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The City of Vacaville is seeking an experienced and forward-thinking Director of Information Technology to lead a dynamic team and shape the future of technology across the organization. This is an excellent opportunity for a seasoned IT professional who thrives on innovation, strategic leadership, and meaningful impact — particularly the rare opportunity to build and lead a newly established department.

As the City’s technology expert, you will guide all aspects of the IT Department, including infrastructure, networks, cybersecurity, enterprise applications, user support, project management, and GIS. You will set the vision for how technology supports City services, leading modernization efforts that enhance efficiency, strengthen security, and elevate the experience for staff and community members.

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SALARY 

The anticipated hiring range for the Deputy Chief Technology Officer position is $161,216 - $201,520 annually, with a full salary range up to $241,824. The City typically makes offers within the hiring range based on the candidate’s experience and qualifications. 

POSITION HIGHLIGHTS 

• Serve as a trusted operational and strategic partner to the Chief Technology Officer (CTO), leading high-impact enterprise system modernizations (ERP, CRM, Utility Billing, Data Analytics) that directly support City services and the community. 

• Drive modern, reliable, and secure technology operations while mentoring staff, creating career pathways, and shaping how emerging technologies are responsibly adopted in a well-resourced municipal organization. 

• Partner with the CTO to help establish and mature a new standalone IT Department, contributing to the development of operations, governance, culture, and service delivery models across the organization. 

DESCRIPTION 

The City of Thousand Oaks is seeking a highly skilled and collaborative technology leader to serve as its first Deputy Chief Technology Officer (Deputy CTO). This position will play a critical role in supporting the Chief Technology Officer (CTO) in building, operating, and maturing the City’s newly established Information Technology (IT) Department. 

The Deputy CTO will serve as a key partner to the CTO, helping translate the City’s Information Technology Strategic Plan (ITSP) into effective, day-to-day operations and successful project execution. While the CTO focuses on long-term vision, executive leadership, and Citywide strategy, the Deputy CTO will provide strong operational leadership, oversee core technology functions, and ensure consistent delivery of high-quality IT services across the organization. 

This is a unique opportunity to help build a new department from the ground up in a forward-thinking, well-resourced municipal organization, while shaping how technology supports City services, employees, and the community. 

The Deputy CTO will report directly to the Chief Technology Officer and may serve as the CTO’s designee in meetings, projects, and decision-making as assigned. 

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES 

Department Operations & Leadership 

• Support the CTO in establishing and maturing the City’s standalone IT Department, including policies, procedures, governance, and service delivery models. 

• Provide day-to-day operational leadership for IT functions, ensuring stability, reliability, and performance of Citywide technology systems. 

• Supervise, mentor, and develop IT management and technical staff; promote a culture of service, accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement. 

• Assist with organizational planning, staffing strategies, and implementation of new IT positions outlined in the ITSP. 

Strategic Plan Execution & Major Initiatives 

• Lead or support execution of the City’s Information Technology Strategic Plan (ITSP), ensuring initiatives remain on scope, on schedule, and aligned with City priorities. 

• Provide hands-on leadership for major enterprise initiatives such as ERP, CMMS, CRM, PRA, Utility Billing, and Data Analytics system modernization projects. 

• Coordinate project management, vendor relationships, system integrations, and change management efforts across departments. 

• Track progress, risks, and dependencies; prepare status updates and recommendations for the CTO and executive leadership. 

Technology Operations & Governance 

• Oversee and coordinate core IT operational areas, which may include: 
  • Application support and enterprise systems 
  • Infrastructure and cloud services 
  • Network and telecommunications systems 
  • Cybersecurity and risk management 
  • Digital services and end-user support 

• Help standardize technology platforms, processes, and service delivery models across the organization. 

• Support development and enforcement of IT policies, standards, and procedures to ensure consistency, security, and compliance. 

Cybersecurity & Emerging Technology 

• Partner with the CTO to maintain a strong cybersecurity posture, including oversight of security tools, incident response processes, and risk mitigation strategies. 

• Assist in implementing Citywide processes for vetting and adopting emerging technologies, including artificial intelligence, in alignment with the City’s AI policy. 

• Monitor technology trends and recommend practical, value-driven solutions that improve service delivery and organizational efficiency. 

Cross-Department Collaboration 

• Serve as a trusted partner to City departments, helping translate business needs into effective technology solutions. 

• Facilitate collaboration between IT and operational departments to improve business processes, user experience, and system adoption. 

• Represent IT in interdepartmental meetings, steering committees, and project teams as assigned by the CTO. 

Priorities 

• Establish strong, reliable IT operations that build confidence and trust across the organization. 

• Ensure successful execution of complex, high-impact technology projects, particularly enterprise system modernizations. 

• Support staff development and help create clear career pathways within the IT Department. 

• Drive consistency, documentation, and process maturity across all IT functions. 

• Serve as a steady operational leader and strategic thought partner to the CTO. 

The Town of Truckee is hiring an Information Technology Technician to help keep Town services reliable, secure, and responsive for staff and the community. This is an entry-level, hands-on role with training and mentorship built in. You will provide first-level technical support, deploy and maintain devices, and help improve the end-user experience across the organization. This position supports the Police Department and emergency services directly. Your work helps keep mission-critical devices and tools available, stable, and ready.

What You’ll Do
You will troubleshoot and resolve hardware and software issues for Town staff, install and configure desktops, laptops, mobile devices, and peripherals, and provide clear guidance so users can stay productive. You will support documentation, ticket follow-through, and consistent setups that reduce repeat issues. You will also play a direct role in the Town’s device planning and lifecycle management. This includes maintaining accurate asset and inventory records, supporting device budgeting across departments, and coordinating with the IT team to plan refresh cycles and replacements.

As part of a modern IT team, you will help identify opportunities to standardize and automate routine work using repeatable device setups, endpoint tooling, and simple scripting or workflow improvements. You will also work with the larger IT team to evaluate and recommend hardware, software, and related technology solutions that meet operational needs and security standards.

You will be part of the Town’s cybersecurity effort as well. Working with the IT team, you will help keep devices updated and compliant, support secure configurations, and assist with basic vulnerability management activities such as patch coordination, tracking remediation tasks, and documenting outcomes.

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The City of Menlo Park is recruiting for the exciting and challenging position of GIS Analyst I. As a member of the Administrative Services team, the incumbent will plan, develop and implement activities related to the support, deployment, operation and usage of the City’s geographic information system (GIS). This position will coordinate projects related to management of interfaces, applications setup, business process review and customization and provide complex and responsible technical and analytical support to the Information Technology Manager in areas of expertise. 

Examples of essential job functions:

• Consults with other City departments regarding GIS needs and requirements, including identifying, designing and developing GIS applications, strategies, and procedures for integrating the GIS program.
• Conducts spatial analysis using GIS tools to identify patterns, trends, and relationships in geographic data.
• Performs geostatistical analysis, including interpolation, clustering, and spatial regression.
• Develops and implements applications to extract, transform, and report data used for business process analysis and decision-making.
• Ensures spatial data accuracy and integrity through quality control and documentation practices.
• Monitors changes in technology and applications, recommends improvements and upgrades and implements changes after approval.
• Performs research activities to identify, acquire, and integrate data from other agencies and organizations into the City’s data library; maintains and updates the City’s information catalogue; creates and maintains government-compliant metadata; and recommends on procedures to share appropriate data.

Requires knowledge of: 

• Principles, practices, and methods of administering and coordinating a comprehensive information system/program.
• Modern procedures, principles, and commands related to GIS database design, analysis, and programming.
• Principles and practices of geographic information systems, cartography, including graphic design, data management and analysis.
• Geographic information and related computer systems including Esri and other related software.
• Topologically structured data for integrating spatially-referenced data from a wide variety of sources.
• Coordination of systems, map projections, and geographic datum transformations. 
• Theories and techniques of GIS applications and web mapping technology.

As part of the Administrative Services Department, we believe that it is our people and the power of teamwork that enable us to succeed. We believe that how we get our work done is as important as getting the job done. Our values guide how we behave as a team each day, acting with: 

• Humility – Sharing credit and defining success collectively rather than individually, jumping in to help where we are needed, and putting the needs of the team ahead of our own self-interest.
• Emotional Intelligence – Understanding the impact that our words and actions have on one another, knowing when to listen and when to share our perspective, and striving to include everyone by respecting, listening to, helping, and appreciating one another.
• Passion – Showing initiative and enthusiasm in our work, delivering outstanding, data-based results, and having a can-do, find-a-way attitude.
• Integrity – Doing what we say we are going to do, communicating clearly and openly, and holding ourselves accountable for the work we do in our respective roles.  

A job description, including additional examples of typical job functions and qualifying knowledge, skills, and abilities, is available by clicking on the Job Description link.

ABOUT THE CITY

We offer a wide range of meaningful career opportunities with potential for growth, training and development, competitive salaries, flexible work schedules, paid time off, and robust benefits. The Redwood City team is guided by the core values excellence, integrity, service, collaboration, inclusion, and innovation. Inherent in these values is a great organizational culture based on trust, strong and supportive leadership, respect, risk-taking, empowerment, and effective communication. The community is known for its inclusivity, strong engaged neighborhoods, and civic pride.

The City works diligently to maintain positive and productive relationships with community partners, together providing outstanding services, programs and opportunities for residents and businesses. This mix of tradition and progress, community and diversity, makes Redwood City an extraordinary place to work and call home. If you’re looking to grow your career as a part of a hard-working and fun Library team that fosters innovation, creativity and collaboration, we hope you’ll apply.

ABOUT THE POSITION

The Library Information Technology Technician is distinguished from the Information Technology Analyst series in that the latter supports the following: computer systems for various departments’ citywide, data center operations, complex networking equipment, telephony and WAN technologies.  This class is further distinguished from the Library Systems Coordinator class in the latter is responsible for overall coordination of activities related to the library’s information system.

This role is ideal for candidates who enjoy helping others, solving technical challenges, and contributing to a welcoming and information-rich community space.

Typical tasks include, but are not limited to:

• Install, configure, upgrade and repair hardware, software, and networked equipment including modems, printers, scanners, kiosks, etc.
• Diagnose, trouble shoot and resolve complex problems with personal computers, printers, servers, software, and related equipment.
• Respond to and resolve questions and problems from users; provide technical support, user assistance and training.
• Image and roll out new workstations.
• Respond to emergency requests for equipment repair. 
• Assist in the design and development of new systems; assist with integrating new programming code into existing programs to meet user needs.
• Evaluate and revise software and procedures to promote efficiency.
• Compile date and prepare summary reports.
• Answer routine in-person and telephone directional and informational questions.
• Maintain an inventory of all work activities, as appropriate.
• Install, maintain, and troubleshoot shared public use computers.
• Perform other library duties, as assigned.

We are looking for a motivated and capable Information Technology professional to take on the role of IT Analyst II within the Mountain View Police department. You will join a tight-knit team, serving your community by providing critical support services to law enforcement. This position receives direction from the Senior Systems Specialist and will have the opportunity to gain experience in public safety systems. If you are looking for an opportunity to leverage your technical expertise in public service this position is for you! Review our detailed job description here.

What You'll Do

• Support the Police Department by ensuring that critical systems and hardware are working smoothly. Exercise problem solving as needed to ensure minimal impact to operations.  
• Assist in the design, deployment, and maintenance of telecommunication systems, both through routine maintenance and responding to issues as needed.  
• Install network infrastructure, including wireless equipment, hubs, switches, cabling, servers, and peripherals. 
• Administer and maintain virtualization technologies, network load balancing technologies, storage systems and server hardware. 
• Work towards a goal of high availability, reliable disaster recovery, and business continuity as they relate to system administration. 
• Utilize excellent customer service skills with staff, providing direct assistance with problems in a timely manner.  
• Share your knowledge by providing technical instruction, general training, advice, and support to staff regarding the use of equipment, procedures, and software.  
• Have an eye out for continuous improvement by researching, evaluation, and recommending enhancements to existing systems or the implementation of new ones.  

The Essentials:

The educational/experience requirements can be satisfied in one of the following ways: 

- Equivalent to an associate’s degree or have completed 60 semester or 90 quarter units at an accredited college or university in business information systems in computer science or related field, plus five years experience in management information systems. Some assignments may require specialized systems experience such as HTML, CSS, Javascript and XML, PHP, and structured query language (SQL).

- A technology certificate from an accredited college or trade school in information technology, computer applications, web technologies, computer information systems, application development database design, programming, technology project management, or related field and five years of experience in private-sector or public-sector positions in information technology, including systems analysis work and development, system integration, or project management.
 

- Equivalent to a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with a degree in computer science or a related field, and two years of progressively responsible experience comparable to that of an Information Technology Analyst I in the City of Mountain View. Some assignments may require specialized systems experience such as HTML, CSS, Javascript and XML, PHP, and structured query language (SQL).

Highly Desirable:  

• Possession of Advanced Microsoft, VMWare Certified Professional (VSP), CCNP and/or LINUX certifications. 
• Experience in radio communication systems
• Experience in a Public Safety environment supporting applications like CAD/RMS/Mobile data computer systems.

While we are excited to receive your application, please bear in mind that this position requires an extensive background process. This process can be expected to include a thorough background check of the last 10 years and the successful passing of a polygraph.

Are We a Match? :

• You work well in a fast-paced environment with a close knit team.
• You are adaptable, flexible, and can offer solutions in ambiguous situations. 
• You possess good technical knowledge of information systems and like to jump right in to try new things. 
• You like helping people with technical problems and have excellent customer service skills. 

• You can think on your feet and pride yourself on your problem solving skills.
• You are detail-oriented and organized to keep track of multiple and varying processes. 

Work Schedule and Salary: 

• Flexibility regarding work schedule is necessary. Incumbents will need to be willing to work a schedule that includes part of the weekend and flexible hours. 
• The control point for this position is $152,958. The full range for this position is $122,367 - $183,550 and the full range is posted to comply with California law. That said, successful candidates can realistically expect a starting offer between $122,367 and $144,000, depending on qualifications. No matter where the starting offer falls, employees will have the opportunity to get annual merit increases for stellar performance.

Apply Now:

Submit your application and resume online at GovernmentJobs.com or to the Human Resources Department; City of Mountain View, 500 Castro Street, Mountain View, CA 94041, (650) 903-6309. Please provide a valid email address on your application. This recruitment will be open continuously with a first review date of 5:00 PM PST on Friday, January 16, 2026. 
 

Fine Print. Candidates with a disability who may require special assistance in any phase of the application or testing process should advise the Human Resources Department upon submittal of application. Documentation of the need for accommodation must accompany the request. The City of Mountain View is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). Prior to hire, candidates are required to successfully complete a pre-employment process, including employment verification and Department of Justice (DOJ) fingerprint check. A conviction history will not necessarily disqualify an applicant from appointment; however, failure to disclose a conviction will result in disqualification or termination.

Note: The provisions of this bulletin do not constitute an expressed or implied contract, and any provisions contained in this bulletin may be modified or revoked without notice.

About the Department

THE COMMUNITY
As the Capital of Silicon Valley, San José is a global center for innovation, creativity, and technology. Home to more than one million residents, it is the 12th largest city in the United States and the third largest in California, serving as the cultural and economic heart of the Bay Area’s world-renowned
tech corridor.

San José offers a unique balance of urban vitality and community warmth. With a dynamic economy, a Mediterranean climate, a thriving arts and food scene, and a commitment to sustainability, the City provides an exceptional quality of life. Residents enjoy more than 200 parks, over 60 miles of trails,
and proximity to both the Pacific coast and the mountains—making San José an extraordinary place to live, work, and innovate. 

Guided by the Envision San José 2040 General Plan, the City is committed to smart growth, environmental stewardship, and equitable development. San José has earned national recognition for its leadership in climate action, digital equity, and data-driven governance, and it continues to push the boundaries of what a modern, connected city can be.

The City of San José government operates under a Council–Manager form of governance, with almost 7,000 employees and a $5.6 billion annual budget supporting a diverse and engaged community. As one of the most forward-thinking municipal organizations in the nation, San José is embracing technology as a cornerstone of service delivery—transforming the way residents move through the City, connect to resources, and experience government.

Within this environment, the Department of Transportation (DOT) plays a central role in advancing the City’s vision of a safe, sustainable, and technology-enabled mobility system. DOT is reimagining urban transportation through smart infrastructure, connected data systems, and real-time analytics that enhance traffic management, pedestrian and bicycle safety, and multimodal access.

For an innovative technology leader, San José represents an unparalleled opportunity to shape the digital backbone of a next-generation transportation network—one that reflects the spirit of Silicon Valley and the City’s deep commitment to public service, inclusivity, and innovation.

THE 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 her executive team provide strategic leadership that supports the policy-making 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, some 200 neighborhood and regional parks, 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, Dolce Hayes Mansion and Conference Center, and the SAP Center San José – home of the National Hockey League’s San José Sharks.

City operations are supported by 6,999 positions and a total budget of close to $5.6 billion for the 2025-2026 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 Jose´ can be found on the City’s website at www.sanjoseca.gov.

THE DEPARTMENT
With an annual Operating and Capital Budget of $464 million and 541 employees, DOT’s mission is to equitably serve our diverse community and enhance quality of life by planning and operating safe transportation systems, promoting sustainable transportation choices, and maintaining
resilient infrastructure.

In alignment with its mission and ambitious goals in the Envision San Jose 2040 General Plan, the Department of Transportation (DOT) is focused on transforming the City’s transportation system to support a modern and vibrant urban environment through initiatives and projects such as the
following:

San Jose Regional Rail Projects: A transformative $10 billion regional investment in major transit including High Speed Rail, BART, Caltrain electrification, and the expanded Diridon Transportation Center.

Vision Zero San Jose: A cutting-edge traffic safety initiative to eliminate deaths and severe injuries on our roadways through rigorous crash data analytics, detailed street safety audits, engineering solutions, education and enforcement.

Pavement Maintenance and Complete Streets: The inclusion of progressive “Complete Street Standards and Guidelines” in DOT’s $128 million annual pavement maintenance program to create a street system that is safe, connected, and convenient for all types of users, ages and abilities including pedestrians, bicyclists, transit riders, and motorists.

Smart City Initiatives: DOT is at the forefront of San Jose’s efforts and projects to enhance service delivery through technology and innovation initiatives such as Smart LED streetlighting, automated vehicle implementation, and advanced traffic signal management.

Position Duties

Under the direction of the Assistant Director of Transportation, the Information Technology (IT) Manager will plan, lead, manage, and execute the technology and innovation efforts of DOT.

This position is open until filled with a first review date scheduled for November 21, 2025.

The DOT Information Technology (IT) Manager will refine and manage the DOT information technology roadmap, which fuses departmental priorities and opportunities with technology and resource needs. The business plan includes coordination with the IT Department to assess centralized capabilities and opportunities for partnership and advancement of key strategies and systems. Some of the top priorities include:

Implementing innovative field technology improvements and integrated data systems – With the transportation and utility infrastructure spread across 178 square miles of the City, most of the Department’s work, particularly maintenance of the infrastructure, occurs in the field. With
the growth of advanced technologies like the Internet of Things (IoT) and Artificial Intelligence (AI) the City has an opportunity to strategically deploy innovations that could save time and resources, as well as improve response times. The IT Manager will work with the IT Department, the City Manager’s Office, and other City Departments to lead the assessment of existing processes and systems to identify, develop, and implement automated workflows to improve efficiency and productivity.

Automating, updating, and supporting multiple IT Systems – DOT has a number of important IT needs and coordination efforts that are identified and prioritized in the DOT IT Business Plan. These projects include the maintenance and development of feature request applications in our Salesforce Work Order platform, updates to the Geographic Information System (GIS), and upgrades of various administrative and engineering databases.

Coordinating Civic Innovation – The DOT IT Manager will also play a lead role in planning and implementing DOT’s Civic Innovation Projects. The transportation industry is dramatically changing around us with the emergence of Automated Vehicles, highly advanced traffic signal management systems, and complex data reporting and analytics capabilities. In alignment with the San Jose’s technology vision and in coordination with the Mayor’s and City Manager’s Office, the DOT IT Manager will build upon current momentum to make San Jose one of the most innovative cities. The IT Manager supervises and/or coordinates staff in the Information Systems Analyst, Senior Geographic Systems Specialist, Systems Applications Programmer, Network Engineer, Innovation Program Manager, and Network Technician classifications.

Key General Responsibilities:

• Develops, coordinates, guides, and maintains IT system strategic and tactical plans in support of the department’s overall direction and within the framework of Citywide IT protocols and standards.
• Plans, implements, and manages the department’s information technology operations ensuring efficient utilization of resources.
• Collaborates and coordinates with IT and other departmental stakeholders to assess centralized capabilities, opportunities for partnership, and advancement of key strategies in a way that maximizes the interoperability of systems between DOT and other departments.
• Utilizes in-depth technical knowledge and business requirements to design and implement technology solutions.
• Analyzes complex business needs and recommends technical solutions.
• Ensures technology projects and systems are adequately resourced with the appropriate levels of technology staff and line staff.
• Serves as a liaison with other departmental divisions and operations to identify and address technology needs.
• Negotiates and administers contracts and agreements with vendors and agencies.
• Supervises staff by hiring, selecting, training, evaluating, and making work assignments. May also coordinate and supervise the work of teams comprised of individuals in a variety of organizations.
• Leads and manages a staff of 12, and assists with budget management, personnel, and training matters.

Minimum Qualifications

Education
A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with coursework in computer science, information systems, business administration, or closely related field

Experience
Five (5) years of experience managing, maintaining, and implementing technology programs, computer system infrastructure and design, network operations, security design, application development and configurations, and system/server administration, including three (3) years of supervisory experience over a technical team.

Certifications/Licenses
One or more credentials in Salesforce is desired, preferably certification as a Salesforce Administrator and/or Developer.

Possession of a valid license authorizing operation of a motor vehicle in California. The selected candidate will be enrolled in the Employer Pull Notice (EPN) program; an authorization for release of driver record information form must be signed as a condition of employment.

Other Qualifications

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE
The ideal candidate is a results-driven professional with previous experience as an IS/IT Manager. The successful candidate will be a highly effective communicator who is able to build solid working relationships with management, peers, and staff. Candidates should possess superior long-term planning and project implementation experience and a commitment to high quality, effective customer service. Experience in the rollout and maintenance of major new initiatives is expected, as well as the ability to translate complicated IT issues into understandable terms. The ideal candidate will have an appreciation for the complexities of DOT operations and will strategically assess the competing priorities of the Department’s IT projects, determine what is reasonable to implement, and clearly articulate the merits of keeping abreast of new technology improvements and efficiencies to Department leaders.
 

The ideal candidate will possess the following competencies, as demonstrated in past and current employment history:

• Job Expertise – Demonstrates knowledge of and experience with applicable professional/technical principles and practices, Citywide and departmental procedures/policies, and federal and state rules and regulations. Demonstrates knowledge and experience in computer operations, networking, telecommunications, information technology management/administration, applications and system development.

• Vision/Strategic Thinking – Supports, promotes, and ensures alignment with the organization’s vision and values; understands how an organization must change considering internal and external trends and influences; and builds a shared vision with others and influences others to translate vision to action.

• Change Management – Demonstrates support for innovation and for organizational changes needed to improve the organization’s effectiveness; facilitates the implementation and acceptance of change within the workplace.

• Leadership – Leads by example; demonstrates high ethical standards; remains visible and approachable and interacts with others on a regular basis; promotes a cooperative work environment, allowing others to learn from mistakes; provides motivational supports and direction.

• Project Management – Ensures support for projects and implements agency goals and strategic objectives.

• Analytical Thinking – Approaching a problem or situation by using a logical, systematic, and sequential approach.

• Supervision – Sets effective long and short-term goals based on a good understanding of management practices; establishes realistic priorities within available resources; provides motivational support; empowers others; assigns decision-making and work functions to others in an appropriate manner to maximize organizational and individual effectiveness.

• Communication – Effectively conveys information and expresses thoughts and facts clearly, orally and in writing; demonstrates effective use of listening skills; displays openness to other people’s ideas and thoughts.

• 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.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
The approved salary range for this position goes up to $183,248. Employees in the Department Information Technology (IT) Manager classification will also receive an approximate five percent (5%) ongoing non-pensionable pay.

The actual salary will depend on the qualifications and experience of the individual selected. The City provides an array of benefits.

• Retirement – Competitive retirement system with full reciprocity with CalPERS.

• Health Insurance – The City contributes 100% towards the premium for the lowest cost plan. There are several plan options.

• Dental Insurance – The City contributes 100% of the premium of the
  lowest priced plan for dental coverage.

• Personal Time – Vacation is accrued initially at the rate of three weeks per year with amounts increasing up to five weeks after 15 years of service. Executive Leave of 48 hours is granted annually with the ability to earn up to 40 extra hours annually based on performance. Sick Leave is accrued at the rate of 8 hours per month.

• Holidays – The City observes 15 paid holidays annually.

• Deferred Compensation – The City offers an optional 457 Plan.

• Flexible Spending Accounts – The City participates in Dependent Care Assistance and Medical Reimbursement Programs.

• Insurance – The City provides a term life policy equal to two times annual salary. Long-term disability and AD&D plans are optional.

• Employee Assistance Program – The City provides a comprehensive range of services through the EAP.

For more information on employee benefits, visit the City’s benefits website at https://www.sanjoseca.gov/your-government/departments-offices/ human-resources/benefits
 

APPLICATION PROCESS
This position is open until filled with a first review date scheduled for November 21, 2025.

Please apply online at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/cpshrrs/jobs/5126114/information-technology-manager. Include a resume that reflects the size of staff, budgets, and types of systems you have managed; cover letter with an indication of your preferred salary; and a list of six work related references (who will not be contacted without prior notice).

For further information, please contact:
Kristin Morris
Principal Consultant
CPS HR Consulting
Kmorris@cpshr.us
916-471-3405

City of Belmont is hiring for the position of Administrative Services Director to lead our Human Resources and Information Technology teams. 

If you have strong skills in empowering people, advancing innovation and supporting staff - Team Belmont, we invite you to apply for this great opportunity!

Tentative Recruitment Timeline:

First Review of Applications: November 17, 2025

First Round Interviews (Virtual): December 1, 2025

City Manager Interview: December 4, 2025

*Dates may be subject to change    

The Position

Reporting directly to the City Manager, the Administrative Services Director provides strategic leadership and operational oversight of the City’s Human Resources and Information Technology Divisions.

The Director plays a critical role in shaping Belmont’s organizational future—championing initiatives that build workforce capability, strengthen digital infrastructure, and advance a culture of collaboration, learning, and innovation.

To ensure continued excellence, the City is implementing a strategic, holistic approach to organizational development grounded in four key pillars:

• Culture
• Capability
• Leadership
• Engagement

These pillars guide Belmont’s efforts to strengthen workforce resilience, develop future leaders, and maintain its tradition of service excellence.

The Team

The Administrative Services Department has 8 FTE's - (1) Administrative Services Director, (2) IT Business System Analysts, (1) GIS Coordinator, (1) IT Manager, (1) Principal Management Analyst (HR Manager), (1) HR Management Analyst II and (1) Administrative Assistant.

For more information about the opportunity, please review the attached brochure for this position!

The Department:

As a community owned, not-for-profit municipal electric utility, Silicon Valley Power (SVP) has been providing dependable electric service to the City of Santa Clara residents and businesses since 1896. SVP is the only full service, vertically integrated publicly owned utility in Silicon Valley owning generation, transmission and distribution assets. Silicon Valley Power is not driven by profits, as reflected in its significantly lower utility rates when compared to other private sector utilities. Silicon Valley Power is dedicated to our community, customers, and employees. SVP provides safe reliable, affordable, and sustainable energy services with exceptional customer focus.

Today, SVP owns, operates, and participates in more than 2,000 MW of electric generating resources delivering 4,800 GWh of electricity. SVP is growing due to data center expansion, high density developments and electrification initiatives. SVP’s peak load will be increasing from 700 MW to 1300 MW in the next 5-10 years. To accommodate the future growth, SVP is in the process of implementing a $400 million system expansion and aging infrastructure replacement plan.

The Position:

This is a professional position in the classified service assigned to work in the City’s Electric Utility Department. The incumbent will manage and operate Windows Server, Active Directory, HP Synergy Compute Modules, SAN / LUN Administration.

Additional Information:

Applications must be filled out completely (e.g. do not write “see resume, NA, or personnel file.”). To receive consideration for the screening process, candidates must submit a Resume. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Application packets may be submitted online through the “Apply Now” feature on the job announcement at www.santaclaraca.gov. This position is open until filled: Applications will be reviewed on a bi-weekly basis for consideration to the position.  If you are interested in applying you are encouraged to apply as soon as possible, before the position is closed.

THIS RECRUITMENT MAY BE USED TO FILL MULTIPLE POSITIONS IN THIS, OR OTHER DIVISIONS OR DEPARTMENTS BESIDES THE POSITIONS LISTED BELOW.  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. MEETING THE MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS DOES NOT GUARANTEE ADMITTANCE INTO THE EXAMINATION PROCESS.  ONLY THE MOST QUALIFIED CANDIDATES WHO DEMONSTRATE THE BEST COMBINATION OF QUALIFICATIONS IN RELATION TO THE REQUIREMENTS AND DUTIES OF THE POSITION WILL BE INVITED TO TEST OR INTERVIEW.

The annual salary range for this position is $145,058.04 - $184,915.44.  This position may be filled at or near the minimum of the salary range.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Minimum Education Requirements:

Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university with major work in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or a related field.

Minimum Experience Requirements:

Four (4) years experience with real-time energy management systems involving development, implementation, and management.

Acceptable Substitution:

Additional qualifying experience may be substituted on a year for year basis for the required education, up to a maximum of four (4) years.

License/Certifications:

Possession of a valid California Class C driver’s license is required at time of appointment and for the duration of employment.

Desirable Qualifications:

• Experience with Remote Terminal Units (RTU’s), microprocessor based relays, Distributed Network Protocol (DNP), and ABB Network Manager – S (SPIDER) Energy Management Systems (EMS), VM Ware, virtualization, SAN/NAS storage, and IBM Blade Centers is highly desirable.
   
• Experience using Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) systems is highly desirable and may be required depending upon assignment.

Other Requirements: 

• May be required to work unusual hours and weekends in the performance of their duties and  be available on an “on call” basis.

• Employees are required to pass initial and periodic comprehensive background checks, which may include fingerprinting, to meet Federal, State and/or industry security requirements.

• Must be able to perform all of the essential functions of the job assignment.

Follow this link to view the entire Class Specification, which includes more information on Typical Duties and Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities.

Candidates must attain a passing score on each phase of the examination process to qualify for the Eligible List. A department interview may be required prior to appointment.

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

PERMANENT CITY EMPLOYEES PREFERENCE POINTS: Current permanent employee candidates who receive a passing score on the examination will have an additional five (5) points added to their final score.

The City of Santa Clara is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants for all job openings will be considered without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status or any other consideration made unlawful under any federal, state or local laws. The City of Santa Clara is committed to offering reasonable accommodations to job applicants with disabilities. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please contact us at (408) 615-2080 or HumanResources@santaclaraca.gov.

Final Filing Date: Open Until Filled- Apply Immediately 

Interviews: TBD

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

THE POSITION

The main role for this position of Cybersecurity Analyst I/II will focus on Cybersecurity. The candidate that fills the role will assist in defining enterprise cybersecurity policies, standards, guidelines, and procedures to ensure a robust and current cybersecurity program. They will also be responsible to monitor and analyze cybersecurity incident-related data and determine the appropriate response.

DEFINITION

Cybersecurity Analyst I: Under general supervision, provides professional level work, including the design, implementation, evaluation, and daily management of security systems and solutions; and performs duties related to threat detection and prevention, education, risk assessment, compliance, governance, business recovery, forensics, and incident response. This position requires a strong understanding of cybersecurity concepts, as well as the ability to work in a dynamic, public service-oriented environment. Other duties would include but not limited to assisting Network Administrators with items relating to the Network Administrator position.

Cybersecurity Analyst II: Under limited supervision, provides advanced level work, including the design, implementation, evaluation, and daily management of security systems and solutions; and performs duties related to threat detection and prevention, education, risk assessment, compliance, governance, business recovery, forensics, and incident response. This position requires a strong understanding of cybersecurity concepts, as well as the ability to work in a dynamic, public service-oriented environment. Other duties would include but not limited to aiding other Network Administrators with items relating to the Network Administrator position. Positions in this class require frequent use of a high degree of independent judgment and interpretative ability.

Positions in the Cybersecurity Analyst II classification are flexibly staffed and normally filled from advancement from the Cybersecurity Analyst I class, or when filled from the outside, require specific cybersecurity technology experience. Appointment to this class requires the employee to be performing substantially the full range of Cybersecurity Analyst II duties and to meet the qualifications for the class. The class requires the ability to work independently exercising judgment and initiative and a greater knowledge of the City’s security systems and solutions.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

Architects, implements, monitors, maintains, and troubleshoots various security systems that protect the City’s networks, IT/OT systems (including SCADA), applications and critical infrastructure; designs, organizes, modifies, installs, secures and supports security infrastructure; and provides technical support for network and security issues associated with enterprise applications; analyzes both raw and processed security alerts, logs and event data to identify potential security incidents, threats, mitigations, and vulnerabilities. Architects, implements, maintains, and troubleshoots the City’s business continuity plan and emergency response plan as it relates to redundant, secure infrastructure. Investigates, analyzes, produces reports, and remediates security incidents that occur on City systems and applications, both on-premises as well as in the cloud; confirms viable backups, test, maintains and monitors both on-premises and within the cloud; works closely with other government agencies, law enforcement, and external cybersecurity vendors to stay updated on emerging threats and response strategies.  Performs other duties as required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge of:  Network security, threat detection, and incident response; common cyberattack methods such as phishing, ransomware, and malware; security tools like firewalls, intrusion detection systems (IDS), and encryption technologies; government regulations, data protection laws, and compliance frameworks (e.g., PCI-DSS, CJIS, NIST, NERC CIP, ISO 27000, etc.) is essential, as is the ability disaster recovery planning and maintaining cybersecurity policies tailored to local government infrastructure is critical for ensuring the safety of sensitive public data and services.

Ability to:  quickly respond to and mitigate cyber threats; analyze vulnerabilities specific to public sector environments. collaborate with internal teams and educating non-technical staff about security best practices; manage multiple tasks and prioritize threats is essential, as well as a keen attention to detail when conducting audits or reviewing security logs; adapt to evolving cyber threats and continuously update knowledge of emerging technologies and attack methods; think critically under pressure, especially during security breaches or system outages. interact positively and cooperate with co-workers, respond politely to customers, work as a team member, function under demanding time pressure, respond in a positive manner to supervision, and attend work and perform duties on a regular and consistent basis.

Experience:

Cybersecurity Analyst I: A minimum of 2-3 years of experience in cybersecurity or information security roles, preferably within government or public sector organizations.

Cybersecurity Analyst II: A minimum of 5 years of experience in cybersecurity or information security roles, preferably within government or public sector organizations.

Education:

Cybersecurity Analyst I: High school graduation or equivalent. Graduation from college or university with emphasis in computer science, information technology, or related field, and current certification (CCNA, MCSE, CCSA, CCSE, CEH, Security+) is desirable.

Cybersecurity Analyst II: High school graduation or equivalent. Graduation from college or university with emphasis in computer science, information technology, or related field, and current certification (CCNA, MCSE, CCSA, CCSE, CEH, Security+) is desirable.

License: Possession of a valid Class C California Driver License.

Applicants for this position must submit to a complete background investigation conducted by Daly City Police Department sworn personnel.