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The City of Pacifica is currently recruiting for a Permit Technician to join our team. Under general supervision, the incumbent will perform a variety of technical and administrative duties in support of the Planning Department including providing information to the public.

ESSENTIAL AND IMPORTANT DUTIES

• Perform a variety of technical and administrative tasks in support of the Planning Department.

• Serve as the first point of contact for the Planning Department. Greet/acknowledge customers who contact the Planning Department while assessing the nature of issue with appropriate and timely responses.

• Review, process and issue various permits and applications utilizing the City’s permit and project tracking system.

• Provide information concerning various permit and application requirements, codes and inspection procedures to internal and external customers, contractors, design professionals and the public.

• Receive and respond to inquiries from the public, contractors, developers, City employees, and other parties.

• Establish filing systems; maintain records, files, databases, and reference materials; assist with plan/map filing.

• Calculate and collect fees; track applications including researching and resolving billing issues with various parties.

• Prepare a variety of reports, letters, agreements, and other correspondence.

• Prepare and distribute Commission and Committee agenda packets. Attend meetings as needed.

• Post notices and prepare mailings for public hearings on individual properties.

• Schedule building inspections.

• Perform related duties as assigned.

JOB TYPE

Permanent, Full-Time

THE POSITION

The City of Dublin is seeking a Senior Planner to manage its affordable housing program and implement the City’s Housing Element. The successful candidate will have a prominent role in supporting and shaping planning and housing policies; play a key role in the effort to partner with a non-profit affordable housing developer; and leverage the City’s affordable housing funds and County bond funds to produce an affordable housing project. The candidate will also have oversight of the community development block grant program. Work in the department is challenging, complex and requires a candidate who is a self-starter that can prioritize assignments, meet deadlines, thrive in a team environment and communicate clearly and effectively. Candidates with knowledge of housing and planning policy development, experience with affordable housing financing and administering affordable housing programs in compliance with local, state, and federal requirements are preferred. Experience preparing and negotiating loan agreements, contracts, and regulatory agreements necessary to provide for the construction and preservation of affordable housing is desired.  

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

The following key elements describe the basic duties and responsibilities of the position:

•     Serve as project manager on assigned planning projects.

•     Perform research, analysis and evaluation of site, architectural and related plans.

•     Perform technical review of routine project plans and applications, and make recommendations. 

•     Supervise professional and non-professional staff. 

•     Manage contract planning consultants, including determining the contract scope and budget, managing the work performed, and ensuring that the work is completed on time and within the budget.

•     Prepare written project analyses and reports including identifying appropriate land use policy, design and fiscal issues and environmental requirements. 

•     Process development applications in accordance with local policies and ordinances; make recommendations; and enforce mitigation monitoring and compliance with City ordinances.

•     Prepare and update various planning documents such as the City’s General Plan, specific plans, ordinances, resolutions, codes, and related planning studies and reports. 

•     Participate in the development and implementation of the City’s planning policies.

•     Participate in regional planning efforts and serve on regional working groups.

•     Perform research, analysis and evaluation of regional planning policies and make recommendations.

•     Provide technical advice and make clear, well organized presentations on-site, off-site and at day and evening meetings.

•     Communicate effectively both orally and in written form with internal and external customers. 

•     Provide assistance to customers over the telephone and in person.

•     Conduct site inspections to determine if projects are in compliance with laws, regulations, conditions of approval, and ordinances; make recommendations regarding changes. 

•     Assist in administration and enforcement of zoning, subdivision and related ordinances.

•     Exhibit a strong commitment to customer service and interactive team participation. 

To view the full announcement for this exciting opportunity, please visit the City of San José’s employment page by clicking on the link below.

Then click on the “Management Recruitments” link. 

City of San José Employment Page

DEVELOPMENT SERVICES TECHNICIAN

Salary Range: $4,204 – $5,760

Definition

Performs a wide variety of paraprofessional, technical and clerical tasks to support duties at the Town's Permit and Welcome Center (“one stop shop”); responds to customer visits, phone calls and inquiries regarding all Development Services permits and applications, permit status, plan check and plan review (by all Development Services Divisions), and field inspections; accepts and reviews plans or applications for inclusion of required information with State and local codes and regulations, and input pertinent information into an automated permitting system; and supports other administrative related tasks. 

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED

Direct supervision from Senior Development Services Technician or Chief Building Official.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Works indoors, outdoors (infrequently), exposure to slippery or uneven walking surfaces (infrequently), using computer monitor, works around others, works alone, works with others.  Lift and/or move plans of various size and weight

Essential Job Duties

• Assists the general public at the Permit & Welcome Center, by phone, email or via the electronic permitting system regarding all permitting requirements, plan check and plan review process, permit filing procedures and processing, and permit status.
• Reviews plans for completeness and for conformance with ordinances and Development Services standards, policies and guidelines.
• Reviews plans for conditions of prior approval and tracks plan check timelines.
• Routes plans to other Town departments, divisions, and outside agencies for review.
• Creates and maintains informational flyers and brochures.
• Builds and maintains positive working relationships with co-workers, other Town employees and the public using principles of good customer service.
• Advise and assist the public on routine matters related to all permitting procedures, zoning regulations, business licenses, encroachment permits and public records.
• Review all applications and drawings for compliance with zoning requirements and other ordinances and determine the need for approval by other agencies.
• Confer with property owners regarding the feasibility of an application.
• Receive applications, check for completeness, enter computer data, calculate permits fees, issue receipts, log and route necessary plans for plan checking.
• Calculate and assess impact fees for other outside agencies.
• Process business license applications. 
• Research public records requests forms for all departments and furnish information to the public.
• Receive and account for daily monies received for all counter transactions.
• Maintain utility meter release log and notify utility company for service releases.
• Sort and distribute all incoming & outgoing mail town wide, maintain postage machine and account.
• Maintain filing systems and data entry for permitting processes and software.
• Receive and route daily phone calls from the public for the organization.
• Preform basic fee calculations using construction valuation table and calculating floor areas.
• Perform minor over the counter plan reviews.

QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge of:

• Understanding of Municipal Permit Center procedures and guidelines;
• Ability to read and scale construction drawings to determine feasibility to initiate the plan check and plan review process;
• Understanding of planning entitlements, engineering and transportation application processes;
• Knowledge of processes utilized to issue building permits;
• Ability to read a variety of land use, topographic, parcel, and zoning maps;
• Experience and competency in data processing systems including Microsoft application suite (Word, Excel, Outlook), permitting systems (EnerGov), Metro Scan, Laser Fiche and geographic information systems;
• Operate assigned office equipment and machines, including mail postage machine, copier and fax machines, etc.
• Ability to disseminate zoning codes and simple building codes to the public at the Permit Center and on the telephone.

Ability to:

• Understand the organization and operations of the Town and of outside agencies as necessary to assume assigned responsibilities;
• Principles and practices of quality customer service, including the ability to work with a wide variety of individuals in a tactful and effective manner;
• Appropriate usage of the English language in both oral and written form and with minimum supervision,
• On a continuous basis, sit at a desk and/or stand at a Permit Center for long periods of time;
• Intermittently twist and reach office equipment;
• Write and use keyboard to communicate through written means;
• Organize duties and determine priorities in order to meet assigned deadlines;
• Establish and maintain complex and extensive records and files;
• Ability to accurately perform moderate arithmetic computations;
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted during the course of work.

Candidates must possess the physical and mental capacity to work under the conditions described in this document and to perform the duties required by their assigned position.

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION

Any combination of experience and education that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities would be qualifying.

Experience:

Two years of related experience involving extensive public contact with at least one year of experience in the processing and issuance of building permits and/or planning permits.

Education:

Graduation from high school or its equivalent and a minimum of 2 years paid experience performing typical tasks of this position; or completion of two years college with emphasis in building, planning, engineering, architecture, or related field and six months work experience in related field.  Possess or obtain within one (1) year of employment, an ICC certificate as a Permit Technician.

LICENSE/CERTIFICATION

Certification as an ICC Permit Technician is desirable.

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

Click here to review the Town of Danville's employee benefits for 2019.

THE COMMUNITY

Located approximately 40 miles east of San Francisco, Danville is located in the center of the San Ramon Valley. Comprising 20 square miles at the foot of Mount Diablo, Danville features quality housing, a progressive educational system, and a historic downtown village. Danville's current population is 43,574 (1/10). The San Ramon Valley, part of the growing I-680 corridor, has become a popular location for professional and retail complexes, light industry as well as convenient, yet secluded, living.

RECRUITMENT CONTACT

Qiana London, Human Resources Analyst

Contact Phone: (925) 314-3356

Contact Email: qlondon@danville.ca.gov

The City of Burlingame is accepting applications for the position of Temporary Parks and Tree Worker.

The Position

Under the direct supervision of a Lead Worker, or higher level staff, the Parks and Tree Worker performs a variety of gardening, landscape and tree maintenance duties associated with the development, repair, and maintenance of public landscaped areas and trees, and performs related work as required.

Examples of Duties (include but are not limited to the following)

• Maintain grounds and plantings in City parks, recreation facilities, playground areas, municipal building grounds, and street median islands.
• Maintain designated landscape effects through mowing, edging, pruning, weeding, and planting lawns, shrubs, ground cover, trees, and flower beds.
• Pick up, clean and remove trash and debris from parks and public property; clean restrooms and park buildings; remove graffiti.
• Operate various power equipment including mowers, edgers, line trimmers, backpack blowers, chainsaws, chippers, Hedging equipment, sweeper, stump grinder, and shop tools.
• Prepare athletic fields for seasonal sports events; paint park benches, buildings, signs and fences.
• Assist Tree Workers by lowering cut limbs with ropes, pruning from ground, chipping brush.
• Drive, load and unload vehicles used to transport materials, tools and equipment.
• Set-up and maintain safe work areas.
• Perform traffic control.
• Work cooperatively and effectively with coworkers.
• Respond to inquiries from the general public. 

Minimum Qualifications
Knowledge of: Basic methods, tools, materials, and equipment used in grounds and tree maintenance work; basic construction and repair methods; and safe work practices.

Ability to: Perform semi-skilled landscape maintenance work; learn to operate the full range of light and heavy equipment used in landscape and tree maintenance work; work off of ladders; set up safe work sites; learn geography of the City and sites of City parks and maintenance areas; work cooperatively and effectively with co-workers and provide general assistance to the public; work weekends and holidays as required; learn multiple safety procedures and practices related to landscape maintenance, tree maintenance and tree removal.

Skills: Ability to efficiently use hand and power tools listed above required in general park and tree work, and learn to use new equipment as required.

Education and Experience: Sufficient education and experience to perform the above duties which is typically obtained through prior experience in gardening, grounds keeping, landscape, construction or tree work and completion of the twelfth grade or equivalent.

License/Certificate: Class C driver’s license issued by the California Department of Motor Vehicles.

Physical, Mental and Environmental Working Conditions

Position requires sitting, standing, walking on level and slippery surfaces, reaching, twisting, turning, kneeling, bending, stooping, squatting, crouching, grasping, and making repetitive hand movement in the performance of daily duties. The position also requires both near and far vision when inspecting trees and operating assigned equipment. The need to lift, carry and push tools, equipment, and supplies weighing 55 pounds or more is also required. Additionally, the incumbent in this outdoor position works in all weather conditions, including wet, hot, and cold. The incumbent may be exposed to fumes, dust, and air contaminants, and may be exposed to mechanical and electrical hazards. The nature of the work also requires the incumbent to use power and noise producing tools and equipment, including the frequent use of chainsaws, drive motorized vehicles and heavy equipment, work in heavy vehicle traffic conditions, use proper safety equipment when using noisy and dangerous equipment, hear well enough to follow directions, and see well enough to read instructions.

Some of these requirements may be accommodated for otherwise qualified individuals requiring and requesting such accommodations.

The Application Process

Applicants are encouraged to apply on-line at www.calopps.org.
Applications are also available at:

City of Burlingame 
Human Resources Department 
501 Primrose Road 
Burlingame, CA 94010 
Or by calling (650) 558-7206

The deadline to apply for this position is February 5, 2019 at 5:00 PM

Unless otherwise specified, ALL CORRESPONDENCE WILL BE CONDUCTED VIA THE EMAIL ADDRESS PROVIDED ON YOUR APPLICATION.

The Selection Process

All applications will be reviewed for relevant education, experience, training and other job related qualifications. The department will invite the most qualified candidates to an oral panel interview. Date and time to be determined.

FINE PRINT

Prior to appointment, candidates will be required to:  

• pass a fingerprint check submitted to the Department of Justice
• comply with The Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 and provide proof of identity and authorization to work in the United States at date of hire

The City of Burlingame is an Equal Opportunity Employer and as such does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, ancestry, physical or mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or national origin in its employment actions, decisions, policies, and practices. The duties described in this job announcement 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 the position.  This job announcement does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.

The Superior Court of California, County of San Mateo, is seeking bright, collaborative, energetic, well qualified candidates, with a "Can-Do" disposition for the position of Collaborative Courts Coordinator.

Under general direction, the Collaborative Courts Coordinator is responsible for coordinating the activities, policy and program support, and successful operation of the Superior Court of California, County of San Mateo's collaborative courts. The Coordinator is also responsible for working with judicial officers, court staff, and staff of county justice agencies to ensure the successful operation of the various collaborative courts, including Pathways Mental Health Court, Bridges Treatment Court, Drug Court, Veterans Court, Military Diversion Court, 1370 Court, and Restitution Court.

Examples Of Duties:

• Work with the collaborative courts judges and support their leadership role by coordinating collaborative court program activities.
• Provide judicial officers with administrative and technical support to increase operational functioning of each of the collaborative court programs; Use professional judgment by working independently when necessary and advising collaborative court judges when appropriate.
• Work with Court management, staff, and justice partners to calendar and coordinate court case referrals to the appropriate collaborative court.
• Coordinate stakeholder collaborative court workgroup to include County justice partners (District Attorney, Private Defender Program, Probation Department, Sheriff's Department, Behavioral Health and Recovery Services).
• Develop and maintain collaborative court program manuals. 
• Provide the collaborative court judges and stakeholder agencies with program related information.
• Coordinate program documentation, data collection and data flow process development.
• Research data collection models and using national collaborative court data collection standards, develop San Mateo Court model for tracking defendant enrollment, probation violation, program completion, and recidivism rates.
• Prepare monthly data reports on drug court and behavioral health court cases that describe outcomes; Provide JCC and granting agencies with quarterly program progress reports as requested.
• Develop San Mateo Collaborative Court Program informational materials and update as necessary. 
• Develop and maintain content for collaborative court web page on the court's web site.
• Identify national and state collaborative court judicial education programs for use by judicial officers and collaborative justice partners.
• Research trends in collaborative court programs and treatment; Disseminate information and provide updates to judiciary and program partners.
• Oversee San Mateo collaborative court grants and reporting.
• Coordinate applications for state and national collaborative court grants.
• Work with Court's Policy Analyst to research grant opportunities and assist with writing proposals with support from Court management.
• Evaluate programs for effectiveness and efficiency.
• Extract data from existing data collection sources for reporting and program analysis; Collaborate with court staff and partner agencies to supplement data.
• Analyze data to understand program trends and to support policy changes.
• Work closely with the staff of State Judicial Council to determine most current data gathering tools, including cost/benefit analysis.
• Ensure program sustainability for all collaborative court programs.
• Coordinate the court's forensic evaluation process.

QUALIFICATIONS
Education and Experience:
 
Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to qualify is:

• A baccalaureate degree in social sciences, communications, economics, business administration, public administration, and/or course work in the field of criminal justice, and
• Two years of progressively responsible professional work experience in fieldwork or case management experience, to include project or program case management in the fields of addictions, human/family services, health services, or public safety.  Two years of experience related to collaborative justice programs is preferred.

Up to two years of the education requirement may be substituted, on a year for year basis, with additional related experience.  Up to two years of the experience requirement may be substituted, by an advanced degree in law, public administration, social work, business administration, psychology, or communications.
 
Knowledge of:

• Project management and coordination
• Program evaluation methodologies
• Research and information gathering techniques
• Statistical methods and analysis
• Collaborative Justice programs, such as drug diversion programs, alcohol or substance abuse treatment programs, and behavioral health alternatives

Ability to:

• Work effectively in a team environment
• Work effectively with the Court's collaborative justice partners
• Advise judicial officers on a variety of related issues with confidence and reliability
• Organize and present ideas and recommendations both orally and in writing
• Gather, organize, and assess large amounts of data; determine appropriate data for extraction and analysis
• Write comprehensive and compelling reports, in a timely manner
• Operate a computer and use appropriate software in the performance of analytical work
• Effectively represent the Superior Court of California, County of San Mateo, with justice partners, the public, other Court staff, and other government agencies as a knowledgeable and competent resource
• Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships

Typical Working Conditions
Work is performed in an office and meeting room environment; with continuous contact with judicial officers, other governmental agencies and social service agencies, management staff, other staff, and the public.

Physical Requirements
Sit for extended periods; frequently stand and walk; normal manual dexterity and eye-hand coordination; lift, move and transport objects weighing up to 25 lbs.; use of office equipment, including computer, telephone, calculator, copiers, and facsimile. Must be able to travel within San Mateo and occasionally travel to other locations throughout the state for related meetings.     

APPLICATION/EXAMINATION
Open and Promotional. Anyone may apply. Current County of San Mateo and County of San Mateo Superior Court employees with at least six months (1040 hours) of continuous service in a classified regular, probationary, SEIU or AFSCME represented extra-help/term position prior to the final filing date will receive five points added to their final passing score on this examination. 

Responses to the Supplemental Questions must be submitted in addition to our regular employment Application Form. Failure to submit supplemental responses will result in the removal of your application from the process.  (Please be complete, yet concise, in your responses.  The information contained in your responses will be used in the application screening process.)

The examination process will consist of an application screening (weight: pass/fail) based on the candidates' application and responses to the supplemental questions. Candidates who pass the application screening will be invited to a panel interview (weight: 100%), which may include a written and/or performance exercise(s). Depending on the number of applicants, an application appraisal of education and experience may be used in place of other examinations or further evaluation of work experience may be conducted to group applicants by level of qualification. All applicants who meet the minimum qualifications are not guaranteed advancement through any subsequent phase of the examination. All examinations will be given in County of San Mateo, California and applicants must participate at their own expense. 

IMPORTANT: Applications for this position will only be accepted online. If you are currently on the County's website, you may click the "Apply" button above or below. If you are not on the County's website, please go to http://jobs.smcgov.org/ to apply. Online applications must be received by the Human Resources Department before midnight on the final filing date.

NOTE: The eligible list generated from this recruitment may be used to fill future extra-help, unclassified, and regular classified vacancies.

TENTATIVE RECRUITMENT SCHEDULE:

Final Filing Date: January 28, 2019 at 11:50 p.m., PST
Applicant Screening:  Week of February 4, 2019
Panel Interviews:  February 18 and/or February 19, 2019

Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District is comprised of over 63,000 acres of land and 26 open space preserves protected for public enjoyment. In 2014, with broad public support, the District secured $300 million dollars of bond capacity with the passing of Measure AA, a mandate for Midpen to continue to pursue our mission to acquire and preserve open space land and protect and restore the natural environment in a regional green-belt system near Silicon Valley in the San Francisco Bay Area. 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 Farm Maintenance Worker performs general maintenance and construction tasks at Deer Hollow Farm in the Rancho San Antonio Open Space Preserve. Deer Hollow Farm is an educational, working farm with cows, pigs, goats, sheep, chickens, and other livestock.  Duties include performing maintenance and construction tasks using hand and power tools, operating and maintaining Farm vehicles, and assistance with daily Farm operations. The Farm Maintenance Worker will also assist with animal husbandry; greet visitors and provide information to the public; and work with volunteers on Farm-related projects. For additional information, please see the job description on the District website.

Work Environment:  Required to work evenings, weekends, and holidays. Must have the ability to foster positive and effective relationships with the public, volunteers, and staff. Experience working with volunteers is highly preferred.

Employees work in the field and are exposed to loud noise levels, cold and hot temperatures, inclement weather conditions, road hazards, vibration, confining workspace, chemicals, mechanical and/or electrical hazards, hazardous physical substances and fumes, and poison oak. Depending on the exposure, employee is required to wear head, hearing, eye, foot, face, hand, and full protection equipment. May also involve exposure to wild, and/or dangerous animals. Positions in this classification bend, stoop, kneel, reach, and climb to perform work and inspect work sites. Employees must possess the ability to lift, carry, push, and pull materials and objects weighing up to 75 pounds, or heavier weights, with the use of proper equipment.

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 the completion of the twelfth (12th) grade supplemented by college-level coursework in facilities management, construction project management, or a related field, and three (3) years of experience in construction, maintenance, and/or repair of farm properties and related facilities and caring for farm animals.

Licenses & Certifications Required:   

• Possession of a valid California Driver’s License.
• Possession of, or ability to obtain, Basic First Aid and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification within six (6) months of employment.

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: Open until filled with first review of applications on February 21, 2019. Apply online via CalOpps.org.  The following four application items are required in order to be considered for the position: (1) CalOpps Employment application (2) Letter of Interest in the position (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 suggest planning your calendar accordingly, as these are the only interview dates:

First Interview: Friday, March 1, 2019

Skills Test: Tuesday, March 5, 2019

Final Interview: Tuesday, March 12, 2019

Estimated Start: May 2019

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The City of Redwood City invites you to apply for the position of LANDSCAPE GARDENER.  The incumbent will perform a variety of semi-skilled and skilled gardening and turf maintenance duties in a team-based environment.  The Landscape Gardener will be involved in the development, maintenance and repair of landscaped areas and will operate a variety of landscape maintenance equipment. 

The ideal candidate will embrace the City’s emphasis on excellent customer service, will be detail oriented and able to manage multiple tasks; will use initiative and independent judgement; will be a team player who likes working with a variety of City staff and the public; and will have a good sense of humor.

Please click on the PDF link below to review the complete job announcement.

DESCRIPTION/RESPONSIBILITIES:

     This position is responsible for performing paralegal duties in connection with the Litigation Department requiring both sound judgment and good technical skills.  These duties may include, but are not limited to drafting discovery responses, preparing administrative records, responding to public record act requests, and assisting attorneys with day-to-day management of their case files. The ideal candidate will possess experience drafting discovery papers, performing legal research and fact finding, retrieving and collecting documents, interviewing witnesses, and summarizing depositions and/or medical records.  The successful candidate will be self-motivated, detail-oriented with good analytical skills, a team player who possesses strong organizational and computer skills and will have good oral and written communication skills.  This position is a regular position with a limit date of June 30,2019. Any extension of this position is subject to the City Manager's approval. 

     Depending upon qualifications, the successful candidate may be hired at the Legal Analyst I or Legal Analyst II level.  The annual salary range for a Legal Analyst I is $67121.60 to $81619.20 and the annual salary range for a Legal Analyst II is $73257.60 to $89044.80.

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

     This recruitment may be used to fill multiple positions in this department.  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.

REQUIRED SKILLS:

     Minimum Qualifications:  Training and experience equivalent to: 

     1.    Education: A Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university.  

     2.    Experience:  

     Legal Analyst I:  Three (3) years of increasingly responsible investigations or paralegal experience, of which at least one (1) year includes experience performing investigations, processing liability claims, OR researching and preparing legal documents such as discovery documents, pleadings, contracts, ordinances, or resolutions.

     Legal Analyst II:  Six (6) years of increasingly responsible investigations or paralegal experience, of which three (3) years include experience performing investigations, processing liability claims, OR researching and preparing legal documents such as discovery documents, pleadings, contracts, ordinances, or resolutions.

     Acceptable Substitution

     An Associates Degree OR 60 semester units/90 quarter units from an accredited college or university AND additional years of increasingly responsible investigations or paralegal work experience may be substituted on a year for year basis for up to two (2) years of the education requirement.

     Completion of a Paralegal program, including possession of a Paralegal Certificate, may be substituted for one (1) year of the required experience OR one (1) year of the education requirement.

     3.    Required License: Possession of a valid State of California driver's license.

     4.    Employment Eligibility:  Federal law requires all employees to provide verification of their eligibility to work in this country.  Please be informed that the City of San José will NOT sponsor, represent or sign any documents related to visa applications/transfers for H1-B or any other type of visa which requires an employer application.

     Competencies

     The ideal candidate will possess the following competencies, as demonstrated in past and current employment history.  Desirable competencies for this position include:

     Job Expertise - Demonstrates experience working in a litigation paralegal position, which includes current civil litigation paralegal defense work experience and most of the following tasks:  Drafting discovery responses, propounding discovery, document retrieval and collection, conducting factual investigations, preparing witnesses for deposition and trial, and assisting attorneys with preparation for trial.

     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.

     Computer Skills - Experienced with applications including but not limited to: MS Outlook, MS Word, MS Excel, Adobe Acrobat Professional, and Prolaw (or similar document management tool).

     Teamwork & Interpersonal Skills - Develops effective relationships with co-workers and supervisors by helping others accomplish tasks and using collaboration and conflict resolution skills.

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

     Initiative – Exhibits resourceful behaviors toward meeting job objectives; anticipates problems, is proactive, and avoids difficulties by planning ahead; displays willingness to assume extra responsibility and challenges; pursues continuing education opportunities that promotes job performance.

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

      Selection Process

     The selection process will consist of an evaluation of the applicant's training and experience based on the application, resume, answers to the job-specific questions, practical exercises, interview, references, and background check, including obtaining criminal history records.  Only those candidates whose backgrounds best match the position will be forwarded to the interview and practical exercise phases of the selection process. 

     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 educational background, including: (1) any legal/paralegal coursework, (2) legal studies or college level coursework, (3) completion of a paralegal program possessing a paralegal certificate or law degree.

     * Please describe your paralegal work history, including current civil defense experience, including: (1) the type(s) of cases you have worked on, (2) plaintiff or defense, (3) and any particular area(s) of expertise.

     * Please describe your experience drafting responses to discovery, including: (1) the type(s) discovery papers you’ve prepared, (2) the area of law in which you worked related to the documents, and (3) state or federal court.

     *  Describe an example where you worked collaboratively with other employees or work groups in the legal sector. What was the outcome?

     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 any questions concerning the duties of this position, the selection or hiring processes, please contact Kevin S. Lee at kevin.lee@sanjoseca.gov or (408) 535-1908.