Librarian III

This is administrative work directing a major library department or serving as head librarian in the main library.

Examples of Work

(Any one position may not include all of the duties listed nor do the listed examples include all tasks which may be found in positions of this class.)

  • Plans, assigns, manages and evaluates the work of professional and sub-professional subordinates.
  • Coordinates activities of division and sections and branch libraries.
  • Provides advice and assistance on complex technical matters.
  • Prepares annual budget projections and requests.
  • Confers with and advises section and division heads on policies and problems related to the administration and library services.
  • Directs the supervisors of branch libraries and bookmobile in the performance of their duties.
  • Drafts plans to develop library system services to meet present and future community needs.
  • Prepares, submits and monitors grants; plans and implements training and development programs for staff.
  • Investigates new library operational and control techniques and procedures.
  • Supervises the operation and maintenance of library automated systems.
  • Directs and supervises the planning, acquisition, installation, and maintenance of computer systems.
  • Manages technical support services for staff and customers.
  • Provides training for new products or processes.
  • Develops and implements regular and special event programming.
  • Oversees building maintenance, custodial services, and security.
  • Participates in the planning, design, and execution of library facility improvement projects.
  • Oversees the development and maintenance of the library collection.
  • Oversees the maintenance of the library catalogue.
  • Revises methods to improve operating efficiency.
  • Confers on library matters with officials, citizens, clubs and other community organizations.
  • Presents lectures on library services.
  • Performs related work as required.

Human Resources Advisor Senior – Employee Relations

Under limited direction, provides management and employee groups advanced journey-level professional human resources (HR) support on a broad range of HR issues and decisions, primarily in matters that require independent discretion. Responsible for the implementation of services and programs in one or more areas of HR.

Duties, Functions and Responsibilities:

Essential duties and functions, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following. Other related duties may be assigned.

  • Collaborates and serves as strategic partner with senior leaders and management on HR programmatic analysis, implementation, and administration providing operational oversight, advice, and analytical support.
  • Manages and resolves complex HR-related issues and provides solutions to programs and processes, monitoring implementation of agreed upon actions until the problem has been resolved.
  • Advises and influences management in making sound HR-related decisions.
  • Serves as subject matter expert in providing advice and counsel to management and employee groups on a broad range of HR issues and with applicable regulations, programs, policies, and procedures.
  • Interprets and provides guidance on, and interpretation of, applicable systems, policies, procedures, strategies, process work flows, and regulations; and monitors compliance with policies, regulations, laws, and program objectives.
  • Identifies, analyzes, and recommends solutions for various HR problems using morale indicators and other personnel measurements, such as, but not limited to, surveys, turnover, and grievances; and presents recommendations for corrective action programs when needed.
  • Provides training to managers and supervisors on HR topics and procedures.
  • Researches, gathers, analyzes, and evaluates data and information; monitors program trends; reviews and performs quality checks of program-related data; and develops and maintains management reporting to support decision making and policy development.
  • Monitors and maintains system data, files, records, and reporting; transmits program data files to vendors; and develops, monitors, and implements information tracking systems.

Responsibilities – Supervisor and/or Leadership Exercised:

May provide leadership, work assignments, evaluation, training, and guidance to others.

Police Officer

Performs and provides police services to the public with a commitment to the primary goals of protection of life, property, and maintenance of order. Protects the rights of all individuals. Performs limited administrative, supervisory, and leadership duties as assigned.

An employee in this class participates in crime prevention activities, the arrest, apprehension, and prosecution of offenders, recovery of stolen and missing property, assistance to the sick and injured, enforcement of noncriminal ordinances and engages citizens to build community relationships and partnerships. An employee in this class effectively manages time and prioritizes efforts. The employee utilizes discretion in selecting which of several options is the best solution to the problem at hand and handles situations appropriately through effective communication, mediation, and interpersonal skills. The employee interacts with citizens and coworkers for input and feedback to meet specific goals and objectives through effective communication, mediation, and interpersonal skills, participates in decision-making activities, and interacts with citizens and coworkers for input and feedback. An employee in this class is subject to hazards associated with law enforcement including, but not limited to, working in unpredictable environments, in extreme hot and cold weather, and exposure to various hazards such as dangerous persons, loud noises, hazardous material spills with fumes, oils, gasses or flammable liquids. As with any other police officer, the risk of exposure to infectious diseases and hazards includes exposure to blood-borne pathogens. Work is performed under general supervision. Work is evaluated in accordance with Town of Davidson policies, Department policies and procedures, local, state, and federal laws and ordinances, and directives or orders from superior officers.

Duties and Responsibilities

A Patrol Officer will be involved in at least the following activities:

  • Regularly conducts patrol throughout the Town and extra-territorial jurisdiction; responds and takes appropriate action on a wide range of calls for police service.
  • Responds to calls for service and/or assistance related to a variety of requests which may include, but are not limited to, complaints, suspicious activity, domestic disputes, loud and disruptive behavior, assaults, parking issues, and drug possession or overdose.
  • Assist in the apprehension and arrest of law violators.
  • Conducts initial investigations and some follow-up investigations for minor offenses.
  • Prepares organized, detailed, and concise written documents and reports by hand and computer using proper grammar and spelling; uses the computer to search databases and perform research.
  • Serves as backup to other officers as necessary.
  • Investigates traffic collisions, issues citations for state and local statutes, directs traffic, and/or participates in other emergency operation activities.
  • Performs initial investigations of reported crimes, including but not limited to, documenting observations, interviewing involved parties and witnesses, documenting/preserving/collecting physical evidence, making arrests, and presenting case findings in court.
  • Enforces local ordinances, and state and federal laws, issues citations or warnings, serves warrants, apprehends and processes criminal suspects with transports to a magistrate and/or County detention facility, and serves civil process as required.
  • Assists with movement of vehicular traffic when necessary for school drop-off/release, accident scenes, special events, and as needed.
  • Operates a two-way police radio to receive information from or to report information to other police officers, supervisors, or central communications (dispatch); maintains assigned vehicle, weapons, and all other Town and Department equipment in standard working order.
  • Performs as a community liaison to solve problems, provides assistance, and builds relationships with all persons in the community.
  • Performs functions and specialized skills based on an assignment such as attending shift briefings, attending training on and off-site, and practicing proper methods for preservation of evidence.
  • Appears in court for testimony, attends meetings, works on projects, and gives presentations and lectures for officers and the public.
  • Performs other related duties as required.

Recreation Deputy Director

Performs difficult professional work overseeing the overall maintenance operations for all department facilities, parks, playgrounds, and public recreation areas, supervising maintenance staff, and related work as apparent or assigned. Work is performed under general direction. Supervision is exercised over maintenance staff.

Examples of Duties

  • Oversees the overall maintenance operations for all facilities owned and operated by the Department of Recreation and Parks including the Hopewell Community Center, Hopewell City Marina, parks, playgrounds, and public recreation areas; conducts routine safety inspections; inspects the work of contractors and other vendors.
  • Supervision is exercised over department managers.
  • Supervises maintenance division staff; recruits and selects staff, authorizes work schedules, leave requests, and overtime assignments; evaluates the performance of staff; disciplines, coaches, counsels, and evaluates staff performance.
  • Assists with the development of the annual operating budget and capital improvement project budget; secures quotes and bids from qualified contractors; administers the annual operating budget for the parks and maintenance division; seeks grant funding and other alternative funding sources for special projects.
  • Manages a variety of contracts; conducts routine inspections of work performed by contractors, maintenance performed by employees, park equipment, playground structures and facility mechanical systems; conducts safety inspections of all facilities on a regular basis.
  • Assists with the design and master planning for facilities owned and operated by the department.
  • Works closely with staff to coordinate athletic field schedules and maintenance; works closely with Hopewell Public Schools and other city departments to coordinate use of facilities and resources; works closely with community groups for use of facilities and resources.
  • Provides exceptional levels of internal and external customer services; deals directly with the general public regarding maintenance concerns and inquiries; provides support to other city departments as needed.
  • Oversees department fleet and vehicle maintenance; coordinates procurement of new department assets and equipment; manages inventories of park and maintenance equipment.
  • Assist with the organization and implementation of special events coordinated by the Department of Recreation and Parks and other city departments; may be required to work evenings, weekends, holidays, and in times of emergency (activation of the city\’s Emergency Operations Center).
  • Represents the department within and outside of the City.

Affordable Housing Manager

If you’re passionate about fostering communities where everyone has affordable housing, and neighborhoods thrive, the City of Durham is excited to invite you to consider the role of Affordable Housing Manager for the Housing and Neighborhood Services (HNS) Department.

This position will be nested within the Housing and Neighborhood Services – Affordable Housing Division.

An ideal candidate will have experience in the field of affordable housing and team leadership and a passion for local government.

This is an exciting time for the Housing and Neighborhood Services Department. The City’s Affordable Housing, Code Enforcement, and Human Relations teams were recently combined to create one department.

Collaboratively, the teams work together to execute the City Council\’s affordable housing and neighborhood services goals as we work together to build a Durham where everyone has affordable, safe, and fair housing. The department is committed to fostering an environment where everyone on the team is empowered to lead and achieve results consistent with the Council\’s goals and the department\’s work plan. We strive to put our department values into action in all that we do: service, teamwork, accountability, and empathy.

Duties/Responsibilities

  • Manage Affordable Housing Work: Leads a team that is responsible for the development and implementation of the City’s affordable housing work, including development and preservation projects and programs and policy efforts.
  • Track our Progress: Monitors and reports progress for the affordable housing components of the department’s performance management systems, including work plans, learning and development plans, and performance measures.
  • Team Leadership: Supervises members of the Affordable Housing team, conducts employee performance evaluations, supports department recruitment efforts; and participates in the hiring process and onboarding for new employee.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibility

  • This position supervises and monitors performance for a regular group of employees.

Knowledge of:

  • Affordable housing tools and strategies
  • Development finance, including the Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC)
  • Relevant federal, state, and local ordinances, policies, and procedures, including HUD guidelines for affordable housing and community development
  • Management and supervisory principles and practices

Ability to:

  • Organize, prioritize, and manage workload and timelines for self and others
  • Supervise, train, and evaluate assigned staff
  • Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing
  • Establish and maintain effective working relationships with coworkers, residents, vendors, and community partners

Assistant Department Director – Total Rewards

The Assistant Department Director for Total Rewards directs the design, administration, and continuous improvement of the City’s compensation, classification, and employee benefits and wellness programs serving approximately 2,800 employees across 26 departments. With 6 – 8 direct reports, the Assistant Director ensures the City’s total rewards strategy attracts, retains, and motivates a high-performing workforce while maintaining regulatory compliance and fiscal responsibility. Reporting to the Chief Human Resources Officer, this position serves as a key member of the HR leadership team and partners closely with Budget Management Services, Finance, and department leadership to align total rewards programs with organizational priorities.

Duties/Responsibilities

In alignment with the responsibilities of this position, the duties of the Assistant Department Director for Total Rewards span four main categories:

Division Management & Leadership

  • Provide strategic leadership and day-to-day oversight of the Benefits and Compensation & Classification functions, including direct supervision of division managers and professional staff.
  • Manage division operating budgets, vendor contracts, and RFP processes for benefits and compensation-related services.
  • Present to City Council, make public presentations, and represent HR in cross-functional committees, working groups, and task forces.
  • Manage vendor relationships, contracts, RFPs, actuaries, consultants, and third-party administrators supporting benefits and compensation programs.

Benefits & Total Rewards Administration

  • Direct administration of employee benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, retirement, deferred compensation, flexible spending, and wellness programs.
  • Manage annual benefits open enrollment, vendor negotiations, and plan design recommendations.
  • Develop and deliver employee communications and education regarding total rewards programs, including new-hire orientation and open enrollment materials.

Compensation, Classification, & Compliance

  • Oversee the City’s compensation plan structure, including open-range plans for general government employees and step plans for sworn public safety positions.
  • Lead classification studies, position reclassifications, and market salary surveys. Serve as a resource to department directors and managers on compensation philosophy, pay equity, and benefits interpretation.
  • Develop compensation and benefits recommendations consistent with organizational policies and applicable regulations.
  • Monitor federal, state, and local regulatory requirements—including ACA, COBRA, FMLA, HIPAA, FLSA, ERISA, and IRS requirements—and ensure compliance across total rewards programs.
  • Partner with HRIS to ensure accurate configuration and reporting of benefits and compensation data within Oracle HCM Cloud.

Financial Planning & Budget Management

  • Prepare total rewards analyses, cost projections, and recommendations for the CHRO, City Manager’s Office, and elected officials.
  • Oversee development of FY pay option scenarios, and collaborate with Budget Management Services on compensation-related budget impacts.
  • Manage division operating budgets and financial implications of benefits and compensation programs.

Principal Manager of Strategic Load

San José Clean Energy, or SJCE, is San José’s local, not-for-profit electricity supplier operated by the City of San José’s 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 benefits, and increased transparency and accessibility. SJCE serves more than 350,000 customer accounts, and has contracted for more than 1 GW of power.

Joining our team means that you will be making a big impact on 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 the City’s climate action plan, Climate Smart San José. Thanks to SJCE, San José has one of the cleanest energy mixes of any large city and offers a 60% renewable product and a 100% renewable product.

Serving our community with respect and integrity is at the core of what we do. We center equity, diversity, inclusion and belonging in our work. The department also hosts active staff-led Culture and Racial Equity committees, and has won awards for its education and outreach work with Spanish and Vietnamese-speaking communities.

San Jose Clean Energy is composed of seven different divisions:

  1. Account Management, Marketing and Customer Programs
  2. Budget, Financial Planning and Human Resources
  3. Climate Smart
  4. Legislative Affairs
  5. Power Resources
  6. Regulatory Compliance and Policy
  7. Risk Management and Contracts Administration

For more information about San José Clean Energy, please visit: www.sanjosecleanenergy.org.

Position Duties

The Energy Department is seeking to fill one (1) full-time Principal Manager of Strategic Load (Principal Power Resources Specialist) position for the Account Management, Marketing, and Customer Programs Division.

This position reports directly to the Deputy Director of the Account Management, Marketing, and Customer Programs Division and will develop and maintain a segmented pipeline of potential customers, qualify opportunities, develop pursuit strategies and account plans.

Under general direction of the Deputy Director, the Manager of Strategic Load will work with the department’s Power Resources, Account Services, Finance, and Risk Management & Contracts teams to design compliant, revenue-adequate offerings (e.g., large-load options, flexible structures, 24/7 clean-energy options), avoiding cross-subsidy and aligning with CPUC/CCA rules. Typical duties of this position may include, but are not limited to:

  • Serve as the primary point of contact and relationship manager for large load customers such as data centers, advanced manufacturers, and electric vehicle charging providers
  • Develop and maintain a segmented pipeline of prospective large load customers; qualify opportunities and develop pursuit strategies and account plans
  • Design and structure compliant, revenue-adequate rate tariffs and service offerings (e.g., large-load options, flexible pricing structures, 24/7 carbon-free energy options) in coordination with Power Resources, Account Services, and Finance teams, ensuring alignment with CPUC/CCA rules and avoidance of cross-subsidy
    Benchmark investor-owned utilities (IOUs), other community choice aggregators (CCAs), and out-of-state peers on tariffs, programs, and service levels; translate findings into SJCE’s market positioning and offer development
  • Respond to customer pricing requests and lead executive briefings; negotiate term sheets and special contracts in coordination with internal teams and the City Attorney’s Office
  • Ensure that all public-facing claims about SJCE offerings (renewables, 24/7 clean energy, carbon-free energy) are accurate and legally supportable
  • Identify and mitigate risks related to regulatory compliance, procurement, energy delivery, and organizational reputation
  • Coordinate with the City Manager’s Office of Economic Development, Planning, Building and Code Enforcement, and other City departments to support large load customer engagement and site development
  • Coordinate community and press messaging related to large load customer programs with the SJCE Marketing team
  • Familiarity with Scope 2 emissions regulatory requirements and voluntary reporting protocols (e.g., GHG Protocol, RE100) is desirable
  • Other duties as assigned

Assistant Superintendent-South Durham Water Reclamation Facility

The City of Durham, North Carolina, Department of Water Management, is seeking an Assistant Superintendent at our South Durham Water Reclamation Facility located at 6605 Farrington Road, Chapel Hill. The South Durham Water Treatment Facility has a nominal daily flow of 11 MGD, wet weather peak flows of approximately 50 MG.

The Assistant Superintendent is devoted to the management oversight of water and wastewater treatment operations. As assigned, will lead and supervise the daily and tactical operations of treatment plant maintenance and operations.

Responsible for ensuring preventative, predictive and emergency maintenance is performed at the facility; implementing work plans; assisting with budget preparation and monitoring and approving expenditures; overseeing performance management activities; managing equipment acquisition; directing safety programs; participating in the management of construction, maintenance, and repair projects; and assisting the Superintendent with management of the Division.

Supervises support staff including conducting performance evaluations, coordinating training, and implementing hiring, discipline, and termination procedures.

Duties/Responsibilities

  • Supervises treatment plant staff, including planning, assigning, evaluating work and training; plans and implements process improvements; ensures preventative, predictive, and emergency maintenance is performed on assigned facilities and equipment; convenes and facilitates meetings; and ensures compliance with applicable safety and operational regulations, policies, and procedures.
  • Assists with budget preparation; manages equipment acquisition; monitors and assists with approving expenditures; researches and analyzes product, price, vendor, and other financial and operational information; prepares cost estimates; inspects inventory levels and equipment to determine purchase, repair, or replacement requirements; and makes budget and purchasing recommendations.
  • Prepares, oversees the preparation of, reports, memos, plans, presentations, records, and other documentation; oversees the maintenance of databases and online systems; researches and analyzes information; reports findings and makes recommendations; and reviews work and the work of others for accuracy, completeness and compliance with applicable regulations, policies, and procedures.
  • Collaborates with higher-level staff, contractors, the public, and other City departments, and/or external agencies; attends meetings and workshops; assists with managing department operations and developing department goals and policies; responds to inquiries and concerns; prepares and conducts presentation; provides technical assistance; and/or coordinates and facilitates projects.

Deputy Chief Financial Officer

The City of Jersey City is seeking a full-time Deputy Chief Financial Officer who will be responsible for assisting in the preparation and administration of annual operating and capital budget preparation and maintenance, long-range fiscal planning including cash flow forecasts, banking relations, bank reconciliations, cash management, bond issuances, capital structure, assistance with auditors and rating agencies, day to day supervision of staff and other duties as may be necessary in the management of the Department of Finance.

Examples of Duties

  • May review requisitions for appropriate expenditure of funds and follow up on questioned vouchers and requisitions. Authorizes the disbursement of funds.
  • Assists in the preparation of the budget.
  • Assigns and supervises work of subordinates.
  • Assists in directing the preparation of annual financial statements and reports required by law or contracts including the Annual Financial Statement, Annual Debt Statement and others as required by law.
  • May conduct periodic studies to determine effectiveness of current financial control methods and recommend strategies to improve internal controls.
  • Directs activities pertaining to disbursement and collection of funds.
  • May prepare supplemental debt statements according to local bond law and municipal bond ordinances. May assist in administering the municipal debt sale of bond anticipation notes and bonds, and in preparing financial and statistical data and the bond sale prospectus.
  • May prepare resolutions to transfer monies.
  • Manages work operations and/or functional programs and has responsibility for employee evaluation and for effectively recommending the hiring, firing, promoting, demoting, and/or disciplining of employees.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

Veterinarian

This position reports to the Chief of Animal Care & Protective Services. The primary purposes of this position are to examine and triage animals entering the facility, develop and oversee appropriate treatment plans for animals requiring emergency or ongoing medical care, perform surgeries, monitor the health and care of animals housed at the shelter, and act in the capacity of an expert witness in court cases.

Examples of Work

  • Ability to perform high volume sterilization surgeries (average 35 per day)
  • Ability to perform additional soft tissue surgeries and dental procedures.
  • Ability to deliver high quality veterinary care in a fast-paced, high-volume environment to new incoming animals, current shelter population and the shelter’s foster population.
  • Advises the Chief and other managers in areas of veterinary medicine.
  • Performs and interprets results from necropsies and forensic examinations for criminal cases; and testifies to same as needed.
  • Research medical literature and stays informed of most recent scientific data and recommendations to develop and review standard operating procedures within the shelter.
  • Communicates effectively with pet owners, coworkers, leadership and volunteers while fostering a positive working environment that thrives on efficiency and collaboration.
  • Be available for after-hours assistance for Animal Service Officers and Veterinary Technician staff as needed to advise/assist with treatment decisions for critically injured or debilitated animals.