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The Department is recruiting for part-time, unbenefited Lifeguard and Instructor Lifeguard positions in the Recreation and Neighborhood Services Division (RNS) for the summer seasonal Citywide Aquatics programming.

These positions may be required to work variable shifts between the hours of 6:00 AM – 8:00 PM, Monday – Saturday during the dates of June 15, 2020 – August 22, 2020. Additionally, a MANDATORY training for both Lifeguard and Instructor Lifeguard positions will take place starting the week of June 8, 2020 – June 12, 2020 from 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM. These positions are part-time, unbenefited with a limit of less than 20 hours per week or less than 1,040 hours per year. There is no guarantee of hours or longevity.

Note: Candidates are not required to possess the Lifeguard Training certificate at the time of completing the application or to interview for the position. If selected for the position of Lifeguard, the Citywide Aquatics program will be offering Lifeguard Training certification classes, if needed. If selected for the position of Instructor Lifeguard, the Citywide Aquatics program will be offering Lifeguard Training and American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor's (WSI) certification classes, if needed.

 
Lifeguard:

Lifeguards supervise the conduct of swimmers to maintain safety in the swimming pool. Lifeguards also enforce swimming pool rules and may participate in swim instruction programs; observe swimmers in swimming pools; provide warnings to those who violate the safety rules of the pool and expelling them, if necessary, because of willful disobedience of the rules; rescues swimmers who are in distress; and administers artificial respiration when necessary according to the prescribed method. Lifeguards may also train and direct the work of lower level workers as assigned and participate in pool maintenance. Possession of a current American Red Cross Lifeguard Training’s Authorization Certificate is REQUIRED for the position of Lifeguard.

 
Instructor Lifeguard:

In addition to the duties identified for Lifeguards, Instructor Lifeguards also organize and conduct swimming instruction classes for beginners, intermediate, or advanced swimmers at a swimming pool. Duties will include teaching swimming to children, adult individuals, and groups. Instructor Lifeguards may officiate at competitive swim meets. Instructor Lifeguards must also be able to instruct in the techniques of swimming and lifesaving. Possession of a current American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor’s Authorization Certificate (WSI) is REQUIRED for the position of Instructor Lifeguard. 

Lifeguard and Instructor Lifeguards may be placed at any of the City pools. Currently, the City of San José owns six pools at the following locations:

 
Alviso Pool
Wilson Way, San José, CA 95134
 
Biebrach Pool

West Virginia St. & Delmas Ave., San José, CA 95125

Camden Community Center
3369 Union Ave., San José, CA 95124
 

Fair Swim Center

1350 Bacchus Dr., San José, CA 95124

Mayfair Community Center
2039 Kammerer Ave., San José, CA 95116

 
Rotary Ryland Pool

421 North First St., San José, CA 95112

 
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. 

Cascade Opportunity

The Department is recruiting for part-time, unbenefited Assistant Swimming Pool Manager and Swimming Pool Manager positions in the Recreation and Neighborhood Services Division (RNS) for the summer seasonal Citywide Aquatics programming.

These positions may be required to work mornings, evenings, and weekend hours during the dates of May 26, 2020 – August 22, 2020 in accordance with the assigned pool location. If selected for the position, these hours and dates will be MANADATORY as part of the candidate's work schedule. These positions are part-time, unbenefited with a limit of less than 20 hours per week or less than 1,040 hours per year. There is no guarantee of hours or longevity.

Note: Candidates are not required to possess the Lifeguard Training and American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor's (WSI) certificate at the time of completing the application or to interview for the position. If selected for the position, the Citywide Aquatics program will be offering Lifeguard Training and American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor's (WSI) certification classes, if needed.

To learn more about the Cascade Opportunity, please visit City of San José Human Resources Employment website at: http://www.sjcity.net/DocumentCenter/View/19917

 
Assistant Swimming Pool Manager:
 

The Assistant Swimming Pool Manager participates with the Swimming Pool Manager in the management and supervision at a City operated swimming pool facility and performs related work as required. This position may be required to supervise other pool personnel in the absence of the Swimming Pool Manager and may perform lifeguard activities and instruct in all categories of swimming classes.

Responsibilities for this position include, but may not be limited to:

• Assisting the Swimming Pool Manager in the planning, organizing and direction of recreational swimming and swim instruction programs.
• Participating in the supervision of lifeguards and other pool personnel.
• Participating in the in-service training program for all personnel covering policies and procedures of the City and safety responsibilities of the pool operation.
• Performing the duties of a lifeguard whenever necessary.
• Participating in the management of a swimming pool facility, including the establishment of necessary procedures for the collection of fees, preparing attendance reports, accident reports, and other routine financial reports on a regular basis.
• Preparing work schedules and assignments as delegated by the Swimming Pool Manager.

Swimming Pool Manager:

The Swimming Pool Manager position is responsible for planning, organizing, directing and supervising swimming and swim instruction programs at a City operated swimming pool facility.

Responsibilities for this position include, but may not be limited to:

• Enforcing policies and procedures, which ensure efficient and effective operation of pool facilities, including personnel management and training.
• Collecting attendance fees and completing attendance, accident, and accounting reports.
• Supervising health and safety factors of the pool, including first aid.
• Programming and scheduling events at the pool.
• Scheduling and supervising the work of lifeguards and other pool personnel.
• Maintaining personnel records and preparing necessary reports of time worked, assignments, and personnel requirements.
• Assisting with janitorial duties, limited pool maintenance, including daily chemical analysis/testing, pool cleaning, cleaning of bathrooms as needed.
• Supervising in-service training for all personnel, including pre-season meetings of all personnel covering policies and procedures of the City, and safety responsibilities. 
• Attend meetings and trainings as required.

Swimming Pool Managers and Assistant Swimming Pool Managers may be placed at any of the City pools. Currently, the City of San José owns six pools at the following locations:

 
Alviso Pool
Wilson Way, San José, CA 95134
 
Biebrach Pool

West Virginia St. & Delmas Ave., San José, CA 95125

Camden Community Center
3369 Union Ave., San José, CA 95124
 

Fair Swim Center

1350 Bacchus Dr., San José, CA 95124

Mayfair Community Center
2039 Kammerer Ave., San José, CA 95116

 
Rotary Ryland Pool

421 North First St., San José, CA 95112

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 San José Public Library System has numerous libraries throughout the City. We hire Library Pages for each of these locations, and for our Library Page Substitute Pool.  Library Pages selected for specific locations are normally scheduled to work approximately an average of 16 hours per week, on a year round regular basis. Library Pages selected for our Substitute Pool are scheduled to work at various locations as needed. The days and hours assigned will vary depending on which location you are assigned to and the scheduling needs of that branch/unit.  Most Library Pages will be required to work some evenings and weekends. 

Library Pages are responsible for providing direct customer service, filing materials on the shelves quickly and accurately so that customers can locate the items easily, providing assistance at the customer service desk, assisting in maintaining an orderly and welcoming environment by monitoring the facility, answering questions from customers in person or over the phone, explaining library policies and procedures, conducting basic searches on library catalogues, checking materials in/out, helping customers register for a borrower's card, collecting fines, interacting with and working well with other team members. 

These positions require pushing or pulling carts loaded with materials; packing, unpacking and transporting shipment boxes; reaching, bending, and stooping to put materials on low and high shelves; actively moving for several hours at a time, retrieving items from deep bins, and standing for periods of time. 

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 Department is currently recruiting for a Senior Recreation Leader position at Happy Hollow Park & Zoo, Parking. Under general supervision, Senior Recreation Leaders perform work of moderate difficulty in organizing, conducting, and coordinating a variety of recreation activities and supervising others.

Please note: The current work week for this position is projected to be Tuesday through Saturday, to include weekend and holiday shifts.  Schedule is subject to change based on park operations.

Happy Hollow Park & Zoo (HHPZ) Parking: Under the direction of the Assistant General Manager, the position is responsible for parking operations in areas such as customer service, Ventek, parking machine inspections and pickups, staff leadership/development, parking lot safety observations, data collection/analysis, and recruitment. The position focuses on HHPZ & Kelley Parking operations and assists with parking operations at Lake Cunningham Park, Almaden Lake Park, and Alum Rock Park. 

Responsibilities for this position include, but may not be limited to:

• Planning, organizing, conducting, and coordinating recreation activities for select population groups (i.e.: youth, extreme sports participants, etc.).

• Supervising and training part-time recreation personnel and volunteers.

• Providing information and referrals to participants and the community regarding activities and services available, including developing and disseminating publicity materials.

• Fundraising through partnerships and donations from local agencies and community groups to support and increase recreation activities.

• Allocating budget hours to various activities, monitoring expenditures for activities, and preparing routine reports.

• Coordinating and scheduling facility use.

• Assisting in identifying the recreation needs of a target population by participating in meetings with community groups and surveying participants.

• Procuring supplies and equipment for program implementation.

• Cash handling and reconciliation. 

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 supervision of the Police Academy Sergeant, the Program Manager is responsible for managing the training program operations within the Bureau of Administration’s Training Unit.  This position is responsible for coordinating and facilitating training for the 28-week Police Recruit training program and is responsible for ensuring training hours and requirements meet or exceed California's Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) requirements.

The Academy has a Paramilitary structure with weekly physical conditioning, firearms training, arrest and control tactics, and an intense classroom curriculum. There are learning domains, weekly exams, mid-term and final exams including scenario/role-playing practical situations.

Typical duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to the following:

¾    Create and manage the Police Academy schedule, coordinate and facilitate Police Recruit training academy requirements.

¾    Monitor and conduct training needs assessments for training staff, and entry level employees to ensure basic courses meet education, training, and safety expectations, both by the Department and state level.

¾    Constant evaluation of academy policy and procedures to ensure compliance at local and state level.  Maintain awareness and incorporate new training on amended or new policies or procedures.

¾    Plan, implement and manage the training programs operations ensuring efficient utilization of resources. Track and maintain training unit cost and budget, including training costs, overtime expenses, and equipment.

¾    Manage and lead recruits through training, including schedule meetings, evaluations, performance updates, etc.  Review staff evals and address training issues, mentor and provide feedback to commend or correct notable behavior.

¾    Represent the Department Training program to outside agencies and professional groups to build and maintain positive working relationships.  Market and promote training academy, network at CA POST and advisory meetings to establish San Jose Police Department (SJPD) as a best practices’ agency at local, state and regional levels.

Desirable qualifications include possession of a Police Officer Standards and Training (POST) certificate or an Academy Instructor Certificate Course (AICC).

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 Department is currently recruiting Engineer positions of different disciplines (including Civil, Electrical, and Mechanical) and may be assigned to work in the following areas:

Transportation and Hydraulic Services Division

The Transportation and Hydraulics Services Division is responsible for the design, construction, and master plan of bridges, culverts, streets, sidewalks, storm and sanitary sewers, pump stations, streetlights, landscape and hardscape improvements, traffic signals, and supports construction and engineering, upgrade and revitalization of the San Jose-Santa Clara Regional Wastewater Facility. In addition, this division provides general engineering plan review for general projects and electrical engineering review for projects constructed by private developers.

Engineering Services Division

The Engineering Services Division is comprised of four sections: Construction Management Services, Structural Engineering and Code Inspection, Material Testing Laboratory, and Survey.  This division provides technical support services to City Capital Improvement Programs and Projects, development/utility permit projects, and other citywide customers.

Developmental Services Division

The Development Services Division provides development plan review and construction of City infrastructure in conjunction with the private development process, administers permits for work within City’s streets, and provides utilities services.

City Facilities Architectural Services Division

CFAS Division has the primary responsibility for the delivery of capital improvements projects on City properties and provides design and construction services for public buildings, landscape improvements, and capital maintenance projects, including recreational facilities, parks, trails, libraries, public safety facilities, and various cultural facilities.

The ideal candidate will possess a high level of professionalism, excellent customer service skills, and supreme work ethic. The position requires excellent judgement, initiative, perseverance, integrity, organizational skills, flexibility, and written and verbal communication skills. Under the direction of an Associate Engineer, these candidates will perform the key responsibilities (but are not limited to) listed below:

Key Responsibilities (Dependent upon the position/discipline for which they may be selected.)

• Develop, review, and interpret plans and specifications for conformance to established standards for major City projects 
• Prepare resource and/or cost estimates
• Perform field investigation
• Prepare and administer consultant agreements
• Supervise, schedule, assign and direct activities for Inspectors and/or Engineering Technicians, Student Interns, and Engineering Trainees
• Review and make recommendations concerning proposed projects and resolve disputes between contractors, inspectors, developers, utilities, and consultants
• Work collaboratively in a group or team environment and communicate clearly and effectively
• Prepare a variety of correspondences and reports
• Utilize various computer programs to analyze data and produce presentations
• Generate and maintain project information in the City's database system
• Ability to perform CAD drafting using AutoCAD or MicroStation
• Review storm pump station circuit and motor control diagrams
• Review engineering to support pump station upgrades, force mains and miscellaneous structures
• Review designs, improvement plans, estimates, specifications, and contract documents for capital improvements projects
• Assists in CEQA and other permits process
• Process invoices/pay letters, change orders and submittals
• Performs complex calculations and data management tasks using MS Excel
• Coordinates with contractors and/or other City departments to plan and develop City projects
• Performs a range of work in the field of design, project management or construction project management
• Assists in the revision of City of San Jose standard plans and specifications as needed
• Interacts, coordinates, and provides customer service to engineers, inspectors, consultants, contractors, local agencies, citizen groups, general public, and other City Departments
• Use EADOC construction management software for managing the documentation of capital improvement projects

 
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 note that applications are currently not accepted through CalOpps or any other third party job board application system. To apply, applicants must complete an application via the City of San Jose’s website at www.sanjoseca.gov/citycareers. 

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

The Code Enforcement Division is looking for self-motivated individuals with experience working in an inspection, regulatory, or enforcement environment with strong interpersonal skills, and a commitment to continuous improvement. In addition, candidate may be required to work a flexible schedule that may include working evenings or weekends. Applicants with bilingual skills are encouraged to apply.

As a Code Enforcement Inspector I/II, you would be performing a variety of inspection, investigative, and enforcement duties in relation to housing, building construction and environmental codes, zoning, land use, solid waste facilities, signs, health and safety, and state, federal, and municipal regulations and other laws, rules, and regulations as assigned. In addition, you would be tasked to  gather facts related to applicable ordinances, codes, laws, rules, and regulations to help determine and institute proper action to be taken.

Working with a variety of individuals and other entities, including citizens, business owners, homeowner groups, City, county and state offices and special districts is a constant, and as such, there may be instances when you may be required to explain, interpret, and make presentations of ordinances, codes, laws, rules, and regulations to citizens, group, agencies, businesses, and other entities.

For more info visit our Code Enforcement Website

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 for this recruitment.

Competencies

The ideal candidate will possess the most desirable combination of training, skills and experience, 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.

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.

Conflict Management - Uses appropriate interpersonal styles and methods to reduce tension or conflict between two or more people, by presenting the facts, analysis, and conclusions or solutions that show command of content and perspectives and interests of the audience.

Customer Service - Demonstrates the ability to anticipate customers' needs and deliver services effectively and efficiently in a timely, accurate, respectful and friendly manner.

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

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

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

The Associate Engineer classification is the third level of the engineering series and typically requires minimal supervision in the design, review, and management of projects. Incumbents of this class are typically supervised and provided lead direction and training by a Senior Engineer.
 
The Public Works Department is recruiting to fill Associate Engineering positions in the Transportation and Hydraulic Services Division (THS), Electrical Section.  THS is responsible for the design and construction of bridges, culverts, streets, sidewalks, storm and sanitary sewers, pump stations, streetlights, landscape and hardscape improvements, traffic signals, and supports construction and engineering, upgrade and revitalization of the San Jose-Santa Clara Regional Wastewater Facility.
 
The ideal candidate will possess a high level of professionalism, excellent customer service skills, and a supreme work ethic. These positions require excellent judgment, initiative, perseverance, integrity, organizational skills, flexibility and written and verbal communications skills. 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Prepares and/or reviews designs, improvement plans, estimates, specifications, and contract documents for capital improvement projects, private development projects or other engineering related projects that are prepared by subordinates and/or consultants engaged by the City or by private developers.
• Reviews and responds to Request for Information memos (RFIs) and submittals, negotiate change orders and review pay applications.
• Manages projects, i.e., oversees, controls, and guides the project.
• Negotiates, prepares and manages consultant agreements and/or construction contracts.
• Supervises staff by prioritizing and assigning work; conducting performance evaluations; ensuring staff is trained; making hiring, termination and disciplinary recommendations.
• Supervises the collection and analysis of field data and prepares recommendations.
• Responsible for interfacing with the public, consultants, contractors, other City departments/sections, and other agencies, and is responsible for timely response to the stakeholders' requests and concerns on projects.
• Coordinates with construction inspectors and attends field meetings to resolve problems arising in the field during the construction of a public improvement project.
• Prepares clearly written and effective reports and Council Memos.
• Tracks and manages project costs using appropriate tools and resources.
• Responsible for permitting, managing, and designing capital projects.

 
Additional responsibilities specific to the Transportation and Hydraulics Services (THS) Electrical Section positions:

Associate Engineer (Electrical – Street Lighting Team):

• Performs street lighting and area lighting analysis conforming to the recommendations set forth by the Illumination Engineering Society (IES) and the City’s lighting guidelines.
• Performs electrical engineering analysis and design conforming to the National Electric Code requirements and other related local and state standards.
• Implements and coordinates design guidelines in reviewing small cell tower permit plans. 

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 note that applications are currently not accepted through CalOpps or any other third party job board application system. To apply, applicants must complete an application via the City of San Jose’s website at www.sanjoseca.gov/citycareers.  

The actual salary shall be determined by the final candidate’s qualifications and experience.  In addition to the starting salary, employees in the Senior Account Clerk classification shall also receive an approximate five percent (5%) ongoing non-pensionable compensation pay.
 
This is a class-based recruitment.  Candidates who meet the minimum qualifications for Senior Account Clerk will be added to the active Qualified Candidate Group and contacted when a department-specific vacancy becomes available.  This candidate pool will supersede any active list.  If you are in the current Qualified Candidate Group, you will need to reapply in order to be considered for future vacancies. 
 
Typical duties may include the following:

• Compiles and processes payments and/or requisitions for various financial transactions; assigns payments to cost centers.
• Prepares worksheets, financial charges and invoices, issues and maintains records.
• Summarizes data and prepares reports; prepares routine correspondence.
• Prepares and inputs data into computer terminals or applicable database.
• Operates and utilizes a variety of standard office equipment, including but not limited to computers, printers, scanners, phones, calculators, fax, software programs, and accounting machines and equipment.
• Generates or receives phone calls to and from internal and external customers to explain bills, obtain correct information for credit card payments and other related payment matters, including processing bills.
• Reviews, posts, and balances ledgers and other documents; processes and reviews revenues; reviews and balances petty cash and/or change funds.
• Prepares payroll and serves as department timekeeper.
• Prepares special checks.
• Conducts and maintains inventories of stores, equipment and supplies.
• May serve as lead worker as assigned.
• Performs other related duties as required.

 
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.