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Management Analyst I: $115,980.80 - $148,491.20 Annually
Management Analyst II: $127,982.40 - $163,820.80 Annually

Overview:

Valley Water is seeking a motivated, detail-oriented, and forward-thinking Management Analyst I/II to join our Purchasing & Contracts Unit. This position plays a critical role in managing the procurement of professional services and consultant contracts that directly support the agency’s operations, capital projects, and long-term water infrastructure investments.

As a trusted partner to project teams across the organization, the Management Analyst I/II ensures the timely, compliant, and strategic acquisition of consultant services essential to delivering high-quality water resources, watershed stewardship, and capital construction programs. The ideal candidate brings strong analytical capabilities, excellent communication skills, and the ability to navigate complex procurement and contracting processes with a customer-service mindset.

This position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to projects that support community resilience, environmental sustainability, and long-term water reliability for Santa Clara County.

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

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

Key Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Manage procurement activities for consultant and professional-services contracts, ensuring compliance with agency policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
• Lead solicitation development and advertisement, including collaborating with internal stakeholders to define scope, requirements, and evaluation strategies.
• Conduct market research, cost analysis, and procurement planning to support project delivery and operational needs.
• Facilitate proposal evaluations, negotiations, contract development, and contract amendments.
• Serve as a subject matter expert for procurement, providing guidance to project managers, executives, and staff on best practices and contracting strategies.
• Support procurement process improvements and policy development to enhance efficiency and transparency.
• Perform system functions including encumbering funds, processing contract modifications, maintaining accurate system data, and supporting procurement-related reporting.
• Manage documentation, prepare staff reports, conduct analytical studies, and present recommendations to management or committees as needed.
• Build strong working relationships with staff, vendors, and consultants to ensure timely and successful project execution.

Ideal Candidate's Background Includes:

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

Ideal Experience:

• Experience supporting or leading procurement and contracting activities within a public agency or regulated environment.
• Experience developing Requests for Proposals (RFPs), Requests for Qualifications (RFQs), and related solicitation documents.
• Experience conducting contract negotiations, managing contract amendments, and administering consultant contracts.
• Experience performing analytical work such as data analysis, budget review, policy evaluation, or operational research.
• Experience working collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams, consultants, vendors, and internal customers.
• Experience supporting process improvement initiatives or contributing to procedural/policy development.

Ideal Skills and Abilities:

• Strong analytical, research, and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to interpret and apply procurement laws, regulations, and policies.
• Ability to prepare clear and concise reports, staff recommendations, and procurement documentation.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to support and advise project teams at all levels.
• Ability to facilitate meetings, provide training, and confidently present information to diverse audiences.
• Ability to work independently and exercise sound judgment in complex or sensitive situations.
• High attention to detail and accuracy in contract, financial, and procurement records.

Ideal Knowledge:

• Principles and practices of public-sector procurement, contracting, and contract administration.
• Best practices related to consultant acquisition, negotiation, and contract life-cycle management.
• Public administration, budgeting principles, organizational analysis, and policy evaluation.
• Applicable federal, state, and local procurement and contracting regulations.
• Methods for conducting market research, cost analysis, and vendor/consultant evaluation.
• Familiarity with enterprise financial systems, procurement systems, and reporting tools.

Ideal Training and Education:

A bachelor’s degree in public administration, business administration, accounting, economics, finance, law, or a related field.

Management Analyst I: At least 1 year of experience in contract and procurement administration and analysis involving complex issues.

Management Analyst II: A minimum of 3 years of experience in similar roles, including direct experience managing procurement of professional services and other consulting contracts involving complex issues.

Substitution: Additional directly related experience may substitute for required education (1.5 years of experience = 1 year of education, up to four years).
 

Purchasing & Consultant Contracts Unit (Position Code 372) 
Valley Water Telework Program: Eligibility for telework will depend on the type of work performed, operational needs, and the ability for the employee to perform the essential functions of their job duties while teleworking. Employment with Valley Water requires employees to live within 150 miles of their primary physical work location located in San Jose, California by their start date.

This position is eligible for a hybrid telework schedule, typically working 40% remote and 60% onsite, after six months of employment.

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The position opens Wednesday, November 19, 2025, and the final filing date is Wednesday, December 17, 2025, at 5:00 pm or after receiving 75 qualified and complete applications, whichever is first.

The City of Sunnyvale is actively seeking enthusiastic and innovative individuals to join the Environmental Services Department in the Water and Sewer Division and Water Pollution Control Plant Division. The ideal candidates will have a foundation in civil, mechanical, or environmental engineering; demonstrate excellent problem-solving and analytical skills; and show the ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. Successful candidates will be self-motivated, detail-oriented, and committed to delivering high-quality, sustainable infrastructure and environmental solutions that support the City’s mission of providing safe, reliable, and environmentally responsible services to the community. These positions require on-site work; telework is not available.

Typical work in each Division includes but is not limited to the following:

Water and Sewer Division 

• Review of land development application plan sets to check for compliance with City wet utility requirements.
• Review of capital improvement project (CIP) plans, specifications, and cost estimates. 
• Response to requests for fire hydrant flow and pressure data, as needed for fire sprinkler design.
• Updates of design guidelines and standard details of the water, sanitary sewer, and storm drain systems.

Water Pollution Control Plant Division

• Review of design documents related to wastewater processes and equipment selections.
• Review of capital improvement project (CIP) design memos, plans, and specifications. 
• Collaborate with operations staff to evaluate performance of unit processes at the plant by analyzing data and monitoring trends.
• Assist in-house projects relating to process improvement and maintenance.
   

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education and Experience:

The minimum qualifications for education and experience can be met in the following way:

Engineer I

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in civil engineering, mechanical engineering, chemical engineering, or a related field; AND
• Experience in professional or paraprofessional engineering work, some of which shall have been at the level of Engineering Intern or higher.

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 Wednesday, November 19, 2025and final filing date is Wednesday, December 17, 2025 5:00 PM or after receiving 75 qualified applicants, whichever is first. For complete information regarding this current opportunity, please visit: Sunnyvale.ca.gov and click on JOBS.

Salary: $50.11 - $63.95 Hourly

To review the full job description and apply, please use this link: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/sunnyvale/jobs/5114743/engineer-i

The position opens Monday, November 17, 2025, and the final filing date is Monday, December 22, 2025, at 5:00 pm or after receiving 75 qualified and complete applications, whichever is first.

The City of Sunnyvale is currently recruiting for a bilingual Senior Office Assistant in the Recreation Services Division of the Library and Recreation Services Department. This position is based at the Columbia Neighborhood Center; remote work is not available. As the main point of contact to the public, this position requires the ability to communicate fluently in Spanish and/or Mandarin to effectively serve the City’s diverse community. The bilingual Senior Office Assistant works closely with Recreation Services Division staff and other City departments. This position is eligible for Bilingual/Translator Pay in addition to regular compensation.

City of Sunnyvale Benefits:

• CalPERS retirement pension
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits
• Retiree medical benefit
• 11 paid Holidays
• 30 hours* of Floating Holidays (*Prorated based on date of hire)
• Paid Time Off (PTO) accruals
• Employee Wellness Programs

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience:

The minimum qualifications for education and experience can be met in the following way:

• Graduation from high school or the tested equivalent and
• Three years of progressively responsible clerical experience.

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 Monday, November 17, 2025and final filing date is Monday, December 22, 2025 5:00 PM or after receiving 75 qualified applicants, whichever is first. For complete information regarding this current opportunity, please visit: Sunnyvale.ca.gov and click on JOBS.

Salary: $37.97 - $48.46 Hourly

To review the full job description and apply, please use this link: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/sunnyvale/jobs/5118956/senior-office-assistant-bilingual-spanish-mandarin

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https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/Cupertino

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Hiring for two (2) immediate positions in the Departments of: 

Community Development Department

The Community Development Department is comprised of three divisions: Planning, Building, and Housing and Community Services. In general, the Department guides the ongoing physical development of the community, to ensure that construction conforms to the standards of the City and State. Within the Department, the Planning Division in the Community Development Department is responsible for reviewing proposed development projects in the City as well as Code Enforcement activities to enhance the community’s safety, welfare, quality of life, and economic opportunities. Specific activities within the Division include implementation of the City’s Short-Term Rental program, administration of the 6th Cycle Housing Element, El Camino Real Specific Plan revisions, and Santa Clara Station Area Specific Plan. The Office Specialist III will be essential to the administration and fiscal functions of the Division. This position is responsible for payment processing in compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), compilation and preparation of data with preliminary analysis to support budget and State reporting requirements, and permitting process improvements. The position will also support personnel and administrative tasks such as website updates and activities related to retention of records.

Silicon Valley Power: 

At Silicon Valley Power, we are dedicated to being a progressive and service-oriented electric utility that provides reliable, competitively priced, and sustainable services for our customers and the City of Santa Clara. We proudly serve residential and business customers and are committed to sustainability, with more than 40% of our energy sourced from clean, carbon-free renewable resources. We invite individuals who are passionate about making a positive impact in the energy sector and the Santa Clara community to explore career opportunities with us. Join our dynamic team as we shape the future of energy in California.

The Position: 

This advanced secretarial class is distinguished from other City office support classes in that incumbents normally report to division head or higher City position with responsibilities involving the frequent use of tact, discretion, initiative, and independent judgment.  Responsibilities include regular contact with government officials, City Council or board or commission members, representatives of business or community organizations, the public, and all levels of City personnel to exchange information and explain administrative policies and procedures.

The Office Specialist III works under general supervision and is expected to work within established procedures and policies of the work unit. An employee in this class performs a variety of administrative assignments related to the execution of administrative detail and assisting in departmental administrative service areas. An Office Specialist III may act as a lead to lower-level clerical classifications, but is primarily an individual contributor with a high level of expertise in generalized office administration. This classification performs advanced administrative assignments involving budget preparation and maintenance, research and data analysis, use of permitting software, payroll, and other clerical support as required.

Additional Information: 

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

Application packets may be submitted online through the “Apply Now” feature on the job announcement at www.santaclaraca.gov. Applications must be submitted by the filing deadline of December 2, 2025 at 4:00 PM. 

THIS RECRUITMENT MAY BE USED TO FILL MULTIPLE POSITIONS IN THIS, OR OTHER DIVISIONS OR DEPARTMENTS BESIDES THE POSITIONS LISTED BELOW.  IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN EMPLOYMENT IN THIS CLASSIFICATION, YOU SHOULD APPLY TO ENSURE YOU ARE CONSIDERED FOR ADDITIONAL OPPORTUNITIES THAT MAY UTILIZE THE APPLICANTS FROM THIS RECRUITMENT.MEETING THE MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS DOES NOT GUARANTEE ADMITTANCE INTO THE EXAMINATION PROCESS.  ONLY THE MOST QUALIFIED CANDIDATES WHO DEMONSTRATE THE BEST COMBINATION OF QUALIFICATIONS IN RELATION TO THE REQUIREMENTS AND DUTIES OF THE POSITION WILL BE INVITED TO TEST OR INTERVIEW. 

The annual salary range for this position is $86,781.00 - $110,602.20. This position may be filled at or near the minimum of the salary range.

Minimum Qualifications:

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Minimum Education Requirements: 
 Graduation from high school or possession of a GED

Minimum Experience Requirements: 
 Four (4) years of progressively responsible secretarial or office administrative experience; and
 Computer proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel.

License/Certifications: 
Possession of a valid California Class C driver’s license is required at time of appointment and for duration of employment.

Desirable Qualifications: 
Completion of college level courses in the areas of management and/or supervision; 
Business or secretarial training and experience in dealing with governmental, community, and business representatives; and
Computer proficiency in Microsoft Access and Power Point.

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

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

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

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

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

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

The City of Sunnyvale is seeking an effective and skilled communicator, and highly motivated problem solver for the position of Principal Transportation Engineer/Planner.  This management position reports directly to the Transportation and Traffic Manager in the Public Works Department and will be responsible for:  assisting with planning, organizing and coordinating the activities of the Division of Transportation and Traffic; and perform professional traffic engineering, transportation planning, designing, and project management.

This position will supervise a small team within the Division to accomplish specific tasks and high-level, community-oriented projects. Current projects include: East Channel Trail study; Mary Avenue Overcrossing over highways 101 and 237; Bernardo Avenue railroad undercrossing; Sunnyvale Avenue and Mary Avenue railroad grade separations, liaison with the County for the Lawrence Grade Separation project; and coordinating with VTA as part of the delivering Measure B transportation projects. The position will manage multiple consultant contracts and will be expected to coordinate and work closely with other staff within the Division and with staff within other departments such as Public Works, Community Development, Environmental Services, and Public Safety, and represent the City with outside agencies such as the Valley Transportation Authority, Caltrain, High Speed Rail, Caltrans, MTC, County of Santa Clara, and adjacent cities.

The position will focus on advancing the projects mentioned above, assist with oversight of the design and traffic signal operations, implementation of Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS); assist with the coordination of Division of Transportation and Traffic activities with other divisions and departments; oversee and assist with oversight of the grant application preparation, reporting, and management for transportation projects; assist with planning and coordinating division workload and budgets; creating and sustaining cooperative and collaborative working relationships across the City, with the development community, and residents; attend and present at public meetings/City Commissions; and provide assistance with highly complex traffic engineering work. We therefore, are looking for a candidate with strong analytical, technical and problem solving skills, who can prioritize and deliver results in a constantly changing environment, effectively communicate to various types of interested parties, and has the proven ability to establish effective working relationships with customers, co-workers, and vendors.

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 Monday, November 17, 2025and final filing date is Monday, December 15, 2025 5:00 PM. For complete information regarding this current opportunity, please visit: Sunnyvale.ca.gov and click on JOBS.

Salary:  Principal Transportation Engineer/Planner: $166,614 - $208,268 Annually

The City of Sunnyvale is seeking a Library Services Manager, Lakewood Branch Library, at the Sunnyvale Public Library. Under general direction of the Deputy Director of Library Services, the Library Services Manager develops, implements, and evaluates public services at the Lakewood Branch Library and Learning Center with a focus on community engagement, access, equity and innovation. They provide strong leadership for adults, children, technology, and outreach to deliver services, programs and resources in response to community needs. They manage a multifaceted team of full- and part-time librarians and support staff.

The Library Services Manager is a coach, mentor, and guide with proven skills in leading people and managing programs and budgets. They will be a highly collaborative, motivated and customer-focused individual with excellent communication skills. The ideal candidate will want to be part of a dynamic leadership team, a risk-taker, solve problems with a growth mindset, and promote new initiatives in Sunnyvale’s first-ever branch library facility. They will have experience in at least one or more major public library functional areas and the ability to apply their skills across all ages, community and operational needs. Previous experience demonstrating successful collaboration with school and community partners, and bilingual skills are valued.

The Library Services Manager position is in the Library division of the Department of Library and Recreation Services (LRS). LRS encourages the growth and development of a strong community by providing life-long learning opportunities, safe and welcoming spaces for community engagement, and life skills support for people of all ages and abilities. This position works occasionally on nights and weekends in support of library programs and services.

Additionally, the City of Sunnyvale offers:

• City paid 2% contribution to a deferred compensation plan
• Classic CalPERS members have 4% of the employee contributions paid by the City, leaving only 3% for the employee to contribute.
• Comprehensive City paid medical, dental, and vision benefits
• Excellent Retiree Medical Benefits

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 Monday, November 17, 2025and final filing date is Tuesday, December 30, 2025 5:00 PM. For complete information regarding this current opportunity, please visit: Sunnyvale.ca.gov and click on JOBS.

Salary:

Library Services Manager: $132,526 - $165,658 Annually