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Are you ready to join a team that is "Building Community Through Fun" Are you ready to make a difference?
The City of San José's Department of Parks, Recreation and Neighborhood Services (PRNS) is looking for people who want to make San José a better place to live. Our mission is to connect people through parks, recreation, and neighborhood services for an active San José. Activate SJ, PRNS' latest strategic work plan, is committed to establishing healthy communities that inspire belonging by following the guiding principles of stewardship, nature, equity & access, identity, and public life.
The Department creates and activates thriving places where people live, work, play, and learn, which include 48 community centers, 10 regional parks, 203 neighborhood parks, Happy Hollow Park & Zoo, 290 playgrounds and almost 63 miles of trails, programs and services that touch the lives of individuals and families in our community. We take a fun approach to public service, and value the public's trust. Our team is collaborative, supportive, and innovative. We are a fast-paced organization that takes decisive action after thoughtful planning.
For more information, please visit activatesj.org
The City of San Jose's Department of Parks, Recreation & Neighborhood Services (PRNS) is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Senior Analyst for BeautifySJ in the Community Services Division of PRNS.
The BeautifySJ is a blight reduction, neighborhood beautification, and encampment management program within the Community Services Division of the Parks, Recreation, and Neighborhood Services Department. BeautifySJ Programs include, the Graffiti Removal Program, Illegal Dumping Program, Neighborhood Dumpster Day Program, Neighborhood Litter Program, Recreational Vehicle Pollution Prevention Program, Encampment Trash Removal Program, Encampment Abatement Program, Clean Gateways, and Cash for Trash Program. These programs work to improve quality of life and neighborhood livability.
This analyst will lead administrative services and functions for the BeautifySJ Program to support our neighborhood blight reduction and encampment management programs. The Senior Analyst will be responsible for leading a team of analyst and administrative support staff, budget and expenditure management, grant writing and fiscal management, hiring and staff personnel functions, contract management, Council memo preparation, report writing, and managing the collection and analysis of program data. The person will report to and support the Division Manager. This person can also expect to work on intra-departmental teams and with interjurisdictional partners. The person selected for the position can expect to work in-person a minimum of four days per week after onboarding and training is completed.
The duties of this position will consist of:
- Supporting the Division Manager and Deputy Director to develop and implement the Annual Division Workplan
- Writing council and committee memos, developing reports, and monitoring program performance
- Developing annual budget proposals and researching and writing grant proposals to diversify program funding
- Leading and managing program analysts and administrative staff
- Monitoring program performance to ensure alignment with program goals and outcomes
- Working with intra-departmental partners on projects
- Program fiscal management and compliance
- Ability to work in a fast-paced team environment with shifting priorities
- Implementing program diversity, equity, and inclusion principles into service delivery
Applicants can also expect at times to work on projects that may include evening and weekend work.
The salary range for the Senior Analyst classification is $1 13,327.76-$138,072.48 . All ranges include an approximate five percent (5%) ongoing non-pensionable pay. Actual salary rate shall be determined by the final candidate's qualifications and experience.
Ideal Candidate
Education : Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university
Experience: Four (4) years of increasingly responsible experience in general management/administrative analytic work in the areas of budget, finance, grant administration, organizational analysis, general administration, human resources, or related field in general analytical work.
Acceptable Substitution: One (1) year of additional education above the Bachelor's Degree level may be substituted for one (1) year of the required management/administrative analytic work.
Certifications:
Possession of a valid State of California Driver's license.
Form 700 requirement (include only if applicable)
This position requires a disclosure of outside investments, real property interest, income, and business positions. You must complete and file an "Assuming Office Form 700" with the City Clerk's Office within the first 30 days of employment with the office.
The ideal candidate will possess the following competencies, as demonstrated in past and current employment history.
Desirable competencies for this position include:
- Job Expertise - Demonstrates knowledge of and experience with applicable professional/technical principles and practices, Citywide and departmental procedures/policies and federal and state rules and regulations.
- Communication Skills - Effectively conveys information and expresses thoughts and facts clearly, orally and in writing; demonstrates effective use of listening skills and displays openness to other people's ideas and thoughts.
- Computer Skills - Experienced with common business computer applications including but not limited to: MS Outlook, MS Word, MS PowerPoint, MS Access, and MS Excel.
- Teamwork & Interpersonal Skills - Develops effective relationships with co-workers and supervisors by helping others accomplish tasks and using collaboration and conflict resolution skills.
- Analytical Thinking - Approaching a problem or situation by using a logical, systematic, sequential approach.
- Decision Making - Identifies and understands issues, problems, and opportunities; uses effective approaches for choosing a course of action or developing appropriate solutions .
- Fiscal Management - Understands the relationship of the budget and resources to the strategic plan; complies with administrative controls over funds, contracts, and procurements.
- Initiative - Exhibits resourceful behaviors toward meeting job objectives ; anticipates problems, is proactive, and avoids difficulties by planning ahead ; displays willingness to assume extra responsibility and challenges; pursues continuing education opportunities that promote job performance.
- Leadership - Leads by example; demonstrates high ethical standards; remains visible and approachable and interacts with others on a regular basis; promotes a cooperative work environment, allowing others to learn from mistakes; provides motivational support and direction.
- Planning - Acts to align own unit's goals with the strategic direction of the organization; Defines tasks and milestones to achieve objectives , while ensuring the optimal use of resources to meet those objectives .
- Problem Solving - Approaches a situation or problem by defining the problem or issue; determines the significance of problem; collects information; uses logic and intuition to arrive at decisions or solutions to problems that achieve the desired outcome.
- Supervision - Sets effective long and short-term goals based on a good understanding of management practices; establishes realistic priorities within available resources; provides motivational support; empowers others; assigns decision-making and work functions to others in an appropriate manner to maximize organizational and individual effectiveness.
Selection Process: The selection process will consist of an evaluation of the applicant's training and experience based on the application and responses to all the job specific questions. You must answer all questions to be considered or your application may be deemed incomplete and withheld from further consideration. Only those candidates whose backgrounds best match the position will be invited to proceed in the selection process. Additional phases of the selection process will consist of one or more interviews.
If you have questions about the duties of these positions, the selection or hiring processes, please contact Eduardo Gonzalez at Eduardo1.Gonzalez@sanjoseca.gov.