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Emergency Preparedness Manager Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority Salary: $157,783.54 - $191,813.38 Annually Job Type: Full-Time Job Number: 26-CK-26-00022 Closing: 3/3/2026 11:59 PM Pacific Location: CA 95134-1927, CA Department: System Safety & Security Admin. Division: System Safety & Security Job Description The Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) is seeking an experienced Emergency Preparedness Manager to lead the planning, mitigation, and response to all hazards, emergencies, significant events, and disasters affecting the agency and the communities it serves. Under general direction, this role oversees VTA's Emergency Management program, including staffing, policies, and procedures in compliance with federal, state, and local requirements. The Emergency Preparedness Manager serves as a key advisor to executive leadership and partners across the organization and with external agencies to strengthen organizational resilience, support initiatives such as EOC development, continuity of operations planning, hazard mitigation, and large-scale event coordination, and ensure effective response and recovery efforts. About the Emergency Management DepartmentOur Emergency Management Department will consist of four sections comprised of the administrative staff, emergency preparedness managers, and specialists that work with enterprise-wide VTA departments, multi-jurisdiction municipalities, and an array of emergency management offices in the region to ensure that VTA and its employees have the resources and information they need to prepare, mitigate, respond to and recover from all-hazards, emergencies, significant events, and disasters.Major upcoming projects: EOC Development, Hazard Mitigation Plan, COOP, and managing the new Training and Exercise Contract.Who We Are • Professionals trained to educate our community about emergency management principles. • Coordinators and implementers of training programs to enhance VTA resiliency. • Providers of emergency notifications, updates, and alerts. • Information analysts who provide key decision-makers with situational awareness. • Developers of VTA's emergency management plans, including their maintenance and evaluation. Definition Under general direction, the Emergency Preparedness Manager plans, organizes, directs, and coordinates VTA incident, emergency, and disaster response activities. Distinguishing Characteristics The Emergency Preparedness Manager is responsible for directing standardization and implementation of Homeland Security best practices and procedures in VTA's incident, emergency, and disaster response procedures and practices. The incumbent provides direction and interfaces with executive management and local, state, and federal agencies related to emergency management issues. The Ideal CandidateThe ideal candidate is an experienced Emergency Preparedness Manager with a proven record of leading all-hazards emergency management programs within a public-sector, transportation, or critical infrastructure environment. They possess extensive knowledge of federal, state, and local emergency management requirements and demonstrate the ability to apply Homeland Security, NIMS, and SEMS principles to incident response, Emergency Operations Center (EOC) operations, and agency-wide emergency planning. This individual has experience overseeing emergency management staffing, policies, and procedures and is comfortable serving as a key advisor to executive leadership during both planned events and emergency incidents. They are skilled at maintaining situational awareness, making informed decisions under pressure, and coordinating response and recovery efforts with local, state, and federal partners, including emergency management agencies and public safety stakeholders. The ideal candidate brings hands-on experience with developing, maintaining, and exercising Emergency Operations Plans (EOP), Continuity of Operations Plans (COOP), and hazard mitigation strategies, and understands the complexities of protecting public transportation systems and critical infrastructure. They are adept at facilitating interdepartmental collaboration, managing training and exercises, and leveraging technology to enhance preparedness, communications, and operational readiness. In addition, the ideal candidate is a strong communicator and relationship-builder who can effectively represent the agency in regional emergency management forums and community settings. They are forward-thinking, adaptable, and committed to strengthening organizational resilience, ensuring regulatory compliance, and safeguarding employees, transit operations, and the diverse communities served by VTA. 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 transportation options that are innovative, environmentally responsible, and promote the vitality of our region. VTA provides bus, light rail, and paratransit services, as well as participates as a funding partner in regional rail service including Caltrain, Capitol Corridor, and the Altamont Corridor Express. As the county's https://www.vta.org/programs/congestion-management-agency, VTA is responsible for countywide transportation planning, including congestion management, design and construction of specific highway, pedestrian, and bicycle improvement projects, as well as promotion of transit-oriented development. VTA provides these services throughout the county, including Campbell, Cupertino, Gilroy, Los Altos, Los Altos Hills, Los Gatos, Milpitas, Monte Sereno, Morgan Hill, Mountain View, Palo Alto, San Jose, Santa Clara, Saratoga and Sunnyvale. VTA continually builds partnerships to deliver transportation solutions that meet the evolving mobility needs of Santa Clara County. As we continue to implement our https://www.vta.org/VTAForward#:~:text=VTA%20Forward%20is%20aimed%20to,%3A%20Stabilize%2C%20Revitalize%20and%20Transform, we aim to strengthen and increase our workforce to take on future opportunities and challenges by elevating our people and our services. For more information about our VTA Forward Plan, visit: https://www.vta.org/VTAForward#:~:text=VTA%20Forward%20is%20aimed%20to,%3A%20Stabilize%2C%20Revitalize%20and%20Transform Family-Friendly Workplace Certification Program (FFWCP) The County of Santa Clara FFWCP recognizes VTA as a business that creates supportive workplaces for employees and their families. Family-friendly workplaces improve health outcomes and job satisfaction for employees and increase work productivity and retention for employers. Employers can create a family-friendly workplace by meeting and exceeding state and federal employment laws relating to parental leave, lactation accommodation, and work/family balance. Essential Job Functions Typical Tasks: • Oversees VTA's Emergency Management activities, including staffing, policies, and procedures in accordance with federal, state, and local requirements; • Plans, develops, implements, and monitors emergency management initiatives, goals, and objectives and provides expertise to executive staff on related matters; • Represents the agency to regulatory and government agencies, community groups, external partners, and the public to ensure effective communication and collaboration in emergency management activities; • Oversees the operation of the VTA Emergency Operations Center (EOC) and facilitates coordination with other agencies and entities for effective emergency response and recovery; • Develops and maintains a comprehensive emergency preparedness education program for staff, contractors, and the agency community; • Stays current on technological advancements in the field to ensure effective integration of technology in emergency management activities; • Participates in community events to increase awareness of emergency preparedness and the role of emergency management; • Oversees research and procurement of Emergency Management and Department of Homeland Security-related grants to improve VTA's readiness posture and maximize the agency's preparedness and response capabilities; • Leads VTA's emergency and disaster preparedness, response, and recovery efforts, coordinating with local, state, and federal agencies such as the California Office of Emergency Management, Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), and municipal emergency management agencies; • Facilitates collaboration among agency departments and external partners to develop and implement agency-wide emergency planning and preparedness initiatives, including hazard analyses, protection planning for critical infrastructure, emergency alerting and notification, and drills and exercises; • Engages with public and private disaster resources in the County of Santa Clara and surrounding cities to assess needs and create disaster response elements; • Assesses VTA's emergency management capabilities and coordinates with the County of Santa Clara, City of San Jose, and emergency stakeholders; • Implements National Incident Management System's (NIMS) and State Emergency Management Systems (SEMS) principles and procedures in incident response situations and the Enterprise Emergency Operations Plan (EOP) through Standard Operating Procedures; • Prepares and submits progress reports as required; ensures compliance with local, state, and federal regulations, including those under the Stafford Act; • Establishes and maintains a Continuity of Operations Plan (COOP) to re-establish and sustain government agency functions in emergency or disaster incidents; • Performs related duties as required. Minimum Qualifications Employment Standards Sufficient training, education, and administrative experience to demonstrate possession of the required 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 Emergency Management, Public Safety, Public Administration, Business Administration, or a related field and five (5) years of increasingly responsible experience overseeing programs or projects related to emergency management, public safety continuity of operations, disaster mitigation, preparedness response, and recovery coordination. Possession of a valid California Driver's license is required. Homeland Security Exercise and Evaluation Program (HSEEP) Certification and Hazardous Materials Technician Certification are preferred. A master's degree in a related field and relevant certifications e.g., Certified Emergency Manager (CEM) issued by a state and/or International Association of Emergency Managers (IAEM), is preferred. Business Continuity, Emergency Management, associate in risk management (ARM), or Project Management Professional (PMP) credentials preferred. Must obtain FEMA ICS 100, 200, 700 and 800 certifications within six months of appointment. Supplemental Information Knowledge of: • Regulations governing homeland security preparedness and emergency preparedness, including Stafford Act, FEMA Public Assistance Guides, Office of Management & Budget Circulars, FTA- MAP21, and FEMA National Framework; • Federal emergency management policies and concepts, including Presidential Policy Directive (PPD) 40 and Federal Continuity Directives (FCDs) 1 and 2; • Homeland Security Exercise and Evaluation Program (HSEEP), Mass notifications for law enforcement, service, and emergency agencies; • Principles and practices of emergency management, including EOC operations, Incident Command, first responder procedures, continuity of operations, and security measures; • Principles and practices of public transportation policies, funding sources, and real estate leasing and development; • Principles and practices of public administration, organization, management analysis, fiscal management, grant management, and program development; • Principles and practices of effective supervision and training; • State and national laws and policies regarding emergency management. Ability to: • Select, supervise, train, evaluate, motivate, counsel, and discipline subordinate staff; • Effectively plan, organize, implement, and evaluate emergency management and homeland security programs; • Ensure VTA complies with federal, state, and local agencies; • Analyze data pertaining to department functions, interpret management information, maintain records and reports, and develop short and long-term budget plans; • Define problem areas, evaluate, recommend, and implement solutions to complex issues and problems; • Oversee and evaluate emergency management programs; • Analyze situations, identify problems, recommend solutions, and evaluate the outcome; • Monitor developments and legislation related to assigned area of responsibility; evaluate the impact on VTA's operations and recommend and implement policy and procedure improvements; • Actively participate in various professional groups, boards, and committees; effectively advocate for VTA's interests; • Coordinate with executives in other divisions in the preparation and submittal of reports and other documents to regulatory agencies and different audiences; • Communicate clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing; • Effectively represent VTA in dealings with government agencies and other entities; • Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted during work; • Develop and implement change through new and innovative processes and technology. General Application Instructions Please read this job announcement in its entirety before applying. We recommend printing or saving a copy for future reference. To be considered, applications must be submitted online through the Human Resources department by the posted deadline. If the job posting is listed as "continuous," we encourage you to apply as soon as possible, as the posting may close without prior notice. Once your application is submitted, you will receive an immediate email confirmation. Personalized responses to Supplemental Questions that connect your past experiences to this specific role are the most effective. AI-generated content may lack the specificity required to address the key criteria outlined in the job description. While we encourage the use of AI as a tool to enhance your work, we want to evaluate your non-AI-assisted communication skills. You may use AI to generate ideas, but please ensure your final responses are in your own voice and reflect your unique experience. Overreliance on AI-generated content is discouraged and may diminish your chances of success. Important: Only online applications will be accepted for this recruitment. We do not accept paper applications, resumes, Job Interest Notification Cards, or incomplete/unsubmitted applications in place of a fully completed application. Communication & Contact Information All updates regarding your application-including notices for testing and interviews-will be sent via email. Be sure to select email as your preferred method of communication and maintain a valid, up-to-date email address. Applicants are also responsible for keeping their phone numbers and mailing addresses current in their online profiles. Due to the high volume of applications, we are unable to provide individual updates. Please check your application status through your online account. For technical support, contact NEOGOV at (855) 524-5627, Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM (PST), excluding holidays. Application Review & Processing All current and prior relevant work experience-including experience with VTA-must be fully detailed in the Work Experience section of your application. Entries such as "see resume" are not acceptable. Incomplete or improperly completed applications may be rejected, even if you meet the minimum qualifications. While you are welcome to upload a resume, it does not substitute for completing the online application in full. Be sure that your application accurately reflects the education and experience necessary for the position. Applications are reviewed throughout the recruitment process to determine whether candidates meet the minimum qualifications. Meeting these minimums or advancing through any stage does not guarantee further consideration. Any misrepresentation or falsification of qualifications, experience, education, or training may result in disqualification and/or exclusion from future employment opportunities with VTA. This classification is represented by American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees AFSCME). Wages, hours, and other terms and conditions of employment are governed by the applicable collective bargaining agreement between VTA and the union. Tentative Examinations: Oral Panel: Week of March 16, 2026 Conditions of Employment Final candidates must successfully complete a Livescan background check, reference checks, verification of education or certifications, and a criminal history review before appointment. For sensitive positions, VTA requires all safety-sensitive positions to have a 6-month DOT physical clearance. Obtained at the time of preboarding from a VTA-contracted Concentra Location. Eligibility List The established Eligible List from this recruitment will be used to fill the current vacancies and additional vacancies that may occur. Eligible Lists typically remain in effect for six (6) months. However, Human Resources may abolish Eligible Lists at any time during the six (6) month period. Human Resources may extend eligible Lists for up to two (2) years. Eligible Lists may be used for more than one recruitment. Americans with Disabilities Act Accommodations VTA is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities in the recruitment and examination process. To request an accommodation, please contact the Human Resources Department at (408) 321-5575 or email mailto:Personnel@vta.org at least five business days before the test. Equal Employment Opportunity VTA is an equal employment opportunity employer. VTA does not and will not tolerate discrimination against applicants or employees on the basis of age, ancestry, color, marital status, mental or physical disability, genetic information, national, origin, immigration status, political affiliation, race, religion, creed, sex, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, pregnancy, medical condition, disabled veteran or veteran status, etc. To apply, please visit https://apptrkr.com/6946143

Digital Transformation Manager Valley Water Salary: $165,942.40 - $211,952.00 Annually Job Type: Full-Time Job Number: 01965-E Location: CA, CA Department: Information Technology Closing: 3/1/2026 11:59 PM Pacific Description Valley Water is searching for top-tier candidates to fill this exciting opportunity. Internal candidates will get first consideration. Overview: The Records and Library Manager oversees the organization, preservation, accessibility, and governance of Valley Water's records and reference library collections, with a strong emphasis on responsive, high-quality customer service. This position serves as a key service partner to internal departments, legal counsel, external agencies, and the public by ensuring timely, accurate, and professional access to information. This role balances regulatory compliance and information governance with a service-oriented approach that prioritizes clear communication, transparency, and collaboration. The Records and Library Manager plays a critical role in supporting Valley Water operations, legal needs, and public trust through effective records stewardship and customer-focused service delivery. The selected candidate will manage the Reference Library containing critical documents, designs, drawings, and historical records relied upon for legal, design, operational, and informational purposes. The role also oversees more than 11,000 boxes of archived materials stored off-site and assumes leadership of customer service functions pertaining to the assigned unit. Our Commitment: We are committed to building and sustaining a working environment where all individuals are respected and valued. We believe every member of our team brings unique perspectives that enhance our ability to serve the public effectively. By fostering a workplace with employees from the communities we serve, we broaden our collective understanding of the world around us and strengthen our mission to equitably provide safe, clean water, natural flood protections, and environmental stewardship.About Valley Water:Valley Water is a public agency with an operating and capital budget of $964 million, and over 900 employees. With headquarters in San Jose, Valley Water provides water supply, enhances streams and watersheds through creek restoration and habitat protection, provides flood protection for homes, schools, businesses and roadways, and partners with other agencies to provide trails and open space for the community. Key Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Customer Service & Stakeholder Support • Serve as a primary point of contact for internal staff, legal counsel, external agencies, and the public seeking records and information. • Deliver timely, accurate, and courteous responses to Public Records Act requests and internal information requests. • Establish service standards, workflows, and performance metrics to ensure a consistent, customer-focused experience. • Provide guidance and education to departments and requestors regarding records availability, processes, timelines, and legal requirements. Helpdesk Oversight & management • Assume leadership of the enterprise helpdesk function supporting Records, Library, and all IT-related service requests and incidents. • Direct daily helpdesk operations, including call intake, ticket lifecycle management, escalation protocols, and resolution workflows. • Establish and manage structured triage processes to ensure accurate prioritization, categorization, and routing of incidents and service requests based on business impact and urgency. • Oversee call queue management to optimize workload distribution, minimize backlog, and maintain service level targets. • Define, monitor, and report on helpdesk Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), including but not limited to: • Average speed to answer • Call response times • Abandonment rates • First-call resolution rate • Ticket aging and backlog metrics • SLA compliance • Customer satisfaction scores • Implement call avoidance and demand management strategies, including knowledge base development, self-service enablement, training, and proactive communications to reduce recurring incidents. • Ensure accurate documentation, ticket auditing, and reporting to support compliance, records retention, and information governance requirements. • Continuously evaluate service performance trends and implement process improvements to enhance responsiveness, operational efficiency, and user experience. • Maintain a customer-centric service culture focused on professionalism, responsiveness, and measurable service quality outcomes. • Coordinate with IT operations, records management, and library services teams to ensure cross-functional issue resolution and alignment with organizational objectives. Information Governance & Risk Management • Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of records and library programs, policies, and practices; identify gaps and recommend improvements. • Ensure confidentiality, security, and proper disposition of sensitive and confidential records. • Analyze risk and develop, implement, and test disaster recovery and business continuity plans for paper, electronic, and film-based records. Automation & Digital Transformation • Lead the automation of records and information workflows, including digital file labeling, access controls, and metadata standards. • Oversee automated retention and disposition processes to identify duplicates, enforce retention schedules, and destroy records appropriately. • Manage the implementation of automated PRA tools, including AI-assisted request development, historical search capabilities, notifications, and reminders, with the goal of reducing PRA volume and staff workload. • Coordinate the development, migration, and enhancement of centralized records management and digital asset management systems, including system specifications, data standardization, quality assurance, and user training. Reference Library & Records Management • Oversee the maintenance, organization, security, and accessibility of on-site and off-site records, documents, drawings, photographs, and reference materials. • Determine and implement appropriate physical and electronic systems for storing, preserving, and retrieving records and library materials. • Maintain and update records retention schedules and ensure compliance with board-approved timelines and regulatory requirements. • Restore, preserve, and digitize historic documents and original media. Public Records & Legal Compliance • Manage the intake, review, processing, and fulfillment of Public Records Act (PRA) requests and internal information requests. • Oversee responses to subpoenas, litigation discovery, grand jury investigations, and other legal demands for records, in coordination with Valley Water Counsel. • Develop and maintain policies, procedures, and fee schedules in accordance with the California Public Records Act. • Review records responses for quality control, accuracy, and lawful disclosure or exemption. • Provide sworn testimony during deposition proceedings related to records management, as required. Leadership & Administration • Plan, organize, and oversee records and library services programs, projects, budgets, and contracts. • Supervise staff and support professional development and effective workload management. • Prepare and present staff reports, recommendations, and program updates to leadership. Ideal Candidate's Background Includes: Applicants whose experience and background best match the ideal experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, and education are considered ideal candidates for the position. To determine the top candidates, each applicant will be assessed based on the ideal candidate criteria as listed below. Ideal Experience: • Five (5) years of progressively responsible records management, helpdesk management, library services, or related experience. • At least two (2) years of direct supervisory or program management experience. • Experience managing large-scale records collections, including off-site archival storage and onsite digital information • Experience managing help desk or call center functions and call center automation • Demonstrated experience administering Public Records Act requests and legal records production. • Experience leading technology implementations, system migrations, or automation initiatives related to records or information management. Ideal Skills and Abilities: • Strong customer service orientation with the ability to balance service excellence, legal compliance, and operational efficiency. • Ability to communicate complex records, legal, and technical concepts clearly and professionally to diverse audiences. • Ability to independently administer complex records and library programs while collaborating across departments. • Strong analytical, organizational, and project management skills. • Ability to evaluate operations, identify improvements, and implement effective, customer-focused solutions. • Skill in prioritizing and managing multiple projects and deadlines in a service-driven environment. • Ability to clearly describe records systems, locations, and information environments to internal and external requestors. • Strong written and verbal communication skills, including preparation of staff reports and formal recommendations. Ideal Knowledge: • Records management, information governance, and library science principles, including Generally Accepted Recordkeeping Principles. • Confidentiality, security, retention, disposition, and destruction of public records. • Search and retrieval techniques for complex, multi-modal information systems. • Federal and state laws and regulations related to public records, including the California Public Records Act. • Digital asset management, metadata standards, taxonomy, and cataloging practices. • Budget development, contract administration, and sound financial management practices. • Records and library-related software and systems, including records management systems, library catalogs, document imaging tools, and common productivity software. Ideal Training and Education: • Equivalent to graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with major coursework in records management, library sciences, information management, business or public administration, or a related field. • A Certified Records Manager (CRM) designation from the Association of Records Managers and Administrators (ARMA) is desirable. Required License or Certificate To review the Job Description, please click https://tinyurl.com/23c8u66x Records & Library Services Unit (Position Code 423)Valley Water Telework Program: Eligibility for telework will depend on the type of work performed, operational needs, and the ability for the employee to perform the essential functions of their job duties while teleworking. Employment with Valley Water requires employees to live within 150 miles of their primary physical work location located in San Jose, California by their start date. This position is eligible for a hybrid telework schedule, typically working 40% remote and 60% onsite, after completion of the probationary period (one year). Selection Process (1) The selection process may include one or more of the following: application review, application assessment, performance exercise, written exercise and/or interview. (2) The Employment Application, Qualifying Information Questions and/or Supplemental Questions will be evaluated based on the ideal candidate criteria listed above. Resumes are highly recommended. NOTE: Position and start date is subject to availability of funds. Valley Water retains the right to repost this position as deemed necessary. Consideration may be given to existing applicant pools within the same classification. Valley Water's Equal Opportunity Non-Discrimination Policy is available for review upon request. Valley Water will make reasonable efforts in the examination process to accommodate persons with disabilities. Please advise Human Resources in advance of any special needs by calling 408-630-2260. Please be aware that once submitted all application materials become the property of Valley Water and will not be returned. Human Resources staff are not authorized to make copies of application materials for applicants. To apply, please visit https://apptrkr.com/6936060

Minimum Qualifications Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in sustainability, resiliency, environmental science, energy, urban planning, architecture, public administration or a field related to sustainability and five years of progressively responsible experience in sustainability policy, resiliency planning, energy or resource conservation, and/or environmental policy development; or an equivalent combination of related training, education and experience Specified field of expertise includes environmental, social, and financial experience related to sustainability in general and specific knowledge of at least two of the following: energy and water efficiency strategies and technologies, building performance evaluation techniques, home energy and water retrofit strategies, renewable energy technologies, resiliency or climate action planning, or green building. A Valid Florida Driver License is required and a Motor Vehicle Record that meets the requirements of Alachua County policy #6-7; Motor Vehicle Records will be reviewed prior to employment.   If, in the past 24-month period, the applicants Motor Vehicle Record has more than three (3) moving traffic infractions or three (3) or more at fault motor vehicle accidents (or combination of both and /or a conviction/pending charge for driving under the influence) or is in violation of any standard mandated by Federal or State Law or Regulation, the minimum qualifications are not met for the position.  Successful completion of all applicable background checks pre-hire and ongoing are required.   Position Summary This is highly responsible managerial and administrative work leading the implementation of Alachua County's sustainability commitments and developing policy recommendations for consideration and adoption by the Board of County Commissioners. This will involve implementing a long-term strategic approach and managing various aspects of community and enterprise sustainability initiatives.  This position will manage the Resiliency Program in the Environmental Protection Department. The employee assigned to this classification works closely with other department and program staff, the community, and County leadership to achieve the following:  Educate County and Community on the design, implementation, and process changes related to sustainability and resiliency.  Demonstrate and ensure the County's successful approach to sustainability efforts through measurable performance measures and trend indicators. Ensure the balanced programmatic focus relative to the social, economic, and environmental aspects of sustainability and resiliency. Lead as the County's sustainability liaison with other entities and organizations.   Work is performed under the direction of a higher-level supervisor and is reviewed through conferences, reports, and observations of results obtained. Examples of Duties This is an emergency essential classification. Upon declaration of a disaster and/or emergency, all employees in this classification are required to work. Exudes a positive customer service focus. Advocates building organizational culture through aligning decisions with the County's core values. Ensures enterprise sustainability operations and capital projects are conducted effectively and efficiently; and positions the County to lead by example in an effort to cultivate a sustainable and resilient community. Leads, collaborates with, and supports cross-functional teams to develop possible strategies and programs to optimize the County's application of sustainability principles to its operations. Cultivates a collaborative atmosphere and sense of ownership of sustainability priorities among County employees; ensures a common understanding of the definition of sustainability and resiliency, County commitments, and employees' roles in meeting those commitments; develops and implements training programs and communication materials. Facilitates communication of successful sustainability initiatives across the organization. Supervises and coordinates the activities of subordinate employees including determining work procedures and schedules; issuing instructions and assigning duties; reviewing work; recommending personnel actions; conducting performance reviews; and conducting departmental training and orientation. Works with the County leadership and teams across departments to support sustainability initiatives through process improvement, purchases, and policies recommendations. This includes advising County leadership to ensure sustainable strategies are a lens through which all decisions are evaluated. Supports strategic conversations with the Board of County Commissioners and Administration to ensure clear direction and maintain County leadership. Ensures implementation of the County's climate action strategies and enterprise sustainability programs including green building strategies, facilitating the cross-departmental energy conservation, green government certifications, metrics tracking, and program evaluation. Engages residents, businesses, and non-profits as partners in building a sustainable and resilient community through outreach, education, and collaborative projects. Implements strategic initiatives with an aim of achieving long-term resilient and sustainable economic development and place-making. Develops strategic plans for reaching the community with sustainability messages. Pursues, oversees, and implements grant opportunities to enhance County resources and accomplish sustainability and resiliency goals. Convenes community conversations to maintain an understanding of community sentiment and priorities and develop partnerships to achieve mutual sustainability goals. Works with partners to strengthen the sustainability of existing programs and identify new innovative initiatives; maintains connections necessary to ensure an understanding of the strengths of local community resiliency and sustainability and develop programs and policies that would enhance those niches. Ensures implementation of community sustainability programs including energy efficiency, solar, and green building education and programs, Property Assessed Clean Energy Financing, building wellness, sustainable economic development, and resiliency planning. Drives a County and/or personal vehicle regularly in order to perform duties to attend a variety of public meetings and conferences throughout Alachua County. Performs the duties listed, as well as those assigned, with professionalism and a sense of urgency. NOTE: These examples are intended only as illustrations of the various kinds of work performed in positions allocated to this class. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES Knowledge and experience with sustainability capital projects, building operations, and wellness, and finance vehicles for the public and private sector. Knowledge and experience with volunteer training, recruitment, and retention and program design and implementation. Knowledge and demonstrated competency in budget preparation and administration and management practices/principles. Collaboration and coordination skills. Project management skills necessary to manage, plan, organize, and coordinate large-scale project implementation with a team approach. Ability to analyze data, generate reports, explain relevant issues, concerns, and trends. Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing. Ability to lead, motivate, influence, and facilitate teams of diverse individuals and collaborate toward a common purpose. Ability to manage grants through the required planning, organization, monitoring, and reporting. Ability to cultivate critical relationships both internally and externally. Ability to analyze/interpret technical information, apply that information to programmatic needs and communicate that information to various audiences. Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others. Ability to demonstrate a commitment and willingness to develop staff with integrity and an unyielding commitment to excellence and performance. Results-oriented, proven performer with the ability to apply contemporary technical and business solutions to attain desired results. Ability to work independently and as a member of a multi-disciplinary teams, exercise sound judgement, and handle sensitive public relations issues and information with tact and diplomacy. PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here 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 functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit. The employee frequently is required to talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to be mobile. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus. WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet. Supplemental Information **Supervisory experience preferred. **Demonstrated understanding of and connections to the network of sustainability and resiliency experts and local nonprofit partners preferred. An organization is only as good as the people it employs. To attract and retain the best team possible, the Alachua County Board of County Commissioners offers a competitive benefit program. We believe that if we expect our employees to support the County, we must first support the health and financial well-being of our employees and their families, now and as they plan for their future. BoCC-Contributed Benefits Medical/Health Insurance   Employee Life Insurance   Florida Retirement System   Employee Assistance Program Optional Benefits Dental Insurance   Vision Insurance Supplemental & Dependent Life Insurance Deferred Retirement Program Flexible Spending Accounts Roth IRA Tuition Assistance Program   NOTE: For detailed information regarding available benefits click here. You may also view Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) regarding benefits.  FLORIDA RETIREMENT SYSTEM (FRS) The Florida Retirement System is a retirement plan designed to provide an income to a vested employee and his/her family when the employee retires, becomes partially or totally disabled, or dies prior to retirement.  A defined benefit or defined contribution option may be chosen by the employee. TUITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM Permanent, full-time employees are eligible for educational assistance funds. Contact the Human Resources Office for program details. HOLIDAYS Holidays are as follows:  New Years Day   Martin Luther King Day   Memorial Day   Juneteenth Independence Day   Labor Day   Veterans' Day   Thanksgiving Day   Friday following Thanksgiving   Christmas Eve (IAFF*)   Christmas Day   Additional Christmas Holiday (All non-IAFF employees)   2 Floating Holidays  (All non- IAFF employees) *IAFF – International Association of Firefighters Pay periods are every two weeks, Monday through Sunday. Payday is Friday. International Association of Firefighters follow the General Contract 7k regarding holidays. Vacation Leave – Generous vacation accrual rates with payout of unused accrued leave, with some restrictions. For more detailed information regarding vacation leave refer to Employee Policy Manual, Section 7-2 . Sick leave is earned at a rate of 4 hours per pay period by all permanent, full-time employees*. At the end of each fiscal year, eligible employees can convert up to 10 days of accrued sick leave to vacation leave on a 2:1 basis. For more detailed information regarding sick leave refer to Employee Policy Manual, Section 7-3   *Accruals slightly different for IAFF employee.

Program Manager II (Recycling Coordinator), Grade N25 Montgomery County Government Department of Environmental Protection 2425 Reedie Drive, Wheaton, Maryland 20902 Salary Range: $81,122 to $130,181      The Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) is a nationally recognized and award-winning agency with the mission to enhance the quality of life in our community by protecting and improving Montgomery County’s air, water, and land in a sustainable, innovative, inclusive, and industry-leading way while fostering smart growth, a thriving more sustainable economy and healthy communities.  DEP is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals and values diverse perspectives, lived experiences, and cultures. DEP encourages BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and people of color), immigrants, women, LGBTQIA+, individuals with disabilities and veterans to apply.   WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR DEP is seeking to fill a fulltime Program Manager II (Recycling Coordinator) in the Recycling and Resource Management Division to motivate every business, non-profit organization, Federal, State, and local government facility, multi-family apartment and condominium property, single-family household, employee, and resident to increase their waste reduction, reuse, and recycling efforts. Work efforts must minimize waste generated in the County by maximizing efforts to reduce waste to begin with, increase reuse and the recycling of recyclable materials, including materials that are not currently recyclable in the County but that may be feasible to recycle in the future. This position performs work involving analysis of nonstandard waste reduction, reuse and recycling information, conceptualizing innovative sustainable materials management approaches, identifying various approaches and alternatives, and developing recommendations/drafting decisions which affect sustainable materials management for consideration of or issuance by a higher level official or manager. WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING This position coordinates with departments and agencies of the County Government, State and Federal agencies, non-profit and private sector organizations on waste management issues.  This position provides planning, support, and coordination for, and devises new approaches, methods, or procedures for use by employees carrying out program activities, in implementing, managing, and carrying out initiatives to further reduce waste, increase reuse, and maximize recycling. Key responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Plan, design, develop, and manage programs/activities to reduce waste, increase reuse, and recycle more materials to meet County solid waste management goals and objectives. Conduct research, develop and implement studies, perform evaluation, analysis, and benchmarking to assess effectiveness of programs and initiatives, and to improve and expand existing programs and develop additional new initiatives.   Manage development and implementation of outreach and education strategies, campaigns, and initiatives to maintain a high level of awareness and understanding and to change behavior to reduce waste, increase donation, repair and reuse of items and materials, and increase recycling throughout the County. Coordinate development of varied educational materials/resources, including videos, printed materials, broad-based multi-media education and awareness campaigns (including radio, television, out-of-home, print media, electronic media), social media messaging and graphics on various platforms, web-based materials, motivational presentations, etc. to communicate and promote waste reduction, reuse, and recycling programs to diverse audiences. Supervise staff, monitor, and guide activities of staff and contractors conducting studies and implementing various components of the County’s sustainable materials management plans, including numerous waste reduction, reuse, and recycling initiatives. Assist in preparing the annual operating budget and Capital Improvements Program recommendations related to planning for and implementation of new and enhanced waste reduction, reuse and recycling initiatives. Prepare annual reports on the status and implementation of waste reduction, reuse, and recycling programs, activities, and initiatives. Coordinate development of partnerships, collaborate with stakeholders, represent the Section at community meetings and events, providing technical expertise, training and education on waste reduction, reuse and recycling program planning and initiatives, and to garner support in implementing additional programs and initiatives. Develop and administer contracts, including preparing requests for proposals (RFP’s), contract documents, reviewing bids and proposals, monitoring expenditures, and oversight of contractor performance. To ensure a positive workplace and to comply with federal, state and County laws, the incumbent is responsible for completing mandatory trainings within the first three to six months or within the specified timeframe. This position REQUIRES possession of a valid driver’s license and the ability to drive a county vehicle because this position frequently attends meetings and performs other work at locations throughout Montgomery County, and in nearby jurisdictions or in remote areas that may not be readily accessible by public transportation. This position also frequently convenes, meets with, and presents information to community members, including residents, multi-family property owners, managers, staff and residents, business/non-profit organization/government facility owners, managers, employees, and representatives. These meetings often occur in the evenings and on weekends. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Experience: Thorough (five (5) years) experience in planning, developing, and/or implementing waste reduction, reuse, or recycling programs or initiatives. Supervisory experience is required. Education: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor’s Degree. Equivalency: An equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted. License: Possession of a valid Class “C” (or equivalent) driver’s license from the applicant’s state of residence. Preferred Criteria, Interview Preferences All Applicants will be reviewed by the Office of Human Resources (OHR) for minimum qualifications.  Those applicants who meet minimum qualifications will be rated “Qualified,” placed on the Referred List, and may be considered for an interview.   Employees meeting minimum qualifications who are the same grade or higher will be placed on the Referred List as a “Transfer” candidate and may be considered for an interview.   Preference for interviews will be given to applicants with experience in the following: Experience developing, implementing, and managing outreach and education messaging, campaigns, initiatives, and activities using array of formats, platforms, and methods to change the behavior of others, including targeted education efforts, broad-based multi-media, as well as social media. Experience developing, implementing, and managing waste reduction, reuse and recycling initiatives and activities, including establishing implementation plans, procedures, laws, regulations, and programs. Experience collecting, analyzing, and interpreting data and information and applying this to develop new, and improve/expand existing programs to reduce waste, reuse and recycle more. Experience presenting, explaining, justifying, and defending complex solid waste related mandates, policies and issues to various audiences and segments of the diverse community. Experience managing projects and technical studies pertaining to waste reduction, reuse, and recycling, including multiple deliverables, milestones, and deadlines.   Montgomery County Government offers competitive salaries and excellent benefits. To view the complete job announcement, review our comprehensive benefits and to apply, please visit Recycling Coordinator (Program Manager II, Grade N25) . The Job Number for the Program Manager II   recruitment is 2025-00109 Interested candidates must create an online account in order to apply. This Recruitment Closes March 25, 2025 . If interested in other DEP job opportunities, please filter by “Department” and click on Department of Environmental Protection. All resume submissions must address the preferred criteria for the position, preferably in a separate section of the resume. Applicants are strongly encouraged to review the Resume Preparation Tips listed under the “Career Resources” tab at https://www.Work4MCG.com EOE. M/F/H.

Management Analyst I/II Valley Water Salary: $112,611.20 - $144,164.80 Annually Job Type: Full-Time Job Number: 01863-E Location: CA, CA Department: General Services Closing: 3/4/2025 11:59 PM Pacific Description Overview: Are you an experienced professional with a passion for public-sector procurement and contract management? Join our team as a Management Analyst I/II, where you will play a key role in managing contracts for consulting services, supporting project managers, and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements. This position provides an opportunity to contribute to impactful projects, with a focus on construction, environmental assessment consulting, and related services. Our Commitment: Racial equity, diversity and inclusion are integral to Valley Water. We are committed to building and sustaining an inclusive and equitable working environment for all. We believe every member of our team enriches our diversity, contributes to inclusion, and strengthens belonging by broadening our perspective and collective understanding of the world around us to accomplish our mission to equitably provide safe, clean water, natural flood protections, and environmental stewardship.About Valley Water:Valley Water is a public agency with an operating and capital budget of $964 million, and over 900 employees. With headquarters in San Jose, Valley Water provides water supply, enhances streams and watersheds through creek restoration and habitat protection, provides flood protection for homes, schools, businesses and roadways, and partners with other agencies to provide trails and open space for the community. Key Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: • Collaboration: Partner with project managers to understand business needs, negotiate contracts, and align procurement strategies with organizational goals. • Procurement Processes: Facilitate solicitations, and other procurement processes using specialized software. • Compliance and Reporting: Ensure all procurement activities comply with relevant laws, regulations, and policies; prepare reports and correspondence as needed. • Technical Support: Provide guidance, training, and technical assistance to departmental colleagues regarding procurement and contract management. • File and Data Management: Maintain accurate and comprehensive contract files and operate document management systems. • Ideal Candidate's Background Includes: • Applicants whose experience and background best match the ideal experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, and education are considered ideal candidates for the position. To determine the top candidates, each applicant will be assessed based on the ideal candidate criteria as listed below. Ideal Experience: Management Analyst I: At least 1 year of experience in contract and procurement administration, analysis involving complex issues. Management Analyst II: A minimum of 3 years of experience in similar roles, including direct experience managing contracts and procurement processes for consulting services. • Experience working with public-sector procurement, including developing, executing solicitations, and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. • Familiarity with contract management for construction or environmental assessment consulting projects. Ideal Knowledge: • Principles and practices of public sector procurement including methods for creating specifications and scopes of work, facilitating the solicitation of competitive bids/proposals for goods and services, evaluating bids/proposals, and negotiating contracts. • Principles, practices, and techniques of drafting and administering consultant contracts and enforcing contract provisions. • Processes for analysis of proposals and recommendation in order to develop clear and logical courses of action. • Procurement laws, regulations, policies, and procedures; and the interpretation and application of same. • Analysis with recommendation for modifications to contracting methods and procedures. • Professional communication with managers, staff, consultants, and others encountered in the course of work. Ideal Training and Education: • Equivalent to a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in public administration, business administration, finance or operations management. • CPPB or NIGP-CPP certification is desirable. Substitution Directly related experience may be substituted for the college requirement on the basis of one and one-half years of experience for one year of education to a maximum of four years. Required License or Certificate Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate, valid California driver's license. Individuals who do not meet the driver's license requirement due to a disability will be considered for a reasonable accommodation on a case-by-case basis. To review the Classification Specification, please click https://s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/valleywater.org.us-west-1/s3fs-public/Managment%20Analyst%20I-II%20-%205-2019.pdf https://get.adobe.com/reader/ Purchasing and Consultant Contracts Unit (Position Code 207) Valley Water Telework Program: Eligibility for telework will depend on the type of work performed, operational needs, and the ability for the employee to perform the essential functions of their job duties while teleworking. Employment with Valley Water requires employees to live within 150 miles of their primary physical work location located in San Jose, California by their start date. This position is eligible for a hybrid telework schedule, typically working 40% remote and 60% onsite, after completion of the probationary period (one year). Selection Process (1) The selection process may include one or more of the following: application review, application assessment, performance exercise, written exercise and/or interview. (2) The Employment Application, Qualifying Information Questions and/or Supplemental Questions will be evaluated based on the ideal candidate criteria listed above. Resumes are highly recommended. NOTE: Position and start date is subject to availability of funds. Valley Water retains the right to repost this position as deemed necessary. Consideration may be given to existing applicant pools within the same classification. Valley Water's Equal Opportunity Non-Discrimination Policy is available for review upon request. Valley Water will make reasonable efforts in the examination process to accommodate persons with disabilities. Please advise Human Resources in advance of any special needs by calling 408-630-2260. Please be aware that once submitted all application materials become the property of Valley Water and will not be returned. Human Resources staff are not authorized to make copies of application materials for applicants. To apply, please visit https://apptrkr.com/6023271

Security Senior Management Analyst Valley Water Salary: $133,806.40 - $171,350.40 Annually Job Type: Full-Time Job Number: 01861-E Location: CA, CA Department: Emergency, Safety and Security Closing: 2/23/2025 11:59 PM Pacific Description Overview: Be the Key to Safer Workplaces and Secure Field Operations-Join Us as a Security Senior Management Analyst! The Security Senior Management Analyst (SMA) is instrumental in enhancing both workplace and field operations security. The SMA conducts human behavioral threat assessments, maintains, and updates security databases and incident maps, provides essential security escorts and thorough field assessments, and supports the implementation of comprehensive security programs. This critical role ensures robust daily security operations and proactive risk management across all areas of our organization, both on-campus and in the field. Our Commitment: Racial equity, diversity and inclusion are integral to Valley Water. We are committed to building and sustaining an inclusive and equitable working environment for all. We believe every member of our team enriches our diversity, contributes to inclusion, and strengthens belonging by broadening our perspective and collective understanding of the world around us to accomplish our mission to equitably provide safe, clean water, natural flood protections, and environmental stewardship.About Valley Water:Valley Water is a public agency with an operating and capital budget of $964 million, and over 900 employees. With headquarters in San Jose, Valley Water provides water supply, enhances streams and watersheds through creek restoration and habitat protection, provides flood protection for homes, schools, businesses and roadways, and partners with other agencies to provide trails and open space for the community. Key Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: • Conduct threat assessments in the field and integrate findings into security databases and the Security Field Incidents Map to enhance situational awareness. • Maintain and manage the Security Situational Awareness Database-including the Security Incidents Database and GIS Map-to improve workplace safety and ensure accessibility of security-related information. • Collaborate with the broader security team to coordinate responses to security incidents and support initiatives that strengthen physical security measures. • Assist in the implementation and management of security awareness programs and tools designed to educate and protect staff. • Provide security escorts for individuals or teams operating in potentially dangerous or high-risk environments, and conduct systematic evaluations of areas, facilities, or activities to identify vulnerabilities, assess risks, and recommend security improvements. • Actively engage in incident management, threat mitigation, and emergency procedures-including coordinating with security teams, responding to real-time incidents, and implementing protective measures-to maintain a safe environment. • Contribute to active shooter threat awareness planning and training efforts for Valley Water staff. • Assist in un-housed abatement and encampment cleanup efforts on designated properties, liaising with local law enforcement and other agencies as needed. • Coordinate with local law enforcement and regional partners on security projects that impact Valley Water. • Execute other security-related duties as assigned by the Security Manager and Security Supervisor. Ideal Candidate's Background Includes: Applicants whose experience and background best match the ideal experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, and education are considered ideal candidates for the position. To determine the top candidates, each applicant will be assessed based on the ideal candidate criteria as listed below. Ideal Experience: • Five (5) years of experience performing administrative, operational, management, of complex security issues • Experience analyzing and recommending equipment and resources necessary to reduce security risks at a place of critical infrastructure is desirable • Experience with video surveillance security systems • Experience supporting un-housed related abatement issues and collaboration with outside agencies. Ideal Skills and Abilities: • Analyze and present security threats, vulnerabilities, consequences, and specify risk reduction opportunities • Collect, interpret, and evaluate highly complex and diverse information and data. • Recommend and implement modifications to existing security programs, systems, and procedures. • Work well in a team environment, quickly resolve conflicts, and contribute to a positive work environment. • Analyze and review the work plan for assigned projects and determine workflow needs. • Execute verbal and written instructions; be courteous but firm in maintaining general communication with the general public in normal and stressful situations. • Articulate oneself clearly and concisely, both verbally and in writing to all levels of the organization. • Read and understand laws, Valley Water policies, safety rules and instructions. • Work safely and independently. • Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work • Ability to problem solve and be resourceful in finding solutions • Ability to multitask, organize, prioritize work to meet established deadlines, and manage time wisely • Research, analyze, and evaluate new service delivery methods and techniques. • Use common desktop applications and software Ideal Knowledge: • Advanced methods and techniques used to analyze business processes and recommend solutions for existing problems. • Critical infrastructure systems and key resource protection strategies, tactics, and capability development • Advanced methods and techniques used to collect and analyze data and prepare reports based on findings. • National Preparedness Goal Prevention and Protection mission areas • Risk management analytical methodologies • Access control and alarm and CCTV monitoring systems • Security incident command and management Ideal Training and Education: • Equivalent to a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in public administration, political science, business administration, administration of justice or a related field. • Specialized training in the security field, law enforcement, military, or a related field is preferred. Substitution: • Directly related experience may be substituted for the college requirement on the basis of one and one-half years of experience for one year of education to a maximum of four years. Required License or Certificate Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate, valid California driver's license. Individuals who do not meet the driver's license requirement due to a disability will be considered for a reasonable accommodation on a case-by-case basis. To review the Classification Specification, please click https://s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/valleywater.org.us-west-1/s3fs-public/Senior%20Management%20Analyst%20-%205-2019.pdf https://get.adobe.com/reader/ Security Office Unit (Position Code 876) Valley Water Telework Program: Eligibility for telework will depend on the type of work performed, operational needs, and the ability for the employee to perform the essential functions of their job duties while teleworking. Employment with Valley Water requires employees to live within 150 miles of their primary physical work location located in San Jose, California by their start date. This position requires the individual to be onsite and is typically not a teleworking position. Selection Process (1) The selection process may include one or more of the following: application review, application assessment, performance exercise, written exercise and/or interview. (2) The Employment Application, Qualifying Information Questions and/or Supplemental Questions will be evaluated based on the ideal candidate criteria listed above. Resumes are highly recommended. NOTE: Position and start date is subject to availability of funds. Valley Water retains the right to repost this position as deemed necessary. Consideration may be given to existing applicant pools within the same classification. Valley Water's Equal Opportunity Non-Discrimination Policy is available for review upon request. Valley Water will make reasonable efforts in the examination process to accommodate persons with disabilities. Please advise Human Resources in advance of any special needs by calling 408-630-2260. Please be aware that once submitted all application materials become the property of Valley Water and will not be returned. Human Resources staff are not authorized to make copies of application materials for applicants. To apply, please visit https://apptrkr.com/5990558