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The Department of Transportation (DOT) plans, develops, operates, and maintains transportation facilities, services, and related systems which contribute to the livability and economic health of the City. We comprise a team of more than 500 people ready to serve the needs of our residents to improve the efficiency and safety of San José streets. We are an energetic and innovative team that is improving transportation in one of the nation’s largest cities, while focusing on safety, sustainability, and active public life! For more information about DOT, visit www.sanjoseca.gov/transportation. 

Position Duties

The Department of Transportation is currently seeking to fill 1 vacancy  for the Transportation Services Manager  (Parking Manager I/II) position. If you are interested in employment in these classifications, you should apply to ensure you are considered for additional opportunities that may utilize the applicants from this recruitment.

Salary range(s) for this classification is/are:

• Parking Manager I: $137,024.160 - $166,879.44 annually
• Parking Manager II: $158,449.20 - $193,021.92 annually

This salary range(s) includes an approximate five percent (5%) ongoing non-pensionable compensation. Actual salary shall be determined by the final candidates’ qualifications and experience. 

 
The Transportation Services Manager (Parking Manager I/II)  reports to the Parking and Downtown Operations Division Manager and is responsible for overseeing the operations, administration, and strategic management of eight (8) parking garages and six (6) surface lots comprising of approximately 7,300 parking spaces, primarily located in Downtown San José. The position also oversees approximately 2,500 on-street parking meters citywide and plays a key role in the development and implementation of parking and curb management policies, operational procedures, and infrastructure and technology improvements. Responsibilities include managing parking operations and technology systems, supporting mobility and access initiatives, coordinating maintenance and capital improvement efforts, and advancing curb space management strategies to balance parking demand, transportation needs, and downtown economic activity.
 
The Transportation Services Manager (Parking Manager I/II)  oversees a team of eleven (11) which include two (2) direct reports -- a Parking and Ground Transportation Administrator and a Sr. Analyst. 
 
One of the primary focuses of this position is to manage and lead a team that works directly with Downtown businesses and residences, community groups and associations, Council Offices, the Downtown Parking Board, the Convention Center and Cultural Facilities operator and City departments to deliver off-street and on-street parking services. 
 
Under direction, the position performs professional, analytical and administrative work of considerable difficulty in developing, implementing and managing agreements and contracts that involve off-street and on-street parking operations. Projects currently underway include major facade and elevator modernization improvements, analysis of the off street parking security program, developing capacity and usage trends for each parking 
facility and on-street meter zones, administration and development of parking agreements to spur downtown development or office leasing activity.   
 
The successful candidate for this position will be expected to achieve results, lead continuous improvement efforts and ensure that the operations of the off-street and on-street parking program are consistently managed and maintained to provide the highest level of customer service, minimize program costs, and maximize cash flow to the City. 
 
This position is responsible for leading and managing the Off-Street Parking and On-Street Parking meters and curb management in the Department of Transportation. Principal areas of responsibility include the following: 
• Leading and managing off-street and on-street parking staff through the establishment of goals, creation of an innovative work environment, maximizing development opportunities and providing appropriate recognition. 
• Quantitative planning and analysis of Downtown San Jose parking supply and demand based on local market conditions and future developments. 
• Oversight and maintenance of parking facilities, parking guidance system, and on-street parking meters, and curb spaces.
• Providing staff support and working effectively with advisory committees, boards, task forces, community groups, associations and staff in other departments and/or agencies. 
• Coordinating/assisting in preparation of new parking ordinances/resolutions, Requests for Proposals (RFPs), agreements, and City Council memorandums for Off-Street and On-Street Parking Services. 
• Managing marketing agreements and implementing strategies to attract customers and participation in various current or future parking programs  
• Performing and analyzing results from semi-annual customer service survey for all parking facilities and tracking City Council approved Performance Measures and preparing Off-street and On-Street parking operating budgets. 
• Taking the lead for assessing the current operational technology infrastructure and developing a strategic roadmap to enhance existing systems while identifying and implementing new technology solutions.
• Representing Division Manager at meetings with internal and external stakeholders and other duties as assigned.

How to Apply

To view the full announcement for this exciting opportunity with the City of San Jose and to apply online, please visit the City of San Jose's careers page by clicking on the URL link below. 

Please click the Job PDF button below to view the full job announcement.

General

The Principal Transportation Planner, Multimodal Corridor Programs will report to the San Mateo County Transportation Authority (SMCTA) Manager, Planning and Fund Management, and will be responsible for leading strategic planning initiatives for the Corridor Connect Program, managing the Highway Program Call for Projects, and leading major multimodal safety and congestion relief planning projects. This Principal Transportation Planner will work in partnership with jurisdiction staff across San Mateo County to support local agencies with complex transportation projects, community engagement, and grant or funding strategy development. This role will also support the Planning & Fund Management team members with other SMCTA managed programs, as needed, including the Pedestrian & Bicycle Program and Transportation Demand Management Program. 

Essential Functions & Duties

Examples of Essential Functions: 

• Coordinate on-going initiatives and programmatic activities, monitor progress of priority projects, and communicate updates regularly to stakeholder groups along SMCTA Corridor Connect major highways include US 101, El Camino Real, and Highway 1   
• Manage complex and multi-disciplinary planning projects, or significant portions of such projects, involving a high level of technical complexity, public visibility, and coordination with numerous stakeholders.
• Compile, arrange, analyze, and interpret transportation, demographic and financial data, and presenting them in both quantitative and qualitative formats.
• Facilitate public meetings/workshops and assist with promoting community-based organization partnerships in planning efforts.
• Provide technical assistance to stakeholder agencies on various transportation subject areas by leading projects on behalf of outside agencies, managing consultant contracts, and providing strategic guidance on an as needed basis.
• Lead the development of funding strategies to assist with advanced planning for implementing projects.
• Work collaboratively with internal and external teams to help advance and support mobility initiatives with a focus on multimodal safety and congestion relief for highways and major arterials.
• May supervise staff including hiring, mentoring and taking appropriate corrective and/or disciplinary action. Ensure EEO and affirmative action policies and procedures are followed. Coordinate staff training and professional development, establish performance objectives, monitor and evaluate employee performance. 

• Advance planning work related to a number of wide-ranging topics including but not limited to the following: mobility hubs, transportation demand management, bicycle and pedestrian planning and concept design, signal operations, and/or multimodal highway planning efforts.

• Manage projects and/or programs in partnership with outside agencies, including but not limited to cities, County of San Mateo, and City/County of San Mateo Association of Governments (C/CAG).

• Prepare or coordinate the research, analysis and writing of reports for the SMCTA Board and/or advisory committees.

• Develop and present oral reports in relation to SMCTA planning and program initiatives.

• Assist with the strategic development and preparation of grant applications.

• Establish and maintain working relationships with key partners at the local, regional, and state levels.  

• Assist with the development of strategic planning efforts.

• Perform all job duties and responsibilities in a safe manner to protect one’s self, fellow employees, and the public from injury or harm. Promote safety awareness and follow safety procedures to reduce or eliminate accidents

• Perform other duties as assigned.

Sufficient experience, training and/or education to demonstrate the knowledge and ability to successfully perform the essential functions of the position. In lieu of a degree, work-related experience that demonstrates the skills and experience necessary to perform this role will be accepted. Development of the required knowledge and abilities is typically obtained through but not limited to:

• Bachelor’s degree in Public or Business Administration, Transportation/Urban Planning, Public Policy, Economics, Engineering, and/or other related field. 

• Four (4) years of increasingly responsible experience in providing professional-level multimodal transportation planning and concept designs. 

• Knowledge of transportation planning and/or engineering for bicycle/pedestrian, transit, transportation demand management, multimodal highways and the environmental process for transportation projects is preferred.
• Knowledge of Caltrans Local Assistance Procedures Manual and best practice design standards such as NACTO, AASHTO, and other sources.
• Knowledge of local, regional, state, and federal grant funding opportunities.  
• Experience with GIS and proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Proven experience utilizing analytical, written and verbal communication and presentation skills at many different levels of an organization.
• Effective oral and written communications skills.

The City of Brisbane is currently accepting applications for Recreation Leaders. Under the direct supervision of a Recreation Coordinator, the Recreation Leader implements and facilitates well-rounded programs in youth after-school programs, pre-school programs, day camps, sports leagues, and special events at designated recreation facilities. This position involves face-to-face leadership and considerable contact with youth ages 5 to 12 years. A full job description is available at www.brisbaneca.gov.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES (Illustrative Only):

• Initiates and leads defined youth recreation and sports programs.
• Maintains discipline and observes the overall well-being of the participants and the program.
• Plans various youth recreational and educational programs appropriate for the age and skill level of the participants.
• Leads, teaches, and coaches sports to youth or organized teams.
• Observes required safety precautions.
• Maintains attendance and activity records.
• Maintains open lines of communication with participants and/or their parents.
• Makes recommendations regarding youth recreation programs.
• Attends staff meetings, in-service training, and conferences, as required.

Join VTA’s Dynamic Multimodal Planning and Real Estate Team! 

At VTA, the newly aligned Multimodal Planning and Real Estate team is a passionate group dedicated to transforming transportation and real estate connections across Santa Clara County.

Planning Division
This division is responsible for conducting all Congestion Management Program (CMP) and VTA transportation and transit planning activities, as well as programming, grants management, and real estate. The Planning Division consists of three primary focus areas: Planning, Programming and Grants, and Multimodal Planning & Real Estate

Multimodal Planning & Real Estate Department Real Estate Department 
As part of the Planning Division, the Multimodal Planning & Real Estate department is a passionate group dedicated to transforming transportation, land use, and community connections across Santa Clara County. The department successfully integrates several key programs to achieve this mission, including Multimodal Planning, Transit-Oriented Development (TOD/TOC), Asset Management/Real Estate, and Right-of-Way. 

The Right-of-Way Program
As a core program within the department, the Right-of-Way (ROW) team directly executes VTA’s capital delivery by overseeing the acquisition of full properties, permanent easements, temporary construction easements, and other critical property interests. ROW ensures project certification and delivery for massive infrastructure improvements across Santa Clara County, including major rail extensions like BART Silicon Valley and Eastridge to BART Regional Connector (EBRC), as well as highway and complete streets projects. This work involves extensive multi-agency coordination with external partners like Caltrans, utility providers, and local municipalities to handle complex property clearances and utility relocations.

What You'll be Doing
Definition
Under direction, the Senior Real Estate Agent plans, organizes, supervises, and integrates the work of assigned staff and consultants engaged in acquiring, appraising, managing, leasing or disposing of real property and rights-of-way and/or planning, offering, negotiating, and managing VTA's joint development projects and associated agreements, and performs related duties as assigned.

Distinguishing Characteristics
Senior Real Estate Agent is the first line supervisory classification in the Real Estate job series. Incumbents are responsible for planning, organizing, and supervising staff engaged in all aspects of VTA real estate transactions and agreements, and for performing the more difficult and complex duties.  Senior Real Estate Agent is distinguished from Manager, Real Estate & Project Administration in that the latter has full managerial responsibility for the entire real property program for VTA.

Typical Tasks
Not all positions perform all duties and not all duties performed are listed. Duties performed vary depending on the area of assignment.

• Selects, supervises, trains, motivates, assigns, evaluates, counsels, and disciplines staff;
• With assigned staff and consultants, develops, implements, and monitors plans, goals and objectives to ensure that designated property appraisal, acquisition, management, sales, relocation projects, and joint development functions are accomplished in accordance with adopted schedules and budgets;
• Supervises and performs work related to major joint development planning projects that encompass residential, commercial, and other types of real estate development;
• Conducts and/or participates in complex planning and rezoning approvals, competitive offerings for long-term leases, difficult appraisals, negotiations, relocation assistance, and property sale or disposition functions;
• Performs detailed, complex research, analyses, and determinations;
• Develops work plans, schedules, and budget estimates for joint development studies and projects and oversees their execution;
• Prepares and presents information to the public, boards, committees, and community groups;
• Reviews, evaluates, and approves architectural, planning, engineering, environmental, financial, and real estate appraisal work product produced by consultants;
• Provides attorneys with market appraisals and other data for use in property settlements and condemnation litigation;
• Plans, directs, negotiates, administers and/or participates in the development, negotiation and administration of consultant contracts;
• Reviews, recommends, and administers Real Estate Department policies and procedures;
• May perform budget preparation and review;
• Reviews, evaluates, and approves appraisals and amounts for negotiation and settlement in accordance with VTA policies and procedures;
• Ensures compliance with VTA policies and procedures regarding equal opportunity and discrimination and harassment prevention;
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Knowledge of:

• Concepts, methods and techniques for appraising property and establishing market value, current market conditions, and land sales;
• Principles and practices of planning, development, and management of large-scale mixed-use real estate development projects in complex urban settings;
• Methods and techniques for property recordation and property record search;
• Federal, state and local laws and regulations applicable to land and easement acquisition by public agencies, including condemnation and eminent domain proceedings and vacation and relinquishment law;
• Federal, state, and local laws and regulations applicable to planning, design, construction, financing, and operation of real estate development projects;
• Basic principles and practices of property and contract law, including preparation of detailed legal descriptions;
• Basic terminology, methods, and practices of engineering design, architecture, land use planning, land surveying, mapping, construction processes, real estate finance, and relocation;
• Principles and practices of communication and engagement with diverse stakeholders;
• Principles and practices of effective good faith negotiations;
• Principles and practices of effective supervision, training, employee development, motivation, discipline, and management.

Ability to:

• Analyze technical data and legal requirements, evaluate alternatives, and make sound, timely recommendations within established guidelines;
• Understand, interpret, explain, and apply federal, state and local laws and regulations applicable to real estate responsibilities;
• Perform sound property appraisals that require the application of complex valuation considerations;
• Estimate and manage budgets and schedules for planning studies and projects;
• Read and interpret plans, maps, engineering drawings, and sketches;
• Prepare clear, concise, comprehensive, and legally sound documents and reports;
• Exercise sound independent professional judgment within established guidelines;
• Communicate effectively orally and in writing;
• Negotiate effectively and persuasively on behalf of VTA to meet tight acquisition or project deadlines and legal, regulatory, and budget constraints;
• Use tact, discretion and diplomacy in dealing with sensitive situations and parties;
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with managers, staff, consultants, other governmental agencies and their representatives, property owners, tenants, and others encountered in the course of work.

Minimum Qualifications:

Sufficient training, education, and experience to demonstrate possession of the required knowledge and abilities. 

Development of the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is typically obtained through a combination of training and experience equivalent to graduation from an accredited college or university with major coursework in business administration, public administration, finance, real estate, or a related field; and five years of increasingly responsible experience in the appraisal, acquisition, relocation, design, financing, construction, and/or management of real property, with at least two years in a project lead or supervisory capacity.

Experience in acquisition of property for public use or experience with public-private development on public property is desirable.

VTA’s Engineering and Program Delivery Division is seeking a seasoned professional with strong project delivery experience and a specialized focus in environmental engineering to serve as a Senior Environmental Engineer.

The Senior Environmental Engineer is expected to manage, mentor and train team members that supports delivery of projects with regards to environmental assessment/survey, hazardous material investigation, abatement of VTA acquired properties, remediation of soil and groundwater at VTA facilities and construction sites, noise and vibration monitoring, design of remediation system, preparation of site management plan, and facility closure application. 

Engineering and Program Delivery Division
The Engineering and Program Delivery  (EPD) division is responsible for the design and construction of all capital projects and infrastructure required to provide a safe, reliable and efficient transportation system for Santa Clara County. These responsibilities include program and project management, design development, engineering management, project controls, construction management and turnover of various projects that are part of VTA's rail, facilities and highway transportation improvement programs.

This division is also responsible for the implementation of the projects identified in the 2000 Measure A Program, which includes the planning, design, and construction of the Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART Silicon Valley) Project. This project will extend the BART regional heavy rail system to Milpitas, San Jose and Santa Clara. 

Transit Engineering Department
The Transit Engineering Department is responsible to deliver capital transit and facility projects located throughout the VTA service area. This group provides program management services for this transit and facility program by leading capital projects from engineering through construction and turnover.  With close coordination with VTA Operations and local jurisdictions, these projects include a variety of pedestrian, bus, light rail and commuter rail improvements.  Projects managed by this group also include important capital improvements for facility projects at the light rail and bus operations and maintenance facilities. The transit and facility projects include a variety of purposes ranging from rehabilitation to sustain a state of good repair to expansion of the existing infrastructure to increase bus or light rail service. This group also performs modification to the system to increase operational efficiency and flexibility and implements safety and security projects to improve the protection of the community and our riders.

What You will Be Doing:
Definition
Under general direction, a Senior Environmental Engineer supervises and performs highly responsible professional engineering in the analysis, design, implementation, operation, monitoring and reporting of hazardous materials remedial action systems either directly or through subordinate staff or consultants.

Distinguishing Characteristics
This position is responsible for managing all issues associated with regulatory determinations, site investigations, remedial recommendations and civil/hazmat contractor coordination for all hazardous material related issues encountered in property acquisitions, light rail construction, highway program liaison, and facility improvement construction activities for VTA.
 

Typical Tasks

• Performs program management for hazardous materials remediation projects;
• Directs engineers and other professionals involved in the remediation activities of VTA facilities, construction projects and real estate transactions;
• Processes requests for hazardous material investigations, develops scope of work for investigation, assigns work to a consultant, arranges for site walkthrough/inspections;
• Meets with Program and Construction Managers to provide status reports;
• Manages the work of environmental consultants and environmental hazardous materials contractors;
• Maintains records of remedial action systems;
• Performs due diligence investigations for property acquisitions for VTA capital projects;
• Performs groundwater monitoring and remedial activities at VTA maintenance facilities;
• Provides oversight of the VTA Highway Program relating to hazardous materials investigations;
• Keeps abreast of Federal, State, and local regulations and programs, and adheres to reporting requirements of regulatory agencies;
• Evaluates permit requirements and develops methods of compliance;
• Conducts and supervises environmental compliance audits;
• Performs related duties as required.

Knowledge of:

• Federal, State and local hazardous materials and safety regulations, statutes and legislation;
• Hazardous materials management activities and programs in the public sector;
• Design, operation, analysis, and monitoring of remedial action systems;
• Hazardous facility permitting processes;
• Types of remedial action systems including air strippers, carbon absorbers, recovery/monitoring wells, recovery slurry trenches, biodegradation, and soil vapor vacuum removal;
• Principles of supervision and training;
• Personal computers and common software applications.

Ability to:

• Monitor, evaluate and report on hazardous remedial action systems;
• Investigate and analyze remedial action systems;
• Prepared detailed and comprehensive engineering studies & reports;
• Interpret and comply with hazardous materials regulations;
• Analyze, evaluate and prepare construction drawings and specifications for remedial action systems;
• Rapidly assess hazardous situations and take appropriate action;
• Prepare and administer consultant contracts;
• Operate personal computers and software programs including word processing, spreadsheets, project management and CADD;
• Prepare comprehensive reports
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing;
• Plan, direct and supervise the work of others;
• Coordinate the activities of VTA staff, contractors and regulatory agencies on projects with hazardous potential;
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

Minimum Qualifications:
Training, education and experience that demonstrates possession of the required knowledge, skills and abilities.

Development of the required knowledge, skills and abilities is typically obtained through graduation from an accredited college or university with a degree in Civil, Chemical, Biochemical, Geotechnical, Mechanical or Industrial Engineering or a related field and six (6) years of increasingly responsible professional environmental engineering work including experience supervising or leading professional engineers or consultants.

Registration as a Professional Engineer in the State of California in Civil, Chemical, Biochemical, Geotechnical, Mechanic, or Industrial Engineering or a related field at the time of appointment is required.

The ability to obtain and maintain a Hazardous Materials training certificate issued by the State of California.

Position Summary

Under general direction from the Director of Planning, manages projects, leads and supervises staff and performs difficult and complex transit planning studies, investigations and analyses. Supports the three elements of the department work program: Short-Range and Service Planning, Long-Range Strategic Planning, and Facilities Planning. Develops various transit and traffic analyses, plans, and projects which include complying with requirements of Title VI and ADA. Develops environmental compliance documents in support of CEQA and/or NEPA approvals. Develops, executes, analyzes and summarizes complex planning projects or manages consultant efforts to accomplish such projects. Coordinates the District’s data using sources from, Golden Gate Bridge Traffic and Toll Revenue Collection System and data from outside the District, and will plan for new data resources to be integrated into the District’s systems as they become available on-line. Provides District data regarding bridge, road and transit facilities, traffic data and performance, transit ridership and performance, and toll and parking policies to outside and partner agencies. 

Makes regular personal contact with District staff to interpret planning policy and interacts with outside public works and transit partner agency representatives to exchange planning and conceptual design information.  Regularly works with the public and other agencies to develop and implement District programs. Receives general assignments or objectives from the Director of Planning, and performs related duties as required or assigned.

Essential Responsibilities

• Develops environmental compliance documents in support of CEQA and/or NEPA approvals

• Researches, compiles, analyzes and interprets complex technical, demographic, economic, financial and other statistical data for the development of various roadway and transit facility plans and projects such as the District's transit service plan, transit capital improvement program, proposed bridge tolls  or parking facilities.
• Monitors and evaluates transit service performance, bridge traffic patterns, parking occupancy and trends, and transit service patronage, including the use of computer techniques or models where appropriate
• Prepares, or supervises preparation of, routine evaluations of the efficiency and effectiveness of bus on-street operations, major transit facilities and bus stops.  Recommends specific improvements based on these evaluations
• Assists in the preparation of the District's Short-Range Transit Plan and other federal and state required reports, including the organization of meetings between various staff providing input to these reports on an as-needed basis
• Leads teams of planning and other staff working on planning projects.  Develops project staffing requirements and timelines
• Prepares official recommendations and informational reports for consideration by the general public, the District's Board of Directors, technical staff of the District or other agencies and other groups on technical and planning subjects. Prepares or assists with verbal presentations to staff groups, public groups, and the boards of local municipalities and advises District personnel on matters related to interactions with these groups
• Supports and coordinates staff responsibilities with regard to monthly meetings of the District’s Service Review Committee and other internal and external coordination meetings as directed
• Acts, when directed, as liaison between the District and other agencies on planning matters by reviewing outside reports, attending meetings, drafting correspondence and providing technical information to public agencies and other transit groups.  Communicates with the general public on technical matters related to facility planning and District data
• Supervises or provides staff support and coordination to certain advisory groups to the District, including the District’s three Passenger Advisory Committees (Bus Passengers Advisory Committee, Ferry Passengers Advisory Committee, and Advisory Committee on Accessibility), as appropriate when specific questions related to bus, ferry, or bridge traffic operations or facilities need a response.
• Prepares scopes of work for planning projects to be undertaken by consultants; coordinates the process of consultant selection; provides technical liaison with consultants and coordinates contract administration
• May assist District Engineering Department with development of capital projects related to transportation and traffic support facilities
• Represents Director of Planning in their absence at various District meetings, meetings with other public agencies, and with the Planning Department  
• May assign and supervise work of Senior Planner and Associate Planners
• Performs related duties as assigned
• Ensures that employees under his or her supervision follow established safe work practices and obey all safety rules
• Regular and reliable attendance and performance is required

To see the full job posting and submit an application, go to this link:

Principal Planner | Job Details tab | Career Pages

Position Summary

Under the general direction of the Supervising Vessel Master, this position is responsible for the safe navigation of the vessel in accordance with Division policy and the requirements of law.  Responsible for the start-up and shut down of engines and generators plus the in-service care and maintenance of machinery and auxiliaries.   Supervises crew in general upkeep and cleanliness of vessel when in-service crew is aboard and performs other related duties as required by management policy.

Essential Responsibilities

• • Navigates the vessel and is responsible for the safety of the passengers and crew.
  • Supervises crew-members in safety procedures.
  • Monitors and inspects the engine room and carries out servicing and maintenance procedures as directed.
  • Conducts and supervises emergency drills prescribed by the US Coast Guard at intervals set by management.
  • Assists with US Coast Guard and FCC inspections when required.
  • Ensures that all US Coast Guard and FCC certificates are valid for vessel operation.
  • Maintain an accurate daily vessel log and prepares such reports and documents as are required by law and District policy. 
  • Knows and follows the safety and health rules and safe working practices applicable to his or her job
  • Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with District employees, customers, vendors and all others contacted during the course of work using principles of excellent customer service. 
  • Performs additional related duties as assigned. 
  • Regular and reliable attendance and performance required.

To see the full job posting and submit an application, go to this link:

Casual Vessel Master | Job Details tab | Career Pages

The position opens Monday, June 1, 2026, and the final filing date is Tuesday, June 23, 2026, at 5:00 pm. 

The recruitment process for positions in the Department of Public Safety requires a comprehensive background investigation.

The City of Sunnyvale is accepting applications for a regular, full-time Public Safety Dispatcher-In-Training position to join the Department of Public Safety. A complete application packet will consist of a City of Sunnyvale employment application, responses to the required supplemental questions, a current (dated within one year and six months of application) passing CritiCall exam results, and a current (dated within one year of application) typing certificate verifying 35 or more net words per minute. 

Click here to learn more information, view upcoming test dates, and to make a reservation for the CritiCall Dispatcher Exam: http://www.theacademy.ca.gov/TESTS. Thursday, June 18, 2026 is the next available test date.

For this recruitment, online typing tests will be accepted. Candidates may submit typing certificates received from online typing tests, educational programs, career centers, etc. The certificate should list the candidate’s full name, date it was received, and net words per minute.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education and Experience: 

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

Graduation from high school or tested equivalent, AND

One year of work experience providing customer service to the public.

Salary: $53.01 - $58.44 Hourly

For complete information regarding this current opportunity, please visit: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/sunnyvale/jobs/5339887/public-safety-dispatcher-in-training

The position opens Thursday, May 28, 2026, and the final filing date is Monday, July 6, 2026, at 5:00 pm or after receiving 100 qualified and complete applications, whichever is first.

The City of Sunnyvale is accepting applications for the Regular, Full-Time Maintenance Worker 2 position with five current vacancies in the Water Distribution Division (4) and Sewer and Storm Division (1) in the Environmental Services Department.

The Maintenance Worker 2 will perform a broad range of duties in the basic construction and maintenance trades. This position generally works as a member of a crew, but may be given independent assignments and may, under direction, lead a small crew of trainees or temporary workers and assist with training. This position is subject to callback for after-hour emergencies and after hours on-call/standby duty.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education and Experience

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

Maintenance Worker II

A high school diploma or GED equivalent, AND

Six months of experience performing duties comparable to those of the City's Maintenance Worker I classification.

The City of Sunnyvale provides an excellent benefits package. A complete application consists of a City application and responses to the supplemental questionnaire. For complete information regarding this current opportunity, please visit: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/sunnyvale/jobs/5311629/maintenance-worker-2-water-distribution-sewer-storm

Salary: $37.60 - $47.99 Hourly