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THE DEPARTMENT

The Milpitas Police Department is a full service department, with 110 employees (86 sworn). The department provides public safety to 71,000 residents in a 14.5 square mile urban area. A wide variety of services include a SWAT Team, K-9 Unit, Crime Prevention Unit, Detective Bureau, and Traffic Safety Unit. Most officers work a 4-10 plan.

THE POSITION

Police Officers serve a diverse community by performing law enforcement and crime prevention duties, which include but are not limited to: controlling traffic flow, conducting investigative work, and performing a variety of technical law enforcement tasks. Police Officers also patrol the City in computer-equipped vehicles, make arrests as necessary, interview victims, complainants and witnesses, collect evidence, and prepare written reports.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Entry Level/Academy: Must be able to provide proof of completion of 60 semester or 90 quarter units from an accredited college or university with major course work in police science, liberal arts, business, political science, psychology, or a related field. 

LICENSE

Must possess and maintain throughout employment a valid California Driver’s License.

EXAMINATION PROCESS 

Applicants whose qualifications best meet our current needs will be invited to participate in the oral board interview (weighted 100%). Candidates successfully passing the interview will be placed on an eligibility list that will remain valid for one year.

Please click the links below for complete details regarding this opportunity.

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

OPERATIONS SERVICES SUPERVISOR

Public Works Department, Operations Division

Water Section

$6,650.17 - $8,305.17 monthly  

Plus Excellent Benefits

Application Deadline:

Friday, February 22, 2019 at 5:00 p.m.

ABOUT THE POSITION

City of Gilroy is currently recruiting for one full time Operations Services Supervisor in the Public Works Department, Operations Division, Water Section with a strong supervisory, results-oriented and customer service background.

Public Works designs, builds and maintains the City’s water, wastewater, storm drain, street, sidewalk, park, landscape, urban forest and related infrastructure. The department is also responsible for managing various city facilities including buildings, building systems, parking lots, shelters as well as the entire fleet for the City of Gilroy.

The Operations Division includes parks & landscape, water, streets/waste water/trees, facilities, and fleet. The Department also oversees the capital budget and operation of the South County Regional Wastewater Authority (SCRWA). SCRWA treats wastewater for the Cities of Gilroy and Morgan Hill and produces recycled water for South Santa Clara County.

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

Under the general supervision of the Deputy Director of Public Works (Operations), plans and coordinates the activities of the Water Section; supervise personnel engaged in maintenance and installation of the water system.  The City of Gilroy supports cross-training in other field operation areas, therefore, may perform work in support of the Parks & Landscape Section and/or Streets/Waste Water/Trees Section as assigned.

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

The Finance Department is seeking a Program Manager I in the Revenue Management Division. Under general supervision from the Deputy Director, the Program Manager directs and manages the day-to-day operations for the Utility Billing function of the Revenue Management Division.  The Program Manager has one direct report and seven indirect reports and leads the billing and collection function for City facilitated water, solid waste collection, storm sewer, and sanitary sewer services.

The organizational structure consists of the following Divisions:

- Accounting

- Purchasing

- Revenue Management, Banking, and Administration

- Treasury

The Finance Department and its personnel demonstrate a strong commitment to teamwork, fiscal responsibility and building lasting partnerships.

The essential duties of the Program Manager I position will also include:

·         Supervise all aspects of the Utility Billing function, including resolving   
   customer inquiries and escalations

·         Establish job expectations, performing probationary and annual performance
   appraisals, and managing performance and disciplinary issues

·         Lead system implementation teams to define financial and billing functions,
   document procedures, develop testing scenarios and defining system test
   criteria

·         Develop, implement, and evaluate policies, procedures, and practices and
    initiate actions for continuous process improvements

·         Prepares revenue forecasting, reconciles Utility Billing sub-system to the
   Financial Management System (FMS) and evaluates reserves for the
   allowance for doubtful accounts

·         Oversee and provide technical advice on issues related to Utility Billing

·         Coordinate with other City, departments as needed

The actual salary shall be determined by the final candidate’s qualifications and experience.  In addition to the starting salary, employees in the Program Performance Auditor II and Program Performance Auditor Senior classifications shall also receive an approximate five percent (5%) ongoing non-pensionable compensation pay. 
 
In the City of San José, Program Performance Auditors:

• Collect, evaluate, and interpret myriad data and financial records to reach fact-based conclusions about current levels of service.
• Analyze complex operations and organizational issues, and assess alternatives to improve service delivery.
• Collaborate in teams and work comfortably in a variety of settings, including with staff in other departments.
• Summarize complex ideas and data; create visual displays of information; and write clear and convincing reports.

 
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.

The Recreation and Community Services Division (RCS) is accepting applications for Recreation Leaders to support the following areas of operation within our community centers.

COMMUNITY CENTER OPERATIONS- FRONT DESK & FACILITY RENTAL
SAN JOSE RECREATION PRESCHOOL
SUMMER CAMPS AND YOUTH PROGRAMS
THERAPEUTIC RECREATION SERVICES
VIETNAMESE AMERICAN COMMUNITY CENTER
PLACEMAKING – VIVA PARKS
 
Selected Recreation Leaders will be placed in assignments based on their availability, skill sets and the needs existing within the areas listed.
 
The Department of Parks, Recreation and Neighborhood Services (PRNS) provides programs and services to a multitude of culturally, economically and generationally diverse communities through the energy and efforts of Recreation Leaders. Schedules will vary seasonally and assigned work hours are subject to program needs These positions are part-time un-benefited, with a limit of 19 hours per week or a maximum of 1,040 hours per calendar year. Schedules will vary seasonally and assigned work hours are subject to program needs. Hours are not guaranteed and staff may be unassigned. Recreation Leaders may secure hours in multiple program areas, subject to the approval of all supervisors. Week days, weekends, holidays and some evening hours may be required.

 
Recreation Leaders fill many positions within the Parks, Recreation and Neighborhood Services (PRNS) department and are tasked with multiple responsibilities, including, but not limited to: 

- Conducting both indoor and outdoor recreation activities for youth, adults, older adults, and/or individuals with disabilities.
- Training and leading Community Services Aides and volunteers   
- Monitoring safety of facilities and activity participants
- Managing front desk at community centers by assisting customers, answering phones, and providing some office support such as database entry
- Providing facility coverage for site rentals, fitness rooms, teen centers, parking booths, etc.
- Preparing publicity materials such as calendars, flyers, brochures, etc.
- Assisting in recruiting and coordinating volunteer/community events
 
PLEASE NOTE: To learn more about Recreation Leader roles within the Department of Parks, Recreation, and Neighborhood Services. 
Please visit the Parks, Recreation and Neighborhood Services website for more information regarding Recreation Leader assignments. 
PRNS website:  http://www.sanjoseca.gov/prns   
 
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.

Under the direction of the Division Manager, the Parks Capital Planning designer  will be responsible for identifying and prioritizing projects to sustain the quality of existing facilities and grow the recreational resources available to the community.  The designer will develop and retain a thorough understanding of existing and planned assets, capital projects throughout the park system, and work with design teams to develop project scopes and cost estimates. The designer will work closely with a large number of internal and external service providers to ensure that current and future needs can be accommodated by our build infrastructure. 

Responsibilities will include, but may not be limited to:

• Develop systems and protocols for prioritizing projects
• Engage the organization and stakeholders on accepted criteria for prioritization
• Perform research and prepare technical reports
• Prepare annual reports that confirm and remind the organization of the “state of parks” in San Jose. 
• Develop database to track and monitor “useful life” of facilities and champion advance repairs and restoration efforts.
• Coordinate development of CIP Project scopes for annual budget planning.
• Coordinate with GIS and asset management professionals to maintain an inventory of projects to be completed and their priority order.
• Support the Division Manager in the planning, and assigning, work performed by team
• Remain current on use of computer applications and systems in design and project management and other job-related functions.

Knowledge of the following area(s) is desirable:

•  Current principles and practices of design, park management and maintenance, and planning and designing municipal facilities.
• Facilities management (including but not limited to grading, drainage, pedestrian and vehicular circulation and parking, planting, irrigation and lighting.

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, basic legal procedures, and federal and state rules and regulations. 

Strategic Thinking: Support, promote, and ensure alignment with the organization’s vision and values. Understand how an organization must change in light of internal and external trends and influences. Builds a shared vision with others and influence others to translate vision to action

Collaboration: Develops networks and builds alliances; engages in cross-function activities.

Communication Skills: Communicates and listens effectively and responds in an timely, effective, positive and respectful manner; written reports and correspondence are accurate, complete, current; well- organized, legible, concise, neat, and in proper grammatical form responds to statements and comments of others in a way that reflects understanding of the content and the accompanying emotion; asks clarifying questions to assure understanding of what the speaker intended, ensures consistent communication takes place within area of responsibility.

Decision Making: Identifies and understands issues, problems, and opportunities; uses effective approaches for choosing a course of action or developing appropriate solutions.

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. 

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

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

The City of Sunnyvale is seeking to fill the position of part-time Librarian in Children and Teen Services with an energetic and highly motivated individual who possesses excellent customer service, technical and interpersonal skills.
 
The ideal candidate will have experience working closely with the public in a fast-paced full-service library environment. Key responsibilities include presenting storytimes, staffing the information desk, creating new and innovative programs for the public, using state-of-the-art technology to develop library content, and selecting interesting and relevant titles for the collection. Special projects may include working on plans for a new branch library and community center in north Sunnyvale and expanding the Library's community engagement and outreach activities.
 
The Children and Teen Services Librarian works under the direction of the Supervising Librarian and other management staff in a team-oriented and forward-thinking environment.

The City of Sunnyvale provides an excellent benefits package. A complete application consists of a City application and responses to the supplemental questionnaire.  The position opens January 15, 2019 and final filing date is February 4, 2019 at 5:00 pm. For complete information regarding this current opportunity, please visit: Sunnyvale.ca.gov and click on JOBS.

Salary $33.69 - $43.00 Hourly