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Early Learning & Development Manager

Application DEADLINE:  Apply by 5:00PM, Sunday September 20, 2020
This is an exempt, full-time management position.
Annual Salary: $85,170 - $119,843

Are you passionate about the future? Do you want to be part of Sacramento Public Library’s leadership team and have the privilege of leading the charge to prepare our children, ages 0 to 5 to start school ready to read? Are you energized by the idea of creating a brand-new position and direction for the Sacramento Public Library? 

Knowing that job descriptions are never quite perfect and that life has a way of happening while we make other plans, Sacramento Public Library is recruiting for the newly-created Early Learning Development Manager. This position requires a strong individual with profound expertise in the principles and practices of early learning who is also able to elevate support for the library’s efforts to prepare every child in Sacramento County to be ready to read.

The successful candidate will direct the Library’s early learning priorities, working closely with the best Youth Services team in the nation to ensure that staff are trained and collections are robust while simultaneously working with the Library Director to build community support to take early learning services and other community learning priorities to new heights.

For consideration to the Early Learning Development Manager position, please complete the following by the application deadline 5pm – September 20, 2020.

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 of Transportation is currently recruiting to fill two Associate Transportation Specialist positions in the following areas:  

Position 1: POLICY AND LEGISLATION 

The Planning, Policy, and Sustainability Group is seeking a Policy Associate who will, under general direction of Division Manager, help develop, analyze, and influence transportation policy on behalf of DOT and the City.  The position performs work of considerable sensitivity in transportation policy management, planning, and analysis at the City, regional, state and federal level. The successful candidate will work closely with management to lead Division activities, prepare technical report and memorandum, participate in public outreach efforts, and represent the Department and City with internal and external stakeholders, including other Departments in the City, consultants, other jurisdictions and agencies, elected officials, and the community. 

KEY DUTIES INCLUDE: 
·         Represent the DOT at meetings with internal and external stakeholders, including by presenting and/or facilitating public meetings  
·         Coordinate with Intergovernmental Affairs, the City Attorney’s Office, the City’s lobbyists in Sacramento and Washington, D.C., and others to strategize and articulate positions and memorandum 
·         Analyze legislation and other policy proposals with impacts to transportation outcomes and/or funding and coordinate responses with relevant DOT and other city staff 
·         Write and edit memorandum, letters, presentations, and other communications analyzing and explaining policy options and recommendations  
·         Track and influence Federal, State and regional legislation and/or policies, including through regularly monitoring relevant news and reports, providing timely and digestible information to decision-makers, providing testimony, engaging with relevant associations (for example, the California Big Cities Transportation Coalition, National Association of City Transportation Officials (NACTO), League of California Cities or Transportation for America), and participating in meetings and events 
·         Identify and influence the development of funding opportunities at all levels of government 
·         Proactively connect the dots and build partnerships among DOT staff, other City departments and organizations outside of the City to advance mutually beneficial goals 
·         Work with the Groups division manager on special policy development projects like Unmanned aerial systems policy development. 

Position 2: PLANNING AND POLICY DEVELOPMENT 

The Planning, Policy, and Sustainability Group is seeking an Associate Transportation Specialist who will, under general direction of the Senior Transportation Specialist, lead the long-range transportation planning functions and develop citywide and area-wide multimodal transportation plans, programs, and policies for implementation of the Envision San Jose 2040 General Plan Goals and Policies. The Envision 2040 General Plan embraces "planning for people, not just cars" and "creating walkable and bike friendly neighborhood villages" to transform San José into an interconnected and vibrant city from the traditional automobile dominant, suburban like city.  

The successful candidate is constructive, creative, and self-motivated, demonstrating a strong desire and skills to support transportation planning needed to achieve the General Plan Goals and Policies. S/he will have experience in carrying out technical and engagement processes of multimodal transportation plans. S/he will also collaborate with City staff on funding, designing, and delivering planned projects and programs. The position works closely with other departments in the City, consultants, developers, other jurisdictions and agencies, Planning Commission, City Council representations, and community members to ensure that transportation plans reflect community values, improve access to transportation options, advance equity, and improve health and social mobility for all. 

KEY DUTIES INCLUDE: 
·         Develop data- and community-driven multimodal transportation plans that support existing population, future growth, citywide transportation and other goals, and community values.   
·         Provide strategic direction and scoping to transportation policies and related elements of plans for designated growth areas, including Urban Village plans.  
·         Manage the technical and engagement processes of transportation plan development, including planning, outreach, analysis, reporting, etc. 
·         Manage the transition between completion of developed plans and delivery of planned projects and programs by working collaboratively with stakeholders and City staff.  
·         Engage community members and other stakeholders in advancing planning and delivery of transportation improvements, programs, and policies.  
·         Work collaboratively with community organizations, City departments and offices, other jurisdictions and agencies, institutions, consultants, and private sectors.

The position requires occasional attendance and participation at evening and weekend public meetings and events. Given COVID-19, for the time being this and other meetings may be attended remotely.

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Police Commander 

The City of East Palo Alto is currently recruiting for the Police Commander position for our City. We invite you to review the position details and if you find that this opportunity is right for you, please complete your application, resume, cover letter, supplemental questionnaire and Police Commander Assessment.

Primary responsibility is to command the operations of the Police Department; performs complex administrative and professional duties; ranks second in command; acts as Chief in the absence of the Police Chief.

The Police Commander is an at-will unrepresented position that serves at the pleasure of the Chief of Police.  Serves as a manager over an assigned division, program or operation within the Police Department; to plan and coordinate the activities and operations of an assigned area.  Coordinates assigned activities with other divisions, outside agencies, and the general public. Provides complex staff assistance to the Police Chief.

The Position

The City of Union City is seeking a highly experienced financial leader to help guide the City during a unique time of challenges and opportunities. Union City, like all communities throughout the country, is facing a substantial impact from the Coronavirus and the new  Assistant City Manager/Chief Financial Officer (ACM/CFO) will be expected to provide strategic leadership guidance, organizational expertise and a high level of financial acumen to help the organization successfully meet those challenges. 

The ACM/CFO is a newly established position created as part of an extensive organizational study completed in 2019.  The expectation is to help implement the City’s ambitious strategic plan, to assist in stabilizing the budget, while focused on building the City’s long-term future. As second in command of city operations, this evolving role will lead all financial and budgetary operations and will oversee the Solid Waste Franchise Agreement and contracted services of the Fire Department and cable TV.  

The City is currently in year two of a biennial budget cycle, which will require immediate attention towards development of the next two-year budget.  Other key priorities relate to a critical upcoming ballot measure, designed to replace an existing revenue measure that “sunsets” in 2021 and the completion of fiscal year 2018/19 and 2019/20 Comprehensive Annual Financial Reports (CAFR).   The City is also working on succession planning strategies that will require the attention of the ACM/CFO.

The City of Foster City seeks a seasoned and dynamic leader to serve as its next City Manager during a unique time of challenges and opportunities. The City, like all cities, is facing a period of increased financial uncertainty due to the economic fallout of COVID-19 pandemic and will have to adapt the organization to meet these challenges while still providing high level services to the community. The next City Manager will lead a young, mostly new, and highly skilled City staff in a collaborative and team-oriented fashion with a focus on mentorship and organizational development. While this is a unique moment, there are numerous opportunities for the next leader to shape the organization and move the City forward into the future.

Salary is negotiable DOQ (current maximum is $256,308)

The Process

If you are interested in pursuing this unique and exceptional career opportunity, please visit the Avery Associates Career Portal on our website at www.averyassoc.net/current-searches/ to upload your letter of interest, resume, and contact information, including email addresses for five work-related references. (We will not contact references until after an initial interview takes place.)

Bill Avery or Paul Kimura Avery Associates

3½ N. Santa Cruz Ave., Suite A

Los Gatos, CA 95030

E-mail: jobs@averyassoc.net

The final filing date for this recruitment is September 30, 2020.

If you have any questions regarding this position, please contact Bill Avery or Paul Kimura at 408.399.4424 or email: bill@averyassoc.net or paulk@averyassoc.net.

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The City of San José is looking for a highly motivated individual to administer a uniform Citywide Open Government and Records Management Program. This position is part of the City Manager's Office, in consultation and collaboration with the City Clerk's Office, City Attorney's Office, and the Information Technology Department, to ensure a consistent and effective program applicable to all City departments, Council appointees, elected officials, and their staff.

Responsibilities of the Open Government Manager include:

- Create and maintain policies and procedures related to the City's Open Government and Records Management programs.

- Make recommendations and revise Open Government and Records Management policies and practices as needed based on professional best practices, legal and legislative issues, and technology tools and trends.

- Monitor and report to the City Administration and City Council regarding adherence to the City’s policies concerning records and open government.

- Provide training to the staffs of City departments, Council appointees, and elected officials to support a consistent Citywide approach to the storage and retrieval of inactive records, records retention and destruction (including paper and electronic records), and the timely release of public records in accordance with legal and policy requirements.

- Maintain an effective network of departmental Public Records Coordinators and Records Administrators to ensure consistent standards for customer service and compliance with the City’s Sunshine policies and California laws.

- Assist City departments, appointees, and elected officials to develop, implement, and revise, as necessary, records retention and management programs in accordance with City policy.

- Provide technical oversight of the City Records Storage Center, including destruction of obsolete records.

- Coordinate cross-department responses to California Public Records Act requests received by the City, assist with the appropriate review and delivery of City records and information to the public and news media, and respond to and assist requestors regarding particularly sensitive or complex requests.

- In conjunction with the City Attorney's Office and the Information Technology Department, develop, and revise as needed, procedures for e-discovery and other electronic records issues.

- Work with the Information Technology Department and other City departments as appropriate to provide and maintain methodologies for the indexing, storing, and accessing of records and information.

- Consult with federal, state, county, and other governmental agencies on open government public records, and information management issues, regulations, technology, and trends.

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.

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

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“This is a continuous recruitment which can be closed at any time without notice.”

The City of Chowchilla is seeking a Transit Driver I / Dispatcher, 

Candidate must have basic arithmetic skills, speak both English and basic Spanish and have general office procedures knowledge .

The preferred candidate will have a proficient knowledge of the geographical layout of the City of Chowchilla including major streets, public places and landmarks, and general locations within the City’s Sphere of Influence and be capable of  maintaining a mental image of the location of all in-service transit vehicles. The candidate must have knowledge of telephone and two-way radio operations and procedures; must know provisions of the California Motor Vehicle Code that are applicable to the operations of passenger-carrying vehicles; possess safe driving practice; and possess a basic first aid certification. 

Candidate must be able to drive a passenger-carrying bus safely and efficiently; understand and carry out verbal and written instructions; maintain accurate records; think clearly and quickly; be able to use dispatching software and establish and maintain cooperative working relations with City staff, senior citizens, adults, children and persons with disabilities; be able to read and write competently ; speak and communicate effectively in both English and basic Spanish.

The candidate may be exposed to heat, cold, fog and rain, sneezing and coughing passengers, passengers experiencing motion sickness, caustic and corrosive chemicals, and instances to assist persons with a disability. Candidate will be required to maintain the interior and exterior of transit vehicles. 

Description

The District has an exciting position developed in partnership with Facebook.  This position works closely with the District’s Emergency Services Manager and is primarily embedded at Facebook, serving as the District’s onsite liaison.  The classification is categorized as a Public Service Assistant and is a limited duration assignment.  Please read below for more details:

Definition

The Public Service Assistant is a general classification that provides various support to the District in a limited term role.  As a limited term position, funding is not guaranteed for this position from one budget year to the next.  This classification covers 3 levels, PSA I/II/III, and has different requirements based on the scope of the work needed.  The PSA classification can be flexibly staffed and filled at any one of the 3 levels.  However, for this recruitment, the District is seeking a level II or level III.

This limited term Public Service Assistant position works on emergency response and contingent planning, emergency preparedness, situational awareness, continuity of operations, coordination within an emergency operations center (EOC) and dynamic field environment for Facebook and the community.

Ideal Candidate

Typical and Important Duties include:

1. Attend regular joint internal and/or external briefings;
2. Create project plans with milestones to measure individual performance;
3. Provide weekly updates to Facebook’s Global Security Emergency Services leadership on progress of work;
4. Provide a Continuity of Operations Plan which may include:
   1. Emergency operations at Facebook
   2. EOC operations and exercises
   3. Trainings, exercises, and team building
   4. Documentation, report writing and compliance
   5. Recommendations for improvement to emergency operations
5. Guide planning and preparedness efforts;
6. Align various cross-functional internal and external stakeholders;
7. Work closely with Facebook’s Global Security Emergency Services team and other internal teams as necessary, and with regional public safety partners.
8. Participate in coordination of regional emergency response work as it applies to Facebook and MPFPD;
9. Provide strategic leadership, improvement, mitigation and best practices;
10. If needed, coordinate or develop business continuity strategies; and
11. Other tasks as assigned by the Fire Chief.

Job-related Qualifications

Knowledge of:

• Principles and practices of office and records management.
• Review and development of emergency management and response plans, including Emergency Operations Plans, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Incident Action Plans (IAPs), Job Aids, Incident Response Plans (IRPs), Business Continuity Plans (BCPs) and Continuity of Operations Plans (COOPs).
• Applicable federal, state and local laws, rules, and regulations.
• Principles and practices of administrative, organizational and procedural analysis.
• Principles and practices of public relations and public education.
• Principles and practices of local, regional, state and federal emergency management.
• Basic community emergency and disaster support and assistance practices and resources.

Ability to:

• Develop and implement new disaster programs within the District.
• Ensure coordination and alignment of Facebook plans with District procedures and expectations.
• Create project plans with measurable milestones.
• Coordinate multiple activities, meet deadlines, and work independently with a minimum of supervision.
• Prepare clear, accurate and concise reports, procedures, and other written materials.

• Serve as the primary District representative at Facebook internal meetings and  in meetings with other public and private organizations as required.
• Work with a diverse group of individuals and adapt the program accordingly.

• Communicate effectively in writing, orally, and with others to assimilate, understand, and convey information, in a manner consistent with job functions.
• Establish and maintain cooperative relationships with employees, supervisors, and the public.
• Learn and effectively apply local, state, and federal codes, laws, and regulations.
• Take a proactive approach to customer service issues.
• Use and maintain equipment in a safe manner.
• Understand and carry out safety policies, rules, and regulations.
• Recognize and preserve confidentiality regarding sensitive information learned in the course of the job.
• Assist with the development of strategic plans.

Skill in:

• Interpreting and applying applicable federal, state, and/or local laws, rules, and regulations.
• Speaking in public and giving presentations, and working with the community.
• Basic keyboarding.
• Operating a personal computer and appropriate worked-related applications, such as word processing, spreadsheet, calendaring, and e-mail systems, etc.

Experience and Training

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

Experience: Two years of progressively responsible administrative experience in a related public safety field, such as office of emergency services, fire, police, emergency medical, or emergency communications.

Training:  Equivalent to graduation from high school.  Possession of an Associate’s degree in a related field is preferred.

Licenses and Certificates

All licenses and certifications must be maintained as a condition of employment.

• Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate, valid California Driver’s License, which must be maintained as a condition of employment.
• Must be able to pass a Department of Justice background check.

• CPR/First Aid Certification is desirable.