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POSITION HIGHLIGHTS 

• Exciting opportunity to learn about existing community services programs and be a part of the development of future programs 

• Join a newly integrated department and help shape the future of Cultural and Community Services, enhancing how libraries, theatres, and community programs serve our community. 

• Opportunity for a hybrid work schedule after six months of employment.  

DESCRIPTION 

The City of Thousand Oaks is excited to announce the creation of a new Cultural and Community Services Analyst position within the Cultural and Community Services Department! This newly established role has been created to track and analyze department metrics in libraries, theatres, and community services. Additionally, this role will provide service to the community through key support for grants, film and special event permits, youth services, senior services, and more. 

The Cultural and Community Services Department is seeking a proactive and adaptable Cultural and Community Services Analyst who will work across and support three divisions: libraries, community services, and theatres. This position will be responsible for innovating the department’s use of data by tracking metrics and finding ways to present the integrated data. The selected candidate will be assigned duties related to grants, youth and senior services, and/or film and special event permits. They will learn the role of the current Community Services Analyst and serve as a backup, when necessary.  

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Provide staff assistance to leadership 

• Participate in planning, coordinating, implementing, and overseeing projects related to data management. Develop and prepare proposals, plans, reports, and recommendations for libraries, community services, and theatres. 

• Serve as a liaison to community organizations, government agencies, and other stakeholders. 

• Assist with complex tasks related to the City’s Community Grants programs. 

• Assist with the development, implementation, and maintenance of Special Event and Film permitting regulations and process. 

• Learn basic functions of libraries, theatres, and community services divisions to help identify opportunities for collaboration or cross-over of duties.  

• Analyze problems, identify alternative solutions and process improvements, implement recommendations in support of goals 

• Analyze data trends to identify opportunities for process improvement and enhanced operational efficiency.  

• Evaluate and consolidate departmental tasks to eliminate redundancies and improve operational efficiency through lean principles. 

• Provide high-quality customer service to residents and patrons by responding to inquiries and assisting with passport, special event, film permit processes, and more. 

• Collaboration with other departments 

• Adapt to evolving departmental needs by leading and supporting diverse projects that enhance cultural and community programming. 

• Establish and maintain effective working relationship with those contacted in the course of work. 

Overview: 

The Senior Management Analyst position for the Budget Office supports the long-term forecast, annual biennial budget development and ongoing monitoring and analysis for the Watersheds and Safe Clean Water Program operations. This position supports key strategic initiatives in the budget management of a core business function in Valley Water and to implement ends policies E2 (Valley Water provides a reliable, safe, and affordable water supply for current and future generations in all communities served). Additionally, this position would support the maintenance and update of the INFOR, Vena Budget, and other suite of budget tools.

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

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

 

Key Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Annual Biennial Budget Development for the Watersheds Division and Safe, Clean Water Program.
• 10-Year Long-Term Forecast (LTF) process for the Watersheds Division and Safe Clean Water Program.
• Support the maintenance and update of the INFOR, Vena Budget, and other suite of budget tools.
• Ongoing Budget Monitoring and Analysis.
• Special projects as assigned.

Ideal Candidate's Background Includes:

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

Ideal Experience:

• 5 years of experience as the lead financial/budget analyst working on an operating and capital budget of $100 million or more.
• Experience supporting a specific business unit or division with all budgetary activities, including developing, monitoring, analyzing, and communicating budget items.
• Experience with process improvements and collaborating with others to implement solutions.
• Experience working with ERP systems and budget software.

Ideal Skills and Abilities:

• Strong proficiency in Microsoft office suite.
• Ability to work independently, take the lead on the assigned functional area and build strong rapport with key stakeholders ranging from executive management to administrative staff.
• Strong communication skills, both orally and written. 
• Proven ability to prepare documentation and present/train others and engage the audience in a public speaking forum.
• The ability to present to the Board, members of the public, and internal stakeholders.

Ideal Knowledge:

• In-depth knowledge of CA local government policies and principles of budget preparation, monitoring, analysis, forecasting, and accounting/budgetary reconciliations.

Ideal Training and Education:

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Financial Management, Economics, Business Administration. 

Substitution

Directly related experience may be substituted for the college requirement on the basis of one and one-half years of experience for one year of education to a maximum of four years.

To review the Classification Specification, please click here (Download PDF reader)

Budget & Financial Analyses Unit (Position Code 797)
Valley Water Telework Program: Eligibility for telework will depend on the type of work performed, operational needs, and the ability for the employee to perform the essential functions of their job duties while teleworking. Employment with Valley Water requires employees to live within 150 miles of their primary physical work location located in San Jose, California by their start date.

This position is eligible for a hybrid telework schedule, typically working 40% remote and 60% onsite.

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

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The position opens Tuesday, October 7, 2025, and the final filing date is Tuesday, November 4, 2025, at 5:00 pm. 

Work for the City of Sunnyvale: The Heart of the Silicon Valley! Visitors and residents enjoy Sunnyvale's beautiful, clean suburban setting, efficient, high-quality city services, low crime rate, quality schools and prize-winning parks.
 
We are looking for a Traffic Engineer, Part-Time to manage, coordinate and oversee the City’s Traffic Calming Program. Responsibilities include working with residents on traffic calming requests, collecting data, performing analyses, conducting public outreach, developing and implementing traffic calming measures to address community concerns, conducting after studies, and preparing recommendations for City Council. This position may also perform other duties as assigned.

The City of Sunnyvale offers:

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits
• Classic CalPERS members have 4% of the employee contributions paid by the City, leaving only 3% for the employee to contribute
• Retiree medical benefits available
• Paid Time Off (PTO) Accruals
• Paid Holidays 
• Employee Wellness Programs

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education and Experience:

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

A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in civil engineering,  AND
 
Two years of experience performing relevant, professional level work in traffic, transportation or civil engineering.

Traffic Engineer: In addition to the above, current registration as a Professional Civil or Traffic Engineer issued by the State of California is required.

The City of Sunnyvale provides an excellent benefits package. A complete application consists of a City application and responses to the supplemental questionnaire. The position opens Tuesday, October 7, 2025and final filing date is Tuesday, November 4, 2025 5:00 PM. For complete information regarding this current opportunity, please visit: Sunnyvale.ca.gov and click on JOBS.

Salary: $59.94 - $76.50 Hourly

To review the full job description and apply, please use this link: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/sunnyvale/jobs/5031430/traffic-engineer-part-time

The Department: 

The Human Resources Department is seeking collaborative, innovative, enthusiastic individuals with great interpersonal skills to deliver high quality services that meet the community's needs. The Human Resources Department is seeking to fill one full-time vacancy to support the benefits and HRIS administration for the City. Experience in the public sector is highly desirable. This recruitment may also be used to fill positions supporting recruitment, classification/compensation and training. Candidates interested in these specialties are encouraged to apply for future consideration. To learn more about the City of Santa Clara Human Resources Department, visit our website.

The Position: 

The position being recruited for is in the Benefits and HRIS Administration Division. The incumbent will be trained to have working knowledge of CalPERS retirement and health and other ancillary benefits (e.g., dental, vision, life insurance, Flexible Spending Account, post-separation Health Reimbursement Arrangements, retiree medical reimbursement) and will be responsible for monitoring and processing employee benefits, leaves, and personnel transactions. Personnel transactions include processing new hires, promotions, separations, pay rate changes, premium pays, transfers, and other data changes. Benefits and leaves administration may include processing mid-year employee benefit changes, annual benefits open enrollment actions, leave of absence requests, benefit or leave adjustments, COBRA, and answering employee and retiree questions. The ability to effectively utilize MS Office applications, including Word, Excel, and Access is essential. Familiarity with databases, including experience creating, updating, and reporting data, is essential. The position requires a person to be detail oriented to ensure all benefit and personnel transactions are accurate and timely. Strong customer service is required.

Other positions in this classification may support various programs and divisions within the Department, including: administration of recruitment and selection, workers' compensation, classification and compensation, training, and assist in the preparation and analysis of various functions within the Department.

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 Friday, October 31, 2025, at 4:00 PM. 

THIS RECRUITMENT MAY BE USED TO FILL MULTIPLE POSITIONS IN THIS, OR OTHER DIVISIONS OR DEPARTMENTS BESIDES THE POSITIONS LISTED ABOVE. 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 $88,981.20 - $113,380.92. This position may be filled at or near the minimum of the salary range. 

Minimum Qualifications

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Minimum Education Requirements: 

• Graduation from high school or possession of a GED

Minimum Experience Requirements: 

• Two (2) years of experience in technical or clerical human resources programs. This would involve the recruitment and selection of employees, employee benefits, employee relations, maintenance of classification and compensation plans, coordination of workers' compensation and benefits programs, or maintenance of detailed confidential and sensitive personnel records.  
• Experience with word processing and spreadsheet software is required.

Acceptable Substitution: 

• College education in public personnel administration, human resources administration, or equivalent major in an accredited college or university may be substituted at the rate of one (1) year of education (30 semester units or equivalent) for each year of the required experience.

License/Certifications: 

• Possession of a valid California Class C driver’s license is required at time of appointment.

Desirable Qualifications: 

• Experience with database software (e.g., Microsoft Access), Applicant Tracking software, and/or Human Resources Management Information Systems (HRIS) are desirable.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or closely related field is desirable

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

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

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

VETERAN’S PREFERENCE POINTS: This position qualifies for Veteran’s Preference Points. Applicants who have separated from service (Active Duty Status) must submit proof of honorable discharge (Form DD214) with their application at time of filing or will be ineligible to have points added to their final score.

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

For more information and to apply, please visit:

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

About the Department

The City of San José, the Capital of Silicon Valley, is one of the nation's best managed cities and one of the top cities in which to live, work, and do business. Moreover, San José is the center of cultural, government and economic activity for the region. The employees of the City of San José have embraced the following values: Integrity, Innovation, Excellence, Collaboration, Respect and Celebration. The City's Public Works Department is seeking an individual whose values align with the values of the City's employees.

The Department of Public Works is responsible for delivering capital improvement projects for a wide variety of City facilities and infrastructure, maintaining City facilities and fleet assets, facilitating and regulating development activities, and providing animal care and services. The Department is committed to high-quality service, partnering with the community, and providing an excellent environment in which to work.

Position Duties

The Department of Public Works is currently seeking to fill a Systems Application Programmer I/II (SAP I/II) position within the Technology Services team to support the Animal Care and Services Division (ACS). This position is responsible for contributing to good data hygiene, building dashboards and reports, authoring SOPs for various Chameleon workflows, providing desktop and mobile device support, and supporting ACS tech projects.

Salary Range (including the 5% NPWI): 

• SAP I: $88,932.48 – $108,086.16 annually 
• SAP II: $98,629.44 - $119,945.28 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.

This is a temporary (Overstrength) position that is anticipated to be funded through June 30, 2026, subject to further extension as appropriate. If this position is not extended through the budget process, the city may seek to place you in other internal job opportunities based on your previous work experience. 

This position is part of the Technology Services Division team but is assigned to ACS and fully dedicated to supporting ACS technology functions, including both application and desktop support. This is an individual contributor role that requires a commitment to building and maintaining quality data, strong attention to detail, excellent customer service, understanding of ACS business processes and workflows, and deep understanding of Chameleon software and backend database.

Under the direction of a senior team member, the SAP I/II will maintain the Chameleon application and underlying data, build and maintain dashboards and reports, and provide desktop support to ACS users. Key responsibilities and duties may include but are not limited to the following:

• Provide end-to-end support for the Chameleon application, including creating user accounts, assigning privileges, providing user training, troubleshooting and resolving issues, and maintaining documentation.
• Perform regular data validation checks on Chameleon backend data to ensure integrity. Identify and correct data issues and provide direction to users associated with recurring data errors.
• Roll out Chameleon modules to rescue partners and volunteers. Onboard users and providing ongoing support and maintenance of web-based modules.
• Develop dashboards and reports from Chameleon and ancillary data sources, ensuring validity and integrity of data presented and alignment with other dashboards and reports.
• Manage inventory of approx. 200 Crystal Reports and develop thorough understanding of how they are used. Serve as SME to vet all requests for new reports or modifications to ensure consistency across reports and avoid duplication.
• Provide regular training sessions and Chameleon office hours to promote proper use of the software and valid data entry across the organization.
• Meet with end users to understand requirements for new capabilities, reports, or workflows. Design and build using available tools in the PW technology stack, and/or collaborate with software vendors to enhance system capabilities and ensure optimal use.
• Develop and maintain comprehensive standard operating procedures for data management and tech workflows and functions.
• Provide desktop and mobile device support to ACS staff, including imaging, installing, and configuring new devices; maintaining asset inventory; troubleshooting device issues; and setting up equipment and providing general IT support for offsite events.  

To effectively carry out this role, the ideal candidate will possess the following skills and experience:

• Expert knowledge of Chameleon software, its underlying database, and data management workflows.
• Knowledge of T-SQL and ability to develop complex queries for data validation and reporting.
• Proficiency with analytics and reporting tools, preferably, Crystal Reports and Tableau.
• Experience supporting web-based and client/server applications.
• Experience providing desktop support for Win 11 and iOS devices.
• Proactive attitude, excellent communication skills, and persistence to track down answers needed to complete projects or resolve issues.
• Familiarity with animal shelter operations, business workflows, and data collection is highly desired.

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.

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.

About the Department

The City of San José, the Capital of Silicon Valley, is one of the nation's best managed cities and one of the top cities in which to live, work, and do business. Moreover, San José is the center of cultural, government and economic activity for the region. The employees of the City of San José have embraced the following values: Integrity, Innovation, Excellence, Collaboration, Respect, and Celebration. The City's Public Works Department is seeking an individual whose values align with the values of the City's employees.

The Department of Public Works is responsible for delivering capital improvement projects for a wide variety of City facilities and infrastructure, maintaining City facilities and fleet assets, facilitating, and regulating development activities, and providing animal care and services. The Department is committed to high-quality service, partnering with the community, and providing an excellent environment in which to work.

Position Duties

The total hourly range for this classification is $21.48- $26.15/hour.

This range includes an approximate five percent (5%) ongoing non-pensionable pay. Actual salary shall be determined by the final candidates’ qualifications and experience. The Public Works Department is recruiting to fill several Event Services Representative (Recreation Leader – Part Time Unbenefited) positions to support the coordination of events occurring at City Hall. The ideal candidates will possess a high level of professionalism, excellent customer service skills, and a strong work ethic. The position requires excellent judgment, initiative, independence, integrity, organizational skills, flexibility, and written and verbal communication skills.

Event Services Representatives assist in monitoring and providing customer/client support for special events. Event Services Representatives may be required to provide technical assistance and set up of equipment on day of event, assist in resolving customer issues and complaints, and respond to emergency situations during events. The on-site Event Services Representative coordinates with event staff such as ushers, ticket takers, security, crowd control, outside contractors, and performs facility safety checks which may include enforcing Safety and Fire Marshall Regulations.

Due to the nature of the job responsibilities, Event Services Representatives must be able to:

· Work extended/irregular hours including nights, weekends, and holidays, as needed.

· Stand and/or walk for extended periods of time.

· Lift and carry items weighing between 25 and 50 pounds on an as needed basis.

· Comprehend verbal and written instructions.

· Prepare event reports.

A post-offer pre-employment TB test may be conducted by City of San José Employee Health Services.

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.

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.

The Grant R. Brimhall Library and Newbury Park Library are seeking a Library Aide to assist in a variety of day-to-day tasks in support of the Library’s programs, operations, and services.  The Library Aide will serve as the primary point of contact for patrons at the Circulation Desk, providing consistent, professional, and quality customer service. 

This position will work from the Newbury Park Library, but will be expected to work at the Grant R. Brimhall Library as required. Day, evening, and weekend shifts will also be required.

The ideal candidate should have exceptional customer service skills, and demonstrate teamwork, excellent judgment, and the ability to interact with a wide range of individuals and groups. 

Primary responsibilities:

• Assist library patrons at the Circulation Desk.
  • Check materials in/out.
  • Register patrons and issue library cards.
  • Process overdue materials and routine fee transactions.
  • Answer questions in person, over the telephone, and electronically.
  • Provide general reference assistance and library information to patrons.
• Work with Library staff under supervision to help plan the logistics and implementation of community outreach projects. and/or enhancement patron services.
• Perform general clerical duties including processing, ordering, and organizing library materials and records.
• Prepare materials for circulation, assist with inventory management, and shelve materials as required.
• Assist in maintaining accurate bibliographic or patron records on the library’s databases; perform searching of databases as needed.
• Set up, take down, maintain, and operate audiovisual equipment and provide other support for programs and events, including setting up tables, chairs, or other items as required.