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     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 actual salary shall be determined by the final candidate’s qualifications and experience.  In addition to the starting salary, employees in the Public Information Representative classification shall also receive an approximate five percent (5%) ongoing non-pensionable compensation pay. 

     Annual Salary Ranges

     Public Information Representative I: $67,412.80 - $82,056

     Public Information Representative II: $74,401.60 - $90,438.40

     Municipal Employees’ Federation (MEF), AFSCME, Local 101 represents this position. Click here to view contract information.

     PBCE seeks a talented Web & Social Media Coordinator who would enjoy working with our large team of urban planners, building permit staff, and code enforcement staff for the goal of creating and disseminating attractive, easy-to-understand information that benefits the well-being of residents and businesses of San José.

     This is a career opportunity to deeply exercise and grow your web management and social media skills while learning about how our city is planned, built, and protected. As you gain command of this position over time, you will be relied upon to lead the process for ongoing improvements to the website and to strategically lead the department’s social media for disseminating public information and encouraging engagement. The Web & Social Media Coordinator is overseen and guided by the PBCE Public Information Manager and will enjoy the support and guidance from web and social media coordinators in other departments.

     Selection Process

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

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

     - Please list any degrees you possess, including specific area of study and institution from which it was obtained. If you do not have a related degree provide a detailed explanation of your education and experience that qualifies you for this position.

     Note: Per the Public Information Representative I Minimum Qualifications Acceptable Substitution section, additional years of professional experience in public relations, public information or other related experience may be substituted for education on a year-for-year basis up to two years.

     - Describe any relevant progressively responsible professional public information, marketing, or public relations related experience. Include dates of employment, name of employer(s), job title, and primary duties.  

     - Describe your experience with designing, managing, or maintaining a website or website-related project for up to two (2) projects. For each project, answer the following:

     a.  What was the goal of the website and who was the target audience?

     b.  What was your role on the website?

     c.  How many months or years did you work in your role?

     d.  What is the underlying website platform/application?

     e.  What tools, if any, did you use in creating or managing the website, e.g., Photoshop, etc.?

     f.  You will be asked to show examples of your social media work and provide any links below.

     - Describe your experience designing and managing social media to support an agency’s publicity needs. Provide up to two (2) examples of experience. For each example description, answer the following:

     a.  What was the goal of the social media, who was the target audience, and which platforms did you use?

     b.  What was your role on producing the social media?

     c.  How many months or years did you work in this role?

     d.  What tools, if any, did you use in creating the social media, e.g., HootSuite, Canva, etc.

     e.  You will be asked to show examples of your social media work and provide any links below.

     - Which of the following computer programs and platforms are you proficient in using? (Select all that apply)

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          + Photoshop

          + Illustrator

          + InDesign

          + HootSuite

          + Twitter

          + Facebook

          + Instagram

          + Nextdoor

          + Microsoft Office Suite

          + Other

          + None of the Above

     - Answer the following questions for each selected computer program/platform:

     a.  What classes or trainings have you completed for each program?

     b.  How many years have you been using each program?

     c.  On a scale of 1 to 10 with 1 being beginner and 10 being expert, rate your knowledge and skill with each program.

     - Do you have an online portfolio, or can you provide links to examples of your work? Please provide the links. If not, send examples of your work to lisa.harding@sanjoseca.gov by September 30, 2020 at 11:59 PM.

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

     If you have questions about the duties of these positions, the selection or hiring processes, please contact Lisa Harding via email at lisa.harding@sanjoseca.gov

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The City of Patterson’s Engineering Department is seeking to fill two (2) full-time Permit Technician I positions and to establish an Eligibility List.  Duties include but are not limited to: under general supervision, performs a variety of technical and office support duties for the Building division; provides information to the public related to the application processes and other policies and procedures; coordinates submitted projects and communicates with all involved departments; inputs data into automated information systems; updates and generates reports. 

The County of Yuba is currently recruiting for the position of Plan Checker I/II in the Building Department within the Community Development & Service Agency. Initially under close supervision, the Plan Checker I/II performs plan and specification review for construction, improvement, remodeling, alteration and repair plans for compliance with codes, ordinances and regulations; performs related work as assigned. As experience is gained, duties become more complex and are performed under more general supervision.  This class is alternately staffed with Plan Checker II and incumbents may advance to the higher level after gaining experience and demonstrating proficiency which meet the qualifications for the higher level class, and obtaining licenses and certifications as required.

About CDSA

The Community Development and Services Agency (CDSA) strives to improve the overall quality of life for our residents and fiscal health of our businesses by coordinating the orderly growth and development of the County. We accomplish this by providing proper implementation of related regulations, providing community services, and by providing operation, maintenance, and expansion of Public Works infrastructure. 

Human Resources Specialist

$27.08 - 36.30 per hour (DOQ)

This is a non-exempt, unrepresented, full-time position.

The Sacramento Public Library is looking for a Human Resources Specialist to join our Human Resources Department. If you are a person of integrity, collaborative in nature, customer service oriented, analytical and tech savvy, have experience working with a variety of HR systems and enjoy a fast paced and challenging work environment this may be the perfect fit.

THE POSITION:

Under direct supervision, the Police Officer Trainee attends a Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training (P.O.S.T) approved Police Basic Recruit Academy and successfully completes the academic and physical training required for appointment to the classification of Police Officer Recruit II. Police Officer Trainees are considered at-will employees. Police officer probationary status begins when the trainee is sworn in as a Police Officer Recruit II after completion of the police academy.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

Duties may include but are not limited to the following:

• Participate in a P.O.S.T certified police academy designed to provide an overview of the criminal justice system including knowledge of laws, police procedures, law enforcement techniques, first aid and physical fitness.
• Receives training to develop an awareness of Police Department functions, as well as the responsibilities of Police Officers and how those responsibilities relate to field operations.
• Receives academy and field training to become a Police Officer.
• Learns proper handling and firing of firearms, report writing and emergency vehicle operation. 
• Develops an understanding and working knowledge of the California Penal, Vehicle, Health and Safety Codes. 
• Develops an understanding of proper evidence collection and preservation methods.
   

First Review of Applicants:  Thursday, September 30, 2020

THE POSITION

The Director is a regular full-time, administrative, exempt and at-will position. Under general administrative direction, plans, directs, and manages the activities, staffing, resources and operations of the City’s Human Resources Department; acts as a member of the City Manager’s management team; and provides highly-responsible and complex administrative support to the City Manager.

The ideal candidate is a strong relationship-builder with a hands-on mindset; approachable, responsive and influential.  Currently the City is in a temporary hiring freeze due to the pandemic and the Director is also required to fulfill numerous analyst responsibilities in the interim.  The City provides exposure to most facets of HR opportunities and challenges for the Director and seeks a team-player who lives an open-door policy, defend positions of positive change and is not afraid to deliver critical feedback. 

This is an excellent opportunity for a new or seasoned leader to realize their desired potential and advance progressive initiatives.  Each department head has their own contract with the City, including HR Director.

THE DEPARTMENT

The Human Resources Department operates with three full-time staff members (including the Director, an HR Analyst and HR Technician) with an annual budget of approximately $700K.  There is an active contract in place with Stan State’s MPA graduate program for interns to assist with research and special projects as well as provide exposure to the public sector in developing future HR leaders.  HR in Ceres is full-service including all of Risk Management. The Department may work an alternate work schedule providing for maximum work/life balance to offset the current demand of the positions.  The Department recently implemented a robust citywide, paperless and continuous performance evaluation system.

Education and Experience Guidelines - Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:

Education/Training:

A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in human resources management, business administration, public administration, or related field.

Experience:

Five years of increasingly responsible human resources experience including two years of management and administrative responsibility. Experience in a public agency is highly desirable.

License or Certificate:

Possession of a valid California Driver License.

See job description link below for knowledge and abilities required and the physical demands and working environment.

The City of Ceres is an Equal Opportunity Employer Committed to Diversity