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THE OPPORTUNITY

The City of Pacifica is recruiting for an Information Systems and Technology Analyst to join our team. This position will perform a variety of routine and complex duties in support of City-wide information systems, security and technology operations.

The City of Pacifica is a beautiful coastal community, just south of San Francisco with an exciting opportunity. At the City of Pacifica, we are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity. All aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. To us, equal opportunity employment is not just about compliance, it’s about who you are, how you can help our City and who you want to be. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and community members. 

If interested, we invite you to explore this opportunity with us. Recruitment will close on October 14, 2024 by 12:00 PM PDT, so apply today!

THE DEPARTMENT

The Information Systems and Technology Division is responsible for the City's network infrastructure, cybersecurity, Help Desk support, and daily IT operations. The division supports a full-service city that includes City Administration, Police, Fire, Planning, Public Works, Parks, Beaches, and Recreation departments.

THE POSITION

This is a full-time, professional level position that requires significant administrative, analytical, and technical skills. This position serves as a technical leader, providing complex analytical support.

Duties may include but are not limited to the following:

• Install, configure, maintain, troubleshoot, and monitor physical and virtual network and server infrastructure including hardware, software, real-time monitoring tools, peripherals, and devices ensuring effective performance and proper integration of components and systems with existing architecture; assist in infrastructure changes and upgrades to limit interrupted services.
• Administer automated deployment of software and updates over the network.
• Monitor and maintain security control of City network and server infrastructure; configure and monitor security features and firewall rules; verify and ensure proper user accessibility; identify and address vulnerabilities; research, recommend, and apply security updates as needed.
• Monitor disaster recovery and backup processes and schedules; verify that backups are successful and data can be recovered.
• Ensure database security by preparing access and control policies and procedures and reviewing permissions on a regular basis.
• Install, configure, maintain, troubleshoot, and monitor City-wide telecommunications systems including voice and data communications infrastructure and equipment; set up and maintain user accounts, access groups, extensions, and voicemail boxes; troubleshoot system-wide outages.
• Work on systems and infrastructure conversion, installation, and maintenance projects, including planning, organizing, and defining project requirements, methods, and end objectives in consultation with end users; coordinate project activities with IT Manager and IT staff, end users, and vendors.
• Maintain information on scheduled systems maintenance, including upgrades and outages.
• Respond to and resolve users’ inquiries and complaints and escalate problems or issues to vendor representatives as needed.
• Stay abreast of new trends and innovations in technology related to systems, network, server, and telecommunications; research, recommend, and evaluate vendor solutions and technologies; implement improvements upon approval.
• Serve as a Disaster Service Worker, as required.
• Perform related duties and responsibilities as required and other duties as assigned.

Please refer to the attached job description for additional information.

THIS RECRUITMENT IS BEING CONDUCTED BY PECKHAM & MCKENNEY. TO APPLY FOR THIS POSITION PLEASE CLICK ON THE LINK BELOW.

Peckham & Mckenney - Deputy City Clerk - Town of Hillsborough

Are you an experienced public sector administrative professional? Are you self-motivated, diplomatic, and flexible with outstanding organizational skills?  If you are and would like to join a cohesive and collaborative organization with a supportive community, this opportunity may be perfect for you!  Please consider applying.

The Town of Hillsborough is seeking an individual with a strong understanding of public sector practices who is a problem solver and can exercise a considerable degree of initiative and mature judgment. Successful candidates will demonstrate that they have the experience and diplomacy necessary to tactfully interact with the public, elected and appointed officials, and all levels of Town staff.

The position requires the equivalent of completion of the twelfth grade supplemented by college-level coursework and/or technical training in public administration, business administration or a related field and four years of increasingly responsible experience performing varied clerical and administrative support duties in a public agency setting.  Experience in a City Clerk’s Office is highly desirable as is designation as a Certified Municipal Clerk (CMC). The annual salary is up to $123,942 DOQE with an outstanding benefit package that includes flexible work schedules, a rental assistance program, and a retiree health savings account.

Redwood City is seeking a visionary leader in the fire service who demonstrates the passion and versatility needed to serve two vibrant Bay Area urban communities. Known for upholding high service standards, the ideal candidate will be an energetic leader capable of generating commitment and momentum around a compelling vision that is aligned with City Council and community priorities.

The successful candidate will be a respected and relatable industry professional adept at engaging with a multi-generational workforce and two diverse communities. Experience working and building relationships with historically underserved populations is highly desirable. The ability to build and maintain effective relationships with labor groups, community-based organizations, and service partners is also essential to be successful in the role.

The closing date for this recruitment is midnight on Sunday, October 6, 2024. To be considered for this opportunity, upload cover letter, resume and list of six professional references using the "Apply Now" feature at www.tbcrecruiting.com. 

Please click on the links below to review the complete job brochure and apply for the position.

The County of San Mateo is currently seeking highly qualified applicants for the position of Chief of Health.

The Position

The Chief of Health holds a crucial executive position within the County and the broader San Mateo County healthcare community. As Chief, you will lead a diverse workforce of healthcare staff committed to helping County residents live longer and better lives.

Reporting to the County Executive, the Chief has responsibility for the development, operation, coordination, integration, and implementation of all of the County's health services and public health functions, and providing leadership for many cross-cutting initiatives. The Chief is the lead person within the County for determining strategic direction and priorities related to meeting the County's health mission and mandates and establishing external relationships to maximize collaboration with other providers and stakeholders who influence the health of the community.

In addition to championing the County’s vision for a healthy and prosperous community, the new Chief will also be highly committed to the well-being and development of its workforce.

Ideal Characteristics

Ideally, the next Chief will also possess the following characteristics:

• A passionate leader with a clear vision for the future of the organization that is balanced with realism.
• A thorough understanding of the department, its services, and its functions including health care delivery services provided in partnership with the Health Plan of San Mateo or similar managed care organizations and services focused on population health.
• Astuteness in resolving controversial issues in a participatory and effective manner with a leadership style that quickly fosters trust, loyalty, respect, commitment, and partnership from the community, staff, and other county departments.
• The ability to coach and inspire a highly skilled staff engaged in providing a diverse array of health services as well as driving health policy changes.
• A commitment to personal learning and development, while encouraging the same in others.
• Expertise in partnering with and addressing inequities and systemic problems and barriers facing diverse low-income communities served by health departments.
• A visionary who understands and is experienced in responding to the challenges and opportunities facing California health care delivery systems and proactively develops practical yet innovative solutions.
• Experience in directing and improving operations of a health system by applying Lean and/or similar leadership, improvement, and management systems and continuous learning methodologies.
• A collaborator and consensus-builder who can mobilize a public agency in response to a crisis and partner with state and other local agencies in meeting community needs.
• Effectiveness in working with diverse groups of stakeholders and in lifting up the voices of those with lived experience.
• Success in developing, implementing, and monitoring a large complex budget comprised of diverse health funding streams, patient care/delivery systems, and population health expenditures and programs.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills with strong abilities to collaborate effectively with staff, community partners, and stakeholders.

Challenges and Opportunities

• Serve as lead spokesperson on health issues related to the County's system of care and community health and as the County’s liaison to key stakeholders in negotiating an effective health care network.
• Maintain a management structure for all departments under the Chief’s purview that maximizes integration, effectiveness, and efficiency of service delivery.
• Direct and monitor a strategic planning process to map out the County's health priorities, policies, services, and population health initiatives.
• Continue to meet financial targets established by the County Executive.
• Assure that all essential public health functions are carried out appropriately.
• Provide regular reports to the County Executive and County Board of Supervisors on progress in meeting objectives of the strategic plan.
• Direct efforts with major partners, including the Health Plan of San Mateo and the State of California, to maximize opportunities for innovation and efficiency, while maximizing the ability of the County's health system to meet its obligations.
• Advocate for patients and communities served by assuring that the mission of the health services system is being met.
• Serve as a key leader within the County's Executive team to contribute to the County's key responsibilities and accountabilities to its residents.

Minimum Qualifications

Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to qualify is:

Education: Equivalent to a master's degree in Public Administration, Public Health, Public Policy, and/or Business Administration, or in a related field from an accredited college or university.

Experience: Five years of progressively responsible administrative experience in a multi-faceted health organization and/or healthcare system.

Application/Examination

To apply for this exciting career opportunity, the following materials must be submitted online at https://jobs.smcgov.org .

• Resume
• A detailed Cover Letter that summarizes both your relevant qualifications and your executive leadership experience in healthcare

The examination process for this recruitment will consist of an Application Screening, and a multi-layered interview process. Applicants must successfully pass the Application Screening to move forward to the interview process. All applicants who meet the minimum qualifications are not guaranteed advancement through any subsequent phase of the examination. The Chief of Health is an unclassified position.

The deadline to submit your application is 5:00 PM on Thursday, September 26, 2024.

For any questions, please contact Lisa Yapching at lyapching@smcgov.org.

Tentative Recruitment Timeline

Final Filing Date: Thursday, September 26, 2024, 5:00 p.m.

Application Screening: Wednesday, October 2, 2024

Video Interviews: Thursday, October 10, 2024, and/or Friday, October 11, 2024

In-Person Interviews: Week of October 21, 2024

Finalist Interviews: Week of October 28, 2024

The City of Santa Clara is seeking collaborative, innovative, enthusiastic individuals with great interpersonal skills to deliver high quality services that meet the community’s needs.  The City is looking for experienced professionals, to take on a variety of roles throughout the City.
 
POSITIONS
The City of Santa Clara is recruiting for several vacant positions Citywide.
 

• Assist in the preparation and administration of the City Manager’s Office departmental budget and financials.
• Administer and/or support key programs and initiatives that may include the City’s Legislative Advocacy, Minimum Wage, Community Grant, Smoke-Free Santa Clara, and Safety Programs, the City’s service request platform (MySantaClara), organizational development, homelessness response, sustainability, real estate, economic development, employee engagement, and development of an internship program.
• Assist with the coordination of the annual Priority Setting Session.
• Provide staff support for committees and serve as a liaison to external organizations and community groups.
• Respond to Public Records Act requests and other inquiries from the public. 
• Provide contract management for various types of agreements. 
• Review, analyze, and prepare a variety of work products including agenda reports to the City Council, policies, agreements, correspondence, Request for Proposals, and other documents. 

• Experience working in a fast-paced environment,
• Strong analytical and research skills,
• Ability to build and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders,
• Ability to manage multiple projects and assignments with changing priorities,
• Track record of taking initiative and delivering results, 
• Experience with public policy, public finances, and government agreements,
• Experience in preparing a variety of documents including policy, correspondence, agreements, and reports to a variety of audiences including executive management and elected bodies,
• Understanding of how different parts of an organization are interdependent of each other, 
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, and
• Strong attention to detail. 

• Develops and manages internal procedures, documents, training materials, and controls related to purchasing guidance and management
• Provides assistance, guidance, and support, in all purchasing and contracts management activities
• Maintains awareness of changes to purchasing codes and guidance by reviewing purchasing updates, maintaining relationships with employees in the finance and purchasing Divisions, meetings, and calls, and reports back potential impacts to the organization
• Ensures documents, training materials and platforms, and internal SharePoint sites are maintained and organized
• Provides oversight, analysis and guidance to employees as needed
• Manages personnel as assigned
• Provides additional support with large projects as-needed
• Works with SVP divisions to address purchasing compliance with rules and guidance, 
• Develops Purchasing and Contracts document structure and build SharePoint (or similar database) sites 
• Maintains awareness of risks of non-compliance with rules and guidance and ensures they are addressed
• Manages purchasing compliance and documentation of Purchase Requests, Purchasing Code, Competitive Process, Prevailing Wage requirements, 
• Manages process to utilize NCPA or other membership purchasing agreements, 
• Supports audits and internal compliance monitoring activities 

• 3+ years utility experience OR demonstrated aptitude to learn about electric utility operations   
• Intermediate + level SharePoint experience
• Technical writing skills
• Strong analytical ability
• Collaborative interpersonal skills
• Ability to supervise and provide guidance
• Effective written and verbal communication
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Initiative and a “Can Do” attitude
• A desire to learn and a growth mindset

• Effective written and verbal communication 
• Strong analytical and research skills 
• Detailed oriented and the ability to manage qualitative and quantitative data in an organized manner 
• Experience in writing policy, correspondence and reports to a variety of audiences, including senior management and an elected body (e.g., Board, City Council or Commission)
• Experience in preparing and reading various types of agreements and interpreting them operationally (including understanding the connection between various legal documents)
• Knowledge of municipal public policy, procurement, budget, and financial principles 
• Ability to work effectively with multiple departments to respond to inquiries or requests
• Ability to manage multiple projects and assignments, be flexible with changing priorities, and meet deadlines
• Knowledge and experience working in utilities or public works is desirable

As a member of the City's unclassified service, this is an "at-will" position.  The incumbent serves at the discretion of the City Manager.  An incumbent in this classification: demonstrates strong ethical, professional, and service-oriented leadership and interpersonal skills; sets a good example; and correctly applies the tenets of the City's Code of Ethics and Values.  
 
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 Monday, September 23, 2024 at 4:00 PM. You must apply on the City of Santa Clara website by the deadline in order to be considered.
 
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 $119,994.36 - $155,300.16.  This position will be filled at or near the minimum of the salary range. 

Please refer to the class specification, which includes more information on Typical Duties and Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities.

Education
Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree in Public Administration, Business Administration or closely related field. A Master's degree in Public or Business Administration or closely related field is desirable.

Experience
One (1) year of experience performing analytical work.
 
CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSES
Possession of an appropriate, valid California Class C driver's license is required at time of appointment and for duration of employment.
 
OTHER REQUIREMENTS
 Must be able to perform all of the essential functions of the job assignment.
 
 CONFLICT OF INTEREST
 Incumbents in this position are required to file a Conflict of Interest statement upon assuming office, annually, and upon leaving office, in accordance with City Manager Directive 100.

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.  

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.

Do you have a passion for helping others? Are you a Human Resources professional eager to take on challenging work and contribute your ideas as part of a collaborative team? Do you want to make a meaningful impact in a charming and diverse community? Turn your passion into a career in public service with the City of Menlo Park!

We are seeking an empathetic, customer-service oriented individual able to put their research and analytical skills to work to help ensure that Human Resources is seen as a trusted, consistent, and responsive partner to help departments solve problems and our fellow employees thrive.

Here in Menlo Park, we get excited about supporting our team’s professional growth, because we recognize that people are our most important asset. As an integral part of our tight-knit Human Resources team, the Management Analyst will support our day-to-day operations and have opportunities to take on challenging projects, improve our processes, and help shape the future of our organizational culture. Our Human Resources team currently has six members, and we are expanding to add a seventh to help build more capacity to serve the organization.

The Management Analyst should be a subject-matter expert in multiple areas of human resources, such as: recruitment, employee compensation and benefits, labor relations, employee relations, workers' compensation, and training and development. Responsibilities include prioritizing and assigning work, training and mentoring city staff, and demonstrating the ability to manage multiple projects and services.

As part of the Administrative Services Department, we believe that it is our people and the power of teamwork that enable us to succeed. We believe that how we get our work done is as important as getting the job done. Our values guide how we behave as a team each day, acting with: 

• Humility – Sharing credit and defining success collectively rather than individually, jumping in to help where we are needed, and putting the needs of the team ahead of our own self-interest.
• Emotional Intelligence – Understanding the impact that our words and actions have on one another, knowing when to listen and when to share our perspective, and striving to include everyone by respecting, listening to, helping, and appreciating one another.
• Passion – Showing initiative and enthusiasm in our work, delivering outstanding, data-based results, and having a can-do, find-a-way attitude.
• Integrity – Doing what we say we are going to do, communicating clearly and openly, and holding ourselves accountable for the work we do in our respective roles.  

The City offers hybrid and flexible schedule options. The Management Analyst position is eligible for a 9/80 schedule (every other Friday off) and working from home 1-2 days per week.

The Department:
The responsibilities of the City Attorney's Office broadly consist of representing and advising the City Council, City officials, and employees of all City departments in all matters of law pertaining to their offices and departments. This includes appearing on behalf of the City in legal actions or proceedings, providing the City Council with information and advice on wide range of legal matters including litigation and new legislation, and staffing City Council and City Board and Commission meetings as necessary. The City Attorney's Office provides legal advice and support on matters initiated by the City Council, City Manager's Office, and all City departments. Typical work includes research and opinion on various issues; review and negotiation of contracts, leases, or permits; drafting employee policies; review and drafting of resolutions, ordinances, and agenda reports; and preparation of responses to Public Records Act requests.
 
The Position:
The City is recruiting to fill one (1) Assistant City Attorney position. Ideally, the position will be assigned to act as the primary advisor to the City’s Human Resources Department, with additional general municipal areas of work for other departments including but not limited to finance, governance, conflicts of interest, open meetings, and public records.
 
The position is expected to perform a wide variety of legal services ranging from litigation (or litigation management) of  administrative matters (such as internal disciplinary appeals, PERB UPC charges, and CalPERS determinations) to collective bargaining and MOU review/drafting; legal research and drafting opinions; negotiating contracts; drafting disciplinary documents; drafting resolutions and ordinances; providing on-call legal support to all divisions of the Human Resources Department (records, benefits, testing, classification, labor, workers compensation, recruitment, safety, risk management, etc.); and, staffing commission meetings such as the Civil Service Commission and Salary Setting Commission. This position is also expected to perform other duties as assigned.
 
The ideal candidate will have superior legal analytical ability and excellent research, writing and oral communication skills and the ability to deal effectively with City employees, opposing counsel, elected and appointed officials, and members of the public.
 
The ideal candidate will also have experience defending  allegations of misconduct in personnel matters, significant experience advising on human resource issues, including Fair Labor Standards Act, Meyers-Milias-Brown Act, labor negotiations, California Public Employees’ Retirement Law, state and federal benefits/leave laws, state and federal employment-related tax laws, and experience providing training in laws, regulations, policies and best practices in personnel management and workplace misconduct

This is a professional position in the Unclassified Service, is an “at-will” position, and the incumbent serves at the discretion of the City Manager. This position is responsible for performing a broad range of duties, which deal with more complex issues. An incumbent in this classification must exercise independent judgment and discretion; manage, control, and direct employees; and formulate administrative policies for the effective use of assigned personnel. The position requires a demonstrated ability to work well with management, professional and administrative support employees in the Office; with clients, professionals, managers, City’s executive management team and all City Departments and elected and appointed officials from the City and various boards, commissions, and committees. An incumbent in this classification must demonstrate strong ethical, professional, and service-oriented leadership and interpersonal skills, set a good example; and correctly apply and abide by the tenets of the City’s Code of Ethics and Values.
 
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.

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 2) Resume, and 3) Writing Sample of maximum 5 pages (appropriate examples would be a staff report, public legal memo, redacted memo).  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. This job posting is open until filled: Applications will be reviewed on a monthly basis. If you are interested in applying you are encouraged to apply as soon as possible, before the posting is closed, which may happen at any time.

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 $213,185.04 - $275,895.96.  This position will be filled at or near the minimum of the salary range.
 

Minimum Qualifications

EXPERIENCE
• J.D. or L.L.B. from an accredited law school;
• Six (6) years recent experience in the general practice of law.  Four (4) years of the qualifying experience must include dealing with municipal, county or state governmental agencies in the State of California;
• One year of supervisory experience is desirable; and
• Trial experience is highly desirable.

CERTIFICATION
• Active member in good standing of the State Bar of California is required;
• Admission to the Federal District Court and Federal Appeals Court Bar is desirable.

LICENSE:
Possession of an appropriate California driver's license is required.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS
Must be able to perform all of the essential functions of the job.

Follow this link to view the entire Class Specification which includes more information on Typical Duties and Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities.
SPECIAL CONDITIONS
May be required to work odd and unusual hours.

CONFLICT OF INTEREST
Incumbents in this position are required to file a Conflict of Interest statement upon assuming office, annually and upon leaving office, in accordance with City Manager Directive 100.

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.  
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.

Please click on the Job PDF to view the announcement.

The City of Santa Clara is recruiting for the Electric Utility Chief Operating Officer for its Electric Utility, Silicon Valley Power (SVP).  Reporting to the Chief Electric Utility Officer (CEUO), the Electric Utility Chief Operating Officer (COO) is a senior management position in the City's unclassified service responsible for the oversight and direction for the fiscal, administrative, and managerial operations of the utility. The COO has supervisory and support responsibilities for the utility's divisions: Utility Operations, Customer Development and Project Management, Resource Planning and Customer Engagement, and Business Services. The COO will help guide SVP through the extraordinary period of growth related by doubling the existing capacity of the electrical system to meet new customer demands over the next 10 years. In addition to the expansion, the COO will work to ensure new renewable resources are added to meet the City's and State’s climate goals. The COO is responsible for forecasting service requirements and for planning, organizing and directing assigned resources of the electric utility division in order to meet those requirements. This includes developing and administering the department operations and capital improvement budgets. The COO is expected to exercise critical thinking and detail oriented oversight in ensuring that utility operations are smooth, efficient, and compliant, with responsibility for results including costs, methods, and staffing.
 
As a member of the City's Unclassified Service, this is an "at-will" position and the incumbent serves at the discretion of the City Manager.  An incumbent in this classification:  demonstrates strong ethical, professional, and service-oriented leadership and interpersonal skills; sets a good example; and correctly applies the tenets of the City's Code of Ethics and values.
 
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.  
 
This recruitment is being conducted by JPowers Recruiting, Inc.  In order to be considered for this position, please apply via JPowers Recruiting Inc. at Electric Utility Chief Operating Officer (COO).  Candidates are encouraged to apply to receive first consideration.  The posting may close at any time.
 
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.
 

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. 

Title: Protective Services Workers

Application Deadline: October 21, 2023

Compensation: $103,714 - $132,314/Yearly

Protective Services Workers play a crucial role in ensuring the safety and well-being of children and families. They engage in case planning, risk assessments, and deliver vital support services.

Essential Duties but Not Limited:

• Family Partnership: Collaborate with families, communities, and service providers to form a supportive team addressing the safety, health, and well-being needs of children, youth, and families.
• Assessments: Conduct comprehensive assessments of safety, risk, and protective capacity using designated tools, taking appropriate actions to ensure child safety.
• Case Management: Maintain case information using computerized case management systems and develop behavioral case plans in collaboration with families and stakeholders.
• Support Services: Connect families with a range of services and empower them to implement case plans effectively.
• Education: Counsel and educate youth, families, caregivers, and partners on Child Welfare processes, legal requirements, and departmental policies.
• Community Engagement: Build community partnerships and educate organizations about Family and Children’s Services.
• Professional Development: Stay updated on policies, initiatives, and best practices through training and participation in work groups.
• Compliance: Ensure assigned cases meet compliance standards and testify in court as required.
• Placement Support: Monitor children placed in homes, ensuring their needs are met and facilitating mandatory parental visits and appointments.
• Documentation: Prepare clear and timely written correspondence, electronic records, and court reports in compliance with agency procedures.

Special Requirements:

• Ability to drive outside of San Francisco, climb stairs for home visits, lift objects up to 40 pounds.
• May be required to work after standard hours for emergency response shifts, including nights and weekends.

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