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TO APPLY FOR THIS OPPORTUNITY, PLEASE REVIEW THE FULL POSTING VIA THE LINK BELOW AND SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION AS DIRECTED ON THE POSTING: https://www.sanjoseca.gov/home/showdocument?id=64101

CITY GOVERNMENT

The City of San José is a full-service Charter City and operates under a Council-Manager form of government. The City Council consists of 10 council members elected by district and a mayor elected at large. The City Manager, who reports to the Council, and the executive team provide strategic leadership that supports the policymaking role of the Mayor and the City Council and motivates and challenges the organization to deliver high quality services that meet the community’s needs. The City actively engages with members of the community through Council-appointed boards and commissions.

In addition to providing a full range of municipal services including police and fire, San José operates an airport, municipal water system, a regional wastewater treatment facility, over 209 neighborhood and regional parks, an accredited zoo, and a library system with 24 branches. The City also oversees convention, cultural, and hospitality facilities that include the San José McEnery Convention Center, Center for the Performing Arts, California Theater, Mexican Heritage Plaza, and the SAP Center San José – home of the National Hockey League’s San José Sharks.

City operations are supported by 6,592 positions and a total budget of $4.1 billion for the 2020-2021 fiscal year. San José is dedicated to maintaining the highest fiscal integrity and earning high credit ratings to ensure the consistent delivery of quality services to the community. Extensive information regarding San José can be found on the City’s website at www.sanjoseca.gov.

The City of San Jose’s Parks, Recreation and Neighborhood Services Department (PRNS) is looking to fill two (2) Deputy Director positions for the Parks Division and the Recreation & Neighborhood Services Division.

THE PARKS, RECREATION, AND NEIGHOBRHOOD SERVICES DEPARTMENT

The City of San Jose’s Parks, Recreation and Neighborhood Services Department (PRNS) is proud to be “Building Community Through Fun” through innovative and high-quality programs and services. PRNS has a major presence in the community, advancing education, health, and social connections in striving to meet the diverse needs of the community across the lifespan by connecting people to places and people to people.

Within a collaborative and supportive environment, team members are encouraged to approach service delivery in creative and non-traditional ways to best meet the needs of an incredibly diverse population and position the organization as an industry leader in cultivating healthy communities through quality programs and dynamic public spaces.

The Department is supported by an annual budget of nearly $127 million and 742 FTE. Having one of the most unique service models of any agency of its type, PRNS consists of four major functional divisions:

1. Recreation and Neighborhood Services,
2. Park Operations and Maintenance,
3. Community Facilities Development (Capital Improvement); and
4. Strategic Support (Administrative Services)

Strategic support includes Budget and Fiscal Management Services, Employee Services, Park Planning and Development, Marketing and Public Information, and Contracting Services. In addition, the organization provides staff support to the Parks & Recreation, Senior Citizens, Neighborhoods, and Youth Commissions, as well as the Park Bond Citizen Oversight Committee.

TO APPLY FOR THIS OPPORTUNITY, PLEASE REVIEW THE FULL POSTING VIA THE LINK BELOW AND SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION AS DIRECTED ON THE POSTING: https://www.sanjoseca.gov/home/showdocument?id=64101

Please note that applications are currently not accepted through CalOpps or any other third party job board application system. To apply, applicants must complete an application via the City of San Jose’s website at www.sanjoseca.gov/citycareers.   

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

Under direction of a Division Manager, the Senior Analyst position will manage the Compliance Unit of the Rental Stabilization Program including three Analyst positions and a Staff Specialist. This role will be overseeing the Rent Registry and Administrative Citations with a focus on Policy Development and Outreach throughout the community. The Rent Stabilization Program provides mediation and arbitration services to landlords and tenants in rent-controlled apartments, oversees rent controlled mobile homes, and provides information and referrals for non-rent controlled apartment units in San José. 

This position shall:

• Manage Administrative Citations and compliance of the Apartment Rent Ordinance, Mobilehome Rent Ordinance, Ellis Act, and Tenant Protection Ordinances.
• Oversee annual Rent Registry filing of units’ subject to the Apartment Rent Ordinance.
• Administer the required Notification filings subject to the Tenant Protection Ordinances.
• Support and develop public outreach efforts to inform tenants and landlords regarding their rights and responsibilities under the various ordinances.  Language access and cultural sensitivity will be critical in the development of outreach materials.
• Research, analyze, and recommend housing policy changes related to tenant and landlord ordinances.  Prepare complex reports and presentations to inform City officials, Housing Department management, and the public regarding changes in housing policy.
• Develop a positive team environment within the Program, investing in staff and building team dynamics.
• Confer with department mangers on difficult management/administrative problems, supervises or leads in gathering facts and data problem resolution; evaluates, prepares reports and recommendations for resolving issues between land lords and tenants as defined by City ordinances and state and federal law.
• Provide impartial assistance to all parties in preparing their petitions and responses for the hearing processes.
• Prepare and monitor program budget; prepare revenue estimates; establish fees and charges; prepare and monitor grants, contracts, and other financial transactions.
• Analyze organizational structures, functions, procedures, and practices; provide analyses and recommendations of various kinds and levels services provides by City government, authorized workforce, and other budgeted resources.
• Negotiate, develop contracts, grants and special funds to meet City or department needs; prepare bids and specifications. 
• Manage, supervise, and coordinate administrative and analytical staff support activities in a variety of department functions, providing the direct planning, management and monitoring of services.
• Consult with administrative, supervisory and line personnel of City department in determining staff training and educational needs; establish and monitor in-service training programs; participate in employee relations matters as required.
• Utilize automated data processing applications, including spreadsheets and databases to analyze and present information.
• Perform related work as required.

The ideal candidate will have experience with general management/administrative analytic work and providing information to the public that has involved the interpretation and applications of laws, rules, and regulations.  Familiarity with rent control and/or issues regarding housing is highly desirable.

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.   

The San Jose Police Department's Crime Analysis Unit is accepting applications for the position of Crime & Intelligence Analyst (CIA).  The CIA is an essential Police Department position that is responsible for crime and intelligence analysis.  The CIA performs specialized technical support work utilizing automated law enforcement systems, a variety of software, and crime and intelligence analysis techniques to provide a wide range of analytical services and products to police officers and management to use in the identification and apprehension of criminal offenders, the deployment of officers, and the improvement of public safety, as well as for strategic planning.

The purpose of the CIA position is to collect, analyze, interpret, and integrate crime, staffing and deployment, performance, related quantitative and qualitative data, support investigations and related programs.  The CIA performs complex statistical and analytical research involving the use of computer applications, random statistical samplings, correlation and regression analysis and probability studies; develops reports and materials; develops links regarding pattern detection, crime and criminals, terrorist and organized crime, social and demographic factors within a communities; analyzing crime spatially and temporally; works with outside agencies to address crime issues; updates and tracks department gang and intelligence files; provides actionable reports to patrol and investigations for the identification, suppression and apprehension of criminals.  

Responsibilities include but are not limited to: 

Establish and maintain information by devising systems to use information, complying with guidelines, analyzing information and entering information into the computer, designing, creating, maintaining and updating databases, routing information to relevant personnel, preparing and maintaining files, reference materials, researching websites and social media, sharing information with other analysts, preparing flow and link analysis charts and maps, analyzing and preparing reports, and conducting financial investigative research and identifying assets.

Provide training to section personnel by preparing class materials, and interviewing and instructing personnel.

Provide information to personnel and other departments by gathering facts on a variety of subjects including wanted individuals, safety issues or other necessary information and attending meetings.

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. 

POSITION SUMMARY:

Under general supervision, the Maintenance Worker, performs a variety of semi-skilled work in the maintenance of parks, grounds, trees, recreational facilities, public grounds, storm sewers, sidewalks, medians, street signs and markings, and repair and upkeep of streets. Operates maintenance and construction equipment; and does related work as required.

GENERAL ACCOUNTABILITIES: The following statements are intended as general illustrations of the work in this job class and are not all inclusive for specific positions.

• Performs or learns to perform a variety of parks and streets maintenance tasks including watering, mowing, edging, weeding, spraying, trimming, pruning, planting and removing flowers, plants, trees and turf.
• Maintenance and reconstruction of curbs, gutters, sidewalks, storm drains, pavement, and pavement markings.
• Assists with the installation of park, street and recreation as it relates to facility maintenance.
• Operates or is trained to operate park and street maintenance equipment and motor vehicles such as dump trucks, water trucks, backhoes/loaders, forklifts, sprayers, chippers, power mowers, edgers, hand tools, rollers, asphalt breakers, airless and air operated paint machines, air compressors, generators, hand tools and related equipment.
• Performs routine maintenance work in the care of tools and supplies.
• Assists with the installation and maintenance of traffic control and informational devices.
• May be required to work weekends or holidays or in the event of emergencies.
• Performs other related work as required.

MINIMUM POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

KNOWLEDGE OF: Uses and purposes of various hand tools employed in basic laboring; safety precautions and practices necessary in working with hand tools and heavy equipment; the operation and maintenance of a variety of light and heavy equipment.

SKILL AND ABILITY TO: Perform routine maintenance activities related to park, street or facility maintenance; understand and follow oral and written instructions; establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work; work with the variety of tools related to maintenance; learn to operate a variety of maintenance equipment; and perform heavy manual labor.; work indoors or outdoors under adverse weather conditions.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND GENERAL WORKING CONDITIONS: While performing maintenance activities, the Maintenance Worker is required to stand; walk; use hands and fingers to handle, feel, or operate objects, tools, or controls; reach; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; lift and/or move 80 lbs. Heavy physical indoor or outdoor work is required during the course of a normal maintenance work day. Work in inclement weather is also required. Work on holidays, weekends, and nights may be required.

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION: Any combination of the listed experience and education requirements may lead to a qualifying application. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:

• High school diploma or GED equivalent
• One year of related experience in public works maintenance and/or construction work is related but not required
• Must possess a valid California driver’s license and have a satisfactory driving record

IDEAL CANDIDATE POSSESSES THE FOLLOWING CHARACTERISTICS:  Is highly professional, patient, respectful, and ethical; possesses excellent problem-solving skills and a can-do attitude. Communicates effectively and proactively both verbally and in writing. Enjoys working in a small town atmosphere with an engaged public, including merchants, property owners and residents.

COMPENSATION:
This is a part-time, temporary position. Approximately 20 hours per week.
$22.00 to $27.00 hourly DOE

RECRUITMENT PROCESS:
The recruitment will remain open until the position is filled. Prior to hire, candidates will be required to successfully complete a pre-employment process, including a livescan background investigation. A conviction history will not necessarily disqualify an applicant from appointment; however, failure to disclose a conviction will result in disqualification or termination.

OTHER INFORMATION

Temporary employees are non-benefited, at-will positions. Since the City does not participate in Social Security and is required to provide an alternative retirement plan, you are required to participate in the City's defined contribution retirement plan through Nationwide where 3.75% of your gross compensation per pay period is deducted and put into the plan. The City matches this 3.75% for a total contribution of 7.5% of your gross compensation per pay period.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

The City of Los Altos is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in employment on the basis of a person’s race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, mental or physical disability, medical condition, marital status, sex, age or sexual orientation. Candidates with a disability, which may require special assistance in any phase of the application or testing process, should advise City of Los Altos upon submittal of application. Documentation of the need for accommodation must accompany the request.

LIMITATIONS AND DISCLAIMER

The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position. All job requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health and safety of themselves or other employees.  

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The City of San José is looking for a highly motivated individual to administer a uniform Citywide Open Government and Records Management Program. This position is part of the City Manager's Office, in consultation and collaboration with the City Clerk's Office, City Attorney's Office, and the Information Technology Department, to ensure a consistent and effective program applicable to all City departments, Council appointees, elected officials, and their staff.

Responsibilities of the Open Government Manager include:

- Create and maintain policies and procedures related to the City's Open Government and Records Management programs.

- Make recommendations and revise Open Government and Records Management policies and practices as needed based on professional best practices, legal and legislative issues, and technology tools and trends.

- Monitor and report to the City Administration and City Council regarding adherence to the City’s policies concerning records and open government.

- Provide training to the staffs of City departments, Council appointees, and elected officials to support a consistent Citywide approach to the storage and retrieval of inactive records, records retention and destruction (including paper and electronic records), and the timely release of public records in accordance with legal and policy requirements.

- Maintain an effective network of departmental Public Records Coordinators and Records Administrators to ensure consistent standards for customer service and compliance with the City’s Sunshine policies and California laws.

- Assist City departments, appointees, and elected officials to develop, implement, and revise, as necessary, records retention and management programs in accordance with City policy.

- Provide technical oversight of the City Records Storage Center, including destruction of obsolete records.

- Coordinate cross-department responses to California Public Records Act requests received by the City, assist with the appropriate review and delivery of City records and information to the public and news media, and respond to and assist requestors regarding particularly sensitive or complex requests.

- In conjunction with the City Attorney's Office and the Information Technology Department, develop, and revise as needed, procedures for e-discovery and other electronic records issues.

- Work with the Information Technology Department and other City departments as appropriate to provide and maintain methodologies for the indexing, storing, and accessing of records and information.

- Consult with federal, state, county, and other governmental agencies on open government public records, and information management issues, regulations, technology, and trends.

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.

The final candidate’s qualifications and experience shall determine the actual salary.  In addition to the starting salary, employees in the Senior Executive Analyst classification shall also receive an approximate five percent (5%) ongoing non-pensionable compensation pay.  

The City of Sunnyvale invites applications for Public Safety Dispatcher in Training.  Under supervision and in a trainee capacity, processes emergency and non-emergency calls for service; dispatches police, fire-fighting, medical, rescue, animal control or other emergency equipment, by telephone or radio, utilizing complex technical aids, such as computer aided dispatch systems (CAD); and, performs other related duties as assigned.

Public Safety Dispatcher-In-Training is the entry and trainee level in the public safety dispatcher series. Under close supervision, incumbents are trained in dispatching techniques, equipment and protocols. Work assignments change frequently in order to facilitate training. Employees are subject to daily and weekly observation reports until they demonstrate the ability to perform independently. This classification is distinguished from the higher level Public Safety Dispatcher in that the latter is the fully trained, journey level classification in the series.

This is an alternately staffed classification. Public Safety Dispatcher-In-Training incumbents are required to achieve the knowledge, skills and abilities necessary to advance to the Public Safety Dispatcher level within the twelve-month probationary period.

The City of Sunnyvale provides an excellent benefit package. A complete application packet will consist of a City of Sunnyvale employment application, responses to the required supplemental questions, a current (dated within one year of application) T-Score of 55 or higher on the POST Entry-level Dispatcher Selection Test Battery, and a typing certificate verifying 35 or more net words per minute (online and in-person typing certificates will be accepted for this specific recruitment).

The position opens July 29, 2020 and is open continuous with the first application review on August 18, 2020.For complete information regarding this opportunity, please visit: Sunnyvale.ca.gov, Search: City Jobs.