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The Office of the City Attorney for the City of San José is seeking an
experienced trial lawyer for the position of Chief Deputy City Attorney.
This position serves as the lead trial attorney for the City’s most
challenging cases, has supervisory responsibility for cases assigned to
Deputy and Sr. Deputy attorneys, and provides leadership, guidance
and training to the City’s litigation team.
The total salary range is $189,488 to $286,979. This amount includes
an approximate five percent (5%) ongoing non-pensionable pay.
Actual salary shall be determined by the final candidates’ qualifications
and experience.

QUALIFICATIONS
Applicants must be an active member of the State Bar of California.
The Office seeks applicants with a minimum of 10-years civil trial
experience in both state and federal courts. A public law background,
emphasizing municipal law, is highly desirable. The successful
candidate is an accomplished trial lawyer and demonstrated leader who
develops and maintains collaborative teamwork, and inspires
confidence in clients and colleagues.

APPLICATION PROCESS
Please send resume including complete employment history to:
Nora Frimann, City Attorney, 200 East Santa Clara Street, 16th Floor
Tower, San Jose, CA 95113, or e-mail to atty.res@sanjoseca.gov.
Application review is ongoing, and the most qualified candidates will be
invited for an interview. EOE

Per the City’s COVID-19 Mandatory Vaccination Policy, the City requires
all employees starting on or after February 11, 2022 to provide proof of
vaccination as a condition of employment absent a documented
medical and/or religious exemption. Proof of vaccination means that
employees are required to be “up-to-date” with regards to the
COVID-19 vaccine. Consistent with the Santa Clara County Public
Health Order issued on December 28, 2021, "up-to-date" means that
employees are required to be vaccinated with the entire recommended
initial series of a COVID-19 vaccine (two doses of the Pfizer, Moderna
or Novavax COVID-19 vaccine or a single dose of the Johnson &
Johnson COVID-19 vaccine).

The next Oral Board Exam will be scheduled for Tuesday, January 17th.  Any qualified applicants received by 11:59 pm, Sunday, January 8, 2023, will be invited to participate in the Oral Board Exam.  All candidates must be sure to submit the required typing certificate no later than January 8th.

The Department: The Suisun City Police Department is a progressive and proactive law enforcement agency. As a result of its proximity to neighboring jurisdictions, the employees of the Suisun City Police Department remain extremely busy as they address the needs of the community. Candidates interested in testing for this position must be prepared to take on the challenges of a fast-paced work environment serving both the Police and Fire Departments.

The Position: Under supervision (Public Safety Dispatcher I) or general supervision (Public Safety Dispatcher II)  the incumbent performs a variety of duties involved in receiving, evaluating, prioritizing, and relaying calls for emergency and non-emergency public safety assistance; dispatches appropriate units and coordinates response of emergency personnel; maintains, processes, and distributes police records; operates a variety of telecommunications equipment, including radio, telephone, and CAD systems; and performs a wide variety of specialized clerical duties involved in the preparation, maintenance, and release of materials related to law enforcement activities.

The City of Livermore is currently accepting applications for the position of Deputy City Attorney (at will).  Apply online at: http://agency.governmentjobs.com/livermoreca/default.cfm.  First application review at noon, November 29, 2022.  

THE ORGANIZATION
The City of Livermore is a general-law city with a Council/Manager form of government.  The five-person City Council consists of the Mayor, who is elected by the citizens for a two-year term, and four Councilmembers who are elected at-large to overlapping four-year terms.  There are 8 operationg departments - Administrative Services, City Manager's Office, City Attorney's Office, Community Development, Economic Development, Library, Police, and Public Works.  Fire services are provided by the Livermore-Pleasanton Fire Department.  With a general fund budget of approximately $70 million and a total budget of $257 million, Livermore has 416.225 FTE city employees.


THE CITY ATTORNEY’S OFFICE
The City Attorney’s Office provides the opportunity to work on a broad range of assignments in a fast-paced team-oriented environment. Charged with performing the traditional legal functions associated with a full service municipality, the City Attorney’s Office provides legal counsel to the City Council, City Manager, Department Heads, and the full range of City Boards and Commissions. The Office is staffed with 8.5 FTE including the City Attorney, Assistant City Attorney (2.5 FTE), Deputy City Attorney (current vacancy), Risk Manager, and three administrative support personnel.


THE POSITION
The City Attorney’s Office currently has one vacancy for a Deputy City Attorney. All attorneys are designated ‘At-Will’ and do not have a legal right to continued employment with the City.

This position offers the opportunity to work on a broad range of assignments performing professional legal and administrative work, providing legal counsel to City staff, City Council, and Boards and Commissions; reviewing and drafting contracts, ordinances, and other documents; and representing the City in court.

The City of Livermore is currently accepting applications for the position of Public Safety Dispatcher - Lateral.  Apply online at www.LivermoreCA.gov to be considered.  This recruitment is open until filled and may close at any time.

THE POSITION

Public Safety Dispatchers receive 9-1-1 system emergency and non-emergency calls and dispatch assignments according to police procedures.  Dispatchers also provide support services; maintain records; and may be assigned to assist in processing of arrested persons. 

The City of Livermore is currently accepting applications for the position of Public Safety Dispatcher - Entry Level.  If you excel with staying calm in high intense situations and have excellent multi-tasking and communication skills, the City of Livermore has a great opportunity for you.  We offer an excellent training program to provide you the opportunity to contribute to this community by serving as a public safety dispatcher for the Livermore Police Department.

Apply online at www.LivermoreCA.gov or contact Human Resources at (925) 960-4100 for more information.  A completed online employment application with responses to the supplemental questions must be received in the Human Resources Division to be considered for this position. 

THE POSITION

The Livermore Police Department is looking for committed individuals who are ready to serve their community through a career in emergency services.  A Public Safety Dispatcher provides vital communications support for police and other public safety personnel 24 hours a day. If you have good communication and multi-tasking skills, can function well in both routine and emergency situations, and work in a team environment during a variety of shifts, an exciting and rewarding opportunity awaits you! Dispatchers answer emergency and non-emergency phone calls (including 9-1-1 lines), determine what resources are needed, and dispatch police and other public safety services units by radio, phone, and computer. Dispatchers are in constant communication with police officers, tracking and logging their activities, and responding to requests for information. Dispatchers conduct computer data entry and records research, assist the public as needed, and conduct other support tasks as assigned.

This position requires intensive on-the-job training during the first several months of the probationary period. New dispatchers are assigned to individual trainers who will teach and coach them through the various aspects of their duties in a structured program. New dispatchers will be expected to learn and retain an extensive amount of information through individual instruction, study, observation, simulation, practice, quizzes, and continuous evaluation until proficiency has been achieved.

The San José City Attorney’s Office is looking for senior level trial attorneys with substantial civil experience in state and federal court, excellent interpersonal skills and a positive attitude.

Job Description
The City’s litigation portfolio includes a broad range of substantive legal issues arising under both state and federal law. As Sr. Deputy litigator, under supervision of a Chief Deputy, you will have primary responsibility for all aspects of assigned cases, including pleading, litigation strategy, client communication and coordination, discovery and document review, motion practice, settlement evaluation and negotiation, and trial. The City’s varied and novel legal issues require excellent research, analytical, and writing skills as well as the ability to vigorously defend complex matters.

Minimum Qualifications
• Licensed to practice law in California.
• Ten years civil litigation and jury trial experience.

Per the City’s COVID-19 Mandatory Vaccination Policy, the City requires all employees starting on or after February 11, 2022, to provide proof of vaccination as a condition of employment absent a documented medical and/or religious exemption. Proof of vaccination means that employees are required to be “up-to-date” with regards to the COVID-19 vaccine. Consistent with the Santa Clara County Public Health Order issued on December 28, 2021, "up-to-date" means that an employee is not only "fully vaccinated," but has also obtained any booster doses of a COVID-19 vaccination for which they are eligible, within 15 days of first becoming eligible.

The City of San José, Office of the City Attorney is seeking an attorney with California municipal law and government experience, or transferable legal skills and a commitment to public service.

As an attorney in our Office, you will serve as trusted counsel to the Mayor and City Council, City Manager, administrative departments, and boards and commissions. You may be called upon to advise as the general counsel to departments regarding their respective duties, powers, functions and obligations in areas including public works, city-wide procurements, employment, land use planning, environmental services, public safety, utilities and housing. Responsibilities also include preparing opinions, ordinances, resolutions, contracts, and other legal documents. Two years of minimum experience in one or more of these areas of law is desirable but not required.

The successful candidate should possess a strong work ethic, analytical depth, superior interpersonal skills, good judgment, and can communicate clearly and effectively. Admission to the California State Bar is required for this position.

Per the City’s COVID-19 Mandatory Vaccination Policy, the City requires all employees starting on or after February 11, 2022, to provide proof of vaccination as a condition of employment absent a documented medical and/or religious exemption. Proof of vaccination means that employees are required to be “up-to-date” with regards to the COVID-19 vaccine. Consistent with the Santa Clara County Public Health Order issued on December 28, 2021, "up-to-date" means that an employee is not only "fully vaccinated," but has also obtained any booster doses of a COVID-19 vaccination for which they are eligible, within 15 days of first becoming eligible.

Please send a cover letter and resume including complete employment history to: Nora Frimann, City Attorney, 200 East Santa Clara Street, 16th Floor Tower, San Jose, CA 95113, or e-mail to atty.res@sanjoseca.gov. Application review is ongoing, and the most qualified candidates will be invited for an interview. EOE

The City of Menlo Park currently has an excellent opportunity for experienced Communications Dispatchers. Shift work including weekends and holidays is required.

Communications Dispatchers are responsible for receiving and dispatching emergency and non-emergency calls for the Police Department and City.  Responsibilities are centered on extensive contact with the public over the telephone, in both emergency and non-emergency situations to receive, transmit, and provide factual information and assistance.  All activities are performed within specified legal guidelines.  Incumbents are expected to work independently and exercise judgment and initiative.

A job description, including examples of typical job functions and qualifying knowledge, skills, and abilities, is available by clicking on the Job Description link.

DEADLINE TO APPLY: Next Review: Thursday, July 28, 2022 @11:59PM; Open Until Filled

COVID POLICY: The City of Hayward has adopted a mandatory COVID-19 vaccination policy for all new employees issued formal offers of employment on or after February 1, 2022. Under this policy, proof of full vaccination is required as a condition of initial and continued employment with the City unless the employee has applied for an exemption and is awaiting the City’s response or has been granted an exemption, or unless stricter State or Federal legal requirements apply.  If offered employment, you will receive instructions regarding how to provide verification of vaccination or how to apply for an exemption, which will be required prior to your start date.  You may read the full policy here: COVID-19 Vaccine and Testing Mandate 

THE POSITION:
This position may be filled at either the Assistant City Attorney or Deputy City Attorney II level depending upon the qualifications and experience of the candidate selected. The principal distinction between the levels is the significance and complexity of the assignments given and the amount of supervision provided. Under general supervision of the City Attorney, this position researches legal issues; prepares legal opinions; advises department officials on legal questions involving City operations; try lawsuits in court, arbitrations, and other administrative hearings; prepares appellate and trial briefs, pleadings, ordinances, resolutions, contracts, leases, and other legal documents; and performs selected administrative duties. Assignments involving land use law, real estate transactions, labor relations and personnel, rent control, municipal finance, and police activities are possible.
 
In addition to the general qualifications listed above and on the job descriptions, the ideal candidate will have at least three years of concentrated experience in labor and employment law in the public sector, including trial practice in court or PERB, arbitrations, contract negotiations, progressive discipline, internal investigations, administrative hearings, FMLA and similar leave policies. The ideal candidate works well with others and excels in building internal relationships and has experience working with sworn personnel.
 

DEFINITION
To provide a wide range of professional legal services to all City departments, the City Council and various boards and commissions.

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

ASSISTANT CITY ATTORNEY
Perform legal research and prepare written and oral opinions on various legal problems for City departments, the City Council, and various boards and commissions.
 
Confer with and render assistance to department directors in establishing departmental policies by applying legal points and procedures; recommend changes in policies and procedures in order to meet legal requirements.
 
Prepare, draft and review ordinances, resolutions, contracts, deeds, leases and other legal documents and instruments, and offer opinions as to legal acceptability when presented to the City for consideration by an outside agent or agency.
 
Prepare cases for court and jury trials and serve as lead trial attorney.

DEPUTY CITY ATTORNEY II
Perform legal research and prepare opinions on various legal problems for City departments, the City Council, and various boards and commissions.
 
 Prepare and draft ordinances, resolutions, contracts, deeds, leases and other legal documents and instruments; review such documents and offer opinions as to legal acceptability when presented to the City for consideration by an outside agency.
 
 Represent the City in civil actions brought by or against the City.
 
Investigate claims and complaints by or against the City and recommend action to be taken.
 
 
JOB RELATED AND ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS

ASSISTANT CITY ATTORNEY
Knowledge of: 

• Legal principles and practices, including civil, criminal, constitutional, and administrative law and procedure.
• Methods of legal research.Judicial procedures and rules of evidence in state and federal courts.
• Ordinances, statutes and court decisions relating to municipal corporations.
• Organization and operating procedures of a City Attorney's office.

Ability to:

• Analyze a wide variety of legal issues.
• Conduct research on legal problems and prepare sound legal opinions.
• Communicate clearly and concisely, orally and in writing.
• Analyze or prepare a wide variety of legal documents.
• Prepare and present cases.    Perform legal work requiring the use of independent judgment.

DEPUTY CITY ATTORNEY II 
 
Knowledge of:
· Real estate, zoning and labor law and procedures.
· Ordinances, statutes, and court decisions relating to municipal corporations.
· Organization and operating procedures of a City Attorney's office.
· Legal principles and practices, including civil, criminal, and administrative law and procedures.
· Litigation experience.

Ability to:
Perform legal work involving the use of independent judgement.
 

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION
Any combination equivalent to experience and education that could likely provide the required knowledge and abilities would be qualifying.  A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:

ASSISTANT CITY ATTORNEY 
Experience:  Five (5) years of experience performing duties comparable to those of an Attorney for the City of Hayward.
 
Education: Possess a Juris Doctor Degree from an accredited law school 
 
Licenses and Certificates:  Possess and maintain a valid California Driver's License. Membership in the State Bar of California.
 
DEPUTY CITY ATTORNEY II
Experience:  Two (2) years of experience performing duties comparable to those of a Deputy City Attorney I for the City of Hayward.
 
Education:  Possess a Juris Doctor Degree from an accredited law school
 
Licenses and Certificates:  Possess and maintain a valid California Driver's License. Membership in the State Bar of California.

 
                                                    A complete job description can be found at www.hayward-ca.gov 
 

SELECTION PROCEDURE

COVID POLICY: The City of Hayward has adopted a mandatory COVID-19 vaccination policy for all new employees issued formal offers of employment on or after February 1, 2022. Under this policy, proof of full vaccination is required as a condition of initial and continued employment with the City unless the employee has applied for an exemption and is awaiting the City’s response or has been granted an exemption, or unless stricter State or Federal legal requirements apply.  If offered employment, you will receive instructions regarding how to provide verification of vaccination or how to apply for an exemption, which will be required prior to your start date.  You may read the full policy here: COVID-19 Vaccine and Testing Mandate

Candidates must submit a completed City of Hayward job application and responses to the Supplemental Questionnaire which fully describe the nature of their professional experience and qualifications.   Applications submitted without all required materials will not be considered.

Based on the information provided, employment applications will be reviewed for minimum qualifications.  Those best qualified may be invited to the next phase of the process, which may include an oral, practical, written examination and/or supplemental questionnaires reviewed by subject matter experts.

The examination process will result in a ranked eligible register of candidates for hiring consideration by the department derived from any of the exam processes mentioned above.  Actual hire depends on success in the departmental selection process.

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

Applicants will be notified electronically via Government Jobs as to their status in the selection process.  It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure they can receive email notice from Neogov/Government Jobs and the City of Hayward. 

APPLICATIONS

Candidates are encouraged to apply online at www.hayward-ca.gov under the Current Vacancies tab or at www.GovernmentJobs.com.  Paper applications can be obtained by visiting the Human Resources Department at Hayward City Hall located at 777 B Street, Hayward, CA  94541.  Office hours are Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Apply prior to the closing time of the job announcement and allow at least one (1) hour to submit your application if you are a new user to the system.  Our on-line application system is provided by Government Jobs. If you have problems while applying online, please contact the Government Jobs Help Desk at  (855) 524-5627.
 

The City of Hayward is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Police Officer Trainee

($22.58 per hour)

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Open Until Filled

Class specifications are only intended to present a descriptive summary of the range of duties and responsibilities associated with specified positions. Therefore, specifications may not include all duties performed by individuals within a classification. In addition, specifications are intended to outline the minimum qualifications necessary for entry into the class and do not necessarily convey the qualifications of incumbents within the position.

DEFINITION:

Under immediate supervision, attends a basic academy course of study necessary to gain Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) approved peace officer status; performs other related duties as required.