District 6 Council Chief of Staff Unclassified
District 6 Council Chief of Staff Unclassified
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$ 96109 - 191574
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Job Description
Our diverse and inclusive workforce of more than 7000 employees play a key role in the success of San Jos the heart of the Silicon Valley. All City of San Jos employees work together as one team to make San Jos a vibrant innovative and desirable place to live and work.Visithere to learn more about our One Team Leadership Values and Expectations including quality and excellent customer service and hereto learn more about San Jos.
The City of San Jos is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants for all job openings will be considered without regard to age race color religion sex national origin sexual orientation disability veteran statusor any other consideration made unlawful under any federal state or local laws. The City of San Jos is committed to offering reasonable accommodations to job applicants with disabilities. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability please contact us at711 (TTY) or via email at .
About the Department
The City of San Jos the Capital of Silicon Valley is one of the nations best managed cities and one of the top ten cities in which to livework and do business. Moreover San Jos is the center of cultural government and economic activity for the region. The employees of the City of San Jos have embraced the following values: Integrity Innovation Excellence Collaboration Respect and Celebration.
The San Jos City Council consists of ten Councilmembers elected by district and aMayorelected atlarge each forfouryearterms. The Mayor and Councilare responsible forrepresentingthe residents of San Jos providing accountability reviewing public policy and programs and adopting those policies which best meet the needs of the residents visitors and businesses in San Jos.
Position Duties
Please note that applications are currently not accepted through CalOpps or any other thirdparty job board application system. To apply applicants must complete an application via the City of San Joss website at total salary range for the Council Chief of Staff classification is $96109.00 $191574.24. This amount includes an approximate five percent 5 ongoing nonpensionable pay. The actual salary shall be determined by the final candidates qualifications and experience.
The District 6 Council Office supporting Councilmember Michael Mulcahy is recruiting for a Chief of Staff position. The position will work closely with the Councilmember and lead the staff support team for the Councilmember. The Chief of Staff is an integral link between the Councilmember and the Mayor and City Council colleagues City administration and the community. The Chief of Staff must have excellent oral and written communication skills effective organizational analytical and management skills and a dedication to public service. The position requires the ability to develop and maintain effective and collaborative working relationships with community members and neighborhood organizations key stakeholders and City staff. The Chief of Staff will serve as a liaison to the Councilmember and will regularly represent the Councilmember at Cityrelated meetings and functions. Bilingual language skills (Vietnamese Chinese and/or Spanish) both oral and written are highly desirable.
Responsibilities for this position may include but are not limited to the following:
Advises the Councilmember on policy budgetand community matters.
Manages the daytoday office operations.
Supervises staff to implement office projects and achieve identifiedobjectives.
Managesstaffing to include workloads training performance evaluationsandassistingwith hiring and corrective or disciplinary actions.
Creates andmaintainsa collaborative team culture within the Councilmembers office.
Oversees budgetary legislativeand strategic planning processes.
Manages communications and public relations interfacing with media governmental officials department directors business leaders advocacy groupsconstituentsand others on behalf of the Councilmember.
Responds to other matters as needed.
Employees in this classification are not members of the classified civil service and appointment would be on a contract atwill basis and is for a specifiedperiod of timeto bedeterminedby the appointing elected official and does not extend past the end of the elected officials term. Candidates must be willing to work evenings and weekends and as exempt management employees are not eligible for overtime compensation. This unclassified position requires a disclosure of outside investments real property interest income and business positions.
Minimum Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:Any combination of training education and experience that provide the knowledge skills and abilities to advise and support the Councilmember on matters of constituent servicespublic policycommunity outreach and engagementand communications.
Education:Typically requires aBachelorsdegree in political science public administration business administration journalism public relations or related field. AMastersdegree in publicor business administration; or a degree in a technical field related to a municipal function is highly desirable.
Experience:Typically requires five 5 or more years of government or public service experience. Experience working for an elected official at the federal state or local level or as a public or private sector manager is highly desirable.
Required Licensing:Possession of a valid California Drivers license may be.
Other Qualifications
Desirable Qualifications:
At least five 5 or more years of professional management experience.
Writing and Computer Skills: Strong writing skillswith theability to write in a concise directandprofessional styleare essential.
Knowledge of the City of SanJos City government functions and the City Council legislative process.
Ability to write letters city memoranda and policy papers in a concise professional style with minimalassistancefrom other office staff and quick turnaround times.
Ability to work in a team environment with other staff members in a small office.
Ability to handle multiple tasks in a fastpaced work environment with changing priorities and deadlines.
Ability tomaintaina positive and professional demeanor when working in public.
Ability to carry out and promote the Councilmembers agenda and direction regardless of personal philosophies.
Ability to work in the evenings and on weekendsas needed.
Knowledge of economic development principles and land use policy isdesiredbutnot.
Knowledge of public information media relations and community outreach skills.
Strong understanding of Human Relations issues and sensitivities.
Selection Process
The selection process will consist of an evaluation of the applicants training and experience based on the application and responses to the Job Specific Questions. Only the candidates whose backgrounds best match the position will be invited toproceedin the selection process.Additionalphases of the selection processmayconsist of one or more interviews.
You will be prompted to answer the following jobspecific questions during the online application process. Please note that there is a 4000character limit including spaces for each text response.
Do you have at least five 5 years of professional management experience Please explain.
Describeyourexperience in policy work including writing reports and/or memoranda for managers or elected officials.
Describe your experience in working with staff customers or constituents on behalf of a manager supervisororelected official.
What is your management style and the techniques you use to manage your responsibilities and a team
Please make sure tosubmityour resumeand cover letter.You must answer all jobspecific questionsin order tobe considered for this vacancy or your application will bedeemedincomplete and withheld from further consideration.
Additional Information
If you have questions about the duties of theposition theselectionor hiring process please contactDominique Voelker at.
This position will remain open until April 21202511:59PM.Please allow adequate time to complete the application andsubmitbefore the deadline or the system may not save your application. If your online application was successfullysubmitted you will receive an automatic confirmation email to the email address you provided.If you do not receive the confirmation please emailand we will research the status of your application. Please contact Human Resources ator via email at. if you have any questions.
To learn more information about City Benefits click on the Benefits tab of this job posting.
To learn more information about Mayor and City Council click here.
Link to California Equal Pay Act
Additional Information:
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 H1B or any other type of visa which requires an employer application.
You must answer all jobspecific questions to be considered for this vacancy or your application will be deemed incomplete and withheld from further consideration. Applicants are expected to write their own essays/responses. Please be advised that use of AI content in your responses may result in your removal from the hiring process.
Please note that applications are currently not acceptedthrough CalOpps or any other third party job board application system.
This recruitment may be used to fill multiple positions in this or other divisions or departments. If you are interested in employment in this classification you should apply to ensure you are considered for additional opportunities that may utilize the applicants from this recruitment.
Please allow adequate time to complete the application and submit 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 and we will research the status of your application.
Required Experience:
Staff IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
