Website City of San José
Requisition Number: 2300579
Salary Range: Analyst I: $80,676.96 – $98,083.44 Annually AND Analyst II: $88,058.88 – $107,016.00 Annually
Application Deadline: May 10, 2023
Analyst I/II – Community Energy and Environmental Services Departments – (2300579)
About the Department
The Community Energy Department operates San José Clean Energy (SJCE), San José’s Community Choice Energy program. SJCE has provided residents and businesses with clean electricity at low rates since February 2019. The Community Energy Department is dedicated to creating a healthier, more sustainable future for our community and future generations.
The Environmental Services Department (ESD) has established a national reputation for environmental leadership and innovation with award-winning recycling, water conservation, water quality protection, and wastewater treatment programs. Its major initiatives are healthy streams, rivers, marshlands, and bay waters; reliable water, garbage, and recycling services; clean and green air, land, and energy policy development; and community education aimed at environmental sustainability.
The Community Energy and Environmental Services Departments are each hiring for an Analyst I/II.
Positions & Duties
Per the City’s COVID-19 Mandatory Vaccination Policy, the City requires all employees starting on or after February 11, 2022, to provide proof of vaccination as a condition of employment absent a documented medical and/or religious exemption. Proof of vaccination means that employees are required to be “up-to-date” with regard to the COVID-19 vaccine. Consistent with the Santa Clara County Public Health Order issued on December 28, 2021, “up-to-date” means that employees are required to be vaccinated with the entire recommended initial series of a COVID-19 vaccine (two doses of the Pfizer, Moderna, or Novavax COVID-19 vaccine or a single dose of the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine).
Please note that applications are currently not accepted through CalOpps or any other third-party job board application system. To apply, applicants must complete an application via the City of San Jose’s website at www.sanjoseca.gov/citycareers.
The total salary range for Analyst I is $38.79-$47.16 hourly or $80,676.96 – $98,083.44 annually. The total annual salary range for an Analyst II is $42.34-$51.45 hourly or $88,058.88 – $107,016.00 annually. These ranges include an approximate five percent (5%) ongoing non-pensionable pay. Actual pay shall be determined by the candidate’s qualifications and experience.
About the Environmental Services Department
The Environmental Services Department (ESD) is a national leader in pollution prevention, watershed protection, utility service provision, and climate action. Together, ESD employees positively impact every resident and business in San Jose.
Our department is an exceptional place to start or grow your career. We have a supportive leadership team, numerous professional growth opportunities, and an inclusive workplace culture that is welcoming of your talents! We offer an array of meaningful career paths and value flexibility – offering hybrid work and alternative work schedules in select roles. The City offers excellent health and pension benefits, as well as 15 paid holidays!
To learn more about ESD, follow @sjenvironment on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram and San Jose Environmental Services on LinkedIn.
About the Environmental Services Department Position
The Environmental Services Department (ESD) Employee Services (ES) Team is recruiting to fill one (1) Analyst I/II position in the Administrative Services Division. This position will primarily perform recruitment functions for the department.
Recruitment functions include but are not limited to:
- developing job announcements and assessment plans in partnership with hiring managers, screening applications, coordinating and proctoring interviews, facilitating the candidate selection process
- implementing creative outreach strategies
- processing various hiring transactions
- hiring temporary staff and student interns
Other human resources generalist responsibilities may include but are not limited to: liaison for workers’ compensation, coordinating performance management programs, developing and presenting professional development training, data analysis reporting, and other duties as assigned.
This position reports to the Senior Analyst in the Workforce Planning/Personnel section. This position offers a hybrid schedule, with in-office days primarily at San José City Hall. Additionally, the selected candidate will participate in and offsite/outreach events, as needed. This position is currently funded through June 30, 2023, and is proposed to be made permanent effective July 1, 2023, subject to budget approval.
About the Community Energy Department
San José Clean Energy, or SJCE, is San José’s local, not-for-profit electricity supplier operated by the City of San José’s Community Energy Department. Since 2019, our dedicated and motivated team has provided clean energy for residents and businesses at competitive rates, while also offering community programs, local control, and increased transparency and accessibility.
San José Clean Energy serves more than 350,000 customers and has a peak load of almost 1 GW. SJCE is responsible for purchasing over 4,500 GWh of electricity annually and has an annual operating budget of over $300 million. Serving our community with respect and integrity is at the core of what we do. Joining our team means that you will be making a big impact and in the forefront in the fight against climate change. SJCE plays an important role in meeting San José’s ambitious goal to be carbon neutral by 2030 and in implementing Climate Smart San José, the City’s climate action plan.
SJCE centers equity in its drive to provide clean, renewable energy at competitive rates and provide local benefits. Since inception, SJCE has sprinted ahead to now provide 60% renewable and 95% carbon-free energy in our base product and has invested $1 billion to add nearly 550 MW of new solar, wind, and battery storage to the grid. SJCE’s low-carbon energy supply is foundational as we work to meet the electrification goals outlined in Climate Smart San José. For more information about San José Clean Energy, please visit www.sanjosecleanenergy.org.
About the Community Energy Department Position
The Community Energy Department is recruiting to fill one (1) Analyst position in the Budget, Financial Planning, and Human Resources Division.
The Analyst I/II is responsible for the coordination of the department’s human resources functions and supporting a range of department administrative activities. The incumbent in this position will perform a wide range of key responsibilities, including but not limited to the following:
- Serves as the Department Human Resources Liaison in supporting all employee services functions such as recruitment and hiring, training and development, safety, worker’s compensation, performance management, succession planning, and employee engagement
- Primary recruiter for the department to work with hiring managers and Human Resources business partners to plan and conduct recruitments
- Provides support to help managers and supervisors make timely hires and retain the best employees by complying with the City’s policies, procedures, and best business practices in human resources
- Coordinates positions requests including position reallocations, add/deletes, overstrength requests, and temporary employees to ensure staff resources and/or position classifications align with department priorities
- Supports the coordination of office administration and logistics to ensure the Department’s operational needs in terms of facility and equipment are met at all times
- Other duties as assigned
This position reports to the Division Manager in the Budget, Financial Planning, and Human Resources Division. This position offers a hybrid schedule, with in-office days at San José City Hall. Additionally, the selected candidate will participate in, and offsite/outreach events, as needed.
Successful candidates for both positions will demonstrate strong project management skills, the ability to conduct analytical work and provide recommendations, the demonstrated ability to work with the public and cross-functional divisions including building effective working relationships with customer service skills, and strong ethical standards. Accuracy and attention to detail are important in this role as these positions will handle and process sensitive and confidential employee information.
*This recruitment may be used to fill multiple positions in this, or other divisions or departments. If you are interested in employment in the Analyst I/II classification, you should apply to ensure you are considered for additional opportunities that may utilize the applicants from this recruitment.
To learn more about the City of San José’s classification specification for Analyst I/II, please go to https://www.sanjoseca.gov/Home/ShowDocument?id=35530
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
Analyst I: A Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university and no experience required.
Analyst II: A Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university AND two (2) years of increasingly responsible professional staff analytic or administrative experience conducting studies, organizing and analyzing data, and preparing reports, recommendations, or conclusions for a functional area in the budget, finance, grant administration, organizational analysis, general administration, or human resources.
Acceptable Substitution: Additional years of experience in a position comparable to the Staff Specialist with the City of San José in areas such as budget, finance, grant administration, organizational analysis, general administration, or human resources may be substituted for the education requirement on a year-for-year basis. City of San José Staff Specialist class specification link: https://www.sanjoseca.gov/Home/ShowDocument?id=35806
Licenses or Certificates: Possession of a valid California driver’s license may be required for some assignments.
Employment Eligibility: Federal law requires all employees to provide verification of their eligibility to work in this country. Please be informed that the City of San Jose will NOT sponsor, represent or sign any documents related to visa applications/transfers for H1-B or any other type of visa which requires an employer application.
If you have questions about the duties of these positions, the selection, or the hiring processes, please contact Lupe Rodarte-Velasquez at lupe.rodarte@sanjoseca.gov.
Additional Information
-Link to City of San Jose Employee Benefits information
-Link to the Municipal Employees’ Federation (MEF) AFSCME Local No. 101 AFL-CIO union contract information
-Link to the Analyst I/II class specification https://www.sanjoseca.gov/Home/ShowDocument?id=35530
Please note that applications are currently not accepted through CalOpps or any other third-party job board application system. To apply, applicants must complete an application via the City of San Jose’s website at www.sanjoseca.gov/citycareers.
The application deadline is 11:59 PM on Wednesday, May 10, 2023. Please allow adequate time to complete the application and submit it before the deadline or the system may not save your application. If your online application was successfully submitted, you will receive an automatic confirmation email to the email address you provided. IF YOU DO NOT RECEIVE THE CONFIRMATION, please email CityCareers@sanjoseca.gov and we will research the status of your application. Please contact Human Resources at (408) 535-1285, or Human.Resources@sanjoseca.gov if you have any questions.
How to Apply
The requisition # for this job posting is 2300579. To view the full job announcement and apply for this position, please go to: www.sanjoseca.gov/citycareers
PLEASE NOTE: YOU MUST APPLY & SUBMIT YOUR JOB APPLICATION AT www.sanjoseca.gov/citycareers IN ORDER TO BE CONSIDERED FOR A CITY OF SAN JOSE JOB OPPORTUNTITY.
*Do not click on a resume or application service offered by a job board*
Contact – Lupe Rodarte-Velasquez at lupe.rodarte@sanjoseca.gov
Website – https://www.sanjoseca.gov/citycareers
To apply for this job please visit www.sanjoseca.gov.
