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DESCRIPTION/RESPONSIBILITIES:
• 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 San Jose Police Department is currently recruiting for a School Safety Supervisor position.  The School Safety Supervisor will be part of the San Jose Police Department's Support Services Division, School Safety & Education Unit. The School Safety and Education Unit provides administrative support and staffing for the Adult Crossing Guard Program for the City of San Jose. Additionally, the Unit coordinates the training and supervision of Student Safety Patrols at elementary schools located throughout the City. The unit comprises of 1 Captain, 1 Program Manager, 4 School Safety Supervisors and nearly 300 School Crossing Guards.  The work schedule for this position is a 4/10 schedule (10 hour work days/ 4 days a week).

The duties of this position include (but are not limited to) the following:
• Supervises School Crossing Guards; including recruitment, interview of prospective candidates, training, scheduling, and discipline.
• Administers, schedules, and coordinates the activities of the school crossing guard program, including maintenance of timesheets, mileage forms, performance evaluations, within an assigned geographical area.
• Develops school safety patrol programs; conducts training in safety and advises on current state requirements.
• Designs, prepares, or obtains teaching materials including films, videos, brochures, and testing materials for educational programs in pedestrian safety, bicycle safety, personal safety, and prevention of child sexual assault.
• Works with Police Training and Traffic Operations to develop audio-visual instructional materials including slide and video presentations.
• Prepares and gives presentations to student, parent, and teacher groups in and monitors program effectiveness.
• Prepares and submits timecards for Crossing Guards.
• Observes and reports on unsafe physical conditions of streets, roads, signs, crosswalks, and sidewalks. Makes recommendations on adjustments to matters related to the safety of student pedestrian safety.
• Organizes and directs special events for school-age children.
• May perform duties of a School Crossing Guard on a relief basis, as required.
• Maintains personnel files for School Crossing Guards.
• 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.
• Please describe your Supervisory experience. Indicate years of supervisory experience, your main role as a supervisor, the number of employees and type of employees you supervised.
• Please describe your experience coordinating and scheduling of assignments, and in the preparation and presentation of information to large groups.
• Please describe your proficiency with MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook) and your experience using these applications.
• Please indicate the language(s) other than English you speak fluently.
• Please describe your experience handling multiple assignments and meeting deadlines. Please provide some examples of projects/tasks you have worked on and the techniques you have used to produce quality, error free work in a timely manner.
• Please provide an example of a difficult situation you have worked through. Would you have done anything differently?
• Please describe your experience working with the public in a public setting.
• You must answer all job-specific questions in order to be considered for this vacancy or your application will be deemed incomplete and withheld from further consideration.
• If you have questions about the duties of these positions, please contact Michelle Barte at michelle.barte@sanjoseca.gov  

If you have questions about the selection or hiring processes, please contact Rose Lara at rose.lara@sanjoseca.gov

The City of Sunnyvale is recruiting for energetic, creative, and passionate Recreation Services Coordinators.  The Library and Recreation Services Department inspires a healthy community by fostering lifelong learning and play through progressive services and programs for all.
 
Join a team that works in a fast-paced and diverse community as we work towards building a fun, inclusive and engaged community. If you are seeking to provide services that are inclusive, compassionate, creative and are a curious, dedicated individual then you are an ideal candidate for this position.
Recreation Services Coordinators are responsible for development and implementation of dynamic recreation programs that support the Library and Recreation Services Department's Mission Statement. Based on qualifications, fit and applicant's interest, successful candidates will be placed in one of the following service delivery units: Visual and Performing Arts; Marketing and Special Events; Sports, Aquatics and Facilities; and Youth and Teens. The minimum A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in recreation/leisure, arts administration, hospitality management, human services, public administration, business administration or a related field; and Three years of experience in recreation programs or other community-based services.

A complete application packet consists of a city application and responses to the required supplemental questions. The position opens on Tuesday, September 21, 2021 and final filing date is Tuesday, October 12, 2021 at 5:00 pm or after receiving 100 qualified and completed applications, whichever is first. For complete information regarding this opportunity, please visit: https://sunnyvale.ca.gov and click at City jobs.

Salary: $86,403.20 - $110,281.60 Annually

The City of Sunnyvale is recruiting for the position of Animal Control Officer. The Animal Control Unit is part of the Sunnyvale Department of Public Safety (DPS). Being fully integrated in DPS allows Animal Control Officers unique access to resources to work safely and efficiently with access to additional databases and resources such as address, animal, and criminal history. Assistance from Crime Scene Investigators and the Division of Investigations and Community Services, as well as additional DPS equipment can be involved when appropriate.  Under general supervision of a Senior Community Services Officer, performs a wide range of field and office duties in support of the care and control of domestic and non-domestic animals, the investigation of cruelty, neglect and dangerous animals, and the enforcement of codes, ordinances and regulations pertaining to animals; and performs related work as required.

This position requires an Associate's degree or 60 semester units or 90 quarter units from an accredited college or university with coursework in criminal justice, emergency management, public administration or a related field;

AND Two years of experience working for a public or private agency performing duties, interpreting laws, or enforcing codes related to the care and control of animals.  To apply please visit: Sunnyvale.ca.gov and click on JOBS.

The City of Sunnyvale provides an excellent benefits package. A complete application consists of a City application and responses to the required supplemental questions.  The final filing date is Tuesday, October 19, 2021 by 5:00 pm.  For complete information regarding this current opportunity, please visit:  www.Sunnyvale.ca.gov 

Salary $37.30 - $47.61 Hourly

• Upon successful completion of the Public Safety Officer Academy Attendee/Graduate requirements, incumbents promote to Public Safety Officer I ($117,913 - $136,499).
• Upon successful completion of all phases of training, members of the Public Safety Officer I classification promote to Public Safety Officer II ($124,775 - $155,457 annually).
• This position has an excellent benefit package, including 2.7% at 57 retirement plan.

Under immediate supervision of a Public Safety Lieutenant or Captain, either currently attends the California POST Basic Academy and is learning to perform a wide range of public safety work involving the protection of life and property including law enforcement, crime prevention, fire suppression, rescue, and basic life support activities; or has graduated from the California POST Basic Academy within the last 12 months; and performs related work as required.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS 

The position of Public Safety Officer Academy Attendee/Graduate is the training level classification for general police and fire work for those incumbents not affiliated with an agency and currently enrolled in a police academy. Incumbents are not sworn personnel and are generally in this classification until successful completion of the police academy. Assignment to this classification is temporary. If incumbents do not successfully complete a police academy, they will be terminated.  Incumbents hired after the graduation from the California POST Basic Academy are not sworn personnel and are generally in this classification until they are promoted to Public Safety Officer I.

Public Safety Officer Academy Attendee/Graduate is distinguished from the higher-level Public Safety Officer I in that the latter is a sworn position where incumbents continue training for both police and fire duties. Incumbents must successfully complete the police academy prior to being promoted to the classification of Public Safety Officer I.

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The City of Campbell announces an employment opportunity for Police Records Specialist

Open Date: Monday, September 20, 2021 

Close Date: Friday, October 1, 2021 at 5:00 p.m.

Salary: $5,969.60 - $7,255.73 per month

The Position: Under general supervision, to perform complex specialized recordkeeping and tasks related to police function by using automated and manual systems, requiring a thorough knowledge of departmental procedures, the criminal justice system and the frequent use of independent judgment; and to do related work as required.

Typical Duties: Receives complaints and answers questions at public lobby counter; receives written and telephone requests from the public and criminal justice agencies; prepares correspondence, reports and documents; prepares monthly and annual reports; files reports, case records, and other material; processes traffic citations and accident reports; may be required to assist in the transportation and care of same sex suspects and prisoners; performs body searches, assists in transportation and care of juveniles; receives routine and emergency calls for service; prepares complaints; appears in court to testify; fingerprints suspects and registrants; processes warrants of arrest; takes bail; and schedules court dates; scans and maintains records. May retrieve evidence or move evidence from temporary to permanent storage, as needed. Learn statutes governing confidentiality of police records and liability involved; process Public Records Act requests; use interpersonal skills in dealing with the public, irate persons and emergency situations.

Ability to: Work in a high volume office, often handling multiple requests simultaneously while maintaining attention to detail; learn police terminology; meet the public with courtesy and tact; establish and maintain cooperative working relationships; understand and carry out complex verbal and written directions with minimal supervision; assume responsibility for performing assigned duties with a minimum of supervision; hear and speak accurately and distinctly; accurately input a variety of material on a computer keyboard at a rate that satisfies the needs of the department; learn procedures required for using personal computer word processing and database applications, assist in training new personnel; respond to callback; pass a comprehensive background check; work any assigned or rotating shift, including day, night or a variation, including weekends and holidays; must be able to maintain physical condition necessary for sitting, walking, and standing for extended periods of time; some stooping, crawling, crouching, and climbing; use hands and fingers to handle or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; maintain concentration and the capability to make sound decisions; maintain effective audio/visual discrimination and perception to the degree necessary for the successful completion of assigned duties.

Knowledge of: Correct English usage, spelling, punctuation and grammar; word processing, e-mail, spreadsheet and data base software; appropriate telephone etiquette and customer service skills; standard office procedures and methods, including filing and the operation of common office equipment.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education and Experience: Equivalent to graduation from high school and two years of increasingly responsible clerical experience involving public contact responsibilities. Public Sector experience is desirable.

Possession of: Valid California Driver's License.

Application Process: A completed employment application, supplemental questionnaire and typing certificate must be received by the Human Resources Department no later than Friday, October 1, 2021 at 5 p.m.  City employment applications may be obtained by visiting the City’s website at City employment applications may be obtained by visiting the City’s website  at https://www.ci.campbell.ca.us or www.calopps.org. Postmarks, emails and faxes will not be accepted. Please do not substitute “see résumé” on the employment history section of the application.

Postmarks, emails and faxes will not be accepted. Please do not substitute “see résumé” on the employment history section of the application. 

A typing certificate certifying a minimum of 35 wpm dated within one year of the application date must be submitted along with the City application. Online typing certificates will not be accepted.  If you do not have a typing certificate, please schedule an appointment at a vocational school or staffing agency.  Express Employment in San Jose offers typing certification tests.  Please call (408)378-2700.

Testing Process: Applicants meeting the employment standards as stated may be invited to continue in the selection process.  Candidates being considered for appointment will be subject to a background investigation.

For questions regarding this recruitment, please call City of Campbell Human Resources at 408-866-2122 or email HR@campbellca.gov

Information contained in this announcement is subject to change and does not constitute an expressed or implied contract. The Human Resources Office will make reasonable efforts in the examination process to accommodate persons with disabilities. Please advise the Human Resources Office of such special needs at the time of application.

The City of Campbell is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in employment on the basis of a person’s race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, sexual orientation, marital status, or medical condition.

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ABOUT THE POSITION
The City of Gilroy is recruiting for a Deputy Director of Public Works - Operations in the
Public Works Department.

Under direct supervision of the Public Works Director, administer, plan, direct the varied
operations within the Operations Division of the Public Works Department to include
Streets, Wastewater, Water, Trees, and Parks & Landscape. Provide high level and
complex staff assistance to the Public Works Director. Is responsible for establishing and
maintaining safe work practices for all areas of Operations and ensure compliance with all
safety, environmental, and OSHA related laws and regulations. Provide leadership,
training, and mentoring to Section heads and ensure that each Section of Operations is
meeting established goals, objectives, work plans, and deadlines.

This is an exempt, mid-management level position that must exercise competent
discretion and judgment in the performance of duties and interactions with others.

EXAMPLES OF FIRST YEAR PROJECTS
• Fully implement the new Computerized Maintenance Management
System (CMMS) workflow and asset management system.
• Develop and implement performance measures and metrics to ensure
accountability and efficiency.
• Provide operational support to the South County Regional Wastewater Authority’s $50M plant expansion project.
• Coordinate water quality and drought measures for the Gilroy community.
• Implement a pavement rehabilitation program to improve the City’s
overall pavement condition index (PCI).
• Evaluate current internal and contractual park maintenance services
to ensure services are efficient, effective and enhance the quality of
life parks bring to our community.

QUALIFICATIONS
• A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in civil engineering,
construction management, environmental sciences, public administration, business
administration or a related field of study.
• Five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in public works operations to include
experience in at least three of the following operational areas: facilities, fleet, parks &
landscape, street maintenance, wastewater collection systems, urban forest management,
and water distribution.
• At least three (3) years of experience in a supervisory level position supervising public works operations personnel to include making hiring recommendations, training, evaluating, and making disciplinary recommendations.
• Possession of certifications in the areas of water distribution, wastewater collection, urban forest management highly desired.
• Registration as a Professional Civil Engineer by the State of California desired, but not required.
• Possess and maintain a valid California Driver License and a safe driving record necessary to operate assigned vehicle(s).
• Pass a post-offer medical examination, which includes a drug test.
• Pass a background check for employment including a Department of Justice criminal record check.