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Under administrative direction, performs a variety of professional-level analytical assignments and special projects related to Housing or Community Development; researches and prepares reports, budgetary analyses and studies; and performs related duties as required.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed.  The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to this position.

1. Researches and analyzes a variety of operational, budgetary, or general administrative issues, and makes recommendations as to staffing, facilities, equipment, productivity, and policy or procedure modifications; discusses findings with management staff and prepares reports of study conclusions.
    
2. Analyzes and tracks status of legislation and regulations affecting department operations.
    
3. Manages and evaluates programs, including some of which may involve consultants and service providers.
    
4. Organizes and conducts administrative and management studies and surveys and prepares a variety of reports, correspondence and other materials.
    
5. Prepares technical reports, correspondence and other written materials; may develop design and produce charts, graphs, maps, and spreadsheets, including analysis and interpretation.
    
6. Prepares new forms and prepares written materials to explain City programs and procedures.
    
7. Prepares contract documents and assists in the administration of contracts.
    
8. Assist in supervision and training of department administrative support staff.
    
9. Represent the department and the City at various internal and inter-agency meetings on local, sub-regional and regional issues.
    
10. Prepares and reviews Geographic Information System (GIS) maps, collects data, and performs analysis of spatial data using GIS software.

EXAMPLES OF PROJECTS

1. Assist with housing projects (CDBG/Mobile Home and CalHOME programs) by dealing with application reviews, underwriting, creating scopes of work, and contracts.
2. Monitor and assist the management company with property sites:  Charter Oaks, Monte Vista, and Taylor House. 
3. Assist with Trail Map development.
4. Assist with Housing Element Update.
5. Assist with Brasada Trail Construction.
6. Assist with project descriptions and budgets for the SB2 Grant Funding Application.
7. Assist with Open Street Event outreach and planning.
8. Create articles for the website and Frontier newsletter.
9. Assist with inclusionary Zoning Study. 
    

PHYSICAL AND MENTAL DEMANDS

The physical and mental demands described here are representative of those that must be met by employees to successfully perform the essential functions of this class. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this class, the employee is regularly required to sit; talk or hear, in person and by telephone; use hands to finger, handle, feel or operate standard office equipment; and reach with hands or arms.  The employee occasionally walks and stands and lifts and moves records and documents weighing 20 pounds or less.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.

Mental Demands

While performing the duties of this class, the employee is regularly required to use oral and written communication skills; read and interpret data, information and documents; analyze and solve problems; observe and interpret data and situations; use math and mathematical reasoning; learn and apply new skills or information; perform highly detailed work on multiple concurrent tasks; work under changing and intensive deadlines with frequent interruptions; and interact with City officials, media, citizens groups, employees and others encountered in the course of work.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this class.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The employee works under typical office conditions, and the noise level is usually quiet. The employee may be required to work outdoors in varying weather conditions if performing field data collection duties and verifying maps and locations for project development and management.

SELECTION PROCESS

Interested persons who feel they meet the desirable qualifications should submit a completed City application. Not every applicant is interviewed.  Selected qualified applicants will be selected to interview. 

STATEMENT OF DISCRIMINATION

The City of San Dimas advises the public, employees and job applicants that it does not discriminate on the basis of race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical handicap, medical condition, marital status, sex, age or any non-merit-based factor in admission to, treatment of or employment in its programs and activities.

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), The City of San Dimas will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective employees and incumbents to discuss potential accommodations with the employer. EOE (Equal Opportunity Employer)

THE POSITION

Under general direction, the Web and Database Administrator coordinates the design, development, programming, and maintenance of the City’s Internet and Intranet web sites; maintains on premise and cloud databases and related services, including the security, effectiveness, efficiency, appeal and troubleshooting of databases; and develops databases and/or web applications that are in compliance with applicable city government requirements, standards and best practices.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

Duties may include but are not limited to the following: 

• Strategically plan, develop, execute and manage the City website (architecture, format and design) in a way that makes it user friendly and effective;
• Design and optimize city Intranet site on SharePoint, using feedback from department leads and power users. 
• Ensures the clear, comprehensive and accurate presentation of the City’s on-line presence in the Internet/Intranet web sites.
• Design, develop and maintain web site documents, templates, graphics and navigational tools;
• Work cross-functionally among City departments to determine needs and ensure web solutions are developed to address those needs;
• Collaborate with the Communications and Marketing team to ensure proper branding and messaging is integrated into the architecture and content of the web sites;
• Track, measure and report on key website metrics for effectiveness of customer engagement;
• Keep current on emerging trends to ensure optimal user experience and engagement;
• Design, develop and maintain highly available databases, developing project plans that translate department needs into technical requirements.
• Execute complete database solutions from evaluation to implementation. This may include researching and implementing “off the shelf” database applications or the development of unique in-house applications which should be protected by an appropriate authorization constraint;
• Develop and enforce data management standards and/or new development protocols that promote standards and ensure that all applications are fully compliant with applicable regulations and best practices;
• Work closely with IT peers to maintain the integrity of the city’s data through multiple access schemes; facilitate sharing of common data by overseeing proper key and index management. Monitor database backups, install, upgrade and maintain database software; restore and/or recover data as necessary;
• Create data flow and data life-cycle documentation; develop and maintain internal database documentation describing requirements, design specifications, implementation and ongoing changes in applicable procedures for use by end users as well as other network personnel.

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The City of Rocklin is looking for an Information Technology Specialist for the IT Division to perform a variety of technical duties in the Support Services program area of the  Information Technology Division; assists with the maintenance and administration of the day-to-day operations of the City-wide network; provides technical  support to City Departments related to a variety of computer hardware, peripherals, and software applications; manages user accounts and user access to network resources; provides technology training to department users; works with vendors to resolve hardware and software issues; assists Application Services staff with daily business and enterprise application administration and support; assists Infrastructure Services staff with daily network and server administration and support;  performs related work as required.

This journey-level classification performs specialized functions associated with the City’s information systems. Responsibilities include technical desktop support, troubleshooting hardware and software applications, assuring the security of personal computers, and assisting with the implementation of new software and/or hardware, and the overall maintenance of user accounts. Activities require a high degree of skill, judgment, and responsibility.  Assignments may be flexible but within the design and procedural framework established by higher-level classes. This class is distinguished from the Senior Information Technology Specialist in that the latter is the advanced journey-level leadworker responsible for providing lead direction to IT Specialists and overseeing the City’s help desk which includes reviewing, prioritizing, assigning, and scheduling work.

SUSTAINABILITY INTERN – CITY MANAGER’S DEPARTMENT

$20 - $30 per hour Depending on Qualifications

POSITION IS PART-TIME / NO BENEFITS

This is an ideal position for an undergraduate or preferably a graduate college student in environmental studies or public policy. The intern will assist the City in a providing more effective management and coordination of sustainability activities including alternative transportation and gain valuable experience in public service.

THE POSITION:
The position is part-time with flexible scheduling up to a maximum of 999 hours per fiscal year and no benefits are provided.  The Sustainability Intern receives direction and guidance from the Assistant City Manager in the City Manager’s office.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND ASSIGNMENTS:
Responsibilities include the administrative implementation of the Sustainable Foster City Plan including, but not limited to programs and initiatives in the Economic Development Strategic and the Climate Action Plans, respectively.

Work assignments:

• Preparing agendas, public notices and materials for meetings, public notices and materials for meetings, attending meetings with the Assistant City Manager and/or Management Analyst, and preparing minutes.
• Maintaining Sustainable Foster City ideas and proposals and writing reports.
• Researching best practices and what other communities are doing in the area of Environmental Sustainability and Economic Development.
• Gathering data and information regarding City Sustainable efforts, including environmental, economic, and transportation initiatives.
• Completing other related environmental sustainability work.
• Empower people to walk, bike, carpool or take transit rather than drive alone.
• Research commute alternatives for our employees.
• Share your ideas of how we can change the way people make transportation decisions
• Empowering community members to use resources more efficiently in regard to active and alternative transportation; and
• Researching creative solutions for our community that address the housing-transportation nexus

SCHEDULE AND HOURS:
Schedule can be flexible, but will include attendance at night meetings. For a student, it can be part-time during the school year and full-time in the summer or during school vacations. Total hours will be less than 1,000 per fiscal year.

JOB-RELATED QUALIFICATIONS:
Knowledge, skills and abilities:

Knowledge of: Use and applicability of personal and on-line computer systems and related software applications, including MS Office and web.

Skill in: Efficient operation of computer equipment, including Microsoft Office Suite; excellent customer service skills and the ability to produce well-written documents and reports.

Ability to: Understand and carry out verbal and written instructions; establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff and community leaders. Research and possess knowledge or have experience in sustainable policies or practices.

EDUCATION AND TRAINING GUIDELINES:
College-level education; people skills; communication skills; research and computer skills; and a
knowledge of and interest in environmental sustainability would be highly desirable.  Demonstrated success in achieving sustained mode shift in transportation a plus.

LICENSES, CERTIFICATES, REGISTRATION:
Licenses: Possess valid California Drivers license with a good driving record.

HOW TO APPLY:
A City/District application is required for consideration. Submit applications online at www.calopps.org  or at the Human Resources Department, City of Foster City, 610 Foster City Blvd., Foster City, CA 94404.
 

SELECTION PROCEDURE:
The City Manager's Department will contact the most qualified candidates for an interview. The
candidate selected for this position must complete a fingerprint background check before starting
employment.

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The Revenue Services Division of the County Manager's Office is seeking experienced candidates for the position of Revenue Collector I/II.

Revenue Services provides billing and revenue debt collection services to County departments in a cost-effective manner to maximize revenue recovery. Revenue Collectors work closely with several County departments to assist with collecting accounts receivable payments and court-ordered reimbursements including the Superior Court of California - San Mateo County, for court fines and victim restitution; Private Defender's Office related to cost of providing legal services; Probation Department for billing of probation fines and fees; and San Mateo County Environmental Health Services cost recovery.

The County of San Mateo Revenue Services Department invites you to apply for this important, challenging, and fulfilling position. Under the general direction of the Collections Supervisor, the Revenue Collector I/II (Collector) will investigate and pursue the collection of current and past delinquent accounts involving revenue due to the County of San Mateo. The Collector will work independently with minimal supervision to perform and maintain high and sustained levels of revenue collection duties, while providing exceptional customer service to our clients and the public.

Currently, the Department is looking for individuals with extensive experience working in collections, preferably in the public sector. The ideal candidate will have the ability to communicate with debtors in a clear, confident, and persuasive manner; identify complex problems and resolve them quickly and efficiently; and utilize a full range of collection tools such as skip tracing, making telephone calls, establishing payment plans, and finding the best way to collect the debt in the most effective manner possible. 

The person hired for this position must have the ability to use sound and independent judgment and apply their comprehensive knowledge of revenue collections to meet the wide variety of difficult issues involving the debtors' ability and willingness to make voluntary payments.
 
This position is fast-paced and demanding, and is characterized by:

• Extensive use of the telephone and computer.
• Critical deadlines.
• Complex problems.
• Considerable amounts of documentation.
• Assisting debtors in satisfying their debt.
• Multitasking.

The ideal candidate will be able to communicate clearly and tactfully, have extensive experience in collecting debts, have experience with FDCPA laws and regulations, and have excellent written and verbal communication skills. Preference will be given to those who are bilingual in Spanish.    

Qualifications

Education and Experience: 
A combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to qualify is at least one year of experience collecting delinquent accounts. The ideal candidate will have two or more years of experience and will have a high school diploma or Associates degree. 

Knowledge of:

• Principles, procedures, and techniques of collections and credit investigation work.
• Sources of information available in skip-tracing and collection work.
• Laws, regulations, ordinances, and codes related to the legal collection of debts, probate, seizure of property, real property transactions, and bankruptcy.
• Basic accounting and financial record keeping principles and practices.
• Principles and techniques for dealing with clients and the public, often in situations which may be difficult or confrontational.
• Office practices and procedures, including filing and the operation of standard office equipment.
• Correct English usage, including spelling, grammar, and punctuation.
• Business letter writing.

Skill/Ability to: 

• Gather information through interview and investigative work, evaluate data, draw valid conclusions, and determine strategies for collecting accounts.
• Use initiative and sound independent judgment within established guidelines.
• Prioritize work and multitask several responsibilities and duties.
• Organize and maintain accurate revenue and collection records and files.
• Explain legal provisions and County policies regarding delinquent accounts and effectively persuade individuals to meet their obligations.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of the work, often in stressful situations.
• Understand and carry out oral and written directions.
• Represent Revenue Services in Small Claims Court and Superior Court, as needed.

DESCRIPTION/RESPONSIBILITIES:
The Office of Mayor Sam Liccardo is seeking a highly qualified professional to serve as a member of the Mayor's Policy Team, working on several priority initiatives, making recommendations and developing action plans for meeting the Mayor's policy objectives. This position will focus on policy areas of land use and economic development. The focus of this position is to provide technical expertise and advice in the area of land use. The ideal candidate will have a strong grasp of urban planning and understand the 2040 General Plan for the City of San José. This position will:
*  Develop and maintain positive working relationships with City Council offices, City Development Services Team, corporate and development community, and neighborhood associations
*  Support Council Committee meetings, including:

*  Community & Economic Development Council Committee
*  Ad Hoc Committee on Development Services Meetings: Process Improvements
*  Meetings for the planning of Diridon Station Area, namely the following committees: Diridon Station Area Plan, Diridon Integrated Station Concept, Station Area Advisory Group
*   Airport Commission
*  Planning Director's Hearing
*  Planning Commission Meetings
*  Developer Roundtable Meetings
*   North San José Roundtable Meetings
*  Urban Village Advisory Group Meetings
*  Business Appreciation Visits

*  Attend and represent the Mayor at City-related meetings and activities
*  Draft routine to complex correspondence, memoranda, and reports which articulate the Mayor's land use and economic policy initiatives
*  Conduct public meetings and events on behalf of the elected official and/or prepare summaries of public and private meetings, reports, memoranda and other documents for review by senior staff and the Mayor
*  Prepare or assist in preparation of speeches and talking points for the Mayor
*  Provide support in community engagement efforts with neighborhood, district or city-wide business or community groups or associations and other interested parties regarding community concerns, issues, and priorities
*  Other duties as assigned

Application & Selection Process
The selection process will consist of an evaluation of the applicant's training and experience. Only the candidates whose backgrounds best match the position will be invited to the interview process, which may include practical/writing exercises.

To be considered for this position, you must fill out the online application available on the City of San José website and submit the following:
* Cover Letter & Resume
* Three (3) writing samples that best demonstrate your level of proficiency
* Responses to the following job-specific questions:
* Describe your background/experience in urban planning and land use including any specific experience in San José.
* What do you see are the biggest challenges to San José from a land use and economic development perspective?
* Describe your experience facilitating development and the planning/entitlement process.
* Describe any experience in politics or local government.