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The Public Works Maintenance Worker I/II/III position performs a variety of semi-skilled and skilled labor in the construction, maintenance and repair of County roads, bridges, culverts and other related structures, and in various traffic control maintenance and repair activities or in the various solid waste site activities of the Public Works Agency; operates a variety of construction, maintenance and transportation equipment as necessary to complete daily tasks at the Glenn County Public Works Agency. The Public Works Maintenance Worker III position is the journey-level class in the Public Works Maintenance class series, and is distinguished from the Public Works Maintenance Worker II by the primary responsibility to operate heavy diesel and gasoline-powered construction equipment in the maintenance of roadways, drainage systems and the County solid waste site. This position is scheduled for forty (40) hours per week, Monday-Thursday 6am-4:30pm during the summer. This recruitment may be used to establish a list to fill future vacancies for the next six (6) months.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Prepares roads for patch repairs, overlays, or chip seals; prepares mix for patching roads; repairs and reconstructs roads.
• Cleans roadsides and drainage systems; inspects and clears debris from drainage systems; conducts roadside burning as needed.
• Prunes trees and other vegetation as needed.
• Directs and controls traffic around work sites.
• Operates semi-trucks, dump trucks, water trucks, boom truck, front loader, rollers, snow plow, etc.; operates a compressor, sand blasters, jack hammer, chipper machine, welding equipment, cutting torch, compaction tools, weed eater, blower, and other hand and power tools.

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DESCRIPTION/RESPONSIBILITIES:

The City of San José - Mineta San José International Airport is currently recruiting for an Airport Operations Superintendent I/II.  Newly hired Superintendents can expect to be assigned to one of four sections of Airport Operations.  Current vacancies are in the Terminal Management and Landside sections.

Airport Operations Superintendent I/II may be assigned to or rotate between the Sections within the Airport Operations Division including Airside, Landside, Terminal / Customer Service, or Security Sections. Programs within these Sections over which the Airport Operations Superintendent I/II may have managerial responsibilities include airfield operations, Manager-On-Duty, noise monitoring, emergency planning, general aviation, public parking, airport shuttle and ground transportation, parking and curbside traffic control, terminal management, customer experience and services, security compliance, airport identification badging, and Airport Operations Center (AOC) functions.

This position may require the supervision of a large number of staff and requires an individual who can provide a high level of leadership and supervision.  Additionally, the position may interact regularly with Airport customers, contractors, tenants, government agencies, and other City departments.  Successful candidates must demonstrate excellent communication skills, program/project management capabilities, and the ability to handle confidential and sensitive information.

The Airport Operations Superintendent I/II positions typically work Monday through Friday day shifts, but may periodically work different shifts, covering twenty-four hours per day, seven days per week, including weekends and holidays, to ensure subordinate staff receive appropriate supervision.  The Airport Operations Superintendent I/II position also provides twenty-four hours per day, seven days per week, including weekends and holidays, stand-by support to vended services and the Manager-on-Duty position.

This position requires the ability to interpret complex regulations and a strong knowledge of various computer programs and software such as Microsoft Office as well as variety of proprietary computer systems, databases, and software.  A strong technical background or a demonstrated ability to learn new technology is preferred.  Previous, demonstrated work experience in Airport Operations at a Certificated Commercial Service Airport is highly desired.

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

To apply, please complete an application via the City of San Jose’s website at www.sanjoseca.gov/citycareers.  The final filing date for this job announcement is August 11, 2021.

The selection process will consist of an evaluation of the applicant's training and experience based on the application and responses to the Job Specific Questions. Only the candidates whose backgrounds best match the position will be invited to proceed in the selection process.  Additional phases of the selection process will consist of one or more interviews.

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

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

1) Indicate how you meet the minimum qualifications.  Select all that apply.

a) I do not meet the minimum qualifications.

b) I have at least a Bachelor's Degree in aviation or closely related field.

c) I have at least four years of experience in the aviation field.

d) I have at least two years of experience at the level of Airport Operations Supervisor I or higher.

2) Please describe your years of experience in the aviation field, including years at the level of Airport Operations Supervisor I or higher.  Provide details of experience in Airport Operations sections, including Airside, Landside, Security or Terminal Management/Customer Service. 

3) Describe a program or system you managed, your responsibilities and the number of staff directed. Include a description of meetings, staff reports, Board or Council actions taken that you were involved in to support your program. 

4) Describe your experience working with external stakeholders, such as Federal or State agencies, airlines or ground transportation providers, focusing on your relationship-building and conflict resolution measures. 

5) Provide your job duties in your most recent Airport position. Include what you feel was the most challenging part of the job and how you successfully faced those challenges. 

If you have questions about the duties of these positions, the selection or hiring processes, please contact Kit Kwan at kkwan@sjc.org.

Please click the links below for complete details regarding this recruitment. 

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Please submit your job application as per instructions on the brochure at https://www.sanjoseca.gov/home/showpublisheddocument/75257/637611534155330000

The City of San José is seeking an experienced Deputy Director to oversee Energy Resiliency for the Department. The Deputy Director will report directly to the Director and provide City-wide leadership to explore, develop, coordinate, and deliver a comprehensive package of strategies, programs, and projects to improve energy resiliency. This is a time-limited (overstrength) position - budgeted for two years. At the end of this period, this role maybe converted to a regular position within the City of San Jose, evolve into a position within the management team of Google, or another third party, or be eliminated. This is an exciting new role helping to define the future of microgrids within the economic and political infrastructure of one of America’s most dynamic cities. A key responsibility of this position is to oversee all aspects of the City’s approach to enabling an advanced energy microgrid to serve Google's Downtown West Mixed-Use Plan. A major component of the Downtown West Project is an innovative large microgrid to more efficiently handle some of the utility needs of the development. Google is proposing an advanced microgrid electrical distribution system with renewable energy generation and storage resources distributed throughout the development. One of the main benefits of the microgrid is more resilient, clean, and affordable energy for the community within the Project. The Deputy Director will provide strategic leadership to advance the microgrid and is an integral part of the City’s executive team. Responsibilities include:

•Lead the development of a business plan and draft agreements for the City to provide electric distribution service to the development to enable the microgrid. The business plan would include expected rates, tariffs, operations, and organizational structure and include a detailed analysis of the opportunities and risks including the economic, climate, and resiliency risks and benefits of the City providing this service.

•Collaborate and lead technical work streams with Google to advance the microgrid.•Oversee and provide direction to consulting team(s) to develop the business plan, agreements, and any other technical analysis needed.

•Liaise with PG&E and consulting team(s) to advance the transmission interconnection of the microgrid, including overseeing various engineering studies and construction agreements.

•Oversee technical consultants to the develop the City’s engineering design and construction standards for the microgrid.

•Lead the development of City Council memorandums and other documents needed to advance the project.

This position will also work to advance several Citywide initiatives to improve energy resiliency and lessen the impacts of public safety power shutoff (PSPS) events and other power interruptions. These responsibilities include:

•Collaborate with the Office of Emergency Management and City Manager’s Office to provide technical guidance on the City’s Power Vulnerability Plan and response to PSPS events.

•Lead the development of innovative programs to advance onsite generation resources within the community.

•Identify opportunities and funding resources to improve the energy resiliency of City facilities; including evaluating technical resources, cost impacts, and climate impacts.

Final Filing Date:  First review of applications will be on June 2, 2021. NCPA reserves the right to close this posting once a sufficient number of applications have been received.

NCPA offers excellent benefits, retirement pension, generous leave programs, flexible schedules and professional growth opportunities. 

General Scope of the Job

Under general supervision of the Operations Supervisor and general direction of a Team Leader or Lead Technician: operate, control, and accurately and reliably maintain mechanical and electrical equipment assets.  The measure of accuracy and reliability is the safe, effective and efficient performance of the Facility.  This position is predominately operator based with maintenance support as outlined below.

Description of Duties and Responsibilities
 

Monitors and operates centralized control centers for turbine generator units, auxiliary equipment such as pumps, valves, motors, generators, fans and compressors.  Enters, updates and modifies data parameters such as alarm points onto computer in accordance with operating standard.  Performs water chemistry testing as required by the facility.  Operates equipment and adjust based on the results.  Identifies problems or trends with this equipment early to prevent operator or mechanical errors.  Analyzes operations situations or other complex situations quickly.  Identifies the relationship between multiple events or operating conditions even if the events seem unrelated at the time.  Offers a variety of workable solutions to complex problems when asked to report the status of the plant.  Recognizes the objective of the monitoring is to protect NCPA assets from power failures, accidents, or any incident that leads to lost generation or equipment damage.

Uses own judgment with confidence to adjust controls or override automatic controls to bring equipment or systems into recommended or prescribed operating ranges, switches to backup equipment or system, starts up or shuts down equipment.  Analyzes and collects data from readings, instruments, gages, and alarms to respond to changes in operating conditions and emergencies.  Confers with Team Leader or Operations supervisor to resolve system problems and works on problems until a satisfactory outcome is achieved and persists until the problem is resolved.  Uses technical expertise when conferring with management and shows how solutions apply to specific job situations or operations problems.  Offers clear assessments of operating conditions when conferring with management and gives a sound explanation to explain judgments made.
 

Reviews, coordinates and reports work orders, work activities and equipment clearances with appropriate personnel. Checks equipment to be cleared in advance to guarantee its condition to others.  Informs system dispatch and supervisors of the status of the facility.  Conducts on-line test of equipment before certifying its status and performance.  Checks equipment in advance of its need to guarantee its operation.  Receives and implements load and switching orders from dispatch.  Completes facility logs and reports including entering or uploading data into the CMMS.  Tests the reliability of written work or data.  Retests critical data to make sure it is accurate.  Requests feedback from experts on CMMS or any other data systems to assure accuracy of data entry.

Inspect, tests, calibrates, and maintains all mechanical and electrical equipment including but not limited to pressure, flow, level and temperature transmitters, and indicators.  Repairs and replaces lighting, gauges, indicators, piping, pumps, valves, and other electrical and mechanical equipment.  Performs minor repairs and adjustments to equipment such as compressors, pumps and valve packing and seals.  Ensures that tools and power equipment are kept in good safe working order.  Uses diagnostic equipment such as ultrasound, acoustic and vibration, to detect gas or air leaks and take vibration data for reliability-based maintenance.  Diagnoses equipment malfunctions and notifies the appropriate personnel to correct the malfunction.  Follows through on corrective actions to ensure the successful resolution of the malfunction.  Sustains a personal interest in the solution until the problem is successfully resolved.  Keeps own part of work moving even when faced with equipment problems or uncertainty with the outcome of solution.  Uses high standard of safety and quality while at the same time minimizing time and costs when taking corrective actions.  Assists Mechanical and Technical personnel with other duties as required.  Uses past experience with current maintenance procedures to resolve equipment issues.  May be required to attend specialized training and or obtain new skills as technology changes to meet the business needs of the facility.

Monitors and maintains environmental integrity of facilities by collecting and analyzing samples in accordance with operating procedures.  Adds and disposes of chemicals in accordance with operation standards.  Prevents or controls spills of process fluids, chemicals, lubricants, etc. in order to comply with air quality and water quality regulations in accordance with operating procedures.  Acquires or uses a technical expertise on compliance standards to diagnose discrepancies in the plant.  Acquires a current technical knowledge of hazardous waste regulations and how those regulations affect the plant.  Records and reports all emissions and spills for environmental compliance.  Acts as a technical contributor to make sure environmental problems do not lead to a Notice of Violation (NOV).  Accurately reports upset conditions following established procedures.  Finds the causes on noncompliance using own technical expertise of plant operations and regulatory demands.  Uses past experience with noncompliance to resolve current environmental conditions.
 

• Monitors and operates steam distribution system from production wells to powerplants, injection, and effluent pipeline system.
• Monitors S.E. Geysers and Lake Intake Pump Stations to protect NCPA assets from power failures and other changes.
• Monitors, operates, and controls Stretford System including process of sulfur.
   

Job Expectations

Acquisition and Use of Technical Knowledge
Possesses or acquires as needed a fundamental knowledge of instrumentation and control theory; powerplant operation theory and process; computerized control systems and software applications, equipment, systems and their capabilities; mechanical and electrical theory and background to operate equipment; measuring devices and hand tools for maintenance work; general contamination and control practices and procedures; basic math, powerplant rules and regulations; physics including pumps/turbine mechanics; switching and clearance procedures; basic principles of thermodynamics and fluid flow; basic water chemistry and chemical processes.  Given this basic knowledge, understands own role within the plant and how that role requires the use of knowledge applied to practical, day to day, operations and maintenance demands.  Hold self-accountable to acquire knowledge needed when a job situation changes, new tasks are introduced to the job, or when improved performance requires acquiring extended or specialized information.  Accepts direction or training in areas that require additional skills.

Possesses or acquires as needed an extensive knowledge of safety, fire, and security rules and procedures.  Given the emphasis of safety at the plant, uses knowledge to improve and report plant conditions and the organization’s safety record.

Acquires knowledge of operations and maintenance procedures on a continuing basis to stay current as a significant contributor to plant solutions, safety performance, and operations and maintenance improvements.

Passes knowledge on to other employees as a way to contribute to the performance of others, or get a job done.

Assesses and acknowledges own limitations with the fundamental knowledge needed to perform in the job.

Reports for work on time and maintains satisfactory attendance in accordance with Agency policy. Ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent.  Arrives to meetings and appointments on time.
 

Application of Technical and General Job Skills

• Efficiently and effectively operate, control, and maintains turbine generator units and auxiliary equipment, and be accountable for aspects of the job at the Plant Facility.
• Implement or use existing methods to control the waste of time, money and material resources, such as:

• Acting to improve work procedures
• Conserving resources
• Expediting a job
• Completing a work assignment efficiently
• Completing long term work in an orderly fashion

• Work with management to identify and learn from mistakes made and apply what is learned to future situations or plant conditions.

• Establish and maintain effective work relationships with those contacted in the performance of required duties.
• Review own action to determine the cause of poor working relationships so those relationships can be improved.
• Work irregular shifts.
• Operate Agency vehicles and equipment safety.

Training and Experience Requirements

Requirement:  High School Diploma or possession of Certificate of Equivalency.

Requirement:  Any combination of training and experience that would likely provide the relevant knowledge, abilities, and skills to fulfill the entire demands of the job.  A typical way to obtain the required knowledge, abilities, and skills is to have had three (3) years of journey level experience in operating and maintaining electrical equipment in an electrical power generation station and having completed an equivalent recognized apprenticeship or training program.Completion of the NCPA Geothermal Operating Training Program.  In addition, pass the operator/technician aptitude test and complete the technical training as defined by management as necessary to fulfill the job’s duties and responsibilities.

Requirement:  Maintaining a level of technical proficiency in current job as demonstrated by performance reviews and evaluations while learning new skills and technologies to fulfill current job standards as demonstrated by performance reviews and evaluations.

Driver’s License

Possession of an unrestricted Class C California operator’s license by the State Department of Motor Vehicles.  Possession and maintenance of a good driving record as evidenced by freedom from multiple or serious violations or accidents for at least three (3) years.

Under the general direction of the Administrative Services & Human Resources Director/Risk Manager, manage, plan, coordinate, participate in, and supervise the activities of the Fleet Section including all new vehicle purchasing, vehicle maintenance, and vehicle disposal. Assigned functions are equipment and vehicle mechanic services which City personnel and contractors provide. This is an exempt, mid-management level position that is charged with managing the Fleet function to include related regulatory compliance requirements and reporting. Work is performed using considerable independent judgment and initiative and is reviewed by means of conferences and analysis of objectives and results accomplished.

EXAMPLE OF DUTIES

1. Plan, organize and schedule activities related to fleet and equipment maintenance; establish work priorities involving vehicle and equipment maintenance, repair, and purchases/replacements; plan and schedule fleet and equipment maintenance/repair activities; develop programs for routine and preventive maintenance of vehicles and equipment.
2. Receive, evaluate and process work requests from City departments; establish divisional goals and objectives and determine work priorities and methods of achieving goals and objectives.
3. Apply City and Department policies, procedures, rules and regulations pertaining to the work and the work group; establish divisional policies, procedures and rules pertaining to the work group.
4. Manage and supervise subordinate employees; prepare and present work appraisals and performance evaluations; initiate disciplinary action as necessary; and identify and/or resolve subordinate complaints; provide and/or conduct staff training.
5. Coordinate computerized system to track vehicles and equipment, work orders, time and materials, and prepare periodic charge-back reports.
6. Coordinate projects and vehicle/equipment purchase with other City work units and outside contractors; assist in the determination of the need for use of contractors; prepare contract documents, vendor qualifications and Request For Proposal (RFP) specifications and requirements; participate in vendor/contractor selection; administer contracts.
7. Inspect work by employees and contractors in progress and upon completion to insure compliance with standards and specifications; advise customer departments of work in progress, operating problems and actual or potential delays.
8. Perform diagnostics and repairs on specialized vehicles and equipment as may be required or in emergency situations.
9. Develop and administer the five-year operating budget and the 20-year capital improvement budget, and monitor expenditures; recommends changes to the budget and provides documentation to support recommendations; perform budget analysis and project cost of divisional operation including staffing, equipment and supplies; develop cost of vehicles and equipment maintenance and replacement; project the useful life of vehicles and equipment and develop and recommend replacement schedules.
10. Prepare and distribute a monthly fuel consumption report to the Executive Group for all departments.
11. Prepare and coordinate surplus vehicles and equipment for disposal to a third-party auction company.
12. Prepare an annual Reporting Transmittal for the State of California Fleet Smog Check Program.
13. Prepare and maintain accurate documents to comply with the State of California Biennial Inspection Terminals Program.
14. Prepare and submit required annual reporting documents to the State Board of Equalization and the State of California Department of Toxic Substance Control.
15. Manage and coordinate all Underground Fuel Storage and automated fuel data system for required testing by a third-party contractor to comply with all local, county and state regulations.
16. Manage and maintain accurate and important documents to comply with the Department of Motors Vehicle regulations.
17. Prepare periodic reports and summaries; and direct and participate in the maintenance of necessary records.
18. Respond to questions, complaints and emergency calls and take appropriate courses of action.
19. Responsible for the maintenance of safe working conditions and practices. May serve on the city-wide safety committee and/or accident review/risk management committee.
20. Serves as a liaison to City departments and other agencies relative to assigned areas of responsibility.
21. Assist in the selection process for assigned personnel. May participate on an oral or practical board with other inter-city departments and other government agencies.
22. Attend and participate in multi division/department boards, committees or work groups related to fleet operations.
23. Attend and participate in professional groups and organizations to network and stay abreast of new trends and innovations in the field of fleet management as well as the automotive industry.
24. Perform related work as required.

QUALIFICATIONS

1. Education equivalent to an AA degree in automotive technology, automotive/equipment maintenance or a related field. The City of Gilroy retains the sole right to determine equivalency of education.
2. Six (6) years of recent experience in fleet and equipment maintenance and repair, including two (2) years of supervisory experience at a lead worker level or higher. Experience with large and/or specialized vehicles such as fire engines, police cars and Sewer System Trucks, vehicle purchasing programs, and environmentally friendly vehicles is strongly desired.
3. Additional years of related experience may be substituted for up to two years of the required education with one additional year of experience equaling one year of the required education.
4. Possess at least three valid ASE or equivalent certifications at time of hire and be willing and able to obtain additional ASE certifications that would assist in the performance of the job. The City of Gilroy retains the sole right to determine equivalency of certifications.
5. Possess and maintain a valid California Driver License and a safe driving record necessary to operate assigned vehicle(s). May be required to obtain and maintain a valid Class A California Driver License within twelve (12) months of hire. May be required to obtain endorsements. May be required to participate in the Department of Transportation Drug and Alcohol testing program, which includes submission to random drug and alcohol testing.
6. Pass a post-offer medical examination, which includes a drug test.
7. Is subject to weekend work, work on holidays, variable shifts and call back.
8. Prefer bilingual (English/Spanish).
9. Pass a Department of Justice criminal record check and background check for employment.
10. Prefer non-tobacco user.

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 department is seeking to fill two (2) full-time Power Resources Specialist I/II positions. The positions will support the Risk Management, Contracts and Administrative Services Division (1 position) and Account Management and Marketing Division (1 position).

The ideal candidates are skilled and highly motivated individuals, with creative problem-solving skills. Both positions will be part of a fast-paced team, often working on multiple high-priority projects and short deadlines. Good judgment, initiative, and cooperation with other staff and outside stakeholders will be an asset to this position.

Power Resources Specialist I/II – Risk Management, Contracts and Administrative Services Division 

This position will report to the Division Manager and support risk management and power contract oversight.  Under general supervision this position will support a variety of risk management functions in support of the department’s energy portfolio. The Risk Management, Contracts and Administrative Services Division is responsible for providing independent oversight of the risks assumed in the course of transacting for energy products and services as well as ensuring compliance with adopted risk management policies and procedures.  This unit also provides strategic support to facilitate the development and execution of various non-energy contracts, tracks signed energy contracts, and manages the invoicing process.

Duties include the following but are not limited to:

• Verifying that power supply agreements are authorized and executed appropriately and resolving contracting issues; 
• Developing mark-to-market analysis for SJCE power supply portfolio totaling over $1 Billion dollars; and recommending actions to reduce risk and power supply costs.
• Overseeing power supply settlement functions, including verifying power supply deliveries, contract performance, and approval of power supply invoices, totaling approximately $30 million per month;
• Reviewing invoices for accuracy, resolving issues with power suppliers, and providing quality assurance for complex energy-specific contracts;
• Providing analytical support for power supply audits and analysis of power purchases and sale agreements;
• Provide risk management analysis for medium- and long-term contracts;
• Utilize energy trading risk management database to prepare a variety of reports for the power contracts portfolio, utilize data visualization
• Approve energy purchases subject to the risk management policies;
• Provide analysis on emerging technological and procurement options for supply (e.g. distributed energy resources, renewable or storage technologies.)
• Conduct studies and develop analytical models related to energy risk management and forecasting;
• Perform other related duties as required.

Power Resources Specialist I/II - Account Management and Marketing Division

This position will report to the Deputy Director overseeing the Account Management and Marketing. This division is responsible for customer care, billing, marketing and customer outreach, and community programs for San José Clean Energy. This position will support a number of analytical functions related to customer rates and electricity usage.  The ideal candidates should be well versed in PG&E rate structures including residential and commercial rate schedules and have strong analytical skills.

Duties include the following but are not limited to:

• Analyze customer electricity usage and impact of rate changes;
• Analyze revenue collection compared with plan;
• Support division with analysis of financial and greenhouse gas emission impacts of decisions on new product offerings.
• Respond to customer inquiries and interface with and support call center and billing operations contractor;
• Support cost-benefit analysis of potential new Department programs;
• Assist in launch of SJCE’s DAC-GT and energy efficiency programs, in accordance with SJCE’s Programs Roadmap, while incorporating stakeholder input, industry best practices, and market trends to ensure program success;
• Help develop indicators to measure program effectiveness, analyze program outcomes to modify implementation activities, and develop and implement verification protocols to support cost and environmental effectiveness claims;
• Assist with program compliance requirements and reporting;
• Provide financial analysis on impact of alternative contract structures with customers
• Provide quantitative analysis support for City Council and Community Advisory Commission presentations.
• Help develop tools and processes to analyze the potential impact of alternative rate structures (e.g. new time of use variants, low income discounts, etc.)
• Help articulate and implement a strategy for more fully incorporating Distributed Energy Resources (DERs), including Demand Response programs, into SJCE’s business activities.
• Assist in preparation of bids and specifications, and monitoring the timely fulfillment of deliverables by consultants and service providers; Perform other related duties as required.

This recruitment may be used to fill multiple positions in this, or other divisions or departments. If you are interested in employment in this classification, you should apply to ensure you are considered for additional opportunities that may utilize the applicants from this recruitment

Salary Information:

The current salary range for Power Resources Specialist I is: $82,867.20 - $100,963.20

The current salary range for Power Resources Specialist II is: $90,168.00 - $109,844.80

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

Competencies:

The ideal candidate will possess the following competencies, as demonstrated in past and current employment history. Desirable competencies for this position include:

Job Expertise – Demonstrates knowledge of and experience with applicable professional/technical principles and practices, Citywide and departmental procedures, policies, and federal and state rules and regulations.

Communication Skills – Effectively conveys information and expresses thoughts and facts clearly, orally and in writing; demonstrates effective use of listening skills; displays openness to other people's ideas and thoughts.

Teamwork & Interpersonal Skills – Develops effective relationships with co-workers and supervisors by helping others accomplish tasks and using collaboration and conflict resolution skills.

Analytical Thinking – Approaches a problem or situation by using a logical, systematic, sequential approach.

Fiscal Management – Understands the relationship of the budget and resources to the strategic plan; complies with administrative controls over funds, contracts, and procurements.

Problem Solving – Approaches a situation or problem by defining the problem or issue; determines the significance of problem; collects information; uses logic and intuition to arrive at decisions or solutions to problems that achieve the desired outcome.

Initiative - Exhibits resourceful behaviors toward meeting job objectives; anticipates problems, is proactive, and avoids difficulties by planning ahead; displays willingness to assume extra responsibility and challenges; pursues continuing education opportunities that promotes job performance.

ABOUT THE POSITION:

The City of Gilroy is recruiting to fill the position of Public Works Director. As a key member of the City’s Senior Executive Team, the Public Works Director will to work closely with the City Administrator, elected officials, peer department heads and will provide quality, cost efficient services to the community.  Public Works priorities include timely completion of a wide array of capital projects, traffic control and mitigation efforts, and providing quality landscape and maintenance services.  

Under general direction of the City Administrator, organizes and administers the operations of the Public Works Department; directs the activities of the Engineering Division (capital improvement, development, environmental, traffic/transportation) and Operations Division (parks & landscape; water; streets/wastewater/trees). The Department also oversees the capital budget and operation of the South County Regional Wastewater Authority (SCRWA).  SCRWA treats wastewater for the Cities of Gilroy and Morgan Hill and produces recycled water for South Santa Clara County.