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POSITION SUMMARY

Under general supervision, to perform a variety of non-sworn law enforcement related duties involving Code Enforcement and Crime Prevention.  Additional Community Service Officer positions are Parking Enforcement and Property & Evidence.   Incumbents will be eligible and considered for assignment to any of these functional areas. The initial assignment for this position will be Code Enforcement. 

GENERAL ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Conducts field inspections to determine and ensure compliance with the Los Altos Municipal Code
• Responds to and investigates complaints regarding violations of City ordinances
• Issues notices of violation stipulating necessary changes for ordinance compliance, or citations in cases of non-compliance
• Coordinates municipal code compliance with other governmental departments, internal and external to the City
• Administers Department’s Crime Prevention Program
• Organizes and implements programs involved in home and workplace safety and security;
• Conducts residential and commercial security inspections
• Coordinates the Neighborhood Watch Program and makes presentations as necessary
• Conducts crime analysis and creates statistical reports as requested or required
• Responds to complaints of, and causes removal of, abandoned vehicles as authorized

MINIMUM POSITION REQUIREMENTS

KNOWLEDGE OF: Basic office procedures and practices; record keeping, report preparation and filing methods; correct English usage, including spelling, grammar and punctuation; effective communication techniques; safe driving principles and practices; rules and laws governing the receipt, storage and release of police evidence and property; safe methods of handling, storing and safeguarding of property and materials, including hazardous materials; principles, practices and procedures of emergency preparedness; principles of training and community education, including home emergency preparedness programs; basic computer skills including word processing and spreadsheet preparation.

SKILL AND ABILITY TO: Prioritizing work, coordinating activities and following up as required; developing and maintaining accurate records and files; communicating tactfully and effectively; operating modern office equipment, including computer equipment; learn the geography of the City of Los Altos and Police Department operating procedures; comprehend, interpret and apply the provisions of penal, vehicle, city and other legal codes; organize and operate a storeroom; act with resourcefulness, courtesy and initiative with a minimum of direct supervision; communicate tactfully and effectively with supervisors, coworkers, and members of the community; prepare neat, thorough and concise reports; write and speak at a level required for successful job performance; speak before groups for the purpose of providing information or explaining procedures, policies and regulations; use audio-visual equipment and other training aids to provide effective training sessions; understand and carry out oral and written instructions; learn police radio codes and operate a police radio; establish, maintain and foster positive, harmonious, and cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work; present a neat, well-groomed, and professional appearance.

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION:

• No prior experience is necessary. Experience which provides knowledge of law enforcement terminology and police officer procedures is desirable.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid California Driver's License.

IDEAL CANDIDATE POSSESSES THE FOLLOWING CHARACTERISTICS:  Is highly professional, patient, respectful, and ethical; possesses excellent problem-solving skills and a can-do attitude. Communicates effectively and proactively both verbally and in writing. Enjoys working in a small-town atmosphere with an engaged public, including merchants, property owners and residents.

CLOSE DATE:
Open until filled

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:
$70,810 to $86,070 annually.

The City of Los Altos offers a competitive benefits package.  Please visit our website to learn more about our Benefits Summary.

Administration

The Department of Finance is hiring one (1) Senior Analyst in the Administration Division. The Division is responsible for supporting the department’s business operations.  The administrative functions in support of running a department typically include general office administration, personnel (such as hiring, safety, training, benefits, and employee relations), budget, fiscal and organizational analysis.  Responsibilities for the position may include, but are not limited to:

• • High level of fiscal coordination with divisions within the Finance Department.
  • Benchmarking of performance measures and fiscal and accounting activities of the Department’s expenditures.
  • Managing the development and monitoring of the Department’s budget of $18.2 million and city-wide budget totaling $31.4 million.
  • Drafting and monitoring consultant contracts.
  • Managing the development, distribution, and review of Request for Proposals for the Administration functions for the Finance Department.
  • Perform data and financial analysis and preparing reports and memos.
  • Providing assistance to areas throughout the Department, especially related to special projects.
  • Supervising an Analyst and a Senior Account Clerk position.

Purchasing

The Department of Finance is hiring two (2) Senior Analyst in the Purchasing Division. The Division is responsible for the procurement of all maintenance and repair (MRO) goods and services that are required to support operations throughout the City.  The Division is also responsible for all information technology (IT) procurements and Insurance and Risk Management that are required to support operations throughout the City. The Division is also responsible for providing Citywide guidance and oversight for the procurement of all professional and consulting services. 

The Senior Analyst is a management position that report to Procurement Manager and is responsible for non-IT strategic procurement activities, projects and agreements on behalf of various City departments. Responsibilities for the position may include, but are not limited to:

• • Working with various City departments to prepare, issue, and oversee complex Requests for Proposals (RFPs), Requests for Information (RFls) and other solicitation methods
  • Manage strategic and complex procurement activities, including developing specifications and facilitating the evaluation process
  • Develop, negotiate, and write strategic and complex contracts to execution
  • Administer contracts, including negotiation of amendments, and change orders and exercising options
  • Draft and prepare Council memoranda and preparing response for protests
  • Train and educate City staff on Citywide purchasing rules, procedures, and processes
  • Assist departments with vendor management and contract management activities as required
  • Perform data and financial analysis for purchasing and contracting activities
  • Clearly express ideas verbally and in writing
  • Prepare standard and ad hoc reporting
  • Perform other duties and special projects as requested

The actual salary shall be determined by the final candidate’s qualifications and experience.  In addition to the starting salary, employees in the Senior Analyst classification shall also receive an approximate five percent (5%) ongoing non-pensionable compensation pay. 

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

Competencies

The ideal candidate will possess the following competencies, as demonstrated in past and current employment history.  Desirable competencies for this position include:

• • Job Expertise - Demonstrates knowledge of and experience with applicable professional/technical principles and practices, Citywide and departmental procedures/policies and federal and state rules and regulations.
  • Communication Skills - Effectively conveys information and expresses thoughts and facts clearly, orally and in writing; demonstrates effective use of listening skills and displays openness to other people's ideas and thoughts.
  • Computer Skills - Experienced with common business computer applications including but not limited to: MS Outlook, MS Word, MS PowerPoint, MS Access, and MS Excel.
  • Teamwork & Interpersonal Skills - Develops effective relationships with co-workers and supervisors by helping others accomplish tasks and using collaboration and conflict resolution skills.
  • Analytical Thinking - Approaching a problem or situation by using a logical, systematic, sequential approach.
  • Decision Making – Identifies and understands issues, problems, and opportunities; uses effective approaches for choosing a course of action or developing appropriate solutions.
  • Fiscal Management - Understands the relationship of the budget and resources to the strategic plan; complies with administrative controls over funds, contracts, and procurements.
  • Initiative - Exhibits resourceful behaviors toward meeting job objectives; anticipates problems, is proactive, and avoids difficulties by planning ahead; displays willingness to assume extra responsibility and challenges; pursues continuing education opportunities that promote job performance.
  • Leadership – Leads by example; demonstrates high ethical standards; remains visible and approachable and interacts with others on a regular basis; promotes a cooperative work environment, allowing others to learn from mistakes; provides motivational support and direction.
  • Planning - Acts to align own unit's goals with the strategic direction of the organization; Defines tasks and milestones to achieve objectives, while ensuring the optimal use of resources to meet those objectives.
  • Problem Solving – Approaches a situation or problem by defining the problem or issue; determines the significance of problem; collects information; uses logic and intuition to arrive at decisions or solutions to problems that achieve the desired outcome.
  • Supervision - Sets effective long and short-term goals based on a good understanding of management practices; establishes realistic priorities within available resources; provides motivational support; empowers others; assigns decision-making and work functions to others in an appropriate manner to maximize organizational and individual effectiveness.

This position is responsible for performing legal secretarial duties requiring both sound judgment and good technical skills.  These duties may include, but are not limited to, transcribing, preparing, processing, and e-filing pleadings/briefs in the various state and federal courts; preparing and processing correspondence, contracts, ordinances, resolutions, City Council memoranda, and other legal documents and instruments; maintaining calendars for attorneys; answering telephones and contacting other offices to provide, obtain, and/or coordinate information and/or appearances; and performing office filing; as well as organizing and maintaining a wide variety of information and materials in support of attorneys.  The skill level of this position places strong emphasis on accuracy, quality, and attention to detail.  A strong knowledge base of legal procedures and court rules (federal and state) is desirable.  This position involves a variety of legal matters including civil litigation, workers' compensation, and all aspects of municipal law.  Incumbent must be proficient in the use of personal computers and able to work with various types of software in the Windows environment.

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

The salary range for this position is $58,177.60 -  $70,740.80.  

The actual salary shall be determined by the final candidate’s qualifications and experience. In addition to the starting salary, employees in the Crime & Intelligence Analyst classification shall also receive an approximate five percent (5%) ongoing non-pensionable compensation pay.

The Sexual Assaults Investigative Unit (SAIU), is one of the major investigative units in the Bureau of Investigations (BOI). The unit (SAIU) is comprised of (4) smaller sub-units. (General Sex Crimes, Megan’s Law/290, Human Trafficking, and ICAC/CED. (International Crimes against Children/Child Exploitation Detail). The unit conducts follow-up investigations of all sexual assault, human trafficking, child molestation, child pornography, rape, other sex-related crimes, and the tracking of registered sex offenders. It assists the Bureau of Field Operations (BFO) and other BOI units with investigation of serious felony crimes and other major incidents. In addition, the Sexual Assaults Unit publishes fliers and provides services to the Department and other allied law enforcement agencies.  The unit has one Lieutenant, six Sergeants, 29 Officers, one Police Data Specialist II (PDSII), one Senior Office Specialist and one current vacancy for a Crime and Intelligence Analyst.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Establish and maintain information by devising systems to use information, complying with guidelines, analyzing information and entering information into the computer, designing, creating, maintaining and updating databases, routing information to relevant personnel, preparing and maintaining files, reference materials, researching websites and social media, sharing information with other analysts, preparing flow and link analysis charts and maps, analyzing and preparing reports, and conducting financial investigative research and identifying assets.

• Provide training to section personnel by preparing class materials and interviewing and instructing personnel.

• Provide information to personnel and other departments by gathering facts on a variety of subjects including wanted individuals, safety issues or other necessary information and attending meetings.

• Ability to work in a sensitive environment with exposure to graphic language and images relating to sexual assaults and child exploit investigations.

• Demonstrates the ability to work with a minimum amount of supervision.

• Handle and disseminate sensitive information including but not limited to the potential exposure to victims, suspects, reports, photographs, and video of a sexually explicit nature involving both adults and children.

• Assemble and verify data and information for accuracy and compile the information along with supporting documents into complex reports and/or presentations.

• Perform other duties as related to and as needed for the unit’s operations at the direction of the Unit Commander or designee.

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

Are you a bright, curious, and energetic applications development and support professional with a passion for protecting and preserving the environment? Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District is seeking an experienced and highly motivated Applications Support Engineer to serve as a technical leader and subject matter expert in application management practices.  This is a professional classification and is responsible for the maintenance, modification, implementation, development, and process customization of, and training for, a variety of software applications.  

About the District:  The District is a regional greenbelt system in the Santa Cruz Mountain region comprised of over 63,000 acres of land in 26 extraordinary open space preserves, permanently protected for public enjoyment and recreation. The District is a growing organization with a focused mission that guides our work, and where every employee makes an impact.  If you are looking for an outstanding opportunity to contribute to the legacy of open space protection and outdoor recreation, working with an incredible team of like-minded colleagues, we invite you to apply for this position!  Check out the Working for Midpen video on our Employment Opportunities page.

About the Position: With the passage of Measure AA, Midpen is experiencing rapid growth in order to fulfill the commitments made to the public and the IST Department is responding to the increased technological needs of the District.  The Applications Support Engineer supports the District’s growing portfolio of applications and the users of these applications.  The incumbent will help configure, troubleshoot, monitor, and maintain a variety of applications used by the District, and is responsible for serving as a technical leader and subject matter expert in application management practices. Work includes the gathering of business requirements, associated documentation, and training. This position will have responsibility for both spatial and non-spatial applications.  The District is heavily involved in the use of Office 365; in particular, the use of SharePoint for the District’s intranet, enterprise document management system, and associated business workflows.  Working knowledge of SharePoint in the Office 365 environment is a requirement of the job, as is the ability to code/script in one or more languages relevant to computer operations such as Javascript, Java, Python, .NET, or HTML5.  The District’s current portfolio includes applications built on the ArcGIS Service Architecture, Cityworks and Citysourced applications, and document management and workflows in O365 SharePoint.  The ideal candidate has the experience to support a wide variety of applications in a heterogeneous environment, along with the ability to learn and build new applications. 

The responsibilities of this position require the use of tact, discretion, and independent judgment, as well as to have full and thorough knowledge of the concepts, practices, procedures, and policies of the assigned functions. We are looking for an organized, professional, and collaborative self-starter with excellent oral and written communication skills to join our team. For more information, see the Applications Support Engineer job description on the District’s website.

Work Environment:  This position is part of the Information Systems and Technology Department at the District’s office in Los Altos, California.  The position requires work in an office setting to complete daily tasks.  The position will also require work at the various District field offices.  Fieldwork will require driving District vehicles in remote areas on dirt roads, working in temperatures ranging from cold and blustery to hot and dry.

Education and Experience:  Any combination of training and experience that would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required qualifications would be: 
Equivalent to graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with major coursework in computer science, management information systems, engineering, or a related field and three (3) years of progressively responsible experience in applications analysis, design, and development.  Public agency experience is a bonus.

Licenses & Certifications Required:   Possession of a valid California Driver’s License.

Benefits:   The Open Space District provides an excellent benefits package including health, life & disability insurance as well as CalPERS pension. Please see the Benefits page of the District website for details.

How to Apply: Apply online at CalOpps.org.  Application deadline is November 1, 2018 at 5:00 p.m.

The CalOpps system will only accept fully completed applications submitted by 5:00 p.m. on November 1st. 

The District will not accept applications not fully completed by this deadline.

To apply for this exciting career opportunity, please submit the following application materials:

1. Fully completed CalOpps employment application 

2. Resume

3. Cover Letter 

4. Supplemental Question Responses

Incomplete applications will not be considered for the position. Applicants with the most relevant experience and qualifications suitable for the position will be contacted for interviews.

Recruitment Timeline:  We recommend applicants’ schedules be open during this timeframe for panel interviews:

First Interview: November 13, 2018

Final Interview/written exercise at our office in Los Altos: November 15, 2018

Applicants with disabilities may request reasonable accommodation by contacting the Human Resources department.   

Put your passion for Open Space to work!

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To view the full announcement for this exciting opportunity, please visit the City of San José’s employment page by clicking on the link below.

Then click on the “Management Recruitments” link. 

City of San José Employment Page