The City of Santa Clara is seeking collaborative, innovative, enthusiastic individuals with great interpersonal skills to deliver high quality services that meet the community’s needs. The City is looking for experienced professionals, to take on a variety of roles throughout the City.
POSITIONS
The City of Santa Clara is recruiting for several vacant positions Citywide.
City Manager’s Office – 3 positionsThe City Manager’s Office is recruiting for three Management Analysts that will be assigned respectively to the general City Manager’s Office, Mayor and Council Office, and Santa Clara Stadium Authority (Stadium Authority). There will be opportunities for cross-functional projects and assignments.
City Manager’s OfficeThe City Manager's Office is responsible for providing strategic direction and support to all City departments for day-today operations and planning, as well as support to the City Council with its policy making. In this capacity, the City Manager's Office resolves complex administrative matters, performs City-wide policy analysis, directs city-wide emergency
preparedness efforts; drives strategic planning and organizational development; oversees employee relations; directs the preparation of the budget in conformance with the Council's approved priorities and Budget Principles; and advises the Council of the City’s financial outlook. In addition, the City Manager's Office has direct responsibility for economic
development, community outreach and engagement, property management, sustainability, community grants, legislative advocacy, and special projects.
The Management Analyst in the City Manager’s Office will be responsible for supporting executive staff, working on projects and assignments related to City programs, and managing the department’s budget and financials.
Responsibilities may include:
- Assist in the preparation and administration of the City Manager’s Office departmental budget and financials.
- Administer and/or support key programs and initiatives that may include the City’s Legislative Advocacy, Minimum Wage, Community Grant, Smoke-Free Santa Clara, and Safety Programs, the City’s service request platform (MySantaClara), organizational development, homelessness response, sustainability, real estate, economic development, employee engagement, and development of an internship program.
- Assist with the coordination of the annual Priority Setting Session.
- Provide staff support for committees and serve as a liaison to external organizations and community groups.
- Respond to Public Records Act requests and other inquiries from the public.
- Provide contract management for various types of agreements.
- Review, analyze, and prepare a variety of work products including agenda reports to the City Council, policies, agreements, correspondence, Request for Proposals, and other documents.
Mayor & Council OfficeThe Mayor and Council Office is a division under the City Manager’s Office. The division manages the scheduling for Mayor and City Councilmembers, oversees the fiscal management of the Mayor and Council Office budget, supports official travel needs, and responds to constituent concerns.
The Mayor and Council Office’s Management Analyst supports City Council Committees, other intergovernmental assignments, reviews Public Record Act requests for the Mayor and Council, provides support for legislative matters, develops ceremonial and recognition reports, and supports special events. Additionally, the Management Analyst may write remarks and speeches and may be assigned to support City Manager’s Office projects and initiatives. There will be occasional evening work required at City Council meetings.
City Manager’s Office/Stadium Authority Executive Director’s OfficeThe City Manager’s Office also operates as the Stadium Authority Executive Director’s Office. The Stadium Authority owns Levi’s Stadium and contracts with the Forty Niners Stadium Management Company (Stadium Manager) for the management of Non-NFL Events and facility operations and maintenance. The Executive Director’s Office is responsible for the day-to-day management of Stadium Authority operations and providing oversight of the Stadium Manager’s responsibilities.
The Stadium Authority Management Analyst will assist the Executive Director’s Office with the day-to-day management of Stadium Authority operations and oversight efforts. This may include responding to inquiries from the public and stadium patrons, assisting with the development of the Executive Director’s Office budget, reviewing and preparing a variety of documents including agreements, Requests for Proposals, and agenda reports to the Stadium Authority Board, providing staff support for meetings, coordinating with departments on financial, legal, and/or public safety matters, supporting community outreach and engagement efforts, conducting research, tracking various assignment and project updates, and working on special projects as assigned.
Ideal candidates for the City Manager’s Office Management Analyst positions will have the following:
- Experience working in a fast-paced environment,
- Strong analytical and research skills,
- Ability to build and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders,
- Ability to manage multiple projects and assignments with changing priorities,
- Track record of taking initiative and delivering results,
- Experience with public policy, public finances, and government agreements,
- Experience in preparing a variety of documents including policy, correspondence, agreements, and reports to a variety of audiences including executive management and elected bodies,
- Understanding of how different parts of an organization are interdependent of each other,
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, and
- Strong attention to detail.
To learn more about the City Manager’s Office, visit our website
here.
To learn more about the Mayor and Council’s Office, visit our website
here.
The Stadium Authority was established to provide for the development and operation of Levi’s Stadium. To learn more about the Stadium Authority, visit our website
here.
Silicon Valley Power (Electric Department) – 1 position The Electric Department is seeking a Management Analyst to support its Operations Divisions. This position will support the purchasing and contract management activities of the Operations focused Management Team (Purchase Order process management, RFP development and management, budget preparation, contracts management and processing, policy and procedure development and maintenance).
Ideally, candidates will have prior experience working in cross-functional utility teams, utility operations, purchasing and contracts management, and will have a demonstrated aptitude for grasping, conveying, and applying information related to electric or similar technical and dynamic systems as well as interpreting regulations. Experience managing MS SharePoint is highly desirable.
Responsibilities may include:
- Develops and manages internal procedures, documents, training materials, and controls related to purchasing guidance and management
- Provides assistance, guidance, and support, in all purchasing and contracts management activities
- Maintains awareness of changes to purchasing codes and guidance by reviewing purchasing updates, maintaining relationships with employees in the finance and purchasing Divisions, meetings, and calls, and reports back potential impacts to the organization
- Ensures documents, training materials and platforms, and internal SharePoint sites are maintained and organized
- Provides oversight, analysis and guidance to employees as needed
- Manages personnel as assigned
- Provides additional support with large projects as-needed
- Works with SVP divisions to address purchasing compliance with rules and guidance,
- Develops Purchasing and Contracts document structure and build SharePoint (or similar database) sites
- Maintains awareness of risks of non-compliance with rules and guidance and ensures they are addressed
- Manages purchasing compliance and documentation of Purchase Requests, Purchasing Code, Competitive Process, Prevailing Wage requirements,
- Manages process to utilize NCPA or other membership purchasing agreements,
- Supports audits and internal compliance monitoring activities
The ideal candidate will have the following:
- 3+ years utility experience OR demonstrated aptitude to learn about electric utility operations
- Intermediate + level SharePoint experience
- Technical writing skills
- Strong analytical ability
- Collaborative interpersonal skills
- Ability to supervise and provide guidance
- Effective written and verbal communication
- Excellent organizational and time management skills
- Initiative and a “Can Do” attitude
- A desire to learn and a growth mindset
To learn more about Silicon Valley Power, visit our website
here.
Water & Sewer Utilities Department – 1 position The Water and Sewer Utilities Department is a utility enterprise that provides planning, design, construction, maintenance, and operation of the City's water distribution system, sewer collection system, and recycled water system.
The ideal candidate will have the following:
- Effective written and verbal communication
- Strong analytical and research skills
- Detailed oriented and the ability to manage qualitative and quantitative data in an organized manner
- Experience in writing policy, correspondence and reports to a variety of audiences, including senior management and an elected body (e.g., Board, City Council or Commission)
- Experience in preparing and reading various types of agreements and interpreting them operationally (including understanding the connection between various legal documents)
- Knowledge of municipal public policy, procurement, budget, and financial principles
- Ability to work effectively with multiple departments to respond to inquiries or requests
- Ability to manage multiple projects and assignments, be flexible with changing priorities, and meet deadlines
- Knowledge and experience working in utilities or public works is desirable
To learn more about the Water & Sewer Utilities Department, visit our website
here.
As a member of the City's unclassified service, this is an "at-will" position. The incumbent serves at the discretion of the City Manager. An incumbent in this classification: demonstrates strong ethical, professional, and service-oriented leadership and interpersonal skills; sets a good example; and correctly applies the tenets of the City's Code of Ethics and Values.
Additional Information:
Applications must be filled out completely (e.g. do not write “see resume, NA, or personnel file.”). To receive consideration for the screening process, candidates must submit a 1) Cover Letter and, 2) Resume. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
Application packets may be submitted online through the “Apply Now” feature on the job announcement at www.santaclaraca.gov. Applications must be submitted by the filing deadline of Monday, September 23, 2024 at 4:00 PM. You must apply on the City of Santa Clara website by the deadline in order to be considered.
THIS RECRUITMENT MAY BE USED TO FILL MULTIPLE POSITIONS IN THIS, OR OTHER DIVISIONS OR DEPARTMENTS BESIDES THE POSITIONS LISTED BELOW. 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. MEETING THE MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS DOES NOT GUARANTEE ADMITTANCE INTO THE EXAMINATION PROCESS. ONLY THE MOST QUALIFIED CANDIDATES WHO DEMONSTRATE THE BEST COMBINATION OF QUALIFICATIONS IN RELATION TO THE REQUIREMENTS AND DUTIES OF THE POSITION WILL BE INVITED TO TEST OR INTERVIEW.
The annual salary range for this position is $119,994.36 - $155,300.16. This position will be filled at or near the minimum of the salary range.
Please refer to the class specification, which includes more information on Typical Duties and Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities.
Education
Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree in Public Administration, Business Administration or closely related field. A Master's degree in Public or Business Administration or closely related field is desirable.
Experience
One (1) year of experience performing analytical work.
CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSES
Possession of an appropriate, valid California Class C driver's license is required at time of appointment and for duration of employment.
OTHER REQUIREMENTS
Must be able to perform all of the essential functions of the job assignment.
CONFLICT OF INTEREST
Incumbents in this position are required to file a Conflict of Interest statement upon assuming office, annually, and upon leaving office, in accordance with City Manager Directive 100.
Federal law requires all employees to provide verification of their eligibility to work in this country. Please be informed that the City of Santa Clara will not sponsor, represent, or sign documents related to visa applications/transfers for H1B or any other type of visa which requires an employer application.
The City of Santa Clara is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants for all job openings will be considered without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status or any other consideration made unlawful under any federal, state or local laws. The City of Santa Clara is committed to offering reasonable accommodations to job applicants with disabilities. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please contact us at (408) 615-2080 or HumanResources@santaclaraca.gov.
