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The Position

The City of Fremont's Human Services Department is seeking temporary employees to work evening shifts, from 5:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. during winter months (approximately October 13, 2025, through April 30, 2026). This position plays a vital role in supporting the temporary Winter Relief emergency shelter program, which provides a safe and welcoming environment for individuals and families experiencing homelessness.

Winter Relief Monitors will work under the direction of a Senior Program Coordinator and be responsible for up to 20 hours of work per week.

Training will include topics including harm reduction, de-escalation, Critical Time Intervention (CTI), and local community-based resources.

Examples of Duties

• Foster a supportive and respectful environment through empathetic communication, addressing emotional challenges that may arise during participant transitions.
• Enforce program rules to maintain a safe environment by providing verbal warnings and educational support to promote understanding and voluntary compliance.
• Respond promptly to emergencies by assessing situations, contacting emergency services (e.g., 911), and communicating with property staff and public safety personnel.
• Operate a City of Fremont vehicle as required.
• Conduct daily room visits, distribute meals and supplies, and engage with participants to build rapport and understand individual needs.
• Collaborate in weekly team meetings for case consultation, providing input and developing strategies to support participants’ connections to community resources.
• Maintain accurate records, including daily sign-in sheets, incident reports, and documentation of on-site activities.
• Perform other duties as necessary.

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

THE POSITION:

 

The City of Hayward is seeking a strategic and collaborative Director of Finance to oversee its centralized financial operations. Reporting directly to the City Manager, this executive role provides leadership in accounting, budgeting, treasury, revenue collection, licensing, purchasing, and data systems. The Director serves as the City's Chief Financial Officer, managing the preparation and oversight of the annual operating and capital improvement budgets, ensuring audit compliance, and maintaining strong internal controls. Additionally, the role advises the City Manager and Council on fiscal matters, promotes transparency and efficiency, and leads a dedicated team committed to service excellence and innovation. The Director also acts as Treasurer-Controller for the East Bay Dischargers Authority and supports programs such as the Rent Review Board. 

 

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.

Overview:

Join Valley Water as a Senior Environmental, Health, and Safety (EH&S) Specialist and play a critical role in protecting the well-being of our workforce while ensuring compliance with safety and health standards. In this high-impact role, you will lead our Workers’ Compensation program from start to finish—managing third-party administration, occupational safety and health (OSH) medical services, insurance, modified work, and case management.

You will be the Program Lead for key EH&S initiatives, including Employee Training, serving as the Designated Employee Representative (DER) for Commercial Drivers, and overseeing Infection Control, Hearing Conservation, Ergonomics and Respiratory Protection programs. Your expertise will also support essential safety functions such as Facility Safety Audits, ensuring our employees have the safest work environment possible.

This is an exciting opportunity to influence safety culture, collaborate with leaders across the organization, and directly contribute to a healthier, safer workplace for all Valley Water employees.

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:

• Lead and manage Valley Water’s Workers’ Compensation program, including third-party administration, OSH medical services, insurance, modified work, return-to-work, and case management.
• Serve as the Program Lead for Employee Training, Designated Employee Representative (DER) for Commercial Drivers, Infection Control, Hearing Conservation, Ergonomics,  and Respiratory Protection programs.
• Support the Lockout-Tagout program by overseeing lock/tag inventory and equipment needs, and conduct Facility Safety Audits to identify and address hazards.
• Oversee the injury management process, from initial reporting to medical treatment coordination and return-to-work facilitation.
• Partner with managers and teams to identify hazards and develop prevention strategies that foster a proactive safety culture.
• Conduct workplace inspections and audits to ensure compliance with applicable safety regulations and standards.
• Investigate incidents, accidents, and near-misses, providing clear, actionable recommendations for prevention.
• Offer expert guidance on environmental, health, and safety matters, promoting awareness, compliance, and best practices.
• Mentor and lead staff, assigning tasks, reviewing work, and developing their skills in EH&S functions.

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:

• Five (5) years of analytical experience developing and administering workers compensation, environmental, health, and safety programs and projects. One (1) year of technical lead/supervisory experience at the project level
• Proven track record of implementing and administering Workers' Compensation programs, including managing injury cases and facilitating return-to-work programs.
• Experience in developing and delivering safety training programs, with a focus on engaging and educating diverse employee populations.
• Strong background in conducting safety inspections, risk assessments, and incident investigations.
• Experience in collaborating with regulatory agencies and external stakeholders on environmental, health, and safety initiatives.

Ideal Skills and Abilities:

• Exceptional communication skills to effectively engage with employees at every level.
• Strategic thinking with a proactive, solution-focused mindset.
• Comprehensive understanding of workers’ compensation and occupational safety laws.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and EH&S reporting tools.
• Ability to juggle multiple priorities in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
• Commitment to ongoing professional growth in EH&S best practices.
• Skilled in accident investigation, root cause analysis, and risk reduction strategies.
• Ability to recommend policies and programs that comply with laws and minimize organizational risk.

Ideal Knowledge:

• In-depth knowledge of Workers’ Compensation regulations and OSHA/DOT safety requirements.
• Understanding of injury management, return-to-work strategies, and medical protocols.
• Familiarity with adult learning principles and effective training design.
• Knowledge of hazard identification, risk assessments, and emergency preparedness.
• Awareness of emerging EH&S trends and technologies.

Ideal Training and Education:

• Equivalent to a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in industrial safety, construction technology, environmental sciences, engineering, physics, chemistry, or a related field. 

Substitution:

• Directly related experience may be substituted on the basis of one and one-half years of experience for the one year of education.

 

Required License or Certificate:

Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate, valid California driver's license. Individuals who do not meet the driver's license requirement due to a disability will be considered for a reasonable accommodation on a case-by-case basis.

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

Environmental, Health, and Safety Unit (Position Code 644) 
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, after completion of the probationary period (one year).

The City of Newark is seeking energetic, dynamic and skilled Senior Civil Engineer to support Capital Improvement Projects. This position offers an exciting opportunity to manage transformative projects and play a crucial role in Newark’s growth and infrastructure improvement.

The Senior Civil Engineer-Capital Improvement Projects (CIPs) will be instrumental in overseeing projects that shape our city’s infrastructure and public spaces. This key role involves planning, designing, and delivering high-quality projects such as roadway improvements, parks enhancements, and utility upgrades. The Senior Civil Engineer will oversee project budgets, schedules, and contracts while ensuring compliance with local, state, and federal standards.

The position reports to the City Engineer and will act as a trusted liaison between the City and the Newark community. If you’re a collaborative professional with a passion for balancing innovation and compliance in a dynamic and growing community, we’d love to have you on our team!

As part of Newark’s Public Works Department, the Senior Civil Engineer will deliver innovative solutions that meet Newark’s long-term infrastructure goals. If you’re passionate about improving public infrastructure and enjoy managing impactful projects in a collaborative environment, we encourage you to apply!

EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING
Any combination of education and experience that would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required qualifications would be:

Education/Training:

• Equivalent to a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in civil engineering or a related field.

Experience:

• Five (5) years of increasingly responsible experience in professional civil engineering work, including two years of supervisory and project management responsibility.

License:

• Possession of a valid driver license and a satisfactory driving record throughout employment.
• Current registration as a Civil Engineer in the State of California.

 

The Department

The Human Services Department (HSD) delivers and supports services by forging long-term community partnerships; engaging with and building the capacity of the community to do its own problem-solving; and leveraging financial and volunteer resources.

The Position

The Clinical Supervisor will provide clinical and administrative leadership to the Aging and Family Services Division. The mission of the Aging and Family Services Division is to foster a high quality of life for older adults through its Senior Support Services. The Senior Support Services employs a team of caring professionals from diverse backgrounds which include social workers, a public health nurse, counselors, and peers who will work closely with other department staff to provide cohesive wrap-around services for older adults and their families.

Examples of Job Duties

• Develop and maintain systems necessary to support effective and efficient Senior Support Programs. This includes the responsibilities of: supervising a multi-disciplinary team; monitoring contractual and billing procedures; electronic charting requirements; working with other providers and referral organizations; utilization review and methods for integrating the work of the Aging and Family Services Division and Human Services Department.
• Facilitate and support the work of a multi-disciplinary team in providing services to seniors with complex care needs and their caregivers.
• Oversee contract development, billing processes and service deliverables necessary to support the programs. Complete reports required by funding agencies and build strong working relationships with funding parties.

Overview:

The Senior Environmental Planner serves as an environmental compliance lead for critical infrastructure projects that provide safe, clean water to Santa Clara County. This role carries out environmental review and permitting for complex operations and maintenance activities for the Water Utility Enterprise, which includes the pipeline maintenance program. Examples of projects are stream gage improvements, pipeline turnout repairs, pump replacements, and culvert repairs. The planner will also provide expert oversight for other projects as needed.

This is a leadership position that will play a role in developing and executing integrated environmental strategies that protect and restore watersheds, ensure regulatory compliance, and enhance the long-term sustainability of Valley Water’s operations and maintenance activities.

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:

• CEQA Analysis– Managing the preparation and review of California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) analyses to ensure compliance with environmental standards.
• Permitting Development of permit strategy for local, State, and Federal regulatory agencies. This includes the development of permit submittals for the California Department of Fish and Wildlife, Regional Water Quality Control Board, Army Corp of Engineers, US Fish and Wildlife Service, National Marine Fisheries Service, and Valley Habitat Agency.
• Mitigation Monitoring & Reporting – Overseeing the preparation and submission of mitigation reports and compliance documentation related to various efforts, as well as other environmental permits. This includes compliance with the Santa Clara Valley Habitat Plan.
• Regulatory Compliance & Oversight – Serve as a subject matter expert in environmental planning, ensuring that operations and maintenance activities meet all relevant federal, state, and local environmental regulations.
• Interdepartmental Coordination – Strive for consistency with other Valley Water projects and programs by collaborating with other environmental planners and maintaining alignment with Quality and Environmental Management System (QEMS) protocols and other internal procedures.

Ideal Candidate's Background Includes:

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

Ideal Experience:

• Seven (7) years of professional-level environmental planning or related experience evaluating the impact of proposed public works, capital projects, or facilities in the community and the environment.
• Experience managing CEQA analysis and compliance
• Experience working with State and Federal agencies negotiating permits and ensuring permit compliance.
• Experience in preparing compliance reports.
• Experience in project management.

Ideal Skills and Abilities:

• Work collaboratively and develop common understandings through effective communication
• Improve and streamline environmental review and permitting processes.
• Represent Valley Water and engage with the public, other governmental agencies, and environmental regulators. 
• Work with different subject matter experts and across all levels of staff in the organization.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills with strategic and analytical thinking.

Ideal Knowledge:

• California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) / National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) expertise.
• State and Federal regulatory laws, regulations, and permitting.
• Field principles and practices of natural sciences, especially related to air quality, biological resources, geology, and soil, hydrology/water quality, and cultural resources.
• Knowledge and familiarity with construction and maintenance practices.

Ideal Training and Education:

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in environmental studies, environmental planning, city and regional planning, environmental science, natural resources management, geography, or a closely related field.

 

Required License or Certificate To review the Classification Specification, please click here (Download PDF reader)Water Utility Planning and FAHCE Support Unit (Position Code 705)

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.

Overview: 

Under Accounts Payable Lead Senior Accountant's direction: - process assigned invoices for timely payment by promptly and accurately entering invoices into Infor Payables system, resolve invoice, purchase order and receiver document matching discrepancies and reconcile assigned vendor accounts; - coordinate and process weekly check run on a rotational basis; - issue and disburse checks; respond to A/P and general accounting inquiries from vendors and employees; - administer petty cash reimbursements to employees and reconcile petty cash fund; - scan and upload accounts payable documents and; - perform other accounting projects as assigned; - provide customer service to vendors and Valley Water employees.

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:

• Perform a variety of technical and specialized accounts payable functions as related to district expenditures.
• In compliance with financial policies, procedures and accounting standards, match, verify and audit purchase order, receiving and approval documentation to invoices.
• Enter, review for accuracy, determine appropriate accounting period and post accounts payable invoices and other disbursement requests for payment utilizing the Infor system. 
• Research and resolve billing discrepancies with end users, procurement staff and vendors, reconcile vendor statements, maintain/update account coding and rate spreadsheets. Review data entry reports for accuracy.
• Download Infor report, audit against source documents and make corrections. Issue and disburse weekly checks and manual checks. Match source documents with check copies, prepare reports for cash flow management, and prepare check control reconciliation. 
• Administer petty cash to employees, ensuring compliance with policies and procedures

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:

• 3 years of accounting support, bookkeeping, or accounting clerk with full cycle accounts payable preferably in public sector.
• Experience in using automated financial systems such as PeopleSoft, SAP, Infor.
• Experience working with vendors and resolving accounts payable billing inquiries

Ideal Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to proficiently use Microsoft Outlook, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint and web-based programs, or equivalent.
• Ability to provide excellent customer service skills through all levels of the organization as well as the vendors

Ideal Knowledge:

• Knowledge of accounting principles, bookkeeping, payroll, processing payables.
• Knowledge of automated financial systems such as PeopleSoft, SAP, Infor or equivalent

Ideal Training and Education:

Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade supplemented by two years of college level course work in accounting, business administration or a related field.

 

Required License or Certificate:   To review the Classification Specification, please click here (Download PDF reader)

General Accounting Unit (Position Code 25)
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, after completion of the probationary period (one year).

Please note that applications are currently not accepted through CalOpps or any other third party job board application system. To apply for this position please visit City Information Security Officer (CISO) | Job Details tab | Career Pages.

 

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.

 

About the Department

The City of San José innovates to provide exceptional civic services using advanced technologies to help our community thrive.
 
As one of the largest cities in the nation, the City manages a large set of services and assets. The City operates on a budget of $5 billion, with approximately 7,000 employees serving about 1 million residents and 80,000 businesses in the heart of Silicon Valley.
 
The Information Technology Department’s (ITD) mission is to enrich the quality of life in San José through innovation, collaboration, and engagement. ITD enables that mission through business and infrastructure systems, cybersecurity, data management and analysis, responsible use of Artificial Intelligence (AI), productivity and collaboration tools, the San José 311 resident experience platform, data equity and privacy programs, and strategic planning. San José is powered by truly great people, a robust technology environment, and a strong sense of purpose.

The IT department is a leader in innovation, embracing cutting-edge technologies and pioneering solutions to enhance efficiency and quality of life in San José. As part of this effort, the City leads a national initiative for AI through the GovAI Coalition, which was established to give local governments a voice in shaping the future of AI, ensuring it is developed responsibly for the public good.
 
Promoting the City’s commitment to equity and inclusion, we believe that all members of the community, regardless of background, have access to the tools and resources needed to thrive in the digital age. San José is located in the heart of Silicon Valley, which boasts a rich history in technology, education, and agriculture. Over half of San José residents speak a language other than English at home, highlighting the importance of language accessibility in all City services. By fostering inclusivity, promoting digital literacy, and building accessible platforms, we are advancing technology while creating a more equitable future for everyone.
 
At the City of San José, we promote work-life integration and a focus on growth to bring out the best in our people. Come join us in making San José the most vibrant, equitable, sustainable, and innovative city in the nation! Visit the Information Technology Department’s website to learn about our culture, vision, leadership, and innovative initiatives.

Position Duties

NOTE – The first application review will be on Friday, November 1, 2024. Please submit your application by Friday, November 1, 2024, at 12:00 p.m. (PST), if you would like your application to be included in the first review. Candidates who pass the first application review round will be invited to interviews on the week of November 18, 2024.

For more information about the position and duties, please visit the recruitment brochure at this link: https://flipbooks.fleepit.com/f-69425-city_information_security_officer_recruitment_brochure. 
 
The City of San José Information Technology Department seeks an experienced City Information Security Officer (CISO) to lead cybersecurity Citywide initiatives.
 
The CISO will direct the Cybersecurity Office as the City’s principal executive leader for information and systems security. In partnership with the Chief Information Officer (CIO), they will manage risk identification, protection and compliance, threat detection, incident response (IR), and recovery services for all City departments to ensure business resilience.
 
The City’s CISO must be able to apply expertise in security strategy, cybersecurity frameworks, managing staff and vendor services, leading incident management, and optimizing resources to achieve desired security outcomes.
 
Key responsibilities include but not limited to:

• Lead and mentor the Cybersecurity team, offering expertise and support to foster growth and a collaborative environment. 
• Collaborate with business units and solution providers to provide optimal security measures and achieve a balance between sustaining business operations and achieving security compliance.
• Coordinate with stakeholders within the City and partners/vendors outside of the City to ensure information and systems meet the City’s standards for threat identification, protection, and risk detection.
• Develop, operationalize, and enhance the City’s cybersecurity strategic plan, programs, policies, and architecture, including vulnerability, risk, and threat management programs through remediation.
• Conduct training programs to educate City personnel on relevant security best practices, foster diligence, and ensure compliance.
• Provide expert security guidance to City departments and officials in service planning, procurements, contract negotiations, vendor management, and project management.
• Provide expert guidance on regulations and standards (FISMA, FedRAMP, CJIS, PCI-DSS, HIPAA, etc.) the City must meet in providing municipal services, as well as security frameworks (NIST, ISO, IEEE, etc.) to shape City operations.
• Oversee and lead incident management/response processes in coordination with City departments to respond and recover from incidents.
• Resolve security-related audits in partnership with City staff.
• Ensure comprehensive security strategies align with resilience plans and emergency management exercises.
• Oversee vendor relationships and manage the City’s procurement and utilization of cybersecurity products and services across departments.
• Lead the annual Cybersecurity Assessment of the City’s technology infrastructure.
• Provide strategic and operational leadership to address cybersecurity in the City’s emerging Internet-of-Things, smart communities, privacy, and equity through data initiatives. 
• Collaborate with the Digital Privacy Officer to address privacy challenges emerging from new technologies, including AI. 
• Implement governance policies to ensure responsible AI usage across the organization, aligning with ethical standards and risk management protocols. 
• Support the GovAI Coalition’s initiatives to promote responsible and safe use of AI in government. 

Please note that the City Information Security Officer (CISO) position is currently eligible for a hybrid telework schedule. The schedule for working remotely and onsite is subject to change.