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San Mateo County Public Safety Communications (PSC) is accepting applications from detailed orientated candidates with a passion for design and technology to join their team. 

PSC provides high quality law enforcement, fire, and medical dispatch and communications services to the public and public safety agencies in order to protect the health and safety of the people of San Mateo County.  For more information about the County of San Mateo Office of Public Safety Communications, visit: http://911dispatch.smcgov.org/.

The incumbent will provide a full range of advanced technical support in the areas of desktop support, production or server support and/or applications support. 

San Mateo County Public Safety Communications (PSC) is accepting applications from experienced GIS Technicians with a passion for public service. 

PSC provides high quality law enforcement, fire, and medical dispatch and communications services to the public and public safety agencies in order to protect the health and safety of the people of San Mateo County. A community that is prosperous, safe and livable will depend, in part, on how well GIS Technicians use their skills to map, inventory, and analyze various aspects and resources within the County. For more information about the County of San Mateo Office of Public Safety Communications, visit:  http://911dispatch.smcgov.org/.
 
The incumbent will be responsible for the day-to-day technical support of San Mateo County Public Safety Communications Geographic Information Systems (GIS) applications and database development projects or a department GIS/mapping function; perform technical and administrative tasks necessary to maintain and evaluate the GIS systems; perform data analysis and present geographic based data in map form; and other related duties as assigned.

IS Business Analyst II (IS BA) - Limited Term for their Health IT Division.

 
IS Business Analyst II is the journey-level class in the IS Business Analyst series and is responsible for serving as a liaison between system users and information technology staff, vendors, and service providers.  Responsibilities require the use of tact, discretion, and independent judgment and to have full and thorough knowledge of the concepts, practices, procedures, and policies of assigned function.  
 

Examples Of Duties: 

• Participates in the modification of existing systems and/or the implementation of new systems by developing, writing, and disseminating procedures that utilize new or changed system applications and by evaluating system modifications in response to operational, program, and/or regulatory changes.
• Receives requests for assistance related to the use of department and/or program systems and software applications; determines severity of problem and resolves or refers to appropriate personnel or vendor for resolution.
• Participates in a variety of system user and work groups to identify user needs and operational, programmatic, and/or regulatory changes affecting application requirements and other related issues.
• Coordinates and directs the work of software vendors to identify and resolve programming and other operational problems; coordinates the scheduling of corrective patches and upgrades between vendors and staff; interacts with vendors, external agencies, auditors, or other staff to obtain requested data or special reports.
• Provides or arranges for the training of staff on the information systems used by the department and/or program; requests adhoc reports.
• Develops and executes system test plans to ensure application performance conforms to specifications; modifies technologies to correct errors and optimize system performance and cost-effectiveness.
• Stays abreast of current trends and developments in system applications and technologies; serves as a technical expert on assigned committees.
  Learns and applies emerging technologies and, as necessary, to perform duties in an efficient, organized, and timely manner.
• Prepares and tracks requests to information technology staff, vendors and/or service providers for routine system changes and reports.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

Parks, Recreation and Neighborhood Services, is accepting applications for the position of Maintenance Assistant.  This recruitment will be used to fill multiple positions within the department. 

Maintenance Assistants perform a variety of entry level maintenance tasks. Positions with the Parks, Recreation and Neighborhood Services Department are responsible for building, grounds, and parks maintenance.  Individuals in this classification are expected to work weekends, some evenings, and holidays.  Some positions require working alternate shifts, including, weekends, holidays, overtime, and on-call. 

Part-time positions are available in Parks, Recreation and Neighborhood Services Department. Hours range from 8-20 hours per week, with a maximum of 1,040 hours worked per calendar year (which can be an average of 20 hours per week).  Actual hours may vary depending on location. Limited part-time benefited and full-time benefited positions may become available and if so, this recruitment will be used.

Are you a bright, curious, and energetic applications development and support professional with a passion for protecting and preserving the environment? Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District is seeking an experienced and highly motivated Applications Support Engineer to serve as a technical leader and subject matter expert in application management practices.  This is a professional classification and is responsible for the maintenance, modification, implementation, development, and process customization of, and training for, a variety of software applications.  

About the District:  The District is a regional greenbelt system in the Santa Cruz Mountain region comprised of over 63,000 acres of land in 26 extraordinary open space preserves, permanently protected for public enjoyment and recreation. The District is a growing organization with a focused mission that guides our work, and where every employee makes an impact.  If you are looking for an outstanding opportunity to contribute to the legacy of open space protection and outdoor recreation, working with an incredible team of like-minded colleagues, we invite you to apply for this position!  Check out the Working for Midpen video on our Employment Opportunities page.

About the Position: With the passage of Measure AA, Midpen is experiencing rapid growth in order to fulfill the commitments made to the public and the IST Department is responding to the increased technological needs of the District.  The Applications Support Engineer supports the District’s growing portfolio of applications and the users of these applications.  The incumbent will help configure, troubleshoot, monitor, and maintain a variety of applications used by the District, and is responsible for serving as a technical leader and subject matter expert in application management practices. Work includes the gathering of business requirements, associated documentation, and training. This position will have responsibility for both spatial and non-spatial applications.  The District is heavily involved in the use of Office 365; in particular, the use of SharePoint for the District’s intranet, enterprise document management system, and associated business workflows.  Working knowledge of SharePoint in the Office 365 environment is a requirement of the job, as is the ability to code/script in one or more languages relevant to computer operations such as Javascript, Java, Python, .NET, or HTML5.  The District’s current portfolio includes applications built on the ArcGIS Service Architecture, Cityworks and Citysourced applications, and document management and workflows in O365 SharePoint.  The ideal candidate has the experience to support a wide variety of applications in a heterogeneous environment, along with the ability to learn and build new applications. 

The responsibilities of this position require the use of tact, discretion, and independent judgment, as well as to have full and thorough knowledge of the concepts, practices, procedures, and policies of the assigned functions. We are looking for an organized, professional, and collaborative self-starter with excellent oral and written communication skills to join our team. For more information, see the Applications Support Engineer job description on the District’s website.

Work Environment:  This position is part of the Information Systems and Technology Department at the District’s office in Los Altos, California.  The position requires work in an office setting to complete daily tasks.  The position will also require work at the various District field offices.  Fieldwork will require driving District vehicles in remote areas on dirt roads, working in temperatures ranging from cold and blustery to hot and dry.

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 graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with major coursework in computer science, management information systems, engineering, or a related field and three (3) years of progressively responsible experience in applications analysis, design, and development.  Public agency experience is a bonus.

Licenses & Certifications Required:   Possession of a valid California Driver’s License.

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: Apply online at CalOpps.org.  Application deadline is November 1, 2018 at 5:00 p.m.

The CalOpps system will only accept fully completed applications submitted by 5:00 p.m. on November 1st. 

The District will not accept applications not fully completed by this deadline.

To apply for this exciting career opportunity, please submit the following application materials:

1. Fully completed CalOpps employment application 

2. Resume

3. Cover Letter 

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 recommend applicants’ schedules be open during this timeframe for panel interviews:

First Interview: November 13, 2018

Final Interview/written exercise at our office in Los Altos: November 15, 2018

Applicants with disabilities may request reasonable accommodation by contacting the Human Resources department.   

Put your passion for Open Space to work!

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

The Information Technology Department is currently recruiting for a Senior Systems Applications Programmer to be a part of the Enterprise Financials team. This position delivers and manages essential financial and business solutions to the enterprise, provides application support, and designs new solutions.
Key duties include but are not limited to:

• Supports the City’s key financial systems
  • Works with team members, vendors and database administrators to address issues/defects and enhancements
  • Provides technical support for application: troubleshoot problems and take corrective action on a timely, effective basis
  • Works with users to troubleshoot and resolve issues in dev and test environments before implementing in production
  • Tracing transactions through previous accounting/billing actions to determine the source of discrepancies and following appropriate procedures to correct them
  • Performs research using SQL queries on data and functionality issues using IT knowledge base, vendor assistance, and user information to support problem resolution and system enhancements
  • Understands dependencies across multiple modules/applications when developing, maintaining, and making enhancements to applications.
  • Participates in month-end and year-end processes for financial systems
  • Monitors daily upkeep and access to applications
  • Monitors data interfaces to financial applications from Citywide systems and troubleshoot and resolve issues in a timely manner
• Creates and provides tools that will empower users to get more with less work
  • Creates new solutions using a variety of technologies that streamline and improves the flow of information with actionable data – SQL, MS .Net , PowerShell, JavaScript
  • Examines current business processes and data patterns to re-engineer a better solution delivery for users using vendor based solutions and custom designed solution
  • Collaborates in the planning, design, development, and deployment of new applications, and enhancements to existing applications.
  • Creates business data layers from application data in SQL for users to consume and visualize it using a variety of tools
  • Creates flexible reports using a variety of reporting tools – Crystal Reports, SSRS, PowerBI, Tableau

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.

This is an exciting time in IT as we re-imagine and build strategic capabilities to meet San Jose’s Smart City Vision. 

The Information Technology Department is searching for an Internet-of-Things (IoT) Devices and Communications Engineer position within the IT Infrastructure and Operations Division. This position is a temporary, benefitted position, with a standard 40 hours per week with an end date of June 30, 2019, unless extended or made permanent. The ideal candidate must possess strong technical skills in supporting an enterprise-level, multi-vendor, and highly-distributed network of sensor and control devices. Effective project management skills and the ability to perform technical design and performance analysis are essential for this position.

The IoT Devices and Communications Engineer is responsible for implementing, administering, and maintaining sensor-driven solutions for the City. This includes overall design, device installation, security, updates, data flows, and automation, as well as supporting platform use by assigned customers. The Engineer will manage and tune performance to ensure optimal, reliable performance and use of the sensor solutions deployed for assigned customer groups.

On a daily basis, the Engineer must be able to manage a dynamic mix of operational tasks and project assignments; design and implement solutions that perform and that require nominal maintenance; manage the lifecycles of the products and solutions they administer; and work well with teammates across a large and diverse city. 

If you are passionate about leading teams, driving IT efforts to success and excellence, and delight in creating superior customer experiences, then come and join us!

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform a variety of engineering activities ranging from systems design, to implementation, to integration, including, hardware, software, budgeting, and support.
• Leverage networking skills and experience to perform a “hybrid” engineering work spanning telecommunications, device, data, and related IoT technologies.
• Work with domain experts and project team members to set IoT solution objectives and designs, ensuring projects meet both client and technical demands.
• Design, develop, and prototype IoT solutions. Use appropriate sensor technologies, gateways, cloud-based IoT platforms, middleware components, data management, architectures, and standards.
• Perform hands-on device management, controls settings, and maintenance.
• Deploy networked devices and platforms securely and without negative impact on the Municipal Area Network.

This recruitment may be used to fill multiple positions in City divisions or departments. If you are interested in employment in this classification, you should apply to ensure you are considered for additional opportunities that may utilize the applicants from this recruitment.

Competencies

The ideal candidate will possess the following 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.

• Ability to implement, administer, and maintain sensor-driven devices and solutions.
• In-depth knowledge of IoT providers and landscape to procure, design, build, and implement IoT solutions for effective City use. Solutions experience should span a mix of sensors, wireless protocols, gateways, cloud-based IoT platforms, services, integrations, processes, and tools.
• Knowledge of various IoT platforms such as Microsoft Azure IoT suite, AWS IoT platform, IBM Bluemix, Google Cloud IoT Core, etc.
• Working knowledge of various wireless technologies such as cellular, radio frequency, wireless protocol, IoT gateway, cloud infrastructure, Internet network connectivity protocol, etc.
• Working knowledge of network communications, networked devices, and operating systems, and data management platforms.
• Ability to communicate across non-technical and technical audiences.
• Experience in continuously improving IoT solutions, educating stakeholders, documenting builds, and training users.

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.

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 – Approaching a problem or situation by using a logical, systematic, sequential approach.

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

Selection Process

The selection process will consist of an evaluation of the applicant's training and experience based on the application and responses to the Job Specific Questions. Only the 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, one of which may include a practical/writing exercise.

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.   

1. Please describe a significant IoT project you managed. Share your specific role, the project’s business purpose, and the outcome. Include details number of users, scope of solution, size and length of the project, and the technologies used. What major lessons did you learn from the project?

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. In addition, please attach your resume as part of the application process. If you have questions about the duties of these positions, the selection or hiring processes, please contact Devika Tandan at itdhumanresources@sanjoseca.gov. 

The City of Brisbane is currently recruiting certified Lifeguards for our beautiful year-round outdoor aquatic facility.  Lifeguards patrol and watch the activities in and around the community swimming pool, enforce regulations to prevent accidents, and rescue swimmers in distress.  A full job description is available at www.calopps.org.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education:  Graduation from high school or GED equivalent is desirable.  This provision may be waived for applicants 15 to 18 years of age with ability to obtain a valid work permit.

Experience:  Previous experience as a lifeguard and WSI certification is desirable.

Special Requirements:  Current Lifeguarding, Standard First Aid, and CPR for the Professional Rescuer certificates are required.  Applicants appointed to this position must be able to obtain Oxygen Administration certification within a year of employment. 

• Per the American Red Cross, the minimum age for Lifeguard certification is 15 years old.  For information regarding certification courses, contact the City of Brisbane at (415) 657-4320, the American Red Cross at (650) 259-1750 or visit the Red Cross website at www.bayarea-redcross.org. 

SALARY AND HOURS:

$14.00 – $14.70 – $15.43 – $16.21 - $17.00 per hour.  Part-time position, paid sick leave benefit available. Initial appointments are generally made at the first step of this five-step scale.  Hours will range from 15-25 hours per week.  Candidates that make the eligibility list may be selected for shifts as needed throughout the year. Must be able to work flexible hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays throughout the entire year.

APPLICATION PROCESS:

Interested candidates must submit a completed on-line employment application along with a current copy of their non-expired certifications. Resumes in lieu of a completed application will not be accepted. PLEASE APPLY IMMEDIATELY. APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED UNTIL THE POSITIONS ARE FILLED.  This position may close at any time.  

SELECTION PROCESS:

Applications will be screened and a limited number of the most qualified candidates will be invited to an oral interview panel with the Recreation Manager and/or Recreation Supervisor.  A passing score of 70% is required to make the eligibility list.   Recommendations for appointment from this list will be made to the Administrative Services Director, who will make the final decision.  Depending on the number of applicants, this process may be altered.  Prior to appointment, a background check, including fingerprinting for submission to the Department of Justice must be completed, as well as TB screening.

The City of Brisbane 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 City of San José Information Technology Department seeks two (2) Cybersecurity Analysts (Enterprise Supervising Technology Analysts) to support new initiatives in the Cybersecurity Office. One position will focus on threat and vulnerability management, the second position will focus on risk management and compliance, and the team will cross-support for depth.

The ideal candidate will be part of one of the largest, most innovative communities in the nation.  Led by the City Information Security Officer (CISO), the Cybersecurity Analysts team will implement and manage information and system security programs across the City that keep municipal services secure and resilient. The Cybersecurity Analysts will support the City Information Security Officer and the City by administering risk identification, protection and compliance, threat detection, incident response, and recovery services for all City departments to achieve business resilience.

The City of San José requires the Cybersecurity Analysts to be highly skilled to deal with emerging challenges and adapt quickly. The candidate must be able to apply expertise in all aspects of security, interface with vendors, keep their skills current, as well as provide security services to City departments with strong outcomes.

Primary duties for the Cybersecurity Analysts consist of providing support to the City and CISO in the following areas:

·        Work with other teams preparing, detecting, eradicating, and restoring operations in the event of incidents.

·        Work with relevant teams to ensure the restoration of systems and technologies in accordance to policy and based on business group needs.

·        Identify and mitigate threats utilizing existing technologies. Work with other teams to mitigate identified vulnerabilities from identification to closure. Track and report mitigation efforts.

·        Interface with the Virtual Security Operations Center (V-SOC) and use deployed tools and services to ensure monitoring of systems and networks are taking place in accordance with defined service levels, contracts, and established standards.

·        This role requires flexibility and adaptability to meet the Security needs of the ITD. The individual must be able to support other areas of expertise within the security domain such as but not limited to NIST Cybersecurity Framework implementation, Risk Management & Compliance, Risk Assessments, Training, Audit Support, and others.

This recruitment may be used to fill multiple positions in this, or other divisions or departments. If you are interested in employment in this classification, you should apply to ensure you are considered for additional opportunities that may utilize the applicants from this recruitment.

Competencies

The ideal candidate will possess the following 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; and federal and state rules and regulations.

o   Breadth of expertise to enable managing major technology services, programs, and products across multiple departmental technology environments and ensuring cross coordination between departments, including adherence with Citywide and departmental procedures/policies and federal and state rules and regulations.

o   Expertise in updating and/or optimizing the Incident Response (IR) plan on a yearly basis to ensure maximum effectiveness.

o   Mastery in handling incidents from identification to closure. 

o   Highly skilled in updating and testing the Disaster Recovery Plan (DRP) on a yearly basis.

o   Ability to update an optimize the Threat & Vulnerability Management Plan on a yearly basis.

o   Strong experience in managing vulnerabilities from identification to closure.

o   Capable of overseeing aspects of a Virtual Security Operations Center and ensure processes and procedures are followed.

o   A current (non-expired) Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) or equivalent certification is highly desirable.

·        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.

·        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.

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

Selection Process

The selection process will consist of an evaluation of the applicant's training and experience based on the application and responses to the Job Specific Questions. Only the 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, one of which may include a practical/writing exercise.

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.   

1.     Please share with us a significant security project implementation you led or helped lead. Please describe your role, the business objective, customer impacts and involvement, and scale of the implementation. What was the outcome? What would you have done differently?

2.     Please describe a security incident in which you were instrumental in handling the response and resolution through to successful completion? What were the lessons learned?

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. In addition, please attach your resume as part of the application process. If you have questions about the duties of these positions, the selection or hiring processes, please contact Devika Tandan at itdhumanresources@sanjoseca.gov