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The City of Sunnyvale is seeking a Senior Planner. Under the general direction of the Assistant Director of Community Development or Planning Officer, performs, plans, directs and supervises professional planning activities of the Planning Division within the Community Development Department; including a variety of complex technical planning activities relative to an assigned area of responsibility; and performs related work as required.

The Senior Planner classification is the advanced journey-level in the Planner series. Incumbents assigned to this classification are responsible for more complex projects and planning project management. This position differs from the lower-level classification of Associate Planner in that the lower class performs more routine planner duties.

The City of Sunnyvale provides an excellent benefits package. A complete application consists of a City application and responses to the supplemental questionnaire.  The position opens Tuesday, October 1, 2019 and final filing date is Tuesday, October 29, 2019 at 5:00 pm. For complete information regarding this current opportunity, please visit: Sunnyvale.ca.gov and click on JOBS.

Salary $49.0531 - $62.6056 Hourly | $102, 030.00 - $130,220.00 Annually

The Town of Hillsborough is seeking part-time clerical assistance in the Planning & Building Department.    

Position requirements

Position will work four days a week, four hours per day.

Monday - Thursday  8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

The successful candidate will provide general office clerical assistance, including but not limited to:

• Scheduling inspections
• Answering phones
• Filing
• Scanning
• Mailings
• Other duties as assigned

Minimum requirements

Graduation from high school and one year responsible clerical office experience.  Working knowledge of computers and Word/Excel software programs.  Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.  Previous experience in a Planning Department is desirable.

Final filing date: Before 5:00pm, Friday, November 8, 2019 (Supplemental Questions Required)

Tentative Interview Date: Week of November 18, 2019

Appointment to this position is contingent upon:

*Reference check

*Employment and education verification

*Department of Justice fingerprinting criminal history records check

Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of applications. Application, including all work history, must be fully completed if a resume is attached. Incomplete and/or inaccurate applications may result in disqualification from the recruitment process. All communication regarding your status in this recruitment process will be conducted via e-mail or postal mail. Be sure to include a valid e-mail address on the employment application. Applicants are responsible for notifying Human Resources of any changes to contact information.

About the Position

This opening is in the City’s Community Development Department, whereby primary support will be given to the Planning, Economic, and Housing Divisions.

Positions in this advanced-level classification perform a variety of clerical work including: complex multiple financial transactions and record keeping; extensive interaction with the public and other interested parties; and other responsible and complex support functions where there is minimal supervision of work that involves standard operating procedures.

Positions in this classification are distinguished from those in the lower class of Administrative Clerk through the complexity of the work performed, the job knowledge required and the independence with which duties are performed.  Senior Administrative Clerks independently compose written documents.

Positions in this classification are distinguished from those in the higher class of Administrative Assistant in that the latter perform technical and administrative work in support of a department head and principal staff.

May exercise limited supervision of part-time or temporary personnel.  Work is performed under minimal supervision or independently depending upon assignment.

Essential Duties

• Processes transactions in support of department programs which entail: substantial interaction with interested parties; knowledge of procedures and policies; and the accounting for payables and monies received.
• Provides information and assistance regarding department programs, policies and procedures to the general public, City personnel, vendors and contractors.
• Processes forms, invoices and other documents in accordance with established procedures; and checks for accuracy and completeness of entries, and for compliance with applicable City, statutory and other requirements; may transcribe documents, and arrange for official recording of documents with County Recorder.
• Computes and receives fees in accordance with department schedules and procedures, records revenue received and provides for the deposit of monies.
• May provide limited supervision to part-time or temporary personnel.
• Enters data and information in the preparation of reports, correspondence, forms and other documents.
• Prepares or assists in preparation of agenda packets for Council, Board and Commission meetings, act as minute taker and prepares minutes for such meetings, post agendas and minutes to City website.
• Processes accounts payable and prepares cash deposits.
• Works to solve customer complaints and issues related to assignment.

Do you have a passion for outdoor recreation and open space? Do you seek an opportunity to work on a variety of planning, design and construction projects that focus on preservation and public use of open space?  With the passage of the Measure AA bond measure in 2014, Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District has been ramping up project planning and delivery to fulfill the commitments made to the public regarding greater outdoor recreational access and environmental education, protected open space lands, and natural resource restoration.  The District is seeking a Planner III who will manage key design and planning projects supporting public access and outdoor recreation in Santa Clara and San Mateo Counties.  The ideal candidate will possess an educational background in landscape architecture, architecture, construction management, environmental planning or design, environmental sciences, natural resource management, or related field. The candidate should be an organized, creative, and energetic self-starter with excellent communication and project management skills, who enjoys working within a collaborative team dynamic. Top-level candidates should be familiar with design project management, environmental review processes, and local, state, and federal land use laws and permitting processes, including the American for Disabilities Act (ADA).

About the District: The District manages a regional greenbelt system in the Santa Cruz Mountain region comprised of over 63,000 acres of land in 26 open space preserves, protected for public enjoyment and recreation. The District is a growing organization with a focused mission that guides our work, and where every employee makes an impact.  It’s an exciting time to be part of the District’s team!  If you are looking for a challenging opportunity to contribute to the legacy of open space preservation and recreation, we invite you to apply for this position.  To learn more about the District, visit our website, OpenSpace.org, and view our “Working for Midpen” video on our Jobs page.

About the Position:  The Planner III focuses on a wide variety of planning and capital improvement projects that include site design to increase public access, outdoor recreation, interpretation and enjoyment of District lands; long-range planning; and land use planning. The Planner III is tasked with performing complex professional level design, planning and analysis; directing the design phase of capital improvement projects such as trails and staging areas and staff facilities; developing recommendations for land use policies; preparing long-range preserve and site-specific plans to guide the use and management of District lands conducting or overseeing studies to identify and evaluate environmental issues related to public access and natural and cultural resources; preparing requests for proposals; assisting in development of grant applications; preparing and/or assisting in the preparation of environmental review documents; and obtaining planning and environmental permits and initial approvals for District projects.  Beneficial skills for this position would include computer-based and/or other systems such as AutoCAD for conceptual site design or GIS for management and analysis of data regarding District lands, facilities, natural resources and activities.

The ideal candidate is expected to communicate well and collaborate closely with other departments to complete project requirements, work with local jurisdictional agencies to coordinate planning and permitting efforts; direct multidisciplinary teams of consultants; prepare and present clear and concise oral and written communications to senior staff, the Board of Directors and public; keep projects on schedule and on budget while remaining flexible to adjust priorities as needed; maintain well-organized and complete project documentation; and build trust with peers, community members, stakeholders, and District leadership. For additional information about the position, see the Job Description page on the District website. The position receives direct supervision from a Senior Planner.

Work Environment:  This position is part of the Planning Department at the District’s offices in Los Altos, California.  In addition to working in the office and providing project presentations to senior management, the Board of Directors, and Committees, and at public meetings, the Planner III will sometimes work in the field and hike through steep terrain and wildland areas.  Field work will require driving in remote areas on dirt roads, working in temperatures ranging from cold and blustery to hot and dry. Ideal candidates will be comfortable working in these types of field conditions, as well as in an office environment.

Education and Experience:  Any combination of training and experience that would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required qualifications would be:  Equivalent to graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with major coursework in landscape architecture, architecture, urban or regional planning, natural resource management, environmental planning, or a related field, and at least three (3) years of increasingly responsible experience in design project management, preferably in parks, open space or related field, including at least one (1) year of supervisory and administrative responsibility. 

Licenses & Certifications Required:   Possession of a valid California Driver’s License.

Benefits:   The Open Space District provides an excellent benefits package including health, life & disability insurance as well as CalPERS pension. Please see the Benefits page of the District website for details.

How to Apply:  Apply online at CalOpps.org.  Deadline to apply is Sunday, November 10, 2019 at midnight.  CalOpps is unable to accept applications once the application window closes.

The following four (4) application materials are required and constitute a complete application:

(1) A fully completed CalOpps employment application

(2) Cover Letter

(3) Resume

(4) Supplemental question responses

Incomplete applications will not be considered for the position. Applicants with the most relevant experience and qualifications suitable for the position will be contacted for interviews.

Recruitment Timeline: We recommend applicant’s schedules be open during this period for panel interviews.

The District cannot accommodate individual schedules.

First Interview: November 19, 2019

Final Interview/Written Exercise at our office in Los Altos: December 10, 2019

Estimated Start Date: Early January 2020

Applicants with disabilities may request reasonable accommodation

by contacting the Human Resources department at (650) 691-1200

Put your passion for Open Space to work!

Open until filled

Pay rate: $19.00 - $21.00 hourly

This position will primarily work Monday - Friday (specific work schedule to be determined) with variable hours averaging 25+ per week.  This is a temporary, part-time non-benefited position.

Summary:
Under direction, assists in the implementation, operation and maintenance of the District’s computer workstations; maintains, tests, and updates information systems programs and applications; installs and provides technical assistance for computer hardware and software; and performs related duties as assigned.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Installs and maintains software and hardware at District computer workstations; provides technical assistance.
• Performs and implements systems maintenance, making program modifications as necessary to meet user requirements.
• Compiles, integrates, and analyzes information gathered from users to modify computer programs; evaluates, installs, and maintains third-party vendor software.
• Responds to inquiries and requests and provides technical assistance for District systems and programs including systems at remote sites; troubleshoots hardware and software problems and coordinates activities by users and vendors to resolve them.
• Maintains current knowledge of information technology trends and innovations; reads applicable industry publications.
• Maintains work, time, and material records, preventive maintenance schedules and updates help desk software.

Other Duties and Responsibilities:

• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. *

Education/Experience:
High school diploma or equivalent, six months of computer technician or related experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Language Ability: 
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, schematic diagrams, or technical procedures and documents.  Ability to write reports, business correspondence and procedure manuals. Ability to present information and respond to questions from staff.

Math Ability:
Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.

Reasoning Ability:
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.  Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.

Certificates and Licenses:
California Driver License

Supervisory Responsibilities: 
This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Knowledge of:
Principles, techniques of microcomputer systems software troubleshooting, and networking.  Use, capability, characteristics, and limitations of microcomputers and related equipment.  Principles and practices of training as related to personal computers.  Standard database, word processing, spreadsheet and report generation PC software packages.  Pertinent federal, state, and local laws, codes, and regulations.

Ability to:
Administer and maintain computers, and related peripherals.  Analyze and define user problems and requirements.  Analyze and define problems and conceptualize practical microcomputer solutions. Analyze systems requirements and problems and recommend new or modified systems and applications to meet user requirements. Work on multiple concurrent projects with frequent interruptions.  Organize work to meet rapidly changing priorities.  Troubleshoot hardware and software problems and make or recommend modifications; understand and carry out oral and written directions; exercise good judgment and initiative in work functions.

Work Environment: 
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. * Standard office setting; some exposure to confined areas such as equipment/computer rooms and network infrastructures; regular interaction with District staff at various sites/locations.

Physical Demands: 
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. * Sufficient physical ability to work in an office setting; sit, stand, walk, reach, twist, turn, kneel, bend, squat, and/or stoop for prolonged periods of time; perform duties requiring grasping, repetitive hand movement, and fine coordination; and operate office equipment. See in the normal visual range with or without correction; vision sufficient to read computer screens and printed documents and to operate office equipment. Hear in the normal audio range with or without correction.  Lifts up to 25 pounds frequently. Occasionally lifting up to 50 pounds.

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

Assistant Planner Salary Range: $68,023-$101,807
Associate Planner Salary Range: $76,016-$118,066

The Town of Los Altos Hills is seeking an Assistant or Associate Planner, depending on qualifications, to join its outstanding team of community development professionals. The Town is looking for an individual who wants to make a difference in community planning and who will support the Town’s goals of maintaining its open and rural atmosphere.

Incorporated in 1956, Los Altos Hills is a residential community of nine square miles with a population of 8,334. Town Hall is located on a 2.2 acre campus that is within walking distance of downtown Los Altos. The current Town Hall opened in 2005. An extensive pathway system comprised of about 85 miles of trails and off-road paths connects most of the community and provides a nice environment for walking, running or cycling.

Assistant Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four year college or university, with major course work in planning, urban design, geography, architecture, environmental studies and/or a related field.
• At least two (2) years of professional experience in urban or environmental planning, with public sector experience being desirable. A Master’s degree can be substituted for one year of experience.

Associate Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four year college or university, with major course work in planning, urban design, geography, architecture, environmental studies and/or a related field.
• At least four (4) years of professional experience in urban or environmental planning, with public sector experience being desirable. A Master’s degree can be substituted for one year of experience. 

Licenses and Certifications

• Possession of a valid Class C California driver license.
• American Institute of Certificated Planners (AICP) certification is desirable.

Redwood City (pop. 86,380) is known for its diversity, strong neighborhoods, and civic pride in the heart of the Silicon Valley. The City’s population doubles during the day with employees attracted to world class firms such as Oracle, Electronic Arts, and Shutterfly, plus numerous other established companies and more than 500 industry start-ups. The Community Development & Transportation Department is supported by 59 staff organized across three divisions: Building Regulation and Code Enforcement Services, Engineering and Transportation Services, and Planning. The Planning Manager reports to the Director.

A collaborative team player with the ability to inspire and motivate others, the ideal candidate will be a well-regarded urban planning professional who thrives in a dynamic setting. Outstanding interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills are strongly preferred. A minimum of five years of increasingly responsible relevant urban planning experience, including at least two years of supervisory experience, and a Bachelor’s degree is required. A Master’s degree and/or AICP certification desirable.

APPLICATIONS FOR THIS POSITION WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED THROUGH CALOPPS WEBSITE.  PLEASE APPLY USING TERI BLACK & COMPANY, LLC WEBSITE NOTED IN THE JOB ANNOUNCEMENT URL BELOW.
 
 

DESCRIPTION/RESPONSIBILITIES:

     The San José Fire Department is seeking to hire a qualified individual to fill a Network Technician position. 

     Network Technician I salary range is $56,825.60 - $69,243.20.

     Network Technician II salary range is $66,830.40 - $81,224.00.

     Network Technician III salary range is $74,048.00 - $90,043.20.

     The starting salary will be determined by the selected candidate’s qualifications and experience.  In addition to the starting salary, employees in the Network Technician I/II/II classification shall also receive an approximate five percent (5%) ongoing non-pensionable compensation pay. 

     The Fire Department’s Information Technology Team supports 33 fire stations and 2 field offices, ensuring availability and reliability of their critical software/hardware systems.  The individual hired into this job classification will provide significant technical assistance with major computer systems that support Fire operations such as:  supporting connectivity for the remote locations as well as fire apparatus, proactively and efficiently support the enterprise client environment, which includes the latest Windows Operating Systems, Office 365 suite, Mobile Devices, and other enterprise software.  Primary duties of this individual include day-to day system administration for the desktop hardware and software, Office 365, and mobile devices, as well as resolving end-user help requests.

     Responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:

     * Provide support for Windows desktop and office productivity applications such as Microsoft Windows 10, Microsoft Office 365 suite, and client applications.

     * Provide support for mobile devices such as iPads, iPhones, Android devices, apparatus MDC’s and their associated applications.

     * WAN support for data network connecting 38 Fire Department facilities.

     * Create and update desktop, laptop, and mobile images.

     * Assist with managing and maintaining Fire Department file servers, print servers and application servers.

     * Respond to incoming incidents and/or help requests from end-users via telephone, email in a timely and courteous manner.

     * Prioritize and schedule help desk tickets and post resolutions.

     * Setup, troubleshoot, deploy, and maintain hardware and software for department PCs, printers, peripherals and network and communications hardware.

     * Create and manage Active Directory objects such as users and computers.

     * Apply drivers, patches and anti-virus/malware updates to PC’s and mobile devices.

     * Respond to and remediate desktop level security incidents.

     * Update documentation for service desk tickets, knowledge base, system administration procedure, etc.

     * Evaluate documented resolutions and analyze trends for ways to prevent future problems.

     * Perform duties with minimum supervision following Department standards and best practices to make good judgment calls for system issues resolutions or escalation. 

     This recruitment may be used to fill multiple positions in this, or other divisions or departments.  If you are interested in employment in this classification, you should apply to ensure you are considered for additional opportunities that may utilize the applicants from this recruitment.

     Selection Process

     The selection process will consist of an evaluation of the applicant's training and experience based on the application and responses to the Job Specific Questions.  Only the candidates whose backgrounds best match the position will be invited to proceed in the selection process.  Additional phases of the selection process will consist of one or more interviews, one of which may include a practical/writing exercise.

     You will be prompted to answer the following job-specific questions during the online application process.  Please note that there is a 4,000-character limit, including spaces, for each text response. 

     * Please describe your experience working in a HelpDesk or Desktop support environment.

     * Please describe your experience deploying a new PC in a business environment.  Be specific in how you connected it to the network, installed common software such as Microsoft Office, and configured specific end-user settings such as printers. 

     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 Lynda De Santiago, HR & Recruitment Analyst, at lynda.desantiago@sanjoseca.gov .