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Work for the City of Sunnyvale: The Heart of the Silicon Valley Visitors and residents enjoy Sunnyvale's beautiful, clean suburban setting, efficient, high-quality city services, low crime rate, quality schools, and 18 prize-winning parks.

We are looking for an Active Transportation Planner to help the City of Sunnyvale to implement and improve bicycle, pedestrian and Safe Routes to School infrastructure and programs. This position will perform professional transportation planning and general design in bicycle, pedestrian and automobile integration, the use of different types of bicycle facilities and alternative modes of transportation.

The position will have a primary focus on the implementation, reporting and further development of the City’s active transportation network and programs. This will include public outreach, coordination with various departments, and other governmental agencies.

We are seeking a candidate that can communicate effectively with various stakeholders, think critically and objectively, able to learn quickly, and understand how to work within a process to achieve goals.

Working for the City of Sunnyvale as an Active Transportation Planner is both challenging and rewarding and you are provided an opportunity to invest in the community and see the results of your work. All of this, plus a generous benefits package that includes a competitive salary, career development, and training opportunities make the City of Sunnyvale a great place to work.

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 on September 12, 2024, and the final filing date is October 24, 2024 at 5:00 pm. For complete information regarding this current opportunity, please visit: Sunnyvale.ca.gov and click on JOBS.

Salary: $59.52 - $75.97 Hourly

An exciting opportunity is now open!

Risk Analyst

Opening Date: July 23, 2024

Closing Date: August 16, 2024

$98,515.35 - $132,020.00 Annually

The Santa Clara County Housing Authority (SCCHA) is the county’s largest provider of affordable housing, helping make rental housing safe and affordable for approximately 20,000 low-income households.

How You Will Make an Impact:

The Santa Clara County Housing Authority (SCCHA) is seeking a Risk Analyst to join our highly collaborative and dedicated team in advancing the Housing Authority’s risk management and insurance programs. We value diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging, while striving to create an environment where all team members can contribute to growth and innovation.

The Risk Analyst will have the opportunity to expand their expertise in risk management, insurance programs, and property mitigation. They will also gain experience in policy development, analytical research, and strategic planning, providing a comprehensive approach to risk management. The Risk Analyst will evaluate, design, and coordinate the Agency’s risk management efforts, including insurance programs, property and construction risk, and claims management programs. They will help evaluate, manage, and mitigate risks across all Agency functions and departments, including physical property and residential real estate, information technology, human resources, capital improvement, and new construction projects.

In the first year, the Risk Analyst will improve claims/incident report protocols, evaluate and enhance the Agency’s existing risk management and insurance programs, including researching insurance options in the face of rising insurance costs, and administer the Agency’s insurance policies and manage insurance-related claims and negotiations.

The ideal candidate will have:

• Knowledge of federal, state, and local laws and regulations related to insurance and risk management.
• Proficiency in risk management software and tools.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively with diverse stakeholders.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• High level of organization and attention to detail.

What Our Team Is Looking For: 

Any equivalent combination of education and/or experience likely to provide the required core competencies may be considered. A typical combination that is qualifying may include: 

• A bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university in a related field with a major coursework in risk management, business or public administration or a closely related field; and
• Three (3) years of increasingly responsible professional experience analyzing, administering, and managing property and casualty liability, risk, and loss control, or closely related insurance activities.
• Certification as an Associate of Risk Management (ARM) or proof of working towards such certification is highly desirable.
• Possession of a valid California Driver's License and satisfactory driving record at the time of appointment is required as a condition of initial and continued employment to perform the essential functions of the position.

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The City of Sunnyvale is recruiting for a Plan Checker II, to review construction plans for code compliance. This position works closely with the public to issue permits/plans that protect life and property. The ideal candidate will possess technical expertise in the building codes, have strong organizational and administrative skills, and be solutions driven with strong customer service skills.

The Building Safety team works as one solution-driven, cohesive team, and encourages leadership from the ground up. Are you the next Plan Checker to join the team?

For the Plan Checker II position, the City of Sunnyvale offers:

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits
• Classic CalPERS members have 4% of the employee contributions paid by the City, leaving 3% for the employee to contribute
• Retiree medical benefits available

The City of Sunnyvale provides an excellent benefits package.  A complete application packet will consist of a City of Sunnyvale employment application and responses to the required supplemental questions. Applications will be accepted on a continuous basis and the next review date is 8:00am on Monday, October 17, 2022. The recruitment may close at any time without notice so interested applicants are encouraged to apply early. For complete information regarding this opportunity, please visit: Sunnyvale.ca.gov.

Salary: $50.07 - $63.90 Hourly