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The City of San Jose
The City of San Jose is a full-service Charter City and currently operates under a hybrid Council/Manager form of government. The City Council consists of ten Council Members elected by district and a Mayor elected at-large. The City Manager, who reports to the Council, and the executive team provide strategic leadership that supports the policy-making role of the Mayor and the City Council and ensures the organization delivers high quality services that meet the community needs. The City actively engages with the community through Council-appointed boards, commissions, and project specific engagement opportunities. Operations are supported by 6,885 full time equivalent positions and a total Fiscal year 2022-2023 budget of approximately $5.3 billion. San Jose is dedicated to maintaining the highest fiscal integrity and earning high credit ratings to ensure the consistent delivery of quality services to the community. Extensive information regarding San Jose can be found on the City website at www.sanjoseca.gov .

The Housing Department
The City of San Jose Housing Department mission is to strengthen and to revitalize the community through housing and neighborhood investments. The Housing Department has funded over 20,000 affordable apartments, oversees the Rent Stabilization Program that provides protection to both renters and mobile homeowners, and is implementing innovative programs to preserve restricted affordable apartments. The Housing Department also strives to make homelessness in San Jose rare, brief, and one-time, through the implementation of the Community Plan to End Homelessness. The Plan is a collaborative public-private partnership with the County of Santa Clara Office of Supportive Housing, the Santa Clara Housing Authority, and Destination: Home, a nonprofit. The Housing Department manages four U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Programs entitlement grants in addition to numerous state and local grant programs. Over the past three years, the Housing Department has played a major role in protecting the City most vulnerable residents by investing over $150 million in funding to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic. The Housing Department has a capital budget of approximately $333.5 million, an operating budget of $19 million and 109 full-time employees. The Housing Department is committed to creating a welcoming, equitable, and supportive workplace for all employees.

The Housing Department is looking for a Senior Public Information Representative on the Communications Team.

Annual Salary range(s) for this classification is:

• Senior Public Information Representative: $124,815.60 - $152,050.08

The Housing Department is looking for a Senior Public Information Representative. The Housing Department addresses complex societal issues, including homelessness, affordable housing, and fair housing. Our audiences range from ordinary citizens to elected officials, and from nonprofits to advocacy groups. If you want to do meaningful and fulfilling work, utilizing every bit of creativity you possess, then this is the job for you.

This position will give you the opportunity to make a difference in the lives of real people while you have fun and collaborate with many internal and external stakeholders. Our team needs an individual who is excited to help educate the public about programs, projects and initiatives the City undertakes to address homelessness and make housing more accessible to everyone.

Please note, fluency in Vietnamese is strongly preferred.

Within our Communications Team, you will:

• Play an important role in helping the Housing Department share success stories and tell stories about the Department's efforts to address homelessness to the public, City Council and a wide range of stakeholders;
• Provide graphic design services for the entire Department, including signage, brochures, mailers, flyers, and presentations;
• Develop content for our Department social media channels, website, and SharePoint site;
• Support the Communications Team public outreach via email and social media;
• Manage the Department photo library;
• Manage the Department style guide and ensure all visuals produced by the Department comply with the City brand guidelines;
• Translate data and statistics about homelessness and affordable housing into relatable content that tells compelling stories via infographics and images;
• Support multidisciplinary project teams that include policy experts and project managers from within and outside the Housing Department;
• Produce the Department annual report (e.g., Rent Stabilization Program, Homelessness Response Team);
• Support the Department language access program and work with the City Manager Office to ensure compliance with citywide language access policies.

Your Mindset and Approach

• You are open-minded, curious and optimistic.
• You are agile and can be both scrappy (to move fast) and detail-oriented (to go deep).
• You have a contagious and positive work ethic.
• You take on tasks and challenges with high energy and you can be counted on to complete projects on time.
• You have a passion for storytelling.
• You have a proven history of working well in team situations and collaborating productively.
• You are knowledgeable about affordable housing and homelessness issues

*LATERAL HIRING INCENTIVES

· Hiring Bonus $2,500 - $10,000 (DOE)

· 50 Hrs. Sick & 50 Hrs. Vacation @ Hire

· Reduced Training Period

· Reduced Probationary Period

· Relocation Assistance May Be Available

*Lateral Hiring Incentives Eligibility: Must be currently employed with an adult county, state, or federal correctional institution.

The Yuba County Sheriff’s Department is currently accepting applications to establish an eligibility list for the classification of Correctional Officer.  Under continuing supervision incumbents perform a wide variety of support in two areas: corrections, in which incumbents ensure the security, safety and care of individuals in custody; and bailiff, in which incumbents ensure the safety and security of the courts and their personnel during court proceedings; and perform related work as assigned. Incumbents may be assigned to either County Jail security or Court security. 

About the Sheriff’s Department :

The Yuba County Sheriff's Department is responsible for the administration of the Yuba County Jail and Jail staff. The Mission of the Yuba County Jail is to provide safe, efficient, humane and secure custody of all persons incarcerated. The county prisoner population is made up of those who are sentenced to county jail, those serving state prison sentences in the county jail under AB109, and those who are pre-trial and who have not yet been sentenced. The jail provides a necessary link in the criminal justice system. There are numerous programs operating within the facility including medical, kitchen, exercise, commissary, visiting, law library, inmate education, work programs, work furlough program, and inmate classification.

SENIOR ACCOUNTANT:

The Community: 

The Town of Hillsborough (pop. 11,574) is a residential community located in San Mateo County, midway between San Francisco and San Jose.  

Incorporated in 1910, the Town provides a full range of essential municipal services including police and fire protection, land use planning, building permitting and inspection, maintenance of roads, and water, sewer, and storm drainage infrastructures. The Town operates with a Council-Manager form of government with five elected Council Members. The Town is known for its rural charm and the academic excellence of the public and private schools. The Town has no commercial zoning; the only non-residential properties are the town's four public and three private schools, town facilities, a golf course, a country club, small parks, and open space. With an area of approximately 6.2 square miles, the Town is characterized by its hilly topography, winding roads, beautiful trees, and commitment to architecture. For additional information, please visit the Town’s website. 

The Organization: 

The Town is a general law city operating with a Council-Manager form of government. Policy-making and legislative authority are vested in the governing City Council which consists of a Mayor, a Vice Mayor, and three Councilmembers. Council members are elected to overlapping four-year terms in even-numbered years and the members select the Mayor and Vice Mayor annually. Among other things, the City Council is responsible for passing ordinances, adopting the budget, appointing committee and board members, and hiring the City Manager and the City Attorney (on contract). The City Manager is responsible for carrying out the policies and ordinances of the City Council, overseeing the day-to-day operations, and appointing department heads. The Town’s Fiscal Year 2024-25 Adopted Budget is $75.9 million with a General Fund Reserve of $30.7 million. The Town’s staff of 99 FTEs support the residents through the five departments: City Manager’s Office, Finance, Police, Building & Planning, and Public Works. 

The Department: 

The Finance Department is responsible for the overall financial management of the Town. The Department’s core mission is to maintain a sound and secure financial position by providing administrative and technical support to the Town’s management, City Council, staff, and the public. The Finance Department provides support services to the Town departments and citizens.  Support services include budgeting, accounting and financial reporting, treasury, and revenue management, purchasing and accounts payable, payroll, debt management, financial analysis, and other administrative functions.  Services provided to customers include water, sewer and storm drain utility billing and customer support, alarm billing, business licensing, Town main phone line reception and other services.

The Position: 

Under general supervision, plans, organizes, and performs professional accounting duties in the preparation, maintenance, and processing of accounting and financial transactions, general accounting, budgeting, and financial reporting in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and governmental accounting standards; develops and implements fiscal policies, procedures, and internal controls; and performs related duties as assigned.

Receives general supervision from the Assistant Director of Finance or Director of Finance.  Exercises technical and functional direction over and provides training to lower-level staff.

This is an entry level position under general supervision to perform semi-skilled tasks in the maintenance of the sewage collection system, flow equalization facility, lift stations, buildings and grounds maintenance and to perform related work as required.

TO LEARN MORE ABOUT THIS POSITION, CLICK THE JOB PDF OR JOB ANNOUNCEMENT URL BELOW.

The City of Orinda is searching for a motivated individual to perform a variety of semi-skilled and skilled duties in the maintenance, repair, and construction of City streets and drainage facilities, sign and striping repair and replacement, graffiti removal, and vegetation trimming and clearing. All full time maintenance personnel in the City are responsible for after-hours emergency call-outs, including weekends and holidays, on a rotational basis.  Special and holiday event (including 4th of July) coverage may also be required.    This position is the entry level in the Maintenance Worker series, reporting to the Public Works Supervisor.

Examples of essential duties:

• Maintains and/or repairs City streets and catch basins; grade, scrape, and level surfaces in preparation for road paving; performs repair of curbs and gutters and paving of streets and alleys using pneumatic tools, asphalt rakes, and other hand tools;
• Removes and replaces road surface material and debris; load, transport and unload stones, gravel, dirt, supplies, and equipment;
• Installs, repairs and cleans storm drains, pipelines, catch basins, and storm drain grates; cleans and maintains catch basins and right of ways;
• Trims and removes trees; performs stump grinding and root cutting;
• Fills, patches, and resurfaces holes, cracks, ditches, and service laterals; installs and replaces street and traffic signs;
• Performs skilled operation of the bobcat, street sweeper, dump truck, equipment trailer, and other heavy and light equipment;
• Removes and inspects manhole covers and manholes; mixes, pours, and finishes concrete to raise manholes to street surfaces; replaces manhole covers as needed;
• Places traffic control and warning signs; serves as a flagman; sets up lanterns and barricades;
• Operates a chemical sprayer in assigned areas to abate weeds;
• Performs graffiti removal; and
• Performs preventive maintenance procedures and minor maintenance and adjustments on equipment used.

Minimum Requirements:

Candidates with the following qualifications are encouraged to apply:

Education: Equivalent to a high school diploma; and

Experience: One year of experience performing a variety of maintenance, repair, and construction and equipment operation work; and

License and Certificate: Possession of a valid California Driver's License with a satisfactory driving record.  Ability to obtain Confined Space, Traffic Control Flagger, Trench Shoring, and Fork Lift Certificates.

Special Requirements: Essential duties require the following physical skills and work environment:

Ability to sit, stand, walk, kneel, crouch, stoop, squat, crawl, twist, climb and lift 100 lbs.; exposure to heat, noise, outdoors, vibration, confining work spaces, chemicals, explosive materials, mechanical and electrical hazards; ability to travel to different sites and locations; availability for on-call, stand-by, and emergency call.

The City of Menlo Park is now accepting applications for Community Service Officer.

This is a journey-level class responsible for performing a variety of non-sworn law enforcement duties. Incumbents are expected to work independently and exercise judgment and initiative. Positions at this level receive only occasional instruction or assistance as new or unusual situations arise and are fully aware of the operating procedures and policies of the work unit. 

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

The City of Newark is excited to announce a fantastic opportunity for a dedicated and experienced professional to become the City's FIRST Housing Policies and Programs Manager! This pivotal position will lead the city’s efforts in developing and implementing affordable housing programs, working closely with Planning Division staff on housing development projects, and spearheading long-term housing initiatives. The Housing Policies and Programs Manager will play a crucial role in ensuring that Newark remains a vibrant and inclusive community for all residents.

Newark is celebrated for its diversity, thriving business environment, and vibrant community life, and housing is a vital part of this ecosystem. Newark’s 2023-2031 General Plan Housing Element, certified by the State of California in December 2023, contains an aggressive set of policies and programs to support the community’s affordable housing needs. Our housing policies are built on a foundation of strong communication, collaboration, and public engagement that requires continuous maintenance and improvement. The City is committed to enhancing the quality and availability of housing. 

Our first Housing Policies and Programs Manager will leverage Newark’s assets to advance housing initiatives, foster partnerships, and ensure that the city’s housing policies meet the needs of current and future residents.

This position is in the Planning & Housing Division of the Community Development Department and reports to the Deputy Community Development Director.  

EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING

Any combination of education and experience that would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required qualifications would be:

Education:

• Possession of a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in city, urban or environmental planning, architecture urban planning or a related field.

Experience:

• Five (5) years of increasingly responsible experience in housing development and rehabilitation, planning, or related field including two (2) years of administrative, lead, or supervisory responsibilities related to planning, organizing, and coordinating housing programs.

License:

• Possession of a California driver license and a satisfactory driving record.

The Position
Under general or direct supervision, performs a wide variety of law enforcement duties involving crime prevention and investigation, protection of life and property, and enforcement of laws, codes, and ordinances; performs investigation duties, assists in the preparation of cases and testifies in court; cooperates with other law enforcement agencies and City departments; may provide lead direction for subordinate departmental employees and volunteers; provides information and assistance to the public; and performs related duties as assigned.

Community Oriented Policing
The Foster City Police Department is centered on the philosophy of Community Oriented Policing. There is an expectation that all employees will provide excellent service to the public, every call, every contact, every day. As with all employees, the Police Corporal is expected to make non-enforcement contacts with the public in an effort to more clearly identify the needs of the community, and to assist the public in solving community problems. 

Class Characteristics
This is a lead-level class in the sworn officer series responsible for performing a wide variety of law enforcement tasks in support of a municipal police department. Incumbents perform the full range of duties as assigned, working independently, and exercising judgment and initiative. Positions at this level receive only occasional instruction or assistance as new or unusual situations arise and are fully aware of the operating procedures and policies of the work unit. This class is distinguished from Police Sergeant in that the latter exercises technical and functional direction over and provides training to lower-level staff on an assigned shift.

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:

Education: Equivalent to completion of the twelfth (12th) grade; successful completion of 30 semester units of college course work at an accredited institution.  An Associate's degree or higher is desirable. The minimum education requirements may be met by the possession of an Intermediate Post Certificate.

Experience: Possession of a POST Basic Certificate at the time of application. 

Licenses and Certifications:

• Possession of a valid California Driver’s License, and a good driving record, to be maintained
  throughout employment.
• Possession of a valid Basic Certificate issued by the Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST). 
• Possession and maintenance of firearms qualification.

To review the full job description, click on the Police Corporal job description. 

Selection Process
Applications will be reviewed for relevant education, experience, training and other job related qualifications. Based upon a review of employment applications and supplemental questionnaires received, a limited number of the qualified applicants will be invited to participate in the examination process. 

The process will consist of four Oral Panel Interview (Technical - weighted 30%; Tactical - weighted 30%; Community - weighted 30%; and Presentation - weighted 10%). An eligibility list will be established from those who pass the examination process with a score of 80% or higher. Current and future vacancies may be filled from this list. The list will remain in effect for at least one year unless exhausted sooner. 

The department will invite the most qualified candidates from the eligibility list to a final department interview. The Police department will make the hiring decision. 

Expected Dates for Examinations (subject to change): 
Oral Panel Interviews: TBD 
Department Interview: TBD 

Note: Meeting the minimum qualifications does not guarantee that a candidate will be invited to participate in the selection process. The City of Foster City reserves the right, at its discretion, to limit the number of qualified candidates invited to the selection process. 

 Are you a bright, enthusiastic, energetic and customer service-oriented finance professional who values the outdoors and preserving open space? Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District has an excellent opportunity for a skilled Budget & Analysis Supervisor to join our team! Responsibilities include performing diverse, specialized, and complex work involving significant accountability and decision-making responsibility.

About the Position:  Qualified candidates have knowledge of principals, practices, procedures, and techniques for public agency/governmental budgeting , reporting, and analysis, and District wide administrative practices.

Central knowledge, skills, and experience include (but are not limited to):

• participation of the daily operations and activities of the Budget & Finance department
• participation in the development, administration, and oversight of the department’s annual budget
• develop and implement the appropriate financial processes, procedures, and systems to ensure the timely and accurate preparation and presentation of the District’s annual Capital and Operating Budget supervision, training, and evaluation of staff responsible for the budget functions
• presentations to executive staff and the Board of Directors
• assist with the preparation for, and the management of, the District’s annual outside financial audit
• assist departments in understanding and controlling their financial records
• preparation of clear and concise reports and policies
• assist with the timely and accurate preparation and presentation of required reports for the District’s Bond Oversight Committee
• performing research and analysis
• independently perform the full range of finance duties as assigned
• provide high quality staff assistance to the Budget & Finance Manager

Qualities

• Excellent written and interpersonal skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Problem solver
• Commitment to excellent customer service

Highly Desired

• Public sector experience
• Masters degree

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 form an accredited college or university, ideally with a degree in accounting or finance with a public administration focus and
• Three (3) years of progressively responsible experience in budgeting/financial administration.
• A masters degree and public sector experience are highly desired.

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

A Few Reasons Why You May Love This Job

• Collaborative work that directly supports Midpen’s mission to protect and restore the natural environment
• You’ll be part of a talented and dynamic team whose work contributes to providing nature’s benefits to everyone
• Excellent employee benefits, including medical, dental, vision, tuition reimbursement, and a retirement pension through California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS)

Work Environment:  During peak budget season, this position may occasionally work evenings and extended hours as well as be expected to attend evening board meetings.  Midpen offers a hybrid office/telecommute work environment for this position in our administrative office is in Los Altos, California. 

How to Apply:   A note to applicants who currently live outside of the San Francisco Bay Area: before committing to the application process, and if you haven’t done so already, we suggest evaluating the feasibility of relocation. We recommend researching the cost of living in the San Francisco Bay Area, the cost to relocate, and typical commute times to Los Altos from outlying areas. 

Deadline to apply: August 18, 2024 (to avoid missing email communication about this recruitment, add mpropenspace@calopps.org to your contacts or list of safe senders.)

Required application items:

1. Fully completed CalOpps employment application 

2. Cover letter 

3. Resume  

4. Supplemental question responses

Schedule:

(Dates are subject to change. We cannot accommodate individual schedules.)

First Interview (virtual): September 9, 2024

Second Interview (in person): September 18, 2024

Midpen reserves the right to limit or deny off-duty employment or business ownership which creates a conflict of interest or an incompatibility with District employment. Information can be found in the Personnel Policies and Procedures Manual Section 4.13 Off-Duty Employment and Business Ownership.

The Community Development Department is seeking two (2) Housing Specialists.

Why Join our Department?
The Community Development Department, comprised of Planning, Neighborhood Improvement and Housing, Code Enforcement, and Building, provides a broad range of functions relating the development of the community. The Neighborhood Improvement and Housing Division provides development and maintenance of affordable housing and oversees community grants. You will be joining a team of talented professionals in a dynamic, collaborative work environment dedicated to serving the San Mateo community. You will work alongside a team of focused and highly motivated professionals who use their talent to provide essential development review and inspection services to our residents and businesses on a daily basis. The Housing Specialist I/II position is an exciting opportunity for a talented professional to join a great organization and make a valuable contribution to the Housing Division within the Community Development Department. Collaboration, innovation, respect, accountability, creativity, transparency, thoughtfulness, and informed risk-taking are attributes and competencies that we are seeking in the candidate.

Look to some of the reasons why the City of San Mateo is a great place to work: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_GTIzeSpc_g. 

What You’ll Do
The Housing Specialist performs professional level work to implement varied housing programs and policies, grant and City loan management, and community engagement. The current vacancy may be filled at either level based on experience.

Depending upon class level and assignment, duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Review, analyze, and administer federal, state and local programs to meet City housing and community development needs; structure and modify programs to meet specific City circumstances.
• Act as project manager for City sponsored affordable housing projects, carrying such projects from site acquisition through financing to construction and lease-up.
• Conduct outreach and organize and lead in-person and virtual workshops with the public about housing needs in the community and policy related to housing production, preservation, and protection; attend meetings as a City representative, as assigned.
• Support the Housing & Neighborhood Services Manager with implementation of the policies and programs in the City’s 2023-31 Housing Element. 
• Process housing and commercial loans and grants from application through construction completion and loan servicing; determine property improvement needs; originate loans; prepare specifications and coordinate project bidding and management stages; conduct progress inspections and authorize disbursements; mediate disputes between the property owner and the contractor.
• Publicize and prepare marketing information for the City's various housing and redevelopment projects; meet with individuals and groups to disseminate such information.
• Conduct various studies and analyses regarding project feasibility and economic returns; prepare statistical, financial, environmental, and other technical analyses and reports.
• Assist with the acquisition and disposal of real property; assist in the administration of the resale program for City sponsored affordable housing.
• Maintain accurate records and files of assigned projects and cases; monitor funds expended; prepare a variety of periodic and special reports related to grant, loan and City sponsored programs; may provide input into annual budget requests and assist with monitoring the budget.

For a complete list of duties, reference our job specifications at: https://www.cityofsanmateo.org/DocumentCenter/Index/86.

The Housing Specialist receives general supervision from the Housing Supervisor or higher-level department personnel and may exercise technical and functional supervision over lower-level staff as assigned.