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HOUSING OFFICER

The City of Sunnyvale is seeking a Housing Officer to oversee the Housing Division in the Community Development Department, responsible for the City's affordable housing programs, human services funding, federal grants and homeless services. The ideal candidate will be a passionate affordable housing professional known for being creative and solution-oriented and will be well-versed in state and federal housing legislation and familiar with the unique challenges presented by California's housing market. This position manages the City's varied federal, state and local housing programs and projects and is responsible for managing the technical, fiscal and policy aspects of complex projects and programs. This position serves as liaison to the Housing and Human Services Commission which advises the City Council on funding and policy related to affordable housing and human services. The Housing Officer needs to work collaboratively with the Director, the other two program managers, the Housing Division staff, and many directors and program managers in other City Departments. Excellent written and spoken communication is required along with an excellent rapport with stakeholders and colleagues.

Currently, major work efforts include implementation of the 2023-2031 Housing Element Programs and establishment of programs to assist unhoused members of the community. Development of these programs requires coordination and partnership with numerous departments in the City, the County of Santa Clara, and agencies providing services. Consultant/contractor assistance may be required for developing and implementing programs.

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, June 6, 2025 and final filing date is Wednesday, July 9, 2025 5:00 PM. For complete information regarding this current opportunity, please visit: Sunnyvale.ca.gov and click on JOBS.

Salary: HOUSING OFFICER: $172,706.00 - $215,883.00 Annually

We are seeking a skilled and collaborative Architect to oversee and coordinate the planning, design, and construction of County-owned facilities. This role serves as a vital liaison between building users and contract architects, ensuring functional, efficient, and cost-effective building solutions that meet County standards.

The position may be filled at either the Assistant or Associate level, depending on the candidate's experience and qualifications.

Assistant Architect
Salary:
$4,664.08 - $5,671.68 Bi-weekly
$121,266.08 - $147,463.68 Annually

Assistant Architect- This classification is eligible for a 4% professional incentive pay for maintaining a valid Registered Architect license issued by the State of California. The incentive will end if the incumbent leaves the classification or fails to maintain the required license.

Definition
Under supervision of a licensed architect, to perform architectural duties in connection with the design and construction of transportation facilities and related projects.

Associate Architect 
Salary: 
$5,427.84 - $6,595.28 Bi-Weekly
$141,123.84 - $171,477.28 Annually

Definition

Under direction, to act as liaison agent between the potential occupants of County owned facilities and contract architects engaged in the design of buildings; to plan and design building and alterations to building; and to assign work, give instructions and pass upon architectural projects.

About Engineering & Program Delivery Division

This division is responsible for the design and construction of all capital projects and infrastructure required to provide a safe, reliable and efficient transportation system for Santa Clara County. These responsibilities include program and project management, design development, engineering management, project controls, construction management and turnover of various projects that are part of VTA's rail, facilities and highway transportation improvement programs.

This division is also responsible for the implementation of the projects identified in the 2000 Measure A Program, which includes the planning, design, and construction of the Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART Silicon Valley) Project. This project will extend the BART regional heavy rail system to Milpitas, San Jose and Santa Clara. Click here for the Divisional Organization Chart.

Please see the attached Job Announcement.

What's the Role and What You'll Do

We are looking for a driven and detailed professional to take on the role of Accounting Technician. You will join a fast-paced, dynamic team environment, processing the City’s utility billing and other revenue streams and assisting in accounting matters within the Revenue Division of the Finance and Administrative Services Department. This position receives direction from the Revenue Manager and Financial Analyst, may exercise technical and functional supervision over lower-level accounting clerical positions, and may act as a lead over a designated work unit. If you are looking to provide expertise in an Accounting Technician role, this position is for you! Review our detailed job description here.

What You’ll Do

• Process utility bills for residents and businesses in the City.
• Work with other departments and the City’s waste management service to accurately set up complex utility accounts and process utility bill adjustments.
• Interact with and assist customers to set up, adjust, and/or close their utility accounts and provide general customer service support.
• Reconcile revenue and financial accounting systems, interfacing transactional data between them.
• Create invoices for various departments to collect fees and other sources of revenue.
• Review, reconcile, and record daily revenue transactions.
• Assist with various month-end and year-end accounting tasks specific to the Revenue section.

The Essentials

• Three (3) years of increasingly responsible accounting clerical experience.
• Education equivalent to an associate of arts degree in accounting or a related field. Additional experience may be substituted for some of the required education on a year-to-year basis.

Highly desirable  

• Utility billing and miscellaneous revenue collection and/or customer service experience.
• Experience with financial and/or utility billing software.
• Equivalent to a bachelor’s degree in accounting or a related field.

Are We a Match?

Work Schedule 

The incumbent can expect to work onsite 5 days a week. With stellar performance there is the possibility for some hybrid flexibility later on. 

Are we a Match? 

• You possess good technical knowledge of accounting and like to jump right in to try new things.
• You love to connect people to the financial information they need.
• You can think on your feet and believe problem solving is a good group activity.
• You enjoy analyzing and resolving complex challenges.
• You are detail-oriented and organized to keep track of multiple and varying processes.

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 close at 5:00 PM PST on Sunday, June 29, 2025.

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.

*LATERAL HIRING INCENTIVES

· Hiring Bonus $2,500 - $10,000 (DOE)

· 50 Hrs. Sick & 50 Hrs. Vacation @ Hire

· Reduced Training Period

· Reduced Probationary Period

· Relocation Assistance May Be Available

*Lateral Hiring Incentives Eligibility: Must be currently employed with an adult county, state, or federal correctional institution.

The Yuba County Sheriff’s Department is currently accepting applications to establish an eligibility list for the classification of Correctional Officer.  Under continuing supervision incumbents perform a wide variety of support in two areas: corrections, in which incumbents ensure the security, safety and care of individuals in custody; and bailiff, in which incumbents ensure the safety and security of the courts and their personnel during court proceedings; and perform related work as assigned. Incumbents may be assigned to either County Jail security or Court security. 

About the Sheriff’s Department :

The Yuba County Sheriff's Department is responsible for the administration of the Yuba County Jail and Jail staff. The Mission of the Yuba County Jail is to provide safe, efficient, humane and secure custody of all persons incarcerated. The county prisoner population is made up of those who are sentenced to county jail, those serving state prison sentences in the county jail under AB109, and those who are pre-trial and who have not yet been sentenced. The jail provides a necessary link in the criminal justice system. There are numerous programs operating within the facility including medical, kitchen, exercise, commissary, visiting, law library, inmate education, work programs, work furlough program, and inmate classification.

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

The position opens Monday, June 9, 2025and final filing date is Monday, June 30, 2025 at 5:00 PM.

A complete application packet will consist of a City of Sunnyvale employment application, responses to the required supplemental questions, a current (dated within one year and 6 months of application) passing CritiCall exam, and a current (dated within one year of application) typing certificate verifying 35 or more net words per minute. Please note:  For this recruitment, online typing tests will be accepted.

Click here to learn more information, view upcoming test dates, or to make a reservation for the CritiCall Dispatcher Exam.

For more information on how to obtain and submit a typing certificate, please contact the Human Resources via email to humanresources@sunnyvale.ca.gov.

Under supervision and in a trainee capacity, processes emergency and non-emergency calls for service; dispatches police, fire, medical, rescue, animal control or other emergency equipment, by telephone or radio, utilizing complex technical aids, such as computer aided dispatch systems (CAD); and, performs other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education and Experience: 

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

Graduation from high school or tested equivalent, AND

One year of work experience providing customer service to the public.

For complete information regarding this current opportunity, please visit: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/sunnyvale/jobs/4963826/public-safety-dispatcher-in-training

Salary: $50.71 - $55.91 Hourly