Council District 3 Office - Council Chief of Staff (Unclassified)
Council District 3 Office - Council Chief of Staff (Unclassified)
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$ 99481 - 198285
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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 at 711 (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 live work and do business. Moreover San Jos is the center of cultural government and economic activity for 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 a Mayor elected at-large each for four-year terms. The Mayor and Council are responsible for representing the 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.
The District 3 Council Office supporting Councilmember-Elect Anthony Tordillos 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 City-related meetings and functions. Bilingual language skills (Spanish and/or Vietnamese) both oral and written are highly desirable.
The total salary range for the Council Chief of Staff classification is $99481.20 - $198285.36. This amount includes an approximate five percent (5%) ongoing non-pensionable pay. The actual salary shall be determined by the final candidates qualifications and experience.
Position Duties
Responsibilities for this position may include but are not limited to the following:
- Advises the Councilmember on policy budget and community matters.
- Manages the day-to-day office operations.
- Supervises staff to implement office projects and achieve identified objectives.
- Manages staffing to include workloads training performance evaluations and assisting with hiring and corrective or disciplinary actions.
- Creates and maintains a collaborative team culture within the Councilmembers office.
- Oversees budgetary legislative and strategic planning processes.
- Manages communications and public relations interfacing with media governmental officials department directors business leaders advocacy groups constituents and others on behalf of the Councilmember.
- Responds to other matters as needed.
Candidates must be willing to work evenings and weekends and as exempt management employees are not eligible for overtime compensation. Employees in this classification are not members of the classified civil service and are appointed at will. Each appointment is for a specified period to be determined by the appointing Councilmember and does not extend past the end of the elected officials or appointing authoritys term. This unclassified position requires a disclosure of outside investments real property interest income and business positions.
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 services public policy community outreach and engagement and communications.
Education: Typically requires a Bachelors degree in political science public administration business administration journalism public relations or related field. A Masters degree in public or 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 is required.
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.
Desirable Qualifications:
- At least five (5) or more years of professional management experience.
- Writing and Computer Skills: Strong writing skills with the ability to write in a concise direct and professional style are essential.
- Knowledge of the City of San Jos City government functions and the City Council legislative process.
- Ability to write letters city memoranda and policy papers in a concise professional style with minimal assistance from 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 fast-paced work environment with changing priorities and deadlines.
- Ability to maintain a 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 weekends as needed.
- Knowledge of economic development principles and land use policy is desired.
- Knowledge of public information media relations and community outreach skills.
- Strong understanding of Human Relations issues and sensitivities.
Minimum Qualifications
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 to proceed in the selection process. Additional phases of the selection process may consist of one or more interviews.
To be considered for this position you must fill out the online application and answer the job-specific questions on the City of San Jose website and submit the following:
- Cover Letter
- Resume
You will be prompted to answer the following job-specific questions during the online application process. Please note that there is a 4000-character limit including spaces for each text response.
- Why do you want to work for the District 3 Council Office
- Do you have at least five (5) years of professional management experience Please describe your experience your management style and the techniques you use to manage your responsibilities and a team
- Describe your experience 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 supervisor or elected official.
- Describe your approach to balancing long-term initiatives and immediate constituent concerns.
Other Qualifications
Additional Information
If you have questions about the duties of these positions the selection or hiring processes please contact .
This posting/recruitment will remain open until vacancy is filled. Applications are reviewed continuously; therefore we encourage applicants to apply as soon as possible.
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 H1-B or any other type of visa which requires an employer application.
You must answer all job-specific 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
