance, Special Projects Training Scheduling, and Facilities Maintenance. Staff is located throughout the facility and provides preventive and corrective maintenance, painting of various equipment and infrastructures, stocking and warehousing of parts, landscape management, lands management, as well as emergency repair. The division provides support services for implementation of capital improvement projects (CIP), process optimization, and operations. The division also implements public works contracts for repair, equipment replacement, and new construction. Under general supervision, the Wastewater Mechanical Supervisor performs work of considerable difficulty involving the supervision of the maintenance, repair, and overhaul of varied equipment and structures at the wastewater facility. The Wastewater Mechanical Supervisor will provide safety and maintainability review of facilities design, construction methods and research projects, and propose alternatives, forecast long-term maintenance needs of equipment and technologies being tested, and provide historical information on the condition and maintainability of existing wastewater facilities and equipment. This is a permanent position reporting to the Facilities and Maintenance Wastewater Maintenance Superintendent. The Wastewater Mechanical Supervisor should have the ability to thoroughly review plans, specifications, and any supporting documentation for maintainability of a wastewater facility or process. The position should be able to assist in developing design of temporary equipment installations and various appurtenances. The incumbent should have knowledge of the types of valves, pipes, pumps and treatment equipment appropriate for various applications throughout the wastewater facility. This position will assist with estimating maintenance costs for different design alternatives. This position will also assist with determining training requirements and content and format of maintenance manual to be provided by the contractor for construction projects. This position will identify the need for standardization of equipment and assist with any research or testing needed to validate equipment performance. Since full face respirator will be utilized, the incumbent must pass the annual and spirometry test. Typical duties of this position include, but are not limited to the following: Reviews capital project designs and specifications for maintainability and compatibility with the Plant standards. Supervises operation of equipment and the work of general maintenance crews engaged in the maintenance repair and overhaul of a variety of plant machinery, structures, and equipment. Evaluates direct reports for performance against goals and compliance with policies and provides feedback on performance to employees on specific behaviors and/or results. Trains, coaches, and mentors mechanical division staff members. Inspects equipment, structures, and machinery for preventive maintenance purposes and to reduce down time. Supervises welding, cutting, and metal work using gas or electric arc welding equipment. Oversees installation and fabrication of components related to the implementation of pilots and bench scale studies. Provides input to process engineering and design engineering staff on implementation challenges and possible solutions to project designs. Provides in-field troubleshooting for pilot designs, re-design support, and adaptation of implementation plans. Accompanies engineering staff on field visits to various Plants and/or vendor installations; participates in meetings with vendors; and, communicates/translates technical specifications to implementation details. Coordinates the acquisition of special repair parts and/or materials associated with pilot and bench scale testing. Assists construction inspection staff with field verification of mechanical installations. Coordinates maintenance review of project drawings and specifications with assigned project team members. Assists with CIP engineering staff with resolution of warranty/workmanship related issues with mechanical equipment installed as part of the CIP projects. Prepares rough sketches; reads drawings of sub-assemblies and parts; and, lists materials needed for repair. Manages personnel and utilizes the work order system to schedule maintenance, work plans, allocation of resources in Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS), and procurement of materials. Ensures staff adheres to state, federal, and local standards and regulations related to the Plant by keeping up to date with all compliance standards, regulations, trends, and permits. This recruitment may be used to fill multiple positions in this, or other divisions or departments. If you are interested in employment in this classification, you should apply to ensure you are considered for additional opportunities that may utilize the applicants from this recruitment. Minimum Qualifications Wastewater Mechanical Supervisor I • Education: Successful completion of high school, General Educational Development (G.E.D.) Certificate, or California Proficiency Certificate. • Experience: Four (4) years of experience as a journey level mechanic in a wastewater facility or equivalent industrial facility, including one (1) year lead experience at a level equivalent to Senior Wastewater Mechanic level at the San José/Santa Clara Regional Wastewater Facility. • Required Licensing: Possession of a valid State of California Class C driver's license. As a condition of employment in some designated positions, possession of a valid State of California Class A or B driver's license with applicable endorsements may be required in the performance of job duties. Wastewater Mechanical Supervisor II • Education: Successful completion of high school, General Educational Development (G.E.D.) Certificate, or California Proficiency Certificate. • Experience: Four (4) years of experience as a journey level mechanic in a wastewater facility or equivalent industrial facility, including one (1) year lead experience at a level equivalent to Senior Wastewater Mechanic level at the San José/Santa Clara Regional Wastewater Facility. • Required Licensing: Possession of certification as Plant Mechanical Technologist Grade IV from California Water Environment Association (CWEA). Possession of a valid State of California Class C driver's license. As a condition of employment in some designated positions, possession of a valid State of California Class A or B driver's license with applicable endorsements may be required in the performance of job duties. • Acceptable Substitution: An additional four (4) years of journey-level experience as a Wastewater Mechanic I/II or higher OR an additional two (2) years journey-level experience AND two (2) years possession of Plant Mechanical Technologist Grade III may be substituted for the certification as Plant Mechanical Technologist Grade IV. Employment Eligibility: Federal law requires all employees to provide verification of their eligibility to work in this country. Please be informed that the City of San Jose will NOT sponsor, represent or sign any documents related to visa applications/transfers for H1-B or any other type of visa which requires an employer application. Other Qualifications Competencies The ideal candidate will possess the following competencies, as demonstrated in past and current employment history. Desirable competencies for this position include: Job Expertise - Demonstrates knowledge of and experience with applicable professional/technical principles and practices, Citywide and departmental procedures/policies and federal and state rules and regulations. Basic Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities include: Knowledge of the principles and practices of collaboration and teamwork along with the methods, materials, tools, and equipment used in troubleshooting, repairing, and overhauling sewage treatment Plant equipment. Knowledge of basic safety methods and principles applicable to Plant operation and maintenance. Knowledge of basic contract specifications related to warranty. Knowledge of Plant specific technical standards for mechanical equipment and maintenance standard operating procedures (SOPs). Experience in using computerized maintenance management system (CMMS) for work order creation. Knowledge of City procurement process, preparation of purchase orders (POs), and open purchase orders (OPs). Ability to read engineering drawings, understanding scale, standard symbols, and sectional views. Ability to make sketches of potential parts/fabrications to help solve implementation challenges. Ability to communicate effectively (written and oral) with engineering staff, vendors, and contractors on the technical specifications of equipment. Teamwork & Interpersonal Skills - Develops effective relationships with co-workers and supervisors by helping others accomplish tasks and using collaboration and conflict resolution skills. Leadership - Leads by example; demonstrates high ethical standards; remains visible and approachable and interacts with others on a regular basis; promotes a cooperative work environment, allowing others to learn from mistakes; provides motivational supports and direction Computer Skills - Experienced with common business computer applications including but not limited to: MS Outlook, MS Word, MS PowerPoint, MS Access, and MS Excel Change Management - Demonstrates support for innovation and for organizational changes needed to improve the organization's effectiveness; facilitates the implementation and acceptance of change within the workplace. Communication Skills - Effectively conveys information and expresses thoughts and facts clearly, orally and in writing; demonstrates effective use of listening skills; displays openness to other people's ideas and thoughts. Selection Process: The selection process will consist of an evaluation of the applicant's training and experience based on the application and responses to all the job specific questions. You must answer all questions to be considered or your application may be deemed incomplete and withheld from further consideration. Only those candidates whose backgrounds best match the position will be invited to proceed in the selection process. Additional phases of the selection process will consist of one or more interviews, one of which may include a practical/writing exercise. You must answer all job-specific questions in order to be considered for this vacancy or your application will be deemed incomplete and withheld from further consideration. If you have questions about the duties of these positions, the selection or hiring processes, please contact Zoe McChesney at zoe.mcchesney@sanjoseca.gov . To apply, please complete an application via the City of San Jose’s website at www.sanjoseca.gov/citycareers. The application deadline is on September 23, 2024 at 11:59 PM. Please allow adequate time to complete the application and submit before the deadline or the system may not save your application. If your online application was successfully submitted, you will receive an automatic confirmation email to the email address you provided. IF YOU DO NOT RECEIVE THE CONFIRMATION, please email CityCareers@sanjoseca.gov and we will research the status of your application. Please contact Human Resources at (408) 535-1285, or Human.Resources@sanjoseca.gov if you have any questions. Additional Information: Employment Eligibility: Federal law requires all employees to provide verification of their eligibility to work in this country. Please be informed that the City of San Jose will NOT sponsor, represent or sign any documents related to visa applications/transfers for H1-B or any other type of visa which requires an employer application. Please note that applications are currently not accepted through CalOpps or any other third party job board application system. This recruitment may be used to fill multiple positions in this, or other divisions or departments. If you are interested in employment in this classification, you should apply to ensure you are considered for additional opportunities that may utilize the applicants from this recruitment. Please allow adequate time to complete the application and submit before the deadline or the system may not save your application. If your online application was successfully submitted, you will receive an automatic confirmation email to the email address you provided. IF YOU DO NOT RECEIVE THE CONFIRMATION, please email CityCareers@sanjoseca.gov and we will research the status of your application. The City of San Jose offers a wide range of core health benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision, Employee Assistance Program, Life Insurance, Disability, and Savings Plans. Please visit the City's benefits page for detailed information on coverage, cost, and dependent coverage. For information on the City’s Retirement Plan(pension for full-time employees), please visit the Office of Retirement Services website . You will be able to view information based on different Sworn/Federated job classification. In additional to the benefits above, there is an additional perks site to explore further benefits of working for the City of San Jose like paid leave, educational reimbursements, and holiday pay are specific to the job classification and union membership. Closing Date/Time: 9/23/2024 11:59 PM Pacific