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

The City of San José, Information Technology Department is seeking an Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) & Business Applications Manager responsible for delivering technology supporting Human Resources, Enterprise Financials, Forecast & Budgeting, Revenue Management, Recruitment, Expense Management, and Payroll business functions.

The ideal candidate will possess excellent technical and system design skills and must be able to effectively turn complex business requirements into a product roadmap and deliver scalable and secure application solutions. The preferred candidate will have strong development and management skills with hands-on experience implementing ERP systems and be able to write code if necessary. Project management skills such as creating and managing project plans, resource allocation, and functional / technical design reviews is required.

Responsibilities:

• Owns management of all aspects of system design and coding, including coordination and tracking of all development activities, status and issues.

• Owns the product vision, strategy, and roadmap for ERP and Cloud applications by collaborating with product owners, stakeholders, and developers.

• Recommends modernization and upgrades of existing business solutions and works closely with functional leads on process re-engineering efforts through presentations and demonstrations.

• Establishes and institutionalizes formal development methodologies, processes, procedures and tools across projects. Ensures all development projects follow standardized procedures.

• Creates/ reviews functional specifications with business users and recommends system designs that can be developed and deployed quickly. Reviews technical specifications with developers to ensure application design meets functional requirements and provides leadership to developers.

• Collaborates on planning, forecasting and resource management for multiple concurrent projects. Manages vendor technology relationships where external services or package solutions are leveraged.

• As a member of the team supporting mission critical applications, be available to respond to all system problems on a 24-hours per day 7-day per week basis

• Ability to multi-tasking and work prioritization is a must for this candidate.

• Works with team members to develop skills and deliver state-of-the-art solutions

• Defines and delivers solutions using PeopleSoft 9.2, Cayenta, Hyperion, and other peripheral applications as needed by business.

• Responsible for on-time month-end, quarter-end, and year-end financial close processes.

• Responsible for on-time and flawless execution of payroll processes on bi-weekly frequency.

• Responsible for hub-and-spoke data warehouse model for enterprise data exchanges and reporting

• Oversees governance and project management activities for the ERP and Business Applications space to ensure user adoption, while simultaneously providing standardization necessary for security, compliance and discoverability.

If you are looking for an exciting opportunity, passionate about making a difference with civic tech through ERP solutions and have an excellent record of leading essential business-technical programs, this is the role for you!

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.

Competencies

The ideal candidate will possess the following desirable 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.

• 5 or more years of experience architecting and implementing a vision, strategy and roadmap for ERP and other business applications serving Human Resources, Financials, Forecast and Budgeting, Payroll, Recruitment, and other business functions.

• Advanced knowledge and experience managing Enterprise ERP applications such as PeopleSoft, Oracle, and/or Workday.

• Deep technical and architectural understanding of administration and functional capabilities of Human Resources, Payroll, Financial Systems, Forecasting and Budgeting, and other business applications.

• Proven ability to lead business solutions projects to successful conclusion with diverse teams to effectively achieve scalable, secure, and efficient business solutions.

• Establish excellent relationship management and strategic planning skills to work with functional leads and stakeholders to develop product roadmaps and plans.

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

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.

Analytical Thinking – Approaches a problem or situation by using a logical, systematic, sequential approach.

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.

Problem Solving – Approaches a situation or problem by defining the problem or issue; determines the significance of problem; collects information; uses logic and intuition to arrive at decisions or solutions to problems that achieve the desired outcome.

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

Communication Skills – 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.

The Purchasing Division of the Finance Department offers unique career development and advancement opportunities in public sector procurement and contracting. The Division is responsible for the centralized procurement of equipment, supplies, materials, IT, and non-consulting services pursuant to the City of San José Municipal Code Title 4, Chapter 4.12. The Division is also responsible for providing guidance and oversight for the procurement of consulting services which is managed by the individual City departments. 

The Purchasing Division is focused on delivering procurement and contracting services based on public procurement best practices. The team is headed by a Deputy Director, who oversees two purchasing-related workgroups. One workgroup is managed by a Program Manager who oversees a group of buyers and a staff specialist, who primarily handle tactical procurements such as low-bids, purchase orders, and p-card purchases. Another workgroup is managed by the IT & Strategic Procurement Manager who oversees a group of Senior Analysts, Analysts I/II, and the IT Buyer. 

This team is responsible for handling the City’s complex procurements (i.e., primarily Requests for Proposal) and contract activity. 

The work environment is dynamic and engaging, with procurement staff interfacing with nearly all City departments in delivering products and services. The Division offers opportunities for growth and advancement.

The Department of Finance is hiring a Senior Analyst in the Purchasing Division. The Senior Analyst is a management position that reports to the IT & Strategic Procurement Manager and is responsible for strategic procurement activities, projects, and agreements on behalf of various City departments.

Responsibilities for the position may include, but are not limited to:

- Working with various City departments to prepare, issue, and oversee complex Requests for Proposals (RFPs), Requests for Information (RFls), and other solicitation methods for City funded projects, as well as federal and state funded projects

- Managing strategic and complex procurement activities, including developing specifications and facilitating the evaluation process

- Developing, negotiating, writing, and executing strategic and complex contracts

- Administering contracts, including negotiating amendments, change orders and exercising options

- Drafting and preparing Council memoranda and responses to protests

- Training and educating City staff on Citywide purchasing rules, procedures, and processes

- Assisting departments with vendor management and contract management activities as required

- Performing data and financial analysis for purchasing and contracting activities

- Clearly expressing ideas verbally and in writing

- Preparing standard and ad hoc reporting

- Supervising assigned staff

- Conducting and facilitating Request for Quotes (RFQ) and Request for Bids (RFB) and issuing Purchase Orders (POs) as assigned

- Performing other duties and special projects as requested such as vendor training, emergency preparedness, and implementing procurement and contracting process improvements.

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

COVID-19 Remote Work

Please be aware that as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Senior Analyst will most likely be expected to work remotely at least some, if not all, of the time until further notice. If this is required, the Senior Analyst will be assigned a laptop by the City with all software and software access required to perform the assigned duties. The Senior Analyst be required to have/provide their own internet connectivity and other requirements as specified in the City’s Remote Access Policy to be able to fully perform their responsibilities remotely in accordance with the City’s Policy Manual, Section 1.7.3 Remote Access, at https://www.sanjoseca.gov/your-government/city-manager/employee-relations/city-policy-manual.

As one of the largest providers of affordable housing in the Bay Area and a designated Moving To Work (MTW) agency, the award-winning Santa Clara County Housing Authority (SCCHA) is seeking talented individuals looking to make a difference in Silicon Valley. SCCHA is an independent local government agency that administers the federal Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) program for approximately 19,000 households and manages more than 2,000 units of affordable housing in Santa Clara County.

If you are looking to help solve one of the most significant problems in the Bay Area and want to be part of a collaborative, innovative organization dedicated to building a better Silicon Valley, then apply today!

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Plan Check Engineer

$9,028.93 - $11,523.20 monthly
$108,347.20 - $138,278.40 annually

Under general supervision of a department manager, performs plan examination to ensure compliance with building codes, applicable laws, State regulations, City ordinances, acceptable engineering practices, and nationally recognized standards; and assists permit processing and field inspectors in resolving code related problems.

CLASS CHARACTERISTICS:
The Plan Check Engineer is a journey level, non-exempt classification responsible for reviewing and checking building plans and building permit applications for residential, commercial, industrial, and public assembly construction.  Examining plans includes reviewing construction and site plans, and structural calculations, that are submitted by architects and contractors to ensure compliance with building standards codes and local ordinances.  It is differentiated from the next lower classification of Plans Examiner by the difficulty and complexity of work, the experience and certifications required of the position. This classification is a registered Architect, or Professional Engineer. Direction is provided by the Building Official or by the Community Development Director.

APPLICATION and SELECTION PROCESS:

To be considered for this exciting opportunity, please apply on-line at www.morganhill.ca.gov and submit the following items:

• A completed City of Morgan Hill employment application
• Cover Letter
• Resume
• Copy of Certificates (if applicable)

This is a continuous recruitment with periodic review of application packets. Only complete application packets will be reviewed. This posting can close at anytime

The City of Milpitas is seeking a temporary contracted Building Inspector for a minimum of 1 year to inspect routine and complex building systems to assure compliance.

The Temporary Building Inspector is responsible for inspecting routine and complex structural building systems at various stages of construction, alteration, and repair to assure compliance with approved plans, specifications, codes, and ordinances and regulations; and assisting in the review of building plans and specifications to determine compliance with applicable codes, ordinances, rules and regulations.

Supervision Received and Exercised - The Temporary Building Inspector receives general supervision from the Senior Building Inspector and/or the Senior Housing & Neighborhood Preservation Specialist. This position may exercise technical or functional supervision over new building inspection staff.

Examples of Duties - duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

·          Complete and maintain a variety of records on a computer, prepare reports, documentation, and correspondence.

·          Conduct inspections to determine compliance with California Building, Mechanical, Plumbing, Electrical, Energy and Green Building Codes pertinent provisions of County health and environmental ordinances.

·          Create and revise housing rehabilitation project work estimates; participate in contractor’s bid process and bid review.

·          Oversee and monitor rehabilitation projects to ensure that work is properly performed and to ensure that no substandard materials are used in accordance with HUD requirements.

·          Confer with developers, contractors, architects, engineers, and the general public.

·          Inspect foundation, cement, framing, plastering, and a large variety of other complex and routine structural building system elements such as stell, concrete, masonary, wood and other structural member factors.

·          Examine grade, quality, and treatment of lumber, cement, lath, wire, and composition.

·          Inspect air conditioning, plumbing, and routine electrical systems.

·          Assure proper and safe installations of routine electrical systems.

·          Perform field review of plans and specifications.

·          Apply proper inspection techniques to examine the quality of work and materials and detect deviations from plans, regulations, and standard construction practices.

Knowledge and Abilities

The candidate would have knowledge of:

·         Building related codes and ordinances enforceable by the City, specifically the California

·         Building Mechanical, Plumbing, Electrical, Energy, Green Building Code and Milpitas Municipal Code.

·         Principles and techniques of building inspection work.

·         Construction contracts and requirements.

·         HUD regulations related to housing rehabilitation.

·         Lead-based paint.

·         A variety of zoning, general land use, and related City codes.

·         Building and related codes including zoning ordinances and other City codes and regulations.

·         Accepted safety standards and methods of building construction.

And ability to:

·         Advise on standards of construction methods and requirements.

·         Prepare and revise project cost estimates and reports.

·         Make arithmetical computations rapidly and accurately.

·         Establish and maintain effective working relationships with homeowners, developers, contractors, architects, engineers, City staff and the general public.

·         Apply City codes and policies regarding zoning and other regulations to field situations.

·         Work independently without supervision.

·         Enforce necessary regulations with firmness and tact.

·         Use Windows, Excel, and Word computer programs.

·         Keep abreast of current construction standards, codes, and regulations.

Minimum Qualifications     

Experience:  Five (5) years of responsible experience in the journey level trades or as a contractor in a variety of building construction activities, including three years minimum experience as a building inspector.

    Education:    Equivalent to completion of twelfth grade.

License and Certificates:   

-       Possession of or ability to obtain and maintain, an appropriate, valid California Driver’s License.

-      Certification as a Building, Mechanical, Plumbing and Electrical Inspector by the ICC. Additional ICC Certifications are highly desirable.

Special Requirements

Essential duties require the following physical abilities and work environment:

Typically, work is performed at construction sites and in an office environment; exposure to outdoor elements; extensive use of the telephone and radio; repetitive keyboarding on a computer; ability to walk on uneven ground; reach (including overhead); squat, bend, lift, crawl, and climb; push, pull and carry up to 50 pounds; drive daily to various locations within and outside the City of Milpitas; ability to work safely in a hard-hat construction zone is essential; exposure to construction-related chemicals and products; may be required to crawl in confined spaces.

Selection Process

Applicants whose qualifications best meet our current needs will be invited to participate in the selection process that may consist of an assessment of the candidate’s written skills, computer skills, and an oral board interview.  Candidates who successfully pass the selection process will be placed on an eligibility list.  All candidates will be advised of their status once a finalist has been selected.

To Apply 

Only online applications via CalOpps will be accepted. Visit the City of Milpitas website at www.ci.milpitas.ca.gov or www.calopps.org to apply. Copies of required certificates (if applicable), must be scanned into one document, along with a resume, and attached to your application by the filing date.

A complete job description is available on the City of Milpitas website:  www.ci.milpitas.ca.gov (under Employment, Job Specs) or from Human Resources - (408) 586-3090.

The City reserves the right to close or re-open the recruitment at any time. Incomplete and/or inaccurate application materials may result in disqualification from the recruitment process.

Benefits

 This is a temporary, benefited position.  For further information about benefits please visit http://www.ci.milpitas.ca.gov/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/Temporary-Employee-Benefits-at-a-Glance.pdf or call our Human Resources Office at (408)586-3090.

The City of Milpitas is an Equal Opportunity/ADA employer.  Reasonable accommodation in the application, examination, and selection process will be made upon request to Human Resources at (408) 586-3090.

The information contained in this announcement does not constitute either an expressed or implied contract and these provisions are subject to change.