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The City of Redwood City invites you to apply for the position of Equity and Inclusion Fellow.

• Please click on the job announcement file below to review the recruitment flyer.
• A complete application is required, including a resume and a written supplemental questionnaire.
• Submit your application online via CalOpps by 11:59 pm on Friday, August 13, 2021.
• Applications will be reviewed continuously as they are received.

The Management Fellowship Program is designed to attract top talent from graduate schools to commit to meaningful and value-driven work in local government. This program creates a channel into future leadership opportunities within local government. Primarily designed for recent postgraduate candidates as well as current Master's program students, this Fellowship is a limited term (two-year period) position beginning Fall 2021.

INTERNAL RECRUITMENT ONLY

The City of East Palo Alto is looking for a Senior Management Analyst to make a difference providing efficient public services and enhance the quality of life and safety for its multi-cultural community.

The City of East Palo Alto is a City with a dynamic workforce, a deep cultural heritage and diverse community that are resilient and welcoming.  You will join a team who is passionate about supporting the City's growth.

Attached is the job description and announcement covering the nature and level of work to be performed. This is not intended to be a complete list of all duties, responsibilities, and skills required.

The City of East Palo Alto reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties and to assign other duties as may be necessary. 

We are an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will receive consideration for employment, without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, gender or gender-identity, age, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability, pregnancy or parental status, or any other basis prohibited by law.

Applications are being accepted for the position of Preschool Teacher I/II with the City of South San Francisco. 

APPLICATION DEADLINE: AUGUST 13, 2021 AT 5:00 P.M. OR UPON RECEIPT OF THE FIRST 50 ONLINE APPLICATIONS, WHICHEVER OCCURS FIRST.

THE CITY OFFERS AN ATTRACTIVE BENEFIT PACKAGE, AS WELL AS CALPERS RETIREMENT PLAN AND SOCIAL SECURITY PARTICIPATION.

The City of South San Francisco is a General Law city with a population of 68,000 residents that grows to 110,000 during business hours. South San Francisco is strategically located on the west shore of the San Francisco Bay, in northern San Mateo County, 10 miles south of San Francisco. This City is also located along the Bay Area's main transportation routes, including 101, 280, Caltrain, BART, San Francisco Bay Ferry, and the San Francisco International Airport.

The City of South San Francisco is a full-service city with 12 City Departments including Police; Fire; Parks and Recreation; Public Works; Economic and Community Development; City Attorney; Library; Finance; Information Technology; Human Resources; City Clerk; and Office of the City Manager.  The City has a Council-City Manager form of government with more than 460 full-time regular employees.

The City of South San Francisco proudly remains The Industrial City, a reflection of its steel mill and ship building past.  In recent years, the City has been redefined to reflect the innovative, entrepreneurial and industrious spirit, which has made South San Francisco the Biotech Capital of the World.

South San Francisco’s biotechnology cluster is the largest in the world, with roughly 45,000 life science workers, 200 biotech companies, and over 12 million square feet of office/R&D facilities – with an additional 9 million square feet of new R&D facilities in the development pipeline. 

South San Francisco enjoys a high quality of life with an extensive public parks system, active library and learning programming and a dynamic, engaged community making South San Francisco a great place to live, learn, work and play. 

THE DEPARTMENT

The Parks and Recreation Department is the third largest department in the City and is organized by program area, with each program administered by a supervisor, coordinator, or specialist. The Parks and Recreation Department is composed of a Director and 22 full-time management positions. The department is comprised of the Recreation, Community Services, Parks, Facilities and Common Greens divisions.

The Recreation Division consists of seven program areas, including Aquatics, Classes, Cultural Arts, Childcare, Senior Services, Sports and Rentals. The Child Care Program Area includes three preschools for children 2.5 to 5 years; four licensed after school recreation programs for school-age children Kindergarten-12 years; two grant funded ASES programs (REAL Program) designed for academic support for school age children Kindergarten–12 years old; Summer, Spring and Winter camps for children kindergarten through 12 years old; TEEN camp in Summer; Full of Fun Camp and Nights of Fun.

THE POSITION  

The Preschool Teacher will direct, plan, develop, and implement an educational program that provides for the full intellectual and social development of each child.  This journey-level classification is distinguished from the next higher level in that this classification has sites and few administrative and coordinative responsibilities.

Incumbents daily have direct contact with the children and parents.  Incumbents must perform in accordance with specific instructions and are reviewed for compliance with State of California requirements.

Depending on the level of experience, the vacancy will be filled as either a Preschool Teacher I or Preschool Teacher II. 

DESCRIPTION/RESPONSIBILITIES:
The Senior Executive Analyst (SEA) is a manager level classification and plays a critical role in developing Analysts and guiding them with their assignments.  The SEA position is distinguished from a Budget Analyst position primarily by the scope and complexity of their assignments, the supervisory role they play, and the ability to independently perform their work. The incumbent will be responsible for operating and/or capital budgetary analysis assignments for a City Service Area (CSA) and several City departments, including assisting their assigned CSA/departments in developing and monitoring their operating/capital budgets; analysis of revenues and expenditures; coordination and presentation of budget information to the City Manager; preparation of the City's annual Operating and/or Capital Budgets; review of budget-related departmental requests; collaboration with departments to resolve budgetary issues; review of City Council memoranda for budget implications and appropriate budget language, conducting research on budget and policy-related matters; and special projects as assigned. During critical times of the year, you will be expected to work overtime, both weeknights and weekends, for the preparation and release of several key budget documents. 
This is an exciting opportunity for individuals with a passion for budgeting in the public sector. The ideal candidate is self-directed, organized, dependable, flexible and detail-oriented, with the ability to conduct complex, sensitive and visible assignments. In addition, he/she is a skilled communicator in both written and verbal formats with an ability to maintain the successful, collaborative and constructive working relationships necessary to succeed in the City Manager’s Office. The successful candidate demonstrates individual leadership through strategic planning and analysis, continuous improvement, and collaboration. Finally, the ideal candidate will be enthusiastic, looking to grow and excel, thrive in a team environment, and be invested in San Jose’s future.
This recruitment is intended to fill one permanent Senior Executive Analyst position. 
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.

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.
1. Describe your experience working with budgets. This can range from creating reports or tracking costs/revenues, to the development and analysis of any type of budget.
2.  Describe your experience finding solutions to complex problems/issues when the solution was not clear.  1) Identify the problem/issues involved; 2) the steps you took to address it; and 3) the results you obtained.
3.  Budget work, like any job, often encounters competing priorities and deadlines. Tell us about a specific instance where you had to respond to work deadlines that seemed difficult to meet. What were your actions and what is your general philosophy about managing deadlines?
4. Describe your experience with analyzing and interpreting data.  Provide a specific example you are proud of. 
5. Describe your experience with direct and/or indirect employee supervision, including the approaches used to train, motivate and inspire staff, while ensuring strong staff work products and customer service levels. 

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, please contact Kate Handford (kate.handford@sanjoseca.gov). 
If you have questions about the selection or hiring process, please contact Linh Le (linh.le@sanjoseca.gov).

The City Manager has administrative responsibility and authority to ensure that the laws and ordinances of the Town are duly enforced. The City Manager is responsible for managing and giving direction to all department heads, except for the City Attorney. The City Manager is appointed by, and serves at the pleasure of, the City Council.

Essential responsibilities of the City Manager include:

• Representing the Town with other governmental agencies
• Recommending adoption of ordinances and resolutions to execute the City Council’s policies
• Advising the City Council of the fiscal condition of the Town
• Preparing an annual budget and Capital Improvement Plan
• Exercising general supervision over all public buildings, parks, and other public properties under the control of the Town
• Appointing or removing employees of the Town
• Keeping apprised and informing the City Council of proposed and
  newly adopted laws, trends and societal changes that could affect
  the Town
• Monitoring and informing the City Council of upcoming
  significant contract renewals and the status of
  major Town projects.

For more information and to apply, please visit:

https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/Cupertino

DESCRIPTION/RESPONSIBILITIES:
The Budget Analyst position is are responsible for operating and/or capital budgetary analysis assignments for a City Service Area (CSA) and several City departments, including assisting their assigned CSA/departments in developing and monitoring their operating/capital budgets; analysis of revenues and expenditures; coordination and presentation of budget information to the City Manager; preparation of the City's annual Operating and/or Capital Budgets; review of budget-related departmental requests; collaboration with departments to resolve budgetary issues; review of City Council memoranda for budget implications and appropriate budget language, conducting research on budget and policy-related matters; and special projects as assigned. During critical times of the year, you will be expected to work overtime, both weeknights and weekends, for the preparation and release of several key budget documents. 

This is an exciting opportunity for individuals with a passion for budgeting in the public sector. The ideal candidate is self-directed, organized, dependable, flexible and detail-oriented, with the ability to conduct complex, sensitive and visible assignments. In addition, he/she is a skilled communicator in both written and verbal formats with an ability to maintain the successful, collaborative and constructive working relationships necessary to succeed in the City Manager’s Office. The successful candidate demonstrates individual leadership through strategic planning and analysis, continuous improvement, and collaboration. Finally, the ideal candidate will be enthusiastic, looking to grow and excel, thrive in a team environment, and be invested in San Jose’s future.

This recruitment is intended to fill one permanent Analyst I/II position.  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.  

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.

1. Describe your experience working with budgets. This can range from creating reports or tracking costs/revenues, to the development and analysis of any type of budget.
2.  Describe your experience finding solutions to complex problems/issues when the solution was not clear.  1) Identify the problem/issues involved; 2) the steps you took to address it; and 3) the results you obtained.
3.  Budget work, like any job, often encounters competing priorities and deadlines. Tell us about a specific instance where you had to respond to work deadlines that seemed difficult to meet. What were your actions and what is your general philosophy about managing deadlines?
4. Describe your experience with analyzing and interpreting data.  Provide a specific example you are proud of.

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 the position, please contact Kate Handford at mailto:kate.handford@sanjoseca.gov

If you have questions about the selection or hiring processes, please contact Linh Le at mailto:linh.le@sanjoseca.gov

The City of Redwood City invites you to apply for the position of Management Analyst I. The current opening is in our Public Works department.

• Please click on the job announcement file below to review the recruitment flyer.
• A complete application is required, including a written supplemental questionnaire.
• Submit your application online via CalOpps by 11:59 pm on Tuesday, August 3, 2021.
• Applications will be reviewed continuously as they are received.

Why join the Redwood City team?    

We offer a wide range of meaningful career opportunities with potential for growth, training and development, competitive salaries, flexible work schedules, paid time off, and robust benefits. The Redwood City team is guided by the core values of excellence, integrity, service and creativity.  Inherent in these values is a great organizational culture based on trust, strong and supportive leadership, respect, risk-taking, empowerment, and effective communication. The community is known for its inclusivity, strong engaged neighborhoods, and civic pride. The City works diligently to maintain positive and productive relationships with community partners, together providing outstanding services, programs and opportunities for residents and businesses. This mix of tradition and progress, community and diversity, makes Redwood City an extraordinary place to work and call home. If you’re looking to grow your career as a part of a hard-working and fun team that fosters innovation, creativity and collaboration, we hope you’ll apply. 

Extended- Applications accepted until Tuesday, July 27, 2021 OR upon receipt of the first 200 applications- whichever occurs first.

Written Exam:  August 10, 2021

Oral Exam: August 25, 2021

Resumes are not accepted in lieu of completing a City application.

Incomplete applications will not be accepted.

DEFINITION

Under general supervision, operates and maintains (O&M), performs, corrective and emergency maintenance, construction and repair to water quality distribution system facilities and infrastructure; handles public relations in the field; and performs other duties as assigned.

Distribution System Operator I is the entry-level class and Distribution System Operator II is the journey level class in the series. Incumbents in the Distribution System Operator I class will progressively perform most of the duties required in the series but are not expected to function at the same skill level and will usually exercise less independent direction and judgment on matters related to work procedures and methods. Work is usually supervised while in progress and fits an established pattern that has been explained in detail as they arise. Under the flexible staffing concept, Distribution System Operator II positions that may become vacant may reasonably be filled at the Distribution System Operator I level.

Positions in the Distribution System Operator II class are flexibly staffed and normally filled by advancement from the Distribution System Operator I class, or when filled from the outside, require prior specific experience in building related and/or water/water-delivery-related O&M. Appointment to this class requires the employee to be performing substantially the full range of water/water-delivery-related construction and O&M duties and to meet the qualification standards for the class. This class requires the ability to work independently exercising judgment and initiative. Duties will normally require the ability to operate the full range of tools and mechanical equipment related to water maintenance and to lead and directly supervise crews on specific projects and activities.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

Safely O&M as a member of a crew or individually inspects, installs or repairs water lines, service connections, meter, valves, and other water infrastructure facilities; Excavates using heavy equipment including vacuum excavation equipment. Operate pneumatic, hydraulic and power and hand tools; back fills trenches and excavations; cuts, threads and assembles pipe; caulks water lines; makes new service connections installing meters and boxes and tapping main lines; tests, disinfects, pressurizes the system, installs, repairs, and replaces fire hydrants; drives a truck hauling workers and materials; may be required to work unusual hours as needed; responds to service requests; responds to emergency calls; keeps records of materials used or performed; test and repair of water meters; operates compressor, air tools, tampers, backhoe, front loader and other related construction tools. Regularly prepares routine reports and logs including daily activity reports. Accurately mark locations of underground facilities and respond to underground service alerts (USAs); May undertake minor carpentry, plumbing, cement work and electrical work. O&M of the related wastewater treatment system and equipment; monitors gauges, dials, meters and controls panels, and other recording instruments, greases and cleans equipment; services and maintains a variety of distribution system equipment; extracts samples and performs field tests and analysis; inspects plant equipment and facilities to locate and report needed repairs; performs general plant maintenance work, such as sweeping, cleaning, sanding, and painting; performs general grounds maintenance work. Supervise contractors; respond to calls for service 24/7; participate in required standby rotation, participate in all required safety training and maintain required current certification and carry out duties in a safe manner.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge of: O&M, preventative maintenance, repair and record-keeping procedures of a typical water distribution system; methods and equipment used to install, test, repair and maintain water distribution infrastructure; occupational hazards, safety precautions and principles of accident prevention. The O&M of mechanical equipment, including pumps and electric motors; control procedures for water treatment /distribution processes; tools, equipment and methods used in the overhaul, repair, adjustment and modification of stationary power equipment, and of the pumping, piping, and electrical systems used in a pump station.

Ability to:

Safely use heavy equipment, hand and power tools; operate and service pumps, motors and other mechanical equipment; perform the more skilled tasks required in the field operation of a water distribution system; make arithmetic calculations involving fractions, decimals and percentages; use CRTs, PCs, and computer-based data systems; understand and follow oral and written instructions; demonstrate a high degree of mechanical aptitude; read maps; accurately mark locations of underground facilities and respond to underground service alerts (USAs); work in adverse weather conditions which require exposure to wind, rain and cold temperature; work in atmosphere which often involves noise, noxious odors, gases, contact with water and/or wastewater, and risk of bodily injury; maintain an appropriate public service demeanor and positive customer service interactions; report back to work to respond to after hour call backs and to report to duty during an emergency; adhere to Standby Duty Procedures; interact positively and cooperate with co-workers, respond politely to customers, work as a team member, function under demanding time pressure, respond in a positive manner to supervision, and attend work and perform duties on a regular and consistent basis, on time and in approved uniform.

Physical Capability to: Perform moderate, and sometimes strenuous, sustained manual labor; walk, climb, lift, crawl, stoop and bend to reach work; work safely in confined spaces; work outdoors in temperature extremes and inclement weather. Must be willing to report to work at any time during an emergency and work an irregular work schedule.

Experience:

Distribution System Operator I, entry level: one (1) year, full-time, paid experience in construction, maintenance, or other semi-skilled, physical work.

Distribution System Operator II: two (2) years of full-time, paid experience in construction or maintenance work in a water utility system or the plumbing trade.

Education:

Distribution System Operator I, entry level; Graduation from high school or equivalent

Distribution System Operator II: Graduation from high school or equivalent

License:

Possession of a valid, Class C, California Driver’s License at the Distribution System Operator I level.

To be appointed to the Distribution System Operator II Level, individual must possess a valid Class B California Driver’s License (including acceptable driving record) and a Water Distribution Operators License D1 issued by the Department of Health Services.

Closing Date: Tuesday, July 27, 2021 @ 5:00 p.m. OR Upon Receipt of the first 50 Application Packages, Whichever Occurs First.

We invite applications for the position of:

Senior Program Assistant

$5,388 - $6,421 MONTHLY SALARY

Plus a comprehensive benefits package

The City of San Mateo Parks and Recreation Department is looking for a highly qualified Senior Program Assistant

Why Join our Department?

The City of San Mateo is a very progressive City that encourages staff and resident engagement to develop positive solutions that meet the demands of our community.

The Parks and Recreation Department provides a full spectrum of services to the San Mateo community including park and landscape maintenance, street and park tree maintenance, park planning and design and a full range of recreational opportunities. There are 32 fully developed parks, 6 community recreation centers, 2 aquatic facilities and an 18-hole golf course.  San Mateo’s park system ranges from small, neighborhood playgrounds to regional parks such as the Shoreline Parks and Laurelwood/Sugarloaf Open Space along with numerous community parks, medians and landscaped islands.  Features unique to San Mateo include an award winning one-acre Japanese Garden, historic Central Park, two community gardens, six dog parks and four bocce courts.  The Department employs more than 60 full-time employees and approximately 250 part-time employees. The Department is committed to its mission of creating community through people, parks and programs.

Collaboration, Innovation, Respect, Creativity, Transparency and Informed Risk-taking are attributes that we are seeking in the candidates.

Look to some of the reasons why the City of San Mateo is a great place to work,

https://youtu.be/XNAF7GZUNl8?list=PL3QUX6-y-89-D28g895DzvObmoD89Dqdn

What You’ll Do

The Senior Program Assistant performs a variety of complex clerical and technical functions in support of programs at the assigned facility; coordinates facility booking, scheduling and rental processes, assists in providing for the safety, maintenance and security of program participants, staff, equipment and facilities; acts as a liaison with program and managerial staff, community groups and program participants; directly participates in, and monitors the work of staff assigned to, the program registration process; processes transactions in support of department programs which entail: substantial interaction with interested parties; knowledge of procedures and policies; and the accounting for payables and monies received; provides information and assistance regarding department programs, policies and procedures to the general public, City personnel, vendors and contractors; processes forms, invoices and other documents in accordance with established procedures; and check for accuracy and completeness of entries, and for compliance with applicable City, statutory and other requirements; computes and receives fees in accordance with department schedules and procedures, record revenue received and provide for the deposit of monies; may provide lead direction to other support staff; enters data and information in the preparation of reports, correspondence, forms and other documents; performs a variety of general clerical duties, including: filing; billing; recording information in office records; photocopying; processing of mail; and answering telephones.

For a complete list of duties and job requirements, reference our job specifications at www.cityofsanmateo.org