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Are you passionate about civil rights and equity? VTA is seeking enthusiastic individuals to join our Accessibility, Civil Rights, and Equity (ACRE) team as an HR Analyst. In this role, you'll play a vital part in shaping and implementing various programs, including VTA's Title VI Program, Language Access Plan, Public Participation Plan, Equal Employment Opportunity Program, and ADA Transition Plan.

Why Join Us?
This is an exciting time to join our expanding team! ACRE, within the Human Resources Division, is dedicated to supporting VTA's accessibility, civil rights, and equity goals. Your dedication to civil rights will contribute significantly to our mission of fostering respect in the workplace, promoting equitable transit, and engaging with our community.

We need someone who:

• Is passionate about strengthening diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace and community.
• Excels in communication, both written and verbal, and can interact effectively with people from diverse backgrounds.
• Is a critical thinker capable of analyzing complex issues and synthesizing information to reach informed conclusions.
• Demonstrates exceptional writing skills, producing detailed and persuasive reports.
• Can manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously, even under tight deadlines, while maintaining professionalism.
• Is familiar with EEO, Title VI, and ADA legislation.
• Has a four-year college degree or equivalent experience in investigative roles.
• Experience conducting confidential interviews.
• Is proficient in creating complex reports and presentations.
• Has experience in meaningful community engagement experience.

Responsibilities - Your duties will include:

• Assisting in administering various civil rights compliance programs internally and externally.
• Conducting thorough investigations into discrimination, harassment, or retaliation complaints, ensuring confidentiality.
• Analyzing transit services, programs, and activities to ensure compliance with relevant statutes and regulations.
• Building and maintaining effective relationships with VTA divisions, community-based organizations, and the public.
• Developing outreach strategies and representing VTA at community events to foster community partnerships.

Challenges You May Face:

• Prioritizing tasks amidst competing deadlines.
• Navigating diverse personalities and interests.
• Handling confidential and sensitive investigations involving acquaintances.

Why You'll Love This Job:

• Making a meaningful impact on workplace fairness and community equity.
• Gaining expertise in civil rights issues and advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts.
• Working with a supportive, collaborative team eager to listen to your ideas.
• Continuously engaging in challenging and impactful problem-solving opportunities.

Competencies Essential to Success:

• Attention to detail
• Problem-solving skills
• Critical thinking ability
• Excellent communication (written and verbal)
• Results-oriented
• Self-motivation
• Creativity
• Dependability
• Customer service orientation
• Strong work ethic
• Responsibility

A statement from Carolyn Gonot, General Manager of VTA, to VTA staff
“Diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) is a priority at VTA. We embrace each of you as an individual, are committed to every individual’s diversity being valued and accepted, we support employees being given equitable opportunities to thrive in their careers, and we embrace the inclusion of all backgrounds, cultures, and identities. 
 
The standards of diversity, equity, and inclusion give us a powerful ability to move our work forward, while ensuring our employees have all that they need to feel supported and acknowledged, so they can thrive as part of the VTA family. Those standards also apply to how we engage and support our broader community, and how we treat our passengers, who may rely on our services, in many cases, as a lifeline.  At VTA, we want to ensure opportunity and access for all.”

Definition
Under general supervision, performs professional human resources work involving a wide variety of human resources functions.

Distinguishing Characteristics
This is the journey level in the Human Resources Analyst series. This level is characterized by assignments that are complex and sensitive in nature and require a high level of competence and understanding of a functional area(s). Incumbents in this class carry out work assignments with independence. This position may be required to provide lead functional or technical direction of paraprofessional or clerical employees.

An incumbent has responsibility for independent action, planning the work, using experienced judgment, solving problems, and the results of the work. Assigned duties require the exercise of judgment or choice among possible actions, sometimes without clear precedents, yet with concern for the consequences of the action. This classification differs from the next lower level of Associate Human Resources Analyst in that incumbents receive less supervision and are expected to perform more responsible assignments with a great deal of independence. This class differs from the higher level Senior Human Resources Analyst class in that the latter has full responsibility for one or more program areas and supervises and/or trains other professional-level employees.

About VTA
The Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority employs more than 2,000 people dedicated to providing solutions that move Silicon Valley. Unique among transportation organizations in the San Francisco Bay Area, VTA is Santa Clara County’s authority for transit development and operations (light rail and bus), congestion management, transportation-related funding, highway design and construction, real estate and transit-oriented development, and bicycle and pedestrian planning. With local, state, and federal partners, VTA works to innovate the way Silicon Valley moves and provide mobility solutions for all.
Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) is an independent special district that provides sustainable, accessible, community-focused, innovative, and environmentally responsible transportation options promoting the region's vitality. VTA provides bus, light rail, and paratransit services and participates as a funding partner in regional rail services, including Caltrain, Capital Corridor, and the Altamont Corridor Express.
To learn more, go to: vta.org.

Our Community
Santa Clara County, sometimes referred to as “Silicon Valley”, is unique for its innovation, natural attractions, and social diversity. With numerous amenities and perfect weather, it has long been considered one of the best places in the United States to live and work. calendar of festivals and celebrations supports the community spirit. Nearby open space provides easy access to mountain parks, trails, lakes, streams, and beautiful coastal beaches. San José has received accolades for its vibrant neighborhoods, healthy lifestyle, and diverse attractions from national media, including Business Week and Money magazines.

The county’s population of 1.9 million is the largest in Northern California and is rich in ethnic culture and diversity. Enjoy access and the option to explore our closely neighboring counties of San Francisco and Alameda.

Classification Bargaining Unit: Non-Rep

Application Details: Please be aware that this position will close promptly on Sunday, May 26, 2024, at 11:59 pm. We encourage interested applicants to apply early to ensure consideration. 

 

Essential Job Functions

Typical Tasks

Not all positions perform all duties and not all duties performed are listed. Duties performed vary depending on the area of assignment and within working level assigned.

• Administers various human resources programs;
• Reviews and analyzes existing or proposed policies, procedures systems, management and personnel activities, advises on their impact and makes recommendations for change;
• Provides consultation and analyses/recommendations concerning human resources functions and issues;
• Analyzes, investigates and responds to issues in assigned functional area;
• Researches, resolves, facilitates resolution of and/or makes recommendations concerning human resources issues;
• Conducts analytical studies;
• Prepares and presents written and oral reports and statistical analyses, as well as letters, memorandum, training materials, and other written documents;
• Plans, develops, organizes, implements, and evaluates a variety of difficult and complex management and employee training programs and organizational development applications;
• Conducts needs assessments regarding employee, management, and organizational training needs;
• Previews and evaluates vendor instructional materials; negotiates project contract and pricing with vendor;
• Conducts analysis of employee work force in compliance with FTA affirmative action guidelines;
• Assists in developing goals for the disadvantaged business enterprise and employment programs;
• Assists in drafting the Affirmative Action Plan;
• Performs outreach recruitment to encourage participation by underrepresented groups in and equal employment opportunity programs;
• Conducts investigations for grievances or challenges regarding the employment accessibility and ADA programs;
• Performs research and provides technical assistance to the General Counsel's office regarding a variety of human resources issues;
• May provide training and lead direction to other staff;
• Determines the most suitable recruitment strategies and selection process designs;
• Performs recruitment activities such as preparing and distributing job announcements and composing and placing advertising;
• Represents VTA at job fairs and other public events;
• Plans and conducts salary/benefits surveys;
• Conducts job audits and analyses;
• Analyzes and evaluates positions for classification, compensation, recruiting and testing;
• Determines appropriate compensation for positions;
• Interprets and applies procedures, labor agreements, contracts and benefits policies;
• Assists employees in understanding benefits programs;
• Works with benefits carriers to ensure proper administration of benefits contracts, correct payment of premiums and resolution of any service delivery issues;
• Investigates and assists in the resolution of grievances, discrimination and other types of complaints; Performs wellness related activities;
• Attends and participates in professional group meetings; stays abreast of new trends and innovations in human resources;
• May manage multiple projects with short targeted completion dates;
• May act as a "technical analyst" for specialized computer applications;
• Performs related duties as assigned.

 

Minimum Qualifications

Employment Standards
Sufficient education and increasingly responsible experience to demonstrate possession of the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Development of the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is typically obtained through a combination of training and experience equivalent to graduation from an accredited college or university with a four-year degree; and two (2) years of increasingly responsible experience performing human resources management and analysis and/or training for a public or private sector organization.

Attainment of experience in a large public agency is preferred.

Supplemental Information

Knowledge of:

• Human resource systems, techniques, practices and functions, including recruitment, classification, testing, selection, placement, training, equal opportunity programs, employee relations, and employee and retiree benefits management;
• Standard office practices and procedures, including automated human resource and word/data processing systems;
• Principles and practices of public personnel administration, management analysis, organization, budget, and communication;
• Applicable state, federal, and local laws, rules, regulations, and court decisions;
• Principles of training and motivation;
• Job analysis, recruiting and examining strategies and plans, position classification, position control, wage and salary administration;
• Employee benefit programs, including health plan administration and cost containment measures;
• Principles, practices, techniques and methods of planning, developing and administering training and employee development programs;
• Public sector employee relations, typical provisions of collective bargaining agreements and public employee labor laws, current labor relations practices, trends and major problems in the public sector;
• Techniques for investigating, analyzing, and resolving employee grievances;
• Applicable FTA regulations and guidelines relating to employment;
• Collaborative problem solving.

Ability to:

• Use initiative and good judgment;
• Consistently apply concepts, laws, methods, techniques, approaches and other guidelines of professional work in the human resources management field;
• Persuade, justify and project the consequences of decisions and/or recommendations;
• Organize and prioritize work and meet deadlines;
• Communicate clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing;
• Follow written and oral directions;
• Define problem areas, evaluate, recommend, and implement creative solutions to complex issues and problems;
• Plan, coordinate, and initiate action necessary to implement recommendations in order to manage assigned project;
• Work effectively under stressful situations involving confrontation and conflict;
• Organize and analyze varied and complex data and cost out various proposals;
• Develop and implement procedures and guidelines consistent with VTA policies and interpret these policies and procedures to staff and other agencies;
• Interpret and apply federal, state and local policies, laws and regulations;
• Be sensitive to cultural, racial, economic, and ethnic diversity;
• Translate specific organizational/training needs into curriculum, and conduct employee/management training sessions;
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with employee associations, community groups, and individuals at all levels in a large, complex organization;
• Operate a computer and perform standard word-processing, spreadsheet, database, and human resources applications;
• Provide technical support on specialized computer applications as assigned;
• Maintain accurate records, files, and databases;
• Exercise good judgment within established policies and guidelines.

What’s in it for You? (Review Benefits packet) 
Work/Life Balance: 40-hour work weeks, and a option of a flexible/hybrid remote schedule.
Health: VTA participates in a CalPERS-sponsored medical plan with VTA contribution to employee and dependent premium health insurance premiums. Employees pay a monthly contribution of any amount in excess of the Kaiser Bay Area Family rate.
Flex Spending Account: $300 employer-funded Health FSA for eligible employees
Vision: VSP full premium for employees and eligible dependents
Dental: Delta Dental full premium for employees and eligible dependents
Mental Health Days: 3 days: May 1, 2023 - June 30, 2024
Leave:  17 days of vacation (accrued), 80 Hours of sick time (accrued), 12 paid holidays per year, and 1 floating holiday per year.
Retirement: 
- Participation in CalPERS

• Classic Members: 2%@55 
• PEPRA Members: 2%@62 

- 457 Deferred Compensation Plan (voluntary)

•  457 pre-tax 
• 457 Roth 
• Self-directed brokerage account option for qualifying employees 

- Retiree medical coverage for eligible employees with VTA contributions to the retiree’s medical premium

Additional perks:
- All active full-time employees and their eligible dependents are eligible for transit passes for use over VTA lines, including VTA Paratransit services.
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) is available to each employee, eligible dependent, and household member, 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Professional Development Fund
- Wellness Programs
As we continue to implement our VTA Forward Plan, we aim to strengthen and increase our workforce to take on future opportunities and challenges by elevating our people and our services.
For more information about our VTA Forward Plan, visit: https://www.vta.org/VTAForward 
 
General Instructions 
Please read this entire job announcement before applying for the position. Print and keep a copy of this announcement so that you can refer to it. Questions not answered within this job announcement may be sent to personnel@vta.org.

To ensure consideration, completed applications must be submitted online to the Human Resources department by the stated closing time and date posted. When the stated closing date is “continuous,” apply immediately; the position may close without notice. You will receive an immediate email confirming receipt of your submitted application. If you do not receive this email, contact NEOGOV's Applicant Assistance Line at (855) 524-5627 between 8:00AM to 5:00PM (PST) Monday through Friday, excluding holidays.
Only on-line applications will be accepted for this recruitment (paper applications or resumes will not be accepted). Job Interest Notification Cards, or copies of previous, partial, or un-submitted applications, are not an acceptable substitute to a completed application.

ALL APPLICATION AND TESTING NOTIFICATIONS WILL BE SENT BY E-MAIL. Applicants should select e-mail as the preferred method of notification. Candidates must maintain an up-to-date, valid and reliable e-mail address. Candidates are also responsible for maintaining up-to-date phone numbers and addresses on their on-line account. Due to the number of applications received, candidates must check their application status through their on-line account. Contact NeoGov for assistance if needed.

Information on how to apply for jobs at the VTA is available on the VTA Employment website and from the NEOGOV's Applicant Assistance Line (855) 524-5627. NeoGov Applicant support is available from 8:00AM to 5:00PM (PST) Monday through Friday, excluding holidays.

Americans with Disabilities Act Accommodations 
The Human Resources Department will make reasonable efforts in the recruitment/examination process to accommodate applicants with disabilities. If you wish to request an accommodation, call the Human Resources Department at (408) 321-5575 or email at Personnel@vta.org.

Application Processing Information 
All related current and past work experience (including VTA experience) must be listed and fully described in the Work Experience section of the application ("See Resume" is not acceptable). Incomplete or improperly completed online applications may be rejected even if you are qualified for the position for which you are applying. It is your responsibility to ensure that the online application reflects the work experience and education needed to meet the requirements for the position you are applying for. Although your resume may have all your experience and education details, please make sure to complete each section of the online application to ensure that your information is accurately captured during our screening process.

All applications are subject to review as to meeting minimum qualifications at any point in the recruitment process. Passing any step is no guarantee of continuation if it is determined that the applicant does not meet the minimum qualifications as stated in the class specification.

Candidates found to have exaggerated/falsified their qualifications, experience, training, and/or education may be disqualified at any point in the recruitment process and may be denied future employment with the VTA.

If selected for the position, candidates will be required to complete a criminal conviction disclosure form. Candidates who successfully become VTA employees and fail to disclose any of the criminal background information as required may be subject to discipline up to and including discharge.

Eligible Lists typically remain in effect for six (6) months. However, Human Resources may abolish Eligible Lists at any time during the six (6) month period. Human Resources may extend eligible Lists for up to two (2) years. Eligible Lists may be used for more than one recruitment. If you have questions related to an Eligible List you might be on or were on, you should contact Human Resources.

If you have questions regarding your status as an applicant for this position, please call the Human Resources Department at (408) 321-5575 or email at Personnel@vta.org.

VTA is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities or religious needs, absent undue hardship.

VTA is an equal employment opportunity employer. VTA does not and will not tolerate discrimination against applicants or employees on the basis of age, ancestry, color, marital status, mental or physical disability, genetic information, national, origin, immigration status, political affiliation, race, religion, creed, sex, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, pregnancy, medical condition, disabled veteran or veteran status, etc. 

The City of San José, the Capital of Silicon Valley, is one of the nation's best managed cities and one of the top ten cities in which to live work and do business. Moreover, San José is the center of cultural government and economic activity for the region. The employees of the City of San José have embraced the following values: Integrity, Innovation, Excellence, Collaboration, Respect and Celebration.

The salary range for Staff Specialist is approximately $76,330.80 - $92,820.00 annually. This amount includes an approximate five percent (5%) ongoing non-pensionable pay. Actual salary shall be determined by the final candidates' qualifications and experience.

This is a class-based recruitment. Candidates who meet the minimum qualifications for Staff Specialist will be added to the active Qualified Candidate Group and contacted when a department-specific vacancy becomes available. If you are in the current Qualified Candidate Group, you will need to re-apply in order to be considered for future vacancies.

Staff Specialists perform paraprofessional administrative work of considerable complexity in various areas of public administration. An employee in this class performs a variety of administrative assignments related to the execution of administrative detail and assisting in departmental administrative service areas. A Staff Specialist may act as a lead to lower-level clerical classifications but is primarily an individual contributor with a high level of expertise in generalized office administration.
Typical duties and results may include:

• • Create surveys and compile data for general or departmental use; perform statistical and clerical work by creating, analyzing and preparing reports, and abstract written materials.
  • Participate in budget preparation and review by assembling and analyzing data of operating departments, such as staffing and equipment requests.
  • Provide assistance with personnel functions such as position control, interviewing, benefits, handling routine grievances, disciplinary actions, classification matters, claims, employee relations, and interpretation of personnel rules and procedures.
  • Supervise the maintenance of files and records, including automated recordkeeping systems; developing filing systems and procedures for file use; and ensure irretrievability of filed information.
  • Performs other related duties as required.

Per the City’s COVID19 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 note that applications are currently not accepted through CalOpps or any other third-party job board application system. To apply, applicants must complete an application via the City of San Jose’s website at www.sanjoseca.gov/citycareers.
 
The Environmental Services Department (ESD) is recruiting for the Environmental Services Specialist (ESS) series which includes three levels/classifications: Assistant ESS, Associate ESS, and ESS. ESD intends to use the candidate pool developed from this recruitment to fill current vacancies, as well as future ESS series vacancies. Depending on your qualifications (see Minimum Qualifications below), the application you submit may be considered for an Assistant ESS, Associate ESS, or ESS position.
 
General Overview of the Environmental Services Specialist (ESS) Series Job Classification:
 
ESS employees play a critical role in providing the many vital services that help protect our environment and improve the lives of San Jose residents!
 
Employees in the ESS series perform highly technical and specialized functions to preserve environmental resources and provide public protection in the area of environmental sciences. ESS employees develop, organize, and coordinate assigned plans, programs, and/or special projects for the City and its environmental services; and act as a primary resource to City officials, the community, and businesses.
 
Typical duties for ESS positions across the department include:
• Developing and evaluating assigned environmental program goals and policies
• Developing, monitoring, and overseeing contract terms and negotiations, grant proposals, and project budgets
• Analyzing and interpreting data to prepare presentations and written reports
• Assisting the public with environmental compliance issues and City provided environmental services through coordinating environmental outreach events and programs, as well as preparing public education material regarding environmental services information
• Providing project or program-level environmental compliance support, serving as a liaison to outside agencies and regulatory bodies
• Performing duties in the field, such as outreach, inspections, etc.

Current ESS Series Vacancies
Currently, there are a number of exciting ESS series opportunities in the department’s Integrated Waste Management, Watershed Protection, and Sustainability and Compliance divisions! To learn more about the great work we do in these divisions, please go to sjenvironment.org. Overviews of these teams and their ESS series positions are below:
 
Watershed Protection Division’s Stormwater Management Group – Trash Load Reduction Team
 
The Trash Load Reduction Team is responsible for coordinating, supporting, reporting, and implementing the Trash Load Reduction C.10 provision of the City’s National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System Stormwater Permit (Permit). This position coordinates the implementation of projects in collaboration with other City departments and external partners. Key projects of the Trash Team include trash capture projects, the Direct Discharge Trash Control Program, creek assessments, cleanup coordination, grant and contract management, and reporting. 
 
Watershed Protection Division’s Stormwater Management Group – Monitoring and Pollutants of Concern Team
 
The Monitoring and Pollutants of Concern (MPC) Team focuses on reducing pollutants to storm drains from routine municipal operations; implementing control methods for pollutants of concern, such as polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs), mercury, trash, pesticides, etc.; and assessing exempted and conditionally exempted non-stormwater discharges. The MPC Team works collaboratively with internal and external partners to address these regulatory requirements, and team members frequently support one another in various stormwater management activities to ensure compliance with the City’s National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System Stormwater Permit.
 
Integrated Waste Management Division’s Residential Services Team
 
Residential Services oversees San José’s Residential Garbage and Recycling Program, which provides curbside garbage and recycling, yard trimmings, garbage processing, household hazardous waste drop offs, and junk pick up to approximately 331,000 households and over 140 City facilities through four contracted service providers with an annual budget in excess of $150 million. This ESS helps co-manage contractor agreements, perform data management and analysis for reports and presentations, and implement Senate Bill 1383 requirements and other state and local solid waste regulations.
 
Responsibilities include:
• Monitoring and evaluating contractor operations and performance to continuously improve service delivery and provide excellent customer service
• Providing public education and environmental advocacy

Sustainability and Compliance Division’s Sustainability & Policy Team 
The Sustainability and Policy team implements initiatives that support vital utilities for the community. This position assists the Energy and Water Building Performance Ordinance (BPO), which requires owners of large buildings in San José to benchmark energy and water use and make improvements if standards are not met. BPO staff annually assists more than 2,000 local building’ owners with compliance. The ideal candidate possesses  database, analytical, and technical writing skills, and expertise in building benchmarking or utility efficiency. Learn more at sjenvironment.org/benchmarking.
 
Responsibilities include:
• Maintaining databases, noticing, and providing customer service for benchmarking and invoicing compliance
• Conducting data quality control, data analysis and visualization to prepare technical reports and presentations
• Coordinating program implementation with other ESD groups, City Departments, Local and State Agencies

Sustainability and Compliance Division’s Municipal Environmental Compliance Group
 
The Municipal Environmental Compliance group provides technical support in the assessment, investigation, and cleanup of environmentally impaired or potentially impaired City properties/projects. Projects include fuel leak investigations, closed landfill compliance, and property acquisition investigations.
 
Responsibilities include:
• Performing Phase I Environmental site assessments and technical report writing
• Soil and groundwater sampling and field inspections.

As vacant positions may change based on internal movement, we will provide updated and detailed position information prior to interviews.
 
Salary Information
The actual salary shall be determined by the final candidate’s qualifications and experience. In addition to the starting salary, employees in the Environmental Services Specialist Series classification shall also receive an approximate five percent (5%) ongoing non-pensionable compensation pay. 

The annual salary range for the positions are presently as follows:
Assistant Environmental Services Specialist: $75,260.64 – $91,465.92
Associate Environmental Services Specialist: $87,207.12 – $105,967.68
Environmental Services Specialist: $96,139.68 – $116,844.00

Please note that the above salary ranges are inclusive of the 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.

Selection Process
The selection process will consist of an evaluation of the applicant's training and experience based on the application and responses to the Job Specific Questions. Only the candidates whose backgrounds best match the position will be invited to proceed in the selection process. Additional phases of the selection process will consist of one or more interviews.
 
You will be prompted to answer the following job-specific questions during the online application process. Please note that there is a 4,000-character limit, including spaces, for each text response.

1. Please describe your experience working on environmental services programs or projects in air quality, integrated waste management, biology, agriculture, energy, forestry or parks, habitat restoration, wastewater, water resources, archaeology, geology, resources conservation, land use planning, environmental regulatory permitting/compliance, or any program emphasizing environmental sustainability. In your response, please provide specific examples of how you promoted, developed, and implemented environmental services programs. Include your role(s), employer(s), and dates of employment.
2. Describe your experience with compiling, analyzing, interpreting, and evaluating information. Include your experience with report writing and presenting data to an audience. Specify the subject, audience, recommendations or findings, and the outcomes achieved.
3. Describe an experience working with a variety of stakeholders, such as members of the public, commercial businesses, engineering staff, contractors/consultants, regulators, advocacy groups, or similar. In your response, describe the project you were responsible for coordinating/managing and how you were able to work with these stakeholders to successfully accomplish a project or task.
 
You must answer all job-specific questions in order to be considered for this vacancy or your application will be deemed incomplete and withheld from further consideration.
 
If you have questions about the duties of these positions, the selection or hiring processes, please contact Phil Dunbar at Phillip.Dunbar@sanjoseca.gov.

The City of Sunnyvale is seeking a highly motivated individual for the position of Senior Water Pollution Control Operator. The ideal candidates will have a journeyman level understanding of Wastewater Treatment and the associated equipment and controls required to operate those systems. The Sunnyvale Water Pollution Control Plant is a Class V Wastewater Treatment Facility with Recycled Water production.
The Sunnyvale Water Pollution Control Plant is undergoing an exciting transition, we are replacing original processes, structures and equipment with the latest treatment technologies and we would like you to be part of that upgrade.  The SWPCP is currently constructing new Screening, Pumping, Grit Removal, Sedimentation, Odor Control, Power Distribution and SCADA system as the first major replacement effort.  The Plant is also in design for a new Secondary Treatment process with Dewatering and Thickening to carry the city forward in our on-going effort to protect the bay and provide high quality Recycled Water.

The Senior Water Pollution Control (WPC) Operator provides support for their team members on an assigned shift. The Senior WPC Operator, as the shift supervisor oversees the operation, inspection and maintenance of the treatment process, plant equipment and facilities.  The Senior WPC Operator is a reliable communicator that prioritizes tasks and ensures that Operators, Maintenance, and other team members work in a safe and productive environment.

 

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

Graduation from high school or tested equivalent, and

Three years of experience in the operation and maintenance of a wastewater treatment plant.

 

Possession and continued maintenance of a valid class C California driver's license and a safe driving record and possession of a valid Grade III Wastewater Treatment Plant Operators Certificate issued by the California State Water Quality Control Board is required for this position.

 

A complete application consists of a City application and supplemental questionnaire. The position is open continuous. For complete information regarding this current opportunity, please visit: www.sunnyvale.ca.gov

 

Salary: $47.78 - $60.99 Hourly
$99,401.00 - $126,864.00 Annually

Senior Educational Facilities Planner

Location: Santa Cruz

Job ID: 18952

Initial Review Date (IRD)
UC Santa Cruz staff jobs are posted until filled. Application materials submitted by 11:59 pm on the IRD will be routed to the hiring unit for consideration. NOTE: Materials submitted after the IRD will be forwarded only at the request of the hiring unit. Submit your materials before the IRD to ensure consideration by the hiring unit.

Initial Review Date (IRD): 06-28-2021

Dept Marketing Statement
The Senior Educational Facilities Planner (Sr. Planner) provides professional planning services that guide the physical development of the campus and assists in strategic development and improvement of buildings and space to support UCSC's mission of research, teaching, and public service. As a senior member of the unit, the Sr. Planner is the resident expert on campus and UC policy regarding capital matters, and provides assistance and support in all areas of planning for CPSM staff, campus leadership. They also act as liaison to the Office of Capital Planning at the UC Office of the President.

The Sr. Planner uses skills as a seasoned, experienced planning professional with a full understanding of industry practices and procedures to resolve a wide range of planning issues; uses advanced planning concepts and objectives to resolve highly complex issues; develops short and long range capital plans, demonstrates good judgment in selecting methods and techniques for analyzing alternatives and recommending solutions; exhibits high levels of organization; recommends revisions to proceedures and policies to improve efficiency, and is able to operate with considerable independence.

The Sr. Planner provides high-level reports and analysis of campus space needs in an effort to ensure the efficient use of campus space; works with campus leadership and clients to provide in-depth programming, utilization and visioning studies for all types of campus space using a variety of planning tools: metrics, conceptual space plans, and test fit diagrams; coordinates with campus technical experts on the re-use of space; generates and manipulates large data sets, manages databases to comprehensively manage campus capital expenditures, leads and coordinates the annual updates to the multi-year Capital and Seismic Financial Plans, and generates analytics for capital planning, space management and capital outlay.

In addition, the Sr. Planner is responsible for generating or reviewing the technical and budget approval documents created by other planners to ensure that they are accurate and complete; has advanced proficiency in Google and Microsoft Office Suites, and working knowledge of AutoCAD and other communication and presentation software.

Capital Planning and Space Management (CPSM) is a unit within the Division of Business Administration (BAS.) The Division includes a broad and diverse set of operational units that provides and maintains administrative, student development and physical infrastructure that supports the mission of the campus. As a member of BAS, CPSM supports the Office of the Chancellor and Campus Provost/Executive Vice Chancellor in the areas of capital financial planning and policy analysis. In this capacity, CPSM develops and maintains relevant databases, provides analyses of policies and programs, assists in the determination of campus priorities, and in the development of strategies designed to achieve these priorities. CPSM is responsible for capital planning, space management, programming, management and utilization aspects of the campus capital improvement and space management programs; coordinates with the Office of Budget Analysis and Planning regarding the capital budget, and the execution of special studies as may be necessary to enable the Chancellor and Campus Provost/Executive Vice Chancellor to discharge his/her responsibilities in these areas.

Pay, Benefits, & Work Schedule
Salary Range Information: $81,600 - $117,100 (Min to Mid) Salary commensurate with qualifications and experience.
No. of Positions: 1
Benefits Level Eligibility: This position is eligible for Full benefits.
Schedule Information: Full-time, Fixed
Percentage of Time: 100%
Average Hours Per Week: 40
Days of the Week: Mon-Fri
Shift Includes: Days
Employee Classification: This is a Career Appointment
Job End Date: None
Job Code Classification: [000488] PLNG SPEC 4
Location: UC Santa Cruz Main Campus, Kerr Hall
Union Representation: Non-represented

Job Duties
35%: Applies advanced planning concepts to analyze and resolve difficult or complex planning and space management issues; manages and manipulates large datasets related to capital matters; develops, revises and refines long range campus planning initiatives such as the multi-year Capital Financial and Seismic Plans; provides preliminary planning and programming services to leadership and campus clients using a variety of planning tools: metrics, conceptual space plans and test fit diagrams; works with Budget Analysis and Planning to establish budgets and funding feasility models; prepares financial feasibility studies; identifies funding alternatives; authors funding approvals; and reviews off-campus lease and purchase opportunities.

 

35%: Serves as “Lead Planner” and expert regarding procedural and “capital matters” policy; prepares and reviews required planning documents prepared by others, to ensure they are accurate and compliant with the established UC and campus policies and procedures, and are delivered within the required deadlines; co-leads the capital project intake team, maintains the campus-wide comprehensive project list that tracks project status, schedule, and budget.

Manages campus clients, ensures efficient project development through coordination with campus partners; develops and delivers presentation to leadership, coordinates with colleagues at UC Office of the President, and prepares budget approval documents for the campus and UC Office of the President.

Makes recommendations, and implements improvements to operating procedures to improve operating efficiency; develops training materials, trains coworkers and colleagues; generally assists in the operations of the unit.

30%: Configures and manages multiple large scale data sets and campus specific databases; uses Google and Microsoft products and AutoCAD software; develops presentations and reports for internal analysis, and for delivery to leadership and the UC Office of the President.

Required Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience in education, business administration, project construction administration, architecture, accounting, city planning, or facilities planning.
• Advanced knowledge / skills in facilities planning, architecture, engineering, or other planning-related fields; previous experience in providing capital planning and space management services, work with clients, develop space-use programs, conceptual space plans and test fit diagrams; and proficient in the preparation of associated presentation and budget approval documents.
• Advanced written, graphic, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills, including advanced political acumen; thorough knowledge of correct English grammar, spelling and punctuation; ability to proof documents independently and prepare documents for professional publishing; proven ability to organize collected information, extract pertinent data, prepare accurate reports in various formats to present data effectively, and draft formal written narratives and documents.
• Advanced analytical, project management and problem-solving skills to identify needs, conduct research, and develop innovative alternatives, proposals, and solutions; ability to independently interpret, explain, and apply appropriate applications of a variety of complex policies and procedures; demonstrated advanced experience and skill in using analysis to draw systematic and rational conclusions from data; ability to learn the operations of a department as they relate to the academic and capital planning, design and construction environment.
• Proficient in math, advanced proficiency in equation development, database manipulation, and use of formulas and functions especially in Google Sheets and Excel; advanced proficiency in manipulating spreadsheets and reconciling large data sets; skilled at analyzing data and materials from a variety of sources, developing valid conclusions, and presenting the analysis and recommendations in a formal manner to a targeted audience; advanced proficiency in all Google and Microsoft Office Suite products; working knowledge of AutoCAD and other architectural drawing or presentation tools; ability to keep complex records and files; meticulous about details and accuracy of work; willingness to learn other software products as required.
• Advanced organizational skills; motivated and able to work independently or under general direction and with minimal supervision; ability to apply judgment, discretion, and initiative in performing complex technical and administrative work in a variety of subjects; ability to organize and prioritize workload to meet deadlines, and multi-task in fast-paced environment of competing and swiftly shifting delivery requirements and quick turn-around deadlines.
• Advanced interpersonal skills with the ability to deal effectively with a diverse range of people and positions throughout the organizational hierarchy; ability to establish and maintain working relationships at all levels of the organization, across campus and with external institutions and agencies, and ability to work as a team player and collaborate effectively.

APPLICANTS ARE REQUIRED TO USE THE UCSC ON-LINE PROCESS

View full job description and access on-line application: https://apptrkr.com/2290168

To ensure review of application materials by the hiring unit, they must be submitted on or before the initial review date (IRD) via the Staff Employment Opportunities web site; https://jobs.ucsc.edu. A computer is available at the UC Santa Cruz Staff Human Resources Office located at Scotts Valley Center. The Scotts Valley Center is located at 100 Enterprise Way, Suite E100, Scotts Valley, CA 95066. To learn more or to request disability accommodations, call 831-459-2009. Hearing impaired are encouraged to use the California Relay Service at 800-735-2922. UC Santa Cruz is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, or protected veteran status. UC Santa Cruz is committed to excellence through diversity and strives to establish a climate that welcomes, celebrates, and promotes respect for the contributions of all students and employees.

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