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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 City of San Jose’s Department of Planning, Building, and Code Enforcement serves to ensure the orderly and safe development of private properties, compliance with all applicable building, zoning, and quality of life ordinances and regulations, and to promote healthy and safe community standards.  This is accomplished by departmental staff in service to customers by: 

• Assisting and guiding land use and development to promote long-term goals and objectives that render safe, beneficial, and more sustainable communities 

• Providing orderly administration and compliance of building codes, as mandated by the various levels of government, to ensure the construction of buildings, homes, and structures meet intended life safety and structural requirements 

• Investigating and resolving citizen complaints of municipal code violations on private property in order to promote, maintain, and improve quality of life issues that better allow for safe and harmonious conditions in all neighborhoods 

The Department is seeking a Deputy Director of Planning who is committed to understanding, executing, and improving the Department’s vision of a well run, professional organization that achieves the above goals and objectives.  This includes providing excellent service and guidance to residents, property and business owners, developers, and other stakeholders throughout the planning processes. Strong management, communication and interpersonal skills are essential, as the department values building positive relationships and fostering collaboration with other departments, agencies, and the community.  

The Department has a staff of approximately 300 employees and includes four divisions: 

• The Planning Division administers current development projects, processes development applications in conformance with City policies and objectives and conducts long-range planning such implementation of the Envision San José 2040 General Plan. The Division provides support to the Planning Commission and the Historic Landmarks Commission. The Deputy Director (Planning Official) manages this Division. 

• The Building Division conducts plan review and field inspection of construction projects to ensure conformance with health and safety requirements. The Division operates the City’s Permit Center. The Building Official manages this Division.  

• The Code Enforcement Division utilizes education and enforcement tools to facilitate compliance with Municipal Codes designed to maintain a healthy, safe and clean environment, carry out land use policy, and preserve the quality-of-life standards that residents and businesses enjoy. The Code Enforcement Official manages this Division. 

• The Administrative Division manages the Department’s administrative activities, including budget, fiscal and human resources. The Administrative Officer manages this Division. 

To provide consistency throughout the planning and entitlement processes, key elements of the Planning and Building Divisions operate on the interdepartmental “Development Services Team” with Public Works Development Review and the Fire Marshal. These functions are co-located in City Hall. More detailed information on the Department and Divisions can be found on the City’s website. 

Position Duties

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The Deputy Director for Planning is a direct report to the Director of PBCE and provides leadership of all Planning functions within the Department. The position also contributes to the overall management of the Department through overseeing various interdivisional project teams. 
  

The Deputy Director for Planning is responsible for the stewardship and implementation of the City's General Plan and zoning policies, the review of applications for planning permits for consistency with the City’s ordinances and polices including California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), and for engagement with customers, stakeholders and the community on proposed developments.  

The position is supported by three Division Managers and four Principal Planners who take responsibility for day-to-day operations and decision-making and are split between Development Review, CEQA, and Citywide Planning (longer term policy and plan development). The position manages an interdisciplinary team of planners and provides executive direction for specialized professional planning functions, including development review, land use, zoning, urban design, environmental review, historic preservation, housing, transportation, economic development, and data analytics. The position develops and oversees the organizational structure, the annual work program, and the budget and staffing of the Planning Division and assists in the preparation of the Department’s work program and budget.  
 

The Deputy Director of Planning frequently represents the Department and the Director at City Council, officiates public hearings on the Director’s behalf, and represents the Department and the Director at meetings with the public, elected officials, other departments/agencies and various stakeholders. The position includes attendance at evening meetings.  

Essential areas of responsibility include: 

• Oversee the department's planning budgets, ensuring proper allocation of resources, cost recovery, as well as the development and oversight of the divisions fees and charges  

• Ensure all planning activities comply with local, state, and federal regulations. 

• Develop and implement long-term city planning initiatives. 

• Facilitate public meetings and community outreach to gather input and inform the public about planning projects. 

• Provide leadership and guidance for critical housing related issues/proposals ranging from zoning, permitting, infrastructure improvements, community engagement and sustainability 

• Oversee the review of development proposals, zoning changes, and other land use applications for compliance with city codes and policies.  

• Manage complex planning projects and initiatives, including comprehensive plan updates, area plans, and zoning code revisions.  

• Collaborate with the internal development-services partners, elected officials, developers, community groups, and the general public on planning matters.  

• Prepare reports, presentations, and recommendations for the Planning Commission and City Council  

• Assist in the day-to-day operations of the Division. 

• Advise the Director about important and/or sensitive issues; take appropriate action to address them. 

• Represent the Department and City before other government agencies, community groups, citizens, businesses and professional organizations. 

• Provide positive and constructive leadership and management; mentor and motivate staff. 

• Lead organizational review and strategic planning efforts. 

• Continue to stay on the forefront of nationwide trends and initiative. Introduce and implement creative ideas and processes to help the city achieve 
   its economic development, quality of life, and other goals. 

• Continue implementation of the Envision San José 2040 General Plan. 

With the scale of growth and development anticipated throughout the City, anchored by major transit investment plans, it is critical that the City’s General Plan for current citywide planning policy priorities should include: 

• Housing Crisis Action Plan 

• Transportation/Transit Efforts, including BART Phase 2 

• Urban Village Planning and Implementation 

• Downtown and North San Jose Planning 

• Zoning Code and Ordinance Updates 

• Urban Design and Public Life Initiative 

• Historic Preservation 

• Regional Policy 

HIGHLIGHTS 

1. We are seeking a collaborative and detail-oriented Debt and Investment Analyst with excellent communication skills, strong technical experience, and effective analytical skills to join our Finance Department team.  The Debt and Investment Analyst oversees the City’s investment portfolio and administer the City’s debt obligations.  This position is critical in ensuring the City can efficiently operate and provide services to the public.  

2. This is a unique opportunity for a self-starter who thrives in an environment where initiative and proactive problem-solving are valued. The Debt and Investment Analyst will take ownership of projects, analyze data, and provide recommendations. The successful candidate will be motivated to improve processes and develop innovative strategies  

3. The ideal Debt and Investment Analyst is a strategic thinker and effective communicator who can take responsibility for sound investment decisions.  The Debt and Investment Analyst works closely with the Finance Director and Deputy Finance Director in successfully investing the City’s $360 million investment portfolio. 

DESCRIPTION 

The City of Thousand Oaks is excited to announce an opening for a Debt and Investment Analyst! As a key member of the Finance Department, the Debt and Investment Analyst will play a crucial role in analyzing our investment portfolio, assessing financial risks, administering debt issuances, and providing strategic insights to support City goals and objectives. We are seeking a highly analytical and detail-oriented candidate with a strong background in finance and investing and a passion for process improvement.    

RESPONSIBILITIES  

• Oversees the City’s investment portfolio; analyzes the City’s daily cash position and cash flow requirements; analyzes 

•  economic and interest rate trends; reviews investment strategies and options and recommends investments as appropriate.  

• Coordinates purchase and sale of investment securities; oversees and/or prepares necessary documents.  

• Prepares and transmits wire transactions as necessary for operation of City services. 

• Maintains relationships with bankers, custodians, and brokers, including administration of contracts and services. 

• Performs debt administration duties; reviews and interprets bond related documents; records all financial transactions relative to bond issues; ensures bond compliance with bond indentures, disclosure requirements, and related documents.  

• Performs complex and technical analyses; coordinates City review and action on new debt issuances and the refinancing of existing debt; assists in establishing financing parameters; reviews bond counsel reports to ensure City priorities are addressed and interests protected; drafts reports and recommendations for review. 

• Oversees the administration of all Community Facilities Districts within the City, including submitting principal and interest payments, preparing annual budget, and submitting direct assessment amounts to be placed on the property tax roll. 

• Oversees the administration of the Investment Review Committee, including preparing the quarterly agenda, leading the quarterly meeting, and responding and answering questions from Committee members. 

• Serves as the City’s contact for debt administration and investments with the public and other government agencies; responds to questions and inquiries in a timely and efficient manner.  

• Stays abreast of legislative and regulatory actions pertaining to cash management, investments, and debt administration.  

• Prepares staff reports and recommendations for City Council; prepares a variety of quarterly and monthly investment reports for the City Manager and/or City Council.  

• Provides assistance in the development and administration of assigned budgets; monitors budgets and analyzes current and historical trends and determines and improves forecasting.  

• Provides or coordinates staff training on debt responsibilities citywide. 

• Participates in the development and implementation of goals, objectives, policies, and priorities for assigned programs; recommends and administers policies and procedures.  

• Completes special projects as assigned; drafts reports and recommendations on assigned projects. 

Position Highlights: 

• Gain hands-on experience in public administration 

• Learn valuable skills from a team that is dedicated to helping you achieve your career goals 

• Connect with various key stakeholders across the City's Public Works Department 

The City of Thousand Oaks Public Works Department is seeking a responsible and ambitious Emergency Management Intern to join our team for a 6-month internship (with the possibility of extension)! This is a great opportunity for someone interested in breaking into the public sector and eager to gain hands-on experience in emergency management services.  

Maintaining public safety during emergency incidents is a core function and responsibility of the City. The intern position will include educating residents about emergency preparedness and administering a variety of City and County emergency management programs (e.g., Community Emergency Response Team). Please see below for more details on possible job responsibilities included with this internship position. 

The internship will require a commitment of approximately 15-20 hours per week and offers flexible scheduling options to accommodate other commitments, such as school. 

Primary Responsibilities: 

• Help organize, recruit for, and support the City's Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) training program, including assisting with public outreach and marketing efforts

• Promote, receive, and organize CERT program applications and follow up with applicants 

• Assist with updating the new City website

• Manage databases, including various data entry functions 

• Research/recommend emergency management products and program services 

• Gather data and prepare reports on emergency management topics 

• Participate in field visits to various City facilities 

• Assist with maintaining the City Mass Casualty Trailer, Portable Emergency Communications Trailer, and the Emergency Operations Center's inventory 

• Assist the Program Manager with preparing the City's electronic Emergency Management newsletter 

• Create promotional materials and assist with outreach for a multitude of internal and external City events

• Act as a City Liaison with the Ventura County Fire Department as needed 

• Other duties as assigned in the Public Works department, including, but not limited to: Transit Program, record management, and youth/senior outreach 

An exciting opportunity is now open.

Strategic Advisor – Housing Programs

$172,187 - $230,748 Annually DOQ

Opening Date: October 3, 2024

Closing Date: October 18, 2024

The Santa Clara County Housing Authority (SCCHA) is the county’s largest provider of affordable housing, helping make rental housing safe and affordable for approximately 20,000 low-income households.

How You Will Make an Impact:

The Santa Clara County Housing Authority (SCCHA) is seeking a senior management professional to lead the development of complex and comprehensive programmatic analyses for the Housing Department.

This is a unique opportunity for a passionate and dedicated individual to join our team, focusing on identifying and supporting initiatives that will serve as a crucial bridge between the Housing Department, the Finance team, and Impact and Innovation team, providing invaluable technical expertise and craft strategic approaches to enhance our housing assistance programs, including the Section 8 Program, Project-Based Vouchers, and MTW (Moving to Work) initiatives.

The ideal candidate will effectively monitor and manage the Housing Assistance Payment (HAP) budget, ensuring optimal utilization and strict adherence to policies. You will engage with stakeholders at all levels of the organization, as well as with external partners, to evaluate and advance significant goals, concepts, initiatives, and activities that profoundly impact the Agency, its employees, and the communities we serve. Your leadership and collaborative spirit will be essential in fostering innovation and ensuring the successful implementation of our mission.

What Our Team Is Looking For:

Any equivalent combination of education and/or experience likely to provide the required core competencies may be considered. A typical combination that is qualifying may include: 

• A bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university with major coursework in social or behavioral sciences, public or business administration or related field.
• Five (5) years of increasingly responsible management experience in government assistance program and resident services administration and evaluation and financial analysis and reporting with three (3) years in a supervisory capacity.  
• A master’s degree is preferred.  

An exciting opportunity is now open.

Assistant Director of Housing

$172,187 - $230,748 Annually DOQ

Opening Date: October 3, 2024

Closing Date: October 18, 2024

The Santa Clara County Housing Authority (SCCHA) is the county’s largest provider of affordable housing, helping make rental housing safe and affordable for approximately 20,000 low-income households.

How You Will Make an Impact:

The Santa Clara County Housing Authority (SCCHA) is seeking an experienced leader to direct and manage the Housing Programs division and provide strategic oversight and support to Executive leadership while ensuring the effective operation of all programs and services within the division.

As a member of our team, we are looking for a candidate that has a strong understanding and connection to resident community and can champion a “lived experience” approach to service delivery to tailor programs and collaborate with partner agencies to meet the needs of residents.  

What Our Team Is Looking For:

Any equivalent combination of education and/or experience likely to provide the required core competencies may be considered. A typical combination that is qualifying may include: 

• A bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university with major coursework in social or behavioral sciences, public or business administration or related field.
• Five (5) years of increasingly responsible management experience in government assistance program and resident services administration and evaluation with three (3) years in a supervisory capacity.  
• A master’s degree is preferred.  

Senior Workforce Services Representative - Grant Funded

Full-Time Employment Opportunity

*Note: This is a grant-funded position.  Continued employment is contingent upon ongoing grant funding.

The Senior Workforce Service Representative-Grant Funded position provides administrative support including answering the phones, assisting customers, scheduling appointments, and data entry. This position requires graduation from high school or tested equivalent and two years of progressively responsible clerical and customer service experience.

 NOVA Workforce Services (NOVAworks) is a team of caring professionals dedicated to helping every customer succeed in their employment and career goals. Daily, we earn our reputation for delivering professional, customer-focused employment and training services meeting the needs of the Silicon Valley labor market.

 In all our interactions, we:

• Lift our customers up.
• Listen, validate, and are respectful.
• Demonstrate empathy and compassion.
• Strive to deliver valuable services and resources.

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 October 3, 2024 and final filing date is October 31, 2024, 5:00pm or after receiving 100 qualified and completed applications, whichever is first. For complete information regarding this current opportunity, please visit: Sunnyvale.ca.gov and click on JOBS.

Salary $32.88 - $41.97 Hourly

Do you have a passion for the outdoors, trails, and preserving open space?  The Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District’s IST Department has an excellent opportunity for an organized, creative, and energetic self-starter with excellent communication and project management skills to join the team as a Management Analyst I-II. 

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 more than 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. 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.

About the Position:  Midpen aims to recruit and retain employees who embody professionalism, accountability, and respect, who value working in a purpose-driven agency that aspires to contribute to an inclusive and diverse community. Top level candidates have experience playing a crucial role in supporting the execution of key technology initiatives.  The IST Management Analyst coordinates budget management, oversees contract administration, and develops policies and procedures to enhance IT operations. This role also involves tracking and monitoring tasks, developing timelines, and ensuring the successful implementation of GIS/IT strategic and cybersecurity plans. Additionally, the analyst collaborates with staff to understand and address their technology needs by gathering business requirements, identifying technology pain points, and researching solutions. The position also includes configuring dashboards for data visualization of key metrics. The work of the IST Management Analyst I-II will help drive efficiency and innovation across Midpen’s IT landscape.

IST Management Analyst II supports the work of departmental management staff by conducting day-to-day administrative support activities and by providing professional-level resource for organizational, managerial, and operational analyses and studies. The incumbent performs the full range of duties as assigned, works independently and exercises a high level of judgment and initiative.

IST Management Analyst II Annual Pay Range: $108,485-$135,484

IST Management Analyst I performs most of the professional analytical, technical, and administrative support work as the IST Management Analyst II, but is not expected to function at the same skill level. 

IST Management Analyst I Annual Pay Range: $98,417-$122,882

View the full Job Description 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)

Work Environment/Conditions:  This position is part of Administrative Services at Midpen’s office in Los Altos, California.  Midpen offers a hybrid office/telecommute work schedule for this position.

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 graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with major coursework in business administration, public administration, or a closely related field, and:

• IST Management Analyst I: one (1) year of responsible analytical experience.
• IST Management Analyst II:  three (3) years of professional analytical experience equivalent to Management Analyst I at Midpen.

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

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

How to Apply:   Apply online at CalOpps.org.  Application Deadline: October 27, 2024. 

Applicants with the most relevant experience and qualifications suitable for the position will be invited to 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.

Interview Schedule: (dates subject to change)

First Interview (virtual): November 14, 2024

Written Exercise (virtual): November 18, 2024

Second Interview (in person): November 19, 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.

Applicants with disabilities may request reasonable accommodation by contacting the Human Resources department at 650-691-1200.   

Put your passion for Open Space to work!

Join our team!

• Do you love working in an office environment, utilizing computer systems, organizing, problem-solving, and assisting customers and fellow employees by email, in person, and on the phone?
• Are you looking for a career where every day is different, but the organization is stable?
• Does the idea of learning in-depth skills in engineering practices, policies, procedures, and laws as they apply to City government sound exciting?
• Are you approachable with the ability to work in a team environment performing important work to infrastructure to support local communities?

Then we want to talk to you!

Details:

• Regular full-time position, alternative 9/80 work schedule with Monday or Friday off
• Salary range $33.77 to $43.12 hourly with Excellent Benefits (see below) 

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

Education: Equivalent to completion of the twelfth grade supplemented by two years of college level course work in engineering, drafting or related area.

Experience: Three years of increasingly responsible technical engineering experience at a level comparable to an Engineering Technician with the City

License/Certificates: Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate, valid driver’s license.

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The City of Saratoga is currently recruiting a full-time Administrative Analyst I position reporting to the Director of Administrative Services. Under general supervision, the Analyst's primary responsibilities will be building and maintaining the City’s operating and capital budgets ($44.6M, 56.5 FTEs), managing special projects, providing staff reports, and handling various administrative duties.    

The Analyst performs a variety of complex data gathering, analysis, and report writing activities on an ongoing and special project basis. This is a highly collaborative role, and the successful candidate will build and maintain positive working relationships with City staff, outside organizations, and the general public exhibiting, effective customer service and communication skills. View the complete job description for more details. The anticipated start date for the position is in mid-December.

City offices operate on a 9/80 schedule: Monday-Thursday for 9 hours, 8-hours one Friday, off/closed the other Friday. This position is located at City Hall, 13777 Fruitvale Avenue; operational hours are 7:30 am-5:00 pm.

The complete job description may be viewed on the City’s website.