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The Department is recruiting to fill a Senior Geographic Systems Specialist (Sr. GSS) position within the Enterprise GIS team. The Enterprise GIS team serves a dual function, both supporting GIS needs within the Department of Public Works and supporting enterprise GIS data and application infrastructure for Citywide use along with defining standards, coordinating with departments, and supporting users in leveraging the enterprise investment. The Sr. GSS position is a data-focused position that will lead Enterprise GIS data management efforts, including supervision of the data management team within Public Works, providing consultation and direction for GIS data management activities across the enterprise, implementing and streamlining editing workflows, and administering enterprise geodatabases. 

Under direction of the Enterprise GIS Manger, this position will perform the key duties and responsibilities listed below along with other duties as assigned: 

Oversee GIS data management efforts, including base map, storm water, and sanitary sewer, ensuring the quality and timely input of the data. This includes performing QC/QA and assisting with hands-on data management work as necessary to ensure that backlogs are kept to a minimum. 
 Lead GIS data conversion and consolidation efforts, building the Enterprise GIS data repository as the City’s authoritative GIS data store. Establish and enforce data standards and integrity checks, and work with departments to inventory and migrate data and engineer and optimize data management workflows. 
Provide geodatabase development and programming (SQL Server), demonstrating the ability to understand complex database concepts and interfaces and the implications of different database designs.  
 Assist in the development and management of GIS project plans, including defining requirements, setting tasks and resource assignments, and ensuring that standards and deadlines are met and work performed to acceptable quality standards. 
 Ensure that City staff using GIS has training and technical support as needed. 
 Hire and manage GIS teams, including GSS I/II (GIS specialists, cartographers, data managers, and analysts) and vendors to ensure that GIS project objectives and timelines are met. Build capacity within the team to provide GIS project support, training, map production, and analysis services in addition to data management. 
 Act as the geodatabase administrator for the enterprise (SDE) geodatabases making up the Enterprise GIS data repository, including setting user permissions, managing versions and reconcile/post/compress routines, incorporating new datasets, and implementing schema changes. Some of these activities will involve scheduled afterhours maintenance windows. 
 Maintain system software, collaboratively test and roll out new versions and/or components, and train others on new software releases.    

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: Demonstrate knowledge of and experience with applicable professional/technical principles and practices of application management, Citywide and departmental procedures/policies and federal and state rules and regulations 

Innovation: Seeks out opportunities to improve, streamline, reinvent work processes; thinks expansively by combining ideas in unique ways or making connections between disparate ideas; adapts best practices and processes to the work unit.  

Team Work & Interpersonal Skills: Demonstrates a positive attitude and flexibility along with the ability to develop effective relationships with co-workers and supervisors by helping others accomplish tasks and using collaboration and conflict resolution skills. 

Technical Use/Management: Uses efficient and cost-effective approaches to integrate technology into the workplace and improve program effectiveness. Appropriately applies procedures, requirements, regulations, and policies to related service delivery or regulatory activities; develops program goals, objectives, and strategies that are feasible and desirable in clear recognition of technical policies, issues, and limitations; addresses organizational technical training and development needs.  

Project Management: Monitors project progress and evaluates performance; identifies improvement areas and resolves barriers to task completion; sets deadlines in a way that gets commitment from all parties involved.  

Planning: Acts to align own unit's goals with the strategic direction of the organization; uses effective techniques to define outcomes and expectations.  

Customer Service: Demonstrates the ability to anticipate customer's needs and deliver services effectively and efficiently in a timely, accurate, respectful and friendly manner; demonstrates ownership, attention to detail, and effective/efficient follow-through.  

Supervision: Sets effective long and short-term goals based on a good understanding of management practices; establishes realistic priorities within available resources 

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 
 

To view the full announcement for this exciting opportunity with the City of San José, please visit the City of San José’s employment page by clicking on the link below.

Then click on the “Executive Opportunities” link.  Do NOT apply through CalOpps!

City of San José Employment Page

The City of Sunnyvale is seeking a modern, 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: 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; Stevens Creek Bike and Ped Trail within Sunnyvale; 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 completing 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; 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, and has the proven ability to establish effective working relationships with customers, co-workers, and vendors.

The Principal Transportation Engineer requires a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in engineering, planning, public administration or a related field; AND Four years of responsible transportation planning, transportation engineering or planning management experience, including two years of supervisory experience.

Possession and continued maintenance of a valid class C California driver's license or the ability to provide alternative transportation as approved by the appointing authority and a safe driving record.

Principal Transportation Engineer

• Possession of Registration as a Professional Civil or Traffic Engineer issued by the State of California.

Principal Transportation Planner

• AICP Certification issued by the American Planning Association OR
• Professional Transportation Planner certification issued by the Institute of Transportation Engineers.

The City of Sunnyvale provides an excellent benefits package. A complete application consists of a City application and responses to the required supplemental questions. The final filing date is September 10, 2020 at 5:00 pm. For complete information regarding this current opportunity, please visit: Sunnyvale.ca.gov and search Jobs.

 Facilities Technician III (Open/Competitive)

The City of Sunnyvale is currently recruiting for a Facilities Technician III for their Public Works Department. We are looking for someone who has at least two years of maintenance experience with HVAC, Electrical, Plumbing, and or Mechanical. This position organizes, assigns and reviews the work of personnel engaged in a variety of routine, semi-skilled and skilled tasks in the construction, repair and maintenance of city buildings, components and equipment. Requires at least a high school diploma or equivalent and two years of experience in a skilled trade or trades which may include one or more of the following; Carpentry, HVAC, Electrical, Plumbing or Mechanical.  A complete application consists of a City application and responses to the required supplemental. The final filing date is Monday, August 17, 2020, by 5:00 pm. For complete information regarding this current opportunity, please visit: Sunnyvale.ca.gov

Salary:  $33.04 - $42.17 per hour

The San José Public Library is seeking new Librarians to join our team and change the lives of those we serve! The ideal candidate for these positions will understand, support, practice and promote the San José Way of library innovation and the Mission, Vision, & Values statements of the City of San José and the San José Public Library; demonstrate leadership and a commitment to active customer service; have knowledge of current library technology and trends; have experience working with a diverse community and staff; and have programming or project management ability. 

We are looking for friendly, service-oriented librarians who have experience working in a fast-paced environment and thrive in a highly collaborative setting. Our librarians perform a variety of professional duties that may include virtual programming, storytime, innovative school and community engagement programs, outreach, coding and STEAM programming, and volunteer engagement. All our staff are trained in providing excellent customer service, including curbside pickup of Library materials 

These positions will include evenings and weekend shifts. 

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. 

NOTE: If you are currently a part time unbenefited or benefited San José Public Library employee seeking full time employment, you must apply. We may use this candidate pool to fill future positions. 

 
Utility Supervisor
$8,002 - $10,212 monthly
$96,024 - $122,544 annually

Choose Morgan Hill: The City of Morgan Hill is the best community for people to live, work, visit, and operate their businesses.

Under direction of the Utility Systems Manager, supervises, schedules, and coordinates the utility operations and personnel assigned in the repair and maintenance of water and wastewater facilities; performs related administrative tasks in the operation of assigned work unit; performs other related work as required.

Class Characteristics: An incumbent in this classification may be distinguished from an incumbent in the next lower classification of Senior Utility Worker in that the Utility Supervisor provides oversight and is responsible for directing personnel assigned to the maintenance of the City's water production, storage and distribution systems and wastewater collection systems.  Incumbent is also responsible for ensuring that day-to-day maintenance activities are in conformance with generally accepted principles, standards, laws, and regulations governing the utility maintenance department.  As a supervisor, incumbent independently directs and reviews the work of assigned staff in the maintenance and repair of potable water production, storage and distribution facilities and wastewater collection systems.

The City of Morgan Hill is an AFSCME agency shop. Members of this class must either join AFSCME or pay an agency fee in lieu of membership.

Ideal Candidate:

• Demonstrates strong leadership skills and a collaborative supervisory style
• Creates a positive work environment.
• Has outstanding communication, interpersonal, and planning skills
• Embraces the use of technology to improve daily work flow
• Demonstrates strong organizational skills including staff scheduling and maintenance functions
• Demonstrates the ability and desire to mentor and share knowledge with coworkers

Application and Selection Process:

To be considered for this exciting opportunity, please apply on-line at www.morganhill.ca.gov and submit the following items:
•    A completed City of Morgan Hill employment application
•    Responses to the supplemental questions
•    Cover Letter
•    Resume
•    Copy of Certificates (if applicable)

Please note only completed application packets will be reviewed.  First review of applications will occur the week of March 16, 2020. 

Candidates for this position may be required to complete a practical exam and oral interview. 
 

 
Water Quality Specialist
$6,599 - $8,421 monthly
$79,188 - $101,052 annually

Choose Morgan Hill: The City of Morgan Hill is the best community for people to live, work, visit, and operate their businesses.

Under general supervision of the Utility Systems Manager, is responsible to assist and advise in development, implementation, and maintenance of drinking water and wastewater system quality control standards.  Lead the development and implementation of backflow and cross connection control, water quality monitoring, and water management plans as directed.  Assist in the operation of Water and Wastewater Systems programs including sampling plans, backflow device management, regulatory reporting, and sample collection.  Prepare technical reports as directed.

Class Characteristics: Water Quality Specialist is journey-level class who works independently and is expected to perform essential job duties to ensure the continued safe operation of the City's drinking water and wastewater systems with a minimum of supervision.

The City of Morgan Hill is an AFSCME agency shop. Members of this class must either join AFSCME or pay an agency fee in lieu of membership.

Ideal Candidate:

• Has a clear understanding of current drinking water quality regulations and sampling protocols
• Demonstrates a strong working knowledge of cross connection control and backflow prevention
• Has direct experience with assisting customers with water quality questions and concerns
• Has outstanding communication, interpersonal, and planning skills
• Embraces the use of technology to improve daily work flow
• Demonstrates strong organizational skills including scheduling and coordination of work tasks, vendors, and contract laboratories
• Demonstrates the ability and desire to mentor and share knowledge with coworkers

Application and Selection Process:
To be considered for this exciting opportunity, please apply on-line at www.morganhill.ca.gov and submit the following items:

• A completed City of Morgan Hill employment application
• Responses to the supplemental questions
• Cover Letter
• Resume
• Copy of Certificates (if applicable)

Please note only completed application packets will be reviewed.  The first review of applications will be Friday, March 20, 2020.

Candidates for this position may be required to complete a practical exam and oral interview. 
 

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Please note this is a continuous recruitment and the new application review date deadline is now Friday, July 24th at 5 pm. 

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