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Small City impact • Meaningful projects • Collaborative environment

ABOUT THE POSITION

The City of Saratoga has an exciting opportunity to join our Community Development Department, Planning Division.

This front-line team member in the City's Planning Division will provide a high level of customer service by effectively assisting the public and City staff. The position will report to the Development Manager and work collaboratively with the Associate and Senior Planner team.

This position provides professional planning services for property owners, developers, contractors, and the general public; performs professional, technical, statistical, and analytical duties involving land use or planning studies for a variety of public or private development projects; reviews development and land use applications, and zoning and site plans; assists the public in person, via phone and other communication methods, answering questions and providing information regarding zoning, land use, development standards, approved development proposals; completes technical assessments; and related work.

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IMPORTANT: Only applicants with prior city government planning experience will be considered for this position. Qualifying experience includes working for a city government or working for a consulting firm performing municipal planning work for a city government.

ABOUT THE POSITION

We have a fantastic opportunity for an experienced, forward-thinking professional to join our team as Facility Maintenance Manager and lead our dynamic citywide facility maintenance program. In this pivotal role, you’ll work collaboratively with City staff, contractors, community partners, and public facility users with tact, discretion, and professionalism in every interaction. As our Facilities Maintenance Manager, you’ll take the helm in planning, organizing, coordinating, and managing both staff and operations of the Facilities Maintenance Division. Your strategic vision will drive long- and short-term project planning while you oversee the maintenance and repairs of municipal facilities. You’ll spearhead the development and maintenance of comprehensive asset management programs; optimize division resources to boost organizational productivity and customer service and serve as the go-to expert providing complex and strategic support in areas of expertise; and perform related work as required.

This dynamic management position empowers you to shape, evaluate, and elevate all programs, services, and activities within the Facilities Maintenance Division. You’ll lead the charge in delivering comprehensive facility maintenance and improvements, craft and implement forward thinking policies and procedures for assigned programs and oversee budget administration and asset management systems. As a trusted professional resource, you’ll drive organizational, managerial, and operational analyses and studies while exercising independence, initiative, and discretion within our supportive framework.

The position is open until filled; Candidates are encouraged to apply early.

Review the complete job description.

THE DEPARTMENT 

The City Manager’s Office of Economic Development & Sustainability is seeking collaborative, innovative, enthusiastic individuals with great interpersonal skills to deliver high quality services that meet the community’s needs.  The City is looking for experienced professionals, to advance complex projects and initiatives throughout the City.

POSITIONS

The City of Santa Clara is recruiting for a Development Project Manager (Economic Development). The Development Project Manager (Economic Development) is a management position in the unclassified service, responsible for the management and administration of economic development and development actions including agreements and all lease related entitlements, permits, construction, financial components, retention of existing businesses and attraction of new businesses to the City, reducing commercial vacancies, and supporting revenue generation activities for the City. Responsibilities include negotiating complex and highly technical agreements and real property transactions, involving land use entitlements and zoning between the City, property owners, businesses, and other agencies and developing and implementing economic development policies and programs.

This is a management level classification responsible for developing and executing economic development programs and projects and for negotiating with developers, land use attorneys, and financiers to facilitate and expedite economic development projects and real property land use, including but not limited to lease agreements for the City of Santa Clara, often involving complex, highly specialized or difficult real property acquisition; lease administration and permitting issues.  The incumbent will: work under the administrative direction of Deputy City Manager or Assistant City Manager, responsible for the oversight and coordination lease agreements involving the City of Santa Clara, have the lead role working with the senior managers to coordinate and expedite plan check and permit approvals including Director of Public Works, Director of Community Development, Director of Water and Sewer Utility, Director of Electric Utility, Director of Finance, City Attorney and other regional and state regulatory agencies.  

To learn more about the City Manager’s Office, visit our website here.

As a member of the City's unclassified service, this is an "at-will" position.  The incumbent serves at the discretion of the City Manager.  An incumbent in this classification: demonstrates strong ethical, professional, and service-oriented leadership and interpersonal skills; sets a good example; and correctly applies the tenets of the City's Code of Ethics and Values.  

Additional Information: 

Applications must be filled out completely (e.g. do not write “see resume, NA, or personnel file.”). To receive consideration for the screening process, candidates must submit a 1) Cover Letter and, 2) Resume. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Application packets may be submitted online through the “Apply Now” feature on the job announcement at www.santaclaraca.gov. Applications must be submitted by the filing deadline of September 12, 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 BELOW.  IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN EMPLOYMENT IN THIS CLASSIFICATION, YOU SHOULD APPLY TO ENSURE YOU ARE CONSIDERED FOR ADDITIONAL OPPORTUNITIES THAT MAY UTILIZE THE APPLICANTS FROM THIS RECRUITMENT.MEETING THE MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS DOES NOT GUARANTEE ADMITTANCE INTO THE EXAMINATION PROCESS.  ONLY THE MOST QUALIFIED CANDIDATES WHO DEMONSTRATE THE BEST COMBINATION OF QUALIFICATIONS IN RELATION TO THE REQUIREMENTS AND DUTIES OF THE POSITION WILL BE INVITED TO TEST OR INTERVIEW. 

The annual salary range for this position is $183,055.44 - $236,892.24.  This position will be filled at or near the minimum of the salary range.

 

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

 

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Possession of a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with a major in Public or Business Administration, Planning, Economics, Finance, or a closely related field AND five (5) years of progressively responsible municipal administrative experience in community development, housing development, planning, real property, economic development, or finance. At least two years of management experience working with senior managers on significant development projects is required.

OR

• Education equivalent to the completion of 60 semester units/90 quarter units from an accredited college or university, with a major in Public or Business Administration, Planning, Economics, Finance, or a closely related field AND six (6) years of progressively responsible municipal administrative experience in community development, housing development, planning, real property, economic development, or finance. At least two years of management experience working with senior managers on significant development projects is required. 

Desirable Qualifications

• A Master’s degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Economics, Finance, Urban Studies, Planning or a closely related field is desirable.

LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS

Possession of an appropriate, valid California driver's license is required at time of application and for the duration of employment.

CONFLICT OF INTEREST

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

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

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

About the Department

The award-winning San José Public Library (SJPL) consists of more than 600 employees, a 23% bilingual workforce, and has 24 branch libraries across San José, in addition to the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Library, which is the city’s main library jointly operated through a unique partnership with San José State University. SJPL serves a diverse community of roughly one-million residents and currently has nearly 700,000 library members. It annually attracts over 6 million visitors (pre-pandemic) and circulates more than 8 million items per year.

Over the past few years, SJPL has cultivated a 21st century library experience dedicated to public service and committed to equity, diversity, and inclusion at the core. In addition to providing library services to the community, SJPL proudly leads two citywide initiatives - the Education and Digital Literacy Strategy and the SJ Access digital equity initiative, which has become the number one provider of free public access to Wi-Fi connectivity, tech device lending, and multi-lingual digital literacy programs and support. SJPL is led by Jill Bourne, City Librarian, who was nationally recognized in 2017 as Library Journal’s “Librarian of the Year.” 

SJPL enriches lives by fostering lifelong learning and ensuring that every member of the community has access to a vast array of ideas and information. The library department is a place where people do great work and make a difference in our community. To see examples of SJPL’s work and learn more about its impact, visit www.sjpl.org. Join us to make a difference! 

Position Duties

The Program Manager position will implement the City’s Broadband Permitting program. This position serves as the lead for the Broadband and Telecommunications Partnerships Unit in the Library’s Digital Empowerment and Public Technology division and will report to the Division Manager. To implement the citywide Broadband strategy the Program Manager will lead and project manage the citywide Broadband workplan and work directly with assigned staff from other departments to implement the workplan.

The Program Manager requires a broad set of skills including strategic thinking, negotiation, telecommunications experience, public policy, team leadership, and public collaboration.  They will negotiate value exchange agreements to generate the demand for broadband deployments and ensure City’s departments fulfill that demand by permitting communications facilities including macro site, small cells, underground fiber optics, and Wi-Fi. This role requires collaboration with various city departments including, but not limited to Planning, Building and Code Enforcement (PBCE); Public Works; Transportation; Information Technology; and the City Attorney’s Office. The Program Manager will also work closely with telecommunications companies and internet service providers to evaluate ways to accelerate broadband deployment. Collaboration with public interest groups, community organizations, and other stakeholders will also be required to ensure public adoption of broadband deployment.  Finally, the Program Manager will work closely with the Library’s Digital Empowerment & Equity Unit and external stakeholders to ensure progress on social justice for the digitally under-served people in San Jose.

The Program Manager responsibilities include the following:

• Negotiate value trading agreements with broadband providers that promote economic development and support for digital empowerment.

• Direct the development of balanced broadband friendly policies.

• Direct the City departments involved with broadband deployment.

• Collaborate with external stakeholders on community concerns with broadband deployments.

• Measure compliance with agreement terms and conditions.

• Evaluate new technologies and approaches to accelerate broadband.

• Report progress to City Council and external stakeholders.

• Advise on federal, state, and local regulations including rulings from the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) and the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) and recent court decisions.

• Advise on proposed telecommunications resiliency standards for broadband deployments from and emergency operations perspective such as the CPUC Wireless Resiliency Strategy and the City of San José Power Vulnerability Plan.

• Supervise and manage the Senior Analyst position in the Broadband and Telecommunications Partnerships Unit.

• Manage the Digital Inclusion Fund in relation to telecommunications public-private partnership contract requirements.

This recruitment may be used to fill multiple positions in this or other 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.

Our diverse and inclusive workforce of more than 7,000 employees play a key role in the success of San José, the heart of the Silicon Valley. All City of San José employees work together as one team to make San José a vibrant, innovative, and desirable place to live and work. Visit here to learn more about our One Team Leadership Values and Expectations, including quality and excellent customer service and here to learn more about San José.

The City of San José 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 San José 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 408-535-1285, 711 (TTY), or via email at CityCareers@sanjoseca.gov.

About the Department

Our diverse and inclusive workforce of more than 7,000 employees play a key role in the success of San José, the heart of the Silicon Valley. All City of San José employees work together as one team to make San José a vibrant, innovative, and desirable place to live and work. Visit here to learn more about San José.

The City of San José, the Capital of Silicon Valley, is one of the nation's best managed cities and one of the top ten 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 Department of Public Works (DPW) is seeking an individual whose values align with the values of the City's employees

The Public Works Department 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.

About the Division

Engineering Services Division is comprised of four sections: Construction Management Services, Structural Engineering and Code Inspection, Material Testing Laboratory, and Survey. This division provides technical support services for Capital Improvement Projects, development/utility permit projects, inspection oversight, Underground Service Alert (USA)services, land surveying, monument preservation services, field and laboratory testing, pavement design and evaluations, and building code inspection services.

The Land Survey Section provides land surveying services to Capital Improvement Projects and development permit projects; Maintains the City of San Jose's system of benchmarks; Provides monument preservation services for those monuments impacted by City improvement projects; and Technical map review services for subdivision maps within the City of San Jose.

Position Duties

Salary range for the classification of Chief of Surveys is:

$133,682.64 - $162,860.88 Annually. 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 Department of Public Works is recruiting for (1) Full-Time Chief of Surveys position to provide the following typical duties and responsibilities which may include but are not limited to:

• Supervises an office technical staff in the preparation of drawings, corner records, record of surveys, reviewing improvement plans and specifications, parcel maps and tract maps.

• Provides direction and supervises several field survey crews to locate property lines, gather data for topographic surveys and stake construction projects.

• Reviews, schedules, and assigns crews to survey projects; recommends methods and procedures to efficiently complete assigned projects.

• prepares time and cost estimates for requested survey work. 

• Reviews preliminary construction drawings to determine nature and extent of required survey work; participates in pre-construction, project scheduling, and other meetings concerning survey matters.

• Reviews, approves, or examines land surveying documents (maps, plats, reports, descriptions, etc.) under supervision of the Land Surveyor.

• Manages surveying staff including supervision, hiring, training and performance evaluations.

• Plans, coordinates, and schedules all office surveying activities.

• Sets and maintains standard practices for office surveying activities and quality control.

• Consults with public and private engineers, inspectors, and contractors relative to requested work and coordinates any necessary activities.

• Communicates with clients and the public and resolves issues that arise during field surveys.

• Performs map and document research for field and office survey projects.

• Interprets construction documents for construction surveys.

Education: High School Diploma or equivalent (General Educational Development [GED] Test or California Proficiency Certificate)

Experience: Eight (8) years of increasingly responsible sub-professional engineering/surveying work, including three (3) years at a level of a Survey Party Chief, Senior Engineering Technician, Senior Construction Inspector, or equivalent.

Acceptable Substitutions

Up to four (4) years (equivalent to 120 semester units or 180 quarter units) of undergraduate course work in college engineering, surveying, geography, and/or mathematics, or related fields, from an accredited college or university, may be substituted for subprofessional engineering/surveying experience on a year-for-year basis.

Certifications

Possession of a Land Surveyor-in-Training certificate and possession of a valid driver's license authorizing the operation of a motor vehicle in the State of California. - Land Surveyor's license is highly desirable.
 

Selection Process:

The selection process will consist of an evaluation of the applicant's training and experience based on the application and responses to all the job specific questions. You must answer all questions to be considered or your application may be deemed incomplete and withheld from further consideration. Only those candidates whose backgrounds best match the position will be invited to proceed in the selection process. Additional phases of the selection process will consist of one or more interviews.

If you have questions about the duties of these positions, the selection or hiring processes, please contact Jennifer Macias at Jennifer.Macias1@sanjoseca.gov.

Additional Information:

Employment Eligibility:  Federal law requires all employees to provide verification of their eligibility to work in this country. Please be informed that the City of San Jose will NOT sponsor, represent or sign any documents related to visa applications/transfers for H1-B or any other type of visa which requires an employer application.  

You must answer all job-specific questions to be considered for this vacancy or your application will be deemed incomplete and withheld from further consideration. Applicants are expected to write their own essays/responses.  Please be advised that use of AI content in your responses may result in your removal from the hiring process.

Please note that applications are currently not accepted through CalOpps or any other third party job board application system.

The position opens Thursday, August 21, 2025, and the final filing date is Thursday, September 18, 2025, at 5:00 pm or after receiving 75 qualified and complete applications, whichever is first.

The City of Sunnyvale is recruiting for an energetic, creative, and passionate Recreation Services Coordinator 2 – Marketing to join our award-winning Library and Recreation Services Department. We inspire a healthy community by fostering lifelong learning and play through progressive services and programs for all.

This fast-paced role leads marketing and communication strategies that support the department's mission to build a fun, inclusive and engaged community. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in marketing, design coordination, content creation and public outreach.

Key responsibilities include production of a monthly activity newsletter and coordination of the seasonal Activity Guide, including editing, working with a contract graphic designer, selecting artwork and managing print production. The position supervises a small marketing team, two part-time, unbenefited staff and a seasonal intern, to create social media content, marketing flyers, outreach materials, and special event collateral. The position also serves on special event committees and plays a key role in marketing and promotional efforts to support community-wide events. Additional responsibilities include managing digital campaigns, maintaining brand guidelines, updating website content and coordinating with internal stakeholders.

If you’re a collaborative, creative professional who values community engagement and impactful communication, we invite you to apply for this exciting opportunity.

City of Sunnyvale Benefits:

• CalPERS retirement pension
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits
• Retiree medical benefit
• 11 paid Holidays
• 30 hours* of Floating Holidays (*Prorated based on date of hire)
• Paid Time Off (PTO) accruals
• Employee Wellness Programs

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education & Experience 

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

Recreation Services Coordinator II 

A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in recreation/leisure, arts administration, hospitality management, human services, public administration, business administration or a related field; AND

Three years of experience similar to a Recreation Services Coordinator I with the City of Sunnyvale.

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 Thursday, August 21, 2025and final filing date is Thursday, September 18, 2025 5:00 PM or after receiving 75 qualified and complete applications, whichever is first. For complete information regarding this current opportunity, please visit: Sunnyvale.ca.gov and click on JOBS.

Salary: $49.06-$62.61

To review the full job description and apply, please use this link:

https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/sunnyvale/jobs/5036299/recreation-services-coordinator-2-marketing

What's the Role and What You'll Do

About the Role

The City Attorney’s Office is seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Paralegal to join our dedicated legal team. In this key role, you will provide critical support to attorneys in a fast-paced, high-performing municipal law environment. Reporting to the City Attorney or a Senior Assistant City Attorney, you will contribute to impactful legal work that supports City operations, advances public policy, and serves the community.

This is an excellent opportunity for a legal professional who thrives in a collaborative public sector setting and is committed to excellence, integrity, and service. If you are ready to apply your paralegal expertise to meaningful work that makes a difference, we invite you to explore this rewarding opportunity and review the full job description here.

The Essentials

Minimum Qualifications 

To be considered for the Paralegal position, applicants must meet one of the following eligibility criteria.  Please note: The required written declaration from a supervising attorney[1] verifying your qualifications is not required at the time of your initial application submission. If you are selected to progress to the reference check stage of the recruitment process, you will be contacted with instructions on how to provide this documentation.

2. A paralegal certificate or degree from a nationally or regionally accredited, or Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education-approved post-secondary institution that requires successful completion of 24 semester (or equivalent) units in law related courses plus at least one (1) year of law-related experience under the supervision of a licensed attorney. The law-related experience must be verified by a written declaration from the supervising attorney confirming the applicant is qualified to perform paralegal tasks.

3. A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university plus at least one (1) year of law-related experience under the supervision of a licensed attorney. The law-related experience must be verified by a written declaration from the supervising attorney confirming the applicant is qualified to perform paralegal tasks.

5. A high school diploma or GED, plus at least three (3) consecutive years of law-related experience under the supervision of a licensed attorney. The law-related experience must be verified by a written declaration from the supervising attorney confirming the applicant is qualified to preform paralegal tasks. The law-related experience also must have been completed withing the four (4) years immediately prior to applying for the Paralegal position.

[1] The supervising and declaring attorney must be an active member of the California bar in good standing for at least the past three (3) years or must have practiced in the federal courts of California for at least the past three (3) years.

Highly Desirable Qualification(s):

• Demonstrated proficiency with MS Office Suite and technology tools relevant to legal practice.

Application Materials

Please submit a resume as part of your online application.

As noted above, the written declaration from a supervising attorney verifying your qualifications is not required at the time of your initial application submission. If you are selected to progress to the reference check stage of the recruitment process, you will be contacted with instructions on how to provide this documentation.

Are We a Match?

What You’ll Do 

• Serve as a vital liaison between the City Attorney’s Office and various City departments, facilitating the accurate and timely flow of information.
• Conduct fact investigations and perform foundational legal research to support casework.
• Draft and prepare legal correspondence, including notices, contracts, resolutions, ordinances, and discovery requests and responses.
• Monitor and maintain tracking systems for subpoenas, legal claims, and lawsuits, ensuring strict adherence to relevant deadlines
• Coordinate and process requests under the California Public Records Act.
• Provide informed guidance to City Staff and members of the public regarding the City’s legal processes and procedures.
• Manage and maintain confidential legal files and records.

Work Schedule 

This position is primarily onsite and requires in-office attendance five days per week for the first six months. Following six months of employment and a demonstrated record of exceptional performance, the Paralegal may be considered for a hybrid schedule, which includes the option to work remotely one day per week.

Are we a Match? – Key Qualities

We’re looking for a candidate who brings strong technical skills, professionalism, and a commitment to public service. The ideal candidate will demonstrate the following:

• Proficiency with computers and the ability to quickly learn new technologies and software platforms
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Word and Outlook; experience with virtual meeting platforms; and familiarity with online legal research tools such as Westlaw or LexisNexis
• A strong understanding of legal ethics and a consistent commitment to maintaining confidentiality in all aspects of legal work
• Solid knowledge of legal terminology, with a demonstrated ability to proofread, format, and produce high-quality legal documents and correspondence
• Excellent communication skills—both written and verbal
• Confidence in conducting basic legal research and fact-finding investigations
• A genuine interest in applying your paralegal expertise in service to the public within a fast-paced, high-performing City Attorney’s Office

Apply Now

Apply Now

Submit your application and resume online at GovernmentJobs.com or to the Human Resources Department; City of Mountain View, 500 Castro Street, Mountain View, CA 94041, (650) 903-6309. Please provide a valid email address on your application. This recruitment will be open continuously with a first review date of 5:00 PM PST on Thursday, September 11th. Applicants are encouraged to apply early. 

Fine Print

Fine Print. Candidates with a disability who may require special assistance in any phase of the application or testing process should advise the Human Resources Department upon submittal of application. Documentation of the need for accommodation must accompany the request. The City of Mountain View is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). Prior to hire, candidates are required to successfully complete a pre-employment process, including employment verification and Department of Justice (DOJ) fingerprint check. A conviction history will not necessarily disqualify an applicant from appointment; however, failure to disclose a conviction will result in disqualification or termination.

Note: The provisions of this bulletin do not constitute an expressed or implied contract, and any provisions contained in this bulletin may be modified or revoked without notice.

The Department: 

The Purchasing Division of the Department of Finance is hiring a Materials Handler for its Utility Warehouse. The department is looking for experience related to warehouse materials management and receiving deliveries with an emphasis in computerized inventory management system.

 

The Position: 

The Materials Handler is an entry-level position at the purchasing warehouse or the electric utility warehouse.  Under general supervision, this position is responsible for receiving, storing, shipping, and distributing materials, equipment and products to City staff.

 

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) Application 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. This position is open until filled: Applications will initially be reviewed after three weeks from the job posting date, and then on a bi-weekly basis for consideration to the position.  If you are interested in applying you are encouraged to apply as soon as possible, before the position is closed.

 

THIS RECRUITMENT MAY BE USED TO FILL MULTIPLE POSITIONS IN THIS, OR OTHER DIVISIONS OR DEPARTMENTS BESIDES THE POSITIONS LISTED BELOW.  IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN EMPLOYMENT IN THIS CLASSIFICATION, YOU SHOULD APPLY TO ENSURE YOU ARE CONSIDERED FOR ADDITIONAL OPPORTUNITIES THAT MAY UTILIZE THE APPLICANTS FROM THIS RECRUITMENT.MEETING THE MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS DOES NOT GUARANTEE ADMITTANCE INTO THE EXAMINATION PROCESS.  ONLY THE MOST QUALIFIED CANDIDATES WHO DEMONSTRATE THE BEST COMBINATION OF QUALIFICATIONS IN RELATION TO THE REQUIREMENTS AND DUTIES OF THE POSITION WILL BE INVITED TO TEST OR INTERVIEW. 

 

The annual salary range for this position is $80,547.00 - $103,113.12.   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 its equivalent.

Minimum Experience Requirements:
One (1) year of paid experience in inventory control and warehouse operations.

License/Certifications: 

Possession of an appropriate California driver’s license issued is required at time of appointment and for duration of employment.

Desirable Qualifications: 

Experience operating a forklift is desirable.

Other Requirements:  

• Must be able to perform all of the essential functions of the job assignment

 

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. 

PERMANENT CITY EMPLOYEES PREFERENCE POINTS: Current permanent employee candidates who receive a passing score on the examination will have an additional five (5) 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.

About the Department

 

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 multiple vacancies for the Electrician Supervisor 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.

The Department of Transportation is currently recruiting to fill a vacant Electrician Traffic Maintenance Supervisor and a Electrician Streetlight Supervisor position in the Infrastructure Maintenance Division. These positions are responsible for leading one of our three areas in the Electrical projects section. The City of San Jose has 969 signalized intersections and over 65,000 streetlights and the supporting infrastructure assets. 

The ideal candidate is a self-starter with demonstrated ability in assimilating and implementing organizational development initiatives. A major priority for this position will be to identify and implement continuous improvement processes and technological advances to meet a customer-focused, results-driven service delivery demand. In addition, the ideal candidate keeps current on new advances in signal technology and implements planned upgrades with a focus on standardization and cost effectiveness.  

The Electrician Traffic Signals Maintenance Supervisor is responsible for:

• The electrician supervisor for Traffic signals supervises electricians and other maintenance staff 

• Responsible for the in-house on call program 24/7/365 involving electricians, maintenance staff as well as contractors.

• Ensures the work being performed Meets all CSJ standards as well as safety standards for traffic signals.

• Responsible for working with our partners in DOT including Signal Operations, Signal Design and our ITS team to replace, upgrade and modify existing intersections and bring new intersections online.

• Coordinates with other departments for other related work, communication systems, fiber network, speed radar signs, wireless communication systems and other related work to do with the city communication systems.

• Tracks budget and works with analysts to ensure accurate spending records are maintained as well as accurate tracking of contractor costs.

• Maintains the correct inventory of all needed equipment and supplies on hand to ensure all repairs throughout the city can be made in an efficient manner

• Maintains the required response time by staff for trouble calls that come in for signals not operating properly and all other associated trouble calls.

• Incumbents regularly work on tasks that are varied and complex, requiring considerable discretion and independent judgment.

• The Position in this classification will rely on experience and judgment to ensure the efficient and effective functioning of the assigned electrical operation/program area.

• Assignments are given with general guidelines and incumbents are responsible for establishing objectives, timelines, and methods to deliver services.

• Ensure all the performance measures and other reporting categories are maintained accurately and consistently.

The Electrician Streetlight Supervisor is responsible for:

• Supervises electricians and other maintenance staff in maintenance of over 65,000 streetlights and the supporting infrastructure assets.

• Ensures the work being produced meets CSJ mandated standards and specifications.

• Plans, schedules, and evaluates work performed by assigned staff.

• Tracks maintenance budgets and works with analysts to ensure accurate financial records are kept.

• Coordinates and implements work orders, as well as works with IT to implement updates to programs and applications.

• Incumbents regularly work on tasks that are varied and complex, requiring considerable discretion and independent judgment.

• Positions in this classification rely on experience and judgment to ensure the efficient and effective functioning of the assigned electrical operation/program area.

• Assignments are given with general guidelines and incumbents are responsible for establishing objectives, timelines, and methods to deliver services.

• Responsible for ensuring all the performance measures and other reporting categories are maintained accurately and consistently.

• The incumbent must also be comfortable interacting with the general public to provide updates on service requests and update to senior staff.

• This position requires high constructive energy and excellent communication, to ensure that the requests are understood and there are solutions to solve the problem.

• Must be able to direct contractors for needed work for on call, stolen wire installing traffic signal poles as well as streetlighting poles involved in accidents.

• Maintains correct amount of inventory for all supplies related to streetlights.

More information on the typical duties can be found in the Class Specifications for Electrician Supervisor.  

Minimum Qualifications

Education: Completion of an approved apprenticeship program

Experience: 2 years of lead electrician experience as a journey level Electrician.

Acceptable Substitution: Documented proof of completion of 8,500 hours of both course work and experience in all of the areas covered in the State of California Electrician Apprenticeship Standards may be substituted for completion of a recognized Electrician Apprenticeship program. These areas include residential wiring, commercial and industrial wiring, intercom and signals, controls, underground work, trouble shooting, finishing and fixture hanging, solid state controls, and stock and inventory. Completion of the State of California Electrician Certification exam will be accepted as proof of completion of 8,500 hours of electrical work experience.

Certifications/Licenses: Possession of a valid State of California driver’s license.

Physical requirement

The following is a general statement for the classification. Individual positions may have additional or different physical/environmental elements.

Possess ability to:

• Move between/within work areas, including but not limited to sitting, standing, and walking on various surfaces, turning, bending, grasping, and making repetitive hand movements;

• Communicate in person and over the telephone or radio;

• Maintain professional demeanor during interactions with staff, customers and the public.

When assigned to an office environment, possess ability to:

• Operate, access, enter, and retrieve data using standard office equipment, including but not limited to a computer or tablet;

• Read printed materials and a computer screen;

• Be exposed to moderate noise levels and controlled temperature conditions.

When assigned to fieldwork, possess ability to:

• Maintain strength, stamina, and mobility to perform medium to heavy physical work;

• Lift, carry, push, and pull materials and objects averaging a weight of 50 pounds, or heavier weights, in all cases with the use of proper equipment;

• Identify problems or hazards, work in confined spaces and around machines, and climb/descend ladders;

• Operate, inspect, and repair varied hand and power tools and construction equipment;

• Operate a motor vehicle and visit various City sites;

• Be exposed to unpredictable working conditions including but not limited to loud noise levels, cold and hot temperatures, inclement weather conditions, road hazards, vibration, confining workspace, chemicals, mechanical and/or electrical hazards, hazardous physical substances, fumes, dust, and air contaminants.

ADMINISTRATIVE ANALYST (LABOR COMPLIANCE)

Regular, Full-Time Employment Opportunity

This position opens on August 8, 2025, and the final filing date is August 28, 2025, at 5:00 p.m. or after receiving 75 qualified applicants, whichever is first.

The current vacancy in the Public Works Department is for the Labor Compliance Program. This position will provide support to public funded public works projects, including auditing and reporting duties. The position will review, interpret, and apply state and federal labor codes related to possible Labor Code violations. The job involves responding to technical questions regarding prevailing wage rates, working with internal and external customers, and reviewing and processing certified payroll records.

The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership skills, the ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team with an emphasis on cooperation with other departments and partner agencies to achieve the City’s goals and objectives.

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 Friday, August 8, 2025and final filing date is Thursday, August 28, 2025 5:00 PM or after receiving 75 qualified applicants, whichever is first. For complete information regarding this current opportunity, please visit: Sunnyvale.ca.gov and click on JOBS.

Salary: $47.43 - $60.53 Hourly