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SENIOR CIVIL ENGINEER 
Public Works Department - Engineering Division
$11,233.58 - $14,980.92 Monthly Plus Excellent Benefits

Opportunity to work a 9/80 work schedule with every other Friday off.

The City of Gilroy is an equal opportunity employer and supports workforce diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. Join our team!

ABOUT THE POSITION
If you’re looking to make a significant impact to the Gilroy community while advancing your career in civil engineering and project management, then look no further! The City of Gilroy is currently recruiting for a full-time Senior Civil Engineer for the Engineering Division of the Public Works Department. In this exciting opportunity the incumbent will play a pivotal role in shaping infrastructure and overseeing key projects vital to the growth and development of the City of Gilroy. This role offers a unique blend of technical expertise, leadership, and strategic planning making it an ideal role an engineering professional looking to make tangible differences in the lives of the Gilroy residents.
 
The Senior Civil Engineer will work under the direction of the City Engineer and/or the Public Works Director and will lead the Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Section. This supervisory position will lead a team of engineers and technicians in the implementation of the City’s CIP, including the planning, design, construction, and inspection of a variety of projects.  Responsibilities include supervising employees, directing complex professional-level field and office engineering assignments, developing strategies and schedules for implementing the CIP, assisting with CIP budgeting, and playing a significant role in making a difference in the community! 
 
The Senior Civil Engineer classification is an exempt, mid-management level position.

Public Works CIP projects involve planning, design, coordination with end users, bid package preparation, and construction management. Therefore, exceptional organizational and project management skills are imperative to achieve department and City goals. Additionally, successful performance requires the ability to independently implement programs, projects, and policies in conformance with generally accepted standards, including possessing thorough knowledge of contract administration, project management principles and supervisory practices.

The Senior Civil Engineer will manage assigned staff and consultants and assist with budgeting tasks within the Engineering Division. Furthermore, the Senior Civil Engineer will provide and participate in critical team leadership to ensure that all engineering services, goals, projects, and initiatives meet the high-performance standards of the Department and City.

THE TEAM AND DEPARTMENT
Our team of talented Engineers and Technicians collaborate to design, build, and maintain the City’s storm drain, streets, sidewalks, parks, landscapes, signals, streetlights, and related infrastructure. When you join our team, you will work amongst engineering professionals who share a passion for serving the residents of Gilroy and improving the community. Our goal is to continuously promote a better quality of life for those who live, work, and visit the City of Gilroy by facilitating efficient engineering services and the creation of orderly growth and development within the city. The Public Works Engineering team values teamwork, innovation, collaboration and offers a busy, yet supportive environment.


WHY THIS IS A GREAT PLACE TO WORK

• Ability to gain well-rounded work experience in a variety of public works programs. 
• Opportunity for professional development in the areas of Capital Improvement Projects, Land Development, Transportation & Traffic Engineering, and Contract Administration. 
• Opportunity to develop leadership and supervisorial skills and abilities. 
• The Engineering team has the feel of a “work family” to include a friendly and supportive environment.

EXAMPLES OF FIRST YEAR PROJECTS/ASSIGNMENTS:

• 10th Street Bridge overcrossing Uvas Creek
• Annual City-wide Pavement Rehabilitation 
• Annual Sidewalk Repair and Curb Ramp Programs 
• Safe Routes to Schools and Traffic Calming Programs
• Gilroy Ice Center – New signal and access road improvements

• Infrastructure improvements on Priority Safety Corridors 
• Rule 20A and utility undergrounding
• Infrastructure improvements for stormwater compliance
• Annual Traffic Signal Upgrades

Join our team!

We are seeking self-motivated and community-oriented individuals interested in learning a new career to join our fast-paced Police department as 9-1-1 Dispatcher Trainees. Our Dispatchers provide an essential and impactful service to our community and find reward in helping those in need. 

**Paid training provided!**

We provide the training and tools necessary for you to learn to respond to emergency and non-emergency calls including dispatching police officers to calls for services and operate a variety of communication equipment such as radios, telephones, and computer systems.

Working shifts for this position consist of a 10-hour days/4 days a week (varied) work schedule including nights, weekends, and holidays. Schedules rotate every four months and may change to 12-hour days/3 days a week when needed.

Trainee's earn $53,545.00/year ($25.74/hour) plus excellent benefits!

**Opportunity for Growth Built-in!**

Upon successful completion of Police Dispatcher Trainee, promotion to Police Dispatcher and salary increase to $60,507.00/year ($29.09/hour),​​​​​​ with raises up to $77,209/year ($37.12/hour), plus additional night shift pay, and amazing benefits!

Minimum Qualifications:

Education:  Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade. Additional specialized training in communications or a related field is desirable. 

Experience: Some emergency or non-emergency dispatch experience is desirable. 

License/Certificates: Possession of, or ability to obtain, a Terminal Operator Certificate within one year of employment. 

Special Requirements: Must be 21 years of age as of the date of hire; a United States citizen or meet citizenship requirements; and be of good moral character with no felony convictions.

Recruitment Process:

1. Computerized test - Pass or Fail.*
2. Oral Interview.
3. A thorough background investigation, which includes a medical, psychological, polygraph, and drug/alcohol screening. 

*Computerized Testing Process

1. Testing is conducted by National Testing Network (NTN). NTN will provide the City with your test results so that we may invite you to the next steps in the Recruitment Process.
2. To register and schedule a test, go to www.nationaltestingnetwork.com, select ‘Find Jobs’, then select Emergency Communications Jobs, and sign up for the Simi Valley Police Department.

When you visit the www.nationaltestingnetwork.com website, complete the NTN registration process and schedule your test and review detailed information about the testing process and Frequently Asked Questions. Testing can be done virtually or in-person at a facility. 

A fee is required to take the written exam. Candidates with demonstrated financial hardship may submit a request to have the fee waived prior to test registration. See Candidate FAQ #26 at https://www.nationaltestingnetwork.com/publicsafetyjobs/faqs.cfm for more information.

The City of San José is a place where we use civic technology to help our community thrive.

As the 13th largest city in the nation, the City manages a large set of services and assets. The City operates on a budget of $6 billion, with 7,000 employees serving 1+ million residents and 80,000 businesses in the heart of Silicon Valley.

Information Technology's (IT) mission: Enrich the quality of life in San José through innovation, collaboration, and engagement. IT enables that mission through business and infrastructure systems, cybersecurity, data management and analysis, productivity and collaboration tools, the San José 311 resident experience platform, data equity and privacy programs, and strategic planning. San José is powered by truly great people, a robust technology environment, and a strong sense of purpose.
We promote work-life integration and a focus on growth to bring out the best in our people. Come join us in making San Jose the most vibrant, equitable, sustainable, and innovative city in America!
You can visit the Information Technology Department website to learn more about us.
NOTE - The first review of applications will be on Monday, August 12, 2024. Please submit your application by 11:59 p.m. (PST) on Friday, August 9, if you would like your application to be included in the first review. Candidates who pass the first application review round will be invited to interviews on the week of August 26, 2024.
The City of San José is recruiting for an Enterprise Business Automation and Development Services Manager in the Information Technology Department. As a technical manager, this position will oversee technology at an enterprise level and ensure that technology initiatives across all departments are aligned with the overall business strategies, improving efficiency and coherence in technology implementation. This position will manage the scalability of IT infrastructure to support business growth and integration across various departments, avoiding siloed implementations.

In addition, the Enterprise Business Automation and Development Services Manager would enforce consistent security protocols and compliance measures, reducing risks to the city. The ideal candidate must demonstrate the ability to optimize the allocation of technology resources to avoid redundancy and maximize the rate of investment for better resource management, cost savings, and more strategic investments in technology. This position is also responsible to identify and implement emerging technologies that provide strategic advantages.

The technology portfolio includes but not limited to:

• Permitting and Compliance (Granicus AMANDA)
• Public Portal (https://sjpermits.org/permits/online-permits.html)
• Business Intelligence (Crystal Reports, Yellowfin Analytics and Reports, and Power BI)
• Electronic Plan Review
• Geographic Information System Mapping (GIS) Viewer
• Digital Inspections
• Resource Planning & Scheduling (custom inspection scheduling and assignment)
• Document Scanning & Conversion (e.g., Panagon Capture, QuickStroke, and custom scanning and indexing application, etc.)
• Collaboration Tools (Microsoft Office 365)
• Enterprise Content Management (Microsoft SharePoint)
• Workflow automation, digital forms, and electronic signature platform (SimpliGov)
• IT Service Management, IT Operations Management, and/or IT Asset Management (e.g., ServiceNow)
• Customer Relationship Management (CRM) (e.g., Salesforce)

Key duties include but are not limited to:

• Strategic Planning and Implementation: Develop and implement the technology strategy in alignment with the organization's business objectives; Oversee the integration of new technologies and ensure they enhance operational efficiency and competitiveness; Plan and manage technology projects, from conception through execution and evaluation.
• Team Leadership and Management: Lead and manage multiple teams, including Business Automation and Development Services Development/Enhancement teams, including hiring, training, and evaluating staff; Foster a collaborative and innovative work environment; Provide guidance and support to team members, helping them develop their skills and advance their careers.
• System and Network Management: Ensure the reliability, security, and performance of the Business Automation and Development Services systems, including networks, servers, and software applications; Oversee the maintenance and upgrade of existing systems and the implementation of new systems; Ensure systems are scalable and can grow with the organization's needs.
• Budgeting and Resource Allocation: Manage the Business Automation and Development Services budgets, ensuring cost-effective use of resources; Allocate resources for projects and initiatives, balancing immediate needs with long-term goals; Negotiate contracts with vendors and service providers to secure the best terms.
• Cybersecurity and Risk Management: Enforce IT security policies and protocols to protect the organization's data and systems; Monitor for potential security threats and respond to incidents; Conduct regular security audits and risk assessments.
• Vendor and Stakeholder Management: Manage relationships with external vendors and service providers; Ensure that third-party services meet organizational standards and deliver value; Communicate and collaborate with stakeholders across the organization to understand their technology needs and priorities.
• Innovation and Continuous Improvement: Stay current with emerging technologies and industry trends; Identify opportunities for innovation and process improvement; Lead initiatives to adopt new technologies that can improve efficiency, productivity, and competitiveness.
• Compliance and Governance: Ensure that the organization's technology operations comply with relevant regulations and standards; Implement and maintain governance frameworks for IT management; Prepare and submit reports to senior management and regulatory bodies as required.
• Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity: Develop and maintain disaster recovery plans and business continuity strategies; Ensure that backup systems and procedures are in place and tested regularly; Coordinate response efforts during IT emergencies and system outages.
• Performance Monitoring and Reporting: Monitor the performance of IT systems and services, ensuring they meet organizational requirements; Develop and track key performance indicators (KPIs) for IT operations; Report on IT performance, issues, and achievements to senior management.
• Accessible Software: Ensure developed software is accessible to all users, including those with disabilities.

Please note that the Enterprise Business Automation and Development Services Manager (Enterprise Technology Manager) position is currently eligible for a hybrid telework schedule. The schedule for working remotely and onsite is subject to change.

Salary Information:The final candidate's qualifications and experience shall determine the actual salary. In addition to the starting salary, employees in the Enterprise Technology Manager (ETM) classification shall also receive an approximate five percent (5%) ongoing non-pensionable compensation pay.

• Salary Range (including the 5% NPWI): $163,275.84 - $199,814.16

The ETM classification is represented by the City Association of Management Personnel (CAMP) bargaining unit.

Facility and Sports Field Attendants work in the formal Suisun City classification of Recreation Specialist I. Starting hourly rate will depend on qualifications. This position works on average 19 hours per week.

The Department: The Recreation, Parks and Marina Department is responsible for the operations and programs of the Suisun City Marina, the Senior Center and the Joseph A. Nelson Center, including preschool, after-school programs at various sites, recreation classes and sports leagues, community events and special event rentals.

The Position: Facility and Sports Field Attendants work behind the scenes making all Recreation and Community Services excel! This job entails performing participant or event rental check-in and reception duties, opening and closing facilities, general janitorial services including but not limited to sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, bathrooms, room set-up and break-down, field preparation by dragging, chalking, placing bases, hole filling, safety checks, restroom opening/closing as well as restocking and general cleaning, working in concessions, stocking, preparing, and selling food during tournaments and league play. We’re looking for highly motivated people with a customer service orientation who genuinely enjoy helping others and who are flexible problem-solvers.

The City of San José is a place where we use civic technology to help our community thrive.

As the 10th largest city in the nation, the City manages a large set of services and assets. The City operates on a budget of $5 billion, with 7,000 employees serving 1+ million residents and 80,000 businesses in the heart of Silicon Valley.

Information Technology's (IT) mission: Put powerful tools and information in the hands of people to unleash their brilliance in service to our community. IT enables that mission through business and infrastructure systems, cybersecurity, data management and analysis, productivity and collaboration tools, the San Jose 311 resident experience platform, data equity and privacy programs, and strategic planning. San Jose is powered by truly great people, a robust technology environment, and a strong sense of purpose.
We promote work-life integration and a focus on growth to bring out the best in our people. Come join us in making San Jose the most vibrant, equitable, sustainable, and innovative city in America!

You can visit the Information Technology Department website to learn more about us.
NOTE - The first review of applications will be on Wednesday, August 7, 2024. Please submit your application by 11:59 p.m. (PST) on Tuesday, August 6, 2024, if you would like your application to be included in the first review. Candidates who pass the first application review round will be invited to interviews on the week of August 12, 2024
The Information Technology Department is recruiting for a Business Analyst within the City Products-Projects-Portfolio Office (C3PO).

The Business Analyst will play a crucial role in analyzing and documenting business processes, identifying needs, and providing data-driven recommendations to improve the organization's efficiency and productivity.

The position will also lead and perform usability and accessibility work on digital service delivery analysis and/or improvement. This position will play a key role in ensuring new services are developed to bridge access, language, and ease of use barriers experienced disproportionately by underserved portions of our community.

If you are passionate about building amazing civic products, leading cross-functional teams in building features, re-engineering business processes, and having exceptional customer empathy, this position may be a superb fit for you!

Key duties may include but are not limited to:

• Leading user research on digital products by:
  • Identifying user and organizational needs through interviews, conversations, workshops/focus groups, and analytics research.
  • Building strong professional relationships with stakeholders to understand what is best for the users.
• Designing user interface prototypes and journey mapping to improve resident and staff outcomes with digital services.
• Training and coaching City staff and creating documentation on standards for user-centered design approaches.
• Engaging internal and external customers to conduct usability testing to build meaningful products, services, and processes.
• Sustaining and improving customer satisfaction through quality customer support, continual system/user interface configuration improvement, and analysis and/or resolution of product issues.
• Performing omnichannel audits and/or assessments that provide actionable recommendations to improve accessibility and usability.
• Gather and analyze data from various sources to understand business needs and objectives.
• Work closely with stakeholders to define, document, and prioritize business requirements.
• Conduct a thorough analysis of current business processes, systems, and workflows.
• Identify opportunities for improvement and propose solutions to address business challenges.
• Develop detailed reports, diagrams, and presentations to communicate findings and recommendations to stakeholders.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement solutions and ensure alignment with business goals.
• Assist in the testing and validating of new systems, processes, or software tools.

This position is currently funded through June 30, 2025, with the potential to extend based on resource availability.

Please note that the Business Analyst position is currently eligible for a hybrid telework schedule. The schedule for working remotely and onsite is subject to change.

Salary Information:The final candidate's qualifications and experience shall determine the actual salary. 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.

• Salary Range (including the 5% NPWI): $113,327.76 - $138,072.48

The Senior Analyst's bargaining unit is the City Association of Management Personnel (CAMP) .

The duties of the Chief Wastewater Plant Operator includes setting process control parameters, carrying out treatment plant operation and maintenance activities of complex and difficult nature, preparing regulatory agency monitoring reports for the Director of Community Services and City Manager, and exercising supervision over assigned operations, maintenance, and technical personnel.

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DEFINITION:

Plans, organizes, and supervises the Property and Evidence Section within the Police Department; performs and supervises a wide variety of duties involving the intake, storage, maintenance and distribution of property, evidence and supplies held by the police department.

CLASS CHARACTERISTICS:

The Property and Evidence Supervisor is a single position within the Police Department responsible for facilitating the safe and secure storage of all property and evidence under the department’s control. The position functions with a degree of autonomy that distinguishes it from the Property and Evidence Specialist classification, which primarily functions as a support position.  

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES (illustrative only)

Duties may include, but are not limited to:

• Assign, schedule, train and supervise the operation of the Property and Evidence Section.

• Receive, record, seal, store, and maintain strict security control of all incoming evidence and property acquired by the Police Department.

• Assist in the development of policies and procedures for the storage, security, processing and transferring of property and evidence stored by the Police Department.

• Conduct regular audits and inventories.

• Assist in maintaining chain-of-evidence records of evidential property and as required, testify in court.

• Transport property to and from the Police Department, court, and other locations including off-site storage, in a safe manner consistent with property and evidence handling best practices.

• Participate in the selection of staff.

• Approve time-off/leave/overtime.

• Respond to inquiries relating to property by telephone or at the public counter.

• Build and maintain positive working relationships with co-workers, other city employees and the public using principles of good customer service.

• Prepare, proofs and processes, and disseminate correspondence, memoranda, reports, proposals, forms, and other documentation relating to the Property and Evidence Section.

• Compile monthly statistical reports on work performed, interpret data, and prepare additional reports as required.

• Assist in preparation of the Property and Evidence Section budget.

• Coordinate the auction of unclaimed property.

• Provide leadership to develop and retain highly competent, customer-service oriented staff through training, employee development, coaching, mentoring, and day-to-day supervisory practices, which supports the department’s mission and values in assigned areas of responsibility.

• Use computer systems to perform continuous updates in evidence management databases for all evidence received, released and disposed; and computerized records management systems and court programs to determine the status of court cases; names of suspects, associated persons and interested parties; and the disposition of cases.

• Train Police Department staff on the proper packaging and submission of evidence; maintain detailed statistics on the number and type of evidence transactions.

• Attend training sessions on proper procedures for firearms safety, infectious disease control, hazardous materials awareness, occupational exposure to blood borne pathogens, evidence tracking and control systems, general forensic laboratory, and evidence collection, packaging, and sealing.

• Coordinate the 4th of July fireworks confiscation and destruction with Cal-Fire.

• Perform a variety of other duties as assigned.

The City of San José is a place where we use civic technology to help our community thrive.

As the 13th largest city in the nation, the City manages a large set of services and assets. The City operates on a budget of $5 billion, with 7,000 employees serving 1+ million residents and 80,000 businesses in the heart of Silicon Valley.

Information Technology's (IT) mission: Put powerful tools and information in the hands of people to unleash their brilliance in service to our community. IT enables that mission through business and infrastructure systems, cybersecurity, data management and analysis, productivity and collaboration tools, the San Jose 311 resident experience platform, data equity and privacy programs, and strategic planning. San Jose is powered by truly great people, a robust technology environment, and a strong sense of purpose.

We promote work-life integration and a focus on growth to bring out the best in our people. Come join us in making San Jose the most vibrant, equitable, sustainable, and innovative city in America!

You can visit the Information Technology Department website to learn more about us.
NOTE - The first review of applications will be on Monday, August 5, 2024. Please submit your application by 11:59 p.m. (PST) on Friday, August 2, 2024, if you would like your application to be included in the first review. Candidates who pass the first application review round will be invited to interviews on the week August 12, 2024.

The City of San José is creating a civic technology foundation that helps our community thrive every day. Do you have the skills and sense of service it takes? If yes, read on...

This is an exciting opportunity under the Technical Infrastructure Division in the Information Technology Department (ITD). The Technical Infrastructure Division designs and engineers solutions that address and meet the City's strategies built around Smart City initiatives, such as Digital Inclusion and Digital Equity, Public Wi-Fi expansion for Economic Development, Endpoint Modernization and virtualization, Multi-cloud frameworks, and digital analytics to support data-driven decisions. The Technical Infrastructure Division includes citywide wired and wireless network infrastructure, core server infrastructure, public and private cloud infrastructure, and hyper-converged infrastructure. The city seeks motivated engineering-level candidates who are energized by opportunities to maximize their potential by learning new technologies, designing and implementing solutions, and fulfilling smart city initiatives.

Please note that the Enterprise Network Infrastructure Engineer (Enterprise Information Technology Engineer I/II) position is currently on a hybrid telework schedule - working remotely and onsite is subject to change.

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 Enterprise Information Technology Engineer (EITE) I/II shall also receive an approximate five percent (5%) ongoing non-pensionable compensation pay.

Salary Range including the 5% non-pensionable increase:

• Enterprise Information Technology Engineer I: $121,583.28 - $147,944.16 annually
• Enterprise Information Technology Engineer II: $128,812.32 - $156,942.24 annually

The EITE I/II classifications are represented by the Municipal Employees' Federation (MEF) bargaining unit.

After School & Youth Camps Attendants work in the formal Suisun City classification of Recreation Specialist I. Starting hourly rate will depend on qualifications. This position works on average 19 hours per week.

The Department: The Recreation, Parks and Marina Department is responsible for the operations and programs of the Suisun City Marina, the Senior Center and the Joseph A. Nelson Center, including preschool, after-school programs at various sites, recreation classes and sports leagues, community events and special event rentals.

The Position: After School & Youth Camps Attendants work behind the scenes making all Recreation and Community Services excel! This job entails assisting with planning and leading program activities, supervising youth in arts, crafts, games and sports, performing participant check-in, reception duties, and assisting with equipment set-up, take down and housekeeping, chaperoning participants on field trips, and opening and closing facilities. We’re looking for highly motivated people with a customer service orientation who genuinely enjoy helping others and who are flexible problem-solvers.