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Join us in shaping the future of San Mateo County! The Planning and Building Department is dedicated to achieving a better future for the County and its communities. The Department prepares and enforces land use plans and regulations, addresses housing and transportation needs, and permits and inspects new development. Together, these functions contribute to protecting public health and safety, preserving natural resources, advancing equity for all residents, and enhancing the overall quality of life in San Mateo County.

The County of San Mateo Planning & Building Department is seeking well-qualified candidates for the position of Associate Drainage Engineer.  

Under general supervision, perform a variety of professional civil engineering services in such areas as planning and design of private and public planning and building projects, including residential and commercial buildings, parks, and landscaping projects.

Associate Engineer is the journey level class of this series responsible for routine office or field projects. Employees are expected to be fully competent to independently perform a full range of duties requiring a high level of technical expertise, and some periodic supervisory responsibilities. Employees may also serve as a resident engineer on construction projects. 

The ideal candidate will possess and have knowledge of:

• Stormwater management and treatment practices, including green infrastructure and low impact development measures to reduce runoff and prevent stormwater pollution.
• C.3 and C.6 requirements of the Municipal Regional Stormwater NPDES Permit. 
• Possession of a Certificate of Registration as a Professional Civil Engineer in the State of California is desirable 

Examples Of Duties

Duties will include, but are not limited to: 

• Gather, compile and compute data using engineering, drafting and calculating instruments and techniques to prepare designs, plans, estimates, technical reports and specifications for the construction, alterations, maintenance and operations of a variety of engineering projects. 
• Conduct drainage plan review on planning and building permit applications.  
• Serve as resident engineer on routine construction projects. 
• Perform duties as chief of party engaged in making surveys. 
• Prepare designs, plans and specifications for routine projects. 
• Assist in drafting and preparing instructions for bidders, proposals, affidavits, bonds, specifications, change orders and other documents and reports involved in the construction of engineering projects. 
• Ensure County compliance with the Municipal Regional Stormwater Permit issued by the Regional Water Quality Control Board. 
• Update ordinances, regulations, and policy manuals as needed to comply with changing State, regional, and local requirements. 
• Inspect construction projects for conformance with specifications, safety standards and federal, state and local regulations. 
• Conduct economic cost and quantity estimates for assigned projects. 
• Supervise subordinate personnel in a variety of capacities. 
• Perform related duties as assigned. 

Qualifications 

Application/Examination

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

The examination process will consist of an application screening based on the candidates' application and responses to the supplemental questions (weight: pass/fail). Candidates who pass the application screening may be invited to a panel interview (weight: 100%). Depending on the number of applicants, an application appraisal of education and experience may be used in place of other examinations or further evaluation of work experience may be conducted to group applicants by level of qualification. Applicants meeting the minimum qualifications are not guaranteed advancement through any subsequent phase of the examination. All examinations will be given in San Mateo County, California and applicants must participate at their own expense.

IMPORTANT: Applications for this position will only be accepted online. If you are currently on the County's website, you may click the "Apply" button. If you are not on the County's website, please go to https://jobs.smcgov.org  to apply. Responses to the supplemental questions must be submitted in addition to our regular employment application form. A resume will not be accepted as a substitute for the required employment application and supplemental questionnaire.
 
TENTATIVE RECRUITMENT SCHEDULE
Final Filing Date: Wednesday, May 1, 2024, 11:59 PM PST
Application Screening: Week of May 6 - May 9, 2024
Civil Service Panel Interview: May 15 and/or 16, 2024

Highlights: 

1. Play a key role in facilitating the digital transformation of the Community Development department. 
2. Embrace a flexible work-life balance with our 9/80 schedule
3. Highly competitive salary and benefits package

We are seeking an innovative and proactive Building Official with a positive, forward-thinking perspective. The Building Official will manage all building division functions (building permit issuance, plan check, and building inspections). The position reports to the Community Development Director. The Building Official will assist in integrating the City’s vision, goals, and people strategy with the business strategy of the Community Development Department; managing, planning, and organizing Community Development services, programs, and operations; developing and implementing policy; crafting and accomplishing department and City objectives, goals, and performance metrics within guidelines established by the City Council and City Manager. The Building Official must exercise a high degree of judgment and discretion along with political acumen and an understanding of the needs of the community.

The City is experiencing a high volume of development applications, including residential, commercial, assisted living, and industrial projects. There is also significant interest in downtown revitalization. Some key initiatives on the horizon for the Building Official include:

• Implementation of the Thousand Oaks Boulevard Specific Plan, which is a top-priority downtown revitalization project that includes mixed-use development and focuses on an attractive, dynamic, and pedestrian-oriented environment
• Participate in developing and implementing a comprehensive land management system
• Leading staff to be innovative, collaborative, develop expertise, excel in community outreach, promote continuous improvement, and continue moving forward in an enthusiastic and professional manner
• Shaping and positively influencing the Community Development Department environment by supporting a culture of collaboration and accountability
• Identification, development, and promotion of innovative strategies and technological solutions to maximize efficient service delivery
• Working across department lines to promote public service efficiencies
• Development and implementation of key performance metrics to measure operational effectiveness, identify areas of success and areas for improvement
• Planning and executing staffing and operational strategies to provide high-quality, cost-effective services to external and internal customers

The City of Dixon is accepting applications to fill one (1) full-time position of Transit Driver/Dispatcher and to establish an eligibility list for future use.  

This position drives a Readi-Ride General Public Paratransit Vehicle (GPPV) on a demand responsive curb-to-curb transit system and assist patrons boarding and leaving the bus, especially the elderly, disabled, and school age children. May also assist in collecting information relating to the operation of the system; receive ride requests and organize the vehicle pick-ups and drop-offs; and, will work closely with the drivers and Transit Supervisor to ensure coordinated efforts. 

REVIEW OF APPLICATIONS:  Applications will be reviewed each week.

Exam Process: A limited number of candidates whose applications indicate that they, among those competing, are better qualified in terms of related education, training and experience will be invited to participate in an interview process (weighted 100%). The most qualified candidates from this process will be placed on an employment eligibility list. Note: the examination process may be changed as deemed necessary. Please do not reply to any emails from CalOpps during this process as they do not come back to our agency.

Employment Processing: Those selected are subject to a 12-month probation period, and may be subject to pre-employment drug testing and fingerprinting. In accordance with Federal law, an employee must provide proof of identity and legal right to work in the United States.

Veteran's Preference Points: Veteran's Preference points will be applied. A PDF copy of the DD214 form must be filed at the time of application.

The City of Dixon is an EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. Reasonable Accommodation in the application, examination and selection process will be made upon request by calling (707) 678-7000.

Please click here to apply. 

This is a Position-Based Test conducted in accordance with CSC Rule 111A.

Specific information regarding this recruitment process is listed below:

• Application Opening: April 16, 2024
• Application Deadline: May 6, 2024
• Compensation Range: $115,934 - $140,894 Annually
• Appointment Type: Permanent Civil Service 
• Recruitment ID: PBT-1823-145857 / RTF0142938-01099859

The Port of San Francisco is an enterprise agency of the City and County of San Francisco and is governed by a Commission of five members appointed by the Mayor. The Port Commission is responsible for overseeing a broad range of waterfront commercial, maritime, and public access facilities that are held in public trust for the people of California. The Port’s jurisdiction covers approximately 7.5 miles of waterfront land from Pier 98, near Hunter’s Point in the southern part of San Francisco, to Fisherman’s Wharf in the northern part of the City.

The Port’s diverse business portfolio includes over 550 ground, commercial, retail, office, industrial and maritime industrial leases including cargo shipping, layberthing, excursion boats, ferry boats, fishing and fish processing/distribution, tourism, filming, harbor services, and cruise operations. With some of the most flexible cargo handling facilities on the West Coast, as well as naturally deep water, the Port can handle various types of cargo such as, dry-bulk, neo-bulk, roll-on/roll-off, and project cargoes.

The Port of San Francisco has many internationally recognized landmarks such as Fisherman’s Wharf, Pier 39, the Exploratorium, the Ferry Building and Oracle Park, home of the San Francisco Giants baseball team. With its unique and historic properties, the Port is home to a variety of tenants and uses. The Port Commission over the last five decades has led a remarkable transformation of the Port; maintaining its industrial maritime heritage while developing new uses, including commercial and public activities, that have helped San Francisco remain one of the most visited and popular cities on the globe.

For more information about the Port of San Francisco, visit SFPort.com. Follow us on Twitter and Facebook. 

Job Description

Under direct supervision, the Development Strategy & Finance Sr. Analyst works within the Port’s Real Estate and Development Division leading analytical work related to the Port’s Public-Private Partnership Development Projects. Key tasks will include preparing complex financial analyses and reports, analyzing development pro formas and appraisals, coordinating the issuance and disbursement of bonds and associated record keeping documentation, supporting with development negotiations, and managing division-wide contracts, billings, and budgets.

The Sr. Analyst will support Project Managers with all aspects of Port Development projects. The role will receive support in learning and performing all tasks with the goal of independently managing specific areas over time. The Development team and this position are collaborative in nature, and the Sr. Analyst will work with both internal and external stakeholders including all Port Divisions, specifically Port Finance and the Port’s Resilience team, the Office of Economic and Workforce Development, the Office of Public Finance, and private development partners.

The essential functions of this position include:

• Analyzes Port-wide development opportunities to prioritize projects and determine value to support Port-wide Sea Level Rise resilience projects.
• Reviews project pro formas, appraisals, and other financial analyses to determine fiscal feasibility and economic value to the Port.
• Supports Port Development, Finance, and Office of Public Finance teams with tax district formation and bond issuances.
• Tracks ongoing Project finances to ensure projects stay on budget, public sources are sufficient for funding, and Port meets revenue expectations.
• Identifies cost-saving measures for development projects and support the implementation of these actions with other City departments
• Supports Project Managers on development negotiations (term sheets, leases, community benefits) by conducting research tasks and financial projections
• Assists in the drafting of relevant development deal documents (term sheet, leases, Development Agreements)
• Assists in preparation of memos, staff reports, and presentations for Port executives, Port Commission, and Board of Supervisors.
• Coordinates billing and payments for developer reimbursables and Development-related invoices with Development Finance Manager.
• Manages Development team’s as-needed economic consultant contracts.

Qualifications

Education

Baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university; AND

Experience

Three (3) years full-time equivalent experience performing professional-level analytical work. Qualifying professional-level analytical work includes analysis, development, administration, and reporting in major programs and functions of an organization in the areas of budgets, contracts, grants, policy, or other functional areas related to the duties of positions in the 1823 Class series; AND

License and Certification

Possession of a valid California driver’s license (to be presented at time of appointment).  Employees must be insurable under the Port’s automobile liability insurance.  Insurability must be maintained throughout employment.

Substitution

Education Substitution: Additional qualifying work experience as described above may be substituted for the education requirement on a year-for-year basis, up to a maximum of 2 years (1 year of work experience is equal to 30 semester units or 45 quarter units).

Experience Substitution: Possession of a graduate degree (Master's degree or higher) from an accredited college or university with major coursework in specialized subject matter areas such as public or business administration, management, business law, contract law, public policy, urban studies, economics, statistical analysis, finance, accounting or other fields of study closely related to the essential functions of positions in the Class series may be substituted for one (1) year of required experience.

Important Note(s):

• One-year full-time employment is considered equivalent to 2000 hours (2000 hours of qualifying work experience is based on a 40-hour work week). Any overtime hours that you work above forty (40) hours per week are not included in the calculation to determine full-time employment.
• Applicants must meet minimum qualification requirements by the final filing date unless otherwise noted.
• Please make sure it is absolutely clear in your application exactly how you meet the minimum qualifications. Applicants may be required to submit verification of qualifying education and experience at any point during the recruitment and selection process.
• Please be aware that any misrepresentation of this information may disqualify you from this recruitment or future job opportunities.

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DEADLINE TO APPLY:  11:59PM on Thursday, May 2, 2024

THE POSITION: 
This position performs professional planning duties related to current and/or long-range planning, including neighborhood planning, demographic or housing analysis, code amendments and land use studies; reviews plans and explains policies and regulations to the public; and provides technical support to management staff.
 

You are:

The ideal candidate is an individual who values customer service and has an interest in both current and advanced planning. The ideal candidate will bring collaborative, team-centered qualities to the Department; be self-motivated, detail-oriented, and self-assured with the ability to exercise a high degree of common sense and sound judgment.
The ideal candidate will possess:

• Knowledge of planning and zoning functions and California State laws, CEQA, architectural and site design review; 
• Excellent writing skills, a highly articulate oral communicative style, and the ability to clearly explain complex issues to a wide variety of constituents;
• Effective presentation skills; 
• Strong work ethic and be self-motivated;
• Excellent time management and problem solving skills;
• Ability to perform multiple tasks simultaneously while prioritizing their work effectively; and
• Focus on teamwork and collaboration with colleagues and supervisors.

 

To perform professional planning duties related to current and/or long-range planning, including neighborhood planning, demographic or housing analysis, code amendments and land use studies; to review plans and explain policies and regulations to the public; and to provide technical support to management staff.

Assistant Planner - This is the entry-level class within the professional Planner series. This class is distinguished from the journey level by the performance of more routine tasks and duties assigned to positions within this series. Employees at this level are not expected to perform with the same independence of direction and judgment on matters allocated to the journey level. Since this class is typically used as a training class, employees have only limited or no directly related professional planning work experience. Employees work under general supervision while learning job tasks.


Incumbents may advance from the Assistant Planner to the Associate Planner level based on a recommendation by their supervisor and approval from the Director of Development Services or designee. Advancement may result after the incumbent gains sufficient knowledge and experience in professional Planning work, as well as City and departmental practices and procedures, to be able to consistently perform the work of the higher classification.

This class is distinguished from that of the Senior Planner, which is an advanced journey level class responsible for more complex and difficult planning projects and programs and exercises direct supervision over assigned staff.

 

 

Essential Duties

What you will do:  
Duties may include, but are not limited to the following:

Research, analyze and interpret social, economic, population and land use data, trends and reports.

Prepare and present written reports on various planning matters such as elements of the general plan, neighborhood plans, demographic or housing analysis, code amendments, and miscellaneous land use studies.

Prepare and/or monitor preparation of environmental documents including environmental analyses of development impacts and related preparation of negative declarations and/or environmental impact reports; work with consultants in facilitating preparation of environmental impact reports and related findings and documentation.

Review building, site and architectural plans, use permits, zone changes, variances, development proposals, applications and other related documents for conformance to City standards and other applicable state and federal rules and regulations; serve as primary point of contact to developers and property owners in meeting these standards.

Prepare and update maps, graphs and other graphics for use in reports and public presentations.

Review and analyze development proposals and work with developers, the public and other agencies regarding various land use permits, general plan amendments, and zone changes.

Provide information to the public, developers, public officials and staff members about land use matters to clarify and assure conformance to city and state policies and regulations regarding zoning and other development controls, acceptable development proposals, compatibility with adopted plans and environmental impacts.

Make presentations to the Planning Commission, City Council, and other interested parties regarding land use applications, general plan amendments, zoning changes, code amendments, and special studies.

Analyze, interpret and apply regional, state, and federal regulations.

Coordinate ongoing planning related programs or projects involving multi-department and multi-jurisdictional cooperation; provide professional planning guidance in responding to questions or inquiries.

Attend and serve on intra-departmental and inter-agency planning committees.

Build and maintain positive working relationships with co-workers, other City employees and the public using principles of good customer service.

Perform related duties as assigned.

Link to full job description: Assistant Planner Job Description

CORE COMPETENCIES   

Knowledge of:   

• Laws, principles, and practices relating to general plans, zoning and environmental procedures, and green building and sustainability.
• Principles and practices of site planning.               
• Research techniques, analysis methods and current literature related to urban planning, land use data and related trends.
• Architectural design principles and practices.
• Pertinent local, state and federal laws, ordinances and rules related to land use and planning law.
• Political processes and governmental operations of state and local governments.
• Modern office procedures, methods, and computer equipment and software.
• English usage, spelling, punctuation, and grammar.
• Principles and practices of project management.
• Principles and practices of work safety.

• Perform professional planning duties related to urban planning and development.
• Analyze and compile technical and statistical information and prepare reports.
• Interpret and explain planning and zoning programs, policies and procedures to City staff, the general public, and other interested parties.
• Operate a personal computer with proficiency and familiarity, including use of word processing, spreadsheet, database, mapping, internet, and visual presentation programs.
• Prepare concise, comprehensive and understandable written reports, studies, and other written materials.
• Exercise initiative and independent judgment in sensitive situations; research, problem solve, and negotiate.
• Prepare and present oral and visual presentations to a variety of internal and external customers.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
• Communicate clearly and concisely, orally and in writing.

Minimum Qualifications

You have:  
Any combination equivalent to experience and education that could likely provide the required knowledge and abilities would be qualifying.  A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:
 

Assistant Planner

Supplemental Information

BENEFITS AND REWARDS:

Depending on employee group, some of these benefits may include:

• Alternative Work Schedule and/or Telecommuting 
• Vacation - 80 hours minimum
• # Paid Holidays
• Generous employer contribution for Health, Dental and Vision coverage
• CalPERS Defined Benefit Retirement Plan (2.5% at 55 for Classic CalPERS members | 2.0% at 62 for New CalPERS members | 3.0% at 50 for Classic Safety members | 2.7% at 57 for New Safety Members) - No Social Security participation.
• Life and Disability Insurance and Paid Leave
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Health and Wellness Reimbursement
• Professional Development Reimbursement
• 457 Deferred Compensation Plan (employee paid)

SELECTION PROCEDURE

A. Minimum qualifications
B. Completion of the supplemental questionnaire(if applicable) 

Subject Matter Expert review of Supplemental Questions - Week of May 5, 2024
Oral Panel Virtual Interviews - Week of May 19, 2024

The City of Hayward reserves the right to modify the selection process as necessary to conform to administrative or business necessity.

Apply prior to the closing time of the job announcement and allow at least one (1) hour to submit your application if you are a new user to the system.  Our on-line application system is provided by Government Jobs. If you have problems while applying online, please contact the Government Jobs Help Desk at  (855) 524-5627.
 

The City of Hayward is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Salary Information:

Planning/Building Technician I: $52,888 - $72,081

Planning/Building Technician II: $58,379 - $79,564

THE POSITION

The Planning/Building Technician provides information and direction to the general public and applicants at the Community Development counter. The current vacancy is within the Building Division, duties include receiving, reviewing, and processing a variety of permits/plans in one or more specialized areas. These positions will primarily work on permits/plans for Building. The Planning/Building Technician assists applicants in the processing and reviewing of applications for building permits by coordinating project approvals through City departments and outside agencies; reviews permit applications, plans, and supporting documents for proper form, completeness, sufficiency of information, conformance with legal standards, and compliance with City requirements; provides information at the public counter, by telephone, or by other means of communication. An example of duties are:

• Assists the public, contractors, and developers with building questions including the building permit process and electronic plan submittals.
• Provides customer service at the public counter, by telephone, or by other means of communication regarding applicable ordinances, regulations, requirements, processes and procedures related to permitting, planning, and City regulations and requirements.
• Assists staff and the public with the review of a variety of building and land development permit applications for accuracy and completeness to ensure conformance with legal standards, and compliance with City requirements; inputs information into the computer system; routes plans and information. 
• Conducts building permit processing; reviews permit applications, plans, specifications, and supporting documents for completeness and compliance with legal standards and City requirements; verifies contractors’ licenses, business licenses, and insurance coverages.
• Calculates permit fees and provides permit estimates; collects fees, and issues permits and receipts; issues building, plumbing, mechanical, and electrical permits following established guidelines.
• Coordinates project approvals through City departments and outside agencies to assist applicants; arranges meetings with applicants and City staff to ensure timely processing of permits; monitors the progress of permit approvals.
• Approves various permits, including but not limited to minor residential mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and alterations, as well as portions of swimming pools and spas, residential production permits, and business licenses.      
• Performs related duties as assigned.

To view all the essential duties of this position click here.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

A combination of education and experience which would provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying.  Note: education may not fully substitute for the required experience unless expressly stated herein. 

Planning/Building Technician I:

Equivalent to graduation from high school;

AND

Two (2) years of full-time administrative or technical experience that involves extensive public contact preferably in the planning, building, or engineering field.

Planning/Building Technician II:

Equivalent to graduation from high school;

AND

Two (2) years of full-time increasingly responsible experience performing duties similar to that of a Planning/Building Technician I with the City of Rocklin.

Licenses and Certifications:

• Possession of, or ability to obtain and maintain, a valid California Class C Driver License and a satisfactory driving record is required.  Individuals who do not meet this requirement due to a disability will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis. 
• A Permit Technician Certificate from the International Code Council (ICC) is required within twelve (12) months of appointment.

DESCRIPTION/RESPONSIBILITIES:
The City of San José, the Capital of Silicon Valley, is one of the nation's best-managed cities and one of the top ten cities in which to live, work, and do business.? Moreover, San José is the center of cultural, government, and economic activity for the region.? The employees of the City of San José have embraced the following values:? Integrity, Innovation, Excellence, Collaboration, Respect, and Celebration.? The City' s Housing Department is seeking an individual whose values align with the values of the City's employees.

The City of San José Housing Department's mission is to strengthen and revitalize our community through housing and neighborhood investment.

The Housing Department is seeking a Development Officer in the Asset Management team to provide oversight of City's affordable housing portfolio. The Development Officer should be well versed in real estate finance, have strong financial and technical skills, and will provide leadership to three (3) Development Specialist positions. The Development Officer is team member in the Residential Development Division (RDD) and will report to the Senior Development Officer of Asset Management. The RDD teams work collaboratively to implement housing and community development programs and projects that benefit San José's low-income communities.

The portfolio consists of over 176+ multi-family residential developments, public facilities, shelters, and/or new development projects and over 15,000 housing units. Candidates must be able to understand, interpret, and enforce financing and development agreements. In addition, they must have a general understanding finance and accounting, fair housing, rental laws, and rent limits. The incumbent is responsible for compliance of local/state/federal regulations, ensuring financial viability and providing overall asset strategy and policy development of the portfolio.

The Development Officer will also review of title reports, value analysis, coordination and execution of loan documents, processing payoff transactions (including equity-share and interest computations), subordination agreements, reconveyance/recission documents, and the review and underwriting of loans for various housing programs assisting qualified moderate- and low-income homeowners in San Jose.

The incumbent will be responsible for managing single family and multifamily assets:

Multi-Family Portfolio:
• Financial reviews of operating budget, capital improvement plans, and audited financial statements;
• Reviewing, calculating, and auditing cash flow analysis for portfolio assets;
• Assessing property reserves and approving replacement reserve request;
• Preparing or provide oversight of loan interest calculations, loan balance audit confirmations, loan payoffs and database maintenance;
• Assessing, invoicing, collecting fees and payments owed to the City;
• Preparing annual risk rating assessments of the project loans and calculates the loan loss reserve;
• Evaluating the financial strength of multifamily apartment projects and making recommendations for solutions to operating issues that are mutually beneficial to the borrower and the City;
• Tracking property management data and identifying trends, including vacancy rates and rental rates;
• Reviewing project replacement reserve funds including draw approvals, fund balances, and deposit requirements;
• Ensuring invoices are issued to collect the net cash flow (residual receipt payments) due to the City;
• Collection of required project and operating documents from borrower;
• Reviewing annual tenant income and rent information (rent rolls) submitted by project owners/managers to ensure compliance with applicable affordability and operating covenants;
• Responsible for coordinating the collection of compliance data including collecting and verifying compliance data in the field, auditing and monitoring on site compliance files.
• Verification of appropriate insurance coverage to ensure that the City's assets are projected;
• Reviewing management plans, management agreements, fair housing documents, and other operating documents to ensure they meet appropriate requirements;
• Collecting and reviewing multifamily revenue bond compliance documents and assisting in reporting to CDLAC and/or other state of federal regulatory bodies; and
• Calculate rent and income limits as prescribe by regulatory agreements.

Single-Family Portfolio:
• Process payoff transactions, subordination agreements, and reconveyance/recission documents.
• Review and underwrite loans for various affordable housing programs assisting moderate- and low-income homeowners in San Jose including eligibility for loan deferments
• Perform analysis of income documentation for both personal and business tax returns to determine program eligibility.
• Review title reports for liens, encumbrances, and other conditions affecting title, and facilitate in the achievement of clear title.
• Ensure annual loan compliance is met, including: maintenance of current property insurance, payment of property taxes, owner-occupancy of property, and other requirements as stipulated in the loan.
• Ensure safe keeping of legal documents and accurate data in Salesforces
• Work with developers, lenders, escrow officers on single family real estate transactions
• Calculate income limits and affordable housing costs

Knowledge and skill set required for the position:
The position requires a person who can coordinate effectively with City staff from other departments, outside agencies, and developers; work well both independently and as part of a team; and have excellent written and oral communication skills.

Other attributes include:
• Strong financial and technical skills
• Strong analytical skills to evaluate risks and strategies
• Strong real estate finance and due diligence review of real estate assets
• Experience in affordable housing
• Ability to building significant relationships with outside organizations, city staff and key stakeholders

This recruitment may be used to fill multiple positions in this, or other division 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.

Benefits
The City of San Jose offers a wide range of core health benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision, Employee Assistance Program, Life Insurance, Disability, and Savings Plans. Please visit the City's benefits page for detailed information on coverage, cost, and dependent coverage.

For information on the City's Retirement Plan(pension for full-time employees), please visit the Office of Retirement Services website . You will be able to view information based on different Sworn/Federated job classification.

In additional to the benefits above, there is an additional perks site to explore further benefits of working for the City of San Jose like paid leave, educational reimbursements, and holiday pay are specific to the job classification and union membership.

Additional Information:
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.

Please note that applications are currently not accepted through CalOpps or any other third party job board application system.

Please allow adequate time to complete the application and submit before the deadline or the system may not save your application. If your online application was successfully submitted, you will receive an automatic confirmation email to the email address you provided. IF YOU DO NOT RECEIVE THE CONFIRMATION, please email CityCareers@sanjoseca.gov and we will research the status of your application.

San José Clean Energy, or SJCE, is San José's local, not-for-profit electricity supplier operated by the City of San José's Energy Department. Since 2019, our dedicated and motivated team has provided clean energy for residents and businesses at competitive rates, while also offering community programs, local benefits, and increased transparency and accessibility.

San José Clean Energy serves more than 350,000 customers and has a peak load of almost 1 GW. SJCE is responsible for purchasing over 4,500 GWh of electricity annually and has an annual operating budget of over $300 million. Serving our community with respect and integrity is at the core of what we do. Joining our team means that you will be making a big impact and in the forefront in the fight against climate change. SJCE plays an important role in meeting San José's ambitious goal to be carbon neutral by 2030 and in implementing Climate Smart San José, the City's climate action plan.

SJCE centers equity in its drive to provide clean, renewable energy at competitive rates and provide local benefits. Since inception, SJCE has sprinted ahead to now provide 60% renewable and 95% carbon-free energy in our base product and has contracted to add over 1GW of new solar, wind, and battery storage to the grid. SJCE's low carbon energy supply is foundational as we work to meet the electrification goals outlined in Climate Smart San José. For more information about San José Clean Energy, please visit: www.sanjosecleanenergy.org .

The department is seeking to fill one (1) full-time Senior Power Resources Specialist position to support the Risk Management and Contracts Administration Division.

This position is part of an exciting fast-paced team responsible for mitigating risks and managing a power portfolio comprised of hundreds of MegaWatts of renewable energy projects.

The selected candidate will have the following duties and responsibilities:
 

• Manage and lead the administration of power purchase agreements (herein, referred as "power supply agreements"), including monitoring and ensuring compliance with contractual obligations.
• Review, understand and interpret power supply agreements; Develop and implement processes to ensure the power supply agreements are managed and settled timely, accurately, efficiently and in compliance with the contracted terms.
• Prepare, review and verify the accuracy of power supply settlement statements and invoices from counterparty power supply agreements and CAISO.
• Review and verify accuracy of the power supply prepayment transaction related invoices and ensure timely settlement.
• Interpret, analyze, communicate and resolve issues that arise during contract administration and manage the dispute resolution process with counterparties and CAISO in co-ordination with the Power Scheduling Agent.
• Develop procedures for invoice verification and oversight over settlement support functions.
• Collaborate with internal and external parties during negotiations and execution of power supply agreements and advise on implications to settlements process.
• Lead the development of analytics to validate settlements, measure contract performance and compliance.
• Responsible for driving process improvements in contract management.
• Responsible for ensuring RCA Staff team maintains an understanding of existing and new regulatory laws related to California energy markets that could impact power procurement.
• Provide technical advice and guidance to staff as needed.
• Understand SJCE Risk Management Policy and Regulations and application of relevant provisions for contract administration.
• Perform other duties that may be assigned.

The Risk Management and Contracts Administration Division is responsible for providing independent oversight of the risks in transacting for energy products and services as well as ensuring compliance with adopted risk management policies and procedures. This unit provides strategic support to facilitate the development and execution of various power supply agreements, and also manages the contracts administration and settlements function.