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THE COMMUNITY

 Suisun City is located midway between San Francisco and Sacramento in south central Solano County.  The City, which was among the first to incorporate in California, developed around a waterfront that has direct access to San Francisco Bay and the Pacific Ocean.  Although the City is largely developed, several large parcels exist and a large annexation is on the horizon that signals ongoing development activity will continue to be in the City’s future.

THE POSITION

 The primary job responsibility for this temporary Building Maintenance Worker I/II-I will be to perform general cleaning, janitorial services, basic maintenance and landscaping in and around the City’s Train Depot. This position is grant-funded through December 31, 2021 specifically to provide a higher level of care and attention for this key transit gateway to Suisun City. We’re looking for creative problem-solvers to perform high-quality skilled work with a variety of tools and equipment types under the direction and guidance of more experienced lead workers and managers in both individual and team projects. To be successful, candidates will need to demonstrate pride in their work, and an ability to focus on completing assigned routines with limited supervision. The assigned work shift is expected to be 6:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Monday through Friday.            *This is a temporary, unrepresented, at-will position funded by a limited term grant.

Happy Hollow Park & Zoo (HHPZ) is a 16 acre amusement park and Association of Zoo's & Aquariums (AZA) accredited zoo.  The mission of Happy Hollow is connecting people to nature through play. Happy Hollow features a unique combination of family rides and amusements, a Puppet Castle Theater, nature themed play areas, special events for all seasons, and an animal education and wildlife conservation program with classes and camps for all ages.

The PRNS Department is seeking one (1) full-time, benefitted Entertainment Coordinator for HHPZ. Under general direction of the Amusement Park Supervisor. The Entertainment Coordinator supervises, plans, prepares and presents theater productions, program services, and one-day internal entertainment services for Happy Hollow Park & Zoo (such as special Puppetry events).  

This position regularly works weekends, evenings, and holidays, during all climatic conditions as assigned.

 
 Duties may include the following:

• • Production of HHPZ’s Entertainment Department, including the Puppet Theater shows, special events, workshops, camps, and the park’s costume character program.
  • Produces, manages, and direct costume character/park performers’ entertainment atmosphere and collaborates with other departments to provide entertainment and artistic enhancement of attractions, in-park and off-site.
  • Interviews, auditions, hires, schedules and supervises a skill balanced entertainment staff; contributes to performance evaluations, handles training, coaching and mentoring.
  • Manages staff in the creation of show productions, puppets, scenery, costumes, props, and scripts.
  • Manages entertainment budget and grant monies ensuring HHPZ’s Entertainment Department services are properly funded; makes recommendations for budget increases and allocation of funds for entertainment services.
  • In collaboration with other HHPZ departments, prepares and distributes entertainment events outlines include: establishing staffing levels; developing timelines, estimating costs for labor and equipment; and configuring events.
  • Develops and designs new entertainment programs and updates existing programs to stay current with entertainment trends.
  • Responsible for maintaining safe and clean work environment, performs routine safety checks at facilities and watches for safety of performers and guests.
  • May coordinate and manage HHPZ entertainment activities off-site for various events.
  • Provides supervision and oversight of recruiting and coordinating the activities of volunteers in entertainment programs.
  • Performs other duties of a similar nature or level.

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

• Knowledge of principles and practices of various theater and entertainment programs, including puppetry and costumed characters.
• Ability to create and develop a variety of theater and education presentations.
• Ability to present puppet shows and participate in puppet productions.
• Ability to perform various tasks related to puppet theater presentations and related entertainment programs, such as writing scripts, making puppets, scenery, costumes and props.
• Ability to use a variety of sound equipment used in entertainment presentations.
• Ability to learn new techniques and teach others, including staff, volunteers, or workshop participants.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective work relationships with other workers, volunteers and the public.
• Ability to coach and train less experienced employees and volunteers

Collaboration: Develops networks and builds alliances; engages in cross-functional activities.

Supervision: Sets effective long and short-term goals based on a good understanding of management practices; establishes realistic priorities within available resources; provides motivational support; empowers others; assigns decision-making and work functions to others in an appropriate manner to maximize organizational and individual effectiveness.

Creativity: Addresses objectives and problems while questioning traditional assumptions/solutions in order to generate creative ideas and new ways of doing business; exhibits creativity and innovation when contributing to organizational and individual objectives; seeks out opportunities to improve, streamline, reinvent work processes.

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

Multi-Tasking: Can handle multiple projects and responsibilities simultaneously; has handled a wide variety of assignments in past and/or current position(s).

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

Coaching: Provides guidance, opportunities, and motivation to develop and strengthen knowledge, skills, and competencies to improve employee’s capabilities.

Communication Skills: Communicates and listens effectively and responds in a timely, effective, positive, and respectful manner; written reports and correspondence are accurate, complete, current; well-organized, legible, concise, neat, and in proper grammatical form.

About the Position

The City Manager’s Office is recruiting for an Assistant to the City Manager position to serve as the City’s Capital Budget Coordinator.  This is an unclassified, salaried position, which means that the position is not part of the Civil Service system.  This management position is not represented by a bargaining unit.  This is a permanent at-will position with the City Manager’s Office reporting to the Deputy Budget Director.

Key Responsibilities

This position is responsible for the following:

• Manages the capital budget process, including, but not limited to, budget development, revenue and expenditure tracking and monitoring, financial status reporting, and capital revenue forecasting for approximately 50 funds at a combined annual budget of approximately $1.3 billion.
• Coordinates capital budget activities across all City departments, develops annual capital budget training manuals/instructions and leads city-wide trainings.
• Working collaboratively with City departments, solves capital budget issues and oversees capital funds management for inclusion in various budget documents such as the Annual Report, Mid-Year Budget Review, City Manager’s Budget Request and Five-Year Forecast, Proposed and Adopted Capital Budget and Five-Year Capital Improvement Program.
• Administers the Hyperion capital budgeting software system for the production of various Capital Program budget documents.
• Leads the update and administration of the organization's Hyperion capital budgeting software system; researches and understands reporting requirements and ensures that systems are modified to meet these requirements; establishes best practices for system use, and ensures that these practices are used throughout the organization; and trains departmental staff as needed.
• Coordinates memorandum review activities and provides staff support for budget/fiscal implications for all City Council memoranda.
• Monitors economic-sensitive information affecting City capital funds.
• Serves as a liaison for capital budget issues for various workgroups/committees.
• Effectively supervises and motivates a team of Budget Office staff to ensure timely and accurate completion of assignments. 
• Ensures alignment of the Capital Program with City Council priorities, policies, and budget principles and City Manager directives and budget guidelines.
• Authors, reviews, and edits budget documents, reports, memoranda and briefing materials.
• Studies City organizations, operations and services to make recommendations to improve quality and effectiveness of service delivery. 
• Completes high-level special projects.
• Resolves and facilitates major issues which are confidential, controversial or of major significance to the organization.
• Represents the Budget Office or City Manager’s Office as assigned at public events including community groups, City Council sessions, Committee meetings, and Planning Commission budget review. 

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The District is seeking a Senior Resource Management Specialist to lead the physical sciences program in the Natural Resources Department. The Senior Resource Management Specialist will assess, protect, and restore archaeological and water resources, as well as contaminated site cleanup and erosion control projects on District preserves in Santa Clara, San Mateo, and Santa Cruz Counties.  Typical project work includes, aquatic habitat monitoring, identification and protection of wetland resources, identification and monitoring of archaeological resources, designing erosion control projects, overseeing contractors and consultants, environmental impact analysis, and applying for permits to resource agencies.  This position will supervise staff biologists and will direct consultants, contractors, and volunteers to assist in completing this work.  Supervisory and administrative tasks will include budgeting, project management, setting priorities, and providing guidance to multi-disciplinary teams.  The ideal candidate is organized and collaborative with excellent oral and written communication skills, understands ecological systems, and can implement land management practices accordingly.

The District is a regional greenbelt system in the Santa Cruz Mountain region comprised of over 64,000 acres of land in 26 open space preserves, protected for public enjoyment and recreation. The District is a growing organization with a focused mission that guides our work, and where every employee makes an impact. If you are looking for a challenging opportunity to contribute to the legacy of open space protection and outdoor recreation, we invite you to apply for this position. We invite you to view our Working for Midpen video on our Employment Opportunities page.                                  

About the Position:  The ideal candidate will have the educational background and relevant experience in managing natural resources on natural lands, experience supervising scientists, and has developed work plans for multiple projects simultaneously.  In addition, the candidate will provide frequent verbal and written reports to staff, including Department Managers and the General Manager’s Office, as well as the Board of Directors at public meetings.  The candidate must also have the skills to foster communication and collaboration with other District departments to coordinate project requirements; work effectively with local jurisdictional agencies to meet permitting requirements and keep permitting review on schedule; manage and direct consultants; oversee the work of, and negotiate with, contractors; and maintain detailed and current project documentation.    For additional information about the position, see the Job Description page on the District website.

Work Environment:  This position will operate in the Natural Resources Department at the District’s office in Los Altos, California.  In addition to working in an office setting to complete project tasks and at various venues across the San Francisco Peninsula to present information at public meetings, the Senior Resource Management Specialist will often work in the field and hike steep terrain and wildland areas with poison oak and wildlife. Fieldwork will require driving District vehicles in remote areas on dirt roads, working in temperatures ranging from cold and blustery to hot and dry, and hiking in steep, mountainous terrain.  

Education and Experience:  Any combination of training and experience that would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required qualifications would be: 
Equivalent to graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with major coursework in natural resource management, environmental design, geology, biology, or related field, and five (5) years of management level experience in natural resource management including at least one year of supervisory and administrative responsibility. A Master’s degree is desirable.  Professional work experience with parks and open space is highly desired.

Licenses & Certifications Required:   Possession of a valid California Driver’s License.

Benefits:   The Open Space District provides an excellent benefits package including health, life & disability insurance as well as CalPERS pension. Please see the Benefits page of the District website for details.

HOW TO APPLY: Apply online at CalOpps.org.  Application deadline is November 27th at 5:00 p.m.

The following four application items are required:

1. A fully completed CalOpps employment application  

2. Cover letter 

3. Resume  

4. Supplemental question responses

Incomplete applications will not be considered for the position. Applicants with the most relevant experience and qualifications suitable for the position will be contacted for interviews.

Recruitment Timeline:

We recommend applicants’ schedules be open during this time frame for panel interviews.  The District cannot accommodate individual schedules.

First Interview: December 13, 2019

Final Interview/written exercise: December 17, 2019

Estimated Start Date: January 2020

Applicants with disabilities may request reasonable accommodation by contacting the Human Resources department.   

Put your passion for Open Space to work!

The Department of Public Works Technology Services Section is recruiting to fill multiple Geographic Systems Specialist I/II (GSS I/II) positions on the Enterprise GIS Team. These are data-focused positions that will be responsible for creating, maintaining, and ensuring the integrity of enterprise GIS datasets as well as providing ongoing support for Enterprise GIS activities and development of technology solutions that maximize the delivery of City products and services.  The individuals selected for these positions will work primarily in the production group of the Enterprise GIS Team. Under the direction of a Senior Geographic Systems Specialist, the incumbents will perform the key responsibilities listed below:

• Utilize Geographic Information System (GIS) and associated software to produce, display, and analyze geographic information.
• Create and maintain enterprise GIS datasets using versioning and Workflow Manager. Interpret resources such as engineering plans, assessor’s maps, and discrepancy report to enter graphic and attribute data into GIS while maintaining data integrity.
• Perform quality assurance of GIS data and associated graphic components.
• Use SQL queries to produce weekly reports on the status of plans and other documents received.
• Use ETL (extract, transform, and load), Model Builder, or scripting tools to design and create GIS processes.
• Assist with troubleshooting problems encountered in GIS production work.
• Develop workflows and documentation for various GIS tasks.
• Develop geospatial products, including maps and other products as required.
• Respond to requests for GIS data, analysis, or reports as directed using appropriate GIS tools and following City protocol.
• Coordinate intern training and work assignments.
• Work under supervision of a project manager or senior team member.

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.

Position & Duties 

The Community Energy Department is seeking to fill one (1) full-time Power Resources Specialist I/II position to the Regulatory and Legislative Compliance Division. This position reports directly to the Division Manager of Regulatory and Legislative Policy and will support a variety of Regulatory and Legislative Policy functions. 

Under general direction of the Division Manager of Regulatory and Legislative Policy, the Power Resources Specialist I/II will be responsible for assisting and supporting the division’s engagement in the number of complex electric regulatory proceedings in order to effectively advocate for the business interests of SJCE at the California Public Utilities Commission (“CPUC”), the California Energy Commission (CEC) and the California Independent System Operator (“CAISO”) to protect and advance San José business and community interests.

Typical duties of this position may include, but are not limited to:

• Evaluate regulatory and legislative initiatives to ensure compliance with energy risk management policies.

• Perform energy resource planning and electric utility tariff analysis, policy risk assessment, and provide technical analysis to comply with applicable federal, state and local laws.

• Support the preparation of comments, data requests, written responses, position papers, analytical models, testimony, and exhibits related to a variety of technical regulatory proceedings.

• Maintain and update a short and/ or long-term list and calendar of key regulatory issues affecting SJCE.

• Track, review, analyze, regulatory filings, proposals and policy issues that could impact SJCE and its customers.

• Other duties as assigned.

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.

Salary Information

The current salary range for Power Resources Specialist I is: $80,454.40 - $98,030.40

The current salary range for Power Resources Specialist II is: $87,547.20 - $106,641.60

The actual salary shall be determined by the final candidate’s qualifications and experience.

In addition to the starting salary, employees in the Senior Power Resources Specialist I/II classification shall also receive an approximate five percent (5%) ongoing, non-pensionable, compensation pay.

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 - Demonstrates knowledge of applicable professional/technical principles and practices, Citywide and departmental procedures/policies and federal and state rules and regulations.

• Communication Skills - Effectively conveys information and expresses thoughts and facts clearly, orally and in writing; demonstrates effective use of listening skills and displays openness to other people's ideas and thoughts. Demonstrates basic knowledge of negotiation skills.
• Analytical Thinking - Approaches a problem or situation by using a logical, systematic, sequential approach.
• Collaboration - Develops networks and builds alliances; engages in cross-functional activities.
• Initiative - Exhibits resourceful behaviors toward meeting job objectives; anticipates problems, is proactive, and avoids difficulties by planning ahead; displays willingness to assume extra responsibility and challenges; pursues continuing education opportunities that promotes job performance.
• Planning - Acts to align own unit's goals with the strategic direction of the organization; Defines tasks and milestones to achieve objectives, while ensuring the optimal use of resources to meet those objectives. Additional Competencies and/or Desirable Qualifications (Competencies, knowledge, skills, and abilities that are more position specific and/or likely to contribute to more successful job performance.)
• Political Skill - In taking action, demonstrates an understanding and consideration of how it will impact stakeholders and affected areas in the organization.
• Vision/Strategic Thinking - Supports, promotes, and ensures alignment with the organization’s vision and values.

The Environmental Services Department provides comprehensive and innovative utility services for Sunnyvale's residents and businesses and facilitates initiatives to achieve the City's sustainability objectives. The Department brings together technical, operational, and administrative professional disciplines to form its dedicated and dynamic team.

This recruitment is to fill two [2] vacancies in the laboratory, but the eligible list may be used for future vacancies in the laboratory or the Compliance Inspection group.

City of Sunnyvale Laboratory/Field Technicians work in the laboratory when assigned to the Laboratory and in the field when assigned to the Compliance Inspection group. In the laboratory, Laboratory/Field Technicians work independently under the supervision of a Senior Environmental Chemist primarily collecting and analyzing samples from Sunnyvale's Water Pollution Control Plant.  The laboratory performs a variety of physical, chemical, biological and bacteriological analyses to monitor operations and demonstrate compliance for the City's wastewater, drinking water, and industrial pretreatment programs.

In the Compliance Inspection group, Laboratory/Field Technicians work under the supervision of the Senior Environmental Compliance Inspector primarily in the field collecting samples from industries, restaurants and the sanitary sewer collection system in order to determine compliance with local and federal discharge limits. The Laboratory/Field Technician in Compliance Inspection works closely with the Environmental Compliance Inspectors to regulate dischargers.

This position requires an Associate’s degree or 60 semester units or 90 quarter units in environmental science, including courses in chemistry, biology or other related sciences, two years of experience performing field technician and/or laboratory duties and a valid California class C driver’s license with a safe driving record.

The City of Sunnyvale provides an excellent benefits package. A complete application packet will consist of a City of Sunnyvale employment application and responses to the required supplemental questions. The position opens November 11, 2019 and final filing date is December 2, 2019 at 5:00 pm. Please apply as soon as possible as only the first 100 qualified applications will be considered. For complete information regarding this current opportunity, please visit: Sunnyvale.ca.gov and click on JOBS.

Salary $30.9386 - $39.4867 Hourly

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Office Assistant I provides administrative support to the Recreation & Community Services Department, which includes program registration, facility reservations, recordkeeping, customer interaction and point of sale. Duties include responding to phone, mail, email and in-person inquiries, as well as requests from citizens, employees and other City departments. The Office Assistant I performs receptionist duties, including: typing, word processing, use of computer programs and applications, recordkeeping, organizing and compiling data, filing, computerized data entry, organizing calendars, working efficiently and effectively within Recreation & Community Services Department and other departments with minimal supervision and with outstanding customer service. This is a part time position that averages 25 hours per week.

GENERAL ACCOUNTABILITIES: The following statements are intended as general illustrations of the work in this job class and are not all inclusive for specific positions.

1. Serve as the Recreation & Community Services Department’s first line of customer contact
2. Establish and maintain positive relationships with customers, employees, contractors and volunteers
3. Advise customers on the selection of programs that best fit their areas of interest
4. Assist customers in determining which rental facility to use for their events
5. Support annual & quarterly instructor management tasks
6. Enter activity data into the registration software
7. Performs other administrative/clerical duties as assigned

MINIMUM POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

KNOWLEDGE OF: Basic office practices and procedures, including filing and the operation of standard office equipment, computers, related software, phone systems, fax/copy machines and email communications; Microsoft Office Suite including Word, Excel and Outlook; correct English usage written and verbal, including spelling, grammar, and punctuation; business letter writing and the standard format for typed materials; policies and procedures related to the department to which assigned; basic business data processing principles; effective time management principles; customer service principles; basic accounting principles.

SKILL AND ABILITY TO: Develop and maintain office files; compose routine correspondence from brief instructions; use initiative and sound judgment within established guidelines; prioritize work and coordinate several activities; multitask; communicate tactfully and effectively with the public, including interpreting and applying detailed rules and policies; rapidly learn, understand, retain and utilize directions, procedures, policies, processes and programs of the Recreation Department; provide excellent customer service to staff and customers in-person and via email and telephone; work harmoniously as part of a team or independently; perform successfully all the requirements of the position.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Sit at a desk for long periods of time; repetitively use fingers and/or wrists or hands while twisting or applying pressure; maintain mental capacity which allows the capability of making sound decisions and demonstrating intellectual capabilities; have rapid mental/muscular coordination; maintain effective audio/visual discrimination and perception to the degree necessary for the successful completion of assigned duties; and lift up to 25 lbs, and carry up to 10 lbs; maintain a professional and neat appearance.

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION:

Any combination of the listed experience and education requirements may lead to a qualifying application. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:

• Education: Equivalent to graduation from high school. Completed college-level coursework is desirable.
• Experience: A minimum of one year of responsible secretarial or administrative experience. Prior experience with activity registration and facility rentals is highly desired.
• Valid California driver’s license is desirable
• Previous experience working with the public is desirable

IDEAL CANDIDATE POSSESSES THE FOLLOWING CHARACTERISTICS:  Is highly professional, patient, respectful, ethical and organized; has a can-do attitude. Communicates effectively and proactively both verbally and in writing. Enjoys working in a small town atmosphere with an engaged public, including merchants, property owners and residents.

OTHER INFORMATION

Temporary employees are non-benefited, at-will positions. Since the City does not participate in Social Security and is required to provide an alternative retirement plan, you are required to participate in the City's defined contribution retirement plan through Nationwide where 3.75% of your gross compensation per pay period is deducted and put into the plan. The City matches this 3.75% for a total contribution of 7.5% of your gross compensation per pay period.

COMPENSATION:
This is a part-time, temporary position. Approximately 25-29 hours per week.
$16.75. to $20.75 hourly DOE

RECRUITMENT PROCESS:
The recruitment will remain open until the position is filled with a first review date of November 19, 2019. Prior to hire, candidates will be required to successfully complete a pre-employment process, including a livescan background investigation. A conviction history will not necessarily disqualify an applicant from appointment; however, failure to disclose a conviction will result in disqualification or termination.
 

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

The City of Los Altos is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in employment on the basis of a person’s race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, mental or physical disability, medical condition, marital status, sex, age or sexual orientation. Candidates with a disability, which may require special assistance in any phase of the application or testing process, should advise City of Los Altos upon submittal of application. Documentation of the need for accommodation must accompany the request.

LIMITATIONS AND DISCLAIMER

The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position. All job requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health and safety of themselves or other employees.  

The City of Sunnyvale is actively seeking a highly energetic, skilled, and motivated individual to join a well-established municipality as a Public Works Construction Inspector. The individual will perform quality assurance inspections on typical City capital construction projects. These projects include but are not limited to roadway rehabilitation, water, storm and sewer lines replacement, water stations and plants, wastewater and solid waste processing, parks, traffic systems and building upgrades and rehabilitation.

The ideal candidate will have a passion for excellence, a commitment to serving the community and have outstanding interpersonal skills. Other skills the City is looking for include strong leadership; ability to establish and maintain effective work relationships; and the ability to collaborate with a wide variety of stakeholders.

All of this, plus a generous benefits package and a competitive salary make the City of Sunnyvale a great place to work. 

A complete application consists of a City application and responses to the supplemental questionnaire.  The final filing date is December 2, 2019 at 5:00 pm. For complete information regarding this opportunity, please visit: Sunnyvale.ca.gov.

$39.26 - $50.11 Hourly

Salary: $81,662.26 - $104,224.43 Annually