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Are you a bright, motivated, and skilled Management Analyst professional who values the preservation of open space and public access to preserves?  Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District is recruiting a highly qualified Management Analyst II to bring finance, purchasing, policy, project tracking and budget expertise to support Midpen’s mission of open space preservation, natural resource protection, and ecologically-sensitive public access.  This position will support Midpen’s Land and Facilities Services Department by providing day-to-day finance, purchasing, policy, fleet management, project tracking and budgetary support.  These critical functions comprise the working title “Support Services Analyst” in the Land and Facilities Services Department.

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 ideal candidate has solid public sector finance, budget, policy, purchasing, project tracking, and asset management experience; possesses excellent judgment, curiosity, and proactive problem solving skills; and has the ability to successfully coordinate and accomplish professional-level administrative and program work. The successful candidate is detail-oriented, yet can see the broader perspective; has a proven ability to build positive and productive relationships; possesses excellent communication and interpersonal skills; and provides excellent customer service.  Flexibility and the capacity to comfortably adapt to and manage change in an evolving workplace are a must.

This position provides administrative, budgetary, and work-flow support to the Land and Facilities Services Department projects and programs; analyzes programmatic practices and procedures and makes recommendations for organizational, operational, policy, and procedural improvements; conducts needs analyses, feasibility studies, and evaluations for assigned projects and programs; develops, summarizes, and maintains administrative and fiscal records, including tracking of departmental project status; fosters cooperative working relationships among District departments and acts as liaison with various community, public, and regulatory agencies. Coordinates and performs professional-level administrative and programmatic work in such areas as, purchasing, database management, contract administration, public information, and program evaluation.  Plans, organizes, and reviews the work of contractors and assigned staff performing operational activities within the Land and Facilities Services Department including coordination of the procurement of capital equipment, maintenance of radio communication systems, and fleet management. 

Work Environment: This is primarily a sedentary office classification.  Must possess the ability to lift, carry, push, and pull materials and objects weighing up to 25 pounds. Some fieldwork may be required, which involves the ability to walk for short distances over rough terrain, drive vehicles over unimproved roads, and stand for extended periods. 

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 business administration, public administration or a related field, and three (3) years of professional analytical experience, or two (2) years of experience equivalent to Management Analyst I at the District.  Public sector experience is preferred.

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

Benefits:  Midpen provides a comprehensive benefits package including paid leave, insurance and CalPERS pension.

How to Apply:  Apply online at CalOpps.org.  Application deadline is April 21, 2019 at 5:00 p.m.

The CalOpps system will only accept fully completed applications submitted by 5:00 p.m. on April 21st.  The District will not accept applications not fully completed by this deadline.

The following four (4) application items are required:

(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 applicants be available for panel interviews on the following dates:

First Interview: April 30, 2019

Second Interview/Written Exercise in person at our office in Los Altos (no exceptions):  May 7, 2019

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!

ABOUT US

Fremont is a well-managed and innovative city, and has recently generated national attention by placing 7th on the list of the Greenest Cities in America according to a 2018 Wallet Hub survey and ranking 3rd Best City in the Nation  to raise a family, according to another 2018 survey by Wallet Hub. Located in the heart of the Bay Area and Silicon Valley, Fremont prides itself on innovation, green technology, a low crime rate, great schools, a low unemployment rate, quality parks and nearby open space, and an incredibly diverse population of over 235,000 residents.   As a full service City, Fremont employs over 937 regular employees and has a General Fund budget of $205 million.  

Fremont is an employer that values its people, creativity, quality service, integrity, open communication, collaboration, mutual respect, and diversity. Employees find their work challenging, yet rewarding, and most importantly, enjoy the chance to make a difference through public service.   

THE POSITION

The Park Maintenance Division of the Community Services Department is looking for enthusiastic and motivated candidates for the position of Park Maintenance Worker II.  Under immediate supervision, the Park Maintenance Worker II will perform routine park maintenance and repair work in the care of parks, recreation areas and equipment.  

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

- Maintain parks, pedways and other city owned sites.
- Plant, cultivate, water, and fertilize trees, shrubs and flowers.
- Water, mow, weed, trim, aerate and fertilize lawns.
- Spray or apply fungicides, insecticides and herbicides.
- Pick up trash and litter.
- Repair and install irrigation systems.
- Plan and schedule routine daily work activities.
- Ensure that assigned tasks are accomplished in areas for which responsible.
- Report delays and reasons for delays; record on a daily work sheet, time and work performed and materials used.
- May provide input regarding estimating supply and equipment needs.
- Perform heavy physical labor including lifting and carrying heavy objects.
- Perform minor mechanical maintenance and repairs on equipment.
- Clean equipment, change tires, grease, lubricate and fuel vehicles.
- Operate grounds maintenance equipment including a backhoe and tractor attachments, as well as a variety of hand and power tools.

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Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District’s Land and Facilities Department has an excellent career opportunity for an experienced and motivated Area Manager who will plan, organize, manage, oversee, and participate in all activities of the Land and Facilities Services Department; including oversight, coordination, and reviews of staff performing maintenance and repair of District lands.  The Area Manager participates in long term and short term project planning; coordinates assigned activities with other District departments and outside agencies. The ideal candidate will be an organized, detail-oriented, and collaborative self-starter with excellent oral and written communication skills. 

About the District:  The District is a regional greenbelt system in the Santa Cruz Mountain region comprised of over 63,000 acres of land in 26 extraordinary open space preserves, permanently protected for public enjoyment and recreation. In 2014, with broad public support, the District secured $300 million dollars of bond capacity with the passing of Measure AA, which serves as a mandate for the District to continue to pursue our mission to “acquire and preserve” open space land and “protect and restore the natural environment” in the lush regional green-belt system near Silicon Valley in the San Francisco Bay Area.  The District is a growing organization with a focused mission that guides our work, and where every employee makes an impact.  If you are looking for an outstanding opportunity to contribute to the legacy of open space protection and outdoor recreation, working with an incredible team of like-minded colleagues, we invite you to apply for this position!  View the interactive story map, Top 25 Future Open Space Project Portfolios, and check out the Working for Midpen video on our Employment Opportunities page.

About the Position:  The Area Manager is knowledgeable in the principles and practices of public land management, open space and preserve maintenance, resource management, managing budgets, prioritizing work tasks, and responding to public; stakeholder agencies; and other department inquiries.  The Area Manager directs the day-to-day administrative functions in their assigned area.

Key responsibilities include:

• Assumes management responsibility for all maintenance and operations functions and activities of an assigned Area, including maintenance and construction of preserves, facilities, residences, vehicles, and resource management.
• Participates in the development and implementation of goals, objectives, policies, and priorities for the Department; recommends within departmental policy, appropriate service and staffing levels; recommends and administers policies and procedures.
• Participates in the development and administration of and oversees Area budgets.
• Serves as a liaison for assigned Area to outside agencies, neighborhood groups, and concerned citizens.
• Coordinates with fire agencies on fire risk prevention activities.
• Provides highly complex staff assistance to the Land & Facilities Services Manager; develops and reviews staff reports related to assigned activities and services; may present information to the Board of Directors and various commissions, committees, and boards; provides staff support to commissions, committees, and task forces, as necessary.

Strong candidates are accomplished professionals with a highly collaborative management style, strong emotional intelligence, and superior people skills.  They are innovative leaders with a hands-on and proactive approach who take the initiative to resourcefully deal with complex issues and continue to build on the District’s reputation of excellence. Ideal candidates will inspire a high level of trust, demonstrate strong ethics and share a passion for the mission of the District.

For additional information about the position, see the Job Description on the District website.

Work Environment:  This position is part of the Land and Facilities Services Department assigned to a field office.  The Area Manager works in an office setting, primarily and will attend various meeting and visit District field sites, which may require hiking through steep terrain and wildland areas and driving in remote areas on dirt roads.  Employee may be exposed to blood and body fluids when rendering First Aid and CPR.

Education and Experience:  Any combination of training and experience that would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to qualify.

A typical way to obtain the required qualifications would be:

Education: Equivalent to graduation from an accredited four-year college or university, with major coursework in park administration, resource management, natural sciences, or a related field.

Experience: Five (5) years increasingly responsible experience in the protection, operation, or maintenance of parks, open space, forests, or public recreation areas and/or related facilities including two (2) years of supervisory or administrative responsibility.

Required Licenses & Certifications: 

Possession of a valid California Driver’s License;

Possession of, or the ability to obtain, Basic First Aid and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification

Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid First Responder or equivalent certificate

Possession of, or ability to obtain, the level of certification in the Incident Command System Courses as specified under the National Incident Management System (NIMS).

Possession of, or ability to obtain, a District approved Fire Suppression Training certification.

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: Final filing date – Friday, March 29, 2019, at 5:00 p.m. Apply online at CalOpps.org. 

The following four application items are required in order to be considered for the position:

(1) CalOpps employment application

(2) Cover Letter

(3) Resume

(4) Supplemental question responses. 

Additional Instructions:  Paste your resume in the application and upload a PDF of your cover letter as one of the final steps of your application. Supplemental questions may be previewed at the beginning of the application; we recommend completing your responses on a separate document and paste them in the application.

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.

Application deadline is Friday, March 29, 2019 at 5:00 p.m.  Late applications will not be considered, with no exception.

Recruitment Timeline: We recommend applicants’ schedules be open during this time frame for panel interviews at the Districts’ administrative office in Los Altos, California:

First Interview:  Friday, April 12, 2019

Final Interview/Written Exercise:  Tuesday April 16, or Wednesday April 17, subject to scheduling availability.

Estimated Start Date:  May 2019

THE POSITION

The City of Dublin is seeking a creative, personable self-starter to serve as Aquatics Supervisor overseeing the City’s Emerald Glen Recreation and Aquatics Complex, The Wave... Under the direction of the Assistant Director of Parks and Community Services, the Aquatics Supervisor is responsible for recruiting, hiring, supervising, training, and motivating a dedicated team of lifeguards, swim and fitness instructors, facility attendants, food service workers, cashiers and customer service team. 

Knowledge of pool facilities, slides and equipment, recreational swimming, lifesaving, water safety techniques, and exemplary leadership skills are paramount in this position. The ideal candidate must have the flexibility to work irregular hours and a non-standard schedule including mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays. This position will oversee the day to day operations and maintenance for The Wave, including aquatic classes, swim lessons, camps, fitness programs, rentals, special events, activities and a state-of-the-art waterpark.

This position is highly visible in the community and requires someone with outstanding judgment and political acumen, strong interpersonal skills, and the ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing. The City desires a collaborative and creative thinker who can maintain effective working relationships with instructors, participants, parents, community groups, vendors, volunteers, elected/appointed officials, and other departments and agencies providing facilities support

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Manages, develops, organizes and supervises the daily operation of municipal pool facilities including recreation programs in assigned program areas.
• Recruits, trains, motivates, supervises and evaluates program and clerical staff, volunteers, part-time staff and independent contractors.
• Develops and manages operating and capital expenditure including program revenue budgets; ensuring the facilities meet or exceed projected revenue in assigned areas.

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• Develops and manages contractual service agreements.
• Researches and prepares staff reports, promotional materials including flyers, program brochures, newsletters, press releases and related material.
• Schedules use of facilities and oversees maintenance activities, recommends repairs or renovations and obtains necessary supplies and equipment related to facility operation.
• Ensure park compliance with all State and local health departments, manufacturer and Water Safety certifying agency requirements.
• Prepares preliminary budget for Department Head review; recommends program priorities and staff needs; supervises the collection and accounting of monies; maintains records and contracts in connection with assigned program areas; monitors and controls expenditures of division and maintains an inventory control system.
• Applies City and department policies, procedures, rules and regulations pertaining to the work and to the work group; initiates official disciplinary actions as necessary; identifies and/or resolves complaints as needed.
• Meets with citizens, community groups and public and private agencies to discuss programs and clarify procedures and identify needs; makes and receives phone calls, attends meetings and conferences and makes public presentations.
• Identifies alternatives for improving services, considering such factors as cost/benefit and marketing analysis, safety of personnel and effects on operations and level of service; recommends and implements improvements as directed.
• Effectively coordinates activities with Department staff, other City staff, outside agencies, contractors, business representatives, community groups and customers.
• Plan and direct the workplan for The Wave, and meet with staff to identify and resolve problems, assign work activities, monitor work flow, and make real time adjustments to park staffing levels.
• Work directly with local safety and emergency agencies to ensure congruency and standards of emergency care, procedures, and risk management.
• Attends day, evening and weekend meetings and events.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

The City of Sunnyvale is seeking a Housing Programs Analyst to join the Housing Division of the Community Development Department. Under the direction of the Housing Officer, the Housing Programs Analyst plays the lead role in administering and monitoring the City's federal community development and housing grants (CDBG, HOME, etc.) and local Housing Mitigation Funds. This includes preparing various requests for proposals, screening grant applications, preparing plans and reports related to federal grants, preparing various contracts and processing payments. The Analyst also monitors major City funding of affordable housing developments, including oversight of the Division's loan portfolio, preparing various escrow and loan documents, and working closely with our nonprofit partners. This position assists with budget preparation and monitoring, administering the Home Improvement Program, and performs responsible analytical work in support of housing and Community Development programs administered by the Housing Division.  The Housing Programs Analyst is also responsible for preparing reports and presentations to City commissions and maintaining excellent working relationships with outside organizations.

The Housing Division is a passionate and hardworking group of professionals dedicated to meeting the housing and human service needs of the community. We work collaboratively to achieve our housing goals and foster an innovative and team focused work environment. The City continues to be a leader in supporting affordable housing and implementing dynamic housing programs. Since the 1980's, the City has awarded more than $50 million in City housing funds towards developing or preserving affordable housing, and awards over $1 million in federal funds annually.

The minimum qualifications for this position are a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in real estate, public administration, urban planning or a related field; AND

Three years of experience working with residential lending and financial services as an escrow officer, loan officer or real estate agent and/or in the public or non-profit sector in a related position. Experience administering federal entitlement grants such as Community Development Block Grants (CDBG), Home Investment Partnerships (HOME), etc.

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 Monday, February 25, 2019 and final filing date is Monday, March 25, 2019 at 5:00 pm. For complete information regarding this current opportunity, please visit: Sunnyvale.ca.gov and click on JOBS.

Salary: $76,947.52 - $98,206.16 Annually

• Process transactions and collect fees charged from the public for pool passes, open gym, and other program areas.
• Balance cash register and prepare reconciliation form.
• Assist customers at the front counter, answer the telephone and wait on the general public.
• Provide information on department and programs areas; refer inquiries as appropriate.
• Operate standard office equipment including computer, printer, copier, and facsimile machine.
• Build and maintain positive working relationships with co-workers, other City employees, and the public using principles of good customer service.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Use of a personal computer and word processing software.
• English usage, spelling, vocabulary, grammar, and punctuation.

• Work independently while supervising the front counter.
• Provide courteous assistance to facility patrons.
• Remain flexible and adapt as job responsibilities change.
• Maintain facilities and equipment in a clean, safe, and secure manner.
• Operate modern office equipment including computer equipment and software programs.
• Make accurate arithmetic calculations.
• Maintain accurate logs, records, and basic written records of work performed.
• Understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Organize own work, set priorities, and meet critical time deadlines.
• Use English effectively to communicate in person, over the telephone, and in writing.
• Use tact, initiative, prudence, and independent judgment within general policy, procedural, and legal guidelines.
• Establish,  maintain,  and  foster  positive  and  effective  working  relationships  with  those contacted in the course of work.

The Police Department's opening for a Department Information Technology Manager in the Systems Development Division of the Bureau of Technical Services.  This position is a senior level technical manager who will be responsible for overseeing and managing the day-to-day Police Department Application services. This is a hands-on position whose daily activities include management of an Applications Sustainment Support team and maintaining major department wide applications which support critical line personnel. The team currently consisting of 1 Supervising Applications Analyst, 2 Information Systems Analysts, 2 Senior Systems Applications Analysts, 1 Analyst, and 1 Staff Specialist. The Systems Development Division supports a main campus and 20 field offices, ensuring availability and reliability of critical systems is paramount. This position reports directly to the Systems Development Division Manager. Excellent command of verbal and written communication skills is required.

The responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following: 

• • Research, plan, and implement best practices and strategies that address the applications needs, or web development, for the Department, including development, administration, upgrade of the various applications used by the Police Department (911 Communications and PD).  

• • The Department Information Technology Manager will be responsible for developing project plans that include research, writing technical requirements/RFPs for procurement, developing best methodologies for system implementation, and creating maintenance and support documentation. 

• • Knowledge of Oracle, Informix, SQL, DBMS and its components with code and programming concepts.   Specifically, the knowledge and experience needed to integrate with other applications from Oracle, Informix and SQL platforms.

• • Knowledge and experience in RDBMS and DBMS on Microsoft Windows Server 2008, 2012, UNIX, Linux, and VMware platforms.

• • Ability to read DB Schema and compose contrived and formal relationships between tables specifically to develop forms and applications and Crystal Report integration.

• • Knowledge and experience using Microsoft Visual Studio or other enterprise development applications to develop ASP, ASPX applications or compatible platforms.   

• • Knowledge of configuration and deployment of Microsoft IIS and previous experience deploying Web applications using IIS.

• • Coordinate Department needs with stakeholders and Police Department Senior Staff, and create a mid-range plan of applications development and implementation. 

• • Provide administrative oversight over the Systems Development Division personnel and contracts. 

Work closely with the City's IT Department in coordinating city wide applications and the utilization at the Police Department.  

The successful candidate will have solid information management experience, strong interpersonal and management skills, and hand-on experience with systems, equipment and methodologies used by police departments.  

HOUSING AND GRANTS MANAGER

Community Development Department, Planning Division

$6,620.00 - $8,827.00 monthly plus excellent benefits

 APPLICATION CLOSING DATE:
Open Until Filled

ABOUT THE POSITION

City of Gilroy is recruiting for the position of Housing and Grants Manager in the Community Development Department of the Planning Division. This is an exempt-level mid-management position with supervisory responsibilities. Under general supervision of the Department Director or designee, the incumbent will administer and manage the City of Gilroy's Housing and Community Development Grant program, provide leadership and oversight of the development of affordable housing and services to support such developments, work closely with the Police Chief in addressing housing and services for the homeless, and make recommendations related to affordable housing programs and related grants to foster neighborhood revitalization strategies. The Housing and Grants Manager works with City Department Directors, subordinate staff, consultants, contractors, brokers, and members of the community to insure projects and programs are well planned and executed.

ABOUT THE POSITION

The Recreation Leader II position is responsible for providing high-level programs and services through the Parks and Recreation Department which provide concrete, positive experiences for youth and which promote qualities that are essential to raising successful young people. Recreation Leaders (II) are responsible for creating and implementing the curriculum for the Town’s day camp program which offer youth daily activities, including arts, crafts, games, field trips, and special events.  This position is responsible for supervision of part-time staff and day camp participants. This position may also work additional seasonal events for the Parks and Recreation Department throughout the year.

Summer Camp Program Dates: June 10 - August 09, 2019

*** Position Open Until Filled ***

 EXAMPLE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Plan and lead arts, crafts and games according to the theme of the week.
• Serve as a mentor and role model to campers.
• Work as part of a team of leaders.
• Safely and appropriately supervise campers on and off-site.
• Use positive discipline and communicate effectively with parents/guardians.
• Monitor supplies and create weekly supply list.
• Perform duties within OSHA health and safety standards.
• Coordinate camp activity rotation schedule and site logistics to ensure efficient operations.
• Maintain adequate inventory of supplies and equipment within budgetary guidelines.
• Supervise and mentor Recreation Leaders (I) and Counselors in Training, including adherence to Town policies and procedures.