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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).

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Under general supervision, the Maintenance Worker is assigned to the Streets and Sewers Division of the Public Works Department and is responsible for performing a variety of skilled and semi-skilled tasks and operating power-driven road maintenance or construction equipment and trucks.

Examples of duties include:

• Operation and maintenance of power-driven street, sewer, and construction equipment
• Cleaning of sewer lines and storm drains
• Performance of concrete work and other construction and street resurfacing projects

About Us

Fremont is a well-managed and innovative city! Located in the heart of the Bay Area and Silicon Valley, Fremont prides itself on innovation, clean technology and advanced manufacturing, a low crime rate, great schools, a low unemployment rate, quality parks, nearby open space, and an incredibly diverse population of over 235,000 residents.  As a full-service city, Fremont employs 962 regular employees and operates on a FY 2020-21 General Fund budget of $213.4 million.  With its strong and diversified business base, Fremont is an important economic force in the region.  The City strives to be an innovator in municipal government, with dynamic leadership provided by the City Council and City Manager. 

The Department

Fremont’s Human Services Department is nationally and internationally recognized for its innovation and effective programs. The Department works to sustain the City’s social service infrastructure which promotes a healthy and safe environment for all residents. The Department also directly offers services to residents throughout their life course from infants to elders. Services offered to families are designed to help them become or remain self-sufficient.

Ideal Candidate

The Human Services Department is seeking a motivated individual who enjoys working with and serving older adults. In addition to the minimum qualifications and required licensures, the successful candidate will be an independent and effective team player who is able to multitask in a fast paced work environment.  The ideal candidate will possess knowledge of applicable laws, rules and regulations.  Experience with Microsoft Office Suite and databases is desirable.  The selected Office Specialist will demonstrate their ability to perform a variety of responsible clerical duties in support of department operations including maintenance of appropriate records and preparation of general reports;  provide exceptional customer service to both internal and external customers; operate a variety of office equipment such as a calculator, review documents related to department operations; perform basic mathematical calculations; verify and check files and data; research and resolve discrepancies; and track projects. Additionally, the selected candidate should demonstrate strong communication skills (written and verbal) and excellent customer service skills.  Bilingual skills in written and oral communication in Mandarin or Cantonese is highly desirable.

The Position & Responsibilities

The Office Specialist I/II will act as a clerical support member assigned to the Age Well Center at South Fremont in the Human Services Department.  The selected candidate would be part of an administrative team that provides custom service support to both internal and external customers.  Examples of duties include:

· Performs a wide variety of routine clerical work including filing, billing, checking, tracking, recording information on records, and processing personnel, payroll, purchasing, and training information.

· Sorts and files documents and records, maintaining alphabetical index and cross-reference files.

· Answers the telephone and assists the general public and City staff, giving information on department and assigned program policies and procedures.

· Screens calls and visitors, and refer inquiries as appropriate.

· Schedules meetings, inspections and appointments as assigned.

· Receives, issues, and processes various applications, licenses,  work order, permits and other forms.

· Develops and maintains spreadsheets, databases and other automated systems.

· Composes routine correspondence independently.

· Compiles and formats information and data from a variety of sources for statistical and financial reports.

· Maintains ledger of expenses and revenues.

· Records and posts information, data or figures.

· Conducts research of records, programs, processes, procedures, office equipment and supplies, office services, and resources.

· Scans, indexes and verifies records for digital imaging.

· Assists in the support of a board or commission including posting legal notices, preparing agendas, assembling background materials, and typing minutes of meetings as assigned.

· Coordinates or participates in the preparation for meetings, presentations and events.

· Posts and maintains information on department/division intranet and/or internet website pages.

· Builds and maintains positive working relationships with co-workers, and other City employees and the public using principles of good customer service.

· Other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

The successful candidate will have any combination of education and/or experience that has provided the knowledge and skills necessary to satisfactorily perform the essential duties of the job.  A typical way to obtain the required knowledge and skills would be:

Office Specialist I:

Education: Completion of twelfth grade or equivalent.

Licenses, Certificates & Special Requirements: Possession of, or ability to obtain by the time of appointment and maintain during appointment, a valid Class C California Driver’s License.

Office Specialist II:

Education: Completion of twelfth grade or equivalent.

Experience: Two (2) years of general clerical experience.

Licenses, Certificates & Special Requirements: Possession of, or ability to obtain by the time of appointment and maintain during appointment, a valid Class C California Driver’s License.

DESCRIPTION/RESPONSIBILITIES:
About the Department
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 Civic Innovation and Digital Strategy is charged with improving the efficiency and effectiveness of City services and executing the City’s Smart City Vision.
The Center for Digital Government recently named the City of San José as the Most Innovative City in America based on the City’s progress in executing the Smart City Vision since 2016.

Six key current Civic Innovation Smart City projects include:
• Management of the City Roadmap which identifies the top 40 highest priority projects;
• Ownership and leverage of the public private partnerships with AT&T, T-Mobile, and Verizon to improve connectivity for everyone in San José through deployment of thousands of miles of fiber and thousands of small cells;
• Development of data tools and driven insights around the equitable budgeting and deployment of city services;
• Co-creation of the City’s Digital Services Strategy and Digital Transformation strategy in partnership with the Information Technology Department;
• Accountability for the execution of the City’s Smart City Vision and projects in partnership with the City departments; and
• Support for the City Library department in its ownership of the digital inclusion program and the goal of closing the digital divide in San José.

Position and Duties:
The Smart City Manager reports directly to the Director of the Office of Civic Innovation and Digital Strategy and has overall accountability for strategy and execution in partnership with City departments especially the Information Technology Department.  In effect, the Smart City Manager combines classic strategic planning with program management.
The Smart City Manager requires a broad set of skills including strategic thinking, public policy formulation, program and project management, team leadership and supervision, effective executive communications, strong stakeholder collaboration, public private partnership formulation and negotiation, brining clarity and direction to highly ambiguous situations, adoption of agile forms of doing work, and public engagement.  
This role requires collaboration with the Directors and staff within almost all the City departments as well as the Deputy City Managers responsible for the City Roadmap projects.  The Smart City Manager will also partner with innovative companies to evaluate ways to accelerate Smart City technology and digital services for both the public and City employees.

The Smart City Manager responsibilities include the following:
• Directly supervise Office of Civic Innovation staff including the Data Equity staff person, City Roadmap staff person, and Digital Services/Transformation staff person;
• Collaborate with the Civic Innovation Broadband Manager and broadband team;
• Manage the development operations (dev ops) cadence of the City Roadmap management and reporting to the City Manager and Council;
• Manage the process of adding, changing, and promoting initiatives on the City Roadmap;
• Collaborating with the Information Technology Department on management and reporting of the Smart City Roadmap;
• Collaborate with the City’s Data Center of Excellent, Office of Racial Equity, and other departments in development of data tools and insights to define and deliver budgets and services with a racial equity lens;
• Collaborate, coordinate, and direct the City departments leading the initiatives on City Roadmap in collaboration with City Manager Office leadership;
• Collaborate with external stakeholders on community concerns;
• Evaluate new technologies and approaches to accelerate smart city solutions;
• Practice and promote proven innovation techniques including an agile approach to planning and execution;
• Support the Director of Civic Innovation and the Deputy City Manager of Technology and Innovation on special projects as required.

This is initially a limit-dated position in the City Manager’s Office through June 30, 2022.  

Selection Process:
To be considered for this position, you must fill out the online application available on the City of San José website and attach a resume. 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.
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. 

Job Specific Questions:
    1. Please indicate how you meet the minimum qualifications for this position:
    + Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university in public administration, business administration, engineering, or related field and six (6) years of professional level management and/or administrative experience.
    + Master’s Degree and five (5) years of professional level management and/or administrative experience.
    + None of the above.
    2. Please specify your degree, the area of study, and the institution you obtained it from.
    3. Describe your experiences in interest-based negotiations, relationship management, strategic thinking, leadership, and stakeholder collaboration.
    4. Describe a time when you were managing a project and staff disagreed with your approach.  What steps did you take to resolve the issue and what was the outcome?
    5. Describe your particular skills and abilities that you believe would make you a successful member of the Office of Civic Innovation & Digital Strategy with a focus on skills and abilities related to the Smart City Manager position.

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, the selection or hiring processes, please contact Danielle Torralba at danielle.torralba@sanjoseca.gov.
The Smart City Manager position will be open until filled. Applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible as this recruitment may close at any time. The first application review will be on Monday July 19, 2021. Please submit your application by 11:59 p.m. (PDT) on Sunday, July 18, 2021 if you would like your application to be included in the first review. 
The actual salary shall be determined by the final candidate’s qualifications and experience. In addition to the starting salary, employees in the Assistant to the City Manager classification shall also receive an approximate five percent (5%) ongoing non-pensionable compensation pay.