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The City of San José Information Technology Department (ITD) seeks a Cybersecurity Analyst (Enterprise Supervising Technology Analyst) to support new and existing initiatives in the Cybersecurity Office. The position will focus on threat and vulnerability management with exposure and support on all aspects of the Cybersecurity practice including cross-support for depth.

The ideal candidate will be part of one of the largest, most innovative communities in the nation. Led by the City Information Security Officer (CISO), the Cybersecurity Analyst will implement and manage information and system security programs across the City that keep municipal services secure and resilient. The Cybersecurity Analysts will support the City Information Security Officer and the City by administering risk identification, protection and compliance, threat detection, incident response, and recovery services for all City departments to achieve business resilience.

The City of San José requires the Cybersecurity Analysts to be highly skilled to deal with emerging challenges and adapt quickly. The candidate must be able to apply expertise in all aspects of security, interface with vendors, keep their skills current, as well as provide security services to City departments with strong outcomes.

Primary duties for the Cybersecurity Analyst consist of providing support to the City and CISO in the following areas:
• Building and managing a strong vulnerability management program. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with vulnerability management tools and strong technical understanding and experience assessing vulnerabilities and identifying weaknesses in multiple operating system platforms, database, and application servers.
- Daily assessment of vulnerabilities identified by scanning tool.
- Evaluate, rate and perform vulnerability risk assessments on assets.
- Prioritize vulnerabilities discovered along with remediation timeline(s).
- Send and receive notifications to the owners of assets containing vulnerabilities.
- Maintain knowledge of the threat landscape.
- Provide vulnerability analysis and produce reports for management.
- Participate collecting, assessing, and cataloging threat indicators.
• Building and managing a strong IT asset management program. The ideal candidate will have strong background in maintaining IT asset inventories, software, hardware, and logical inventory of systems.
- Develop procedures to manage accurate IT inventory.
- Conduct yearly inventory audits.
- Integrate inventory with Network Access Control system.
- Review, troubleshoot and improve inventory management procedures to ensure IT inventory is complete, accurate and actionable.
- Integrate and consolidate existing distributed inventory systems into a central repository.
- Ensure Cybersecurity Incident or Audit, all hardware, software, and logical systems can be traced, located, along with other appropriate attributes.
- Procure a technology solution that integrates with other existing solutions or promote one of the existing solutions as the Enterprise solution.
• Identifying and mitigating threats utilizing existing technologies. Working with other teams to mitigate identified vulnerabilities from identification to closure. Tracking and reporting mitigation efforts.
• Working with other teams preparing, detecting, eradicating, and restoring operations in the event of incidents.
• Working with relevant teams to ensure the restoration of systems and technologies in accordance to policy and based on business group needs.
• Interfacing with the Virtual Security Operations Center (V-SOC) and using deployed tools and services to ensure monitoring of systems and networks are taking place in accordance with defined service levels, contracts, and established standards.
• This role requires flexibility and adaptability to meet the Security needs of the ITD. The individual must be able to support other areas of expertise within the security domain such as but not limited to NIST Cybersecurity Framework implementation, Risk Management & Compliance, Risk Assessments, Training, Audit Support, and others.

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.

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 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.   
1. Please select the areas of technical competency where you have expertise in the configuration and ongoing support of (check all that apply):  
- Vulnerability Scanning tools
- IT Asset Inventory / Management
- Governance Risk & Compliance tools
- Incident Response and Management
- Contingency Planning and testing
- Threat and Vulnerability Management
- NIST Cybersecurity Framework
- None of the above  
2. Please share with us a significant Vulnerability Management implementation you led or helped lead. Please describe your role, customer impacts and involvement, and scale of the implementation. What was the outcome? What would you have done differently?
3. Please describe your experience in managing IT asset inventories. What challenges you had and how you were able to overcome those challenges? What were the lessons learned?

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 IT Human Resources at itdhumanresrouces@sanjoseca.gov.

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.   

Passing a San Jose Police Department background check is a condition of employment.

Pursuant to the City’s COVID-19 Mandatory Vaccination and Testing Policy, the City of San José is requiring all new hires to provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination as a condition of employment absent a documented medical and/or religious exemption.

Pursuant to the City’s Covid 19 Mandatory Vaccination and Testing Policy, the City of San Jose is requiring all new hires to provide proof of Covid-19 vaccination as a condition of employment absent a documented medical and/or religious exemption.

Please note that applications are currently not accepted through CalOpps or any other third party job board application system. To apply, applicants must complete an application via the City of San Jose’s website at www.sanjoseca.gov/citycareers.

The pay scale for this position is: $45.03 to $54.87 Hourly or $93,662.40 to $114,129.60 Annually.

The actual salary shall be determined by the final candidate's qualifications and experience. In addition to the starting salary, employees in the Industrial Electrician classification shall also receive an approximate five percent (5%) ongoing non-pensionable compensation pay.

The San José - Santa Clara Regional Wastewater Facility (RWF) is one of the largest advanced wastewater treatment facilities in the nation and treats water from homes and businesses in the cities of San José, Santa Clara, Milpitas, Campbell, Cupertino, Los Gatos, Monte Sereno, Saratoga, and unincorporated areas within Santa Clara County. The RWF serves a population of over 1.4 million people and has the capacity to treat 167 million gallons of wastewater per day. For more information visit our website at https://www.sanjoseca.gov/your-government/environment/water-utilities/regional-wastewater-facility   

The RWF is hiring Industrial Electricians. These positions will be located at the RWF at 700 Los Esteros Road, San Jose, CA 95134. The RWF is staffed 24 hours a day, seven days a week. The typical schedule for this position is day shift, Monday through Friday and infrequently the position may be required to work nights, weekends and/or holidays if needed. Upon completion of probation, employees may elect to work a flexible work schedule such as four, ten hour days per week or an alternate work schedule of working nine hours each day with one day off every other week.

The Industrial Electrician performs journey-level electrical work in connection with the construction, maintenance, installation, inspection testing, repair and alteration of electrical power generating plant and substation machinery and equipment and other electrical equipment, and systems found in the Facility and performing related work as required.

Key responsibilities and typical duties include but not limited to:
• maintaining, operating and adjusting electrical primary power substations ranging from 4160 to 115kv, including circuit breakers, relays, batteries and controls;
• testing low and high voltage electrical equipment including circuits, transformers, variable frequency drives (VFD’s), high voltage switches, phase shifters, and electrical components of process control, telemetering, cathodic protection systems and electronic equipment boards;
• diagnosing problems and determining needed repairs or modifications;
• installing conduit and pulling wires for motors, control panels and lighting fixtures; reviewing work orders, maintaining activity logs, preparing requisitions and obtaining approvals for various projects;
• designing, fabricating and installing electrical systems and components to ensure code compliance; installing wiring and electrical equipment;
• determining precautions and following safe and effective work procedures;
• checking job sites for potential hazards; attending various meetings and acts as a liaison with contractors, vendors, and other departments;
• purchasing electrical supplies and filling out paperwork; coordinating purchases and choosing vendors; responding to emergencies including evaluating and taking required actions and determining if support is needed immediately;
• performing 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.
 
Selection Process
The selection process will consist of an evaluation of the applicant's training and experience based on the application, resume and answers to the job specific questions. Those applicants meeting the minimum qualifications will be invited to a written exam. An appropriate number of best qualified applicants with a passing score on the written exam will be invited to the practical exam. An appropriate number of best qualified applicants from the practical exam will be invited to the oral interviews for final selection. The written and practical exams are tentatively scheduled for Saturday, November 20^th, 2021 and Saturday, December 4^th, 2021. Specific exam dates and instructions will be provided in advance to candidates who are eligible to move forward in the selection process.

You will be prompted to answer the following job-specific questions (IN DETAIL) during the online application process.  Please note that there is a 4,000-character limit, including spaces, for each text response.

• Please indicate whether you have completed a recognized and/or state or federal approved Electrician apprenticeship program OR you have completed the California Division of Apprenticeship Standards - a Division of the Department of Industrial Relations - electrician certification exam. Specify the type of certification(s) you received, total hours and areas of expertise completed under the program and the issuing agency.
• If you have completed 8500 hours of both course work and experience in all of the areas covered in the State of California Electrician Apprenticeship Standard (a Division of the Department of Industrial Relations), please list the course work and/or work experience and specify the length of time for each.
• Please describe in detail your post apprenticeship experience performing duties on equipment operating at voltages 12kV or higher in an industrial, utility, and or manufacturing environment. These duties could include substation construction, equipment maintenance, control systems installation and troubleshooting, or protective relay installation and maintenance. Please include your role(s), employer(s), and number of years at each. Your answer must be consistent with your work history.
• Please describe the type of control circuits and equipment that you have experience troubleshooting. Include the approximate number of hours you have spent troubleshooting control circuits over the course of your career as an electrician.
• Please describe in detail your industrial electrical work experience, including where you gained your experience, number of years, the voltage you have worked with and in what capacity.

You must answer all job-specific questions to be considered for this vacancy or your application will be deemed incomplete and withheld from further consideration.

If you have questions about the duties of these positions, the selection or hiring processes, please contact Irina Orozco via email at Irina.Orozco@sanjoseca.gov

Pursuant to the City’s COVID-19 Mandatory Vaccination and Testing Policy, the City of San José is requiring all new hires to provide proof of Covid-19 vaccination as a condition of employment absent a documented medical and/or religious exemption.

Please note that applications are currently not accepted through CalOpps or any other third-party job board application system. To apply, applicants must complete an application via the City of San Jose’s website at http://www.sanjoseca.gov/citycareers.

The Parks, Recreation and Neighborhood Services Department is accepting applications for the position of full-time, benefited Maintenance Worker II to assist in the BeautifySJ program, a blight reduction and community beautification program. The actual salary shall be determined by the final candidate’s qualifications and experience.

Under general supervision, employees in the Maintenance Worker II (MWII) position provide lead direction to small crews engaged in the abatement and response to illegal dumping complaints throughout the City and provide support to all Beautify SJ programs including the Encampment Trash Program. MWIIs are major contributors to the Department's efforts to provide exceptional service to its residents by working to beautify the City. Employees are expected to work a five-day per week schedule, either Monday through Friday or Tuesday through Saturday. Individuals in this classification may be required to work alternate work shifts, including grave and swing, weekends, holidays, overtime, and on-call. Please note that some positions are only budgeted through 2023.

Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:
• Working with neighborhood leaders to support beautification efforts in their communities.
• Able to work with the unhoused community and homeless encampments.
• Assist the Anti-Litter, Anti-Graffiti, Neighborhood Beautification projects in addition to other blight reduction and beautification projects through BeautifySJ.
• Planning work and providing lead direction to, and participating in, small and large crews engaged in the response and abatement of reported and non-reported illegally dumped materials within public rights-of-way including streets and sidewalks, parks, trails, and City owned property.
• These positions will be expected to know/learn how to safely care for and operate program equipment including dump trucks and compactor vehicles.

More information on the typical duties can be found in the Class Specification for Maintenance Worker II. This position requires grasping, reaching, bending, pulling, kneeling/crouching/squatting, lifting, and carrying objects up to 100 pounds to complete the described job duties; Standing and walking are performed intermittently.

Please note that this is subject to change.

Employment Eligibility
Federal law requires all employees to provide verification of their eligibility to work in this country. Please be informed that the City of San Jose will NOT sponsor, represent or sign any documents related to visa applications/transfers for H1-B or any other type of visa which requires an employer application.

Selection Process
The selection process will consist of an evaluation of the applicant's training and experience based on the application and responses to the Job Specific Questions. Applicants are requested to provide their resume upon applying. 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.

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.

RESOURCES: If you need assistance with the online application system, please contact Human Resources (either by phone or in person). If you do not have access to a computer or the internet, there are computers for your use in the lobby of Human Resources.

City of San José - Human Resources

200 East Santa Clara Street

4th Floor, Tower

San Jose, CA 95113

Monday - Friday (8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.)

(408) 535-1285

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.

Application Questions
1. Have you have successfully completed high school, General Educational Development (G.E.D) Certificate, or California Proficiency Certificate?
2. Do you have at least 3 years experience in the maintenance and repair of streets, sewers, parks or public facilities, or related field?
3. Please describe your years of experience in the maintenance and repair of streets, sewers, parks or public facilities, or related field. In your response, please list qualifying experiences in the following format: name of institution/employer, duration of employment, full-time or part-time status, and job duties. Your response should be consistent with your work history. (Please note: One year of work experience = 2,080 hours.)
4. Do you possess a valid Class A Driver’s License?
5. Please list any specific hand, mechanical, and power tools as well as any light and heavy vehicles, trucks, and equipment that you are proficient at operating and using in the maintenance, abatement, and repair of city property and public right-of-way areas. In your response, include how recently you used them and the type of work performed.
6. Please indicate your overall level of proficiency with commonly used Microsoft Office programs (Outlook, Word, Excel).
7. Are you available to work a Tuesday through Saturday schedule?
8. This position requires lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling materials and objects averaging a weight of 50 pounds, or heavier weights, in all cases with the use of proper equipment. Are you willing and able to perform this work on a daily basis?
9. Please describe a time or situation when you helped resolve a conflict or issue that involved multiple parties at work.

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.

Submission of a resume is optional. However, submission of a resume in lieu of completing the education and work experience sections on the application or failing to answer all the questions will constitute an incomplete application and it will be withheld from further consideration.

If you have questions about the duties of these positions, please contact Ed Ramirez at ed.ramirez@sanjoseca.gov.

Pursuant to the City’s COVID-19 Mandatory Vaccination and Testing Policy, the City of San José is requiring all new hires to provide proof of Covid-19 vaccination as a condition of employment absent a documented medical and/or religious exemption.

Please note that applications are currently not accepted through CalOpps or any other third-party job board application system. To apply, applicants must complete an application via the City of San Jose’s website at http://www.sanjoseca.gov/citycareers.

The actual salary shall be determined by the final candidate’s qualifications and experience.  In addition to the starting salary, employees in the Community Coordinator classification shall also receive an approximate five percent (5%) ongoing non-pensionable compensation pay.

The BeautifySJ Unit is currently looking for someone to serve as a Community Coordinator who will be assigned to manage a  blight reduction program which  includes the Anti-Graffiti, Anti-Litter, Encampment Trash Reduction Program and Neighborhood Beautification Programs. The position will be housed at the Central Services Yard or other City facilities.  The position works 40 hours per week with a typical schedule of Monday−Friday, 7:30am−4:00pm but will vary depending on activities and events and will require evening and weekend work. Please note that some positions are only budgeted through 2023.*

BeautifySJ Initiative is a dynamic initiative that works to reduce blight and beautify the City via an inter-departmental strategies that coordinates and leverages resources. Please note this position works in the field, supervising teams that work in homeless encampments throughout the City.  The Community Coordinator would also work to support the Community Services Supervisor and assist community residents and leaders in addressing the ongoing issues of blight throughout the City.

Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:
• Working with neighborhood leaders or at homeless encampment sites to support beautification  And blight reduction efforts.
• Able to work with the unhoused community and homeless encampments.
• Assist the Anti-Litter, Anti-Graffiti, Neighborhood Beautification projects in addition to other blight reduction and beautification projects through BeautifySJ.
• Identifies, evaluates, and analyzes the needs of a targeted community area through meetings with community members, parents, youth, and servicing agencies.
• Conducts surveys and needs assessments; analyzes the information to assist in developing programs to meet the needs and interests of the neighborhoods served on a continuing basis.
• Attempts to resolve neighborhood disputes, grievances, and other related social problems and takes appropriate action.
• Identifies and provides information and referral for needed resources and services in assigned targeted areas.
• Initiates, develops, and maintains effective working relationships with schools, agencies, businesses, and community groups. Develops programs that are designed to encourage co-sponsorship of activities.
• Supervises employees through training, assigning, and monitoring work.
• Recommends employment, retention, promotion, and demotion, and completes performance evaluations.
• Coordinates agencies and service providers’ program activities, keeping them informed and actively involved in program formulation.
• Monitors projects' budgets and assumes responsibility for setting priorities to meet the needs of the targeted area.
• Develops and coordinates a volunteer community program in conjunction with community activities.
• May supervise neighborhood service centers.

Please note that this is subject to change.

Employment Eligibility
Federal law requires all employees to provide verification of their eligibility to work in this country. Please be informed that the City of San Jose will NOT sponsor, represent or sign any documents related to visa applications/transfers for H1-B or any other type of visa which requires an employer application.

Selection Process
The selection process will consist of an evaluation of the applicant's training and experience based on the application and responses to the Job Specific Questions. Applicants are requested to provide their resumes upon applying. 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.
1. Have you successfully completed two years of course work at an accredited college or university, including courses in social science?
2. Do you have at least three years of experience in work concerned with the improvement of inter-group relations, delinquency prevention, community welfare, social development, or community relations programs?
3. Please describe in detail your experience performing work concerned with the improvement of inter-group relations, delinquency prevention, community welfare, social development, or community relations programs.
4. What drives you to apply for this position? What interests you most about it?
5. Please describe a time or situation when you helped resolve a conflict or issue that involved multiple parties at work.

If you have questions about the duties of these positions, please contact Julianne Miyashiro at julianne.miyashiro@sanjoseca.gov.

 INTERNAL/PROMOTIONAL RECRUITMENT

The East Palo Alto Police Department proudly serves the community through the service of a staff of fine men and women who are dedicated to the philosophy of Community Oriented Policing.  Its mission is to work in partnership with the community to reduce crime and violence, and to provide quality law enforcement  services. 

The City of East Palo Alto is recruiting for a Part–Time Racial and Identity Profiling Act (RIPA) Management Analyst I classification with the Police Department . The management Analyst will report to the Police Chief or designee, and will

· Develop expert level knowledge regarding RIPA requirements

· Coordinate with command staff, develop polices and procedure for RIPA data collection

· Ensure RIPA collection compliance by staff

· Manage, analyze, and report data collected

· Perform other duties as assigned

Under general supervision or direction, provides responsible analytical duties and staff support to a City department; coordinates, oversees, and participates in assigned administrative service areas, programs, and/or functions within assigned department; provides supervision and training to assigned staff; participates in policy development and strategic planning; develops, summarizes, and maintains administrative and fiscal records; coordinates assigned activities with other divisions, outside agencies, and the general public; and performs related duties, as assigned.

Education and Experience: 

Any combination of training and experience that would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required qualification would be:

Equivalent to a bachelor’s degree in business, finance, public administration, accounting, or a closely related field.

Management Analyst I: One (1) year of experience performing duties related to budget analysis, management, and/or administration, preferably in a municipal or public agency setting.

Licenses:

Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid California Driver’s Licenses by time of appointment and a satisfactory driving record.

POSITION:

Under general direction, perform a wide range of field and office duties to support and/or accomplish the goals and objectives of the Police Department. This positions works less than 950 hours per year and on average, works less than 20 hours on average per week.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Perform community relations duties such as answering telephones, interacting with the public to obtain and/or provide information and assistance, retrieving information and researching citizens’ questions.
• Provide support and help increase the healthy behavior of residents and the community by walking, jogging, and bike riding with the residents.
• Complete forms and written reports.
• File and maintain records.
• Assist in receiving, storing and releasing of property.
• Transport evidence to various locations as needed.
• Enforce designated codes, ordinances and regulations.
• Issue parking and abandoned vehicle citations.
• Provide crowd and traffic control.
• Ensure security at City building, parks and grounds.
• Provide security at special events.
• Operate departmental vehicles as needed.
• May provide bilingual services.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

For more information and to apply, please visit:

https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/Cupertino

The City of San Bruno Public Works Department

 is seeking a highly motivated and hard-working independent individual

The City of San Bruno is currently recruiting for a Secretary to work in the Public Works Department. The position performs a variety of routine and complex clerical, secretarial and administrative work in keeping official records, providing administrative support to assigned departmental or division staff, and assisting in the administration of the standard operating policies and procedures of the department or division. This position provides secretarial and office administrative services to the Public Works Department. A supervisor normally establishes general guidelines for action; however, day-to-day activities require frequent use of tact, discretion, initiative and independent judgment, particularly when dealing with a variety of City staff and representatives of other agencies and the public.

The ideal applicant is comfortable in a fast-paced work environment while balancing work priorities, maintains a positive attitude, cultivates an ethic of teamwork among colleagues, and seeks continuous improvement.

In addition to graduation from high school or GED equivalent with specialized course work in general office practices such as typing, filing, accounting and bookkeeping, an Associate's Degree or Clerical Training Certification is highly desirable, and two (2) years of increasingly responsible related experience, or any equivalent combination of related education and experience. The ideal candidate will possess a positive attitude and maintain a successful track record of the following:

• Having achieved a satisfactory level of technical, functional, and/or professional skill or knowledge in position-related areas; keeping up with current developments and trends in areas of expertise; leveraging expert knowledge to accomplish results.
• Conveying information and ideas clearly and concisely to individuals or groups that helps them understand and retain the message; listening actively to others.
• Actively identifying new areas for learning; regularly creating and taking advantage of learning opportunities; using newly gained knowledge and skill on the job and learning through their application.
• Placing a high priority on the (internal or external) customer’s perspective when making decisions and taking action; implementing service practices that meet the customers’ and own organization’s needs.
• Working cooperatively with others to help a team or work group achieve its goals.
• Effectively managing one’s time and resources to ensure that work is completed efficiently.
• Accomplishing tasks by considering all areas involved, no matter how detailed; showing concern for all aspects of the job; accurately checking processes and tasks.
• Maintaining stable performance under pressure or opposition (e.g., experiencing time pressure, conflict, or job ambiguity); handling stress in a manner that is acceptable to others and to the organization.

This recruitment is being conducted to fill one current Secretary vacancy in the Public Works Department and may be used to fill future full-time vacancies as they occur during the active status of the employment list.  For a full, detailed class specification, click HERE.

Check out our excellent Benefits!

• CalPERS retirement formula of 2.7% @ 55 for classic members and 2% @ 62 for new members
• Annual accruals of 10-23 vacation days based on years of service, 14.5 holidays and 12 sick days
• Opportunity for bilingual incentive pay up to 2.5%
• Matching deferred compensation of up to $300 per year calculated on a biweekly basis
• Medical, dental and vision benefits provided with employee contribution
• Life Insurance equal to one year’s annual salary provided at no cost
• Long-term disability insurance provided at no cost
• Section 125 Flexible Benefit Plan
• Tuition reimbursement

HOW TO APPLY

Interested candidates may apply on-line at www.calopps.org.  The City of San Bruno utilizes a merit-based selection system. Such a system is competitive and based on broad outreach efforts and equal opportunity for qualified applicants to take part in a process designed to determine the qualifications, fitness and ability of competitors to perform duties of the vacant position.

What happens next?

• We will review your application and all supplemental materials to select the best qualified applicants to continue in the process. Screening will include a review of minimum qualifications, application appraisal rating of education, training and experience and relevance of background qualifications related to the target job as well as supplemental questions if applicable.
• Applicants selected to move forward in the process may be asked to participate in any combination of the following (at any phase of the selection process): a written examination, job related exercise, physical test or job simulation, phone interview, in-person or video interview(s), and/or web-based testing.
• The final phase of the selection process is the probationary period, which in most cases is one year, depending on your classification.

Reasonable Accommodations: The City of San Bruno Human Resources Department will make reasonable efforts in the selection process to accommodate disabled applicants. Individuals with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation in the process must inform the HR Department before the interview date by calling (650) 616-7055.

The City of San Bruno is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) and provides equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, ancestry, religion, creed, age, physical or mental disability, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws in its employment actions, decisions, policies and practices. 

The County of San Mateo Sheriff’s Office is looking for a highly organized Management Analyst with exceptional customer service skills.

The Analyst will provide professional assistance in a wide variety of complex administrative, analytical, and work-flow support activities to the Sheriff’s Office Transit Police Bureau.
 
The San Mateo County Sheriff’s Office Transit Police Bureau is the contracted law enforcement provider on behalf of the San Mateo County Transit District (SamTrans) and the Peninsula Corridor Joint Powers Board (Caltrain). The bureau is responsible for policing all SamTrans' buses, kiosks, vehicles and facilities, as well as all Caltrain rail equipment, stations, right-of-ways and facilities throughout San Francisco, San Mateo and Santa Clara counties. The Transit Police is also responsible for the investigation of crimes, collisions, accidents and deaths involving SamTrans buses and Caltrain passenger trains. In addition, the Transit Police Bureau provides extra security at special events, projects, and investigations as warranted.

Depending on qualifications, the position can be filled as Associate Management Analyst ($41.42 - $51.77 hr.) or Management Analyst ($47.93 - $59.92 hr.). 
 
The ideal candidate for this position will:

• Have a background in criminal justice or prior experience working with a law enforcement agency in an analyst capacity.
• Work with minimal supervision and budget time wisely to meet deadlines and efficiently manage multiple assignments at the same time.
• Be proactive and receptive to innovative changes and creative solutions.
• Communicate concisely and effectively both orally and in writing.

Examples Of Duties:

Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following: 
 

• Assists in developing goals, objectives, policies, procedures, work standards, and administrative control systems for the Sheriff’s Office Transit Bureau.
• Develops and standardizes procedures and methods to improve and continuously monitor the efficiency and effectiveness of operations and service delivery methods and procedures in order to maximize funding and minimize costs; assesses and monitors workload and administrative and support systems; identifies opportunities for improvement and develops related recommendations.
• Conducts a variety of analytical and operational studies regarding departmental and programmatic activities, including complex operational, regulatory, or administrative issues; evaluates alternatives, and makes recommendations;
• Prepares comprehensive technical records and reports, identifies alternatives, and makes and justifies recommendations.
• Conducts special research projects and financial analysis for special projects and produces findings and recommendations and prepares related reports.
• Represents assigned department in interdepartmental, community and/or professional meetings; confers with and coordinates with other County staff on a wide variety of administrative analyses and planning issues.
• Serves as a liaison to public and private organizations, community groups, and other organizations; provides information and assistance to the public regarding the assigned programs and services; receives and responds to complaints, requests and questions relating to assigned area of responsibility.
• Prepares cross agency budgetary, staffing, and assets reports for augmented law enforcement services. 
• Makes presentations to various Boards (Peninsula Corridor Joint Powers Board, SamTrans, San Mateo County Transportation Authority) and committees (Citizens Advisory Committee and Bicycle Action Committee) as the Sheriff’s Office/District liaison; Represents the Sheriff’s Office/District in meetings with members of the community, businesses, and professionals, educational and governmental organizations.
• Serves as the Sheriff’s Office and District representative for a variety of agreements and contracts for professional and support services; negotiates and administers agreements for District services. Collaborates cross-functionally in preparing qualifications, technical responses, and cost estimates in response to Requests for Proposal (RFPs) for both commercial and government clients.  
• Performs program evaluations for railway safety initiatives.
• Other office management duties including coordinating conferences and meetings, purchasing, and customer service which includes handling complaints from public transportation patrons.
• Attends meetings, conferences, workshops, and training sessions and reviews publications and related materials to become and remain current on principles, practices, and new developments in assigned work areas.
• Communicates orally, in writing, or through graphic representations and statistical summaries with colleagues, managers, employees, the public, organized employee groups and representatives of various organizations.
• Participates in selecting, training, motivating, and evaluating assigned staff; directs the work activities of assigned staff; prioritizes and coordinates work assignments; provides or coordinates staff training; reviews work for accuracy; works with employees to correct deficiencies.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience: Any combination of training and experience that would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying.  A typical way to obtain the required qualifications would be:
  
Equivalent to graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with major coursework in business administration, public administration, or a related field. At least one year of professional administrative experience is typically required at the Associate Management Analyst level and at least 3 years for the Management Analyst level.

 Licenses and Certifications:

• Depending upon assignment, possession of a valid California Driver's License.

Knowledge of:

• Project and/or program management, analytical processes, and report preparation techniques.
• Organizational and management practices as applied to the analysis, evaluation, development, and implementation of programs, policies, and procedures.
• Principles of mathematical and statistical computations.
• Research and reporting methods, techniques, and procedures. 
• Modern office practices, methods, and computer equipment and applications related to the work.
• English usage, grammar, spelling, vocabulary, and punctuation. 
• Applicable Federal, State, and local laws, regulatory codes, ordinances, and procedures relevant to assigned area of responsibility.
• Principles and practices of public administration as applied to operational unit and program administration.
• Principles and practices of county management and government.
• Sources of information related to a broad range of county programs, services, and administration.
• Basic principles, practices, and procedures of funding sources and grant funds disbursement.
• Principles and practices of contract administration and evaluation; and public agency budget development and administration, and sound financial management policies and procedures.
• Recent and on-going developments, current literature, and sources of information related to the operations of the assigned division.
• Record keeping principles and procedures.
• Techniques for effectively representing the County in contacts with governmental agencies, community groups, and various business, professional, educational, regulatory, and legislative organizations.
• Techniques for providing a high level of customer service by effectively dealing with the public, vendors, contractors, and County staff. 

Ability to:

• Assist in the development of goals, objectives, policies, procedures, and work standards for the department.
• Coordinate and oversee programmatic administrative, budgeting, and/or fiscal reporting activities.
• Perform responsible and difficult administrative work involving the use of independent judgment and personal initiative.
• Conduct research on a wide variety of administrative topics including grant funding, contract feasibility, budget and staffing proposals, and operational alternatives.
• Evaluate and develop improvements in operations, procedures, policies, or methods.
• Research, analyze, and evaluate new service delivery methods, procedures, and techniques.
• Prepare clear and concise reports, correspondence, policies, procedures, and other written materials.
• Interpret, apply, explain, and ensure compliance with applicable Federal, State, and local policies, procedures, laws, and regulations.
• Establish and maintain a variety of filing, record keeping, and tracking systems.
• Organize and prioritize a variety of projects and multiple tasks in an effective and timely manner; organize own work, set priorities, and meet critical time deadlines.
• Operate and maintain modern office equipment, including computer equipment and specialized software applications programs.
• Use English effectively to communicate in person, over the telephone, and in writing.
• Establish, maintain, and foster positive and effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
• Plan, organize, and carry out assignments from management staff with minimal direction.
• Plan and conduct effective management, administrative, and operational studies.
• Analyze, interpret, summarize, and present administrative and technical information and data in an effective manner.
• Use tact, initiative, prudence, and independent judgment within general policy and legal guidelines in politically sensitive situations.
• Effectively represent the department and the County in meetings with governmental agencies, community groups, and various businesses, professional, and regulatory organizations, and in meetings with individuals.

APPLICATION/EXAMINATION

Open and Promotional. Anyone may apply. Current County of San Mateo employees with at least six months (1040 hours) of continuous service in a classified regular, probationary, SEIU or AFSCME represented extra-help, or temporary position prior to the final filing date will receive five points added to their final passing score on this examination.

The examination process will consist of an application screening (weight: pass/fail) based on the candidates' application and responses to the supplemental questions. Candidates who pass the application screening will be invited to a panel interview (weight: 100%).

Responses to supplemental questions on the online application is required and must be submitted.   A resume or reference to a resume will not be accepted as a substitute for your responses to these questions or the standard online application. 

Depending on the number of applicants, an application appraisal of education and experience may be used in place of other examinations, or further evaluation of work experience may be conducted to group applicants by level of qualification. All applicants who meet the minimum qualifications are not guaranteed advancement through any subsequent phase of the examination. All examinations will be given in County of San Mateo, California, and applicants must participate at their own expense.

IMPORTANT: Applications for this position will only be accepted online. If you are currently on the County's website, you may click the "Apply" button above or below.  If you are not on the County's website, please go to http://jobs.smcgov.org to apply.

Tentative Recruitment Timeline
Final Filing Date: October 28, 2021
Application Screening:  November 2, 2021
Panel Interviews: November 17, 2021 and/or November 18, 2021

 At the County of San Mateo, we welcome and celebrate the diversity of our employees, and strive to create a workplace where they feel valued every day.
County of San Mateo is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Analyst: Mandy Singh (10152021) (Associate Management Analyst/Management Analyst - D182/D181)

The Department of Public Works is looking for qualified candidates for the position of Stationary Engineer I.

At the County of San Mateo’s Department of Public Works, we are focused on providing enhanced public services and operating facilities that benefit the community as well as County employees and clients of County agencies.  We need dedicated and committed individuals who provide the public with safe, accessible roads and structures that make their communities more livable.

Under general direction of a Supervising Stationary Engineer, the Stationary Engineer I will operate, maintain, and repair electrical, refrigeration, plumbing, heating, and air conditioning and ventilating systems and equipment in County-operated buildings.
 
Stationary Engineer I is an entry-level classification in the Stationary Engineer Series. Though it is an entry-level position into the County workforce, candidates should have at least one year of experience in one or more of the areas listed above.  
 
Incumbents at this level perform the routine operation, maintenance, and repair work in one or more of the following areas: electrical, plumbing, refrigeration, HVAC, emergency generators, boiler equipment, and general building, piping, and miscellaneous equipment repair.  

The ideal candidate will have: 

• At least two years of experience in at least one or more of the following areas: basic electrical, plumbing, refrigeration, HVAC, emergency generators, boiler equipment, and general building, piping, and miscellaneous equipment repair.
• The ability to read and follow verbal and written instructions.
• The ability to read and understand drawings.
• Excellent customer service skills.

NOTE: The eligible list generated from this recruitment may be used to fill future extra-help, term, unclassified, and regular classified vacancies.

Examples of Duties:

• Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:
• Install light fixtures, replace ballast, and repair and replace plumbing fixtures, faucets, and toilets.
• Adjust thermostats, grease bearings, grease pumps and motors and change filters, and conduct minor repair on HVAC systems.
• Clean generators and assist in generator maintenance.
• Assist Stationary Engineer II and fire alarm technicians, as needed.
• May be required to work as an Operator-in-Training in a wastewater treatment facility under the direction of a certified wastewater treatment operator.
• Perform related duties as required.

QUALIFICATIONS

Licensure/Certification:

• Possession of a class C California driver license or equivalent.
• Must obtain and maintain jail security clearance.

 
Education and Experience: Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying. 

• A typical way of qualifying is at least one year of experience performing routine operation, maintenance, and repair work in one or more of the following areas: electrical, plumbing, refrigeration, HVAC, emergency generators, boiler equipment, and general building, piping, and miscellaneous equipment repair.

 
Knowledge of: 

• Common safety practices in the workplace.
• Basic heating and electrical equipment.
• Principles and techniques used in stationary engineering.
• Proper and safe use of basic hand tools.
• Basic arithmetic for measuring, calibrating, and estimating.
• Basic steam and gas fired heating systems; refrigeration equipment; and ventilating and air-conditioning equipment.
• Basic electrical, plumbing, and refrigeration systems.
• Emergency generators and associated equipment.
• Safety rules, regulations, and work practices, including reference to hazardous chemicals.
• Basic record keeping principles and practices.

Skill/Ability to:

• Follow safety practices.
• Follow oral and written instructions.
• Repair, replace, regulate, and control electrical, refrigeration, plumbing, heating, and air conditioning and ventilating systems.
• Determine and estimate materials required for a job and prepare requisitions.
• Use hand and power tools.
• Make metal parts and equipment.
• Perform minor carpentry and painting tasks.
• Communicate effectively and tactfully with customers and others.
• Read and interpret plans.
• Prepare and maintain accurate maintenance records.
• Operate standard office equipment, computers, and timekeeping systems.
• Lift and carry materials, supplies, and equipment; climb ladders; and crawl in tight spaces.

APPLICATION/EXAMINATION

Anyone may apply. Current County of San Mateo employees with at least six months (1040 hours) of continuous service in a classified regular, probationary, SEIU or AFSCME represented extra-help, or temporary position prior to the final filing date will receive five points added to their final passing score on this examination.

PLEASE READ CAREFULLY BEFORE APPLYING FOR THIS POSITION: Candidates will be required to complete an extensive security clearance package and undergo a thorough background check conducted by the San Mateo County Sheriff's Office prior to hire. The selected candidate MUST BE cleared to work in and around a locked facility with detainees and must be able to maintain security clearance.
Applications for this position will only be accepted online. If you are currently on the County's website, you may click the 'Apply Online' button. If you are not on the County's website, please go to http://jobs.smcgov.org to apply.  A supplemental application form must be submitted in addition to the standard County employment application form.  A resume will not be accepted as a substitute for the required application materials.
 
The examination process will consist of a written test (weight: pass/fail) and a performance test (weight: 100%). Applicants must pass the written test to be invited to the performance test. All examinations will be given in San Mateo County, California and applicants must participate at their own expense.
 
TENTATIVE RECRUITMENT SCHEDULE
Final Filing Date: October 27, 2021 at 11:59PM
Written Test/Performance Exam (tentative): Week of November 8, 2021 or November 15, 2021
 

At the County of San Mateo, we take pride in the way our employees bring together their diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives to serve our community’s needs.

The County is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

Analyst: Chet Overstreet (10142021) (Stationary Engineer I - T041)