Alameda County
Hayward, California, United States
Introduction THIS IS A NEW ASSEMBLED EXAMINATION. The eligible list resulting from this examination will cancel any existing list and may last approximately one year butcan be extended. Supplemental Questionnaire: A properly completed Supplemental Questionnaire must be submitted with each application. Failure to submit the Supplemental Questionnaire will result in disqualification. Applications, Supplemental Questionnaires, and required documentation must be in the possession of the Human Resource Services Department by 5:00 p.m. on the last day for filing. Applications and Supplemental Questionnaires will only be accepted on-line. DESCRIPTION THE AGENCY The Alameda County Community Development Agency's mission is to enhance the quality of life of Alameda County residents and plan for the future well-being of the County's diverse communities; to balance the physical, economic and social needs of County residents through land use planning, environmental management, neighborhood improvement, and community development, and to promote and protect agriculture, the environment, economic vitality and human health. The Community Development Agency houses the following departments: Planning Department, Housing and Community Development, Agriculture Weights and Measures, Healthy Homes Department, and Economic and Civic Development Department. For more information about the agency, please visit : Alameda County Community Development Agency . THE POSITION Under general direction, the Assistant Deputy Director, Community Development Agency (CDA), is responsible for the day-to-day operations of one or more divisions in a functional department of CDA, acts as Deputy Director, CDA, in his/her absence only when assigned, and performs related assignments as required. For more detailed information about the job classification, please visit: Assistant Deputy Director, Community Development Agency (#2953) . THE VACANCIES Assistant Deputy Director, Community Development Agency positions are found throughout all departments within CDA. The vacancies are currently available in multiple departments. Candidates are encouraged to provide relevant experience in all applicable areas. The eligible list resulting from this recruitment may be used to fill future vacancies. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS EITHER I Experience : The equivalent of two years of full-time experience as Senior Planner, Senior Code Enforcement Investigator, Economic and Civic Development Manager, Healthy Homes Manager, Housing and Community Development Manager, Bonds and Finance Manager, Deputy of Agricultural and Standards Services, or equivalent or higher-level classification in the Alameda County classified service. OR II Education : Possession of a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university. AND Experience : The equivalent of five (5) years of full-time increasingly responsible professional-level experience in a public agency that included at least two (2) years of responsible supervisory experience. Substitution : A master's degree in planning; public or business administration; environmental, political, or social science; economics; marketing; environmental, social or urban studies; public health; public protection; real estate; agriculture; public policy; sociology; or a related field from an accredited college or university may be substituted for the equivalent of two (2) years of the non-supervisory experience. License : Must possess a valid California Motor Vehicle Operator's license. AND Possession of a valid Agricultural Commissioners' License and a valid Sealer of Weights and Measures License issued by the State of California is required for the position of Assistant Deputy Director, Community Development Agency when specialty designated for the Agriculture/ Weights and Measures Department only. Special Requirement : Must be willing to participate in evening meetings and weekends. NOTE : The Civil Service Commission may modify the above minimum qualifications in the announcement of an examination. KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS The most suitably qualified candidates will possess the following competencies: Knowledge of : Principles, methods, and procedures of urban planning, economic development redevelopment, and contemporary community development, including utilization ofarchitecture, landscape architecture, engineering, economics, environmental or public health, and social services. Physical, social, economic and legal implications involved in city and regional planning redevelopment, lead poisoning prevention, housing and community development, including the development of urban and suburban environments, safe housing and aesthetic needs. Laws and regulations related to land use, housing and community development, homelessness and laws such as the National Environmental Policy Act and the California Environmental Quality Act. Federal, State and local requirements for Pesticide Use Enforcement, Weights and Measures, Agricultural Pest Detection, Pest Exclusion and Pest Eradication. Pertinent State, municipal and county housing, real estate and enforcement laws. Principles, practices and techniques of budgeting. Public relations. Effective organization, administration and personnel management and training. Research methods, including statistics. Relocation planning, environmental, case management and lead remediation techniques. Program development. Federal and State reporting requirements. Mediation, validation and consensus building. Ability to : Plan, organize, and administer the work of a division within a functional department of a community development agency. Interpret and apply zoning, land use, and other code-enforcement regulations and planning concepts to unusual or difficult land use problems. Interpret and apply public health and lead poisoning policy regulations to health providers and community groups. Interpret and apply agricultural and weighing and measuring laws, regulations and policies to clients and consumers. Solve problems. Analyze and review staff reports and recommendations on community development projects. Work effectively with commissions, boards, medical providers, community based organizations and private organizations concerning matters of real property uses, related planning functions and lead poisoning issues. Coordinate independent community development and environmental and public health studies of a difficult and complex nature. Establish good working relationships with staff, community groups and government agencies. Conduct public hearings and act as hearing officer. Provide effective leadership. Manage human resources. Communicate effectively both orally and in writing. Interpret and apply Federal, State and County regulations for administering programs. EXAMINATION COMPONENTS The examination will consist of the following steps: A review of the applicants' application and supplemental questionnaire to verify possession of minimum requirements. Those candidates who possess the minimum requirements for the class will move on to the next step in the examination process. A review of candidates' supplemental questionnaire to select the best qualified candidates to continue in the process. Those candidates considered the best qualified will move on to the final step of the examination process. An oral examinationweighted as 100% of the candidate's final examination score. The oral interview will be administered virtually and may contain situational exercises. CANDIDATES MUST ATTAIN A QUALIFYING RATING ON EACH PORTION OF THIS EXAMINATION. WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO MAKE CHANGES TO THE ANNOUNCED EXAMINATION COMPONENTS. Alameda County utilizes a Civil Service Selection System founded on merit. Such a system is competitive and based on broad recruitment efforts and equal opportunity for qualified applicants to test in an examination process designed to determine the qualifications, fitness and ability of competitors to perform duties of the vacant position. Many of our recruitments are targeted and specific to the needs of a current vacant position, in which case, the eligible list may be exclusively used for that current vacant position. Other recruitments may be more broadly used for both current and future vacancies, or for other alternate jobs with comparable scopes of work. To learn more about our recruitment and selection process, please visit the "What You Need to Know" section of our website, www.acgov.org/hrs . RECRUITMENT AND SELECTION PLAN The County will inform applicants, via email and with reasonable notice in advance, of any examination process that will require their attendance. The following dates are tentative and subject to change based on operational needs. RECRUITMENT PLAN Deadline for Filing 5:00 p.m., Monday, December 11, 2023* Review of Applications for Minimum Qualifications Week of December 11, 2023 Screening for Best Qualified Week of December 28, 2023 Virtual Civil Service Pre-Recorded Oral Exam: January 16 - 26, 2024 Notification of Results: Week of February 5, 2024 SELECTION PLAN Department Hiring Interviews Week of February 19, 2024 *Updated 12/4/2023 - MST WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO MAKE CHANGES TO THE ANNOUNCED RECRUITMENT & SELECTION PLAN Alameda County and the Human Resource Services Department will make reasonable efforts in the examination and/or selection process to accommodate qualified individuals with disabilities and/or medical conditions in accordance/compliance with the State Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA), Federal Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Alameda County's Reasonable Accommodation Policy and applicable statues. To request an accommodation due to a disability/medical condition during this or other phases of the examination/selection process, please contact the assigned Human Resources Representative listed on the job announcement before the last date of filing. Alameda County requires applicants to provide supporting documentation to substantiate a request for reasonable accommodation. In order to qualify for a reasonable accommodation, applicants must have a disability/medical condition pursuant to the ADA, FEHA and applicable statues. For more information regarding our Reasonable Accommodation procedures, please visit our website, www.acgov.org/hrs . BENEFITS Alameda County offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package that affords wide-ranging health care options to meet the different needs of a diverse workforce and their families. We also sponsor many different employee discount, fitness and health screening programs focused on overall well being. These benefits include but are not limited to*: For your Health & Well-Being Medical - HMO & PPO Plans Dental - HMO & PPO Plans Vision or Vision Reimbursement Share the Savings Basic Life Insurance Supplemental Life Insurance (with optional dependent coverage for eligible employees) County Allowance Credit Flexible Spending Accounts - Health FSA, Dependent Care and Adoption Assistance Short-Term Disability Insurance Long-Term Disability Insurance Voluntary Benefits - Accident Insurance, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity and Legal Services Employee Assistance Program For your Financial Future Retirement Plan - (Defined Benefit Pension Plan) Deferred Compensation Plan (457 Plan or Roth Plan) For your Work/Life Balance 12 paid holidays Floating Holidays Vacation and sick leave accrual Vacation purchase program Catastrophic Sick Leave Group Auto/Home Insurance Pet Insurance Commuter Benefits Program Guaranteed Ride Home Employee Wellness Program (e.g. At Work Fitness, Incentive Based Programs, Gym Membership Discounts) Employee Discount Program (e.g. theme parks, cell phone, etc.) Child Care Resources 1 st United Services Credit Union *Eligibility is determined by Alameda County and offerings may vary by collective bargaining agreement. This provides a brief summary of the benefits offered and can be subject to change. Conclusion All notices related to County recruitments for which you have applied will be sent/delivered via email. Please add @acgov.org , @jobaps.com , NoReply@jobaps.com , and NoReplyAlamedaCountyHR@acgov.org as accepted addresses to any email blocking or spam filtering program you may use. If you do not do this, your email blocking or spam filtering program may block receipt of the notices regarding your application for recruitments. You are also strongly advised to regularly log into your County of Alameda online application account to check for notices that may have been sent to you. All email notices that will be sent to you will also be kept in your personal online application account. You will be able to view all of your notices in your online application account by clicking on the 'My applications' button on the Current Job Openings page. Please take the steps recommended above to ensure you do not miss any notices about a recruitment for which you have applied. The County of Alameda is not responsible for notices that are not read, received or accessed by any applicant for a County recruitment. NOTE: All notices are generated through an automated email notification system. Replies to the email boxes Noreply@acgov.org and NoReplyAlamedaCountyHR@acgov.org are routed to unmonitored mailboxes. All notices are generated through an automated email notification system. Replies to the email box are routed to an unmonitored mailbox. If you have questions, please go to our website at www.acgov.org/hrs . You may also contact the Human Resources Analyst listed on the job announcement for the recruitment for which you have applied. Maria Tabora | Human Resources Analyst Human Resource Services, County of Alameda (510) 272-6463 | Maria.Tabora@acgov.org www.acgov.org/hrs DISASTER SERVICE WORKER All Alameda County employees are designated Disaster Service Workers through state and local law. Employment with the County requires the affirmation of a loyalty oath to this effect. Employees are required to report to work as ordered in the event of an emergency. EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY Alameda County has a diverse workforce, that is representative of the communities we serve and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment are based on merit, competence, performance and business need. Alameda County does not discriminate in employment on the basis of, race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factors protected under federal, state and local law. Alameda County celebrates diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive, and welcoming workplace environment. Closing Date/Time: 12/11/2023 5:00:00 PM
Introduction THIS IS A NEW ASSEMBLED EXAMINATION. The eligible list resulting from this examination will cancel any existing list and may last approximately one year butcan be extended. Supplemental Questionnaire: A properly completed Supplemental Questionnaire must be submitted with each application. Failure to submit the Supplemental Questionnaire will result in disqualification. Applications, Supplemental Questionnaires, and required documentation must be in the possession of the Human Resource Services Department by 5:00 p.m. on the last day for filing. Applications and Supplemental Questionnaires will only be accepted on-line. DESCRIPTION THE AGENCY The Alameda County Community Development Agency's mission is to enhance the quality of life of Alameda County residents and plan for the future well-being of the County's diverse communities; to balance the physical, economic and social needs of County residents through land use planning, environmental management, neighborhood improvement, and community development, and to promote and protect agriculture, the environment, economic vitality and human health. The Community Development Agency houses the following departments: Planning Department, Housing and Community Development, Agriculture Weights and Measures, Healthy Homes Department, and Economic and Civic Development Department. For more information about the agency, please visit : Alameda County Community Development Agency . THE POSITION Under general direction, the Assistant Deputy Director, Community Development Agency (CDA), is responsible for the day-to-day operations of one or more divisions in a functional department of CDA, acts as Deputy Director, CDA, in his/her absence only when assigned, and performs related assignments as required. For more detailed information about the job classification, please visit: Assistant Deputy Director, Community Development Agency (#2953) . THE VACANCIES Assistant Deputy Director, Community Development Agency positions are found throughout all departments within CDA. The vacancies are currently available in multiple departments. Candidates are encouraged to provide relevant experience in all applicable areas. The eligible list resulting from this recruitment may be used to fill future vacancies. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS EITHER I Experience : The equivalent of two years of full-time experience as Senior Planner, Senior Code Enforcement Investigator, Economic and Civic Development Manager, Healthy Homes Manager, Housing and Community Development Manager, Bonds and Finance Manager, Deputy of Agricultural and Standards Services, or equivalent or higher-level classification in the Alameda County classified service. OR II Education : Possession of a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university. AND Experience : The equivalent of five (5) years of full-time increasingly responsible professional-level experience in a public agency that included at least two (2) years of responsible supervisory experience. Substitution : A master's degree in planning; public or business administration; environmental, political, or social science; economics; marketing; environmental, social or urban studies; public health; public protection; real estate; agriculture; public policy; sociology; or a related field from an accredited college or university may be substituted for the equivalent of two (2) years of the non-supervisory experience. License : Must possess a valid California Motor Vehicle Operator's license. AND Possession of a valid Agricultural Commissioners' License and a valid Sealer of Weights and Measures License issued by the State of California is required for the position of Assistant Deputy Director, Community Development Agency when specialty designated for the Agriculture/ Weights and Measures Department only. Special Requirement : Must be willing to participate in evening meetings and weekends. NOTE : The Civil Service Commission may modify the above minimum qualifications in the announcement of an examination. KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS The most suitably qualified candidates will possess the following competencies: Knowledge of : Principles, methods, and procedures of urban planning, economic development redevelopment, and contemporary community development, including utilization ofarchitecture, landscape architecture, engineering, economics, environmental or public health, and social services. Physical, social, economic and legal implications involved in city and regional planning redevelopment, lead poisoning prevention, housing and community development, including the development of urban and suburban environments, safe housing and aesthetic needs. Laws and regulations related to land use, housing and community development, homelessness and laws such as the National Environmental Policy Act and the California Environmental Quality Act. Federal, State and local requirements for Pesticide Use Enforcement, Weights and Measures, Agricultural Pest Detection, Pest Exclusion and Pest Eradication. Pertinent State, municipal and county housing, real estate and enforcement laws. Principles, practices and techniques of budgeting. Public relations. Effective organization, administration and personnel management and training. Research methods, including statistics. Relocation planning, environmental, case management and lead remediation techniques. Program development. Federal and State reporting requirements. Mediation, validation and consensus building. Ability to : Plan, organize, and administer the work of a division within a functional department of a community development agency. Interpret and apply zoning, land use, and other code-enforcement regulations and planning concepts to unusual or difficult land use problems. Interpret and apply public health and lead poisoning policy regulations to health providers and community groups. Interpret and apply agricultural and weighing and measuring laws, regulations and policies to clients and consumers. Solve problems. Analyze and review staff reports and recommendations on community development projects. Work effectively with commissions, boards, medical providers, community based organizations and private organizations concerning matters of real property uses, related planning functions and lead poisoning issues. Coordinate independent community development and environmental and public health studies of a difficult and complex nature. Establish good working relationships with staff, community groups and government agencies. Conduct public hearings and act as hearing officer. Provide effective leadership. Manage human resources. Communicate effectively both orally and in writing. Interpret and apply Federal, State and County regulations for administering programs. EXAMINATION COMPONENTS The examination will consist of the following steps: A review of the applicants' application and supplemental questionnaire to verify possession of minimum requirements. Those candidates who possess the minimum requirements for the class will move on to the next step in the examination process. A review of candidates' supplemental questionnaire to select the best qualified candidates to continue in the process. Those candidates considered the best qualified will move on to the final step of the examination process. An oral examinationweighted as 100% of the candidate's final examination score. The oral interview will be administered virtually and may contain situational exercises. CANDIDATES MUST ATTAIN A QUALIFYING RATING ON EACH PORTION OF THIS EXAMINATION. WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO MAKE CHANGES TO THE ANNOUNCED EXAMINATION COMPONENTS. Alameda County utilizes a Civil Service Selection System founded on merit. Such a system is competitive and based on broad recruitment efforts and equal opportunity for qualified applicants to test in an examination process designed to determine the qualifications, fitness and ability of competitors to perform duties of the vacant position. Many of our recruitments are targeted and specific to the needs of a current vacant position, in which case, the eligible list may be exclusively used for that current vacant position. Other recruitments may be more broadly used for both current and future vacancies, or for other alternate jobs with comparable scopes of work. To learn more about our recruitment and selection process, please visit the "What You Need to Know" section of our website, www.acgov.org/hrs . RECRUITMENT AND SELECTION PLAN The County will inform applicants, via email and with reasonable notice in advance, of any examination process that will require their attendance. The following dates are tentative and subject to change based on operational needs. RECRUITMENT PLAN Deadline for Filing 5:00 p.m., Monday, December 11, 2023* Review of Applications for Minimum Qualifications Week of December 11, 2023 Screening for Best Qualified Week of December 28, 2023 Virtual Civil Service Pre-Recorded Oral Exam: January 16 - 26, 2024 Notification of Results: Week of February 5, 2024 SELECTION PLAN Department Hiring Interviews Week of February 19, 2024 *Updated 12/4/2023 - MST WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO MAKE CHANGES TO THE ANNOUNCED RECRUITMENT & SELECTION PLAN Alameda County and the Human Resource Services Department will make reasonable efforts in the examination and/or selection process to accommodate qualified individuals with disabilities and/or medical conditions in accordance/compliance with the State Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA), Federal Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Alameda County's Reasonable Accommodation Policy and applicable statues. To request an accommodation due to a disability/medical condition during this or other phases of the examination/selection process, please contact the assigned Human Resources Representative listed on the job announcement before the last date of filing. Alameda County requires applicants to provide supporting documentation to substantiate a request for reasonable accommodation. In order to qualify for a reasonable accommodation, applicants must have a disability/medical condition pursuant to the ADA, FEHA and applicable statues. For more information regarding our Reasonable Accommodation procedures, please visit our website, www.acgov.org/hrs . BENEFITS Alameda County offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package that affords wide-ranging health care options to meet the different needs of a diverse workforce and their families. We also sponsor many different employee discount, fitness and health screening programs focused on overall well being. These benefits include but are not limited to*: For your Health & Well-Being Medical - HMO & PPO Plans Dental - HMO & PPO Plans Vision or Vision Reimbursement Share the Savings Basic Life Insurance Supplemental Life Insurance (with optional dependent coverage for eligible employees) County Allowance Credit Flexible Spending Accounts - Health FSA, Dependent Care and Adoption Assistance Short-Term Disability Insurance Long-Term Disability Insurance Voluntary Benefits - Accident Insurance, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity and Legal Services Employee Assistance Program For your Financial Future Retirement Plan - (Defined Benefit Pension Plan) Deferred Compensation Plan (457 Plan or Roth Plan) For your Work/Life Balance 12 paid holidays Floating Holidays Vacation and sick leave accrual Vacation purchase program Catastrophic Sick Leave Group Auto/Home Insurance Pet Insurance Commuter Benefits Program Guaranteed Ride Home Employee Wellness Program (e.g. At Work Fitness, Incentive Based Programs, Gym Membership Discounts) Employee Discount Program (e.g. theme parks, cell phone, etc.) Child Care Resources 1 st United Services Credit Union *Eligibility is determined by Alameda County and offerings may vary by collective bargaining agreement. This provides a brief summary of the benefits offered and can be subject to change. Conclusion All notices related to County recruitments for which you have applied will be sent/delivered via email. Please add @acgov.org , @jobaps.com , NoReply@jobaps.com , and NoReplyAlamedaCountyHR@acgov.org as accepted addresses to any email blocking or spam filtering program you may use. If you do not do this, your email blocking or spam filtering program may block receipt of the notices regarding your application for recruitments. You are also strongly advised to regularly log into your County of Alameda online application account to check for notices that may have been sent to you. All email notices that will be sent to you will also be kept in your personal online application account. You will be able to view all of your notices in your online application account by clicking on the 'My applications' button on the Current Job Openings page. Please take the steps recommended above to ensure you do not miss any notices about a recruitment for which you have applied. The County of Alameda is not responsible for notices that are not read, received or accessed by any applicant for a County recruitment. NOTE: All notices are generated through an automated email notification system. Replies to the email boxes Noreply@acgov.org and NoReplyAlamedaCountyHR@acgov.org are routed to unmonitored mailboxes. All notices are generated through an automated email notification system. Replies to the email box are routed to an unmonitored mailbox. If you have questions, please go to our website at www.acgov.org/hrs . You may also contact the Human Resources Analyst listed on the job announcement for the recruitment for which you have applied. Maria Tabora | Human Resources Analyst Human Resource Services, County of Alameda (510) 272-6463 | Maria.Tabora@acgov.org www.acgov.org/hrs DISASTER SERVICE WORKER All Alameda County employees are designated Disaster Service Workers through state and local law. Employment with the County requires the affirmation of a loyalty oath to this effect. Employees are required to report to work as ordered in the event of an emergency. EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY Alameda County has a diverse workforce, that is representative of the communities we serve and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment are based on merit, competence, performance and business need. Alameda County does not discriminate in employment on the basis of, race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factors protected under federal, state and local law. Alameda County celebrates diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive, and welcoming workplace environment. Closing Date/Time: 12/11/2023 5:00:00 PM
City of San Jose
United States, California, San Jose
The City of San José, the Capital of Silicon Valley, is one of the nation's best-managed cities and one of the top 10 cities in which to live, work, and do business. Moreover, San José is the center of cultural, government, and economic activity for the region. The employees of the City of San José have embraced the following values: Integrity, Innovation, Excellence, Collaboration, Respect, and Celebration. The City's Housing Department is seeking an individual whose values align with the values of the City's employees. The City of San José Housing Department is a leader in the production of affordable housing, strategies to help unhoused residents, and protection of residents against displacement and evictions. Its mission is to strengthen and to revitalize our community through housing and neighborhood investment. The Housing Department has an operating budget of approximately $18.8 million annually and 105 employees. The Housing Department is committed to creating and supporting a diverse work environment with a staff that values inclusion. The Department's Policy & Planning Team is a team of 3.5 full-time equivalent staff focused on providing high-quality, well-informed policy development and analysis that supports the Department's functions. Recent work has included the co-creation of the City's new 2023-2031 Housing Element together with the Department of Planning, Building and Code Enforcement. This new work plan will drive much of the Department's future work, as implemented and reported out via the City's new Housing Catalyst Work Plan. Current work for the Team includes creating new residential anti-displacement programs and policies, establishing tenant preferences for affordable housing, creating an Assessment of Fair Housing Plan, creation of moderate-income housing strategies, developing incentives for a new soft story retrofit ordinance and program, and developing policies encouraging affordable housing through the General Plan and other land use tools. Recent work also has included developing a Community Opportunity to Purchase program proposal, creating a new Source of Income ordinance, and implementing policies to help the City Council's housing production goals. The Team does this work in meaningful connection to the community to reflect the voices of those most affected by the City's decisions. In addition to undertaking its own projects, the Policy & Planning Team also supports other Department teams' data analysis, GIS mapping needs, equity-focused multilingual community outreach, and projects to help improve racial equity and fair housing opportunities. One staff member supports the City's appointed Housing and Community Development Commission. In addition, the Team tracks and helps inform the State legislature's many bills on housing production, preservation, tenant protections, and homelessness response, and works closely with the City Manager's Office of Intergovernmental Relations to provide comments on bills and proposed regulatory changes. The Housing Department seeks to fill a key mid-management level Senior Development Officer position to lead the Housing Department's Policy & Planning Team. This position reports to a Division Manager and is on the Department's leadership team. The selected Senior Development Officer will be responsible for successful delivery of a range of activities that support all practice areas in the Department, including to: Work closely with other work teams in the Department, implement actions in the Department's policy-oriented workplans such as the Housing Element; Review and analyze potential and existing policies and programs as they relate to the work of the Housing Department, and seek approval of new policies and priorities as needed, including preparing persuasive and well thought-out Council Memos, studies, GIS analysis, and ordinances; Execute on and collaborate with other work teams in Housing and other departments to complete work in the Housing Catalyst Work Plan; Provide information and thought leadership on analysis of the Department's programs from a racial equity and fair housing lens; Collaborate with other City departments, interest groups, and residents to inform policies relating to housing and community development; Collect and analyze data effectively to support Department programs and policy work, including federal Census data and GIS mapping tools; Provide best practices research on strategic topics of interest to the Department; Review, analyze, and make recommendations regarding State and federal legislation, working closely with the City Manager's Office of Intergovernmental Relations, staff in other City Departments, the City's external lobbyists, and the City's State and federal representatives; Oversee and assist with preparation of reports, including the Housing Element Annual Performance Report and quarterly housing statistics report; Develop plans, including the Assessment of Fair Housing Plan; Assist other teams with equity-focused outreach for plans including the City's federal Five-Year Consolidated Plan and Annual Action Plans; Oversee support of the City's appointed Housing and Community Development Commission; Regularly work with the Department of Planning, Building and Code Enforcement, the Department of Transportation, and other City managers on development-related policies, procedures, reports, EIRs, and other initiatives related to housing; Participate with other cities and regional organizations to ensure San Jose's voice is heard; Prepare presentations for the Director, Deputy Directors, and Division Manager at local, regional, and statewide forums, and make presentations as requested; Attend trainings, attend forums, and monitor legislative proceedings to effectively transfer knowledge to the Director, Deputy Directors, Division Manager, and other Department and City senior managers; and, Oversee creation of website pages, e-blasts, and other communication vehicles to convey the City's interest in and support of programs and policies. The ideal candidate for this position will be a thoughtful leader who is an experienced manager and combines analytical abilities, strong written and oral communications skills, an inquiring mind, an ability to collaborate with and manage people, comfort with a dynamic environment, a desire to help vulnerable residents in our community, interest in and experience with equity issues, and motivation derived from knowing that you are making a difference. This recruitment may be used to fill multiple positions in this, or other divisions or departments. If you are interested in employment in this job classification, you should apply to ensure you are considered for additional opportunities that may utilize the applicants from this recruitment . Education and Experience Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university in Planning, Housing, Geography, Economics, Business Administration, Public Administration, Political Science, Sociology or related field and five (5) years of increasingly responsible professional level, directly related work experience, including two (2) years of supervisory or development project lead experience. Acceptable Substitution Additional related experience may be substituted for the education requirement on a year-for-year basis. Required Licensing (such as driver's license, certifications, etc.) Possession of a valid State of California driver's license may be required for some assignments. (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. Knowledge of real estate finance, development, marketing and appraisal Knowledge of loan underwriting and title and escrow process. Knowledge of urban renewal, neighborhood preservation, low-income housing programs or affordable housing development. 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. Analytical Thinking - Approaching a problem or situation by using a logical, systematic, sequential approach. Collaboration - Develops networks and builds alliances; engages in cross-functional activities. Fiscal Management - Understands the relationship of the budget and resources to the strategic plan; complies with administrative controls over funds, contracts, and procurements. Project Management - Ensures support for projects and implements agency goals and strategic objectives. 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. 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. Desirable Qualifications (Knowledge, skills and abilities; licenses, certificates, education, experience that is more position specific and/or likely to contribute to more successful job performance): Ability to build understanding of key issues affecting persons experiencing housing instability and/or homelessness. Knowledge of affordable housing development funding programs and financing processes, and market-rate housing financing. Ability to speak a second language (Spanish, Vietnamese, Chinese, Tagalog are preferred). Knowledge of the operations of the City of San Jose 's development processes and issues. Knowledge of federal, state and local laws relating to development in San Jose. Experience implementing street-based outreach, case management, and interventions for the homeless. Knowledge of community participation processes and issues. Knowledge of loan management practices. Experience conducting inclusive outreach and community engagement processes, working with racially diverse groups and community advocacy groups including homeless people or at-risk of homelessness populations. Experience in developing and implementing homeless and housing programs. Knowledge of best practices in providing homeless services, and experience with governmental programs transitioning homeless into interim and permanent affordable housing.
The City of San José, the Capital of Silicon Valley, is one of the nation's best-managed cities and one of the top 10 cities in which to live, work, and do business. Moreover, San José is the center of cultural, government, and economic activity for the region. The employees of the City of San José have embraced the following values: Integrity, Innovation, Excellence, Collaboration, Respect, and Celebration. The City's Housing Department is seeking an individual whose values align with the values of the City's employees. The City of San José Housing Department is a leader in the production of affordable housing, strategies to help unhoused residents, and protection of residents against displacement and evictions. Its mission is to strengthen and to revitalize our community through housing and neighborhood investment. The Housing Department has an operating budget of approximately $18.8 million annually and 105 employees. The Housing Department is committed to creating and supporting a diverse work environment with a staff that values inclusion. The Department's Policy & Planning Team is a team of 3.5 full-time equivalent staff focused on providing high-quality, well-informed policy development and analysis that supports the Department's functions. Recent work has included the co-creation of the City's new 2023-2031 Housing Element together with the Department of Planning, Building and Code Enforcement. This new work plan will drive much of the Department's future work, as implemented and reported out via the City's new Housing Catalyst Work Plan. Current work for the Team includes creating new residential anti-displacement programs and policies, establishing tenant preferences for affordable housing, creating an Assessment of Fair Housing Plan, creation of moderate-income housing strategies, developing incentives for a new soft story retrofit ordinance and program, and developing policies encouraging affordable housing through the General Plan and other land use tools. Recent work also has included developing a Community Opportunity to Purchase program proposal, creating a new Source of Income ordinance, and implementing policies to help the City Council's housing production goals. The Team does this work in meaningful connection to the community to reflect the voices of those most affected by the City's decisions. In addition to undertaking its own projects, the Policy & Planning Team also supports other Department teams' data analysis, GIS mapping needs, equity-focused multilingual community outreach, and projects to help improve racial equity and fair housing opportunities. One staff member supports the City's appointed Housing and Community Development Commission. In addition, the Team tracks and helps inform the State legislature's many bills on housing production, preservation, tenant protections, and homelessness response, and works closely with the City Manager's Office of Intergovernmental Relations to provide comments on bills and proposed regulatory changes. The Housing Department seeks to fill a key mid-management level Senior Development Officer position to lead the Housing Department's Policy & Planning Team. This position reports to a Division Manager and is on the Department's leadership team. The selected Senior Development Officer will be responsible for successful delivery of a range of activities that support all practice areas in the Department, including to: Work closely with other work teams in the Department, implement actions in the Department's policy-oriented workplans such as the Housing Element; Review and analyze potential and existing policies and programs as they relate to the work of the Housing Department, and seek approval of new policies and priorities as needed, including preparing persuasive and well thought-out Council Memos, studies, GIS analysis, and ordinances; Execute on and collaborate with other work teams in Housing and other departments to complete work in the Housing Catalyst Work Plan; Provide information and thought leadership on analysis of the Department's programs from a racial equity and fair housing lens; Collaborate with other City departments, interest groups, and residents to inform policies relating to housing and community development; Collect and analyze data effectively to support Department programs and policy work, including federal Census data and GIS mapping tools; Provide best practices research on strategic topics of interest to the Department; Review, analyze, and make recommendations regarding State and federal legislation, working closely with the City Manager's Office of Intergovernmental Relations, staff in other City Departments, the City's external lobbyists, and the City's State and federal representatives; Oversee and assist with preparation of reports, including the Housing Element Annual Performance Report and quarterly housing statistics report; Develop plans, including the Assessment of Fair Housing Plan; Assist other teams with equity-focused outreach for plans including the City's federal Five-Year Consolidated Plan and Annual Action Plans; Oversee support of the City's appointed Housing and Community Development Commission; Regularly work with the Department of Planning, Building and Code Enforcement, the Department of Transportation, and other City managers on development-related policies, procedures, reports, EIRs, and other initiatives related to housing; Participate with other cities and regional organizations to ensure San Jose's voice is heard; Prepare presentations for the Director, Deputy Directors, and Division Manager at local, regional, and statewide forums, and make presentations as requested; Attend trainings, attend forums, and monitor legislative proceedings to effectively transfer knowledge to the Director, Deputy Directors, Division Manager, and other Department and City senior managers; and, Oversee creation of website pages, e-blasts, and other communication vehicles to convey the City's interest in and support of programs and policies. The ideal candidate for this position will be a thoughtful leader who is an experienced manager and combines analytical abilities, strong written and oral communications skills, an inquiring mind, an ability to collaborate with and manage people, comfort with a dynamic environment, a desire to help vulnerable residents in our community, interest in and experience with equity issues, and motivation derived from knowing that you are making a difference. This recruitment may be used to fill multiple positions in this, or other divisions or departments. If you are interested in employment in this job classification, you should apply to ensure you are considered for additional opportunities that may utilize the applicants from this recruitment . Education and Experience Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university in Planning, Housing, Geography, Economics, Business Administration, Public Administration, Political Science, Sociology or related field and five (5) years of increasingly responsible professional level, directly related work experience, including two (2) years of supervisory or development project lead experience. Acceptable Substitution Additional related experience may be substituted for the education requirement on a year-for-year basis. Required Licensing (such as driver's license, certifications, etc.) Possession of a valid State of California driver's license may be required for some assignments. (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. Knowledge of real estate finance, development, marketing and appraisal Knowledge of loan underwriting and title and escrow process. Knowledge of urban renewal, neighborhood preservation, low-income housing programs or affordable housing development. 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. Analytical Thinking - Approaching a problem or situation by using a logical, systematic, sequential approach. Collaboration - Develops networks and builds alliances; engages in cross-functional activities. Fiscal Management - Understands the relationship of the budget and resources to the strategic plan; complies with administrative controls over funds, contracts, and procurements. Project Management - Ensures support for projects and implements agency goals and strategic objectives. 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. 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. Desirable Qualifications (Knowledge, skills and abilities; licenses, certificates, education, experience that is more position specific and/or likely to contribute to more successful job performance): Ability to build understanding of key issues affecting persons experiencing housing instability and/or homelessness. Knowledge of affordable housing development funding programs and financing processes, and market-rate housing financing. Ability to speak a second language (Spanish, Vietnamese, Chinese, Tagalog are preferred). Knowledge of the operations of the City of San Jose 's development processes and issues. Knowledge of federal, state and local laws relating to development in San Jose. Experience implementing street-based outreach, case management, and interventions for the homeless. Knowledge of community participation processes and issues. Knowledge of loan management practices. Experience conducting inclusive outreach and community engagement processes, working with racially diverse groups and community advocacy groups including homeless people or at-risk of homelessness populations. Experience in developing and implementing homeless and housing programs. Knowledge of best practices in providing homeless services, and experience with governmental programs transitioning homeless into interim and permanent affordable housing.
CITY OF ATLANTA, GA
Atlanta, Georgia, United States
Posting open until filled Salary commensurate with experience At the City of Atlanta, we are passionate about building and improving our community. Our police officers, firefighters and building inspectors keep our citizens safe. Our Public Works staff keeps our City clean and helps maintain, build and improve our City’s infrastructure. Our City planners help envision and shape future City growth. Our Parks & Recreation professionals enhance our quality of life. Our engineers help keep our drinking water clean, the largest airport in the world (by passenger volume) operating and our buildings maintained. Along with the host of Finance, Procurement, and Human Resources professionals whose support is vital, we are the City of Atlanta! If you are seeking a meaningful role where you can make a real difference improving and growing our City, we welcome you to explore the job opportunities we have to offer. General Description and Classification Standards Manages the overall administration and management of the Engineering Support Services Division of the DWM Office of Engineering Services. This Division provides the following support services to DWM and other City Departments:, surveying, document management and archiving, land acquisition, permitting, planning, plan review of water and sewer projects and sewer capacity assessment. Areas of responsibility include the direction of around 45 staff including group supervisors and a broad range of engineering, inspectors and other support staff. The Watershed Director will provide engineering support including design input and review and provide personnel and fiscal management. This position requires a high level of strategic and operations management, reporting to a DWM Deputy Commissioner. This is NOT a routine promotional level and the specific justification for classification at this level must be documented. Supervision Received May work independently or part of a team of Managers that meet to discuss issues related to budgets, staff, policy, and operations. Direction received is very general and focuses on strategic objectives and is typically collaborative in nature. The Watershed Director I will report to the Deputy Commissioner of Engineering Support Services. This position would be considered "upper middle" management. Essential Duties & Responsibilities These are typical responsibilities for this position and should not be construed as exclusive or all inclusive. May perform other duties as assigned. Oversees and manages the Engineering Support Services Division of the DWM Office of Engineering Services, currently with around 45 staff. This includes direction and management of the following groups: Survey, , Document Management, Real Estate and Permitting, Backflow Prevention, Water Availability, Sewer Availability, , Capacity Certification and other groups, which may be added. Provides positive leadership, working harmoniously with staff within the Office of Engineering Services and other DWM Offices, and ensuring that the day-to-day activities are performed efficiently. Provides engineering design support to the Capital Project Division of the Office of Engineering Services. This involves the assignment of Design Managers, who are responsible for design input, review and quality control of designs prepared by DWM’s various A/E Joint Ventures. Oversee the updating and maintenance of a set of current DWM guidelines, specifications and standard details for the design and construction of water distribution, sanitary sewer and stormwater systems. Work with other DWM staff to facilitate access to the various guidelines, specifications and standard details by DWM staff and City developers and design professionals. Assists with budget development and tracking of operational expenses, staff utilization and planning, staff recruitment and oversight of workforce development. Collaborates with the Deputy Commissioner and other Division Directors in the day-to-day management of the Office of Engineering Services. Assists with the development of an annual budget submission for the Office of Engineering Services. Support engineering staff by meeting with developers to assist with plan review and approval of water and sewer projects for site development and capital projects. Provides leadership and direction to group managers and oversees project goals. Decision Making This position is generally required to provide input regarding decisions that impacts the Engineering Support Services Division. Such issues may be related to policy/procedure, strategy, budget, and/or technical. Provides input on organization strategy and policy within required legislative or executive limitations. Leadership Provided Provides guidance to a varied group of Managers and Supervisors or may directly supervise a staff of professionals and team leaders engaged in an organization-wide or policy-advisory activity. Guidance should typically be general in nature and focus on objectives, end results, and policies. Knowledge, Skills & Abilities This is a partial listing of necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform the job successfully. It is not an exhaustive list. Experience with the design, procurement and construction of engineering projects, especially water and sewer projects. Experience with hydraulics; geotechnical testing and terminology; knowledge of contract law. Very strong administrative and managerial skills; inter-personal and team working skills; skilled in communicating verbally and written; strong computer and software (Microsoft) skills. Ability to develop relationships and partnerships; ability to write clear and concise technical documents; ability to read, understand, and prepare legal documents; ability to operate city vehicles: sedan, 14-passenger van, and pickup truck; ability to effectively negotiate resolutions of conflicts among citizens, neighbors, elected official, and staff, as well as efficiently manage a government office open to the public; ability to interact effectively with various personality styles and with upper departmental management or elected officials; ability to read and interpret construction drawings; ability to interpret laws, regulations and guidelines; ability to utilize Microsoft software and project management programs. Minimum Qualifications - Education and Experience Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Science or Construction Management. 5-10 years of work experience in engineering consulting, contracting or municipal government sector. At least 3 years of experience as a manager, supervisor, team leader, etc. Preferred Education & Experience Master’s Degree in Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Environmental Engineering or Construction Management. 10-20 years of work experience in engineering consulting, contracting or municipal government sector with 5-10 years of experience as a manager, supervisor, team leader, etc. Licensures and Certifications P.E. License preferred. Essential Capabilities and Work Environment Required physical, lifting, and sensory capabilities are requirements to perform the job successfully. Typical environmental conditions associated with job. City of Atlanta is an equal opportunity employer.
Posting open until filled Salary commensurate with experience At the City of Atlanta, we are passionate about building and improving our community. Our police officers, firefighters and building inspectors keep our citizens safe. Our Public Works staff keeps our City clean and helps maintain, build and improve our City’s infrastructure. Our City planners help envision and shape future City growth. Our Parks & Recreation professionals enhance our quality of life. Our engineers help keep our drinking water clean, the largest airport in the world (by passenger volume) operating and our buildings maintained. Along with the host of Finance, Procurement, and Human Resources professionals whose support is vital, we are the City of Atlanta! If you are seeking a meaningful role where you can make a real difference improving and growing our City, we welcome you to explore the job opportunities we have to offer. General Description and Classification Standards Manages the overall administration and management of the Engineering Support Services Division of the DWM Office of Engineering Services. This Division provides the following support services to DWM and other City Departments:, surveying, document management and archiving, land acquisition, permitting, planning, plan review of water and sewer projects and sewer capacity assessment. Areas of responsibility include the direction of around 45 staff including group supervisors and a broad range of engineering, inspectors and other support staff. The Watershed Director will provide engineering support including design input and review and provide personnel and fiscal management. This position requires a high level of strategic and operations management, reporting to a DWM Deputy Commissioner. This is NOT a routine promotional level and the specific justification for classification at this level must be documented. Supervision Received May work independently or part of a team of Managers that meet to discuss issues related to budgets, staff, policy, and operations. Direction received is very general and focuses on strategic objectives and is typically collaborative in nature. The Watershed Director I will report to the Deputy Commissioner of Engineering Support Services. This position would be considered "upper middle" management. Essential Duties & Responsibilities These are typical responsibilities for this position and should not be construed as exclusive or all inclusive. May perform other duties as assigned. Oversees and manages the Engineering Support Services Division of the DWM Office of Engineering Services, currently with around 45 staff. This includes direction and management of the following groups: Survey, , Document Management, Real Estate and Permitting, Backflow Prevention, Water Availability, Sewer Availability, , Capacity Certification and other groups, which may be added. Provides positive leadership, working harmoniously with staff within the Office of Engineering Services and other DWM Offices, and ensuring that the day-to-day activities are performed efficiently. Provides engineering design support to the Capital Project Division of the Office of Engineering Services. This involves the assignment of Design Managers, who are responsible for design input, review and quality control of designs prepared by DWM’s various A/E Joint Ventures. Oversee the updating and maintenance of a set of current DWM guidelines, specifications and standard details for the design and construction of water distribution, sanitary sewer and stormwater systems. Work with other DWM staff to facilitate access to the various guidelines, specifications and standard details by DWM staff and City developers and design professionals. Assists with budget development and tracking of operational expenses, staff utilization and planning, staff recruitment and oversight of workforce development. Collaborates with the Deputy Commissioner and other Division Directors in the day-to-day management of the Office of Engineering Services. Assists with the development of an annual budget submission for the Office of Engineering Services. Support engineering staff by meeting with developers to assist with plan review and approval of water and sewer projects for site development and capital projects. Provides leadership and direction to group managers and oversees project goals. Decision Making This position is generally required to provide input regarding decisions that impacts the Engineering Support Services Division. Such issues may be related to policy/procedure, strategy, budget, and/or technical. Provides input on organization strategy and policy within required legislative or executive limitations. Leadership Provided Provides guidance to a varied group of Managers and Supervisors or may directly supervise a staff of professionals and team leaders engaged in an organization-wide or policy-advisory activity. Guidance should typically be general in nature and focus on objectives, end results, and policies. Knowledge, Skills & Abilities This is a partial listing of necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform the job successfully. It is not an exhaustive list. Experience with the design, procurement and construction of engineering projects, especially water and sewer projects. Experience with hydraulics; geotechnical testing and terminology; knowledge of contract law. Very strong administrative and managerial skills; inter-personal and team working skills; skilled in communicating verbally and written; strong computer and software (Microsoft) skills. Ability to develop relationships and partnerships; ability to write clear and concise technical documents; ability to read, understand, and prepare legal documents; ability to operate city vehicles: sedan, 14-passenger van, and pickup truck; ability to effectively negotiate resolutions of conflicts among citizens, neighbors, elected official, and staff, as well as efficiently manage a government office open to the public; ability to interact effectively with various personality styles and with upper departmental management or elected officials; ability to read and interpret construction drawings; ability to interpret laws, regulations and guidelines; ability to utilize Microsoft software and project management programs. Minimum Qualifications - Education and Experience Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Science or Construction Management. 5-10 years of work experience in engineering consulting, contracting or municipal government sector. At least 3 years of experience as a manager, supervisor, team leader, etc. Preferred Education & Experience Master’s Degree in Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Environmental Engineering or Construction Management. 10-20 years of work experience in engineering consulting, contracting or municipal government sector with 5-10 years of experience as a manager, supervisor, team leader, etc. Licensures and Certifications P.E. License preferred. Essential Capabilities and Work Environment Required physical, lifting, and sensory capabilities are requirements to perform the job successfully. Typical environmental conditions associated with job. City of Atlanta is an equal opportunity employer.
