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The City of Saratoga is currently looking for a full-time Building Inspector to join the City’s busy Community Development Department. The incumbent will report to the Building Official.

The Building Inspector, under general direction, performs routine to complex inspections at various stages of construction, alteration, and repair of residential, commercial, and industrial building sites to enforce building, plumbing, mechanical, electrical, and environmental codes, and other governing laws and ordinances, including basic zoning, grading, fire, and safety regulations; ensures conformance with approved plans, specifications, standards, permits, and licensing; provides a variety of information to property owners, developers, architects, engineers, and contractors; and performs related work as required.

THE PROCESS

The final filing deadline to apply for this position is Friday, July 2, 2021 at 5:00 pm. To be considered for this dynamic career opportunity, please apply online through www.calopps.org. As part of the application process. Applications will be considered incomplete and may not be reviewed if the requested items are not included with the online application. 

TYPICAL DUTIES
The duties described below are intended to provide only a summary of the typical functions of the job. This is not an exhaustive or comprehensive list of all possible job responsibilities and the duties of the jobholder might differ from those outlined in this announcement.

• Performs field inspections of new and existing commercial, industrial, and residential properties at various stages of construction, alteration, and repair for conformance to codes, regulations, plans, specifications, standards, and architect and engineering drawings related to foundations, framing, electrical, mechanical, heating, plumbing, structure, finish, and a wide variety of other routine to complex building system elements; inspects a variety of structural member factors; examines grade, quality, and treatment of a variety of materials; performs final inspections.
• Performs non-structural plan checking for completeness, accuracy, and code compliance for new construction, alterations, or remodeling of existing structures; ensures compliance with applicable codes and accepted engineering practices.
• Writes “stop work” notices for work being done without permits or in an unsafe manner; refers serious problems and disagreements on interpretation to management.
• Reviews plans and applications for building permits; issues building permits; makes final inspections and issues certificates of occupancy.
• Investigates complaints regarding existing buildings or new construction to determine if code violations or problem conditions exist.
• Reviews damaged buildings for safe occupancy after fires or other disasters and occurrences.
• Consults with the Building Official regarding legal aspects of building inspection and other matters that may require legal review.
• Confers with and provides information to developers, engineers, architects, property owners, contractors, and others regarding code requirements and alternatives; attends pre-construction meetings; resolves complaints and problems.
• Conducts follow-up inspections to ensure compliance; establishes and maintains accurate and complete case files; prepares documents and evidence for court proceedings and testifies in hearings and court proceedings, as necessary.
• Assists the public at the front counter, by telephone, or by email, answering questions, providing information, and explaining and interpreting building requirements and restrictions.
• Prepares and maintains a variety of correspondence, reports, correction notices, and other written materials.
• Represents the City in meetings with members of other public and private organizations, community groups, contractors, developers, and the public.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

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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, please send resume including complete employment history to: Nora Frimann, City Attorney, 200 East Santa Clara Street, 16th Floor Tower, San Jose, CA 95113, or email to atty.res@sanjoseca.gov.

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

The City of San Jose, 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 Jose is the center of cultural, government and economic activity for the region. The employees of the City of San Jose have embraced the following values: Integrity, Innovation, Excellence, Collaboration, Respect and Celebration. 

The Office of the City Attorney is committed to providing excellent legal services, consistent with the highest standards, to the City with the goal of protecting and advancing its interests in serving the people of San Jose.

The City of San Jose, Office of the City Attorney has an opening for an Associate Litigation Attorney to staff a one-year entry level position in the Litigation Division. The person filling this position will research and analyze factual and legal issues, draft pleadings, prepare evidence and make frequent court appearances for matters involving gun violence restraining orders, weapons dispositions and related Municipal Code violations. The Office is seeking a motivated individual with the ability to work independently and also in a team environment. 

The successful candidate must be licensed to practice law in California as of July 1, 2021, have a strong academic background, and excel at written and oral advocacy.

Closing date is June 25, 2021.

EOE

DESCRIPTION/RESPONSIBILITIES:
Under immediate supervision, the Maintenance Assistant performs unskilled work in the maintenance and repair of streets, pavements, sewers, landscaping, traffic signs, and traffic signals. Duties include digging holes, trenches, and ditches. It also includes operating a wide range of hand, mechanical, and power tools, as well as a variety of light and heavy vehicles, trucks, and equipment relevant to work performed, ensuring compliance with safe working practices. 
      
Maintenance crews provide services seven days a week. Individuals in this classification may be required to work alternate work shifts, including grave and swing, weekends, holidays, overtime, and on-call. 
       
More information on the typical duties can be found in the Class Specifications for Maintenance Assistant.  

This classification is covered under the Living Wage Policy. Maintenance Assistants are represented by the OE#3 bargaining unit. 
      
CONSTRUCTIVE ENERGIES:  A demonstration of energy and drive that comes from within, and a willingness to approach all aspects of work with a generally positive attitude; possessing the inclination to take appropriate action rather than waiting to be told what to do; examples of Constructive Energies include but are not limited to: enthusiasm, honesty, integrity, empathy, dedication, reliable, proactive, respectful, confidence, ethical, and a willingness to help others 
       
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.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Ability to perform the essential physical functions of this position will be determined by a post-offer medical examination conducted by the City of San José Employee Health Services. 
      
DMV AUTHORIZATION FOR RELEASE OF DRIVER RECORD INFORMATION:  As part of the conditional offer, all candidates will be required to complete and submit the DMV Authorization for Release of Driver Record Information form and will be enrolled in the Employer Pull Notice (EPN) program.   
      
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. 
      
You will be prompted to answer the following job-specific question during the online application process.  

1. Do you have a high school diploma, a G.E.D. Certificate, or a California Proficiency Certificate?
2. Do you possess: (Select all that applies)
+ A valid California driver’s license?
+ A valid driver’s license issued by another state?
+ The ability to obtain a California driver’s license by the time of interview?
+ I do not possess any of the above.
3. Are you available to work a flexible schedule that includes weekends, holidays, evenings, and nights? 

YOU MUST ANSWER ALL JOB-SPECIFIC QUESTIONS TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION. 

Submission of a resume is optional. However, submission of a resume in lieu of completing the education and work experience sections on the application or failing to answer all the questions will constitute an incomplete application and it will be withheld from further consideration. 

If you have questions about the selection or hiring processes, please contact Laura Nanez at Laura.Nanez@sanjoseca.gov. 

**ALL WORK HISTORY MUST BE IN THE EXPERIENCE SECTION OF THIS SYSTEM - DO NOT USE RESUME AS A SUBSTITUTE**

RECREATION SUPERVISOR

$4,677 - $5,686

PLUS EXCELLENT BENEFITS

Completed supplemental required

Summary Description

Under direction, develops, plans, organizes, coordinates, and supervises community and recreation programs; provides technical staff assistance in the field of community and recreation programming.

Representative Duties

The following duties are typical for this classification. Incumbents may not perform all of the listed duties and/or may be required to perform additional or different duties from those set forth below to address business needs and changing business practices.

1. Develop, plan, organize, implement, and evaluate a variety of community services and recreation programs, including special events and contract services.
2. Establish schedules and methods for providing recreation services; identify resource needs; review needs with appropriate management staff; allocate resources accordingly.
3. Participate in the development of goals and objectives as well as policies and procedures; make recommendations for changes and improvements to existing standards, policies, and procedures; participate in the implementation of approved policies and procedures; monitor work activities to ensure compliance with established policies and procedures.
4. Prepare community event and recreation publicity; coordinate referral systems and the publication of seasonal brochures; coordinate the dissemination of recreation and community service publicity.
5. Identify community needs and recommend appropriate programs related to area of assignment.
6. Prepare periodic reports; maintain files and records.
7. Conduct and supervise special events; develop contracts and hire contracted instructors.
8. Maintain and design the online recreation registration program; process reservation requests for City parks and other City-owned facilities.
9. Serve as staff liaison on various City recreation or community related committees and sub-committees as assigned by the department director.
10. Prepare purchase requisitions; order supplies and materials.
11. Participate in the selection of part-time recreation staff; provide or coordinate staff training; work with employees to correct deficiencies; implement discipline procedures.
12. Participate in the preparation and administration of the recreation program budget; submit budget recommendations; monitor expenditures.
13. Respond to complaints and requests for information.
14. Coordinate community services activity programs with other City departments, divisions, outside agencies, and service providers.
15. Coordinate the reservation of Ceres Unified School District facilities with outside organizations.
16. Meet with public groups, clubs, organizations, and agencies to explain and promote community services, activities, and programs that encourage community participation.
17. Select, supervise, train, and evaluate assigned part-time staff.
18. Attend and participate in professional group meetings; maintain awareness of new trends and developments in the recreation field; incorporate new developments as appropriate into programs.
19. Perform related duties as required.

QUALIFICATIONS

The following generally describes the knowledge and ability required to enter the job and/or be learned within a short period of time in order to successfully perform the assigned duties.

Knowledge of:

Methods, techniques, principles, and procedures used in the planning, development and administration of community service programs.

Common recreational and social needs of various age groups.

Principles of supervision, training, and performance evaluation.

Principles and procedures for implementing and directing a wide variety of community services activities.

Principles and practices of budget development.

Office procedures, methods, and equipment including computers and applicable software applications such as word processing, spreadsheets, and databases.

Various sports equipment used in recreation programs.

Ability to:

Develop and administer a community services and recreation programs suited to the needs of the community.

Plan, organize, coordinate, and direct the development and implementation of community services program.

Analyze, interpret, and explain section policies and procedures.

Supervise, train, and evaluate employees and volunteers.

Operate office equipment including computers and supporting word processing, spreadsheet, and database applications.

Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.

Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

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 coursework in recreation administration or a related field.

Experience:

Two years of increasingly responsible community service or recreational program administration experience.

License or Certificate:

Possession of an appropriate, valid driver's license.

Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid C.P.R. Certificate.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS and WORKING ENVIRONMENT

The conditions herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.

Environment: Work is performed primarily in a standard office environment and at indoor and outdoor recreational facilities; travel to different locations; incumbents may be exposed to inclement weather conditions; work and/or walk on various types of surfaces including slippery or uneven surfaces; incumbents may be required to work extended hours including evenings and weekends.

Physical: Primary functions require sufficient physical ability and mobility to work in an office and recreation facility setting; to stand or sit for prolonged periods of time; to occasionally stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, reach, and twist; to lift, carry, push, and/or pull light to moderate amounts of weight; to operate office equipment requiring repetitive hand movement and fine coordination including use of a computer keyboard; to travel to other recreation sites; and to verbally communicate to exchange information.

Vision: See in the normal visual range with or without correction.

Hearing: Hear in the normal audio range with or without correction.

EXAMINATION PROCESS   Those who meet the employment qualifications and whose strengths and background most closely match the needs of the position will be contacted through the CalOpps email system and invited to an Interview Panel test.  Candidates who achieve a passing score on the Interview Panel will be certified on an Employment List, from which the top 3 scores will be referred to the Recreation Department for a final selection interview.     

SELECTION PROCESS  A contingent offer of employment is subject to successful completion of a pre-employment background check, fingerprint clearance, and a physical examination.  The required I-9 verification form designated by the USCIS is required to certify eligibility for employment in the United States.

NOTE:  The City reserves the right to alter, adjust or change any portion of the examination process without notification.   The provisions of this bulletin do not constitute a contract or employment expressed or implied.  Any provision contained within may be modified or revoked without notice.

AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT

If you are a qualified individual with a disability as defined by the ADA and you need reasonable accommodation to participate in any of the examinations administered by the City of Ceres, you must notify the Human Resources Department in writing by the final filing date for the specific job.  Official documentation of your functional limitations to support your request may be required.

THE CITY OF CERES IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

COMMITTED TO DIVERSITY

DIRECTOR OF ENGINEERING SERVICES / CITY ENGINEER

$9,530—$11,583 Monthly (paid bi-weekly)

Supplemental is required to be completed 

OPEN: Friday, June 11, 2021

FILING DEADLINE:   Open until filled, APPLY IMMEDIATELY - First Review on JULY 15, 2021

Ceres is recruiting for Director of Engineering Services/City Engineer. This is a full-time, at-will, exempt position and reports directly to the City Manager. The new Director will head the Engineering Department and serve as City Engineer. The incumbent is a key member of the City Manager’s executive team, and will conduct the City’s engineering activities in coordination with other managers and local business entities in a collaborative manner while ensuring the City’s compliance with government regulatory agencies. 

The ideal candidate is results oriented with a diverse engineering background, demonstrated expertise and professional acumen in both, private and local government entities, and demonstrates the leadership necessary to successfully perform the broad scope of routine to highly complex engineering services, and maintain necessary work relationships in a dynamic, fast paced and developing organization.   This position will direct and oversee all the activities of a City Engineering department situated in City Hall, and will share office space with the Community Development Department (Building and Planning). The Engineering Department activities include direction and implementation of the ambitious Capital Improvement Program (CIP), the review and approval of new development maps, subdivisions, and construction plans; administration and monitoring multiple consulting contracts; and traffic engineering responsibilities.   

THE OPPORTUNITY

The City of Pacifica is a beautiful coastal community, just south of San Francisco with an exciting opportunity. Currently, the City Manager’s Office has an opening for a customer service oriented professional with excellent administrative skills to join our team as the Executive Assistant/Deputy City Clerk.

The City of Pacifica works closely with the community and citizens, providing quality service. We take pride in offering excellent community service while remaining adaptable and responsive to our residents' needs and expectations.

THE POSITION

The Executive Assistant/Deputy City Clerk, an at-will position under the direction of the City Manager, performs a variety of confidential and complex administrative responsibilities in support of the City Manager’s Office. This position also assists the City Clerk’s Office and acts as the City Clerk in their absence.

Duties may include, but are not limited to the following:

• Perform a wide variety of complex, responsible and confidential duties for the City Manager’s Office and the City Clerk.
• Serve as the first point of contact for the City Manager. Greet/acknowledge customers who contact the City Manager’s Office while assessing the nature and urgency of issues with appropriate responses.  
• Respond to sensitive requests for information and assistance including but not limited to Public Records Requests; resolve citizen concerns and complaints.
• Review and summarize miscellaneous reports and documents; research and compile background information; prepare presentations, responses to Council questions, Council weekly updates, and other documents.
• Function as the City Clerk in their absence and perform all statutory and other duties; attend Council meetings as required.
• Interpret City policies, procedures, laws and regulations in response to inquiries and complaints.
• Make travel arrangements, maintain appointment schedules and calendars and arrange meetings, conferences and civic functions for the City Manager. Supports City Clerk in same for City Council.
• Initiate and maintain a variety of files and records of information including but not limited to legal claims, litigation files, certificates of insurance, etc.
• Provide general administrative support including purchasing, personnel activities, and special project support.
• Participate in budget preparation and administration; prepare cost estimates for budget recommendations; submit justifications for budget items; monitor and control expenditures.
• Research, compile and analyze data for special projects and various reports.
• Plan and coordinate the City’s involvement in special events and meetings, including but not limited to coordinating resources, information and set-up for promoting the City at the annual Fog Fest, Eco-Fest and Rockaway Tree Lighting events; City Council Goal Setting special meetings; etc. for the City Manager and City Clerk offices.
• Assist the City Manager in the role of Public Information Officer, functioning as a liaison between media and the City Manager’s Office.
• Manage social media content and inquiries for general City government / City Hall / City Manager’s Office. Create, assemble and publish content for the City Manager’s Office weekly e-newsletter. Manage additional forms of public outreach and messaging as guided by the City’s Communications Plan.

Please refer to job description for additional details. The duties described in this job announcement are intended only as illustrations of the basic types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.  Also, please note,  hours and exemption status of this position are under review (40 hours/exempt).

The County of San Mateo Sheriff's Office is seeking highly tactful candidates with exceptional attention to detail to join their team as a Sheriff's Property Officer. 
 
The Sheriff's Property Officer accepts and releases evidence from ongoing criminal cases. The position is responsible for the proper storage, release, and disposal of property and evidence, including digital evidence. The incumbent will maintain accurate records of these transactions in both electronic and paper formats. The Property Officer will also be responsible for maintaining inventory control records of the department's fixed assets, accessing and entering information in the California Law Enforcement Telecommunications System (CLETS), and taking fingerprints and photographs of various types of applicants and registrants.  Incumbents must be comfortable working around firearms, narcotics, and biological material.
 
The ideal candidate will:

• Have exceptional attention to detail skills.
• Be able to read and comprehend legal documents, laws, and ordinances.
• Demonstrate the ability to communicate effectively and tactfully, both orally and in writing with employees, officials of public agencies, attorneys, property owners, and the public.
• Have experience with law enforcement computer databases, and experience in keeping accurate logs and records.
• Have the ability to enter and retrieve data from a computer with sufficient speed and accuracy.
• Have the ability to handle multiple projects and responsibilities simultaneously.

Depending of qualifications, the vacancy will be filled at either the Sheriff's Property Officer I ($28.08-$35.10/hr) or Sheriff's Property Officer II ($33.64-$42.05/hr) level.

Examples Of Duties:

Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Receive, maintain the chain of custody and integrity of, and safely store evidence, found property, and property held for safekeeping.
• Advise staff on proper packaging and submission procedures.
• Maintain files and records, both paper and in automated property management systems, regarding the receipt, storage, movement, and disposition of property. 
• Manage video evidence created by body worn cameras and in-car video cameras.
• Conduct inventories and audits of property and evidence.
• Release property to the public or to legally authorized persons in accordance with disposition forms, court orders, or stipulations.
• Compose correspondence to property owners or finders.
• Authorize the return of and release safekeeping and found property to rightful owners.
• Check out items needed for court, investigation, or forensic testing; share digital evidence needed for investigation or review; transport items to and from the Forensic Laboratory; and maintain records of items checked out.
• Copy or electronically transfer evidence in accordance with discovery requests and subpoenas.
• Testify in court to verify chain of custody records on evidence.
• Purge property as directed on disposition forms and by following appropriate federal, state, and local laws and regulations.
• Destroy or plan for the destruction of nuisance weapons and illicit materials such as controlled substances.
• Make arrangements for the auction of unclaimed property.
• Maintain inventory control records of department's fixed assets.
• Order supplies and equipment as necessary for assigned work.
• Contact or respond to questions of law enforcement personnel, attorneys, representatives of various agencies and the public concerning the release, location and disposition of property.
• Coordinate with staff handling Public Record Act requests and staff handling the training and deployment of body worn cameras and in-car videos.
• Take fingerprints and photographs of various types of applicants, registrants, and probationers.
• Operate various automated criminal justice information systems such as the County of San Mateo Consolidated Justice Information Portal (CJI), the California Law Enforcement Telecommunication System (CLETS), and the National Crime Information Center (NCIC) database.
• Attend trainings and stay abreast of industry best practices and changes in laws and regulations.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience: Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to qualify is:
 

Sheriff's Property Officer I: One year of store keeping or clerical experience which has included responsibility for maintaining inventory control records or a complex filing system.

Sheriff's Property Officer II: Two years of experience in a law enforcement or law administrative agency receiving, storing, releasing and inventorying property held for safekeeping.

Knowledge of:

• Principles and procedures of stock control systems and record keeping.
• General characteristics and values of different types of commodities.
• Techniques of receiving, storing, inventorying, safeguarding and disposing of personal and other types of property.
• California Penal Code, Civil Code, various County ordinances, the Federal Gun Act of 1968 and other laws governing public property, release of property and evidence and destruction of narcotics.
• General characteristics and values of different types of equipment used in the Sheriff's Office including characteristics and handling of firearms.
• Types of information stored in CLETS and NCIC.

 
Skill/Ability to:

• Explain and apply departmental policies and procedures including court procedures and process of obtaining release of property.
• Train personnel.
• Maintain complete and accurate records.
• Operate teletype and computer terminals.
• Read and comprehend legal documents, laws and ordinances.
• Exercise good judgment.
• Make accurate observations.
• Work well with minimal supervision.
• Deal effectively and tactfully with employees, officials of public agencies, attorneys, property owners and the public.
• Communicate effectively orally and in writing.
• Lift and move bulky or heavy objects.
• Apply laws, codes and ordinances related to property management, guns, narcotics and evidence.
• Handle firearms.

Other Requirements: Pass a detailed background investigation and pre-employment medical exam prior to appointment. The selected candidate must possess a valid California driver's license at the time of hire.

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.
 
Responses to the supplemental questions are required in our online employment application.  A resume or reference to a resume will not be accepted as a substitute for your responses to these questions or the standard online application. 
  

1. An Initial review of application materials (weight: pass/fail). Overall presentation will be evaluated at this step and applicants submitting incomplete application and responses to the supplemental question, lacking relevant qualifications and/or not following instructions will be disqualified. 
2. Applicants who pass the initial review will be moved to the online written exam (weight:  pass/fail).  
3. Applicants who pass the online written exam will have their application screened by subject matter experts (weight: pass/fail).  At this step the application and responses to the supplemental questions will be thoroughly reviewed. 
4. The more highly qualified applicants who pass the application screening will be invited to a panel interview (weight: 100%). 

~ TENTATIVE RECRUITMENT SCHEDULE ~
Final Filing Date:  June 23, 2021
Online Written Exam:  June 24-28, 2021 (Applicants must complete the exam within this timeline)
Application Screening:   July 1-2, 2021
Panel Interviews:  July 21 and/or July 22,2021
 

At the County of San Mateo, we welcome and celebrate the diversity of our employees, and strive to create a workplace where they feel valued every day.
  County of San Mateo is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.

DESCRIPTION/RESPONSIBILITIES:
***The salary range for this position is $50,689.60-$69,576.00 as of June 2021.***   
In addition to the starting salary, employees in the Police Data Specialist classification shall also receive an approximate five percent (5%) ongoing non-pensionable compensation pay.
The Police Data Specialist (PDS) position is an entry level training position in the Operations Support Services Division (O.S.S.D.) of the Police Department. Under close supervision, Police Data Specialists learn to perform specialized technical work utilizing automated law enforcement information systems that lend support to sworn personnel and other department members. Duties include complex data input and retrieval processes requiring extreme accuracy; providing services to the community; and performing related work as required. O.S.S.D. operates 24 hours per day, 7 days per week. 
The Police Department provides a six-month training program. During a one-year probationary period, incumbents complete the training program and a subsequent six months of on-the-job training. This includes but is not limited to a demonstrated proficiency of all aspects of Operations Support Services Division's responsibilities. While on probation, candidate performance is rated on a daily basis by experienced Police Data Specialists, Senior Police Data Specialists and/or other supervisors. Those who pass probation receive a pass/fail proficiency examination. Upon passing the examination, incumbents will be promoted to the position of Police Data Specialist II.  
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. For more information about Police department, OSSD unit, CLICK HERE
The workweek may consist of four workdays of 10.5 hours followed by 3 consecutive days off or five workdays of 8.5 hours followed by 2 consecutive days off. Each workday includes two paid 15 minute breaks and a 1/2 hour unpaid meal breaks. OSSD employees wear uniforms. A prorated uniform allowance of $500 per year is provided in January of each year. Trainees are expected to purchase and begin wearing their uniforms by the start of the 16th week of training. 
Trainees are rotated through different units of OSSD and will be assigned to various shifts (Day, Swing and Midnight) and days off. New PDS's should expect to work night shifts, weekends and holidays. A shift differential of $1.50 per hour for Swing Shift and $1.75 per hour for Midnight shift is added to the base salary and compensatory time or pay will be granted for holiday work in accordance with the memorandum of agreement between the City of San Jose and the Municipal Employees Federation. 
After training, PDS's bid for assignments, shifts (day, swing or midnight) and days off every six months in order of seniority as a Police Data Specialist. Senior employees typically select preferred shifts and days off and may have the option of a five day work week and/or alternate start times available to them. New employees may work nights, weekends and holidays for several years before they attain the seniority required to bid for more desirable assignments, shifts, days off and/or start times.

Selection Process 
The selection process will consist of an evaluation of the applicant's training and experience based on the application and answers to the job-specific questions. Only those candidates whose backgrounds best match the positions will be forwarded to the next phase of the selection process, which includes an Employment Orientation, Computer practical (Criticall) and oral interview.
Applicants deemed most competitive after oral interviews will be required to pass a police background investigation, which includes polygraph, and psychological screening. 
Employment Informational Orientation: Attendance to the Employment Orientation is MANDATORY. The Employment Orientation is informational only and provides applicants with more details about the Operations Support Services Division and the Police Data Specialist position as well as information about the testing, Background Process and requirements.  
Date: TBD
CRITICALL (COMPUTER PRACTICAL) EXAMINATION: The Criticall for Police Data Specialist position is different from Public Safety Radio Dispatcher Trainee and Public Safety Communication Specialist position. During this phase, applicants will listen to a series of taped exercises, which require applicants to rapidly and accurately process simulated dispatch information utilizing a computer keyboard. 

Date: TBD

**When a timeline and a hire date is finalized, the dates will be updated.  Until then, applications are being accepted and those who are eligible to move forward will be contacted when a final hire date is determined**
If you have questions, comments or concerns about the recruitment, selection or hiring process, please contact Alexandria Rodriguez via email at alexandria.rodriguez@sanjoseca.gov.