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San José Clean Energy, or SJCE, is San José’s local, not-for-profit electricity supplier operated by the City of San José’s Energy Department. Since 2019, our dedicated and motivated team has provided clean energy for residents and businesses at competitive rates, while also offering community programs, local benefits, and increased transparency and accessibility. SJCE serves more than 350,000 customer accounts, and has contracted for more than 1 GW of power.

Joining our team means that you will be making a big impact on the fight against climate change. SJCE plays an important role in meeting San José’s ambitious goal to be carbon neutral by 2030 and in implementing the City’s climate action plan, Climate Smart San José. Thanks to SJCE, San Jose has one of the cleanest energy mixes of any large city and offers a 62% renewable product and a 100% renewable product.

Serving our community with respect and integrity is at the core of what we do. We center equity, diversity, inclusion and belonging in our work. The department also hosts active staff-led Culture and Racial Equity committees, and has won awards for its education and outreach work with Spanish and Vietnamese-speaking communities.

For more information about San José Clean Energy, please visit: www.sanjosecleanenergy.org.

 

Position Duties

 

The Energy department is seeking to fill one (1) full-time Power Resources Specialist I/II position to support the Risk Management and Contracts Administration Division. This position is part of an exciting fast-paced team responsible for mitigating risks and managing a power portfolio comprised of hundreds of Megawatts of renewable energy projects. 

The selected candidate will have the following duties and responsibilities:

• Develop analytical modeling and reporting for evaluating portfolio-level and enterprise-wide risks, providing insights that strengthen decision making. 
• Define and quantify the risk metric to demonstrate financial risk during extreme, disadvantageous energy market conditions and assess their implications for the organization. 
• Support the creation of scalable risk management tools to track the various operational, financial, strategic, legislative, regulatory risks specific to the energy industry.
• Perform quantitative and qualitative analysis to assess critical energy-sector risks - such as wholesale market fluctuations and evolving regulatory requirements - and recommend mitigation strategies.
• Perform attribution analysis to identify the factors contributing to power portfolio performance and generate insights for strategic decision making.
• Perform sensitivity analyses on key energy-related risk variables using financial modeling techniques to evaluate organizational impact and prepare clear, data-driven reports for management.
• Coordinate with different divisions within the department to identify the key risks across various categories, supporting the development and maintenance of an enterprise risk register.
• Monitor the organization's risk exposure and the effectiveness of existing risk management strategies through continuous data analysis. 
• Evaluate enterprise risks, conduct risk assessments, and collaborate with business units to assess, track, and mitigate business-level risks, while informing enterprise-level risk assessment and management.
• Identify emerging operational and financial risks by analyzing internal and external energy-market data to evaluate risk likelihood, impact, exposure, and control effectiveness, providing strategic recommendations to prevent or reduce potential losses.
• Maintain an understanding of existing and new regulatory laws related to California Energy Regulation and assess how policy changes may impact organizational operations and compliance.
• Perform other duties that may be assigned from time to time.

The ideal candidate is a highly motivated individual with strong modeling, analytical, quantitative and problem-solving skills. The candidate should have effective communication skills, show attention to detail, and be able to work independently. Candidates that are highly collaborative with colleagues and are able to think outside the box are ideal. Experience in energy sector is desirable.
 

The Risk Management and Contracts Administration Division is responsible for providing independent oversight of the risks in transacting for energy products and services as well as ensuring compliance with adopted risk management policies and procedures.  This unit also provides strategic support to facilitate the development and execution of various non-energy contracts, administers signed energy contracts, and manages the invoicing process.

The position will remain open until filled, with the first review of applications on March 13, 2026.

 

Minimum Qualifications

 

Education and Experience 

Power Resources Specialist I - A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Business, Economics, Engineering, Environmental Studies, Law, Natural Resources, Statistics, or an analytical degree related field to utility business. 

Experience: None

Power Resources Specialist II - A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Business, Economics, Engineering, Environmental Studies, Finance, Law, Natural Resources, Statistics, or an analytical degree related field to utility business AND one (1) year of experience in energy resources operations, planning, purchasing, scheduling, or contract negotiations. 

Acceptable Substitution

None

Licenses or Certificates: Valid California Driver’s License may be required.

THIS IS A HYBRID POSITION, REQUIRING PART OF THE WORK WEEK TO BE ONSITE IN THE DOWNTOWN SAN JOSE OFFICE. The hybrid work schedule may change due to the department’s business needs in the future.

 

Other Qualifications

 

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 knowledge of and experience with applicable professional/technical principles and practices, Citywide and departmental procedures, policies, and federal and state rules and regulations. 
• 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; collects information; uses logic and intuition to arrive at decisions or solutions to problems that achieve the desired outcome.
• Teamwork & Interpersonal Skills – Develops effective relationships with co-workers and supervisors by helping others accomplish tasks and using collaboration and conflict resolution skills.
• Multi-Tasking - Can handle multiple projects and responsibilities simultaneously; has handled a wide variety of assignments in past and/or current position(s).
• Computer skills - Experienced with common business computer applications including but not limited to: MS Outlook, MS Word, MS PowerPoint, MS Access,   MS Excel, as well as data visualization and modeling tools.
• 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.

Selection Process: 
The selection process will consist of an evaluation of the applicant's training and experience based on the application and responses to all the job specific questions. You must answer all questions to be considered or your application may be deemed incomplete and withheld from further consideration. Only those candidates whose backgrounds best match the position will be invited to proceed in the selection process. Additional phases of the selection process will consist of one or more interviews.

If you have questions about the duties of these positions, the selection or hiring processes, please contact Adrienne Barreto at adrienne.barreto@sanjoseca.gov. 

 

 

Additional Information:

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 Jose 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.  

You must answer all job-specific questions to be considered for this vacancy or your application will be deemed incomplete and withheld from further consideration. Applicants are expected to write their own essays/responses.  

Please note that applications are currently not accepted through CalOpps or any other third party job board application system.

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.

Please allow adequate time to complete the application and submit before the deadline or the system may not save your application.  If your online application was successfully submitted, you will receive an automatic confirmation email to the email address you provided.  IF YOU DO NOT RECEIVE THE CONFIRMATION, please email CityCareers@sanjoseca.gov and we will research the status of your application. 

AI and the Hiring Process

We recognize that Artificial Intelligence (AI) is becoming part of daily life and can be a valuable tool for learning, research, and professional growth. We encourage candidates to use AI responsibly as a support in preparing application materials, live assessments, and interviews. However, we value authenticity, accuracy and truthfulness. Application responses and interview answers must reflect your own knowledge, skills, and experiences. While AI can supplement preparation, it cannot replace the originality and judgment we look for in our employees. This ensures fairness, transparency, and equity for all applicants in the hiring process. 

The Department: 

Silicon Valley Power (SVP) currently provides over 40 percent of Santa Clara’s electricity from carbon-free renewable resources. In addition to using green energy from large-scale wind, solar, geothermal and hydroelectric projects outside of the area, SVP employs innovative ways to locally produce electricity by capturing and burning methane gas from a closed city landfill and using power from solar generating systems on city-owned garages and vacant, unusable land. It is the mission of SVP to be a progressive, service-oriented utility, offering reliable, competitively priced services for the benefit of Santa Clara and its customers. Being competitive in the marketplace with a continuous focus on customer service, SVP can provide economic value to the City of Santa Clara and its customers while maintaining low residential rates and offering competitive rates for all customers.

The Position: 

Silicon Valley Power (SVP) is seeking dynamic, engaging and qualified engineers for several vacant Electric Utility Engineer positions in various divisions. 

For SVP Operations Division, this position will be assigned engineering work associated with communication and electrical power engineering. This individual will assist with the programming of industrial multiplexer networks. The individual should have a strong interest in industrial high-speed data networking.

For SVP Engineering and CIP projects Division, this position will be assigned engineering work associated with electrical power engineering, substation design and Transmission and distribution systems. The individual may manage or will assist in managing Capital improvement Projects (CIP) to support growth of the electric utility. The candidates should have strong background and interest in electric systems. 

For System Planning and Asset Management Division, this position will be assigned to perform and maintain distribution system model, participate in integrated SVP system planning and other SVP groups to deliver distribution system results and reports, identify and implement projects that are necessary to support load growth and improve reliability of the distribution system. This position will work closely with customer/developers on their projects, will coordinate with various City departments and support SVP’s field and operation staff as necessary. 

Additional Information: 

Applications must be filled out completely (e.g. do not write “see resume, NA, or personnel file.”). To receive consideration for the screening process, candidates must submit a 1) Cover Letter and 2) Resume. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Application packets may be submitted online through the “Apply Now” feature on the job announcement at www.santaclaraca.gov. This position is open until filled: Applications will be reviewed on a bi-weekly basis for consideration to the position.   If you are interested in applying you are encouraged to apply as soon as possible, before the position is closed.

THIS RECRUITMENT MAY BE USED TO FILL MULTIPLE POSITIONS IN THIS, OR OTHER DIVISIONS OR DEPARTMENTS BESIDES THE POSITIONS LISTED ABOVE.  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.MEETING THE MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS DOES NOT GUARANTEE ADMITTANCE INTO THE EXAMINATION PROCESS.  ONLY THE MOST QUALIFIED CANDIDATES WHO DEMONSTRATE THE BEST COMBINATION OF QUALIFICATIONS IN RELATION TO THE REQUIREMENTS AND DUTIES OF THE POSITION WILL BE INVITED TO TEST OR INTERVIEW. APPLICANTS WILL BE CONSIDERED FOR POSITIONS ADHERING TO ALL APPLICABLE CITY POLICIES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO CMD 033- EMPLOYMENT OF RELATIVES.

The annual salary range for this position is $185,797.44 - $236,936.04.  This position may be filled at or near the minimum of the salary range. 

Minimum Qualifications:

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements: 

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with: 
  a) Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering and two (2) years experience doing electric utility engineering work,

or

b) Bachelor's Degree in Engineering and three (3) years experience doing electric utility engineering work and experience using AutoCAD and Microsoft office (i.e. Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Mathlab)
 

Acceptable Substitution: 

• A Master's Degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited college or university may be substituted for one (1) year of experience

• An Engineer-in-Training Certification with ten (10) years of experience in electric utility engineering work can be substituted for the degree in engineering and the required experience indicated above

License/Certifications: 

Possession of an appropriate, valid Class C California driver's license is required at time of appointment and for the duration of employment.

Desirable Qualifications: 

• Registration as an Electrical, Mechanical or Civil Engineer in the State of California
• Experience using ESRI based Geographic Information System (GIS)
• Experience using system modeling and load flow software; Aspen one-liner software, GE PSLF, and DEW ISM

Special Conditions: 

May work unusual hours in emergency situations, or while acting as supervisor, or at other than the regular job site.

Other Requirements:  

Must be able to perform all of the essential functions of the job assignment.

Follow this link to view the entire Class Specification, which includes more information on Typical Duties and Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities.

Candidates must attain a passing score on each phase of the examination process to qualify for the Eligible List. A department interview may be required prior to appointment.

Federal law requires all employees to provide verification of their eligibility to work in this country. Please be informed that the City of Santa Clara will not sponsor, represent, or sign documents related to visa applications/transfers for H1B or any other type of visa which requires an employer application. 

PERMANENT CITY EMPLOYEES PREFERENCE POINTS: Current permanent employee candidates who receive a passing score on the examination will have an additional five (5) points added to their final score.

The City of Santa Clara is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants for all job openings will be considered without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status or any other consideration made unlawful under any federal, state or local laws. The City of Santa Clara is committed to offering reasonable accommodations to job applicants with disabilities. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please contact us at (408) 615-2080 or HumanResources@santaclaraca.gov. 

The City of Livermore is seeking an Assistant City Engineer to join the City's Engineering division. For more information, please refer to the job flyer. 


 

DEFINITION

Under general direction of the City Engineer, plans, organizes, and coordinates activities/projects which may involve more than one Engineering Division Section, including transportation/traffic, construction administration and inspection, capital improvement project design, and current development engineering; formulates policy; develops goals and objectives; supervises staff; administers the division's operating budget and the capital improvement budget; performs professional civil engineering work; and performs other duties as assigned.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS

The Assistant City Engineer has a broad range of independence within policy and procedural parameters and works under minimal supervision. The Assistant City Engineer is distinguished Senior Civil Engineer in that the Assistant City Engineer may manage more than one section and assists the City Engineer in the formulation and implementation of the Division's operating budget and the City's capital improvement budget. It is distinguished from the City Engineer in that the City Engineer has overall management responsibility for all aspects of the Engineering Division.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED

General direction is received from the City Engineer.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED

The Assistant City Engineer provides direct supervision and supervision through secondary supervisors to professional, technical, clerical and temporary employees assigned to the division. May directly supervise any or all Engineering Division Sections, including senior civil engineers.

Examples of Important and Essential Functions:

Management Functions

Develops and implements goals, objectives, performance standards, policies and procedures; reviews policies and procedures and recommends modifications, as warranted; plans, organizes, directs and evaluates the functions and activities of the Engineering Division; supervises, trains and evaluates personnel; and acts as division head in the absence of the City Engineer.

Technical Functions 

Manages and administers Engineering Division activities, programs and projects including consultant contract administration and engineering design, development, survey, construction and inspection for property management, local and regional transportation planning, City streets and freeway interchanges, traffic controls, drainage structures, sewage collection and treatment, water distribution, and parking and other municipal facilities, such as an airport, golf courses, parks and City buildings and other civil engineering projects; administers development fee programs; reviews engineering plans, specifications, and contract documents; prepares conditions of approval for subdivisions and site developments; interprets City Standards in complex and unclear cases; establishes guidelines and methods for capital improvement projects related to project design, timetables and other factors; establishes and administers Standard Details and Specifications, development plans, plan check manuals, and master plans for sewer, water and storm drain systems, and other documents as required by Municipal Code; reviews transportation plans and transportation systems; and establishes and reviews construction inspection criteria.

Administrative Functions

Establishes procedures and monitors contract administration; reviews and investigates alleged violations; assists the City Engineer in developing, administering, and monitoring the Division's operating and the City's capital improvement budgets, identifying funding needs and opportunities, the lighting and landscape district and sidewalk repair programs and other programs; monitors projects for schedule and budget; advises City staff and others on issues relating to adopted City Standard Details and Specifications; makes presentations to City Council, commissions and other groups; prepares written reports and requests for City Council and staff regarding ordinance changes, establishment of City policy and items for City Council approval; acts as liaison to various inter-governmental boards and commissions, as directed; interacts effectively with City officials and staff, developers, engineers, architects, property owners, citizens, and other governmental agencies including local, state and federal.

Job Related and Essential Qualifications:

Demonstrated Knowledge of: 

Principles and practices of organization, administration, budget and personnel management; laws and regulatory codes related to governing land development, assessment districts, development and user fee studies, and public works contracting; development and construction of public works projects; principles and practices of modern civil, structural, hydraulic, sanitary, pavement management, erosion control, channel maintenance, and highways and interchanges related to municipal public works design and construction; transportation planning processes, issues, and modeling techniques; methods, techniques and materials employed in the construction of public works projects; processing rights-of-way acquisitions; estimating and drawing plans for improvements; grant funding and project programming for capital projects and land developments; principles and practices of supervision; effective public speaking techniques; and personal computers and software applications, including spread sheet, word processing, and graphics functions.

Demonstrated Skills to:

Plan, organize, coordinate and administer activities of the Engineering Division; develop and implement programs, policies and procedures; communicate effectively both verbally and in writing; administer and monitor section budgets and expenditures, including a capital and improvement budget; formulate and administer lighting and landscape districts; identify, pursue and administer grant programs; develop and implement user and development impact fees; interpret and effectively apply various laws, ordinances, regulations, policies and procedures; select, supervise, train and evaluate professional, technical and clerical staff; establish and maintain effective working relations with property owners, contractors, public officials and the general public; keep accurate engineering records; make effective presentations on engineering matters in lay language; perform professional engineering work; prepare contract documents and comprehensive reports; supervise and coordinate construction contracts; operate a personal computer; exercise sound, fair and consistent independent judgement; solve complex problems and mediate to resolve disputes; and exemplify and foster an enthusiastic, resourceful and effective service attitude/approach with internal and external customers.

Ability to:

Effectively learn, interpret and appropriately apply City, department and division policies, procedures, rules and regulations, terminology, City Standards and Details, permit provisions and the City's Geographical Information System (GIS), city maps and records system; work additional hours as necessary to meet deadlines and attend night meetings; develop and maintain effective public relations with those contacted in the course of the work; foster collaborative relationships with other Departments, local, regional, and state agencies, and City customers ; keep current on changes/trends/technology in the engineering field; participate, foster and encourage all members of the division to work as members of a team; and provide technical assistance and staff leadership to various boards and commissions.

Experience, Education and Training Guidelines

Any combination of experience, education and training that would provide the best qualified candidates. A typical way to obtain the knowledge, skills and abilities would be:

Experience: Five years experience performing progressively responsible professional civil engineering work with registration which included one year of experience in supervising a major section(s) of engineering staff engaged in a variety of public works and private development projects including design, construction inspection, transportation, land development and review.

Education: The equivalent to a Bachelor's Degree in civil engineering from an accredited college/university. Master's degree in an applicable field is desirable.

Training: Any recent training such as, academic courses and certification programs which are relevant to this job classification.

Certification: Registration in the State of California as a Professional Civil Engineer. Registration in the State of California as a Land Surveyor is desirable, if civil engineering license does not cover land surveying.

License: May require the possession of a valid California driver's license and a satisfactory driving record, as determined by the City.

Other Requirements: Must have the willingness and ability to work the hours necessary to accomplish the job requirements; be on-call for emergencies; travel to and attend meetings, seminars, and conferences during work and non-work hours; complete continuing education requirements, as necessary; work outdoors in all weather conditions and at night, as needed.

Special Requirements: Essential duties require the mental and/or physical ability to work regularly in a standard office environment and periodically in a field environment involving body movement, dexterity and agility of balance and coordination while moving through restricted spaces, such as trenches and climbing ladders and stairs; read fine print and distinguish colors and shades of color to interpret and use maps/blue prints for prolonged periods of time; converse with others in person and by telephone; and operate a personal computer.

Additional Information:

The City of Livermore is an equal opportunity employer and supports workforce diversity.

Valley Water is searching for top-tier candidates to fill this exciting opportunity. Internal candidates will get first consideration.

Overview:

The Records and Library Manager oversees the organization, preservation, accessibility, and governance of Valley Water’s records and reference library collections, with a strong emphasis on responsive, high-quality customer service. This position serves as a key service partner to internal departments, legal counsel, external agencies, and the public by ensuring timely, accurate, and professional access to information.

This role balances regulatory compliance and information governance with a service-oriented approach that prioritizes clear communication, transparency, and collaboration. The Records and Library Manager plays a critical role in supporting Valley Water operations, legal needs, and public trust through effective records stewardship and customer-focused service delivery.

The selected candidate will manage the Reference Library containing critical documents, designs, drawings, and historical records relied upon for legal, design, operational, and informational purposes. The role also oversees more than 11,000 boxes of archived materials stored off-site and assumes leadership of customer service functions pertaining to the assigned unit.

Our Commitment: 
We are committed to building and sustaining a working environment where all individuals are respected and valued. We believe every member of our team brings unique perspectives that enhance our ability to serve the public effectively. By fostering a workplace with employees from the communities we serve, we broaden our collective understanding of the world around us and strengthen our mission to equitably provide safe, clean water, natural flood protections, and environmental stewardship.

About Valley Water:
Valley Water is a public agency with an operating and capital budget of $964 million, and over 900 employees. With headquarters in San José, Valley Water provides water supply, enhances streams and watersheds through creek restoration and habitat protection, provides flood protection for homes, schools, businesses and roadways, and partners with other agencies to provide trails and open space for the community.

 

Key Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Customer Service & Stakeholder Support

• Serve as a primary point of contact for internal staff, legal counsel, external agencies, and the public seeking records and information.
• Deliver timely, accurate, and courteous responses to Public Records Act requests and internal information requests.
• Establish service standards, workflows, and performance metrics to ensure a consistent, customer-focused experience.
• Provide guidance and education to departments and requestors regarding records availability, processes, timelines, and legal requirements.

Helpdesk Oversight & management

• Assume leadership of the enterprise helpdesk function supporting Records, Library, and all IT-related service requests and incidents.
• Direct daily helpdesk operations, including call intake, ticket lifecycle management, escalation protocols, and resolution workflows.
• Establish and manage structured triage processes to ensure accurate prioritization, categorization, and routing of incidents and service requests based on business impact and urgency.
• Oversee call queue management to optimize workload distribution, minimize backlog, and maintain service level targets.
• Define, monitor, and report on helpdesk Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), including but not limited to:
  • Average speed to answer
  • Call response times
  • Abandonment rates
  • First-call resolution rate
  • Ticket aging and backlog metrics
  • SLA compliance
  • Customer satisfaction scores
• Implement call avoidance and demand management strategies, including knowledge base development, self-service enablement, training, and proactive communications to reduce recurring incidents.
• Ensure accurate documentation, ticket auditing, and reporting to support compliance, records retention, and information governance requirements.
• Continuously evaluate service performance trends and implement process improvements to enhance responsiveness, operational efficiency, and user experience.
• Maintain a customer-centric service culture focused on professionalism, responsiveness, and measurable service quality outcomes.
• Coordinate with IT operations, records management, and library services teams to ensure cross-functional issue resolution and alignment with organizational objectives.

Information Governance & Risk Management

• Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of records and library programs, policies, and practices; identify gaps and recommend improvements.
• Ensure confidentiality, security, and proper disposition of sensitive and confidential records.
• Analyze risk and develop, implement, and test disaster recovery and business continuity plans for paper, electronic, and film-based records.

Automation & Digital Transformation

• Lead the automation of records and information workflows, including digital file labeling, access controls, and metadata standards.
• Oversee automated retention and disposition processes to identify duplicates, enforce retention schedules, and destroy records appropriately.
• Manage the implementation of automated PRA tools, including AI-assisted request development, historical search capabilities, notifications, and reminders, with the goal of reducing PRA volume and staff workload.
• Coordinate the development, migration, and enhancement of centralized records management and digital asset management systems, including system specifications, data standardization, quality assurance, and user training.

Reference Library & Records Management

• Oversee the maintenance, organization, security, and accessibility of on-site and off-site records, documents, drawings, photographs, and reference materials.
• Determine and implement appropriate physical and electronic systems for storing, preserving, and retrieving records and library materials.
• Maintain and update records retention schedules and ensure compliance with board-approved timelines and regulatory requirements.
• Restore, preserve, and digitize historic documents and original media.

Public Records & Legal Compliance

• Manage the intake, review, processing, and fulfillment of Public Records Act (PRA) requests and internal information requests.
• Oversee responses to subpoenas, litigation discovery, grand jury investigations, and other legal demands for records, in coordination with Valley Water Counsel.
• Develop and maintain policies, procedures, and fee schedules in accordance with the California Public Records Act.
• Review records responses for quality control, accuracy, and lawful disclosure or exemption.
• Provide sworn testimony during deposition proceedings related to records management, as required.

Leadership & Administration

• Plan, organize, and oversee records and library services programs, projects, budgets, and contracts.
• Supervise staff and support professional development and effective workload management.
• Prepare and present staff reports, recommendations, and program updates to leadership.

Ideal Candidate's Background Includes:

Applicants whose experience and background best match the ideal experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, and education are considered ideal candidates for the position. To determine the top candidates, each applicant will be assessed based on the ideal candidate criteria as listed below.

Ideal Experience:

• Five (5) years of progressively responsible records management, helpdesk management,  library services, or related experience.
• At least two (2) years of direct supervisory or program management experience.
• Experience managing large-scale records collections, including off-site archival storage and onsite digital information
• Experience managing help desk or call center functions and call center automation
• Demonstrated experience administering Public Records Act requests and legal records production.
• Experience leading technology implementations, system migrations, or automation initiatives related to records or information management.

Ideal Skills and Abilities:

• Strong customer service orientation with the ability to balance service excellence, legal compliance, and operational efficiency.
• Ability to communicate complex records, legal, and technical concepts clearly and professionally to diverse audiences.
• Ability to independently administer complex records and library programs while collaborating across departments.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and project management skills.
• Ability to evaluate operations, identify improvements, and implement effective, customer-focused solutions.
• Skill in prioritizing and managing multiple projects and deadlines in a service-driven environment.
• Ability to clearly describe records systems, locations, and information environments to internal and external requestors.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including preparation of staff reports and formal recommendations.

Ideal Knowledge:

• Records management, information governance, and library science principles, including Generally Accepted Recordkeeping Principles.
• Confidentiality, security, retention, disposition, and destruction of public records.
• Search and retrieval techniques for complex, multi-modal information systems.
• Federal and state laws and regulations related to public records, including the California Public Records Act.
• Digital asset management, metadata standards, taxonomy, and cataloging practices.
• Budget development, contract administration, and sound financial management practices.
• Records and library-related software and systems, including records management systems, library catalogs, document imaging tools, and common productivity software.

Ideal Training and Education:

• Equivalent to graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with major coursework in records management, library sciences, information management, business or public administration, or a related field. 
• A Certified Records Manager (CRM) designation from the Association of Records Managers and Administrators (ARMA) is desirable.

To review the Job Description, please click here

Records & Library Services Unit (Position Code 423)
Valley Water Telework Program: Eligibility for telework will depend on the type of work performed, operational needs, and the ability for the employee to perform the essential functions of their job duties while teleworking. Employment with Valley Water requires employees to live within 150 miles of their primary physical work location located in San Jose, California by their start date.

This position is eligible for a hybrid telework schedule, typically working 40% remote and 60% onsite, after completion of the probationary period  (one year).

Overview:

Do you have a passion for serving the community? Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment where superior project management, organizational, multi-tasking, and interpersonal skills carry the day? If so, check out this exciting Staff Analyst position in the External Affairs Division – a stepping stone into Valley Water’s highly sought-after Management Analyst series.

With headquarters in San José, Valley Water provides water supply, enhances streams and watersheds through creek restoration and habitat protection, provides flood protection for homes, schools, businesses and roadways, and partners with other agencies to provide trails and open space for the community.

Valley Water manages 10 dams and surface water reservoirs, three water treatment plants, an advanced recycled water purification center, a state of-the-art water quality laboratory, nearly 400 acres of groundwater recharge ponds, and more than 275 miles of streams. Valley Water provides wholesale water and groundwater management services to local municipalities and private water retailers who deliver drinking water directly to nearly 2 million people in Santa Clara County that stretches 1,300 square miles and encompasses 15 cities and unincorporated areas.

The Staff Analyst position will support the Office of Civic Engagement in implementing the Safe, Clean Water Grants & Partnerships Program under Measure S. This position will be responsible for leading the implementation of the Refill Station Grant funding opportunity (Project F9 Key Performance Indicator #2), with oversight from the Community Benefits Program Administrator. 

The position will provide administrative and analytical support for the Grants & Partnerships Program, which includes the following tasks: application review and evaluation, drafting grant agreements, providing technical assistance to grantees, processing and validating invoice submissions, conducting grantee site visits and closeout tasks for completed projects, developing and writing memos and formal correspondence to grantees and management, tracking data and analytics for the grants program, maintaining the Fluxx grants management system, tracking grantee inquiries, among other duties as required. 

The Staff Analyst may participate in outreach and community engagement events/activities, which may sometimes require working at night and/or on the weekends. Additionally, all Valley Water employees are considered Disaster Service Workers and may be called on to report to an Emergency Operation Center during a disaster.

This position may require occasional visits to school campuses and must submit and pass a tuberculosis test and criminal background check.

Our Commitment: 
We are committed to building and sustaining a working environment where all individuals are respected and valued. We believe every member of our team brings unique perspectives that enhance our ability to serve the public effectively. By fostering a workplace with employees from the communities we serve, we broaden our collective understanding of the world around us and strengthen our mission to equitably provide safe, clean water, natural flood protections, and environmental stewardship.

About Valley Water:
Valley Water is a public agency with an operating and capital budget of $964 million, and over 900 employees. With headquarters in San José, Valley Water provides water supply, enhances streams and watersheds through creek restoration and habitat protection, provides flood protection for homes, schools, businesses and roadways, and partners with other agencies to provide trails and open space for the community.

 

Key Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Lead the implementation of all aspects of the bottle filling station funding opportunity – review and evaluate applications, draft grant agreements, provide technical assistance and coaching to prospective grantees, process invoices and reports, conduct grantee site visits and closeouts, track data and analytics, etc.
• Support the administration of the expanded Safe, Clean Water Grants & Partnerships Program – process and validate invoices, track data and analytics, maintain the Fluxx grants management system, track grantee inquiries, provide customer service to prospective grantees and grantees, etc.
• Support the outreach efforts for the Safe, Clean Water Grants & Partnerships Program – collect photo release forms, write social media posts, blog posts, participate in tabling events and trainings for prospective grantees and grantees, etc.
• General administrative, analytical and outreach support for the Office of Civic Engagement – other duties as assigned to support any/all program areas within the unit.

Ideal Candidate's Background Includes:

Applicants whose experience and background best match the ideal experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, and education are considered ideal candidates for the position. To determine the top candidates, each applicant will be assessed based on the ideal candidate criteria as listed below.

Ideal Experience:

• Three (3) years of experience handling a variety of administrative support and technical duties in grant management as a grant maker or grant seeker. 
• Experience working with non-profits and/or other public agencies.
• Preparing reports, memos, and other written content for a variety of audiences.

Ideal Skills and Abilities:

• Prepare a variety of clear and concise administrative, financial, statistical, and analytical reports.
• Collect, interpret, analyze, and evaluate varied information and data.
• Work collaboratively in a team environment while taking direction from multiple program leads. 
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Follow processes and procedures. 
• Organize and prioritize a variety of projects and multiple tasks for multiple business areas, while staying organized, and representing their teams to both internal and external partners. 
• Juggle multiple competing priorities and/or projects without missing deadlines or key milestones.
• Recommend and implement modifications to existing programs, systems, and procedures.

Ideal Knowledge:

• Strong grasp of/or ability to learn Valley Water processes and policies, preferably with the Request for Proposals (RFP) process, contracts, accounting, etc.
• Fundamentals of grants management.
• Principles of social and environmental justice. 
• Familiarity with managing public funds, such as the Safe, Clean Water and Natural Flood Protection Parcel Tax Program.

Ideal Training and Education:

Equivalent to an Associate’s degree.

Directly related experience may be substituted for the college requirement on the basis of one and one-half years of experience for one year of education to a maximum of two years.

Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate, valid California driver's license. Individuals who do not meet the driver's license requirement due to a disability will be considered for a reasonable accommodation on a case-by-case basis.

This position is eligible for a hybrid telework schedule, typically working 40% remote and 60% onsite, after completion of the probationary period (one year).

City of Half Moon Bay
Intern – Public Works / Engineering Department

Hourly Pay: $23.15 - $25.53
 

About the City

The City of Half Moon Bay is a Bay Area coastal community of approximately 12,500 residents and is located 25 miles south of San Francisco. The City is governed by a five-member elected City Council and utilizes the council-manager form of government. The City Council appoints a City Manager who is responsible for the oversight of daily operations and provides leadership for the City’s programs. The City currently employs 40 full-time employees in the following departments: City Manager’s Office, Administrative Services and Finance, Community Development, Public Works, and Communications/ City Clerk. The City also contracts Public Safety with San Mateo County Sheriff's Department.

The City and surrounding Coastside are a thriving agricultural, fishing, tourism, and recreational destination. There is a rich culture of diverse traditions and multi-generational families who have lived in Half Moon Bay for well over 100 years. In any given neighborhood you will find farmers, high-tech entrepreneurs, and artists living together.

About the Position

The Public Works Department is seeking a motivated and enthusiastic intern with an interest in engineering, project management, and public service. This internship provides an excellent opportunity to gain experience in local government operations and civil engineering under general supervision and mentorship from professional staff.

The selected intern will assist with a variety of projects and ongoing assignments, which may include but are not limited to:

• Assisting with Capital Improvement Program (CIP) projects, including design and construction

• Supporting engineering project managers with clerical, administrative, and technical tasks

• Researching and analyzing programs and initiatives

• Updating internal procedures and policies

• Creating and editing CAD maps, designs, and standards (AutoCAD)

• Participating in field data collection, investigations, and analysis

• Researching development, zoning, and land use-related issues

• Performing engineering support services

• Drafting and editing reports

• Providing customer service

• Attending departmental and community meetings

• Opportunity to present a report to the City Council

Minimum Qualifications

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

Education & Experience

• Some completed coursework toward an undergraduate degree in Civil Engineering or a related field is desired but not required.

Knowledge of:

• Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, Word, PowerPoint)

• Adobe software (Acrobat, InDesign, Photoshop)

• AutoCAD

• Local government operations (preferred)

Ability to:

• Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing

• Work cooperatively with City staff

• Perform analytical work and prepare clear, concise reports

• Use tact and discretion in public and professional interactions

• Plan, organize, and complete projects on time

• Interpret and apply administrative and departmental policies

• Uphold the City’s organizational mission

• Conduct oneself professionally at all times

Why Apply?

• Growth: Build skills in writing, research, analysis, presentation, and critical thinking

• Training: Gain real-world experience supporting public infrastructure and services

• Mentorship: Receive guidance from experienced City staff

• Networking: Connect with professionals in local government

Applications are being accepted for the position of Environmental Compliance Inspector I with the City of South San Francisco in the Public Works Department. 

APPLICATION DEADLINE:  FRIDAY, MARCH 13, 2026 AT 5:00 P.M. OR UPON RECEIPT OF THE FIRST 100 ONLINE APPLICATIONS, WHICHEVER OCCURS FIRST.

THE CITY OFFERS AN ATTRACTIVE BENEFIT PACKAGE, AS WELL AS CALPERS RETIREMENT PLAN AND SOCIAL SECURITY PARTICIPATION.

The Department:

The Water Quality Control Plant (WQCP) processes wastewater discharge for the cities of South San Francisco, San Bruno and the Town of Colma. The Water Quality Control Plant is a division of the Public Works Department staffed by 38 employees including: Plant Superintendent and Assistant Plant Superintendent of WQCP; Maintenance, Laboratory and Environment Compliance Supervisors; Senior Chemist; Chemist; Lead Plant Mechanics; Plant Mechanics; Lead Plant Operators; Plant Operators; Electricians; Senior Environmental Compliance Inspector; Environmental Compliance Inspectors, Utility Workers, and two Administrative Assistants.

Join an agency committed to creating a healthy breathing environment for every Bay Area resident while protecting and improving public health, air quality, and the global climate! 
 

The Air District is currently accepting applications for the position of Manager II in the Engineering Division. This is an open recruitment for two (2) full-time, 3-year limited term confidential positions.

These are Limited Term Contract Employee (LTCE) Positions. LTCE positions are funded by grants or other designated funds which are not part of the Air District’s ongoing general fund budget.  LTCE positions are subject to individual employment contracts and are limited to the duration of their funding source. 

For current permanent represented employees, these LTCE positions offer a unique chance to step into high-impact roles, gain supervisory or program-management experience, and help advance essential agency priorities.   Return rights are governed by the 2026 Administrative Code and/or MOU.

About the Position

The Engineering Division evaluates permit applications and permit renewals for equipment and operations that emit air pollutants in the Air District’s jurisdiction. The division is responsible for other programs related to facilities with air quality permits, including - but not limited to - the emissions inventory and air toxics programs. The division provides technical support to other agency programs and assists businesses, trade associations, agencies, environmental groups, and community members with issues related to permitting and compliance.

The Manager II for the Engineering Division performs complex and highly specialized air quality engineering work such as, but not limited to:

• Providing project leadership
• Evaluating program effectiveness
• Processing permit applications for both new source review (NSR) and Title V for complex facilities
• Analyzing air emissions inventory data
• Development of new regulations or amendments of existing regulations
• Strategic planning of division programs

There are two vacancies at the Manager II level.

1. Manager of the Permitting Backlog Team:  The incumbent will hire and lead a team with a Supervising Air Quality Engineer, up to four Air Quality Engineers, and retired annuitants to evaluate and complete permit applications.

2. Engineering Program Manager (EPM):  The incumbent works directly with internal Air District Staff, applicants, and regulated facilities to ensure complete application submittals and streamlined review processes to achieve timely and defensible permit decisions.  The EPM effectively communicates Air District rule interpretations, compliance requirements, and scientific and technical analyses to regulated facilities, applicants, and interested public in ways that improve decision making transparency and timeliness.  For applications involving novel technologies, the EPM provides additional analyses and gathers information to support development of emission factors, consulting with internal air District staff, the California Air Resources Board, other local air districts, and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, as needed.  The EPM provides recommendations on strategic policy development related to complex permits and facilities to Engineering Division teams and Air District leadership. 

Minimum Qualifications

The items listed below are the minimum requirements for this classification.

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in a job-related field and five years of professional level work experience of which at least two years at a supervisory level. Some positions may require specialized training, education, and experience.

Any equivalent combination of education and experience that provides the necessary qualifications to successfully perform the duties of the position will be considered.
 

Desired Qualification:

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in environmental, chemical, mechanical or petroleum engineering or a closely related field and four years of air quality environmental engineering experience of which at least two years at a lead level managing projects.

Placer Hills Fire Protection District is hiring to fill an open position and to create an eligibility list for the position of Fire Engineer.

This is a full-time, permanent safety position
Annual Salary:
EMT: $66,070 - $82,790
PARAMEDIC: $73,560 - $90,280
(Includes FLSA overtime, education and paramedic incentives, holiday and uniform allowance)

SUBMIT APPLICATION and RESUME: By email: marmstrong@placerhillsfire.org

Application: PHF Pre-Employment Application

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