Search Jobs

Are you a bright, energetic, and motivated administrative professional with a passion for the outdoors, trails, and preserving open space? Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District is seeking an experienced Administrative Assistant to provide high-quality administrative support in a fast-paced environment to our Land and Facilities Services Department.  This is a full journey-level classification where the incumbent is expected to perform a wide variety of administrative and office support duties with occasional instruction or assistance. The ideal candidate will be an organized self-starter with excellent oral and written communication skills and superb attention to detail. 

About Midpen:  Midpen is a regional greenbelt system in the Santa Cruz Mountain region comprised of more than 65,000 acres of land with nearly 250 miles of trails in 26 extraordinary open space preserves, permanently protected for natural resource conservation, public enjoyment and recreation. Midpen is a public agency with a focused mission that guides our work, and where every employee makes an impact.  If you are looking for an outstanding opportunity to contribute to the legacy of open space protection, natural resource restoration and outdoor recreation, working with an incredible team of like-minded colleagues, we invite you to apply for this position!  Check out the Working for Midpen video on our Employment Opportunities page.

About the Position:  Midpen aims to recruit and retain employees who embody professionalism, accountability, and respect, who value working in an environment focused on inclusivity, diversity, and equity. In this dynamic environment, the incumbent must be able to successfully manage shifting priorities and be able to prioritize tasks. Duties include but are not limited to: general clerical support including correspondence, call screening, report running and preparation, calendaring, scheduling, taking and transcribing meeting minutes, coordinating/managing special projects, solving intermediate-level problems, assisting with research, responding to department inquiries, assisting with the development and administration of various departmental programs and reports, as well as performing administrative and office support activities for Facilities, and Property Management Staff. Midpen will look for applicants who have demonstrated experience in accounts payable, accounts receivable, asset management, and procurement. Advanced Excel/Word and bilingual English/Spanish are highly desirable.  For additional information about the position, click here for the complete Job Description.

A Few Reasons Why You May Love This Job

• Collaborative work that directly supports Midpen’s mission to protect and restore the natural environment
• You’ll be part of a talented and dynamic team whose work contributes to providing nature’s benefits to everyone
• Excellent employee benefits, including medical, dental, vision, tuition reimbursement, and a retirement pension through California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS)

Work Environment:   The incumbent will be a part of a cohesive team of eight employees in the Land & Facilities Department, which is part of the Visitor and Field Services business line. The Administrative Assistant supports the Land & Facilities Manager and reports directly to the L&F Management Analyst II. This position requires on-site work in an office environment as part of the Land & Facilities Department at Midpen’s offices on Los Altos, California. Following onboarding and successfully meeting job performance expectations, the candidate may be eligible for the flexible work program.   

Education and Experience:  We realize your time is valuable, so please apply only if you have at least the required minimum qualifications outlined here: 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 the completion of twelfth (12th) grade and three (3) years of responsible general office support experience. 

Licenses & Certifications Required:   Possession of a valid California Driver’s License. 

Benefits:   Midpen provides an excellent benefits package including health, life & disability insurance as well as CalPERS pension. Please see the Benefits page on the District website for details.

How to Apply:   A note to applicants who currently live outside of the San Francisco Bay Area: before committing to the application process, and if you haven’t done so already, we suggest evaluating the feasibility of relocation. We recommend researching the cost of living in the San Francisco Bay Area, the cost to relocate, and typical commute times to Los Altos from outlying areas.

Ready to apply?  Great!  We welcome your application online at CalOpps.org. 

Application deadline is August 29, 2021.  Applicants with the most relevant experience and qualifications suitable for the position will be contacted for an interview.

The following application items are required to be considered*:

1. Fully completed CalOpps employment application 

2. Cover letter 

3. Resume 

4. Supplemental question responses

*Incomplete CalOpps employment applications, or applications without the required application items listed here, will not be considered for the position.

Recruitment Timeline:  

First Interview (virtual): September 9, 2021

Second Interview/Written Exercise: September 14, 2021

Applicants with disabilities may request reasonable accommodation by contacting the Human Resources department at 650-691-1200.   

Put your passion for Open Space to work!

Special Pay Incentives:

• All miscellaneous employees will receive an additional 7.5% pay increase to be provided this year as soon as CalPERS approves the negotiated EPMC change.
• Premium Pay – An additional $2/hour for all miscellaneous personnel, paid through June 30, 2023.

The Community

Located nearly halfway between the metropolitan powerhouses of San Francisco and the state’s capital, Sacramento, Suisun City is hidden gem of the Bay Area. Suisun City is accessible from Interstate 80 via Highway 12 and Amtrak’s Capitol Corridor commuter rail service right to the heart of the City’s historic Waterfront District, making it a prime location for job seekers as well as homeowners. The community is a unique destination for a Bay Area day trip, an overnight getaway or even a place to work, particularly with its reverse commute for inner Bay Area residents. The Waterfront Promenade offers beautiful views and serves as an ideal setting for the myriad of outdoor activities, dining choices and lunch hour strolls.

The Department

The Housing Authority is responsible for the local implementation of the federal Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Program and other local, housing-related programs.

The Position

Under direction from the Housing Manager, performs a variety of work involving programs, projects and activities related to the implementation and administration of the City’s Section 8 housing program; serves as staff liaison to various local organizations and the public on affordable housing, redevelopment, and assigned residential development related matters.  Housing Specialist I is the entry-level.  As experience is acquired, incumbents perform with increasing independence and responsibility.  Advancement to the II level is based on demonstrated proficiency in performing the full range of assigned duties, completion of the minimum experience and education requirements, and is at the discretion of the Housing Manager.  Housing Specialist II perform the full range of duties related to Section 8 housing and also provide assistance to lower level staff.

Essential Job Functions

The following duties are typical for this classification. Incumbents may not perform all of the listed duties and/or may be required to perform additional or different duties from those set forth below to address business needs and changing business practices.

• Determines initial eligibility for Section 8 housing by conducting interviews with applicants; verifies continuing eligibility by administering annual exams and interviews.
• Conducts initial inspections of Section 8 residences to verify eligibility; conducts inspections of existing clients to verify continuing compliance.
• Sends correspondence to eligible applicants and schedules interviews with applicants.
• Responds to inquiries from the public, and current and potential clients.
• Reviews contracts and leases with owners and tenants. Maintains a variety of data specific to the City’s affordable housing program, including waiting lists, participant income, allowances, and family compositions.
• Establishes positive working relationships with representatives of community organizations, state/local agencies, City management and staff, and the public.
• Collaborate and exchange information with other public agencies and housing authorities.
• Performs related duties as required.

Special Pay Incentives:

• All miscellaneous employees will receive an additional 7.5% pay increase to be provided this year as soon as CalPERS approves the negotiated EPMC change.
• Premium Pay – An additional $4/hour for all dispatch personnel, paid through June 30, 2023.

Community

Located nearly halfway between San Francisco and Sacramento, Suisun City is a hidden gem of the Bay Area. Suisun City is accessible from Interstate 80 via Highway 12 and Amtrak’s Capitol Corridor commuter rail stop at the Train Depot, right to the heart of the City’s historic Waterfront District, making it a prime location for job seekers as well as homeowners. The community is a unique destination for a Bay Area day trip, an overnight getaway or a place to work, particularly with its reverse commute for inner Bay Area residents. Residents of this mostly bedroom community take great pride in their full-service public safety services provided by the Police and Fire Departments.

The Department: The Suisun City Police Department is a progressive and proactive law enforcement agency. As a result of its proximity to neighboring jurisdictions, the employees of the Suisun City Police Department remain extremely busy as they address the needs of the community. Candidates interested in testing for this position must be prepared to take on the challenges of a fast-paced work environment serving both the Police and Fire Departments.

The Position: Under supervision (Public Safety Dispatcher I) or general supervision (Public Safety Dispatcher II)  the incumbent performs a variety of duties involved in receiving, evaluating, prioritizing, and relaying calls for emergency and non-emergency public safety assistance; dispatches appropriate units and coordinates response of emergency personnel; maintains, processes, and distributes police records; operates a variety of telecommunications equipment, including radio, telephone, and CAD systems; and performs a wide variety of specialized clerical duties involved in the preparation, maintenance, and release of materials related to law enforcement activities.

Essential Job Functions

The following duties are typical for this classification. Incumbents may not perform all of the listed duties and/or may be required to perform additional or different duties from those set forth below to address business needs and changing business practices.

• Receives, classifies, and prioritizes all incoming emergency calls for service to the dispatch center including 911 calls and business line calls received from citizens requesting service or information; operates a variety of public safety communications equipment including 911 emergency telephone equipment, computer aided dispatch systems, and multi-channel radio systems; dispatches police and fire units and personnel.
• Performs a variety of duties involved in police records operations including disseminating, maintaining confidentiality, evaluating, copying, and filing police records and reports; processes and distributes arrest reports to the District Attorney, juvenile probation offices, and courts in a timely manner; ensures that information is released in accordance with related laws and Police Department policies.
• Evaluates response necessary as dictated by a given request for service; determines nature, location, and priority of calls; operates computer aided dispatch system to create calls for service within response criteria guidelines; assigns and dispatches appropriate police, fire, or other emergency vehicles, equipment, and personnel in accordance with policies and procedures; transfers calls to other appropriate agency in accordance with established procedures; obtains and dispatches other support services as necessary.

For more information and to apply, please visit:

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

For more information and to apply, please visit:

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

THE OPPORTUNITY

Are you an experienced administrative professional looking for an amazing opportunity on the Coast? The City of Pacifica is a beautiful coastal community, just south of San Francisco with an exciting opportunity. We are currently hiring for a Police Records Clerk to join our Police Department in our mission of protecting and serving the Community.

THE DEPARTMENT

The Pacifica Police Department is responsible for all functions related to law enforcement and crime prevention and is made up of several divisions that carry out specialized duties to help the department perform as a cohesive whole. Staff includes thirty-eight (38) full-time positions consisting of the Police Chief, 2 Captains, 7 Sergeants, 6 Corporals, 17 Officers, a Records Supervisor, a Records Clerk, an Evidence Technician, a .5 Property Clerk, 2 .5 grant-funded Community Service Officers and an Administrative Assistant.

Together, they come together to carry out the Police Department mission "…to protect and serve the members of our community with the highest level of commitment, ethics and professionalism.” 

To learn more about the Pacifica Police Department, you are invited to visit their web site at www.pacificapolice.org. 

THE POSITION

The current opening is for a full-time position and is under the direction of the Police Records Supervisor. The Police Records Clerk will provide a wide variety of clerical, typing, and computer data entry tasks related to Police records; maintaining accurate Police statistics, records, and files; conducting business and transactions with the public, in person and by telephone; is available for occasional night and/or weekend duty as required, and performing other related work as required.

BASIC EXAMPLE OF DUTIES

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

• Responsible for all Police statistical record keeping.
• Perform a variety of data entry, typing, and clerical work related to all phases of the Police operation,  such as preparing forms, ordering department supplies, and making appointments.
• Prepare correspondence and compile information for reports.
• Direct requests to proper agencies and departments.
• Enter, update, and maintain data while ensuring accuracy and confidentiality of all information.
• Coordinate service of subpoenas.
• Compile data for Public Records Act requests.
• Approve and prepare reports for the District Attorney.
• Assist the public both in person and by telephone, requiring knowledge of rules and procedures.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

For more information and to apply, please visit:

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

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

The Department of Transportation (DOT) is seeking an Overstrength Senior Transportation Specialist to lead the Local Projects and Grants Section of the Transportation Planning and Project Delivery Division. This position is currently funded through June 30, 2022. Reporting to the Division Manager, this position is responsible for planning, management and delivery of programs and projects that align with the City's multimodal transportation policies. Direct and indirect staff includes Associate Civil Engineers and Associate Transportation Specialists. The position serves as the Division's representative with other departments in the City, consultants, developers, other jurisdictions and agencies, Planning commission, City Council representatives, and the community.

Key responsibilities include the following:
• Coordinating policy development and implementation related to the transportation goals of the General Plan Envision 2040.
• Provide leadership and management of development, capitol, and regional projects.
• Development of projects and programs intended to increase bicycle, pedestrian, and transit use.
• Coordinates the planning and implementation of multimodal goals, policies, and projects.
• Seek and write grant applications for regional, state, and federal grants for various transportation projects in the City.
• Administering and managing grant funded projects including working with regional, state, and federal agencies to meet all grant requirements.
• Manage and administer non-city transportation funding sources such as formula grants from Measure B, SB1 and others as applicable.
• Recommending design and service features for projects that enhance potential for use of transportation alternatives such as dedicated bike lanes, pedestrian, and transit corridors using complete streets.
• Recommending the use and placement of traffic control devices to enhance overall safety and to promote alternative modes and improve overall accessibility for pedestrians, bicyclists, and motorists.
• Leading and supervising staff by establishing goals, tracking performances, creating a positive work environment, maximizing staff development opportunities, and providing appropriate recognition.
• Assisting Division Manager with the budget preparation, personnel, and training matters.
• Representing the Department of Transportation at meetings with internal and external stakeholders.

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.

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. Only the candidates whose backgrounds best match the position will be invited to proceed in the selection process. Additional phases of the selection process will consist of one or more interviews.

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

1.  Do you possess:
a. a valid California driver’s license.
b. a valid driver's license issued by another state.
c. The ability to obtain a California driver’s license by the time of hire.
d. I do not possess any of the above.

2. Please indicate how you meet the minimum qualifications for Senior Transportation Specialist.  (SELECT ALL THAT APPLY):
a.  I have a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in transportation planning, city and regional planning, urban studies, civil engineering, or closely related field.
b.  I have five (5) years of increasingly responsible experience in transportation development programs including two (2) years of project management.
c.  I have a master’s degree from an accredited college or university.
d.  I do not possess any of the above.

3.  Please describe your experience in Developing grant application and the implementation of grant funded projects through environmental, design, and construction phasing. Please also include any experience that you may have in developing and analyzing traffic studies, technical reports and leading public outreach efforts, particularly for high-profile controversial projects., including the number of years, the scope of your experience, specifically, the types of projects delivered, engineering principles frequently applied, and actions taken in adherence to government regulations related to your work.

4.  Do you have supervisory experience? If yes, please describe the direct supervisory or lead experience you have had. Include the length of time you supervised or led staff, the number of employees under your direct supervision, and a description of your methods for developing your employees.

5.  Do you have experience managing and implementing new policies and procedures to a maintenance, operations, or engineering program with a team? If yes, please describe your process and any challenges you encountered. What was the outcome? 

If you have questions about the duties of these positions, the selection or hiring processes, please contact Laura Nanez at Laura.Nanez@sanjoseca.gov. 

The District is seeking an Administrative Specialist (Assistant Clerk of the Board) to perform a variety of professional and administrative duties in support of the Administration department and assist the Clerk of the Board in the preparation of agendas, documents and related correspondence in support of the Board of Trustees. This is a journey-level class in the administration series. Under limited supervision, incumbents are expected to perform the full range of assigned duties. The class differs from the lower-level of Senior Office Assistant in the skill level required and the complexity of assigned projects based on knowledge of District’s policies, procedures and all related legal requirements. This classification may be temporarily upgraded to the position of Clerk of the Board as necessary. The classification is characterized by the responsibility for working independently and exercising independent judgement and decision-making.

The ideal candidate will possess the following attributes:
●Creates a positive work environment
●Has outstanding communication, interpersonal, and planning skills
●Is enthusiastic and energetic about customer service
●Respects and supports diversity and differences in coworkers and the public

SELECTION PROCESS:

The Vallejo Flood and Wastewater District application and supplemental questionnaire must be submitted online at www.calopps.org by the filing deadline of August 4, 2021. The most qualified candidate(s) will be invited to participate in the examination process.

The examination process (which includes a one-year probationary period upon hiring) may include, but is not limited to, a written examination, practical examination, application screening, oral board, hiring interview and/or panel selection interview. One or more of these steps may be used and in any order.

An in-person panel selection interview has been tentatively scheduled for the week of August 16, 2021.

Candidates successful in the examination process will be placed on an eligibility list. The list may be valid for up to two years.  Applicants meeting the minimum qualifications are not guaranteed advancement to the examination process. Placement on the eligibility list is not a guarantee of a final hiring interview.

Successful candidates not currently employed in regular status by the District must pass a pre-employment physical to be considered for an appointment.