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Applications must have a completed supplemental questionnaire and attach a typing certificate.  If both are not complete, this will be deemed as incomplete and application will not move further in the recruiting process.  If supplemental question does not apply to you, please indicate "N/A".  

FIRST REVIEW OF APPLICATIONS:  Monday, August 2, 2021

The next challenging career opportunity awaits you! The Deputy City Clerk position is an outstanding opportunity for a dedicated and skilled professional with experience in the public sector; proven administrative experience in a City Clerk’s office is highly desirable. The City of Ceres is seeking a strong communicator and team player with the ability to demonstrate adaptability in a complex and everchanging environment. The ideal candidate will be committed to excellence in customer service and will demonstrate strong organizational skills, records management skills, advanced computers skills and attention to details.

Competitive candidates will possess proven administrative experience in and have a strong understanding of the City management form of government. Candidates who are technically savvy and/or have advanced experience in Laserfiche or a similar records management system is highly sought. The successful candidate should be able to work independently on a variety of projects with minimal direction in a fast-paced and dynamic work environment.

SUMMARY DESCRIPTION
Under the administrative direction of both the City Manager and City Clerk the Deputy City Clerk  performs a variety of technical, analytical and administrative tasks in the Office of the City Clerk including legislative administration, Board, Commission and Committee management, elections administration, records management; performs the duties of the City Clerk in the absence of the City Clerk. Assists the City Clerk in developing, implementing and coordinating projects, programs and procedures, particularly related to records management, legislative and policy functions and agenda preparation. This position requires an understanding of the principles and practices related to records management and advanced recordkeeping, legislative processes, and effective public relations. A working knowledge of applicable laws and regulations including the Political Reform Act, Brown Act, California Public Records Act, California election laws, Fair Political Practices Commission reporting requirements and the principles and practices related to the City Clerk function is highly desirable.

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).

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

Please submit your job application as per instructions on the brochure at https://www.sanjoseca.gov/home/showpublisheddocument/75257/637611534155330000

The City of San José is seeking an experienced Deputy Director to oversee Energy Resiliency for the Department. The Deputy Director will report directly to the Director and provide City-wide leadership to explore, develop, coordinate, and deliver a comprehensive package of strategies, programs, and projects to improve energy resiliency. This is a time-limited (overstrength) position - budgeted for two years. At the end of this period, this role maybe converted to a regular position within the City of San Jose, evolve into a position within the management team of Google, or another third party, or be eliminated. This is an exciting new role helping to define the future of microgrids within the economic and political infrastructure of one of America’s most dynamic cities. A key responsibility of this position is to oversee all aspects of the City’s approach to enabling an advanced energy microgrid to serve Google's Downtown West Mixed-Use Plan. A major component of the Downtown West Project is an innovative large microgrid to more efficiently handle some of the utility needs of the development. Google is proposing an advanced microgrid electrical distribution system with renewable energy generation and storage resources distributed throughout the development. One of the main benefits of the microgrid is more resilient, clean, and affordable energy for the community within the Project. The Deputy Director will provide strategic leadership to advance the microgrid and is an integral part of the City’s executive team. Responsibilities include:

•Lead the development of a business plan and draft agreements for the City to provide electric distribution service to the development to enable the microgrid. The business plan would include expected rates, tariffs, operations, and organizational structure and include a detailed analysis of the opportunities and risks including the economic, climate, and resiliency risks and benefits of the City providing this service.

•Collaborate and lead technical work streams with Google to advance the microgrid.•Oversee and provide direction to consulting team(s) to develop the business plan, agreements, and any other technical analysis needed.

•Liaise with PG&E and consulting team(s) to advance the transmission interconnection of the microgrid, including overseeing various engineering studies and construction agreements.

•Oversee technical consultants to the develop the City’s engineering design and construction standards for the microgrid.

•Lead the development of City Council memorandums and other documents needed to advance the project.

This position will also work to advance several Citywide initiatives to improve energy resiliency and lessen the impacts of public safety power shutoff (PSPS) events and other power interruptions. These responsibilities include:

•Collaborate with the Office of Emergency Management and City Manager’s Office to provide technical guidance on the City’s Power Vulnerability Plan and response to PSPS events.

•Lead the development of innovative programs to advance onsite generation resources within the community.

•Identify opportunities and funding resources to improve the energy resiliency of City facilities; including evaluating technical resources, cost impacts, and climate impacts.

Director of NOVA Workforce Services - Job Flyer (ca.gov)

To apply, please submit your resume, cover letter & detailed responses to supplemental questions to recruitments@sunnyvale.ca.gov by July 30, 2021 at 5:00pm.

The most appropriately qualified candidates will be invited to an oral board interview (weighted 100%).  Depending on the number of applicants this process may be altered.

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.   

DESCRIPTION/RESPONSIBILITIES:
About the Office of Administration, Policy, and Intergovernmental Relations
The City Manager’s Office provides strategic leadership that supports the Mayor and City Council, and motivates the organization to deliver high quality services that meet the community’s needs. The City Manager’s Office of Administration, Policy, and Intergovernmental Relations, under the direction of the Director, coordinates internal budgets and hiring, citywide public policy, and legislative affairs. It provides the City’s Leaders, Administrators, Directors, and staff with support, coordination, research, and strategic analysis of the city’s critical needs, programs, policies, and services.

About the Position
The Assistant to the City Manager is a key member of the Office of Administration, Policy, and Intergovernmental Relations (API).  The position will assist the Director by supporting organizational capacity-building around policy development and data-driven decision making, and aligning program and policy priorities internally and externally. The position enhances the City Manager’s Office internal planning and management, and supports streamlining inter-departmental coordination for programs, policies, and initiatives. The position is responsible for facilitation and collaboration across Departments to advance the development, implementation, and evaluation of programs and services that support the City Manager’s Enterprise Priorities, City Council Committees, and other services that resolve critical issues. This position assists both internal and external stakeholders to achieve City goals.

The ideal candidate will have a passion for advancing race equity, significant experience in policy analysis, proficient understanding of data collection and data-driven decision making, community and government relations experience, enjoys working in multi-disciplinary teams and has an understanding of administrative functions in the public sector with an enthusiasm for continuous quality improvement.  Central abilities key to this position include excellent communication (written and verbal), leadership and interpersonal skills, strategic thinking, a commitment to customer service and serving the most vulnerable residents, and the ability to simultaneously manage multiple projects and issues. The organization is looking for proven leaders that enjoy working through complex issues to find creative and innovative solutions and process improvements.  Due to the complexity and scope of authority involved, this position requires someone who can work both independently and
interdependently to ensure work is completed in an accurate, complete, and timely fashion.

Employment Eligibility: Federal law requires all employees to provide verification of their eligibility to work in this country. Please be informed that the City of San Jose will NOT sponsor, represent, or sign any documents related to visa applications/transfers for H1B or any other type of visa which requires an employer application.

Detail oriented and can balance the high-level thinking with managing day-to-day tasks on multiple projects at the same time.
Proven ability to effectively communicate with a broad set of stakeholders including team members, senior and executive leadership, internal and external stakeholders, and the residents of San José.

Key position responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
• Analyze organizational structures, functions, procedures, and practices; provide analysis and recommendations of various kinds and levels of services provided by City government to create improved efficiencies.
• Coordinate activities and provide information and staff reports to assist the City Manager and senior and executive staff, City Council Members, City task forces, and committees.
• Oversee the performance of the organization in meeting the City's goals and in carrying out directives of the City Manager and Emergency Operations Center (when activated).
• Establish and maintain good working relationships with a diversity of individuals, community groups, and organizations to ensure that the City's programs effectively serve the San José community.
• Carry out special studies, investigations and prepare reports and recommendations to the City Manager.
• Represent the Director as assigned.
• May supervise professional and/or support staff as assigned.
• Evening and weekend work is occasionally required.

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.  You must fill out the online application available on the City of San José website. As part of this process, you will be required to submit a cover letter & resume, and answer five (5) supplemental questions. Please limit your response to no more than 4 pages.
To apply, please complete an application via the City of San José’s website at www.sanjoseca.gov/citycareers. This position will remain open until filled.  The first application review will be on June 21 2021 at 8:00 a.m. Pacific Time. Please allow adequate time to complete the application and submit before the deadline or the system may not save your application. If your online application was successfully submitted, you will receive an automatic confirmation email to the email address you provided. IF YOU DO NOT RECEIVE THE CONFIRMATION, please email CityCareers@sanjoseca.gov and we will research the status of your application. Please contact Human Resources at (408) 535-1285, or Human.Resources@sanjoseca.gov if you have any questions.

If you have questions, comments or concerns about the recruitment, selection or hiring process, please contact Jessica Lowry at e-mail at jessica.lowry@sanjoseca.gov

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