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STREET OPERATIONS MANAGER

The City of Sunnyvale seeks a skilled and service-driven leader to join our Public Works team as the next Street Operations Manager.

This role oversees the maintenance and operations of Sunnyvale's street infrastructure—ensuring our roads, sidewalks, and public spaces remain safe, reliable, and well-maintained for the community. We're seeking someone with a hands-on, collaborative leadership style, a strong commitment to safety, innovation, and efficiency, and a desire to be part of a forward-thinking, values-driven team. If you have experience in construction, pavement maintenance, or utility systems, and take pride in delivering high-quality public service, this could be the opportunity for you.

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 Monday, May 19, 2025and final filing date is Monday, June 9, 2025 5:00 PM. For complete information regarding this current opportunity, please visit: Sunnyvale.ca.gov and click on JOBS.

Salary: Street Operations Manager: $127,429 - $159,287 Annually

City of Sunnyvale

Library Assistant

Regular Full-Time Employment Opportunity

The City of Sunnyvale is seeking to fill the position of full-time Library Assistant in Circulation/Borrower Services with a friendly, confident, energetic, and highly motivated individual who possesses excellent customer service, technical and interpersonal skills.

The ideal candidate will have experience working closely with the public and coordinating workflow in a fast-paced library circulation environment. They will possess leadership skills and demonstrate the ability to provide excellent customer service to members of the public and staff alike. Key responsibilities include providing customer service to patrons, resolving customer service issues, guiding staff with work assignments, and monitoring and troubleshooting self-check, automated materials handling and other technology.

The City of Sunnyvale offers:

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits
• Classic CalPERS members have 4% of the employee contributions paid by the City, leaving only 3% for the employee to contribute.
• Retiree medical benefits available

The list established from this recruitment may be used to fill future Library Assistant vacancies at the Sunnyvale Main Library and the Lakewood Branch Library, expected to open in 2026.

Minimum Qualifications

Education/Experience

Graduation from high school or tested equivalent; AND

One year of increasingly responsible library experience which includes or is supplemented by in-service training or college level courses in library science.

Salary:  $34.58 - $44.14 Hourly

A complete application consists of a City application and responses to the required supplemental questions.  The position opens on Tuesday, May 6, 2025 and the final filing date is Tuesday, June 3, 2025, at 5:00 pm.  Candidates are asked to fully describe any training, education, experience, or skills relevant to this position. 

For complete information regarding this current opportunity, please visit: Sunnyvale.ca.gov and click JOBS

To apply, click the following link:

https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/sunnyvale/jobs/4930004/library-assistant

Job Description Link:

https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/sunnyvale/classspecs/784980

The Department:

The Finance Department administers the financial affairs of the City of Santa Clara, including City-owned public utilities. The department is comprised of five divisions, Administrative Services, Budget and Treasury, Accounting, Municipal Services, and Purchasing. Together these divisions carry out the mission of the Finance Department to ensure that the financial/fiscal activities of the City are performed, recorded, and presented in compliance with professional and ethical standards.  

The Position:

Accounting Technician I

This is the entry-level class within the Accounting Technician series in the classified service. Performs basic accounting work including the maintenance of financial records, systems or transactions. Interfaces with other City departments, auditors, business entities, governmental jurisdiction and general public, giving and receiving information regarding area of financial responsibility. Performs related duties as assigned.

Accounting Technician II

This is the second level classification in the Accounting Technician series. Performs advanced paraprofessional accounting work including the maintenance of financial records, systems or transactions. Interfaces with other City departments, auditors, business entities, governmental jurisdiction and general public, giving and receiving information regarding area of financial responsibility. May perform more complex processing and reconciliation work and related duties as assigned.

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 June 2, 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 Accounting Technician I is $78,600.72 - $100,518.12. The annual salary range for Accounting Technician II is $82,479.24 - $105,722.40.  This position will be filled at or near the bottom of the salary range.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Accounting Technician I

Minimum Requirements:

• Graduation from high school or possession of a GED;
• Two (2) years of work experience in Finance/Accounting (accounts receivable, accounts payable, payroll, or general accounting);
• Experience with electronic spreadsheet and word processing programs; and
• Experience with online financial systems.

Acceptable Substitution:

College coursework in a related field may be substituted for the required work experience in Finance/Accounting on a year for year basis.

License/Certifications:

None

Desirable Qualifications:

• Experience with on-line financial and/or payroll systems;
• Experience with PeopleSoft Financial or Human Resources/Payroll Systems.

Other Requirements: 

• Must be able to perform all of the essential functions of the job assignment.
• May be required to work unusual hours and weekends in the performance of their duties.

Accounting Technician II

Minimum Requirements:

• Graduation from high school or possession of a GED;
• Three (3) years of work experience in Finance/Accounting (accounts receivable, accounts payable, payroll, or general accounting);
• Experience with electronic spreadsheet and word processing programs; and
• Experience with online financial systems.

Acceptable Substitution:

College coursework in a related field can be substituted for the required work experience in Finance/Accounting on a year for year basis, up to two (2) years.

License/Certifications:

None

Desirable Qualifications:

Experience with PeopleSoft Financial or Human Resources/Payroll Systems.

Other Requirements: 

• Must be able to perform all of the essential functions of the job assignment.
• May be required to work unusual hours and weekends in the performance of their duties.

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

Follow this link to view the entire Class Specification for the Accounting Technician II classification, 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.  

If applying for Accounting Technician I, you may qualify for:  

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

If applying for Accounting Technician II, you may qualify for: 

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.

DESCRIPTION:

The Department:

The Santa Clara City Library is a department of the City of Santa Clara. The Santa Clara City Library operates three facilities, a virtual branch through a website, and a bookmobile. The Library provides a collection of virtual and physical books and resources, services and programs, public internet access, adult literacy and English as Second Language classes for the Santa Clara community. Services and programs are free and open to all.

The Position:

The Santa Clara City Library is seeking an enthusiastic and community-oriented Librarian with a strong public service commitment at the Mission Branch Library. This Librarian will provide library service, information, and programming for all ages, and may be responsible of the branch in-lieu of more senior staff. Constant contact and collaboration with patrons of all ages, including those with diverse backgrounds and abilities, are part of the daily duties of this position.  

This is a limited-term appointment of 30-40 hours/week for up to 6 months. As an as-needed employee, this is an "at-will" position and there is no guarantee of hours. Hours are limited to 999 in a fiscal year or 960 hours in a fiscal year for retired CalPERS annuitants.

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 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 be reviewed 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.

TYPICAL DUTIES:

Under immediate supervision:

• Performs professional librarian duties;
• Provides bibliographic instruction to library patrons;
• Facilitates access to library materials using a variety of print and electronic resources;
• Performs manual and computerized bibliographic searches;
• Provides assistance to library patrons of all ages in location and use of library materials, resources, and facilities;
• Answers reference questions at all levels of complexity;
• Provides readers' advisory services;
• Evaluates and selects library materials;
• Plans and participates in library sponsored programs;
• Prepares publicity and displays;
• Serves as a member of library teams and on task forces;
• Attends related training, workshops, and conferences and participates in professional development activities;
• Serves as a resource in teaching the the effective use of library materials and services for our community.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Minimum Education Requirements:

Possession of a Master’s Degree in Library/Information Science from an American Library Association accredited library school.

Minimum Experience Requirements:

None.

Acceptable Substitution:

None.

License/Certifications:

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

Other Requirements: 

• Must have availability on Saturdays.
• Must be able to perform all the essential functions of the job assignment.
• Must be able to perform physical tasks, such as lifting, bending, stooping, reaching, carrying, and walking.

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.  

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Public library principles and practices
• Dewey Decimal classification
• Computerized bibliographic databases and online bibliographic searching techniques, including the Internet and World Wide Web
• Principles of intellectual freedom
• Reference interviewing techniques
• Collection development principles and techniques
• Office safety practices, procedures and standards
• Customer service techniques
• Children's and young adult literature, and current trends in library service to children, as well as similar familiarity with literature and trends in literature and services for adults. 

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.

City of Sunnyvale

Accounting Manager

Regular Full-Time Employment Opportunity

The City of Sunnyvale is currently recruiting for an Accounting Manager to join the Finance Department. The Accounting Manager leads a team of 10.5 Full Time Equivalent positions and plans, organizes, directs and coordinates the activities of the accounting division which includes functions such as all aspects of accounting services, accounts payable, accounts receivable and debt and investment management. This position is also responsible for regulatory federal and state reporting, acts as the staff liaison with external auditors, leads the preparation of the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR), and provides highly complex staff assistance to the Director of Finance. 

Additionally, the City of Sunnyvale offers:

• Employer paid medical, dental, and vision benefits
• Classic CalPERS members have 4% of the employee contributions paid by the City, leaving only 3% for the employee to contribute
• Employer paid 2% deferred compensation contribution
• Retiree medical benefits available

Salary:  $162,097 - $202,621 with a 4% increase effective July 6, 2025

A complete application consists of a City application and responses to the required supplemental questions. The final filing date is Monday, June 4, 2025 by 5:00 pm or after receiving 100 qualified and complete applications, whichever is first. Candidates are asked to fully describe any training, education, experience, or skills relevant to this position. 

For complete information regarding this current opportunity, please visit: Sunnyvale.ca.gov and click JOBS

To apply, click the following link: Accounting Manager

City of Sunnyvale

Environmental Compliance Inspector

The final filing date is Monday, June 16, 2025 by 5:00 pm.
 

The Environmental Services Department is currently looking to hire ONE regular full-time Environmental Compliance Inspector. The list established from this recruitment may be used to fill future Environmental Compliance Inspector vacancies as a regular or term-limited position.

The Environmental Services Department provides comprehensive and innovative environmental utility services for Sunnyvale's residents and businesses, and facilitates initiatives to achieve the City's sustainability objectives. The department brings together technical, operational, and administrative professional disciplines to form its dedicated and dynamic team.

These programs help protect our waterways and the San Francisco Bay by ensuring that businesses and residents are implementing best management practices to prevent water pollution and are in compliance with Federal and local water quality regulations. Environmental Compliance Inspectors work closely with a wide variety of businesses to ensure that the composition of their wastewater is in compliance with City requirements and does not compromise the integrity of the City's Water Pollution Control Plant or the sewer collection system. Such businesses range from aerospace and semiconductor manufacturers to dental offices and restaurants. The inspection team is also advancing multiple stormwater initiatives such as trash reduction and controls for pollutants of concern such as mercury and PCBs.

Under general direction, performs journey level inspection and enforcement activities on industrial, commercial, and residential discharges to the sewage and storm drain system for compliance with codes and laws regulating waste processes; and does other related work, as required.

Minimum Qualifications

Education/Experience

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

A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in chemistry, biology, microbiology, environmental science, environmental or chemical engineering,  AND
 
One year of increasingly responsible experience in the collection and analysis of industrial or other wastewater/water samples, or one year of increasingly responsible experience in conducting environmental or regulatory inspections.

Licenses/Certificates

Possession at time of hire and continued maintenance of a valid Class C California driver's license and a safe driving record.

Salary:  $46.48 - $59.32 Hourly

A complete application consists of a City application and responses to the required supplemental questions.  The position opens on Monday, May 19, 2025 and the final filing date is Monday, June 16, 2025, at 5:00 pm.  Candidates are asked to fully describe any training, education, experience, or skills relevant to this position. 

For complete information regarding this current opportunity, please visit: Sunnyvale.ca.gov and click JOBS

The Department: 

The Human Resources (HR) Department is responsible for several areas: Benefits, Recruitment, Classification and Compensation, Employee and Labor Relations, Equal Employment Opportunity, Workers Compensation/Safety, and Employee Development/Training. The Human Resources Department provides support to all City Departments. 

The City of Santa Clara Human Resources Department is seeking collaborative, innovative, enthusiastic individuals with great interpersonal skills to deliver high quality services that meet the community’s needs.  The City is looking for an experienced professional to manage the Citywide Occupational Health and Safety Program. The successful candidate must effectively multi-task, have exceptional communication skills, considerable initiative, high capacity to work demands, and work successfully independently and in a team environment while maintaining the highest degree of confidentiality, trust and ethics.  Experience in the public sector is desirable.  

The Position: 

The Human Resources Division Manager will be responsible for managing and administering the City-wide Occupational Health and Safety Program to ensure compliance with local, state, and federal laws and regulations. The incumbent will provide expertise and experience with industrial safety programs including but not limited to: lock out tag out (LOTO), confined space entry, machinery safety, fall protection, hazardous materials, commercial vehicle operation programs, and other industrial safety program elements.  The ideal candidate will have experience developing, administering and evaluating Cal/OSHA programs and have strong technical knowledge in occupational health and safety.   This position will manage the City’s workers’ compensation program.

This position requires experience interpreting occupational health and safety regulations across various work sites and job functions. The incumbent will be expected to provide guidance and collaborate with Departments that have various work sites, including general office spaces, electric and water and sewer utility work, general field work, work along creeks and waterways, work in heavy industrial settings, traffic and commercial vehicle operations and emergency response.

In addition, this position provides: City-wide safety policy and program development, provides training, ergonomic evaluations, conducts inspections, investigates incidents, accidents, and claims, oversees safety training programs.  This position will manage one Management Analyst and Senior Human Resources Technician.

General responsibilities include: 

• Develop, administer, and evaluate the Citywide safety program
• Understand, interpret, and apply City, State and Federal laws, rules and regulations pertaining to employee safety
• Perform safety audits and analysis of department near-miss and injury claims
• Serve as the primary liaison between the City and CAL/OSHA and other regulatory agencies
• Maintain effective communications between the City-wide safety team, department leadership and City management to assess and mitigate worksite risks
• Implement new and improve existing safety programs and strengthen a culture of safety
• Serve as a technical expert and City Safety Officer, including advising departments and track status of corrections of dangerous conditions as a result of safety audits/inspections
• Manage third party safety consultants and third-party workers’ compensation administrator
• Provide management oversight of direct reports  
• Collect and analyze safety metrics data, identify and communicate meaningful leading and lagging indicators and provide program recommendations.
• Oversee, investigate, evaluate, and make timely recommendations on incidents and accidents regarding safety issues in coordination with City policies and procedures
• Collaborate with departments to develop and maintain job hazard assessment (JHA), safe work practices (SWP) or other safety procedures, and safety training matrix
• Maintain accurate and organized records for program needs and requirements.

A certification such as the Certified Safety Professional (CSP), Certified Safety and Health Manager (CSHM), Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH), or equivalent is highly desirable.

As a member of the City's Unclassified Service, this is an "at-will" position and the incumbent serves at the discretion of the City Manager.

Additional Information: 

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

Application packets may be submitted online through the “Apply Now” feature on the job announcement at www.santaclaraca.gov. Applications must be submitted by the filing deadline of Friday, May 23, 2025 at 4:00 PM.

THIS RECRUITMENT MAY BE USED TO FILL MULTIPLE POSITIONS IN THIS, 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 INTERVIEW. 

The annual salary range for this position is $180,695.40 - $233,838.48.  This position may be filled at or near the minimum of the salary range. 

Minimum Education Requirements: 

Graduation from an accredited college with a Bachelor's Degree in industrial relations, personnel administration, public administration, business administration, psychology or a closely related field.

Minimum Experience Requirements: 

Three (3) years of professional journey-level experience in personnel administration or an approved related field.

Acceptable Substitution: 

None.

License/Certifications: 

Possession of a valid California Class C driver's license is required at the time of appointment and for the duration of employment.

Desirable Qualifications: 

• A Master's degree in public administration, personnel administration, or a closely related field is desirable.

• Certification in Human Resources Management from an accredited program/institution is desirable.

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

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. 

RECREATION SERVICES COORDINATOR 1, MARKETING & EVENTS

Regular Full Time Employment Opportunity

The job posting opens on Tuesday, May 6, 2025, and the final filing date is Tuesday, June 17, 2025, at 5:00 p.m. or after receiving 75 qualified and complete applications, whichever is first.

City of Sunnyvale is recruiting for an energetic, creative, and passionate Recreation Services Coordinator 1 to assist in the Administration, Marketing & Events unit.  The Library and Recreation Services Department inspires a healthy community by fostering lifelong learning and play through progressive services and programs for all.

Join a team that works in a fast-paced and diverse community as we work towards building a fun, inclusive and engaged community. If you are seeking to provide services that are inclusive, compassionate, creative and are a curious, dedicated individual then you are an ideal candidate for this position.

Recreation Services Coordinator 1 is responsible for marketing, outreach, event planning and part-time staff recruitment efforts. Past responsibilities have included leading monthly Activities newsletter production, creating and analyzing social media efforts, assisting with marketing related projects, leading all recruitment and program outreach efforts and assisting to plan events like park grand openings, 4th of July Festival, Sunset Movies Series and the Community Awards program that support the Library and Recreation Services Department's Mission Statement.

The City of Sunnyvale provides an excellent benefits package. A complete application consists of a City application and responses to the supplemental questionnaire.  The position opens Tuesday, May 6, 2025and final filing date is Tuesday, June 17, 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:
Recreation Services Coordinator 1, Marketing & Events $40.94 - $52.25 Hourly

We’re looking for a creative and organized professional to take on the role of Senior Library Assistant. You will join a fast-paced, dynamic team environment, providing youth focused services within the Youth, Bookmobile and Collections Division. This position receives direction from Senior Librarian, may exercise direct supervision over other assigned office support staff and builds relationships throughout the organization. If you are looking to bring your knowledge of youth literature and strong administrative skills to directly impact library customers and staff, this position is for you. Review our detailed job description here.

What You'll Do:

• Provide administrative support to all those in Division.
• Promote library services at outreach and bookmobile events as assigned.
• Answer reader’s advisory and general reference questions for a wide range of youth literature, resources andmaterials.
• Use planning, analytical, and technical skills to work on special projects.
• Support library events and programs.
• Work with library team to provide a safe and welcoming environment
• Support of safety protocols.
• Work both independently and with a team to accomplish goals.

The Essentials:

Senior Library Assistant

• Two years of experience performing paraprofessional or technical duties in a library setting equivalent to a Library Assistant II or Library Technician in the City of Mountain View.
• Education equivalent to an associate of arts degree.

Bonus Points:

• May need to possess a valid California Class C Driver License as required by the position.
• A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university is highly desirable.
• Bi-lingual skills in Spanish, Chinese or Russian.

Are We a Match?

• You thrive in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
• You are adaptable, flexible and offer solutions in ambiguous situations.
• You possess solid knowledge of youth literature.
• You bring a creative mindset and are open to taking on new ideas and skills.
• You enjoy solving administrative tasks and balance your time efficiently.
• You’re able to pivot priorities and can anticipate customer and staff needs.
• You value continuous learning as a team practice and contributing to a collaborative environment.
• You enjoy resolving administrative challenges.
• You are organized, detail-oriented and organized and can manage multiple, varying processes and tasks.
• You bring patient, compassionate and friendly customer service and enjoy working with customers of all backgrounds and ages.

The Department: 

The Department of Public Works is dedicated to providing the highest quality public works services to the residents and businesses of Santa Clara, the development community, and our customers in a responsible and efficient manner.

The Department designs, constructions, maintains, and improves various components of the City’s infrastructure and provides quality, cost-effective, timely services to the residents and businesses of Santa Clara.    The Department is responsible for a wide variety of programs throughout the City which include design, construction management, development review, encroachment permitting, traffic engineering, stormwater pollution prevention, inspections and maintenance of City streets, bridges, storm drain systems, traffic signal systems, building facilities, street trees, and landscaping.

The Position: 

The Public Works Supervisor is a supervisory position in the classified service in the Public Works Department serving one of the following divisions: Fleet Operations, Facilities Maintenance, which includes Building Maintenance and Mechanical Maintenance, Traffic, Street/Storm Maintenance, or Landscape Maintenance. An incumbent in this class supervises the activities of lead staff, field crews, and individuals working on the inspection, service, and repair of City-owned equipment and vehicles; maintenance and repair of City buildings; maintenance, operation, installation, troubleshooting, and repair of electrical and mechanical equipment in City buildings; traffic maintenance activities; street and storm drain construction; or landscape maintenance. An incumbent in this class exercises independent judgement and discretion not of a routine or clerical nature.

This current recruitment is for the Facilities division and includes the Mechanical Maintenance Foreman and Building Maintenance Foreman working as Public Works supervisors. The Facilities division has two work groups, Mechanical Maintenance worker and Building Maintenance worker in which we repair and maintain over 1,100,000 sq feet of facilities within the City of Santa Clara.   We are looking to fill the Supervisor position in both work groups.

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 May 27, 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 $128,189.88 - $163,590.48.  This position may be filled at or near the minimum of the salary range. 

Minimum Qualifications:

For all Divisions:

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Minimum Education Requirements: 

Graduation from high school or possession of a GED

Minimum Experience Requirements: 

Five (5) years of progressive experience, with a minimum of two (2) years as a lead or supervisor in at least one of the following areas:

1. Repair of Fleet vehicles and equipment to include heavy and light power-driven equipment, aerial trucks, combination trucks, fire apparatus, and various other specialized equipment used in Public Works Departments that burn gas, diesel, and alternative fuels.
2. Building construction trades, including painting, carpentry, plumbing, minor electrical work, building hardware, and/or building security including key and alarm systems.
3. Maintenance, operation, installation, and troubleshooting of diesel and gas engines, heating, ventilation, air conditioning, emergency generators and mechanical equipment found in heavy duty machinery and large buildings, such as manufacturing plants, office buildings, or public building.
4. Operation of street maintenance equipment, spray painting equipment, and the installation of pavement marking materials.
5. Street or storm drain construction and/or maintenance experience.
6. Grounds-keeping, gardening, tree trimming, or landscape maintenance.

Acceptable Substitution: 

Five (5) additional years of progressive experience in any area listed above may be substituted for the required two (2) years of lead or supervisor experience.

License/Certifications: 

All licenses and/or certifications are required at the time of appointment and for the duration of employment, unless stated otherwise.

For all Divisions:

• Possession of a valid California Class C driver's license.
• A Fall Protection Certification is required at the end of the probationary period and for the duration of employment.

For the Facilities Maintenance Division – Mechanical Maintenance:

• Possession of a HVAC/Refrigerant certification.
• Possession of a California State issued Forklift certification is required by the end of the probationary period and for the duration of employment.
• RRP Certification for the renovation, repair and painting of public facilities is required by the end of the probationary period and for the duration of employment.
• Competent Person Class III Certificate for asbestos 16-hour training to comply with Cal-OSHA, Title 8, CCR 1529.

Desirable Qualifications: 

For all Divisions:

• An Associate Degree in Automotive Technology, Business, Construction Management, Public Administration, or related field.

For the Facilities Division – Mechanical Maintenance:

• Experience with in-house Building Management System (B.M.S.), Direct Digital Controls (D.D.C), and Variable Air Volume (V.A.V.).

Other Requirements:  

• May be required to work odd and unusual hours in the performance of duties and in emergency situations and to be available on an on-call basis, as assigned.
• Incumbents with a California Commercial driver's license may be subject to drug and/or alcohol testing as mandated by federal regulations.
• 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.