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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. 

POSITION HIGHLIGHTS 

• Have a direct impact in meeting critical affordable housing needs. 

• Opportunities to expand your skills and grow within our organization. 

• Enjoy a newly remodeled, modern office space designed for collaboration and productivity. Position equipped with a City-issued laptop, sit/stand desk, and other modern workplace tools.  

• Opportunity for hybrid flexibility: potential for one day per week telework after six months of employment. 

 

DESCRIPTION 

The City of Thousand Oaks Community Development Department is excited to announce a rewarding career opportunity for a passionate and motivated Community Development (CDBG and Affordable Housing) Analyst to join our dynamic team!  

 

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Administer CDBG: Coordinate and implement the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program. 

• Housing Program Coordinator: Assist in implementing the City’s Affordable Housing programs, HOME Investment Partnerships Programs, City Rent Stabilization Program, Housing Successor Fund, and City Housing Trust Fund, and related housing assistance programs. 

• Ensure Regulatory Compliance: Interpret and implement regulations with the US Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), the State of California Housing and Community Development (HCD), and local ordinances and resolutions. 

• HUD Needs Assessment: Conduct application workshops and community meetings; prepare applications, funding availability notices, and participate in the evaluation of funding applications and community needs.   

• Coordinate Interagency Efforts: Coordinate CDBG and affordable housing funding activities with internal departments (City Manager, City Attorney, Finance, and City Clerk) and outside agencies at the County, State, and Federal levels. Review the work of contractors and consultants.  

• Community Engagement: Represent the City in meetings with community groups and agencies. Participate in special multi-disciplinary task forces.  

• Conduct Analysis: Analyze social, economic, demographic, housing, and land use data, as well as development plans, and technical studies for compliance with the General Plan, regional plans, codes, ordinances, and state/federal law.  

• Prepare Reports & Documentation: Develop staff reports with recommendations on funding, program implementation, and complete HUD/HCD documentation, including contracts, performance reports, applications, public notices, Consolidated Plan, and NEPA clearances.  

• Monitor Program Performance: Conduct compliance reviews, site visits, and performance evaluations. Maintain accurate records and develop tracking systems and monitoring procedures.  

• Evaluate Housing Affordability: Review controlled rents, household income, affordable housing costs, and affordable sale price calculations. Screen and interview applicants to determine the household’s eligibility for affordable units. 

• Deliver Customer Service: Respond to inquiries from the public, applicants, developers, consultants, and agency representatives. Explain program requirements and assist with applications.  

The Superior Court of California, County of San Mateo seeks highly qualified candidates for the position of Deputy Court Executive Officer.

 

As a key member of the executive management team, the Deputy Court Executive Officer will provide highly responsible and complex administrative support to the Court Executive Officer/Clerk/Jury Commissioner.  The Deputy Court Executive (DCEO) will participate in strategic planning and will be responsible for the day-to-day management of the operations, support, and administration divisions of the Court.  This will include directing all criminal, family law, civil, juvenile, small claims, traffic, and probate clerk office functions.

 

The DCEO will also oversee all staffing and personnel functions including recruitment, retention, training and development, and disciplinary action.  The DCEO will research and review new technology systems that could assist the Court in meeting workload requirements and will oversee the implementation of new systems and, when necessary, the modification of existing systems.  In addition, the DCEO will write, review, monitor, and manage contracts with vendors providing services and materials.

 

Significant to the role, the DCEO will analyze new legislation and the legislation’s impact on the Court, will communicate with the executive team about new legislative or statutory requirements needed to successfully operate the court, and will establish procedures to conform to new laws.

 

In addition to internal operations, the DCEO will serve as liaison with the court, County departments, agencies, and the public, and will work with other criminal justice agencies to implement new or mandated programs. 

 

The Ideal Candidate will be:

• An experienced manager of court administration.
• A visionary and strategic planner who understands the complexities of a court system.
• Able to persuasively communicate the court’s vision and to effectively motivate others to achieve that vision.
• A consensus builder who is flexible, fair and responsive.
• Experienced in enhancing collaborative partnerships with local government agencies and other stakeholders.
• A team player that can effectively lead a cohesive and collaborative team of court professionals.
• Calm under pressure and adept at prioritizing tasks, handling multiple responsibilities, and synthesizing complex issues effectively.

 

Examples of Duties

Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Provide highly responsible administrative and management assistance to the Court Executive Officer/Clerk and Jury Commissioner in planning, organizing, directing, and reviewing the functions and activities of the operations and/or support divisions of the Court.
• Provide strong leadership as part of the Court’s Executive Team, which also consists of the CEO, Information Technology Director, Human Resources Director, Senior Managing Attorney, and Finance Director.
• Direct, supervise, and guide Court managers and supervisors or staff of a major division by establishing goals, policies, and performance standards, conducting periodic evaluations for the staff members' performance, and counseling staff members regarding their performance and career development consistent with the departmental mission and expectations.
• Work with judges, attorneys, internal staff, and external departments to define and coordinate a variety of activities such as forecasting trial court needs, arranging for jurors, and assigning visiting judges.
• Consult with and advise other County staff and the public regarding Court policy issues and participate in the development of standards and programs relating to these policies.
• Consult and cooperate with other agencies and departments on all aspects of the Court’s operations, discuss problems and develop alternatives and strategies for dealing with those problems, and assist in implementation of solutions.
• Develop effective statistical and recordkeeping systems, analyze new laws and requirements that may impact these systems, and revise systems as needed.
• Direct and counsel managers, supervisors or staff in planning, resource allocation, personnel actions, budgeting, and record systems needed to meet the Court’s responsibilities.
• Assist in the preparation and administration of the Court budget.
• Perform a variety of special assignments and prepare complex analytical and statistical reports in all areas of Court management, as assigned.
• Perform any additional court administration or operations-related duties and tasks as assigned by the Court Executive Officer.

 

 

Qualifications

Education and Experience:

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

• Education: A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in judicial, public, or business administration or a closely related field, or a graduate degree in these same fields; however, additional qualifying experience as described below and relevant course work outside of degree programs may substitute for the required education on a year-to-year basis.
• Experience: Seven years of increasingly responsible experience performing a wide variety of duties related to management in, preferably but not limited to, a court setting including at least one full year of progressively responsible experience in a senior level administrative, executive, or management position.

 

Knowledge of:

• All aspects of Court Administration including appropriate methods, procedures, and technical expertise.
• Pertinent state and federal laws and regulations regarding Court management.
• Organizational, administrative, and management principles and practices.
• Conflict resolution, training and development, and mentoring for management team direct reports as well as organizational development.
• Supervisory techniques, resource allocation, planning and budgeting.
• Budget principles and procedures.
• Change management and implementation of process refinement, improvement, and documentation.
• Statistical analysis and presentation of data-driven decision making.
• Modern office procedures, methods, and computer equipment.

 

Skill/Ability to:

• Direct and coordinate all aspects of the Court’s administration.
• Provide mentoring and development plans of action for the management and supervisor team members in court administration.
• Supervise, train, and evaluate the work of professional, technical, and clerical staff.
• Analyze and evaluate statistical data and reports related to Court management.
• Interpret, apply, and explain Court policies and state and federal legislation related to divisional operations.
• Establish and evaluate policies, procedures, and controls related to the Court programs.
• Prepare a variety of complex analytical reports and documentation.
• Present complex data-driven decision to lay and non-lay persons who participate in the decision-making process
• Represent the Court under diverse circumstances and prepare and deliver oral presentations to small and large groups.
• Effectively and persuasively communicate both orally and in writing.
• Identify existing or potential problems, secure relevant information and data from a variety of sources, determine probable causes, and effect appropriate solution.
• Successfully develop, control, and monitor the Court’s budget and expenditure.
• Utilize appropriate interpersonal style and methods of communication to gain acceptance, cooperation, or agreement of a plan, activity, and/or program idea.
• Establish and maintain effective work relationships with those contacted in the performance of required duties.

 

Application/Examination

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

1. Resume
2. Cover letter that is no more than three pages long and includes the following (in this order):
   • Your interest in this essential position and a summary of what makes you the right leader for the position. 
   • A description of your executive and innovative leadership experience.
   • What you consider to be the most challenging issue impacting the Superior Court and your ideas for addressing this issue.

 

Resumes and cover letters submitted via email will not be accepted.  Applications that do not provide a cover letter with responses to the topic area will be considered incomplete and will not be accepted.

The selection process for this position will consist of an application screening and a panel interview, which may include a pre-interview exercise. Applicants must successfully pass the application screening to move forward to the interview process. All applicants who meet the minimum qualifications are not guaranteed advancement through any subsequent phase of the examination. 

Recruitment Timeline (subject to change)

Final Filing Date: October 27, 2025, by 11:59 PM PST
Application Screening: October 28-30, 2025
Panel Interviews (In-person): November 10-11, 2025

Finalist Interviews (In-person): Week of November 17, 2025
 

San Mateo County is centrally located between San Francisco, San Jose, and the East Bay. With over 770,000 residents, San Mateo is one of the largest and most diverse counties in California and serves a multitude of culturally, ethnically, and linguistically diverse communities.

 

The Superior Court of California, County of San Mateo is committed to advancing equity to ensure all employees are welcomed in a safe and inclusive environment. The Court seeks to hire, support, and retain employees who reflect our diverse community. We encourage applicants with diverse backgrounds and lived experiences to apply.

 

The Superior Court of California, County of San Mateo is an equal opportunity employer.

If you have questions regarding this position or the recruitment, please email Chet Overstreet at coverstreet@smcgov.org.
 

DEADLINE TO APPLY: Open Until Filled.
First application review - Wednesday, September 24, 2025Applications are reviewed every three (3) weeks. Qualified candidates are encouraged to apply immediately!

THE POSITION: This limited term position supports the Youth and Family Services Bureau (YFSB) in the Police Department to strengthen and enhance services provided to Hayward families to keep youth positively engaged in the community and out of the juvenile justice system. The Lead Program Assistant works with YSFB mental health counselors to provide case management, life skills training, diversion, restorative justice, and other services.
The limited term position is dependent on ongoing funding for the program. Funding has already been secured through FY2026 (June 30, 2026) with the possibility of an extension or permanent funding in FY 2027.

The Lead Program Assistant is a Citywide classification; current vacancies exist in the Police Department however future citywide vacancies may be filled from this recruitment. You are: 

• Compassionate
• Non-judgmental
• Comfortable interacting with youth and families of all backgrounds and lived experiences
• Passionate about restorative justice
• Skilled at working as part of an interdisciplinary team
• Preferably have experiences living or working in Hayward and/or Alameda County
• Preferably bilingual in Spanish but not required. 

Essential Duties:What you will do:
 

• Work with supervisors to identify community needs and opportunities and design programs to fill those needs and achieve identified program outcomes.
• Under direction, develop and implement policies and procedures for implementing various, education, community and volunteer programs to assist youth
• Under direction, represent program to the public through public service announcements, classes, workshops, events and presentations
• Maintain systems for tracking activities and performance measures.

To see a complete job description, click here.

CORE COMPETENCIES  

Knowledge of: 

Principles and practices of case management, customer service and community engagement.
 
Program planning, development and implementation.
 
Community and local government services, agencies and resources.
 
Laws and regulations relating to applicable program operations.
 
Principles of supervision, consensus building and conflict resolution.
 
Basic word processing, desktop publishing and spreadsheet applications (Microsoft Office program suite). 

Ability to: 

Develop and/or assist in developing effective education/tutoring programs, policies and procedures to meet identified program goals.
 
Develop and maintain positive effective working relationships with community groups, organizations, co-workers, City departments, and the public.
 
Communicate effectively with a wide range of clients and agencies.
 
Prepare clear, concise written reports, letters, and memoranda.

  Minimum Qualifications:JOB RELATED AND ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS 

You have: 
Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying.  A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:

Experience: Two (2) years of experience equivalent to the Library Program Assistant or two (2) years progressively responsible experience in case management, education/tutoring program coordination, customer service, project management or similar field. 

Education: Equivalent to a Bachelor's degree in Humanities, Social Sciences, Counseling, Education or a closely related field.

License: Possess and maintain a valid California Class C Driver's License.  Supplemental Information:BENEFITS AND REWARDS:

Depending on employee group, some of these benefits may include:

• Alternative Work Schedule and/or Telecommuting 
• Vacation - 80 hours minimum
• 15.5 Paid Holidays
• Generous employer contribution for Health, Dental and Vision coverage
• CalPERS Defined Benefit Retirement Plan (2.5% at 55 for Classic CalPERS members | 2.0% at 62 for New CalPERS members | 3.0% at 50 for Classic Safety members | 2.7% at 57 for New Safety Members) - No Social Security participation.
• Life and Disability Insurance and Paid Leave
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Health and Wellness Reimbursement
• Professional Development Reimbursement
• 457 Deferred Compensation Plan (employee paid)

 SELECTION PROCEDURE                                                    

Apply - submit a completed City of Hayward job application and responses to the Supplemental Questionnaire, which fully describe the nature of your professional experience and qualifications.

Application Review - A. Minimum qualifications
B. Completion of the supplemental questionnaire
The rating of the supplemental questions may determine application status and/or rank on the eligible list.   Applications submitted without all required materials will not be considered.

Job Related Testing 
 Supplemental Questionnaire Review  The examination process will result in a ranked eligible register of candidates for hiring consideration by the department derived from any of the exam processes mentioned above.

Department Interviews - Actual hire depends on success in the departmental selection process.  

Candidates under final consideration for employment with the City should expect to undergo an employment background/reference check that may include, but is not limited to: employment history verification, medical evaluation, confirmation of educational credentials and degrees, licenses including driver's license, registrations, certificates, and other credentials as part of the appointment process. Some positions, depending on the nature of the work, also require a credit check and a review of Summary Criminal History obtained from the State Department of Justice through Live Scan Fingerprinting.

Applicants will be notified electronically via Government Jobs as to their status in the selection process.  It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure they can receive email notice from NeoGov/Government Jobs and the City of Hayward.  The City of Hayward reserves the right to modify the selection process as necessary to conform to administrative or business necessity.
APPLICATIONS
Candidates are encouraged to apply online at www.hayward-ca.gov under the Current Vacancies tab or at www.GovernmentJobs.com. Paper applications can be obtained by visiting the Human Resources Department at Hayward City Hall located at 777 B Street, Hayward, CA 94541. Office hours are Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Apply prior to the closing time of the job announcement and allow at least one (1) hour to submit your application if you are a new user to the system.  Our on-line application system is provided by Government Jobs. If you have problems while applying online, please contact the Government Jobs Help Desk at (855) 524-5627.
 The City of Hayward is an Equal Opportunity Employer