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31 job(s) at City of San Jose

City of San Jose United States, California, San Jose
Oct 02, 2023
Full Time
San José's Environmental Services Department (ESD) leads Climate Smart San José and manages garbage/recycling services; watershed protection; drinking water/recycled water; the operation of and improvements to the San José-Santa Clara Regional Wastewater Facility. ESD employees positively impact every resident and business in San José. ESD is an award-winning department and is an innovative environment leader nationally and internationally. ESD's mission is delivering world-class utility services and programs to improve our health, environment, and economy. ESD has approximately 600 staff and an operating budget of $400 million. Come be part of our vision: A place where people do great work and make a difference. Our department is a great place to start or grow your career and make a positive impact on the community. We have a supportive leadership team, numerous professional growth opportunities, and an inclusive workplace culture that welcomes your talents. We offer an array of meaningful career paths and provide flexibility including a hybrid work schedule. The City also 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 José Environmental Services on LinkedIn . ESD is currently recruiting to fill three Public Information Representative I/II within the department's Communications Division. This division supports six ESD utilities, sustainability initiatives, and Administrative Services; it is a dynamic and exciting work environment with a supportive team. ESD's Communications Division plays a critical role in promoting ESD programs and engaging San José's diverse community to meet ESD goals. Aligning with ESD's mission, Public Information Representative I/IIs help develop and implement a range of communications strategies for projects and initiatives focused on enhancing the quality of life and the environment for San José residents and businesses. The selected candidate for the Public Information Representative I/II (PIR I/II) position will have the exciting opportunity to make a difference in the San José community as a member of ESD's communications team. They will collaborate with ESD's public outreach team and program staff to develop and implement outreach plans. The plans may consist of developing trilingual (English, Spanish, Vietnamese) messages for social media, digital ads, and commercials on television, radio, and digital formats. There may also be occasional tabling and presentation opportunities to engage our community. Typical responsibilities include: Assisting the ESD Communications Division team develop and implement public education plans. This includes developing goals, identifying target audiences (for English, Spanish, and Vietnamese speakers), recommending tactics and evaluation methods, determining budgets, applying the latest communication technologies and tools, and gathering and evaluating data to measure the effectiveness of public awareness campaigns. Conducting community engagement activities (tabling, canvassing) for various ESD programs and initiatives. Writing and editing communications materials, including social media posts, brochures, flyers, web pages, video scripts, newsletters, news releases, advertisements, memos, surveys, and reports Managing content on ESD's website Developing/editing videos Presenting to community groups Seeking new ideas and tactics to meet diverse community groups to ensure access to ESD programs and services The actual salary shall be determined by the final candidate's qualifications and experience. The below salary ranges include an approximate five percent (5%) ongoing non-pensionable pay. The annual salary range for the positions are presently as follows: Public Information Representative I: $80,960.88 - $98,520.24 Public Information Representative II: $80,347.44 - $108,588.48 Public Information Representative I Education and Experience: Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in journalism, communications, advertising, marketing, public relations, public administration, or closely related field. No minimum experience required. Acceptable Substitutions: Additional years of professional experience in public relations, public information, or other related experience may be substituted for education on a year-for-year basis up to two years. Public Information Representative II Education and Experience: Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in journalism, communications, advertising, marketing, public relations, public administration, or closely related field and two years of progressively responsible professional public information, marketing, or public relations experience. No substitution for education. Licensing Requirements Valid California Driver's License may be required. Competencies The ideal candidate will possess the following competencies, as demonstrated in past and current employment history. Desirable competencies for 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. Teamwork & Interpersonal Skills - Develops effective relationships with co-workers and supervisors by helping others accomplish tasks and using collaboration and conflict resolution skills 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. Computer Skills - Experienced with common business computer applications including but not limited to: Adobe Acrobat, MS Outlook, MS Word, MS PowerPoint, MS Access, MS SharePoint, and MS Excel. 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 these positions, the selection or hiring processes, please contact Courtney Stuerwald at Courtney.Stuerwald@sanjoseca.gov .
City of San Jose United States, California, San Jose
Oct 01, 2023
Full Time
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 Office of the City Clerk is a service department within the municipal government upon which the City Council, all City departments, and the general public rely for information regarding the operations and legislative history of the City. The City Clerk serves as the liaison between the public and City Council and provides related municipal services, including delivering fiscal, human resources, and administrative and technical support services to the Mayor's Office, City Council Offices, and for the City's Boards, Commissions and Committees.The Office of the City Clerk is recruiting for a full-time Principal Office Specialist to become part of a dynamic and productive team that will provide support to Clerk Administration and Management; Council Support, and Legislative team. Typical duties may include, but are not limited to the following: Collect and maintain a centralized and monthly performance measures and workload activities that is organized and ready for analysis across all Clerk programs. Place Clerk's Office supplies orders as well as Council Chamber supply orders after supervisor approval. May assist as backup coverage to the lone Agendadesk staffer managing Council and Council Committee Agenda postings, legal publications (approximately 300), city Calendar, unit web posting, Committee assignment lists, Brown Act Board and Boards and Commissions. May assist with some attendance of Council or Council Committee meetings together with City Clerk/Assistant City Clerk and Legislative Secretary to manage Zoom participants. May assist the City Clerk by providing clerical/administrative support by uploading campaign reports and statements to the system. Provide backup assistance to Records team including filing and scanning as needed, responding to simple Public Records requests, and database clean-up. Provide support to Clerk's Council Support/Fiscal team in grant database entry, tracking, fingerprinting, and backup travel coordination and timekeeping for all 12 offices and accounting processing during leaves and temporary vacancies. Performs other related duties as required. The successful candidate must possess strong organizational skills with the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships. They must possess exemplary customer service and communication skills to interact effectively and respond to inquiries from the general public, elected officials, and City staff throughout the organization. Competencie s 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; displays openness to other people's ideas and thoughts. Computer Skills - Experience with common business computer applications including but not limited to: Zoom, MS Outlook, MS Word, MS PowerPoint, and MS Excel, MS Teams. 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 responsibilities 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. Team Work & Interpersonal Skills - Develops effective relationships with co-workers and supervisors by helping others accomplish tasks and using collaboration and conflict resolutions skills. 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. Education and Experience Completion of high school or equivalent (General Education Development (GED) Test or California Proficiency Certificate) AND three (3) years of experience in varied office clerical work. Acceptable Substitution A Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university may be substituted for the required experience. 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, one of which may include a written/practical 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. In addition, please attach your resume as part of the application process. If you have questions about the duties of these positions, the selection or hiring processes, please contact Joy Rodriguez at joy.rodriguez@sanjoseca.gov .
City of San Jose United States, California, San Jose
Oct 01, 2023
Full Time
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. The Division Administrative Services Division (ASD) team members gain satisfaction when facilitating trainings for ESD's workforce; feel empowered when managing a full range of information technology data and services to over 500 employees; deliver quality customer service in utility billing; enjoy their contributions to the success of peers by hiring and promoting the right people for the right positions; and oversee the budget planning and fiscal management for a wide variety of special funds that support the important work ESDers do. Join a diverse and dynamic team that provides key strategic support to ESD staff, programs, and utilities linking directly to the department's mission. By providing behind-the-scenes support, our team makes a difference!? The Environmental Services Department is currently seeking to fill one (1) full-time Principal Office Specialist position in the Administrative Services Division. Salary range for this classification is : Principal Office Specialist : $68 ,621 .28 - $83 ,406 .96 Annually Actual salary shall be determined by the final candidates' qualifications and experience. This amount includes an approximate five percent (5%) ongoing non-pensionable pay. The ESD Employee Services (ES) Team in the Administrative Services Division provides a variety of human resources support and services to employees and prospective employees. Th e Principal Office Specialist report s directly to the Sr. Analyst in the Workforce Planning Section of the ES Team. This position will be located at San Jose 's City Hall at 200 E. Santa Clara St. San Jose, CA 95113. The typical schedule for this position is Monday through Friday during regular business hours with a possible option to work a hybrid schedule. Typical duties include human resources support but are not limited to: Providing recruitment and hiring support to recruiters and hiring managers ( e.g., LiveScan Fingerprint roll ing , job advertising, coordinat ing interviews , etc.) Assisting with processing new workers' compensation claims Coordinating employee exits/separations with supervisors and the Central HR department Filing and tracking employment transactions Tracking driver records Processing performance appraisals and other HR forms Maintaining and updating the ES Team SharePoint page Managing a City credit card Parking Liaison ESD Health and Wellness Committee member ESD Employee Recognition Committee member Performs other related duties as required The ideal candidate can handle confidential employee information with integrity, provide attention to detail, and cross-check their work for accur acy . The successful incumbent will provide excellent customer service and be proficient in using common computer programs such as Microsoft Office, and virtual platforms such as Zoom and Microsoft Teams. (These qualifications are typically required. An equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to satisfactorily perform the duties of the job may be substituted.) Education and Experience Completion of high school or equivalent (General Education Development (GED) Test or California Proficiency Certificate) AND three (3) years of experience in varied office clerical work. Acceptable Substitution A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university may be substituted for the required experience. (Incumbents may be required to have different combinations of the listed qualifications, or more specific job-related qualifications depending on the position.) Basic Competencies (Needed at entry into the job in order to perform the essential duties.) 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 thought 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. 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 this position, the selection or hiring process, please contact Ernesto Zamaguey at Ernesto.Zamaguey@sanjoseca.gov .
City of San Jose United States, California, San Jose
Sep 30, 2023
Full Time
The City of San José is a place where we use civic technology to help our community thrive. As the 10th largest city in the nation, the City manages a large set of services and assets. The City operates on a budget of $5 billion, with 7,000 employees serving 1+ million residents and 80,000 businesses in the heart of Silicon Valley. Information Technology's (IT) mission: Put powerful tools and information in the hands of people to unleash their brilliance in service to our community. IT enables that mission through business and infrastructure systems, cybersecurity, data management and analysis, productivity and collaboration tools, the San Jose 311 resident experience platform, data equity and privacy programs, and strategic planning. San Jose is powered by truly great people, a robust technology environment, and a strong sense of purpose. We promote work-life integration and a focus on growth to bring out the best in our people. Come join us in making San Jose the most vibrant, equitable, sustainable, and innovative city in America! You can visit the Information Technology Department website to learn more about us. NOTE - The first review of applications will Friday, October 20, 2023. Please submit your application by 11:59 p.m. (PST) on Thursday, October 19, 2023. if you would like your application to be included in the first review. Candidates who pass the first application review round will be invited to interviews on the week of October 30, 2023. The City of San José is hiring for a Budget & Finance Systems Support Lead (Enterprise Supervising Technology Analyst) to provide the required technical support for the Oracle EPM Planning Cloud system, Proposed and Adopted Capital, Operating, and Revenue Budgets, and Finance Revenue Management systems (Business Tax, CIS Utility Billing, and iNovah Cash Management system). This position will support the Budget Office and Finance Revenue division. The Budget Office is responsible the development and management of the City of San José Operating and Capital budgets and City Service Fees and Charges. The Finance Revenue division provides business tax, utility billing, and cash management services for the City. This position requires strong technical hands-on experience and leadership skills as well as the ability to take initiative and lead others. We are seeking an individual with a willingness to adapt to an ever-changing environment. The ideal candidate will have a strong technical and functional background supporting Oracle Cloud EPM Planning (or Oracle Hyperion Planning), Revenue Management applications, and multi-dimensional databases with strong analytical skills. This candidate should also have strong development experiencing using JavaScript, .NET Framework, or Java to effectively manage and support custom developed applications. Your expertise should cover the entire system implementation lifecycle including gathering business requirements, creating functional and technical designs, application development, and administration. Key duties may include but are not limited to: Collaborating with Budget Office to understand their EPM Planning and Budgeting requirements. Collaborating with the Finance Revenue division to understand their billing, business tax, and cash management system requirements. Translating business requirements into technical solution designs. Applying your business expertise in budgeting & planning, and functional knowledge in administrating the Oracle EPM Planning solution. Providing recommendations to enhance and accelerate Budget and Finance business processes. Configuring and maintaining application components including dimensions, forms, reports, Smart View templates, Financial Reporting Studio, and business rules. Assisting with configuring data integration, process automation and interfacing activities. Developing materials, documenting technical and functional processes, and providing training to power users. Designing, developing, troubleshooting, implementing, and administering the City's Budget and Finance Revenue applications required to meet the City's planning and reporting needs. Ensure the Budget Office and Finance Revenue applications adhere to IT and the City's Cybersecurity Security policies. Please note that the Budget & Finance Systems Support Lead (Enterprise Supervising Technology Analyst) position is currently on a hybrid telework schedule - working remotely and onsite is subject to change. Salary Information: The actual salary shall be determined by the final candidate's qualifications and experience. In addition to the starting salary, employees in the Enterprise Supervising Technology Analyst (ESTA) classification shall also receive an approximate five percent (5%) ongoing non-pensionable compensation pay. Salary Range (including the 5% NPWI): $136,237.92 - $166,005.84 The ESTA classification is represented by the City Association of Management Personnel (CAMP) bargaining unit. Education and Experience: A Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university in a relevant field, AND four (4) years of progressively responsible professional/journey level experience, of which at least two (2) years of experience include lead technical work in development, implementation and maintenance of electronic business systems/solutions, or application development and/or support. Acceptable Substitution: Additional years of increasingly responsible directly related work experience may be substituted for education on a year-for-year basis up to two (2) years. Completion of a Master's Degree in a relevant field from an accredited college or university may be substituted for one (1) year of the required two (2) years of experience which include lead technical work in development, implementation and maintenance of electronic business systems/solutions or application development and/or support. Competencies The ideal candidates will possess the following competencies, as demonstrated in past and current employment history. Focus on outcomes over activity is key. Job Expertise - Demonstrates strong technical and functional knowledge and experience supporting Oracle Cloud EPM Planning (or Hyperion Planning) along with strong financial analytical skills: 3 or more years of experience in implementing and optimizing Oracle Could EPM Planning or Oracle Hyperion Planning or Finance Revenue systems. Experience in the following Oracle EPM Planning Cloud applications and tools: Planning, Human Capital Planning, SmartView, Planning Cubes, and/or Multi-dimensional and Relational Databases. Development and configuration experience in the following Planning components: Business Rules, Calc Scripts, and Calc Manager; Groovy scripting; Web Forms and Data Maps; Data Management and EPM Automate; and/or, Financial Reporting Web Studio. Strong knowledge of the financial processes, including experience with financial planning and financial and statistical reporting. Demonstrated experience in comprehending complex business models and resolving application problems. Ability to develop applications using .Net or Java, JavaScript. Demonstrates strong communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to collaborate with diverse groups and to work independently managing multiple deliverables. Project Management - 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. Leadership - Leads by example; demonstrates high ethical standards; remains visible and approachable and interacts with others on a regular basis; makes informed decisions based on input from a diverse set of stakeholders; promotes a cooperative work environment, allowing others to learn from mistakes; provides motivational supports and direction. Problem Solving - Uses efficient and cost-effective approaches to integrate technology into the workplace and improve program effectiveness. Analytical Thinking - Approaching a problem or situation by using a logical, systematic, sequential approach. Teamwork & 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 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, 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. In addition, please attach your resume as part of the application process. If you have questions about the duties of these positions, the selection or hiring processes, please contact Tram Nguyen at tramt.nguyen@sanjoseca.gov .
City of San Jose United States, California, San Jose
Sep 30, 2023
Full Time
The Department of Planning, Building and Code Enforcement (PBCE ) guides the physical change of San José to create and maintain a safe, healthy, attractive, and vital place to live and work. We partner with our community and City Council in this mission. The department is committed to excellent customer service, community engagement, and providing its employees with a positive, inspiring environment in which to work. We strive to demonstrate the City values of Integrity, Innovation, Excellence, Collaboration, Respect, and Celebration, and seek employees who do the same.Salary range for this classification is: $125,055.84 - $158,318.16 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 Department is currently recruiting to fill multiple Associate Engineer (Building) positions in the Plan Review Services Division with duties including, but not limited to: Advising professional engineers, architects and others concerning code requirements, engineering and planning problems arising in the preliminary design of buildings and structures. Examining plans, calculations and specifications for residential, multi-family, commercial and industrial buildings, including complex major structures for structural adequacy and general compliance with governing laws, codes, ordinances and regulations. Making independent engineering analyses on proposed buildings when required to justify the structural safety of design, and applicable electrical and mechanical systems. Working closely with and giving information to professional engineers, architects, contractors and the general public regarding building, zoning and general requirements concerning buildings and structures. Coordinating effectively with Development Service partners e.g. Planning, Fire Prevention, Public Works, Environmental Services for plan review consistency and streamlining permit process. Advising building inspectors on structural, fire and life-safety challenges arising in the field during the construction of a building project. Instructing inspectors and technicians in the review of simple building plans. Performing observational review of critical structural elements of the projects under construction. This position is open until filled. The next application review date will be October 18, 2023. 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.this recruitment. Education A Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university in Architectural, Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, or a closely related field (e.g. Construction Management). An EIT certificate is not acceptable as replacement for the required Bachelor's degree. Experience Associate Engineers working in the Building Division as plan reviewers must have four (4) years of progressively responsible experience in professional Civil Engineering work such as, Structural Engineering or Architectural Engineering with at least two (2) years of experience in design and construction of buildings. 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. Required Licensing (such as driver's license, certifications, etc.) Certificate of Registration in a relevant professional engineering discipline is desireable. Possession of a valid State of California driver's license is required. 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. Analytical Thinking - Approaches a problem or situation by using a logical, systematic, sequential approach. Computer Skills - MS Outlook, MS Word, MS PowerPoint, MS Access, and MS Excel. Creativity - Addresses objectives and problems while questioning traditional assumptions/solutions 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. Teamwork & 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 these positions, the selection or hiring processes, please contact Jennifer Macias at Jennifer.Macias1@sanjoseca.gov.
City of San Jose United States, California, San Jose
Sep 30, 2023
Full Time
The Department of Planning, Building and Code Enforcement (PBCE) guides the physical change of San José to create and maintain a safe, healthy, attractive, and vital place to live and work. We partner with our community and City Council in this mission. The department is committed to excellent customer service, community engagement, and providing its employees with a positive, inspiring environment in which to work. We strive to demonstrate the City values of Integrity, Innovation, Excellence, Collaboration, Respect, and Celebration, and seek employees who do the same.Salary range for this classification is: $144,296.88 - $182,495.04 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 position is open until filled. The next review date will be October 18, 2023. A Senior Engineer in the Building Division has duties including, but not limited to: Leads and supervises engineers, architects, building inspectors in reviewing complex professional structural and architectural plans and calculations to ensure compliance with the technical codes (e.g. Building, Electrical, Plumbing and Mechanical), structural engineering principles, disabled access regulations and other state and local ordinances and regulations. Assigns and monitors staff workload. Evaluates job performance of plan check engineers and architects, inspectors assigned to plan review, and/or non-technical personnel. Mentor staff to prepare them for future promotional opportunities Evaluate job performance of engineers, architects, inspectors assigned to plan review, and/or non-technical personnel Advises professional engineers, architects and others concerning code requirements, engineering and planning concerns arising in the preliminary design of buildings and structures to prevent significant problems with the future building permit application. Develops, directs and/or implements technical training programs to ensure consistency among the plan review staff. Prepares written guidelines and policies to facilitate consistent application of the technical codes, ordinances and regulations for both the internal working group and the public/design community. Coordinate with other City departments and agencies to facilitate permit issuance Participate in project specific AMMC (Alternate Materials and Methods of Construction) discussions to evaluate alternate methods of code compliance. Manage special programs/projects (examples include the mandatory soft story retrofit project, affordable housing coordination, Reach Code Coordination, inter-department program coordination, ADA grant coordination, etc.) Performs 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. 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 Licensing (such as driver's license, certifications, etc.) Certificate of Registration in a relevant professional engineering discipline. All plan reviewer positions in the Building Division require registration as a Civil Engineer or Architect with the State of California. Possession of a valid State of California's driver's license is required. When assigned to the Planning Division, possession of a valid Building Plan Examiner certification from the International Code Council (ICC) is required within 6 months of employment. 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. Analytical Thinking - Approaches a problem or situation by using a logical, systematic, sequential approach. 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. 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. 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 - 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 these positions, the selection or hiring processes, please contact Jennifer Macias at Jennifer.Macias1@sanjoseca.gov.
City of San Jose 200 East Santa Clara Street, San Jose, CA, USA
Sep 29, 2023
Full Time
The Deputy Director of Power Resources is an important leadership position for San Jose Clean Energy. The position leads a team of 6 responsible for managing SJCE’s power portfolio and developing and implementing strategies to achieve SJCE’s energy portfolio and risk management goals and ensuring adherence to regulatory compliance requirements. This position reports directly to the Director of Community Energy. Since launching in 2019, SJCE has contracted for over 700 MW of new renewable and battery storage resources valued at over $2 billion. This position is responsible for leading various supply management activities including long-term planning and development of integrated resource plans; negotiations for power supply contracts; procurement of energy and energy hedging products, resource adequacy and environmental products in support of SJCE’s goals, customer needs, and compliance obligations. This position will provide support in the development of risk management policies, guidelines, and procedures; settlements and invoicing functions; development of retail rates and program offerings. In addition, this position will collaborate with other SJCE team members by contributing towards the development and implementation of policies, strategies, programs, and processes in support of the Departments goals. The main areas of focus for the Deputy Director of Power Resources will be: » Develop and implement energy and capacity procurement plans consistent with the law, regulatory requirements and SJCE’s goals and objectives. » Develop and maintain models to evaluate, track and report on carbon content, energy and capacity needs, power costs, revenue requirements, risks, and performance. » Oversee the development of long-term and operational load forecasts, avoided cost models and cost of service models. » Oversee solicitations to procure electricity and related products either through request for proposals/offers, open solicitations, bilateral negotiations and/or joint procurement with other community choice aggregators and/or municipal organizations. » Oversee supplier negotiations, contract development, and execution of agreements. » Overseeing the execution of all energy contracts. Monitoring, facilitating, and managing power supply contracts and while working closely with the City Attorney’s office. » Oversee the development of City Council staff memos and presentations. » Provide subject matter expertise in support of legislative and regulatory positions, proceedings, and strategies. Collaborate with risk management and regulatory teams to prepare and submit compliance reports and materials on behalf of SJCE, including those required by the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC), California Energy Commission (CEC), The Climate Registry (TCR) and the Department of Energy (DOE). » Assist in the development and implementation of strategic plans, strategies, programs, rates, and other initiatives in support of SJCE’s decarbonization, budget, financial reserve, rates, and risk management goals and requirements. The Ideal Candidate The Department of Community Energy seeks an energy professional from either the public or private utilities field who thrives in a collaborative and fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in energy procurement, negotiations, and risk management. This person will be analytical, thorough, and detail-oriented and have familiarity with contracting templates. This person will be an experienced leader capable of managing a high performing team. The ideal candidate should have strong knowledge of wholesale power procurement, energy-related technologies, local and state energy policy, and goals, and intermediate to advanced project management and coordination skills. Knowledge, Skills, and abilities desirable for this position include: » Energy resource planning and risk management concepts. » Strong understanding of the general wholesale electricity market and California specific requirements, participants, and governance structure. » Electric portfolio modeling & software tools, management, procurement, and optimization strategies. » Energy risk management principals, metrics and hedging strategies, products, and modeling tools. » Retail load forecasting, metering, rate design, energy efficiency and electrification programs and distributed energy resources. » Energy generation technologies including carbon neutral electricity, conventional energy, and renewable energy such as wind, biomass, geothermal, solar, storage, and hydroelectricity. » Offshore wind and emerging energy technologies. » Power agreement structures, general terms, conditions, and basic requirements including power purchase agreements and enabling agreements (EEI and WSPP). » California’s Renewables Portfolio Standard, Power Content Label and Power Source Disclosure Programs, resource adequacy obligations, integrated resource planning requirements and greenhouse gas measuring, reporting and mitigation requirements. » Renewable energy project development including environmental and local use permitting, interconnection agreements and processes. » The California Independent System Operator (CAISO) and its settlement process, power scheduling protocols, strategies and cost mitigation measures including congestion revenue rights. » The Western Renewable Energy Information System (WREGIS). » Regulatory reporting and compliance requirements of the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC), and California Energy Commission (CEC), CAISO and California Air Resource Board as they apply to load serving entities in general and specifically to Community Choice Aggregation (CCA). » Microsoft Office software including Access, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Project. Ability to: » Lead a high performing team. » Manage and track multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and quickly adapt to changing priorities in a fast-paced dynamic environment. » Achieve goals and provide accurate, timely, and meaningful progress updates. » Be thorough and detail oriented. » Demonstrate patience, tact, and courtesy. » Identify and solve problems effectively and expeditiously. » Establish and maintain effective working relationships. » Communicate effectively verbally, in writing, and through presentations. » Prepare high quality research, reports and other written work products. » Exercise sound judgment, creative problem solving, effective dispute resolution, and commercial awareness. Compensation and Benefits The Deputy Director salary range is currently   $148,563.74- $239,832.32   placement within this range will be dependent upon the qualifications and experience of the individual selected. This salary includes an approximate five percent (5%) ongoing non-pensionable compensation. The salary is supplemented by an attractive benefits package that includes, but is not limited to: »   Retirement   – Competitive defined benefit retirement plan with full reciprocity with CalPERS. »   Health Insurance   – The City contributes 90% towards the premium for the lowest-priced non-deductible plan. Several plan options are available. »   Dental Insurance   – The City contributes 100% of the premium of the lowest-priced plan for dental coverage. »   Personal Time   – Vacation is accrued initially at the rate of three weeks per year with amounts increasing up to five weeks after 15 years of service. Vacation accrual may be adjusted for successful candidates with prior public service to reflect a vacation accrual rate commensurate with total years of public service. Executive Leave of 40 hours is granted annually and depending upon success in the Management Performance Program, could increase to up to 80 hours. Sick Leave is accrued at the rate of approximately 8 hours per month. »   Holidays   – The City observes 15 paid days annually. »   Deferred Compensation   – The City offers an optional 457(b) plan. »   Flexible Spending Accounts   – The City participates in Dependent Care Assistance and Medical Reimbursement Programs. »   Insurance   – The City provides a term life insurance policy equal to two times annual salary. Long-term disability and AD&D plans are optional. »   Employee Assistance Program (EAP)   – The City provides a comprehensive range of services through its EAP. »   Parental Leave Program   – The City has a City-Paid Parental Leave program for which the incumbent in this position would be eligible. The program provides up to 320 hours of City-paid leave and are able to use up to 120 hours of their sick leave balances for the birth or placement of a new child, all of which must be used no later than 12 months from the birth or placement of the child. Executive Management Benefits   –   https://www.sanjoseca.gov/home/showpublisheddocument?id=21323   Health Benefits   –   https://www.sanjoseca.gov/your-government/departments-offices/human-resources/benefits  
City of San Jose United States, California, San Jose
Sep 29, 2023
Full Time
The City of San José is a place where we use civic technology to help our community thrive. As the 10th largest city in the nation, the City manages a large set of services and assets. The City operates on a budget of $5 billion, with 7,000 employees serving 1+ million residents and 80,000 businesses in the heart of Silicon Valley. Information Technology's (IT) mission: Put powerful tools and information in the hands of people to unleash their brilliance in service to our community. IT enables that mission through business and infrastructure systems, cybersecurity, data management and analysis, productivity and collaboration tools, the San Jose 311 resident experience platform, data equity and privacy programs, and strategic planning. San Jose is powered by truly great people, a robust technology environment, and a strong sense of purpose. We promote work-life integration and a focus on growth to bring out the best in our people. Come join us in making San Jose the most vibrant, equitable, sustainable, and innovative city in America! You can visit the Information Technology Department website to learn more about us. NOTE - The first review of applications will Friday, October 20, 2023. Please submit your application by 11:59 p.m. (PST) on Thursday, October 19, 2023. if you would like your application to be included in the first review. Candidates who pass the first application review round will be invited to interviews on the week of October 30, 2023. The City of San José is recruiting for a Clean Energy Lead (Enterprise Supervising Technology Analyst) as a dedicated technical support resources for the existing and new technology solutions in the Clean Energy Department (CED). This position will be responsible for developing technology strategic plans and developing technology solutions to increase operating efficiencies, enhance specialized energy industry software, ensure compliance with California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) privacy protection standards for customers, and ensure alignment with City policies on cybersecurity standards. This position will be responsible for developing technology strategic plans to address the business needs and changes in the clean energy industry. In addition, this position will evaluate and promote new technologies to increase efficiently throughout the various energy programs and develop a technology roadmap for the Department. This position will support CED on data management and data analytics needs such as designing, managing and monitoring databases and reporting tools, data processing, process automation, data security, data governance, implementation and management of specialized CED software's, such as Energy Trading Risk Management Platform. This position will work closely with CED business users to provide insightful data and analytics to support a growing organization. The position will also assist supporting and resolving the backlog of work and helping with system implementations, developing processes, and mitigating employee down time for services. The ideal candidate must be able to take ownership of projects to completion and beyond by providing awareness and visibility from a standard IT best practice for operations and security perspective to the rest of the organization. A team leader, team player, and positive attitude are essential to this position. Responsibilities include but not limited to the following: Working collaboratively with different teams such as the Business Solutions SME, Data Warehouse and Business Intelligence Manager, Development Services, and Cybersecurity teams within the City to deliver key business insights from transactional data. Develop and Manage REST or SOAP web services calls to connect pull datasets various data sources. Creating, designing, and developing data models. Validating report results and perform data cleansing. Monitoring and tuning data loads and complex quires. Prepare plans for ETL (Extraction, Transformation and Load) procedure to load data from various source systems like flat files, Excel, Webservices and SQL Server. Bringing together disparate data sets, in accordance with open data standards set forth by the federal government. Create Executive Reports, Scheduled Department Reports, and other Ad Hoc reports using reporting databases in MS SQL and Oracle. Managing deliverables in a multi-departmental environment. Please note that the Clean Energy Application Lead (Enterprise Supervising Technology Analyst) position is currently on a hybrid telework schedule - working remotely and onsite is subject to change. Salary Information: The actual salary shall be determined by the final candidate's qualifications and experience. In addition to the starting salary, employees in the Enterprise Supervising Technology Analyst (ESTA) classification shall also receive an approximate five percent (5%) ongoing non-pensionable compensation pay. Salary Range (including the 5% NPWI): $136,237.92 - $166,005.84 The ESTA classification is represented by the City Association of Management Personnel (CAMP) bargaining unit. Education and Experience: A Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university in a relevant field, AND four (4) years of progressively responsible professional/journey level experience, of which at least two (2) years of experience include lead technical work in development, implementation and maintenance of electronic business systems/solutions, or application development and/or support. Acceptable Substitution: Additional years of increasingly responsible directly related work experience may be substituted for education on a year-for-year basis up to two (2) years. Completion of a Master's Degree in a relevant field from an accredited college or university may be substituted for one (1) year of the required two (2) years of experience which include lead technical work in development, implementation and maintenance of electronic business systems/solutions or application development and/or support. Competencies The ideal candidates will possess the following competencies, as demonstrated in past and current employment history. Job Expertise - Experience in SQL, Stored Procedures, Triggers, Debugging, Troubleshooting and/or Performance Tuning. Experienced in using different tools for database access and development (e.g. SQL, MySQL, Oracle, etc.). Experience in creating reusable transformations, map, Mapplets and worklets. Experience in ETL Tools and Java Scripting. Experience in XML Technologies like SOAP and REST. Experience in creation of access-based web application for data CRUD operations. Experienced in data structures, performance tuning and query optimization. Experience in JavaScript libraires like Angular.js, React.Js, Node.js. Project Management - Ensures support for projects and implements goals and strategic objectives. 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. Teamwork & Interpersonal Skills - Develops effective relationships with co-workers and supervisors by he lping 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 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, one of which 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. In addition, please attach your resume as part of the application process. If you have questions about the duties of these positions, the selection or hiring processes, please contact Tram Nguyen at tramt.nguyen@sanjoseca.gov .
City of San Jose United States, California, San Jose
Sep 29, 2023
Full Time
The City of San José is a place where we use civic technology to help our community thrive. As the 10th largest city in the nation, the City manages a large set of services and assets. The City operates on a budget of $5 billion, with 7,000 employees serving 1+ million residents and 80,000 businesses in the heart of Silicon Valley. Information Technology's (IT) mission: Put powerful tools and information in the hands of people to unleash their brilliance in service to our community. IT enables that mission through business and infrastructure systems, cybersecurity, data management and analysis, productivity and collaboration tools, the San Jose 311 resident experience platform, data equity and privacy programs, and strategic planning. San Jose is powered by truly great people, a robust technology environment, and a strong sense of purpose. We promote work-life integration and a focus on growth to bring out the best in our people. Come join us in making San Jose the most vibrant, equitable, sustainable, and innovative city in America! You can visit the Information Technology Department website to learn more about us. NOTE - The first review of applications will Friday, October 20, 2023. Please submit your application by 11:59 p.m. (PST) on Thursday, October 19, 2023. if you would like your application to be included in the first review. Candidates who pass the first application review round will be invited to interviews on the week of October 30, 2023. The City of San Jose is hiring for an Enterprise Resource Planning Modernization Technical Project Manager (Enterprise Supervising Technology Analyst) to lead the project to modernize the City's ERP System. This is a multi-year project with the first phase being to identify a solution and an ERP implementation partner. The position will be dedicated to managing the consolidation and replacement of the City's aging ERP applications with a modern and robust ERP system. The ERP Technical Project Manager will partner with the Finance Department and City stakeholders to bring on a consulting firm to oversee the execution of the project. Thereafter, the ERP Technical Project Manager will partner closely with the consulting firm and the Finance Department's Functional Project Manager to evaluate the City's current ERP systems, identify gaps and improvements, define the project scope, objectives, and timelines, and manage the project team to ensure the ERP project is delivered on-time and on-budget. In this role, you would serve as a technical project manager for the modernization of the City's ERP systems. Responsibilities include but not limited to the following: Leading the technical workstream for the City's ERP Modernization project. Partner with the Finance and IT sponsors and stakeholders to evaluate, select and onboard a consulting firm to oversee the execution of the project. Partner with the consulting firm, Finance Department, and IT stakeholders to evaluate the City's current ERP systems, identify gaps and improvements, and define the ERP Modernization project scope. Collaborate with the project's cross functional and technical teams and leads to communicate and escalate cross functional and technical impacts. Provide oversight and coordination of all technical workstream activities, including status reporting, resourcing, requirements, design, build, test, and deployment tasks. Develop, maintain, and operate the project management structure for the ERP implementation, including selection, configuration, deployment and operation of project management tools, project management processes and project reporting. Define and document project scope, objectives, and success criteria with particular focus on alignment with business objectives. Create and maintain project plans, including schedules, timeline, tasks, and budget. Break down complex tasks into actionable work items, with accurately estimated required time and effort, appropriate sequencing plus alignment of co-dependent activities. Determine resource requirements: identify and schedule appropriate people and assets. Manage day to day activities against project plans and identify issues or bottlenecks requiring escalation or resolution. Assist in defining and managing project governance roles and parameters. Please note that the Enterprise Resource Planning Modernization Technical Project Manager (Enterprise Supervising Technology Analyst) position is currently on a hybrid telework schedule - working remotely and onsite is subject to change. This position is currently funded through June 30, 2024 with the potential to extend based on resource availability. Salary Information: The actual salary shall be determined by the final candidate's qualifications and experience. In addition to the starting salary, employees in the Enterprise Supervising Technology Analyst (ESTA) classification shall also receive an approximate five percent (5%) ongoing non-pensionable compensation pay. Salary Range (including the 5% NPWI): $136,237.92 - $166,005.84 The ESTA classification is represented by the City Association of Management Personnel (CAMP) bargaining unit. Education and Experience: A Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university in a relevant field, AND four (4) years of progressively responsible professional/journey level experience, of which at least two (2) years of experience include lead technical work in development, implementation and maintenance of electronic business systems/solutions, or application development and/or support. Acceptable Substitution: Additional years of increasingly responsible directly related work experience may be substituted for education on a year-for-year basis up to two (2) years. Completion of a Master's Degree in a relevant field from an accredited college or university may be substituted for one (1) year of the required two (2) years of experience which include lead technical work in development, implementation and maintenance of electronic business systems/solutions or application development and/or support. Competencies The ideal candidates will possess the following competencies, as demonstrated in past and current employment history. Focus on outcomes over activity is key. Job Expertise - Experience with full-cycle ERP implementation projects for service organizations. Experience leading and prioritizing projects within a program and working seamlessly with various teams and partners in a matrix organization. Experience with ERP systems, facilitating large enterprise scale data and process conversions/migrations. Demonstrates the ability to identify, convey, and champion opportunities for business process improvements and operation changes. Proficiency with project management tools and software. Experience managing third party vendors and system integrators. Strong presentation, oral and written communication skills that will successfully translate to the needs of the team as well as senior management. Demonstrated experience driving enterprise projects from conception to successful completion with quality results. Project Management - Ensures support for projects and implements goals and strategic objectives. Vision / Strategic Thinking - Supports, promotes, and ensures alignment with the organization's vision and values; understands how an organization must change in light of internal and external trends and influences; builds a shared vision with others and influences others to translate vision to action. Leadership - Leads by example; demonstrates high ethical standards; remains visible and approachable and interacts with others on a regular basis; makes informed decisions based on input from a diverse set of stakeholders; promotes a cooperative work environment, allowing others to learn from mistakes; provides motivational supports and direction. 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. Analytical Thinking - Approaching a problem or situation by using a logical, systematic, sequential approach. 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. 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 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, 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. In addition, please attach your resume as part of the application process. If you have questions about the duties of these positions, the selection or hiring processes, please contact Tram Nguyen at tramt.nguyen@sanjoseca.gov .
City of San Jose United States, California, San Jose
Sep 28, 2023
Full Time
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 salary range for Senior Account Clerk is $ 66,895.92 - $ 81,463.20 annually . This amount includes an approximate five percent (5%) ongoing non-pensionable pay. Actual salary shall be determined by the final candidate's qualifications and experience. This is a class-based recruitment. Candidates who meet the minimum qualifications for Senior Account Clerk will be added to the active Qualified Candidate Group and contacted when a department-specific vacancy becomes available. This candidate pool will supersede any active list. If you are in the current Qualified Candidate Group, you will need to reapply in order to be considered for future vacancies. Typical duties may include the following: Compiles and processes payments and/or requisitions for various financial transactions; assigns payments to cost centers. Prepares worksheets, financial charges and invoices, issues and maintains records. Summarizes data and prepares reports; prepares routine correspondence. Prepares and inputs data into computer terminals or applicable database. Operates and utilizes a variety of standard office equipment, including but not limited to computers, printers, scanners, phones, calculators, fax, software programs, and accounting machines and equipment. Generates or receives phone calls to and from internal and external customers to explain bills, obtain correct information for credit card payments and other related payment matters, including processing bills. Reviews, posts, and balances ledgers and other documents; processes and reviews revenues; reviews and balances petty cash and/or change funds. Prepares payroll and serves as department timekeeper. Prepares special checks. Conducts and maintains inventories of stores, equipment and supplies. May serve as lead worker as assigned. Performs other related duties as required. 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. Education : Completion of high school or equivalent (General Education Development (GED) Test or California Proficiency Certificate) Experience: Two (2) years bookkeeping or accounting clerical work. Acceptable Substitution: A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university may be substituted for the required experience. 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, knowledge of FMS, advanced use of Microsoft Excel, 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 financial management system (FMS) or other accounting systems and 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. Customer Service - Demonstrates the ability to anticipate customers' needs and deliver services effectively and efficiently using professional demeanor. 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). 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 will consist of one or more interviews . 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. 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 Vaishali Vashistha at vaishali.vashistha@sanjoseca.gov The application deadline is on Tuesday, October 10, 2023 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.
City of San Jose United States, California, San Jose
Sep 28, 2023
Full Time
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. Our mission is to connect people through parks, recreation, and neighborhood services for an active San José. ActivateSJ, 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. he Department creates and activates thriving places where people live, work, play, and learn, which include 48 community centers, 10 regional parks, 203 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 Salary Range for this Classification is: $41.03 - $49.88 Hourly | $85,350.72 - $103,740.00 Annually PRNS is currently recruiting to fill multiple full-time benefited vacancies for Park Rangers. We are seeking highly motivated, personable individuals with strong leadership skills and innovative ideas to join our dynamic team of employees with a strong commitment to providing excellent service to our diverse community. Bilingual applicants speaking a second language such as Spanish or Vietnamese are encouraged to apply. If you are interested in employment in Park Ranger classifications, you should apply to ensure you are considered for additional opportunities that may utilize the applicants from this recruitment. This position is open until filled, and may close at any time. Park Ranger classifications are stewards of the park system, providing public safety services, protecting and preserving natural and cultural resources in parks, and inspiring future generations to love and nurture nature. Park Rangers are often first on scene for medical, fire and other emergencies in the parks they oversee. They teach and enforce park rules so everyone can enjoy their visit, always aiming to resolve situations with the lowest possible level of enforcement by leading with education. Park Ranger Duties : Specifically, under general supervision, this classification performs duties of moderate difficulty including performing overall work in park operations and visitor services; resource and environmental protection; greeting visitors and explaining/interpreting park features; performing rescue and fire suppression activities; administering emergency medical care as needed; patrolling parks; enforcement of state and local laws; performing conservation programs and projects; providing lead direction to other park personnel; coordinating and leading volunteer and internship programs; providing traffic and parking control; and preparing written and oral reports and other communication. WORK SCHEDULES WILL FLUCTUATE TO MEET PARK OPERATIONAL NEEDS AND WILL INCLUDE WORK DURING LATE AFTERNOONS/EVENINGS, WEEKENDS AND HOLIDAYS. ASSIGNMENTS CAN BE MADE TO ANY AREA OF THE CITY'S REGIONAL PARKS, TRAILS SYSTEM, OR OTHER PRNS FACILITY. APPLICANTS MAY BE REJECTED FOR THE FOLLOWING: Criminal history including commission or conviction of a criminal offense(s). Recent forced resignation, termination, or probation failure from any public safety or emergency medical service position or other employment-related issue(s). Recent or current use of any illicit drugs or narcotics. Past use is evaluated on an individual basis. Failure to disclose prior use is cause for immediate disqualification. Falsification or failure to disclose any required information during the application, testing or selection processes. Other issues that may affect an applicant's suitability for a public safety position with the City of San José based upon the Department's hiring standards. Successful candidates may enter the final selection process and may be given a conditional offer of employment. The final selection process will include the following: written and oral psychological screening for full-time candidates and a medical exam (completed by the City's physician) for all candidates. If you have questions about the duties of the Supervising Park Ranger position, please contact Shannon Heimer at shannon.heimer@sanJosé ca.gov. If you have questions about the selection or hiring processes, please email kari.davisson@sanJosé ca.gov MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS (These qualifications are typically required. An equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to satisfactorily perform the duties of the job may be substituted.) Education and Experience Two (2) years of undergraduate course work from an accredited college or university. This is equivalent to at least 60 semester units or 90 quarter units. Veterans and active military personnel may substitute this requirement if they: Have served in the Air Force, Army, Marines, Navy, or Coast Guard AND Have completed four (4) years of active military duty AND Have received an honorable discharge from the United States Military. Required Licensing (such as driver's license, certifications, etc.) Possession of a valid State of California driver's license. Possession of current Red Cross First Aid and CPR Certificates within the first six (6) months of employment. Deputization as a Peace Officer is required for full time positions. (Incumbents may be required to have different combinations of the listed qualifications, or more specific job-related qualifications depending on the position.) Basic Competencies (Needed at entry into the job in order to perform the essential duties.) Job Expertise - Demonstrates knowledge of and experience with applicable professional/technical principles and practices, including public safety, day to day park operations, park interpretive education programs, conservation, nature and wildlife, natural resource management; 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 and Interpersonal Skills - Develops effective relationships with co-workers and supervisors by helping others accomplish tasks and using collaboration and conflict resolution skills. Conflict Management - Uses appropriate interpersonal styles and methods to reduce tension or conflict between two or more people, by presenting the facts, analysis, and conclusions or solutions that show command of content and perspectives and interests of the audience. 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 difficult ies 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; 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. Other Qualifications: Possession of a Bachelor's Degree in a related field is highly desirable. Course work in park management, biology, forestry, or other sciences is highly desirable. Incumbents may be required to have different combinations of the listed qualifications, or more specific job-related qualifications depending on the position. Full-time Ranger classifications are required to be deputized as a Peace Officer and as such, must meet California POST Academy minimum requirements. Applicants are encouraged to verify their qualifications via one of the following tests as soon as possible (proof of passing test scores will be required before a final offer of employment is made): PELLETB : Complete the California POST Reading & Writing Test (PELLETB). Pass Point is a T-Score total of 50 or higher. Results are valid for three years. For more information or to register go to: https://theacademy.ca.gov/tests/ National Testing Network (NTN): Complete the National Testing Network Test (NTN). Pass Point scores are 65% Video, 70% Reading, and 70% Writing. Nationwide classroom and/or virtual exams available. Results are valid for three years. NTN will forward exam results to the City of San José. For more information or to register go to: https://www.nationaltestingnetwork.com/publicsafetyjobs .
City of San Jose United States, California, San Jose
Sep 28, 2023
Full Time
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. Our mission is to connect people through parks, recreation, and neighborhood services for an active San José. ActivateSJ, 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, 203 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 Salary $49.68 - $60.52 Hourly $103,325.04 - $125,885.76 Annually The mission of the City of San José 's Park Ranger Program is to provide a safe, enjoyable park experience by protecting and educating the public, providing recreational opportunities, and by protecting, preserving, and enhancing the natural and cultural resources of the City's parks, trails, and open spaces. Over the course of the program's 50+ year history, San José Park Rangers have worked to ensure a safe and enjoyable atmosphere in city parks. Park Rangers assist park users, provide information on appropriate park use, and educate visitors on park rules and procedures. As public safety officers, Park Rangers also render emergency medical care, conduct search and rescue operations, and perform wildland fire prevention patrols as well as provide initial wildland fire suppression. As stewards of the City's natural and cultural resources, Park Rangers work to protect and monitor park lands, restore native vegetation, maintain rustic hiking trails, and educate the public on the cultural and natural history of San José . Park Rangers also maintain safety and security in our neighborhood parks and along trails. The Parks, Recreation, & Neighborhood Services Department is looking for a highly motivated, personable individual with strong leadership skills and innovative ideas to direct and organize park personnel in day-to-day operations in the protection of parks, trails, recreation facilities and watersheds within the City of San José. Work schedule includes weekends, holidays and evenings and may fluctuate depending on season or condition. Bilingual applicants speaking a second language such as Spanish or Vietnamese are encouraged to apply. This position is open until filled and may close at any time. Supervising Park Ranger Position & Duties: Supervises staff to include: prioritizing and assigning work; conducting performance evaluations; ensuring staff are trained; and making hiring, termination, and disciplinary recommendations. Evaluates training needs and workload balance for staff and prepares plans for implementation. Supervises staff engaged in park, trail, and facilities patrol, protection, or enforcement, and performs enforcement of park rules and regulations. Supervises and prepares and provides responses to park visitor complaints. Prepares and reviews written reports such as police, fire, injury, activity, vandalism, and visitor data reports; may make court appearances. Assumes responsibility for safety of subordinate personnel and park visitors. Operates light vehicles, radios, and other equipment necessary to perform Rangers activities. Supervises and performs the preparation and presentation of interpretive and educational programs related to park services to civic groups and park visitors. Recommends improvements and inspects conservation and resource management projects to maintain and restore the natural and cultural resources in City parks and undeveloped City park lands. Monitors weather and fire condition reports; may recommend restricting park use. Additional duties may include: Performs and directs search, rescue, fire suppression, and other emergency activities; may coordinate activities with other public safety agencies. Completes equipment and supply requisitions. Provides budget input on needed personnel, equipment, supplies, and related items. Performs enforcement duties such as park patrol and writing misdemeanor citations; may make arrests of persons in violation of Federal, State, or Municipal rules and regulations. Supervises and provides cash handling services in the routine collection and/or fees from customers; performs revenue accountability and is responsible for petty cash receipts. Performs other related duties as required. Training and experience equivalent to: Education: Two (2) years of undergraduate course work from an accredited college or university. This is equivalent to at least 60 semester units or 90 quarter units. Veterans and active military personnel may substitute this requirement if they: Have served in the Air Force, Army, Marines, Navy, or Coast Guard AND Have completed four (4) years of active military duty AND Have received an honorable discharge from the United States Military. Experience: Two (2) years of experience involving public contact and park operations work, including park patrol, protection, and enforcement. Required Licensing (such as driver's license, certifications, etc.) ** Possession of a valid State of California driver's license. Possession of valid Red Cross First Aid and CPR certificates. Deputization as a Peace Officer. **Candidates may be asked to provide certificates (referenced in the Licenses or Certificates section above) at the time of interview. 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 prepare or file a labor condition application with the Department of Labor. 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, including public safety, day-to-day park operations, park interpretive and education programs, conservation, natural and cultural resource management, and providing lead direction; Citywide and departmental procedures/policies and federal and state rules and regulations. Possession of a Bachelor's Degree in a related field is highly desirable. Conflict Management - Uses appropriate interpersonal styles and methods to reduce tension or conflict between two or more people, by presenting the facts, analysis, and conclusions or solutions that show command of content and perspectives and interests of the audience. 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. Customer Service - Demonstrates the ability to anticipate customers' needs and deliver services effectively and efficiently using professional demeanor. 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. Reliability - Completes quality work assignments in a timely and efficient manner; fulfills responsibilities and maintains confidentiality as appropriate. Team Work and Interpersonal Skills - Develops effective relationships with co-workers and supervisors by helping others accomplish tasks and using collaboration and conflict resolution skills. 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. You will be prompted to answer the following job-specific questions during the online application process: 1. Please describe your experience involving public contact and park operations work, similar in nature to that performed by a Park Ranger with the City of San José. Please include your job title(s) or position (s) held, name of employer, total number of hours worked and any other relevant information in your response. 2. Please describe your experience in leading others in park operations, maintenance and/or public safety including job title(s) or position(s) held, agency/employer, total # of hours worked, number and classification of employees supervised, and any other relevant information in your response. (Examples may include Ranger Operations, supervision of fee collections operations, volunteer management, maintenance operations, and/or visitor services). 3. Please describe your experience in developing and implementing park unit goals and objectives with the context of departmental policies and priorities. Please describe your experience as a lead in this area, agency worked and time in position and cite specific examples of goals and objectives developed and implemented and why they were necessary. Applicants deemed the most qualified after application screening, oral interviews, and/or practical/writing exercise will be required to pass a background investigation, polygraph test and medical examination prior to appointment. This background process may include the following elements: A comprehensive background process orientation. Each applicant is required to personally complete a detailed Personal History Statement (PHS) and review documentation with a background investigator. Applicants are responsible to provide original documents as identified in the PHS document. Falsification or failure to disclose or complete any pertinent or required information during any phase of the application, testing or selection process is grounds for immediate disqualification. A detailed background investigation is completed covering at least ten years of each applicant's history including a credit check; motor vehicle records check; verification of education, licensure, and certifications; personal, business and employer reference checks; law enforcement, criminal and civil court records, etc. A polygraph exam A criminal records fingerprint check through the California Department of Justice and the Federal Bureau of Investigation APPLICANTS MAY BE REJECTED FOR THE FOLLOWING: Criminal history including commission or conviction of a criminal offense(s). Recent forced resignation, termination, or probation failure from any public safety or emergency medical service position or other employment-related issue(s). Recent or current use of any illicit drugs or narcotics. Past use is evaluated on an individual basis. Failure to disclose prior use is cause for immediate disqualification. Falsification or failure to disclose any required information during the application, testing or selection processes. Other issues that may affect an applicant's suitability for a public safety position with the City of San José based upon the Department's hiring standards. Successful candidates may enter the final selection process and may be given a conditional offer of employment. The final selection process will include the following: written and oral psychological screening for full-time candidates and a medical exam (completed by the City's physician) for all candidates. If you have questions about the duties of the Supervising Park Ranger position, please contact Shannon Heimer at shannon.heimer@sanJosé ca.gov. If you have questions about the selection or hiring processes, please email kari.davisson@sanJosé ca.gov
City of San Jose United States, California, San Jose
Sep 28, 2023
Full Time
Become an Intern with the City of San José 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. We are looking for talented, diverse, and innovative future professionals of all fields who are eager to work in a public sector setting. The City of San José Internship Program is designed to help students gain professional public sector work experience pertaining to their academic area of interest and/or study. This is an exceptional opportunity to build networking, communication, and analytical skills. In addition, internships at the City of San José are project-based and can help steer students into a possible career direction. The City of San José hosts approximately 80 student interns annually, from majors that include finance, graphic design, information technology, accounting, urban planning, political science, public administration, and many others. Applicants must be a current student enrolled in a college or university to apply and must continue to be enrolled during their employment/service with the City of San José. Interns at the City have flexible hours to work around their school schedules. Undergraduate interns generally work between 20-30 hours per week and graduate interns work between 25-40 hours per week. If you have previously applied to the Citywide Intern position and have not been offered a position yet, you must reapply to this job announcement. Departments that most frequently offer internship opportunities are listed below. For more information on all City departments, click here . The salary ranges for this classifications: Student Intern Salary Range - $14.58 - $20.83/hourly (unbenefitted) Graduate Student Intern Salary Range - $18.87 - $27.87/hourly (unbenefitted) This amount includes an approximate five percent (5%) ongoing non-pensionable pay. Actual salary shall be determined by the final candidates' qualifications and experience. San Jose International Airport (SJC) is now accepting applications for Summer Internship Program. Student Interns at the Airport will learn and gain practical experience in multiple areas of airport operations and management. Interns will also be exposed to various airport industry careers while enriching their personal and educational goals. The Public Works Department 's mission is to provide excellent service in building a smart and sustainable community, maintaining and managing the City's assets, and serving the animal care needs of the community. Interns can expect to perform substantive work, develop professional relationships, and help make a positive impact in the City of San Jose. With 9 divisions providing a diverse array of services, the Department offers a unique variety of opportunities across a number of fields of study for students to enhance their academic learning with real world knowledge, receive valuable training while providing public service to the community, and experience a professional work environment where they can develop both work and life skills. Internship opportunities include: Administrative Services, Animal Care & Services, City Facilities Architectural Services, Development Services, Engineering Services, Equality Assurance, Facilities Management, Fleet Management, and Transportation and Hydraulics Services. The Environmental Services Department (ESD) has established a national reputation for environmental leadership and innovation with award-winning recycling, water conservation, water quality protection, and wastewater treatment programs. Its major initiatives are: healthy streams, rivers, marshlands and bay waters; reliable water, garbage, and recycling services; clean and green air, land and energy policy development; and community education aimed at environmental sustainability. Interns in ESD can work on fun projects, make presentations, create and prepare training materials, do valuable research, use tech savvy skills to help market materials and provide overall team support. The Department of Transportation (DOT) maintains and operates the City of San José's transportation network of roadways, traffic signals, street lights, bicycle lanes, sidewalks, street trees and landscaping in addition to the public sewer system and storm drains. DOT's goal is to provide a transportation system that is safe, efficient, and convenient for all users, and that supports the City's livability and economic vitality. San José has adopted bold policy goals to be a leading city in the areas of environmental sustainability, innovation and fiscal efficiency. San José's DOT is organized into the following four divisions: San Jose Public Library is the largest public library system between San Francisco and Los Angeles. A proud recipient of the Gale/Library Journal Library of the Year Award, the library is an acknowledged leader in providing innovative services to meet changing customer needs. The San Jose Public Library enriches lives by fostering lifelong learning and by ensuring that every member of the community has access to a vast array of ideas and information. Housed within the Office of the City Manager, the Office of Economic Development (OED) leads the implementation of the City of San Jose Economic Strategy by working with other City departments, private businesses, and community partners. OED has four integrated divisions: Business Development, focused on job creation, business attraction, expansion and retention; Business Operations and Real Estate, focused on revenue generation, management of city owned property, and Department administrative support; Cultural Affairs, responsible for arts and cultural development; and work2future, the federally funded workforce development program serving Silicon Valley. The Information Technology Department's (ITD) mission is to enable the service delivery of its customers through the integration of City-wide technology resources. ITD consists of four core service areas: The mission of the Parks, Recreation and Neighborhood Services Department (PRNS ) is to cultivate healthy communities through quality programs and dynamic public spaces. Through proactive, strategic work plans, the Communications team develops, creates and implements outreach that is creative, articulate and engaging while telling a story of "Building Community Through FUN ". Interns' skills and talents will contribute to the creation and activation of community-building places, programs and people. Interns will gain experience and build their portfolio as interns provide general support, assist in event production and work on specific programs and projects important to PRNS and the City. The Planning Division in the Department of Planning, Building and Code Enforcement (PBCE) is responsible for both long range planning--which involves guiding the City's future by stewarding Envision San Jose 2040 (the City's General Plan) and preparing Urban Village plans and other area plans--as well as current planning through the review of development proposals. The Planning Division implements policies and plans that determine where and how the City will grow and how that growth will be balanced with the availability of infrastructure and services. The PBCE int ernship program is designed to offer professional learning opportunities to undergraduate and graduate students who are interested in the urban planning field. Interns may be assigned to specific projects in the sub-disciplines of urban village planning, development review, zoning, urban design, transportation, economic development, housing, sustainability, historic preservation, Geographic Information Systems, and data analytics. Interns will gain exposure to the operations of a planning department and have the opportunity to work on "real life" projects. Finance Departmen t - The Finance Department has over 100 employees who are dedicated to serve the needs of our customers throughout the City of San Jose. Our mission is to manage, protect, and report on the City of San Jose's financial resources to enhance the City's financial condition for our residents, businesses, and investors. Our services are provided to the organization and community through four separate divisions which include Treasury, Revenue Management, Accounting, and Purchasing. The range of services includes debt management, investments/cash management, payment processing, billing, accounts receivable, delinquent tax/revenue collections, payroll, accounts payable, financial reporting, risk management, and procurement services. The Housing Department's mission is to strengthen and revitalize our community through housing and neighborhood investment. Since the Housing Department was established in 1987, the City has been a leader in affordable housing , creating more than 21,000 new housing opportunities for San José residents. A major function of the Housing Department is its work as a funder. The Department utilizes numerous financing vehicles to bring new affordable housing to fruition and rehabilitate older affordable housing. The Department also funds grants for nonprofits to develop and provide social services, homeless response programs, and community infrastructure. Additional grants support Fair Housing policies, place-based neighborhood efforts, and meal programs for low-income seniors. The Department oversees a range of other critical programs and initiatives, including rent control and stabilization programs for apartments and mobilehomes, and the City's Ellis Act Ordinance that protects the City's supply of affordable rental housing. And, working in partnership with other City departments and agencies, the Housing Department works to ensure the City has a variety of housing options in every neighborhood. The Community Energy Department operates San José Clean Energy (SJCE), San José's Community Choice Energy program. SJCE has provided residents and businesses with cleaner electricity at lower rates than PG&E since February 2019. The Community Energy Department is dedicated to creating a healthier, more sustainable future for our community and future generations. SJCE interns have performed substantive work for the Account Management and Marketing, Power Resources, and Regulatory and Legislative divisions. Interns develop professional skills and relationships and have a direct impact on the San José community. STUDENT INTERN : Current enrollment in an accredited college or university in an undergraduate or graduate program. GRADUATE STUDENT INTERN : Completion of a Bachelor's Degree and current enrollment in a Master's degree program from an accredited college or university. LICENSE : Possession of a valid driver's license authorizing operation of a motor vehicle in the State of California may be required for some positions. Selection Process Applications for Student Interns are accepted on an ongoing basis. As department specific internship opportunities become available, an evaluation of the applicant's education, training and experience based on the application and responses to the Job Specific Questions is conducted by the Department. 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. Note : The Internship candidate pool is typically refreshed every 6 months depending on Citywide need. You will need to reapply each time you see an Internship Citywide recruitment posted. This is to ensure the City is recruiting from the most up-to-date candidate pool. You will not receive notification of the new Citywide posting, so it is recommended that you regularly check our website for the most current Citywide posting.
City of San Jose United States, California, San Jose
Sep 28, 2023
Full Time
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 salary range for Office Specialist II is approximately $55,670.16 - $67,682.16 annually. This amount 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 class-based recruitment. Candidates who meet the minimum qualifications for Office Specialist II will be added to the active Qualified Candidate Group and contacted when a department-specific vacancy becomes available. This candidate pool will supersede any active list. If you are in the current Qualified Candidate Group, you will need to reapply in order to be considered for future vacancies. The City of San Jose invites applications for the classification of Office Specialist II. Office Specialists perform, under close supervision, a variety of routine clerical tasks, including: typing, filing, answering phones, maintaining files, providing information and customer service to the public and city employees; and operating a variety of office equipment, including computers for word processing and data entry. Current City of San Jose Office Specialists must apply to this recruitment to be considered for future transfer opportunities. 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. Education and Experience Office Specialist II Completion of high school or equivalent (General Education Development (GED) Test or California Proficiency Certificate) AND one (1) year of experience in office clerical work. Acceptable Substitution A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university may be substituted for the required experience. Incumbents may be required to have different combinations of the listed qualifications, or more specific job-related qualifications depending on the position. Basic Competencies (Needed at entry into the job in order to perform the essential duties.) 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 - 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. 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). 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. If you have questions about the duties of these positions, the selection or hiring processes, please contact Cyrus Castillo at Cyrus.Castillo@sanjoseca.gov
City of San Jose United States, California, San Jose
Sep 28, 2023
Full Time
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 José, and under the City Charter, is responsible for recommending policy, program, and budget priorities for the City.The total salary range for the Mayor's Chief Development Officer includes an approximate five percent (5%) ongoing non-pensionable pay. The actual salary shall be determined by the final candidates' qualifications and experience. This position works directly with the Chief of Staff for to drive and measure progress on the Mayor's highest policy priorities and top-level oversight of all operations in the Mayor's Office. This person is a key member of the Mayor's senior management team and one of a handful of advisors expected to advise the Mayor on virtually all aspects of the Office's internal and external initiatives. The successful candidate will demonstrate proven leadership capabilities, including: A successful track record of driving results through large organizations, Proficiency at cultivating strong professional relationships, Unmatched problem-solving ability, Mastery in using the productivity tools associated with complex initiatives, Comfort with an "always on" job that is fast-paced even on slower days, and Exceptional capacity for monitoring details while still conveying the larger vision of the "big picture" to a broad variety of team members and stakeholders. Responsibilities for this position may include, but are not limited to the following: Function as the de facto Number Two in the Mayor's Office in the absence of the Mayor's Chief of Staff, assisting in any professional capacity. Singular responsibility for ensuring that the Mayor's Office top projects are delivered on time, within scope and within budget. Coordinate internal resources and external stakeholder perspectives for the flawless planning and execution of projects. Set and track comprehensive goals for performance and achievement against tight deadlines. Design and implement project strategies, plans and procedures. Create, track and update metrics for launched projects that indicate their actual performance, and identify changes required to maximize success of project goals. Demonstrate leadership qualities that promote a collaborative, achievement-oriented, continuous-learning culture. Monitor expected and actual performance of multiple teams to achieve common goals. Evaluate performance by analyzing metrics and interpreting data. Regularly submit concise updates to the Chief of Staff and Mayor. Exhibit exceptional inter-personal skills, most notably by conveying the empathy needed to motivate exceptional individual performance along with determination to achieve results. Problem-solve resource constraints with the Chief of Staff and team leads, who have broad responsibilities and limited resources. Directs and supervises the coordination and logistical arrangements for meetings, programs and other civic functions with concerned individuals and parties, and attends City-related meetings and activities, meetings with governmental agencies, private industry and related meetings. 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 or appointing authority's term. Candidates must be willing to work evenings and weekends on occasion, 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. The minimum qualification requirements include 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. Application Process The selection process will consist of an evaluation of the applicant's training and experience based on the applicant's resume. 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. Please submit your resume or your application will be deemed incomplete and withheld from further consideration. The position will remain open until filled and applications will be reviewed continuously; therefore, we encourage applicants to apply as soon as possible. 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.
City of San Jose United States, California, San Jose
Sep 28, 2023
Full Time
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. Our mission is to connect people through parks, recreation and neighborhood services for an active San José. ActivateSJ, 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, 209 neighborhood parks, Happy Hollow Park & Zoo, 290 playgrounds and almost 61 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 Current Annual Salary Ranges: Park Maintenance Repair Worker I: $62,774.40 - $76,336.00 Park Maintenance Repair Worker II: $75,899.20 - $92,352.00 Depending on their qualifications, successful candidate(s) may be hired as a Park Maintenance Repair Worker I or Park Maintenance Repair Worker II. The Department is currently recruiting to fill multiple full-time benefited vacancies for Park Maintenance Repair Worker I/II. Under direct supervision of the Senior Maintenance Worker and the Parks Facilities Supervisor, typical duties of the Park Maintenance Repair Worker I/II position include, but are not limited to: Maintaining, repairing, installing and renovating irrigation systems, playgrounds, pools, fountains and pumps, tables, benches and barbeque units, and performing other duties as assigned, including the knowledge of safety precautions in this type of work. Knowledge of safety, maintenance and basic operations of pools and fountains, and associated pumps, metering devices, chemical control units and other equipment. Incumbents also read blueprints and schematics to identify and solve irrigation and playground issues; draw sketches and plans for assigned projects. Operate and maintain park machinery and equipment such as chain saws, basic power tools and hand tools; may operate arc welding/oxyacetylene equipment. Perform standby after duty hours, respond to emergency park issues on a rotational basis. Repair and refurbish exhibits and attractions The candidate may be asked to work weekends and evenings as required. Education : Completion of high school or equivalent (General Education Development (GED) Test or California Proficiency Certificate). Experience: Park Maintenance Repair Worker I - Three (3) years of experience (2080 hours= 1 year) in parks, grounds and park maintenance repair or related repair work. Park Maintenance Repair Worker II - Four (4) years of experience (2080 hours= 1 year) in parks, grounds and park maintenance repair or related repair work. Required Licensing (such as driver's license, certifications, etc.) 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. Incumbents may be required to have different combinations of the listed qualifications, or more specific job-related qualifications depending on the position. Background Check: Candidates will be required to undergo a background check, including a criminal history records check, before being considered for a position. 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. Desirable certifications (a minimum of one of the following certifications to be successfully obtained within 1 year of appointment): Certified Backflow Prevention Tester, Certified Playground Safety Inspector, or Certified Pull Operator 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. Customer Service - Demonstrates the ability to anticipate customers' needs and deliver services effectively and efficiently using professional demeanor. 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. 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 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 , one of which may include a practical/writing exercise . PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Ability to perform the essential physical functions of this position will be determined by a post-offer medical examination conducted by the City of San José Employee Health Services. Please describe your experience in park grounds and park maintenance repair or related work. In your response, include names of employers, job titles, dates of employment, hours worked per week, and the duties you performed. Your response must correspond to the detailed information provided in your application (Please note: One year of work experience = 2,080 hours). Describe your experience working with irrigation (potable & recycled water) systems or playground equipment. Describe the system repairs you have worked on and the safety components you utilized to complete the project. Describe your computer skills in Microsoft Suite (Word, Excel and Outlook) as well as Preventative Maintenance Software, such as INFOR/Hexagon. Give an example of a complex problem that you were pr imarily responsible for solving. Describe the nature of the problem, the approach you used to determine the solution, and the results of your decision. 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 regarding the duties of the positions, please contact Lisa Diebolt, Division Analyst at lisa.diebolt@sanjoseca.gov . If you have questions regarding the selection or hiring process, please contact Jessica De Vera, PRNS Employee Services Analyst at jessica.devera@sanjoseca.gov .
City of San Jose United States, California, San Jose
Sep 28, 2023
Full Time
The City of San José is a place where we use civic technology to help our community thrive. As the 10th largest city in the nation, the City manages a large set of services and assets. The City operates on a budget of $5 billion, with 7,000 employees serving 1+ million residents and 80,000 businesses in the heart of Silicon Valley. Information Technology's (IT) mission: Put powerful tools and information in the hands of people to unleash their brilliance in service to our community. IT enables that mission through business and infrastructure systems, cybersecurity, data management and analysis, productivity and collaboration tools, the San Jose 311 resident experience platform, data equity and privacy programs, and strategic planning. San Jose is powered by truly great people, a robust technology environment, and a strong sense of purpose. We promote work-life integration and a focus on growth to bring out the best in our people. Come join us in making San Jose the most vibrant, equitable, sustainable, and innovative city in America! You can visit the Information Technology Department website to learn more about us. NOTE - The first review of applications will be Tuesday, October 17, 2023. Please submit your application by 11:59 p.m. (PST) on Monday, October 16, 2023 if you would like your application to be included in the first review. Candidates who pass the first application review round will be invited to interviews on the week of October 23, 2023. The City of San José is recruiting for Data Warehouse and Business Intelligence Manager (Enterprise Supervising Technology Analyst). This position will report directly to the Data Architect (Enterprise Principal Technology Analyst) in the Information Technology Department (ITD). The position requires strong technical and leadership experience and have the ability to take initiative and direct others. We are seeking an individual with a willingness to adapt to an ever-changing business environment as well as an ever-changing technical environment. The ideal candidate must be able to take full ownership of projects to completion and beyond by providing awareness and visibility from a standard IT best practices for operations and security perspective to the rest of the organization. A team leader, team player, and positive attitude are essential to succeed in this position. Responsibilities include but not limited to the following: Working collaboratively with Data Analysts within the City to deliver key business insights from transactional data. Bringing together disparate data sets, in accordance with open data standards set forth by the federal government, for big data analysis. Creating reporting databases in Oracle and MS SQL. Performing restful or soap web services calls to connect pull datasets various data sources. Managing deliverables in a multi-departmental environment. Preparing and presenting reports to all levels of the organization. Develop a combination of solve to complex SQL queries to fulfill cross departmental needs Creating reports, visualizations and custom extracts using BI Tools including but not limited to SQL Server Management Studio, Python, Excel, Power Query, Power BI Desktop/Service and Tableau Server Assists in the training of Power BI to different departments, if necessary. Provide support in ongoing development of technical best practices for data integration, data quality, data cleansing and other ETL related activities Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment on multiple Projects Managing employee work plans and performance appraisals. Please note that the Data Warehouse and Business Intelligence Manager (Enterprise Supervising Technology Analyst) position is currently on a hybrid telework schedule - working remotely and onsite is subject to change. Salary Information: The actual salary shall be determined by the final candidate's qualifications and experience. In addition to the starting salary, employees in the Enterprise Supervising Technology Analyst (ESTA) classification shall also receive an approximate five percent (5%) ongoing non-pensionable compensation pay. Salary Range (including the 5% NPWI): $136,237.92 (min) - $166,005.84 (max) The ESTA classification is represented by the City Association of Management Personnel (CAMP) . Education and Experience: A Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university in a relevant field, AND four (4) years of progressively responsible professional/journey level experience, of which at least two (2) years of experience include lead technical work in development, implementation and maintenance of electronic business systems/solutions, or application development and/or support. Acceptable Substitution: Additional years of increasingly responsible directly related work experience may be substituted for education on a year-for-year basis up to two (2) years. Completion of a Master's Degree in a relevant field from an accredited college or university may be substituted for one (1) year of the required two (2) years of experience which include lead technical work in development, implementation and maintenance of electronic business systems/solutions or application development and/or support. Competencies The ideal candidates will possess the following competencies, as demonstrated in past and current employment history. A focus on outcomes over activity is key. 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. Expertise in automating the data refreshes in self-service BI tools. Demonstrates mastery in Tableau, Microsoft Power BI, PowerPivot and/or other BI tools to be able to guide other team members. Demonstrates analytical thinking for translating data into informative reports and visuals. Demonstrates the ability to work with large volumes of data Demonstrates ability to generate reports to support meaningful insights and to support decision-making. Experience in SQL Server including ETL, data modeling, data warehousing, and reporting. 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. Teamwork & Interpersonal Skills - Develops effective relationships with co-workers and supervisors by helping others accomplish tasks and using collaboration and conflict resolution skills. Project Management - Ensures support for projects and implements agency goals and strategic objectives. 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. 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, 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. In addition, please attach your resume as part of the application process. If you have questions about the duties of these positions, the selection or hiring processes, please contact Tram Nguyen at tramt.nguyen@sanjoseca.gov .
City of San Jose United States, California, San Jose
Sep 28, 2023
Full Time
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 José, and under the City Charter, is responsible for recommending policy, program, and budget priorities for the City. The total salary range for the Mayor's Content Manager (classification is Senior Council Assistant - Unclassified) includes an approximate five percent (5%) ongoing non-pensionable pay. The actual salary shall be determined by the final candidates' qualifications and experience. The Office of Mayor Matt Mahan is seeking a talented and experienced writer to join our communications team. As the Mayor's Content Manager, you will play a crucial role in shaping impactful messaging that effectively communicates the Mayor's vision, policies, and key messages to a diverse range of audiences. Your exceptional writing skills, political acumen, and ability to capture the Mayor's voice will be essential in creating compelling written content that inspires, informs, and engages the public. Responsibilities for this position may include, but are not limited to, the following: Collaborate closely with the Mayor, Chief of Staff and Chief Communications Officer to understand their vision, policy initiatives, and strategic priorities. Write compelling and persuasive speeches, op-eds, talking points and social media posts that align with the Mayor's goals and resonate with diverse audiences, including residents, stakeholders, community groups, and the media. Craft messaging that incorporates storytelling techniques, statistics, and real-life examples to captivate and connect with the audience on an emotional level. Ensure messaging adheres to the Mayor's preferred tone, voice, and messaging, while maintaining consistency across all communication platforms. Collaborate with other members of the Mayor's communications team to coordinate messaging and align speech content with broader communication strategies. Review and edit drafted talking points to ensure accuracy, clarity, and grammatical correctness. Stay up-to-date with local, regional, and national issues, policy developments, and public sentiment to inform the creation of relevant and timely communications. Assist in preparing briefing materials, talking points, and presentations for the Mayor's public appearances, press conferences, and community events. Work within tight deadlines and manage multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining exceptional attention to detail. Other duties of a similar nature or level 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 or appointing authority'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. The minimum qualification requirements include 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. Desirable Qualifications Education: Bachelor's degree in communications, journalism, political science, literature or a related field. Advanced degrees are a plus. Experience: Proven experience as a writer, preferably in a political, government or high level marketing environment. Required Licensing: Possession of a valid California Driver's license is required. 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. A competitive candidate will possess the following attributes: Exceptional writing, editing, and proofreading skills with a keen eye for detail. Strong understanding of political dynamics (nationally and locally, especially in the South Bay and San Jose), policy issues, and the ability to translate complex concepts into clear and engaging language. Exceptional research skills and the ability to gather information from a variety of sources. Ability to work collaboratively and communicate effectively with diverse stakeholders, including elected officials, government staff, and community members. Flexibility to adapt writing style and tone to meet the needs and preferences of the Mayor. Proficiency in using productivity and communication tools, such as word processors, presentation software, and project management platforms. Demonstrated ability to work under pressure, meet deadlines, and manage multiple priorities. Discretion and the ability to handle sensitive and confidential information. Good attitude, strong ability to collaborate, creative and receptive to feedback. Understanding of the local media landscape and connections in local outlets is a plus.
City of San Jose United States, California, San Jose
Sep 28, 2023
Full Time
The City of San José is a place where we use civic technology to help our community thrive. As the 10th largest city in the nation, the City manages a large set of services and assets. The City operates on a budget of $5 billion, with 7,000 employees serving 1+ million residents and 80,000 businesses in the heart of Silicon Valley. Information Technology's (IT) mission: Put powerful tools and information in the hands of people to unleash their brilliance in service to our community. IT enables that mission through business and infrastructure systems, cybersecurity, data management and analysis, productivity and collaboration tools, the San Jose 311 resident experience platform, data equity and privacy programs, and strategic planning. San Jose is powered by truly great people, a robust technology environment, and a strong sense of purpose. We promote work-life integration and a focus on growth to bring out the best in our people. Come join us in making San Jose the most vibrant, equitable, sustainable, and innovative city in America! You can visit the Information Technology Department website to learn more about us. NOTE - The first review of applications will be Friday, October 13, 2023. Please submit your application by 11:59 p.m. (PST) on Thursday, October 12, 2023 if you would like your application to be included in the first review. Candidates who pass the first application review round will be invited to interviews on the week of October 23, 2023. The City of San José is creating the civic technology foundation that helps our community thrive every day. Do you have the skills and sense of service it takes? If yes, read on... This is an exciting opportunity under the Infrastructure and Operations division in the Information Technology Department (ITD). The Infrastructure and Operations division designs and engineers solutions that address and meet the City's strategies built around Smart City initiatives, such as endpoint Modernization, virtualization, Multi-cloud frameworks and digital analytics to support Data driven decisions. Please note that the Enterprise Workplace Engineer (Enterprise Information Technology Engineer I/II) position is currently on a hybrid telework schedule - working remotely and onsite is subject to change. Salary Information : The actual salary shall be determined by the final candidate's qualifications and experience. In addition to the starting salary, employees in the Enterprise Information Technology Engineer (EITE) I/II shall also receive an approximate five percent (5%) ongoing non-pensionable compensation pay. Salary Range including the 5% non-pensionable increase: Enterprise Information Technology Engineer I: $116,909.52 - $142,243.92 annually Enterprise Information Technology Engineer II: $123,854.64 - $150,914.40 annually The EITE I/II classifications are represented by the Municipal Employees' Federation (MEF) bargaining unit. Education: EITE I: A Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, MIS, Business and Public Administration, or a closely related field. EITE II: A Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, MIS, Business and Public Administration, or a closely related field. Experience: EITE I: three (3) years of increasingly progressive experience equivalent to performing technical work of complex difficulty to provide desktop, data security, application and system administration, and server or network administration or software applications to support end users, electronic business systems/solutions, and software applications for high availability and uptime. EITE II: four (4) years of increasingly progressive experience equivalent to performing technical work of complex difficulty to provide desktop, data security, applications and system administration, and server or network administration or software applications to support end users, electronic business systems/solutions, and software applications for high availability and uptime. Acceptable Substitutions: Two (2) years of related experience may be substituted for up to two (2) years of the education requirement License or Certificates: EITE I: Possession of an industry certification that demonstrates expertise in information technology field, such as a Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator (MCSA) certificate for Windows Server Enterprise, Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP), Network Associate (CCNA) certification, OR an equivalent professional, industry recognized certification acceptable to the City. EITE II: Possession and maintenance of a current (non-expired) industry certification that demonstrates expertise in the relevant information technology field, such as a Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator (MCSA) certificate for Windows Server Enterprise, Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP), Network Associate (CCNA) certification, OR an equivalent professional, industry recognized certification acceptable to the City. *Until further notice, the minimum qualification for certification has been temporarily modified to allow successful candidates to obtain industry certification(s) within 6 months of hire. 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 - The ideal candidate must possess a combination of the following knowledge and experience: Ability to understand complexities of enterprise infrastructure and how to leverage technologies for citywide benefits. Strong technical hands-on experience in designing, configuring, implementing, operationalizing, troubleshooting and administering current technologies such as: Virtual Desktop infrastructure (VDI) VMWare Horizon View/Nutanix experience; Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD) Mobile Device Management (MDM) VMware WorkspaceOne experience; Intune/AutoPilot deployment; Active Directory/Group Policies; Windows 10/11 OS deployment; PowerShell scripting; and/or, Microsoft System Configuration Manager (SCCM) packaging and deployment. 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 - 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 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 selecti on 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. In addition, please attach your resume as part of the application process. If you have questions about the duties of these positions, the selection or hiring processes, please contact Tram Nguyen at tramt.nguyen@sanjoseca.gov .
City of San Jose United States, California, San Jose
Sep 28, 2023
Full Time
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 José, and under the City Charter, is responsible for recommending policy, program, and budget priorities for the City.The Office of Mayor Matt Mahan is recruiting for a Senior Council Assistant - Mayor's Office Policy (Unclassified), seeking a highly qualified professional to serve as a member of the Mayor's Policy Team. The position will work on several priority initiatives, making recommendations, and developing action plans for meeting the Mayor's policy objectives. Policy areas of focus may include public safety, housing, homelessness, environment, neighborhood quality of life, land use, or economic development. The total salary range includes an approximate five percent (5%) ongoing non-pensionable pay. The actual salary shall be determined by the final candidates' qualifications and experience. Responsibilities for the position may include, but are not limited to the following: 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. Coordinate projects citywide with City administration. Lead initiatives within an assigned policy portfolio. Drive policy priorities through government and legislative process. Research best practices on assigned policy portfolio. Gather background information relative to issues pending before the City Council. Draft routine to complex correspondence, memoranda, and reports which articulate the Mayor's policy initiatives. Prepare speeches and talking points for the Mayor. 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 Analyze a wide variety of materials on assigned projects, programs, and topics. Respond to constituent inquiries and issues, resolving complaints, and interpreting operating policies for residents of the community and other interested parties. Attend and represent the Mayor at City-related meetings and activities, meeting with governmental agencies, private industry, and related meetings. Conduct public meetings and events on behalf of the Mayor and/or prepare summaries of public and private meetings, reports, memoranda, and other documents for review by the Mayor. Provide support in community engagement efforts with neighborhood, district or citywide business or community groups or associations and other interested parties regarding community concerns, issues, and priorities. Perform other duties of a similar nature or level as required. 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 Councilmember and does not extend past the end of the elected official's or appointing authority's term. Candidates must be willing to work evenings and weekends on occasion, 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. The minimum qualification requirements include 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. Education: Typically requires a Bachelor's degree in political science, public administration, business administration, journalism, public relations or related field. Master's Degree (or equivalent) from an accredited college or university, preferably in the field of Public Policy, Public Administration, Political Science, or a related field is strongly preferred. Experience: Three (3) or more years of government or public service experience. Experience working for an elected official at the federal, state, or local level or as a public or private sector manager is highly desirable. At least five (5) years of professional experience in public policy preferred. Required Licensing: Possession of a valid California Driver's license is required. 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. Desirable experience, knowledge and skills for this position include: Demonstrate a history of receiving progressively-increasing responsibilities and documented success at each level. Possess experience managing complex projects and/or interdepartmental teams. Have reported directly to or worked alongside an organization's senior leadership team. Have prior work experience in local government or political offices. Bilingual skills: oral and written proficiency with languages, such as Spanish or Vietnamese is desirable, but not required. Excellent project management skills and ability to lead committee meetings. Ability to develop and maintain effective and collaborative working relationships. Excellent written and oral communication skills. Ability to exercise sound judgment in developing, analyzing, and evaluating various programs and services. Ability to manage programs, activities, and projects within the scope and authority of the Mayor. Strong and effective organizational skills. Ability to thrive and succeed in a high-energy, fast-paced environment 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. To be considered for this position, you must fill out the online application available on the City of San José website and submit the following: Cover Letter Resume Two (2) writing samples that best demonstrate your level of proficiency. You must submit these in order to be considered for this position or your application will be deemed incomplete and withheld from further consideration. The pos ition will remain open until filled and applications will be reviewed continuously; therefore, we encourage applicants to apply as soon as possible. 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.