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The Department of Human Resources is developing citywide initiatives that have positive impacts throughout the organization. The Department has developed succession planning, employee wellness and employee engagement initiatives to support positive organizational advancement for the City of Sunnyvale. Become a part of this hard working and dynamic team of energetic and proficient employees.

We are currently recruiting for the position of Human Resources Manager - Employee Relations/Employee Development. Under administrative direction of the Human Resources Director, the incumbent is primarily responsible for administering human resources policies and procedures, interpreting memoranda of understanding, and providing counsel regarding employee relations and organizational development matters, including performance evaluations, grievance and disciplinary investigations, and negotiation preparation.  The Human Resources Manager is also responsible managing for the Citywide Employee Training Program.

Additionally, the City of Sunnyvale:

• contributes 4% of the 7% employee contribution to CalPERS for classic members;
• contributes 2% of an employee's gross pay to a deferred compensation plan, and
• provides fully employer paid medical, dental, and vision benefits.

 A complete application packet consists of a City employment application and responses to the required supplemental questions. The final filing date is January 28, 2019 at 5:00 pm. For complete information regarding this opportunity, please visit: www.Sunnyvale.ca.gov

Salary: $ 132,040 - $159,223 Annually (includes 3.5% confidential premium)

•  Learn basic principles and practices of civil engineering as related to land development, including the California Subdivision Map Act.
• Gain work experience and insight into local government work specific to your area of interest and educational background.
• Assist City staff on review of development projects, including design and construction inspection.

Hours: Hours are flexible; a minimum of 20 hours per week is highly desired with a maximum of 25 hours per week. The selected candidate for this position will work under the supervision of a higher-level supervisor on weekdays between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.

• Conduct record research and field investigations related to development projects.
• Compute appropriate fee calculations and review of project cost estimates.
• Create exhibits and details using GIS and/or AutoCAD.
• Review and process minor encroachment permits.
• Provide information regarding existing infrastructure to the general public at the counter, over the telephone, and by computer.
• Assist in field inspections with Public Works Construction Inspector.
• Assist Engineering staff with other duties as desired, including some administrative tasks as needed.
• Public interaction, with regards to "public service" policies. Candidate is expected to conduct him/herself in a highly professional manner at all times while representing the City.

• College Junior, Senior or Graduate Student having completed at least one course in Civil Engineering.
• Positive work attitude, reliable and responsible.
• Good communication and writing skills
• Proficient computer skills with basic knowledge of MS Word, Excel, Access, Project and AutoCAD. GIS experience is a plus.
• Good organizational skills, detail-oriented and good record keeper.
• Interest in Civil Engineering and willingness to learn
• Willingness to travel to various sites within the City utilizing City of Sunnyvale Vehicle.

LICENSES/CERTIFICATES
Possession and continued maintenance of a valid class C California driver's license and a safe driving record.

APPLICATION PROCESS
If you are interested in this opportunity, please submit the required application materials to the Department of Human Resources.

1) City application forms completed in full, 2) a resume and 3) a current (dated within the last 30 days) Department of Motor Vehicles driver record printout, are required. Candidates are asked to fully describe any training, education, experience and/or skills relevant to this position. Resumes are not accepted in lieu of the application, please do not indicate "see resume". Electronic applications may be submitted on-line through the City's employment page; go to Sunnyvale.ca.gov, Search: Jobs or application materials may be submitted to: Department of Human Resources, 505 West Olive Avenue, Suite 200, Sunnyvale, CA 94088. Postmarks or faxes will not be accepted. Late or incomplete applications will also not be accepted. Please submit application materials as soon as possible to be considered for this position as this job posting may close without notice.  

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

Retirement Services is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Senior Analyst in the Benefits Division. 

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

Has oversight of all aspects of retirement benefits administration for active and retired members of the two retirement plans, such as, retirement planning and counseling; set-up of retirement payments; counseling in the event of member deaths, processing payments, calculating and setting up survivorship payments; administer retiree medical, dental and other insurances; disability retirement case management; calculate and set-up purchase service or redeposit contracts; calculate and set up various retirement benefit adjustments, such as worker’s compensation off-sets; review and processing all divorce documents, calculating impact and setting up accounts for payment to ex-spouse; research and reconcile data discrepancies and/or special contributions, such as military pay; other benefit related duties as required to ensure proper administration of retirement benefits

In addition to oversight of the services ORS benefits provides, the Senior Analyst supervises up to six staff.  This supervision includes; management of vacation and sick time; timecard approvals; performance appraisals; management of controls and policies/procedures; implementation of changing benefits and or code changes; maintaining performance standards; quality review of analyst and staff technician work; and management of any special projects as needed.

The ideal candidate will have experience with employee benefit programs.  Knowledge of public sector or large organization budget procedures and policies is also desired.   Although public sector experience is not required, a successful candidate must have the ability to work effectively in a unionized civil service environment.

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.

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Position & Duties 

The Community Energy Department is seeking to fill one (1) full-time Power Resources Specialist I/II position to the Regulatory and Legislative Compliance Division. This position reports directly to the Division Manager of Regulatory and Legislative Policy and will support a variety of Regulatory and Legislative Policy functions. 

Under general direction of the Division Manager of Regulatory and Legislative Policy, the Power Resources Specialist I/II will be responsible for assisting and supporting the division’s engagement in the number of complex electric regulatory proceedings in order to effectively advocate for the business interests of SJCE at the California Public Utilities Commission (“CPUC”), the California Energy Commission (CEC) and the California Independent System Operator (“CAISO”) to protect and advance San José business and community interests.

Typical duties of this position may include, but are not limited to:

• Evaluate regulatory and legislative initiatives to ensure compliance with energy risk management policies.

• Perform energy resource planning and electric utility tariff analysis, policy risk assessment, and provide technical analysis to comply with applicable federal, state and local laws.

• Support the preparation of comments, data requests, written responses, position papers, analytical models, testimony, and exhibits related to a variety of technical regulatory proceedings.

• Maintain and update a short and/ or long-term list and calendar of key regulatory issues affecting SJCE.

• Track, review, analyze, regulatory filings, proposals and policy issues that could impact SJCE and its customers.

• Other duties as assigned.

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.

Salary Information

The current salary range for Power Resources Specialist I is: $80,454.40 - $98,030.40

The current salary range for Power Resources Specialist II is: $87,547.20 - $106,641.60

The actual salary shall be determined by the final candidate’s qualifications and experience.

In addition to the starting salary, employees in the Senior Power Resources Specialist I/II classification shall also receive an approximate five percent (5%) ongoing, non-pensionable, compensation pay.

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 applicable professional/technical principles and practices, Citywide and departmental procedures/policies and federal and state rules and regulations.

• Communication Skills - Effectively conveys information and expresses thoughts and facts clearly, orally and in writing; demonstrates effective use of listening skills and displays openness to other people's ideas and thoughts. Demonstrates basic knowledge of negotiation skills.
• Analytical Thinking - Approaches a problem or situation by using a logical, systematic, sequential approach.
• Collaboration - Develops networks and builds alliances; engages in cross-functional activities.
• 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.
• Planning - Acts to align own unit's goals with the strategic direction of the organization; Defines tasks and milestones to achieve objectives, while ensuring the optimal use of resources to meet those objectives. Additional Competencies and/or Desirable Qualifications (Competencies, knowledge, skills, and abilities that are more position specific and/or likely to contribute to more successful job performance.)
• Political Skill - In taking action, demonstrates an understanding and consideration of how it will impact stakeholders and affected areas in the organization.
• Vision/Strategic Thinking - Supports, promotes, and ensures alignment with the organization’s vision and values.

The Community Energy Department is seeking to fill one (1) full-time Senior Power Resources Specialist position for the Regulatory and Legislative Compliance Division. This position reports directly to the Division Manager of Regulatory and Legislative Policy and will provide technical analysis, assess the potential business impacts to SJCE from proposed regulatory changes, and provide expert public representation.

Under general direction of the Division Manager of Regulatory and Legislative Policy, the Senior Power Resources Specialist will be responsible for engaging in the increasing number of complex electric regulatory proceedings and effectively advocating for the business interests of SJCE at the California Public Utilities Commission (“CPUC”), the California Energy Commission (CEC), and California Independent System Operator (“CAISO”) to protect and advance San José business and community interests.

Typical duties of this position may include, but are not limited to:

• Perform energy resource planning and electric utility tariff analysis, policy risk assessment, and monitor and respond to CPUC, CEC and CAISO regulatory
• Provide compliance proposals
• Prepare technical comments, data requests, written responses, position papers, analytical models, testimony, and exhibits related to a variety of regulatory proceedings
• Keep abreast of key California regulatory issues affecting SJCE and develop responses including strategy and prioritization of regulatory actions for management consideration
• Track, review, analyze, and summarize regulatory filings, proposals and policy issues that could impact SJCE and its customers.
• Coordinate with technical experts and external regulatory counsel to develop effective and persuasive communications to be presented to the CPUC, CEC, CAISO, California Legislature, and any other legal or regulatory body as required.
• Collaborate and build contacts with other organizations, representatives, and regulatory agencies.
• Serve as a liaison to regulatory bodies, CCAs and CalCCA
• Other duties as assigned.

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.

Salary Information

The current salary range for Senior Power Resources Specialist is: $109,304.00 – $133,910.40

The actual salary shall be determined by the final candidate’s qualifications and experience. 

In addition to the starting salary, employees in the Senior Power Resources Specialist classification shall also receive an approximate five percent (5%) ongoing, non-pensionable, compensation pay.

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 applicable professional/technical principles and practices, Citywide and departmental procedures/policies and federal and state rules and regulations.
• Communication Skills – Effectively conveys information and expresses thoughts and facts clearly, orally and in writing; demonstrates effective use of listening skills and displays openness to other people's ideas and thoughts. Demonstrates basic knowledge of negotiation skills.
• Analytical Thinking – Approaches a problem or situation by using a logical, systematic, sequential approach.
• Collaboration – Develops networks and builds alliances; engages in cross-functional activities.
• Supervision – Sets effective long and short-term goals based on a good understanding of management practices; establishes realistic priorities within available resources; provides motivational support; empowers others; assigns decision-making and work functions to others in an appropriate manner to maximize organizational and individual effectiveness.
• Political Skill – In taking action, demonstrates an understanding and consideration of how it will impact stakeholders and affected areas in the organization.
• Vision/Strategic Thinking – Supports, promotes, and ensures alignment with the organization’s vision and values; understands how an organization must change in light of internal and external trends and influences; builds a shared vision with others and influences others to translate vision to action.

Please click on the Job PDF button below to view the full job announcement brochure. 

This position is responsible for performing legal secretarial duties requiring both sound judgment and good technical skills.  These duties may include, but are not limited to, transcribing, preparing, processing, and e-filing pleadings/briefs in the various state and federal courts; preparing and processing correspondence, contracts, ordinances, resolutions, City Council memoranda, and other legal documents and instruments; maintaining calendars for attorneys; answering telephones and contacting other offices to provide, obtain, and/or coordinate information and/or appearances; and performing office filing; as well as organizing and maintaining a wide variety of information and materials in support of attorneys.  The skill level of this position places strong emphasis on accuracy, quality, and attention to detail.  A strong knowledge base of legal procedures and court rules (federal and state) is desirable.  This position involves a variety of legal matters including civil litigation, workers' compensation, and all aspects of municipal law.  Incumbent must be proficient in the use of personal computers and able to work with various types of software in the Windows environment.

The successful candidate will be hired at the Legal Administrative Assistant II level.  The annual salary range for a Legal Administrative Assistant II is $62,899.20 to $76,440.
Additionally, this classification also receives a 5% ongoing non-pensionable pay in addition to the salary listed.
 

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.

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

Please note that the Principal Civil Engineer Position in Construction has been filled.  The Senior Civil Engineer position in Construction is still vacant and we are currently accepting applications for that position. If you are interested in the Senior Civil Engineer position in Construction, please apply online at www.calopps.org.