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Our diverse and inclusive workforce of more than 7,000 employees play a key role in the success of San José, the heart of the Silicon Valley. All City of San José employees work together as one team to make San José a vibrant, innovative, and desirable place to live and work. Visit here to learn more about our One Team Leadership Values and Expectations, including quality and excellent customer service and here to learn more about San José.

 

About the Department

The Department of Transportation (DOT) plans, develops, operates, and maintains transportation facilities, services, and related systems which contribute to the livability and economic health of the City. We comprise a team of more than 500 people ready to serve the needs of our residents to improve the efficiency and safety of San José streets. We are an energetic and innovative team that is improving transportation in the nation’s 10th largest city, while focusing on safety, sustainability, and active public life! For more information about DOT, visit www.sanjoseca.gov/transportation.

About the Division
 
The Parking Division resides within Transportation and Parking Operations and provides a comprehensive range of services aimed at meeting the needs of businesses, downtown employees, visitors, convention, cultural and sports facilities, special
events, schools and residents. Services include:
 

• Operations and maintenance of the City’s public parking facilities: eight garages and six surface lots totaling over 7,000 parking spaces, and 2,500 on-street metered parking spaces utilizing smart meter, and multi-space meter technologies.
   
• Management of vendor contracts, including a Parking Operations vendor responsible for day-to-day management of off-street facilities and Security vendor responsible for parking facility security and parking enforcement field investigations.
   
• Parking compliance activities supporting traffic safety, street cleanliness and maintenance activities, turnover of on-street spaces in business districts; and enhanced neighborhood quality-of-life through the removal of vehicles abandoned or stored in the public right-of-way.
   
• Collection of fines from parking citations and oversight of administrative review process for contested citations.
   
• Development and implementation of transportation and parking operation plans for a variety of special events, including provision of traffic control during events.
   
• Staff support to the Downtown Parking Board. The Board is comprised of seven members appointed by the City Council and serves as a public forum for discussion of downtown parking issues.
   
• The 24-25 fiscal year operating budget for the Parking Division’s services includes revenue projections of approximately $12 million from lots/garages and $3 million from on-street meters. The Division is supported by nearly 90 employees, both professional staff that lead programs, implement projects, and perform analytical administrative work; and field staff that provides parking compliance and meter collections/repair services. 

 

 

Position Duties

 
The Department of Transportation (DOT) is looking to potentially fill three (3) vacancies for Parking/Ground Transportation Administrator. Each role has a distinct focus: one  leads the on-street vehicle abatement efforts, another oversees on-street enforcement programs, and the third manages the daily operations of off-street parking lots and garages.
 
On-Street Vehicle Abatement Parking/Ground Transportation Administrator 
The On-Street Vehicle Abatement Parking/Ground Transportation Administrator is a newly created position within the Division, reporting to the Vehicle Abatement Parking Manager. This role will oversee the launch and management of the City’s initiative to address vehicle blight and maintain street cleanliness across the City.

New Program Services Include:

• Oversee the citywide enforcement of oversized and lived-in vehicles.
• Lead efforts to inventory oversized and lived-in vehicles parked on streets citywide.
• Analyze data to develop and implement a site/location prioritization strategy.
• Manage internal and external outreach, including delivering presentations to community stakeholders.
• Implement temporary and permanent parking restrictions, such as tow-away zones.
• Oversee enforcement activities, including towing, enhanced cleaning, and street-sweeping in designated zones/areas.
• Track program progress and outcomes, providing regular status reports.
• Manage interdepartmental relationships to ensure the program’s success.

Under direction, the On-Street Vehicle Abatement Parking/Ground Transportation Administrator performs complex professional, analytical, and administrative work in the development, implementation, and management of parking programs and contracts related to on-street parking enforcement operations.

This role includes one direct report—a Parking and Traffic Control Supervisor—and oversees eighteen (18) indirect reports, comprising two (2) Senior Parking and Traffic Control Officers (Sr. PTCOs) and sixteen (16) PTCOs.

The successful candidate will lead, manage, and motivate a team of nineteen (19) staff members by setting clear goals, fostering an innovative work environment, maximizing staff development, and recognizing achievements appropriately.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee the day-to-day management of the Parking Compliance Unit’s Vehicle Abatement Program.
• Serve as the City’s primary liaison for Council office staff and constituents regarding oversized vehicle and vehicle abatement concerns.
• Manage parking compliance and enforcement activities in alignment with the San Jose Municipal Code and California Vehicle Code.
• Analyze on-street parking conditions and assist in establishing appropriate parking controls.
• Manage program budgets and fiscal activities effectively.
• Provide staff support and collaborate with committees, boards, task forces, community groups, associations, and interdepartmental teams.
• Coordinate and contribute to the preparation of new parking ordinances, resolutions, requests for proposals (RFPs), agreements, and City Council memorandums related to on-street parking services.
• Analyze data to optimize the use and enforcement of on-street parking.
• Lead the hiring, onboarding, training, development, and performance appraisal of staff within the Parking Compliance Unit (PCU) and support the Vehicle Abatement Parking Manager in developing and managing Standard Operating Procedures across the unit.
• Perform routine audits of program operations, evaluate processes to identify improvement opportunities, and assist with the planning and execution of short- and long-term parking planning projects and programs.
• Support procurement processes within the Parking Division by developing Scopes of Service for RFPs and RFBs and develop reports and presentations for community meetings and other stakeholder groups.
• Manage vendor 
• Navigate political decision-making processes and City procedures effectively.
• Assist with program reporting to Council/Committees, including the Transportation & Environment Committee (T&E).

 
On-Street Enforcement Parking/Ground Transportation Administrator 
The On-Street Enforcement Parking/Ground Transportation Administrator reports to the On-Street Parking Manager and is responsible for managing and operating the City’s PCU and Meter Shop. The PCU oversees citywide enforcement of parking regulations and provides various services, including proactive patrols, school safety, residential permit enforcement, and street sweeping. The Meter Shop handles the installation, maintenance, and revenue collection for approximately 2,500 on-street parking meters.
This position has two (2) direct reports: a Parking and Traffic Control Supervisor and a Senior Maintenance Worker, and oversees forty-seven (47) indirect reports, including four (4) Senior Parking and Traffic Control Officers (Sr. PTCOs), thirty-six (36) PTCOs, one (1) Staff Specialist, and six (6) Maintenance Workers.

The successful candidate will plan, coordinate, assign, and supervise the work of employees engaged in parking enforcement and meter operations through subordinate supervisors.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee the day-to-day management and operations of the Parking Compliance Unit (PCU) and Meter Shop.
• Serve as the primary liaison for Council office staff and constituents regarding general parking enforcement concerns, and manage internal and external outreach, including presentations to community stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with the San Jose Municipal Code and California Vehicle Code, analyze on-street parking conditions, and implement appropriate parking controls and restrictions, such as tow-away zones.
• Manage program budgets, fiscal activities, and interdepartmental relationships to ensure program success, while providing staff support and collaborating with committees, boards, task forces, community groups, and other City departments and agencies.
• Conduct data analysis to optimize the use and enforcement of on-street parking, and assist in developing new parking ordinances, resolutions, requests for proposals (RFPs), agreements, and City Council memorandums.
• Lead the hiring, onboarding, training, development, and performance appraisal of staff within the PCU and Meter Shop and support the On-Street Parking Manager in developing and managing Standard Operating Procedures across the unit.
• Perform routine audits of program operations, evaluate processes to identify improvement opportunities, and assist with the planning and execution of short- and long-term parking planning projects and programs.
• Support procurement processes within the Parking Division by developing Scopes of Service for RFPs and RFBs and develop reports and presentations for the Downtown Parking Board, community meetings, and other stakeholder groups.
• Respond to customer service inquiries and assist with program reporting to Council and Committees, including the Transportation & Environment Committee (T&E).

 
Off-Street Operations Parking/Ground Transportation Administrator:
 
The Off-Street Parking/Ground Transportation Administrator focuses on managing the day-to-day operations of eight parking garages and six surface lots, totaling approximately 7,300 parking spaces, primarily in Downtown San José. The position reports to the Off-Street Parking Manager and oversees a Parking and Traffic Control Supervisor.
 
The successful candidate will lead a team that works closely with Downtown businesses and residents, community groups, associations, Council Offices, the Downtown Parking Board, the Convention Center and Cultural Facilities operator, and other City departments to deliver off-street parking services. They will ensure that the off-street parking program consistently provides the highest level of customer service, minimizes costs, and maximizes cash flow to the City.
 
Key Responsibilities:

• Develop, implement, and manage agreements and contracts related to off-street parking operations, including major projects like facade and elevator modernization, and security program analysis.
• Lead and manage off-street parking staff by establishing goals, fostering an innovative work environment, maximizing development opportunities, and providing appropriate recognition.
• Work directly with Downtown businesses, community groups, Council Offices, and other stakeholders to deliver effective off-street parking services.
• Oversee the maintenance and security of parking facilities and the parking guidance system, ensuring optimal operation.
• Analyze Downtown San José’s parking supply and demand, considering local market conditions and future developments.
• Manage marketing agreements and implement strategies to attract customers and increase participation in parking programs.
• Perform and analyze results from semi-annual customer service surveys for all parking facilities, track City Council-approved Performance Measures, and manage off-street parking operating budgets.
• Provide staff support to advisory committees, boards, and task forces, and coordinate the preparation of parking ordinances, resolutions, Requests for Proposals (RFPs), agreements, and City Council memorandums.
• Plan, coordinate, and execute comprehensive short- and long-term parking projects and programs, including special events like Cinequest, Convention Center events, and Christmas in the Park.
• Develop reports and presentations for the Downtown Parking Board and other stakeholder committees.
• Represent the Off-Street Parking Manager at meetings with internal and external stakeholders, and perform other duties as assigned.

The Lead Open Space Technician position is an excellent career opportunity for an experienced and motivated individual to enjoy the outdoors while building and maintaining trails, working on open space construction projects, and providing technical and functional supervision to assigned staff on open space preserves. The ideal candidate will have strong leadership and communication skills, experienced in a broad range of construction, maintenance and resource management projects, and enjoys working collaboratively with others.

 

About Midpen: Midpen helps plants, animals and people thrive throughout the greater Santa Cruz Mountains region by preserving a greenbelt of more than 70,000 acres of public open space with 250 miles of trails in 27 extraordinary preserves, permanently protected for natural resource conservation and ecologically sensitive public enjoyment and education. Midpen is a public agency with a focused mission that guides our work, and where every employee makes an impact.  If you are looking for an outstanding opportunity to contribute to the legacy of open space protection, natural resource restoration and outdoor recreation, working with an incredible team of like-minded colleagues, we invite you to apply for this position!  Check out the Working for Midpen video on our Employment Opportunities page.

Midpen has one vacancy for the position of Lead Open Space Technician (LOST). The start date for this position is January 2025.

• Lead Open Space Technician in South Area Office (SAO) (1 vacancy) – this is the Lead OST and reports to the South Area Maintenance Supervisor.
• South Area Office - Address: 240 Cristich Lane, Campbell, CA 95008
• In addition to filling this position, we intend to create a pool of highly qualified candidates to fill future opportunities at Midpen for the position of Lead Open Space Technician

About the Position:  The Lead Open Space Technician performs a wide variety of tasks in the construction, maintenance, and repair of assigned areas.  Performance of the work requires the use of considerable independence, initiative, and discretion within established guidelines. Responsibilities include the inspection of District properties and facilities for construction and maintenance needs, recommending appropriate actions, leading maintenance crews and performing complex duties to ensure that District land and facilities are well maintained in order to provide the highest level of safety for public and staff use.  For additional information about the Lead Open Space Technician position, see the Job Description page on our website. 

 

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)
• ‘Joint Resource Workdays’ allow all district staff to get involved and work together on a variety of maintenance, resource management, habitat restoration and capital improvement projects. 

 

Work Environment:  This position is part of the Land and Facilities Services Department assigned to a primary field office and will visit other Midpen field sites. This position may be required to work evenings, weekends, and holidays. Must wear prescribed District uniform and adhere to strict safety procedures and work habits. Depending on the exposure, employee is required to wear head, hearing, eye, foot, face, hand, and full protection equipment. Employees work in the field and are exposed to loud noise levels, cold and hot temperatures, inclement weather conditions, road hazards, vibration, confining workspace, chemicals, mechanical and/or electrical hazards, hazardous physical substances and fumes, and poison oak. Following onboarding and successfully meeting job performance expectations, may be eligible for the flexible work program which includes 9/80 schedules.

 

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. Additional information can be found in the Personnel Policies and Procedures Manual Section 4.13 Off-Duty Employment and Business Ownership.  

 

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 the completion of the twelfth (12th) grade supplemented by college-level coursework in park maintenance, resource management, or a related field and three (3) years of experience in construction, maintenance, and/or repair of parks, open spaces, and/or related facilities, and/or resource management.

 

Licenses & Certifications Required:    

• Possession of a valid California Class C Driver’s License.
• Possession of, or ability to obtain, Basic First Aid and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification within six (6) months of employment.
• Depending on assignment, possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid California Class A Driver’s License and required endorsements within the probationary period.
• Depending on assignment, possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid Grade I Water Treatment Operator Certificate and Grade I Water Distribution Operator Certificate issued by the California Department of Public Health (CDPH).
• Depending on assignment, possession of, or ability to obtain, a California Qualified Applicators Certificate with Landscape Maintenance (Category B) for pesticide application within (12) months of employment.
• Depending on assignment, possession of, or ability to obtain, a District approved Fire Suppression Certification within (12) months of assignment into the District’s fire program.

 

Benefits:   Midpen provides an excellent benefits package including health, life & disability insurance as well as CalPERS pension. Please see the Benefits page on Midpen’s website for details.

 

How to Apply: apply online at CalOpps.org.

(To avoid missing email communication regarding your status in this recruitment, add mpropenspace@calopps.org to your contacts or list of safe senders).

 

Application deadline is Sunday, November 10, 2024.  Applicants with the most relevant experience and qualifications suitable for the position will be contacted for an interview.

 

The following application items are required to be considered*:

1. Fully completed CalOpps employment application 

2. Cover letter 

3. Resume 

4. Supplemental question responses

*Incomplete CalOpps employment applications, or applications without the required application items listed here, will not be considered for the position.

 

Upon receipt of a conditional employment offer, candidate must provide a current DMV report (request report by submitting form INF 1125 to the DMV). Employment offers are conditional upon the results of a fingerprint background check and a pre-employment physical.

 

Recruitment Timeline: We recommend applicants be available for interviews on the following dates for panel interviews (we are unable to accommodate individual schedules):

First interview (virtual):  Tuesday, December 3, 2024 or Thursday, December 5, 2024 (date will be communicated to applicants once decided)

Skills Assessment (in-person): Tuesday, December 10, 2024

Final interview (in-person):  Thursday, December 12, 2024

 

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.

 

At Midpen, we believe open space is for all. Our public lands are shared spaces provided for the community by the community. All people, regardless of background, deserve respect, dignity, safety, and a sense of belonging. Midpen welcomes all people to enjoy the public open space preserves we hold in trust, supporting the mental, physical, and social well-being of our region.

 

Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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

(650) 691-1200 or via email at hr@openspace.org.   

Put your passion for Open Space to work!

   

DO YOU POSSESS A CALIFORNIA CLASS B DRIVER'S LICENCE?

 If Yes, we have a part-time opportunity for you!

The City of East Palo Alto is seeking qualified candidates for the position of

PART-TIME

(20 hours per week)

SHUTTLE VAN DRIVER

Salary: $24.31 - $29.54 Hourly

$2,106 - $2,560 Monthly

Deadline to Apply: Tuesday, October 29, 2024, at 11:59 PM

The City of East Palo Alto is now actively seeking a friendly, compassionate, organized, responsible part-time Shuttle Van Driver. The Shuttle Driver drives the City shuttle to designated locations within the City of East Palo Alto, and occasionally outside the City for regional events or activities, and performs related duties as assigned.

 

DEFINITION

Manages the Town's transportation program, including engineering, planning, budgeting, construction and maintenance of the Town's traffic network and transportation infrastructure system and a team of professional personnel.  Oversees multi-modal transportation projects, traffic safety and congestion reduction programs, traffic studies, and initiatives.  Provides supervision to assigned staff.  Maintains effective working relationships with Town employees, community members, state and county agencies, and appropriate others in support of assigned duties.

 

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED

Receives direction from the Development Services Director.  General supervision is exercised over professional staff. 

 

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES

Essential duties may include, but are not limited to the following:

• Develops and directs the implementation of goals, objectives, policies, procedures and work standards for assigned division; interprets and complies with all applicable local, state and federal regulations (e.g. MUTCD, etc.).
• Develops and monitors the division’s budget; oversees financial well-being of the division by analyzing cost effectiveness and directing cost control activities.
• Oversees the budgeting, planning, engineering, and construction of Town’s transportation capital improvement projects.
• Oversees and directs workflow for multiple programs and functions (e.g. Neighborhood Traffic Management Program, etc.). 
• Evaluates, analyzes, prepares, reviews, and submits routine and specialized technical reports.
• Coordinate interdepartmental responses to transportation and traffic projects; work closely with engineering, maintenance, planning, and police staff on a wide-range of municipal transportation and traffic issues.
• Oversees transportation review of the traffic and transportation requirements for land development projects; prepare scope of work for traffic impact studies; reviews traffic impact studies, makes comments and recommendation for approval.  
• Oversees the operation and maintenance of the Town’s traffic, bicycle and pedestrian signals and related infrastructure, including inspections, troubleshooting, and contracting for major repairs.
• Review accident reports and prepare collision diagrams. 
• Review and comment on new traffic signal plans and assist with field inspection of new traffic signals; monitor traffic signal operations and make proactive field adjustments and enhancements. 
• Apply highway design standards, criteria, and policies; utilize accident and traffic volume records and traffic control device inventory to produce a complete and creative solution to traffic problems.
• Apply for and secure funds for targeted transportation grants.
• Makes presentations to Town Council, boards, commissions, and citizen groups.
• Staff liaison to a number of multi-agency Joint Powers Authorities and Regional Committees to ensure multi-agency collaboration on regional issues and programs are met and that multi-agency services are being provided efficiently and effectively; collaborates closely with Town Council liaison to the Committee(s), as well as other agencies’ elected officials.
• Coordinates, corresponds and interacts directly with citizens, customers, staff, etc., for transportation engineering services (e.g. safety, traffic calming, sight distance, speed management, active transportation, etc.).
• Respond to citizen inquiries, suggestions, and concerns for safety and/or solutions to unique traffic problems by creatively utilizing acceptable traffic engineering standards.
• Represents the Town before boards, commissions, and committees addressing transportation issues in southwest Contra Costa County
• Performs emergency or disaster-related duties as assigned; and
• Performs other duties as assigned.

 

QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge of:

• Principles, practices, and techniques of transportation planning and traffic engineering.
• Fundamentals of traffic engineering, including human and vehicular characteristics, intersection and roadway capacity, transportation impact studies, traffic signal operations, intersection design, residential street design and traffic control, on and off‑street parking, traffic control devices; traffic signal operations at isolated intersections and coordinated signal systems, and site planning.
• Recent developments, current literature and sources of information regarding transportation planning and traffic engineering.

 

Ability to:

• Prepare clear and concise written reports and correspondence.
• Make presentations before the Town Council and other organizations.
• Apply transportation planning and traffic engineering knowledge to specific technical problems.
• Layout and design a wide variety of traffic implementation plans.
• Deal tactfully and effectively with the general public, civic and community groups, public officials and consultants.

 

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION

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

 

Experience:

Five (5) years of progressive experience in civil engineering, traffic engineering, transportation planning, or closely related field including at least two (2) years of supervisory experience.

 

Education:

A bachelor’s degree in transportation planning, traffic engineering or closely related field.

 

LICENSE(S) AND CERTIFICATION(S)

Possession of a valid California State Driver's License, or license in another state with the ability to obtain a California license within 30 days of hire. Registration as a Traffic Engineer is desired but not mandatory.

VTA’s Real Estate & Transit-Oriented Communities (RETOD/C) team is seeking a dynamic and motivated individual to join our team as Associate Transit-Oriented Development Project Manager (Associate Real Estate Agent – TOD). The Associate TOD Project Manager will play a crucial role in creating vibrant, equitable, transit-oriented communities throughout Santa Clara County.

Definition
Under direction, the Associate Real Estate Agent, Transit-Oriented Development (TOD) performs a variety of pre-development, planning, transactional, project management, and program support work for Transit-Oriented Development on VTA-owned sites and Transit-Oriented Communities (TOC) and in surrounding station areas.

Distinguishing Characteristics
This is the journey level classification in the Real Estate Agent, TOD class series. Incumbents at this level work independently on complex real estate functional areas including planning, development negotiations and agreements, and general administration. The primary duties and responsibilities of this class include day to day project management of TOD projects; support of management and coordination of planning, community and stakeholder engagement, and predevelopment activities for TOD and TOC projects; agreements related to TOD projects and TOC, including transaction-related documents, ground leases, grant agreements, cooperative agreements, memoranda of understanding, and assistance with administrative functions of the Real Estate & TOD Department; and program management duties related to real estate acquisition for capital projects, asset management, and revenue generation for VTA.  
 
This classification is distinguished from Associate Real Estate Agent in that the former focuses on TOD and TOC project management, whereas the latter focuses on real estate acquisition, appraisal, relocation and related dues in support of VTA capital projects.

About the Division 
VTA Real Estate is responsible for acquisition of property interests and management of VTA property rights and related agreements. VTA Operations' Facilities Maintenance is responsible for physical maintenance and ongoing repairs and improvements to properties that VTA owns and uses, including the River Oaks Headquarters, Bus and Light Rail Yards, Transit Centers (including Milpitas and Berryessa), and transit right-of-way. BART is responsible for operations and maintenance of the VTA BART Silicon Valley Extension tracks and wayside facilities and BART Stations pursuant to the VTA-BART Operations & Maintenance Agreement.

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: SEIU
Application Deadline: Please be aware that this position will close promptly on Monday, October 14, 2024, at 11:59 pm. We encourage interested applicants to apply early to ensure consideration.

Essential Job Functions

Typical Tasks

• Oversees and performs work related to major TOD and TOC projects that encompass residential, commercial, and other types of real estate development, including review, evaluation, and approval of architectural, planning, engineering, environmental, financial, and real estate appraisal work product produced for VTA as well as by other parties;
• Plans, organizes, and implements aspects of planning, predevelopment, competitive offerings, negotiations, development, construction, and management of TOD and TOC projects;
• Supports complex real estate negotiations for development agreements, ground leases, purchase and sale agreements, and related implementing agreements, including related acquisitions, excess property sales or disposition functions; 
• Participates in collaborative efforts with local jurisdictions to obtain appropriate and feasible development entitlements for TOD; and development of cooperative and other agreements with public agencies, non-profits, community-based organizations, and other entities; 
• Assists with analytical research and the preparation of reports on TOD program development, implementation, and related matters; 
• Supports the development and monitoring of project performance including schedules, work plans and budgets; departmental budgets; and TOD and TOC business and strategic plans, including financial projections;
• Prepares and presents information to the public, boards, committees, community groups, members of the public, and others involved in TOD and TOC;
• Plans, directs, negotiates, administers, and/or participates in the development, negotiation, and administration of consultant contracts;
• Ensures compliance with VTA policies and procedures regarding equity, equal opportunity and discrimination and harassment prevention;
• Provides support to other functions in the Real Estate & TOD department as directed; and
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

 

Minimum Qualifications

Employment Standards
Sufficient training, education, and experience to demonstrate possession of the required knowledge and abilities.  
Development of the required knowledge 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 in public or business administration, finance, real estate, planning, or a related field, and two years of increasingly responsible experience in real estate project management, acquisition and planning, development, property management, or interagency agreement and financial transaction development, with at least one years in a project lead or supervisory capacity.  Project management experience for real estate projects is preferred. A graduate-level degree in a related field may be substituted for one year of experience 
Experience in public-private development on public property is desirable.  Possession of a valid California driver’s license at the time of appointment is required.

Supplemental Information

Knowledge of:

• Principles and practices of planning, design, financing, development, and management of large-scale mixed-use real estate development projects, and specifically TOD, in complex urban settings;
• Methods for negotiation of public-private partnership development projects; value capture and public investment; and project finance; 
• Federal, state, and local laws and regulations applicable to planning, design, construction, financing, and operation of real estate development projects;
• Basic principles and practices of property and contract law, including preparation of real estate contracts;
• Basic terminology, methods, and practices of engineering design and construction, architecture, land use planning, and real estate finance;
• Principles and practices of effective communication and engagement with diverse stakeholders;
• Principles and practices of effective good faith negotiations;
• Principles and practices of effective project management and contract oversight;
• Principles, methods, and practices of public administration including procurement, contracting, budgeting, and maintaining public records;

Ability to:

• Plan, organize, direct, and coordinate a program of project-level planning and predevelopment activities, secure land use entitlements, oversee feasibility testing and business planning, prepare and manage competitive offerings, and conduct developer selection and negotiation of agreements; 
• Analyze financial projections, project pro formas, and perform financial analysis in support of TOD projects; 
• Analyze technical data and legal requirements, evaluate alternatives and formulate sound, timely recommendations within established guidelines; 
• Support effective negotiations to create real estate and other contractual agreements meeting project deadlines and legal, regulatory, and budget constraints; 
• Estimate and manage budgets and schedules for studies and projects; 
• Plan, organize, and coordinate administrative functions including contract management, grant administration, and cooperative and other agreements to meet goals; 
• Understand, interpret, explain, and apply federal, state and local laws and regulations applicable to real estate responsibilities;
• Read and interpret plans, maps, engineering drawings, and sketches;
• Prepare clear, concise, comprehensive, and legally sound documents and reports;
• Exercise sound independent professional judgment within established guidelines;
• Use tact, discretion, and diplomacy in dealing with sensitive situations and parties;
• Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing;
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships all parties encountered in the course of work.

Your talent is the key to our success.  Join us today as a Senior Business Systems Analyst - ERP.

This position supports the SAP Payroll module, BSI application and all interfaces (inbound/outbound) for employees' payroll-related information at VTA.

 

Typical Tasks
 

• Leads and participates in the work of staff in managing projects, developing and enhancing system applications for an assigned division;
• Establishes and maintains positive relationships, and works extensively with VTA Management, VTA Business Process Owners, and system Super Users in developing and  enhancing information systems solutions;
• Trains customers, staff, and others as needed in a formal setting, in a group, or one-on-one;
• Administers a variety of actions to one or more modules of the Enterprise Resource Planning system (SAP), or Electronic Documents Management System (EDMS), or construction applications (such as Contract Manager, P6, Projectwise, Citicube, etc.) or other VTA applications or Reporting Services;
• Reviews and evaluates work products, methods and procedures, and identifies and resolves problems;
• Defines customer business needs, manages client expectations, and identifies alternative approaches and cost-benefits of automating of customer functions to assist in meeting the client's overall business goals;
• When assigned to a project, develops the scope of work for new or upgrade solutions and works with Contracts and Materials Management (CAMM) department during the Request for Proposal (RFP) and contracting phases of the process;
• Consults with customers to present proposals to senior management and assists in developing capital packages;
• Consults and facilitates with department representatives to solicit departmental technology needs and requirements as well as resolving problems with applications;
• Serves as a single point of contact for the user community in the assigned division, and assumes responsibility for the delivery of technology services;
• Maintains technical and functional competency in the applications utilized by the assigned department;
• Reviews, analyzes and approves program designs, operational characteristics, user interfaces, reporting systems and data conversion methods;
• Reduces design projects into component analytical tasks;
• Develops detailed workflow, system, training, and process requirements;
• Prepares final systems design and documentation and user documentation necessary for programming;
• Oversees the installation and updates of application packages, data base development tools, and other related elements;
• Defines and manages project scope, deliverables, schedules, cost estimates, and task lists;
• Performs development, review, and selection tasks related to Requests for Proposals and Requests for Qualifications;
• Communicates project status, resolving project issues, problems, and changes;
• Manages and tracks projects from initiation to successful completion;
• Establishes and maintains relationships at all levels of the assigned organization;
• Manages projects using VTA personnel, consultants, and vendors, as needed;
• Communicates with vendors of application software;
• May be required to monitors project expenditures, recommending adjustments as necessary;
• Performs related duties as required.

 

Minimum Qualifications

 

Employment Standards

Sufficient training, education and experience to demonstrate possession of the required technical and project management 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 in information systems, computer science or related field and four (4) years of responsible experience developing, designing, and/or maintaining major components of a comprehensive information system including evaluation, analysis and input to the software modules of an Enterprise Resource Planning System or other application system. (Additional applicable experience with applications and systems support, design, and maintenance substitutes for college on a year for year basis.) Incumbents must demonstrate substantial experience in an SAP environment, and/or Electronic Documents Management System, and/or Operations system (such as Trapeze, BDT, ACS) or Construction and CMP solutions.

A VTA employee designated as a "Business Process Owner" and/or "Super User" with four (4) years of experience in that capacity, in addition to performing and leading others in system upgrades and demonstrated technical coursework in SAP or systems used at VTA, meets the minimum qualifications for this classification. Experience with transit/transportation-related applications is desirable.

 

Supplemental Information

 

Knowledge of:

• Extensive knowledge of at least one and a basic understanding of other Enterprise Resource Planning (SAP) system modules (such as Funds Management, Materials Management, Projects, Systems, Finance),  Reporting Services, Electronic Documents Management System and SharePoint, or Construction or CMP systems (such as Contract Management, Construction Scheduling, Document Management, Traffic Modeling, or Records Management);
• Systems analysis and design principles and procedures;
• Principles, potentials and limitations of electronic data processing equipment;
• Relational database design, implementation, maintenance and integration techniques to provide integrity, accuracy, security and performance efficiency;
• Project procurement process in the public sector;
• Management of vendors and consultants;
• Principles and practices of lead supervision and training;
• Computer programming, on-line programming, and programming documentation principles and techniques;
• Work planning and project management techniques.

 

Ability to:

• Evaluate processes proposed for business systems and enterprise systems modules, determine impact, and make decisions for recommended solutions and changes;
• Manage multiple projects involving personnel from multiple departments, as well as consultants and vendors;
• Multitask with a strong attention to detail and shift from one project to another when priorities change;
• Develop Crystal and/or Oracle and/or SQL and/or ACCESS or equivalent reports;
• Develop relationships with the user community;
• Analyze, design, program, install and maintain complex computer systems;
• Prepare and present comprehensive and clear reports and recommendations;
• Lead and direct the work of subordinate personnel;
• Train customers, staff and others, as needed;
• Independently perform the most difficult design and programming activities assigned;
• Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing;
• Prioritize complex and demanding workloads;
• Work with assigned division management on priorities and program definition;
• Keep current with changes within functional area, such as methods, practices, and technology;
• Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work;
• Organize work and manage time effectively.

Are you experienced in the maintenance and repair of electrical, electronic, and communications systems? VTA is hiring Light Rail Signal Maintainers to join our Way, Power & Signal Maintenance department. 


Definition
Under general supervision, performs complex and varied advanced-journey level duties in the maintenance and repair of signaling and rail safety systems, Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) hardware, software and network devices, ticket vending equipment controllers and network devices, and other electrical equipment; and performs related work as assigned.
 

About Way, Power & Signal Maintenance
Way, Power & Signal Maintenance is responsible for timely and reliable maintenance, preventive maintenance, inspections, repair and servicing of the light rail right-of-way, rail system power, tracks, signals, station facilities and related equipment. Components of the Way, Power & Signal unit are:

• Station & Wayside Maintenance: Station & Wayside Maintenance maintains and repairs (including graffiti removal) light rail stations, terminal buildings, restrooms, park & ride lots, landscaping, fences, guardrails, and other trackside areas.

• Track Maintenance: Track Maintenance maintains (including right-of-way weed eradication, vegetation control, and graffiti removal), performs preventive maintenance, inspects, services and repairs rail, switches, ties, roadbed, and track systems.

• Power Maintenance: Power Maintenance maintains (including trackside right-of-way tree trimming), performs preventive maintenance, inspects, repairs, and services light rail electric power systems, including overhead, substations, lighting, and other electrical systems.

• Signal Maintenance: Signal Maintenance maintains, performs preventive maintenance, inspects, repairs, and services signal systems, crossing gates, fare machines, SCADA (Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition) controls, and station audio/video equipment.

• Passenger Facilities Maintenance: Passenger Facilities Maintenance maintains, performs preventive maintenance, inspects, repairs, and services all VTA-maintained passenger facilities, including bus stops. Services include: bench installation, painting and repair, core drilling for poles at new bus stops, garbage collection, trash receptacle installation and relocation, graffiti abatement, litter removal, pressure washing, red curb painting, signage inspection, route updates, and sweeping services. Janitorial services for transit centers are provided daily through a Facilities Maintenance service contract with a third-party vendor. Guadalupe 

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: SEIU 

Opened continuously until vacant positions are filled. 

 

Typical Tasks

• Inspects, maintains, and repairs rail signaling and safety systems, including approach circuitry, transponders, switch controls, relays, preemptor controls and crossing gates; designs, constructs, and installs temporary interlocks and turnbacks;
• Monitors, maintains, modifies, installs, troubleshoots, repairs, and supports the light rail SCADA system hardware, software and LAN network devices; creates displays and alarms; uses diagnostic tools to identify and resolve network problems;
• Inspects, maintains, repairs, and administers Ticket Vending Machine master controllers, LAN, and network devices;
• Inspects, maintains, and repairs communication systems, including telephone equipment and switches, visual message boards, paging and speaker systems, and other related equipment;
• Maintains electrical equipment and systems, including mobility-impaired lifts, station lighting and electrical systems, and backup generator systems;
• Drives trucks and other vehicles; Uses and maintains tools and equipment in good working condition;
• Prepares and maintains reports and records of work performed;
• Reviews construction plans and specifications, and performs electrical inspections of new construction projects;
• Performs routine electrical construction duties using hand and power tools;
• Performs limited maintenance on light rail station elevators and escalators;
• May provide lead work direction and training to other employees.

 

Minimum Qualifications

Employment Standards
Development of the required knowledge, skills and abilities is typically obtained through completion of a two year program at a recognized academic, trade or vocational school or completion of an apprenticeship in the trade; and three years of journey-level experience in the inspection, testing, maintenance and repair of electrical, electronic and communications systems.

Supplemental Information

Knowledge of:

• Theories, practices, methods, techniques, tools and equipment used in the installation, testing, calibration, maintenance and repair of electrical and electronic, supervisory control and communications systems, and devices applicable to a light rail system;
• Practices, methods, techniques, tools and equipment used in the testing, calibration, maintenance and repair of signal and safety systems;
• Laws, ordinances and regulations governing electrical construction;
• Network communications principles and standard communication hardware and devices, including servers, hubs, routers, switches, controllers, fiber optics and related equipment, multiplexors and modems;
• Communications network standards, protocols and wiring schemes;
• Standard test devices and electronic tools.

Ability to:

• Read and interpret plans, specifications, blue prints, schematics, and manuals;
• Use electronic and electrical test equipment, tools, and materials to test, diagnose, troubleshoot, and repair a wide variety of equipment, machinery, devices and systems safely and efficiently;
• Adapt established practices, procedures, and principles of electronic and electrical circuitry to particular problems, conditions and service needs;
• Prepare accurate and complete reports and records of work performed;
• Exercise independent judgment and initiative within established guidelines;
• Perform physical labor;
• Provide lead work direction and train others in work to be performed;
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those encountered in the course of work;

The City of Auburn is hiring to fill two part-time Bus Driver II positions!

Auburn Transit is looking for qualified individuals with a valid CDL to join our transit team. These positions are seasonal, part-time and each has a maximum of 999 hours of work per fiscal year. The incumbent's schedule will be based on the designated bus route shifts and may vary to accommodate community transit needs.

 

WHAT YOU WILL DO

The Bus Driver II operates a variety of transit and General Public Paratransit (GPPV) vehicles to transport passengers in a safe, courteous and reliable manner. This position will primarily transport passengers on commercial motor vehicles, but may provide transit services through Auburn OnDemand, the City's ride-share service.

Auburn Transit provides fixed and on-demand transportation services to the community. In addition to designated bus routes, Auburn Transit works with other local transit agencies to ensure adequate services are provided for school needs and special events. For more information about the services that Auburn Transit offers, visit: https://www.auburn.ca.gov/192/Transit-Services.

 

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS

The Bus Driver II is a journey-level classification responsible for full range of duties and operation of all transit vehicles in the fleet. It is necessary incumbents have a full knowledge of transit laws, operating procedures and policies. The role performs under general supervision from the Transportation Supervisor or designee and does not involve supervision over other staff.

 

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES

The following duties are typical for this classification. Actual work may vary based on department needs or change due to evolving business practices.

• Operates a bus or other General Public Paratransit (GPPV) vehicles on City streets and highways in all weather conditions to transport passengers on established routes with designated stops, on-demand rideshare services, field trips and special events.
• Ensures passenger safety by observing passenger behavior, verifying safety belts are secured and rendering aid to passengers in an emergency.
• Assists passengers boarding and deboarding as needed or requested, including senior citizens, individuals with disabilities and care-dependent persons.
• Operates a smart device and two-radio to respond to transit dispatch and on-demand rideshare requests requiring adjustments to existing schedules and routes.
• Operates automatic wheelchair lifts, collects fares, issues passes, secures wheelchairs and other assistive devices.
• Promptly notifies management and completes reports regarding accidents and incidents involving vehicles and passengers.
• Conducts mandatory daily pre-trip vehicle inspections adhering to state and city regulations before each route, including reporting inspection results, daily trip logs, and required vehicle repairs and maintenance.
• Performs minor maintenance, repair and cleaning of transit vehicles and fleet storage facility.
• Adheres to all public transit federal, state and local laws, rules and regulations.
• Maintains a valid California driver’s license and passenger certifications required by the state vehicle code, Department of Motor Vehicles, Department of Transportation and other applicable standards.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT

The conditions herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.

Work is performed primarily in a field environment including travel from site to site; extensive public contact; exposure to all types of weather and temperature conditions; noise, dust, fumes, noxious odors and gases. Primary functions require sufficient physical ability to operate a passenger bus for extended periods of time; push, pull, lift, and/or carry moderate amounts of weight; twist; climb steps; operate assigned vehicles; see in the normal visual range with or without correction; and hear in the normal audio range with or without correction.

 

SELECTION PROCESS

Candidates will be evaluated for qualifications. Those who demonstrate the strongest qualifications will be invited to interview. Meeting minimum requirements does not guarantee an interview. The selection process may also include written exams and skills assessments. The final candidate will undergo a background check, live scan and pre-employment medical exam.

Timeline:

• Application Review: Friday, November 1st
• Interviews: Week of November 4th

The City of Auburn is committed to equal opportunity employment and providing a fair selection process. We will make reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities upon request.

If you have a disability that requires an accommodation to participate in the selection process, please notify Human Resources at least five business days in advance of the exam. You can reach us by calling (530) 823-4211 ext. 114 or emailing hr@auburn.ca.gov.

Work for the City of Sunnyvale: The Heart of the Silicon Valley Visitors and residents enjoy Sunnyvale's beautiful, clean suburban setting, efficient, high-quality city services, low crime rate, quality schools, and 18 prize-winning parks.

 

We are looking for an Active Transportation Planner to help the City of Sunnyvale to implement and improve bicycle, pedestrian and Safe Routes to School infrastructure and programs. This position will perform professional transportation planning and general design in bicycle, pedestrian and automobile integration, the use of different types of bicycle facilities and alternative modes of transportation.

 

The position will have a primary focus on the implementation, reporting and further development of the City’s active transportation network and programs. This will include public outreach, coordination with various departments, and other governmental agencies.

 

We are seeking a candidate that can communicate effectively with various stakeholders, think critically and objectively, able to learn quickly, and understand how to work within a process to achieve goals.

 

Working for the City of Sunnyvale as an Active Transportation Planner is both challenging and rewarding and you are provided an opportunity to invest in the community and see the results of your work. All of this, plus a generous benefits package that includes a competitive salary, career development, and training opportunities make the City of Sunnyvale a great place to work.

 

The City of Sunnyvale provides an excellent benefits package. A complete application consists of a City application and responses to the supplemental questionnaire.  The position opens on September 12, 2024, and the final filing date is October 24, 2024 at 5:00 pm. For complete information regarding this current opportunity, please visit: Sunnyvale.ca.gov and click on JOBS.

 

Salary: $59.52 - $75.97 Hourly

SENIOR ENGINEER

Regular Full-Time Employment Opportunity

The City of Sunnyvale is positioning itself to be a leader in environmental sustainability through it’s Climate Action Playbook and is looking to hire a Senior Engineer to be a part of the team. As a Senior Engineer, you will help us plan, design, and build infrastructure to support the goals and objectives to create a more sustainable, healthy, and livable Sunnyvale. This is an excellent opportunity for forward-thinking, project management engineers to apply and be a part of creating the future.
 
Ideal candidates will have both strong project/program management skills and the ability to effectively and efficiently communicate and build relationships.
 
The current open position is in the Department of Public Works working for both the Engineering Division and Traffic and Transportation Division. Senior Engineers are working managers. The position primarily works on capital projects and developing transportation policies related to the Climate Action Playbook, but may occasionally support land development engineering efforts for planning purposes.
 
 The City of Sunnyvale offers:

• City paid 2% contribution to a deferred compensation plan
• Classic CalPERS members have 4% of the employee contributions paid by the City, leaving only 3% for the employee to contribute.
• Comprehensive City paid family medical, dental, and vision benefits
• Excellent Retiree Medical Benefits

 

The eligibility list created from this recruitment may be used for future Senior Engineer vacancies within the City of Sunnyvale. 

Under general direction of the Assistant City Engineer, Principal Transportation Engineer, Transportation and Traffic Manager or Assistant Public Works Director/City Engineer, plans, organizes and directs  professional and technical engineering work in support of Capital Improvement Projects; performs a variety of technical tasks relative to assigned area of responsibility; and performs related work as required.

Click here for the full Senior Engineer job description.