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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.
Salary range for this classification is $123,701.76 - $160,807.92 annually. This range includes an approximate five percent (5%) ongoing non-pensionable pay. Actual salary shall be determined by the final candidates' qualifications and experience.
This is a limit-dated position that is anticipated to be funded through June 30, 2026, 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.
The Department of Public Works is currently seeking to fill one full-time Program Manager vacancy in the City Facilities Architectural Services Division (CFAS) to provide the following typical duties and responsibilities which may include but are not limited to:
- Facilitate site identification, design, and construction/improvement of sites for Emergency Interim Housing, safe parking, Supportive Outdoor Sleeping (SOS) sites, or other uses to shelter currently unsheltered residents.
- Responsible for managing and coordinating the City's emergency housing program. The Program Manager will also be responsible for selecting and analyzing the potential housing sites, recreational vehicle (RV) parking sites and storage sites.
- Coordinate between the City Manager's Office, Public Works and Housing Departments regarding funding and project execution, developing and overseeing the project's progress, and coordinating ordinance development and memorandums.
- Supervises subordinate supervisory and professional staff by hiring, selecting, training, evaluating, disciplining and making work assignment recommendation.
- Plans, implements, and manages department programs and operations ensuring efficient utilization of resources; plans and implements work plans and capital improvements; researches and analyzes program operations to improve efficiency and effectiveness.
- Administers program budget to include preparation, implementation, and monitoring of expenses and revenue.
- Performs outreach and public relations to public to provide information about programs.
- Plans and implements goals, objectives and guidelines to?establish effective program operation policies and procedures.
- Represents program area to outside agencies and professional groups to build and maintain positive working relationships; collaborates and coordinates with other governmental agencies, businesses, and organizations ensuring efficient and appropriate delivery of services and programs.
- Provides conflict resolution and customer service.
- Negotiates and administers contracts and agreements with vendors, agencies and contractors.
- Provides advice and consultation to program supervisors, coordinators and staff demonstrating expertise in area of assignment.
- Performs other duties of a similar nature or level.
Education: Bachelor's degree in a closely related field.
Experience: Five (5) years of directly-related experience, including two (2) years of supervisory experience. Direct experience in emergency interim housing programs, homelessness response programs, or other high priority programs or projects is highly desirable.
Certifications: Possession of a valid driver's license in the State of California.
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.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.
Decision Making - Identifies and understands issues, problems, and opportunities; uses effective approaches for choosing a course of action or developing appropriate solutions.
Fiscal Management - Understands the relationship of the budget and resources to the strategic plan; complies with administrative controls over funds, contracts, and procurements.
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 supports and direction.
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 .
