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We invite you to join the Facilities Maintenance team in our quest to improve the quality of life for the residents and visitors of Menlo Park.  Your new “office” will stretch from the bay to the foothills. Join a team that takes pride in maintaining the City’s 21 facilities.  Your typical day starts at noon and ends at 9:30PM.  Bring your positive attitude and customer service skills to a team that gets the job done safely and efficiently.   If you value teamwork and want to have a meaningful impact in the community, apply today!

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About the Position

The City Manager’s Office is recruiting for an Assistant to the City Manager position to serve as the City’s Capital Budget Coordinator.  This is an unclassified, salaried position, which means that the position is not part of the Civil Service system.  This management position is not represented by a bargaining unit.  This is a regular, at-will position with the City Manager’s Office reporting to the Deputy Budget Director.

The Capital Budget Coordinator facilitates the development and oversight of the City’s annual capital budget and five-year capital improvement program.  A critical member of Budget Office’s senior management team, the ideal candidate possesses the technical skills necessary to ensure accuracy of budget documents generated from the Hyperion budgeting software platform while applying a collaborative leadership approach among departmental partners to facilitate the analysis and decision-making necessary to resolve complex budgetary problems related to the construction and rehabilitation of public infrastructure.  In support of the Budget Director, the incumbent is expected to self-initiate, design, and implement projects to improve budgeting processes and outcomes, and will often be called upon to craft effective written communication of complex financial, budgetary, and operational information in a manner clear and accessible to the City Council and members of the public. 

Key Responsibilities

This position is responsible for the following:

• Manages the capital budget process, including, but not limited to, budget development, revenue and expenditure tracking and monitoring, financial status reporting, and capital revenue forecasting for approximately 50 funds at a combined annual budget of approximately $1.4 billion.
• Leads the update and administration of the organization's Hyperion capital budgeting software system; researches and understands reporting requirements and ensures that systems are modified to meet these requirements; establishes best practices for system use; ensures that these practices are used throughout the organization; and trains departmental staff as needed.
• Coordinates capital budget activities across all City departments, develops annual capital budget training manuals/instructions and leads city-wide trainings.
• Working collaboratively with City departments, solves capital budget issues and oversees capital funds management for inclusion in various budget documents such as the Annual Report, Mid-Year Budget Review, City Manager’s Budget Request and Five-Year Forecast, Proposed and Adopted Capital Budget and Five-Year Capital Improvement Program.
• Coordinates memorandum review activities and provides staff support for budget/fiscal implications for all City Council memoranda.
• Monitors economic-sensitive information affecting City capital funds.
• Effectively supervises and motivates a team of Budget Office staff to ensure timely and accurate completion of assignments. 
• Ensures alignment of the Capital Program with City Council priorities, policies, and budget principles and City Manager directives and budget guidelines.
• Authors, reviews, and edits budget documents, reports, memoranda and briefing materials for the capital budget.
• Studies City organizations, operations and services to make recommendations to improve quality and effectiveness of service delivery. 
• Resolves and facilitates major issues which are confidential, controversial or of major significance to the organization.
• Represents the Budget Office or City Manager’s Office as assigned at public events including community groups, City Council sessions, Committee meetings, and Planning Commission budget review.

City of San Mateo, Community Development Department, Planning Division

Planning Intern

Paid Internship Description

The City of San Mateo Community Development Department is looking for two (2) Planning Interns

Why Join our Department?

The City of San Mateo is a progressive City that encourages staff and community engagement to develop positive solutions that meet the current and future needs of our community. You’ll be joining a talented team in a fast-paced, dynamic work environment dedicated to serving the San Mateo community. The Community Development Department’s core function is to ensure a quality commercial and residential environment, healthy neighborhoods, and a strong economic base that aligns with community objectives.

The Community Development Department’s Planning Division provides a broad range of services, including review of applications for new ­­­development and long-range planning.

The intern must have an interest in pursuing planning as a career and will gain practical experience to be competitive in the job market. Enthusiasm, respect, accountability, collaboration, critical thinking, willingness to learn are attributes we are seeking in the candidates.

What You’ll Be Doing

This paid internship will involve supporting research regarding a variety of activities, and assignments performing duties and responsibilities related to the daily functions of Planning Division as required.

*Please visit our What’s Happening in Development page to review some of the exciting projects happening in San Mateo.

Examples of Duties

Essential job duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following: assisting planning customers at the public counter/virtual counter, responding to zoning inquiries, assisting with current and long-range planning projects, design review, research and special assignments, community outreach, and other related duties as assigned.

Desired Qualifications

A positive professional attitude, inquisitive, strong communicator with writing skills, and ability to work independently when necessary and meet deadlines. Individuals with an interest in urban planning or local government are preferred.

Typical Qualifications

Experience, Education and Training: Graduate or currently enrolled in a college or university, in the fields of Urban Planning, Architecture, Geography, Public Administration, Public Policy, or related field.

Time Commitment

Approximately 16-24 hours a week. Some flexibility in scheduling can be accommodated. Each intern is able to work a maximum of 1,000 hours per fiscal year.

Application Deadline

Recruitment will close by December 4, 2020, at 5:00 p.m.

Interview Process

All applications will be reviewed for minimum qualifications. Qualified candidates will be contacted for a virtual interview, which is expected to take place the week of December 7 – 11, 2020. The position would begin in January 2021.

Compensation

$16.78 – 20.01 per hour

Supplemental Questions

1. Tell us why you are interested in the planning profession, and specifically with the City of San Mateo?
2. How has your work experience and education, including any special class projects, prepared you for this position?
3. What do you hope to gain out of this internship experience?

For additional information, contact Wendy Lao at 650-522-7219 or via email at wlao@cityofsanmateo.org, or Phillip Brennan at 650-522-7218 or via email at pbrennan@cityofsanmateo.org.

The City of San Mateo is an equal employment opportunity employer

DEFINITION

Provide a productive and safe working environment and related services to all employees, while protecting NCPA's investment in building, grounds and contents. Responsible for the administration, maintenance and control of the main office facilities and equipment and NCPA’s disaster recovery facility, including but not limited to the building and grounds, HVAC system, telecommunications, surveillance equipment and building access control system, office machines, furniture and equipment, lease negotiations, and landlord interface.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED

This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Prepare, monitor and control annual budget for building and equipment throughout the year.
• Prepare and review monthly/quarterly management reports related to Facilities Management.
• Analyze and resolve problems with employees concerning facilities, furniture and equipment.
• Develop and implement goals, objectives, policies and procedures relative to the Facilities Management areas of responsibility.
• Manage the systems and supplier resources associated with security access and surveillance, HVAC, office equipment and furniture, telecommunications, and building and landscaping maintenance.
• Manage vendor performance in accordance with contract terms and conditions; handle day-to-day contract maintenance; approve invoices.
• Plan, organize and manage operation of the Agency telecommunication systems, interfacing with the Information Technology Division, as necessary.
• Analyze nature of emergency and course of action for problems with building or equipment during and outside normal working hours.
• Perform cost/benefit analysis for services and equipment; procure outside services and equipment on informal and formal bid basis.
• Schedule repairs for equipment, monitor usage, analyze need for replacement equipment, furniture, capital improvements to facilities.
• Ensure NCPA’s disaster recovery facility is maintained and ready for use in the event of a need to failover 24 x 7 energy operations.
• Initiate requests for proposals, review and evaluate bids, negotiate final contract terms and conditions, prepare staff reports and present proposal to commission for contract award on formal bids.
• Create forms and procedures for maintaining information, i.e., telephone system requests for service and maintenance, file archive and retrieval services, card access security system, and all service contracts.
• Develop short and long-range facility plans including occupancy planning space forecasting and space allocation.
• Oversee facility improvement projects using contracted resources and ensure compliance with all environmental regulations and codes.
• Manage moves of personnel, including furniture layouts and workstation arrangements.
• Administer the product procurement and installation of ergonomic solutions for workstations and offices.
• Administer disposal of used, surplus equipment according to policy.
• Participate as Site Transportation Systems Management Coordinator (TSM) representing NCPA with the City of Roseville.
• Attend and participate in the NCPA Safety Committee meetings with responsibility for facility safety, inspections, fire safety equipment, and employee safety training.
• Review, interpret and discuss facilities operations with the General Manager, management and staff as required.
• Develop and administer training on equipment and services relative to the facilities, i.e., telephone, copiers and security equipment.
• Manage records retention and off-site storage programs. Coordinate cell phone plans/service for staff.
• Serve as headquarters Safety Officer (including ergonomics), responsible for OSHA compliance.
• Coordinate building events, e.g., fire drills, blood drives, etc.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge of:

• General construction trades and tools including electrical, plumbing, HVAC, wood construction, etc. Technical and practical understanding of facilities management, e.g., HVAC, plumbing, electrical, fire and safety equipment. Ability to read architectural drawings. Knowledge of standard project scheduling techniques.
• Current laws affecting facility maintenance e.g., safety, indoor air quality (IAQ) issues, fire codes.  Knowledge of current building codes.  Knowledge of City of Roseville building practices requirements for permits, planning and review of construction activities.

Ability to:

• Troubleshoot building issues (electrical, plumbing, HVAC, etc.) and perform minor repairs. Assess issues and engage necessary vendors to perform needed construction, repair, support and/or general maintenance activities.

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

Analytical - Synthesizes complex or diverse information; Collects and researches data; Uses intuition and experience to complement data; Designs work flows and procedures.

Design - Generates creative solutions; Translates concepts and information into images; Uses feedback to modify designs; Applies design principles; Demonstrates attention to detail.

Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully; Develops alternative solutions; Works well in group problem solving situations; Uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.

Project Management - Develops project plans; Coordinates projects; Communicates changes and progress; Completes projects on time and budget; Manages project team activities.

Technical Skills - Assesses own strengths and weaknesses; Pursues training and development opportunities; Strives to continuously build knowledge and skills; Shares expertise with others.

Customer Service - Manages difficult or emotional customer situations; Responds promptly to customer needs; Solicits customer feedback to improve service; Responds to requests for service and assistance; Meets commitments.

Interpersonal Skills - Focuses on solving conflict, not blaming; Maintains confidentiality; Listens to others without interrupting; Keeps emotions under control; Remains open to others' ideas and tries new things.

Oral Communication - Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; Listens and gets clarification; Responds well to questions; Demonstrates group presentation skills; Participates in meetings.

Written Communication - Writes clearly and informatively; Edits work for spelling and grammar; Varies writing style to meet needs; Presents numerical data effectively; Able to read and interpret written information.

Teamwork - Balances team and individual responsibilities; Exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; Gives and welcomes feedback; Contributes to building a positive team spirit; Puts success of team above own interests; Able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives; Supports everyone's efforts to succeed.

Change Management - Develops workable implementation plans; Communicates changes effectively; Builds commitment and overcomes resistance; Prepares and supports those affected by change; Monitors transition and evaluates results.

Leadership - Exhibits confidence in self and others; Inspires and motivates others to perform well; effectively influences actions and opinions of others; Accepts feedback from others; Gives appropriate recognition to others.

Quality Management - Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness.

Business Acumen - Understands business implications of decisions; Displays orientation to profitability; Demonstrates knowledge of market and competition; Aligns work with strategic goals.

Cost Consciousness - Works within approved budget; Develops and implements cost saving measures; Contributes to profits and revenue; Conserves organizational resources.

Diversity - Demonstrates knowledge of EEO policy; Shows respect and sensitivity for cultural differences.

Ethics - Treats people with respect; Keeps commitments; Inspires the trust of others; Works with integrity and ethically; Upholds organizational values.

Organizational Support - Follows policies and procedures; Completes administrative tasks correctly and on time; Supports organization's goals and values; Benefits organization through outside activities; Supports affirmative action and respects diversity.

Strategic Thinking - Develops strategies to achieve organizational goals; Understands organization's strengths & weaknesses.

Judgment - Displays willingness to make decisions; Exhibits sound and accurate judgment; Supports and explains reasoning for decisions; Includes appropriate people in decision-making process; Makes timely decisions.

Motivation - Sets and achieves challenging goals; Demonstrates persistence and overcomes obstacles; Measures self against standard of excellence; Takes calculated risks to accomplish goals.

Planning/Organizing - Prioritizes and plans work activities; Uses time efficiently; Plans for additional resources; Sets goals and objectives; Organizes or schedules other people and their tasks; Develops realistic action plans.

Professionalism - Approaches others in a tactful manner; Reacts well under pressure; Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; Accepts responsibility for own actions; Follows through on commitments.

Quality - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Applies feedback to improve performance; Monitors own work to ensure quality.

Quantity - Meets productivity standards; Completes work in timely manner; Strives to increase productivity; Works quickly.

Safety and Security - Observes safety and security procedures; Determines appropriate action beyond guidelines; Reports potentially unsafe condition. Uses equipment and materials properly.

Adaptability - Adapts to changes in the work environment; Manages competing demands; Changes approach or method to best fit the situation; Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.

Attendance/Punctuality - Is consistently at work and on time; Ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent; Arrives at meetings and appointments on time.

Dependability - Follows instructions, responds to management direction; Takes responsibility for own actions; Keeps commitments; Commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals; Completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan.

Initiative - Volunteers readily; Undertakes self-development activities; Seeks increased responsibilities; Takes independent actions and calculated risks; Looks for and takes advantage of opportunities; Asks for and offers help when needed.

Innovation - Displays original thinking and creativity; Meets challenges with resourcefulness; Generates suggestions for improving work; Develops innovative

approaches and ideas; Presents ideas and information in a manner that gets others' attention.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Position requires the ability to operate independently and proactively. Proficiency in use of Microsoft Office applications, ability and willingness to use common hand tools and perform hands-on work is highly desired.

Education and/or Experience

Bachelor's degree (B. A.) from four-year College or university; or four years facility maintenance and building operations related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Certified Facility Manager (CFM) designation desired.

Language Skills

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common scientific and technical journals, financial reports, and legal documents. Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community.  Ability to write speeches and articles for publication that conform to prescribed style and format. Ability to effectively present information to top management, public groups, and/or boards of directors.

Mathematical Skills

Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume.  Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.

Reasoning Ability

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Computer Skills

Proficient personal computer skills including electronic mail, recordkeeping, routine database activity, advanced work processing, spreadsheets, graphics, etc.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

Valid California Driver's License and Insurance.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here 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 functions.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to walk; reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

EOE

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Appointed by and reporting to the City Manager, the City Clerk/Communications Coordinator directs, plans, organizes, and oversees all activities of the City Clerk and Communications Office, manages the effective use of resources to improve organizational productivity and customer service; and provides responsible and complex administrative support to the City Manager and City Council.

Functional areas of responsibility include administrative support to the City Manager and City Council; administrative and logistical support to the City Council meetings; official records management; management of municipal elections; legal notices; municipal code and filing officer services; responsible for creating and enabling communication between the organization and both news media outlets and the general public. The City Clerk will build an inclusive and transparent communication strategy to disseminate essential information through proactive communication and engagement practices.   

The City Clerk must possess skills in leadership, emotional intelligence, political acumen; and a firm knowledge of the principals, practices and laws governing municipal clerk functions, communications, and community engagement.

The Selection Process

The process will first consist of a review of application materials, including supplemental questionnaire responses, for experience, education, training, completeness, and accuracy. Highly suitable and qualified candidates will be invited to continue in the selection process. The specifics of the selection process will be communicated to the candidates selected. 

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Position and Duties:

The City Council has a Digital Inclusion and Broadband Strategy that seeks to accelerate the deployment of wired and wireless broadband for all people while making it more inclusive for the digitally underserved (the digital divide). Executing this strategy requires negotiating value exchange relationships with telecom providers, overseeing the creation, adoption, and execution of balanced broadband friendly policies, working collaboratively with the community on the aesthetics and other community concerns associated with broadband deployment, and setting the vision, strategy, and priorities for the Small Cell Team in the Department of Public Works, and the Macro Site Team in the Planning, Building, and Code Enforcement Department that executes the Permit to Inspect processes for the City.

The Broadband Manager reports directly to the Director of Civic Innovation and works closely with the Deputy City Manager responsible for 21st Century Infrastructure.

The Broadband Manager directly influences over $1B in private sector investments into the City of San José over the next seven years. This private sector investment creates thousands of jobs, dramatically increases regional GDP, delivers hundreds of millions of dollars of Smart City capability, and delivers tens of millions of economic opportunities for the digitally underserved.

The Broadband Manager requires a broad set of skills including strategic thinking, negotiation, telecommunications experience, public policy, team leadership, and public collaboration.  They will negotiate value exchange agreements to generate the demand for broadband deployments and ensure City’s departments fulfill that demand by permitting communications facilities including macro site, small cells, and underground fiber optics.  This role requires collaboration with various City departments including, but not limited to the City Manager’s Office of Administration, Policy, and Intergovernmental Relations; City Manager’s Budget Office; Mayor’s Office; Information Technology; Planning, Building and Code Enforcement; Public Works; and Transportation. The Broadband Manager will also work closely with innovative technology companies to evaluate ways to accelerate broadband deployment, including Smart City technology within the new context of COVID-19 public health, and the shelter-in-place dynamics that highlight the value of digital inclusion. Collaboration with public interest groups, community organizations, and other stakeholders will also be required to ensure public adoption of broadband deployment, especially the deployment of small cells on street lights. Finally, the Broadband Manager will work closely with the City’s Library Department and external stakeholders to ensure progress of social justice for the digitally underserved people in San José.

The Broadband Manager responsibilities include the following:

• Negotiate value trading agreements with broadband providers that promote economic development, digital inclusion, and support for Smart Cities.

• Direct the development of balanced broadband friendly policies.

• Direct the City departments involved with broadband deployment.

• Collaborate with external stakeholders on community concerns with broadband deployments.

• Measure compliance with agreement terms and conditions.

• Evaluate new technologies and approaches to accelerate broadband.

• Report progress to City Council and external stakeholders.

• Advise on federal, state, and local regulations including rulings from the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) and the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) and recent court decisions.

• Advise on proposed telecommunications resiliency standards for broadband deployments from and emergency operations perspective such as the CPUC Wireless Resiliency Strategy and the City of San José Power Vulnerability Plan.

• Supervise and manage the Small Cell Permitting Project Manager.

• Manage the Digital Inclusion Program in relation to public-private partnership contract requirements and in relation to City and community stakeholders to advance digital inclusion.

This is a permanent position in the City Manager’s Office.

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