What are the responsibilities and job description for the Council Chief of Staff - Council District 2 position at City of San José?
The City of San José, the Capital of Silicon Valley, is one of the nation's best managed cities and one of the top ten cities in which to live, work and do business. Moreover, San José is the center of cultural government and economic activity for the region. The employees of the City of San José have embraced the following values : Integrity, Innovation, Excellence, Collaboration, Respect and Celebration.
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The San José 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 José, providing accountability, reviewing public policy and programs, and adopting those policies which best meet the needs of the residents, visitors, and businesses in San José.
The total salary range for the Council Chief of Staff classification is $95,157.66 - $89,677.28. 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.
The District 2 Council Office, supporting Councilmember-Elect Pamela Campos, 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 (Vietnamese, Chinese and / or Spanish) both oral and written are highly desirable.
Responsibilities
- 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 Councilmember's 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 occasional 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 official's or appointing authority's term. This unclassified position requires a disclosure of outside investments, real property interest, income, and business positions.
Minimum Requirements
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 Bachelor’s degree in political science, public administration, business administration, journalism, public relations, or related field. A Master’s 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 Driver’s license may be 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
Selection Process
The selection process will consist of an evaluation of the applicant's 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.
You will be prompted to answer the following job-specific questions during the online application process. Please note that there is a 4,000-character limit, including spaces, for each text response.
Please make sure to submit your resume and cover letter. You must answer all job-specific questions in order to be considered for this vacancy or your application will be deemed incomplete and withheld from further consideration.
Additional Information
If you have questions about the duties of the position, the selection or hiring process, please contact Sarah Shull at sarah.shull@sanjoseca.gov.
This position will remain open until filled and applications are reviewed continuously; therefore, we encourage applicants to apply as soon as possible. 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 CityCareers@sanjoseca.gov and we will research the status of your application. Please contact Human Resources at (408) 535-1285 or via email at Human.Resources@sanjoseca.gov if you have any questions.
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Salary : $89,677 - $95,158
